January 6, 2016 | Volume 15 Issue 1 jacksonfumc.org

SEEKING GOD | KNOWING CHRIST | SHARING HIS LOVE

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

FIRST EDITIONFIRST EDITIONStart the New Year with Wednesday Evening Fellowship!

Winter/Spring - 1st Session: January 13-March 16Dinner 5:15-6 p.m. $6 Adults, $4 Children, $20 Family Max.

Classes/Activities 6-7 p.m. Menu (January 13) - Chicken spaghetti, pork loin medallions, sweet

potato casserole, mixed vegetables, salad, rolls, dessert

Sunday, January 10

Leadership SundayInstallation of Church Leaders

11:00 a.m. Worship ServiceDr. Bob Winstead, church consultant, preaching

8:55 & 11:00 a.m. ServicesCome as we reaffirm our Baptismal vows.

Christians, Muslims and Jesus… What does this all mean? Come and hear Ben Mitchell, on January 13 and 20. Dr. Mitchell is Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at Union University and Graves Professor of Moral Philosophy. Don’t miss this opportunity for two nights only!

“Why is She Acting So Weird? A Guide to Cultivating Closeness When a Friend is in Crisis” led by Sue Harvey and Susan Crocker. January 27, February 3, 17, and 24. Meets in the church library.

Living a Life with God - Elizabeth Vaughn-Neely will be leading this scripture based class to strengthen our faith and enhance our experience with God through thought and discussion. Room 109

Chuck Knows Church - Join Scott Murray, leader for a fun and informative video and discussion series about “stuff in church”. Room 118

Pickleball - A fun sport that combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. Join Ron Harris in the Gym at 6 p.m. January 13 for a Pickleball exhibition and orientation. Gym

Line Dancing with Esther Milam - Learn some new steps, have some fun and make a new friend or two! January 13 - February 17. Mezzanine

2016 Leadership

Directoryavailable

January 10

Pick up a copy in the church

lobby

2016A New Year…A Fresh Start!In this issue, you will discover new classes, Bible studies and activities for all ages. There are opportunities to serve the needy, trips to enjoy adventures together and events to enrich your life. If you have been missing Sunday worship, commit to making it a priority each week. Come with a teachable spirit, an open mind and a heart for the Word of God.

“Seek the Lord and his strength, seek his presence continually! Remember the wonderful works that he has done…”

Psalm 105: 4

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Baptisms

Zachary and Ian White received the Sacrament of Holy Baptism on Sunday, December 20th during the First Awakening service. Zachary and Ian are the children of member Holly White and Delmar White. We joyfully recognize Zach and Ian as members of the family of God and rejoice with their family.

Meals for New MomsA ministry to support families adjusting to life with another person to love.

1st baby of 2016, Hayden Hatch, was welcomed by Women and Children’s Ministry and a breakfast basket with plenty of coffee!

Let us know of any FUMC members who are expecting or recently have had a new baby, including foster and adoptive families. We are here to serve you!

Contact Susan Crocker or Jenni Thorn to make or receive a meal. scrocker@jacksonfumc.org or jthorn@jacksonfumc.org

The next issue of the First Edition Newsletter will be

published January 20, 2016

Church Staff News

The Staff-Parish Relations Committee announces Stan Brunner as the new church organist. Welcome Stan!

Darian Krimm announced recently that he has resigned his position at Jackson FUMC to accept a new job as Minister of Music with First United Methodist Church in LaGrange, GA. He and Rachel will be moving to Georgia at the end of January. As Darian has shared with staff, he will be much closer to his daughters, Harper and Mallory, becoming a more active part of their lives. His last day on our staff will be January 28. He will assume his new position on February 1, 2016.

Three Way, TNAges 2-12 • 9-11 a.m.

