First Edition Newsletter – May 20, 2015

May 20, 2015 | Volume 14 Issue 9 jacksonfumc.org

SEEKING GOD | KNOWING CHRIST | SHARING HIS LOVE

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

FIRST EDITIONFIRST EDITIONJackson FUMC Welcomes the 176th Session Memphis Annual Conference May 31-June 3!Excitement is building as soon the walks of Downtown Jackson will be abuzz with hundreds of guests from all over West TN and Western KY! Conference delegates, bishops and guest speakers will gather at the Carl Perkins Civic Center for business sessions while the halls of FUMC will be filled with luncheons, dinners, banquets, worship services, receptions and even a Kids Camp! The Youth will also be having their own weekend annual conference, May 29-31.

Hosting all of these special events would not be possible without many helping hands! To all the volunteers who signed up for one or more shifts, thank you, thank you!!! If you haven’t signed up and would like to volunteer from 6-9 p.m. on Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday, contact Bobbie Mays at 731-422-4002 or [email protected].

Kids Music Day Camp June 8-12 • 9 a.m.-2 p.m.Grades K-5th • Cost: $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.

Three volunteers are needed for Shepherd/Crew leaders, crafts and experiments, games, missions and service, snacks, and Bible stories. Contact Jenni Thorn at [email protected] if you are willing to help.

VBS June 22-269 a.m.-12 p.m. Age 3 - 5th gradeRegister at jacksonfumc.org

SIGN UP TODAY!

In observance of Memorial

Day, the church office will be closed

Monday, May 25

8:55 & 11 a.m. WorshipHear guest speaker,Linda Warren-Seely

Church & Society, Advocate for Peace & Justice

8:30 a.m. Andrews Chapel Worship

May 31, 2015

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Welcome Church Family

Patrick HIll Hise received the sacrament of holy baptism on Sunday, May 10, 2015. Patrick is the son of Tripp and Lauralee Hise and brother of Chase and Mary. Proud grandparents are Wanda and Pat Scanlon. We joyfully welcome him into the household of God!

Employment Opportunity

Financial AssistantFirst United Methodist Church in Jackson, TN is seeking a full time Financial Assistant. Job responsibilities include Payroll, Accounts Payable, Contributions and Memorials. Experience in non-profits and accounting preferred. Must be proficient in financial based software and Microsoft Office, have experience with record keeping and financial reports and have ability to take initiative, communicate verbally and in writing.

Salary and benefits package is available for the right person.

Please mail resume along with three professional references to:David Barnes, Chair of Staff Parish Relations Committee200 S. Church St. Jackson, TN 38301

FUMC Welcomes Suzanne Harvey

Suzanne, who recently graduated from Ole Miss, began her first day on the job May 15. She is handling front office duties and assisting Jenni Thorn in Children’s Ministry.

She will be attending graduate school in the Fall and will be working through August 15 for the church.

Suzanne is a member of FUMC and the daughter of Hugh and Sue Harvey. Stop by and say “Hi!”.

Holly White joined FUMC on Sunday, May 17, 2015. She is the mother of Ian (5) and Zachary (4) and works as an account executive for Viamedia. Her sponsors are Jenni and Richard Thorn.

Bishop and cabinet announce reduced number of districts with new boundaries and names by Lane Gardner Camp, Director of Communications

The Memphis Conference of The United Methodist Church (West Tennessee and Western Kentucky) set new district boundaries and names effective April 23, according to an announcement by Bishop William T. (Bill) McAlilly and the conference’s district superintendents. The Memphis Conference is an area that includes 421 churches (269 charges) in West Tennessee and Western Kentucky. The new district configuration reduces the number of districts from seven to five and down to four by June 2016. New district names also are part of the changes.

To help explain the changes, below is a Q&A with Rev. Sky McCracken, superintendent of the Paducah District (being renamed Purchase District) and newly named dean of the Memphis Conference cabinet. QUESTION: Why are we making these changes at this time? ANSWER: The cabinet realizes we must begin now to live into the changes decided at the 2014 Memphis Annual Conference. These

immediate changes in number, boundaries and names of districts allow time for complete and seamless execution by June 2016. We know the transition will be less than perfect, but this action at this time gives us 14 months to address questions and any unintended consequences. This is not about our districts, but about how the Memphis Conference will be organized to best carry out its mission of offering Christ to a hurting world.

