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

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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!

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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.

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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!

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Do we have your most current email address? If you wonder, just send a message to jill@jaxfumc.org. Thanks!

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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.

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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).

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check out updates to the

youth and children's web pages

www.jaxfumcyouth.org

www.jaxfumckids.org

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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 

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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

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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

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JCOC NEEDS

Muffin mix, dried beans, rice, biscuit mix, cake mix, individually wrapped snacks, grits

Breakfast cereal, peanut butter, jelly, small flour (2 lb.), small sugar (2 lb.), mac & cheese mix, instant potatoes, canned fruit

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Check out the Committees Pages for Information

Regarding Committees Chairpeople

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UPCOMING EVENTS & MEETINGS
   
Please check out our Event Calendar.

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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.