December 10, 2014 | Volume 13 Issue 20 jacksonfumc.org

SEEKING GOD | KNOWING CHRIST | SHARING HIS LOVE

DOWNTOWN JACKSON

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

FIRST EDITIONFIRST EDITION

You’re invited to a service of

Carols andCandles

with Choir and Orchestra

Sunday, December 146:00 p.m. • Sanctuary

Reception to followNursery provided

A love offering will be taken for the FUMC 2015 Haiti Mission Trip

Andrews Chapel Campus

5:30 p.m. Candlelight Communion Service featuring the First Awakening Worship

Team

Downtown CampusWorship with Communion:

4:00 p.m. Nursery Provided - 4 p.m. Service Only

Communion Only: 5:30 p.m.

Christmas Eve Communion Services

December 24

Good News... Great Joy!

At all of our Christmas Eve services, we will be receiving altar rail offerings which will be used directly to assist families closely related to our congregation who need help with the basic necessities of life. Your generosity last year was simply amazing. In 2014, we have provided close to $16,500 in direct assistance – helping with rent, utilities, clothing, food and other basic needs for 21 families. Your gifts have made a difference in the lives of others!

Sunday, Dec. 14

Sunday, Dec. 21 Service of Readings and Carols

featuring John Paul Hunley, soloist

Sunday Advent Worship Services“Joyful Waiting” Jeff Rudy, preachingfeaturing Children’s Choirs

“Living with Difficulty” Jerry Jeffords, preaching

“A World of Possibilities”Dan Camp, preaching

Downtown Campus

Downtown Campus

8:55 & 11 a.m.

8:55 & 11 a.m.

8:30 a.m.

8:30 a.m.

Andrews Chapel

Andrews Chapel

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First Friday ForumJanuary 9Noon-1:00 p.m.Clayton HallCost: $7/personMayors’ Annual Address with Mayor Jerry Gist and Mayor Jimmy Harris

Confirmand ReadersMy name is Savannah Spencer. I am 11 years old and live in Jackson, TN. I have three brothers: Powers, Hollen, and Trevor. My parents are Nathan and Angela Spencer. I have one dog named Lola. I attend University School of Jackson and cheer for the Middle School Bruins. I enjoy drawing, tumbling, and swimming. I also like to watch my brother Powers play football at Sewanee University of the South.

My name is Audrey Reddick. I like to play soccer, the piano, and tennis. My favorite colors are green and pink. I go to school at Trinity Christian Academy. I just moved to Jackson from south Georgia.

I’m Mark Matlock. I am in the 6th grade at Trinity Christian Academy. I have two dogs. I love hunting and like to ride 4-wheelers. I also play football.

I am Holland van Buuren. I have been at FUMC my whole life. I like to play basketball, soccer, and spending time with my family. I am in the 6th grade at University School of Jackson. I hope to learn and prosper from Confirmation this year.

Sunday, December 14th

4:00-6:00 p.m.In the Church Gym Potluck dinner6th graders bring 2 liter drinks7th-12th grade bring desserts, finger foods, chips/dip, casseroles

What else to bring: • A box of pre-packaged drinks (Capri-sun, Gatorade, juice boxes) for HUB Club• A Dirty Santa gift (something funny or fun)• A small gift for your prayer partner if you have one

Coming in 2015!

Wednesday Evening Fellowship Dinner and Classes resume

January 14Watch for details!

Wednesday Evening Church Family Potluck

FellowshipJanuary 7

5:00 p.m. Dinner6:00 p.m. Trivia

The church will provide fried chicken and sliced ham.

Bring your favorite salad, vegetable dish, or dessert.

Children’s programming 5:45 p.m.

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Looking for a Family Christmas

Project?

Sign up at jacksonfumc.org and Mark Johnstone will contact you about serving at one of the three sites available (Kroger Stonebridge, Macys, and Sam’s Club). Make it fun by dressing up, bringing your dogs, playing music, singing carols and/or wearing FUMC apparel! Bring the family! For more information call Mark at 668-1812, Ext (302), or e-mail mark@johnstonegroup.net

Sign up to volunteer at

jacksonfumc.org

Bell RingingSaturday, December 20

2013 Bell Ringers

• Join the team on the ground• Spread the word to others in

our community• Pray for the mission trip

We can ALL be a part of this journey.

Signup deadline: January 12

Mission Trip

FUMC

April 11-17, 2015Be a part of our Mission to Haiti

Contact Susan Crocker, scrocker@jacksonfumc.org

Give a Gift, Change a life and Share Hope in Haiti.

