A Newsletter Publication of First United Methodist Church, Jackson, Tennessee September 11, 2013 | Volume 12 Issue 14 jacksonfumc.org SEEKING GOD | KNOWING CHRIST | SHARING HIS LOVE FIRST EDITION FIRST EDITION DOWNTOWN JACKSON This Issue... AT A GLANCE • Welcome New Members Page 2 • Haiti Mission Trip 2014 Page 3 • Welcome New Staff - Angie Winkler • Book Review: Picturing the Face of Jesus Page 4 • France Magnifique Tour - It’s not too late! • Historic Downtown Corinth, MS Trip Page 5 • Fish Fry - October 16 • Youth Fall Retreat • Kids@First Parents Day Out • BBQ Lunch in Honor of Gena & Mike Page 6 • Calendar of Events Page 7 • Memorials & Honoraria Page 8 • Weekly Bible Studies Page 9 • Wednesday Evening Classes Page 10 • Wanda’s Wellness Wisdom Page 11 • Sunday Morning Sermon Topics Page 12 September 29 • 5th Sunday Combined Worship Bring a Friend Sunday! Downtown 9:00 a.m. Sunday School Campus: 10:00 a.m. Combined Worship (Sanctuary) 11:00 Lunch - Soups, Salads, & Sandwiches (Clayton Hall) Andrews Chapel Campus: 8:30 Worship • No Sunday School Fall Programming • Weekly Morning Bible Studies (page 9) • Wednesday Evening Fellowship Classes (page 10) • Sunday Worship (page 12) How are you... Seeking God? Knowing Christ? Sharing His Love? Invite a neighbor, co-worker, friend or family member to attend FUMC with you on this special Sunday. Who knows…they might want to return the next week!
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A Newsletter Publication of First United Methodist Church, Jackson, Tennessee
September 11, 2013 | Volume 12 Issue 14 jacksonfumc.org
SEEKING GOD | KNOWING CHRIST | SHARING HIS LOVE
FIRST EDITIONFIRST EDITIONDOWNTOWN JACKSON
This Issue...
AT A GLANCE• Welcome New Members
Page 2
• Haiti Mission Trip 2014Page 3
• Welcome New Staff - Angie Winkler• Book Review: Picturing the Face of Jesus
Page 4
• France Magnifique Tour - It’s not too late!• Historic Downtown Corinth, MS Trip
Page 5
• Fish Fry - October 16• Youth Fall Retreat• Kids@First Parents Day Out• BBQ Lunch in Honor of Gena & Mike
Page 6
• Calendar of Events Page 7
• Memorials & Honoraria Page 8
• Weekly Bible StudiesPage 9
• Wednesday Evening ClassesPage 10
• Wanda’s Wellness WisdomPage 11
• Sunday Morning Sermon Topics Page 12
September 29 • 5th Sunday Combined WorshipBring a Friend Sunday!
Invite a neighbor, co-worker, friend or family member to attend FUMC with you on this special Sunday. Who knows…they might want to return the next week!
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
August 25th, the following members of Andrews Chapel renewed their discipleship vows to Jackson FUMC: (left to right) Stephen Cole, Helen Newman, Pete and Mary Bryant, Gale and Ron Harris.
Madelyn McLemore joined September 8th, transferring from another Methodist church. Madelyn is the mother of two daughters, Sophia and Abigail. Her sponsors are Toni & Allan Camp and Paula Hatcher.
Tracye Gandy joined August 18th, transferring from another denomination. Her sponsors are Garey and Jan Littrell.
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SAVE THE DATESunday, October 27
3:00 p.m.Ellington Hall at Reelfoot
Reelfoot Rural Ministries Jubilee
CelebrationA celebration of the 50 year history and mission work of Reelfoot. Bishop McAllily will speak.
For more information, contact David Hollis at 422-4002or [email protected]
Paul and Barbara Teague joined on Sunday, September 1st, transferring from another Methodist church in Naples, Florida. Paul is a retired ENT. Sponsors are Barbara and Emmett Barker.
