January 22, 2014 | Volume 13 Issue 2 jacksonfumc.org

SEEKING GOD | KNOWING CHRIST | SHARING HIS LOVE

DOWNTOWN JACKSON

A Newsletter Publication of First United Methodist Church, Jackson, Tennessee

FIRST EDITIONFIRST EDITION

Welcoming Congregation Award Bishop McAlilly recently announced that First United Methodist Church of Jackson, TN has completed certification requirements and is now officially a Certified Welcoming Congregation of The United Methodist Church. Jackson FUMC is one of only three out of 450 churches who has received this recognition. Guest parking, a central Welcome Center and name tags were a part of the year-long process.

Many thanks to Pam Jaco and the Welcoming Ministry Team led by Dave Bratcher and Grady Neely for their commitment and work in facilitating this important achievement.

This Issue...

AT A GLANCE• Church Family News• Wednesday Evening Fellowship Classes

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• 2013 Financial Report/2014 BudgetPage 3

• Adult OpportunitiesPage 4

• Women’s Ministries• Monthly Mission Focus• Grandmothers L.A.P.

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• “The Current“ Youth: Souperbowl of Caring Page 6

• Children’s Music Ministry Page 7

• FUMC Foundation• Book Review

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• Wanda’s Wellness WisdomPage 9

• Sunday Morning Sermon Topics Page 10

Wednesday Evening FellowshipConnect • Grow • Learn

January 29 - WEF Dinner and Classes Resume

For class details, see page 2

Sunday nights: Feb.23

March 2March 9March 23March 30

April 6

5:15 PM - Light Meal6:00 PM - Class

Leaders: Dave & Julie Bratcher, and Pete & Nancy McLemore

Childcare and light supper included.

Create healthy, romantic and meaningful relationships that last a lifetime.

Whether married for six months or sixty years... this is for you!

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Welcome New Members

Baptism

Morning Bible Studies

United Methodist Men’s Bible StudyEach Tuesday except the last(Men’s Prayer Breakfast)7:00-7:45 a.m.Leader: Dave Bratcher

Lunch & Learn “Unglued”Tuesdays 9:45-11:00 a.m.Leader: Mary Beth Bernheisel

Pastors Bible StudyThe Gospel According to JohnWednesdays 9:00-10:00 a.m.Leader: David Hollis

Real World ParentingLeader: Mary Helen Rudd • Room 109Book Fee: $5Christian parenting for families living in the real world. Real World Parenting, written by veteran youth pastor, Mark Matlock, provides you with the tools to be a proactive parent when it comes to the faith of your children.

Mo’town Line DancingLeader: Esther MilamYou need to HUSTLE on down to the BUS STOP so we can get to FUNKYTOWN!Join Esther Milam as we learn great line dances to great music from the ‘70’s to today. Lean The Hank, The Electric Slide, Chocolate City and the Pepsi Cola Slide. No experience necessary. All ages welcome. Must be willing to have fun! See you there.

Parenting on PointLeader: Cindy Spring • Room 109Book Fee: $5This class will walk parents through the important aspects of a parenting plan, offering practical tips and strategies aimed at keeping their family anchored to important family values and beliefs that will redirect them when the tug of popular culture pulls them off course.

Wednesday Evening FellowshipDinner 4:45 p.m.Class 6:00-7:00 p.m.Leader: Steve SpencerThis will be a scripture focused study that will take a deeper look into how the word of God impacts our lives.

UngluedLeaders: Lorie White & Betsy Dement • Room 119Making wise choices in the midst

of raw emotions. According to author and speaker Lysa TerKeurst, each time we feel a raw emotion coming to the surface it’s an opportunity to either fall back into patterns that make us wallow in guilt or choose more wisely and make progress.No more guilt - let’s choose progress! Pick up your book before the first class at the preview party or Susan’s desk in the library. Also offered at Lunch & Learn on Tuesdays 9:45-11:00 Jan 21st. Come and join us, you will be glad you did!

The Gospel According to JohnLeader: David Hollis • Room 118The Gospel According to John stands alone in the New Testament for its narrative beauty and complexity. Come and explore its unique depiction of Jesus and handling of Gospel material as well as contemporary questions surrounding the book. Weekly reading and study is expected for this in-depth course.