Celebrate a loved one this Christmas by giving a gift in their name. Your gift will provide life saving healthcare and support the Live Beyond/FUMC team. The donation you give will make a significant difference in the life of another person you may never meet. This is the gift of Christ, to give freely and joyfully.

A card will be sent to the person you select. It will be a gift this season that won’t break, get old or broken. It is the gift of love.

Stop by the Haiti display table in Disciple Hall for a gift card and how to make your donation.

How will your gift be used?

Medical Care$10 Hygiene Kits

$50 Obstretics ClinicOrphan Care

$30 Sponsor a ChildClean Water

$120 Water FiltrationCommunity

$25 Chicken $125 Goat

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from your church staff

MERRY CHRISTMAS& HAPPY NEW YEAR!

(left to right) Front Row: Essie Johnson, Custodian; Tricia Odom, Operations Manager; Charlene Barnett, Financial Assistant; Pam Jaco, Director of Older Adult Ministries & Evangelism; Leslie Lewis, Executive Chef; Taylor Parimore, Director of Student Ministries; Ashley Taylor, Director of Kids@First; Amanda Larsen Wells, Music Coordinator - First Awakening; Susan Crocker, Director of Women’s Ministries; Back Row: Jenni Thorn, Director of Children’s Ministry; Bobbie Mays, Director of Communications; Jan Kelley, Ministerial Assistant; Jacki Hoveskeland, Financial Accountant; Nick Nelson, Assistant Director of Student Ministries; Luke Woodruff, Chief Engineer; Marilynn Eblen, Director of Recreational Activities; Darian Krimm, Director of Music & Worship Arts; Dan Camp, Senior Pastor; Jeff Rudy, Associate Pastor; Tiffney Pinto, Kitchen Assistant; Adam Anderson, Communications Assistant; Not Pictured: Cathy Benson, Randy Benson, Robert Curlin, Charles Evans, Katie Flood, Carl Fuller, Glynn Graves, Matt Hammonds, Elsie Harris, Ashley Heald, Alberta Herron, Jerry Hooper, Chelsea Kee, Terry McRoberts, Ashley Rabun, Kids@First teachers, nursery workers, and gym assistants.

http://www.hannahs-hope.org/

Hannah’s Hope is the Memphis Conference sponsored adoption agency located in Bartlett

December Mission Focus:Birth Mother Needed Items

Always Super (Mega Pack), Always Overnight (Mega Pack), Dermaplast Spray, Tuck Pads, Nursing Pads, (Plaxtexi, Lansinoh, etc.), Bath & Body Lotion, Tote Bag

Comfort ItemsPedicure Set (Slippers, Nail Polish, Polish Remover, Emery Boards, Toe Separators, Nail Clippers), Small Candle, Sweet Treat

Drop items off in the collection box in your Sunday School class or place in the “Way to Give” arch Sunday, Dec. 28.

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Calendar of Events

Calendar subject to change. Please call the church office, 422-4002 or

check the calendar at jacksonfumc.org

Sunday, December 14 8:30 AM Children’s Ministry Volunteer

Appreciation 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 10:00 AM Sunday School Advent Study 11:00 AM Traditional Service- Downtown

Campus 4:00 PM “The Current” UMY 6:00 PM Carols and Candles 7:00 PM Carols and Candles Reception

Monday, December 15 9:00 AM Kids at First 7:00 PM Boy Scout Troop 12 7:00 PM Men’s Basketball

Tuesday, December 16 7:00 AM Men’s Bible Study 9:00 AM Staff Caroling 4:15 PM FitFirst 5:30 PM Middle School Boys Basketball

Practice 6:00 PM Stephen Ministry Meeting 7:30 PM J-Town Basketball

Wednesday, December 17 9:00 AM Kids at First 2:30 PM WINGS 3:45 PM Girl Scouts 4:30 PM Confirmand Scripture Reading

Practice 5:00 PM Between Friends Book Club 6:00 PM Handbells 7:00 PM First Awakening Worship Team

Rehearsal 7:00 PM Sanctuary Choir

Thursday, December 18 4:15 PM FitFirst 6:30 PM High School Boys Basketball

Practice 7:30 PM Young Life High School Boys

Basketball Practice

Friday, December 19 10:00 AM Home School Open Gym

Saturday, December 20 No church events scheduled

Sunday, December 21 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

10:00 AM Sunday School Advent Study 11:00 AM Traditional Service- Downtown

Campus 4:00 PM “The Current” UMY 4:30 PM Room in the Inn 5:00 PM Kids Who Care Club