Nathan and Bridgett Wright joined on Sunday, September 1st, transferring from another denomination. Their daughter is Caroline Alea. Nathan is a nurse anesthetist at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Their sponsors are JV and Erin Thompson.
Service of Prayer & Healing
NOON 1st WEDNESDAY
EACH MONTH
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April 26-May 2, 2014Mission Trip
FUMC
God calls us to receive and share the love of Jesus Christ, a love that crosses all cultural, geographic, economic, and generational boundaries.
First United Methodist Church is joining the Live Beyond mission based in Haiti. Come learn more September 11, after Wednesday Evening Fellowship from 7:00-7:30 p.m. or October 17th at 6:00 p.m.
Pick up a brochure at the church.
This mission trip to Haiti during the Spring of 2014 will provide the opportunity to support families through the many programs of support offered by Live Beyond. Live Beyond serves people through education, health care, social work, and housing.Accommodations are at the Live Beyond project site in comfortable dormitory-style facilities with clean showers and plenty of safe drinking water. Meals blend traditional Haitian cuisine and typical American fare.Contact: Susan or John Crocker (731-267-7238) or Rev. David Hollis (731-422-4002)Nature of Trip: Support the mission by helping at medical clinics, schools, and orphanages.Age range: College or aboveEstimated cost: $1000, team fee per person (tax deductible) plus airfare.Web resources: www.livebeyond.org www.facebook.com/haitimissiontripFUMCjackson
I can’t go on the trip... What can I do?Support the team by donating to their fundraising goal of helping the maternal hospital. One request we can all honor, “Pray for us”.
September Mission Focus:
WRAPWo/Men’s Resource & Rape Assistance Pro-gram empowers adult & child survivors of do-mestic and/or sexual violence to en-rich the quality of their lives. WRAP collaborates with the community to achieve a violence free society.
September Mission Chest Needs: Toilet paper, paper towels, Kleenex, snacks for children, diapers
October Mission Focus:
October Mission Chest Needs: Toilet paper, paper towels, laundry detergent, bleach, feminine products, cleaning products, diapers (all sizes), baby wipes.
Items may be placed in the Mission Chests located in the church lobbies through the end of the month.
MONTHLY MISSION FOCUS
Holy Land TripFebruary 17-26, 2014
Have you ever wanted to walk the streets where Jesus walked or pray in the Garden of Gethsemane? Maybe cross the Sea of Galilee or have time of reflection at the Garden Tomb? You are invited to join Bishop Bill McAlilly and other Christians from the Memphis and Tennessee Conferences, as we travel to the Holy Land. On our journey, we will worship and learn.
It will be a true faith experience.
If you are interested, please contact Cecil Kirk. 422-4002 or 660-4354.
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STAFF NEWS
Welcome Angie Winkler, full-time Kitchen Manager/Volunteer Coordinator, who brings over twenty years of experience in the hospitality industry. Most recently, she served as the Banquet Manager at the Doubletree Hotel in Jackson, TN. Having worked for Gena Mandle as one of her first employees, she returns to a familiar kitchen at First United Methidist Church. Angie received her Associates Degree in Hospitality Management from Southwest TN Community College in Memphis, graduating Magna Cum Laude in 2005. She looks forward to developing lasting relationships with present and future volunteers.If you have thought about volunteering in the kitchen, contact Angie at [email protected] or at the church, 422-4002.
Book Review: “Picturing the Face of Jesus: Encountering Christ Through Art”by Jennifer Trently
Picturing the Face of Jesus: Encountering Christ Through Art by Beth Booram is an excellent book for group or individual study. Published by Abingdon Press, it is arranged into six chapters, each covering a different face of Jesus. The study
can be extended for eight weeks if one uses the introduction and epilogue as separate chapters.
What makes this study unique is the eight pictures of Jesus located in the middle of the book. Each picture is a painting or drawing of Jesus from a different museum collection. Some are famous and others are not so famous. Booram in each chapter connects the pictures with a story of Jesus from scripture.
