Rev. Dr. Joey Shelton, Senior Pastor

A Grateful Lent

B rother David Steindl-Rast, a Benedictine monk gave a Ted Talk that has been viewed over

4,000,000 times (https://www.ted.com/talks/david_steindl_rast_want_to_

be_happy_be_grateful). During World War II Brother David was a teen in Austria. As bombs

dropped, in the midst of war and pain, he developed a keen sense of gratefulness. He has dedi-

cated his life to approaching life from a spirit of gratitude and sharing it with others.

We certainly are not grateful for things that are violent, evil, and destructive. But we can develop

a sense of gratitude in the midst of such.

Gratefulness is the heart of prayer. Gratefulness is an approach to life in fullness, a life of sur-

prise, contemplation, faith, of our searching and then realizing that in our searching we are

found and in that finding, we are connected to God and one another.

Whatever happiness you seek, search for joy. Whatever joy you seek, search for gratitude. You

may discover that as you stop, reflect, then go; gratitude will find you and joy will burst forth and

happiness will reside more often. Brother David says it is like waking up in the morning. It is a

process. We don’t wake up once and for all. Wakefulness is not limited. It makes us alive. It is

risky. It opens opportunities for love. May we risk a Lenten journey of awakening to God’s love,

of Jesus’ grace, of the Holy Spirit’s provision? Perhaps then we will stop taking so much for

granted and become more and more surprised at the God-signs all around us.

Gratefully yours in Christ,

March 2016

FIRST WEDNESDAYS

AT GALLOWAY formation, food, fellowship

5:30 p.m. in the Foundery

March 2, 2016

FEAST DAY EVE OF CHARLES AND JOHN WESLEY

Wild Game and Unique Dishes supervised by Bob Ridgway.

If you have any prepared wild game you would like to donate, please contact Bob,

601-750-7527; or crridgway4@me.com Special Appearance by Susanna Wesley

Contact: jshelton@gallowayumc.org

RSVP by Monday, February 29 601-353-9691

April 6, 2016

GOODNESS FROM GALLOWAY Prepare, Share, and deliciously Compare

favorite Recipes from Galloway Cookbooks

Contact: srichards@gallowayumc.org

or Dot Lee

RSVP by Monday, April 4

601-353-9691

May 4, 2016

FAITH-FAMILY-FUN-FEAST

-ON-THE-FOURTH Deep South and Low

Country Favorites

Contact: bdole@gallowayumc.org

RSVP by Monday, May 2

601-353-9691

Meals: $8 per adult, $4 per child 12 and under,

$24 cap per family.

CRUCIAL CONVERSATIONS LOVE FEAST AND REFLECTIONS

Sunday, March 6, 2016

6:00 p.m.

Celebrating the journey we are on together

with crucial conversations. Small group

participants will reflect on what we have

learned and explore our next best steps.

GEMS LUNCHEON & PROGRAM

March 10, 2016

11:30 a.m. - Lunch, $8.00 12:00 noon – Program begins

MAKE PLANS TO JOIN US!

Ben Allen from Downtown Jackson Partners and Michael Rejebian, President of the Downtown Neighborhood Association will share the history of Smith Park and plans for its renovations.

RSVP by Tuesday, March 8, to the

Church office, 601-353-9691 or email, AVestal@gallowayumc.org

CONFIRMATIONCONFIRMATIONCONFIRMATION Through confirmation, young people in the church get to explore

why we as United Methodists believe what we believe and do what

we do. We often say that this is a time when they are invited to

claim their baptism. In a season of life where children are already

mapping out their identities, pastors and mentors walk alongside

our sixth graders as they take ownership of their faith, making it

their own rather than reflecting what parents and friends believe.

This process is filled with hard questions, new insights, hilarious games, and delicious snacks as students

meet weekly to discuss different aspects of the faith, from creation to sin to grace to church history.

