May 6, 2015 | Volume 14 Issue 8 jacksonfumc.org

SEEKING GOD | KNOWING CHRIST | SHARING HIS LOVE

DOWNTOWN JACKSON

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

FIRST EDITIONFIRST EDITIONJackson Welcomes Annual Conference

Sunday, May 31 - Wednesday, June 3Once again, FUMC is part of the host team for this year’s Annual Conference. All business sessions will be held at the Carl Perkins Civic Center with a variety of meetings, luncheons, dinners and worship services to be held at Jackson FUMC.

Volunteers are needed to greet, help in the kitchen and offer FUMC hospitality on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday of the conference.

Will you help? Call 422-4002, sign up at jacksonfumc.org or email todom@jacksonfumc.org

Hospitality Kitchen Volunteers Volunteers Sunday, May 31 Sunday, May 316:00 PM-8:00 PM 1:00 PM-4:00 PM 4:00 PM-7:00 PMMonday, June 1 7:00 PM-9:00 PM12:30 PM-2:30 PM Monday, June 16:30 PM-8:30 PM 9:00 AM-12:00 PM 12:00 PM-3:00 PMTuesday, June 2 3:00 PM-6:00 PM11:30 AM-1:30 PM 6:00 PM-9:00 PM5:00 PM-7:00 PM Tuesday, June 2 9:00 AM-12:00 PM 12:00 PM-3:00 PM 3:00 PM-6:00 PM 6:00 PM-9:00 PM Wednesday, June 3 9:00 AM-12:00 PM 12:00 PM-3:00 PM

Happy Mothers Day!Sunday, May 10

Come get a picture with your family! Stop by the photo booth in the lobby.

Hospitality volunteers will greet, direct delegates and guide them to the appropriate event.

Kitchen helpers will have three hour shifts comprised of table place settings, food prep, food service and cleanup with 10-12 people per shift. For the receptions on May 31 and June 1, additional volunteers are needed.

2015 Annual Conference Events at FUMCSunday, May 314:00 PM-9:00 PM Kid’s Camp and Nursery Children’s Area and Nursery5:30 PM Bishop’s Cabinet Dinner Clayton Hall Conference Room7:00 PM Memorial Service Sanctuary8:00 PM Reception Disciple Hall/Gym

Monday, June 17:30 AM-6:00 PM Kid’s Camp and Nursery Children’s Area and Nursery8:30 AM Clergy Executive Session Sanctuary11:30 AM-1:30 PM Youth Deli Civic Center12:45 PM-1:45 PM Bishop’s Cabinet Lunch Clayton Hall Conference Room12:45 PM-1:45 PM Clergy Women’s Luncheon Family Life Forum1:00 PM-2:30 PM Retirees Luncheon Clayton Hall5:00 PM-6:00 PM Bishop’s Cabinet Dinner Clayton Hall Conference Room5:30 PM Christ UMC Dinner Religion for Life7:00 PM Ordination Service Sanctuary8:00 PM Reception Disciple Hall/Gym

Tuesday, June 27:30 AM-6:00 PM Kid’s Camp and Nursery Children’s Area and Nursery11:30 AM-1:30 PM Youth Deli Civic Center12:00 PM Clergy Spouse Luncheon Clayton Hall12:00 PM Candler Club Luncheon Family Life Forum12:00 PM Memphis Theological Seminary Religion for Life5:00 PM-6:00 PM Bishop’s Cabinet Dinner Clayton Hall Conference Room5:30 PM-6:30 PM Laity Banquet Clayton Hall or Gym

Wednesday, June 37:30 AM-5:00 PM Kid’s Camp and Nursery Children’s Area and Nursery11:00 AM-12:30 PM Bishop’s Cabinet Lunch Clayton Hall Conference Room

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“The Current” YouthOpen 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”

2015 High School Graduates

“The Current” Summer Calendar May 17 Last Sunday night small groupMay 28 Youth Pool Party, 2-4 p.m. (location to be

determined)May 29-31 Youth Annual Conference at FUMCJune 1-3 Annual Conference (Youth will be selling

box lunches)- Fundraiser

Jackson Area Men’s Breakfast

Saturday, May 98:30-10:00 a.m.

