Sunday Services, April 23, 2017Worship services 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.

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

No. 08 April 19, 2017

No. 08 April 19, 2017

Sunday Services, April 23, 2017 Worship services 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.

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

2017 NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER TO BE HELD MAY 4

The 2017 National Day of Prayer will be observed at Madison United Methodist Church on Thursday, May 4, noon – 1 pm, with a 30-minute service in the sanctuary followed by a complimentary light luncheon in the Christian Life Center. The theme is “For Your GREAT Name’s Sake…Hear us, Forgive Us, Heal Us.” Our guest speaker for our service is Dr. John Neihof, Jr., President of Wesley Biblical Seminary. We will have a 12-hour prayer vigil on that day with signup for the vigil in the Fellowship Hall on the two Sundays prior to the event.

WILL YOU GO THE “SECOND MILE?”

We are getting closer to our Commitment Sunday on April 30th for our Second Mile Capital Campaign for the new Education Building. We are very thankful to Rev. Jerry Mitchell and to Wil Crawford for their testimonies in our recent worship services. As you heard from them and saw in the PowerPoint presenta-tion, we are using this new facility in incredible ways for people of all ages. It is our hope that all of us will find ways to contribute to this Second Mile cam-paign through a three-year pledge. Please know that you can set up a scheduled giving plan for your pledge through our church’s online giving system on our website (www.madisonumc.org) or church app. Make sure to select “Education Building” as the fund to which you will give and then select the amount of in-stallments.

As Jerry and Wil shared with us, we know that our church can save so much in the long run by putting more toward the loan early, so every pledge will make a significant impact. In fact should you wish to consider a one-time gift, doing so before June will reduce the permanent financing amount of the building debt. Our Second Mile Leadership Team is meeting with several Sunday School classes over the next few weeks to talk about this campaign. We invite all small groups, Sunday School classes and ministry groups to please contact us (barry@madisonumc.org) if we can meet with your group. There are extra Commitment Cards and brochures in the church office and at all sanctuary entrances. Our church has been so faithful to pay buildings off early, and we are confident that we will rise again to that challenge. Our com-mittee plans to make a report on the progress of the Second Mile campaign to the congregation in late May. Thank you! Second Mile Leadership Team (Vickie Graves, Dave Robinson, Guy Martin, Bridgett Chisolm, Bob Hughes and Rev. Barry Male)

WEDNESDAYS AT MADISON - April 26WEDNESDAYS AT MADISON April 26, 2017

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: Shepherd’s pie Strawberry cream cake Tacos Carrots Marcelle Butter pecan cake Tater tots Spinach & artichoke casserole Banana pudding Bananas Field pea Brownie s Roll

KIDS 6:15-7:00 p.m. Music 2 ½ year olds – K5 Sonbeams – Part of Preschool class time 5:45-6:15 p.m 1st – 6th Grades Sonshine Choir- In the choir room 6:15-7:00 p.m. Preschool Nursery/Young 2s Room 107 in the Nursery Hall

Older 2’s Room 109 in the Nursery Hall 3 Year Olds Room 304 in the Kids Hall (new building) 4 Year Olds Room 317 in the Kids Hall (new building) K5 Room 319 in the Kids Hall (new building) 1st/2nd Grade Girls Room 314 in the Kids Hall (new building) 1st/2nd Grade Boys Room 313 in the Kids Hall (new building) 3rd/4th Grade Girls Room 312 in the Kids Hall (new building) 3rd/4th Grade Boys Room 310 in the Kids Hall (new building) 5th/6th Grade Girls Room 311 in the Kids Hall (new building) 5th/6th Grade Boys Room 309 in the Kids Hall (new building)

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. Living as the Community of the Spirit: Spiritual Gifts Inventory, in the Sanctuary

Ken and Tracy Beebe became members of MUMC on April 9.

Josh and Beckie Lee joined MUMC on April 16.

Jake and Bethany Lewis joined MUMC on April 16.

WEDNESDAYS AT MADISON April 26, 2017

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: Shepherd’s pie Strawberry cream cake Tacos Carrots Marcelle Butter pecan cake Tater tots Spinach & artichoke casserole Banana pudding Bananas Field pea Brownie s Roll

KIDS 6:15-7:00 p.m. Music 2 ½ year olds – K5 Sonbeams – Part of Preschool class time 5:45-6:15 p.m 1st – 6th Grades Sonshine Choir- In the choir room 6:15-7:00 p.m. Preschool Nursery/Young 2s Room 107 in the Nursery Hall

Older 2’s Room 109 in the Nursery Hall 3 Year Olds Room 304 in the Kids Hall (new building) 4 Year Olds Room 317 in the Kids Hall (new building) K5 Room 319 in the Kids Hall (new building) 1st/2nd Grade Girls Room 314 in the Kids Hall (new building) 1st/2nd Grade Boys Room 313 in the Kids Hall (new building) 3rd/4th Grade Girls Room 312 in the Kids Hall (new building) 3rd/4th Grade Boys Room 310 in the Kids Hall (new building) 5th/6th Grade Girls Room 311 in the Kids Hall (new building) 5th/6th Grade Boys Room 309 in the Kids Hall (new building)

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. Living as the Community of the Spirit: Spiritual Gifts Inventory, in the Sanctuary

Ken and Tracy Beebe became members of MUMC on April 9.

