A Newsletter Publication of First United Methodist Church, Jackson, Tennessee July 11, 2012 | Volume 11 Issue 12 jacksonfumc.org SEEKING GOD | KNOWING CHRIST | SHARING HIS LOVE FIRST EDITION FIRST EDITION DOWNTOWN JACKSON This Issue... AT A GLANCE • Welcome Church Family Page 2 • Words of Appreciation to Phyllis Maley Page 3 • Designing Women: 2012 Women’s Retreat Page 4 • 2012 Capital Improvements Update Page 5 • DVD Ministry Connects Shut-Ins Page 6 • Stephen Ministry Continuing Ed. Event • Kids’ News: Parents Night Out Page 7 • Tithes and Offerings Report • Additions to FUMC Library Page 8 • Redbirds Road Trip - August 10 • A Youth Week Primer Page 9 • Memorials and Honoraria Page 10 • Sheep Who Have No Shepherd Page 11 • Sunday Morning Sermon Topics Page 12 Youth Sunday July 15 “ILLUMINATED” 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Worship Services Ephesians 5:8 Olivia Maxwell, Price McKnight & Carrie Cobb, preaching Come, worship and be blessed by these and other youth! See page 9 for more about Youth Week 5th Sunday Combined Worship “Faith Sharing” 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship Service - Sanctuary Dan Camp, preaching • Acts 17:22-34 Summer Picnic to follow in the Gym Fried chicken • Pork Tenderloin • Squash • Sweet Corn Peach Chutney • Summer Tomatoes • Cobblers • Ice Cream How do we find time and places to talk with others about our own faith journey to find a way that is not offensive or arrogant in a culture that may be indifferent at times? July 29
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A Newsletter Publication of First United Methodist Church, Jackson, Tennessee
July 11, 2012 | Volume 11 Issue 12 jacksonfumc.org
SEEKING GOD | KNOWING CHRIST | SHARING HIS LOVE
FIRST EDITIONFIRST EDITIONDOWNTOWN JACKSON
This Issue...
AT A GLANCE• Welcome Church Family
Page 2
• Words of Appreciation to Phyllis MaleyPage 3
• Designing Women: 2012 Women’s RetreatPage 4
• 2012 Capital Improvements UpdatePage 5
• DVD Ministry Connects Shut-InsPage 6
• Stephen Ministry Continuing Ed. Event• Kids’ News: Parents Night Out
Page 7
• Tithes and Offerings Report• Additions to FUMC Library
Page 8
• Redbirds Road Trip - August 10• A Youth Week Primer
How do we find time and places to talk with others about our own faith journey to find a way that is not offensive or arrogant in a culture that may be indifferent at times?
July 29
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WELCOME CHURCH FAMILY!
Welcome Leigh Ann Mathews and seven year old son, Joshua. They joined FUMC on Sunday, June 17.
John and Tiffany Pinto, who were recently married at FUMC, became church members on July 8. Their sponsors are Allan and Toni Camp. Welcome Tiffany, who was reaffirmed in her faith, daughter Marleigh, and John who were baptized. John works with ISR.
Willie and Fran Chandler joined FUMC on Sunday, July 8. Their sponsor is Fran’s mother, Frances Spencer. Willie is employed at Madison Academic High School. Fran, a pharmacist at K-Mart, transferred her membership from another church.
Dianne Marie Thorn received the sacrament of Holy Baptism on Sunday, June 24. Her parents are Richard and Jenni Thorn.
