July 2, 2014 | Volume 13 Issue 11 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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July 14-18 | 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.PreK-5th grade

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youth week2014

July 13-18Youth Week is for rising 7th graders through rising college freshmen.

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Summer Wednesday Evening Fellowship

1950’s Sock Hop!

Save the Date: July 23 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Hey all you Cool Cats, Daddy-O’s and Dolly’s, Come on down to the HOP!

We’re gonna flip to some hip sounds, boss food and kickin’ fun. Be there or be a square. It’s gonna be FAT CITY!

Supper begins at 6 p.m. - Clayton Hall$6 Adults, $4 Children, $20 Family Maximum

Activities from 6:45-8 p.m. - Gym

Contests! Hula Hooping, Bubble Gum Bubble

Blowing, Limbo Rocking fun!

Challenges! 50’s Trivia, 50’s Slang

Activities! Blueberry Hill Ball Toss, “Drag Racing”

Pin the Tail on the Poodle Skirt

Sock Hop fun! Learn the Stroll, the Hand Jive and more!

Make a memory! Take your picture in your Pink Convertible; make a

Root Beer/Coke Float

Menu SALAD & SIDE

Baked Beans, Chips, French Fries, Slaw

ENTRÉEHot Dogs, Mini Corn Dogs, Sliders

DESSERT & DRINKSCherry Cokes, Coke Floats,

Milkshakes

July Sermon Series

We Are Family July 6 By Contrast July 13 The Nurture of Children July 20 Youth Sunday - Milestones July 27 Brothers and Sisters in Christ

Wednesday, July 23

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Calendar of Events

Sunday, July 6 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

Monday, July 7 1:30 PM Fall Programming Meeting 5:30 PM Senior Olympic Basketball

Practice

Tuesday, July 8 7:00 AM Men’s Bible Study 9:00 AM All Day Long Range

Planning 4:15 PM FitFirst

Wednesday, July 9 9:00 AM All Day Long Range

Planning 12:45 PM Hub Club Summer

Program 5:00 PM J-Town Basketball 6:00 PM First Awakening Worship

Team Rehearsal

Thursday, July 10 4:15 PM FitFirst 5:30 PM Senior Olympic Basketball

Practice 6:00 PM Soul Sisters After Hours

July 11 & 12 No church events

scheduled

July 13-18 Youth Week

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

check the calendar at jacksonfumc.org

Welcome New Members

We welcome into this congregation, Greg Griffin and his two daughters, Hannah and Madeline, who joined the church on June 22, 2014. Greg transferred his membership from another denomination. Hannah and Madeline received the sacrament of baptism. We rejoice in this family’s decision to become a part of Jackson FUMC.

We welcome into the membership Mark and Gerri Ann Aldrich who joined the church on June 29, 2014. Mark and Gerri Ann are transferring their membership from another denomination. Mark is a manager with Delta Faucet and Gerri Ann is a retired school teacher. Gerri Ann is the daughter of members, Jerry and Ruth Ann Smith. She is also the sister of Carolyn Vaughan and Roger Smith. Mark and Gerri Ann are the parents of two grown children, Will and Elizabeth.

Marty and Heather Taylor joined FUMC on Sunday, June 29th. Marty and Heather are new residents in Jackson, moving here from Georgia. Marty is the Southeast Sales Manager for Pictsweet. We welcome Marty and Heather into the fellowship of First United Methodist Church.

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Are We Up For The Challenge?

by Sally Rainey, Worship Team Leader Several months ago, the leadership of FUMC agreed to a two-part initiative for the year 2014 . The first was to strengthen the family unit with an emphasis on creating and maintaining healthy marriages for those in our midst. The second initiative was to form a Worship Team to examine our Sunday morning Worship Services. Pastor Dan asked if I would facilitate a diverse Worship Team representing all three of our Worship Services. Our primary focus is to explore fresh, innovative, spirit-filled ways to approach Sunday Worship. Is it possible to offer reform and yet maintain our rich church heritage and tradition? We think so. Why are we pursuing this objective? The Church Universal is in transition and sadly, research has shown a steep decline in church attendance, particularly among the younger generations. Further research reveals that younger generations, although they consider themselves spiritual, do not find church worship relevant to their lives. It is alarming that following the "Greatest Generation", society may be faced with the "Lost Generation".

