First Edition Newsletter - February 2, 2011

A Newsletter Publication of First United Methodist Church, Jackson, Tennessee

FIRST EDITIONFebruary 2, 2011 | Volume 10 Issue 3 jacksonfumc.org

SEEKING GOD | KNOWING CHRIST | SHARING HIS LOVE

FIRST EDITION

Souper Bowl

Luncheon FundraiserProceeds to benefit Youth Missions

Sunday, February 6, 2011Following Sunday School and Traditional worship.SOUP, SANDWICHES, and MORE!

Current UMY “BIG GAME BASH” 5:00 p.m. in the Youth Area

Friday, February 11 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. • Clayton Hall

Limited seating....Don’t miss out! Make your reservations today!

Call 422-4002.

Reservations with payment requested by Wed. Feb. 9.

See page 5 for details

For singles and couples...

by David Hollis

“All In Ministry” is not just the name of our leadership booklet for 2011. The expression captures our focus as a church this year. It is a call to action that represents what you have been hearing about for the last few weeks and months – that we must be a church where ALL are deeply committed to serving Christ together.

You might be familiar with the phrase “the priesthood of all believers.” It expresses the belief that every baptized Christian is indeed a priest in the sense that one’s first loyalty and calling is to follow Christ with one’s life and share Christ’s love with others. All who are baptized are called into ministry – the only question is: “How will you respond to Christ’s call to ministry?”

This year at FUMC, we are praying for God’s guidance regarding our focus or aim on ministry. You’ll note that the first letters of “All In Ministry” spell AIM. So, we are asking everyone to commit to specific areas of service. If you are already a leader of a group or committee or serve in a particular area, then you have found your AIM. If you are in discernment, speak to other leaders in the church about getting involved in an area.

Once you have found your AIM – go “All In.” Give as much as you can to this area as well as to the overall work of the church in Jesus’ name. When Jesus called the disciples, he was clear that they were leaving everything behind to follow him. This is likely a reason so few followed initially. In the language of our time, he would say to them, “Are you prepared to go ‘all in’?”

Let us all, regardless of our condition or position, commit or recommit to this goal in 2011: “All In Ministry.”

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FUMC WELCOMES NEW MEMBERSMemorials&Honoraria

IN LOVING MEMORY

Helen Fite (Mother of David Fite) Ernest & Ann Lawrence, Jake & Joan

McInnis, Upper Room Sunday School (Pastors’ Fund), Alice & Carl Kirkland, Hunter & Suzanne Welles (Missions/Music), Tom & Donna Ellis

Finis Bryant Sullivan, Jr. (Father of Angela O’Brien) Jake & Joan McInnis

Edward Moore (Father of Nelda Webb) Alice & Carl Kirkland, Hunter & Suzanne

Welles (Missions/Music), Tom & Donna Ellis

Jim Ramer (Jane Ramer & Children) Ernest & Ann Lawrence, Tom &

Donna Ellis, Ralph Leverett, Donna Overstreet, Brownsville District-Memphis Conference, Ken & Judy Hickman

Logan Carter (Nephew of Brad Denton) Ernest & Ann Lawrence

Lela Tate, Bryan & Joe Matthews Hunter & Suzanne Welles (Missions/

Music)

Myrtle Smith (Mother of Larry Smith & Michael Smith)

Alice & Carl Kirkland

William “Bill” Holland Alice & Carl Kirkland

IN LOVING HONOR

Jane Ramer, Justin Ramer, Jessica Milone Donna Overstreet

Anna Johnson and her sister, Lucinda Rauls joined FUMC on Sunday, January 2 transferring their membership from Port Charlotte UMC in Port Charlotte, FL. They are retired and have recently relocated to Jackson.

Volunteer AppreciationMany thanks to Betty Betterman, one of FUMC’s many dedicated volunteers!!Each week, Betty makes regular phone call reminders to all Greeters, Acolytes and Front Porch members regarding their commitment to serve.

2011 Women’s Retreat2011 Women’s Retreat

5 REASONS YOU SHOULD ATTEND…1. FUN “GWO” (Girls Weekend OUT!)2. NO cooking, NO cleaning,

NO carpooling3. Zipline, Zumba, good Zzzzzz’s4. Music to raise you up…Words

to live by5. Will FEED your Soul!

RIFA SOUP KITCHEN

Want to serve?SIGN UP in Disciple Hall

SIGN-UP TODAY!

