For this reason, I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, – Ephesians 3:14-15
Family
The purpose of our church family ministry is to provide opportunities for our diverse church family to connect with one another and enjoy Christian fellowship in a safe, supportive environment. Church members and friends of all ages are encouraged to join the fun!
Church Family Wednesday Night Fellowship Meals
Take a break from cooking and enjoy an evening of inter-generational fun and fellowship every Wednesday of each month at 6:15, prior to Chancel Choir Practice, in our Church CAC. Come connect with your church family while having a savory and tasty meal!
Various Past Family Fellowship Night Activities have included:
- A Cake Walk
- Bingo Night
- Line Dancing
- Missions Program
- Music Programs
- Summer Cookout at Lake Montonia
- and More!
Annual Family Fall Festival
The Church’s Annual Fall Festival is always a good time for families to come together. It’s held in Late October each year in the church’s CAC building. Children come in costume to play various carnival-style games, jump in bounce houses, collect candy treats, and partake in a hot dog supper. The Fall Festival is also open to the community and church members are encouraged to invite another outside of the church to attend.
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Join us on Sunday, April 14, 2024, for our Central Youth Missions Fundraiser following the service.
We want to invite all congregants to join us for our youth missions fundraiser: a spaghetti lunch directly after service in the CAC. We will be serving spaghetti, garlic bread, and salad. While there is not a specific cost per plate, we are asking that you donate whatever you feel led to give. We will also be holding a raffle during the dinner for which raffle tickets will be sold and a prize winner will be announced. All proceeds will go to help our youth attend their upcoming summer mission trip to Panama, as well as aid in the funding of any future youth mission projects.
Event Time and Date: Sunday, April 14, 2024, Immediately following Central’s Sunday Morning Service
Come join us for our Fifth Sunday Breakfast at 9:00 am. Please bring treats to share with your church family!
2024 Fifth Sunday Dates
Sunday, March 31, 2024 (8:45 am)
Sunday, June 30, 2024
Sunday, September 29, 2024
Sunday, December 29, 2024
CENTRAL METHODIST CHURCH FELLOWSHIP CALENDAR 2024
Sunday, March 31, 2024 – 5th Sunday Breakfast 8:45 am
Wednesday, April 10, 2024, Fellowship Night
Food: Keith Falls Meal (TBD)
Program: Cake Walk (Need Some Cakes donated)
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 – Family Fellowship Night
Food: Loaded Baked Potato and Salad Dinner
Program: Relay for Life Presented by Nicole Radford
Sunday, June 30, 2024 – 5th Sunday Breakfast
Wednesday, July 10, 2024 – Family Fellowship Night (Lake Montonia)
Food: Burgers, Dogs, Chips, dessert
Program: None
Wednesday, August 14, 2024 – Family Fellowship Night
Food: Fried Chicken, Mac and Cheese, Green beans, rolls, dessert
Program: Talent Show
Sunday, September 29, 2024 – 5th Sunday Breakfast
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 – Family Fellowship Night
Food: Chili Cook-Off Competition, Corn Muffins, baked potato and dessert
Program: Mission to Panama
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 – Family Fellowship Night
Food: Thanksgiving meal
Program: Beach Chair Volleyball
Sunday, December 29, 2024 – 5th Sunday Breakfast
Help serve at the church: Live-streaming volunteers are needed for 2 open positions. The goal is to have 4 volunteers to rotate time and serve 2 Sundays on then have time off for 6 Sundays.
It’s an important ministry for our shut-ins and members away from home who want to connect. Please contact the church office at 704-739-2471 or central@cmkm.org for more information.
Please note beginning on Sunday, January 14, 2024, The Fellowship Snacks has moved to the CAC–The Methodist Men will be providing morning refreshments in the CAC from 8:45 – 9:45 am for anyone wanting to drop by.
The 8:30 am Sunday Group led by Mark Dixon has moved to the Asbury Room.
We are looking for ushers and greeters for Sunday Morning Worship at Central. This is a ministry that can help our church grow, and we need your help. We are currently working on the usher and greeter calendar for the upcoming year, and we need 4 volunteers each month. There are many spots available, so please consider volunteering. Please let us know if you can service by contacting the church office at 704-739-2471 or central@cmkm.org.
Thank you for participating in Operation Christmas Child this year! We received 54 physical boxes, and by 11/19/23, 81 total were donated online. We are happy to announce that we reached our goal, and the final numbers will be published in January. Stay tuned for more information about where the shoeboxes were delivered.
Kids Central Extended Sunday Morning Hours:
We are so excited to share the news that our KIDS Central and Nursery programs now have expanded their hours to start check-in at 9:00 a.m.! Our Sunday mornings will start off with an educational video and a snack. Afterward, we will begin our regular KIDS Central activities and curriculum for both our nursery and elementary age groups. We hope that this gives parents and grandparents an opportunity to join our various small group classes offered on Sunday mornings. After you drop off the children please be sure to stop by the Asbury Room for some refreshments and to learn more about our small groups from 8:45 – 9:45 am.
Please spread the word about our Nursery and KIDS Central extended hours to your friends and family. If you’re interested in learning more about this ministry’s expansion or are looking to lend a helping hand, please feel free to reach out to Kayla Potter Fuller at kayla@cmkm.org. She would love to chat with you!
Early Sunday Morning Greeter Volunteers Needed The Methodist Men will be providing morning refreshments in the Asbury room from 8:45 – 9:45 am for anyone wanting to drop by beginning on September 10, 2023. We need greeters for each Sunday – 1 or 2 individuals that would be in the Asbury room to meet those stopping by and find out if they want to attend a class or small group, etc. We have many people that are not plugged in and they might want to be part of a group. We have several new families, which would be a great way to welcome them. To sign up, please click here.
Family Fellowship Night News
Our next Family Fellowship Night is scheduled for Wednesday, February 7 at 6:15 pm. We are planning to host a game show, and the menu details will be announced soon. Please RSVP by Monday, February 5 to ensure that we have enough for everyone. We look forward to having you there!”
Our Community Kitchen partnered with Second Harvest Food Bank is open on Thursdays from 3-4:30 pm. For questions or volunteer opportunities, please get in touch with the church office at 704-739-2471.