May 18, 2016 | Volume 15 Issue 10 jacksonfumc.org

SEEKING GOD | KNOWING CHRIST | SHARING HIS LOVE

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

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All are invited to an “Old Time Gospel Sing”

and dedication of the new wing honoring Brad Denton and Mark Owen

Andrews Chapel Sunday, May 22 • 5:30 p.m.

• Children will be worshipping through art • Potluck Supper to follow! The church will provide fried chicken… bring your favorite salad, vegetable dish or dessert! Come and fellowship!

Senior Recognition DaySunday, May 2211:00 a.m. Worship ServiceGabriella Maxwell, speaker

High School Graduates Suzanna Camp Grant Eblen Walter Hudson Chandler Kee Gabriella Maxwell Morgan Spring

Thomas Butler, UT KnoxvilleSon of Tom and Kelly Butler

Cameron Byrd, University of MemphisSon of Sid and Debbie Byrd

Alex Camp, University of Memphis Law SchoolSon of David and Laura Camp

Nicholas Camp, Northwestern UniversitySon of David and Laura Camp

Laura Raper, UT KnoxvilleDaughter of Steve and Pattilu Raper

Paul Raper, U.S. Naval AcademySon of Steve and Pattilu Raper

Benjamin Stuart, Mississippi StateSon of Greg and Denise Stuart

John Wilson, UT Chattanooga Son of Jim and Lisa Wilson

All are invited to

a reception honoring Taylor Wright in Disciple HallFollowing the 11 a.m. worship service, stop by to say “goodbye” to the Wrights

and congratulate our graduating seniors. Cards are welcomed!

Please be in prayer for the 2016 General Conference of The United Methodist Church:

The United Methodist Church’s top legislative body which meets every four years is in session in Portland, Oregon through May 20.

The Memphis Conference website has provided ways you may participate: bit.ly/1TwePHu

Mark Owen and Brad Denton

2016 College Graduates

Margaret Crocker, LSUDaughter of John and Susan Crocker

Ashton McGuire, UT KnoxvilleSon of Bill and Peggy McGuire

Thomas McLemore, University of MemphisSon of Pete and Nancy McLemore

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Men’s Ministry

at ComeUnity Café218 E. Main St. Jackson, TN

Speaker: Amy Crenshaw, founder

7-8 a.m. Tuesday, May 31

To 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

Vacation Bible SchoolJune 27 - July 1, 2016

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

Sign up 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.

Mission Corner

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

VBS Donation Needs• Postcards • Suitcases• Globes • Tents• Camp Chairs • Shoes (old & new)• Potted Plants • Maps• Sleeping Bags • Yourselves! *Please put your name on the items you choose to donate.

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 CAMP

Week 1 June 6 & 8 “Opening Ceremonies”We will introduce our Kids @ First Olympic Games with fun activities such as letting each team make their own flags and come up with a cheer, as well as an official opening ceremonies torch relay with torches the kids get to make themselves (don’t worry, no real fire will be involved!). Let the games begin!Week 2 June 13 & 15 “Track and Field”From sprint relays to hurdles, long jumps to disc throwing, this week’s activities will judge who can go the distance as we learn about how to run the race for Christ.Week 3 June 20 & 22 “Obstacle Course”We’ll face some obstacles together and learn how to overcome them with God’s help.Week 4 June 27 & 29 “Relay Race”Life is a team sport, so let’s work together! All about teamwork and how we can help each other finish the race. Week 5 July 6 “Gymnastics”This week we’ll conquer the balance beam with both physical grace and God’s grace.Week 6 July 11 & 13 “Water Games”We’ll dive into learning about God’s power over all storms and get a little wet in the process. Bring your bathing suits!Week 7 July 18 & 20 “Play Ball”Hey, batter batter! We’ll get on the ball and aim at knowing God better through praying and reading His Word.Week 8 July 25 & 27 “Closing Ceremonies”As our Olympic Games come to an end we will close with a few of our favorite games as well as a medal presentation and the march of the athletes.

How do you want to help with VBS this year?

Volunteer at jacksonfumc.orgWe still need many volunteers in order to make VBS possible. Please consider donating your time to help our VBS kids learn more about walking God’s way.