Rev. Emily Sanford has beautifully coordinated this process for our 2016 confirmands, and we got to share

her with young people from all over the Mississippi Conference at this year’s confirmation retreat at Camp

Wesley Pines. Pastor Emily and Rev. MJ Kirby of St. Paul United

Methodist in Ocean Springs and the St. Paul youth praise band,

Unwavering, led students in worship from Friday, January 29

through Sunday, January 31. Between services, students met

with leaders from across the conference for workshops on a

variety of topics, including the sacraments. After naming the

two sacraments we celebrate in the United Methodist Church

(Baptism and the Lord’s Supper), the leader asked the class why

we do these things. Specifically, why do we baptize people?

What does it mean to be baptized? The kids gave several great

answers but there was one in particular that touched my heart:

“Baptism means that we know the church loves us.”

What a testimony! When anyone is baptized in the Methodist

Church, from infants to adults, the pastor makes an invitation

to the congregation on behalf of our new brother or sister. “I

commend this person to your love and care,” the pastor tell us.

“Do all in your power to increase their faith, confirm their

hope, and perfect them in love.” Through confirmation, our

children begin to see how the church has been living up to this

challenge throughout their lives. As we continue to pray for the

children, families, and faith friends in this year’s confirmation

class, may we each claim our baptism and continue to reflect

Christian love through our relationships with one another and

the world. Rev. Emily Sanford leads the confirmands Sunday

afternoon in the Foundery at Galloway.

This year’s confirmands and some of their adult

leaders enjoyed time together at the retreat.

Clockwise from back left: Kelley Fenelon, Rev. Emily

Sanford, Rebecca Mozingo, Hayley Mawson, Rev. Elizabeth

Henry, Matthew Henry, Hannah Hutchison, Lillian Sistrunk,

Fran Wilkirson, Matthew Prosser, Maggie Hutchison

Reserve your spot now for a Yoga and Prayer Retreat! Join yogis from across the Mississippi Methodist Conference at Seashore Assembly in Biloxi, on Friday evening, May 20 through noon on Sunday, May 22 for worship, yoga, prayer, workshops, and even a bonfire on the beach!

35 spots available

Deadline to register: April 1, 2016

Cost: $150 dollars

Includes lodging, meals, all materials, and instruction by Yahweh Yoga certified instructors

$50 deposit due at registration to reserve your spot by April 1 Full payment due by May 1 Limited scholarships available.

Register by emailing Elizabeth Henry (EHenry@gallowayumc.org) or calling the Galloway United Methodist Church office at 601-353-9691.

It’s time to shamROCK & ROLL at a St.

Patrick’s themed Parents’ Night Out on

Friday, March 18. Register your child

with Lauren Wallace,

LWallace@gallowayumc.org by

Wednesday, March 16 to ensure a spot

for your little one to enjoy green games

and good times along with crafts,

snacks, and a movie!

$5 - child with pizza dinner

$3 - child without pizza.

Pretzel Sunday March 13, 2016

Children will make pretzels and learn

about a delicious Lenten tradition of

prayer in their Sunday school classes on

Sunday, March 13. You won’t want to

miss it!

Palm Sunday Parade

March 20, 2016

9:30 a.m.

“ The crowds in front of him and behind him shouted, ‘Hosanna to the

Son of David! Blessings on the one who comes in the name of the Lord!

Hosanna in the highest!’” (Matthew 21:10)

We will parade around the church as we remember Christ’s joyful

entrance into Jerusalem! Let the Easter story come to life as we

are led again by a Galloway youth and Justin the donkey, waving

palm branches and shouting “Hosanna to God in the highest!” All

ages invited. Children 8 and under must be accompanied by an

adult.

There will be no children’s Sunday school on Palm Sunday so that

all may participate.

Children from birth to 6th grade are invited to celebrate our Risen Savior on Easter Sunday with a Bible story in the

Foundery and the annual Easter Egg Hunt on the Capitol Lawn during the Sunday school hour on March 27!

Ages 3 & under will hunt eggs on the ECDC Playground. Ages 3 & up will hunt eggs on the Capitol Grounds. Children on

the Capitol Grounds will be divided into different age groups, so be sure to arrive at the Foundery by 9:45am so you

will know where to go!

