December 11, 2013 | Volume 12 Issue 19 jacksonfumc.org

SEEKING GOD | KNOWING CHRIST | SHARING HIS LOVE

DOWNTOWN JACKSON

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

FIRST EDITIONFIRST EDITIONChristmas Eve Communion Services

December 24

Downtown Campus

Family Friendly Worship with Communion:

4:00 p.m.Communion Only:

5:30 p.m.

Andrews Chapel Campus

Candlelight Communion Service of Lessons and

Carols: 7:00 p.m.

Special offering designated for Jackson families with

children in need of clothing and school supplies.

You’re invited to a service of

Carols andCandles

with Choir and OrchestraSunday, December 156:30 p.m. • Sanctuary

Reception to followNursery provided

A love offering will be taken for the Haiti 2014 Live Beyond Mission Trip

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journey of Advent, experience the life-changing presence of Christ.

Share the story of God’s love through God’s greatest gift.

December 295th Sunday

9:00 a.m.Sunday School

10:00 a.m.Combined Worship

in Clayton Hall

“Stop in” for a light breakfast in the gym

8:15-9:45 a.m.

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CONFIRMAND READER

My name is Jackson Murray. I have lived in Birmingham, AL and Knoxville, TN. My family moved back to Jackson in 2007. I am the fourth generation of my family to be a member of FUMC. I have three brothers, Roger IV, Cole, and Brooks, and a dog named Knox.

Joining this past Sunday were Tirey and Mary Ann Brady. Tirey and Mary Ann are transferring their memberships from United Methodist Churches in Mississippi. Tirey works for Trust Company Bank and Mary Ann is an occupational therapist at Jackson Madison County General hospital. Tirey has been in Jackson for about a year and Mary Ann moved to Jackson after their marriage in August. We warmly welcome Tirey and Mary Ann and rejoice in their decision to become part of our church family.

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Merry Christmasfrom the staff of

First United Methodist Church

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

LOOKING FOR A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE?The FUMC Security Team is needing more volunteers. This commitment would include about 5 or 6 shifts per year. No meetings required! If you are interested, please email Mona Miller at Mimoon@aol.com

Can you think of 1000 things for which to be thankful? Ann Voskamp shares her journey of gratefulness. Heartwarming, challenging, and inspiring, this conversational-style book highlights the many and varied gifts that God places in our lives.

- Inge Poole

Pick one up for yourself and one for a friend... it makes a great Christmas gift.

The next publication of the First Edition Newsletterwill be Wednesday, January 8Please submit materials to bobbie@jacksonfumc.org by Monday, January 6.

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Women’s MinistriesSoulSisters

Susan Crocker, scrocker@jacksonfumc.org

WELCOME NEW STAFF MEMBERIt is with great excitement that I accept a part time position on the FUMC staff as Director of Women’s Ministries. Serving as one of your lay leaders the past two years emphasized to me the importance women play in every area of our church. It afforded me an answer to my question: Why do we need Women’s Ministry?

Throughout scripture we see how God placed women together in relationships to encourage one another and provide a place of retreat. Just as God sent Mary to Elizabeth and Ruth to Naomi, He continues to place women together for mutual support, accountability, and friendship. Women are the heartbeat of the home, community and church.

2014 is going to be an exciting year for Women’s Ministries. We have Soul Sister events such as book club, road trips, retreats, Soul Sister After Hours, cooking classes, Tables for 6, Bible studies and much more.

We are organizing into four quarters, so you will always have something new to join and an opportunity to meet new friends.

To borrow from Bill Hybel’s words in Courageous Leadership: “God’s power working through us is breathtaking, God’s potential working in us is unlimited, and God’s love spilling from us knows no bounds.

I am your biggest cheerleader! Call me, text me, tweet me or just join me for coffee. I can’t wait to hear your ideas as we go forward together.

Susan CrockerDirector of Women’s Ministries1-731-267-7238scrocker@jacksonfumc.orgtwitter @susancrocker3

2014 Women’s Retreat

On the Right Track

January 25-26, 2014Victory Ranch

SoulSisters

Register at jacksonfumc.org or call the church 731-422-4002

Early Bird Registration Before January 1: $99 ($110 After)

Featuring Guest Speaker:Angela Harris, Pastor of Bolivar

United Methodist Church

Worship Leader:Amanda Larsen Wells

Missed Black Friday? Don't want to fight the crowds?Send her on a weekend retreat in a cozy cabin at Victory Ranch. It is a getaway to renew the spirit, surrounded by friends and inspiring speakers. Call the church office and let them know it is a gift, and we will send a card especially from you!