Weekly Opportunities
Sunday, July 15 - Youth Sunday 9:00 AM First Awakening Service 10:00 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Traditional Service
Monday, July 16 9:00 AM Mom’s on Mondays 9:15 AM Staff Prayer Time 11:00 AM Executive Meeting 12:15 PM Silent Prayer Time 1:30 PM Staff Meeting 5:30 PM Sr. Olympic Basketball
Tuesday, July 17 7:00 AM Men’s Weekly Bible Study 10:00 AM Zumba 6:00 PM Stephen Ministry Continuing
Education Meeting
Wednesday, July 18 12:00 PM Mid-Week Downtown
Worship Service 6:00 PM First Awakening Band
Rehearsal
Thursday, July 19 10:00 AM Zumba 5:30 PM Sr. Olympic Basketball 6:30 PM Summer Fun Day - 2nd/3rd
Grades
Friday, July 20 No church events scheduled
Saturday, July 21 - July 28 Senior High Mission Trip
Saturday, July 21 4:30 PM Room in the Inn
Sunday, July 22 9:00 AM First Awakening Service 10:00 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Traditional Service
FUMC FOUNDATION“Real estate offers opportunities for giving to the church. Consider gifts of vacant land, commercial property, or other types of real estate.”To learn about FUMC’s Foundation and Planned Giving, contact Jim Scott, Chairman. 668-4775 or e-mail [email protected]
We warmly welcome each of these new members and rejoice in their decision to
become part of our church family.
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Words of Appreciation by Pastor Dan
Please join Roger Smith, the entire Staff-Parish committee and myself in showing your appreciation for the fine service rendered this congregation by Phyllis Maley, Church Administrator, over the past 17 years. Phyllis has truly been a “jack of all trades and (master of most)” during her tenure here. We have all come to rely on her for her many competencies but especially for her devotion to, and love of, this great church.
Fortunately, Phyllis will not be leaving completely. She wants to be free to spend more time with the grandchildren, tend to reading a stack of books that has collected, pursue her love of gardening and generally enjoy life. Her plan is to continue working half-time for the church. Specifically, she plans to continue her fine work with the finance and foundation committees, oversee the accuracy of our financial statements and lend us guidance on our annual stewardship effort. So, we may not see Phyllis in the office quite as much but her expertise and wisdom will still be available to us. For that, we are all grateful.
When next you see Phyllis, I invite you to verbally express your gratitude for such loyal and devoted service to Jackson FUMC.
Of course, Phyllis’ stepping down will leave us with a great void in our staff. We can never replace her but we must try to move forward as best we can. The following ad will soon begin appearing in our Memphis Conference newsletters and communications and perhaps in other local media such as the Jackson Sun. You may know of friends or acquaintances who may possess the necessary skills and background. If so, we encourage you to have them make contact with us. The ads will begin to run around July 15th and we hope to have the best candidate in place not later than September 1st, 2012.
Hope your summer is, so far, a great one!
Seeking: Jackson, Tennessee church is seeking a highly qualified individual for the position of Operations Administrator. This position has direct management of maintenance and housekeeping and is responsible for the supervision of both the office and communications staff. A general “working knowledge” of HVAC systems, office and computer systems and information technology is helpful. This individual needs to possess the ability to lead staff at all levels within the organization as well as church members in a collegial and cooperative way. Preference will be given to persons with a background or training in human resources or facilities management. Experience in a nonprofit or faith community environment is a plus. College degree preferred.
Competitive salary and benefits package is available for the right individual. Employment begins 9/1/2012. Please forward resume along with three professional references to:
Rev. Dan CampJackson First United Methodist Church
200 South Church StreetJackson, TN 38301
Many thanks to Phyllis Maley, FUMC Administrator, for 17 years of devoted service.
July Mission Focus
Recovery Center
July Mission Chest Needs disposable razors
shaving creamtooth paste
tooth brushesdeodorantshampoo
These items may be placed in the Mission Chests through the end of July.
August Mission Focus:
West Jackson Learning Center
We are a Partner in Education for West Jackson Learning Center.
August Mission Chest Needs: #2 pencils, dry erase markers, poster board, legal pads, calculators, composition paper, wide ruled paper, loose leaf notebook paper, white T-shirts (white or black collars, sizes M, L, XL, 2X, 3X), khaki pants (34x34, 32x32, 40x34, 36x34), black belts (sizes 32-40), socks.