Josh and Beckie Lee joined MUMC on April 16.

Jake and Bethany Lewis joined MUMC on April 16.

concerns of our church familyHospitals/Surgical Centers/Hospice/Assisted Living/Nursing Homes

Pray for Our Deployed TroopsBen Brown Beth/Steve Brown’s son, U. S. Army, PolandPalmer DeArmond Evelyn Palmer’s grandson, U. S. Army, Middle EastCameron Massey Kim Massey’s son, U. S. Navy, SpainMac Parker Karen Harper’s nephew, U.S. Air Force ItalyPhillip Stewart Judy/Leon Stewart’s son, Douglas Stewart’s

brother, U.S. Air Force, Germany

Tricia Blaine Susan/Phil Hinton’s friendBob Brantley Faye Montgomery’s sonDanny Brett Callie Catchings’ grandfatherWayne Burkes Carole Armstrong’s brotherRuth Daniel Sandra Eilders’ motherDylan Harrigill Logan Russell’s friendCarol Ivy Mary Campbell’s motherLuke Jordan Lisa Jordan’s sonJosh McIntosh Ethan Hunt’s friendPhillip Moody Todd Moody’s father

Shirley Thompson Chad Carr/ Robby Carr’s mother

Prayer Requests – Family and Friends 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

Hank BaleySara BoykinBetsy CowdenFrances Rose CoxSusan DodderDon DunaganNellie Paul & Dick FarrSandra Grissom

Bill HardeeJanie HarrisRoberta HicksonThe Moody FamilyWillie MooreRobin MorrisTrey RussellJerry Williams

Hospital: Joanne Jones (1/16)Nichols Center: Kim SmithThe Arbor: Leon and Catherine WilliamsThe Blake: Betty Rosson; Fabia SmithThe Blake, Flowood: Sonny & Sara Boykin; Jo Ann HarrisChateau Ridgeland: Ruth FullertonBrandon Nursing Home: Elinor RummelSt. Catherine’s Village Siena Unit: Bertyle Cochran, Marianne Jenkins; Clara DerringtonExpectant Parents: Lindsey & Adam BriscoeNew Babies: Elliot Thorn Renfroe, son of Trey andErin Renfroe and baby brother of Sawyer, born April 12

In MemoriamAnn Davis—4/01/17 Sister of May Dean

Bethany Boone—4/14/17 Mother of Beth Brown

Darrell Pitts—4/16/17 Husband of Vickie Pitts

We express our sympathy to the families.

welcomenew members!

Worship Attendance4/09 8234/16 1550

Offering4/09 $33,016.004/16 $44,503.0012/25 $55,277.00

Sunday School422n/an/a

Year-To-Date$476,793.91$521,296.91

MUMC Report

Cornerstone CampaignConstruction Cost Outstanding Balance3/03 $6,064,288 $4,363,7533

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

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

DON’T FORGET TO REGISTER EARLY FOR THESE SUMMER RETREATS! Mission Trip to Gulfport, MS For 7th—12th Graders June 11—17 at Nugent UMC $295 per student ($100 deposit due by May 1)

M28 in Lake Junaluska, NC For 7th—12th Graders July 2—6 $330 per student ($100 deposit due by June 1)

Forms are available at madisonumc.org or in the Church Office.

GRADUATE RECOGNITION SUNDAY 2017

May 7 is our annual Graduate Recognition Sunday. We will recognize our high school graduates at the 10:45 a.m. service and enjoy a lunch together following the service. This is a listing of our known high school graduates: Cheyenne Barker, Langston Boles, Hunter Booth, Caroline Cobb, Caitin Coon, Zach Crossman, Taylor DeLong, Sawyer Galatas, Peyton Garrett, Patrick Geary, Elaina Hart, Skye Hayman, Amy House, William Hull, William King, Virginia Lowry, Allyson May, Spencer Mercier, Lauren Miracle, Ben Nelson, Michael Oeth, Rachel Russell, Anna Shepard, Kate Snopek, Anna Sledge Tucker, Nancy Usey, Lewis Watt, Sarah Weicks. Please contact the church office at 601-856-6058 or email Jackie@madisonumc.org with additions or corrections to this list.