Northside UMC, Hope Hall2571 N. Highland Ave.

Call 731-668-0617A love offering will be taken to

help cover food cost.

“CARE” about Crimein Recognition of National Law Enforcement Week, May 10-16

National Peace Officers Memorial Day, May 15

Keynote Speaker: Captain Tyreece Miller

Jackson Police Department’sNew Program aimed at Helping

Victims of Crime“Care” Clergy Assistance

Response Effort

Men’s Ministries

Note of AppreciationFirst United Methodist Church was recognized recently by Area Relief Ministries (ARM) for their generous support of the organization and community in word and deed.

During the 2014-2015 Room in the Inn winter season, FUMC provided:144 beds • 309 meals • 78 volunteers • 704 volunteer hours

November 2014-April 2015 • 46 Churches

Be a Sponsor for HUB Club Summer Camps! For over six years, ARM has been committed to relationships with students and families of HUB Club at Hillcrest in Jackson. Camp sponsorships help students receive evidence –based training, biblical engagement, love and support from well trained and fun-filled staffers and volunteers. Be a part of the adventure! $250 sponsors one child for summer camp. Visit areareliefministries.org/hub for more details!

ARM’s Fresh Start Lawn CareIn its 3rd year of success and satisfied customers, call 731-616-0916 for bids on residential, realty or commercial property lawn care services. Visit areareliefministries.org/freshstart

Mission Corner

Room in the Inn - April 25, 2015

First Edition May 6, 2015

Kids Music Day Camp June 8-12 • 9 a.m.-2 p.m.Grades K-5th • Cost: $50

This mini-fest camp offers a unique experience for kids to prepare and perform a musical. Children will enjoy fun activities with lunch provided each day.

The musical about Daniel, King Nebuchadnezzar, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego will be performed June 12 at 5:30 p.m.

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

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

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

Saturday, May 16 • 5-7 p.m.Cost: $10 per family or $3 per personBring your family’s favorite dessert and join us for pizza, board & card games, “Minute to Win It” games, and more!

FOR EVERYONE!

Kids Music Day Camp 2014

Three volunteers are needed for Shepherd/Crew leaders, crafts and experiments, games, missions and service, snacks, and Bible stories. Contact Jenni Thorn at jthorn@jacksonfumc.org if you are willing to help.

VBS June 22-269 a.m.-12 p.m. Age 3 - 5th gradeRegister at jacksonfumc.org

Kids Who Care Trip to St. Jude

SIGN UP TODAY!

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FitFirstTuesdays and Thursdays 4:30 – 5:30 pmDance aerobics and light weight toning No chargeNursery not availableGym

YogaWednesdays6:00 – 7:00 pmBeginner and Intermediate levelsLinda Segerson, Instructor$5 per classNursery not availableMezzanine

Men Only Open GymWednesdays6:00 – 7:00 pmCasual pick-up basketball No chargeNursery not availableGym

Men’s SoftballJune / July Schedule TBAChurch League Fees based on participation

Youth Church League Basketball 2015! They Shoot, They Score!

This season, our church had FOUR teams participating in church league basketball. 1 High School Boys Team, 1 High School Girls Team, 1 Middle School Girls team (that played in the High School division!) and 1 Middle School Boys Team for a total of 44 kids playing for FUMC!! Our teams represented our church incredibly well and our HS Boys team won the “A” Bracket Championship! Thanks to all our coaches: Jamie Sullivan, Ben Brauss, Hollen Spencer, Carrie Rudy, Taylor Parimore, and Gehrig Rabun along with friends and parents who helped make the season so fun. To our Seniors, thanks for making the past years so much fun. We hope you have great memories of church league basketball. To the rest of our players, grab a friend and see you next season!!

Recreation NewsMarilynn Eblen, marilynn@jacksonfumc.org

Make a PLAY DATE! Summer 2015 Fitness / Recreation OpportunitiesContact Marilynn (marilynn@jacksonfumc.org) for more information.