Women’s Ministry 2014The Journey: Knowing God, Loving God, Serving God

Winter: January, February, March Spring: April, May, June Summer: July, August Fall: Sept, Oct, Nov, DecemberStay tuned for our Winter Schedule starting in January and check out Soul Sisters on Facebook.

Susan Crocker,Director of

Women’s Ministry

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In Loving Memory

Tommy Allen Debbie Allen-Shires Sara Beth Newsom & Family Mary Kate Allen

Billie Allen Debbie & John Shires Sara Beth Newsom & Family Mary Kate Allen

Clifford ArmstrongCarol FranklandLucille & Leonard FranklandAnne Boswell Phyllis Armstrong

Carlous Meredith Cathy Benson

Jim BerrymanNancy Brooke Betty Berryman & Family

James Curlin BondMargaret Lee BondJames Curlin Bond, Jr. Their Family

George BoydRebecca Lane Kemp Boyd Tim, Ginny & Sophie Hatch

Mr. & Mrs. Harold Cashon, Sr.Mr. & Mrs. Kelso RushDonald N. Hanafee, Sr.Donelson H. Stegall, Sr.Mr. & Mrs. Fred Young, Jr.Lloyd Rush Stegall, Jr.Janie R. Young The Harold Cashon, Jr. Family

Rosaland Morris Brooks, Linda, Kathy, Doug & Jenny Clayton

Jimmy Doak Dorothy Doak

Dave Eblen Alice Eblen & Family

Patty & Frank GravesLorena & James Elcan Thelma & George GrayMartha Alice & “Dime” BarnesOliver Graves, M.D. Jim, Pat & Mitch Elcan

Dr. Oliver GravesMr. & Mrs. B. Frank GravesMr. & Mrs. George Gray Ruth Gaddis

Mike & Sunny GlynnMichael Glynn Mitchell Melinda Glynn

Oliver GravesThelma GrayGeorge GrayPatty GravesFrank GravesMartha Alice BarnesDime Barnes Bettie Graves

Rev. & Mrs. Clarence E. Hare, Jr. Ed & Ginger Hare

Carolyn “Susie” Milligan Kurt & Sherri Kilburn

Paul Krone Connie Krone

George A. SmithBettye Fox SmithSuzanne Smith HopferDoris Fox Sam Fox Judy & Scotty LaFont

George W. Brasher Dr. & Mrs. George W. Brasher, III & Family Mr. & Mrs. Earl C. Walker, Jr. & Family Mr. & Mrs.Garey R. Littrell & Family

Morgan Leah McCartyLouise Laster Kirk Pam & Mike McCarty

Donna RhodesSue & Jack ManheinDr. Jack Thompson Jack & Charli Manhein

William NaceClint RowlettPauline Rowlett Roanne Nace Paula Rushing & Family

George A. Smith Elizabeth Smith & Family

Mr. George A. SmithMr. & Mrs. Roger H. Barker Roger & Rebecca Smith Edward & Rebecca Nenon George A. Smith, II

Mary Neal ThornJanet Bearden Richard & Jenni Thorn

Erlyn WebbRobert L. Webb Barton Webb Elizabeth Webb Whitt Zachary Sevic

Walter & Evelyn Whybrew Kuykendall Family Pate Family Whybrew Families

In Loving Honor Of

Bettie Graves Jim, Pat & Mitch Elcan

Mitch & Leigh Elcan Jim & Pat Elcan

Bettie Graves Ruth Gaddis

Pat & Jim ElcanFrancie & Phil LewisRuth GaddisShannon & Chuck McClainMitch & Leigh ElcanCarrie & Richie DuborgJoe & Carolyn GaddisBrent LewisAll My Grandchildren & Great-grandchildren Bettie Graves

Verla Brasher Dr. & Mrs. George W. Brasher, III & Family Mr. & Mrs. Earl C. Walker, Jr. & Family Mr. & Mrs.Garey R. Littrell & Family

Mr. & Mrs. Herron MorrisMrs. Eliza ForbesMrs. Hazel Staples May Scott

Mrs. George A. Smith Roger & Rebecca Smith Edward & Rebecca Nenon George A. Smith, II

Christmas Memo rials & Honora ria

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Memorials & Honoraria

IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Janet Bearden (Mother of Jennie Thorn) Cathy Benson (Stephen Ministry)

