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

FIRST EDITIONApril 13, 2011 | Volume 10 Issue 7 jacksonfumc.org

SEEKING GOD | KNOWING CHRIST | SHARING HIS LOVE

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Senses of

the Cross

Holy WednesdayApril 20

6:00 p.m.Dinner served at 5:00 p.m.

No Evening Classes/Gym

Walk through the stages of Christ’s passion

Experience God’s GraceInvite neighbors and friends to

9:30 a.m. Sunday School (note time change)10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time11:00 a.m. Joint Worship - Sanctuary Children’s Choirs and processional with palms Special dramatic “Re-telling of the Passion Story”2:00 p.m. Easter Egg Hunt - Lambuth University (in front of chapel) Rain date: April 23

Maundy ThursdayCommunion Worship ServiceApril 21 • 6:00 p.m.

EasterWorship Services

“...And, Then!”9:00 a.m./11:00 a.m.

Sanctuary

Monday, April 18Service at First United Methodist ChurchMessage by Kenneth Grizzell, Campbell St. ChurchLunch - Clayton Hall

Palm Sunday April 17

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FUMC WELCOMES NEW MEMBERSDr. Robert Owens transferred his membership from another United Methodist Church on Sunday, March 20. He is a professor of music at Lane College.

Helen Fleming, mother of FUMC member Sarah Savery, transferred her membership from another United Methodist Church.

Glynn Graves moved his membership from another denomination on March 20. He is employed with King Technologies and is the husband of FUMC member, Sally Graves.

We celebrate the Baptism of Layla Grace Baxter on Sunday, April 10, 2011. She is the daughter of Callie Frances Baxter and granddaughter of Bill and Becky Baxter.

April Mission FocusMission Chest Needs: • canned pasta• evaporated milk• baked beans• easy mac and cheese• peanut butter and jelly• fruit cups • canned soup• corn• cake mix• diapers (all sizes)• deodorant• shampoo and conditioner• toilet paper/ paper towels• socks• underwear

These items may be placed in the Mission Chest located in the church lobbies through the end of April.

Greeters for Sunday, April 17John & Debbie Shires, Mary Beth Gibson,

Ed & Ginger Hare, Jimmy & Sharon Matthews, Jerry Barrix, Jr.

Greeters for Sunday, April 24Ed & Bettye Labry, Frank Zerfoss, Ralph

Leverett, John & Wendy Little, Greg Milam, Jerry & Ruth Ann Smith, Robert

& Karen Hopper, Phyllis Maley

If you are unable to greet, please find a replacement.

Greeters

BAPTISM

Safety Tips by Bob Shuttleworth, Chairman of the Safety Committee

Theodore Roosevelt said "You never have trouble if you are prepared for it". Would you know what to do if your home caught fire? Would you know how to escape a crazed mob? Would you know how to handle yourself if confronted by a gun? Have you taught your children the right way to act if they are in danger? In a series of articles, answers to questions you might have concerning your safety and the safety of your family or loved ones will be addressed. ONE WAY TO PREVENT IDENTITY THEFTWhen paying for purchases at a cash register, don't allow people around you to see your credit cards, driver's licenses, checks, etc. Thieves have been known to use a cell phone to make photos of people's documents. If this happens to you, they will email the information to a cohort who will then take advantage of your accounts before you can get home.

A Note to Parents from the Safety Team: The safety of our children is of utmost importance! Please accompany your children if they need to go to the restroom during worship.

The Rebekah Circle will meet Monday, April 18 at the home of Carolyn Clayton, 5 Ridgefield Place. Meeting starts promptly at 9:30 a.m.

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us to help people in the best way possible. It is why they exist.

3) INVOLVE YOUR PASTORS. If someone is asking you for cash in or around this building, please find one of us immediately. We may already be aware of the person's situation and needs. Rest assured, we will not allow any person to go hungry. We will attempt to work within the system which already exists to provide for their needs. If this cannot be done, we will take the responsibility of providing for their needs as your representatives. FUMC gave out over $8,000 in 2010 for benevolent assistance through the Pastor’s Fund.

Suggested words you might use when approached are:

“I want to help you in the best way and I believe that means directing you to talk with one of our pastors about your needs”

“I am sorry that you are in this difficult situation. I cannot give you money, but I believe it might be helpful for you to speak with one of our pastors.”

