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WELCOME TO
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF JACKSONVILLE |
July 25, 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: 1 Peter 2:9
Sermon: "Every Christian is a Minister"
8:30 Traditional
Ted Anderson
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:4
Sermon: "The Word of a King"
10:50 Traditional
John Simmons
Scripture: 1
Peter 2:9
Sermon:
"Every Christian is a
Minister"
Readings for Sunday, July 25
Scripture Reading - 1 Peter 2:9
Ecclesiastes 8:4
Psalter #880 - Psalm 85
A Prayer for Baptism
Thank you, Father, for the water of Baptism.
In it we are buried with Christ in his death.
By it we share in his resurrection.
Through it we are reborn by the Holy Spirit.
Therefore in joyful obedience to your Son,
we bring into his fellowship those who come to him in faith,
baptizing them in the Name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
BACK TO SCHOOL
Please help us by either purchasing supplies and leaving them in the boxes at the church, or drop them off at JCOC. Your help will make it possible for our children to return to school with not only their supplies, but their self-esteem intact! If you would like for us to shop for you, please make your check payable to JCOC, marked "School Supplies." Thank you for your generosity!
CAR WASH
Boy Scout Troop 19 Fundraiser
When: Saturday, July 31, 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Where: FUMC front parking lot
Why: Fundraising event for High Adventure Campout
Cost: $5 per car (donations accepted!)
PRIORITY ONE
Conferency for Men
A Ministry of Leeds First United Methodist Church Keynote speakers: Jeremiah Castille Joe Dean, Jr. Saturday, August 7 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Cost: $25 (includes lunch) For registration and more information, go to: www.leedsfirst.org or call 205.699.8575.
FALL CLASS SCHEDULEDISCIPLE 3 - EVENING Orientation - Monday, 8/30, 6:00-8:00 p.m. First Class - Monday, 9/13 Last Class - late April CHRISTIAN BELIEVER Orientation - Tuesday, 9/7, 7:00-9:00 p.m. First Class - Tuesday, 9/14 Last Class - Mid April DISCIPLE 3 - DAYTIME Orientation - Thursday, 9/9, 9:00-11:00 a.m. First Class - Thursday, 9/16 Last Class - late April You may register for any of these classes in the office. Watch the Flame for details about purchasing books, etc. All classes will meet in the Friendship Classroom on the 2nd floor.
DEAR CHURCH FAMILY,During the course of study in the New Life Sunday School class, we discovered that the 2008 UMC Book of Resolutions (official policy on social and church-related issues) recommends that we, as Methodists, endorse the Theory of Evolution as truth and embrace Creationism or Intelligent Design as a story to 'transform hearts' (Clergy Letter Project).We feel that creationism is a cornerstone of Christianity and should be supported by our church; therefore, members of the New Life class would like to meet with other classes and individuals to seek church-wide support to repeal those resolutions at the next General Conference. Please contact any member of our class for more information. Do you believe you were created by God?The New Life Sunday School Class
STACEY HARRIS
is getting married!
Join us for a Bridal Tea Shower in her honor
Sunday, August 15 - 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Jacksonville First United Methodist Church
McWhorter Activity Center
Going Green in the Church Office!
In an effort to be good stewards of all our resources and our earth, Earl and I are trying to make sure that the Flame newsletter goes to everyone who wants it, but that there is as little waste as possible. If you receive either a hard copy (paper) or an email copy of the newsletter and do not want one or the other, please tell us. You may try this out if you like; we are happy to add you back if it doesn't work. We just want to create as little trash or email spam as we can. Thanks for helping us!
Jill Pike and Earl Lockette
Church Office: 256.435.6021
IF YOU APPRECIATE THOSE IN THE MILITARY
Then why not write a letter of thanks? OPERATION GRATITUDE provides care packages for our military mem-bers who are actively serving. Their organization offers civil-ians anywhere in America a way to express their respect and ap-preciation for our members of the U.S. military in an active, hands-on manner. The care packages always include a letter of appreciation from a civilian.
FUMC will be collecting letters to send during the month of June. You may bring your letters to the office, or mail them to the address below:
Operation Gratitude
17330 Victory Blvd.
Either way, here are some guidelines to keep in mind: How to address them?
* Dear Hero, or Dear Brave One,
* Stay positive
* NO politics!!!
* no envelopes needed, (they screen all letters and prefer them not sealed.)
* no postage is necessary
* You may include your snail mail address/email address if you would like; this is optional.
Join us in showing our respect for these our heroes and protectors!
check out updates to theyouth and children's web pages www.jaxfumcyouth.org www.jaxfumckids.org
NEWSLETTER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
If you are free on Thursday mornings, think about coming to the church to help get the Flame ready for mailout. No special skills are necessary. We have a blast chatting and laughing for an hour from 8:30 - 9:30 am. Come and give us a try!
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.
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
The following people have joined
JFUMC, and we would like to welcome
them to our church family!
Barry Miller and Debbie Pittman and their daughter, Jayla, joined our congregation on June 27.
Michael & Kristen Skinner May 30.
