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JACKSONVILLE FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH w w w . j a x f u m c . o r g
by Rev. Lyle Holland
tle Coliseum. Yet, I am far more invested in the
ordination of our clergy now than I was in my
own ordination in1992. To my surprise, my role
on the Board of Ordained Ministry has connect-
ed me to the anxieties, fears, frustrations and
finally joys of our Ordinands as I have had the
privilege of being a part of their journey.
I was surprised by melancholy as my home
church was included on the list of closed
churches. Christ changed my life through the
faithful witness of many in that congregation.
The story rightly ends with resurrection. Two
Decatur congregations will become one, relo-
cate, and use the proceeds from selling property
to begin a new work singing God’s song.
Those are not the only highlights from Annual Con-
ference, just a few reverberating in my heart and
mind this morning. Appropriately, I close here with
my favorite verse from the Charles Wesley hymn
often used to send us forth from Annual Confer-
ence.
To serve the present age, my calling to fulfill; O may it all my powers engage to do my Master’s will. – Charles Wesley (UM Hymnal, 413)
Grace and Peace, Lyle
From the earliest days, Methodists have sung their
faith. Charles Wesley’s “And Are We Yet Alive” be-
came the standard opening song of Annual Confer-
ence around 1780. In 2017, the North Alabama Con-
ference gathered in Huntsville around a theme re-
flecting our roots, “Singing God’s Song in Tune and
Rhythm.” God’s lyrics are the message of for-
giveness, love, and new life in Jesus Christ. How we
follow Jesus in the church and into the world is the
tune and rhythm of God’s song. From Sunday’s
opening worship to Tuesday afternoon’s sending
forth, we were reminded of the beauty when the
people of God sing God’s song in tune and rhythm.
Annual Conference has a familiar and welcomed
rhythm for me. Both the official, scheduled struc-
ture, and the informal, personal rituals serve to re-
connect me to my covenant community, the United
Methodist Church. What follows is less of a report
for Annual Conference and more a reflection on a
few personal highlights.
Annual Conference is my favorite “reunion.” My
appreciation for this covenant community has
deepened over the years. At ordination, we be-
come members of the Annual Conference rather
than a local church. There is a life-giving fellow-
ship in our itinerant tribe rekindled in the formal
and informal rhythms of Annual Conference.
25 years ago, I was ordained an Elder in the
United Methodist Church on the foul line in Bat-
CHURCH STAFF
Rev. Lyle Holland
Pastor
Rev. Andy Curtis
Associate Pastor
Stacie Johnson
Children’s Ministries
Dan Marsengill
Choir Director
David Dempsey
Organist
Jane Lewis
Pianist
Steve Boullemet
Praise Team Director
Dora Hayes
Administrator
Jennifer Thomas
Coordinator, Kids 1st
Jill Pike
Secretary
Fred Bush
Bldg. Director/Custodian
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION ................. June 2017
MONTHLY
2017 Monthly Budget Needs......................... $43,083.67 Monthly Budget Receipts ............................. $10,307.00 ANNUALLY
2017 Yearly Budget: ...................................... $517,004.00 2017 Receipts ................................................ $223,335.14 2017 Expenses .............................................. $220,470.05
ATTENDANCE 6.4.2017
MEMBERSHIP ................ 611
T1 Worship 8:30 ............... 34 New Community .............. 45 T2 Worship 10:50 ............ 54 The Landing ...................... 17 Children’s Church ..........NA Nursery ................................ 9 Total Worship ............ 159
Chapel ................................ 56 Wed. Youth ....................... 15 Sun. Youth ......................NA
Sunday School Adults ................................. 69 Youth ................................... 6 Children/Teachers ........... 15 Total Sunday School .... 90
HOURS
Monday
Tuesday &
Thursday
10 am to 2 pm
256-435-1891
8 am to 4:30 pm M-Th
8 am to 12 noon Fri.
Attendance ...................................... 2
Financial Info. ................................ 2
This Week ...................................... 3
Children’s Ministries ....................... 4
Youth News .................................... 5
News & Events ............................... 6
Prayer Page ................................... 7
More News...................................... 8
In This Issue
Barbara Cosper (sister of Pat Borstorff)
Angela Sandberg
June 11 1p VBS Decoration
June 12 5p VBS Dinner
6p Vacation Bible School
June 13 12p Staff meeting
5p VBS Dinner
6p Vacation Bible School
June 14 5p VBS Dinner
6p Vacation Bible School
June 15 5p VBS Dinner
6p Vacation Bible School
June 16 5p VBS Dinner
6p Vacation Bible School
June 17 10a VBS Cleanup Day
Calendar
Irving Benson and Jessie Carter were
married on October 24 in the
church. So ends a friendship that
began in their school days.
