No. 1 January 3, 2018

Sunday Services, January 7, 2018

Worship services 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.

Sunday School Classes for all ages 9:45 a.m.

MADISON UMC REVIVAL

January 14—17

Dr. Bill Ury will be our revival preacher! He is the former Professor of Sys-

tematic Theology at Wesley Biblical Seminary. His Hour of Holiness podcast

(www.hoh.libsyn.com) just celebrated its twentieth anniversary. Dr. Ury re-

cently pastored in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, and he and his wife Diane

are currently working for The Salvation Army.

Dr. Ury will preach at our morning services on January 14 and he will also

teach a combined adult Sunday School class that day at 9:30 a.m. in the Multi-

Purpose Room in our new Education Building. He will also be preaching on

Monday-Wednesday evenings, January 15-17, at 6:15 p.m. We will have a

nursery each evening for children four years old and under.

We will serve meals from 5:30-6:15 p.m. on Monday (soup and sandwiches)

and on Tuesday (Chick-fil-A). All meals (adult and children) will be $5.00.

Please note what days you will eat and how many meals need to be reserved

on the attendance pad this week or you can sign up on our website (http://

www.madisonumc.org/revivalmeals). We will have our regular Wednesday

evening supper, too, and you can sign up for that as you usually do.

Please make plans now to be with us for all of the revival services. This will also be a great opportunity to invite oth-

ers to come with you to church!

WESLEYAN COVENANT RENEWAL SERVICE (WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10)

On January 10, our adults will gather in the Sanctuary to participate in a covenant renewal service. In 1775, John

Wesley introduced a covenant service as an important part of spiritual life in the Methodist Societies. This renewal

service was a time for the Methodists to gather annually in a time of self-examination, reflection, and dedication,

wholly giving up themselves and renewing covenant with God. Repentance through confession and commitment was

a key focus of the service, demanding humility from those willing to submit themselves to the dynamic words stated

within the liturgy.

The covenant renewal service is a practice that continues in churches and Christian communities today, often near

the beginning of the new year. It has undergone many revisions and adaptations, but its purpose as an evocative cere-

mony of commitment to ongoing discipleship and Christ-like character has always remained intact. Please plan to be

with us for this special service on January 10 at 6:15 p.m.

WEDNESDAYS AT MADISON January 10

FELLOWSHIP MEAL at 5:15 p.m. in the Christian Life Center

Adult meals are $6.00; Children’s meals are $3.00

Reservations are needed and may be made online (www.madisonumc.org); on the pew pad on Sunday morning;

or by phone (601-856-6058).

ADULT MENU: ADULT DESSERTS: KIDS MENU:

Lasagna Brownie mint pie Lasagna

Salad Orange cream dessert Salad

Garlic toast Butter pecan cake Garlic toast

Rice Krispie treat

KIDS

Room Numbers for the KIDS Hall (new building) are:

2 ½ & 3 year olds – Room 304 1st/2nd Grade Girls – Room 313

4 Year Olds – Room 317 1st/2nd Grade Boys – Room 314

5th/6th Grade Girls – Room 309 K5 Girls – Room 318

5th/6th Grade Boys – Room 310 K5 Boys – Room 319

3rd/4th Grade Boys – Room 311

3rd/4th Grade Girls – Room 312

Room Numbers for the Nursery Hall (near the Sanctuary) are:

103 – Infant Nursery 108 – KIDS Ministries Supply Closet

104 – Crawler Nursery

107 – Toddler Nursery

STUDENTS

Junior High Bible Study meets in the Student Ministry Lounge

Senior High Bible Study meets in the Student Ministry Lounge

ADULTS 6:15-7:00 p.m.

Wesleyan Covenant Renewal Service, Sanctuary

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

Angie and Stephen Smith and son Connor Smith became

members of Madison UMC on December 17.

Concerns of Our Church Family

MADISON UMC PRAYER MINISTRY TEAM LIST Please continue to turn in names and addresses of family/friends

needing prayer for the MUMC Prayer Ministry Team.

We encourage you to turn in prayer requests for other special

needs such as expectant mothers, new babies, job changes,

relocations, etc.

The MUMC Prayer Ministry Team covenants to pray

for these names for 30 days. Names may be resubmitted

to jackie@madisonumc.org if prayer is still needed.