4) NOTIFY A MEMBER OF OUR SECURITY COMMITTEE – THEY ARE RECOGNIZED BY THE ID BADGE AND TWO-WAY RADIO WITH AN EAR BUD THEY ARE WEARING. We must do all within our power to protect everyone from harm. The Security Committee has special training in how to deal with these issues. Their goal is to provide a safe and secure environment for all who seek to worship at FUMC. The members of your 2011 Security Committee include: Bob Shuttleworth (Chairperson), Gary Young, Kevin Hatcher, Carolyn Forde, Lisa Hurd, Barnett Scott, Linda Warren-Seely, Tom Stallings, Bill Hymers and Robert Hopper.

Seeking, as you are, to become a faithful disciple in a complicated world!

Pastor Dan

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“Hey, Buddy, Can You Spare a Dime?” As a college student in downtown Atlanta, I remember very well the feeling of being pulled in different directions when it came to the plight of the needy. I was taught by the church and by Christian parents to take the words of Jesus to heart as much as possible. In the small town I had grown up in, there were several "down and out" folks that the community took care of by providing meals, odd jobs, and handouts. I was provided with this good example by a loving, caring community.

So, when I passed someone on the street in the big city asking for money, my heart said, "Help in any way you can." On the other hand, I learned very quickly, from practical experience, never to allow someone to walk too closely behind me. I also began to understand that the great need of an urban environment far outpaced my ability to give. I eventually caught on to the fact that some were "professionals" who used guilt as a tool of manipulation. I understood the clear mandate of the gospel to "...Give to everyone who begs from you.... (and to) Do to others as you would have them do to you." Yet, I struggled then, and I struggle today, with what is the right thing to do when someone asks for money.

I suppose this became even more complicated for me when I was once asked for money to buy food and I offered, instead, to walk with someone to McDonald's and purchase them a meal. This offer was refused in no uncertain terms. It was not food they were craving. It was a different and harmful substance. At a young age, I had discovered a truth about the complex problem of homelessness and those in need. Unfortunately, it is often difficult to separate the intertwining issues of addiction and mental illness from those who are simply "down on their luck." I'm not saying that all persons who ask for money also have problems with addiction or mental illness, but these issues often do "touch" one another.

We seem to know on some level that giving money is not the best answer but we feel "trapped" or led by an over-sensitive conscience to simply do something. In truth,

if issues of addiction are present, giving money can sometimes harm the person you are seeking to help. Unfortunately, giving money may also result in the person returning and seeking assistance from some of our more vulnerable members. At best, it prolongs the problem and does little or nothing to get to the root of the problem.

In recent weeks we've had some incidents on church property that seem to be "testing" us a bit. As a downtown church, we are going to have this from time to time. Again, this is a complex issue and I don't want you to hear me saying we should not help. Clearly, we should. However, rather than feel "compelled" to just give money, let me offer a few additional thoughts and options which seem to me to be in line with our Scriptural mandate:

1) PLEASE REFRAIN FROM GIVING MONEY! Never hesitate to say, "...Silver and gold have I none but what I have I give unto you..." (See Acts, Chapter 3 and the story of Peter and John at the Gate called Beautiful.)

While choosing a safe environment with others around, take a few moments to listen to the person. Offer them encouragement and/or a prayer, treat them as a person and grant them dignity. Do not apologize for not giving them money.

2) MENTION OUR CHURCH’S SUPPORT OF AGENCIES such as RIFA (Regional Inter-Faith Association) and ARM (Area Relief Ministries). These agencies are highly organized and know how to effectively help with the multi-faceted issues which present themselves. Know the location of these agencies and direct those who ask for your help to these agencies. (ARM is located at 108 SouthChurch Street and RIFA at 219 North Highland Avenue).

Know that by directing people to these agencies, you are not “passing the buck,” as 100% of your Easter offering, Christmas offering, and monthly communion offering goes to help fund the work of local agencies. In 2010, FUMC gave $18,000 to RIFA, ARM and other agencies in Jackson and surrounding areas for benevolent work in the name of Jesus Christ. These agencies want to work with

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Senior Adult CornerPam Jaco, Director of Senior Adults

Humbolt, TN • May 4 3:30 p.m. Leave Church

4:00 p.m. TourCost: $6.00 - Includes hors d’œuvres, tastings, and transportation

• See the grapes growing in the vineyard• See the processing vats

• Enjoy tasting and hors d’œuvres either indoors or on the beautiful tuscan inspired patio

Call church 422-4002 or email pam@jacksonfumc.org to reserve your spot.