For me, I like the connections Booram makes between the pictures, scriptures and our own lives. Each chapter invites one to experience Jesus through reading, visualizing, praying, reflecting and discussing. She reinforces the idea that building a relationship with Jesus is not something to be rushed. Her challenges push readers to go deeper with their minds, hearts and souls. The book caused me to further examine how I apply scripture to my own life. I also thought about how much I let Jesus into my heart and mind.
The pictures are an excellent guide to viewing Jesus as having emotions. Looking at the faces of Jesus in each picture allowed me to experience in a new way Jesus’ humanness I
considered how often I ignore the human side of Him paying attention only to the Divine.
Booram invites readers to confess their own feelings and longings to God. The book stresses that only when we are honest with God can we experience healing and reach out to others. It caused me to examine how I follow Jesus’ example in my interactions with others.
Many of the questions asked throughout the book are questions that many of us will wrestle with throughout our lives. Therefore, this study is one that can be returned to again and again. The material is inexhaustible. There are endless possibilities; one could go through the book using it only for contemplation or for discussion or for journaling or for scripture study.
I first encountered this book as a study we used for our Genesis Sunday School Class. Since then, I have used it in my own devotional life and have realized that there is much further study I can do. Encountering Jesus through art and scripture is a powerful tool for deepening one’s faith.
Even though Picturing the Face of Jesus is only 112 pages in length; its riches are immeasurable. The short chapters and simple concepts are what make it accessible for all regardless of life experience.
Considering its wealth of material and richness of art; Picturing the Face of Jesus is very affordable. It is available in paperback for $6.00 and through the Kindle store for $9.99. For any individual or group looking for a non-traditional study, I highly recommend this book. Its affordability and accessibility make it well worth your time and money.
SAVE THE DATE
A Conversation With Loved Ones
Sunday, November 10th 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Clayton Hall
Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend this discussion of crucial questions every family faces about end of life planning. A team of health and legal practitioners will provide valuable guidance and resources.
Sponsored by Stephen Ministry
Tuesdays & Thursdays4:15-5:15 p.m.
FUMC GymLeader: Pam McCarty
Cost: $5/session
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Adult Council of FUMC presents...
France Magnifique Departing April 24, 2014
...come experience “April in Paris”
“France Magnifique” Tour includes Paris • Seine Dinner Cruise • Normandy • French Riviera
Omaha Beach • Amboise • Winery Tour • TGV Train Avignon• Aix-en-Provence • Nice • Monaco
Tour includes:• 12 glorious days in France• Airfare • 15 meals• Door to door service from FUMC to airport.
For reservations, call the church office at 422-4002 or sign up online at jacksonfumc.org by
the Monday prior to the event. Please remember to call and cancel your res-
ervation should you be unable to attend.
Come to an informational meeting onOctober 1st, 2013
6:30 p.m. in Rm. 118 • Religion for LifeHear about and see slides of the France Magnifique Tour.
Historic Downtown Corinth, MississippiOctober 22
Time: Leave church at 9:00Cost: $8.00 for transportation
Enjoy downtown gift and antique shops such as Sanctuary; Green Door Warehouse; and the Corinth Artist Guild Gallery
Lunch: Smith Downtown (Dutch treat)Choose a museum to tour:
Crossroads Museum, Civil War Interpretive Center, or Coca Cola MuseumStop by soda fountain at Borrums Drug Store for a treat
Call Pam to reserve a spot: 731-422-4002
October 18 Verna Ruffin
New Superintendent of Jackson Madison County School
November 15th Local artist Lendon Noe
“The Transformative Nature of Art’
December 13th The Jackson Choral Society
UPCOMINGIT’S NOT TOO LATE!
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Young Grady Neely preparing BBQ
September 15Everyone is invited to a Farewell BBQ Lunch at the Andrews Chapel Campus at 12:30 p.m. honoring Gena and Mike Mandle for their many years of food service at Jackson First United Methodist Church. Gena, Mike and partner, Laura Nord are starting a new catering business, GenaLee, for lunch and supper/chicken salad pick-up in the Solus building on Vann Drive.
