INSIDE!!! Pg. 1: Pastor’s message. Pg. 2: Upcoming sermon topics, the bazaar, & Sunday School classes. Pg.3: Bishop Ward’s announcement. Pg. 4: New small group study, & Jurisdictional Conferences rescheduled. Pg. 5: Bible trivia. Pg. 6: Project Agape. Pg. 7: .An invitation to begin a conversation about race. Pg. 8 & 9: Honoring our graduates. Pg. 10: NC Conference disaster ministries. Pg. 11: Song for this month’s theme. Pg. 12: Return to “normal” worship? Worship under the pecan tree. Pg. 13: In our prayers & honorariums and memorials. Pg. 14: Birthdays & anniversaries. Pg. 15: Zoom, JUMC core values, & military ministry update. Pg. 16: Regular church activities. July 2020 God Breathes Life Into All of Us The first stanza of “Breathe on Me, Breath of God,” (UMH 420), has become a prayer for me during Pentecost: “Breathe on me, Breath of God, fill me with life anew, that I may love what thou dost love, and do what thou wouldst do.” I thank God for my life and the life of those I love. As time passes, I realize that not every human life is valued. I am very saddened and sickened by the recent news stories and headlines. I think back to my Peace and Justice pilgrimage through Alabama last spring. Have we made progress over the past 50 years? I was born outside Washington D.C. in the mid sixties. I recall my parents talking about the racial tensions and unrest. Watching the protests, peaceful and violent, has been a reality that I am daily trying to absorb and figure out. Where would Christ be? How does my faith play a role in all that is currently evolving? There are times I feel a heaviness that words cannot convey. Perhaps you can relate in some way?! I know that we are all created in the image of God. As the pinnacle of creation we are to love, respect and cherish one another as God intends! Life is a gift. There are no accidents or mistakes. Each life matters. God breathes life into each of us. The Holy Spirit sustains and comforts us. I trust that the Spirit will enable us to have crucial and courageous conversations. I believe that as we remain in a state of prayer and deep listening the Spirit will convict and guide us in the days ahead. As we navigate through these days of unrest, I pray you can feel the presence of God in your life. I pray that we live in such a way that all of humanity feels valued, cherished and above all loved! God bless you and keep you safe! Andi
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INSIDE!!!
Pg. 1: Pastor’s message.
Pg. 2: Upcoming sermon topics, the
bazaar, & Sunday School
classes.
Pg.3: Bishop Ward’s announcement.
Pg. 4: New small group study, &
Jurisdictional Conferences
rescheduled.
Pg. 5: Bible trivia.
Pg. 6: Project Agape.
Pg. 7: .An invitation to begin a
conversation about race.
Pg. 8 & 9: Honoring our graduates.
Pg. 10: NC Conference disaster
ministries.
Pg. 11: Song for this month’s theme.
Pg. 12: Return to “normal” worship?
Worship under the pecan tree.
Pg. 13: In our prayers &
honorariums and
memorials.
Pg. 14: Birthdays & anniversaries.
Pg. 15: Zoom, JUMC core values,
& military ministry update.
Pg. 16: Regular church activities.
July 2020
God Breathes Life Into All of Us
The first stanza of “Breathe on Me, Breath of
God,” (UMH 420), has become a prayer for me during Pentecost:
“Breathe on me, Breath of God, fill me with life
anew, that I may love what thou dost love, and do what thou wouldst do.”
I thank God for my life and the life of those I love. As time passes, I realize that not every human life is valued. I am very saddened and sickened by the recent
news stories and headlines. I think back to my Peace and Justice pilgrimage through Alabama last spring. Have we made progress over the past 50 years?
I was born outside Washington D.C. in the mid sixties. I recall my parents talking about the racial tensions and unrest. Watching the protests, peaceful and violent, has been a reality that I am daily trying to absorb and figure out.
Where would Christ be?
How does my faith play a role in all that is currently evolving? There are times I feel a heaviness that words cannot convey. Perhaps you can relate in some way?! I know that we are all created in the image of God. As the pinnacle of creation we
are to love, respect and cherish one another as God intends!
Life is a gift. There are no accidents or mistakes. Each life matters. God breathes life into each of us. The Holy Spirit sustains and comforts us. I trust that the Spirit
will enable us to have crucial and courageous conversations. I believe that as we remain in a state of prayer and deep listening the Spirit will convict and guide us in the days ahead. As we navigate through these days of unrest, I pray you can feel
the presence of God in your life.