Dorothy Bolton (Mother of Anita Kay Archer & Gary Bolton) Suzanne Raines (Families In Need) Roger & Rebecca Smith Mr. & Mrs. Frank Schriner Anne Boswell (Mother of Alicia Franco;Sister of Grailyn Brooks) Cathy Benson (Andrews Chapel)

Nancy Brooke (Wife of Larry Brooke, Mother of Betsy Dement & Laura Camp) Sandra & Nip McKnight (UMCOR) Jim & Pat Scott (Capital Improvements) Gene & Joyce Smith (Andrews Chapel) Brit & Kaye Hill (Haiti Trip)

(The following memorials for Nancy Brooke are designated to Sanctuary Doors per her Family’s Request) Allycin & Greg Alexander Kim & Ellis Arnold Beth Bates Sherry & Bobby Blackford King & Louanne Bond Mary Boyle Mike & Paula Butler Tom & Kelly Butler Ray & Liz Bryant Patsy Camp Robert Carter Brooks & Linda Clayton Laura & Bill Clemmons Brad & Beverly Denton Tom & Martha Dolinak Brian & Emily Dunn Richard & Kathy Fite Zac & Alyson Fite Sue, Hugh, Dorothy & Suzanne Harvey Jim Hicks Dr. & Mrs. Bobby Higgs Laura R Hockaday James & Carolyn Camp Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Ricky King Jonas Kisber Pam & Mike McCarty Charles & Billie McGuire William & Peggy McGuire Keith Micetich & Lorna Melnyk Herron & Betty Morris Ann Murchison James, Debbie & Hannah Newmon

Kathryn Jobe (Mother of Kathy Hays & Thornley Caruthers Jobe, Jr.; Grandmother of Courtney Wages) Sharon & James Matthews

Pauline Lovell (Mother of Phyllis Maley) Roger & Rebecca Smith

Amy Maddox (Mother of Sandra McKnight; Sister of Helen Spalding) Sharon & James Matthews Cathy Benson (Stephen Ministry)

Richard Murchison (Husband of Ann Murchison) Roger & Rebecca Smith

Jane Murray (Sister of Elaine Ward) Phyllis Armstrong (UMCOR) Laura & Billy Clemmons Sharon & James Matthews Lowell & Mary Ann Stonecipher Suzanne Welles

John Price (Brother of Jim Price) Betsy Cox Herron & Betty Morris (Sanctuary Doors) Suzanne Welles

Billie Stricklin (Mother of Beth Bates) Cathy Benson (Andrews Chapel)

Dr. Harold Yarbro (Husband of Marion Yarbro) Doris Freeman

IN LOVING HONOR OF

Joe Nip McKnight 80th Birthday Neta McKnight

Joyce Sanders Birthday Dr. & Mrs. Gregg Mitchell (Children’s Ministry)

Dick Nunn SS Class Teachers and Pianist -Betty Morris, Wes Clayton, Jerry Woodall, Mike Butler & Nancy Rahm Dick Nunn Sunday School Class

Our Ministers: Dan Camp, David Hollis, Mary Beth Bernheisel & Cecil Kirk Connie Krone

Drew & Stephanie Newmon Mark & Debra Owen Lee & Susan Sheppard Larry & Frannie Smith Roger & Rebecca Smith Lowell & Mary Ann Stonecipher Jason & Jamie Sullivan Ray & Margaret Tanner Carolyn & Jev Vaughan & Family Mr. & Mrs. Earl Walker, Jr. Jerry & Mona Ward Suzanne Welles Mickie Whitaker Margaret Whitenton Religion for Life Sunday School Class David Cagle (Husband of Bonnie Cagle) Cathy Benson (Stephen Ministry)

Jack Coplin (Uncle of Cathy Benson) Sue, Hugh, Dorothy & Suzanne Harvey (Sanctuary Doors)

Donald Erickson (Husband of Julia Erickson) Cathy Benson (Music Fund)

Martha Fisher (Mother-In-Law of Larry Frazier, Grandmother of Pierce Frazier) Beth Bates Mike & Paula Butler Fran & Willie Chandler Elaine Dooley Martha Fisher Family (Pastors’ Discretionary Fund) Doris Freeman Betty Graves Jim Hicks Sue, Hugh, Dorothy & Suzanne Harvey

(Sanctuary Doors) Bettylu Marsden Herron & Betty Morris (Sanctuary Doors) Dick Nunn Sunday School Class Frances Spencer Suzanne Welles Thomasine Witherspoon