Paul and Doris Young April 4
Scott and Carey Smouse, April 11
Tyler and Harrison April 11 JCOC NEEDS
Kool-Aid, Tea, Coffee, Toilet Tissue, Shampoo, Conditioner, Antiperspirant (men & women), Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, Baby diapers sz 3, 4, & 5, Pullups, Dishwashing liquid, Cleaning Supplies, Laundry Supplies, Peanut Butter, Saltines, Cookies, Mac & cheese mix, Canned Salmon, Slppy Joe mix, Spaghetti & noodles, Jiffy cornbread mix, Breakfast cereal
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
July 27
6 p.m. - Lay Speaker Training (District Event)
July 28
9am - JOY Together
10:30 am - JOY Singers
7:00 p.m. - Chancel Choir Rehearsal
July 29
8:30 am - Flame Volunteers11:00 a.m. - Warm Hearts Prayer GroupJuly 309:00 a.m. - Bridge
July 318:30-3:00 p.m. - Boy Scout Car Wash
 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 (3:15-6:00)
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 July 24-25- Ted
Anderson, 435-6892, 591-5666
John
Simmons, 365-5550, 239-5054
Lay Leader
8:30 - Kelsey Matthews
NC - Teresa Boullemet
10:50 - Chris Brightbill
Acolytes
8:30 - Reagan Stallings
10:50 - Juliana Renfroe, Erin Dempsey
Nursery Care Team:
8:30 - Carol Stokesberry
10:50 - Elizabeth Renfroe
Ushers:
8:30 - Jan Evans, Andrea MacTaggart
10:50 - Mary Jane Peters, Carolyn Kellogg,
Glenn Chandler, Barbara Sims
FC Collection Volunteers:
8:30 - Gene Rhodes
New Community - Ronnie Clayton
10:50 - Jim Hall
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
kids1stfumc@cableone.net
Campus Minister
Jay Robinson
Building Director/Custodian
Fred Bush
buswik@yahoo.com
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CHURCH NEWS |
BACK FROM BIRMINGHAM
| Many, many thanks to those who partici-pated and helped to make it possible for our Youth to work with Urban Ministries in Birmingham. What a wonderful way for our young people to learn about serving others for Christ! |
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Children's Corner - CHILDREN COUNCIL MEETING
| We will be having a Childrens Council Meeting on Sunday, July 18 at 2:00 pm. |
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SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL THOSE WE LOVE AT FUMC:
| Tom and I would like to thank everyone at First Methodist for allowing us to use the Prayer Garden for our daughter’s wedding.
On Saturday, July 3, at 6:00 pm, Caroline Elaine Pike and Third Class Petty Officer Matthew Zachary Hamrick were married by Rev. John Simmons.
Their immediate families were present to partici-pate, and everyone adjourned to the home of the Pikes for celebration afterwards.
Matt and Caroline will be living on the Charleston Naval Base in South Carolina.
Everything was just beautiful; it was a lovely, peaceful place for the ceremony. We are so grateful to our church family here for allowing us to use this space.
Fondly,
Tom and Jill Pike |
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FROM BOY SCOUT TROOP 19
| Dear First United Methodist Church,
On behalf of Boy Scout Troop and Cub Scout Pack 19, I would like to take this opportunity to say a special “Thank You” for allowing the Troop/Pack to conduct meet-ings and scouting activi-ties at the church for so many years. Also, we offer many thanks and gratitude for the Scout Hut facility that was recently built to accom-modate the Troop/Pack for scouting activities. For almost 100 years, scouting programs have instilled in youth the values found in the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Today, these values are just as relevant in helping youth grow to their full potential as they were in 1910. Scouting helps youth develop academic skills, self-confidence, ethics, lead-ership skills, and citizenship skills that influence their adult lives.
While various activities and youth groups teach basic skills and promote teamwork, scouting goes beyond that, and encourages youth to achieve a deeper appreciation for service to others in their community.
Thank you for your continued support to scout-ing and to Troop/Pack 19. We look forward to working together in the future.
Sincerely,
Michael Cole
Assistant Scoutmaster
Troop 19
Jacksonville, Alabama |
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SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES - GOT MAIL?
| Have you checked your mailbox? Did you know that
every Sunday School Class
every Women’s Circle
every Church Committee
has a mailbox at the end of the hall by the staircase to the sanctuary?
You could be missing out on exciting correspon-dence, and some boxes even have checks - ! Send your class/circle/committee representative to
check your mail. You’ll be glad you did. |
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Youth - REPORT FROM URBAN MINISTRIES
| We had a very blessed week at Urban Ministries! We served breakfast to and interacted with the homeless community at Highlands UMC on Monday morning, and then Monday afternoon we painted at Mrs. Cooper’s home in Bessemer. On Tuesday, we spent our day in the old mine village of Bessemer, painting the eaves and front porches of Mrs. Cotton’s home. Wednesday, we worked in the Urban Ministry gardens. We harvested tomatoes, tied them up to help them grow, pulled weeds, raked, and worked on the compost pile. It was a great day! Thursday morning, we got to hang out with the kids at Urban Ministries. We played games, listened to them read, helped them write paragraphs, and did math flashcards with them. They were such a delight. We finished up the week by painting the shutters and front porch at Mrs. Smith’s house. The kids were awesome, and we worked so hard. I am very proud of them! |
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SCOUTING NEEDS
| Scoutmaster Lee Terry is collecting basic camping equipment to be used by local scouts who cannot afford to purchase their own. (This gear will remain with the troop for future use.) If you have usable items that you could donate, please contact Lee at 256.452.9077. Thank you for your generosity! |
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Children's Corner - ACOLYTE TRAINING/RECOGNITION SUNDAY
| Acolyte Recognition will be during the 10:50 traditional service on Sunday, August 15th. All current acolytes are invited to attend. After the 10:50 am service we will have lunch, followed by training. It is very important that all (current and new) acolytes at-tend the training. |
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CHILDREN'S CORNER - CROSSWALK 1
| We are getting close to Crosswalk starting back. I hope everyone is excited and looking forward to it. Please stay tuned to the Flame for more information. |
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CHILDREN'S CORNER - CROSSWALK 3
| On Friday, August 6, we will be having a Pool Party at the Jacksonville City Pool, (Jacksonville Community Center on Alexandria Road) 7:00-9:00 pm. Everyone is invited. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Lifeguards will be on duty. Make plans to come out and join the fun- bring a friend!! You will be able to register your child for Crosswalk at the pool. |
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CHILDREN'S CORNER - CROSSWALK 2
| If you are interested in serving in the ministry please contact me. I have several opportunities that are available each week. jaxchildren@cableone.net. |
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B.I.G. Bible Verse:
| God cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7 |
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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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MEMORIAL FLOWERS
| Flowers are needed for the Sanctuary for a number of days throughout the year. A 2010 Flower Chart is on the
bulletin board in first floor 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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FLAME NEWSLETTER VOLUNTEERS
| Are you free on Thursday mornings at 8:30 am?
Can you fold a piece of paper in half?
Do you like to laugh and have a good time?
GREAT! You are perfectly qualified to become one of the Flame Newsletter Volunteers! We meet in the conference room every Thursday morning to stuff and fold the newsletter and get it ready to mail, and have a BLAST yukking it up around the table!
Join us, we can always use an extra pair of hands! |
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B.I.G. Idea for July
| We believe that Jesus helps us know about God and understand how God wants us to live. |
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Children's Corner - ACOLYTES
| If your child is interested in serving as an Acolyte for the upcoming year, please let me know. Your child must be entering the 3rd grade. This is a wonderful opportunity for the children in our church to serve God and assist with the worship services.
Acolyte Recognition/Training Sunday |
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DEVOTIONAL
| Luke 10:38-42
[Jesus said] “there is need of only one thing.”
(Luke 10:42a)
Devotion
“Keep the main thing the main thing.” Have you heard that statement before? Churches tend to get distracted from the main thing. Jesus said it best in Matthew 28: “Go and make disciples of all the nations…” We get hung up on preserving programs, buildings, and traditions – none of which is bad, but those aren’t the main things.
Martha was busy – too busy. She was cooking, cleaning, getting things organized, because she wanted to care for Jesus. She was a great multi-tasker, but she missed the point. Her tasks and ministries for Jesus kept her from Jesus. Mary, on the other hand, welcomed him into Martha’s home, and proceeded to sit at his feet. She got it – she sat at his feet, learning. In short, she was a disciple, being made, shaped, and formed by her relationship with Jesus.
Are you a Mary or a Martha? How would you describe your congregation or ministry setting?
Prayer
God, at times we lose our focus and direction. Our priorities get all messed up. Call us back to you and to your mission for our lives, and for the life of our ministry areas. The transformation of the world depends on it. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Rev. Jay Regennitter
Chair, preaching interest area
Morningstar UMC
Normal, IL |
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Youth - Sunday Night
| The Youth will meet combined at 5:00 pm and then go eat together at B.F. Dawgs. Bring $5 to eat.
NOTE
There will be NO YOUTH ACTIVITIES on Sunday night, July 4. Happy Independence Day! |
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Children's Corner - Summer Camps
| If your child is attending a summer camp this year, please let me know the dates, location, and address that your child will be attending.
Stacie Johnson
Director, Children’s Ministries |
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Kids 1st
| It’s an exciting time of year here at Kids 1st. The hallways are buzzing with anticipation as all of our precious little children are preparing to move up to their next class, and our four year olds are prepar-ing to go to “big school”.
Along with these changes, we are happy to be welcoming two new additions to our staff this year- Mrs. Mary Turner and Miss Laura Benefield. Both of these ladies are a great fit in our Kids 1st team.
We are looking forward to a wonderful school year. Welcome, Mrs. Mary and Miss Benefield, and good luck to all of our four year olds in “big school”! |
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TIME FOR GLEN ADDIE
| On Sunday, August 8, the Youth will meet at 7:30 am and will leave by 8:00 am. We will return in time for Sunday School. |
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