I pray that we live in such a way that all of humanity feels valued, cherished and above all loved!
God bless you and keep you safe!
Andi
Upcoming worship schedule Church Staff
Senior Pastor: Andi Woodhouse
Traditional
Worship Music Director &
Church Organist: Dr. Daniel Hester
Secretary /
Bookkeeper:
Kim Gunter
Nursery Director:
Melanie
Yarborough
Communication Ministries:
Deb Taylor Web Editor
Brad Butler Newsletter Editor
Kim Gunter Bulletin Editor
Custodian:
Jackie Watson
Pastor on call
919--292-2612.
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July 5: Communion. Matthew 11:16-20,25-30. “Receive the Invitation.”
July 12: Matthew 13:1-9,18-23. “The Spirit of God Dwells In You!”
July 19: Romans 8:12-25. “Worth the Struggle.”
July 26: Matthew 13:31-33,44-52. “True Value.”
August 2: Communion. Matthew 14:13-21. “Left-overs!”
August 9: Matthew 14:22-33. “From Fear to Faith.”
August 16: Matthew 15:10-20, 21-28. “Heart Transplant.”
August 23: Romans 12:1-8. “Living Sacrifice.”
August 30: Matthew 16:21-28. “How Much Does It Cost?”
Sunday School schedule – 9:45 a.m.
When we get back together (soon?)
THE NURSERY is equipped to take care of children from newborn to 3 years old.
CHILDREN AND YOUTH CLASSES are available in the Sanctuary building for Nursery
through High School.
ADULT CLASSES:
Epworth – Tyson Class – Discussion using Cokesbury material. Located in the Sanctuary
Building Parlor.
Michael Watson Class – Discussion using teacher-chosen material. Located in the Sanctuary
Building.
Inquirers Class – The Baby Boomer Believers; asking, seeking, and pursuing God’s
Word. Located in the library in the Wesley Center.
Amey Womble Class - Teacher-led lesson using Cokesbury material. Located in the Wesley
Center.
Fellowship Class – Discussion using Cokesbury material. Located in the Wesley Center.
Seekers Class – Discussion using teacher-chosen material. Located in the Wesley Center.
Think Bazaar—Think Canning
As we think ahead to the Fall Bazaar, we are making jam and candied jalapeños and
will continue as different fruits come in.
Does anyone have empty half pint canning jars to share? If you do, you can leave them at
church and I can pick them up there. We have an abundance of quart jars if anyone needs
them.
Many Thanks, Barb Cavalluzzi.
JUMC 2020 Church Council
Joe Cavalluzzi Chairperson
Jennie Lanane Missions Coordinator
Russell Gardner Recording Secretary
Bill Huggins United Methodist Men
Marilee Ostman Staff-Parish Relations
Committee Chair
Dave Carmony & Carol Carmony, co-chairs
Trustees
Eddie Campbell Finance Committee
John Shontz Church Treasurer
John Shontz Lay Leader
Deb Taylor David Taylor (alternate)
Lay Member to Annual Conference
Sherry Williams Christian Education Team
Chairperson
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SEJ Episcopal Announcement Bishop Hope Morgan Ward to stay.
Grace and peace to you.
In this unprecedented time, the NC
Conference Committee on the Episcopacy
is delighted and reassured that Bishop
Hope Morgan Ward will remain our
episcopal leader until after Jurisdictional
Conference 2021.
Given the global pandemic and the
denominational refocusing that is
anticipated at General Conference 2021,
the Committee has repeatedly expressed a
hope for continuity and constancy in our
episcopal office and is grateful Bishop
Ward will remain with us as we transition
to a new future. Bishop Ward’s continuing
service allows us to press ahead with our
work in launching and relaunching new
faith communities, strengthening our anti-racism work, addressing the needs of children and
the poor, increasing our missional presence in many places, and cultivating leaders, lay and
clergy, across the Annual Conference.
Let us join together in praying for Bishop Ward and her family, as well as, the whole of our
Following “Soul Reset”, we will have the opportunity to study “Christianity and
World Religions” by Adam Hamilton. If there were ever a time when Christians needed to
build bridges with others, seeking peace in our world, loving our neighbors, and finding
positive ways to share the gospel, it is now.