Velma Frazier (Mother of Beverly Denton) Cathy Benson (Andrews Chapel)

Paul Gurley (Father of Paula Butler) Cathy Benson (Music Fund) Roger & Rebecca Smith

Dorothy Harvey (Wife of Hugh Harvey, Sr.; Mother of Hugh Harvey, Jr.) Cathy Benson (Music Fund) Roger & Rebecca Smith Jerry & Mona Ward

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The Road to DaybreakBook Review by Jennifer Trently

Henri Nouwen’s book, The Road to Daybreak: A Spiritual Journey is a book I return to repeatedly. I return to this book not because it is an easy read but because I find comfort in the reminders these pages offer. This spiritual journal helps me to remember that the Christian journey is not for the faint-hearted. It challenges me to try new disciplines.

In this book, Henri Nouwen describes how he moved from being a Harvard professor to being a priest for the L’Arche Daybreak Community. The journal entries are in chronological order but do not stand-alone. Nouwen emphasizes the stages of his journey by placing the entries in chapters giving each one a title. The titles of each chapter provide the reader with insight of how the entries are connected.

Published in 1988 by Doubleday; The Road to Daybreak speaks universally to the loneliness of the human condition. Nouwen explores the intersection of community; deep individual friendships and personal relationship with Jesus. The Road to Daybreak emphasizes how the maintenance of each of these is important as we navigate change.

The book is not just the physical journey to Daybreak community but also the inner journey of beginning a new life. The Road to Daybreak offers readers the opportunity to encounter Jesus in their hearts, minds and souls. Nouwen

suggests that Jesus cares about the big things in life like vocation but also about the details of how our time is spent. He discovers in this year; the importance of saying no and of just being. Our days do not have to be filled to the brim with activity. Jesus honors our seeking.

Yet seeking is not always easy. Throughout the book, we observe Nouwen struggling in his prayer life. Carving out the time and staying focused are his main issues. Nouwen wrestled too, with keeping his focus on Jesus. He was often caught up in trying to follow others’ expectations and seeking their affirmations. This is what makes the book so meaningful to me. Each time I return to read it; The Road to Daybreak is like a breath of fresh air. Nouwen’s honesty and struggles comfort me. If someone who spent 30 years in the priesthood lived often in the place of mystery; then I, too, can live in the place of mystery.

The Road to Daybreak: A Spiritual Journey provides a great start to thinking about the New Year and a fresh start. Its 227 pages; share Nouwen’s observations and encounters. The book takes its readers across two continents and many different countries. Its rich descriptions of people and places connect Nouwen’s experiences with people of all ages; nationalities and stages of faith. Available in both paperback and e-reader edition; The Road to Daybreak: A Spiritual Journey is a great place to start the new year and a great start to the writings of Henri Nouwen if he is new for you.

Do you enjoy knitting? A Prayer Shawl is a work of loving hands and hearts responding to the guidance of God’s Spirit, a tangible symbol of God’s love reaching in to human hearts through the prayers and service of others. Prayer Shawl Ministry members knit or crochet shawls that are given to individuals who are ill, suffering a loss, or are otherwise in the midst of a life crisis.

More prayer shawls are needed. If interested, please call Elsie Harris, 664-0973.

Jan. 15 Dinner Only 4:45 p.m.Jan. 22 Preview Party 4:45 p.m. Dinner and WEF Class OrientationJan. 29 WEF Dinner and Classes Resume

Watch for more details!

COMING IN 2014

Congratulations toGene Smith

Recently the University of Memphis Alumni Association and the Lambuth Campus hosted True Blue Day on the Lambuth Quad in Jackson, Tennessee.

Gene Smith was one of three who received an outstanding alumni award. Gene, a member of Jackson First United Methodist Church, was recognized as the Distinguished Friend of Lambuth for his financial generosity and support of student programming and recruiting.

photo credit: U of M Alumni Association

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9:45 AM Sunday School - Andrews Chapel Campus

10:00 AM Sunday School - Downtown Campus

10:00 AM Friends In Faith Advent Series 11:00 AM Traditional Service - Downtown

Campus 3:00 PM Spencer Basketball Practice

Monday, December 23 6:00 PM First Awakening Practice 7:30 PM Men’s Basketball Tuesday, December 24 Christmas Eve ChurchOfficeClosed 4:00 PM Family Friendly Worship with

Communion 5:30 PM Communion Service 7:00 PM Candelight Communion

Service of Lessons and Carols - Andrews Chapel

Wednesday, December 25 Christmas Day

ChurchOfficeClosed Thursday, December 26 5:30 PM Eblen Basketball Practice 7:00 PM Harris Basketball Practice

