First Edition Newsletter - August 8, 2012

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

August 8, 2012 | Volume 11 Issue 13 jacksonfumc.org

SEEKING GOD | KNOWING CHRIST | SHARING HIS LOVE

FIRST EDITIONFIRST EDITIONDOWNTOWN JACKSON

Designing Women: Fashioning Our Lives After God’s HeartAugust 25 • 9:00 AM-1:00 PM

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August 19thPromotion SundayChildren’s Ministry Open HouseCome enjoy a time of fellowship and celebration as we all join together to begin the new year!

During the Sunday School hour, parents and visitors have the opportunity to meet teachers and find classrooms. Food, fun, and music featuring Sarah and Thomas Brown Kindergarteners will be presented their Bibles in the 11 a.m. service!

Everyone interested in Children’s Ministry...stop by the children’s table in Disciple Hall. Check out ways you can be involved!

FUMC WELCOMES NEW DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT, RICHARD CLARK

Sunday, August 19, 2012

5:00 p.m. Worship and Installation Service in the Sanctuary

Followed by a reception in Clayton Hall

EVERYONE INVITED!

Register by August 19 Stop by the table in Disciple Hall Aug. 12 & 19

jacksonfumc.org • 731.422.4002 Rachel Held Evans

How are you growing in Christ?

Wednesday Evening

Fellowship Resumes

September 5

Classes & Studies for all ages

See page 11

Discover new learning

opportunities this Fall!

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

Weekly Opportunities

Sunday, August 12 9:00 AM First Awakening Service 10:00 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Traditional Service

Monday, August 13 10:00 AM Mom’s on Mondays 12:15 PM Silent Prayer Time 1:30 PM Staff Meeting 5:30 PM Sr. Olympic Basketball 6:30 PM Women’s Ministry

Committee Mtg.

Tuesday, August 14 7:00 AM Men’s Weekly Bible Study 4:15 PM Zumba

Wednesday, August 15 12:00 PM Mid-Week Downtown

Worship Service 6:00 PM First Awakening Band

Rehearsal 7:00 PM Sanctuary Choir

Thursday, August 16 4:15 PM Zumba 5:30 PM Sr. Olympic Basketball

Friday, August 17 5:00 PM Rachel McLemore/Chris

Doerr Wedding Rehearsal

Saturday, August 18 8:00 AM Middle School - Float the

Buffalo 6:30 PM Rachel McLemore/Chris

Doerr Wedding

Sunday, August 19 9:00 AM First Awakening Service 10:00 AM Sunday School - Promotion

Sunday 11:00 AM Traditional Service - Bible

Presentations 5:00 PM District Worship/Installation -

New District Superintendent 6:00 PM Reception

Monday, August 20 10:00 AM Mom’s on Mondays 12:15 PM Silent Prayer Time 1:30 PM Staff Meeting

Tuesday, August 21 7:00 AM Men’s Weekly Bible Study 4:15 PM Zumba 6:00 PM Stephen Ministry Continuing

Education Meeting

We warmly welcome Roger and Debby Taylor and rejoice in their decision to become part of our church family. Sponsors are their daughter and son-in-law, Tracye and Adam Pulliam.

Women’s Ministries

Designing Women:

Fashioning Our Lives After God’s Heart

August 259:00 AM-1:00 PM

Clayton HallCost: $25 Lunch included Rachel Held Evans

Who is Rachel Held Evans?• An award-winning author and popular blogger from Dayton, Tennessee -

home of the famous Scopes Monkey Trial of 1925. • Her first book, Evolving in Monkey Town (Zondervan, 2010), explores

the relationship between faith and doubt and recounts the challenges of asking tough questions about Christianity in the context of the Bible Belt.

• Her second book, A Year of Biblical Womanhood, to be released October 30, 2012, documents a yearlong experiment in which Rachel attempted to follow all of the Bible’s instructions for women as literally as possible.

