FIRST EDITION
November 18, 2015 | Volume 14 Issue 19 jacksonfumc.org
A Newsletter Publication of First United Methodist Church, Jackson, Tennessee November Mission Focus: Reelfoot Rural Ministries Gifts for All Ages
Christ The King Sunday November 22
8:55 and 11 a.m. Worship Services “The King’s Speech“ Jeff Rudy, preaching | John 18:33-37
Help make Christmas a little merrier! Infants Under 12 Months - Toys
and clothes
Ages 1-5 - Educational toys & CD/ DVDs, car and riding toys, doll accessories, Legos Ages 6-8 - Journals, dress-up clothes, baseballs/softballs, bats, gloves, bikes, scooters, skateboards, handheld games Ages 9-13 - Nerf balls, video games, fishing poles and tackle, handheld games Transformers, skateboards, bikes Ages 14-16 - DVD/CD/MP3 players, posters/pictures, flashlights, alarm clocks, cameras, pens, journals, skateboards Senior Citizens - Elastic shoe laces, pajama sets, electric blankets, robes, house shoes, billfolds, night gowns, socks For more gift ideas, go to jacksonfumc.org, and search for “Monthly Mission Focus”
Who-bilation “Maybe Christmas doesn’t come from the store. Maybe Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more.”
5:00-7:00 p.m.
Dinner & Children’s Christmas Musical Menu: Roast Beast (roast beef) Who Hash (mashed potatoes) Grinch Greens (green beans) Who Pudding (assorted puddings) Max rolls (rolls)
Drop items off in the collection box in your Sunday School class or place in the “Way to Give” arch Sunday, November 29.
Sunday, November 22
Thanksgiving Service 5:30 p.m.
“Mutually Exclusive Things“
Dan Camp, preaching | Matthew 6:25-33
Andrews Chapel Campus 3820 Brownsville Rd. Hwy 70
SEEKING GOD
Fa mi ly Ad ve nt Nig ht
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Wed. Dec. 2
Welcome New Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 2 Serving Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 3 Signs of Thanksgiving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 3 Caroling on the Church Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 4 Churchwide Skiing Trip - Dec. 18-23 . . . . . . . . pg 4 Soul Sisters Advent Holy Family Painting . . . . . pg 5 Adventures in Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 7 KNOWING CHRIST
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SHARING HIS LOVE
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Sometimes “Merry Christmas” is just “Not So Merry”
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Welcome Church Family Dale and Becky Dodd joined on Sunday, November 8. Dale serves as the interim music coordinator for the First Awakening service. He is also a cattle rancher, auctioneer, real estate agent, and specialty chemical salesman. Becky is the librarian at Isaac Lane Technology in Jackson. The Dodds reside in Chester County.
Blue Christmas Service:
Larry and Elaine Davis joined on Sunday, November 15 in the First Awakening Service. Larry is the new Memphis Conference Treasurer. Elaine is a retired community college counselor. They are transferring their membership from Madison UMC in Madison, Mississippi.
A Service of Healing and Hope Sunday, Dec. 13 4:00 p.m. • Sanctuary
Staff Spotlight
Rev. Larry Daniel, preaching
Robert CurlinPart Time Visual Tech Team Leader
Nursery Provided (infants - age 3)
Are you feeling ”blue” because you are facing the holidays without a loved one? Maybe you are living with cancer or some other illness and wondering about your future. Perhaps you are confronting life after a separation or a divorce. Or, maybe you have lost a job or you are dealing with financial concerns. Whatever the reason, if you or someone you know is hurting and you are looking for a service that recognizes your suffering, you are invited to journey from the darkness toward God’s light.
