First Edition Newsletter - March 04 2015

March 4, 2015 | Volume 14 Issue 4 jacksonfumc.org

SEEKING GOD | KNOWING CHRIST | SHARING HIS LOVE

DOWNTOWN JACKSON

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

FIRST EDITIONFIRST EDITIONPraying Together During Lentby Tharon Kirk, Prayer Ministry Co-Chair

The Prayer Ministry Team would like to invite/challenge you to join us as we take time for prayerful reflection during Lent. We are asking ourselves some hard questions and invite you to reflect on these questions as well. How am I reflecting the love of Christ to those I meet each day in my family, work, or leisure? How are we the Body of Christ reflecting the love of Christ to one another and to those outside the walls of the church? How has God gifted me for the ministry of the church and am I using those gifts?

In I Corinthians12 and Ephesians 4:1-16, we are reminded that as Christians we are part of the Body of Christ with Christ as the head of this body. Each part of the body is important, each part has a function; yet, each part is different. The body cannot function properly unless all the parts are present and working together. We have each been given gifts(s) by God for the purpose of building up the Body of Christ

and enabling the ministry of the church. Let us work together in unity and love as we seek to grow into “. . . maturity to the measure of the full stature of Christ.” (Eph. 4:13c)

May each of us as individuals and collectively as the Body of Christ be blessed and renewed through our Lenten reflections.

Daylight Saving Time Begins

March 8Set your clocks forward

one hour Saturday night!

2015 Soup Kitchen DatesMarch 16 - 21

Families welcome! Will you help? Sign-up in the lobby.

Questions? Contact Linda Clayton at 731-217-0090.

Save the Date! March 295th Sunday Combined Worship Service10:00 a.m. Palm Sunday Service - Sanctuary

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. BBQ Lunch and1:30 p.m. Easter Eggstravaganza

at Andrews ChapelDetails on page 5

Children’s 7-week study for Lent

Adam Hamilton’s "24 Hours That

Changed the World"

Sunday mornings, at 10 a.m... JOIN US!

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Welcome New Members

BaptismsWe joyfully welcome these children into the household of God!

Notes of Appreciation

We would like to thank our church family for all of the love, support, and prayers during Frank’s illness. Thank you to Dan, Jeff, Darian and Terry, who prepared a beautiful service that was so very meaningful to us. Thanks to all who provided the delicious lunch for our family.

Marie ParduePaige and Sarah-Kate Ryan

Many thanks to the “Hospitality” team for the delicious and beautifully served meal following Jim’s memorial service, December 5, 2014. It was lovely and so appreciated. Blessings to all who humbly serve on this committee.

In Christ,Sharon Matthews and family

The Stephen Ministry invites anyone interested

to hear Guest speaker, Jan Boud

“Providing Support for Caregivers of

Alzheimer’s Patients”March 17 • 6-7:00 p.m.Rm. 118 (lower level) Questions? Contact

Tharon Kirk, 660-4354

Welcome new member, Diane Sanford, who joined FUMC on March 1. Diane is transferring her membership from Franklin First United Methodist Church. She is the mother of member, Kim Rainey. Diane, who is retired and new to Jackson, has many hobbies including painting and quilting. Her sponsors are Kim and Rob Rainey.

Lauren Marie McCallum received the sacrament of baptism on Sunday, February 22 in the 11:00 a.m. service. She is the daughter of Casey and Hallie McCallum.

Matt and Millie Rosenthal became new members on February 15th. Matt is transferring his membership from Cobbs Chapel UMC and Millie from another denomination. Millie works at Stewart Finance in Humboldt and Matt works for Waste Management in Jackson. Their sponsors are Dewain and Elly Riley. Welcome Matt and Millie into the fellowship of Jackson FUMC!

Adelyn Elise Pulliam received the sacrament of baptism on March 1 in the First Awakening service. She is the daughter of Adam and Tracye Pulliam, her big brother is Elliot and her grandparents are Roger and Debby Taylor.

Welcome new members, Jim and Jane Phillips, who joined FUMC on March 1. They are the parents of member, Heather Taylor. Jane and Jim are both retired and have recently moved to Jackson from South Carolina. They transferred their membership from another denomination in St. Matthews, South Carolina. Their sponsors are Bill and Jan Hetzler.

Thank you, Hospitality Team!

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Tuesdays, 7-7:45 a.m.Men’s Weekly Bible Study

The Book of ActsClayton Hall Conference Room

ACTS

Pastor’s Bible StudyColossians

Wednesday Mornings10-11 a.m.

