first edition - september 10 2014

September 10, 2014 | Volume 13 Issue 14 jacksonfumc.org

SEEKING GOD | KNOWING CHRIST | SHARING HIS LOVE

DOWNTOWN JACKSON

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

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Watch for a letter from your Stewardship Team that includes a “Transformed by Generosity” brochure with attached perforated card for our 2015 commitment.

On Gratitude Sunday, Sept. 28, everyone is encouraged to bring

their completed “Transformed by Generosity” card to one of the worship services.

As we look to God to direct our giving in the future, may we be reminded of how God’s generosity directs our way of life.

September 20Get tickets now!

jacksonfumc.org or call the church, 422-4002$32/couple until Sept. 14

by Jeff Rudy, Associate Pastor

I’m not much of a salesperson and if there is ever a time when people are looking for volunteers to do some fundraising, I’ll simply bow my head or at the very least avoid eye contact with the person asking for help to “convince others that this is a cause worthy of their donations of time, money, etc.” And often I’ve seen efforts like this take place in the life of the church in what is called the yearly stewardship campaign. I think the reason I shirk such activity, especially when it comes to stewardship in the church, is because this approach is caving to the default position of a consumeristic society. In our western world, the tendency is to find our identity in that which we consume. “To know thyself, feed thyself.” With this comes the general, though at times unintentional, assumption that the things we accumulate in life—money, relationships, other resources, even the “grace of God”— are properly understood as our property. It is the responsibility of charities, therefore, to convince the client (i.e., consumer) that they ought to donate “their” stuff to *insert name of charitable organization here*.

Against this grain stands a gospel about a kingdom that doesn’t include the vocabulary of proprietorship. Perhaps it’s archaic to use the language of Jesus as king, but to go along

with the metaphor since it’s what we see in Scripture, we as the church have a monarch who disregarded property and rights and instead forged the path of a new way to be human. In this new order, we as the redeemed seek to define ourselves not by what we take or accumulate but in how we give ourselves away, because that is the way of our Lord. In this the language of “giving” is less from a mindset of “donating” and more of an entire way of living as stewards of the grace of God. And as God has given so freely and abundantly to us through Christ, so ought we to copy our generous God. In doing so, we will find ourselves transformed by this new way of thinking (Romans 12:1-2).

In the month of September you will hear and read stories from people who have been transformed by generosity and found an abundance of joy and freedom in this new way to be human, by giving themselves for the service of God and others. This sort of stewardship is not a program we just talk about once a year. It’s a way of living that is nothing less than our mission of being formed as disciples of Jesus the Christ. May we all find such joy in the transforming grace as we copy our generous God!

Peace,

Jeff

Transformed by Generosity

Guide to Giving

Transformation Card

Giving 2015First United Methodist Church

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Generosity

Wednesday Evening ClassesStart September 17

Dinner at 5 p.m. $7 Adults | $5 Child | $24 Family

Classes from 6-7 p.m.Details on Page 3

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Welcome New Members

Welcome New Staff

FUMC welcomes Carrie Rudy into the membership of the church. She joined Sunday, August 24. Carrie is the wife of Associate Pastor, Jeff Rudy. Their children, Sam and Julianne have been added to the preparatory roll.

FUMC welcomes Leslie Lewis, Executive Chef. Leslie is best known for A Matter of Taste, Too, a local catering business she owned and managed from 1999-2011. Most recently, she worked at Double Tree as the Banquet Manager.

If you haven’t met Leslie, be sure to say, “Hi” when you see her in the kitchen!

A Community Event sponsored by First United Methodist Church

Couple $32, Single $20 until Sept. 14

After midnight, Sept. 14Couple $40, Single $25

Register at jacksonfumc.org

Sept. 20 7:00-9:30 PM

Union University Savage Chapel

Do you know a couple who would like to go? Order their ticket by September 14 for early-bird pricing.