Cost: $2 per childRegister by Jan. 13

jacksonfumc.org

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

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

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

Everyone is invited to a

Farewell ReceptionSunday, January 24

immediately following the 11 a.m. worship service

honoring Darian Krimm and his 6 years of ministry at

Jackson FUMCClayton Hall

Thanksgiving for Babies Born in 2015

January 2411 a.m. Worship

Service

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Area Relief Ministry’s Room in the Inn Program by Sharon Matthews

First United Methodist Church has begun its ninth year of participation in The Room in the Inn program by helping to house and feed homeless men in our community. Over 40 churches in Jackson/Madison County participate in this mission with each church agreeing to provide a hot dinner meal, a warm and safe place to spend the night, and a hearty breakfast the next morning. Each church makes a commitment to host and FUMC’s commitment is to host two nights each month. Many of our church’s Sunday School classes have agreed to participate by hosting one or more nights, giving of their time and providing what is needed. I would like to thank the following Sunday School classes for volunteering to be in charge of the program on those nights: Religion for Life, Family Life Forum, Genesis, Women in Christ, The Well, and Friends in Faith.

In addition, a heartfelt thanks goes out to a special group of members who volunteered their time during the Christmas weekend to provide and serve a delicious holiday dinner for the seven homeless men who came to our church. Those who graciously helped were Jennifer and Allan Trently, Bob Redding, Peggy Pate, Judy Lafont, Betty Betterman, Paula and Mike Butler, Lynn Menendez, Anne Barker, Susan Crocker, Jennie Longmire, Val Exum, and Rebecca Ward who brought her mother, Bernice Perry and daughter, Anna. In addition to the bountiful dinner and a warm gym in which to spend the night, we gave our guests gift cards for a Subway meal, warm socks, and Christmas cookies. The best gift of all was to sit with our guests in a spirit of Christian fellowship, sharing dinner with them, treating them with dignity and respect, showing our care and concern by talking with them and listening to their stories. After serving the meal and

kitchen clean up, Mike and Allan slept in the gym with our guests and made sure they had hot coffee and nutritious breakfast bags to take with them the next morning.

What a privilige it is to minister to the less fortunate, answering the call our Lord has given us to feed, clothe, and house the poor, treating them with respect and dignity just as we would if it had been Jesus at our door asking for help. Jesus told the story of the sheep and the goats in Matthew 25:31-40 to help us understand how we should treat others.

I invite any of our members who are not currently involved in a mission but would like to help with this ministry to contact me, 668-8120 or sharonmatthews43@yahoo.com. Perhaps you are not in a Sunday School class or your class does not participate in Room in the Inn. The poor are always with us and there is much to do. We need your help.

Celebrating God’s Blessings

Thank you Jackson FUMC for your generous heart!

2015 Income (All Sources) $1,799.7192015 All Expenses $1,792,3692015 Net Surplus $7,350

Christmas Eve Offering to assist families in need: $18,500

Carols and Candles Offering for 2016 FUMC Haiti Mission

supplies: $1,786

To honor the memory and works of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

you are invited toA Winter Afternoon with

Jim Emison, civil rights historian, writer, and attorney

Sunday, January 17 • 3:30 p.m.Sponsored by the Peace with Justice

Initiative of the Memphis Conference, Linda Warren-Seely, Chair

Hosted by Robert and Tamara Hill3155 Beech Bluff Road

Interested in a quick way to call or email a church friend? More and more FUMC members are finding the ACS Church Life app a great discovery!

Church Life is a free app. Instantly connect with members with your iPhone or iPad, using your member log-in to access.

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Memorials & Honoraria

IN LOVING MEMORY OF

BETTY MORRISPhyllis ArmstrongBetsy Cox (Christmas Fund)Catherine McKnight (Playground)Carl and Alice KirklandKelly and Tom ButlerBill and Sandra PerkinsDr. and Mrs. Patrick TeerPaula and Mike ButlerBill and Peggy Pate

DR. BOB and HELEN SMITHAnne Barker

DR. BOB SMITHPaula and Mike Butler

TOM McCARTERPaula and Mike Butler

LUCY BUTLERPaula and Mike Butler

TOM VOEGELIPaula and Mike Butler

JIM MATTHEWSPaula and Mike Butler

FM DAVISEsther Milam (Christmas Fund)Upper Room Sunday School Class

JERRY L. BARRIXThe Barrix Family (Pastor’s Fund)The Shafer Family (Pastor’s Fund)

RAY WARRENEsther Milam (Christmas Fund)Hunter and Suzanne Welles

CHARLES GARRETTMr. and Mrs. Richard Ross

DEBBIE GAINESJames and Elaine Ward

SARA DODSONCatherine McKnight (Music)Paula and Mike ButlerBill and Peggy Pate

DONALD PUCEKKelly and Tom Butler

ROY DOUGLASSDr. and Mrs. Robert Clampitt

PAUL RICEDr. and Mrs. Patrick TeerPaula and Mike ButlerThe Craig and Tom Stallings Family (Pastor’s Fund)Bill and Peggy Pate

