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WELCOME TO
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF JACKSONVILLE |
May 20, 2012
Seventh Sunday of Easter
8:30 and 10:50 Traditional - located in the sanctuary
8:30 New Community - located in the McWhorter Activity Center
Traditional Worship 8:30 am John Simmons Scripture: Matthew 25:31-40 Sermon: A Conversation with Nate Paulk
New Community 8:30 am Ted Anderson Scripture: Acts 6:2 Sermon: The Newly Appointed Disciples
Traditional Worship 10:50 am John Simmons Scripture: Matthew 25:31-40 Sermon: A Conversation with Nate Paulk
Readings for Sunday, May 20, Sixth Sunday of Easter Scripture Readings: Acts 6:2, Matthew 25:31-40
Congratulations, Graduates!
| Name | School | Degree | | Andrew Scott Benet (g'son of H & M Barry) | Episcopal High School, Baton Rouge, LA | | | MAJ Jeffrey Buckner | University of Kansas | Masters in Supply Chain Management | | Fradreka Bush | Jacksonville High School | | | Alex Drake (g'son of Ralph Drake) | Discovery Canyon High School, Colorado Springs, CO | | | Katie Greer Hartline | Harrison School of Pharmacy, Auburn University | Doctor of Pharmacy | | Ryan Hitchcock | Jacksonville High School | | | Mark Matthews | Jacksonville State University | Masters in Manufacturing Systems | | Madison Erin McMurray (g'dau. of H & M Barry) | North Central High School, Grand Rapids MI | | | Anne Caroline Nabors | University of Alabama | Master of Arts in Linguistics | | Catherine Anne Newton | Jacksonville High School | | | Forrest Pearson | Jacksonville High School | | | Kimberly Elizabeth Reid | Auburn University | Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, magna cum laud | | Riana Alyse Rowan | Jacksonville Christian Academy | | | Kathryn Shinstock | Pleasant Valley High School | | | Brittany Slaton | Jacksonville State University | Bachelor of Science in Business Management | | Kendall Worman | Jacksonville Christian Academy |
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Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 19 9 am to 2 pm Army National Guard Training Center Fort McClellan, Hwy. 21, Anniston Come and join us to celebrate and pay our honor and respect to our armed forces, veterans and their families. We have an action-packed day planned, with something for everyone!
Churchwide Talent Show! Sunday, May 27, 6:00 pm This is open to the entire church to participate. if you have a talent that you would like to share, please see Jeremy Clayton to sign up. Admission will be $5 per person, to be paid at the door. Proceeds will go to help support the youth on their summer mission trip with Team Effort in Tampa, FL. Come and support our youth for a fun-filled evening's entertainment.
Are you ready for Vacation Bible School? Mark your calendars and save June 3 - 8! Calendar of VBS events:
May 20 VBS Team Meeting at 2:00 pm in the Disciple Room. Leaders and volunteers are needed May 26 VBS Decoration Work Day #2. Time TBA. June 3-7 Vacation Bible School June 10 Children sing during the 8:30 am New Community service. June 10 Closing VBS party at the Jacksonville Pool from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Make plans to join the fun!
Do we have your most current email address? If you wonder, just send a message to jill@jaxfumc.org. Thanks!

Electronic Giving: a simple way to tithe
Why not consider signing up for electronic giving? FUMC relies on the financial support of the congregation, and electronic giving offers an easy way to give on an automatically recurring basis. Please contact the church office for details: 435-6021.
Communion for Shut-Ins:
At the beginning of May, JFUMC began a Home Communion Program led by Joe Holliman. If you are interested in visiting and sharing communion with those who are unable to attend church, please contact Joe (256-282-8010) or the church office (256-435-6021).
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
Please pray for our members of the military:
SFC David Beard MAJ Jeffrey Buckner SFC Aaron Causey MAJ Michael Dempsey PO2 Matthew Hamrick CPT Brandon Maye PFC David Pike SFC Matthew Reid SGT Garrett Rose PVT Steven B. Sanders PVT Arlis Saunders 2LT Mike Skinner MAJ Mike Thornton SGT Benjamin Tomlinson The 2025th Transportation Company PVT Jason Truell The 115th Signal Battalion The 666th EOD Detachment
A Prayer for Dedication Almighty God, so draw our hearts to you
so guide our minds, so fill our imaginations,
so control our wills, that we may be wholly yours.
And then use us, we pray, as you will,
and always to the glory and welfare of your people,
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
JCOC NEEDS
Muffin mix, dried beans, rice, biscuit mix, cake mix, individually wrapped snacks, gritsBreakfast cereal, peanut butter, jelly, small flour (2 lb.), small sugar (2 lb.), mac & cheese mix, instant potatoes, canned fruit
Check out the Committees Pages for Information
Regarding Committees Chairpeople
UPCOMING EVENTS & MEETINGS Please check out our Event Calendar.

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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SUNDAY (Holy Communion at all services) Traditional 8:30 am and 10:50 am in the sanctuary
Sunday School 9:45 am
Contemporary 8:30 am in the McWhorter Activity Center
Other Events 2p VBS Meeting 3p Kids 1st Board Meeting 4p Preconference meeting, Pell City
MONDAY
TUESDAY
7p Baccalaureate service for Jacksonville High School, sanctuary
WEDNESDAY 8:30a Flame Volunteers 9a JOY Together 10:30a JOY Singers 5:45p Crossfire Youth Worship 7p Chancel Choir Rehearsal
THURSDAY 11a Warm Hearts Prayer Group
FRIDAY 9a Bridge Group
SATURDAY 9a VBS Decorating Day
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS:
8am-4:30 pm ~ Monday-Thursday
8 am - noon ~ Friday
NOTE: All entries for the printed newsletter must be in to the office no later than 12:00 p.m.Monday mornings!
IN MINISTRY THIS WEEK
Pastor on call May 19 & 20 - Ted Anderson, 435-6892, 591-5666 John Simmons, 365-5550, 239-5054
Those Who Serve God in His Church
8:30a - Mark & Kathy Matthews 10:50a - Barbara Sims, Woody Francis, Jim & Dee Dee Lloyd
Lay Leader
T1 8:30a- Jan Evans NC 8:30a - Kim McCutcheon 10:50a - John Hammett
Acolytes 8:30a - 10:50a- Anna Jackson, Holleigh Colvin
Nursery Care Team: 8:30 - Kathy Matthews 10:50 - Elizabeth Renfroe
Grade 3 & 4 Sunday School Volunteer: Koven Brown
YOUR STAFF
Pastors
John Simmons, Senior Pastor john@jaxfumc.org
Ted Anderson, Associate Pastor ted@jaxfumc.org
Jeremy Clayton, Youth Ministries
jeremy@jaxfumc.org
Stacie Johnson, Children's Ministries stacie@jaxfumc.org
Mary Luallen, JOY Director
eluallen@branchstudio.com
Chancel Choir Director
Dan Marsengill
danmarsengill@aol.com
Praise Team Director
Steve Boullemet sboullemet@gmail.com
Pianist
Judy Anderson
jsanderson611@yahoo.com
Organist
David Dempsey
ddempsey@jsu.edu
Administrator
Earl Lockette earl@jaxfumc.org
Administrative Assistant
Dee Dee Lloyd d2jimlloyd@cableone.net
Secretary
Jill Pike jill@jaxfumc.org
Kids 1st Coordinator Jennifer Thomas jennifer@jaxfumc.org
Campus Minister
Jay Robinson
jay@jsuwesley.org
Building Director/Custodian
Fred Bush fred@jaxfumc.org
Assistant Custodian Karen Pike kkpike1@prodigy.net
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