“Standing Up From a Kneeling Position”March 5-6 • Victory Ranch, Bolivar, TN

Guest Speaker: Rev. Rosemary Brown - nationally recognized preacher, teacher and story teller.Worship Leader: Kim Hill - Grammy nominated, Dove award-winning Contemporary Christian music artist$95 Early Bird Registration/$115 after February 12

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FUMC WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS

12:00 NOON - 1:00 PMLunch ($7.00) & Program

January 7, 2011 • Clayton HallSpeaker:

Rev. Dr. Daryll ColemanPastor of Mother Liberty CME

You’re invited

February Mission Focus:

Operation Hope is a faith based ministry that began in 1995 in Jackson TN as a way to address juvenile crime and delinquency in the West Jackson area. Mission: “To break the cycle of crime and poverty by removing obstacles and equipping families to become everything God created them to be.”

Mission Chest Needs: After-school program supplies• Pencils • Crayons • Notebook Paper • Colored Pencils• Markers

These items may be placed in the Mission Chest located in the church lobbies through the end of February.

JANUARY 30 COMBINED SERVICEOne hour of worship

One hour of fellowshipOne Body in Christ!

Lambuth University presents

An Evening with Bill CosbyTuesday, April 5

7:30 p.m.Carl Perkins Civic Centerin downtown

JacksonGeneral admission

tickets available at the Civic Center Box Office 731-425-8587. For sponsorship tables, contact Russ Ellis 731-425-3259.

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Prayer Shawl Ministry…Knitters Needed!Do you like to knit? Join the prayer shawl ministry! At FUMC, Prayer Shawls are knit with special love and

prayers and given to individuals who are ill, suffering a loss, or otherwise in a life crisis. Yarn for each shawl is blessed as knitting is begun; prayers continue throughout the knitting process and another blessing is offered at the giving. Want to help? Give Elsie Harris a call at 664-0973.

SeniorAdultCorner

Friday, February 18

FUMC Senior Adult Ministry presents

Deadline for reservations is 9:00 a.m. Monday, February 14. This deadline is EXTREMELY important. To make reservations, call 422-4002. Please remember to

call and cancel your reservation should you be unable to attend.

Program 11:00 a.m. • Luncheon 12:00 noonClayton Hall • $6.00 per person

Bas van Burrenowner of

Dutch Garden Centerwill present

“Getting Ready for Spring”

Thanks to Mark Johnstone for organizing the Salvation Army bell ringers and to all who volunteered.

You helped raise $1567.74!

Monthly Support Group for those

Caring for Aging Parents

February 205:00-7:00 p.m.

Room 109Guest speaker:

Nancy Choate, attorney and well known speaker to senior adults on the subjects

of Estate Planning and Elder Law

Questions? Contact Tammy McCoy, facilitator, 437-0287 or [email protected]

NISSAN PLANT TOUR Smyrna, TNFebruary 22Cost $10Dutch treat lunch at O’Charley’s.

Leave church at 9:00 a.m. Please call church office (422-4002) or e-mail [email protected] to reserve your spot.

Scouting Ministries Sunday

11 a.m. Worship ServiceFebruary 13

FUMC members active in Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts will be recognized. Also highlighted will be FUMC’s sponsorship of Boy Scout Troop 12 with participation from scouts throughout the service.

FUMC is pleased to host the

Missouri State University Concert ChoraleMonday, May 16th 7:00 p.m. The Concert Chorale, led by Dr. Guy Webb, will give a concert in the FUMC sanctuary as a stop on their spring tour to Washington D.C. Be sure to save the date for an evening of exceptional music. A love offering for the Concert Chorale will be taken.

SAVETHE DATE

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WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!! by Bob ShuttleworthThe Safety/Security Committee is actively searching for volunteers to man (or woman) a spot on one of our safety teams. We are looking for people who will be the eyes and ears so that we can be proactive, rather than reactive, to any possible threat or traumatic event in our church.As a team member, you would• be trained to recognize behavior that would be detrimental.• be trained to react to any event, including fire, tornado, earthquake, and intruder.• learn how and when to use the two-way radio.• participate in a team effort for a month at a time, twice a year.If you would like to be a part of this very important effort, please contact Bob Shuttleworth at 731-217-2968 ([email protected]).

FUMC FOUNDATION“How long has it been since you updated your Last Will and Testament? Does it carry out your current wishes? Does it leave any gift to the church to carry on the ministry of Christ’s grace and love?”

To learn about FUMC’s Foundation and Planned Giving, contact Jim Scott, Chairman. 668-4775 or e-mail [email protected]

Greeters for Sunday, February 6Ben & Mary Helen Rudd,

Brian & Ashley Taylor, Andrea Woods,John & Ginger New, Jean Hanafee,

Don & Pat Coffey, Jerry & Dawn Barrix,

Greeters for Sunday, February 13Mary Helen Rudd, Heath Rabun,

Ed & Bettye Labry, John & Ginger New, Gregg & Amy Mitchell, John Quinn,

Jimmy & Sharon Matthews, Betty Betterman

If you are unable to greet, please find a replacement.