COLLEGE AND ADVANCED DEGREE GRADUATES

Please let us know if you plan to graduate or have graduated with a college or advanced degree August 2016-August 2017. Information needed for church publications includes: parents’ names, name of student, date of graduation, name of college, degree received, and field of study. You can call the church office with this information at 601-856-6058 or email it to Jackie@madisonumc.org.

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

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

DON’T FORGET TO REGISTER EARLY FOR THESE SUMMER RETREATS! Mission Trip to Gulfport, MS For 7th—12th Graders June 11—17 at Nugent UMC $295 per student ($100 deposit due by May 1)

M28 in Lake Junaluska, NC For 7th—12th Graders July 2—6 $330 per student ($100 deposit due by June 1)

Forms are available at madisonumc.org or in the Church Office.

GRADUATE RECOGNITION SUNDAY 2017

May 7 is our annual Graduate Recognition Sunday. We will recognize our high school graduates at the 10:45 a.m. service and enjoy a lunch together following the service. This is a listing of our known high school graduates: Cheyenne Barker, Langston Boles, Hunter Booth, Caroline Cobb, Caitin Coon, Zach Crossman, Taylor DeLong, Sawyer Galatas, Peyton Garrett, Patrick Geary, Elaina Hart, Skye Hayman, Amy House, William Hull, William King, Virginia Lowry, Allyson May, Spencer Mercier, Lauren Miracle, Ben Nelson, Michael Oeth, Rachel Russell, Anna Shepard, Kate Snopek, Anna Sledge Tucker, Nancy Usey, Lewis Watt, Sarah Weicks. Please contact the church office at 601-856-6058 or email Jackie@madisonumc.org with additions or corrections to this list.

COLLEGE AND ADVANCED DEGREE GRADUATES

Please let us know if you plan to graduate or have graduated with a college or advanced degree August 2016-August 2017. Information needed for church publications includes: parents’ names, name of student, date of graduation, name of college, degree received, and field of study. You can call the church office with this information at 601-856-6058 or email it to Jackie@madisonumc.org.

KIDS MINISTRIES LEADERSHIP TEAM MEETING KIDS Ministries Leadership Team (KMLT) will meet Monday, April 24 at 6:00 p.m. in the ACR. Nursery will be available. Please RSVP for the nursery!

CONFIRMATION Confirmation Sunday is April 30! Watch your email for last minute detail information!

5th Grade Parents, We Need Your Help …with the Confirmation Reception on April 30. Please take a look at the following needs and let me know how you will help: 6 parents – assist with the set-up on Saturday, April 29 – Time TBA

6 parents - assist with the serving on Sunday, April 30 6 parents - assist with the clean-up after the reception on Sunday, April 30

Let me know when you will be available to help.

VBS 2017 - MAKER FUN FACTORY: CREATED BY GOD; BUILT FOR A PURPOSE VBS Registration

VBS is open to all children who have completed K5 – 5th grade. You can register on-line at www.madisonumc.org (go to the KIDS page and click on the VBS 2017 link; there is also a scrolling link on the home page). There are also registration forms are available in the Church Office. THE FIRST 50 FAMILIES WHO REG-ISTER WILL RECEIVE A FREE VBS MUSIC CD!

VBS Volunteers

You can sign-up to volunteer on-line at www.madisonumc.org (go to the KIDS page and click on the VBS 2017 link; there is also a scrolling link on the home page). Not sure what you would like to help with – click on the “job description’ for more info! You can volunteer by emailing me at renee@madisonumc.org.

SAVE THESE CALENDAR DATES

Children’s Spring Music Program May 3 Vacation Bible School June 19-23

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

student ministry Cory Phillips 601-856-6058 (cory@madisonumc.org)

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

kids ministry Renee Scales 601-856-6058 (renee@madisonumc.org)

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

Methodist Children’s Homes welcomes mem-bers of the community to come and tour the campus, meet the children, and learn more about bringing hope to hurting children in Mis-sissippi. Children, from across Mississippi, come to MCH hurt, broken, and hopeless. By the time they leave MCH’s care, they are on the road to healing; but most importantly, they have hope of a brighter future. “Our goal at MCH is for more children to feel a sense of security, hope, and family throughout the time that they spend with us.” Williams stat-ed. “It is appalling the number of children in Mississippi who are victims of abuse and ne-glect. MCH is their refuge, and for most of the children who come here, it is the first time they ever feel loved.” The Day of Hope will be held on the campus of the Methodist Children’s Homes. The event will begin at 10:00 am with campus tours, a fish fry, a program and silent auction. This event is free, and is open to anyone who wishes to learn more about providing hope to a hurting child.