• In addition to her writing, Rachel has maintained a busy speaking schedule across the country for retreats, conferences, universities and churches.

• Some of her most recent events have included, Mars Hill Church (Grand Rapids), Fuller Seminary, Baylor University, The Festival of Faith and Writing at Calvin College, and The Southern Festival of Books.

• She has also been featured in interviews on NPR, Slate, The BBC, The Washington Post, The Guardian (UK), The Times London, The Huffington Post, and Oprah.com.

• She has a following of women of all ages. Rachel is a lifelong Alabama Crimson Tide fan, and happily married to her husband Dan.


Through a vision for the future, God’s love and charity for others and as an expression of thanks for God’s benevolence in their lives, the First United Methodist Church Foundation understands the “joy of giving.” Just ask Foundation Chair, Jim Scott (Scotty) and Vice Chair, Jim Barker.

In 1994, the Foundation was established with an initial gift of $50,000 from the estate of Mary H. Pope, the widow of W. Winfield Pope. Over the years, various other bequests and gifts have been received. In May 2012, an anonymous gift of $100,000 from an FUMC member was given. In the spring, the Foundation was the beneficiary of a $50,000 gift from the estate of Harrell Elliott. Harrell was a faithful member of First United Methodist Church from 1927 until his death in September 2011. Most recently, the Foundation was notified by a couple who live in Washington, D.C., of a $100,000 gift in their estate plan. This gift will be given in memory of his maternal grandparents who were members of FUMC until their deaths in the 1940s.

Gratified by the commitment of current and past members, Scotty credits the success of this Foundation to their loyal attendance and participation. Vice Chair, Jim Barker, CFA, has been instrumental in communicating to the members how the money is invested in compliance with the Board’s investment policy. Jim shared, “Having a sound investment policy that is structured and implemented in a responsible way is vital for the Foundation. A gift made in your estate planning builds upon itself…success breeds success.”

Since 1999, the Foundation has awarded college scholarships to fifty deserving students. As giving and growth increases, the Board will explore additional opportunities for using the annual income. Jim further explained that “if there are no restrictions on gifts, there is greater flexibility in directing the funds. Donations received do not go toward the operation of the church.”

WHO needs estate planning? Every adult who is legally competent, who owns anything and who cares about who receives it at the time of their disability or death.

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

Questions? Want to know more? Give Scotty a call, 668-4775.

FUMC FOUNDATION

$500,000 and growing!

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Jim Scott (Scotty) and Jim Barker

Harrell Elliott

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Weekly Opportunities


Worship Service 6:00 PM First Awakening Band

Rehearsal 7:00 PM Sanctuary Choir

Thursday, August 23 4:15 PM Zumba 5:30 PM Sr. Olympic Basketball 5:30 PM Missions Meeting

Friday, August 24 12:00 PM Brown Bag Bible Study

Saturday, August 25 9:00 AM Designing Women - Speaker

Rachel Held Evans

Sunday, August 26 9:00 AM First Awakening Service 10:00 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Traditional Service 5:00 PM Youth Kick-Off

Monday, August 27 10:00 AM Mom’s on Mondays 12:15 PM Silent Prayer Time 1:30 PM Staff Meeting 5:30 PM Finance Committee Meeting

Tuesday, August 28 7:00 AM Men’s Weekly Bible Study 4:15 PM Zumba


Worship Service 4:00 PM Girl Scout Come-And-See

Introductory Meeting 6:00 PM First Awakening Band

Rehearsal 6:30 PM Evangelism Committee

Meeting 7:00 PM Sanctuary Choir

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

Friday, August 31 & Saturday, Sept. 1 No Church Events Scheduled

Capital Improvements... Your money at work

Demolition of 425 E. Chester building, concrete and asphalt removal for extended parking lot

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.”To learn about FUMC’s Foundation and Planned Giving, contact Jim Scott, Chairman. 668-4775 or e-mail [email protected]

New Sanctuary Roof


August Mission Focus:

Parkview Learning Center

August Mission Chest Needs: #2 pencils, dry erase markers, poster board, legal pads, calculators, composition paper, wide ruled paper, loose leaf notebook paper, white T-shirts (white or black collars, sizes M, L, XL, 2X, 3X), khaki pants (34x34, 32x32, 40x34, 36x34), black belts (sizes 32-40), socks.