Prayer Requests –

MUMC Members

Renee Booth

Betsy Cowden

Frances Rose Cox

Susan Dodder

Nellie Paul & Dick Farr

Vanita McMullin

Johnnie Miller

The Moody Family

Willie Moore

Robin Morris

Norma Richards

Trey Russell

Jeanne Walters

Prayer Requests—Family Members and Friends

Vivian Arnold Lowery/Susan Germany’s

granddaughter

Bob Barnard Gloria Thompson’s’ uncle

Mary Rose Drake Jackie Wilson’s mother

Chuck Evans Allison Weems’ father

Cliff Goolsby David/Diane Goolsby’s nephew

Thomas Guest Karen Russell’s friend

Donald Guscott Heather Grovich’s father

Mary & Duane Hall Becky Shelton’s parents

Colleen Hogan Susan Hinton’s cousin

Michelle Horner Gloria Thompson’s cousin

Lucy Lusco Beverly/Bill Phillips’ grand

daughter

Lauren Luter Jim/Ruth Elam’s granddaughter

Pray for Our Deployed Troops

Will Beggiani, Ann Beggiani’s grandson, U. S. Army,

Afghanistan

Steven Meadows, Harry/Pam Hyslop’s son-in-law, U. S. Army,

Kuwait

Mac Parker, Karen Harper’s nephew, U.S. Air Force, Japan

Jordan Stephens , Bill/Gayle Cooper’s granddaughter, U. S.

Navy, Guam

MUMC Report

Worship Attendance Sunday School

12/17 662 292

12/24 1935 n/a

12/31 382 n/a

Offering Year-To-Date

Cash/Check Electronic All Giving

12/17 $49,989.32 $4210.00 $1,839,442.51

12/24 $69,414.35 $1390.00 $1,910,246.86

12/31

New Building Financial Update

Mortgage Balance: $3,128,987.18

Lord’s Acre Year to Date: $ 134,964.77

In Memoriam

Bill Butler—12/14/17

Father of Rev. Ben Butler

Walter Curtis Renfroe, Jr.—12/20/17

Father of Trey Renfroe

Jane Coign—12/28/17

Mother of Karen Coign

MUMC Member

Elizabeth Litton—12/31/17

Mother of Patsy McCarty

We express our sympathy to the families.

Madison United Methodist Church

100 Post Oak Rd.

Madison, MS 39110

601-856-6058

Website: www.madisonumc.org

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MINISTERIAL LEADERSHIP

Rev. James E. Swanson, Sr., Resident Bishop

Rev. Connie Shelton, District Superintendent

Rev. Barry Male, Senior Pastor

Rev. Ben Butler, Associate Pastor

Rev. Linda Rickman, Congregational Care

ADULT MINISTRY

Rev. Ben Butler 601-856-6058 or email ben@madisonumc.org

UNITED METHODIST WOMEN

All women of the church are invited to the Naomi-Ruth Circle of UMW on Monday, January 8, 9:45 am, FH 204.

Coralen Cain will lead the program on The Incarnation. Funds collected will support the Methodist Children’s

Home.

NEW WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY TO BEGIN

All ladies are invited to a new Bible study beginning in January. The Redeemed Bible study

group will meet on Tuesday, January 16th from 9:30 to 11:00 A.M. in Fellowship Hall Room

122. We will be studying Covenant using the Kay Arthur workbook as our base for this amaz-

ing study on how important the concept of covenant is to God and to His followers. Contact

Tracey Thompson (traceykthompson1744@gmail.com or 601.906.1744) for more information.

JANUARY VIP LUNCHEON Tuesday, January 9, 11:30 a.m. in the Christian Life Center (CLC)

A representative from Riggs Manor will present the program.

Menu: Italian wedding soup or corn chowder; broccoli cornbread; winter salad; bread pudding

STUDENT MINISTRY

Cory Phillips 601-856-6058 or email cory@madisonumc.org

*Student Ministries Text Updates: text “mumcstudent” to 955-77

HOST HOMES NEEDED FOR THE GATHERING WEEKEND

The Gathering (DNOW) is February 23-25, 2018. We need lots of host homes to help make this event an incredible

weekend for our students. If you are willing to host a group of students at your house that weekend, please contact

Cory Phillips and let him know; or if you want more info on what hosting entails, he will be happy to answer any

questions!!!

6th GRADERS, DON’T FORGET!

6th Grade is officially promoted to Student Ministry on Sunday, January 7th. They will meet for Sunday School in

Room 401 upstairs in the new Education building. Also, we want them to be part of Sunday night student worship

time, Pinnacle. Pinnacle starts with a free meal at 6:00 p.m. and ends at 8:15 p.m.

We are excited to welcome our new 6th graders!

Please be in prayer for the students and adults attending

The Elevate Conference in Gatlinburg, Tennessee,

January 12—15

PINNACLE WILL RESUME JANUARY 7

Pinnacle Sunday Night Activities Each Week 6:00 p.m.. – 8:15 p.m..

Student Choir 5:15 p.m. each Sunday

A full schedule of Student Ministry activities may be downloaded from the

Student Ministry page of the MUMC website (www.madisonumc.org/students).

KIDS MINISTRY

Renee Scales 601-856-6058 or email renee@madisonumc.org

KIDS MINISTRIES VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!! We need 4 volunteers to team teach the 2nd Grade Sunday School beginning in January and ending in July 2018.

We also need two teachers for the 3rd & 4th Grade Girls Wednesday Night Class.