Middle School Boys 2015

High School Girls 2015

High School Boys 2015

Middle School Girls 2015

The Communications ministry was asked by the Finance Committee to revisit the newsletter to consider reducing the number of pages, to encourage more e-mail subscriptions, “Going Green” and to review the production schedule. On March 3, 2015 the Communications Team met to review the Marketing/Communications budget, necessary budget cuts and to develop a plan for addressing the newsletter.

Newsletter Changes

In an effort to reduce costs and get news out in a more timely manner, we are enlisting an opt-in signup for the printed newsletter. If you wish to continue receiving the printed newsletter, you will have an opportunity to opt-in at the table in the main lobby on Sunday, May 10, 17, 24, & 31. Newsletters will also be available to pickup at the Welcome Center throughout the week, but we will no longer mail a newsletter to every home. Of course, we will continue to send the newsletter to members who are in assisted living, nursing homes or homebound. All others will automatically receive e-news subscriptions.

Along with this revamped newsletter schedule, we are launching an updated website. We are excited about the new design and content. We hope to deliver up-to-date information on the website and through social media. This is the best way to get timely information out to the congregation. Looking forward!

- Scott Heit, The Communications Team

A recommendation for these newsletter changes was presented to Church Council by Rebecca Smith, Communications Team Chair on May 4, 2015. Approval was granted by the Council to proceed with the opt-in signups on Sundays in May and to provide cards for e-mail updates.

Check out the redesignedjacksonfumc.org

Simple navigation • Mobile friendly Easy event sign-up

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SoulSisters

Between Friends

Book ClubWednesday, May 20

5:15 p.m. • MezzanineA discussion of

“The Boston Girl” by Anita Diamant

Anita Diamant is the author of The Red Tent that we read last year. This book is about a charismatic young woman who is determined to gain her independence in the early 20th century Boston.

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

SPRING EVENTS

MAYgrowing • connecting • serving

Women’sMinistry

Sun. May 17 **Mother-Daughter Tea Party - 2-4 p.m. (K-5th grade) $15 per child Mom’s free. 20 Windwood DriveTue. May 19 **Antiques Road Trip with Gene Smith to Collierville, TN 8 a.m.-5 p.m. $25Wed. May 20 Between Friends Book Club 5:15 p.m. MezzanineFri. May 22 Night out at the Amp - Downtown Jackson 6:30 pm. - Bring a chair

** SIGN UP ONLINE ONLY at jackonfumc.org - limited space available Your reservation and payment will hold your spot.

Antiques Road Trip with Gene Smith

Tuesday, May 19 8:00-5:00 • Cost: $25Did you know Gene is an antiques expert? He can tell you fascinating things about Grandma’s treasures. He has over 50 years of experience buying and selling antiques. We are going to Sheffield Antique Market, Lunch, and Dixie Pickers on the Square in Collierville,TN. Make your reservation ONLINE ONLY at jacksonfumc.org. When you register and pay that will hold your place on the trip.

A Night Out for Everyone at the AMPfeaturing the Jimmy Church Band

Friday, May 22 | 6:30 p.m.Meet near the trees on the Farmers Market side Bring your chair, a friend and eat at the food trucks See you there! *If it rains, there won’t be a show.

Mother-Daughter Afternoon TeaSunday, May 172:00-4:00 p.m.• K-5th

24 Spots Available $15/child, Moms free Register at jacksonfumc.org

20 Windwood Drive

“Teapots with Character”What pours out of your spout?

“Be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity”

1 Timothy 2:12

Crafts, flower bouquets, & tea party

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Memorials & Honoraria

IN LOVING MEMORY OF

HAROLD EDWARD WALLS Linda & Mike Poole

ROSCOE MARTINTOM MURRAYJOHN MAY Betsy & Alan Dement

DR. JAMES BARKER Betsy & Alan Dement Jo-Ann C. Adams Patty & Don Lewis (Sr. Adult) Henry & Margaret Harrison

JAMES MATTHEWSDON ERICKSON Henry & Margaret Harrison

HELEN SPRINGER Randall & Sharon Barnes Betsy & Alan Dement

JANELLE HENDERSON Carolyn & Joe Gaffney

IN LOVING HONOR OF

AVERY GIBSONWILL GIBSONELEANOR GARRARDREBECCA TENRYELLIE HARRELL Jerry & Linda Norwood (Youth)