Wednesday Evening Fellowship Menus

Dinner 5:00 p.m.$7 Adults | $5 Child

$24 Family Maximum

Wednesday, September 17

SALAD & SIDESalad Bar

Long grain wild riceSteamed broccoli florets with

lemon butterENTRÉE

Chicken in White Wine with Mushroom Sour Cream Sauce

Braised Eye of Round Steak with Grilled Vidalia Onion

DESSERTKaye’s Banana Pudding

Wednesday, September 24

SALAD & SIDESalad Bar

Mashed PotatoesCopper Penny Carrots

Broiled Tomatoes with Parmesan & Bread Crumbs

ENTRÉEFrank's Meatloaf

Baked Lemon-Pepper ChickenDESSERT

Cobbler with Ice Cream


Wednesday Evening ClassesSeptember 17-November 12

Tech Talk Luke Woodruff, leaderRoom 118/Religion for LifeLearning Today’s Technology: PCs, tablets, smart phones, internet, email, social networking, online shopping and security.

Pastor’s Bible Study Jeff Rudy, leaderRoom 119/Family Life ForumWe will be studying the Prison Epistles, which are the four letters attributed to Paul while he was imprisoned. The study will cover Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon.

Prayer Time Dan Camp, leaderChapelThis is a time especially set aside to pray for those in our congregation and beyond who are dealing with illness, grief, and the challenges of life. The format is simple. We will meet for 15-20 minutes. Scripture will be read and we will commit outselves to a time of intercessary prayer.

The Story of the Bible (Part 2) Paul Eubanks, leaderLibraryThis class, based on the second part of “The Story of the Bible” from the “Great Courses” series, continues the remarkable and complicated process by which the Bible came into being. It is not necessary to have been part of the Spring class (Part I) to join the Fall class. Participants will listen to one audio lecture each class meeting with discussion to follow. That means there is no book to buy and no homework! The Fall 2014 class will carry us through the Renaissance, Reformation and Enlightenment -- into modernity.

“Seeing Gray in a World of Black and White” by Adam Hamilton Jerry Jeffords, leaderRoom 114/The WellEveryone agrees that America is polarized, with ever-hardening positions held by people less and less willing to listen to one another. No one agrees on what to do about it.One solution that hasn’t yet been tried, says Adam Hamilton, is for thinking persons of faith to model for the rest of the country a richer, more thoughtful conversation on the political, moral, and religious issues that divide us. This study with weekly guides will help participants seek the truth that resides on all sides of the issues, offering a faithful and compassionate way forward.

“The 5 Love Languages of Children” by Dr. Gary Chapman Erin and JV Thompson, leadersRoom 102/Good GoatsChildren need to feel loved to best succeed. But if you and your children speak different love languages, your display of love might get lost in translation–affecting your child’s attitude, behavior, and development.The 5 Love Languages of Children gives practical suggestions for understanding how your child gives, receives, and interprets love.Through real life examples, this book will help you discern your child’s love language and learn how to create a secure environment in which he or she can thrive. Discover how to successfully express your respect, affection, and commitment to your child, and notice the improvement in his or her behavior and in your relationship.

September 3-October 8 Co-Ed Volleyball Molly & Alan Rheney, Marilynn Eblen, leadersGymA little competition and a lot of fun! Ages 18+. Singles and Couples. For all skill levels. Instruction will be provided. Men and women on each team. Possibility of extended dates if interest is high. Contact Molly ([email protected] or 731-267-0614) or Marilynn ([email protected] or 731-422-4002) for more information.

October 15-November 19Jesse Tree Felt Advent Calendar Pam Carothers, coordinatorMezzanineCost: Participants will bring own materials. A materials list will be provided prior to the first session. The Jesse Tree Advent calendar tradition focuses on God’s thread of redemption through the Old Testament leading up to the birth of Christ. The Jesse Tree calendar can be made in many formats using a variety of handcrafted felt ornaments that symbolize each part of the amazing advent story from creation to Abraham, Isaac, Ruth, Micah’s prophecy and more. Cutting and stitching instruction and templates will be available each night as we focus on a different aspect of the Advent story. What a great way to expand our knowledge of the Bible and see the bigger picture of God’s great plan. This project will be become a treasured part of your family’s Advent tradition.Contact Pam ([email protected]) or Marilynn ([email protected]) for more information.

Dinner at 5 p.m.$7 Adults | $5 Child | $24 Family

Classes from 6-7 p.m.

Open Gym: Kids K-5th Grades - 3:30-5:00 p.m. and 6:45-7:00 p.m. | 6-12th Grades - 5:00-5:45 p.m.