Story of the Bible : process by which this great book came into beingLeader: Rev. Paul Eubanks Room: LibraryThis class, based on the first two (of four) stages of “The Story of the Bible” from the “Great Courses” series, will explore the remarkable and complicated process by which the Bible came into being. Participants will listen to one audio lecture each class meeting with discussion to follow. That means there is no book to buy and no homework! The speaker is renowned scholar Luke Timothy Johnson, Professor of New Testament and Christian Origins at Emory University’s Candler School of Theology in Atlanta, GA.

Financial Peace UniveristyLeaders: Matt and Laura Floyd Room 114We all need a plan for our money. Dave’s class will show you how to get rid of debt, manage your money, spend and save wisely, and much more! Cost: Each family will need one Financial Peace University Membership Kit. Kits are $75 and can be purchased on your own or through the church.Sign up online: jacksonfumc.org

Jan. 29th-April 9th

Andrews Chapel CampusJan. 29th-April 9th

Jan. 29-Feb. 26

March 12-April 9

Classes Begin Wednesday, January 29Dinner 4:45 - 6:00 p.m. • Clayton Hall • $6 Adults, $4 Children, $20 Family Max.

Classes/Activities 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday Evening Classes

SoulSisters

Confirmation ClassCoordinators: Kelly Nye, Tracy AdamsUsing the United Methodist confirmation curriculum, Credo, 6th graders meet together to prepare to take vows of church membership. The expectations of Confirmation students are high: they are expected to attend class every Wednesday night, participate in two weekend retreats, and attend weekly Sunday School and worship. Throughout the year they build bonds of friendship, learn what it means to be a member of the church, and prepare to be a part of the youth ministry.

Marjorie Elizabeth Thorn, daughter of Jenni and Richard Thorn, received the sacrament of baptism on Sunday, January 19. Also pictured is her sister, Dianne.

We welcome into the fellowship of Jackson FUMC Andrews Chapel, Jennifer Collins and David & Kathy Abrams who joined Sunday, January 19. Jennifer is the daughter or Kathy Abrams and the granddaughter of Harold & Lynn Wood. David is a retired teacher from Memphis City Schools; Kathy works part time at a local pet store; and Jennifer is a student at UT Health Science Center in Memphis.

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FUMC - Jackson, TN 2013 Actual Expenses vs 2014 Budget

ActualIncome Expenses Net Balance Income Expense Net Dif

Tithes and Offerings 1,666,881 1,666,881 1,670,000 1,670,000 (3,119) Miscellaneous Revenue ** 16,997 16,997 5,000 5,000 11,997

Program Income & Expenses

General Program - 5,795 (5,795) 4,100 (4,100) (1,695) Activity Center 2,461 2,906 (446) 3,000 3,000 - (446) Adult WEF/Family Ministry 988 2,292 (1,304) 200 2,000 (1,800) 496 Children's Program 2,127 11,642 (9,515) 2,350 14,270 (11,920) 2,405 Congregational Care - 205 (205) 1,000 (1,000) 795 Education Program 6,380 3,149 3,231 5,500 2,820 2,680 551 Evangelism Program - 2,740 (2,740) 3,750 (3,750) 1,010 Higher Education Program - 1,723 (1,723) 2,000 (2,000) 277 Marketing - 43,032 (43,032) 36,000 (36,000) (7,032) Mission Program 1,504 15,128 (13,624) 8,000 20,690 (12,690) (934) Music Program 1,620 32,366 (30,746) 1,600 26,605 (25,005) (5,741) Parents Day Out 8,114 11,496 (3,382) 23,450 24,950 (1,500) (1,882) Rental 10,480 1,784 8,696 10,560 4,250 6,310 2,386 Senior Adult Program - 2,598 (2,598) 2,450 (2,450) (148) Social Service Revenue 29,026 23,177 5,849 29,000 29,000 - 5,849 Special Events 3,342 6,984 (3,642) 5,400 9,250 (3,850) 209 Spiritual Formation 345 2,934 (2,589) 240 3,620 (3,380) 791 Stewardship - 3,733 (3,733) 6,150 (6,150) 2,417 Weddings 2,900 1,597 1,303 2,400 1,750 650 653 Women's Ministry 4,091 5,598 (1,507) 9,000 15,000 (6,000) 4,493 Worship - 5,113 (5,113) 3,320 (3,320) (1,793) Youth Program 16,476 47,042 (30,566) 33,500 53,100 (19,600) (10,966)

