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April 22, 2015 | Volume 14 Issue 7 jacksonfumc.org SEEKING GOD | KNOWING CHRIST | SHARING HIS LOVE DOWNTOWN JACKSON A Newsletter Publication of First United Methodist Church, Jackson, Tennessee FIRST EDITION FIRST EDITION Senior Recognition Day Sunday, May 3 11:00 a.m. Worship Service with Bible Presentation Where Are You Looking For Christ? by Susan Crocker Hands were clapping on every side of me, and I could hear hymns rising up in the early morning warm air. The sun rising held promise of another hot day in Haiti. The sounds of rhythmic clapping and singing in another language was exciting and spiritual. The wooden benches vibrated as the clapping and singing got louder and louder. Our American team looked around at each other when we recognized the song being sung as “How Great Thou Art”. I held a severely disabled child, Pierre Richard, on my lap and my hands held his as we clapped together and sang the song in his language and in mine. Each of us later recounted that moment in time as a God Moment. The heat, the sweaty bodies, the clapping and singing of the Haitians with their hands, faces and smiles lifted up in the midst of this impoverished place to sing praises to Jesus was unforgettable. “Advent” means the arrival of illumination or grace or redemption itself; but even for those Haitians without belief, the country seems to be standing on tiptoe, offering a sense of expectancy and attention. I’ve been one of the few on our planet who’s never known homelessness or hunger or first hand view of war; I’ve had all the comfort and ease I could want. Our team saw how the other half (which is to say, 99.7 percent of our neighbors on the planet) lives and to look a little beyond our too comfortable ideas and easy assumptions. Yet, sitting in the open air, tin roofed, jam packed church that morning singing hymns it was as if Advent were happening at that moment. Many things are beyond description….how do you tell someone how an apple tastes? We all hear about the devastation and immense poverty in Haiti. But, how do you describe the taste of dust in your mouth as you ride on an open bed truck with the hot sun beating down on you? How do you tell someone about the child on the dirty mattress in a cinder block home alone and unable to move? How do you describe inhumanity? The answer… you can’t. During the course of the week we all decided there was more than the mind can attempt to wrap itself around. There is a place that is hell on earth. Yet, there is a prevalent sense of passion in every heart you meet. There are cheek kisses, and arm strokes and squeezing of shoulders. There is a focus of living every day for God. Praises are lifted up for Jesus constantly and when you pray it is fervently for healing of this child of God. Every one matters, every single one. Peter, our dentist, described the moment a tooth broke and Regan prayed it would come out whole… two seconds later it did. Praises were sung. (continues on page 3) Abby Atkins Madison McKnight Madison Perchik Matthew Smith Hollen Spencer Walker Teer Haiti 2015 Mission Team David Barnes, SPRC Chairman announced on Sunday, April 19th the reappointments of Dan Camp, Senior Pastor and Jeff Rudy, Associate Pastor. Congratulations!
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April 22, 2015 | Volume 14 Issue 7 jacksonfumc.org
SEEKING GOD | KNOWING CHRIST | SHARING HIS LOVE
DOWNTOWN JACKSON
A Newsletter Publication of First United Methodist Church, Jackson, Tennessee
FIRST EDITIONFIRST EDITION
Senior Recognition DaySunday, May 311:00 a.m. Worship Servicewith Bible Presentation
Where Are You Looking For Christ?by Susan Crocker
Hands were clapping on every side of me, and I could hear hymns rising up in the early morning warm air. The sun rising held promise of another hot day in Haiti. The sounds of rhythmic clapping and singing in another language was exciting and spiritual. The wooden benches vibrated as the clapping and singing got louder and louder.
Our American team looked around at each other when we recognized the song being sung as “How Great Thou Art”. I held a severely disabled child, Pierre Richard, on my lap and my hands held his as we clapped together and sang the song in
his language and in mine. Each of us later recounted that moment in time as a God Moment. The heat, the sweaty bodies, the clapping and singing of the Haitians with their hands, faces and smiles lifted up in the midst of this impoverished place to sing praises to Jesus was unforgettable.
“Advent” means the arrival of illumination or grace or redemption itself; but even for those Haitians without belief, the country seems to be standing on tiptoe, offering a sense of expectancy and attention.
I’ve been one of the few on our planet who’s never known homelessness or hunger or first hand view of war; I’ve had all the comfort and ease I could want. Our team saw how the other half (which is to say, 99.7 percent of our neighbors on the planet) lives and to look a little beyond our too comfortable ideas and easy assumptions.