WINGS is the tutoring/mentoring program our church has provided under the direction of Ann Woodall for seven years. Ann is stepping down from her position after many years of dedicated service, but the program will continue under the able leadership of the liaison with the church, Jenni Thorn, and the liaison with the schools, Lynn Shuttleworth and the very dedicated volunteers, Sharon Matthews, Truman Murray, Shirley Maniss, Caroline McKee, Mike and Nan Simmons, Fran Chandler and Allan Trently. WINGS also welcomes new volunteers Ann Murchison, Carolyn Clayton and Gayle Harris. Other volunteers who have given many hours are Joyce Partee, Dave Shires, Bettye Labry, and Gayle Stephenson.

WINGS can always use more tutors/mentors. They will be working with approximately eight students, but can add more students if more people volunteer to work with the program. Substitutes are also needed.

Tutoring takes place on Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5:45 p.m. This year, Jeannie Thorn will be asking the students to stay after dinner and participate in the children activities. Tutors will not have responsibilities during this time.

Also, this year, Jack Page, a WINGS graduate, will be assisting with the weekly devotional. Jack is a fine young man and a success story of the WINGS program.

You do not have to have been a teacher to work with these students. The only requirement is that you want to make a difference in the life of a child.

If you have questions, please contact Jeannie Thorn at the church.

Regional Interfaith Association (RIFA) is celebrating the 10th year anniversary of Canstruction with a dinner and fundraiser at the Carl Perkins Civic Center, September 20 at 5:00 PM. The featured speaker is Miss Kay from Duck Dynasty. She will be speaking about “Faith, Family and Food”. A table of 8 is $400 or individual tickets are $50. Balcony tickets are available for $25.

Go to www.rifajackson.org/misskay to purchase tickets.

RIFA is one of Jackson First United Methodist Church’s big 5 Missions. It feeds, clothes, and trains people in need through the Soup Kitchen, Food Bank, Snack Backpack and Relief Services. They lift up our community with their Thrift Store, Club 4:12, Powered for Life and Summer Club Ministries.

Another way you can support RIFA is to sponsor a child to receive a Snack Backpack for a year. The cost is $159. Individuals or Sunday School Classes are encouraged to participate in this ministry of RIFA.

WINGSWITNESSES IN GOD’S SANCTUARY

Mission CornerPaula Butler, Missions ChairSeptember Mission Focus:

WRAPWo/Men’s Resource & Rape Assistance Pro-gram empowers adult & child survivors of do-mestic and/or sexual violence to en-rich the quality of their lives. WRAP collaborates with the community to achieve a violence free society.

September Mission Chest Needs: Toilet paper, paper towels, Kleenex, snacks for children, diapers

Bring items Sunday, September 28 and place under the “Way To Give” Arch in the church lobby.

MONTHLY MISSION FOCUS

It’s a win-win because donated shoes will be refurbished and sent on to folks that cannot afford their own.

The campaign will go on through October 31st.

Please bring your shoes and put them in the containers marked “Lakeshore: Deposit Shoes Here” which are behind the Welcome Center.

Questions? Contact Sue Harvey, [email protected] .

Lakeshore Shoe

FundraiserAll shoes are

welcomed - flip flops to boots-

men’s, women’s and children’s.

FUMC FOUNDATION“Giving to the Church through a Last Will and Testament is the most common way to continue support beyond your lifetime. When your estate plan is prepared, consider a gift to the Church”

If you would like more information about the Foundation, please contact Jacki Hoveskeland at 731-422-4002 or stop by the church office.


Women’s MinistriesSusan Crocker, Director of Women’s Ministry, [email protected] EVENTS 2014

FALL

Soul Sisters PresentsGenerations...I've Got All My Sisters with Me!

Tuesday, Sept 30th5:30 -7:30 p.m.

WHAT DO WE DO WHEN GOD INTERRUPTS OUR LIVES?

8 sessionLunch & Learn Bible Study

10:30 a.m. MezzanineTuesdays

Childcare Is provided by reservationMember books available in the Library for $14

For more info, call Susan Crocker, 731-267-7238

Leaders: Betsy Dement &

Inge Poole

Find us on Facebook: “Soul Sisters Jackson FUMC”

Have you ever felt like God interrupted your life? This book shows you how really these interruptions are invitations from God to do something amazing... something God thinks that you are the best person to handle.