WILLIAM RUSSELL RICE, SR.The Craig and Tom Stallings Family (Pastor’s Fund)

WILLIAM RUSSELL RICE, JR.The Craig and Tom Stallings Family (Pastor’s Fund)

THOMAS H., VIRGINIA and JAMES KEITH STALLINGSThe Craig and Tom Stallings Family (Pastor’s Fund)

MR. and MRS. JAMES T. STEVENS, SR.The Craig and Tom Stallings Family (Pastor’s Fund)

JAMES T. STEVENS, JR. CDR, USNR (RET.)The Craig and Tom Stallings Family (Pastor’s Fund)

DR. and MRS. HAROLD VINSONThe Craig and Tom Stallings Family (Pastor’s Fund)

MRS. BERNICE JESSUPThe Craig and Tom Stallings Family (Pastor’s Fund)

COLONEL and MRS. FORREST V. DURANDThe Craig and Tom Stallings Family (Pastor’s Fund)

ORLO E. and HELEN D. EDWARDSRichard D. Edwards Sr.

DR. JIM BARKERPaula and Mike Butler

ALINE LEECHPaula and Mike Butler

GEORGE BOYDThe Craig and Tom Stallings Family (Pastor’s Fund)

DR. H. LYNN PARSONSThe Craig and Tom Stallings Family (Pastor’s Fund)

DR. R.A. and ELIZABETH BUTLERPaula and Mike Butler

MR. and MRS. PAUL GURLEYPaula and Mike Butler

DR. JAMES SMITHKelly and Tom Butler

DONNA OVERSTREETCatherine McKnight (Pastor’s Fund)Bill and Peggy PateDavid and Kathy Abrams (Andrew’s Chapel)James and Donna HamptonLarry and Frances SmithDr. and Mrs. Robert ManissHunter and Suzanne WellesNancy Rahm

FLOYD DODDSBettie BettermanDianne Lobin

JOHN NUCKOLLSThe Craig and Tom Stallings Family (Pastor’s Fund)

MR. DAVID NUCKOLLSThe Craig and Tom Stallings Family (Pastor’s Fund)

ROBERT SULLIVANAbundant Disciples ClassEsther Milam (Christmas Fund)Larry and Frances SmithDr. and Mrs. Patrick TeerCatherine McKnight (Pastor’s Fund)Hunter and Suzanne WellesKelly and Tom ButlerIlanette ByrdWilliam and Nancy Piercey

LINDA BUTLERPhyllis ArmstrongCatherine McKnight (Pastor’s Fund)Paula and Mike ButlerRoger and Melinda Cook

KAREN HARRISBill and Peggy Pate

DR. ROBERT HAZLEWOODRoanne NaceDr. and Mrs. Charles BrayDr. and Mrs. Patrick TeerHope VoegeliFrances SpencerHunter and Suzanne WellesBarry Whetstone

DR. JOHN NELSONCarl DetermeyerDoris Freeman

Don WebbTerry McRoberts (Music Fund)Mary Nell Carter and FamilyCarmen Webb AndersonEsther Milam (Christmas Fund)Nancy Rahm (Music Fund)Phyllis ArmstrongBrenda AlexanderHarry Miller Jr.Doris TownsendSharon MatthewsLarry and Frances SmithDuncan and Joan McInnisDale BrittainDavid and Cyd TeagueDr. and Mrs. Lee SheppardBruce and Phyllis MaleyAmy and Gary FeltnerDr. and Mrs. Ray Hight Jr.Patricia McClellanBill and Peggy PateRoger and Melinda CookBarry and Rosalind WhetstoneHunter and Suzanne WellesCarl and Alice KirklandDr. and Mrs. Robert ClampittKyle and Faith CarpenterBob and Kay CarneyPaula and Mike ButlerDr. and Mrs. King Bond