Friday, December 27 No church events scheduled December 28 - December 31 Youth “Break Thru” (offsite)

Sunday, December 29 - 5th Sunday 8:15 AM “Stop in” Breakfast 8:30 AM Worship - Andrews Chapel

Campus 9:00 AM Sunday School - Downtown

Campus 10:00 AM 5th Sunday Combined Worship

- Downtown Campus 3:00 PM Spencer Basketball Practice

Monday, December 30 6:00 PM First Awakening Practice 7:30 PM Men’s Basketball Tuesday, December 31 4:15 PM FitFirst

2014Wednesday, January 1, 2014 New Years Day ChurchOfficeClosed

Thursday, January 2 4:15 PM FitFirst 5:30 PM Eblen Basketball Practice 7:00 PM Harris Basketball Practice

Friday, January 3 & Saturday, January 4 No church events scheduled

Sunday, January 5 3:00 PM Spencer Basketball Practice

Monday, January 6 9:00 AM Kids@First Parents Day Out 5:30 PM Senior Olympic Basketball 7:00 PM Boy Scout Meeting

Tuesday, January 7 4:15 PM FitFirst 5:45 PM Youth Church League

Basketball

Wednesday, January 8 9:00 AM Kids@First Parents Day Out 11:15 AM Faithful Folders for Newsletter 2:30 PM WINGS 3:45 PM Brownies-Daisies (Troop

43088) 6:00 PM Youth WEF 6:00 PM Handbell Rehearsal 7:00 PM Sanctuary Choir 7:00 PM Spencer Basketball Practice Thursday, January 9 4:15 PM FitFirst 5:30 PM Eblen Basketball Practice 7:00 PM Harris Basketball Practice

Friday, January 10 No church events scheduled Saturday, January 11 4:30 PM Room In the Inn

Calendar of Events

Sunday, December 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 10:00 AM Friends In Faith Advent

Series 11:00 AM Traditional Service -

Downtown Campus 3:00 PM Spencer Basketball Practice 6:30 PM Carols & Candles 7:30 PM Carols & Candles Reception

Monday, December 16 9:00 AM Kids@First Parents Day Out 10:00 AM Rebekah Circle Meeting 11:30 AM Staff Potluck and Cookie

Baking 5:30 PM Sr. Olympic Basketball 6:00 PM First Awakening Practice 7:30 PM Men’s Basketball

Tuesday, December 17 7:00 AM Men’s Weekly Bible Study 9:00 AM Staff Caroling 1:00 PM Staff Christmas Lunch 4:15 PM FitFirst 6:00 PM Stephen Ministry Cont. Ed. 7:00 PM College Life Christmas Party

Wednesday, December 18 9:00 AM Kids@First Parents Day Out 2:30 PM WINGS 3:45 PM Brownies-Daisies (Troop

43088) 7:00 PM Spencer Basketball Practice

Thursday, December 19 4:15 PM FitFirst 5:30 PM Eblen Basketball Practice 7:00 PM Harris Basketball Practice

Friday, December 20 No church events scheduled Saturday, December 21 4:30 PM Room In the Inn Sunday, December 22 8:55 AM First Awakening Service -

Downtown Campus

Calendar subject to change. Please call the church office, 422-4002 or check the calendar at jacksonfumc.org

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Cherished Family Recipes Shared by FUMC Members and Staff

24 Hour Salad Betty Morris

Yolks of 4 eggs beaten lightly. Add juice of one lemon and ¼ cup of milk. Mix well and cook in a double boiler until thick and creamy. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Fold in ½ pint whipping cream which has been stiffly whipped.Drain well 1 can pineapple tidbits and 2 cups Royal Anne white cherries. Place fruit in large bowl. Add 1 cup chopped pecans and 1-1/2 to 2 cups miniature marshmallows. Add whipped cream mixture. Stir well, cover and refrigerate for 23 hours.

This recipe came from my mother, Betty Nunn. We would have it every Christmas Eve at their home, usually with country ham and fried corn. Now that I prepare Christmas Eve dinner, we have continued the tradition and it is always a part of our dinner; always requested by our son, Dick Morris. My friend, Martha Lynn Fisher used to get the Royal Anne white cherries for me.

