No. 21 October 10, 2018

Sunday Services, October 14, 2018

Worship services 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.

Sunday School Classes for all ages 9:45 a.m.

COMMITMENT SUNDAY – SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14

We will continue in our current sermon series and be blessed by the music of our Chancel Choir & Student Choir!

Please remember to bring your Commitment Card with you. At each Sanctuary entrance we will have extra Commit-

ment Cards; as well as, envelopes if you would like to place your card in them. We were not able to mail a Commit-

ment Card to people for whom we did not have a birthdate on file. With 2,550 church members, we have to sort our

mass mailings by age. Please call the church (601.856.6058) or email our Administrative Assistant, Jackie

McGough, (jackiemc@madisonumc.org) to inform us of your birthdate so that we can add you to future mailings

that are just for adults.

We are asking for all of us who can to go to our website (www.madisonumc.org/go) and sign up for our church’s

mission and service opportunities (KIDS Ministry, Student ministry, Music and Worship Ministry, Missions, etc.).

There will also be Every Member Service printed forms at the sanctuary entrances and in the church office, and you

can place those in the baskets in the sanctuary after church or turn them in to the church office.

DISTRICT CHARGE CONFERENCE

– ALL CHURCH MEMBERS INVITED

& NEEDED!

Our church family will attend the District Charge

Conference on Monday, October 22, at 7:00 p.m.

at Christ United Methodist Church. This is not a

typical Charge Conference but it is a special time

for all area Methodists to join together for worship

and fellowship. Bishop Swanson will preach for

this service and our Chancel Choir will be joining

with a District Mass Choir to lead us in worship!

We will also get to witness and celebrate those

being called from our many District churches into

ministry, like our very own Cory Phillips!

Please make plans now to attend that service and

to join with other District churches in worship, in

fellowship and in celebrating our mission and con-

nection together. Due to the large crowd for this

service, there will not be childcare for this service.

WEDNESDAYS AT MADISON October 17, 2018

FELLOWSHIP MEAL at 5:15 p.m. in the Christian Life Center

Adult meals are $6.00; Children’s meals are $3.00

Reservations are needed and may be made online (www.madisonumc.org); on the pew pad on Sunday morning;

or by phone (601-856-6058).

ADULT MENU: ADULT DESSERTS: KIDS MENU:

Beef enchiladas Caramel banana pie Tacos

Mexican rice Symphony bar brownies Nachos

Fried okra Apple crunch Applesauce

Guacamole salad Cupcake

Tortilla chips

KIDS

Music: SonBeams (2½ - K5) and SonShine Choir (1st—6th grades)

Classes for Preschool, Elementary , and Tweens

STUDENTS

Junior High Bible Study meets in the Student Ministry Lounge

Senior High Bible Study meets in the Student Ministry Lounge

Student Choir meets in the Choir Room

ADULTS 6:15-7:00 p.m.

The Gospel of Mark, led by Rev. Barry Male in the Sanctuary

Discipleship groups will meet at 6:00 p.m.

Seasons of Faith Women’s Ministry Fall Event

Thursday, November 1 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Christian Life Center

Join us as MUMC women share moments of their faith journey.

A catered meal by Trace Grill is included with your $15 ticket.

Featured speakers:

Francesca Blount Melissa Butler Olivia Martin

Tickets can be purchased during coffee time on Sunday, Oct. 14 & 21 and during dinner on Wed., Oct. 17 & 24;

or through PayPal (use email address: mumcwomen@gmail.com).

ADULT MINISTRY

Rev. Ben Butler 601-856-6058 or email ben@madisonumc.org

UNITED METHODIST MEN BREAKFAST MEETING Men of the Church,

Please join us for the monthly Madison United Methodist Men's Club breakfast meeting Sunday, October 22, 2018

in the CLC. U.S. Army (Ret.) Col. Fred Shaw, district president of Mississippi United Methodist Men's Club, will

speak to us about trends, what other clubs are doing and what we can be doing to make a difference. We begin with

our usually fantastic breakfast at 7 a.m. with the program to follow Bring a friend and we'll see you then.

