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 Madison Youth Ranch of Residing Hope is celebrating its 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY! To celebrate, the Ranch is hosting an Open House this Saturday, February 1 for supporters and Methodist church members. Thanks to those of you who have registered. We look forward to learning and worshipping with you and with those at the ranch. If you plan to travel with us, please let us know, so we can make a list of attendees.

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.

Storm Recovery

The impact of Hurricane Helene is great. While our Disaster Recovery team is still assessing the long-term needs, here's how you can help immediately:

Donate online to disaster recovery efforts throughout our Conference at http://www.flumc.org/disaster-support-fund.
Our brothers and sisters in Steinhatchee have experienced suffering due to Hurricane Helene. This Monday, November 4, we will take a team to help serve in that community. We will meet in Centenary’s Parking Lot at 7:30am and we should return no later than 5:30 that afternoon. If you would like to serve, please let Pastor Danielle know by Friday, November 1. Thank you for considering the needs of our neighbors and for helping us “care” for them during this time.

Volunteer: As we learn more from the Disaster Response Coordinator in our District, Pastor Danielle will communicate volunteer opportunities. Please consider how this might be an opportunity for you to serve all in our community.

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

The Gadsden Methodist Thrift Store offers clothing to the Greensboro Community at affordable pricing. The resources generated from the store are given to various non-profits throughout the county and the conference. We are grateful for this partnership and for the opportunity to serve. Every 1st and 5th Saturday, Centenary works at the Thrift Store from 1:00pm- 4:00pm. If you are interested in helping with this ministry, please contact Kay Roach in the church office.

Weekend Meal Packs

One of the Missions at Centenary is to partner with our local elementary school, George W. Munroe. Every Friday, we provide 96 students with bags of food for the week. In April we will be packing these meals on Friday, April 11 and Friday, April 25. If you would like to come out and serve with us, we will be in the Fellowship Hall at 10am each of these mornings.