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

FIRST EDITIONOctober 12, 2011 | Volume 10 Issue 17 jacksonfumc.org

SEEKING GOD | KNOWING CHRIST | SHARING HIS LOVE

FIRST EDITION

Attention All Sunday School Members!Second Annual

Sunday School ChallengeOctober 23, 2011

Grand Prize: Brunch by Gena

The class with the highest percentage of members turning in Estimate of Giving cards, both Annual Giving and Capital

Improvements, will be treated to a delicious brunch on Sunday, November 13th. What if all classes have 100% participation? FUMC will host a very large brunch!

Our Journey... Now What?

First Priority

Second Mile

Giving

Commitment Sunday - October 23Celebration Sunday - October 3010:00 AM Joint Worship Service with Orchestra • Sanctuary Lunch to Follow • Clayton Hall Sunday School Classes will not meet

by Mary Beth Bernheisel, Associate Pastor

In last Sunday’s sermon, David reminded us that simplicity in our lives allows relationships to flourish. He even gave the example of a camping trip—a time when we take very few material things with us and as a result often experience glimpses of relationships the way that God intended them. I thought of the Senior High Canoe trip from a few weekends ago.

Eighteen of us sat around the campfire, laughing at each other’s ridiculous antics (who knew that soybeans from the field near our campsite could be boiled in river water to make a mighty close facsimile of Sakura’s edamame) and telling stories. I found it so interesting that the young people on the trip actually requested to hear stories. They

we all worry, we all mess up, we all feel unexplainable moments of joy, we all have dreams. When we let our guard down with each other, when we stop hiding behind our material things, we allow God to move in wonderful ways we’ve not yet dreamed of. And that is the greatest gift of all.

wanted to hear funny stories, poignant stories, stories that let them know that all of us are all too familiar with the human condition.

This storytelling is what brings us together. When we tell the stories of our lives, we admit that we have messed up, we’ve been embarrassed, we’ve been hurt, and that we’ve soldiered on with the help of God’s grace. It makes us vulnerable, and that kind of vulnerability is what relationships are made of. And when we give ourselves the gift of simplicity, whether it’s around the campfire in the woods or around the dinner table in the evening with the television turned off and the lights dimmed just a bit, we make room for that vulnerability.

We tell stories that help us realize that we’re all the same in the ways that matter: we all hurt,

Annual Giving... Ministry Depends on You!Plans are underway for ministry in 2012, but these plans remain just plans without resources to fund them. Spiritual discipline calls each person to give to the ongoing ministries and programs as a first priority.

Capital Improvements... The Time is Now!It has been almost ten years since this church completed the major building project that resulted in beautiful new space for worship and ministry. Now, capital repairs and additions are needed! As the money comes in over the next 12 to 15 months, the Trustees and Finance Committees will authorize the Capital Improvements according to the prioritized list.

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Sympathies• Sympathy is extended to Andrew

Kozlowitz and family in the death of his grandmother, Marie Kozlowitz in Dyer, TN.

• Sympathy is extended to Paige Ryan and family in the death of her grandfather in Florida.

• Sympathy is extended to Pam Corothers and family in the death of her father, Terry Jones in Bradford.

• Sympathy is extended to Sarah Savery and family in the death of her mother, Helen Fleming.

Greeters for Sunday, October 16Bill Hetzler, James Brown, Dave & Niki Shires, John & Debbie Shires, Catherine McKnight, Ed & Ginger Hare, Chip Allen, Laura Frances

Burnett, Barbara Barker

Greeters for Sunday, October 23Jerry & Ann Woodall, Hunter & Joyce Partee, Dicky & Sam Welch, Truman

Murray, Jerry & Ruth Ann Smith, Robert & Karen Hopper, Val Exum

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

Greeters

BAPTISMEllanore Kate Wiley received the sacrament of baptism Sunday, October 9. Her parents are Matthew & Kendall Wiley and grandparents are Terry & Judy Holt and Robert & Debbie Wiley. We welcome Ellanore into the household of God!