Yet, sitting in the open air, tin roofed, jam packed church that morning singing hymns it was as if Advent were happening at that moment.
Many things are beyond description….how do you tell someone how an apple tastes? We all hear about the devastation and immense poverty in Haiti. But, how do you describe the taste of dust in your mouth as you ride on an open bed truck with the hot sun beating down on you? How do you tell someone about the child on the dirty mattress in a cinder block home alone and unable to move? How do you describe inhumanity?
The answer… you can’t.
During the course of the week we all decided there was more than the mind can attempt to wrap itself around. There is a place that is hell on earth. Yet, there is a prevalent sense of passion in every heart you meet. There are cheek kisses, and arm strokes and squeezing of shoulders. There is a focus of living every day for God. Praises are lifted up for Jesus constantly and when you pray it is fervently for healing of this child of God. Every one matters, every single one.
Peter, our dentist, described the moment a tooth broke and Regan prayed it would come out whole… two seconds later it did. Praises were sung.
(continues on page 3)
Abby AtkinsMadison McKnightMadison PerchikMatthew SmithHollen SpencerWalker Teer
Haiti 2015 Mission Team
David Barnes, SPRC Chairman announced on Sunday, April 19th
the reappointments of Dan Camp, Senior Pastor and Jeff Rudy,
Associate Pastor. Congratulations!
First Edition April 22, 2015 page 2
Welcome Church Family
Faith Marie Weiss, daughter of Eric and Joy Weiss was baptized on April 12, 2015. Her baptism was also the same day as the birthday of her proud sister, Grace. We welcome Faith Marie into the family of God!Sunday, May 31 -
Wednesday, June 3Once again, FUMC is part of the host team for this year’s Annual Conference. All business sessions will be held at the Carl Perkins Civic Center with a variety of meetings, luncheons, dinners and worship services to be held at Jackson FUMC.
Volunteers are needed to greet, welcome help in the kitchen and offer FUMC hospitality on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday of the conference.
Want to help? Call 422-4002, sign up online at jacksonfumc.org or email [email protected]
FUMC HospitalityServing Needs
Hospitality Kitchen Volunteers Volunteers Sunday, May 31 Sunday, May 316:00 PM-8:00 PM 1:00 PM-4:00 PM 4:00 PM-7:00 PMMonday, June 1 7:00 PM-9:00 PM12:30 PM-2:30 PM Monday, June 16:30 PM-8:30 PM 9:00 AM-12:00 PM 12:00 PM-3:00 PMTuesday, June 2 3:00 PM-6:00 PM11:30 AM-1:30 PM 6:00 PM-9:00 PM5:00 PM-7:00 PM Tuesday, June 2 9:00 AM-12:00 PM 12:00 PM-3:00 PM 3:00 PM-6:00 PM 6:00 PM-9:00 PM Wednesday, June 3 9:00 AM-12:00 PM 12:00 PM-3:00 PM
Mark Anthony Matlock (center) received the sacrament of baptism on April 19, 2015. A member of the 2015 Confirmation Class, he is pictured with his parents, Vincent and Michelle Matlock and his brothers and sister. Welcome Mark into the life of this congregation!
“The Current” YouthOpen to 7th-12th graders
Taylor Parimore, Director of Student Ministries ([email protected])Search for “The Current UMY” on Facebook
“FUMC is a downtown church meeting the growing needs of younger generations”
Welcome 2015 Confirmands
to FUMC Youth!
“The Current” May-June Summer Calendar
May 17 Last Sunday night small groupMay 28 Youth Pool Party, 2-4 p.m. (location to be determined)May 29-31 Youth Annual Conference at FUMCJune 1-3 Annual Conference (Youth will be selling box lunches)-
FundraiserJune 7 Jackson Generals Game- Meet there at 6 p.m.June 9 Summer Bible Study- Middle School- 6-7 p.m. at MK Allen’s home High School- 7:30-8:30 p.m. (location to be
determined)June 23 Summer Bible Study Middle School- 6-7 p.m.(location to be determined) High School-7:30-8:30 p.m.(location to be determined)June 25-29 Big Stuf Camp
Register at jacksonfumc.org
Welcome new members, Lee and Penny Garner who joined FUMC on Sunday, April 12. They are the parents of two-year old Laney. Lee, a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Bolivar and Penny, a stay-at-home mom, reside in Jackson.
