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From the Pastor’s Desk Can you believe it’s already March? 2013 is rapidly moving STAFF along and I am delighted to Sister Constance Miller report that Central Union is Editor Sister Joselyn Miller-Jackson moving right along as well. I hope that each member of the Layout Central Union family senses the Sister Rebecca Mungin same wind that I have felt so far Printing Brother Vaquan Wright this year! God is up to Photographer something, and He only does Sister Angela Brice, BIG things, therefore, I am Sister Edna Murray anticipating powerful movement and from Him as we continue our Rev. Dr. Donald Williams journey towards “Excellence In Reporters All Things.” I learned many Rev. Dr. K. Daniel Dawsey years ago that momentum is a Pastor/Teacher powerful force and right now I feel God’s momentum moving in Email us: CU_Connector@bellsouth.net His church and our local or congregation. CU_Connector@yahoo.com January’s Holy Consecration was amazing and the Black History Month Committee did an INSIDE THIS ISSUE: outstanding job planning and sharing the Black History FYI 2 Moments each week during February. Please take a moment Prayer Focus 3 and thank them for their efforts and don’t forget the BHM “Were You There?” 4 culminating activity planned for the first Sunday of March at 5:00 PM. Daily Devotional 5 Readings Talking about “momentum” what an exciting time March To every thing there 6 brings. March is Women’s is a season... History Month so be on the lookout for the special plans the Puzzle Page 7 W ome n’ s Hi st or y Mo n th Committee has in store for us. Church Humor 8 Don’t tell anybody but I heard there are some surprises in store!
The next Small Group Study kicks off the first week in March. The Small Group Study is ent itl ed “Celebr ate Philippians” and is an in-depth study of the Philippian Epistle. There’s still time to sign up for a Small Group and get involved. Checkout the list of Host Homes and the day or night they meet. Our Upward Soccer League is also beginning in March so please support the Upward staff and the children God entrusts to our care. Wow! That’s a lot, but none of those are the most important thing happening in March, because Easter is in March this year and Easter is the most significant day on the entire Christian calendar. Here’s where I really need your prayers and support! The Resurrection of Christ is the thing that separates Christianity from every other religion. It is through the death and bodily resurrection of God’s Son Jesus Christ that we have a relationship with God. Jesus’ charge to the Christian Church upon His departure from the earth was to occupy until He returns to the earth to receive His church. That charge is known to us as “The
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commit to being “a laborer for Christ.” Get involved by praying for the unsaved to repent and give their lives to Christ. Ask God to show you how to lead your family, friends, neighbors, co-workers and even strangers to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ! The Christian Education Department is planning a great series of activities to Celebrate Easter 2013. Please plan to participate in the Easter Services. There will be an Easter Production on Good Friday and Easter Sunday this year. Please get involved whether it’s a speaking or acting part, set design and decoration, hospitality team, Easter Egg Hunt, or Evangelism team. There is something for everyone to do! I will also be preaching the Easter Sunrise Service this year. It will be held at Trinity Baptist Church on Easter Sunday. In His Service, Pastor K. Daniel Dawsey Pastor/Teacher