May 4, 2016 | Volume 15 Issue 9 jacksonfumc.org

SEEKING GOD | KNOWING CHRIST | SHARING HIS LOVE

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

FIRST EDITIONFIRST EDITIONThis Issue...

AT A GLANCE• Welcome New Members• Room in the Inn Recognition page 2

• Church Family Praises• Children’s Ministry: Summer Camps• Men’s Breakfast at ComeUnity Cafe page 3

• Calendar of Events• Memorials & Honoraria• Prayer Ministry page 4

• Women’s Ministries page 5

• Youth News: Skate Night Photos - Youth Week 2016 page 6

• Adult Opportunities page 7

• Sunday Morning Sermon Topics page 8

Wear Red for Pentecost Sunday, May 15

Senior Recognition Sunday, May 22, will be the last Sunday for Taylor Wright, Director of Student Ministries. She and her husband, Preston will be moving to Wichita, Kansas.

Following the 11 a.m. worship service, you are invited to stop by Disciple Hall to say goodbye to the Wrights and to congratulate our graduating seniors. Cards are welcomed.

Senior Recognition Sunday, May 22

Walter HudsonSon of Walter & LaDawn Hudson

Gabriella MaxwellDaughter of Chris & Jerri Sue Maxwell

Morgan SpringDaughter of the late Jill

Spring and Granddaughter of Steve & Cynthia Spring

Grant EblenSon of David & Marilynn Eblen

Chandler KeeSon of Tamara &

T. Robert Hilland Donnie Kee

Suzanna CampDaughter of David

& Laura Camp

Taylor Wright

May 8Happy Mother’s Day

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We warmly welcome new members Jim and Melissa Covey. The Covey’s transferred their membership from another denomination on April 24th at the 11 a.m. service. Jim is the Director of Management at Carts of Colorado, Inc. Melissa works at Sands Florist. When you see Jim and Melissa, please let them know how happy we are of their decision to become a part of the family at Jackson FUMC.

Welcome New Members

Margaret Harrison, Interim Director of Music and Worship Arts (mharrison@jacksonfumc.org)

Music Notes

Mission Corner

T. Robert Hill, Paula Butler and Emmett Barker "How Do I Say Thank You" Breakfast

First United Methodist Church received a certificate of appreciation for generously supporting Room in the Inn and the community during the 2015-2016 winter season.

FUMC provided:69 Beds

154 Meals58 Volunteers

438 Volunteer Hours

Welcome back…“resurrected” Jubilate Ensemble! Their debut mini-concert was April 24 at Andrews Chapel. Watch for more concerts throughout the year!

Room in the Inn

Quick Reference Guide Staff Contact EmailCommunications Bobbie Mays bobbie@jacksonfumc.orgEvent Scheduling Tricia Odom scheduling@jacksonfumc.orgFacilities Tricia Odom todom@jacksonfumc.orgFinances Jacki Hoveskeland jhoveskeland@jacksonfumc.orgFood Service Leslie Lewis llewis@jacksonfumc.orgFront Office Beverly Denton bdenton@jacksonfumc.orgMaintenance Glynn Graves maintenance@jacksonfumc.orgPastoral Care Jan Kelley jkelley@jacksonfumc.orgVisitor Info Pam Jaco pam@jacksonfumc.orgWeddings Heather Taylor htaylor@jacksonfumc.org

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Help us share the joys of our church family by passing along members’ accomplishments!

We are about building relationships with Christ-centered believers... what inspires and challenges you on your journey?

Contact Bobbie Mays, Director of Communications, bobbie@jacksonfumc.org.

“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.”

1 Thessalonians 5:11 | NIV

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Church Family Praises

Congratulations Patty Hamilton, professor of English at Union University, who was named the recipient of the 2015 Rash Award for Poetry for her work “Trespass”. Patty serves as the Congregational Care Chair for FUMC.

Congratulations to Paula Maxon and the Madison Academic High School Decathlon Team on their 3rd place win in national competition! Paula spent countless hours as supervisor of this team. Paula, serves on FUMC’s Children’s Ministry Council and she also teaches the 4-5th grade boys Sunday School class.

Methodist Golf Scramblefor Men & Women

Friday, May 13Open to men and women all ages.Come out and enjoy a great day of golf and fellowship!

Location: Chickasaw Golf CourseTee Time: 9 am. Shotgun start.Cost: $35 per golfer and price includes lunch hamburger, chips and drink, and range balls. Come early and warm up.

Contact: Dave Shires, shiresd@aol.com or 731-616-6161

Put your teams together and we will see you May 13!