“Paw Paw’s Soup” Mike ButlerPaul W. GurleyMakes About 8 quarts

Ingredients:Stew meat – 2 lbs. of beef stew meat, beef roast or sirloin depending upon tasteChicken breast, three breast halves, bone in with skinCut okra, frozen – 2 each, 8-10 oz. pkg.Vegall® – 2 standard cans (approx. 15 oz.)Tomatoes, crushed – 2 large cans (approx. 30 oz.)Creamed corn – 4 standard cans (approx. 15 oz.)Potatoes – 2 med size, diced into ½ to ¾ inch cubes Yellow onion – two large, finely dicedPeas, English – 1 standard can (approx. 15 oz.)Beans, lima, frozen – 1 each, 8-10 oz. pkg.Basil, sweet leaf, dried & crushed – 2 heaping tablespoons (if fresh basil is used, 2 level tablespoons, finely diced will substitute)Black pepper – ½ tablespoon (or less depending upon your taste)Onion Powder – 1 tablespoon

1. Dice beef into ½ to ¾ inch cubes and brown beef through and through in a skillet with about two tablespoons olive oil (the type used for sautéing or grilling). After browning, drain beef in a colander and set aside. Throw the drained liquid away.2. Boil chicken in a covered stock pot with about three quarts of lightly salted water for an

hour. Remove chicken and allow to cool. Save the chicken stock (water) for use in the soup.3. Dice the cool chicken in the same size pieces as the beef and place chicken and beef in a 3 gallon stock pot, preferably with a heavy bottom, which will help in preventing sticking as the soup is cooked.4. Pour enough water into the pot to cover the meat with one inch of water. Add the chicken stock to the pot and bring to a rolling boil.5. Add to the mix the crushed basil, diced onion, tomatoes and cut okra and again bring to a low to medium boil. Cover the pot and cook for at least one hour, preferably two, being sure to stir the contents every few minutes to prevent sticking.6. After one hour, sample the liquor and, if necessary, salt to taste. Also, pull out one or two pieces of the beef and taste test for tenderness. If not tender, cook an additional hour.7. When the beef has become tender, add all of the other ingredients EXCEPT the cream corn.8. Cook on a low heat (very slow simmering boil) for two hours with stirring ever fifteen minutes.9. At the end of the two hour period, add the cream corn and continue to cook on low heat, stirring every five to ten minutes to prevent sticking of the corn. Taste test and add salt if needed.10. Set aside enough for a couple of meals and freeze the rest in 1-2 quart containers. If you plan to keep the soup in the freezer for more than a month, don’t fill the container completely with soup and leave about one inch of space above the soup. Freeze the soup and then add about ½” of water to the top and refreeze. This will retard freezer burn. The additional water will not alter the flavor of the soup when cooked.

Serve with cornbread, crackers or maybe a grilled cheese sandwich. A splash of Louisiana Hot Sauce adds a great flavor, too.

K.K.’s Colorado Coffee CakeWanda Scanlon

A Christmas Coffee Cake from my late mother in law, Laura Scanlon

1/4 cup butter 2 tsp baking powder8 oz cream cheese (soft) 1/2 tsp salt1 1/2 cup sugar 1 tsp baking soda2 eggs 1 cup milk2 cups flour 1 tsp vanilla extract

Cream together butter, cream cheese, sugar and eggs. In another bowl sifttogether dry ingredients. In a third bowl combine milk and vanilla. Add milk mixture to creamed mixture, stirring until well blended. Add dry ingredients, a little at a time until well mixed. Spoon into 3 greased and floured round

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Special thanks to the Altar Guild, Sam Welch, and Carolyn Yarbrough for their decorative talents in beautifying the church for this Advent season.

Delivering Toys to Reelfoot Rural

MinistriesThank you for your generous donations

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8 in cake pans.

Topping1/4 cup butter (cold)3 T good quality cinnamon1/4 cup flour Chopped nuts.1 cup brown sugar

Mix all ingredients together until a streusel type topping is formed. Bake cakes at 350 for 20 minutes. My tradition is to bake several in disposable pans and give as gifts-if my family doesn’t eat first. Delicious hot or cold.

Artichoke Dip Lane Camp

1 14-oz can artichoke hearts, drained1 cup mayonnaise1 cup Parmesan cheese8 oz. grated Mozarella cheesepinch of garlic salt

Chop artichokes and mix together with all other ingtedients. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 min.

Candied Sweet Potatoes Hope Voegeli

4 medium sweet potatoes 1/2 stick margarine1 cup sugar. 3/4 cup water

Peel potatoes and cup into chunks. Mix sugar and water together and bring to a boil. Add potatoes and margarine turning heat to medium, cook until potatoes are soft. Reduce heat to low letting it cook down slowly to a syrupy consistency before serving. Serves 10-12.