Room 118 (Religion for Life)

Weekly Bible Studies

Pastor’s Bible StudyThe Book of Daniel

Wednesday Evenings6-7 p.m. • Room 119

“The Current” Youth

Open to 7th-12th graders

Taylor Parimore, Director of Student Ministries ([email protected])Search for “The Current UMY” on Facebook

“FUMC is a downtown church meeting the growing needs of younger generations”

The Prom CollectionSupport what our youth are doing by helping Gabby Maxwell in collecting formal dresses in all sizes, lengths and colors and shoes for girls in Madison County that can't afford prom dresses. We know this is an exciting time for girls but it can be really sad for girls who don't have access to a dress, shoes or money to get them. We want all young women to feel beautiful for their big dance! If you would like to donate dresses, contact Gabby or Katlyn Maxwell.

Youth Spring Retreat has been cancelled.

Stewardship Spotlight

Monthly Mission Focus Collection: Birth Choice

March Collection Items: Baby wipes, Good Start formula, Baby socks and footies, Baby food and juice. Parents Choice products: Boy/Girl Bibs, Diapers Jumbo Pack Sizes 2-5, 20 oz Baby Wash/Shampoo/Lotion, Feeding Bottles (9 oz) and Printed Bottle (5 oz). Bright Starts products: Starry Teether Beads, License to Drool Keys Other items may be found at the Wal-Mart baby registry by entering Birth as the first name and Choice as the last name.

Please bring items to your Sunday School class or on the last Sunday of each month, and put them under the “Way to Give Arch” in the main lobby.

Volunteers needed March 26 and 27 for sorting and pricing and on Saturday for sales.

Now is a good time to clean out closets and attics! All donations are accepted with the exception of adult clothing and shoes. Items should be clean and in good working order.

We will begin receiving donations and setting up on Thursday morning the 26th. Please do not bring your donations to the church prior to the 26th.

Questions? Please contact Sue Harvey, 668-8289 or [email protected].

A benefit for missions

Saturday, March 287:00-11:00 a.m.

Gym

UMW

Help needed in the church libraryto organize books.Interested? Contact Jeff Rudy, [email protected]

Help us care for our Church family!FUMC family members who are in the hospital are encouraged to contact Jan Kelley, Ministerial Assistant, 731-422-4002 or [email protected] so that pastoral care may be provided. Due to privacy policies, hospitals are prohibited from providing patient information to the church.

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Calendar of Events

Calendar subject to change. Please call the church office, 422-4002 or

check the calendar at jacksonfumc.org

Monday, March 9 9:00 AM Kids at First 5:30 PM Finance Committee Meeting 5:30 PM Sr. Olympic Basketball 6:30 PM Rethinking WEF Meeting 7:00 PM Boy Scout Troop 12 7:00 PM Men’s Basketball

Tuesday, March 10 7:00 AM Men’s Bible Study 4:30 PM FitFirst 6:00 PM Youth League Basketball

Wednesday, March 11 9:00 AM Kids at First 10:00 AM Pastor’s Bible Study 10:00 AM Soul Sisters Liberty Garden

Tour/Lunch 2:30 PM WINGS 5:00 PM Open Gym-Youth 5:00 PM WEF Dinner / Downtown

Campus 5:45 PM Men’s Open Gym 6:00 PM “Table Talk” 6:00 PM “Tech Talk” Learning Today’s

Technology 6:00 PM “The Current” UMY 6:00 PM Contemplative Lenten Prayer

Study 6:00 PM First Aid and CPR 6:00 PM Handbells 6:00 PM Pastor’s Bible Study 6:00 PM Yoga 7:00 PM First Awakening Worship Team

Rehearsal 7:00 PM Sanctuary Choir

Thursday, March 12 9:30 AM Leaving a Legacy Workshop 4:30 PM FitFirst 5:30 PM Sr. Olympic Basketball

Friday, March 13 10:00 AM Homeschool Gym 5:30 PM Wedding Rehearsal

Saturday, March 14 4:30 PM Room in the Inn 6:30 PM Wedding

Sunday, March 15 8:30 AM Worship Service- Andrews

Chapel Campus 8:55 AM First Awakening Service-

Downtown Campus 9:45 AM Sunday School- Andrews

Chapel Campus 10:00 AM FUMC Sunday School

“FUMC is a downtown church meeting the growing needs of younger generations”