Ten Things Jesus Never Said BEGINS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 196:00-7:00 PMThis is a five week class based on the book Ten Things Jesus Never Said by Will Davis Jr. Rm. 114 (former Emmaus Class) Leaders: Mike Butler

Note of Appreciation

Jackson FUMC and Friends,Thank you so much for your donations and support not only for this trip but also for your love and nurturing of me since high school. I pray God will continue to use you to love people in the Jackson area and across the globe. You can watch your support at work by following the blog at:“ichoose2be.blogspot.com”

Thanks again,Andrew Kirk

CONFIRMAND READERS

Wells Johnstone - October 23My name is Wells Johnstone. I was born on November 16, 1999. I’ve lived in Jackson all my life. I have also been in FUMC all of my life. This is my 7th year in school at TCA. I have been a competitive swimmer for five years. I’ve been taking gymnastics since I was four. I also run Cross Country. I was seven when I became a Christian and I am really excited to finally get to go through confirmation this year. My brother and sister have already gone through Confirmation and they both had alot of fun.

John Hudson - October 16My name is John Wesley Hudson. My parents are Jennifer Hudson and John Hudson, Sr. I was born in Jackson and am a member at First United Methodist Church. I have one sister, Phoebe Guinevere Hudson, and two brothers, Dylan Adam Story and William Frankland Hudson. I attend Montessori School in Bemis with Phoebe and William. Dylan attends school in Lexington. I have played soccer for three years and play basketball for the Upward team. I like to play video games and ride my dirt bike. I am excited about Confirmation and growing with Jesus Christ.

NEW WEF CLASS

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Saturday, October 22ndIn honor of 'Make A Difference Day,' join hands with others across Jackson to improve our community. Meet in the FUMC gym for a light breakfast at 7:15 a.m. and depart at 8:00 a.m. to serve at a local worksite until around noon. Sites include Southside High School, RIFA, Salvation Army, and Aspell Recovery Center.

Spend your morning making a difference!

ShareFest 2011Mission Notes

Thursday, November 36:30 p.m.

Northside United Methodist Church

Lakeshore, the year-round camp and retreat center of the Memphis Annual Conference, has a treasured history of shaping the lives of children, youth and adults.

How Can I Help?Be a table sponsor to underwrite the cost of $400 to host eight people• Enjoy a fabulous dinner…• Hear about the wonderful ministries at Lakeshore United Methodist Assembly…• Consider making a pledge for the ongoing work in the coming year.

Come individually for $50 per plate

Questions? Contact Sue Harvey, suebabyT@aol.com or David Hollis, dhollis@jacksonfumc.org

Recently an e-mail written by Bob Lindsey about his visit to the Dream Center circulated around Jackson. How timely with our October Mission Focus already being The Dream Center.

Did you know? • “Many of the families there have found themselves in their current life situation due to circumstances beyond their control. There are single moms who worked for over 20 years in factory jobs, self-sufficient, and raising their children, who suddenly were the victims of plant closings and in a downward spiral leading to foreclosures and evictions and then homelessness. There are women, with their children, who were the victims of domestic violence and abuse. There is a heart wrenching story that comes with each of the 69 women and children who will call the Dream Center home tonight.”• “Over 83% of the women who have been through the Dream Center program have

The Dream Center: October Mission Focus

found jobs and gotten on their feet and become self-sufficient, with no further need for assistance. During my tour, I felt ashamed when I was proudly shown the food pantry, which held less food than is in my kitchen pantry and cabinets. And this is to feed approximately 30 mothers and 38 to 40 children for a week or so. That evening they were having tuna salad and macaroni and cheese. The next night’s menu was chicken salad and macaroni and cheese. Breakfast each morning, before the children walk to the bus stop, consists of cold cereal and milk.”