BILL WHITE’S MOTHERLarry and Frances SmithDr. and Mrs. King Bond

BILL WHITE’S FATHERThe Abundant Disciples Sunday School Class

BARRY PHILLIPS’ GRANDMOTHERLarry and Frances Smith

BRETT DENTONHunter and Suzanne Welles

IN LOVING HONOR OF

ANN MURCHISONReligion For Life Sunday School Class

BRENDA ALEXANDERReligion For Life Sunday School Class

REV. PAUL CLAYTONReligion For Life Sunday School Class

MRS. EDNA RICEThe Craig and Tom Stallings Family (Pastor’s Fund)

TOM and SALLY RAINEYTherese Jackson

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Adult OpportunitiesPam Jaco, pam@jacksonfumc.org

For Men Only Coffee & ConversationThursdays, 9-10:00 a.m. Room 117All men are welcomed to this fun and growing group!

FRIDAY, JANUARY 22

December Adventures in Learning

For reservations, call the church office at 422-4002 by 12:00 p.m. Jan. 18.

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

A presentation by The Jackson Symphony Association

featuringPeter Shannon

with Lee Warren and

Select members of the Symphony Orchestra“Music and Healing”

“Save Your Stories, Leave a Legacy” Workshop

Thursday, Jan 14, 2016

9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Mezzanine

Join Andrea Woods in exploring ways to create an Intentional Legacy through crafting letters, stories, memoirs, poetry, 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!Pre-registration required. Contact Pam at 422-4002 or pam@jacksonfumc.org

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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, January 10 Leadership Sunday 8:55 AM First Awakening Service-

Downtown Campus 10:00 AM FUMC Sunday School 11:00 AM Traditional Service- Downtown

Campus 12:15 PM Bob Winstead Lunch with SPRC 2:00 PM “The Current” Youth Kickoff at

Grizzlies Game 3:30 PM Middle School Girls Basketball

Practice 4:00 PM Church Council Meeting -

Clayton Hall 5:00 PM Kids who Care Club 5:30 PM Worship Service- Andrews

Chapel Campus

Monday, January 11 9:00 AM Parents Day Out 4:00 PM Foundation Officer’s Meeting 5:30 PM Senior Olympic Basketball 6:00 PM Welcoming Ministry Meeting 7:00 PM Men’s Basketball

Tuesday, January 12 7:00 AM Men’s Bible Study 3:30 PM Foundation Board Meeting 4:00 PM Matlock MS Basketball 5:30 PM Youth Church League Basketball

Wednesday, January 13 9:00 AM Parents Day Out 9:30 AM Adult Council Meeting 2:30 PM WINGS 3:30 PM Open Gym for K-5th Grade 5:00 PM Youth Open Gym 6th-12th Grade 5:30 PM Youth Open Gym 5:45 PM Confirmation Class 6:00 PM Handbells 6:00 PM WEF Classes/Activities 6:30 PM Youth Meal 7:00 PM First Awakening Team Rehearsal 7:00 PM Youth Programming 7:00 PM High School Girls Basketball

Practice 7:00 PM Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, January 14 8:00 AM Reelfoot Eagle Trip 9:00 AM Coffee and Conversation 9:30 AM Legacy Writing 5:00 PM Driver Basketball Practice 7:00 PM High School Boys Basketball

Practice

Friday, January 15 No church events scheduled

Saturday, January 16 9:00 AM Children’s Ministry at Fun Zone

Sunday, January 17 8:55 AM First Awakening Service-

Downtown Campus

10:00 AM FUMC Sunday School 11:00 AM Traditional Service- Downtown

Campus 3:30 PM Middle School Girls Basketball

Practice

Monday, January 18 Martin Luther King Holiday--

Church Office Closed

Tuesday, January 19 7:00 AM Men’s Bible Study 4:00 PM Matlock MS Basketball 5:30 PM Foundation Meeting 5:30 PM Youth Church League

Basketball

Wednesday, January 20 9:00 AM Parents Day Out 9:30 AM Morning Jolt 2:30 PM WINGS 3:30 PM Open Gym for K-5th Grade 3:45 PM Girl Scouts 5:00 PM Youth Open Gym 6th-12th

Grade 5:30 PM Youth Open Gym 5:45 PM Confirmation Class 6:00 PM Handbells 6:00 PM WEF Classes/Activities 6:30 PM Youth Meal 7:00 PM First Awakening Team