A card or note of appreciation is welcomed. If you would like to participate in a love offering, please enclose with your card. Bring to the lunch or place in the offering plate as it is passed. If you prefer to make a tax-deductible donation, please make check payable to First United Methodist Church, designated “Gift for Gena and Mike”.
Fall RetreatOctober 5-6 It’s time for Fall Retreat!Location: Camp Clark WilliamsonCost: $50Deadline to register: September 29We’ll leave at noon on Saturday and return by 5:00 p.m. on Sunday
• Free Meal • Bluegrass Band• Desserts • Cupcake Walk• Family FriendlySponsored by Jackson First United Methodist Church Men’s Fellowship & Evangelism Committee
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Monday, September 23 9:00 AM Kids@First Parents Day Out 4:00 PM Hub Club 6:30 PM Nominations Committee 7:00 PM Boy Scout Meeting 7:30 PM Men’s Basketball
Tuesday, September 24 7:00 AM UMM Prayer Breakfast 9:30 AM Soul Sisters Presents: The Christ
Centered Woman 10:30 AM Note Writing Ministry 4:15 PM Zumba
Wednesday, September 25 9:00 AM Kids@First Parents Day Out 10:00 AM Pastor’s Bible Study 2:30 PM Hub Club 3:30 PM WINGS 3:30 PM Kids Open Gym 4:45 PM Wednesday Evening Fellowship
Small Groups 6:00 PM Handbell Rehearsal 6:00 PM WEF Programming 6:00 PM Youth WEF 7:00 PM Sanctuary Choir
Thursday, September 26 4:15 PM Zumba 5:30 PM Missions Team 5:30 PM Sr. Olympic Basketball 6:30 PM France Magnifique Meeting
Friday, September 27 4:00 PM Rehearsal - Edwards/Spotts
Wedding
Saturday, September 28 11:00 AM Picnic in the Park/Childrens Ministry 2:00 PM KWCC Works at RIFA 3:00 PM Wedding 4:00 PM Wedding Reception
Sunday, September 29 8:30 AM Andrews Chapel Service 9:00 AM FUMC Sunday School 10:00 AM 5th Sunday Combined Worship 11:00 AM Fifth Sunday Lunch 4:00 PM Current UMY
Monday, September 30 9:00 AM Kids@First Parents Day Out 9:30 AM Monday Mission Group 7:00 PM Boy Scout Meeting 7:30 PM Men’s Basketball
Tuesday, October 1 7:00 AM Men’s Weekly Bible Study 9:30 AM Soul Sisters presents: The Christ
Centered Woman 11:30 AM Key Leaders Meeting 4:15 PM Zumba 6:30 PM Information Meeting France
Magnifique
Wednesday, October 2 9:00 AM Kids@First Parents Day Out 10:00 AM Pastor’s Bible Study 12:00 PM Noon Worship “A Service of Healing
and Prayer” 3:30 PM WINGS
3:30 PM Kids Open Gym 4:45 PM Wednesday Evening Fellowship
Small Groups 6:00 PM Handbell Rehearsal 6:00 PM WEF Programming 6:00 PM Youth WEF 6:00 PM First Awakening Practice 7:00 PM Sanctuary Choir Thursday, October 10 4:15 PM Zumba 5:30 PM Sr. Olympic Basketball
Friday, October 11 11:00 AM Grandmother’s LAP
Saturday, October 12 4:30 PM Room In the Inn
Calendar of Events
Sunday, September 15 8:30 AM Soul Sisters presents - Nash Trash
Tour & Gospel 4:30 PM Room In the Inn 8:30 AM Andrews Chapel Service 8:55 AM First Awakening Service 9:45 AM Andrews Chapel Sunday School 10:00 AM FUMC Sunday School 11:00 AM Traditional Service 12:30 PM BBQ Lunch Honoring Gena & Mike
Mandle 4:00 PM Current UMY
Monday, September 16 9:00 AM Kids@First Parents Day Out 10:00 AM Rebekah Circle Meeting (offsite) 6:30 PM Nominations Committee 7:00 PM Boy Scout Meeting 7:30 PM Men’s Basketball
Tuesday, September 17 7:00 AM Men’s Weekly Bible Study 8:00 AM Older Adult Ministry Training
Event 9:30 AM Soul Sisters Presents: The Christ
Centered Woman 1:00 PM Mission Focus Group 4:15 PM Zumba 6:00 PM Stephen Ministry Cont. Ed.