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Lorie brought a tiny 3 week old baby around for us to see. She was severely malnourished and dehydrated and her mother
was unable to care for her.
Bill and Mickey rubbed scabies cream on heads and toes and offered a kind and patient touch.
Courtney spent all day with Peter disinfecting his instruments and offering a kind smile and making everyone feel comfortable and laugh.Greg, our physician, patiently listened to everyones complaint of headache, stomach ache, etc. He and Deline, a resident, were the front lines of medical care.
Jacob and Barry prayed for each person in the clinic that day. The patient sees all the doctors, then before leaving, hands of prayer are laid on that person for a very personal prayer of healing.
Bob was our front line man. As people arrived he made sure everyone was in the right line and stayed there (no easy task). He weighed, measured laughed and joked with everyone. He was the first person that day to offer the kind touch and smile.
I was the fortunate one, I was placed in a very special place… Johnny’s kids. The soon to be built home for severely disabled and at risk children is named after Johnny Stallings.
Johnny was Gene Stallings Down Syndrome son. His legacy will carry on in this place. The five children I worked with this week would break your heart. Yet, they would light up as we volunteers played and taught them colors and songs.
Not all of us can go to Haiti, but we can each find a place that is in need. It may be five minutes from your house. It may be a smile at the grocery counter check-out lady who found out her daughter has cancer. Those places and God Moment’s are all around us. Reach out, open up and find them. Find the spirit that is its center and it becomes something you bring back into your “regular life”. There is an expectation of Christ coming here in Haiti. Advent, perhaps that is what Haiti has taught me, need not be focused on in only one season.
O come, O come , EmmanuelAnd ransome captive Israel,That mourns in lonely exile hereUntil the Son of God appears.Rejoice! Rejoice!Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.
Jackson Area Men’s Breakfast
Saturday, May 98:30-10:00 a.m.
Northside UMC, Hope Hall2571 N. Highland Ave.
Call 731-668-0617A love offering will be taken to
help cover food cost.
“CARE” about Crimein Recognition of National Law Enforcement Week, May 10-16
National Peace Officers Memorial Day, May 15
Keynote Speaker: Captain Tyreece Miller
Jackson Police Department’sNew Program aimed at Helping
Victims of Crime“Care” Clergy Assistance
Response Effort
Tuesday, April 28Prayer Breakfast
Men of all ages welcome!
7-8 a.m.Clayton Hall
Suggested Donation: $7Menu: Bacon, eggs, sausage,
biscuits, fruit, pastry, juice and coffee
Participants: FUMC: Susan Crocker, Lorie White, Bill White, Courtney Ellis, Gregg Mitchell, Peter McLemore, Bob Koehler. Aldersgate: Reggie Buckley, Barry Matthews, Jacob Hamilton, Micky Edwards. Family Practice Resident: Deline Kirubanathan
Mission Trip
FUMC
Men’s Ministries
First Edition April 22, 2015
Children’s MinistryJenni Thorn, Director of Children’s Ministry ([email protected])
page 4
“FUMC is a downtown church meeting the growing needs of younger generations”
April 26- Kids Who Care Club, 5:00-6:30 p.m. at the home of Henry Piercey, 110 Stonehaven Cir.
Kids Who Care Club Trip to St. Jude and Laser QuestSunday, May 312:30-7:30 p.m.$30 per person, covers dinner & laser tagWe will be taking the church bus but will need a couple of parent drivers too. Deadline to register is April 27.
Game NightFriday, May 16, 5-7 p.m.Cost: $10 per family or $3 per personBring your family’s favorite dessert and join us for pizza, board & card games, “Minute to Win It” games, and more!
Kids Music Day CampJune 8-129 a.m.-2 p.m.Grades K-5thCost: $50
This mini-fest camp offers a unique experience for kids to prepare and perform a musical. Children will enjoy fun activities with lunch provided each day.
The musical about Daniel, King Nebuchadnezzar, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego will be performed June 12 at 5:30 p.m.
Register at jacksonfumc.org or call the church office, 422-4002.
Join the Team for Bible Blast to the Past!June 22nd-26th9:00 a.m.-12 p.m.
VBS participant and volunteer registration During Spring Fest, Wednesday, April 22 & Sunday morning, April 26 in Disciple Hall. Volunteers are needed in the following areas:
Shepherd/Crew Leader – Each age group needs volunteers to lead them to each section of this adventurous day!
