THE CONNECTION

OUR SUNDAY

WORSHIP

SCHEDULE

9:00 A.M.

Early Worship

10:00 A.M.

Sunday School

11:00 A.M.

Traditional Service

Pastor David Lawrence

ON THE INSIDE Our People 2 Responsibilities 5 Children, Youth and Families 6 Calendar 8

August 2017

Jefferson United Methodist Church 115 E. Main St.

Jefferson, NC 28640

The Connection Christ Beside Me, Christ Within Me

It has been a joy to share in our first worship services. I appreciate your enthusiasm in learning about “Bless to me” prayers that come from Keltic Christianity. These prayers express gratitude for simple everyday things and recognizing God is there inn that moment. “Bless to me this quiet mo-ment walking my dog, my faithful companion.” “Bless to me this cup of

coffee, bless the beans and those who picked them.” “Bless to me this Sabbath day, space to rest, to play, to feel the fullness of life.” “Bless to me as I pack boxes of food; taking with a mama holding a baby with two other toddlers in tow.” You may want to remember several spiritual practices that help you experience the summertime blessings. Slow down; enjoy the present moment, sit longer at the table. Rest; setting aside unhur-ried time walking, hiking, going on a picnic, floating down the river, developing good habits of work and rest. Unplug; communicating face to face, abstaining from video recreation. Practice “Bless to me” prayers; being grateful and knowing the Holy Spirit is a faith-ful companion. My thoughts for this series has come from these resources; Christ Beside Me, Christ Within Me by Beth Richardson, The Celtic Way of Prayer by Esther De Waal, and Spiritu-al Disciplines Handbook by Adele Calhoun. I appreciate Zach Fulbright, Michael Bell and our choir for their talents and leadership in leading worship. I look forward to more wor-shipful moments ahead.

Faithfully yours,

Rev. David Lawrence

Members Betty Avery, Maxine Miller, Willa Mae Campbell, Nita Lewis, Nenie Midyette, Robert Carson, John & Audrey Wasner, Family of Rena McPhatter, Family of Ben Harrison, June Worth

Military Anatoly Ray, Riley Watson, John Wooten, Dustin Seaman, Nicole Seaman, Jake Harrington

Young Adults Jason Baker, Shawn Baker, Katie Girtman, Matthew Hamilton, Elissa Harrington, Jake Harrington, Carter Kurtz, Anderson Moore, Olivia Thore, Anna Wooten, Dakota Little, Brandon Jones, Glenn Bailey, Stanton Moore, Savannah Cary, Morgan Girtman, Michael Harrington, Luke Cullifer, Kenan Kurtz, Sam Henson, Grace Ingledue, Connor Jones

Friends Philip Santiago, Kimberly Jackson, Kiersten Sharpe, Ron Joyal, Bill Weaver, Donald Marsh, Dean Olive, Jessica Blevins, David Woods, Bessie Cornett, Vickie Absher, Cathy Goodman, Ellen Sears, Opal Miller, Charlie and Jeanne McBrayer, Nicholas Coldiron, Zeda Wilkes, Shae Greer

Our Staff David Lawrence, Ashley Church, Christina Wagoner, Zach Fulbright, Michael Bell, Clay Camp, Brenda Jones, Andrea Gardner, Jimmy Taylor, Heather Arreola, Shea Cullifer, Drew Flanagan Please call the office to remove “Friends” from the list.

BUDGET REPORT AS OF 7/23/2017

Year-to-Date Budget Need $172,502.00 Year-to-Date Budget Receipts $160,485.83

MEET THE PASTOR SIGN UP Please remember to sign up for a meet and greet time with Pastor David. Sign-up sheets are located in the narthex.

BRUNCH BETWEEN

Brunch Between will be held on August 13 from 9:45—10:45 in the fellowship hall. Brunch will be held in lieu of Sunday School. Check your email for a sign-up list to bring a baked good, fruit or juice. Call Colleen Dixon at 704-575-5126 if you have any questions.

WELCOME REV. DAVID AND CANDY!

The Annual Picnic will be held Monday, August 21 at 12:00 noon at Bob & Kathy Hughes’ River House (935 Aubrey Turner Rd. Ext. Crumpler, NC 28617, 336-982-3509. Car caravan will be leaving the church at 11:30 AM. Please bring a dish to share and dress casual. Guests are welcome (husband, friend, neighbor, etc.) Please park at the bottom parking areas and you will be shuttled up to the house.