Robert works with pastors, the First Awakening (FA) worship team and communications department to analyze needs for lyrics, sermons, videos and announcements. He creates visual presentations for projection screens in Clayton Hall for First Awakening, as well as for events such as First Friday Forum, Adventures in Learning, Charge Conferences, etc. He participates in the weekly worship planning meeting to finalize specific needs for each week, designs the layout, type, and motion graphics for all songs, communion, prayer, Bible passage, confirmand & sermon presentations. He edits (and sometimes shoots) videos as needed. Robert helps with specific research
for movie scenes to help the pastors illustrate a particular point. Highly experienced in using the Adobe Creative Suite and the ProPresenter system, Robert resizes and/ or redesigns provided graphics that are too “information heavy” and difficult to read when projected on screens.. Other responsibilities include directing the tech team by calling the cues and sending stage messages to those up front, and sets up the stage monitor to cue the singers, display times and keep those on stage on track. He also sets up for occasional videos in the 11 a.m. service in the Sanctuary as directed by pastors, coordinating with the tech team and Darian Krimm. Robert typically is at church each Sunday by 6:30 a.m. to input/update last minute announcement changes and sermon slides, in preparation for the First Awakening worship team rehearsal before the service. He also keeps up-to-date with computer, video & presentation software, trends updates and functionality.
Confirmand Readers My name is Brock Yates. My parents are Alan and Candace Yates and Jill Yates is my sister who is in the 10th grade. I attend school at USJ. I play baseball for the Jackson Coyotes, football for the Bears, and basketball for the Grizzlies. I enjoy playing football, basketball, baseball, hunting, and fishing with my friends.
Hello my name is Jack New. I go to the University School of Jackson. I am 11 years old. My parents are Ginger and John New. I have two sisters, Frances and Nicole. I like baseball, football, golf, and basketball. My favorite subjects in school are PE and art. I have a dog named Pearl and a fish named Hunker. My favorite teams are Tennessee, USJ, and the Cardinals.
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Giving Time. Giving Tithes. Giving Thanks. Thanksgiving is almost here! Maybe you’re preparing for it by shedding a couple pounds. Maybe you’re just buying bigger pants. Jackson FUMC has been celebrating the holiday for more than a month through our “Signs of Thanksgiving” stewardship campaign. For the past four and a half weeks, we’ve highlighted the blessings God has given our church through your tithes and offerings. You’ve met some of the church staff, learned about church facilities, heard stories from a couple of the ministries we support and visually noticed signs of Thanksgiving in the halls.
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Now, you’re ready to fill out that Commitment Card (if you haven’t already.) You received the card as an attachment to the brochure in your stewardship packet. Through it, you can demonstrate your thankfulness by devoting tithes, financial gifts, prayer, presence, service or witness. Return the card by placing it in the envelope found in your packet, and mail it to the church or turn it into your Sunday School class.
If you like, you can also return your Commitment Card while enjoying one of the season’s greatest pleasures—a Thanksgiving feast. Jackson FUMC is hosting its second annual Thanksgiving dinner tonight, and we’ll be collecting cards during the event. We’re also collecting Commitment Cards during Celebration Sunday on Nov. 22. As always, you may give online at www.jacksonfumc.org. Thanks for celebrating God’s gifts this autumn. Above all, we’re grateful for you—the members of our congregation.
SERVING OPPORTUNITIES Time to register NOW!
Bell Ringing
Saturday, December 19
Looking for a Family Christmas Project? Sign up at jacksonfumc.org and Mark Johnstone will contact you about serving at one of the three sites available (Kroger Stonebridge, Macys, and Sam’s Club). Make it fun by dressing up, bringing your dogs, playing music, singing carols and/or wearing FUMC apparel! Bring the family! For more information call Mark at 6681812, Ext (302), or e-mail mark@johnstonegroup.net
Sign up to volunteer at jacksonfumc.org
F U M C Mission Trip
Be a part of our third Mission to Haiti
April 30-May 6, 2016
Coordinators: Susan Crocker or Gregg Mitchell. For more information, contact Susan at 731-267-7238 or scrocker@jacksonfumc.org
Don’t miss this opportunity to serve! Now is the time to register for the mission and airline tickets.
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Watch the parade, sing carols, and share hot chocolate!
Families and individuals invited!
CHURCH WIDE SKI TRIP
Hot Chocolate Ministry and Carol Singing
Downtown Christmas Parade
December 7
Join in the fun! 5:30 p.m. Pizza/salad for carolers & helpers 6:15 p.m. Caroling on the church steps
December 18-23, 2015
Cost: $621 per person Includes all expenses of ski rentals, lift tickets and lodging. Food not included. Reservation Deadline: November 30
Complimentary Hot Chocolate Station
Great Christmas gift!