Discovery Ruins – This year’s VBS has fun and exciting crafts and experiments for everyone to do!
Games – We need leaders to help with the fun games that our kids will enjoy everyday at VBS.
Missions Quest Cave – Kids will learn how the lesson applies to their lives through missions and service.
Backtrack Bazaar – Our kids will need a snack each day to help them stand strong for God.
Timeless Truths Tent – Every day our kids will not just hear, but experience the Bible story of the day.
Preschool Playful Pasture – Join our preschoolers as they venture back in time to experience the Bible stories through crafts, games, stories and more. Contact Jenni Thorn at [email protected] if you are willing to help.
VBS
Children’s Ministry Volunteer Opportunities:
• Nursery Volunteer – one Sunday a quarter• 2 Year Olds Sunday School Teacher• Kindergarten Sunday School Co-Teacher• VBS Volunteers
If you are interested in any of these positions, please contact Jenni Thorn at (731) 422-4002 or [email protected]
First Edition April 22, 2015 page 5
SoulSisters
Between Friends
Book ClubWednesday, May 20
5:15 p.m. • MezzanineA discussion of
“The Boston Girl” by Anita Diamant
Anita Diamant is the author of The Red Tent that we read last year. This book is about a charismatic young woman who is determined to gain her independence in the early 20th century Boston.
Women’s MinistriesSusan Crocker, Director of Women’s Ministry, [email protected]
Mother-Daughter Afternoon TeaSunday, May 172:00-4:00 • K-5th
24 Spots Available • $15/child, Moms free • Register at jacksonfumc.org
20 Windwood Drive
“Teapots with Character”What pours out of your spout?
Crafts, flower bouquets, &
tea party
Be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity” 1 Timothy 2:12
SPRING EVENTS
APRIL-MAYgrowing • connecting • serving
Women’sMinistry
Sun. May 17 **Mother-Daughter Tea Party - 2-4 p.m. (K-5th grade) $15 per child Mom’s free. 20 Windwood DriveTue. May 19 **Antiques Road Trip with Gene Smith to Collierville, TN 8 a.m.-5 p.m. $25Wed. May 20 Between Friends Book Club 5:15 p.m. MezzanineFri. May 22 Night out at the Amp - Downtown Jackson 6:30 pm. - Bring a chair
** SIGN UP ONLINE ONLY at jackonfumc.org - limited space available Your reservation and payment will hold your spot.
Antiques Road Trip with Gene Smith
Tuesday, May 19 8:00-5:00 • Cost: $25Did you know Gene is an antiques expert? He can tell you fascinating things about Grandma’s treasures. He has over 50 years of experience buying and selling antiques. We are going Sheffield Antique Market, Lunch, and Dixie Pickers on the square in Collierville,TN. Make your reservation ONLINE ONLY at jacksonfumc.org. When you register and pay that will hold your place on the trip.
Music at the Amphitheater DowntownFriday, May 22 | 6:30 p.m.
Invite your girlfriend, your husband, your next door neighbor. 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.
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Memorials & Honoraria
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
DR. JAMES BARKERDebra & Mark Owen
KAREN McCONNELLDebra & Mark Owen
JOHN MAYHarry & Becky Lane (Pastors’ Fund)
HELEN SPRINGERBarry & Margie Brooks
ALINE LEECHAnonymous Donor to East Tennessee FoundationThe Marston GroupDavid & Jonalee Powers (Missions)
EVELYN FORTNERFamily Life Forum Sunday School
IN LOVING HONOR OF
JEFF RUDY – Thanks for the Sunrise ServiceFamily Life Forum Sunday School
Calendar of EventsCalendar subject to change. Please call the church office, 422-4002 or check the calendar at jacksonfumc.org
Stewardship Spotlight
Thanks to your generosity!Easter offering for Missions:
$6,422
Sunday, April 26 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 FUMC Sunday School 11:00 AM Traditional Service -
Downtown Campus 12:30 PM Andrews Chapel Meeting 5:00 PM Kids Who Care Club -
offsite 5:00 PM “The Current” UMY
Monday, April 27 9:00 AM Kids at First 12:00 PM ABRSM Exams 1:00 PM Fall WEF Meeting 5:30 PM Sr. Olympic Basketball 7:00 PM Boy Scout Troop 12