Save the Date!FUMC Apparel

OrdersJune 12-19

Shirts & jacketsMen’s & Women’s

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Youth NewsOpen to 7th-12th graders

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 Mission TripJune 5th-11th

Memphis, TN

(For those who just finished 6th to those who just graduated)

Register at jacksonfumc.orgCost is $355 Paypal or cash/check

to the church by May 22.

sosmemphis.org for more information

Youth Ministry Update 2.0by Jeff Rudy

Associate Pastor

In the April 6, 2016 newsletter, an update was given about where we find ourselves with regard to the present and future leadership of our youth ministry at Jackson FUMC. What was uncertain and fuzzy at the time about what would happen as the summer approached has become clearer over the last few weeks. Your prayers for this process have been appreciated as our Staff Parish Relations Committee (SPRC), Youth Ministry Vision Team, and the Center for Youth Ministry Training (CYMT) have worked through the details of planning the next chapter of our youth ministry. We find ourselves with a mixture of emotions about all that is taking place and it is good for us to be in prayer as things get more solidified in the coming weeks. Here’s where we find ourselves at this point:

• Experiencing the sadness Sunday, May 22, which is the time when we will recognize our graduating seniors, is also the last Sunday in which our outgoing youth director, Taylor (Parimore) Wright will be with us. Taylor and her husband, Preston, are moving to Wichita, Kansas, where he will be in residency after having graduated from medical school. With sorrow about their departure from us, yet with confidence that they will go and do great things for Christ and the kingdom of God, we wish them farewell. You will have an opportunity to say goodbye to Taylor and Preston this Sunday following the 11:00 worship service.

• Anticipating the future with hope Through CYMT, which is housed at Brentwood United Methodist

Church in Brentwood, Tennessee, and directed by Rev. Dietrich Kirk, we have been matched with a new youth director. What was uncertain until very recently was when the candidate would be able to begin ministering with us at FUMC. We now know that the person slated to be with us will begin in time to be here for Youth Week (July 20-24), but it became clear a couple of weeks ago that we would have a 6-8 week gap of staff support for youth ministry. We will be able to reveal more about our new youth director in the coming days and weeks, so stay tuned!

• What about the meantime? Any time we go through transition, there is a certain level of anxiety that often comes along with it. Our aim in times like these is to trust in the Lord, call for all hands on deck, and come together as the body of Christ to support one another. One of the lessons learned and points made during our process of visioning, was that it became clear that we need a team, including staff and laypeople, to lead us in this vital area of ministry. For the brief interim between Taylor’s departure and the arrival of our next youth director, we will be leaning on several FUMC youth alumni to help keep us afloat: Cameron Byrd, recent graduate of University of Memphis-Lambuth, is serving as the interim youth director and will be accompanied by college students, Madison Perchik (on a limited basis) and Walker Teer, who will be working closely with our youth as interns. We are looking for others to help in the meantime as well and are asking for any and all willing and able folks to lend a hand. If one of us calls on you, please be in prayer about saying “Yes!” or consider how to help our youth ministry in this time of transition and beyond!

In observance of Memorial Day, the church office will be closed

Monday, May 30

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

Downtown Campus 10:00 AM FUMC Sunday School-

Downtown Campus 10:00 AM Senior Brunch 11:00 AM Traditional Service-

Downtown Campus 12:00 PM Reception Honoring Taylor

and Preston Wright 4:15 PM Jubilate Rehearsal 5:30 PM Worship Service- Andrews

Chapel Campus

Monday, May 23 5:30 PM Trustee Meeting

Tuesday, May 24 7:00 AM Men’s Bible Study 9:00 AM Worship Planning Meeting

Wednesday, May 25 2:00 PM Note Writing Ministry 6:00 PM First Awakening Team

Rehearsal 6:00 PM Handbells 7:00 PM Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, May 26 9:00 AM Coffee and Conversation 5:30 PM Senior Olympic Basketball 7:00 PM Pickleball

Friday, May 27 No church events scheduled

Saturday, May 28 4:00 PM Room in the Inn

Sunday, May 29 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 30 - Memorial Day Church office closed

Tuesday, May 31 7:00 AM Men’s Prayer Breakfast

(offsite) 9:00 AM Worship Planning Meeting

Wednesday, June 1 5:00 PM Mission Team Meeting 5:30 PM Come Sit on the Porch

(offsite) 6:00 PM First Awakening Team

Rehearsal 6:00 PM Handbells 7:00 PM Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, June 2 9:00 AM Coffee and Conversation 5:30 PM Senior Olympic Basketball 7:00 PM Pickleball

Friday, June 3 4:00 PM Room in the Inn

Saturday, June 4 No church events scheduled

Sunday, June 5 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

See the Full Calendar at jacksonfumc.org under the Events tab

Memorials & HonorariaIN LOVING MEMORY OF

ELIZABETH HUBBARDDuncan and Joan McInnisMr. and Mrs. Scott Arnold IIIHorne LLPElizabeth SmithMichael and Margy McCormickDot and Dick FisherAmerican Federation for Children Growth FundDr. and Mrs. James Appleton, Jr.Sara Fortune RoseLisabeth Fortune SomervilleDan FortuneHunter and Suzanne Welles (Hospitality)Toni KaiserTom and Cassie EdentonWilliam J Janes