In “Christianity and World Religion,” Revised Edition, Adam Hamilton deals with questions so many of us have about the four major world religions—Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, and
Judaism—and compares the beliefs of each with those of Christianity. In his trademark style, Hamilton helps answer questions such as: Why are there so many different religions? How should we view their beliefs? What is the fate of those who have different religions? This is a
six week DVD study that will be offered Wednesday evenings following supper.
The date for beginning this study will be announced when we have a better idea as to when JUMC can reopen and operate as usual.
In the meantime, here are some resources that I have
found very helpful:
“How To Have a Courageous Conversation,” from
UMC Discipleship Ministries
“Talking About Race,” a free web site with varied
resources offered by The Smithsonian’s National
Museum of African American History and Culture and
recommended by the NC Conference UMC Media
Center
Thank you,
Andi
To access this pamphlet Andi mentions you can download it from the following web address:
www.umcdiscipleship.org/leadership-resources
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CONGRATULATIONS TO... EMILY ROSCOE
PhD in Information and Library Science from the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Information and Library Science
Dissertation Title:
Potential Risks of Legal Liability for Collecting Institutions: An Empirical Study of Legal Claims and a Comparison with Legal Issues Included in LIS Graduate Curricula
“I teach at UNC SILS as an adjunct. Currently, I teach a class for undergraduates titled "Retrieving and
Analyzing Information." I hope that I will be able to stay in the classroom in some capacity, even when I solidify my
permanent work plans. It means a great deal to me.”
“The same sentiment goes for JUMC. I am blessed
to have "grown up in the church." I have many fond
memories and experiences -- choir, handbells, Sunday
School, church plays, sermons from Pastors Bryant and
Banks, youth group, guidance from Mrs. Evelyn Watson,
Wonderful Wednesdays, acolyte, etc. Thank you, JUMC.
God is good.”
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...OUR GRADUATES
WILLIAM COOPER
William graduated from Lee County Senior High
School. He has been accepted to Capital Ford’s diesel motors
technical program through Capital Ford and Wake Tech.
He’s has already started working at Capital Ford as an intern
and will start school in the fall at Wake Tech.
“ JUMC It helped to shape me to be a more loving and caring
person. It also brought me closer to God through my Baptism
and events within and outside the church.”
2020
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We can
ALL help.
On this beautiful spring day God’s blessings to you and to your families.
I’m asking for your help. My name is Al Miller and I am the Director Disaster Ministries for the Conference.
We are getting ready to start operations again. For the past six weeks we have been closed because of the virus, but it’s time for us to get our people back into the field and get those who were affected by the hurricanes home again. Beginning May 11, our disaster recovery centers will open up for operations. Beginning May 18, we are asking you to come and join us. We are asking for day-trippers only, those who can only come for a day, for a couple of days. There will be no overnight stays at the centers. Beginning the 1st of June, we will be allowing people to come and stay in our centers at that point in time. But to complete the work that we’ve been asked to do, to be the hands and feet, we need your assistance.
We need you to join us in our efforts of getting those home again who were affected by the hurricane. God bless you, God bless your family. Thank you.
Call 888-440-9167 or email [email protected] to learn how you can help others in need.
Sunday Holy Communion—1st Sundays. Food & Good Samaritan Fund —1st Sundays Second Mile Sundays—4th Sundays ($20.20) 8:30 a.m.—Contemporary Worship in the Wesley Center. 9:30 a.m.—Social gathering in the Wesley Center. 9:45 a.m.—Sunday School. 11:00 a.m.—Worship in the Sanctuary. 6:00 p.m.—Bible Study, WC (Periodically).
Monday 12:00 Noon—Bulletin submission deadline. 6:00 p.m.—ESL classes in both buildings.
Tuesday 6:00p.m.—ESL & SSL classes in both buildings. 8:00 p.m.—AA, Basement Education Bldg.
Wednesday 9:30 a.m. Community Bible Study @ Mrs. Wenger’s Restaurant. 5:30 p.m.—JUMC Family Wonderful Wednesday Meal & studies. 6:30 p.pm—Handbell Choir (Sept.—May). 6:30 p.m.—Small Groups and studies. 7:30 p.m.—JUMChoir, Music Room.