These items may be placed in the Mission Chests located in the church lobbies through the end of August.For cash donations or gifts by check, please place in the offering plate or leave in the church office.

Congregational Care Pastor, Cecil Kirk

and Geneva Dalton celebrating her 101st birthday, August 1.

Keeps kids off the streets

Instead of sweltering in the heat every day, your support has enabled the HUB Club kids to have Bible studies, field trips, swimming, singing, chanting, mentoring and growing in Christ all summer long!

Happy Birthday, Geneva!

Thanks to the Religion for Life and Followers Sunday School Classes and to other individuals for sponsoring kids!

Children’s Ministry Looking for Leaders and Assistants

Where can you help? There are three positions available for

preschool teachers and assistants.Interested? Contact

[email protected]

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.


Financial Report as of June 30, 2012 Year-to-date Year-to-date Difference Budget Actual over (under)General Operating Fund - "The Budget" Revenue Offerings $739,556 $719,623 ($19,933)Other revenue 16,796 25,367 8,571 Total 756,352 744,990 (11,362) Expense Operating 30,589 27,724 (2,865)Personnel 477,260 473,739 (3,521)Programming 84,575 90,770 6,195 Building & Grounds 98,343 84,880 (13,462)Apportionments 139,869 139,869 0 Total 830,635 816,981 (13,654) Operating revenue over (under) expense ($74,283) ($71,991) $2,291 Other Departments and Funds (revenue less expense) Pastor’s Benevolent Fund 1,591 Social Service Fund 4,603 Memorials, undesignated 2,068 Transportation 1,619 Activity Center 1,098 Rental Property 3,705 Weddings 1,200 Food Service 2,382 Sr. Adult Trips (137)Community Gardens (260) $17,869 Revenue over (under) expense all funds ($54,122)

This has been a challenging quarter for revenue, but it picked up in July. FUMC continues to be a generous community.

But strive first for the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. (Matthew 7:33)

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Memorials & Honoraria

IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Vera James (Mother of Veronica Young)Martha PeddyLeila LawrenceKathryn & Tyler Swindle

Kimberly Yelverton (Wife of Johnny Yelverton)Tom & Kelly Butler

Margaret Gillihan (Sister of Ray Bryant)Brad & Beverly DentonPat & Jim ScottCarol Murchison

Linda Warren Hammond (Daughter of Ray & Pat Warren)Jan & Garey Littrell (Capital Improvements)

Bessie Tubbs (Grandmother of Jeremy Tubbs)Tim & Inge Poole (Capital Improvements)

Daniel White (Nephew of Bill White)Tom & Donna Ellis

Ed Spencer (Husband of Frances Spencer; Father of Fran Chandler & Mary Claire Hancock)Kathryn & Tyler SwindlePat & Jim ScottBill & Peggy McGuireJerry & Mona Ward (Capital Improvements)Barton WebbDr. John Nelson (Capital Improvements)Jason & Jamie Sullivan (Capital Improvements)Leila LawrenceDonna Overstreet (Music)Anthony & Leslie HainesTom & Donna EllisTom & Hope VoegeliJim HicksCyd & David Teague (Capital Improvements)Herron & Betty Morris (Capital Improvements)Carol Murchison & Children (Capital Improvements)North Highland Ridge Subdivision Neighbors: Connie Krone, Pam & Bob Holeman, Rex & Teresa Massey, Mitch & Lisa Cothran, Carol Stewart, Thelma Montgomery, Joy Nickell, Frank & Bennie Farmer, Jerry & Ruth Richards

Jill Spring Hanks (Daughter of Steve & Cindy Spring)Beth Bates


Getting Better Acquainted With Our Membersby Bobbie Mays

Basketball and the Wesley Foundation campus ministry were two pivotal turning points for Kelly Carmichael and Chris Nye. Discover how they met, what their passions are and where their faith journeys have taken them today.