Monday, December 22 7:00 PM Men’s Basketball

Tuesday, December 23 5:30 PM Middle School Boys Basketball

Practice 7:30 PM J-Town Basketball

Wednesday, December 24 Christmas Eve Church Offices Closed 4:00 PM Christmas Eve Service -

Downtown Campus 5:30 PM Christmas Eve Candlelight

Communion Service - Andrews Chapel

5:30 PM Christmas Eve Communion Service - Downtown Campus

Thursday, December 25 Christmas Day Church Offices Closed

Friday, December 26 No church events scheduled

Saturday, December 27 4:30 PM Room in the Inn

December 28-31 “The Current” UMY

Breakthrough

Sunday, December 28 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

Monday, December 29 7:00 PM Men’s Basketball

Tuesday, December 30 4:15 PM FitFirst 5:30 PM Middle School Boys Basketball

Practice

Wednesday, December 31 No church events scheduled

Thursday, January 1 New Years Day Church Offices Closed

Friday, January 2 No church events scheduled

Saturday, January 3 1:00 PM Ryman Ralls Visitation and

Memorial Service

Sunday, January 4 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 “The Current” UMY

Monday, January 7:00 PM Boy Scout Troop 12 7:00 PM Men’s Basketball

Tuesday, January 6 9:30 AM “Morning Jolt” Women’s

Group 6:00 PM Church Youth Leage

Basketball

Wednesday, January 7 9:00 AM Kids at First 2:30 PM WINGS 3:45 PM Girl Scouts 5:00 PM Open Gym - Youth 5:00 PM WEF Potluck Dinner -

Downtown Campus 6:00 PM “The Current” UMY 6:00 PM Trivia Night 7:00 PM First Awakening Worship

Team Rehearsal 7:00 PM High School Girls Basketball

Practice

Thursday, January 8 5:30 PM Middle School Boys

Basketball Practice 6:30 PM High School Boys Basketball

Practice

Friday, January 9 12:00 PM First Friday Forum

Saturday, January 10 4:30 PM Room in the Inn

Sunday, January 11 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 2:30 PM District Leadership Training

Event 4:00 PM “The Current” UMY 5:00 PM Kids Who Care Club

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IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Mr. & Mrs. Paul GurleyDr. & Mrs. R. A. ButlerPaula & Mike Butler

George BoydKemp BoydGinny & Tim Hatch

Rebecca LaneKemp BoydGinny Hatch

Lucy ButlerKemp Boyd

Dr. Homer E. JohnsWayne E. JoslinGerald F. BordenEvelyn J. Borden

Paul KroneConnie Krone

Mr. & Mrs. Kelso RushMr. & Mrs. Harold Cashon, Sr.Donelson H. Stegall, Sr.Lloyd R. Stegall, Jr.Donald Hanafee, Sr.Mr. & Mrs. Fred Young, Jr.Janie R. YoungThe Harold Cashon, Jr. Family

Dr. Pete StaplesDr. George DodsonDr. Edward CrockerDr. Barnett ScottMay Scott

Morgan Leah McCartyLouise KirkPam & Mike McCarty

George A. SmithElizabeth Smith & Family

James Curlin BondMargaret Lee BondJames Curlin Bond, Jr.Their Family

Bettye Fox SmithSuzanne Smith HopferGeorge A. SmithSam FoxDoris FoxJudy & Scotty LaFont

Dr. Barnett ScottMay, Sally, David, Carol & His Grandchildren

W.T. (Jim) JimersonPeggy Jimerson & his family

Oliver GravesGeorge & Thelma GrayFrank & Patty GravesWalter & Martha Alice BarnesBettie Graves

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

Chip GaffneyLaura Frances & Bill Burnett

Jerry Luckey BarrixThe Barrix Family

Jack & Sue ManheinDonna RhodesDr. Jack ThompsonJack & Charli Manhein

Conrid & Myrtle SmithLarry & Frannie Smith Ginny & CatherineMike & Pat Smith

Mary & Devon DooleyPat & Richard WhitmoreElizabeth Clow

IN LOVING HONOR OF

Pat & Jim ElcanFrancie & Philip LewisRuth GaddisShannon & Chuck McClainMitch & Leigh ElcanCarrie & Richie DuborgJoe & Carolyn GaddisBrent Lewis All my Great-grandchildrenBettie Graves

Elaine DooleyPat & Richard WhitmoreElizabeth Clow

Diane & SteveAnn WoodallSharon MatthewsLinda ClaytonCathy BensonBetty Betterman

Christmas Memo rials & Honora riaCaroling and Hot Chocolate Fun at the Downtown Christmas Parade!