MAY VIP LUNCHEON

Tuesday, May 2, 11:30 a.m. in the Christian Life Center

$5.00 per person (Make reservations by noon Monday, May 1)

Special guests: Mississippi Girl Choir (Shannon Watt, director)

adult ministry Rev. Ben Butler 601-856-6058 (ben@madisonumc.org)

Dear Mississippi Annual Conference, In a couple of weeks, the Judicial Council will act on a request for a declaratory decision from the South Central Jurisdiction in response to the Western Jurisdiction's election of Karen Oliveto as a bishop of The United Methodist Church. Throughout our general church and within the Mississippi Annual Conference, there is great interest, disagreement and anxiety about the antici-pated decision of the Judicial Council. I, the extended cabinet and many others across Mississippi and around the world, have been in daily prayer for each of you as you have continued to faithfully live into your commitment to Christ and His church both locally and globally. I and the cabinet have been supported by your prayers as we have sought to hold our conference together in unity with tender love and kindness and be faithful in the carrying out of our administrative duties. I ask that each of us allow the Holy Spirit to help us remain a non-anxious presence as we face this immediate decision together.

I offer to you the following points that I believe will bring clarity to the impending Judicial Council decision. I am aware it is not an exhaustive list. There are several authorized bodies in The United Methodist Church that express the will of our denomination. The Gen-

eral Conference speaks for the church. The Council of Bishops exercises oversight and support of the church’s mission. The Judicial Council determines the constitutionality and legality of actions taken by individuals or constituted entities of the church, in this instance, the action taken by a jurisdictional conference. At times these bodies collaborate, and at other times this work is done independently. The Judicial Council will express its own perspective and give its own rationale for its decision.

The Judicial Council’s actions are always specific to particular circumstances. Due to the fact that their decision will be about a specific request from one jurisdiction regarding the action of another jurisdiction, their decision will not change The United Methodist Book of Discipline.

The Council of Bishops has expressed a commitment to the unity of the church and the flourishing of its mission. I commit myself to working toward our unity with honesty and integrity. One of the instruments of this unity is the Commission on a Way Forward, which is accountable to the Council of Bishops, and through the council, to the General Conference. We believe the Holy Spirit is operating through the commission’s and council’s leadership and conferencing. The conciliar work of the commission happens concurrently with other legal, legislative and supervisory processes. However, we urge the entire church to stay focused on the commission’s work as our best opportunity to determine God’s leading for the church. We believe the God who began a good work in us will be faithful to complete it (Philippians 1:6) and we need to hold this course.

Many people have asked me, “What can I do to support you, Bishop, and the commission?” My answer has always been to pray – pray unceasingly, intentionally and earnestly. I quickly add, “Pray that God will empty you of all your pre-conceived solutions and preferences so that the Holy Spirit can rush in and fill you with new possibilities, new hope, new life.” God has honored such prayers in the past because room is created for the Spirit to instruct and guide. I believe God can and will do it again!

I also want to inform you that I am working with a team composed of the appointive cabinet and conference leadership: David Stotts, treasurer and director of finance and administration/conference benefits officer; Brent Wilson, chair of the council on finance and administration; Clifford Ammons, chancellor; Vickie White, director of connectional ministries and communica-tions and Rickey Haynes, chair of trustees. We are also utilizing the assistance of some general church agencies as we address this issue. I will release a statement as soon as possible after the Judicial Council decision so you will know my position and thoughts.

I count it a joy to continue to serve as the bishop of the Mississippi Episcopal Area and count on your support. "The best of all God is with us!"

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

MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHRISTIANS LOOKING TO SERVE GOD THROUGH SERVICE TO CHURCH MEMBERS AND VISITORS.

1. Connection Center – work a shift once a month greeting and assisting visitors with questions and escorting them

as needed. Shift times: 8:10-8:40, 9:30-10:00, 10:25-10:55 2. Visitor Follow-up – Contact visitors with notes, calls, or emails to offer a word of welcome or assistance. 3. New Door Class Team – plan and provide support for this class now being offered occasionally for new mem-

bers and visitors to learn more about the church, its ministries, and Sunday school offerings. This class is cur-rently offered every other month or as needed. Team members would also make invitations and contact visitors and church members to encourage participation in the next available class. A team of 4-6 people is desired.

DOES YOUR GARAGE LOOK LIKE THIS?!?!?

DON’T DESPAIR—

The Faithbuilders Rummage Sale

is right around the corner (June 2-3)

Drop off your items beginning this Saturday In the East Parking lot from 11:00 a.m.—12:00 noon

Will accept furniture, household items, books, toys,

sporting equipment, tools, clothing (must be on hangers)

Madison United Methodist Church100 Post Oak RoadMadison, MS 39110601-856-6058 www.madisonumc.org

Ministerial LeadershipRev. James E. Swanson, Sr., Resident BishopRev. Connie Shelton, District SuperintendentRev. Barry Male, Senior PastorRev. Ben Butler, Associate PastorRev. Linda Rickman, Congregational Care

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