Kelly was born in Jackson, TN and grew up in this church as one of three daughters of FUMC members, Rita and Jimmy Carmichael. She remembers well participating in many church activities as a family. As an elementary kid, highlights for her were Mini-Fest, children’s choir and attending retreats and camps at Lakeshore United Methodist Assembly. Summer youth trips and musicals were both exciting and helpful in those formative years of faith development.

Having come from a sports minded family, with her mom still playing basketball and her dad still coaching swimming, it’s no wonder that she would excel in sports, too. While in high school, through a “messed up knee” from playing basketball, Kelly had to have physical therapy. It was that experience that later led to her goal of becoming a physical therapist. Kelly is now in her 13th year as a PT working at the Therapy and Learning Center in Jackson.

Chris spent his early years in Hendersonville and Goodlettsville, TN. He and his three sisters were also raised in a United Methodist church. Through the 7th grade, he and his family attended City Road UMC in Madison, TN. Chris’ dad, a church leader, played an important part of shaping Chris’ Christian life.

In 1994, Kelly and Chris were both students at Tennessee Tech in Cookeville, TN. Their paths hadn’t crossed until in March. Kelly had eyed Chris on one particular evening while at the Wesley Foundation Campus Ministry. “He was the best looking guy I had ever seen and “I was not going to miss an opportunity to meet him!” It was intramural basketball season. Knowing that Chris played basketball and that she didn’t have to play her own basketball game that night in late February, Kelly could hardly wait to “cheer

on” the Wesley team! Two weeks later, they saw each other at the Girls State Tournament. There, they learned that both his family and hers annually attended these tournament games. So, Chris came over and sat with Kelly and her family…the rest is history!

They were married in June of 1999 following Kelly’s graduation from PT school at UT Memphis. With a passion for education and for working with young people, Chris’ college career path led him to change his major from engineering to teaching. For seven years, he has been a teacher at Liberty. While there, he also coached the track team. Aspiring to further his educational career, Chris entered graduate school in 2005. While teaching in the daytime, he attended Union University at night, taking evening classes twice a week plus classes all day on Saturdays. In August of 2006, he received a Master of Education. The following year, when Mary Kinsley was born, Chris took a year off from furthering his education but continued to teach. In the summer of 2008, he began a three-year doctorate program at Union graduating in December of 2011, with his Doctorate of Education.

With church playing such an important role in both their families early on in life, their commitment and involvement today continues both as a couple, as parents and as dedicated FUMC members. In 2002, Kelly served as a lay delegate to the Annual Conference. She is currently on the Nominations Committee (her 2nd term), Chairman of the Children’s Council, and in her sixth year as a 2nd grade Sunday School teacher. Already, Kelly is planning goals for next year with her 2nd grade class having a mission focus each month that allows the kids to experience what it really means to serve others.

While in college through the Wesley Foundation, Chris participated in Disciple classes and enjoyed choir tours. Currently at FUMC in the 9 a.m. Sunday worship service, Chris sings as one of the members of the First Awakening team. He also serves on the Prayer Ministry team and he is an active member of the Followers Sunday School Class. In past years, among other activities, he has helped lead the Stewardship campaign. And, yes, he’s even been known to play some basketball at church on Monday nights!

A few of Kelly’s hobbies are reading, running and scrapbooking while Chris’ interests are gardening, landscaping, and coaching. With their beaming smiles, simultaneously, they added “and being the fan of our kids!” Enjoying many of the same activities their parents did growing up in the church, “not falling far from the apple tree,” are their children, Meredith (age 9) Braden (age 7) and Mary Kinsley (age 5.) As parents of three young children, Chris and Kelly like that FUMC offers programming for children and adults that are beneficial to them as a family. Sunday School, WEF (Wednesday Evening Fellowship) and Sunday worship is such a natural part of their lives! They remember when this church went through a period of renovation, adding an educational wing in 2002. Chris recalls “how much thought went into the planning and design of the new facility.” Now, they are watching their own kids learn and grow in the awesome Children’s Area on the 2nd floor.

