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WELCOME TO
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF JACKSONVILLE |
February 7, 2010
8:30 and 10:50 Traditional - located in the sanctuary
8:30 New Community - located in the McWhorter Activity Center
8:30 New Community
John Simmons
Scripture: Luke 5:1-11
Sermon: "Only Jesus Could Pull This Off"
8:30 Traditional
Ted Anderson
Scripture: Luke 13:1-5
Sermon: "What Repentance Is Not"
10:50 TraditionalJohn Simmons
Scripture: Luke 5:1-11
Sermon: "Only Jesus Could Pull This Off"
WHO'S YOUR VALENTINE?
Is it your best friend? Your Mom? Sister? Spouse?
Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and the Children's Ministry has just the thing for you:
CANDYGRAMS!
Now through Wednesday, February 3rd we will be selling CandyGrams. The CandyGrams are $5.00 each,
and we have two versions (child and adult). You may purchase a CandyGram either in the church office or
through Stacie Johnson. The child CandyGram will include a small stuffed animal and candy. The adult
CandyGram will include a bookmark/lapel pin along with candy. The CandyGrams will be delivered on
Valentine's Day during Sunday School!
PRAYER VIGIL
The Warm Hearts Prayer Group is sponsoring a Prayer Vigil on Thursday, February 11 from 12:00 noon until 2:00 0.m. The main focus of this vigil is Haiti and the mission trip to Uganda, (for which Bruce left on February 3). Just come to the Sanctuary and pray as long as you like, and then stop by the Parlor for a "drop in" snack lunch, which will include Evonne Cunningham's famous Pimiento Cheese! This is a very flexible "come and go" format and if you cannot come to the church, please join us in prayer wherever you are. If you have other specific areas to lift up in prayer, please contact the church office: 435-6021. Many thanks, Warm Hearts Prayer Group
RELIEF FUNDS TO HAITIIf you would like to help:
The office will be making weekly remittances as you give. Simply make your check payable to First United Methodist Church and earmark it UMCOR/Haiti and we will take care of the rest! Already more than $1,500 has been given. Join us in offering help and hope to our brothers and sisters in Christ.
LIFE LINE SCREENING
is coming to Jacksonville
Thursday, February 25
Here in our Youth Room
7:30 am - 5:30 pm
This is a day of preventive screenings for stroke, vascular disorders, osteoporosis, and more. Screenings are
fast, painless and take about 90 minutes to complete. Wellness packages start at $129.00. Appointments are
limited and pre-registration is required. To sign up, call: 1-800-897-9177.
RELAY FOR LIFE
Annual Relay for Life Silent Auction begins Sunday, January 30 in the Parlor and runs through February 7. This year there is a Valentine
theme. If you have items you would like to donate, please call Sharon Bloodworth: 435-5760.
Please join our Relay for Life Team and create more birthdays!
Call Sharon Bloodworth: 435-5760.
2009 Contribution Statements Statements of 2009 contributions are ready for pickup in the church office. We are open Monday-Thursday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm and Fridays 8:00 am to noon. Please come by and pick up your copy. Statements remaining after January 24 will be mailed. If you would like to receive an email copy, please contact Earl Lockette in the office: 435-6021.
Thanks!
From the Kitchen CommitteeThe Kitchen Committee needs additional members willing to volunteer to cook, set up, serve, and clean up for our monthly potluck meals. Duty is rotated so that everyone helps a little bit, but we all accomplish a LOT! This means that you are NOT obligated to work at every event. This is a very rewarding service. Just think, you get to say, 'Why thank you,' when someone compliments all the wonderful goodies our great cooks prepare! If you can help, please talk to Ann Hall: 237-2206 or call the
church office: 435-6021.
JCOC NEEDS BLANKETS
Due to the recent drop in temperatures, there is an IMMEDIATE need in our community: donations of new or clean, gently used blankets. JCOC is now accepting donations; you may drop them off at JFUMC (in the boxes near the entrances) or at JCOC.
For any questions, please call Aubrey Kirk, Chaplain's Aide, Boy Scout Troop 19; 435-5570 or 239-5638. If you need your blankets to be picked up, please call Aubrey:
the troop will be glad to do so.
Thank you for making a difference for someone in need this winter!
Praying without Words
An Introduction to Centering Prayer
Would you like a deeper prayer life? Come join us for an Introductory Centering Prayer Workshop at St. Michael and All Angels on Saturday, February 13. Doors will open at 9 am and conclude at 2:30 pm. Cost is $30 and includes lunch. This workshop will specifically teach how to begin Centering Prayer, which has been a part of the Christian contemplative tradition for hundreds of years.
Registration forms are available in the church office. For more information you may contact Charlotte Mullis: 237-3083, or
charlottemullis@bellsouth.net.