Want To Help? Mission Chests are located in the church lobbies for dropping off these needed items throughout the month of October:

October Mission Chest Needs: • Toilet paper• Paper towels• Laundry detergent• Bleach• Feminine products• Cleaning products• Diapers (all sizes)• Baby wipes

Want to Know What’s Happening Each Week at FUMC? Sign up for Weekly E-Blasts to receive in your inbox on Fridays!To subscribe to this and e-mail newsletters, go to jacksonfumc.org and click the envelope icon.

Need to communicate an FUMC event in the

newsletter?Contact Bobbie Mays,

422-4002, or bobbie@jacksonfumc.org

Information needed by noon on Mondays before

publication.Next newsletter is October 26.

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Youth Church League

Basketball2012

Sign up NOW!Sign up at gym office

or e-mail marilynn@jacksonfumc.org

Sign up deadline: November 18, 2011

Registration/Jersey Fee: $60.00*(* $25.00 reimbursement with

returned jersey at end of season)

Teams:1. Boy’s High School 2. Girl’s High School

3. Boy’s Middle School4. Girl’s Middle School

Coaches needed See Marilynn for info!

Games start January, 2012Season ends mid-March

Wednesday Evening Fellowship Dinner 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

$6 Adults, $3 Children, $20 Family MaximumClasses/Activities 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Spiritual ParentingThis 11-week class empowers parents to be the primary nurturers of their childrens’ faith. Families will be transformed as they learn how to create space for God-encounters in everyday life.Book Fee: $10 (optional) • Rm. 112 (Followers) Leaders: Ryan & Molly Roy, Tim & Inge Poole, Chris & Kelly Nye and Daryll & Jenny McGuire.

Study of I Samuel: One Who Hears GodStudy the life and times of one of Israel’s great leaders and prophets in this 11-week study. Interested in knowing more about a book of the Bible that has inspired poets and authors from William Shakespeare to William Faulkner? Rm. 116 (Chapel) • Leaders: Dan Camp & Cecil Kirk

Being Prayer: Prayer in the Moving, Prayer in the MakingIn this interactive class, participants will explore kinesthetic, embodied prayer as a way of enlivening and deepening their relationship with the creative and creating God who made us, who loves us, and who moves through us without ceasing. Class members will take a look at how they are already moving and making their prayers, and learn new ways to deepen their relationship with God through simple creative activities and movements. Mezzanine • Leaders: Andrea Woods & Tharon Kirk

LEARN • CONNECT • GROW

Ten Things Jesus Never Said - NEW CLASS BEGINS OCT 19Mike Butler will lead a five week class based on the book Ten Things Jesus Never Said by Will Davis Jr. Rm. 114 (former Emmaus Class) Leaders: Mike Butler

Saturday, October 291:00 – 3:00 P.M.(Set up time: 12:30 p.m.)

In partnership with Jackson Downtown Development

Corporation’s 7th Annual Halloween

Extravaganza

How can BOO, I mean, YOU participate?

Check out the information packet located on the Information Board or contact Marilynn, 422-4002 or

marilynn@jacksonfumc.org

Angel Choir (Preschool)5:30-6:00 p.m.Worship Room

Good News Choir(Grades K-1)6:30 - 7:00 p.m.Worship Room

Celebration Singers(Grades 2-5)6:00-6:30 p.m.Worship Room

Prayer Breakfast

October 257:00-8:00 AM

Breakfast Donation $5 Clayton Hall

For men of all ages...Come and invite a friend!

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Adult OpportunitiesContact Pam Jaco, pam@jacksonfumc.org, 422-4002

February 18, 2012 2:00 p.m.

Orpheum TheatreExperience the music and story of our “hometown hero”, Carl Perkins, along with Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Johnny Cash.

A once in

a lifetime

ROCK & ROLL

ADVENTURE

Cost: $105. Includes charter bus, theatre ticket, and “a-whole-

lot-of-shaking!”Tickets now available for purchase. Call the church office, 422-4002, and reserve yours.

Program 11:00 a.m. • Luncheon 12:00 noon • Clayton Hall • $6.00/personTo make reservations, call the church office at 422-4002.