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Women’s MinistriesSusan Crocker, Director of Women’s Ministry, scrocker@jacksonfumc.org

Find us on Facebook: “Soul Sisters Jackson FUMC”

Morning Jolt

Come as you are - gym clothes or ready for the day!

Tuesdays in January & February

9:30-10:30 a.m. in the Library

Starts January 6th

Join the Book Club party! Bring a dish and book, new or used, to swap. Our book this month is set in Paris during WWII. It revolves around a young girl and her father. It is an expertly written piece of literature and his imagery is stunning. It was the top book to read at the Southern Festival of Books. Let Susan or Pam know you are coming; you won’t want to miss out!

SoulSisters

Between Friends

Book Club“All The Light We Cannot See”

by Anthony Doerr

Wednesday, Dec. 175:00 p.m. at Pam McCarty’s

house, 95 Alta Vista

Let’s meet for Lunch 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Jan 15th - Panera BreadFeb 19th - ComeUnity Cafe

Ladies, come on out for a lunch-bunch group. Yes, life is busy… you are busy...but a girl’s gotta eat. Grab a friend and come on out for lunch!

WEF Women Book Discussion January-February6-7 p.m.

Join Susan Crocker, Jerri Sue Maxwell, and Valerie Johnstone as we discuss the book “Hands Free Mama” after WEF dinner. 6 sessions.

Did life even exist before social media? Yes, young mom’s we have been right where you are now and we are still rearing kids in college. Come and join in this discussion amongst friends.

2014 WINTER EVENTSgrowing • connecting • serving

Women’sMinistry

Tue, Jan-Feb Morning Jolt in the Library 9:30-10:30 a.m. “People Can’t Drive You Crazy If You Don’t Give Them the Keys”Wed, Jan-Feb WEF Women Book Discussion “Hands Free Mama”* 6-7 p.m. Th, Jan 15 Let’s Meet for Lunch Panera Bread 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Wed, Jan 21 Between Friends Monthly Book Club* 5:15 p.m. MezzanineTh, Feb 12 Cooking in the Big Easy with Leslie 5:30 p.m. Church KitchenTh, Feb 19 Let’s Meet for Lunch ComeUnity Cafe 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Wed, Feb 25 Between Friends Monthly Book Club* 5:15 p.m. MezzanineWed, Mar. 11 Liberty Garden Tour and Lunch 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Wed, Mar. 18 Between Friends Monthly Book Club* 5:15 p.m. MezzanineWed, Mar. 25 Between Friends Book Club Trip to Oxford, Mississippi

*Childcare provided with reservation.

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Memorials

IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Tom Voegeli (Husband of Hope Voegeli) Mary Jane Woodruff Molly, Bill & Laura Hymers Bruce & Phyllis Maley David & Cyd Teague Dr. & Mrs. Charles Bray Tom & Donna Ellis Carolyn & Joe Gaffney

James Matthews (Husband of Sharon Matthews) Herron & Betty Morris (Sanctuary Doors) Bill & Sandra Perkins Leila Lawrence Gayle D. Crocker Sally Harlan Nancy & Carl Brewer Dr. & Mrs. C. W. Cox Edward & Donna Keefer Nancy Rahm James & Anne Barker Mary Jane Woodruff Molly, Bill & Laura Hymers Edna Rice Bruce & Phyllis Maley Dicky & Sam Welch Joel & Pam Perchik Frances Spencer Ray & Liz Bryant Dr. & Mrs. Charles Bray Jim & Pat Scott Laura Frances & Bill Burnett Beth & Keith Patterson Hunter & Joyce Partee Elaine Dooley Greg & Allycin Alexander Linton & Kathryn Young Dorsey & John Wade Ben, Shelley, Kate, Caroline, Wyatt & Hallie Boston Tom & Donna Ellis John & Sally Everett

Emil Sadowski (Father of Bob Sadowski) Dicky & Sam Welch Paula & Mike Butler Hunter & Joyce Partee Debbie Gaines (Mother of Ben Gaines & Bailey Gaines; Daughter of Jerry & Mona Ward) Herron & Betty Morris (Sanctuary Doors) Bill & Sandra Perkins Gayle D. Crocker