Rehearsal 7:00 PM Youth Programming 7:00 PM High School Girls Basketball

Practice 7:00 PM Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, January 21 9:00 AM Coffee and Conversation 5:00 PM Driver Basketball Practice 7:00 PM High School Boys Basketball

Practice

Friday, January 22 11:00 AM Adventures in Learning

Saturday, January 23 4:30 PM Room in the Inn

Sunday, January 24 Thanksgiving for 8:55 AM First Awakening Service-

Downtown Campus 10:00 AM FUMC Sunday School 11:00 AM Traditional Service- Downtown

Campus 12:00 PM Farewell Reception for Darian

Krimm 3:30 PM Middle School Girls Basketball

Practice 5:00 PM Kids who Care Club 5:30 PM Worship Service- Andrews

Chapel Campus

First Friday ForumJanuary 812:00-1:00 p.m.Clayton HallCost: $7 per personAnnual Address by Mayor Jerry Gist and Mayor Jimmy Harris

Pastor’s Bible Studyon Psalms

January 20-April 20Wednesdays 10-11:00 a.m. Room 118/Religion for LifeAn invitation from Associate Pastor, Jeff Rudy

Come and explore a book that especially searches and plunges the depths of the souls of individual as well as the community of faith. Where else could be more appropriate than the Psalter? As a 20th century mystic writer, Thomas Merton, wrote in his brief book Praying the Psalms:“ The words and thoughts of the Psalms spring not only from the unsearchable depths of God, but also from the inmost heart of the Church, and there are no songs which better express her soul, her desires, her longing, her sorrows and her joys.” I think this will be a wonderful time of learning and experiencing the rich treasure known as the Psalms, the ancient book of prayer and praise that has given utterance to the experiences of God’s people that cannot be adequately expressed in narrative or exhortation. Come, let us pray and worship and learn together!

To guide our study, I am going to follow the basic outline of a study written by Eugene Peterson, who is the translator of The Message version of the Bible. The study is called: Psalms: Prayers of the Heart – 12 Studies for Individuals or Groups. begin Wednesday, January 20 and take us through April 20. We will convene in the Religion for Life classroom, as usual. Cookies, water, and coffee will be there waiting for you!

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

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Day Trip to See the Eagles at Reelfoot LakeThursday, Jan 14th 8:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. (Inclement weather date Jan 21st)

Everything is included for $45.00 All you need to do is dress warm and bring some binoculars. Bus ride, snacks, private tour with a Ranger, and lunch at a local favorite restaurant! Join Susan Crocker, Director of Women’s Ministry and Pam Jaco, Director of Older Adult Ministry for a fun day out seeing God’s magnificent birds! Only 13 spots are available and we want you to come, so go ahead and make a reservation online ONLY at jacksonfumc.org

SoulSistersBetween

Friends Book Club

5:00-6:00 p.m. Mezzanine

January 20The Dovekeepers

by Alice Hoffman

Upcoming Events in 2016Thursday, Jan 14 - Reelfoot Eagle TripSunday, Jan 31 Things your Southern Mama Taught You... Biscuit Baking with AmyWednesday, Jan 20 - Between Friends Book ClubWednesday, Jan 20, 27, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24 - Morning Jolt 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Beloved Biscuits & MoreSunday, January 31 • 3-5:00 p.m.Join Amy Elizer in the FUMC Kitchen to learn the secret of 4 different biscuit recipes... and more Southern Mama Tips and Tricks.

Hands on class… $10 for supplies and you take home the biscuits for dinner. Don’t miss this fun afternoon!

Space is limited, so sign up now at jacksonfumc.org

New Day!Morning JoltWednesdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Jan. 20 & 27, Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24

in the Library

Questions? Contact Susan at scrocker@jacksonfumc.org or 731-267-7238

Sunday, February 145-7 p.m.

Warm Your Heart

Everyone is invited - not just couples!

Bring a warm pair of gloves, scarf or blanket for someone in need. Mark your calendar now for this fun night out with dinner, live entertainment, and door prizes!

Cost: $20/personRSVP at jacksonfumc.org

ALL MEN AND WOMEN

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Sunday,January 10

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

Leadership Sunday “Claimed by God“Dr. Bob Winstead, preaching | Mark 1:4-11 Worship Service

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