These items may be placed in the Mission Chests located in the church lobbies through the end of August.
Print copies, compliments of FUMC, are available in church lobbies. To receive as e-news, subscribe at memphis-umc.org
The next issue of the First Edition Newsletter will be August 8
Reserve your seat by August 19 at jacksonfumc.org or 731.422.4002
Through Aug 2710:00 a.m.-Noon
Bring your children to play in the church gym and enjoy the company of other MOMs!
Moms On Mondays
No reservations necessary
Bring a friend!
Rachel Held EvansAward-winning Christian author,
popular blogger and speaker
Weekly Opportunities
Monday, July 23 9:00 AM Mom’s on Mondays 9:15 AM Staff Prayer Time 11:00 AM Executive Meeting 12:15 PM Silent Prayer Time 1:30 PM Staff Meeting 5:30 PM Sr. Olympic
Basketball
Tuesday, July 24 7:00 AM Men’s Weekly Bible Study 10:00 AM Summer Fun Day - 4th/5th 10:00 AM Zumba
Wednesday, July 25 12:00 PM Mid-Week Downtown
Worship Service 6:00 PM First Awakening Band
Rehearsal
Thursday, July 26 10:00 AM Zumba 5:30 PM Sr. Olympic Basketball
Friday, July 27 & Saturday, July 28 Senior High Mission Trip
Sunday, July 29 - Combined Worship 9:00 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM Combined Service 12:00 PM “College Life Mission Day at
Lakeshore”
Monday, July 30 9:15 AM Staff Prayer Time 11:00 AM Executive Meeting 12:15 PM Silent Prayer Time 1:30 PM Staff Meeting 5:30 PM Sr. Olympic Basketball
Tuesday, July 31 7:00 AM Men’s Weekly Bible Study 10:00 AM Zumba
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The balance remaining will be used to begin work on the repair or replacement of our aging HVAC (Heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems). There are some unknowns in this work, but the $13,755 will get it started. Anyone wishing to make a contribution to this project may do so by noting Capital Improvements on your check or envelope. Thanks to those who have been giving faithfully since the stewardship effort last fall. Approximately $160,000 in pledges have been received, with approximately $110,000 still outstanding.
Capital Improvements Update as of July 3, 2012Received to date: $185,819
Expenditures & projects underway as of July 3, 2012
* To be ready by the end of July Additional Parking in back: Bus garage moved $2,300 $171,405 Estimate for building demolition/paving $85,000 $86,405 Sanctuary exterior work: Roof and joint repair $27,800 $58,605 Protective glass on north windows $18,000 $40,605 Interior painting/plaster repair* $24,000 $16,605 Wrought iron on steps - powder coat $2,850 $13,755
* Following exterior work Projects to Complete When Funds Are Available HVAC repair/replace $25,000+ Complete wrought iron repair $27,000 Construct Welcome Center $10,000 Clean exterior of buildings $8,200 Replace sanctuary doors $35,000+ Construct coffee café/kiosks $17,000 Addional landscaping $4,000 Renovate showers/locker rooms $48,000 Update furnishings $10,000 Build indoor playground $35000 +/- Total for other projects $219,200
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SunDay SerVices Delivered... Connects Shut-Ins to Jackson FUMCby Bobbie Mays
Three years ago, a DVD Ministry was started as a way to reach out to members who could no longer attend FUMC. Today, this outreach continues each week bringing smiles and God’s love to many!
Congregational Pastor, Cecil Kirk, knows FUMC’s shut-ins well. Since 2004, he’s been visiting each resident at least monthly, taking time to talk with them about whatever is on their minds. Recently, Cecil shared that “all are interested in keeping in touch with the church. They all read the newsletter and can tell you everything going on at FUMC! They miss their Sunday School classes and weekly worship in their church, so watching Sunday’s services through the DVDs keeps them connected.”