Total Program Income & Expenses 89,853 233,032 (143,180) (143,180) 134,200 269,075 (134,875) (8,305)

Other ExpensesConference Apportionments 280,332 (280,332) (280,332) 285,137 (285,137) 4,805

PersonnelMinisterial Compensation 230,991 (230,991) 240,281 (240,281) (9,290)

- - 25,000 (25,000) (25,000) Lay Employee Compensation 659,090 (659,090) 660,567 (660,567) (1,477) Lay Employee Benefits 127,499 (127,499) 129,223 (129,223) (1,723) Total Personnel 1,017,580 (1,017,580) (1,017,580) - 1,055,071 (1,055,071) 37,491

A&G Expenses 2,912 62,388 (59,476) (59,476) 64,000 (64,000) (4,524) Building and Grounds 174,076 (174,076) (174,076) 177,000 (177,000) (2,924)

2,912 236,464 (233,552) - 241,000 (241,000) 7,448

Other Departments Andrews Chapel Revenue 20,186 18,202 1,984 18400 18400 - (1,984) Community Gardens Revenue 250 208 42 100 100 - (42) Foodservice Revenue 48,149 59,221 (11,072) 45990 42800 3,190 14,262 Memorial Fund Revenue 14,642 14,890 (248) 15000 15000 - 248 Trip Revenue 3,029 2,968 61 1400 1400 - (61) Total Other Departments 86,255 95,490 (9,234) (9,234) 80,890 77,700 3,190 (12,424)

Net Church Operating Surplus <Deficit> (0)

Income Expenses Short Income Expenses Short DifSUMMARY TOTALS: 1,862,898 1,862,898 (0) 1,890,090 1,927,983 (37,893) 37,893

**Designated Memorial Funds increased by $100,000. ($20,000 for Habitat House; $80,000 to be determined).

Actual 2013 Income & Expenses 2014 Budget

2013 Operating Expenses subsidized by $8,414 of Memorial Reserve Funds;

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Adult OpportunitiesPam Jaco, pam@jacksonfumc.org

Calendar of Events

Sunday, January 26 9:00 AM Women’s Retreat 8:30 AM Worship Service- Andrews

Chapel Campus 8:55 AM First Awakening Service-

Downtown Campus 9:45 AM Sunday School- Andrews

Chapel Campus 10:00 AM FUMC Sunday School 11:00 AM Traditional Service-

Downtown Campus 12:00 PM Current UMY Outing 3:00 PM Spencer Basketball Practice 4:00 PM Current UMY 5:00 PM “The Edge”

Monday, January 27 9:00 AM Kids@First Parents Day Out 5:30 PM Senior Olympic Basketball 7:00 PM Boy Scouts 7:00 PM Men’s Basketball

Tuesday, January 28 7:00 AM UMM Prayer Breakfast 9:45 AM Lunch and Learn 10:00 AM Note Writing Ministry 2:00 PM Nashville Episcopal Area

Emerging Ministries Meeting 4:15 PM FitFirst 5:45 PM Youth Church League

Basketball

Wednesday, January 29 9:00 AM Kids@First Parents Day Out 10:00 AM Pastor’s Bible Study 2:30 PM WINGS 3:00 PM Open Gym 4:45 PM WEF Dinner-Downtown

Campus 6:00 PM Handbells 6:00 PM WEF Classes 6:00 PM Youth WEF 7:00 PM First Awakening Rehearsal 7:00 PM Sanctuary Choir 7:00 PM Spencer Basketball Practice

Thursday, January 30 4:15 PM FitFirst 5:30 PM Missions Team Meeting 5:30 PM Eblen Basketball Practice 7:00 PM Harris Basketball Practice

Friday, January 31 No church events scheduled Saturday, February 1 No church events scheduled

Calendar subject to change. Please call the church office, 422-4002 or

check the calendar at jacksonfumc.org

2014 Antique and Garden Show of NashvilleFriday, February 78:30 AM - Leave Jackson FUMC parking lot$30/person (includes ticket and transportation)To reserve your spot, call the church office, 422-4002 or email pam@jacksonfumc.orgLunch is available on-site.