Reserve your spot to visit

Leave church at 11:30 a.m.

Cost: $125Includes chartered bus, premium orchestra seating, and box lunch

Call the church office 422-4002 or e-mail pam@jacksonfumc.org to reserve your tickets.

Reserve your spot to attend the Disney classic

Beauty and the Beast

at the Orpheum TheaterMemphis, TN

Saturday, June 182:00 p.m.

Combined Summer Session: June/July 2011

All Sunday School classes are invited to consider participating in a Combined Summer Session the Sundays of June and July. Since Sunday School attendance is often down significantly in the summer, your class may consider joining with a larger combined group for this period. Joel Allen will lead a series called Paul: Apostle of the Heart Set Free. We will use a DVD study for the first ½ of the class and go on our own for the rest.

If your Sunday School class would like to participate, please contact Joel Allen, jallen@jacksonfumc.org or 606-627-5126. We plan to meet on the mezzanine at present but may move depending on response.

FUMC HAPPENINGSNew information boards are up and running. Many thanks to Jim Weaver for his invaluable help with the wiring for the digital signage! Jim is pictured above with installers of the flatscreen TVs.

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Monday Mission Group heads to Reelfoot Rural Ministries Monday, April 25thClothes will be sorted in the thrift store. Want to help? Anyone who would like to go is invited. We will leave the church at 8:30 a.m. and eat lunch at the lake before returning home. If you have any questions, please call Sue at 394-8289.

Recreation News Marilynn Eblen, Director of Recreation

Wednesday Evening ClassesMaking Marriage WorkNo Fee • Room 112 • Led by JV and Erin Thompson

C.S. Lewis and the Christian LifeNo fee • Room 116 • Led by Rev. Dan Camp

Zumba$5/session • Mezzanine • Led by Pam McCarty

Dinner 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. • Clayton Hall • 6 Adults, $3 Children, $20 Family Max • Classes/Activities 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Revelation and the End Times by Ben Witherington III Suggested: New Oxford Annotated BibleRoom 111 • Led by Joel Allen

Knit PeaceMeets in the Library off Disciple Hall • Led by Elsie Harris

Big Hearts to Greg Stuart, David Camp, Lance Hare, Adam Simpson and David Eblen for coaching High School and Middle School Boys Church League Basketball 2011. These men and over 30 boys represented our church well this season. Thanks for creating a season of fun competition and lifetime of memories for our young men!

Jackson National Golf Club307 Henderson Road

Friday, May 6

10:00 a.m. Registration11:00 a.m. Lunch

12:00 p.m. Shotgun Start

Flighted TournamentMulligans 2 for $10Awards to follow

Four Player Scramble Teams

Hole-in-One Prizes• 2011 Ford F150 Subercab XLT Golden Circle Ford Lincoln Mercury, Inc.• Cub Cadet Commercial Tank Weavers Small Engines

Cost: $400Team fees include green fees, cart, range balls, lunch, goody bags, and all contests.

Register Online:www.areareliefministries.org/events/golf

LAST WEF THIS SPRING APRIL 27

New Pictorial Directory

Next photography dates: May 16-21

Need to

make a photo appointment or

reschedule? Call Olan Mills at 1-800-866-2263

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Weekly Opportunities

Sunday, April 17 9:30 AM Sunday School 10:30 AM Fellowship Time 11:00 AM Palm Sunday Joint Service 2:00 PM Easter Egg Hunt

Monday, April 18 9:30 AM Rebekah Circle 12:00 PM Holy Week Service/

Luncheon 5:30 PM Sr. Basketball 7:00 PM Boy Scouts

Tuesday, April 19 10:00 AM Lunch & Learn 1:00 PM Staff Meeting 4:15 PM Zumba 6:00 PM Men’s Church League

Basketball Tournament 8:00 PM College Life Group

Wednesday, April 20 10:00 AM Pastor’s Bible Study 10:00 AM Invitation to Presence 3:00 PM WINGS Tutoring 5:00 PM WEF Dinner 6:00 PM First Awakening Band 6:00 PM Prime Ringers 6:00 PM Senses of the Cross 7:00 PM Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, April 21 5:30 PM Sr. Basketball 6:00 PM Maundy Thursday Service 7:00 PM Men’s Church League

Basketball Tournament

Friday, April 22 4:15 PM Zumba 4:30 PM “Colors of Grace”

Rehearsal 6:00 PM Good Friday Cantata

Saturday, April 23 5:30 PM Room in the Inn

Sunday, April 24 9:00 AM First Awakening Service 9:00 AM Murray Baptism 10:00 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Traditional Service 5:30 PM Room in the Inn

Monday, April 25 8:30 AM Monday Mission Trip to

Reelfoot

Music NotesDarian Krimm, Director of Music and Worship Arts

FUMC Kids’ NewsKitty Allen, Director of Children’s Ministry

Proverbs 22:6 - Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.