Nationally syndicated columnist

Rheta Grimsley-Johnson

Friday, October 21

Only a few seats left!Don’t miss out!

Deadline for reservations is Monday, Oct. 17.

Come experience the famous “Rockettes Christmas Spectacular” followed by a night at the glorious Opryland Hotel decorated in all its holiday splendor. Next day, lunch in Historic Franklin.

Leave all the driving to us - transportation on a chartered bus provided.Reserve your spot today... Call Pam at 422-4002 or email pam@jacksonfumc.org

December 8-9Rockettes “Christmas

Spectacular”and

spend the night in a Garden view room at

The Opryland HotelNext day, Lunch in Historic Franklin, TN all

decorated for Christmas

Christmas at Opryland

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Weekly Opportunities

Sunday, October 16 8:30 AM Safe Sanctuary Training 9:00 AM First Awakening Service 10:00 AM Sunday School Wesley Fellowship Class

presents Marion Anderson 11:00 AM Traditional Service/Baptism 12:00 PM Safe Sanctuary Training 5:00 PM “Current” UMY Monday, October 17 10:00 AM Moms on Monday 5:30 PM Sr. Olympic Basketball 6:00 PM SPRC Meeting 7:00 PM Boy Scouts - Troop 12 7:30 PM Men’s Basketball

Tuesday, October 18 7:00 AM UMM Bible Study 1:00 PM Staff Meeting 4:15 PM Zumba 6:00 PM Stephen Ministry Cont. Ed

Wednesday, October 19 10:00 AM Pastors Bible Study Invitation to Presence 3:30 PM WEF Open Gym 4:00 PM Confirmation Reading

Rehearsal 4:30 PM Safe Sanctuary Training Adult Sunday School

Leaders Huddle 5:00 PM WEF Dinners 5:30 PM Angel Choir Practice 5:45 PM Confirmation Class 6:00 PM Good News Choir Practice 10 Things Jesus Never Said Children’s WEF

Programming First Samuel Study Prime Ringers Spiritual Parenting WEF Recreation Program

“Being Prayer” 6:30 PM Celebration Singers Practice 7:00 PM Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, October 20 4:15 PM Zumba 5:30 PM Sr. Olympic Basketball

Friday, October 21 11:00 AM Adventures in Learning

Saturday, October 22 6:30 AM Sharefest 8:00 AM Catering

Altar Guild MemorialsThe FUMC Altar Guild is now accepting memorials and honoraria for use in decorating the church during the Advent season. If you would like to make a gift in memory or honor of a loved one, please mail or bring your contribution to the church office by Friday, December 2. Names will be listed in the Christmas Newsletter, December 14, and the Sunday bulletin, December 18. Please mark your check “Christmas Decorations” and include a note with the name(s) as you would like them to appear. Contributions may be sent to: FUMC, Attn. Charlene Barnett, 200 S. Church St., Jackson, TN 38301. If you have any questions, please call Charlene at the church office, 422-4002 or email charlene@jacksonfumc.org.

“Habits for a Whole HeartDesigning and Strengthening a Personal Rule of Life”

Fee: $25, Lunch includedScholarships available

Questions? Contact David Hollis 422-4002 or dhollis@jacksonfumc.org

Registration deadline October 21Send name, address, and email with payment to Martha Manuel, 24 Corporate Blvd. Jackson, TN 38305Sponsored by the Lay and Clergy Leadership of the Memphis Conference.

A Day With Marjorie Thompson

at FUMC

Thursday, November 3

9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

INVITE A FRIEND SUNDAY!NOVEMBER 13

Invite a neighbor, co-worker, friend or family member to attend FUMC with you on this special Sunday.

Who knows…they might want to return the next week!