GLEANING THE FIELDS Galloway will join with SoSA (Society of St. Andrew) on Saturday,

March 12 to glean turnips from a field just outside of Jackson.

Gather with us as we continue to join with others in the fight

against hunger. Please watch the bulletins for more information,

or contact Joe Woolsey at jwoolsey@gallowayumc.org.

GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE We hope you will attend the Good Friday Service on Friday March 25th as the

children and youth lead us in a Reverse Advent Service. The service will be

held in the sanctuary at 6 PM. Join us for what will be a very moving

experience.

YOUTH AUCTION Thank you Thank you all for attending the Youth Auction! And a special thank you to those who went above and beyond to make the 2016 auction take place.

Thank you to all who donated live auction items. You gave from your handiwork, artistry, and your personal getaways to support our Galloway youth.

Thank you to those who opened their hearts, homes, and shared their creativity and generosity hosting sign up events.

Thank you to those of you who purchased, re-gifted, and parted with sentimental treasures to help change the lives of our young people.

Thank you to Jim Wilkirson who, once again, transformed each live auction item into an entertaining, edge-of-your-seat, celebration, which he has faithfully done forEVER!

Thank you to Corinne Sampson and Elizabeth Henry who enthusiastically jumped into their characters to entertain us at the end of the Youth Auction.

Thank you to Demmie Moore for our lovely table decorations.

Thanks to Joe and the youth for their hands-on help and creativity. Thank you to Renee Jones, Alice Rein, Alice Clement (she makes ALL of our beautiful posters!), Catherine Wiygul, and Susan Richards. These 5 women literally jumped in and did the work of twelve! Thanks, ladies, for bringing in the dinners and live auction items, for all your footwork and phone calls.

And lastly, thank you to Eddie and Vicki Prosser. Vicki did a beautiful job with Demmie on table decorations. And Eddie was so impassioned about this auction, I do believe he could have done the whole thing alone with one hand tied behind his back. Eddie’s attention to detail assured that everything was done, nothing was forgotten, and no stone was left unturned.

We hope you all had a great time. Thanks to your enthusiasm and dedication to supporting our youth, our

totals for the 2016 auction item sales were $16,511.00.

Good Friday March 25 6:00 p.m.

STUDENT MINISTRY UPDATE

GRAND TOTAL FOR THE DAYGRAND TOTAL FOR THE DAYGRAND TOTAL FOR THE DAY

$16,511.00$16,511.00$16,511.00

Sunday, March 6

Fried Chicken, Asparagus,

Green Beans, Mac & Cheese,

Rolls and Lemon Pie

Sunday, March 13

Ribs, Baked Beans, Potatoes

Salad, Cabbage, Sweet Potatoes,

CornBread/Rolls and Peach

Cobbler

Sunday, March 20

Fried & Baked Catfish, Black Eyed

Peas, Turnip Greens, Boiled Red

potatoes, Cornbread, and

Banana Pudding

ALL MEALS INCLUDE:

Salad, Tea, Coffee,

Water, and Dessert

KID FRIENDLY OPTIONS:

Chicken Tenders, Peanut Butter

& Jelly, and Fresh Fruit

$8.00 a plate Kids 12 and under EAT FREE on

Sundays!

$24.00 - Family Max

mark your calendar for the

11th Annual CHURCH ON THE GROUNDS

Sunday, April 17, 2016

What started in 2005 as a day of worship on the lawn of the State

Capitol to accommodate worship services while the Sanctuary

was closed for one week due to the installation of new chillers has

grown into an annual highly anticipated community/family event.

It is a wonderful opportunity to invite friends, neighbors, co-workers,

and extended family to join us for a laid-back, outdoor worship

service featuring the music of Galloway’s Bluegrass Band and

children’s choirs.

8:30 a.m.

HOLY COMMUNION WORSHIP

in the Sanctuary

11:00 a.m.