Kelly and Chris feel so strongly about the importance of “exposing your kids as often as possible to Jesus.” When asked what their hope is for the future of FUMC, Chris remarked, “to continue to focus on facilitating an environment for involvement of lay leadership.” Their desire and commitment to carry out God’s purpose, study God’s Word, participate in activities at FUMC, and to accept the call when asked to be leaders, are some of the very values instilled in them early on through each of their families. Kelly’s favorite scripture, Jeremiah 29:11-13 speaks to their hearts, “When you call on me, when you come and pray to me, I’ll listen. When you come looking for me, you’ll find me. Yes, when you get serious about finding me and want it more than anything else, I’ll make sure you won’t be disappointed.” God’s Decree.

Chris & Kelly Nye


Tuesdays & Thursdays

4:15-5:15 p.m.FUMC Gym

Leader: Pam McCartyCost: $5/session

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Sympathy to• Betty Lee Quinn and family in the May 9

death of her brother, Lawrence Martin, in Austin, Texas.

• The family of Jane King, a long-time member of FUMC, who died on May 30.

• Ray Bryant and family in the July 7 death of his sister, Margaret Gillihan.

• Veronica Young and family in the July 18 death of her mother, Vera James, in Milan, Tennessee.

• Laura Frances Burnett and family in the July 28 death of her sister-in-law, Bamby Zimm.

• Sherri Kilburn in the death of her mother, Carolyn Milligan.

Women’s Brown Bag Bible StudyCome on your lunch break the 4th Friday of each month Starting August 24Noon - 1:00 PMNEW LOCATION111 Murray Guard Drive, Suite B, conference room

Bill McAlilly named new bishop for Memphis Conference, effective Sept. 1

One of five newly-elected bishops in the Southeastern Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church has been assigned to serve the Nashville Episcopal Area of the United Methodist Church beginning Sept. 1.

Bill McAlilly, most recently serving as Superintendent of the Seashore District in the Mississippi Conference, will follow Benjamin R. Chamness who has served the Nashville Episcopal Area as interim bishop since Sept. 1, 2011. The Nashville Episcopal Area includes the Memphis and Tennessee Conferences.

Read more at http://www.memphis-umc.net/news/detail/1614

Bishop McAlilly and wife, Lynn

• Middle School Buffalo Float - August 18 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Cost is $25 and youth must be signed up by August 15.

• Youth Kickoff - August 26th from 5-8 p.m. Featuring a concert and worship by Ohio Avenue, food, games, and fun. Parents are encouraged to attend in order to meet with Mary Beth.

• Youth Programming - Regularly scheduled Sunday night youth programming begins September 9, every Sunday night from 5-7 p.m.

Youth News & Events

BEGINNER AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE WORKSHOP

West TN Hearing & Speech Center65 Ridgecrest Road

August 12, 19, & 26; 5-6 PMInstructor: Dr. Amanda Holley,

Audiologist fluent in ASL

Let’s keep in touch....Please email Tricia Odom ([email protected])

with the following information.

NameSchool Attending

AddressPhone NumberEmail AddressYear in College

COLLEGE

STUDENTS...

Stay Connected at FUMC!