All are welcome!
Children’s Ministry Jenni Thorn, Director of Children’s Ministry (jthorn@jacksonfumc.org) Search for “The Backyard - Jackson FUMC Children’s Ministry” on Facebook
“FUMC is a downtown church meeting the growing needs of younger generations”
Trip coordinators: Jev Vaughan and Chris Maxwell Questions? Call Chris at 731-499-4139.
Who says work can’t be a picnic?
Support First United Methodist Church Kids at First Parents Day Out! Pick up
an order form in Jenni’s office and submit by fax or e-mail by Tuesday, Nov. 24.
The next newsletter will be the Christmas Issue December 9. Pick up a complimentary Advent Calendar Devotion book Sunday, November 29 in Disciple Hall
No reservations needed.
Contact: Jenni Thorn, jthorn@jacksonfumc.org Phone: (731) 422-4002, Fax: (731) 422-4004
Drop & Shop Dec. 12 • 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Cost: $6 per child, $20 Family Max. Infant - 5th Grade
Sign up at jacksonfumc.org
Join the Bible Reading Challenge! Through December 31, kids and families are encouraged to read through the book of Luke. Pick up your reading plan in Sunday School. Turn it in to Mrs. Jenni by January 3 for a prize!
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Women’s Ministries
Susan Crocker, Director of Women’s Ministry, scrocker@jacksonfumc.org
How do I find out what’s going on? Facebook
Website
Soul Sisters FUMC
jacksonfumc.org
SoulSistersFUMC
Mail Chimp
Join the email list. Send your request to Susan to be added.
Susan
scrocker@jacksonfumc.org 731.267.7238
Join Nashville artist, Carrie Duborg, to paint your own Advent Holy Family Sunday, Dec 6th • 3-5 p.m. • Mezzanine Dec. 2 Deadline to Sign-up • Childcare available upon request Don't miss this wonderful project for the Christmas season. Bring your daughter, friend, mom or neighbor. Just come!
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Memorials & Honoraria IN LOVING MEMORY OF AARON ROBINSON, JR. Doris Freeman TOM McCARTER Betsy Babb BETTY MORRIS Wesley Sunday School Class (Playground) James and Emily Freeman Allison insurance Group (Playground) Dr. and Mrs. Charles Ames Jeanne Hanafee (Playground) Patty and Don Lewis Doris Freeman Dixie Power Betsy Babb (Playground)
Attention Sunday School Leaders:
The Followers Sunday School Class has donated The John Ortberg study: "If You Want to Walk on Water You've Got to Get Out of the Boat" and "Guardrails" an Andy Stanley study. Betsy Dement and Wanda Scanlon highly recommend both. The DVD and teachers books are in the educational room downstairs for any teachers to use.
Calendar of Events Calendar subject to change. Please call the church office, 422-4002 or check the calendar at jacksonfumc.org
Sunday, November 22 Team Rehearsal 8:55 AM First Awakening Service- 7:00 PM Sanctuary Choir Downtown Campus 10:00 AM FUMC Sunday School 11:00 AM Traditional ServiceDowntown Campus 1:00 PM Kids Who Care Club 4:00 PM Children’s Choir Rehearsal 4:00 PM “The Current” UMY 5:30 PM Worship ServiceAndrews Chapel Campus
Monday, November 23 9:00 AM Parents Day Out 3:30 PM Hub Club 5:30 PM Sr. Olympic Basketball 7:00 PM Men’s Basketball Tuesday, November 24 7:00 AM Men’s Bible Study 9:30 AM Morning Jolt Wednesday, November 25 No church events scheduled Thursday, November 26 & Friday, November 27 Church Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday Saturday, November 28 4:30 PM Room in the Inn Sunday, November 29 8:55 AM First Awakening ServiceDowntown Campus 10:00 AM FUMC Sunday School 11:00 AM Traditional ServiceDowntown Campus 4:00 PM Children’s Choir Rehearsal Monday, November 30 9:00 AM Parents Day Out 3:30 PM Hub Club 5:30 PM Sr. Olympic Basketball 7:00 PM Men’s Basketball Tuesday, December 1 7:00 AM Men’s Bible Study 8:00 AM Organ Tuning 5:00 PM Arise Jackson Team Read Appreciation Event
Like to take photos?