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Weekly Opportunities

Sunday, October 23 9:00 AM First Awakening Service 10:00 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Traditional Service 5:00 PM Kids Who Care Club 5:00 PM “Current” UMY

Monday, October 24 10:00 AM Moms on Monday 5:30 PM Sr. Olympic Basketball 6:30 PM Evangelism Committee

Meeting 7:00 PM Boy Scouts - Troop 12 7:30 PM Men’s Basketball

Tuesday, October 25 7:00 AM United Methodist Men 12:00 PM Canstruction - RIFA

Luncheon 4:15 PM Zumba

Wednesday, October 26 10:00 AM Pastors Bible Study Invitation to Presence 3:30 PM WINGS (Witnessing IN

God’s Sanctuary) 3:30 PM WEF Open Gym 3:45 PM Girl Scout Meeting 4:00 PM Confirmation Reading

Rehearsal 5:00 PM WEF Dinners 5:30 PM Angel Choir Practice 5:45 PM Confirmation Class 6:00 PM Good News Choir Practice 10 Things Jesus Never Said Children’s WEF

Programming First Samuel Study Prime Ringers Spiritual Parenting WEF Recreation Program

“Being Prayer” 6:30 PM Celebration Singers Practice 7:00 PM Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal 7:30 PM Organizational Meeting

Thursday, October 27 4:15 PM Zumba 5:30 PM Sr. Olympic Basketball

Friday, October 28 6:00 PM Art & Soul

Saturday, October 29 8:00 AM Alpha Delta Kappa Meeting 12:00 PM Alpha Delta Kappa Lunch 1:00 PM Trunk or Treat

Sunday, October 30 10:00 AM Joint Worship 4:00 PM “Current” UMY - BARF in

the Hay

Wesley Sunday School Class

invites anyone interested!

Joy Krimm presents

Marion Anderson“An Incomparable Lady”One of the finest contraltos of her timeSunday, October 16 • 10:00 AM

FUMC Sanctuary

See Your Directory Picture Online!jacksonfumc.org

1. Visit jacksonfumc.org and Click Member Login (top right corner).2. First visit? Go to Need a login? Click there, a password will be emailed to you. 3. Returning user? Enter your e-mail address or username and password.4. At the top of your home page, find the heading “Directories” and select “Locate

Family” or “Locate Individual”5. Enter a first and/or last name and click “Run Search”

NEW! Daisy and Brownie Troop 43088 at FUMCFUMC Jackson is sponsoring a new Girl Scout troop - open to girls from Kindergarten through 3rd Grade. Troop 43088 is a combination Daisy (K-1) and Brownie (2-3) troop with the Girl Scouts Heart of the South Council. Inge Poole, Toni Camp, Lara Duffie, and Rhonda Murray are leading the troop. For more information, parents of K-3rd grade girls may pick up a brochure about the troop at the church office.

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Adult Sunday School Leaders Huddle

Wednesday, October 19th 4:30 to 5:15 p.m.

Room 102 (Good Goats)We will discuss new curriculum offerings and what support/training would be helpful. Please contact Tricia Odom, 422-4002 to RSVP.

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

Oct 16th 10:00 a.m. Gathering & Sunday SchoolOct 19th 5:30 p.m. Angel Choir Practice 6:00 p.m. Children’s ProgrammingOct 23rd 10:00 a.m. Gathering & Sunday School 5-6:30 p.m. Kids Who CareOct 26th 5:30 p.m. Angel Choir Practice 6:00 p.m. Children’s ProgrammingOct 30th 10:00 a.m. Gathering & Sunday School

Sunday School ends at 10:50 a.m.Please pick up your child in his/her classroom.

PlantingFaith

Training is being offered for those who need their Safe Sanctuaries updated. Please attend one of the following 15 minute sessions. 8:30 or 12:00, Sunday October 16th or 4:30, Wednesday October 19th.

Safe Sanctuaries TrainingSunday, October 16th

at 8:30 a.m. & 12:00 noonRoom 206, Clayton Hall Conference Room

Wednesday, October 19th at 4:30 p.m.

This is required for anyone who works with children. You only need to attend one of these training sessions. Questions? Contact Alyssa McLoughlin, Director of Children’s Ministries, 422-4002 or amcloughlin@jacksonfumc.org.