Reprinted with permission from the Circuit Writer Memphis Conference newsletter (memphis-umc.net)

Beginning April 23, 2015, the Memphis Conference is composed of FIVE districts: Metro-Asbury, Metro-McKendree, Mississippi River, Purchase and Tennessee River.


PARENTS DAY OUT

Mondays & Wednesdays9:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Ages 8 weeks - 5 years

NOW REGISTERING FOR FALLContact Ashley Taylor,

[email protected]

Kids@Firs

FINANCIAL REPORT April 30, 2015

Income 2015 YTD 2014 Balance needed Actual Budget to Dec 31, 2014

Offerings $512,592 $1,571,736 $1,059,144Other Income (Books, Budget 559 2,500 $1,941 Subsidized, Misc)Programming Income (Trips, Rents, Food, 39,096 114,500 $75,404 Memorials, Weddings)Other Departments (Andrews Chapel, Trips, 35,117 83,500 $48,383 Food Service, Memorials) Total Income $587,364 $1,772,236 $1,184,872

Thank You for your continued faithful generosity! “And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in

Christ Jesus.” - Philippians 4:19 (NIV)

End of year programMay 18, 2015

Adult OpportunitiesPam Jaco, [email protected]

For Men Only

Coffee & ConversationContinues every Thursday

9-10:00 a.m. • Room 117Come get out of the “grind” and spend an hour at Coffee and Conversation. All men are welcomed!

“Save Your Stories, Leave a Legacy” WorkshopJoin 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, or 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 28 | 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | FUMC MezzaninePre-registration required. Contact Pam at 422-4002 or [email protected]

Save the Date • September 11, 2015

Hummingbird Migration Celebration at Strawberryplains Plantation

Holly Springs, MS Contact Pam Jaco, [email protected]

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Empty Nest? Yes, that’s me!

Friends, let’s help those Momma’s at VBS and give them a break! Remember when your kids were young and you wished for some HELP?

Join me in volunteering for ONE day for VBS.June 26th, Friday 8 a.m.-12 p.m. followed by Lunch Out

We don’t have to teach or plan, we just shepherd the kids from place to place.

It sure will be fun and tell you what…..I’m taking you to lunch afterwards at Come-unity Cafe!

Please contact our children’s director, Jenni Thorn, [email protected], and tell her you are a Soul Sister volunteering.

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Women’s MinistriesSusan Crocker, Director of Women’s Ministry, [email protected]

The next Publication of the First Edition Newsletter is

June 10, 2015Opt-in for Printed NewsletterThe Communications Team is enlisting an opt-in for printed newsletters on Sundays in May. This is being done in an effort to reduce paper consumption and mailing costs, “going green” and to encourage more e-news subscriptions. If you desire to continue receiving the newsletter by mail, stop by the table display in Disciple Hall and sign up. Newsletters will continue to be mailed to those in assisted living, nursing homes or to those who are homebound. All others will automatically receive e-news subscriptions beginning with the June issue.

Need to update your e-mail? Fill out the green card and place in the offering plate in worship on Sunday.

Home Communion Opportunity by Sue Harvey

We are in the process of reorganizing teams for our home communion servers. It is a once a quarter commitment, which entails a visit with some of our shut-ins and serving them communion. If anyone is interested in being a part of the team, contact Jan Kelley at the church, 422-4002 or [email protected]. Believe me, you are the one who will come away with the blessing!

Children’s MinistryJenni Thorn, Director of Children’s Ministry ([email protected])

“FUMC is a downtown church meeting the growing needs of younger generations”

Superheroes&

Princesses Party

Sunday, July 19 5:00-7:00pm | FUMC Gym

For boys and girls ages 2 thru 3rd grade and their adult sidekick or royal escort. Come dressed as your favorite princess or superhero and discover how to really be super!Cost: $15 per child, adults are free ($45 family max)

Register at jacksonfumc.org

Church Life is a free and easy-to-use app. Instantly connect with members with your iPhone or iPad, using your member log-in to access.