Children’s MinistryJenni Thorn, Director of Children’s Ministry ([email protected])

Easter EggstravaganzaSunday, March 29

11:30-12:30 p.m. BBQ Lunch $51-3 p.m. Carnival Games

& Easter Egg Hunt

Rain Location: FUMC Gym 200 S. Church St., Jackson, TN • jacksonfumc.org

First United Methodist Church - Andrews Chapel Campus3820 Brownsville Rd. Hwy 70 • Huntersville, TN

March 8 - Kids Who Care Club at the church, 5:00-6:30 p.m.March 13 – Open Gym, 10 a.m.-12 noonMarch 22 - Kids Who Care Club at the home of Tyler Hatcher, 17 Northwood, 5:00-6:30 p.m. It’s that time of year again! Time to collect Easter eggs.We have invited the Huntersville community to join us at this year’s event and we need your help making sure we have enough eggs for all the children. Please bring 1-2 dozen FILLED eggs. Eggs can be filled with stickers, candy, or toys. Boxes will be located on the lower level and in the lobby. Deadline to bring eggs is Sunday, March 22.

20 Cakes are needed for a cake walk during the Easter Eggstravaganza. If you would like to donate a cake, or two, please contact Jenni Thorn at [email protected].

Hot Chocolate FundraiserSunday, March 8Kids Who Care Club will be selling Hot Chocolate with all the toppings during Sunday Services. Proceeds will go to St. Jude.

Kids Who Care Club Trip to St. Jude and Laser QuestSunday, May 3, 12:30-7:30 p.m.We will be taking the church bus but will need a couple of parent drivers, too. If you are willing to be a driver, please let Jenni know, [email protected] and payment due by April 26. Sign up at jacksonfumc.org$30 per person, covers dinner & laser tagPlease complete and return a medical release form for each child participating to Jenni prior to leaving on May 3.

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Adult Opportunities

FRIDAY, MARCH 20

For reservations, call the church office at 422-4002 or sign up online at jacksonfumc.org by Noon, March 16.

“Save Your Stories, Leave a Legacy” Workshops

will continue on second Thursdays

There is so much inside each of us that our children and families do not know! Join Andrea Woods, a writer and former FUMC staff member, for a morning in which you will explore ways to create an Intentional Legacy through crafting letters, stories, memoirs, poetry — and perhaps even music — to tell the personal, vital stories that have informed your life.

You don’t have to have previous writing experience! Anyone can do this!

When: 9:30-12:00 p.m. • March 12, April 9, May 14Where: FUMC MezzanineHow: Pre-registration required. Contact Pam at 422-4002 or [email protected]

Hear the first hand story of Danny Luc

who escaped Vietnam in a boat in the 1970’s

Author of “Freedom at All Costs”For Men OnlyCoffee &

ConversationThursday mornings

9-10:00 a.m.March 19-April 30

Room 117/Upper Room

Come get out of the “grind” and spend an hour at Coffee and Conversation. All men are welcomed!

You won’t want to miss hearing Danny Luc, who escaped from Vietnam in the 1970’s in a boat, tell his amazing story. Danny Luc is a Chinese/Vietnamese Christian and author of “Freedom at All Costs”. Danny will share the story of his personal journey through the horrors of the Vietnam War and the challenges of organizing and implementing a boat escape for his family and friends from Saigon to safety on an island in Indonesia to becoming a successful citizen of the United States.

FUMC members, Barbara and Emmett Barker, were among his initial sponsors. As awesome as is the story of the escape from Vietnam, equally amazing are the uplifting lives Danny and his family have experienced during their 35 years in America. You will be caught up in the wonderment of the possibilities that this indeed could be one of God’s intervention moments in the human experience! Danny Luc thinks so!

Pam Jaco, [email protected]

A great trip to the Antique and Garden Show in Nashville on

January 30th!

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Women’s MinistriesSusan Crocker, Director of Women’s Ministry, [email protected]

Find us on Facebook: “Soul Sisters Jackson FUMC”

Liberty School Garden Tour and

LunchWednesday, March 1110:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

We will tour the hydroponic gardens, have first dibs to buy spring plants, and eat a delicious lunch. Don't miss this fun day out!