In the Spring of 2009, an initial committee was formed to get the ministry off the ground. It was co-chaired by volunteers Amy Groff (Eichkoff) and Sarah Savery. Also serving on that committee were Ann Lawrence, Bettye Labry and Cecil Kirk. With their leadership, it didn’t take long for SunDay SerVice Delivered (DVD) to evolve. DVDs of the previous Sunday’s traditional worship service were made and volunteers were recruited to deliver and visit with residents in independent and assisted-living nursing homes as well as to homebound members. An appeal was made to church members through the newsletter and to Sunday School classes for volunteers and financial support to help defray the costs.
How does this ministry work? Terry Bivens, who video records the 11:00 a.m. Sunday worship service each week, makes a master copy of the service so that DVDs may be made for the ministry on Mondays. Then each week, DVDs are picked up by faithful volunteers who make deliveries at various assisted-living and nursing care residences. Today, the ministry continues to be strong and it has even expanded!
Each Monday for the past three years, Nancy Rahm, the present coordinator, has stopped by my office to pick up DVDs and bulletins to take to Jackson Oaks. There, she takes
time to visit with a few residents, many times having lunch with them. Jan Littrell, who has also been involved since 2009, became interested in not only sharing the DVD with her mother, Verla Brasher, who lives at Jackson Meadow, but in arranging a regular time weekly for other residents to watch FUMC’s service together in their activity center. She and husband, Garey, have even set up the video as a “worship service” with hymnals and bulletins provided. The residents follow along in the bulletins, singing the hymns, reading the responses, listening to the sermon and praying together. Typically, there are 12-15 who worship with one another. Just as FUMC observes a time for Holy Communion the first Sunday of each month, communion elements are also served to residents on the first Sunday by Jan and Garey. Most recently they have begun delivering DVDs to residents of Elmcroft.
Hope Voegeli, who picks up DVDs regularly, appreciates that she and Tom can worship together at home and feel a special connection to the church. At Morningside, Pat Goodpaster suggested that a few of the residents there might also enjoy watching the service together. Now, they too, have a scheduled time on their calendar on Sundays for anyone interested in participating in worship. The response has been so
well received that now 10-12 residents there also look forward to gathering regularly for worship.
So far in 2012, more than 200 DVDs have been distributed. There have been fifteen purchases of services and on average, thirty-five people view FUMC worship services weekly. SunDay SerVice Delivered brings the Word of God to others…a ministry reconnecting, reaching out and caring for one another.
Weekly Opportunities
Wednesday, August 1 12:00 PM Mid-Week Downtown
Worship Service 6:00 PM First Awakening Band
Rehearsal 7:00 PM Sanctuary Choir
Thursday, August 2 5:30 PM Sr. Olympic Basketball
Friday, August 3 & Saturday, Aug. 4 No church events scheduled
Sunday, August 5 9:00 AM Communion 9:00 AM First Awakening Service 10:00 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Communion 11:00 AM Traditional Service
Monday, August 6 9:00 AM Mom’s on Mondays 9:15 AM Staff Prayer Time 12:15 PM Silent Prayer Time 1:30 PM Staff Meeting 5:30 PM Sr. Olympic Basketball
Tuesday, August 7 7:00 AM Men’s Weekly Bible Study
Wednesday, August 8 12:00 PM Mid-Week Downtown
Worship Service 6:00 PM First Awakening Band
Rehearsal 7:00 PM Sanctuary Choir
Thursday, August 9 5:30 PM Sr. Olympic Basketball
Friday, August 10 11:00 AM Grandmother’s LAP (Love
And Praise) 4:30 PM Redbirds Road Trip 5:30 PM Parent’s Night Out
Saturday, August 11 No church events scheduled
Nancy Rahm
Jan Littrell
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July Stephen Ministry Continuing Education Event
Everyone is invited!Dave Bratcher presents "The Right Words at the Wrong Time: What to say or not to say to someone in grief"
Tuesday, July 17th Religion for Life Room - Room 1186:00-7:00 p.m. Stephen Ministers will meet 7:00-8:00 p.m.