Come for dinner, fashion, friends, and wildly inspirational speaker, Sue Engle. Invite a friend and don't miss out!

$12 each or a table of 8 for $80Register at jacksonfumc.org or call the church office, 422-4002

Nursery and childcare provided by RSVP

SoulSisters

Between Friends

Book ClubWednesday, Sept. 17

5:15-6:00 p.m.“The Invisible Girls”

by Sarah Thebarge

Everyone welcome even if you have not read the book. We finish at 6:00 p.m. for the Wednesday Evening programming.

Fall Bulb Planting at Andrews ChapelNovember 9

(with FUMC Men)Pick up some bulbs today and save them for our day of planting. If you can’t plant, there will be donation boxes for you to leave your bulbs. Let’s make spring beauti-ful at Andrews chapel!


Sunday, September 21stSky Zone/Pizza at FUMCMurray UMC, Lambuth Memorial, Grace UMC, and Lexington UMC will be joining us for a fun night! Meet at Sky Zone at 3:45.Jump from 4-5 p.m. Pick up at FUMC at 6:30 p.m. Cost: $20 (In place of Sunday night youth)

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

Taylor Parimore, Director of Student Ministries ([email protected])

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

Plastic Bags for RIFAKids Who Care Club is asking you to bring all your plastic bags to donate to RIFA’s Snack backpack program. Place bags in designated boxes throughout the church building. RIFA provides more than 700 bags of food each week to children in need in Madison County.

Kids Who Care Club (KWCC) “Let it Go!” Fall RetreatOctober 10-12 at Lakeshore Camp & Retreat Center. Leave the church at 5:30 p.m. Friday and return 2:30 p.m. Sunday. $100/person (plus money for the canteen).KWCC, a missions and ministry club for 4th-5th graders, meets the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month. Join us for a fun time together serving our church, our community and our world through the love of Christ.

Family Picnic at Conger ParkSaturday, September 13 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Bring picnic good fo your family and dessert to share.

Children’s Worship Attendance Growing - Volunteers Needed!We need two helpers each Sunday during the First Awakening service to help with Children’s Worship. To help, contact Jenni at [email protected].

Children’s MinistryJenni Thorn, Director of Children’s Ministries ([email protected])

Calendar of Events

Sunday, September 14 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 Sunday School- Downtown

Campus 11:00 AM Traditional Service-

Downtown Campus 4:00 PM “The Current” UMY

Monday, September 15 9:00 AM Kids at First 5:30 PM Nominations and Leadership

Development Committee 5:30 PM Senior Olympic Basketball

Practice 7:00 PM Men’s Basketball

Tuesday, September 16 7:00 AM Men’s Bible Study 10:30 AM Lunch and Learn Bible Study 1:00 PM Mission Focus Group 4:15 PM FitFirst 5:30 PM J-Town AAU Basketball

Practice 6:00 PM Stephen Ministry Meeting

Wednesday, September 17 9:00 AM Kids at First 10:00 AM Pastor’s Bible Study 2:30 PM WINGS 3:30 PM Open Gym: Kids K-5th 3:45 PM Girl Scouts 5:00 PM Open Gym-Youth 5:00 PM Between Friends Book Club 5:00 PM Wednesday Evening

Fellowship Dinner (WEF) - Downtown Campus

6:00 PM WEF Classes/Activities 6:00 PM “The Current” UMY 6:00 PM Handbells 7:00 PM First Awakening Worship

Team Rehearsal 7:00 PM Sanctuary Choir

Thursday, September 18 4:15 PM FitFirst 5:30 PM Senior Olympic Basketball

Practice

Friday, September 19 9:00 AM Adult Council Meeting 11:00 AM Adventures in Learning

Saturday, September 20 6:00 PM “Fight Night” with the Parrotts

Calendar subject to change. Please call the church office, 422-4002 or

check the calendar at jacksonfumc.org

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

The next publication of the First Edition Newsletterwill be Wednesday, Sept. 24

Have news to share? Please submit to [email protected] by Friday, September 19

Saturday, September 13thGuy’s AfternoonWatch football at FUMCBring $5 for dinner.3 p.m.-7 p.m.

