THE GATHERING Congregation PRELUDE Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones, R Schulz-Widmer WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS Bryan Bush CALL TO WORSHIP Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing Chancel Choir INVOCATION Bryan Bush *HYMN OF PRAISE From All That Dwell Below the Skies 101 *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH 881 *THE GLORIA PATRI 71 A TIME OF CONTACT The People CHILDREN’S SERMON Theresa Hobbs *HYMN OF WORSHIP Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me 361

OFFERTORY ANTHEM Oceans Chancel Choir *DOXOLOGY Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow 95 HYMN OF PREPARATION Through It All 507 PRAYERS AND CONCERNS OF THE PEOPLE THE LORD’S PRAYER SCRIPTURE READING 2 Corinthians 4: 6-18 Michael Brewer MESSAGE Meeting the Challenge Michael Brewer HYMN OF INVITATION Freely, Freely 389 BENEDICTION Michael Brewer

*Please stand if you are able.

WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS PRAYER SONG If We Are the Body SONG Who You Say I Am

OFFERING (Please pass the offering baskets at this time.) CHILDREN’S SERMON Theresa Hobbs PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE SONG Oceans

HEARING GOD SPEAK 2 Corinthians 4: 6-18 Michael Brewer MESSAGE Meeting the Challenge Michael Brewer SONG God's Not Dead BLESSING Michael Brewer

TRADITIONAL SERVICE, 11:00 AM, SANCTUARY

Harvest Service, 8:45 AM, Fellowship Hall

What’s Happening: February 16, 2020 Sunday, February 16 7:30 AM Harvest Band Practice 8:45 AM Harvest Service: Fellowship Hall 10:00 AM Sunday School 9:55 AM Alpha Class: Meet in Gathering Room 11:00 AM Traditional Service: Sanctuary Tuesday, February 18 10:30 AM Chair Yoga Wednesday, February 19 10:30AM Wednesday Morning Bible Study 5:00 PM Children’s Ministry 5:00 PM Youth: Middle School 5:00 PM Pastor Chris’ Wesley Life Group, Lyons class 5:30 PM Chancel Handbell Practice 6:00 PM Wednesday Night Dinner 7:00 PM Choir Practice 7:00 PM Youth: High School 7:00 PM Ladies Small Group (ages 30’s –50’s), Carr Class

APOSTLES’ CREED I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth;

And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven,

and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins,

the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen

The Gloria Patri Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost;

as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.

Response to Offertory Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;

praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host;

praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

The Lord’s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.

Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses,

as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and

the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

Night of Worship with the Bishop: Join the Griffin District for a Night of Worship. You are invited to join together on Wednesday, February 19th @ 6:30 PM at Wesley Chapel UMC in McDonough for a time of worship as we prepare for the Lenten season. Our guest preacher is Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson and music will be provided by the amazing choir at Wesley Chapel UMC. Everyone is en-couraged to bring canned goods, which will be our offering, to be donat-ed to a local food pantry in Henry County.

Bishop’s Town Halls – Madison First UMC March 22nd at 3:00 p.m. or March 29th Fayetteville First UMC 3:30 p.m.

PRAYER LIST April Waits Bettie O’Neal Betty Winn Beverly Whitler Bob Flores Carol Fuller Carson Lamb Cheryl Stewart Clay Hogan

Dinah Brown Evan Elliot Frances Middlebrooks Gabe Hines Gerry Wright Ginger Foshee Harvey Hall Howard Stodghill Jane Saunders Jimmy Reeves Kala Barrett Ken Chapman

Kim Kelly Lee Nelson Madeline Sanders Paulette Womack Riley Williams Ron Willard Sandy Sharkey Scott Smith Shannon Bolt Stephen Gray Susanne Earnhart Wes Nelson

Thank you for being in worship with us today. At JUMC, it is Just U, Me & Christ together celebrating passionate worship, joyful fellowship, and compassionate service & mission. Together we offer our prayers, presence, gifts, service and Christian witness from the heart of Jackson. Please let us know how we may make this a more meaningful time of worship.

YOUTH NEWS: PLATS: Pray, Listen, Act, Trust, and Serve.

Sunday School: 10-10:45 AM meet in gathering room then... 2/16- Act- parking lot prayers 2/23-Trust in God - prayer room.

Wednesday Night MYF Middle School- 5-6 High School - 7-8:30

Events: 3/14- 2020 Yardsale. Let me know when u can work! Need volunteers 3/11, 3/12, and 3/14! Money will go to our missions. 7/5-7/11- Savannah Mission Trip. - check with your parents and let me know if you are interested. I need to budget. Ms. Debbie

JUMC KIDS DEPARTMENT:

Theresa Hobbs, Director, tphobbs@gmail.com Sunday School: K ids ages Pre-K to 5th grade. We meet at 9:50 AM in the old fellowship hall.