SOLDIERS TO PRAY FOR:
Check out the Prayer list
Warm Hearts Prayer Group
The members of the Warm Hearts Prayer Group have developed such a bond and are excited about their group. We welcome new members at any time. The circle of warm hearts can grow.
Please join us on Thursday mornings at 11am in the parlor.
A LOVING CHURCH IS
*defined by the quality of caring, not the age of the church
*a "home" where one's fears, joys, yearnings, and aspirations can be shared without fear of condemnation and rejection
* a place for friends who can be trusted, depended upon, enjoyed, and who share the same goals
*where God's love is experienced in a concrete way through His people
*Where imperfections are accepted...where people discover their greatest potential...where they feel loved
*where members grow as individual differences are accepted, and where distinctions of personal rights, possessions, thoughts, emotions, actions are submerged in commitment to each other and the Kingdom of God
*unconditional in its acceptance of persons...and prides a place where there is opportunity for Christian service and ministry
*where people laugh with others--not at others; cry with other--not because of others; forgive others--and are forgiven by others; love others--and are loved by others.
~~From the Win Arn GROWTH REPORT number 8
NEW FROM THE MISSIONS COMMITTEE VIM SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
http://www.jaxfumc.org/pmimages/Mission_Scholarship_Application[1].pdf
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
Adrian Bush
Katie Cline
Aubrey Kirk
Madison Murray
Halee Stallings
Warren & Wilma Cunningham
Holli Davis
Grayson Lawrence
Bettye Linster
Corey Newton
Walker Smith
Laurie Donovan
Frank Hartzog
Cheryl Hartzog
Glenn Chandler
We welcome each of them to our church family!
JCOC NEEDS
New mailing address for JCOC: - P O Box 164, Jacksonville, AL 36265
Check out the Committees Pages for Information
Regarding Committees Chairpeople
UPCOMING EVENTS & MEETINGS
February 7
3:30 p.m. New Community Meeting
4:30 p.m. Mission Committee Meeting
6:30 p.m. Super Bowl Party for Youth
February 8
6 pm - Disciple II
February
2 p.m. - Ruth Circle
6 pm - Fay Ann Bells
6:30 p.m. - Ice Cream Disciples
7 pm - Jesus in the Gospels
February 10
9am - JOY Together
10:30 am - JOY Singers
3:15 pm - CROSSWALK
4:30 p.m. Youth Drama resumes
6 pm - Holy Spirit Study
6:30 pm - Flames of Faith
February 11
8:30 am - Flame Volunteers
9:00 am - Disciple II
9:00 a.m. - JOY Quilters
11:00 a.m. - Warm Hearts Prayer Group
February 12
9:00 a.m. - Bridge
6:00 pm - Parents' Night Out Pajama Party!
Our church is handicapped accessible. We have parking available in front of the church (enter using the ramp in the front of the sanctuary), the side parking lot (enter through the lobby of the McWhorter Activity Center or the front office entrance) and the rear parking lot (enter throught the door under the portico).
*Members, thank you for leaving the handicap parking spaces available for our members and visitors with special needs. *We also have several wheel chairs available. A motorized wheelchair is located in the Pathfinders/JOY classroom and three standard wheelchairs in the front stairway area. Also, if you are able to use the stairs, please do so instead of using the elevator--this saves wear and tear on the elevator and makes it available for those who truly need its service.
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SERVICE TIMES |
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SUNDAY
Traditional
8:30 and 10:50 in Sanctuary
Contemporary
8:30 in McWhorter Activity Center
Sunday School
9:45 a.m.
WEDNESDAY
Crosswalk Academy (3:30-4:30)
Crosswalk Kids (4:30-5:30)
Crosswalk Cafe (5:30-6:00)
Crosswalk Choir & Worship Arts (6:00-7:00)
Adult Bible Study - 6:00 p.m.
Chancel Choir Rehearsal - 7:00 p.m.
Praise Team Rehearsal - 7:00 p.m.
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS:
8am-4:30 pm ~ Monday-Thursday
8 am - noon ~ Friday
IN MINISTRY THIS WEEK
Pastor on call - John Simmons - 365-5550, 239-5054
Lay Leader
8:30 - Gene Rhodes
NC - Pat Borstorff
10:50 - David Dempsey
Acolytes
8:30 - Ragan Stokesberry
10:50 - Anna jackson, Kyle Parker
Nursery Care Team:
8:30 - Carol Stokesberry
10:50 - Robin Mackey
Ushers:
8:30 - Nathan & Carol Hill
10:50 - Jim & Ann Hall
Barbara Sims, Kristi Francis
Newsletter Helpers:
Betty Bishop
Marcelline Barry
Paula Hoffman
Carolyn Lynch
Andrea MacTaggart
Martha Tredaway
Peggy Willman
FC Collection Volunteers:
8:30 - Gene Rhodes
New Community - Ronnie Clayton
10:50 - Floyd Kirby
NOTE:
All entries for the printed
newsletter must be in to
the office no later than
11:00 a.m.