WOMEN OF THE CHURCH ANNUAL PICNIC

A covered dish dinner was held on Wednes-day, July 19 to welcome Rev. David and his wife, Candy to Jefferson Unit-ed Methodist Church. There was plenty of food, fun and fellowship had by all who attend-ed.

Would you like to tour Samaritan’s Purse and learn more about Operation Christmas Child and oth-er programs they have? Anyone from the church is invited to attend, children and youth are en-couraged to attend as well (we will need a few adult volunteers). The tour will be start at 10:00 am on Thursday, August 10 at Samaritan’s Purse in Boone – car pooling from the church is encour-aged. Bethany UMC and W Jefferson UMC will be going as well! There are tentative lunch plans (about $8 a person) afterward at Makoto’s. Colleen will need a final count (tour or tour and lunch) by August 2 – call or text at 704-575-5126 or email at colleenjdixon@gmail.com.

Now is a great time of the year to purchase items for Christmas shoeboxes while school supplies are on sale! Crayons are 50 cents a pack at Walmart! Plus scissors, pencils and small notebooks are at bargain prices! There is a box in the hall where you can place items throughout the month of August. Thanks for helping a child around the world!

More ideas: Wow items: Soccer ball with pump, Stuffed ani-mal, Toys (puppets, trucks, etc.), Doll (baby, Bar-bie, etc.), Musical instrument, Outfit, Shoes Toys: Include items that children will immedi-ately embrace such as toy cars, yo-yos, jump ropes, balls, toys that light up and make noise (with extra batteries), etc. Accessories: T-shirts, socks, hats, sunglasses, hair clips, jewelry, watches, flashlights (with ex-tra batteries), etc. Crafts: Make your own items such as hair bows, finger puppets, and friendship bracelets Non-liquid Hygiene Items: toothbrushes, bar soap, combs, washcloths, etc.

We are having a shoebox packing party on November 5th from 3-5pm with Bethany UMC and West Jefferson UMC. Shoeboxes are our mis-sion project from VBS.

SAMARITAN’S PURSE TOUR, AUGUST 10, 10:00 AM

MEMORIALS

In Memory Of Lena Bingham Window Restoration

Jill Ferguson

In Memory Of Rena McPhatter Window Restoration

Lynn Graham Gale and Ina Ruth Hurley

ACTIVE ADULTS VISIT COPPER MINE GRILL

The Active Adult group met at Copper Mine Grill in the Laurel Springs for lunch and conversation The Active Adults invite you to fellowship with them during breakfast at Shatley Springs located at 407 E Shatley Springs Rd., Crumpler, NC 28617 on Wednesday, August 16 at 9:30 AM. Please call JoAnn Crawley, 336-982-3773 to make a reservation .

CONDOLENCES We extend our love and prayers to the family of Rena McPatter who died on July 17th. A memori-al service was held on Saturday, July 22.

We also extend condolences to the family of Ben Harrison, who passed away on July 19th. His fu-neral was held on Saturday, July 22nd.

UNITED METHODIST MEN FUNDRAISER

The United Methodist Men are selling peanuts for $5 to raise money for local missions. Peanuts are available by contacting Paul Horan at 336-982-2682. The peanuts are also available at “Past and Present Antiques” at 113 N Jefferson Avenue, West Jefferson, NC 28694. Proprietors Pam and Glen Mores do not charge a commis-sion on the sale of these peanuts, which is a very generous gesture.

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE AT JUMC

The Community Red Cross Blood Drive will be held in our Fellowship Hall on August 17th, 11 AM—3:30 PM.

REV. KEITH FRANKLIN The Reverend Keith Franklin, former pastor at Jefferson United Methodist Church, is being ap-pointed to serve New Salem United Methodist Church in Statesville, NC.

NUTS OR NO NUTS? Please remember to label your pot luck dishes if they contain nuts. Labels are available in the church kitchen in the folder on the refrigerator door.