CHURCH ON THE GROUNDS

indoor seating is available in the Foundery at Galloway

Join your Galloway family on the Grounds of the Capitol

Wear comfortable and casual clothing

Bring blankets or lawn chairs

Bring a non‐refrigerated dessert to share

Followed by a wonderful Picnic Lunch prepared by your Galloway

Cooks with assistance from our food service staff. Inflatables and

activities for children will be provided. Contact Rev. Emily Sanford,

Esanford@gallowayumc.org; 601- 326-3448, if you would like to

serve on the cooking team or the hospitality team.

MENU: Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Grilled Chicken,

Baked Beans, Potato Chips, and Dessert

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More information is available at http://www.gallowayumc.org/

Sanctuary including hotel accommodations or you may Call

601.326.3459; email Sanctuary@GallowayUMC.org

Tuesday, March 1

Combating Domestic Violence

11:30 a.m., The Foundery

UMW News

All members of Galloway’s congregation

are invited to join UMW members at the

Tuesday, March 1 general unit meeting. We are

pleased to have Pat McNamara, special

assistant attorney general with the Mississippi

Attorney General's Office, discuss the problems

of domestic violence and human trafficking with

us. He is responsible for developing statewide

training for law enforcement, prosecutors,

judges, court clerks, advocates and community

groups on the topics of domestic violence,

sexual assault and human trafficking.

The United Methodist Women and the United

Methodist Men of Galloway have been

challenged by Bishop James Swanson to find

ways to become advocates for victims of

domestic violence and human trafficking and to

spread awareness of support programs in the

community.

The program, sponsored by Galloway's

United Methodist Women, is open to all!!

Reservations for the light lunch ($8) served at

11:30 should be made by Monday, February 29

with Galloway’s receptionist. Feel free to bring

your lunch if you prefer. The program will begin

at noon.

Grace Place Cook Day Join us Saturday March 26th in the Foundery at 9:00 am to help prepare food for the month for our Grace Place guests. No culinary talents

needed, just bring a willingness to help and a smile!

CRAFT MINISTRY NEWS

Craft Ministry work days will be from 9:45 until 4:30

beginning the first Thursday of March. You are

welcome to join us for any part of that time that fits

your schedule.

Mission Marketplace on Sunday, February 7 raised

$522 which will be donated to local mission

projects throughout the year!! Thanks to everyone

who shopped at the market.

There will be no Monday Craft night in March since

the church building will be closed on the fourth

Monday night.

For questions, contact Johnnye Catherine

Bradford at #601-898-4303.

Bunny McKibben pictured with Caroline Tannehill.

February 3, 2016 the United Methodist Women presented Bunny

McKibben with a certificate of Appreciation in recognition of her

untiring service, love, leadership and commitment to the United

Methodist Women of Circle 5.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR GRACE PLACE MINISTRY - CONTACT. 601-353-9691,

REV. EDDIE SPENCER, ESPENCER@GALLOWAYUMC.ORG OR BECKY DOLE; BDOLE@GALLOWAYUMC.ORG

FACES OF GRACE inspired by Mark Wall

Featuring

MICHAEL LEWIS

I don’t like the shelters. It gives me the prison feeling, you know being

inside four walls that are not my four walls. Lots of people telling you what

to do, rules that don’t mean nothing. It reminds me of prison and I can’t

stay there. It brings up all those feelings of way back when I was in prison.

I’d be satisfied with one of those little store houses that people put in

their backyard. As long as they leave me alone, I’d cut the grass and take

care of it. I could live there. I could not live in a 75 year old broke down

house with rent going higher and higher and having to fix it cause the man

won’t fix it. After prison I never had a real job cause with prison on you

they don’t have much to do with you, you know with a felony and all. I have not worked much since I got out of prison.

I did have a job with a man using a pressure hose washing off co-cola trucks but the police caused me to lose that job.

You have to leave the shelter at 5 am. I was in Smith Park waiting to see a lady in the Catholic Dioceses. I told them I

had business and they told me that if I did not get out of the park and leave downtown they were going to take me to

jail. I said, take me to jail cause I have every right to be here and I have business down town. They took me to jail and I

lost my job. I can’t work now because of arthritis in my knees and back. I was in the Army in 1977 and I am going to

the VA to get medical care for my knees.