Friday, September 26thGirl’s Night!All girls 7th- 12th gradeat the Sullivan’s house7 p.m.-11 p.m.


by Jenni Thorn, Director of Children’s Ministry

Children’s Ministry and ministries to families have broadened tremendously in the last year. Kids @ 1st Parents’ Day Out program started with 9 kids in 2013. At the start of this school year, 21 kids were registered. VBS saw more kids this year, (more than 90), with nearly 50% of them coming from outside of our church. Many of these families have begun attending other activities at Jackson FUMC.

There have been many more family-specific activities/events incorporated within the past year. Offering specific events that promote “family time” are needed these days, in the midst of busy lifestyles, and schedules. We have also begun revamping and re-energizing the Kids Who Care Club. The 4th and 5th grade age group is critical to keep “plugged in” to church life. If they get lost or overlooked at this age, it is hard to “reel them back in.”

In September, we are trying new things for children’s Sunday School, including rotation style teaching. We have one monthly theme that all lessons follow. The children rotate by grade level through the different rotations which teach different aspects of the theme. We have been broadened by allowing positive thinkers to “think outside the box” to adapt to how our children best learn. Our children are learning and growing because we are learning and growing also!

In order to continue this growth, the Children’s ministry must have room to continue to expand. Upgrades and repairs are needed to the playground equipment in order to meet the growing needs of Kids @ 1st, Nursery, and Children’s Ministry. The children’s classrooms are in need of refreshing and updating to create a more welcoming environment for learning and growing. We will continue to offer programming for families to encourage connection. We plan to increase outreach to families with newborns by offering goodie bags to families that include a welcome letter from the Director of Childcare, a devotional book and more inviting opportunities for their participation.

by Taylor Parimore, Director of Student Ministries

Youth Ministry at Jackson First United Methodist Church, is on the upward climb. We kicked off this year with a great number of 68 people at Youth Week! Since then, we have had two kids ask for their parents to be on the email list, so they can come to all youth events. The resources for youth ministry are never ending, and we hope to challenge and encourage our youth by stepping out into some different territory. On September 21, joining Jackson FUMC youth will be youth from Murray UMC, Lambuth Memorial, Grace UMC and Lexington UMC for a fun evening at SkyZone and afterward for Pizza at FUMC. We also plan to get to know some other United Methodist youth in our area.

We are really trying to place an emphasis on community, and we want to build some great relationships with and among the youth. Our hope too is that the youth are able to build relationships with people in the congregation in order to pull us all together. We believe there has been a divide between youth and the rest of the church, and we want to close that gap in order to grow the church as a whole.

How has our ministry with (children/youth) broadened in the past year and what are the plans for continuing that in the future?

Calendar of Events

Sunday, September 21 8:30 AM Worship Service- Andrews



Chapel Campus 10:00 AM Sunday School - Downtown



Monday, September 22 9:00 AM Kids at First 5:30 PM Nominations and Leadership

Development Committee 5:30 PM Senior Olympic Basketball

Practice 7:00 PM Men’s Basketball

Tuesday, September 23 7:00 AM Men’s Bible Study 10:30 AM Lunch and Learn Bible Study 4:15 PM FitFirst 5:30 PM J-Town AAU Basketball

Practice

Wednesday, September 24 9:00 AM Kids at First 10:00 AM Pastor’s Bible Study 2:30 PM WINGS 3:30 PM Open Gym: Kids K-5th 5:00 PM Open Gym-Youth 5:00 PM WEF Dinner / Downtown

Campus 6:00 PM WEF Classes/Activities 6:00 PM “The Current” UMY 6:00 PM Handbells 7:00 PM First Awakening Worship

Team Rehearsal 7:00 PM Sanctuary Choir

Thursday, September 25 4:15 PM FitFirst 5:30 PM Missions Team Meeting 5:30 PM Senior Olympic Basketball