Our concern is that worship attendance at FUMC has not increased but rather made a lateral shift from the 11:00 a.m. traditional service to the 8:55 a.m. contemporary service.

It is incumbent upon us to ask the hard questions: • What are the real life needs of those among us and are we addressing those needs?

• What about worship time, format, style, message, and music?

• What does worship really mean and why is community worship even important?

If we are to be a vital church we must not forget our past but at the same time we must not get stuck IN the past. According to Jorge Acevedo, who wrote Vital Churches Changing Communities and the World, a fruitful church is "an EXCITING church where people love, grow, pray, gather, worship, witness, give, and serve." This is truly a growing time for our church and with growth comes some risk. May God increase our faith not only to discern direction ....but to be better listeners to one another. As a Worship Team, we pledge to be prayerful and God honoring in all our considerations and to fully engage our church family in the process.

Many of you have already voiced your thoughts, observations and concerns. All have been gratifying and most helpful. Although we may have diverse opinions, one common concern is voiced in your comments; that we love one another and remain one church and not divided. Join me and the Worship Team with a resounding AMEN to that! We do covet your prayers!

Mission Corner

JULY MISSION FOCUSAspell Recovery CenterAspell is designed for indigent, chemically dependent adults. The Recovery Center seeks to provide hope and help in the gripping despair and helplessness of their illness. Its purpose is to empower people to live productive and fulfilling lives.July Mission Chest items:• disposable razors • shaving cream• tooth paste • tooth brushes• deodorant • shampooPlace in the “Way to Give” arch the last Sunday of July.

Calendar of Events

July 14-18 Vacation Bible School

Sunday, July 13 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

Monday, July 14 9:00 AM Vacation Bible School 5:30 PM Senior Olympic

Basketball Practice

Tuesday, July 15 7:00 AM Men’s Bible Study 9:00 AM Vacation Bible School 4:15 PM FitFirst 6:00 PM Stephen Ministry Meeting

Wednesday, July 16 9:00 AM Vacation Bible School 5:00 PM J-Town Basketball 6:00 PM First Awakening Worship

Team Rehearsal

Thursday, July 17 9:00 AM Vacation Bible School 4:15 PM FitFirst 5:30 PM Senior Olympic

Basketball Practice

Friday, July 18 9:00 AM Vacation Bible School

Saturday, July 19 9:00 AM Board of Lay Ministry

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

What’s your BBQ IQ?

Summertime means grilling, campouts, picnics and an abundance of fresh fruits and veggies. If you enjoy a good outdoor meal, include your friends but turn the bacteria that cause food borne illnesses away from your garden party.

Food poisoning usually affects the stomach and intestines. The usual symptom is diarrhea, followed by vomiting and abdominal cramps. More serious symptoms include dehydration, weakness, even bloody stools with certain types of bacteria. Often an intestinal upset is blamed on a virus when the culprit is actually contaminated food. The very old, young, expectant mothers and those suffering from chronic disease are usually most affected. The good news is most cases can be prevented with simple hygiene practices.

1. The most important rule is WASH your hands, utensils, and platters with hot, soapy water after handling raw meat. Be careful to avoid cross contamination between the raw and cooked meats.

2. Cook or freeze poultry within one to two days of purchase, four to five days with other meats.

3. Thaw before cooking in your fridge or microwave. Bacteria multiply rapidly in foods sitting out at room temperature, creating a “germ nursery”. If you marinate your meat, always do so in the fridge.

4. Have a meat thermometer ready and use it; don’t just slice into the meat and guess by color.• 165 F for poultry• 160 F for ground beef• 145 F for steaks and other meats

5. Toss food left out more than two hours, (one hour if over 90 F at your picnic).

Listeria is bacteria that contaminate fresh produce like melons. Symptoms include fever, muscle aches and diarrhea, occurring two days to two months after eating. Scrub raw produce and dry before cutting. Store in fridge below 40F. Clean anything in contact with a whole melon-like the old butcher knife you use to cut.