Tuesday, April 28 7:00 AM Men’s Prayer Breakfast 4:30 PM FitFirst 5:30 PM J-Town AAU Basketball
Wednesday, April 29 9:00 AM Kids at First 10:00 AM Pastor’s Bible Study 2:30 PM WINGS 3:45 PM Girl Scouts 4:00 PM Hub Club 6:00 PM Handbells 6:00 PM First Awakening Worship
Team Rehearsal 7:00 PM Sanctuary Choir
Thursday, April 30 9:00 AM Coffee and Conversation 3:15 PM Hub Club 4:30 PM FitFirst 5:30 PM Sr. Olympic Basketball
Friday, May 1 12:00 PM Jackson Madison County
Bar Association Law Day
Saturday, May 2 No church activities
Sunday, May 3 Senior Recognition 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 FUMC Sunday School 10:00 AM Senior Brunch 11:00 AM Traditional Service-
Downtown Campus 12:30 PM Kids Who Care Club Trip to
St. Jude’s & Laser Tag 5:00 PM “The Current” UMY
Monday, May 4 9:00 AM Kids at First 5:00 PM VBS Training 5:30 PM Sr. Olympic Basketball 6:30 PM Church Council Meeting 7:00 PM Boy Scout Troop 12
Tuesday, May 5 7:00 AM Men’s Bible Study 10:00 AM UT Family Medical Clinic
Staff Retreat 4:30 PM FitFirst
Wednesday, May 6 9:00 AM Kids at First 3:45 PM Girl Scouts 6:00 PM “The Current” UMY 6:00 PM Handbells 6:00 PM VBS Training 6:00 PM First Awakening Worship
Team Rehearsal 7:00 PM Sanctuary Choir
Thursday, May 7 4:30 PM FitFirst 5:00 PM Madison County Master
Gardeners 5:30 PM Sr. Olympic Basketball
Friday, May 8 No church activities
Saturday, May 9 4:00 PM Member Birthday Party
A Note about Newsletters Newsletters are published and mailed on the same day. Tired of not getting your newsletter timely? Sign up for e-news at jacksonfumc.org under Media. Faster delivery and lower costs help everyone. The next newsletter publication will be May 6.
First Edition April 22, 2015 page 7
Adult OpportunitiesPam Jaco, [email protected]
For Men Only
Coffee & Conversation9-10:00 a.m. • April 23 & 30
Room 117
Come get out of the “grind” and spend an hour at Coffee and Conversation. All men are welcomed!
“Save Your Stories, Leave a Legacy”
Workshop
There is so much inside each of us that our children and families do not know! Join Andrea Woods, a writer and former FUMC staff member, for a morning in which you will explore ways to create an Intentional Legacy through crafting letters, stories, memoirs, poetry — and perhaps even 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!
Thursday, May 149:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.FUMC Mezzanine
Pre-registration required. Contact Pam at 422-4002 or [email protected]
For reservations, call the church office at 422-4002 or sign up online at jacksonfumc.org by the May 11.
Program 11:00 a.m. Luncheon 12:00 p.m. Clayton Hall • $7.00 per person
FRIDAY, MAY 15
“Our Quilted Past”The Impact of the feedsack
presented by Sarah Bliss Wright
of Minor Scale Productions Mobile, Alabama
The story and exhibit of quilts and other household items made from Cotton feed and flour bags such as those from the historical Bemis Mill in Bemis, TN
Weekly Bible Studies
ACTSMen’s Weekly Bible Study
7-7:45 a.m. TuesdaysThe Book of Acts
Clayton Hall Conference Room
Pastor’s Bible Study10-11 a.m. Wednesdays
Concludes April 29Room 118 (Religion for Life)
AARP Driver Safety Classroom Course* First Presbyterian Church
April 30th & May 1 (Must attend both days)8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
$15 for AARP members, $20 for non-membersTo register, contact: Nora Alexander at 731-424-2380
*You could get a great discount on your car insurance
Sunday Morning Worship
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SundayApril 26
SundayMay 3
Andrews Chapel Services:8:30 a.m. Worship Service9:45 a.m. Sunday School
FUMC Downtown Services:8:55 a.m. First Awakening10:00 a.m. Sunday School11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship
Tom Hazelwood, preaching
Tom Hazelwood, preaching
Dan Camp, preachingJohn 10: 11-18
Senior Recognition Day Communion
Details insideSignup at jacksonfumc.org
VBS June 22-26
Details insideSignup at jacksonfumc.org
June 8-12
Happy Mothers
Day!Sunday, May 10
Kids Music Day Camp