Greeters

January Giving Report• Tithes and Offeringsanticipated for January: $120,950• Tithes and Offerings received in January: $116,522• Short for January: $4,428

The February 16 newsletter will include the 2010 Year-End Financial Report and the 2011 Budget. Please be in prayer for the Finance Committee as they prepare our church financially for 2011. Pledges for 2011 are still short of 2010 by $15,000. If you have not pledged, please contact the Financial Office today…Phyllis Maley, [email protected] or Charlene Barnett, [email protected], or call 422-4002.

Join FUMC’s Sunday Morning Prayer MinistryIf you would like to be a part of this revived ministry, please contact Tammy McCoy, 437-0287. Pray in the chapel, pray in the service. Even if homebound, you can participate. Give Tammy a call.

Just a reminder: Each Sunday, please remember to fill out the prayer cards! They are there to be used and will be prayed over.

Prayer

This prayer request is given in

confidence and faith for:

Entire Congregation

Prayer Team

s

Pastors

(Give this card to the ushers at the appropri-

ate time in the service, and it w

ill be taken

directly to the prayer chapel or held for a

pastor per your request.)Signature (optional) _________________________ D

ate ________Friday, February 11

6:00 - 9:00 p.m. • Clayton Hall$20 / person

Limited seating....Don’t miss out! Dinner and childcare reservations with payment requested by February 9. Mail or bring your check to the church.

Featuring• Chip Allen, Emcee• Howard and Beverly Vance, Flute and Classical guitar• The Music of Brandon Goff• James A. Jones, Jr., Speaker: “Marriage and Relationships”• Three-Course Dinner provided by Chef Gena

Reserve your spot now!• Valentine Evening: $20 per adult.• Parents Night Out: 4 years - 5th grade, $5 per child. Kids’ meal

provided.• Nursery: Infant - 3 years, no charge.

Dinner - Plated and Served MealFirst Course: Caesar Salad with Corn Bisque and a Goat Cheese Ravioli Crouton

Main Course: 5 oz. Filet of Beef with Mushroom Ragout and Kabob of Grilled Shrimp, Roasted Asparagus with Hollandaise Drizzle, Duchess Potatoes

Dessert Course: Crème brûlée with Chocolate Covered Strawberries

M My Funny MValentine’s Banquet

For singles and couples...

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Wednesday Evening Fellowship Jan. 12 - Feb. 23 Watch for new Winter/Spring classes in next newsletter!

Dinner 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

$6 Adults, $3 Children, $20 Family Maximum

Classes/Activities 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

WeeklyOpportunities

Sunday, February 6 8:00 AM Youth Souper Bowl Luncheon 9:00 AM First Awakening Service 10:00 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Traditional Service 3:00 PM Team Stuart/Camp Basketball 5:00 PM Youth Super Bowl Party

Monday, February 7 10:00 AM Sr. Cooking Day 5:30 PM Sr. Basketball 7:00 PM Boy Scouts 7:00 PM Men’s Basketball

Tuesday, February 8 10:00 AM Lunch & Learn 11:30 AM Key Leaders Meeting 1:00 PM Staff Meeting 4:00 PM Zumba 5:00 PM Church League Basketball 2011 6:30 PM Mission Team Meeting 8:00 PM College Life Group

Wedesday, February 9 10:00 AM Pastor’s Bible Study 10:00 AM Invitation to Presence 3:00 PM W.I.N.G.S. Tutoring 5:00 PM WEF Dinner/W.I.N.G.S. Dinner 5:30 PM Angel Choir 6:00 PM Good News Choir 6:00 PM C. S. Lewis 6:00 PM Christian Believer 6:00 PM First Awakening Band 6:00 PM Knit Peace 6:00 PM Prime Ringers 6:00 PM Revelation/End of Time 6:00 PM Second Half Adventure 6:00 PM WEF Children’s Programing 6:00 PM When Christians Get It Wrong 6:30 PM Celebration Singers 7:00 PM Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal 7:15 PM Team Simpson/Basketball

Thursday, February 10 3:30 PM Team Hare/Basketball 5:30 PM Team Eblen Basketball

Friday, February 11 10:00 AM Set-up/Valentine Banquet 4:00 PM Zumba 5:30 PM Parents Night Out 6:00 PM Valentine Banquet