CONFIRMAND READER

My name is Alaina Holt. I go to USJ. My parents are Jerry and Sallie Martin. I have one sister, Madison Martin, and a brother, Miles Martin. I’m on an allstar cheer team at Jackson Cheer CO.

Save the Date!March 29

The Orpheum theatre presents the Broadway spectacular

"WAR HORSE"2:00 p.m. Matinee

Please call 422-4002 or e-mail Pam (pam@jacksonfumc.org)

to reserve a ticket.

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Women’s MinistriesSusan Crocker, scrocker@jacksonfumc.org

The next publication of the First Edition Newsletterwill be Wednesday, February 5Please submit materials to bobbie@jacksonfumc.org by Monday, February 3.

WINTERQUARTER

2014growing • connecting • serving

Women’sMinistry

February 11 Cooking in the Kitchen with Angie 6-8 PM*March 1 Memphis Trip to hear Lysa Terkeurst, author of “Unglued”March 11 Soul Sisters event “March Madness” 5:30-7:30 PM*Lunch & Learn Bible Study “Unglued” Tuesday 9:45-11 a.m. Library*WEF Bible Study “Unglued” starts January 22 6-7 PM • Rm. 118*Between Friends Monthly Book Club Jan. 15, Feb. 19, & Mar. 19*Tables of 6 More information and signup forms available outside FUMC Library. Deadline Jan. 24

Sign up at jacksonfumc.org or call the church office, 422-4002.* Childcare provided

Tables of 6Looking to meet with other women at FUMC for a “girls’ night out? “Tables of 6” seeks to connect groups of six women during two sessions: February-March-April-May and August-September-October-November.A group leader will make the initial contact with group members and will select the first group activity. You and your group members will help plan the remaining activities such as a movie night, potluck meal, or a game night. “Tables of 6” activities could take place in homes, local restaurants, a movie theater, or even a park. The possibilities are almost endless!Registrations must be received by Jan. 24. Groups begin meeting in February. Find the sign up forms on the table outside of the library or online at jacksonfumc.org.

Susan CrockerDirector of Women’s Ministries

This is going to be an exciting year for Women's Ministry and I want you to be involved!

“If this is the the worst thing that happens to me today, it is still a pretty good day.”

Don’t we all need to read those words when we are having a bad day? Our new group study is Unglued, by Lysa Terkeryst. In her book she shares how to make our emotions work for us instead of against us. Join us at Lunch & Learn 9:45-11:00 a.m. on Tuesdays or Wednesday Evening Fellowship 6:00-7:00 p.m.It is never to late to join the studies and meet new friends. You’ll be glad you came.

You will also want to sign up by Jan 24 for the women’s group - “Tables of 6”. Signup online or at the table outside of the library.

Blessings my friends,Susan

Monthly Mission Focus Collection: Area Relief Ministries’ Hub Club

A snack drive for ARM’s after school program. For more information please visit areareliefministries.org.January Collection Items: • individually wrapped fruit snacks• chips • granola bars • drinks

Please bring items the last Sunday of each month and put them under the “Way to Give Arch” in the main lobby.

Thanks to new FUMC member and graphic artist, Scott Heit for the logo design and Mark Owen for constructing the “Way to Give Arch.”

Grandmother's L.A.P.

(Love and Praise)

Grandmothers L.A.P is a prayer ministry for the youth of our church. Meeting monthly, each youth is lifted up by name and any special concerns are shared through prayer. If you would like to take part in this ministry, please contact Leila Lawrence at 668-1627.