$10.00 for tour and lunch • Meet at Liberty, 3470 Ridgecrest Limited number of seats. RSVP to Susan 731-267-7238

SoulSisters

Between Friends

Book Club

Join the Between Friends Book Club for a trip to OxfordThursday, March 26th 8:00 am - 6:00 p.m.$25 for the trip, Dutch treat lunch

In its 22nd year, this event brings together fiction and non-fiction writers, journalists, artists, and poets in Oxford Mississippi. As a special treat... we will meet Julie Cantrell, author of the book “Into the Free”, for lunch at City Grocery.

12 spots only, so call Susan to reserve your seat: 731-267-7238

Don't miss it!

Denise Stuart encouraged us to send a Valentine’s card to someone who may not get one this year. It is never too late to brighten someone’s day with a card. We challenge you to send one this week.

Cooking at the Big Easy

Wednesday, March 18 5:15 p.m. • Mezzanine

A discussion of “The Obituary Writer”

by Ann HoodBe out in time for the 6 p.m. classes.

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Calendar of Events

Sunday, March 15 (continued) 11:00 AM Traditional Service- Downtown

Campus 5:00 PM “The Current” UMY Youth

Night Out

Monday, March 16 9:00 AM Kids at First 5:30 PM Sr. Olympic Basketball 7:00 PM Boy Scout Troop 12 7:00 PM Men’s Basketball

Tuesday, March 17 7:00 AM Men’s Bible Study 4:30 PM FitFirst 6:00 PM Stephen Ministry Continuing

Education

Wednesday, March 18 9:00 AM Kids at First 10:00 AM Pastor’s Bible Study 2:30 PM WINGS 3:45 PM Girl Scouts 5:00 PM Open Gym-Youth 5:00 PM Between Friends Book Club 5:00 PM WEF Dinner / Downtown

Campus 5:45 PM Men’s Open Gym 6:00 PM “Table Talk” 6:00 PM “Tech Talk” Learning Today’s

Technology 6:00 PM “The Current” UMY 6:00 PM Contemplative Lenten Prayer

Study 6:00 PM Handbells 6:00 PM Pastor’s Bible Study 6:00 PM Yoga 7:00 PM First Awakening Worship Team

Rehearsal 7:00 PM Sanctuary Choir

Thursday, March 19 9:00 AM Coffee & Conversation 4:30 PM FitFirst 5:30 PM Sr. Olympic Basketball

Friday, March 20 11:00 AM Adventures in Learning

Saturday, March 21 4:30 PM Room in the Inn

Sunday, March 22 8:30 AM Worship Service- Andrews

Chapel Campus 8:55 AM First Awakening Service-

Downtown Campus 9:45 AM Sunday School- Andrews Chapel

Campus 10:00 AM FUMC Sunday School 11:00 AM Traditional Service- Downtown

Campus 5:00 PM Kids Who Care Club 5:00 PM “The Current” UMY

Wanda’s Wellness WisdomWanda Scanlon, FUMC Health & Welfare RepresentativeRN, Regional Hospital of Jackson, TN

Cataract Concerns

A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s clear, natural lens, which lies behind the iris (the colored part of the eye) and the pupil (the black circle that changes size) in your eye. Normally, light enters thru the pupil, is bent (refracted) thru the lens; the image is sent to your brain via an optic nerve branch and VOILA – sight! When the lens becomes cloudy, light isn’t refracted properly and the person is said to have a cataract. Cataracts rank #1 in causes of blindness worldwide.

A cataract begins as a small area first appearing as mild blurred vision similar to the effect of haze. Sunlight or lamplight may seem too bright and colors become dull. Glare from oncoming headlights make night driving difficult.

No one knows for sure why cataracts form but there are contributing factors besides aging. Causes include: previous eye surgery, steroid use, high blood pressure, diabetes, radiation from sun and X-ray exposure, severe nearsightness and my favorite vice to bash: smoking. When symptoms commence, strong readers or good lighting may help; but, you should think about surgery when cataracts begin to interfere with daily life.

Cataract removal with intraocular lens implantation is the most frequently performed surgery in the US. During the simple procedure the cloudy lens is removed and replaced with a clear, plastic lens to restore vision. Gone are the days when cataract surgery meant you had to wear thick “Mr. Magoo” glasses. Most patients wear drugstore reading glasses afterward.

But oh my, how people dread cataract surgery. Worries about someone “messing around in my eye or what if I blink in the middle of the surgery” are common concerns. These are ungrounded fears. Most likely you will receive a light medication to relax, plus drops to “numb” your eye. Blinking isn’t an issue either; a delicate instrument remedies lid movements. You will be talking to your surgeon the entire time, perhaps even listening to the radio. The process takes about 15 minutes. Unless your doctor patches the eye you will be able to see on the stretcher ride back to your room. I have found patients to be fearful for the first eye and practically running down the hall to check in for the second one. It’s one of those procedures you can actually look forward to.

