CHARGE CONFERENCE Central's Church Council will be gathering for a Charge Conference on August 3 at 4pm in CAC Rooms 3-5. District Superintendent Rev. Roy Beth Kelley will be presiding. This meeting will include final discussion and a vote regarding the adoption of Trinity
United Methodist Church as a second campus of Central United Methodist Church. As with any charge conference, this is an open meeting. All are welcome. |
This Sunday, July 27th at both 9 and11 am services, we will have a Christmas in July theme.
Bring a friend, and let’s proclaim: Joy to the World—in any season! As part of our Christmas in July celebration, we invite you to bring a Christmas sized offering to help us prepare for Fall Kick off events. As of June 2025, our offering gifts have outpaced our 2024 giving by nearly $300,000. This is an incredible testimony to the faithfulness and generosity of each of you, and the powerful momentum of our church community. Historically, Q3 (July - September) is our lowest giving quarter.
It's also the time when we host many important fall events like Back to School Bash, Trunk or Treat, Confirmation and welcoming new U of A Wesley college students. On this Christmas in July, please prayerfully consider giving a bold gift in person or online so that we can continue in all the amazing things God has planned for us in the coming months here at Central. WESLEY FRESHMAN WELCOME BAGSHelp us welcome the newest Razorbacks! We’re putting together Freshman Welcome Week bags at The Wesley, and we need your help to make them awesome! Each bag will include fun goodies plus info about The Wesley’s services, our fall calendar of events, and
worship/volunteer opportunities at Central UMC. Check out our Amazon Wish List to purchase items and help us spread love and hospitality to new students! BACK TO SCHOOL BEST Central's Good Sam Missions is partnering again with Fayetteville Public Schools to help children in need to feel their best on the first day of school! Please see sign up genius link here on ways you can help and donate to this amazing mission. On August 8th at 12 pm, the Good Sam Missions Team will be collecting these donations in the Building B. We will surprise students on August 11th with new outfits, backpacks, shoes, supplies, and haircuts. Help
ignite and empower our NWA Community by supporting our Good Sam Back to School Best mission. THERESA HENRETTY RETIREMENT PARTY Please join us with heartfelt appreciation to honor Theresa Henretty's retirement on Sunday, August 10 in Building C @10am. Theresa has served as our beloved administrative assistant and director of membership services for over 35 years. Please join us as we celebrate Theresa's amazing dedication to
Central and wish her well in her new exciting adventure into retirement! MEMBERSHIP NEWS In Need of Prayer: Amy Bailey, Harbor Betts, Jim and Barbara Carson, Diana Duell, Jean Ann Faires, Debbie Goff, Jim Griggs, Bob Martin, Rick Miller, Collin Pilkinton, Rachel Robinson, Jamie Snider, Staci Tyler, Brenda Vail. Our Christian Sympathy to: Rev. Roy Beth Kelley (NW District Superintendent) in the death of her father, Uvalde Rex Lindsey. David Fender, Hannah O'Donnell and Ashton Fender in the death of their wife and mother, Theresa Fender, who passed away on July 22, 2025. Theresa joined Central United Methodist Church in April 2006. Holly Yeatman in the death of her mother, Barbara LaVonne Gaskins Hamrick, of Fort Smith. Mary Carol and Adam Angel will present their infant daughter, Abigail “Abby” James Angel, to receive Holy Baptism at the 11:00 a.m. worship
service this Sunday, July 27th, in the Sanctuary. The maternal grandparents are Lee and Paige Majors and the paternal grandparents are Rick and Valerie Angel. |
POOL PARTYOn July 27 from 5-8pm our Next Gen Youth are invited to a
Pool Party hosted by the Puryears! We can't wait to cool off and share in some summer fun with you. Hope to see you there! MILESTONE BIBLESWe are excited to celebrate the milestones of our 3 year olds, Kindergarteners, and 3rd graders with a bible presentation on Sunday, August 24. Please register your child here by August 17 so we can communicate how they can participate and receive their bibles. CONFIRMATION CLASS REGISTRATIONConfirmation is a class for 6th-8th grade students to learn what it means to be a United Methodist and a member at Central. The class begins September 7th-late April during the 10 am Sunday School Hour on the 2nd floor of building
D (Student Ministries Building). Register your student here. YOUTH WEEK Youth Week - Have some fun with us before the school year starts! We will have something going on everyday August 4-7 just for
our incoming 7th-12th graders. Come to everything or just a few! Make sure to register ahead of time so we know you're coming. Registration will allow you to select which days you plan to come. Sign up here. AUGUST EVENTSCheck out all things going on with NextGen for the month of August. Get more specifics via Instagram, Facebook, or text reminders. Contact Zack or Erika with any questions. MAGDALENE SERENITY HOUSEThis month's ministry spotlight is Magdalene Serenity House. Central United Methodist is a proud mission partner with this impactful organization that helps rebuild the lives of women who have experienced trauma, sexual exploitation, addiction, and incarceration through
safe housing, long-term support, and community partnerships. Magdalene Serenity House provides a comprehensive, collaborative and structured residential program that can comfortably house up to 8 women for two years, at no cost to them. For more information and to learn ways you can help click here. |
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