Kidz Corner: 5:00 PM on W ednesdays during the school year.

VBS 2020: Mark your calendars and com e out to volunteer Sunday, June 21 to Thursday June 25, 4:45 to 8PM.

Website: Jacksonumc.com Worship Address: 409 East Third Street

Church Office & Church shipping address: 435 East Third Street Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 1880, Jackson, Georgia, 30233

Sunday Worship Times: 8:30 AM WJGA 92.1 FM Radio Service

8:45 AM Harvest (Modern) Service 11:00 AM Traditional Service

GUEST INFORMATION

Welcome to Jackson UMC this February 16, 2020. We are glad you are here! For your convenience, child care is available for children 4 and under in the nursery, located in the basement level of our education building. Please leave a record of your name, address, email, and phone number in the attendance books. We thank God for this opportunity to worship Jesus Christ with you. Please speak with the pastor or one of our ushers if you have questions about the church or our services.

If you are interested in learning more about Jackson UMC, or how to follow Jesus and become an active member, attend the next Starting Point Event on February 23, 4:00 PM, at the parsonage. Ask Pastor Chris Shurtz more information.

Jackson UMC is committed to sharing the Kingdom of God by making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of our world.

TOP NEWS

If you are interested in learning more about Jackson UMC, or how to follow Jesus and become an active member, attend the next Starting Point Event on February 23, 4:00, at the parsonage. Ask Pastor Chris Shurtz more information. Homeless Offering Sunday and Scout Sunday: Sunday, February 23

ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE: February 26, 2020, 7:00 PM

Trustees meeting: Thursday, March 5, 6:00 PM, Lyons class

Mark your calendars! Community Easter Egg Hunt at JUMC and supper, 5:30 PM Wednesday April 1st. W e are asking for donations of lots of candy and eggs. Please drop off in the choir room.

Are you missing any items? Check the coat rack in hall by kitchen. There are 2 jackets, 1 cane, and 5 umbrellas.

MISSION & SERVICE COMMITTEE, Sherry Reynolds, Chairperson, Email: robsherry4399@att.net

MUSIC DEPARTMENT: Theresa Hobbs, Director, tphobbs@gmail.com. The Chancel Bell Choir would love to have 2 more players to help us prepare for Easter. We meet Wednesdays at 5:30 PM in the music room.

CHURCH OFFICE, Sonya Respess, office@jacksonumc.com. Normal Office hours: Monday –Friday: 9-4, closed midday for lunch.

The CERF House is asking for canned tuna this m onth!

PASTOR CHRIS SHURTZ Phone: 770-775-7238

Pastorchris@jacksonumc.com

Youth Director: Debbie Bell

TEXT or call Debbie Bell 770-584-9699

EMAIL: platsyouthjumc@gmail.com

Honduras Mission Trip 2020: W e are planning a Honduras Mission Trip for July 18-25, 2020. For more information contact the office. Cost: around $1,600 (depending on airline tickets).

Jackson UMC’s Budget for 2020: $515,527.72 Received for the budget year to date: 74,821.07 Contribution needed per week: 9,913.99 This week’s (2/9) budget offering: 8,593.00 updated 2/10/2020

The Mission Team is taking donations for the Weekend Backpack Food Program again. Donation boxes are in the Carr Class, the Lyons Class, the Narthex and near the kitchen.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER: Adults: $5, Kids & Youth $1, Senior–Discount (Over 80) $3, Family Max $15!

Menu for February 19: Parmesan chicken, green beans, roasted potatoes, green salad, rolls, dessert, beverage. Optional baked chicken

World Race: Kacie Caudle’s blog at: kaciecaudle.theworldrace.org.

Strengthen the UM church in Laos through the Barte mission. You can help train and provide salary support to the 62 Lay Pastors who are sharing the good news in Laos. Some of these pastors have even endured imprisonment for their faith, yet they continue to share Jesus and the church continues to grow in this predominately Buddhist country. Mark your check Barte Mission.

Support the CERF House. Help the needy in our community. The CERF House continues to help struggling families in need of clothes, rent, food, gas and utilities in the winter. Mark envelope and check CERF.

CALLING ALL CHURCH MEMBERS AGE 60 AND OVER........ Did you miss the insert in the bulletin a few weeks ago? Nancy Lee is working on organizing an active Senior Ministry for our church, and she requested seniors to provide their name, phone number and email address. If you missed out on getting your contact information on the contact list, please let Nancy or the office know. If you have any questions, feel free to call Nancy Lee at 470-278-4571. To contact the office, you can contact Sonya at 770-775-7238 or by email: office@jacksonumc.com.