ASHE COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

DEDICATES HOME FOR JOHNSON FAMILY

A nice crowd of volunteers and supporters welcomed Veda Johnson, and her children Elena and Ripley, to their new home at 115 Forest Oak Lane in Jefferson on Sunday, July 23. This home dedication was Number 4 for Ashe County Habitat. Following a welcome by ACHFH Vice President Linda McLintock, the Reverend David Lawrence led those attending in prayer and the Litany of Dedication. After the introduction of the family, presentation of a Bible, and presentation of a hammer (Habitat’s symbolic offering to each new partner family), Veda was presented with the key to her new home. Pastor Lawrence closed the ceremony with a prayer. Guests toured the new home and enjoyed refreshments provided by the ACHFH board. Veda is employed by attorney Andrew Jackson in Jefferson. The John-son children will be attending Mountain View Elementary School in the fall.

Ashe County Habitat for Humanity is an all volunteer group. If you know someone who needs a new home and could benefit from partnering with Ashe Habitat, please contact them at 336-846-2525 or www.ashehabitat.org. They are always looking for partner fami-lies.

August 2017 JEFFERSON UNITED

METHODIST CHURCH

SERVICE

FLOWERS 6 Holy Communion 13 Susanne Black 20 Abbigail Wonsick 27 Volunteer

ACOLYTE 6 Grace Zelesky 13 Jackson Keith 20 Chloe Henson 27 Addisen Calhoun

CHILDREN’S TIME 6 Shea Cullifer 13 Rachel Johnston 20 Colleen Dixon 27 Jessica Roland

NURSERY 6 Jessica Roland 13 Alice Thompson 20 Glenn or JoAnn Crawley 27 Lisa Camp

11:00 USHERS TRANSPORTATION Bill Henson Jim Wooten and Volunteers Jeff and Robin Goss Ethan Ashley Hunter Jones

FOOD LION WEEKEND PICKUP August 5th Bill & Janice Henson August 6th Perkins/Jones Families August 12th & 13th Perkins/Jones Families August 19th & 20th Terry & Peggy Philbrick August 26th & 27th Jim & Susan Powers

**PLEASE CONTACT THE CHURCH OFFICE IF YOU HAVE ANY CHANGES OR ADDITIONS.**

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1 Jeff Goss 2 Anne Fletcher 4 Dana Colvard 5 Brandon Jones 10 Mindy Wonsick 14 Betty Avery 16 Hal Colvard Ina Ruth Hurley 18 Beth Dixon 19 Steve Segraves Ron Girtman Loyce Horan 20 Jerena Mae Barnes Nathaniel Shepherd 21 Jimmy Gambill Abbie Wonsick 23 Gene Lewis 24 Skyler Vannoy 25 Theresa Weeks 28 Ruth Kluttz 29 Sarah Sanders 31 Gene Bingham

1 Tuck & Wilma McClure 10 Bill & Janice Henson Bob & Kathy Hughes 23 John & Audrey Wasner 27 David & Lynn Lambert 31 Wayne & Mae Asbury

ANNIVERSARIES

ROCKIN’ JUMP— THE ULTIMATE TRAMPOLINE PARK

The youth traveled to the air bound trampoline park in Winston Salem, NC, where they participated in a day full of un activities including the 360° slam dunk zone, rock climbing wall, X Beam Jousting, Dodge Ball Arena and the trampoline open jump area. They ended the day chilling out with Mario’s Pizza and ice cold sweet tea.

CAROWINDS

The youth celebrated the end of summer enjoying the sun and thrilling rides at Carowinds Theme Park on July 24th. They ended the day with dinner at Chili’s. A special thank you to our parent vol-unteers: April Reed, Michelle Keith and Kevin Wonsick.

As our summer winds down and we look ahead to a new school year, I want to say thank you to the children, youth, and families of Jeffer-son United Methodist Church. Because of your love, encourage-ment, trust, and support, our youth and children have had the op-portunity to grow closer with each other as well as meet new people too. I am excited about our children and youth here and again thank you so very much for helping to make this an amazing summer for us all.

-Shea Cullifer, Director of Children, Youth and Families

CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILIES

We will be having a Back to School Bash Pizza Party on Friday, August 18 from 6pm-9pm at the Jefferson Landing Swimming Pool for all children, youth, and their families. Please RSVP for this event by contacting Shea Cullifer, Tracey Van-noy, or the church office no later than August 6.

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Wednesday night activities to resume sept. 13TH We invite the Jefferson United Methodist Congregation to come out and EAT! The best place sometimes to build relationships and fellowship is around the dining table, and there are plenty of opportunities to share table fellowship with others at JUMC.