FUMC Easter Egg HuntGames, Jumper, Crafts, Snacks, Face Painting... Come Join the Fun!Palm Sunday, April 17@ Lambuth University (in front of the chapel)2:00 to 4:00 pmBring a dozen filled plastic eggs for each child Questions: Contact Kitty Allen at 422-4002, kallen@jacksonfumc.org

Missouri State UniversityConcert ChoraleMonday, May 16 • 7:00 p.m.

First United Methodist Church • 200 S. Church Street, Jackson, TN

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Weekly Opportunities

Monday, April 25 (continued) 5:30 PM Sr. Basketball 7:00 PM Eagle Scout Court of

Honor

Tuesday, April 26 7:00 AM UMM Prayer Breakfast 10:00 AM Lunch & Learn 4:15 PM Zumba 6:00 PM Security Team Training 8:00 PM College Life Group

Wednesday, April 27 - Last Spring WEF 10:00 AM Pastor’s Bible Study 10:00 AM Invitation to Presence 5:00 PM WEF Dinner/W.I.N.G.S.

Dinner 5:30 PM Angel Choir 6:00 PM Good News Choir 6:00 PM C. S. Lewis 6:00 PM Christian Believer 6:00 PM First Awakening Band 6:00 PM Knit Peace 6:00 PM Making Marriage Work 6:00 PM Prime Ringers 6:00 PM Revelation/End of Time 6:00 PM WEF Children’s

Programing 6:00 PM Zumba 6:30 PM Celebration Singers 7:00 PM Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, April 28 5:30 PM Sr. Basketball

Friday, April 29 11:30 AM Law Day Luncheon 4:15 PM Zumba 6:00 PM Art & Soul

Saturday, April 30 No Events Scheduled

Been out of town or on vacation and missed the worship service? Now you can watch

the 11:00 a.m. service on the church website, jacksonfumc.org. Click the icon pictured above on the console.

Jackson Community Gardens Updateby Tharon Kirk, JCG Coordinator

Jackson Community Gardens is gearing up for another year. We are pleased that most of the gardens plan to continue this year and have plans for involving more people and becoming more efficient. Emmett and Jim Barker will be coordinating the Glendale garden again this year. That garden had a very successful fall season and the gardeners there are “chomping at the bit” to get going for spring and summer. Mike Millson will be overseeing the garden at the church’s property on Hatton Street. He has already tilled and begun planting the garden. Mike has some new persons interested in gardening there. Last year Mike provided almost 200 pounds of squash and tomatoes to the RIFA Soup Kitchen from our garden on Hatton. Grace Presbyterian will also be continuing their garden this year. It is located on Campbell Street.

The St. Luke’s Garden on Main Street is being revitalized this year. Under the leadership of a Union University student intern, there is a group of homeless men at Area Relief Ministries (ARM) that is going to work that garden. They will plant foods that can be picked and eaten raw. Kaye Hill recently divided her strawberry plants and donated the extras for that garden. Thanks, Kaye!!! If you have extra hoes, rakes, shovels, or other gardening tools that you no longer use, ARM needs some tools for homeless men to use in working

that garden. You can bring the tools to the church and we’ll see that ARM gets them.

We are glad to welcome Bemis United Methodist Church as a new partner in Jackson Community Gardens. Bemis UMC has some property that they will convert to a garden but in the meantime they are going to use two raised beds as part of their neighborhood children’s program.

We are heavily dependent on volunteers to help us in our work. We are grateful to Dan Morris’ Nursery for tilling our gardens for us. When you go to buy flowers from them, let them know you appreciate their contribution to our gardens. We have had some hay bales donated which we will use to line the walkways between gardens. You can help us by contributing financially or by offering your services. Helping people to have a healthy, safe food supply is part of being a good steward. Plus, there is just something special about eating food you have grown yourself, not to mention that gardening is fun and good for the soul!

See you in the garden!