DELTA GRACE WEEKEND MISSION TRIP

(November 2-4, 2018)

We have a great opportunity for you or your family to show your commitment to discipleship by serving those in

need in Sunflower, MS. Delta Grace is a non-for-profit, multidenominational, faith-based organization that matches

mission teams with those in need of minor home repairs. A project manager is assigned to oversee the work at the

homes and assist the teams as needed.

We are organizing a work team to serve Delta Grace on Friday, November 2nd and ending on Sunday, November 4th.

You can work just one day (Friday or Saturday) if that will fit your schedule better; or, you can work both days

(Friday and Saturday). Team members are encouraged to stay Sunday morning for worship with Sunflower UMC if

they can. SUMC serves as the hub for Delta Grace.

This is a family friendly organization. Anyone from age 7 to 97 can attend; so consider making it a family affair!

(All minors, 18 years or under, must be accompanied by a responsible adult).

To sign up (to serve and/or donate) go to www.madisonumc.org/deltagrace. DEADLINE is MONDAY, OCTOBER

15. If you need help or more information, please contact Carolyn Schussler at cschuss093@gmail.com or 904-403-

5748 or call the church office.

Madison United Methodist Church

100 Post Oak Rd.

Madison, MS 39110

601-856-6058

Website: www.madisonumc.org

Dated Material

Please deliver by: Saturday, October 13, 2018 NONPROFIT

ORGANIZATION

U.S. POSTAGE PAID

MADISON, MS.

PERMIT 8

RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

MINISTERIAL LEADERSHIP

Rev. James E. Swanson, Sr., Resident Bishop

Rev. Connie Shelton, District Superintendent

Rev. Barry Male, Senior Pastor

Rev. Ben Butler, Associate Pastor

Rev. Linda Rickman, Congregational Care

ADULT MINISTRY

Rev. Ben Butler 601-856-6058 or email ben@madisonumc.org

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD BEGINS OCTOBER 14

Pick up a box from MUMC or provide your own. We have

500 boxes available.

Boxes will be distributed on Sunday mornings and

Wednesday nights in the Atrium beginning Sunday, Octo-

ber 14.

Complete instructions, list of suggested gifts and shipping

labels will be given out with the boxes.

Your gift of $9.00 per box will cover shipping and other

project costs.

Make checks payable to Samaritan’s Purse.

Completed boxes may be dropped off in the church office

or Atrium any time before Sunday, November 11.

Please do not tape the boxes

We are continuing what Jesus started…

Every shoebox gift delivered by Operation Christmas Child is a tangible expression of God’s amazing love.

But a shoebox is just the beginning. It also presents an opportunity in more than 100 countries for our

church partners to invite children into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. Pray for God’s blessing as

we continue to share His love with children around the world

Concerns of Our Church Family

MADISON UMC PRAYER MINISTRY TEAM LIST Please continue to turn in names and addresses of family/friends

needing prayer for the MUMC Prayer Ministry Team.

We encourage you to turn in prayer requests for other special

needs such as expectant mothers, new babies, job changes,

relocations, etc.

The MUMC Prayer Ministry Team covenants to pray

for these names for 30 days. Names may be resubmitted

to jackie@madisonumc.org if prayer is still needed.