Don’t fret if you develop cataracts. The new lens will allow you to look around at God’s wonders and see them in a way you haven’t in years. Who knows? You may look ten pounds thinner, or at least you can tell yourself you do!

Operation InasmuchOperation Inasmuch Day, at the Andrews Chapel campus…a great day of outreach to the Huntersville community! Twenty volunteers and three firemen canvassed neighboring homes on Saturday, February 28 to offer free smoke detectors to those in need. Door-to-door visits were made to 110 homes within a two mile radius of the church. There were twelve requests for smoke detectors and “Sorry we missed you cards” were left at sixty-five homes. Invitation cards to worship at Andrews Chapel and to join in the Easter Eggstravaganza” on Palm Sunday, March 29 were distributed to families. Contact information was gathered from the visits for future invitations to events at the Andrews Chapel campus.

Many thanks to Kathy Abrams and T. Robert Hill who coordinated this successful mission ministry!

Dan & Lane Camp, Lynn & Harold Wood, Robert & Tamara Hill, Ron & Gale Harris, Chris & Meredith Nye, Taylor Parimore, Preston Wright, Carolyn and Caroline Vaughan, Tom Hazelwood, Pete Bryant, Bud Hamilton, David and Kathy Abrams. Firemen included: Don Friddle - Fire Marshal, Eric Turner - Fire Chief and Lt. Bond - Vine Hill FD?

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Wednesday Evening FellowshipSomething for everyone!

Dinner 5-6 p.m.$7 Adults, $4 Children under 12, $24 Family Maximum.

Menus: March 11: BBQ Ham, Corned Beef and Cabbage, Roasted Sweet Potato, White Beans, Corn Bread, Salad, Desserts March 18: Vegetable Beef Soup, Sandwiches, Chicken Salad, Pimento Cheese, Ice Cream Sundae Bar, Salad, Desserts

Classes/Activities 6-7 p.m.

• New! Contemplative Prayer Lenten Study on Wednesday evenings in the Chapel (lower level) with Elizabeth Neely, leader

• New! First Aid/CPR, March 4-11- Leader, Wanda Scanlon, Rm. 117. Join Wanda, RN, Regional Hospital, for this two-session introductory class on Basic First Aid and CPR.

• New! Yoga is Back! Beginner/Intermediate. Join Linda Segerson from The Yoga Center, in the Mezzanine Activity Center. Cost: $5 per class or $25 for six classes. Needed: stretchy clothes, towel, yoga mat (provided or bring your own). Questions? Contact Marilynn Eblen, [email protected].

• Men Only Open Gym - Come in and shoot, scrimmage, or just hang out!

• Pastors’ Bible Study on the Book of Daniel - Leaders, Dan Camp and Jeff Rudy, Rm. 119

• Tech Talk- Leader, Luke Woodruff, Rm. 118- Learning today’s technology, PCs, tablets, smart phones, internet, e-mail, social networking, online shopping and security.

• Table Talk - Enjoy down time and fellowship. Coffee and dessert available in Clayton Hall until 7 p.m.

Memorials

IN LOVING MEMORY OF

DR. JAMES BARKERMr. & Mrs. Jev Vaughan & Family (Pastors’ Fund)Kay & Bob CarneyBob & Amy KoehlerLarry & Frannie SmithLeila LawrenceBert & Susan WannBettie GravesBill & Lorie WhiteDr. & Mrs. Charles BrayDr. & Mrs. Charles FosterDr. & Mrs. Bob HazlewoodAllycin & Greg AlexanderWoody & Eliza Forbes (Pastors’ Fund)Dr. & Mrs. Robin BostwickErnest & Ann LawrenceFrances SpencerGertrude DriverLaura & Billy ClemmonsRay & Margaret TannerRobert & Becky DunnebackeScott & Stephanie Stonecipher

Jack Cunningham FamilyWanda ParteeHunter & Joyce ParteeJohn & Susan Crocker

HAROLD ‘BUTCH’ EVANSAllycin & Greg AlexanderJohn & Susan Crocker

HELEN EDWARDSJim OlesonJohn HealyCliff & Sharon MasseyJack KeithMrs. Edwin EdwardsMarsha & Roger HensonElaine DooleyMr. & Mrs. Tom Kendrick