“A merry heart doeth good like a medicine.”
Proverbs 17:22
Services This Week
TWO SERVICES
ONLY
THIS SUNDAY
10:50 am Traditional Sanctuary
Rev. Dr. Clinton Hubbard, Jr.
Scripture: Romans 8:31-39
Sermon: Don’t Give Power to Your “Who”
8:30 am New Community McWhorter Activity Center
Rev. Dr. Clinton Hubbard, Jr.
Scripture: Romans 8:31-39
Sermon: Don’t Give Power to Your “Who”
Those Who Serve God in His Church
June 11• Trinity Sunday
8:30 am 10:50 am
Ushers: B. Mosakowski Bernice George
Steve Rogers Floyd Kirby
Wade Hodges Elizabeth Renfroe
Rickey Rutledge Jim Howard
Acolytes: Sara Thomas
Mikaela Watkins
Nursery: Rachel Rogers Kristi Francis
Summer Jennings (SUNDAY SCHOOL)
Children’s Church Volunteers: No Children’s Church
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Children’s Ministries with Stacie Johnson, Director of Children’s Ministries
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Vacation Bible School
It’s not too late to register for Vacation Bible
School! VBS is for children ages 3 years old through
6th grade. Children must be potty-trained to partici-
pate in VBS.
Nursery VBS (for Two-Year-Olds)
We will be offering our Nursery VBS again this year
for our littlest friends. There are a limited number of
spots available in this class. The Nursery VBS will be
offered on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday nights
(6:00-7:30 each night). This class for two-year-olds
will give our little ones a chance to experience VBS
and learn about God in a way that is fun and exciting
for them.
Family Robots
If you have not brought your family robot to the
church, please bring it on Sunday.
VBS Work Day
This Saturday, June 10, we will have a VBS Work
Day beginning at 10:00 am. Please make plans to
join us!
Decorating Day
This Sunday, June 11, immediately after church, we
will begin to decorate for VBS. If you are available,
please come and help. If you signed up to help deco-
rate “when needed”, please come to the church
around 4:00 pm on Sunday afternoon.
Parents, please keep in mind that while decorating
there will be potentially dangerous situations
for children (hot glue guns, tools, etc.)
around. Please find alternate care for your 4
young child during decorating time.
VBS Mission Project
This year we are going to continue our tradition of
collecting items for Operation Christmas Shoebox
for our mission project. Our Children’s Ministries
participate with this program each year. We prepare
gift boxes that are sent overseas to children in third
world countries who do not receive anything for
Christmas. Remember, it has to fit into a shoebox!
Please send your child’s shoebox items with them to
Opening Session.
VBS Offering
Our offering this year will be going to our mission
focus: Water for Peru. We will be learning about this
project throughout the week at VBS. Please send
change (any amount) with your child to Opening
Session to place in the offering for the project.
VBS Music CD
We will have CDs available for purchase which in-
clude all of the music from VBS. The cost of the CD
is $5.00. You may pre-order it on your child’s regis-
tration form, or you may order a CD at registration.
Please make your checks payable to JFUMC with
VBS CD on the memo line.
Creation Friday
Be sure to join the fun on Friday night of VBS as we
show our creative sides! Everyone is encouraged to
dress in their best creative attire (wild and wacky,
robot, or create something crazy!) Have fun with it!
Please try to keep accessories to a minimum.
Mrs. Stacie
June Children’s Church
During the month of June, we will not be
having Children’s Church.
Summer Mission Trips
June 25 - Upper Sand Mountain Parish
July 30 - UMCOR
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Natasha Jackson
Summer Mission Trip Coordinator
Vicki Shaw
Encounter Coordinator
Elizabeth Renfroe
Minor Events Coordinator
Becky & Rusty Simmons
Safe Sanctuary Volunteer
Coordinators
Marita Watson
Youth Sunday School Coordinator
Buffy Lockette
Publicity Coordinator
Frank & Cheryl Hartzog
Game & Snack Coordinators
Woody Francis
Carol Stokesberry
Pumpkin Patch Coordinators
YOUTH
LEADERSHIP
TEAM
Your prayers, presence and
support made the ordination
service all the more special for
me and my family.
Andy
Jacksonville First members at Andy’s ordination service
Kids 1st is currently seeking both
full-time and part-time teachers.