Wednesday, September 18 9:00 AM Kids@First Parents Day Out 10:00 AM Pastor’s Bible Study 3:30 PM WINGS 3:30 PM Kids Open Gym 3:45 PM Brownies-Daisies (Troop 43088) 4:45 PM Wednesday Evening Fellowship
Saturday, September 21 8:00 AM Witherspoon Group 8:30 AM Music Workshop w/ Pepper
Choplin 12:00 PM Music Workshop Lunch 5:30 PM Music Workshop Dinner 7:00 PM Pepper Choplin Concert
Sunday, September 22 8:30 AM Andrews Chapel Service 8:55 AM First Awakening Service 9:45 AM Andrews Chapel Sunday
School 10:00 AM FUMC Sunday School 11:00 AM Traditional Service w/Pepper
Choplin 4:00 PM Current UMY 5:00 PM KWCC Kids Who Care Club 5:00 PM “The Edge” - Youth
Calendar subject to change. Please call the church office, 422-4002 or check the calendar at jacksonfumc.org
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Memorials & Honoraria
Dorothy Bolton (Mother of Anita Kay Archer & Gary Bolton) Peggy Jimerson Bettie Graves Philip & Francie Lewis Martha Peddy Eleanor Cahill Ray & Liz Bryant Frances Spencer Willie & Fran Chandler Ann Murchison Larry & Frannie Smith Woody & Eliza Forbes (Pastor’s Discretionary Fund) May Scott Bill & Sandra Perkins Bob & Kay Carney John & Barbara New R.C. & Peg Riley
Dawn Saucier (Daughter of Dwayne & Betty Flatt) Bruce & Phyllis Maley Mark & Debra Owen
Bill Crowe (Brother of Margaret Harrison) Bruce & Phyllis Maley Rebecca Anna Lane (Brother of Harry Lane III) Harry Lane III
Bob Shuttleworth (Husband of Lynne Shuttleworth) Valerie & Mark Johnstone (Andrews Chapel) Stephen & Cynthia Spring (Andrews Chapel) Sally & Jimmy Wallace (Lakeshore Camp) Hugh & Sue Harvey (Lakeshore Camp) Phyllis Barrix (Lakeshore Camp) Larry & Frannie Smith Lina & Fred Bowyer J. Murray & Sandra Underwood Jake & Joan McInnis (Music) Dave & Joan Patterson (Lakeshore Camp) Hal & Joyce Polk (Lakeshore Camp) David & Laurie Horton (Andrews Chapel) Bob & Kay Carney Greg & Esther Milam Mark & Debra Owen (Andrews Chapel)
Gene & Mary Patterson (Andrews Chapel) Allison Insurance Mary Ann Pickens (Sister of Margaret Cantrell) Lina & Fred Bowyer Donald Erickson (Husband of Julia Erickson) Rebekah Circle (Music) Nancy Rahm (Music) Greg & Esther Milam Mary Hairston (Kitchen) Mark & Debra Owen Anne Boswell (Mother of Alicia Franco; Sister of Grailyn Brooks) Bebe & Jim Austin Carol Murchison Ilanette Byrd Alicia Franco
Amy Maddox (Mother of Sandra McKnight; Sister of Helen Spalding) Carol Murchison
William Nace (Husband of Roanne Nace) Ilanette Byrd
IN LOVING HONOR OF
Thomasine Witherspoon Gene & Joyce Smith (Andrews Chapel)
Frances Spencer Fran & Willie Chandler Dick Nunn Sunday School Class
Bill & Laura Frances Burnett Mark & Debra Owen
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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Kathryn Jobe (Mother of Kathy Hays & Thornley Caruthers Jobe, Jr.) Emma Lee Bond Mr. & Mrs. Larry Pierce Dorothy Doak “First Graders” – Leila Lawrence, Marion Yarbro, Mary Jane Woodruff, Cornelia Tiller, Peggy Miller, Eliza Connette, Cokey Martindale Michael & Nancy Murphy Dr. & Mrs. Paul Currie Jackie & Bill McHorris & Office Staff from William H McHorris, D.D.S. &
