YOUTH GROUP CHRISTMAS CAROLING🎄
December 14 / 10:30 AM
Kicking the day off at 10:30 AM during traditional worship
Pizza is part of the tradition along the way!  

JOY GROUP
December 17 / 1 PM
Join the group for a fun afternoon at the Blue Gate in Shipshewana . They’ll enjoy dinner together and the musical, Christmas Candy Caper. If you’d like to be part of the trip, just connect with Karen Keefer.

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM 
 "The Journey Beyond the Manger"
Sunday, December 21 / 10 AM
Join us Sunday, December 21 at 10 AM (yep — one hour later than usual!). Kids’ rehearsal kicks off at 9 AM.
The Journey Beyond the Manger, is an original play created right here at Center Park. It is filled with laughter, real stories from our own church family, and honest moments you might not have heard before.

COOKIES NEEDED
Sunday, December 21 
 Bring a plate of cookies to share! No pressure to sign up, but there is a sheet on the hall table if you want to jot down what you’re bringing so we know what treats are on the way. Thank you for your donation of cookies!! 

THE OUTLET
Cozy Christmas Hangout 
 December 21 / 5 PM
The Outlet group is getting together at Lori Rarick’s place on Sunday, Dec. 21 at 5pm. If you’re part of the group, keep an eye on the Messenger chat for details.

A TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS EVE
 December 24 / 5:30 PM  / Sanctuary 
Join Traditional worship on Christmas Eve for a special tradition of a candlelight service. Enjoy the beautiful warm glow of candles and classic hymns.

BAND
Vocals: MaKenna Carpenter, Lily Pepper,  Jeffrey Keefer
Drums: Don Zabonick
Bass: Anne Powell
Electric Guitar: Justice Ambursley
Keys: Lia Smallcombe
CLARK PARKER MEDIA
Sound: Jamie Phillips
Lights: Daisy Babcock
Video Live Stream: Rich Thatcher
Projection: Dawn Criswell
CENTER PARK MINISTRIES
Online Engager: Gretta Zeimet
9am Nursery: Kate and Laken Oliver
Kids Connection: Linda Thatcher and Grafton Oliver
Kids Corner: Lori McClain and Fiona Smallcombe
Greeter: Lori Rarick
Snack Table: Amy Tomlinson
Prayer Partner: Sarah Van OSS
Engagement Question: Jill Hess and Debbie Woehrmyer
Announcements:  Jeff & Marlys Keefer
Scripture Reader: Angela Phillips
Reflection: Jeffrey Keefer

 DECEMBER  LIVE GENEROUSLY - Special Monthly Giving 
Special monetary donations that are ear-mark "Live Generously", will be going towards the purchase of gifts for Center Park homebound.
COLLECTIONS
We are still collecting coats, blankets, towels, sheets, gloves and socks. Bring them to the church during office hours or Sunday mornings and someone will get them to UCAP or HOPE's Country Closet.
 

TEXT-TO-GIVE: 833-785-8110
Enter the Text-To-Give number at the top. In the "message", type the dollar amount you'd like to give.
First time giving? You'll be prompted to fallout 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".
To give to Live Generously - text the amount, space, and the fund name. For example: "10 LiveGenerous".
Receive a verification text and an email receipt.

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.

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