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

March 20, 2013 | Volume 12 Issue 6 jacksonfumc.org

SEEKING GOD | KNOWING CHRIST | SHARING HIS LOVE

FIRST EDITIONFIRST EDITIONDOWNTOWN JACKSON

FUMC presents

Choir, Orchestra & Dramatic Presentation This dramatic musical experience for Holy Week will retell the story of the Last Supper shared by

Jesus and the disciples.

Maundy ThursdayMarch 286:00 p.m.

Good Friday | March 29 12:00 p.m. Jackson FUMC Noon Worship Service

Monday, March 25Host: Mother Liberty 456 S Highland Ave

Speaker: Pastor Terry Hundley First Cumberland

Tuesday, March 26Host: First Presbyterian1573 N Highland Ave

Speaker: Eugene Brandt Fellowship Bible

Wednesday, March 27Host: St Mary’s Catholic

1665 U.S. 45 Bypass Speaker: Jeff Brown

Skyline Church of Christ

Thursday, March 28Host: Skyline Church Of Christ

1024 Skyline DriveSpeaker: Dr Daryll Coleman

Mother Liberty

Friday, March 29Host: First United Methodist Church

200 S. Church St.Speaker: Dr George Guthrie

Union University

Noon Services

Community Wide

Receive New Life This Easter!

8:00 a.m.Communion Worship Service

8:55 a.m.Contemporary Worship Service

10:00 a.m.Sunday School for all ages

11:00 a.m.Traditional Worship Service

March 31Easter

Sunday

March 24Palm Sunday

8:55 a.m. Contemporary Worship ServiceChildren’s Choirs & processional with palms

10:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages

11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship ServiceChildren’s Choirs & processional with palms

2:00-4:00 p.m.Easter Egg Hunt - UofM/LambuthIn front of the Chapel

Holy Wednesday • March 27 5:00 PM Dinner $6 adults, $4 children, $20 family max

6:00 PM Lenten Prayer Stations

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BAPTISMMaria “Mia” Ann Nelson received the sacrament of Holy Baptism on Sunday, March 17. She is the daughter of Matthew and Megan Nelson and her brother is Rhett. Mia is the granddaughter of Robert and Lou Nelson and Dr. John and Cindy Silva. Dr. John Nelson is her great-grandfather.

WELCOME NEW MEMBER!

Robert Curlin joined FUMC Sunday, March 10, transferring his membership from another denomination. He works for TV/Radio Services Corp. His sponsors are Allan, Jennifer, and Jane Trently. We rejoice in his decision to join us in fellowship!

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Weekly Opportunities

Palm Sunday, March 24 8:55 AM First Awakening Service 10:00 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Traditional Service 2:00 PM Easter Egg Hunt - U of M

Lambuth

Monday, March 25 9:15 AM Staff Prayer 9:30 AM Monday Mission Group 10:00 AM Department Head Meetings 1:30 PM Logistics Staff Meeting 1:30 PM Worship Planning Meeting 4:15 PM Zumba 5:30 PM Sr. Olympic Basketball 6:45 PM Boy Scout Meeting

Tuesday, March 26 7:00 AM UMM Prayer Breakfast Holy Wednesday, March 27 10:00 AM Pastor’s Bible Study/Invitation

to Presence 5:00 PM WEF Dinner 6:00 PM Lenten Prayer Station 7:00 PM Sanctuary Choir

Maundy Thursday, March 28 4:15 PM Zumba 5:30 PM Sr. Olympic Basketball 6:00 PM Living Last Supper

Good Friday, March 29 12:00 PM FUMC Holy Week Worship

Saturday, March 30 8:00 AM Habitat for Humanity Easter Sunday, March 31 8:00 AM Communion Service 8:55 AM Contemporary Worship Service 10:00 AM Sunday School for all ages 11:00 AM Traditional Worship Service

Monday, April 1 9:15 AM Staff Prayer 10:00 AM Department Head Meetings 10:30 AM Note Writing Ministry 1:30 PM Worship Planning Meeting 1:30 PM General Staff/Planning Session

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.