Associates Dr. John E. Outlan Libby & Jack Aaron Louanne & King Bond Ray & Mary Nelle Hight Bob & Judy Hazlewood Pat Stegall Lina & Fred Bowyer Betty & Norman Jobe Bruce Hopkins, Caprice Devereux, Leigh Lawyer, & First Tennessee Bank’s Trust Division Palmer & Foster Smith The Hampton Family – Anne, Bob, Hamp, Helen, Rene Judith Wright & Mark Johnson Melinda Glynn Hugh & Sue Harvey (Hospitality Fund) Carol Murchison May Scott Betty & Herron Morris (Capital Improvements) Tom & Hope Voegeli Dorothy Harvey (Wife of Hugh Harvey, Sr.; Mother of Hugh Harvey, Jr.) Susan & Lee Sheppard Jr. Bettie Graves Willie & Fran Chandler Frances Spencer Larry & Frannie Smith Ilanette Byrd Lisa Hurd (Hospitality Fund) Wanda Scanlon (Lakeshore Camp) Mark & Debra Owen Pauline Lovell (Mother of Phyllis Maley) Louanne & King Bond Bob & Kay Carney
Grab a plate of dinner and share your thoughts on the book of the month.
September 18“The Secret Life of Bees”
by Sue Monk KiddOctober 23
“Light Between the Oceans” by M. L. Stedman
Books available at Books-a-Million, The Book Lady, and Amazon.com
SoulSisters
Book Club
5:15-6:00 PM Mezzanine
Women’s Bible StudiesNursery & Childcare Provided
Namesake: When God Rewrites Your StoryWednesdays, September 11-October 96:00-7:00 p.m. • Room 117 - Upper Room
The Christ-Centered WomanTuesdays, September 10-October 159:30-11:30 a.m.FUMC Library
The Rebekah CircleSept. 16 • 10:00 a.m.
Men’s Tuesday Bible Study
Enjoy a cup of coffee and discussion
Meets every Tuesday7:00-7:45 a.m.
Room 206, Conference Room near Clayton HallLeader: Dave Bratcher
Men’s Ministries
Pastors’ Wednesday Morning
Bible Studyled by David Hollis 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Room 119, Family Life Forum
The Book of Isaiah This class will be similar to the
course on Isaiah offered on Wednesday Evenings.
See the WEF Fall brochure for class description.
Program:Gerry Campbell
Retired Captain, Jackson Police Department
and Associate Pastor, Northside UMC
Home of Frances Pipkin110 Meridian Dr.
FUMC FOUNDATION“Life insurance is a way to make a larger gift to the Church than you might otherwise be able to afford. Consider naming the church as a beneficiary of an insurance policy.”To learn more about FUMC’s Foundation and Planned Giving, contact Jim Scott, Chairman. 668-4775 or e-mail [email protected]
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Downtown Campus • 200 S. Church St.Dinner 4:45 p.m. • Clayton Hall
Dinner 5:00 - 5:45 p.m. No fixed cost - donations onlyClass/Small Groups 5:45 - 7:15 p.m.
September 11th-November 20th
Created for Community - Christian BasicsLeader: Dan CampAn overview of the timeless truths of Christianity and their intersection with our current “high-tech, frenzied” 21st century world.