I’m not satisfied with the way I live. I don’t like the way I live. I don’t like peoples’ negativity and I don’t want this

negativity in my life. Here is an example. My grandmother rented a one bedroom shotgun house. She paid rent for 42

years until she died. She paid for that house. That was her house. When she died, I was mad. I did not want anybody

living in her house. I thought to myself she paid for that house. I was going to set a fire but low and behold the lord

works in mysterious ways. One day I went over to that house and it had split in half. The roof fell in and the house

split in half. That was the lord keeping me out of jail. He had a better plan for me. That is the one time I knew the

lord. That’s my answer. I had negativity about my grandmother’s house. The lord split that house and kept me out of

trouble. He took that negativity out of my life.

In my heart I have no discrimination for any one’s race or color but in my mind I have to. They want to know you when

you are spending money with them but they won’t speak to you on the street.

Grace Place Corner The heart of Grace Place ministry is the Spirit-filled relationships that form between guests, volunteers, and

staff as we all come together around the table. You’re invited to share in this communion and get to know

a current Grace Place guest through a photo and short biography each month. As you’re introduced to

these neighbors through their stories, make sure to extend warm greetings when you meet around the

church, and plan to join us at 8:30am on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday to enjoy breakfast with

our sisters and brothers in Christ.

HOSPITAL (hospitalized since last Spotlight)

Harold Lahr, Ruth Ann Myers, and Carolyn Williams

LOVE & SYMPATHY

To Elizabeth Wofford on the death of her

sister, Mary Ridgway Wofford.

To Cynthia Parker on the death of her mother,

Anne Phillips Bryant.

To Susan Cardin on the death of her father, and

to Hannah Rachel Smith and Mary Clair

Cumbaa on the death of their grandfather,

James Prewitt.

INFANT BAPTISM

Eugene “Gene” Chester Fedric, III

Son of Beth Ann and Ches

Fedric was baptized on Sunday,

February 7, 2016

WELCOME OUR NEW MEMBERS

Beau Murphey

615 Huntington Drive Brandon, MS 39047

Traci and Nic Cagle

1859 Meadowbrook Road Jackson, MS 39211

Ruth Elkins

Lyn & David McMillin

Edwina Goodman

Susan & Frank Duke Music Ministry

Linda & Ralph Farr Music Ministry

Lyn & David McMillin Music Ministry

Mr. & Mrs. C. R. Ridgway, IV Music Ministry

Simon Peter Sunday School Class Music Ministry

Olivia & David Singleton Music Ministry

John Harry

Catherine S. Edwards Senior Pastor’s Fund

Haden & Tish Hughes Legacy Fund

John & Jenny Moffitt Worship Arts – Student Scholarships

Howard Jones

Lyn & David McMillin

Jose Paz

Haden & Tish Hughes Legacy Fund

Ray Sherrard

Haden & Tish Hughes Columbarium Fund

Betty Small Wright

Pat & Clifford Ammons Mary-Martha Guild

Jessica Lea Minter

Posey Smith

Hugh & Cynthia Parker Sut Smith Jolly Rancher Fund

Memorials & Honor Gifts January 2016

Galloway’s youth and 2016 confirmation

class will lead an interactive tenebrae-

style service in remembrance of

Christ’s crucifixion as the light of the

world dims and we experience the

Passion through the eyes of Christ’s

closest friends, the disciples. You

won’t want to miss this powerful Holy

Week worship experience.

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HOLY WEEK WORSHIP

Holy Wednesday — March 23

6:00 p.m. - Prayer Vigil Gather for a mid-week reflection and prayer

Chapel

Maundy Thursday — March 24

6:00 p.m. - Maundy Thursday Service with Holy Communion

Sanctuary

Good Friday—March 25

12:00 p.m. - Noon Service Complimentary lunch in the Foundery following the service

6:00 p.m. - Good Friday Service Sanctuary

MARCH 20, 2016 11:00 a.m.

Messiah George Frideric Handel

Parts

presented by

The Galloway UMC Chancel Choir

Soloist and Orchestra