Men’s Ministry

at ComeUnity Café218 E. Main St. Jackson, TN

Speaker: Amy Crenshaw, founder

7-8 a.m. Tuesday, May 31To learn more, visit comeunitycafe.org

Prayer Breakfast

Men of all ages welcome!

Children’s MinistryJenni Thorn, Director of Children’s Ministry (jthorn@jacksonfumc.org)

Search for “The Backyard - Jackson FUMC Children’s Ministry” on Facebook

June 6-July 27, 2016Monday and Wednesday

9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.Ages 8 weeks-5th grade

Spots are filling fast!

To register or for more information, contact Jenni Thorn,

kidsatfirst@jacksonfumc.org

Kids @ First

SUMMER CAMPVacation Bible SchoolJune 27 - July 1, 2016

9:00 a.m. - 12 NoonPreschool thru 5th Grade

Sign up at jacksonfumc.orgHow do you want to

help with VBS this year? Volunteer at jacksonfumc.org

Music Day Camp A Technicolor Promise

June 13-17, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.Dinner and Performance Friday, June 17, 6:00 p.m.

Cost: $50 per childAges 5-5th grade

Lunch and snack provided each day.

Saturday, May 14 4-6 p.m.

FUMC GymPotluck Supper

FOR EVERYONE!

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

Sunday, May 8 - Mother’s Day 8:55 AM First Awakening Service-

Downtown Campus 10:00 AM FUMC Sunday School-Downtown

Campus 11:00 AM Traditional Service- Downtown

Campus

Monday, May 9 9:00 AM Parents Day Out 5:30 PM Senior Olympic Basketball

Tuesday, May 10 7:00 AM Men’s Bible Study 9:00 AM Worship Planning Meeting

Wednesday, May 11 9:00 AM Parents Day Out 1:30 PM Cypress Grove Nature Park Trip 4:00 PM Piano Recital Rehearsal 4:30 PM Welcoming Ministry Meeting 5:30 PM Children’s Ministry Team Meeting 6:00 PM First Awakening Team Rehearsal 6:00 PM Handbells 7:00 PM Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, May 12 9:00 AM Coffee and Conversation 9:30 AM Legacy Writing 3:00 PM Laura Frances Burnett Piano

Recital 5:30 PM Senior Olympic Basketball 7:00 PM Pickleball

Friday, May 13 No church events scheduled

Saturday, May 14 4:00 PM Game Night

Sunday, May 15 8:55 AM First Awakening Service-

Downtown Campus 10:00 AM FUMC Sunday School-Downtown

Campus 11:00 AM Traditional Service- Downtown

Campus 4:15 PM Jubilate Rehearsal

Monday, May 16 9:00 AM Parents Day Out 11:30 AM Kids At First Spring Program 5:30 PM Senior Olympic Basketball 6:00 PM SPRC Meeting

Tuesday, May 17 7:00 AM Men’s Bible Study 9:00 AM Worship Planning Meeting 9:00 AM United Methodist Foundation

Meeting

Wednesday, May 18 3:45 PM Girl Scouts 5:00 PM Between Friends Book Club 5:30 PM VBS Training 6:00 PM First Awakening Team Rehearsal 6:00 PM Handbells 6:00 PM Leadership Meeting (offsite) 7:00 PM Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, May 19 8:00 AM Senior Trip 9:00 AM Coffee and Conversation 5:30 PM Basics of Home Canning (offsite) 5:30 PM Senior Olympic Basketball 7:00 PM Pickleball

Friday, May 20 8:00 AM Senior Trip 5:30 PM Adult Cooking Class and Dinner

Saturday, May 21 No church events scheduled

Sunday, May 22 Senior Sunday 8:55 AM First Awakening Service-

Downtown Campus 10:00 AM FUMC Sunday School-Downtown

Campus 10:00 AM Senior Brunch 12:00 PM Reception Honoring Taylor and

Preston Wright 4:15 PM Jubilate Rehearsal 5:00 PM Kids Who Care Club (offsite) 5:30 PM Worship Service- Andrews Chapel

Campus

Memorials & Honoraria

IN LOVING MEMORY OF

EMILY FREEMANLeila LawrenceMona and Chuck MillerChuck and Patsy Camp

ELIZABETH BRYANTJerry and Mona WardChuck and Patsy Camp

PATRICIA McCLELLANPam and Mike McCartyHunter and Suzanne Welles

BRETT DENTONMona and Chuck Miller

JOSEPH HILLMona and Chuck Miller

ELIZABETH HUBBARDJerry and Mona WardDr. and Mrs. Charles BrayLeila LawrenceElaine DooleyKit Sanford and Diane MaysChuck and Patsy CampDr. and Mrs. James WarmbrodPat JohnstonBill and Paula EnnisThe Jackson Country ClubLina and Fred BowyerVal and Jimmy Exum