Prayer Requests –

MUMC Members

Vicki Blake

Kate Colbert

Frances Rose Cox

Susan Dodder

Mary Ann McKay

Vanita McMullin

The Moody Family

Willie Moore

James Morphis

Robin Morris

Cathy Navarrette

Anne Ramsay

Elinor Rummel

Trey Russell

Shauna Sansing

Todd Sansing

Courtney Tucker

Bob Walters

Jeanne Walters

Cheryl Webb

Prayer Requests—Family Members and Friends

Mike Blaine Phil/Susan Hinton’s friend

Mark Culver Gloria Thompson’s friend

Becky Grade Jackie Wilson’s cousin

Anna Lauren Green Susan/Phil Hinton’s friend

Gary Harkins Barbara/Billy Powell’s friend

Andrea McGuffey Marvel Allred’s friend

Terry McMullen Amy Loflin’s friend

Tucker Mitchell Mackenzie Burns’ father

Mollie Sims’ brother

Susan Ratcliff Monita McLemore’s niece

Mari Anne Richardson Gerald/Lindsey Tindle’s friend

Larry Temple Barbara/Billy Powell’s friend

RisaLyn White Monita McLemore’s daughter

Whitworth Family Jay Atkinson’s friends

Pray for Our Deployed Troops

Will Beggiani, Ann Beggiani’s grandson, U. S. Army,

Alaska

Andrew DeArmond, Evelyn Palmer’s grandson, U.S. Army,

Middle East

Blake Holliman, Buck/Theresa Buchanan’s nephew, U. S.

Army, Kuwait

Steven Meadows, Harry/Pam Hyslop’s son-in-law, U. S.

Army, Kuwait

Mac Parker, Karen Harper’s nephew, U.S. Air Force, Japan

Andrew Robinson, Dave/Bobbi Robinson’s grandson, U. S.

Navy Aircraft Carrier Harry S. Truman

Stephen Sherer, Debbie Trussell’s grandson, U. S. Army,

Jordan

Jordan Stephens , Bill/Gayle Cooper’s granddaughter, U. S.

Navy, Guam

MUMC Report

Worship Attendance Sunday School

9/30 583 351

10/7 608 231

Offering Year-To-Date

Cash/Check Electronic All Giving

9/30 $26,277.00 $6200.00 $1,420,991.52

10/7 $31,962.00 $7430.00 $1,460,383.52

Education Building Cost: $5,227,203.00

Education Building Mortgage

Balance (as of 9/03/2018): $3,035,933.25

In Memoriam

Judy Bramlett—10/5/18

Wife of Lee Bramlett

Member of MUMC

Ann Gray—9/25/18

Mother-in-law of Susan Laney

We express our sympathy to the families.

KIDS MINISTRY

Renee Scales 601-856-6058 or email renee@madisonumc.org

BLESSING BAGS Making Blessing Bags is our Big Event Mission Project for our 1st – 6th

Wednesday Night Classes. We are collecting toiletries & snacks to share with

our homeless friends at Smith Park, and we need your help to make many bags!

Beginning Sunday, October 7, we will have a collection box at the KIDS Hall

Check-in Desk for your donations of travel size toiletries (Kleenex, toothbrush-

es, toothpaste, razors, shaving cream, shampoo, soap, deodorant, Chapstick,

Purell, Band-Aids, lotion, etc.), new socks (men & women), and non-perishable

food (instant oatmeal, granola bars, trail mix, peanuts, gum, hard candy, tuna/

cracker packs, etc.)! You may also bring donations to Mrs. Renée’s office! If

you have questions or need more info, please contact Mrs. Renée!

CONFIRMATION Confirmands (our 6th graders), we will meet at 9:45 a.m. for

Sunday School in Room 309 in the KIDS Hall. Don’t forget to

bring your Bible and Confirmation folder!

Confirmands & mentors, we will not meet on October 7, but

we will meet on Sunday night, October 14 at 6 p.m. in the

CLC. Everybody needs their Bible and folder!

Sunday, October 21 SonBeams Choir Sings 8:30 & 10:45 services

Sunday, October 28 SonShine Choir Sings 8:30 & 10:45 services

Sunday, November 11 Confirmation Sunday 8:30 & 10:45 services

Wednesday, November 14 KIDS Fall Music Program (Wed. PM Choirs) 6:15 p.m.

STUDENT MINISTRY Cory Phillips 601-856-6058 or email cory@madisonumc.org

*Student Ministries Text Updates: text “mumcstudent” to 955-77

Pinnacle Sunday Night Activities Each Week 6:00 p.m.. – 8:15 p.m..

Student Choir Wednesdays at 6:20 p.m.

A full schedule of Student Ministry activities may be downloaded from the

Student Ministry page of the MUMC website (www.madisonumc.org/students).