CREATED BY GOD IS JAN. 25-27, 2018

All 5th grade students & their parents are invited to

participate in an upcoming event called Created by

God. It is a study of human sexuality with a Chris-

tian foundation that was in fact written by Rev.

James H. Ritchie, Jr., a United Methodist minister

and Christian educator.

Registration is limited to 20 students on a first-

come-first-served basis; members/regular attendees

of Madison UMC will be given first priority.

This is a major time commitment on the part of parents, students, and volunteers, but the benefit is well worth the

investment. In addition to being provided in an arena where accurate information and proper terminology can be

gained and practiced, the students involved will better understand how their sexuality fits into God’s plan for human

relationships. Using a highly interactive approach to learning, Created by God is a lot of fun for everyone involved.

The schedule is as follows: Parents Thurs., Jan. 25, 6:00 -7:00 p.m.

Students Fri., Jan. 26, 5:30-9:00 p.m.

Sat., Jan. 26, 8:30a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Students & Parents Sat., Jan. 27, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

There is an $8.00 charge for the book. Checks can be made payable to Madison UMC. In order for your child to par-

ticipate, you or another caregiver must attend the Parents Session as well as the Students/Parents Session.

To register, email me for a registration form (renee@madisonumc.org). The deadline for registration is Janu-

ary 17. After the 17th, registration will be open to non-church members. If you have any questions, feel free to call

me at the church office or send me an e-mail.

ARE YOU EXPECTING A NEW LITTLE ONE?

If you and your family are expecting a new baby, please let Ms. Renee

know. We would like to pray for you during this special time!

ADULT MINISTRY

Rev. Ben Butler 601-856-6058 or email ben@madisonumc.org

2018 ALTAR FLOWER SIGN UP

There are still plenty of opportunities for anyone interested in providing flowers for the altar in 2018. When you

sign up, you will have the opportunity to sign up for both arrangements or sign up in one slot and make the second

slot available if someone would like to “share” the date with you. Cost for each arrangement is $45.

The following dates are still available: (Number represents number of arrangements needed)

January 14 (2); January 21 (2); April 22 (1); July 1 (2); July 15 (1); July 22 (1); August 26 (1); September 9 (1);

September 23 (2); October 28 (2); November 18 (2)

To reserve your date or for more information, please contact Anne in the church office (601-856-6058).

JOIN US FOR A CHURCH-WIDE SHOWER

FOR THE PHILLIPS!

A Word from our Pastor

I just want to say a word of thanks to our church family and our staff. So many volunteers and our

staff have given much time and effort for our many Advent programs and worship services. I also

want to thank our Altar Guild for beautifully decorating our church and sanctuary throughout Ad-

vent. We were blessed to have 1,043 people attend the Chancel Choir Cantata and another 1,935

people attend our Christmas Eve services throughout that day! It is definitely an exciting time to be

a part of Madison UMC. Thank you!

ADULT MINISTRY

Rev. Ben Butler 601-856-6058 or email ben@madisonumc.org

LET’S GO SERVE CHRIST & OUR NEIGHBORS IN THE MISSISSIPPI DELTA!

WHAT?: 1st of 4 MUMC Workdays with Delta Grace for 2018. We will have the

opportunity to work with our hands to do home repairs, build relationships with the

homeowners, and share the love of Christ. There are opportunities also for those who

want to prepare food for the workers but who may not go to Delta Grace with the

team.

WHEN?: Saturday, January 20. If preferred, you can make arrangements to spend the night on Friday (please con-

tact Carolyn Schussler for questions – see contact info below); church vans will be available for those riding up early

Saturday morning if you want to ride with other church members.

COST?: $45 per adult (17 years old & up), no cost for 7-16 year olds who are accompanied by a parent or grand-

parent; if cost is prohibitive, please contact Carolyn Schussler (see contact info below). We welcome financial spon-

sorship by any person (or class) who wants to support this mission but cannot go serve or anyone who would like to

sponsor someone in addition to her/himself.

HOW DO I REGISTER?: Go to www.madisonumc.org/deltagrace, or contact Carolyn Schussler

(cschuss093@gmail.com, or 904-403-5748).

Madison UMC is hosting "Disaster Response Training: Early Response Team" on January 27, 2018, from 9

a.m. - 5 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room.

The Mission of an Early Response Team is to provide a caring Christian presence in the aftermath of a disaster. This

team is neither a first response group of emergency workers nor a recovery rebuild or repair team; rather it fills a

specific need in the early days after a disaster to establish the presence of the church.

Registration is $40 and includes a manual, t-shirt, lunch, background check, and leader expenses. For ERT certifica-

tion, participants will need to attend the entire course. This training will have hands-on activities, it is recommended

that you dress comfortably in layers.

To register, visit www.mississippi-umc.org/ert, or email Diane Goolsby (dianegoolsby@ymail.com).