Monthly Tithes & Offerings Report Over (under) Over (under) Needed to reachMonth of Budget Actual Month-to-date Year-to-date Annual BudgetJanuary $120,314 $116,522 ($3,792) ($3,792) $1,448,033February $93,248 $120,646 $27,398 23,607 $1,327,386March $114,369 $106,484 (7,885) 15,722 $1,220,902April $138,776May $134,395June $101,696July $97,628August $123,756September $118,124October $125,634November $141,279December $255,336 Total $1,564,555 $343,653

What does this chart mean? Tithes and Offerings are the gifts that the church expects to receive during 2011, based on both pledges and unpledged giving. The financial picture looks good through March; watch for the First Quarter report in the next newsletter.

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Easter Memorials & Honoraria

In Loving MemoryJoe & Bryan MatthewsMark & Debra Owen

Barbara AnthonySue & Hugh Harvey, Jr., Dorothy & Suzanne

Joe ByrdMary Virginia CoxIlanette Byrd

Dorris OdellMargaret Odell

Morgan Leah McCartyMike, Pam & Kirk McCarty

Louise KirkMike, Pam & Kirk McCarty

Jimmy DoakDorothy Doak

Hays FranklandFrances Frankland

Devon DooleyPat & Richard WhitmoreElizabeth Clow

Oliver GravesThelma & George GrayFrank & Patty GravesMartha Alice & Walter BarnesBettie Graves

Beverly & Allen FailAllycin & Greg Alexander

Dave EblenAlice Eblen & Family

George A. SmithElizabeth Smith & Family

Bettye Fox SmithSuzanne Smith HopferGeorge A. SmithDoris Fox Sam FoxJudy & Scotty LaFont

Benjamin Franklin GravesPatty Haltom GravesGeorge Francis GrayThelma Sanders GrayJames Herbert ElcanLorena Maness ElcanWalter “Dime” BarnesMartha Alice Graves BarnesOliver Haltom Graves, M.D.Jim, Pat & Mitch Elcan

Paul KroneJoan MischkeMyrtle SmithDr. & Mrs. Ben J. Lifsey, Sr.

In Loving HonorDon KirkNorma McCartyMike, Pam & Kirk McCarty

Elaine DooleyPat & Richard WhitmoreElizabeth Clow

Pat, Jim & Mitch ElcanFrancie, Phil & Brent LewisShannon, Chuck, Ella & Harrison McClainRuth GaddisCarrie, Richie, Olivia & Gray DuborgJoe & Carolyn GaddisSuzanne & James BarnesBettie Graves

Bettie Gray GravesJim, Pat & Mitch Elcan

Jake & Adam HerbisonKatie & Sam FavreJanis & David Fite

Memorials & Honoraria

IN LOVING MEMORY

Nancy Cranford (Sister of Peggy Jimerson)Ed & Frances SpencerThomasine WitherspoonEdyth Worthy

Joel Price (Brother of Jim Price)Hunter & Suzanne Welles

Frances Budde (Sister of Thomasine Witherspoon)Edyth WorthyPeggy Jimerson (Pastors’ Fund)Jimmy & Elaine Ward

Loy Long (Husband of Laurice Long)Walter MischkeHunter & Suzanne WellesConnie KroneDick Nunn Sunday SchoolAnn & Earl MarshallDale Smith BrittainDr. Warren Smith, Jr.Michael & Judy LongHerron & Betty Morris (Pastors’ Fund)Bob & Judy HazlewoodNancy RahmEd & Frances SpencerEdna RicePeggy Jimerson (Pastors’ Fund)Mary Frances Pipkin

Paul Krone (Husband of Connie Krone)Walter MischkeHunter & Suzanne WellesHerron & Betty Morris (Pastors’ Fund)Bob & Judy HazlewoodNancy RahmEd & Frances SpencerEdna RicePeggy Jimerson (Pastors’ Fund)Mary Frances PipkinDick Nunn Sunday SchoolRebekah Circle – FUMCRichard & Ann MurchisonMr. & Mrs. Randy KroneMargaret OdellCathy WrightShirley & Merritt CrenshawHighland Ridge Cove NeighborsJake & Joan McInnisBettie Graves (Pastors’ Fund)

Barbara Anthony (Mother of Rebecca Smith)Lowell & Mary Ann StonecipherEd & Connie HockadayHunter & Suzanne WellesJake & Joan McInnisBettie Graves (Pastors’ Fund)Elaine DooleyLisa HurdKing & Louanne BondSusan & John CrockerLunch & Learn Bible StudyAllycin & Greg AlexanderBetsy & Alan Dement