Sally Harlan Mary Jane Woodruff Molly, Bill & Laura Hymers Paula & Mike Butler Carlin Diffee Sherry Blackford Sharon Matthews Louanne & King Bond Al & Marty Noles Elaine Dooley John & Susan Crocker Carol Murchison & Children Mr. & Mrs. John D. Graham Bill & Lucile Lacy

Ed Martin (Husband of Marion Martin; Father of Ann Lawrence, Ed Martin & Ginny Lewis) Frances Spencer Frances Williams Paula & Mike Butler Sharon Matthews John & Susan Crocker Ken & Margaret Applebaum Doris George Sally & Glynn Graves Louisa Edwards Elaine Dooley John & Barbara Jo Dean

Logan Bishop (Grandson of Sarah & Charlie Savery) Paula & Mike Butler Debbie & Rocky Bond

Ed Crocker (Husband of Gayle Crocker) Bruce & Phyllis Maley Lloyd Adams

Ann Marshall (Wife of Earl Marshall) Betty Peeler

Grailyn Brooks (Mother of Tricia Odom, Susan Martin & Berry Brooks) Mary Jane Woodruff Molly, Bill & Laura Hymers Bruce & Phyllis Maley Charles & Carol (Gaffney) Emrich

Bo BlackfordLucy Butler Sherry Blackford

Munroe Riley (Father of Mandy Williams) Bill & Sandra Perkins

Mona HicksMartha Jaco Mary Jane Woodruff Molly, Bill & Laura Hymers

Charles A. Garrett Mr. & Mrs. Richard Ross

Russell Rice (Son of Edna Rice; Brother of David Rice & Craig Stallings) Bill & Sandra Perkins Sharon Matthews Carol Murchison Jennifer & Sharkey McClelland Hunter & Joyce Partee

Chip Gaffney (Son of Carolyn & Joe Gaffney) Jennifer & Sharkey McClelland

Carolyn Warbritton Tom & Craig Stallings (Pastors’ Fund)

Ryman Ralls (Husband of Patricia Ralls) Timberlake Association of Homeowners

W. T. Jimerson Camille Jimerson Clampitt Carol Jimerson Tomlin

Nancy BrookeEd MartinCarolyn MaxwellShuckran Kamal Molly, Bill & Laura Hymers

IN LOVING HONOR OF

Peggy Jimerson Camille Jimerson Clampitt Carol Jimerson Tomlin

Memorials need to be in the church office by December 31 to be included in the January 7 newsletter.

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Adult OpportunitiesPam Jaco, pam@jacksonfumc.org

FRIDAY, JANUARY 16

Program 11:00 a.m. • Luncheon 12:00 noonClayton Hall • $7.00/person

For reservations, call the church office at 422-4002 or sign up online at jacksonfumc.org by Noon, Jan. 12.

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

Wish you knew 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!

The next Publication of the First Edition Newsletter is January 7, 2015

Please submit articles to bobbie@jacksonfumc.org by Jan. 2

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“It’ll save the church money... I can print it myself or just read it from my computer!”

- Dwayne Flatt

2015 Antique and Garden Show of NashvilleFriday, January 308:30 AM - Leave Jackson FUMC parking lot$25/person (includes ticket and transportation)To reserve your spot, call the church office, 422-4002 or email pam@jacksonfumc.orgLunch is available on-site.

“Living a Life of Significance”Embracing the new aging culture… continuing the journey

presented by

Dr. Richard H. Gentzler, Jr.Published author, dedicated teacher, seminar leader and former director of the Center on Aging and Older Adult Ministries for the United Methodist Church

Special thanks to the Altar Guild for their decorative talents in beautifying the

church for this Advent season.

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Men’s MinistriesDave Bratcher, dave.bratcher@wth.org

Called to Serveby Jenni Thorn,

Director of Children’s Ministry

If you grew up in church, then chances are you have fond memories of at least one Sunday School teacher; the one who taught “forever,” who invested so much into the lives of the children he or she taught.

We are so fortunate to have amazing teachers in our children’s ministry at Jackson FUMC for both Sunday mornings and Wednesday nights. Some have been teaching for years, while others are just getting their feet wet. Many started by saying, “I’m not a teacher but I want to help.”

There are times, though, when “life happens” (job commitments, family, illnesses, etc.) and

our teachers reluctantly have to step down from their role for a while. Because of this, we currently have some opportunities for you to get plugged in with the Children’s Ministry Team.

Will You Help?The following short and long term opportunities available are:

• Kindergarten co-teacher - work with another teacher to prepare and present the Sunday School lesson each Sunday morning.