Saturday, February 12 8:30 AM Make-up Games/Church League

Ball 2:00 PM Leadership U. Service Project

Sunday, February 13 Scout Ministry Sunday 9:00 AM First Awakening Service 10:00 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Traditional Service 3:00 PM Team Stuart/Camp Basketball 5:00 PM Kids Who Care Club 5:00 PM Current UMY

Monday, February 14 5:30 PM Sr. Basketball 7:00 PM Boy Scouts 7:00 PM Men’s Basketball

Tuesday, February 15 10:00 AM Lunch & Learn 11:00 AM Program Planning Meeting

The Second Adventure: Don’t Just Retire - Change the World!Based on a book by Kay Marshall StromMen and women don’t want to retire from contributing

when they retire from their careers. So, they are using their time, skills, and resources to make a difference! Book Fee: $15 • Room 112 • Led by Ed & Bettye Labry

When Christians Get It Wrong by Adam HamiltonMore and more young adults have opted out of Christianity and the church. The reason? Sometimes, maybe often, it’s Christians themselves.

Book Fee: $10 • Room 109 • Led by Ralph Leverett & Steve Mischke

Revelation and the End Times by Ben Witherington III This study will guide you into a deeper understanding of the truths found within Revelation’s often mysterious text so that you can feel more

secure in your faith.Book Fee: $7 • Room 111 • Led by Joel Allen

CS Lewis and the Christian LifeCS Lewis has influenced more people’s faith positively than any writer in recent memory. Why does he remain so popular? What can we learn

from this man’s Mere Christianity? How does he still make a difference? No fee • Room 116 • Led by Rev. Dan Camp

Knit PeaceA peaceful hour to learn new skills, support the Prayer Shawl Ministry and cancer patients, and share both fun and fellowship. Questions?

Call Elsie at 664-0973. Supplies: Bring size 13 needles. Meets in the Library off Disciple Hall • Led by Elsie Harris

YouthNews&Events

FUMC Youth Help with Room in the Inn

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WeeklyOpportunities

Tuesday, February 15 (continued) 4:00 PM Zumba 5:00 PM Church League Basketball 2011 6:00 PM Staff Parish Committee Meeting 6:00 PM Stephen Ministry Cont. Ed 8:00 PM College Life Group

Wednesday, February 16 10:00 AM Pastor’s Bible Study 10:00 AM Invitation to Presence 3:00 PM W.I.N.G.S. Tutoring 5:00 PM WEF Dinner/W.I.N.G.S. Dinner 5:30 PM Angel Choir 6:00 PM Good News Choir 6:00 PM C. S. Lewis 6:00 PM Christian Believer 6:00 PM First Awakening Band 6:00 PM Knit Peace 6:00 PM Prime Ringers 6:00 PM Revelation/End of Time 6:00 PM Second Half Adventure 6:00 PM WEF Children’s Programing 6:00 PM When Christians Get It Wrong 6:30 PM Celebration Singers 7:00 PM Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal 7:15 PM Team Simpson/Basketball

Thursday, February 17 Clayton Hall Closed/AIL 3:30 PM Team Hare/Basketball 5:30 PM Team Eblen Basketball

Friday, February 18 Gym Closed/PM 11:00 AM Adventures in Learning 4:00 PM Zumba

Saturday, February 19 5:30 PM Room in the Inn

FUMCKids’NewsProverbs 22:6 - Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.

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E New to FUMC?You are invited to attend

Newcomer classesWho Are We?

Sundays, February 27 - March 20

10:00 - 10:50 a.m.Clayton Hall

Conference Room

Imagine No Malaria EventFebruary 23 – 27, 2011

• Goal: $1,000 for 100 mosquito nets• Visit display in Disciple Hall• Bake sale on Sunday, February 27 For every $10 raised, we will remove a mosquito from our net!

“You can help us change a life”

Kids Who Care Club sponsors

Parents Night OutFriday, February 11

5:30 to 9:00 pmNursery through 5th grade.

$5 per child to cover dinner costs.Sign up on the bulletin board or call the church office

by Wednesday, February 9.Questions? Contact Kitty Allen, [email protected] or 422-4002.

New Member Dinner at the home of Chip and Kimberly Allen

Handy

booklet for everyone! Located in the church lobbies.

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SundayFebruary 13

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“Well-Spoken!”Dan Camp, preaching • Scripture: 1 Peter 1:14-16

“Hand-EyeCoordination”David Hollis, preaching • Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Church Family News• Congratulations to Ashley and Trey Teague on the

January 23 birth of their son, Everett Bond Teague. He is the grandson of Freddy and Sandra Teague and great-grandson of Richard and Keelen Yandell.