Ronnie Ennis (Brother of Billy Mack Ennis)Jake & Joan McInnisBettie Graves (Pastors’ Fund)

John Carlock (Husband of Inez Carlock)Jake & Joan McInnisWalter Mischke

Mary Virginia Cox (Mother of Dr. Charles Cox)Emmett & Barbara BarkerJanis & David Fite (Pastors’ Fund)

Augie Hirt (Father of Niki Shires)Mark & Debra Owen

Helen Fite (Mother of David Fite)Bettie Graves (Pastors’ Fund)Walter Mischke

Jim Ramer Myrtle SmithLloyd UtleyWalter Mischke

Joyce Higgs (Wife of James Higgs)Volunteer Auxiliary-Regional Hospital (Children’s Books-Library)

Thornley JobeKathryn Jobe (Easter Offering)

IN LOVING HONOR OF

Paul Gurley – On his 100th BirthdayGreg & Allycin Alexander

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FUMC INTERGENERATIONAL EVENING FOR WOMEN!

All women of the church are invited to a dressmaking party for the benefit of orphan girls in Africa. Women, please come and bring your mother, daughter, granddaughter, niece, neighbor or friend for a wonderful evening of fellowship and service.

Little Dresses

for AfricaHosted by Art and Soul

Friday, April 29, 20116:00 PM to 10: 00 PM

FUMC MezzanineNO SEWING SKILLS REQUIRED.If you can cut a thread or pull a ribbon through a casing, you are equipped to take part in this event and become one with women across America who are reaching out to clothe and care for the most vulnerable of God’s children: little girls.

To learn how this project began, go to www.littledressesforafrica.org

People needed: Anyone who can iron, cut with scissors, or sew a straight line

Materials Needed: • Cotton (light weight/

Broadcloth) in 1yard to 1 1/2 yard increments

• Thread - cotton/poly• Measuring tapes/sticks• Pins• Ribbon 3/4inch to 1 1/2inch

widths• Pinking shears for fabric• Standard scissors for fabric• A couple of irons & ironing

boards• A few sewing machines to be

brought by those who will run them

• A snack to share• Prayers for our project

Note of Appreciation

“Thanks to each of you for all that you have done for Paul and me. Our deepest appreciation for your prayers, love, concern, hugs, cards, food, phone calls, visits to the hospital and our home. We have always known what a great and caring church we have, but in these difficult times, you have gone beyond. It would be very hard to express Paul’s feelings and love for you and what you mean to me. Just remember, you are very special and again I thank you for everything and Paul would thank you from the bottom of his heart. Please keep me in your prayers.”

-- Connie Krone

SympathiesSympathy to Laurice Long and family in the death of her husband, Loy Long, on March 22.

Sympathy to Brandon Goff in the death of his grandmother recently in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Sympathy to Thomasine Witherspoon in the death of her sister, Frances Budde, on March 23 in Kentucky.

Sympathy to Dr. Jim Price and family in the March 26 death of his brother, Dr. Joel Price, in Fayetteville, AR.

Sympathy to Peggy Jimerson in the April 1 death of her sister, Nancy Stanley Cranford in Union City, TN.

Sympathy to family of Joyce Faye Patton in her death on April 3 in Brownsville.

FUMC FOUNDATION“The gifts you make in your estate plan continue to carry the love and grace of God across time. Consider how you might make a lasting gift and leave a legacy for your Church.”

To learn about FUMC’s Foundation and Planned Giving, contact Jim

Scott, Chairman. 668-4775 or e-mail patandscotty@aeneas.net

Prayer BreakfastApril 26 • 7:00-8:00 AM

Clayton HallDr. Donald LaFont

will speak about his Haiti mission experiences.

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SEEKING GOD | KNOWING CHRIST | SHARING HIS LOVE

Children’s Choirs and Procession with PalmsSpecial Dramatic Re-telling of the Passion Story

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.Joint Fellowship Time at 10:30 a.m.

Sanctuary • 11:00 a.m. • Combined First Awakening and Traditional Worship

Easter Worship ServiceSanctuary • 11:00 a.m.

Easter Worship ServiceSanctuary • 9:00 a.m.

Sunday School

10:00 a.m.

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“…And, Then!” Dan Camp, preaching • Scripture: Matthew 28: 1—10

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