Palm SundayChildren will be singing and waving palms March 24th both services.

Easter Egg HuntMarch 24th 2:00-4:00 p.m.UM LambuthBring filled Easter Eggs to the boxes in the Children's Wing for our Easter Egg Hunt!

No Open Gym March 27due to Lenten Prayer Stations

KWCC go to Heifer International April 13th to deliver the money raised during the Sunday School Change War

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Weekly Opportunities

Monday, April 1 (continued) 4:15 PM Zumba 5:30 PM Sr. Olympic Basketball 6:30 PM Youth Ministry Committee

Meeting 6:45 PM Boy Scout Meeting

Tuesday, April 2 7:00 AM Men’s Weekly Bible Study 9:30 AM Namesake Bible Study 5:00 PM Wesley Foundation - U of M

Lambuth

Wednesday, April 3 10:00 AM Pastor’s Bible Study/Invitation

to Presence 11:00 AM Let’s Do Lunch 11:15 AM Faithful Folders for Newsletter 12:00 PM Mid-Week Downtown Worship

Service 3:30 PM WINGS 3:30 PM WEF Open Gym 3:45 PM Brownies-Daisies (Troop

43088) 5:00 PM WEF Dinner 5:45PM ConfirmationClass 6:00 PM Handbell Rehearsal 6:00 PM Kids Vs Pastors 6:00 PM Youth Wednesday Evening

Fellowship 7:00 PM Sanctuary Choir

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

Friday, April 5 12:00 PM First Friday Forum 5:00 PM 30 Hour Famine

Saturday, April 6 8:00 AM Habitat for Humanity 9:00 AM Gena’s Catering

Bible Trivia ChallengeApril 3rd

Will the pastors be able to claim the title this year? Come watch this fun 2nd annual “Battle of the Spiritual Wits” as the 4th and 5th grade class, led by Mrs. Valerie Johnstone, teacher take on Pastors David and Mary Beth and Darian!

Dinner 5:00 p.m.Trivia 5:30 p.m.

KIDS vs.PASTORS

Corn Toss Tournament April 10th5:00 p.m. Dinner Clayton HallDessert: Ice Cream Sundae Bar

6:00 p.m. Tournament Gym - All ages

Last WEF for SpringApril 17th

Dinner at 5:00 p.m.Judging begins at 5:30 p.m.

Watch for Details

April 3, 10, 17 Church Family Fun at WEF!Dinner: $6 Adults, $4 Kids, $20 Family Maximum

Bake

OffPrinted copies, compliments of FUMC, are available in church lobbies. To receive as e-news, subscribe at memphis-umc.org

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Youth News & Events

View the Youth Calendar http://bit.ly/109inoZ

April 5, 5:00 p.m. untilApril 6, 9:00 p.m.

While we are there we will be doing service projects in the community and playing our own game of Survivor. The purpose of the event is to raise awareness about world hunger by experiencing hunger ourselves, and to raise money for World Vision.

You must sign up with Mary Beth by March 24

Women’s MinistriesMary Beth Bernheisel, mbernheisel@jacksonfumc.org

SoulSisters

An Evening with

Joey WilliamsSpiritual & Motivational SpeakerDo you have a special dream? Believe in yourself and “Go for it!”

SoulSisters

presents

April 16

Women’s Bible StudyTuesdays

9:30-11:00 a.m.Starting April 2

Nursery & Childcare Provided

Helping with the Easter Egg Hunt We will meet at church after the 11:00 a.m. service for lunch at Green Frog, we’ll help with the Easter Egg Hunt, and go out for dinner afterwards. Sign up with Mary Beth or just show up.

Confirmation Sunday, April 14 Come support your Prayer Partner at the 11:00 a.m. service.