FRANK PARDUEGreg & Esther MilamJohn & Susan Crocker

BETTY DETERMEYERPeggy Robbins

DR. BOB SMITHJames & Lynne BarkerLaura & Billy Clemmons

SUZANNE TIPTONKelly & Tom ButlerChris & Pam CarothersJudy & Terry Holt

TOM VOEGELIJames LevensonRobert Conder

JAMES MATTHEWSPhyllis ArmstrongKelly & Tom ButlerFrank & Barbara McBrideJanis & David Fite (Pastors’ Fund)Judy & Terry HoltMr. & Mrs. Bill Lawrence

BETTY JAMESKelly & Tom ButlerJonita TeagueFreddy & Sandra Teague

Jev & Carolyn VaughanAnn & Ernest LawrenceLarry & Frannie SmithUpper Room Sunday SchoolJohn & Susan Crocker

DEBBIE GAINES Phyllis ArmstrongKelly & Tom ButlerJohn & Susan Crocker

ED CROCKERPhyllis Armstrong

JOHN HAMMONSAndy Baird (Andrews Chapel Cemetery Fund)

ED MARTINJudy & Terry HoltMr. & Mrs. Bill Lawrence

ELIZABETH ANN MOOREFrances Spencer

GRAILYN BROOKSMr. & Mrs. Bill Lawrence

RAYBURN HARBERErnest & Ann Lawrence

IN LOVING HONOR OF

DAN CAMPJEFF RUDYCECIL KIRKJAN LITTRELLHope Voegeli (Pastors’ Fund)

ANNE BARKERJack Cunningham Family

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Capital Improvements Update as of December 31, 2014

INCOMETotal Initially Pledged $272,333 Received in 2011 $107,712 Received in 2012 $183,606 Received in 2013 $108,585Received in 2014 $82,987 Total received: $482,890

EXPENDITURES & PROJECTS UNDERWAY Total ExpendituresCapital Drive started 11/2011: Sanctuary Improvements $111,722Clayton Hall Improvements $24,121Exterior Improvements $47,441General Interior Improvements $91,044Adjacent Property Owned by FUMC $80,850Hospitality Improvements $9,756Activity Center Improvements Other Improvements Chapel $2,125 Nursery Flooring Designated Gift $9,561 Conference Room Chairs $3,497____ __ $380,117

Balance Capital Improvement Funds On Hand 12-31-2014 $102,773 Capital Improvements Pledged 2015 $66,288 Sanctuary Doors - Designated $5,045 Capital Improvement Funds Available for Projects for 2015 $174,106

Projects to Complete with Funds on Hand Carpets $50,000Sanctuary Doors $20,000Shower rehab $2,500Update furnishings $7,000

Total $79,500

Projects Not Completed by December 31, 2014HVAC repair/replace - minimum (Phase III) $50,000Activity Center Improvements $35,000General Interior Improvements (Additional Surveillance Equipment)Hospitality Improvements Minimum needed $85,000

Sanctuary Improvements• Repair roof and exterior walls• Replaster interior walls • Paint walls and trim• Replace front doors• Add protective glass on stained-glass

windows• Provide additional audio equipment for

improved acoustics

Clayton Hall Improvements• Remove sound room/relocate systems to

north end• Provide additional audio equipment for

improved acoustics• Add projection upgrades• Repair/replace stage curtain

Exterior Improvements• Repair wrought iron• Clean building• Upgrade landscaping

General Interior Improvements• Repair and replace HVAC as need arises• Provide additional surveillance

equipment

Adjacent Property Owned by FUMC

• Prepare 435 E. Chester for ministry use• Prepare 425 E. Chester for parking lot

Hospitality Improvements• Construct “Welcome Center”- main

lobby area• Construct “Beverage Center”-main level• Construct “Coffee Kiosks” – Newman

Center• Update furnishings

Activity Center Improvements• Renovate showers/locker rooms • Construct “Indoor Playground”

in unused racquetball court area (approx.20’x40’)

Estimate: $500,000

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SundayMarch 8

SundayMarch 15

Andrews Chapel Services:8:30 a.m. Worship Service9:45 a.m. Sunday School

Dan Camp, preaching

FUMC Downtown Services:8:55 a.m. First Awakening10:00 a.m. Sunday School11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship

“The Foolishness of the Cross”Jerry Jeffords, preaching1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Tom Hazelwood, preaching

“Painful Purging“Dan Camp, preachingJohn 2: 13-22 Communion