Looking for photography volunteers to take pictures at various church events. Interested? Contact Bobbie Mays, Director of Communications, bobbie@ jacksonfumc.org
Wednesday, December 2 9:00 AM Parents Day Out 10:00 AM Pastor’s Bible Study 2:30 PM WINGS 3:30 PM Open Gym for K-5th Grade 3:45 PM Girl Scouts 5:00 PM Family Advent Night with Meal 5:45 PM Confirmation Class 6:00 PM Handbells 7:00 PM First Awakening Worship
Rehearsal
Thursday, December 3 9:00 AM Coffee and Conversation Friday, December 4 & Saturday, December 5 No church events scheduled Sunday, December 6 8:55 AM First Awakening ServiceDowntown Campus 10:00 AM FUMC Sunday School 11:00 AM Traditional ServiceDowntown Campus 3:00 PM Women’s Ministry Advent Art 5:00 PM Kids Who Care Club 5:00 PM “The Current” UMY Christmas Party Monday, December 7 8:00 AM Tennesssee River District Operational Team 9:00 AM Parents Day Out 3:30 PM Hub Club 5:00 PM Hot Chocolate Ministry 5:30 PM Sr. Olympic Basketball 7:00 PM Men’s Basketball Tuesday, December 8 7:00 AM Men’s Bible Study Wednesday, December 9 9:00 AM Parents Day Out 10:00 AM Pastor’s Bible Study 6:00 PM Handbells 7:00 PM First Awakening Worship Team Rehearsal 7:00 PM Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal Thursday, December 10 9:00 AM Coffee and Conversation 5:30 PM Sr. Olympic Basketball Friday, December 11 11:00 AM Adventures in Learning Saturday, December 12 10:00 AM District Clergy Brunch 10:00 AM Drop and Shop 4:30 PM Room in the Inn Sunday, December 13 8:55 AM First Awakening ServiceDowntown Campus 10:00 AM FUMC Sunday School 11:00 AM Traditional ServiceDowntown Campus 4:00 PM Blue Christmas Service 5:30 PM Los Posadas Worship Service - Andrews Chapel Campus
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“The Current” Youth
You’re invited to a service of
Carols and Candles
Open to 7th-12th graders
Taylor Parimore, Director of Student Ministries (tparimore@jacksonfumc.org) Search for “The Current UMY” on Facebook
“FUMC is a downtown church meeting the growing needs of younger generations” Nov. 29th No Youth classes
Dec. 2nd • 5-7 p.m. Family Advent Night
Dec. 6th • 5-7 p.m. Youth Christmas Party
with Choir and Orchestra
Sunday, December 20 6:00 p.m. • Sanctuary Reception to follow
Nursery provided
Lakeshore Youth Retreat- Nov. 13-15, 2015
Adult Opportunities Pam Jaco, pam@jacksonfumc.org
FRIDAY, DEC. 11
Ensemble of the
Jackson Choral Society directed by Darian Krimm Program 11:00 a.m. | Luncheon 12:00 p.m. Clayton Hall | $7.00 per person For reservations, call the church office at 422-4002 by 12:00 p.m. Dec. 7.
For Men Only
Coffee & Conversation
Thursdays 9-10:00 a.m. Room 117
All men are welcomed to this fun and growing group!
NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE
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JACKSON, TENN. PERMIT NO. 116
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Sunday Worship FUMC Downtown Services:
Andrews Chapel Services:
“The King’s Speech“ Jeff Rudy, preaching | John 18:33-37
Communion “Mutually Exclusive Things“ Dan Camp, preaching | Matthew 6:25-33
“How Empty Are Your Branches!“ Jeff Rudy, preaching | Jeremiah 33:14-16
No worship service
8:55 a.m. First Awakening 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship
Christ the King Sunday, November 22 Sunday, November 29
1st Sunday of Advent
Sunday, December 6
2nd Sunday of Advent
2nd and 4th Sunday Evenings 5:30 p.m. Worship Service
Communion Dan Camp, preaching
No worship service