Senior Recognition Sunday, April 28

• Baked potato bar, salad, and sundae bar for a $5 donation• Nursery & Childcare provided, bring a snack supper for your child if your child hasn’t already eaten.• The Soul Sisters will take a look at current fashions and help us decide “What Not to Wear... Again.” Dig into the deepest recesses of your closet to help us remember what we should never wear again! You don’t have to wear it… just bring it!

SoulSisters

Women’s Brown Bag Bible StudyFebruary 22Noon - 1:00 PM

for women of all ages

4th Friday of each month 111 - Murray Guard Drive, Suite B, conference room

Becca Stevens

Chaplain, St. Augustine’s at Vanderbilt; Author; Founder, Magdalene & Thistle Farms

(www.thistlefarms.org)

SAVE THE DATE!

AUGUST 24

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Help Needed: Nursery and ChildcareJackson FUMC is looking for four individuals to assist with childcare for church events on an as-needed basis. IndividualsneedtobeCPR-certifiedand available primarily for weekday and some weeknight church events as they arise.Qualifiedindividualsneedtobeprepared to work either with nursery-age children (birth through age three) or childcare-age children (4 years old through 5th grade). FUMC is an equal opportunity employer.

Contact: Mary Beth Bernheisel or Alyssa McLoughlin at 731-422-4002 or by email at mbernheisel@jacksonfumc.org or amcloughlin@jacksonfumc.org.

RIFA Soup Kitchen Sign-ups

in church lobby

Sign up for the week of Monday, March 25 through Saturday,

March 30

First Friday ForumApril 5 Noon-1:00 p.m.Clayton HallCost: $7 per personProgram: The Entrepreneur Development Center and “Five Minutes from the Arts” from the Griot Collective of West Tennessee

Easter Memorials & Honoraria

In Loving Memory OfDevon Dooley Elizabeth Clow Pat & Richard Whitmore

Paul Krone Connie Krone

Homer E. JohnsWayne E. JoslinGerald F. Borden Evelyn Joslin Borden

Erlyn Bright WebbRobert L. Webb Barton Webb & Elizabeth Whitt

George BoydRebecca Lane Kemp Boyd

Oliver GravesWalter & Martha Alice BarnesGeorge & Thelma GrayFrank & Patty Graves Bettie Graves

Rev. & Mrs. Clarence E. Hare, Jr. Ed & Ginger Hare

W. T. (Jim) Jimerson His Family

Dr. Barnett Scott His Wife, Children & Grandchildren

In Loving Honor OfElaine Dooley Elizabeth Clow Pat & Richard Whitmore

Tom Voegeli Hope Voegeli

Mrs. J. Ed Hicks Jim Hicks

Ginny & Tim Hatch – On the Christening of Sophie Taylor Hatch

Kemp Boyd

Memorials & Honoraria

IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Jennie Cooper (Aunt of Phillip Ryan) Carolyn & Joe Gaffney Hunter & Suzanne Welles (Missions)

Russ McWatters (Grandfather of Katie Hollis) Kathryn Jobe Hunter & Suzanne Welles (Missions) Evelyn Borden (Habitat House) Ernest & Ann Lawrence (Stephen Ministry) Carol Murchison Sam & Dicky Welch Leila Lawrence Phyllis Armstrong Donna Overstreet Mark & Debra Owen

George Harold Bettis (Uncle of David Camp) Greg & Denis Stuart

Judge Phil Harris (Father of Suzanne Welles) Mary Ann & Lowell Stonecipher Kathryn Jobe Brenda Alexander (Capital Improvements) Emmett & Anne Barker Kevin & Marty Atkins (Children’s Ministry) Peggy Robbins Tyler & Kathryn Swindle Evelyn Borden (Habitat House)

David Cagle (Husband of Bonnie Cagle) Tyler & Kathryn Swindle Ernest & Ann Lawrence (Stephen Ministry) Carol Murchison Mark & Debra Owen James Boswell (Husband of Anne Boswell) Brenda Alexander (Capital Improvements) Hunter & Suzanne Welles (Missions)

Bettie P. Webb (Mother of “Boo” Hight)Luther Barkley (Father of Cathey Leach) Hunter & Suzanne Welles (Missions)

Patty & Frank GravesThelma & George GrayLorena & James ElcanMartha Alice & Dime BarnesOliver Graves, M.D. Jim, Pat & Mitch Elcan (Pastors’ Fund)

IN LOVING HONOR OF

Bettie Gray Graves Jim, Pat & Mitch Elcan

Jonah Daniel Lester (Infant Son of Jeremy & Julia Lester) Anonymous

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A look back... 2012 Revenue and Expense Report 2012 2012Revenue Budget Actual Difference ExplanationOfferings $1,568,115 $1,602,834 $34,719Other revenue 124,291 66,564 -$57,727

Total Revenue 1,692,406 1,669,398 -$23,008 Expense Operating 65,527 69,552 $4,025 Expenses due to staff search and changes.Personnel 969,916 953,361 -$16,555 Decrease due to staff changes.Programming 180,541 190,377 $9,836 Nothingspecific-someareasover,someunderbudget.Building & Grounds 196,685 186,778 -$9,907 Several areas less than anticipated.Apportionments 279,737 279,737 $0 Our connection to the larger church paid in full.Total Expense 1,692,406 1,679,805 -$12,601 Total expenses under budget.

Revenue over (under) expense $0 -$10,407 -$10,407 Loss

Other Departments and Funds - Net Revenue over (under) expense

DifferenceTransportation $2,045 Bus repairs less than anticipated.Activity Center $0 Budget underwrites - $700 this year.Rental Property $3,349 Sprint rents space on the tower. Weddings $1,320 Fees for non-member weddings. Memorials - undesignated $6,580 This helps to cover unplanned expenses.Senior Adult Trips ($1,118) Overage from last year covers this loss. Community Gardens ($428) Overage from last year covers this loss. Food Service $1,040 Overage this year due to Annual Conference meals.

Revenue over expense $12,788 Gain Revenue over expense all funds and departments $2,381 Net Gain

2012 Pastor’s Benevolent FundTotal given to those in need $6,230

2012 Undesignated MemorialsThese gifts were used to purchase the following:Floor buffer $750Door mats for portico entrance 550Computers and printers 3,765Projector and speakers 809Ten 8’ tables and cart 2,587Gift for District Superintendent 500Various other 358Total $9,319

Greater than anticipated. Did not have to use reserve funds as anticipated.

Total revenue under budget.

2012 Easter/Christmas Offerings and other donationsARM $5,300RIFA 3,132Reelfoot Rural Ministries 3,107Hannah’s Hope 3,107UMCOR - Hurrican Sandy Relief 3,695UM Peace with Justice 290JSCC Food Pantry 300Morgan Kelley Scholarship Fund 500Total $19,431

Christmas Eve Communion Offering… Generous Giving for Five Families On Christmas Eve following the 4:00 p.m. service, the ushers, pulled Pastor Dan aside and said, “You’re not going to believe the amount of the offering; there is in excess of $12,000 here! In that shared moment and due to their awe and amazement, men, who do not normally do so, shed tears. God’s abiding love was with this congregation and community. And still, there were two more services remaining. Whenthethreeserviceswereover,thetotalexceeded$18,000!ChristmasEveof2012...generousgivingforfivefamilies…blessingsbeyondmeasure. God’s love transforming hearts!

2012 Communion Offerings ARM $314RIFA 797Birth Choice 383Operation Hope 199Youth Town 306Care Center for Women 194Aspell Recovery Center 230Parkview Learning Ctr 516WRAP 363Dream Center 262Reelfoot Rural Ministries 653Hannah’s Hope 378Total $4,595

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A look ahead... 2012 - 2013 Operating Budget Comparison 2012 2013Revenue Budget Budget Difference ExplanationOfferings $1,568,115 $1,610,613 $42,498Other revenue 124,291 126,529 $2,238

Total Revenue 1,692,406 1,737,142 $44,736 Expense Operating 65,527 66,700 $1,173 Various increases.Personnel 969,915 1,004,084 $34,169 Necessary changes to staff.Programming 180,541 195,325 $14,784 Youth, staff continuing ed, otherBuilding & Grounds 196,685 190,700 -$5,985 Various decreasesApportionments 279,737 280,332 $595 Determined by forumla - Memphis ConferenceTotal Expense 1,692,406 1,737,142 $44,736

Revenue over (under) expense $0 $0 $0 Balanced budgets

Increase based on analysis of pledges and giving history.

Questions? Contact Phyllis Maley, Financial Administrator, 422-4002 or pmaley@jacksonfumc.org

Capital Improvements ReportRevenue Total Pledged $272,333Total Received: $280,548 Expenditures & Projects Underway Funds Expenditures Remaining Clayton Hall: Wall/sound board $2,437 $278,111 Projector $3,898 $274,213 Drums $2,489 $271,724 Replace sections of stage curtain $3,397 $268,327 Omnidirectional earset $778 $267,549 Camera $918 $266,631 Various $64 $266,567 $13,981 Additional Parking in back: Move bus garage $2,300 $264,267 Asbestos abatement $17,090 $247,177 Demolish&fill425E.Chester $22,700 $224,477 Gravel base $13,800 $210,677 *Estimate for completion of paving $54,200 $156,477 $110,090 Sanctuary: Roof and joint repair $27,800 $128,677 Protective glass on north windows - deposit $8,731 $119,946 *Protective glass - due on completion $8,731 $111,215 Interior painting/plaster repair $19,185 $92,030 Wrought iron on front steps - powder coat $2,850 $108,365 *Wrought iron on ramp - powder coat $4,550 $103,815 $71,847 Chapel: Move pews from storage to chapel $152 $103,663 Various remodeling expenses $341 $103,322 Carpet for newly constructed riser $778 $102,544 $1,271 Other expenses to date: Paintstairwell&officehallway $2,135 $100,409 *Nursery Floor Replacement $7,200 $93,209 Miscellaneous items $395 $92,814 $9,730Grand total $206,919 $73,629 * In process - not paid

Projects to Complete with Funds on Hand HVAC repair/replace minimum $15,000

Continue wrought iron repair $20,000

Construct Welcome Center/Coffee Kiosks $22,500

Clean exterior of buildings $8,200

Shower Rehab $2,500

Update furnishings $5,429

Total $73,629 Projects to Complete When Funds are Available Estimates range from $100,000 to $250,000 •Buildindoorplayground•HVACrepair/replace•Completewroughtironrepair•Replacesanctuarydoors Thanks to those who have given toward this effort. It is encouraging to see how much has been completed. If you have not had the opportunity to give, you may do so by sending your check made out to FUMC for Capital Improvements.

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Getting Better Acquainted With Our Members

by Bobbie Mays Director of Communications

Scott Murray’s family has a longtime and active history with Jackson FUMC. His grandparents who moved from Mississippi to Jackson, TN in the early 50’s raised their family in First United Methodist Church so Scott’s dad, Truman, grew up in this church. His mom, Judy, from Knoxville, was raised in a Catholic family. Early on in their marriage they attended a Catholic church. After they had their three sons, they knew they wanted to be where they could participate in Sunday School and children’s programs. His family joined First United Methodist Church when Scott was in kindergarten and his brothers, Doug and Mike, whom he affectionately refers to as the “Murray Twins,” were one year old.

Sunday School, children’s and youth programs were an important part of Scott’s life. What he learned in his early childhood through high school is a lot of what he draws on today in understanding God in relation to church. As a youth, he was asked to serve on the music committee which allowed him to see how church members work together to carry out a ministry. Participating in Sunday SchoolandConfirmationclassesprovidedthe spiritual guidance to learn and ask questions to build the foundation to further strengthen his Christian and Methodist beliefs.

After Scott graduated from Jackson Central-Merry in 1992, he attended Middle Tennessee State in Murfreesboro for the next four years. During that time, he became involved in the Wesley Foundation and, as a sophomore, met his cute, fun-lovin’ and vivacious future wife, Rhonda Reeves. Both enjoyed drama and music and were very active in theatrical and choir productions serving as a part of the Clown Troupe. Mission trips to Oklahoma, fun times in

homecoming parades and outreach to area churches were a few of the opportunities they enjoyed. Scott worked on sets and Rhonda used her sewing skills to make costumes. Their college life through the Wesley Foundation offered each of them a wonderful place for friendship, fellowship, worship and for learning in a “hands-on” way how to serve Christ in ministry together. With nearly forty others, they regularly attended worship services on Sunday and Wednesday evenings. On Sunday mornings, the group ventured out to various churches to sing in choir performances and to participate in drama productions, adding another dimension to the worship service.

Both Rhonda and Scott worked while going through college. Rhonda’s thirty- hour work week as a waitress while carrying a full course load each semester really kept her busy. Scott chuckled and shared he “fried a lot of donuts, delivered prescriptions and did odd jobs” while studying and completing his academic studies. In 1997, Scott graduated with a BS in Mass Communications with an emphasis in digital animation. While searching for work, he spent a short period in Nashville in production assistance with music videos. He also began a six month study at a technical school to acquire advanced IT skills. Following Rhonda’s graduation in 1998 with a BS in Special Education, they married on June 27th that summer. She continued her education going straight through to get a Master’s Degree also in Special Education.

Rhonda taught Gifted and Resource (all Special Ed) in Murfreesboro City Schools

until 2004, when they moved to Jackson where Scott was hired by Jackson Energy Authority during the E-Plus “Fiber to the Home” telecommunications build out. He eventually moved into technical positions and ended up in the Information Technology Department for JEA.

At the same time, Rhonda worked with the GEMS program for gifted students at JMCSS with Paula Butler as her supervisor from 2004-05. Their next big venturewasthepurchaseoftheirfirsthome in the LANA neighborhood which was also the beginning of their renovation project. Soon after, they learned they weregoingtohavetheirfirstbaby.Together they exclaimed, “we had only ninemonthstogetthishousefinished!”When Olivia was born, Rhonda became a stay at home/work at home mother, and two years later Emma was born. Enjoying her role as mom, she also was looking for ways to supplement their income doingwhatsheloved…sewing!Togethershe and Toni Camp created “Sew Sassy Originals,” designing clothing for children including monograms and accessories, a business they maintained until returning to the classroom in August of 2013.

Shortly after they moved into their new home, one of their neighbors, J.V. Thompson, told them about his Sunday School class at Jackson FUMC. Scott and Rhonda had joined the church after they arrived in Jackson where they enjoyed attending the First Awakening worship service. But, they were so busy at the time with their careers and a new home, that they hadn’t yet gotten involved in a class. So when J.V. extended the

Rhonda, Scott, Emma, and Olivia Murray

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invitation to come to the Good Goats class, they began attending and grew to love it. Eight years later, not only have they become active members of that class, but they each have discovered additional areas of meaningful ministry through Bible studies, Wednesday Evening Fellowship, and other activities.

For Scott and Rhonda, both feel a commitment to give back through their talents, presence, gifts and prayers. “It’s important to take ownership with the church and to have community in faith.” Through Scott’s involvement in teaching members how to get plugged in and connected with the church through the Spiritual Gifts Inventory (check this out on the church website at jacksonfumc.org),hesawfirst-handhowpeopleweresometimes amazed at the talents and gifts God had given them for which they were unaware.

One of Scott’s favorite studies since being a member here has been Disciple I. “Going through the entire Bible as the “whole story” opened my eyes for a greater in-depth understanding of scripture. He would really like to see more Disciple studies offered by the church so that he and others can grow even deeper in their faith and relationship to God.

Rhonda has always had a keen interest in Children’s Ministry. As a child, her family, strong Methodists, attended a small church in Goose Pond where she and her sister, Jamie, grew up just outside Manchester, TN. The church had a total membership of around fourty, so there were no children’s programs or activities

available. Not until she was older did they move their membership to Manchester FUMC where she was so excited to join the youth group for activities. Now, as mom to two daughters, Olivia, 7 and Emma, 5, she is even more interested in children’s programming offered at Jackson FUMC where she has enjoyed serving on the Children’s Council, helping in VBS, participating and leading Mom’s on Mondays, sewing Little Dresses for Girls in Africa, and serving as one of three founding leaders of the Girl Scout Daisy/Brownie Troop # 43088 sponsored by the church. She has also found parenting classes, Bible studies, Soul Sisters events and the Women’s Retreats as other avenues that have nurtured her life.

Together, Scott and Rhonda appreciate the variety of opportunities at their church. They enjoy not only their community of faith but activities with “villages of families” in their neighborhood and beyond. They love having friends in and planning spontaneous family activities such as pumpkin carvings. A Mardi Gras Parade for Kids has become an annual event for the Murrays that they helped spearhead and coordinate as a part of downtown Jackson. Scott enjoys working with the LANA Community Victory Garden, initiated by retired Lambuth art professor, Lendon Noe, a passion that he and some neighbors have enjoyed each spring and summer as they plan and care for the garden together. That experience in turn led to his active involvement with the Jackson Community Gardens (JCG) sponsored in part by FUMC.

“Bringing faith into everyday life” is what Rhonda and Scott Murray are all about. This is their life. They participate, they lead, they serve, they give back, they pray and they look to God for guidance and direction each day. It’s those “natural times of discovering God moments” through their church, family and friends that enrich, inspire and sustain them daily.

Jackson National Golf ClubMay 3

Proceeds benefit Area Relief MinistriesRegister at

www.areareliefministries.org/golf/

Questions? Contact Sharon Matthews at 668-8120

INTERNET

for Families

SAFETY

April 306:00-7:00 p.m.

Clayton Hall

Debra L. IrelandAssistant U.S. Attorney U.S. Attorney’s Office, Western District of TN

Childcare & Nursery Provided

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by Kim Rainey

We are pleased to introduce our Habitat recipient family, Shanda Crayton and her son, Antonio. Shanda is employed by Support Solutions, working in a group home for adults. She assists these adults with recreational activities, learning life skills, and taking them shopping. Shanda has enjoyedthispositionforfiveyears.Antonio, who is eleven years old, is in the 6th grade at North East Middle School. He enjoys playing basketball and is looking forward to the construction of his new home!

Although Shanda has been in Jackson since 1998, she is originally from Greenville, Mississippi where her mother and her sister are also Habitat recipients. Shanda helped them both in the building of their homes and is looking forward to having her friends and family come be a part of her own home construction! Shanda and Antonio attend Deliverance House of Prayer.

At completion, Shanda will have 500 hours of “sweat equity” invested in her home. She has already earned over 100 hours and continues to

work toward her goal. She is attending classes on budgeting, home maintenance, etc. and meeting with her Nurturer, our own Bettye Labry, who will help answer questions and offer any support she may need through this process. Of course, we will also see Shanda, Antonio and their friends and family on the work site as well!

We are excited to get to know Shanda and Antonio better as we work side by side in the building of their home. Please introduce yourself and take a minute to visit with them!

It’s finally time! Join us atHabitat House Kick Off Saturday, March 23rd at 972 East College Street!

This will be Jackson’s 101st Habitat House. It is the 18th house FUMC has had the privilege to be a part of and it willbethefinalhomebuiltinHabitatMeadows. A blessing of prayer will surround this site all day on Saturday beginning just before 8:00 a.m. Our recipient family’s Pastor will be there with a few opening remarks and a blessing as the building starts. The work crew will break for lunch at noon. Around 12:30-12:45 p.m. Mary Beth and Dan will help with a short prayer service. There will be a few remarks from them, followed by a community reader/response community prayer. We would like to encourage as many members of FUMC to attend this service and show our support and belief in this effort for the family who will live in this home.

Mission Notes

March Mission Focus: Birth Choice

Mission Chest Needs•ParentsChoice10PackBibBoy/Girl•ParentsChoiceDiapersJumboPackSizes2-5•ParentsChoiceBabyWash/Shampoo/Lotion20oz•ParentsChoice3pkFeedingBottle(9oz)andPrintedBottle(5oz)•BrightStartsStarryTeetherBeads•BrightStartsLicensetoDroolKeys•Babywipes•GoodStartformula

•Babysocksandfooties•Babyfoodandjuice•OtheritemsmaybefoundatthebabyregistryatWal-MartbyenteringBirthasthefirstnameandChoice as the last name.

Items may be left in the mission chest in the church lobby through the end of the month.

Birth Choice helps young women make choices about their pregnancy. yourprivatechoice.com

Shanda Crayton and her son, Antonio

Habitat house plans

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Guest Speaker: Bishop Bill McAlilly5:00 p.m. - Dinner 7:00 p.m. - ProgramArcher’s Chapel UMC, 356 Archer's Chapel Rd., Frog Jump, TN (Crockett County in the Brownsville District)

Men of all ages welcomed!

Prayer Breakfast

Tuesday, March 267:00-8:00 AM

Breakfast Donation $5 Clayton Hall

Speaker: Dr. Robert Hopper“Recent Medical

Mission Trip to Haiti”

Adult OpportunitiesPam Jaco, pam@jacksonfumc.org

Health Tips Wanda Scanlon, RNRegional Hospital of Jackson

Please DON'T pass the salt!!Saltcausesourbodiestoretainfluid,making our hearts work harder. An overworked heart is not a good thing - it doesn't become stronger like the muscles in our arms and legs - it becomes enlargedandflabby.Highbloodpressure,heart disease, and stroke follow a tired heart. 1500 mg of Sodium (the ingredient in salt) is the recommended daily allowance for adults. As Americans, we average DOUBLE this amount.

An easy way to keep up with your intake is to read nutrition labels to avoid high sodium foods. Take salt shakers off the table, and discourage youngsters from adding salt to foods. Eat fresh when possible and avoid fast foods. If you must salt your food, sprinkle a little in your hand and add to your dish. Don't pour from the shaker. Your heart will thank you!

Let’s Do Lunch Famous “LOG CABIN RESTAURANT” Good food, good friends, good times… It’s almost home! Come get on the bus and let’s head to the Tennessee River for a delicious lunch of home cooked food

What customers are saying: “Best meal I’ve ever had!” - Kathryn Jobe

Cost: $5 for transportation (Dutch treat lunch)Call the church office at 422-4002 to reserve a spot on the bus!

FRIDAY, APRIL 19

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

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

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

Madison Advanced ChorusEnsemble from Madison Academic High School

Under the direction of Helen Redding

April 311:15 AM

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PAIDJACKSON, TENN.PERMIT NO. 116

jacksonfumc.org

Sunday Morning Worship

First United Methodist Church200 South Church StreetJackson, Tennessee 38301 Address Service Requested(731) 422-4002

A Stephen Ministry Congregation

A Safe Sanctuaries Congregation

Traditional Worship ServiceSanctuary • 11:00 a.m.

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

Sunday School

10:00 a.m.

DOWNTOWN JACKSON

“Reflections on the Palm Branches, the Chalice of Christ, & Peter’s Sword“ Mary Beth Bernheisel/David Hollis/Dan Camp, preaching • Scripture: Selected passages from Luke

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Palm SundayMar. 24

Easter SundayMar. 31

“Fourteenth Chapter, Fourteenth Verse” Dan Camp, preaching • Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

The rosebud on the altar March 24 is in honor of Nora Jayne Hetzler born to Carrie and Ben Hetzler on March 15, 2013. Proud grandparents are Bill and Jan Hetzler.