E. coli can taint meat (especially ground) or vegetables. Leafy greens are at highest risk but produce growers have put new safety measures into place to minimize risk. Separate and individually wash the leaves of greens. I use a fruit wash available in the grocery (some say the wash is not healthy- when you see the dirt come off you may agree with my line of thinking). No matter what you use wash well. Don’t shy away from eating fresh produce; the benefits far outweigh the risk of food poisoning.

Most cases will go away in a few days with rest and home care. Avoid dehydration by sipping on rehydration drinks, ice chips, and popsicles. Avoid spicy or heavy foods, alcohol, coffee, and sugar for two days after all symptoms have disappeared. Call your physician if you have vomiting/diarrhea over two days, symptoms of worsening dehydration, lingering fever, severe abdominal pain or bloody stools. If you are pregnant, food poisoning can have serious implications. Talk with your OB doctor ASAP if you feel you are suffering from a food borne illness.

Follow these simple tips and enjoy your summertime meals without unwanted bacteria – they can “chill and grill” somewhere else!

July 14-19 is FUMC’s week to serve in RIFA’s

Soup Kitchen.

Want to help? Stop by the lobby near the church library to sign up for a shift.

Questions? Contact Linda Clayton, 217-0090.

Happy Independence

Day!

July 4 Office Closed

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Getting Better Acquainted With Our Members: Hunter and Joyce ParteeBoth feel firmly that God led them to be together. This is their story:

A little bit about HunterWillis Hunter Partee, Jr. was born in Jackson, TN on August 6, 1934 to Willis Hunter Partee, Sr. and Laverne Flippin Partee. Five days later, his mother took him to Trenton, TN where he was raised and attended the Methodist Church. Hunter and his sister, Pattie attended Trenton Elementary School and Peabody High School where he played football. In his senior year of high school, he attended Columbia Military Academy.

His college years were spent at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville where he received a degree in business administration and marketing. Following his graduation in 1956, Hunter served in the U.S. Air Force during the Cold War. His alert duty was based in Lake Charles, Louisiana, where he alternated serving there and in England. In 1959, after completion of his time in the service, Hunter worked in the family cotton gin business. The cotton industry was limited to three months a year, so with a keen interest in agriculture, Hunter soon started his own feed store and fertilizer company which led to a year- round business for forty years.

A little bit about JoyceJoyce Ann Cross was born on May 1, 1934 in Obion County, TN to the Rev. and Mrs. Ernest Cross. Her dad was a Presbyterian minister, and in her early childhood they moved to East Texas where she attended school through the eighth grade. After that, the family moved to Dyersburg, TN where she and her two brothers attended school. Joyce graduated from high school there in 1952.

The next four years, Joyce attended Bethel College where she received a BA degree with a major in English. She soon learned that she did not want to teach English, so she enrolled at Memphis State University where she received a graduate endorsement in elementary education.

Upon graduation she married and moved to Covington, TN where she resided for forty years, teaching school for thirty of those years. Her two sons were born there where one now resides and the other lives in Collierville, TN.

In 1984, Joyce’s life was changed forever. “My husband and I were involved in an automobile accident in which he was critically injured and confined to St. Peter Villa in Memphis in a coma for 21/2 years. He passed away in 1987.”

New BeginningsNot even thinking of a remarriage, her best friend offered to introduce her to a friend of theirs. Reluctantly, Joyce accepted the invitation and as she said, “the rest is history!”

Hunter and Joyce courted until 1991 when he finally proposed aboard one of his boats. They were married in Cross Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Dyersburg, the same church started by Joyce’s father. Soon after they married, Hunter sold his business and moved to Covington. In 1992, she retired. After much thought, they decided to move to Jackson, TN.