Mid-Week Downtown Worship Service

at FUMC12 Noon - 12:30 PM

SanctuaryWednesdays starting

November 2 Singing

Reflection Scripture

Communion

NEW

Parents Night OutFriday, November 4 • 5:30- 9:00 p.m.

Please register by Tuesday, November 1st by email, amcloughlin@jacksonfumc.org or

calling the church at 422-4002

Parents Get Excited!! It’s time for

Kids Who Care Club will meet on Sunday October 23rd, 5:00-6:30 p.m.

for the first time this fall! This is a tremendous service club for our 4th & 5th graders. This group meets monthly in the 5th grade Sunday School classroom.

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BARF in the Hay (Bring a Real Friend!) October 30 • 7th-12th grades

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Youth News & Events

Women’s MinistriesWomen’s Brown Bag Bible StudyFirst Friday of each month

12 noon - 1:00 p.m.The Queen Bees

Meet in the Sunroom

2732 Highland AvenueJoin us on your Lunch Break for a time of refreshment and renewal. Women of all ages and stages invited!

Moms On Mondays • 10:00 am - NoonBring your children to play in the church gym and

enjoy the company of other MOMs!No reservations necessary

Invite your friends and enjoy the fellowship!

Women’s

Brown

Bag

Bible

Study

NEW

First Ever Family Night!Oct. 23 • 5:00-7:00 p.m. • FUMC Gym

The whole family is invited (even little sisters and brothers) to dinner!

After we share a meal together, the youth will have regular programming while Cecil and Tharon Kirk lead a time of fellowship and renewal for parents. Childcare will be provided for little sisters and brothers—call Mary Beth to arrange.

Parents, even if you can’t make it, please encourage your youth to attend anyway. The more, the merrier!

Upcoming Family Nights will be held on November 27, January 29, March 25, and April 22.

Great things are happening

with our kids!You don’t have to be a parent to be

a part of all the excitement!Interested in helping? Volunteering?

Contact Alyssa McLoughlin, Director of Children’s Ministry,

at amcloughlin@jacksonumc.org or 422-4002

Memorials & Honoraria

Helen Fleming (Mother of Sarah Savery) Jean & Miller Holmes Frank Patty, Jr.

Mary Cates (Sister of Frances Spencer) Elaine Dooley

Lee Powers Fite (Brother of David Fite) King & Louanne Bond Jim & Sharon Matthews

Elizabeth Patterson (Mother of Donna Ellis) Roger & Rebecca Smith James & Anne Barker (Capital Improvements) Suzanne & Mike Ullery Tom & Hope Voegeli

Mary Arthur Parish (Sister of Thomasine Witherspoon) Tom & Hope Voegeli

Harrell Elliott James & Anne Barker (Capital Improvements) Ralph Leverett

Barnett Scott (Husband of May Scott) Roger & Rebecca Smith Mark & Debra Owen Ed & Ginger Hare Jack & Charli Manhein Charles Rhodes Tom & Hope Voegeli

Kathryn Fonda (Mother of Kaye Hill) Roger & Rebecca Smith Ed & Ginger Hare

David Tipton (Brother of Sue Harvey) Roger & Rebecca Smith Mark & Debra Owen Ed & Ginger Hare

Margaret “Bitsy” Woodson (Sister of Reba Dudley) James & Anne Barker (Capital Improvements)

John Townsend Roger & Rebecca Smith

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SundayOctober 23

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“Give All You Can” Dan Camp, preaching • Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-3, 9

“Two Hinges”Mary Beth Bernheisel, preaching • Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Next newsletter publication is October 26

SEEKING GODKNOWING CHRISTSHARING HIS LOVE

The flowers in the sanctuary October 16 are placed in loving memory of Bruce and Sadie Carney by Bob and Kay Carney, Trey and Traci Carney and Keith and Cheryl Murray.

The rosebud on the altar October 16 is in honor of the birth of William Carter Wilson, grandson of Will Wilson.