Memorials & Honoraria

Larry Wayne Nerren (Brother of Harold Nerren)Jerry & Mona Ward (Capital Improvements)

Bo Blackford (Son of Bobby & Sherry Blackford)Jerry & Mona Ward (Capital Improvements)Louanne & King BondSteve & Cindy Spring

Kathie McIver (Daughter of Peggy Taylor; Sister of Beth Henry)Louanne & King Bond

William A. & Josephine Rhea ThomasWilliam Allen Thomas, Jr.James Robert ThomasBrian Rhea Thomas

Rebecca Anna Lane – Birthday Harry & Allison Lane

IN LOVING HONOR OF

Elizabeth Smith – On her 100th BirthdayBettie Graves

Dr. Jo FlemingFirst United Methodist Church – Pine Bluff, AR (Music)

Rev. Joy WeathersbeeDoris Freeman

Kelly NyeAngela SpencerJames & Lilly Mitchell (Children’s Ministry)

David HortonClark Mitchell (Youth)

Adult OpportunitiesContact Pam Jaco, [email protected], 422-4002

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

Kellye Cash Sheppardfeaturing

Program 11:00 a.m. • Luncheon 12:00 noonClayton Hall • $6.00/person

To make reservations, call the church office at 422-4002 or sign up online at jacksonfumc.org by Noon, September 17.

Please remember to call and cancel your reservation should you be unable to attend.

Reserve your spot today!

Come and enjoy two full days of plays at the Cumberland County Playhouse in Crossville, TN.• “Backward in High Heels” the story of Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire• “Golden Boy of the Blue Ridges” Joyously tuneful, outrageously funny• “Big River” - Winner of 7 Tony Awards. Roger Miller’s musical adaption

of Mark Twain’s “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn”Questions? Want to reserve your spot? Call 422-4002.

Many people recognize Kellye Cash, if not by sight, by her reign as Miss America 1987. Her Christian upbringing included a younger brother, Carey, and a famous uncle, Country music legend Johnny Cash. Her “first runner-up” position in the Miss Memphis State Pageant spurred her on, and her ten years of classical piano and voice training helped her win the Miss Milan Pageant in March 1986, Miss Tennessee 1986, and Miss America 1987. Kellye resides in Milan, TN with her husband, Todd Sheppard, and 3 children. She makes appearances each year and occasionally takes roles in professional theater. Kellye has recently played the part of Patsy Cline in the musical, “Always...Patsy Cline” and as the “Narrator” in “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” in Branson, MO. She has recorded 6 CD’s 4 Christian and 2 Country.

October 25-26Take a break from the heat and walk away

renewed and refreshed!Weekly

Wednesday Noon Worship Service

with Holy Communionin the SanctuarySinging • ScripturePrayer • Reflection


First United Methodist ChurchMilan, TennesseeAugust 18, 20129:00 am to 2:00 pmSign in and ContinentalBreakfast at 9:00 a.m.Price $20 - Includes LunchWear your favorite team jersey or team colors!!!!

Guest SpeakersKyle Rote Jr.Rick KirchoffJoey WilliamsSociety of St. Andrew

Discipleship is a Contact Sport

e-mail reservations to [email protected]

Pastor Dan’s Sermon Challenge4 StepFaith Sharing

1. Intentionally form a relationship at least once a year with someone you do not know and probably would not know in the normal course of events. Listen, with care, to their story.

2. Be prepared as that relationship grows to say, "I have a faith by which I live."3. Be prepared to say, "I am part of a community of

faith known as Jackson FUMC." 4. Be prepared to say, "My belonging has made a

difference in my life and I believe you could benefit from belonging as well."

*Adapted from Reclaiming the Great Commission, by Bishop Claude E. Payne and Hamilton Beazley, c. 2001, Jossey-Bass Publishers.

August 2710:00 a.m.-Noon

FUMC Gym

Last day for

Moms On Mondays

College Life

Class Sundays at 10:00 AM Room 107

A DVD Study based on the book “What’s So Amazing

About Grace?” by Philip Yancey

All students and recent graduates are invited.

Questions? Contact David Hollis at [email protected] or 422-4002

NOTE OF APPRECIATION“We would like to thank the church for prayers, cards, visits, and food during Bill’s illness.

- Bill & Lucile Lacy

The next issue of the First Edition Newsletter will be August 29

If you have news to share, please send to [email protected]

by August 27.