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Calendar of Events

Sunday, February 2 8:30 AM Worship Service- Andrews

Chapel Campus 8:55 AM First Awakening Service-

Downtown Campus 9:00 AM Souper Bowl of Caring 9:45 AM Sunday School- Andrews

Chapel Campus 10:00 AM FUMC Sunday School 11:00 AM Traditional Service-

Downtown Campus 3:00 PM Spencer Basketball Practice 4:00 PM Current UMY Super Bowl

Party

Monday, February 3 9:00 AM Kids@First Parents Day Out 5:30 PM Senior Olympic Basketball 7:00 PM Boy Scout Meeting 7:00 PM Men’s Basketball

Tuesday, February 4 7:00 AM Men’s Bible Study 9:45 AM Lunch and Learn 4:15 PM FitFirst 5:45 PM Youth Church League

Basketball

Wednesday, February 5 9:00 AM Kids@First Parents Day Out 10:00 AM Pastor’s Bible Study 12:00 PM Noon Worship “A Service of

Prayer and Healing” 2:30 PM WINGS 3:00 PM Open Gym 3:45 PM Brownies-Daisies (Troop

43088) 4:45 PM WEF Dinner-Downtown

Campus 6:00 PM Handbells 6:00 PM WEF Clases 6:00 PM Youth WEF 7:00 PM First Awakening Rehearsal 7:00 PM Sanctuary Choir 7:00 PM Spencer Basketball Practice

Thursday, February 6 12:00 PM Mission Lunch with ARM 4:15 PM FitFirst 5:45 PM Youth League Basketball

Friday, February 7 8:30 AM Antique & Garden Show 12:00 PM First Friday Forum 2:00 PM Setup for Current UMY

Saturday, February 8 No church events scheduled

“The Current” YouthOpen to 7th-12th graders

Mary Beth Bernheisel, mbernheisel@jacksonfumc.org

February 2Super Bowl PartyDetails TBA

March 7-830-Hour FamineThis year we will be partnering with First Presbyterian Church to experience first-hand what it’s like to be hungry.Time: Fasting will begin at noon on Friday, on your own. We will be finished at 7:00 p.m. on March 8.Location: Jackson FUMCCost: $25Deadline to register: March 2

April 5-6Global Gateway at Heifer RanchThis is our makeup trip from the summer, but you can go even if you weren’t registered the first time!Time: We will leave the church at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday and return by 5:00 p.m. on Sunday.

Cost: $50Deadline to register: March 2

April 13Easter Egg HuntWe will be helping with the children’s Easter Egg Hunt at Andrews Chapel.Time: Arrive at Andrews Chapel at 1:00 p.m. We will finish the evening with a movie. Details TBA

April 27Confirmation SundayPlease be present to welcome our confirmands into the life of the church!

May 11Senior Recognition SundayPlease be present in worship to recognize our graduating seniors!

How to Register for Events422-4002 or jacksonfumc.org

mbernheisel@jacksonfumc.orgor text to 731-293-8837

Help Our Youth Support RIFA

Souper Bowl Luncheon Fundraiser

Sunday, February 2Following Sunday School & Traditional worship. Suggested donation $8.Choose from turkey or ham sandwiches, chicken tortilla soup and potato soup with chips, pickle, cookie, tea or lemonade. Other choices are 1 dozen hot wings with ranch for $10 and 14 oz. spinach dip and chips for $9.

We ARE taking reservations (not required) for the to-go menu. Payment may be made when picking up order. Register at jacksonfumc.org or at the church office.

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Children’s MinistryAlyssa McLoughlin, amcloughlin@jacksonfumc.org

PARENTS DAY OUT

Mondays & Wednesdays

9:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Ages 8 weeks - 5 years

Ashley Taylor, Director kidsatfirst@jacksonfumc.org

To register, call the church office, 731-422-4002.

Kids @ Firs

On January 15th, an ad hoc committee met to review Children’s Music Ministry and the concerns and challenges that have been brought to our attention over the years. After much debate, a trial schedule has been put in place for the spring. At the end of the semester we will review the changes and decide how best to continue. I ask for your patience as we work out the kinks and strive to make the Children’s Music Ministry an outlet for blessing our church and our kids. Besides the schedule change, children’s music will now be meeting in the youth choir room that is downstairs behind the hand bell room. Below, you will find the new schedule for WEF.