BRETT DENTONCaroline McKee

JOSEPH HILLCaroline McKee

DONNA OVERSTREETCaroline McKee

NANCY BROOKEAlan and Betsy Dement

FRANCES DYKEDuncan and Joan McInnis

JANE ISAACThe Dick Nunn Sunday School ClassFRANK and MARIE PARDUELarry and Geraldine Huddleston

MARIE PARDUEDuncan and Joan McInnisBarry and Rosalind WhetstoneJason and Jamie SullivanSue and Hugh Harvey (Hospitality)Nancy RahmHunter and Suzanne Welles (Hospitality)Caroline McKeeSusan and John Crocker

IN HONOR OF

BRANDON SMITH’S Admittance to Medical SchoolPaul and Theresa Smith (Pastor’s Fund)

FRANCIS SPENCERCaroline McKee

ANN MURCHISONCaroline McKee

All invited! Open Pickleball Thursdays, 7-9 p.m.

Please come to East Gym entrance and knock.

We request that all participants and their family members stay in the gym area.

Our plans for continuing this event will depend on your participation. Tell you “pickleball friends” and invite them to come!

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

Chalk Painting WorkshopThursday, June 9th

4-7 p.m.Have you wondered what all the fuss is about with Chalk Painting? Come and find out why it’s all the rage… because it is so EASY! No prep, no sanding, and all done in a day.

Sign up at jacksonfumc.org by June 8th. A small donation for supplies will be collected at the class.

A fun day out in Memphis, see Facebook Soul Sister page for more photos

Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. June 1, 8, 15, 22

Join a small group as we talk about the book “What if God Wrote Your Bucket List”. Each week will stand alone, so come to one or all. We will be glad to have you! Meet at 20 Windwood Drive on Susan’s porch. Get your own book (Library, Kindle, Amazon) and text Susan (731.267.7238) if you are planning to attend.

Come Sit on the Porch

Bring something to paint, picture frame, or small piece of furniture. I have a limited number of children’s wooden chairs from the FUMC children’s department you can buy ahead of time. Please text 731.267.7238 if interested.

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Note of AppreciationMerci, merci, merci for the scholarship money to Live Beyond which helped me immensely to get to Haiti for the recent medical missions clinic. After feeling God’s call to go, I felt anxious about going: however, God really began to prepare me spiritually through Elizabeth Vaughn-Neely’s Wednesday evening study group. Many thanks,too, for the prayers offered. Seeing how people live in person has truly given me a heart for the Haitian people and the mission of Live Beyond.

Jane Phillips

Whatever is good and perfect comes to us from God. - James 1:17 TLB

Through the offering from Carols and Candles we were able to make a generous offering to the Live Beyond mission in Haiti. Thank you all!

For Men Only Coffee &

ConversationThursdays, 9-10:00 a.m.

Room 117All men are welcomed to this fun

and growing group!

Adult OpportunitiesPam Jaco, pam@jacksonfumc.org

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

• 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)

Adult Ministry & Children’s Ministry Invite you to…

Tennessee Safari Park June 9 • 9:30 a.m.

(meet at the church)

Cost: Adults - $12, Children - $10Signup at jacksonfumc.org

under the Events tab

Brenda Alexander, Sunday School leader for the Religion for Life class during the month of May, invites anyone interested to hear guest speaker,

Lt. Col. (ret.) Kristine V. Nakutis speaking on "Just War Theory" Memorial Day Sunday, May 29

10-10:50 a.m. Chapel (on the lower level)

Kris is the Veterans Affairs Coordinator for Jackson State Community College. A philosophy major, she also serves as an adjunct professor of philosophy for the College.

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* Personnel: Down - Vacancy of pastoral care director & full time music director. ** Building & Grounds: Down - The usual summer HVAC repairs and maintenance have not started as of yet. *** Memorials & Andrews Chapel: Up - Memorials and major repairs to parsonage and to the church addition are under construction as reflected in income.Variance % should be 32.9% year to date. All categories but one are within 8% variance range. The one that is 51.3% is immaterial.

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Sunday, May 22

Sunday, May 29

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

8:55 a.m. “Adventurers Wanted” Dan Camp, preaching • Romans 5:1-511:00 a.m. Senior Recognition Sunday Gabriella Maxwell, speaking • Romans 5:1-5

“Showdown” Dan Camp, preaching • 1 Kings 18 No worship service

“Old Time Gospel Sing”Dedication of New WingPotluck Supper to follow

The next publication of the First Edition Newsletter will be Wednesday, June 8, 2016.