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

Monday, May 11 9:00 AM Kids at First 5:30 PM Sr. Olympic Basketball 6:30 PM Mission Focus Group 7:00 PM Boy Scout Troop 12

Tuesday, May 12 7:00 AM Men’s Bible Study 9:00 AM United Methodist

Foundation Meeting 4:30 PM FitFirst 5:30 PM J-Town AAU Basketball

Wednesday, May 13 9:00 AM Kids at First 6:00 PM First Awakening Worship

Team Rehearsal 6:00 PM Handbells 6:00 PM Men Only Open Gym 6:00 PM Yoga 7:00 PM Sanctuary Choir

Thursday, May 14 9:00 AM Coffee and Conversation 4:30 PM FitFirst 5:30 PM Sr. Olympic Basketball

Friday, May 15 11:00 AM Adventures in Learning

Saturday, May 16 12:30 PM Non-Member Birthday Party 5:00 PM Family Game Night

Sunday, May 17 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 2:00 PM Mother-Daughter Tea 5:00 PM “The Current” UMY

Monday, May 18 9:00 AM Kids at First 10:30 AM Kids at First Year End

Program 5:30 PM Sr. Olympic Basketball 7:00 PM Boy Scout Troop 12

Tuesday, May 19 7:00 AM Men’s Bible Study 4:30 PM FitFirst 5:30 PM J-Town AAU Basketball 6:00 PM Stephen Ministry Continuing

Education

Wednesday, May 20 9:00 AM Coffee and Conversation 3:45 PM Girl Scouts 6:00 PM First Awakening Worship

Team Rehearsal 6:00 PM Handbells 6:00 PM Men Only Open Gym 6:00 PM Yoga 7:00 PM Sanctuary Choir

Thursday, May 21 4:30 PM FitFirst 5:30 PM Sr. Olympic Basketball

Friday, May 22 10:00 AM Open Gym 7:00 PM Bemis UMC/Wesley Chapel

UMC Youth Lock-in

Saturday, May 23 No church events

scheduled

Sunday, May 24 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 “The Current” UMY 5:30 AM Kids Who Care Club Year

End Party

PARENTS DAY OUT

Mondays & Wednesdays9:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Ages 8 weeks - 5 years

To register, contact Ashley Taylor,

ataylor@jacksonfumc.orgto secure your child’s spot.

Hurry, spaces are limited!

Kids@FirsNow registering for Fall

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Adult OpportunitiesPam Jaco, pam@jacksonfumc.org

For Men Only

Coffee & ConversationContinues every Thursday

9-10:00 a.m. • Room 117

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

“Save Your Stories, Leave a Legacy” WorkshopThere 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!

Thursday, May 28 | 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | FUMC MezzaninePre-registration required. Contact Pam at 422-4002 or pam@jacksonfumc.org

For reservations, call the church office at 422-4002 or sign up online at jacksonfumc.org by May 11.

Program 11:00 a.m. Luncheon 12:00 p.m. Clayton Hall • $7.00 per person

“Our Quilted Past”The Impact of the feedsack

presented by Sarah Bliss Wright

of Minor Scale Productions Mobile, Alabama

FRIDAY, MAY 15The story and exhibit of quilts and other household items made from Cotton feed and flour bags such as those from the historical Bemis Mill in Bemis, TN

Many thanks to Ashley Rabun for 10 years of service as co-director of the nursery. Ashley has stepped down to spend more time with her family and to enjoy life as an active member of FUMC!

Nursery

In conjunction with Bemis Heritage Days Celebration, May 15-16 at Bemis Mill Village Museum

presents

Sunday Morning Worship

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SundayMay 10

SundayMay 17

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

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

“Mothers Words”Tom Hazelwood, preachingJohn 15:9-17

Jerry Jeffords, preaching

“Chief Seattle’s Musings!”Dan Camp, preaching1 John 5:1-6

“Drawing the Short Straw”Jeff Rudy, preachingActs 1:15-17, 21-27

Communion

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VBS June 22-26

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June 8-12

Happy Mothers

Day!Sunday, May 10

Kids Music Day Camp