Wednesday night meals and children & youth activities will begin on September 13. Dinner will be served for $5 per person ($20 maximum per family) from 5:30—6:30 p.m. the Fellowship Hall. Peggy Philbrick will prepare meals through November 15th. Reservations are required. You may pay for the 10 week series up front or pay weekly by signing up on bulletin insert or by calling the church office before noon on Tuesday and paying at the drink stand on Wednesday night.

5:45 Jefferson Youth Ringers 6:00 Children’s Choir

6:30 Joyful Ringers and Youth Group 7:00 Children’s Fellowship

Welcome drew flanagan, church nursery attendant! We are blessed to have on staff with us now, Drew Gale Flanagan, from Wil-mington, NC. A recent graduate from Liberty University, Drew comes to us with a wealth of childcare experiences along with impeccable references. She will be a true asset to our Youth, Children, and Family Ministries first and foremost as our Lead Nursery Worker on Sunday mornings as well as our Lead Assistant on Wednesday Evenings. We and she are very excited in how God will utilize her many gifts and talents in service of our children and fami-lies. She is a blessing indeed and I encourage you to stop by the nursery ar-ea and introduce yourself and welcome her to our church.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

9:00 to 12:00 Food Pantry

6:00 PM Church Council

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6:30 PM Adult Choir

7:30 PM NA Meeting

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4 5

7:30 PM NA Meeting

6

Holy Communion

7

12:00 Worship Committee

8

9:00 to 12:00 Food Pantry

6:00 PM Trustees

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6:00 PM Christian Education Council

6:30 PM Adult Choir

7:30 PM NA Meeting

10

10:00 AM Samaritan's Purse Tour and Lunch at Makoto’s

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12 7:30 PM NA Meeting

13

9:45 Brunch Between 11:00 AM Tin Can Offering

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15

9:00 to 12:00 Food Pantry

6:00 PM Finance Committee

16

11:30 AM Active Adults

6:30 PM Adult Choir

7:30 PM NA Meeting

17

11:00—3:30 PM Blood Drive

6:00 to 7:00 PM Food Pantry Night

18 6:00-9:00 PM Back to School Bash

19 7:30 PM NA Meeting

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11:30 AM Women of the Church Annual Picnic

22

9:00 to 12:00 Food Pantry

23

6:30 PM Adult Choir

7:30 PM NA Meeting

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25

26 7:30 PM NA Meeting

27 Worship in the Park

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9:00 to 12:00 Food Pantry

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6:30 PM Adult Choir

7:30 PM NA Meeting

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Church Office Schedule 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Monday through Thursday

The office is closed on Fridays!

August .

Organize a team and join the Ashe County Heart Association for our annual Heart and Stroke Walk on September 23, 2017. Registration forms and more information may be found at asheheart.org or by contacting Sandy Roten at 336-977-2653, Heart disease is the number 1 killer in the U. S Stroke is number 5 One in 4 Americans – of All ages – suffer from one or more cardiovascular diseases Heart disease is the major cause of Permanent Disability and kills almost 1 million people annually. It is 80% preventa-ble.

Get on board to help prevent heart and stroke. Join the Heart and Stroke walk on Sept. 23, 2017.

ANNUAL HEART AND STROKE WALK

September 23, 2017

HOLY MOMENTS: CELEBRATING THE GIFTS OF LIFE

Bless to me, O God, each thing my eye see; Bless to me, O God, each sound my ear hears; Bless to me, O God, each odor that goes to my nostrils; Bless to me, O God, each taste that goes to my lips; Each note that goes to my song, Each ray that guides my way, Each thing that I pursue, Each lure that temps my will. The zeal that seeks my living soul, The Three that seek my heart, the zeal that seeks my living soul, The Three that seek my heart.

~Carmina Gadelice, III,33

Jefferson United Methodist Church P.O. Box 236 115 East Main Street Jefferson, NC 28640

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WORSHIP IN THE PARK

WEST JEFFERSON PARK PAVILION

SUNDAY, AUGUST 27

Worship 11:00 Covered Dish Luncheon 12:00

No Sunday School No Early Service

West Jefferson Park Pavilion is reserved from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for worship,

fellowship, and special music.

Please bring a lawn chair and a well-filled basket of food to share! Please remem-ber to label your food if it contains nuts. In case of a downpour, the worship ser-

vice will be at the church.