• Substitute teachers - We need a team of flexible people that can fill in wherever needed for that week, whether it is in the nursery, in Sunday School, Children’s Church, or on Wednesday nights.

• Children’s Ministry Welcoming Team- Help check families in on Sunday mornings or Wednesday nights. Welcome visitors and help them find where they need to go.

• Puppets and Skit Actors - No experience required! Scripts will be available for you. It is not necessary that memorize your lines.

You might not be needed each week and it would only be for the length of the skit that particular day.

• Kingdom Kids Co-teacher - Kingdom Kids is our new Wednesday night programming for kids age 3 through 5th grade. As a co-teacher, you will work with another teacher to present the curriculum for each Wednesday night during the school year.

• Children’s Praise Team - If you are musically inclined, we are looking for people to come and lead praise and worship time on Sunday mornings during our large group gathering time prior to Sunday School.

If you are interested in joining the Children’s Ministry Team in one of these areas, please contact Jenni Thorn at jthorn@jacksonfumc.org.

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

Children’s MinistryJenni Thorn, Director of Children’s Ministry (jthorn@jacksonfumc.org)

Men's Ministry building storage shelves for Reelfoot Thrift Store

Men’s Bible Study will not meetDec. 23 or 30

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FUMC FOUNDATION“Life insurance is a way to make a larger gift to the Church than you might otherwise be able to afford. Consider naming the church as a beneficiary of an insurance policy.”If you would like more information about the Foundation, please contact Jacki Hoveskeland at 731-422-4002 or stop by the church office.

Stewardship Spotlight

84% 100%

December 9, 2014Currently Received

$1,393,308

2014 Goal$1,660,000

Help Bridge the Gap!Only $266,692 is left to meet this year’s giving goal! “And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work.”

- 2 Corinthians 9:8 (ESV)

2014 Tithes & Offerings Report Over (under) Over (under) Needed to reachMonth of Budget Actual Month-to-date Year-to-date Annual BudgetJanuary $123,087 $122,556 ($531) ($531) $1,537,444February $120,268 $121,074 $806 $275 $1,416,370March $179,884 $148,120 ($31,764) ($31,489) $1,268,250April $118,038 $129,916 $11,877 ($19,612) $1,138,334May $113,397 $101,079 ($12,318) ($31,930) $1,037,256June $110,864 $110,773 ($92) ($32,022) $926,483July $117,113 $124,379 $7,266 ($24,756) $802,104August $108,343 $118,003 $9,660 ($15,096) $684,101September $84,318 $92,696 $8,378 ($6,717) $591,405October $178,227 $131,409 ($46,818) ($53,536) $459,996November $122,279 $142,719 $20,440 ($33,095) $459,996December $284,181 $50,584 ($233,597) ($266,692) $266,692Total $1,660,000 $1,393,308 $266,692

Giving in December will determine how the church ends this year financially.

Our Stewardship Spotlight this week is about one of those people who gives of his time and talents behind the scenes to help out when there is a need.

When you see Tom Rainey, please let him know how much you appreciate his sharpening all of the knives in the kitchen!

A BIG THANK YOU TO TOM FROM THE KITCHEN VOLUNTEERS!!

2015 Stewardship Update

Thank you to all who have made a commitment for 2015. As of December 9, we have received 230 commitments totaling $1,301,502 for an average commitment of $4,665.

Commitment cards are available at the receptionist desk in the main lobby. To make your commitment online, go to jacksonfumc.org under the Giving tab, Stewardship 2015.

Oh, what fun delivering lots of Christmas toys and gifts to Reelfoot Rural Ministries! Thanks to all for your generous donations and to this wonderful team who braved the wintry weather to make the special delivery!

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SundayDecember 28

SundayJanuary 4

SundayDecember 143rd Sunday of Advent

SundayDecember 214th Sunday of Advent

Andrews Chapel Services:8:30 a.m. Worship Service9:45 a.m. Sunday School

“A World of Possibilities”Dan Camp, preachingLuke 1:26-38

“What I’m Looking For”Jeff Rudy, preachingLuke 2:22-40

Dan Camp, preaching

FUMC Downtown Services:8:55 a.m. First Awakening10:00 a.m. Sunday School11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship

“Living with Difficulty”Jerry Jeffords, preachingLuke 1:26-35

Service of Readings and CarolsJohn Paul Hunley, soloist

Bud Hamilton, guest speaker

Charles Evans, guest speaker

“Joyful Waiting”Jeff Rudy, preachingIsaiah 61:1-11

Communion