My mother Lelan Kennedy Maners served this many times especially at the fall and winter holiday family meals at our home in Bath Springs, TN, where she and my dad George Maners reared 8 children.

My Father’s Pecan Pie Marie Henderson Pardue

3 eggs1 C dark corn syrup*1 C sugar2 T melted butter1 t vanilla1/8 t salt1½ C pecansBeat 3 eggs slightly. Mix in next 5 ingredients. Add pecans. Pour mixture into 1 unbaked pie shell. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes, then lower temperature to 350 degrees and continue baking for 30-35 minutes. Center should be slightly less than edges when done.

*Original recipe uses cane syrup made from cane that is grown, squeezed, cooked and bottled on our Florida family farm. My brother carries on the tradition (4th/Generation). The pecans also come from our pecan orchard.

My Grandmother’s Kentucky Blackberry Jam Cake

Bobbie MaysServes 12-16

2 cups sugar1 cup butter4 whole eggs, well- beaten1 cup sour milk1 tsp. baking soda1 cup blackberry jam3 cups all-purpose flour1 tsp. ground cloves1 tsp. ground nutmeg1 tsp. ground cinnamonraisins

Mix together sugar and butter.In separate bowl, mix eggs, sour milk and baking soda.Add to sugar and butter mixture. Mix well.Add blackberry jam and flour.Add spices and raisins.Mix all ingredients until well blended.Bake in pre-heated oven at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes in a 9x12 inch. pan or divide equally into (3) 9 inch round pans for 35-40 minutes. Note: To make sour milk, I add a Tablespoon of vinegar to regular milk.

Never Fail Caramel Icing

1 stick melted butter ½ cup evaporated milk1 cup dark brown sugar confectioners sugarVanilla

Cook butter and brown sugar 2 minutes. Add milk. Stir and bring to full rolling boil. Cool. Add confectioners sugar until of spreading consistency. Add vanilla. Optional: place whole pecans to top of iced cake.

It was a tradition for my grandmother Ross (Pat Goodpaster’s mother) who lived near Lexington, Kentucky to serve this dessert at Thanksgiving and Christmas. This recipe dates back to 1861.

Punch For 50 Jacki Hoveskeland 3 C sugar3 C water3 C tea (made strong) = (5 tsp tea per cup)3 C pineapple juice2 C lemon juice1 lb frozen strawberries

1 ½ Qts Ginger Ale Make a syrup of sugar and water. Boil 5 minutes and cool. Make a strong tea (5 tsp per cup). & coolCombine syrup, tea, fruit juices, and strawberries. Chill.Serve over block of ice in a large punch bowl. Add Ginger Ale just before serving.

Grandma’s Special K Loaf Jacki Hoveskeland 1 Large Onion (Chop and sauté in small amount of oil)1 Qt. Carton Cottage Cheese½ Cup Walnuts 1 Stick Butter1 Pkg. George Washington Broth Seasoning 4 Eggs, beaten with Fork½ Medium Size Pkg. Special K dry cereal 1 Pkg. Onion Soup Mix Preheat oven to 350°. Mix all ingredients together. Place in meatloaf pan and bake for 1 hour.

The first recipe is one that my mother would make for gatherings. She enjoyed entertaining and bringing out the “good silver and crystal”. She would make this for parties, weddings, etc. in North Dakota mostly in 1960’s - 1980’s.

New Year’s Day Good Luck Beans and Greens Soup Susan Crocker

1 onion. chopped1 green pepper, chopped1 bag frozen chopped mixed greens, thawed1 bag frozen chopped spinach, thawed2 T minced garlic8 oz smoked sausage, diced4 14.5 oz cans reduced sodium chicken broth 2 cans black eyed peas, undrained

Heat 1 T olive oil in a sauce pan over medium heat and add chopped onion, pepper, garlic and saute 2 minutes. Add smoked sausage and saute till veggies are tender. Add 1can of chicken broth to mixture and simmer. Meanwhile, in a large pot heat 1 T olive oil and add mixed greens and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add remaining 2 cans of chicken broth and bring mixture to a boil. Stir in peas and veggies from other pan. Heat and serve. Serves 8, but can easily be doubled.Yummy with drop cheese biscuits

We have had a big pot of this soup everyNew Year’s since we have been married – 26 years. Easy to double and triple for friends to drop over.