For more information contact David Hollis, 422-4002 or [email protected]
6th Annual Morgan McCarty
Golf Classic
August 4, 2012Benefitting the Morgan
McCarty Scholarship Fund
Chickasaw Golf Club
Single Player: $100
Team of 4: $400Lunch
Provided
Advance Registration requested. Call Alan Rheney, 731-426-5838
FUMC members, Pam and Mike McCarty started the Morgan McCarty Scholarship Fund to assist youth with college expenses. If you would to make a donation, checks may be made to Morgan McCarty Scholarship Fund, 31 North Acres, Jackson TN 38301.
Opportunity for college students We are looking for someone to provide part-time childcare for our 8 year-old daughter during after-school hours, Monday through Friday, beginning August 6th. She would need to be picked up from school around 3:15 p.m. and watched until we get off work between 5:00-5:30 p.m. Qualifications: reliable transportation, non-smoking, college student (or graduate), comfortable with dogs. Pays ~ $50/week. Contact Jenny McGuire, 394-6539.
FUMC Kids’ NewsProverbs 22:6 - Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.
Summer Fun DaysJuly 19th- 2nd/3rd Grades
Generals Game. Meet @ Pringles Park, 6:30pm
July 24th- 4th/5th GradesSafari Park. Meet @ Church at 10:00am
Parents Night Out
Friday, August 10 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Dinner Provided - $5 per child (Infant - 5th Grade)Reservations required by Wednesday, August 8
Register at jacksonfumc.org or call the church office, 422-4002
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Does your class teacher need a break? Not in a regular Sunday School Class? Anyone interested is invited to join the Disciple Sunday School Class for this new and exciting Series!
Lessons from Andy Stanley’s series “Destinations” plus “Five Things God Uses to Grow Your Faith” will be presented each week through August 12th.
NOTES OF APPRECIATIONThank you to the congregation and staff of FUMC for all the expressions of love and sympathy.
- Paul and Doris Eubanks
Many thanks to Sunday School Classes and others who have supported the Area Relief Ministries HUB Club and its Summer Camp. Field trips, swimming, educational and recreational games each day together with the loving, trusted Christian mentors are making a difference in the lives of 34 students. Thank you for your generosity in giving and for your continued prayers for the weeks ahead to be used by God for the purposes of His kingdom.
- The HUB staff and volunteers
New Additions to the FUMC Libraryby David Hollis
The Wesleyan Movement was known for uniting "knowledge" and "vital piety." We seek to learn so that we can grow in all areas of life, but especially our faith. We are blessed to have new additions to the FUMC Library. Dr. Lee Sheppard donated a DVD set from "The Great Courses" series. The set is entitled "Early Christianity: The Experience of the Divine" and features instruction from Emory professor Dr. Luke Timothy Johnson. We hope classes and groups will feel free to use this material for study and reflection. Anyone interested in "checking out" this material, please contact David Hollis. The library also has a new set of the Interpretation Bible Commentary. This set is an excellent study tool for Sunday School or small group leaders or students writing papers on Biblical passages.
Monthly Tithes & Offerings Report Over (under) Over (under) Needed to reachMonth of Budget Actual Month-to-date Year-to-date Annual BudgetJan $112,253 $117,335 5,083 5,083 $1,450,780Feb $116,225 $116,942 716 5,799 $1,333,838Mar $102,583 $149,200 46,617 52,416 $1,184,638Apr $113,924 $118,284 4,360 56,776 $1,066,354May $158,272 $115,828 (42,443) 14,333 $950,526Jun $133,300 $97,410 (35,890) (21,557) $853,116Jul $122,666 Aug $91,236 Sep $99,703 Oct $119,608 Nov $126,988 Dec $271,359 Total $1,568,115 $714,999
May and June were well below budget, putting FUMC behind by $21,557 for the year. Please support your church by attending and giving during July and August!