A New ChallengeWhile Hunter didn’t have a reason to think he wasn’t healthy, in 1990, through the nudging and encouragement of a friend, he had a medical check-up. Through the newly developed ultrasound and a biopsy, it was

determined he had prostate cancer. Fortunately, Hunter had successful surgery. However, eight years later, there was a reoccurrence for which he had a series of

radiation treatments. Today, Hunter continues to do well and to be ever grateful for his good health.

Their Church LifeHunter and Joyce, individually and together have always found their church to be an important part of their life. Finding a church home was one of their first major decisions when they moved to Jackson. After visiting several Methodist churches, they knew Jackson FUMC was where they wanted to become members.

Joyce and Hunter are actively involved in the Family Life Forum Sunday School class. They both serve as volunteer telephone receptionists on a regular basis at the front desk. Joyce participates in the Monday Mission group and has served as a tutor/mentor in the W.I.N.G.S. program. Hunter is a Stephen Minister and participates in a community Bible study.

Family and FriendsWith their blended family, (Hunter has three sons, Joyce has two), jointly they have five wonderful daughters-in-law and ten grandchildren. “We have had a very blessed marriage.” Both enjoy traveling, with their most memorable trip on a Mediterranean cruise.

Boating since the age of sixteen, Hunter also likes to fish and is even getting back into some golf. Recently, they purchased a small get-away house in Parsons, TN near the Mermaid Marina where they enjoy spending a couple of days a week. With a chuckle and grin, Joyce exclaimed, “We own no pets, but when we get “old”, we might have to settle down, sit by the fire, and tend a pet¬- but until then…”

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The Blessings of Family Prayer Time

by Bethany Brown, Prayer Ministry Team

He called a little child to him, and placed the child among them. And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me.

Matthew 18:2-6

Prayer Time with Children

As a young child, I had an illustrated Bible storybook. One picture I remember very well depicted Jesus sitting on a large rock with several children gathered around him. Jesus was smiling and obviously talking to them while the children listened with their small, upturned faces. I remember wishing I could listen to Jesus talk to me, too. Sure, my family would talk to God. I remember talking to God around the dinner table, at bedtime, and at church as a congregation. However, my little heart wasn’t satisfied. I wanted to hear Jesus speak to me like the children in the picture.

Now I am a parent, and family prayer time is one of my most important tasks. I want to teach my children how to pray with thankfulness, how to pray for God’s will in their lives, how to pray for their lives to be molded into Christ’s example, and how to listen to God speak back. In Matthew 18:2-6, Jesus commanded believers to live a godly life before children, to tell them about Him, and to never lead them astray.

The following list includes ideas I have tried and some I have not. Of course, what works for one family may not work for another. Also, these ideas may be used with grandchildren or other children God sends your way.

• Thankfulness—Before a meal, allow each person to share something for which he or she would like to offer gratitude. Then choose one person to pray over the meal and repeat the individual requests in the prayer. Younger children become a part of prayer time and feel a special connection to God and their family when their words are repeated in the mealtime prayer.

• Family Prayer Notebook—Keep a notebook in a central location for everyone to use. Whenever a family member has a prayer request, he or she writes it down in the notebook. Prayer requests may include everyday things such as test anxiety, sports tryouts, friendship issues, decision making or even larger issues for the teenagers in our homes. Parents may share prayer requests, too. Whenever a parent or a sibling has read the prayer request and prayed, he or she writes a little note or initials the request.

• Fruit of the Spirit—Make a list of the fruits of the Spirit either on separate notecards or in a small notebook. Pick one fruit to talk about for a specific period of time depending on the ages of your children. Discuss why developing this “fruit” will build Christian character. Ask if your child witnessed someone demonstrating this particular fruit. Finally, show your child how to pray and ask God to grow within him the seeds He has already planted.