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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 668-1812, Ext (302), or e-mail mark@johnstonegroup.net

Sign up to volunteer at jacksonfumc.org

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Mission CornerDavid Hollis, dhollis@jacksonfumc.org

Give a Gift, Change a life and Share Hope in Haiti.

Celebrate a loved one this Christmas by giving a gift in their name. Your gift will support life-saving healthcare and the Live Beyond/FUMC medical teams. Gift cards are available. Stop by the display in the main lobby.

Mission Trip

FUMC

Bell Ringing

Saturday, December 21

http://www.hannahs-hope.org/

Hannah’s Hope is the Memphis Conference sponsored adoption agency located in Bartlett

December Mission Focus:Birth Mother Needed Items

• Always Super (Mega Pack) • Always Overnight (Mega Pack)• Dermaplast Spray • Nursing Pads (Plaxtexi, Lansinoh, etc.)• Tuck Pads • Bath & Body Lotion• Tote Bag

Comfort Items• Pedicure Set (Slippers, Nail Polish, • Small Candle Polish Remover, Emery Boards, • Sweet Treat Toe Separators, Nail Clippers)

Please place items in or near the Mission Chests located in the church lobbies.

FUMC is a Partner In Education for Parkview Learning Center, the Alternative School located on East Chester, not far from the church building. In addition to giving school supplies every year, we are working to help them in other ways as well. They are currently in need of books for their library. If you have any books that would be appropriate for grades 4 thru 8, and you would like to donate them to the school, please contact Melissa Kilpatrick through email, melissark3@yahoo.com or at home 512-0045 to make arrangements to get them to her.

Deadline to sign up is January 12th. Contact Susan Crocker with your paperwork (scrocker@jacksonfumc.org).

April 26- May 2

2014

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“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”

Philippians 4:13King James Version

Help close the gap!

Goal for 2013 is $1,870,000Current: $1,656,000

100%

Dec 9, 2013

Dec 31, 2013

88%

2014 Stewardship UpdateTotal commitments received to date for 2014256 cards $1,392,684.84

Total commitments received for 2013308 cards $1,536,973.25It’s not too late to turn in your Estimate of Giving card! Cards are available in each lobby. Your card may be mailedtoFUMCoryoucanbringitbythechurchoffice.

Financial Report - November 30, 2013 2013 YTD 2013 YTD over underIncome Budget Actual budget budget

Offerings $1,317,411 $1,383,895 $66,484

Other Income(Books, DVD ministry) 10,725 7,931 2,794

Programming Income (Trips, Rents, Food, Memorials, Weddings) 137,908 133,616 4,292

Andrews Chapel 6,700 18,523 11,823

Total Income $1,472,744 $1,543,964 $71,221 2013 YTD 2013 YTD over underExpenses Budget Actual budget budget Administrative & General (Supplies, Dues, Legal & Accounting, Technology) $45,788 $56,206 $10,418

Personnel (Minsisterial & Lay Employees plus benefits) 927,457 936,029 8,572

Programming (Evangelism, Mission, Music, Stewardship, Children, Marketing) 292,417 288,717 3,700

Building and Grounds (Utilities, Maintenance, Repairs, Insurance) 178,200 175,650 2,550

Apportionments 256,971 256,971 0

Andrews Chapel 11,700 19,512 7,812

Total Expenses $1,712,532 $1,733,085 $20,553 * Net difference $(239,788) $(189,121) (We are ahead of budget year to date) * Our 2013 Operating budget was subsidized by $70,000 in Memorial Fund Reserves. Currently, we are on track not to "tap" those reserves.

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Sunday, Dec. 15

Sunday, Dec. 22

Sunday, Dec. 295th Sunday

Sunday, Jan. 5

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

“God WITH Us“ Dan Camp, preaching Matthew 1:18-25

Dan Camp, preaching

“God WITH Us“Mary Beth Bernheisel, preaching Matthew 1:18-25

Dave Bratcher, preaching

“What Were You Expecting?“ Mary Beth Bernheisel, preaching Matthew 11:2-11

“Are You Offended?“ David Hollis, preaching Matthew 11:2-11

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

Church Office Closed December 24-25

Handbell Choir

Communion

“We Demand a Recount“ Isaiah 63:7-9Mary Beth Bernheisel, preaching 9 a.m. Sunday School • 10 a.m. Combined Service

“We Demand a Recount“ Isaiah 63:7-9David Hollis, preaching 8:30-9:00 a.m. Worship