November 9, 2008
8:30 and 10:50 Traditional - located in the sanctuary
8:30 New Community - located in the McWhorter Activity Center

8:30 Traditional
Ted Anderson
Scripture: Matthew 3:16-17
Sermon: "To Please God"

8:30 New Community & 10:50 Traditional
John Simmons
Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9
Sermon: "Victory Over DisCOURAGEment"

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A LOVING CHURCH IS:
*defined by the quality of caring, not the age of the chruch
*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

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CHURCH WIDE ROUND TABLE
Sunday, November 16, 2008, 4:00 PM
The newly formed "Whole Life Steward Team" met for the first time last Sunday, Nov. 2. This team consists of 12 members (plus the pastor) by virtue of their leadership position in our church. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the present economic climate: "Wall Street, Main Street, and it's effect on our Church." Especially now as we conclude our Stewardship Campaign and work the process of building our church budget for2009. The action step agreed upon by the team was to have a "Round Table-Church-Wide" Sunday afternoon, November 16, in lieu of the regular finance committee meeting. The Round Table is for every interested person. It is important that the Administartive Board members. Council on Ministry members (present and newly elected for 2009), and committee members be in attendance for the discussion of "Wall Street, Main Street And Its Effect On Our Church."  I hope to see you there.

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NEW FROM THE MISSIONS COMMITTEE
VIM SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
http://www.jaxfumc.org/pmimages/Mission_Scholarship_Application[1].pdf

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The 4-12 Group: Journey of Faith

Registration is in progress. Call the church office or e-mail John Simmons. The class will begin DECEMBER 7TH, 2008 during the Sunday School Hour. It is for those youth who were not in a confirmation class but others are welcomed (Grades 7-12). The class will be taught by John.

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Class 101: "Making Methodist Membership Meaningful" (4 M's Class)
Has been scheduled for Sunday Afternoon, November 23 from 3:00-6:00 p.m. This one day, 3 hour session will cover topics such as: "What it means to be a Christian," "The Sacrements," "The Bible," "What it Means to be a United Methodist," "U.M. History," "Denominational Structure and Authority," "Our Church Doctrines," "Jax FUMC History," "The Mission," "Vision," "Values," and "How we are structured." Please enroll in the church office or with John at johnsimmons@cableone.net

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FREE RESPITE CARE SATURDAY!
For primary caregivers of adult loved ones with a disability or chronic illness.
THE FOURTH SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH
2:00-5:00 p.m. in the MAC
19 years and older. Applications available on site
Caregivers may leave the church or stay to participate in activities for caregivers.

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
Bruce and Annette Maddox
Dennis and Vendetta Goodman and sons Dakota and Carson Franks
Jeffrey Hedrick
Stan Englehart
Nancy Simmons
Marion McCool
Gene and Janice Howard
We welcome each of them to our church family!

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JCOC NEEDS

Due to today's economy JCOC is serving more clients than ever before. If you can, please help fill their pantry shelves! There are boxes in the hallway of our church for donations or you can take food directly to JOC. They are open 10-2 Mon., Tues., Thurs., and Fri. Below are some specific needs, but they can use whatever you can spare. Thank you!

Pears, Grits, Lemonade, Chicken Noodle Soup, Carrots, Yams, Deviled Ham, Tuna, Rice, Cookies, Pickles, Toothpaste.

New mailing address for JCOC: - P O Box 164, Jacksonville, AL  36265

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Check out the Committees Pages for Information

Regarding Committees Chairpeople

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Upcoming Events & Meetings
 Check the Online Church Calendar for more detail

Nov. 9 - Church Wide Birthday Celebration/Chili Supper

Nov. 11 - Ruth Circle - 2:00 p.m. (all women invited)

Nov. 16 -  Bible Sunday - Rising 3rd Graders
Healing an dWholeness Prayers
Trustee meeting - 3 p.m.
Finance/Rount Table - 4 p.m.

Nov. 23 - Making Methosdist Membership Meaningful

Dec. 7 - "Christmas in Cricket County" - 5:30 p.m.

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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.