Preschool6:00-6:30/Lesson-Children’s Worship Room6:30-7:00/music-Youth Choir Room

K/1/2 Grades6:00-6:30/Music-Youth Choir Room6:30-7:00/Lesson-Gathering Room

3/4/5 Grades6:00-6:45/Lesson (Gathering Room & 4th& 5th Grade Sunday School Room)6:45-7:00/Gym

For the older kids, we will be developing a music program that will allow them to work with our musically inclined adults on something “extra special”. This gives us an opportunity to engage our kids who feel that they are “too cool” in a way that will still promote community and spiritual growth. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Laurice Lanier

Singing February 911 a.m. Worship

Music NotesDarian Krimm, Director of Music and Worship Arts

Terry McRoberts will present

a faculty Piano Recital “Sound and Silence”Tuesday, February 11

7:30 p.m. at Hartley Recital Hall

in Jennings Hall at Union University

The program will explore the important role that silence plays in sound. Works by Cage, Takemitsu, and Messiaen, twentieth century composers who explored the use of silence in music, will be performed. Performances of works by Mozart and Sibelius will illustrate that earlier composers used silence in important ways. Perennial favorites May-Night by Palmgren and Rustle of Spring by Sinding will also be featured on the program.

There is no admission charge, and the public is invited to attend. For more information call 731.661.5345

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Common Prayer: A Liturgy for Ordinary Radicals Book Reviewby Jennifer Trently

Common Prayer: A Liturgy for Ordinary Radicals is a multi-faceted book of study and prayer. It can be used both individually and corporately for prayer, worship and study. Compiled by Shane Claiborne, Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove and Enuma Okoro; the book incorporates the liturgies, prayers and traditions of Christians across many centuries and denominations. The book is divided into six main parts: Introduction, Evening Prayer, Morning Prayer, Mid-day Prayer, Occasional Prayers and Songbook. Published by Zondervan in 2010; this book will remain a rich resource for years to come.

In the introduction, the authors discuss how and why this book was created. It talks about God’s desire for Christians to be united as one body and for them to pray as a community not just individually. Further, the introduction provides instructions and ideas for how to use the book. The authors also acknowledge the various people who were involved in the creation of Common Prayer.

The first section, Evening Prayer is comprised of a prayer for each night of the week. Both individuals and groups can use these prayers. Throughout the book, the liturgies are divided into bold and regular print indicating the sections for a leader to read and for the community to respond.

The Morning Prayer section of the book is expansive. Separated into months;

then each individual day has its own liturgy. Within the liturgy, there are psalms and prayers written along with suggested songs and scripture readings. At the beginning of each month; there is a theme, which is discussed, and books are suggested for further study. Each of the themes is one of the twelve marks of the New Monasticism: Shared Economics, Reconciliation, Celebrating Singleness and Marriage, Submission to Christ’s Body: the Church, Hospitality, Care for Creation, Geographical Proximity, Peacemaking, Contemplative Prayer, Formation in the Way of Christ, and Nurturing a Common Life. Many days begin with a discussion of a particular person or event that day that has influenced the life of the Church. Each month ends with a few practical ideas of how to be community. Incorporated throughout the book are sidebars. A list of these is at the beginning, which contains various subjects regarding liturgy, spiritual disciplines and seasons within the church calendar. Since Holy Week and Easter move each year, they have their own section of liturgy for Morning Prayer.

The Midday Prayer section simply contains a short liturgy for the middle of the day. The next section, Occasional Prayers, contains prayers for different kinds of circumstances and celebrations including house blessings, commissioning and adoption. Then the last section, The Songbook, contains a variety of traditional hymns and songs sung by the Church.

Common Prayer is accessible to all as it is available in hardback, paperback, audio and e-book formats. A phone app is also available. I would also recommend the pocket edition, which is a paperback condensed version for individual use that is easy to carry anywhere. The pocket edition also contains some additional prayers for individual circumstances. To learn more about Common Prayer: A Liturgy for Ordinary Radicals; visit their website at http://commonprayer.net/. Make this excellent book a part of your devotional life; it will greatly enrich your life.

FUMC FOUNDATIONFUMC Foundation held their 20th annual meeting Jan 14, 2014, with three new members on board: Steve Raper, Peggy Robbins, & Roger Smith.