Download it from the App Store

Interested in a quick way to call or e-mail a church friend?

More and more FUMC members are finding the ACS Church Life app a great discovery!


SoulSisters

Between Friends

Book Club

Women’s MinistriesSusan Crocker, Director of Women’s Ministry, [email protected]

Summer Salad Lunch Wednesday July 15th | 11 a.m.-1:00 p.m. FUMC Mezzanine

Wow! It is going to be HOT in July…come on down to FUMC for a little break. Bring a dish or salad of your choice. Everyone is invited! If you have kids, they can play in the supervised gym... no sunscreen!

Come on ladies of all ages, we want you to join us. Let’s talk about everything under the SUN!

Tuesday, June 30 | 6 p.m. at Rock ’n Dough Pizza

We always have a good time at the Soul Sisters After Hours dinners. You don’t have to know anyone tocome and join in the fun! Meet new friends, bring someone you just met. It is a hodgepodge of laughter!

I’ll save you a spot… text Susan, 731-267-7238, with your plans.

51st Annual Cottage Tour at the Monteagle Sunday School AssemblyJuly 16th -17th Soul Sisters Trip with Frannie Smith and Susan Crocker. Interesting workshops and lectures, twilight prayers, evening concert, yoga, hike, floral

demonstration, bazaar and the Cottage Tour…don’t miss this two-day trip to Monteagle!

Included in the trip fee of $195 is: • Transportation and snacks • Evening hors d’oeuvre reception• Dinner at The Edgeworth Inn • Ticket to the Cottage Tour• Shared hotel room at the beautiful Sewanee Inn

We have 11 available spots for this trip. Please sign up ONLINE ONLY at jacksonfumc.org and submit payment online or bring a check to the church office. Once your payment has been received, your reservation is confirmed. If you are not able to sign up online, it means the trip is full, and you can email Susan to put your name on a waiting list.

Wednesday, June 17“The Nightingale” by Kristen Hannah

Wednesday, July 15“Mister Owita’s Guide to Gardening”

by Carol WallJoin Susan Crocker and Pam McCarty in The Garden, 20 Windwood Drive. Everyone welcome…bring a favorite appetizer to share!

5:15 p.m. Mezzanine

Mark your calendar for our

Morning Jolt

Christian Book Study 9:30-10:30 a.m. in the Library6 weeks: Aug 4, 11, 18, 25

Sept 1, 8


Memorials & Honoraria

IN LOVING MEMORY OF

THOMAS HOWELL FOWLER Tom & Donna Ellis Larry & Frannie Smith Abundant Disciples Sunday School Class

GEORGE GRIFFITH Tom & Donna Ellis Abundant Disciples Sunday School Class

DR. JAMES BARKERMRS. SUZANNE TIPTONJAMES MATTHEWS Catherine McKnight

BETTY JAMES Mr. & Mrs. Jay Louviere

AILENE LEECH Al & Marty Noles

MARIANNE BUTSCH Al & Marty Noles John & Debbie Shires (Andrews Chapel)

LAUREN CLEMMONS Carolyn & Joe Gaffney

JIM BARKERHELEN SPRINGERKAREN McCONNELLFRANK PARDUEHAROLD EVANSCHUCK OVERTONELIZABETH ANNE MOOREBETTY DETERMEYER Hunter & Suzanne Welles (Hospitality/Pastors’ Fund/Music)

DR. JAMES BARKERMR. ROBERT KIRKLAND Kelly & Tom Butler

JIM BARKER Janet Dollar

HELEN SPRINGER – On Mother’s Day Debbie & Harold Nerren

IN LOVING HONOR OF

TRACEY ADAMSKELLY NYE Andy & Paulette Coy

DR, & MRS JAMES PRICE Their Children & Grandchildren (Easter Decorations)

MISS TAYLOR PARIMORE The McKnight Family (Easter Decorations)

Calendar of EventsCalendar subject to change. Please call the church office, 422-4002 or check the calendar at jacksonfumc.org

Monday, May 25 Memorial Day Holiday

Church Office Closed

Tuesday, May 26 7:00 AM Men’s Bible Study 4:00 PM Room in the Inn 4:30 PM FitFirst