Qualified applicants must be at
least 19 years of age, possess a high
school diploma or GED, be willing
to submit to background checks and fingerprinting,
and have at least one year experience in working with
preschool-aged children.
Interested applicants should pick up an application
from the Kids 1st office Monday through Friday be-
tween the hours of 8:00 am and 3:00 pm, or send a
resume to: [email protected].
If you have any questions, you may reach Jennifer
Thomas in the Kids 1st office at 256-782-0388.
in the Parlor
Please plan to come by the Parlor during the Sunday
School hour to congratulate Andy on this milestone
in his ministry. We are so fortunate to have him here!
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Jacksonville First UMC is partnering with the Ala-
bama Cooperative Extension Service for a free six
session workshop on planning healthy, affordable
meals for your family. It starts Monday, June 19 at
6:00 pm and will meet in the Multipurpose Room
(Room 121).
Each class will include a healthy recipe tasting, nutri-
tion information and other incentives to help you
and your family eat healthier.
To register for the class, call Crystal McPherson at:
(256) 237-1621 (Extension Service) OR
Elizabeth Renfroe at: (256) 239-6033.
Class Dates:
June 19, June 26,
July 17, July 24, July 31,
and August 7.
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Pray for Those Who Serve our Country:
If you have names and addresses for other military church
members, please call the office: 435-6021.
† Deployed overseas ‡ Home (in the States)
MSG (P) David Beard ‡
MAJ JEFFREY BUCKNER ‡
HN Jake Daniel ‡
LTC Michael Dempsey ‡
COL Doug Drake ‡
SPC Kyle Fields ‡
LTC Pete Garver ‡
SFC Matthew Reid †
SGT Garrett Rose ‡
Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay
down his life for his friends. John 15:13
Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing. 1 Thessalonians 5:11
Note: We encourage you to contact the church office any time you want to place someone on the prayer list. Help us keep the list
trimmed: if you know of someone who has recovered and needs to come off, be sure to let us know. Prayer requests will be rotated off
after 2 weeks if we have received no updates.
HELEN BARTHEL
DONNA BUTNER
GLADYCE CORNELIUS
CHALCY EVANS
EARL GIBSON
MARTHA GIBSON
EVELYN GLAZNER
HENRI GUNNELLS
LOTICE JONES
BETTY LAWLER
JACK LAWLER
LOUISE LUALLEN
CAROLYN LYNCH
VICKE MOLAN
FOY MORGAN
Diane Ponder
MARGARET POTTS
MARY ROBERTSON
RONNIE SANDERS
TROY SANDERS
RITA SPRUIELL
MARGARET VALINE
RANDY WOODROW
Laura Youngblood
(ALL CAPS denotes church members)
Pat Apton
Payton Brigman
David Brooks
Dr. Bryant
TRICIA CLAYTON
Bob Coley
Susie Duncan
Family of Dale Engledow
Corliss Ann Gibson
Kara Griffin
Josh Johnson
Arlis Mitchell
Brian Norman
Judy Noyes
Bo Reeves
Curt Sasser
LIZ WEEMS
DORIS YOUNG
Christian Sympathy is extended to
Brian Norman and family, friend of Anne Kim-
brough, in the death of Brian’s father.
First United Methodist Church PO Box 1025 109 Gayle Avenue SW
Jacksonville, Alabama 36265
ph (256) 435-6021 fx (256) 435-6262
www.jaxfumc.org
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WORSHIPTIMES
Sundays: Traditional - 8:30 & 10:50 am
Contemporary - 8:30 am Sunday School - 9:45 am
TWO SERVICES ONLY
ON JUNE 11 NC (8:30 am) and Traditional (10:50 am)
Guest Speaker, Rev. Dr. Clinton Hubbard, Jr.
Cheaha District Superintendent
Dr. Hubbard serves as the Superintendent of the
Cheaha District, as well as Executive Director of
Ethnic Ministries. Rev. Hubbard is a graduate of
Birmingham-Southern College and Candler
School of Theology, Emory University in Atlanta,
GA. He earned a Doctor of Ministry from Inter-
denominational Theological Center, Gammon
Theological Seminary in Atlanta.
O Holy Spirit, by whose breath
life rises vibrant out of death;
come to create, renew, inspire;
come, kindle in our hearts your fire.
You are the seeker’s sure resource,
of burning love the living source,
protector in the midst of strife,
the giver and the Lord of life.
In you God’s energy is shown,
to us your varied gifts make known.
Teach us to speak, teach us to hear;
yours is the tongue and yours the ear. UMBoW 223
We are so proud and
happy to have you
and your family here
at Jacksonville First!