Officers elected for 2014 were• Jim Scott, Chairman• Jim Barker, Vice-Chairman• Kevin Cox, Secretary• Jacki Hoveskeland, Treasurer.The First United Methodist Church Foundation was established in 1994 with a bequest from an estate and has since grown with acceptance of several bequests and gifts.Some gifts are designated to particular ministries. Others are undesignated which are added to general funds and the proceeds used in the area deemed most needed by the Board.

Currently the funds are allocated as: • General of undesignated• Choir • Children and youth • Scholarship Fund

If you have any questions or would like more information about the Foundation or how to contribute to the Foundation, please contact Jacki Hoveskeland at 731.422.4002 or stop by the church office.

Men of all ages welcomed!

Tuesday, January 287:00-8:00 a.m.

Speaker: Lisa Peoples,Area Relief Ministries (ARM)

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Wanda’s Wellness Wisdomby Wanda Scanlon, FUMC Health & Welfare Representative

RN, Regional Hospital of Jackson, TN

A Shout Out to Our Men What do Warren Buffett, Robert DeNiro, Arnold Palmer, and the godfather of soul, James Brown have in common? Is it money, talent, titles, dancing (think Mr. Buffett doing the splits with Mr. Brown here). The answer is… none of the above. This unlikely group of guys is linked by a diagnosis of prostate cancer. Discussing prostate cancer was once considered taboo, leaving men to suffer alone. Fortunately these celebrities have spoken out ¬raising awareness regarding this all too common cancer.

FUMC’s Dr. Peter Lawrence of Jackson Urology would like to share these important facts with the men of our congregation:

• Prostate cancer is the most common non-skin related cancer in men and is the second leading cause of cancer death in men in the U.S.A.

• One in six men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer and just under 30,000 men die each year from the disease.

• African-American men have a significantly higher chance of developing prostate cancer.

• There is concern that recent reports about PSA (prostate-specific antigen) testing may have

lead to confusion concerning the value of PSA as a screening tool. PSA has limitations but when used correctly can give valuable information that may save lives.

• Men over 50 should talk with their provider about the benefits and risks of testing. This conversation should start at age 40 for men at high risk (those with a family history and African-American males)

• PSA levels may be elevated in the absence of prostate cancer. Infection, inflammation, and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) are all potential non-cancerous causes of an elevated PSA.

• A prostate biopsy is required to know if prostate cancer is present

Dr. Bethany Lawrence urges everyone age 65 to take advantage of a one time “Welcome to Medicare Exam” in their first year of enrollment. This allows for many, one time screening tests that are paid for by Medicare. She recommends in addition to prostate screening, men should be checked out for diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and high cholesterol.

So guys, don’t neglect your health. Take advantage of needed screenings and have a happy, healthy 2014.

Tuesday & Thursday • 4:15 p.m.Activity Center Gym

The January/February issue is available. Printed copies, compliments of FUMC, are available at the welmcome center. To receive as e-news, subscribe at memphis-umc.org

“2014 Guide to Life at First United Methodist Church” ” is a handy booklet every family should find helpful. Use it as a quick reference guide, to know your committee leadership and how to get connected! Stop by the lobby to pick up your copy.

Have You Picked Up Your Copy?

First Friday ForumFebruary 7 Noon-1:00 p.m.Clayton HallCost: $7 per personProgram: Dr. Verna RuffinSuperintendent of Jackson/Madison Co. Schools

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FirstThings

A dance-cardio, toning, strength and fitness class. This low key, no stress class for women is a fun work out with the support of a group in a relaxed, safe environment. Cost: Free. Mats, exercise balls and bands are provided. Please bring your own hand weights. Questions? Contact Lisa Hurd, lhurd@eplus.net, or Marilynn Eblen, marilynn@jacksonfumc.org or 422-4002.

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Sunday, January 26

Sunday, February 2

Andrews Chapel Services:8:30 a.m. Worship Service9:45 a.m. Sunday School

“The Call, Part II“ Dan Camp, preaching 1 Corinthians 1: 18-31

“The Call, Part II“ Dave Bratcher , preaching 1 Corinthians 1: 18-31

“The Call, Part I“ Dan Camp, preaching Matthew 4: 12-23

“The Call, Part I“ Davis Hollis, preaching Matthew 4: 12-23

FUMC Downtown Services:8:55 a.m. First Awakening10:00 a.m. Sunday School11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship