State of the Church
2009 Annual Report
Centenary's mission statement:
"The Friendly Church" ~ Offering Christ's friendship, living as Christ's friend!
Missions
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- Completed commitment of raising $10,000 to rebuild Benson Memorial UMC in Liberia
- Participated in Rebuilding Together
- Sponsored Fifth Sunday lunches
- Sent church members to Henderson Settlement with group from Calvary UMC Annapolis
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Evangelism
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- Provided a greeter at every worship gathering
- Provided fellowship after worship celebrations, including Christmas Eve
- Reached out to guests, followed up with calls and notes, developed action plan
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Youth Group
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- Prepared PBJ sandwiches monthly for Lighthouse Shelter
- Attended ROCK
- Participated in fellowship activities and spiritual discussions
- Prepared 24 boxes for Operation Christmas Child
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Community Outreach
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- Paid 12 electric bills and 10 heating bills for families in need
- Gas for transportation for six people in need
- Filled eight prescriptions
- Provided Thanksgiving baskets for 16 families
- Made Christmas possible for 16 families
- Paid rent/mortgage for two families in need
- Provided funds for four food calls
- Answered two calls for clothing/shoes
- Provided funds for security deposit to help a family get safe housing
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Staff-Parish
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- Facilitated smooth transition to new pastor, July 2009
- Completed conference evaluation for pastor and congregation
- Established "Safe Sanctuary" policy for church
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Music Ministry
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- Offered approximately 65 acts of praise at worship gatherings
- Offered special music for Easter, Pentecost and Christmas
- Seeker Singers provided music for funeral of church member
- Grew membership of Carillon, Voices From Heaven and Adult Choir
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Worship
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2009
- Average weekly worship attendance: 87
- New members received: 22
- Confirmations: 5
- Baptisms: 9
2010
- Average weekly attendance: 94 (8% increase)
- Encourage sharing of gifts by all; current leaders to lend support
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Congregational Care Team
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- Visited sick in hospital and at home
- Quarterly visits to homebound
- Covered for pastor on 2-3 day absences
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Lay Leadership Development
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- Lay leaders each committed to practicing a spritual discipline
- trained worship leaders and youth lay readers for worship
- Nominated individuals to fill vacancies in leadership positions
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United Methodist Women
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- Established UMW purpose within the church and community
- Held meetings on first Tuesday of each month, with a program
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Christian Education
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- Vacation Bible School participation: 70 children and 40 adults
- Seekers adult Bible class increased membership
- Held first 8-week series on "God for Beginners"
- Completed playground project
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