Missions Initiatives

Operation Christmas Shoe Boxes

Every year we put together Operation Christmas Shoe Boxes for Children throughout the World. This year we will not be collecting items for the shoe boxes, but we will be collecting funds to support this ministry. It costs Centenary about $30 to put together one box. This includes the cost for the container, the items inside, and the shipping. For this mission, we will be collecting a special offering during our Easter Service. You can make checks out to Centenary, and place "OCC Shoe Boxes" on the Memo Line. Our Shoe Box Packing Team will then purchase, organize, pack, and ship the items. If you have any questions about this ministry, please feel free to contact the Church Office. We thank you for your support as we celebrate Christmas at Easter!

Residing Hope

The United Methodist Children’s Home in Enterprise and Madison Florida is now known as “Residing Hope”. Every 5th Sunday we collect a special offering for Residing Hope in support of the children they serve and the ministries they offer. If you would like to donate to Residing Hope, we will collect a special offering on Sunday, June 29. Please make checks payable to Centenary UMC and place the phrase “Residing Hope” on the memo line. We thank you for supporting this impactful ministry.

Pregnancy Center of Gadsden County – Change for Life

Baby bottles are available in the Narthex and church office for you to fill with change, cash or check (payable to Pregnancy Center of Gadsden County). By filling a bottle, you are helping to better serve families in Gadsden County which includes giving clients free pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, diapers, wipes and other baby/maternity items. Also, a Bible along with other LIFE affirming material.

Pastor’s Discretionary Fund

On the First Sunday of every month, as we receive communion, we offer gifts to our Pastor’s Discretionary Fund. This Fund is used to help individuals in need with their bills or groceries. To donate to this fund, you can simply place your gift on the railing when you come forward for communion. We thank you for considering a donation to this fund!

Communion Special Offering

Every first Sunday of the Month we celebrate communion together as a church family. During communion, you are welcome to bring an offering forward with you to the communion rail. This extra-mile gift goes to the Pastor’s Discretionary Fund, which allows for us to help individuals with personal financial needs and expenses. We thank you for considering this special offering and supporting this ministry.

Greensboro Thrift Store

For years, Centenary has been partnering with the other Methodist Churches in Gadsden County to offer a Thrift Store in Greensboro. The funds raised at the Thrift Store go to various ministries in our community. Centenary runs the store every 1st and 5th Saturday of the month from 1:00pm-4:00pm (May 31 and June 7). If you would like to serve and shine light at the Thrift Store, please contact Kay in the Church Office or Pastor Danielle.

Weekend Meal Packs

Centenary strives to “Share Love, Shine Light, and Serve All!” One of the ways we do that is through providing Children at George W. Munroe with weekend Meal Pack. Our last bagging date of the School Year will be Friday, May 9th. That day we will be packing for an additional week, so we will need extra help. If you are available to serve that day, we would greatly appreciate you joining us that morning at 10am in the Fellowship Hall.