• No Electronics Sunday - In our children’s full-scheduled lives, how can we teach them to be still and listen? One

of our resolutions for 2014 was to keep Sunday free from everything except church and family. I will admit this has been a struggle. Audrey did not want to give up her iPod! The wails, the moans, and the rhetorical questions were incessant! Where was this peace I had hoped to gain? We didn’t give in. We kept at it. We told her about growing up in the 70’s when all kids could do in a car was look out the window! Oh, the eye rolling! We said, “Enjoy God’s creation!” One Sunday morning, Audrey walked back into the house to hand over her iPod without our asking and happily hopped back into the car. The quiet drive to church is wonderful…and I think we are all listening.

• “And He walks with me…” - This old hymn has a special place in many hearts for a good reason. Many people feel closer to God when they take walks and enjoy nature. Why not take walks or hikes as a family? You can easily adapt this idea to fit your lifestyle. Use your water break as a family prayer break to ask for God’s continued protection around your family and his countless blessings.

I am thankful to have been given the opportunity to write this article for the newsletter. God has spoken to me through this work. He has humbled me and relieved me of a burden. I have spent more time thinking about prayer, my children, and our church family. I have thought about how I needed Zack to reassure me that he knows how to talk with God before he left for Afghanistan. I have realized that he learned to listen through God’s work more than my own. I have thought about how our church family by its very nature of being one big family needs prayer.

I have thought about how Jesus intended children to be an example to us as we grow older… pure in heart with immeasurable faith.

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Children’s MinistryJenni Thorn, jthorn@jacksonfumc.org

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

Nick Nelson, nnelson@jacksonfumc.org

What is Youth Week?Mornings consist of Bible study and work projects throughout the city. Afternoons and evenings consist of recreation, fellowship, and worship time. Ohio Avenue will be back for their sixth year and Rev. Justin Collett, a pastor from Middle TN, will be the speaker. The week culminates in an overnight trip to Six Flags in St. Louis!

Cost: $150 per person or for a member bringing a non-member guest, $100 per person. Payment due with registration.

Sign up at jacksonfumc.org by July 8

youth week2014

July 13-18Music by

OHIO AVENUE

Boys vs. Girls Missions ChallengeThe Children’s Ministry is collecting toothpaste and deodorant for Aspell during the month of July. There will be tubs placed in the Children’s Ministry hallway, labeled “boys” and “girls.” The group to collect the most will receive a special breakfast on August 3.

Family Fun Day at Skyzone! Saturday, July 26, 10am-12 p.m.Cost: $20 per person (price includes drinks, pizza, 2 hours of jumping and Skyzone socks if you don’t already have some)Who: The Whole Family!

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Princess Tea PartyJuly 28, 5:00-7:00 p.m.Clayton HallFor girls ages 2 thru 3rd grade and their parent or grandparent Cost: $15 for girls and adults are freeCome dressed as your favorite princess and have dinner with Queen Esther. Register at jacksonfumc.org by July 21

Young Knight’s PartyJuly 29, 5:00-7:00 p.m.Clayton HallFor boys ages 2 thru 3rd grade and parent or grandparent Cost: $15 for boys and adults are freeThe bravest young knights are those who exhibit the strongest character. Join King Josiah for dinner and an adventure.Register at jacksonfumc.org by July 21

Awesome Day for Youth Group in New York City!

FUMC Youth work at soup kitchen and women’s shelter in Brooklyn.

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FUMC FOUNDATION“Proper estate planning can reduce administrative time, expense, and inconvenience. Document your estate planning properly. Consider giving the Church the administrative costs you could save.”If you would like more information about the Foundation, please contact Jacki Hoveskeland at 731-422-4002 or stop by the church office.

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FirstThings

Stewardship Spotlight

Your Dollars at Work

The Youth Ministry has 50 limited-edition, numbered replicas of First United Methodist Church.Be the first to secure yours!

Donations accepted. Proceeds go toward youth mission work. Stop by the church office. Payment by cash, check to FUMC (designated for Youth Missions), credit card, or Paypal.

Memorials & Honoraria

IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Verla Brasher (Mother of George Brasher, CarolynWalker, & Jan Littrell) ALTRUSA Club of Jackson, Inc.