Practice

Friday, September 26 No church events scheduled

Saturday, September 27 8:00AM ConfirmationRetreat 4:00 PM Room in the Inn

Sunday, September 28 8:00AM ConfirmationRetreat 8:30 AM Worship Service- Andrews



Chapel Campus 10:00 AM Sunday School - Downtown




Memorials & Honoraria

IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Ed Crocker (Husband of Gayle Crocker, Father of John, Tim Crocker) Followers Sunday School Class (Music Fund) Betsy & Alan Dement Nancy Rahm (Music Fund) Anita & Hayes Fletcher Mr. & Mrs. W. M. Hazlehurst Dr. & Mrs. Gregg Mitchell (Women’s Ministry) Leila Lawrence Dr. & Mrs. Bob Higgs (Music Fund) Laura & Billy Clemmons Duncan & Joan McInnis Elaine Dooley (Music Fund) Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Ward May Scott (Pastor’s Fund) Dr. & Mrs. Bob Hazlewood Sylvia Evans Peggy Robbins (Sanctuary Doors) Mr. & Mrs. James Barker Jr. (Pastor’s Fund) Jim & Mary Joe Harris Terry McRoberts Phyllis Armstrong Jason & Jamie Sullivan Charles & Georgia Roth (Choir Fund) Glynn & Sally Graves Herron & Betty Morris (Music Fund) Larry & Frances Smith Debra & Mark Owen Louanne & King Bond Jackson Radiology Associates (Pastor’s Fund) Mona & Chuck Miller (Andrews Chapel) FUMC Staff

Joseph “Chip” Gaffney (Son of Joe & Carolyn Gaffney) Patricia Stegall Leila Lawrence Laura & Billy Clemmons Tom & Hope Voegeli Elaine Dooley (Pastor’s Fund) Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Ward Carol Bynum Murchison Laura Murchison Starnes Franklin Murchison, Jr. Janelle & Bob Henderson Marty & Al Noles (Pastor’s Fund) Spragins, Barnett & Cobb, PLC

Joseph “Chip” Gaffney (Son of Joe & Carolyn Gaffney) In Remembrance of Chip on his birthday 09/11/58 – Mom & Dad

Rebecca Anna Lane Mr. & Mrs. Harry Lane III

Sheila Young Childress (Sister of Tammy McCoy) Steve & Cindy Spring Mr. & Mrs. Garey Littrell Beth Bates Donna Overstreet Hunter & Suzanne Welles (Pastor’s Fund)

Verla Brasher (Mother of George Brasher, Carolyn Walker, & Jan Littrell) Lynne Shuttleworth (Altar Guild Fund)

Lucy Butler (Wife of James F. Butler) Lynne Shuttleworth (Altar Guild Fund)

Phoebe Corum (Wife of Tilman Corum) Lynne Shuttleworth (Music Fund)

Jim Frazier (Wife of Cindy Frazier) Larry & Frances Smith Sam Forsythe (Father of Jan Teer) Mona & Chuck Miller (Andrews Chapel)

Anne Murray (Mother of Truman Murray) Mona & Chuck Miller (Andrews Chapel)

Mrs. Frances Powell (Mother of Judy Murray) Mona & Chuck Miller (Andrews Chapel)

Helen White (Mother of Pasty Camp) Lynda M. Cole

Carolyn Maxwell (Mother of Chris Maxwell) Hunter & Suzanne Welles (Pastor’s Fund)

Venus Borgilt Samatha Borgilt

Mary Ellen “Nan” Beech (Grandmother of Susan Crocker) Gayle Crocker (Women’s Ministry) FUMC Staff

James David Roth (Brother of Charles Roth) Hunter & Suzanne Welles (Pastor’s Fund)

Shuckran Kamal (Mother of Mona Miller) Robert & Peggy Huffman (Andrews Chapel) Brad & Beverly Denton (Andrews Chapel) Upper Room Class FUMC (Andrews Chapel) Caroline & James McKee (Andrews Chapel) Debra & Mark Owen Ted Hubbard (Father of Jan Kelley) Debra & Mark Owen Mona & Chuck Miller (Andrews Chapel) FUMC Staff

Martha Jaco (Mother of Les Jaco & Carolyn Epps) Doris Freeman Bobbie Edwards (Music Fund) Dr. & Mrs. Bob Hazlewood Bridget & Danny Clark Phyllis Armstrong Glynn & Sally Graves Herron & Betty Morris (Music Fund) Larry & Frances Smith Debra & Mark Owen Nan & Ed Bowles Bebe & Jim Austin Mona & Chuck Miller (Andrews Chapel) FUMC Staff

David Lindstrom (Father of Carrie Rudy) Mr. & Mrs. Garey Littrell Glynn & Sally Graves Hunter & Suzanne Welles (Pastor’s Fund) FUMC Staff

Dorothy Jean Brown (Sister of Judge Franklin Murchison) Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Ward

Peggy Marston (Wife of Ken Marston) Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Ward Lynne Shuttleworth (Music Fund) Roy & Beth Heatherly

Joseph Matthews (Brother of Debra Owen) Jake & Joan McInnis Mona & Chuck Miller (Andrews Chapel)

Munroe Riley (Father of Mandy Williams) Jake & Joan McInnis

Gladys Owens (Mother of Linda McIntyre) Linda McIntyre (Kids @ First Sponsorship)

Bill Woodruff (Husband of Mary Jane Woodruff & Father of Molly Hymers) Peggy Robbins (Sanctuary Doors) Bebe & Jim Austin

I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

– Psalm 23:6 KJV


Program 11:00 a.m. • Luncheon 12:00 noonClayton Hall • $7.00/person

To make reservations, call the church office at 422-4002 or sign up online at jacksonfumc.org by Noon, Sept. 15.

Please call and cancel your reservation should you be unable to attend.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

Dr. Stan Warren Professor of Music at Union University

presents

An American SongbookAccompanied on piano by

Kennith Freeman

Adult OpportunitiesPam Jaco, [email protected]

Music NotesDarian Krimm, Director of Music and Worship Arts

Jackson Choral SocietyDarian Krimm, Music Director

Star-Spangled CelebrationCommemorating the 200th anniversary of the Star-Spangled Banner

Saturday, September 13 @ 5:30 a.m.An outdoor concert on the grounds of the University of Memphis/Lambuth

**Free Admission**Bring your family and enjoy this exciting celebration!

PARENTS DAY OUTMondays & Wednesdays9:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Ages 8 weeks - 5 years

Ashley Taylor, Director [email protected]

To register, call the church office, 731-422-4002.

Kids@Firs

Men of all ages welcome!

Prayer BreakfastTuesday, September 30 7-8 a.m. • Clayton Hall

Suggested Donation: $7Speaker: Dr. Niles Reddick

University of Memphis/Lambuth update

Menu: Bacon, eggs, sausage, biscuits, fruit, pastry, juice and coffee

Pastor’s Bible Studyfor Men and WomenStarts September 1010:00-11:00 a.m. Room 118/Religion for LifeLeader: Jeff RudyThis study of the Prison Epistles, which are the four letters attributed to Paul while he was imprisoned, will cover Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon.


Don’t miss a sermonjacksonfumc.org

1. Go to the Media tab and select Sermons2. Choose the appropriate icon to play the sermon audio or video, or to download the sermon audio.

Understanding Apportionments

Why We Pay Apportionments

Apportioned funds enable United Methodists to do together what no church, district, or annual conference could do alone.

By paying our apportionments in full, we are taking part in many different ministries all around the world that we could not do on our own. Apportionments support outreach programs, our bishops, seminary and college students, and much, much more.

Some Common Questions:

What is an “apportionment”? – Plain and simply an apportionment is the amount each local church pays its annual conference to support international, national, and regional missions.

Why don’t we just do it ourselves? – Whereas it may be tempting to think that we can accomplish the same goals if we

just ‘go it alone”, we would never be able to spread the gospel or the love of Christ as far and to as many people as we do when we are “connected”. By uniting our efforts, each dollar spent goes further, reaches more people, and does more good.

What does it mean to be part of the “Connection”? – The Connection is an idea or principle United Methodists hold. Basically, by being in the Connection we are recognizing that our loyalty to God’s kingdom is bigger and goes much further than our local concerns. And we recognize that others in the Methodist faith are connected to us, whether they are down the street, or on the other side of the globe.

What is “connectional giving”? – This is simply another way of talking about apportionments. It is the amount each church is asked to pay in order to support the workings of the larger church as a whole. We call it “connectional” because we are aware that other churches are also giving to the same causes so that we can work together to make tremendous things happen.

8th Annual Morgan McCarty Golf Classic

September 20Woodland Hills Golf and Country Club

BenefittingtheMorganMcCartyScholarship Fund

Morning Flight7:30 a.m. Registration

8:30 a.m. Shotgun Start

Lunch provided.Prizes for teams and on-course

contests.

Team of 4: $400Single Player: $100

Advanced registration requested.Call Alan Rheney, 731-426-5838

Pam and Mike McCarty started the Morgan McCarty Scholarship Fundto assist area youth with college

expenses.

FINANCIAL REPORT August 31, 2014

Income 2014 YTD 2014 Balance needed Actual Budget to Dec 31, 2014

Offerings $975,899 $1,660,000 $684,101Other Income (Books, Budget 603 42,893 $42,290 Subsidized, Misc)Programming Income (Trips, Rents, Food, 97,422 146,200 $48,778 Memorials, Weddings)Other Departments (Andrews Chapel, Trips, 59,213 80,890 $21,677 Food Service, Memorials) Total Income $1,133,137 $1,929,983 $796,846

Thank you for your continued faithful generosity to help close the gap!

September 7A Great Day of Worship with

Bishop McAlilly

“Let Us Break Bread Together”

A visit with Mrs. Lynn McAlilly following her presentation about churches partnering with schools.


Wanda’s Wellness WisdomWanda Scanlon, FUMC Health & Welfare RepresentativeRN, Regional Hospital of Jackson, TN

In this issue, FUMC member, Greg Gibson, Pharm. D., Pediatric Clinical Pharmacist, shares his expertise regarding over-the-counter medications for our little ones. Greg is responsible for the neonatal ICU and pediatric areas at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.

OTC Cough and Cold Medication Concerns for Small Children

by Greg Gibson

Children less than six years have an average of 6-8 colds per year compared to the average of 2-4 colds per year for an adult. The typical cold symptoms may also last twice as long in children as adults. However, parents and caregivers of children less than six years old should use caution when treating cough and cold symptoms with over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold medications. This class of medications can potentially cause harm to small children if given in excess or in combination with other medications containing similar active ingredients. Many of these products contain multiple ingredients including something for fever, congestion and runny nose. It may be easy to give more than the recommended amount of a medication if more than one product is used to treat these symptoms. This is the cause of many emergency room visits across the country each year. Unfortunately this is also the cause of many deaths reported for young children.

In 2007 the FDA opened hearings on this subject due to the potential danger of these medications and the lack of clinical evidence that they are even effective in reducing cough and cold symptoms in young children. In 2008 the FDA issued the recommendation that these medications not be given to children less than 2 years of age. The FDA also supported a later voluntary

announcement by the Consumer Healthcare Products Association that their members would change product labeling to recommend against the use of these medications in children less than four years old and be given to children between the ages of four to six years only if recommended by their physician.

Important points to remember when giving children OTC medications:

•Readmedicationlabelscarefully•Administeronlytherecommended

dosage•Usethemeasuringdevicethatcomes

with the medicine if provided by the manufacturer

•Usecautionwhenadministeringmorethan one medication at the same time

•Choosemedicationswithchildproofsafety caps and store the medication out of the reach of children

•Nevergiveacoughorcoldmedication to induce a child to go to sleep

•Knowthatthesemedicationswillnotshorten the duration of symptoms for the common cold

•Contactyourpediatricianifyouhave any questions or if your child hasdifficultybreathing,signsofdehydration or prolonged fever not responding to treatment

Stewardship Spotlight

Your Dollars at

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Behind the Scenes: Memorials

Have you ever wondered who was sending your memorial acknowledgments? Meet one of the faces of the FUMC volunteers who keeps busy writing thank you notes each week.

“Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.” - Proverbs 16:3 ESV

Friday, October 3

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SundaySeptember 14

SundaySeptember 21

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

“Offensive Generosity”Dan Camp, preachingMatthew 18:21-35

“Scandalous Generosity”Jeff Rudy, preachingMatthew 20:1-16

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

“When the Good Samaritan is Bad News”Jerry Jeffords, preachingLuke 10:25-37

Nick Nelson, lay speaker

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