Wednesday mornings!
YOUR STAFF
Pastors
John Simmons, Pastor
johnsimmons@cableone.net
Ted Anderson, Associate Pastor
associatejfumc@cableone.net
Youth Ministry Director
Stacey Harris
jaxumyf@cableone.net
Children's Ministry Director
Stacie Johnson
jaxchildren@cableone.net
JOY Director
Mary Luallen
eluallen@branchstudio.com
Chancel Choir Director
Dan Marsengill
danmarsengill@aol.com
Praise Team Director
Steve Boullemet
sboullemet@gmail.com
Children's Choir Directors
Susie Dempsey
ouidasusie@cableone.net
David Dempsey
Pianist
Judy Anderson
jsanderson611@yahoo.com
Organist
Jan Rhodes
jangrhodes@aol.com
Administrator
Earl Lockette
jaxadmin@cableone.net
Secretary
Jill Pike
jilljfumc@cableone.net
Kids 1st Director
Kim Knott
kids1stfumc@cableone.net
Campus Minister
Jay Robinson
Building Director/Custodian
Melissa Small
livingstrsober@yahoo.com
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CHURCH NEWS |
SPECIAL THANK YOUS - 1
| The staff members of JFUMC would like to
express our deepest thanks for the generous bonuses
given to us. It is our honor to serve God and our
church family. |
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SPECIAL THANK YOUS - 2
| The family of Larry L. Johnson would like to express
their sincere thanks for all of the prayers, cards and
sympathy that have been expressed by our church
family during the time of Larry's illness and death.
The love of Christ abides with FUMC Jacksonville.
Thank you,
Stephen and Teresa Boullemet |
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YOUTH 3 - ENCOUNTER 2010
| Jr. High Parents,
Encounter 2010 will be held in Florence, AL
on February 19-21. We will meet at 3:45 pm
that Friday after school, leave around 4:00
pm, and return on Sunday afternoon. This
was a really great trip last year, and I hope that
all the youth who want to attend will be able
to go.
Thanks to all the parents who paid the deposit
for the Encounter trip. If your child did not work the
Pumpkin Patch but is going on the trip, the remaining
$75 is due by Sunday, February 7. I am very excited
about this group of kids going. I think we are
going to have a great time!
Stacey Harris |
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KIDS 1ST
| I was following a trash truck and it had this huge
caution sign, “This truck backs up frequently, stops
often, and makes wide turns.” This week God has
been reminding me that I am not as tolerant as I
should be.
We all have those moments in our week where
we back up, stop too frequently, and bother folks with
our wide turns. The problem is, we don’t wear signs to
remind each other that this will be a part of our drive
down life’s road. There is no doubt we all desire to get
down the road without a lot of trouble, but I am asking
God to remind me that we all need this caution sign
and the patience we would want from others extended
to them as well. This might be a Wide Turn kind of
day!
Blessings,
Kim Knott
The end of a matter is better than its beginning, and patience is better
than pride.
Ecclesiastes 7:8 NIV |
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DEVOTIONAL
| 1 Corinthians 12:1, 7-11
Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed. To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. To one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another the utterance of knowledge according to the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another the discernment of spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. All these are activated by one and the same Spirit, who allots to each one individually just as the Spirit chooses.
My parents were both musicians, and along with my grandmother, taught me to appreciate a wide variety of musical expression—classical, gospel, jazz, multicultural, etc. They taught me that each of these styles was equally enlightening as an expression of the Gospel and there was no room for musical elitism. Though I certainly have musical preferences I have come to believe that there is room for a wide diversity of musical style with which we can find spiritual expression and enlightenment. Give it some thought—listen to Bach’s St. John Passion, a spiritual arranged by Moses Hogan, one of the sacred works by Duke Ellington, and Missa Luba by Father Guido Haazen.
Prayer
O God of all gifts, may we look to you at every hour for wisdom, knowledge, faith, healing, and discernment, as we lift our voices and sing, move our bodies in dance, visualize our thoughts in art, and preach the gospel. Amen.
William P. Carroll, Associate Dean of The University of North Carolina at Greensboro/School of Music and President-Elect of The Fellowship
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B.I.G. Bible Verse:
| And Jesus increased om wisdom and in
years, and in divine and human favor. Luke 2:52 |
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B.I.G. Idea for January
| We believe that as Jesus
grew, he learned more about God and what God
wanted him to do. |
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CHILDREN'S CORNER 1 - Candy Grams
| The Children’s Ministry is hoping to raise $2,000
to help purchase a paging system for the nursery, new
gliding rocking chairs for the nursery, new games for
the children, and some new art supplies for our resource
room. We will be raising this money in two
ways:
Donations. (Please make check to JFUMC and
mark it “Children’s Ministry”.)
