June 29, 2025  
Good News
Pastor Matt Oliver

Galatians 5:1, 13-25 NIV

SONG LIST 

Alive
This Is How I Fight My Battles 
Reckless Love

 WAYS TO CONNECT & GROW


🎂 CAKE TIME ALERT! 🎂
Sunday, June 28 / 10:15am 
Stick around after  morning  worship for some cake and celebration in honor of Pastor Matt!
He's stepping out of the pastoral role, but he's not going far—he's still part of the Center Park family. 💙

 YOUTH GROUP 
Sunday, June 28 /  10:30-11:30am
Next Sunday in youth group, Emily McClain is bringing the message.  She’s diving into the power of our uniqueness and the danger of comparison.
Here’s a chance to see yourself the way God sees you. 


Attention Parents of Kids Connection
July 6
Kids Connection will not be meeting next Sunday. It's 4th of July weekend and many are gone for the weekend so there is not enough volunteers to cover Kids Connection for July 6.

YOUNG ADULTS - LAKE PARTY!
Sun. July 13 / 4pm
Join us at the Van Oss’ house ( Jon & Sarah, 59934 Shafer Bros. Rd, Three Rivers)  for lake fun and a simple dinner on Sunday, July 13 starting at 4pm! Bring your floaties and good vibes.  If you’d like to help furnish food or supplies, check with Sarah Van Oss. It’s gonna be a splash!

IN-BETWEENS NIGHT OUT
Friday, July 18 (evening -TBA)
We're meeting at Texas Corners Brewing Company for a relaxed meal together—then we’ll head over to Bailey’s Farm for some delicious Mooville ice cream (because grown-ups deserve treats too).
📍 Meet at Texas Corners Brewing Co
6970 Texas Dr., Kalamazoo, MI

Thursday BIBLE STUDY Update
Our Thursday Bible Study is taking a summer break during July and August. We’ll start back up on Thursday, September 11, meeting from 10:00–11:30 a.m.

WILD WOODS WEEKEND - Youth Retreat 
  July 25–27
CPUMC WildWoods Weekend:
Fri, Jul 25th @ 12:30pm -Sun, Jul 27th @ 12:30pm
2025 WWW cost will be $30 (+ additional $5 if attending family day camp on Sunday after the end of WWW youth camp). If you need financial assistance, please don't be shy in reaching out to me.  We don't want anything to hinder any of you from attending and enjoying this experience fully."
Sign up on the official link below  
Please talk to Emily McClain if you have questions.

CPUMC Family Camp:
Sunday, July 27th / 1:30-7pm
ALL AGES WELCOME
 Please Bring a dish to pass
 $10/pp (Only $5 for campers already participating in WWW)
∙ Cost includes entry and access to all activities as well as 1 ice cream ticket. Additional ice cream tickets available for $5/piece.
∙ Activities included in cost: Games, face painting, swimming in the river/the river swing, campfire, little gift bags for the kiddos.
Bring your own white tee to use with our tie-dye station or add one to your order when purchasing your tickets.
Carley Krauss has been part of our Center Park family for over a year now, and we’re so grateful for her! She’s faithfully served on Sunday mornings in Kids Connection and behind the scenes running worship projection.
Carley will be starting at Adrian College this August! as she recently completed her 13th year of Early Middle College (EMC) program, which means she graduated from Glen Oaks with her Associate’s degree. Carley's mom was hospitalized around Christmas and spent several months battling a serious infection that turned septic. Her recovery has been slow, but the family is walking this journey with faith and hope and  not giving up. Thank you for all of the prayers,  thoughts and encouragement through this time.
Some of you have asked what she might need for her dorm, so we wanted to share a wishlist. Please know there's no pressure at all—your support and encouragement means a lot. It doesn’t have to be the exact items or even from Amazon—anything is truly appreciated. 💛
And a special thank you to the Center Park family for making her feel loved, supported and welcomed!


Thank you for donating from your heart! 💜

BAND
Vocals: Anna Pugh, Emily McCalin,  Jeffrey Keefer
Drums: Ian Criswell
Bass: Anne Powell
Electric Guitar: Chris Jones
Keys: Marlys Keefer
CLARK PARKER MEDIA
Sound Board: Jamie Phillips
Lights: Justice Ambursley
Video Live Stream: Matthew Pugh
Projection: Gina Babocock
CENTER PARK MINISTRIES
Online Engager:
9am Nursery: Michelle Crooks, Tammy Green
Kids Connection: Sarah Van Oss, Carley Krauss
Greeter: Jon & Michelle Crooks
Snack Table: Cindy Books
Prayer Partner: Jon Van Oss
Engagement Question:
Announcements:  Jeff & Marlys Keefer

Willing to share your skills, connect with other, or volunteer at Center Park UMC?  Drop us a line!

Thank you for your generous giving to this ministry!  
Whether it's your time, talents or monetary donations...
Together we make a difference, One donation at a time! 

LIVE GENEROUSLY  

 June LIVE GENEROUSLY - Special Monthly Giving 
UCAP - a community assistance program that provides clothing, towels, bedding and more to people in need. Your generosity helps keep people warm and cared for. 
 
TEXT-TO-GIVE: 833-785-8110 
Enter the Text-to-Give number: 833-785-8110 at the top . In the message, type the dollar amount you’d like to give.

First time giving? You’ll be prompted to fill out your information—after that, it’s automatic!

Where does your gift go? All donations go to the General Fund unless you specify otherwise.

To get a list of specific donation areas,
 Text the word "Fund".  
Give to Live Generously - text the amount, a space, and the fund name. For example:
 "10 LiveGenerous” goes to support UMCOR.
 Receive a verification text and an email receipt. 

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PHOTOGRAPHY / VIDEOGRAPHY
Photos and videos are taken before, after and durning church services for promotional purposes. Please let a staff person know if you want to opt out of church photos.

This service may include segments of sustained flashing lights. These could potentially affect individuals who are susceptible to photosensitive conditions.

For those with noise sensitivity, earplugs are available by each door on the offering box tables. Feel free to grab a pair to make your experience more comfortable!

The 9am service will be live-streamed to Facebook.
FIND YOUR COMMUNITY - SMALL GROUPS & TEAMS
Bible Study -  Thursday / 10-11:30 am
Book Study - Tues. / 6-7pm   Talking Across The Divide, by Justin Lee
In-Betweens - Fri. July 18 / 5:30pm Texas Corners Brewing Company and Baily's Ice Cream / October wine tour in the makings
JOY -  (Just Older Youth)
Knitting and Other Fibreworks - Tuesday / 8:15-10:30 am
Dudes of Faith (Mens Group) 
The Outlet - Meets Every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month / 6-7pm
Worship Team - Wednesday Rehearsal / 6:30-8 pm
Young Adults  - Lake Party - July 13
Youth Group (Jr & Sr High)  
Center Park United Methodist Church
18662 Moorepark Rd
Three Rivers, Mi 49093
Email: officemcp@gmail.com
269-279-9109
Office Hours: 9-12pm

https://centerparkchurch.com