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TROOP 43088GIRL SCOUT MEETINGFor any girls and parents interested in checking out the Girl Scout program for K-3rd grades

August 29 • 4:00 p.m. Gathering Room in the Children’s area 2nd floorRegular Girl Scout meetings start September 5 in Rm. 316 meeting on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Wednesdays.

Co-Leaders: Inge Poole, Toni Camp, Laura Duffie and Rhonda MurrayPick up brochure at front office to learn more.

Questions? Contact Inge Poole, 225-5053 or [email protected]

Greeters for Sunday, August 12Jason & Jamie Sullivan, John & Patricia Fortner, Greg & Amy Mitchell, Chuck Camp, Allen and Toni Camp, David Eblen, Rob & Kim Rainey

Greeters for Sunday, August 19Mary Helen Rudd, Lynne Shuttleworth, Art & Andrea Woods, David & Karen Harris, Jennifer Trently, Jerry & Dawn Barrix, Cathy Benson, John & Allison Havercamp

Greeters for Sunday, August 26Frank & Charlotte Zerfoss, Larry & Joyce Sanders, Gene & Joyce Smith, Wes Clayton, David & Kelly Barnes, Kyle Atkins, Sharkey McClelland, Dolores Bosco

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

Greeters

October 10-November 14

God and GadgetsLeader: Ben MitchellEveryone agrees that we’re living in a hyper-technological world. For some people, that’s a little bit of heaven. Other people want off the merry-go-round of faster and more powerful technologies. Where is technology taking us? This course will examine developments in information technology and biotechnology in light of Christian theology.

Leadership in the ChurchLeader: Dan CampFor the Christian, leadership is always defined by obedience to God and service to others. During our six weeks together, we will be reading and discussing a very helpful new book, Humble Leadership, by N. Graham Standish which deals primarily with leadership in a congregation. Certainly, however, the principles are transferrable to any organization.

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September 5-October 3

Survey of the Old Testament Leader: Kelvin MooreUnion University professor, Kelvin Moore will guide you chronologically through sections of the Old Testament by examining the different types of literature such as law, poetry, history, prophecy, and wisdom.

Serving From the Heart: Finding Your Gifts and TalentsLeaders: Andrea Woods & Pastor David HollisThis study assists participants in discovering their own unique gifts and talents for serving in the Way of Christ. During the five weeks of classes, you will study what scripture says about spiritual gifts, assess your individual gifts, talents, resources, and abilities, and participate with others in a group process to name and claim those gifts.

Wednesday Evening Fellowship Resumes September 5Looking to grow deeper in your faith? Discover personal growth opportunities this Fall!

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September 5-November 14

Grace Based ParentingThrough fellowship, prayer, and sharing, this small group meets every week to learn from and spend time with other parents. Not another manual of impossible standards, Grace Based Parenting leads you to see ourselves and our children through God’s limitless tenderness.

Sacred Seeing....Becoming an Artist of the Inner Life Leaders: Marilynn Eblen, Jennifer Trently, and othersThis course is offered twice. Session 1: Sept. 5th-Oct. 3rd Session 2: Oct. 10th-Nov. 14thDuring each five week session, participants will examine the spiritual disciplines of: prayer, simplicity, study and community with the last class focusing on developing a rule for living. This class will aid participants in deepening their relationship with Christ by engaging all five senses and invoking their creativity through movement, poetry, collage and observation. All that is required is an open heart and a willingness to learn and grow.

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Traditional Worship ServiceSanctuary • 11:00 a.m.

First Awakening Contemporary Worship Service Clayton Hall • 8:55 a.m.

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“The Sometimes Really Hard Business of Praying”Mary Beth Bernheisel, preaching • Scripture: James 5:16

“Stay in the Boat”David Hollis, preaching • Scripture: John 15:12-17

“Facing the Ultimate Pain: Pt 1 - The Death of a Loved One”Dan Camp, preaching • Scripture: Psalm 34:18 & 116:15

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