Lucy Butler (Wife of James F. Butler) Thomas & Donna Ellis

Phoebe Corum (Wife of Tilman Corum) Thomas & Donna Ellis

Sam Forsythe (Father of Jan Teer) Thomas & Donna Ellis Joel & Pamela Perchik Ilanette Byrd

Joseph Matthews (Brother of Debra Owen) Brad & Beverly Denton

David Hall (Husband of Sandy Hall) Craig & Tom Stallings Family (Pastor’s Fund)

Bill Woodruff (Husband of Mary Jane Woodruff & Father of Molly Hymers) James & Sharon Matthews (Hospitality Fund) Jay & Bettie Hight

Peggy Marston (Wife of Ken Marston) Dr. & Mrs. Ron Kirkland Sharkey & Jennifer McClelland (Youth Town)

Cathrine Petty (Mother of George Petty) Elaine Dooley

IN LOVING HONOR OF

Jan Littrell Betty Smith (DVD Ministry)

Henry Harrison (in honor of retirement) Wesley Fellowship Class (Sanctuary Doors)

“He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High shall abide in the shadow of the Almighty.”

- Psalm 91:1 KJV

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The next publication of the First Edition Newsletterwill be Wednesday, August 6Please submit materials to bobbie@jacksonfumc.org by Friday, August 1.

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July 8 and August 126:30 p.m.Meet at the Rock’n Dough Pizza Kitchen in downtown Jackson. The restaurant is great with fresh salads and delicious pizza.

Cost: Dutch treat dinner, split a pizza with a friendDetails: Text Susan and let me know you are coming so I’ll save a seat. Ask a friend! The restaurant is next to the LIFT.

Beth Moore in Memphis

August 22-23 Fri. 5:30-9:30 p.m.

Sat. 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Come ride the bus both days to

hear Beth Moore speak.

3 tickets left. Cost: $65.

Call Susan, 731-267-7238.

SoulSisters

Between Friends

Book ClubMonday, July 28

8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.“The Widow of the South”

by Robert HicksCome with us to Franklin, TN to discuss this fantastic book and tour the plantation where the story took place.We begin at Landmark book store on the square to discuss the book, have a Dutch treat lunch and finally have a guided tour of Carnton Plantation. The bus leaves the FUMC parking lot at 8:30 a.m. $20.00 for the all day event

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Women, men, kids... all invited!

Music at the Amphitheater Downtown: Travis Cottrell

Friday, August 16:30 p.m.

Plenty of room at the Amp. I’ll save some blanket space and come on down to listen to some music under the stars.

Bring your chair and something you’d like to nibble on or eat at the food trucks!Text Susan to let me know you are coming.

* If it rains, there won’t be a show.

Saturday, August 16th$28 Adults, $17 Child (4-12)$6 (under 3)Includes admission, lunch and snacks. Non-refundable payment due at time of reservation.Deadline: August 2nd.Sponsored by Children’s Ministry, Women’s Ministry, Older Adults and Recreation Ministry.

Details and registration at jacksonfumc.org.

Women, men, kids... all invited!

For summer events text or call Susan Crocker at 731-267-7238 to let her know you are coming.

Event details under Women’s Ministry tab at jacksonfumc.org or email scrocker@jacksonfumc.org

Women’s MinistriesSusan Crocker, Director of Women’s Ministry, scrocker@jacksonfumc.org EVENTS 2014

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

“We are Family: The Nurture of Children”Jeff Rudy, preachingDeuteronomy 6: 6-9; II Timothy 3: 14-15

“We are Family: Brothers & Sisters in Christ”Dan Camp, preachingHebrews 2: 10-18

“We are Family”Nick Nelson, preaching

“We are Family: Brothers & Sisters in Christ”Dave Bratcher, preachingHebrews 2: 10-18

“We are Family: By Contrast”Dan Camp, preachingGalatians 5: 22-25

“We are Family: Milestones” Youth Sunday

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

“We are Family: Whatever is Set Before You”Jeff Rudy, preachingLuke 10:1-11

“We are Family” Bud Hamilton, preaching