Now through Wednesday, February 3rd we will be
selling Candy Grams. The Candy Grams are $5.00 each,
and we have two versions (child and adult). You may
purchase a Candy Gram either in the church office or
through me. The child Candy Gram will include a small
stuffed animal and candy. The adult Candy Gram will
include a bookmark/lapel pin along with candy. The
Candy Grams will be delivered on Valentine’s Day during
Sunday school.
Thank you for supporting this ministry!
Stacie Johnson |
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CHILDREN'S CORNER 2 - CROSSWALK
| Crosswalk went great last week! We had a great turnout;
thank you to everyone who joined the Crosswalk
team this semester. |
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CHILDREN'S CORNER 3 - Volunteers
| NURSERY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! -- If you are a nursery volunteer or you are interested in
becoming one please email me and let me know which
Sundays you are available to serve January through May
2010.
Stacie Johnson
email me at jaxchildren@
cableone.net. |
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CROSSWALK CHILDREN'S CHOIRS
| Dear Crosswalk Choir,
Your teachers continue to present new songs,
musical ideas and singing challenges for all—yes, even
your teachers. We recognize your choir experience as an
opportunity that will never come your way again because
you will never be children again.
This is a very unique ministry combining music
and spirituality. The two are closely entwined, and that
is what makes choir so special. Some people, and especially
children, sense the presence of God best through
the arts, and particularly through music.
Musically yours in Christ,
Susie Dempsey |
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YOUTH 2 - Youth Drama
| Youth drama will resume on Wednesday,
February 3 to get ready for Youth Sunday,
which is April 25. We will meet in the Youth Room
from 4:30 - 6:30 pm. I look forward to seeing everyone! |
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J.O.Y. 1 - TOGETHER!
| We are keeping our minds, bodies and spirits sharp, and
sharing worship and fellowship together on Wednesdays. --
9:00 am JOY Together: cards, games, fun and
fellowship --
10:30 am JOY Singers: Weekly sing-along of all
the “old” songs that we all love --
11:30 am JOY Lunch: Dutch treat lunch together |
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J.O.Y. 2 - Help, I've fallen and I can't get up!
| On February 10, Jacksonville Health and Rehab will
present a thirty minute program at 9:45 am in the JOY
Room. If you, or someone you know needs information
on fall prevention and how to get up if you should
fall, please join us for this informative program. |
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MISSION NEWS 1 - POINSETTIA SALES
| Many thanks from the Missions Committee for all
who purchased poinsettias to decorate our sanctuary
for Christmas. We will be able to give to JCOC
$272 in proceeds from their sale. |
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MISSION NEWS 2 - ICE CREAM DISCIPLES
| Ice Cream Disciples will meet on Tuesday night,
January 5, at 6:30 pm. When was the last time you
sang songs with a dozen or so troubled teenage
girls, listened to their concerns, prayed with them
and then served them ice cream? This is what the
Ice Cream Disciples do on the first Tuesday of each
month. A group goes to the Coosa Valley Youth
Services Attention home to share our faith through
music, devotionals, prayer, fellowship and ice
cream. Join us for a special blessing! |
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MISSION NEWS 3 - MISSIONS FAIR
| Adult and Youth Sunday School classes are asked to
attend the Missions Fair on Sunday, January 24 during
the Sunday School hour. |
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CHILDREN'S CORNER 5 - PARENT'S NIGHT OUT
| We will be having a Parents’ Night Out on Friday,
February 12, 6:00-9:30 pm in the MAC for children ages
4-12. The theme for the night is a “Pajama Party,” including
a movie, games, and crafts. Be sure to wear your
pajamas! Your child may want to bring a comfy blanket
- just be sure that their name is on it. The cost is $5,
which includes pizza, drink, dessert, and a snack during
the movie. |
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MEMORIAL FLOWERS
| Flowers are needed for the Sanctuary for January 24
and February 28, as well as March through September.
A 2010 Flower Chart has been placed on the
bulletin board in the hallway.
If you would like to honor a loved one for a
special day, please mark your names on the chart
or call the church office: 435-6021. |
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YOUTH 1 - SUPER BOWL PARTY
| The annual Super Bowl Party is moving to
the Youth Room! On Sunday, February 7, we will
gather at 5pm to watch the game on the new TV in
the Youth Room. There will be all kinds of junk food
to eat, so please come and fellowship while we watch
the game together. |
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