Wednesday, May 27 1:00 PM Woo Hoo Wednesdays 5:30 PM Missions Team Meeting 6:00 PM First Awakening Worship Team

Rehearsal 6:00 PM Men Only Open Gym 6:00 PM Yoga 7:00 PM Sanctuary Choir

Thursday, May 28 7:00 AM United Way Community Impact

Celebration 9:00 AM Coffee and Conversation 9:30 AM Leaving a Legacy Workshop 4:30 PM FitFirst 5:30 PM Sr. Olympic Basketball

Friday, May 29 Youth Annual Conference

Saturday, May 30 Youth Annual Conference

Sunday, May 31 Youth Annual Conference Annual Conference 8:30 AM Worship Service- Andrews

Chapel Campus 8:55 AM First Awakening Service-

Downtown Campus 9:45 AM Sunday School- Andrews

Chapel Campus 10:00 AM Sunday School - Downtown

Campus 11:00 AM Traditional Service- Downtown

Campus 4:00 PM Annual Conference Kids Camp 4:00 PM Nursery for Annual Conference 5:30 PM Bishop’s Cabinet Dinner 7:00 PM Memorial Worship Service 8:00 PM Reception

Monday, June 1 Annual Conference 8:00 AM Annual Conference Kids Camp 8:00 AM Nursery for Annual Conference 12:45 PM Bishop’s Cabinet Lunch 12:45 PM Clergy Women’s Luncheon 1:00 PM Retirees Luncheon 5:00 PM Bishop’s Cabinet Dinner

5:30 PM Christ UMC 5:30 PM Sr. Olympic Basketball 7:00 PM Ordination Service 8:00 PM Ordination Reception

Tuesday, June 2 Annual Conference 7:00 AM Men’s Bible Study 7:30 AM Annual Conference Kids Camp 7:30 AM Nursery for Annual Conference 12:00 PM Annual Conference Clergy

Spouse Luncheon 12:00 PM Candler Club Luncheon 12:00 PM Memphis Theological Seminary

Luncheon 12:15 PM Bishop’s Cabinet Lunch 4:30 PM FitFirst 5:00 PM Bishop’s Cabinet Dinner 5:30 PM Laity Banquet

Wednesday, June 3 Annual Conference 7:30 AM Annual Conference Kids Camp 7:30 AM Nursery for Annual Conference 11:00 AM Bishop’s Cabinet Lunch 1:00 PM Woo Hoo Wednesdays 6:00 PM First Awakening Worship Team

Rehearsal 6:00 PM Men Only Open Gym 7:00 PM Sanctuary Choir

Thursday, June 4 8:00 AM Organ Tuning 9:00 AM Coffee and Conversation 4:30 PM FitFirst 5:30 PM Sr. Olympic Basketball

Friday, June 5 10:00 AM Open Gym

Saturday, June 6 10:00 AM Member Birthday Party

Sunday, June 7 8:30 AM Worship Service- Andrews

Chapel Campus 8:55 AM First Awakening Service-

Downtown Campus 9:45 AM Sunday School- Andrews

Chapel Campus 10:00 AM Sunday School- Downtown

Campus 11:00 AM Traditional Service- Downtown

Campus


Men’s MinistriesDave Bratcher, [email protected]

FitFirstTuesdays and Thursdays 4:30 – 5:30 pmDance aerobics and light weight toning No chargeNursery not availableGym

YogaWednesdays6:00 – 7:00 pmBeginner and Intermediate levelsLinda Segerson, Instructor$5 per classNursery not availableMezzanine

Men Only Open GymWednesdays6:00 – 7:00 pmCasual pick-up basketball No chargeNursery not availableGym

Men’s SoftballJune / July Schedule TBAChurch League Fees based on participation

RecreationMarilynn Eblen

[email protected]

Make a PLAY DATE! Summer 2015 Fitness /

Recreation Opportunities

“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”

“The Current” Summer Calendar May 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

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SundayMay 31

SundayJune 7

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

TBD

Jennifer Trently, preaching

“No Translator Needed”Dan Camp, preaching

“Peace & Justice”Linda Warren-Seely, guest speaker

“Warts and All”Dan Camp, preaching

Communion

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