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Youth News & Events
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They’re Doing What?A Youth Week Primerby Mary Beth Bernheisel
Who decided that it was a good idea to let youth move into the church for a week? I actually don’t know the answer to that…the tradition was in place long before my family and I came to FUMC for the first time in 2006. And while it does seem a little odd, is there anywhere else you’d like teenagers to be for a week in the summer than living in the church?
Me neither. If you’ve never actually participated in Youth Week, maybe you’d like to know what exactly we do for this week. Well, every year is different. The constants are that we have a band who comes to be with us for the week and provide music for worship and that we have a speaker who also spends the week with us. This year our speaker is Jacob Fasig. He and his wife, Allison (Whiteside), were interns in the FUMC youth program back in their Lambuth days. Our band is returning for their fifth year with us. Ohio Avenue is a three-person band from Alabama, and when they come to be with us, it’s always a great reunion. They always say that they love to come to FUMC for Youth Week.
In the mornings, we go into the community to be in service with and to our neighbors. This year, among other things, we’ll be working at the Care Center, at Lambuth Memorial UMC to help with RIFA’s Summer Club and at the New Southern. In the afternoons, we rest a little bit and then find lots of ways to have fun. One of our traditions is to go to Wimpy’s in Greenfield, TN to nosh on some burgers. We’ll also go swimming and on an epic photo/video scavenger hunt.
At the end of the week, Frank and Darlene Lawrence are hosting us at their river house and we’ll be hanging out there together and spending some time on the water.
The part that excites me most is Youth Sunday on July 15. Several of our seniors will be preaching, sharing their musical talents and writing some of the liturgy. You won’t want to miss it.
As you might imagine, an event like this is a massive undertaking. So, a huge thanks to all the parents who have given so much time and effort to make all of this happen, and to so many other dedicated church members (former youth parents and those who are just invested in the lives of our young people) who have worked so hard.
$20.00 per person Covers ticket and transportation.
Depart FUMC: 4:45 p.m. Game time: 7:05 p.m.
Elvis Tribute Artists, Elvis Bobblehead giveaway, live bands, Classic Cars, Budweiser Clydesdales
Register at jacksonfumc.org or call 422-4002All ages welcome. Seating is limited.
“Thank you, ThankYouVeryMuch.”
Redbirds Road Trip! Friday, August 10, 2012
Sign up by July 27
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Memorials & Honoraria
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Linda Warren Hammond (Daughter of Ray & Pat Warren)
Ann MurchisonNancy & Larry Brooke
Daniel White (Nephew of Bill White)Sue & Hugh Harvey (Capital Improvements)
Ed Spencer (Husband of Frances Spencer; Father of Fran Chandler & Mary Claire Hancock)
Edna RiceDoris FreemanLisa & Kim Logan, Adam Logan, Ryan Logan (Boy Scout Troup 12)Ms. Eloise N. KeyDr. & Mrs. Bobby HiggsScott & Regina CrossElaine DooleyFrank & Karen BaileyPrince SpencerDr. & Mrs. Ben LifseyRay & Liz BryantBettie GravesPhil & Francie LewisAllycin & Greg AlexanderRuth Ann & Jerry Smith (Capital Improvements)Ann & Ernest Lawrence (Peace With Justice)Jonas Kisber, Jr.Dick Nunn Sunday SchoolCarl & Betty Determeyer (Pastors’ Fund)Dr. & Mrs. Charles BrayKathleen M. LaneSusie SilasReagan & Mickey GunnJames, Debbie, Hannah & Drew NewmonBob & Jane AllenAnn MurchisonBetsy & Alan DementJim & Sharon MatthewsHunter & Suzanne WellesSue, Hugh, Dorothy & Suzanne Harvey (Capital Improvements)Jan & Garey LittrellPeggy JimersonLaura & Billy Clemmons
Jill Spring Hanks (Daughter of Steve & Cindy Spring)
Betsy & Alan DementSue, Hugh, Dorothy & Suzanne Harvey (Capital Improvements)Jan & Garey LittrellFamily Life Forum Sunday School (Pastors’ Fund)Carol B. MurchisonJohn D. Vegors (Stephen Ministry)Virginia C. Vegors (Stephen Ministry)Louise M. Gearin (Stephen Ministry)
Larry Wayne Nerren (Brother of Harold Nerren)
Harold & Debbie Nerren
Bo Blackford (Son of Bobby & Sherry Blackford)
Ruth Ann & Jerry Smith (Capital Improvements)Betsy & Alan DementHunter & Suzanne WellesJan & Garey LittrellCarol B. MurchisonTom & Donna EllisRoger & Judy MurrayLowell & Mary Ann StonecipherAllycin & Greg AlexanderLarry & Frannie SmithJudy & Terry Holt (Capital Improvements)Lee & Susan SheppardDr. & Mrs. Charles Cox (Pastors’ Fund)Lina & Fred BowyerNancy & Larry BrookeAnn MurchisonDr. John Nelson
Lawrence Martin (Brother of Betty Lee Quinn)
Ruth Ann & Jerry Smith (Capital Improvements)Hunter & Suzanne WellesCarol B. MurchisonLowell & Mary Ann Stonecipher
Weston Mosher (Grandson of Paul & Doris Eubanks)
Dr. & Mrs. Ben LifseyRuth Ann & Jerry Smith (Capital Improvements)Nancy & Larry BrookeAnn MurchisonDr. John NelsonMr. & Mrs. Earl Marshall (Scholarship)Paul & Carolyn ClaytonNip & Sandra McKnightDoris TownsendWalter Mischke
Elmer Paul McIntyre (Uncle of Sandy Brunner)
Upper Room Sunday School
Kathie McIver (Daughter of Peggy Taylor; Sister of Beth Henry)
Bettie GravesPhil & Francie LewisAllycin & Greg AlexanderLarry & Frannie Smith
IN LOVING HONOR OF
Gehrig RabunJohn & Leigh Whiteside (Confirmation)
Carolyn VaughanJerri Sue Maxwell
Gehrig Rabun (Youth)
Elizabeth Smith – On her 100th Birthday
Lowell & Mary Ann Stonecipher
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Take a break from the heat and walk away
renewed and refreshed!Weekly
Wednesday Noon Worship Service
with Holy Communionin the SanctuarySinging • Scripture
Reflection
Sympathy is extended to: • Bill and Lorie White in the death of Bill’s nephew Daniel White. • Harold Nerren and family in the June 16 death of his brother, Larry
Wayne Nerren. • Frances Spencer in the June 19 death of her husband Ed. • Jeremy Tubbs and family in the June 20 death of his grandmother
Bessie Tubbs in Whiteville. • Jamie Sullivan in the June 23 death of her aunt Martha Francis Moore
in Somerville. • Ray and Pat Warren in the June 30 death of their daughter, Linda
Hammond.
Greeters for Sunday, July 15Laurie Horton, James Brown, David & Niki Shires, John & Debbie Shires, Catherine McKnight, Ed & Ginger Hare, Chip Allen, Laura Frances Burnett, Barbara Barker
Greeters for Sunday, July 22Jerry & Ann Woodall, Hunter & Joyce Partee, Sam & Dicky Welch, Truman Murray, Jerry & Ruth Ann Smith, Robert & Karen Hopper, Val Exum
Greeters for Sunday, July 29John & Ginger New, Lisa Hurd
Greeters for Sunday, August 5Garey & Jan Littrell, Brian & Ashley Taylor, Mike & Nan Simmons, Kathryn Jobe, Chris & Jerri Sue Maxwell, Jim McLemore, Preston & Allison Miller
If you are unable to greet, please find a replacement.
Greeters
NoonWorshipReflectionSheep Who Have No Shepherdby Mary Beth Bernheisel
Mark 6:33-44 follows the scripture that Dan preached on recently; the one where Jesus tells the disciples to join him as He goes away to a secluded place to get some rest. The part we didn’t get to, but that Dan alluded to, was that the disciples’ escape to a deserted place was foiled. Jesus and the disciples got into a boat, but the people standing around recognized them. They ran in the direction that the boat was going and ended up getting to that secluded place before the disciples and Jesus even got there. The scripture says that they ran ahead from all the cities. I get this picture of people streaming out of their homes and their businesses and forming one great big stampede. So much for seclusion.
And that’s how we ended up with 5,000 men plus an untold number of women and children waiting for Jesus to show up. And the scripture says that Jesus had compassion on them because they were like sheep without a shepherd. Then he began to teach them many things.
I spent two weeks in June at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary just outside of Boston, beginning the long journey of getting my Doctorate of Ministry in Ministry to Emerging Generations, which is just a fancy way of saying Ministry to Children and Youth. We talked a lot about the perils that face our young people. Advertisers and marketers focus their messages almost exclusively on adolescents because they know that adolescents have the largest amount of discretionary income, and that if they can get a young person hooked on a brand or a product, they’ve potentially created a customer for life. We watched music videos featuring music that contains very adult themes, but that are marketed to
kids as young as seven and eight by using singable lyrics and fun beats.
Producers of culture know that we are sheep without a shepherd. They know that our young people are looking for anything to lead them, anything that looks like an answer for the brokenness they feel, the brokenness that is simply part of the human condition. But those producers of pop culture don’t have compassion on our young people who are like sheep without a shepherd. They prey on them. They make money off of them because they are so vulnerable and so lost.
We are surrounded by young people who receive the message from music, from marketers, and from their peers that life should be good, that they should be comfortable, and that they shouldn’t have
to worry about anything. But the Christian story tells us differently. It tells us that brokenness is inevitable, that we’re all going to feel hurt, grief, disappointment, and sadness, that life just isn’t a crazed free-for-all of thrills and happiness. If we don’t help them see where they fit into the great story of our faith that we were created good, we messed up, and that God redeemed us then our culture will help them see themselves in a different story. One where they deserve to be
happy and deserve to have whatever they want. If we do not shepherd them, then they will be shepherded by a culture that situates them in a false story. It’s more attractive in the short term, but it does not give life.
It may be that you don’t know how effective you can be in the life of a young person. It may be that you’ve tried to make a difference but that it doesn’t seem to be working. But you are surrounded with sheep who have no shepherd. And you are called to have compassion. You are called to bring the good news of a greater story, the greatest story, in fact, that brings life in the midst of death and light in the midst of darkness.
Women’s Brown Bag Bible StudyThe 4th Friday of the month Starting August 24Noon - 1:00 PMNEW LOCATION111 Murray Guard Drive, Suite B in the conference room
“It may be that you
don’t know how effective you can be in the life of a young person.”
Congratulations to: •Tom and Donna Ellis on the June
22, 2012 birth of their grandson Clark McCoy Ellis in Knoxville.
•Matt and Megan Nelson on the birth of their daughter Maria Ann. “Mia” is welcomed by her brother Rhett Matthew. Mia is the granddaughter of Robert and Lou Ann Nelson and the great-granddaughter of Dr. John Nelson.
CHURCH FAMILY NEWS
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Scripture: Acts 17:22-34
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Combined Worship 9:00 a.m. Sunday School10:00 a.m. Worship in SanctuaryLunch to Follow in the Gym
SundayAugust 5
“Illuminated”Worship Led by Youth • Scripture: Ephesians 5:8