BETTY MORRISMona and Chuck Miller

JOAN BYNUMMona and Chuck Miller

KATHERINE EVERETTChuck and Patsy Camp

FRANCES DYKEJerry and Mona WardHunter and Suzanne WellesMark and Debra OwenSandra and Joe Nip McKnight

MARIE PARDUEMark and Debra Owen

IN HONOR OF:

JACKIE RHENEYMona and Chuck Miller

ANN MURCHISONMona and Chuck Miller

Prayer MinistryDo you like to knit or crochet? Interested in the Prayer Shawl Ministry?

Members knit or crochet shawls, preemie caps, chemo caps and afghans that are given to individuals who are ill, suffering a loss, or are in the midst of a life crisis.

Learn more at jacksonfumc.orgunder Ministries>Prayer

Contact Elsie Harris, 664-0973.

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Women’s MinistriesSusan Crocker, Director of Women’s Ministry, scrocker@jacksonfumc.org

SoulSistersBetween

Friends Book Club

“The Lake House”by Kate Morton

Join Pam McCarty and friends Wednesday, May 18 • 5-6 p.m.

Mezzanine

5:30-7:00 p.m. May 19 • Pickles & Relishes

May 24 • Jams & Jellies

$15 includes all the supplies. Madison Co. Ag Complex,

N. Parkway

Register by calling Amy Elizer 731-668-8543

Basics of Home Canning

Stop by the women’s table to pick up a card for Mom or a special someone who

nurtured you on your path.

The Painting Workshop with Carrie Duborg brought Moms and daughters together for an afternoon of fun!

The Traveling Soul Sisters on their Mississippi Delta tour.

* More pictures on Facebook SoulSisters

FUMC page.

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“The Current” YouthOpen to 7th-12th graders

Taylor Wright, Director of Student Ministries (tparimore@jacksonfumc.org)Search for “The Current UMY” on Facebook

Youth WeekJuly 20-24

Overnight trip July 24-25

$75 (Check/Cash/PayPal)

Sign up atjacksonfumc.org

Youth group fun on Wednesday Evenings

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Adult OpportunitiesPam Jaco, pam@jacksonfumc.org

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For Men Only Coffee &

ConversationThursdays, 9-10:00 a.m.

Room 117All men are welcomed to this fun

and growing group!

Madame

and Monsieur

A Cooking Demo and Dinnerprepared by

Barbara Barker May 20 • 5:30 p.m.

at 2 Windwood Cove (home of Anne Barker)

$15.00 to cover cost of dinnerFor reservations,* contact: Pam Jaco, 267-1059 or pam@jacksonfumc.org

* Limited to 14

You’re invited to

Hasn’t it been a beautiful Spring…Let’s go see nature in our own backyard!

Cypress Grove Nature ParkMay 11, 2016 Meet at the church @ 1:15 p.m. Experience the beauty of nature • Hummingbird-Butterfly Garden • Cypress Knee Loop • Nesting blue heron on the lake

To sign up, contact Pam Jaco, 267-1059 or pam@jacksonfumc.org

Preparing meals for Home from the Hospital ministry

Save the Date – June 9 9:30 a.m. – meet at the church

Adult Ministry and Children’s Ministry Invite you to…

feed and talk to the animals at Tennessee Safari Park

• Take a ride on the Safari bus through the park (even feed the animals)• Pet the animals in the petting zoo • Enjoy the “walk on the wild side”

We will enjoy lunch at picnic tables on the grounds – (Either bring a sack lunch or purchase lunch from the concessions at the park)

Cost: Adults - $12, Children - $10Signup at jacksonfumc.org under the events tab

Having fun at Adventures in Learning!

Sunday Worship

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Mother’s DaySunday, May 8

Pentecost SundayMay 15

Andrews Chapel Services:2nd and 4th Sunday Evenings5:30 p.m. Worship Service

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

“The Surprising Math of the Trinity...” Dan Camp, preaching • John 17: 20-26

“Lebab”Jeff Rudy, preaching • Acts 2:1-21 No worship service

No planned activities at Andrews Chapel in honor of families on this Mother’s Day weekend.

The next publication of the First Edition Newsletter will be Wednesday, May 18, 2016.