When We Talk About God... Let’s Be HonestLeaders: Lane Camp, Rev. Paul Eubanks, Rev. Paul Clayton, Andrea WoodsParticipants will be asked to read the book, make notes, and come together for honest and thoughtful discussion about sometimes sensitive issues of the Christian faith. The book’s author, R. Kirby Godsey, a noted scholar with doctorates in philosophy and theology, will meet with the class Sunday, November 3 for lunch. Books are available for $20 in Disciple Hall
Isaiah Leader: David Hollis In this study we will examine the book’s historical setting, features of Hebrew poetry and prophecy, and connections with a significant amount of New Testament material. Weekly reading and study is expected for this in-depth course.
Soul Sister’s Presents: NamesakeLeader: Inge PooleIn this two part series, explore the transformational power of God through the stories of Biblical characters who met God, and discover how God offers an identity that shines with the purpose for which you were created.
Room: 109 - Genesis
Room: 118 - Religion for Life
September 11th-November 20th
Room: 117 - Upper Room
SoulSisters
Explore the LiftHere is your chance to explore the Lift Wellness Center through a series of introductory classes/activities led by the Lift staff including rockwall, basketball, aquatics, low Ropes.Cost: $5 per class or $20 for the series. Bring or wear clothing appropriate for each class.
Matters of HealthLeader: Wanda ScanlonA drop-in class regarding matters of health. We will learn first aid basics, and be joined by guest speakers on pediatric health, nutrition, and more.
Lift Center (offsite)
September 11th-October 9th
Mezzanine
We’ve been listening...Several have mentioned that they would like to see newsletters more often.
Starting in October, the First Edition newsletter will return to an every other week publication (except for Christmas and Summer, which will be monthly.)
The next issue will be published October 9.
If you have news to share, please submit to [email protected] by the Monday prior to publication.
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An Evening with Pepper
ChoplinConcert featuring the music of composer and church musician, Pepper Choplin, with the FUMC Sanctuary Choir
Saturday, September 21st
7:00 p.m. SanctuaryBe sure to attend this evening of inspiring music!
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Here is your chance to explore the Lift Wellness Center through a series of introductory classes/activities led by the Lift staff. If you have been curious about this amazing new facility in downtown Jackson this is the perfect opportunity to experience it for yourself with FUMC friends. Meet in the main lobby at 6:00 p.m., hop on the church bus and ride together. We will return at 7:00 p.m. Cost: $5 per class or $20 for the series. Bring or wear clothing appropriate for each class. Contact: [email protected] September 11th• Introduction to Lift • Discuss proper gym etiquette, proper mechanics, the benefits of exercise• Nutritional Advice• Answer questions• Walk the track
September 18th• Low ropes course games in gym • Rockwall availability for those interested• Basketball
September 25th• Group Fitness Class• Beginner to Moderate level
October 2nd• Aquatics fun/class• More info to come
October 9th• Fitness connection trail• Walk/Run
Wanda’s Wellness Wisdomby Wanda Scanlon, FUMC Health & Welfare Representative
RN, Regional Hospital of Jackson, TN
Ten Tips for Teens
Fall is here... time for school, football, cheerleading, going out on Friday nights. It’s easy to remember how much fun I had in high school. Ah, but I also recall my sixteen year old self stressed to the max from Physics; repeatedly failing to hit a softball in front of my whole PE class, and a teacher who made me so nervous I pulled my eyebrows out cramming for a Latin exam in 10th grade. If you’re in the 13-19 age group you experience a huge amount of stress, from yourself and others. Parents and teachers tend to forget this part of growing up; we just want to remember the good things. Fact is: Growing up isn’t easy, but it’s easier to handle when your body is strong. It’s never too early to begin living a healthy life style — and this has nothing to do with what size you wear or how ripped you look with your shirt off. It has everything to do with how you feel.
Your teenage years are often when you’re the healthiest you’ll ever be. You are growing or just finishing up growing, (if you’re a guy you have the potential to grow until 21). Most likely any unhealthy habits you have haven’t taken a toll on your body yet. Parents and teens take this for granted but they shouldn’t. Now is the time in life to start developing habits that will benefit you years down the road. Believe it or not, it’s easier than you think because little things make a BIG difference. Call this list 10 Health Habits to Adopt before you turn 20:
1. Buckle up and don’t text while you’re driving. The sad fact is car accidents are the number one cause of death in your age group. Texting is quickly becoming a major factor in fatal crashes. If your parents text and drive, call them out on it.
2. Learn to love vegetables and your body will thank you for it. From giving us vitamins to making our organs work more efficiently, veggies have huge health benefits. Who knows... just because you hated the baby food spinach when you were one year old doesn’t mean you’ll hate a spinach salad now.
3. Protect your beautiful skin (and that means you guys too) by using sun screen. Skin cancer is on the rise, most likely from tanning beds. It’s no fun to go to the dermatologist every month to have old lady
age spots looked at and cut off. I know from personal experience.
4. Skip the sugary drinks like soda or too much Gatorade. You do need sports drinks when you plan to sweat a lot; otherwise stick to water. Make it a habit to drink eight glasses per day.
5. Get active! This doesn’t mean you have to be captain of the football team. How many of your parents still play football or cheer? Most likely none; but, I’ll bet they walk, play golf, or do zumba. If you’re not into team sports try yoga, biking, bowling. Exercise is a good way to recharge.
6. Get enough sleep!!! Most teenagers are sleep deprived! School takes eight hours daily. Add sports, after school jobs, social obligations, church, homework… whew, what a grueling schedule! It’s hard to block out time for sleep, but if you do, you’ll see payoffs in how you feel and perform.
7. Floss your teeth. Sounds weird, but flossing after brushing not only prevents cavities, it helps block bacterial infections as you get older, especially in your heart.
8. Limit your screen time. Constantly playing video games can impair thinking in the human brain. Keep you inside too much and cause sleep problems. Turn the screen off at least an hour before bedtime, even if you’re doing computer homework to improve sleep.
9. Don’t smoke (cigarettes or anything else) Burning up your lungs with smoke is the
fastest way known to damage your health.
10. Last but not least — STOP WORRYING! No one can be perfect... not even your parents. Stress steals fun from your life and harms your health. It’s linked to skin problems (HELLO — exam time breakouts), stomach and headaches, insomnia, weight problems etc. Do yourself a favor, whether your 13 or 19, make it a habit to chill out-whether its 30 seconds to take a deep breath, an hour to talk about your stress with someone you trust, or a whole day with nothing to do. Guess why? God loves you and he thinks you deserve it... and indeed you do.
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Sunday, Sept. 15“The Story” Ch. 16
Sunday, Sept. 22“The Story” Ch. 17
5th Sunday Combined Service Sunday, Sept. 29“The Story” Ch. 18
Sunday, Oct. 6“The Story” Ch. 19
Andrews Chapel Services:8:30 a.m. Worship Service9:45 a.m. Sunday School
“What Now?“ Dan Camp, preaching Isaiah 6:1-8
“Bones of Hope“ Dan Camp, preaching Ezekiel 37:1-14
“What Now?“ Dave Bratcher, preaching Isaiah 6:1-8
Dave Bratcher, preaching
“Hope for the Hopeless“ David Hollis, preaching Ezekiel 37:1-14
“But if Not...“ David Hollis, preaching Daniel 3:8-18No Sunday School
“An Unlikely Hero“ Mary Beth Bernheisel, preaching Haggai 1:1-11
“Tales of Fiery Endurance“ Dan Camp, preaching • Daniel 3:19-30 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Combined Worship (Sanctuary)11:00 a.m. Complimentary Lunch (Clayton Hall)
FUMC Downtown Services:8:55 a.m. First Awakening10:00 a.m. Sunday School11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship
