August 20, 2014 | Volume 13 Issue 13 jacksonfumc.org

SEEKING GOD | KNOWING CHRIST | SHARING HIS LOVE

DOWNTOWN JACKSON

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

FIRST EDITIONFIRST EDITION

10:00 a.m. Combined Worship Service - Sanctuary

“For Those Beyond Our Reach”8:30-10:00 a.m.

“Come and Go” Continental Breakfast - Gym

9:00 a.m. Sunday SchoolNo Andrews Chapel Service

Sermon Series: Prayer

August 315th Sunday Combined Worship

Sunday Worship September 7thFUMC Welcomes

Bishop Bill McAlilly, preaching8:55 & 11:00 a.m. Services

Bill McAlilly is the Bishop of the Nashville Episcopal Area of the United Methodist Church

serving the Memphis and Tennessee Annual Conferences

Lynn McAlilly presents“Hearing God’s Call:

Feed and Educate the Children”10:00-10:50 a.m.

Clayton Hall

All Sunday School Classes and anyone interested are invited

Lynn McAlilly is a former educator having taught in public schools throughout Mississippi as well as in one Choctaw Tribal School. She completed a Master’s Degree in Reading and Literacy.

Since moving to Tennessee after her husband was elected a Bishop in the United Methodist Church, she has continued her passion for children. Currently, she is promoting an “Adopt-a-School” Campaign for United Methodist Churches in Tennessee and Western Kentucky.

Summerfest@ FUMC

WednesdaysAugust 27September 3 & 10

Details page 5September 1

HAPPY LABOR DAY

The church office will be closed

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A Community Event sponsored by First United Methodist Church

Couple $32, Single $20 until Sept. 14

Couple $40, Single $25 after

Register at jacksonfumc.org

Sept. 20 7:00-9:30 PM

Union University - Savage Chapel

Excerpt from

Silent Treatment Speaks Volumes About a Relationship

by Sharon Jayson, USA TODAYAugust 3, 2014

If you're suffering in silence — or because of it — your relationship may be more endangered than you realize, according to new research that shows those whose interactions include the "silent treatment" can spell ruin for the future.

Although researchers say the cold shoulder is the most common way people deal with marital conflict, an analysis of 74 studies, based on more than 14,000 participants, shows that when one partner withdraws in silence or shuts down emotionally because of perceived demands by the other, the harm is both emotional and physical.

"The more this pattern emerges within your relationship, the greater the chances one or both partners experience heightened levels of anxiety or may use more aggressive forms of behavior," says Paul Schrodt, a professor of communication studies at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, who led the study published this spring in the journal Communication Monographs.

"Each partner sees the other person's behavior as the start of a fight," he says. "If you go to him and ask why he's so withdrawn

from his wife, it's because 'she's constantly nagging me and constantly asking a million questions.' If you ask her why she's making demands of him, it's because 'he doesn't tell me anything. I don't get the sense he cares about our relationship.' Each partner fails to see how their own behavior is contributing to the pattern."

Parrott, co-author of The Good Fight: How Conflict Can Bring you Closer, a book published in April, says the silent treatment is a very difficult pattern to break because it's such an ingrained behavior.

"We learn this strategy very early on — just as little kids — to shut somebody out as a way to punish," Parrott says. "Many of us are prone to sulk or to pout, and that is an early form of giving somebody the silent treatment."

Parrott, a psychology professor at Seattle Pacific University, says nothing good comes from the silent treatment because it's "manipulative, disrespectful and not productive."

"Conflict is inevitable, but how you manage it can make the difference," Parrott says.

How to break the pattern of the silent treatment

• Become aware of what's really going on. The person making demands feels

abandoned; the silent person is protecting himself. Each needs to ask: "Why am I behaving this way? How does my behavior make my partner feel?"

• Avoid character assassination. It will do more damage to label your spouse as "selfish" or "rude."

• Use the word "I," because the more you use "you," the longer your squabble will last. You can say something like, "This is how I feel when you stop talking to me."

• Mutually agree to take a timeout. When the cycle emerges, both partners need to cool their heads and warm their hearts before engaging. And some people just need a bit of time to think before they speak.

• Genuinely apologize as soon as you are able.

Source: Les Parrott, psychologist at Seattle Pacific University; co-author of the 2014 book The Good Fight: How Conflict Can Bring you Closer

Photo: Wavebreakmedia Ltd Getty Images/Wavebreak Media

Strengthening marriages, relationships and family is one of the initiatives that you, the congregation expressed as a focus this year for Jackson FUMC. In July, the pastors and youth shared powerful messages through the sermon series on “We Are Family”. On September 20, Jackson First United Methodist Church is hosting, “Fight Night with the Parrotts”, a fun date night and relationship game-changer for the entire West TN region.

“Fight Night” is for everyone- newlyweds, “oldyweds,” seriously dating, engaged couples… anyone wanting to make a good relationship great!

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Looking Back…YTD Ending July 31 Comparison to YTD July 31 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010

FINANCIAL REPORT | July 31 Comparison Net Income & Expenses 2014 YTD 2013 YTD 2012 YTD 2011 YTD 2010 YTDOfferings $857,896 $890,319 $858,621 $895,043 $801,180 Other Income (Books, DVD ministry) $601 $6,696 $7,510 $6,638 $9,465 Programming Income & Expenses ($67,442) ($73,655) ($70,172) ($60,949) ($42,714)(Program Events, Rentals, Memorials, Weddings) (Programs: Evangelism, Children, Youth, Mission, Music, Stewardship)

Personnel ($603,242) ($577,644) ($547,555) ($538,753) ($534,860)(Ministerial & Lay Employees plus benefits) Administrative & Building /Grounds ($150,397) ($149,626) ($133,318) ($136,153) ($122,685)(Administrative Supportive Costs, Utilities, Maintenance, Repairs, Insurance)

Apportionments ($166,330) ($163,527) ($163,180) ($178,444) ($186,896)Other Departments ($10,798) $1,195 $8,121 $9,946 $7,450 (Andrews Chapel, Food, Trips)

Net Surplus <Deficit> YTD ($139,712) ($66,242) ($39,973) ($2,672) ($69,058)

Stewardship Spotlight

Your Dollars at

Work

We now have three containers at FUMC to hold donated shoes! We have already had a tremendous response and have promise of this really making a difference.

The campaign will go on through October 31st, so keep us in mind as you are cleaning out closets this fall. It's a win-win because the shoes will be refurbished and sent on to folks that cannot afford their own.

Please spread the word at your school, workplace, etc. Lots of people outside the Methodist church have been exposed to Lakeshore through their children attending camp, retreats, Emmaus, and various other ways folks are served at Lakeshore. Thank you for your help and participation in this!

Questions? Contact Sue Harvey, suebabyt@aol.com .

Transformed

by Generos

ity

Please bring your shoes and put them in the containers marked “Lakeshore: Deposit Shoes Here” which are behind the Welcome Center.

Lakeshore Shoe FundraiserAll shoes are welcomed-flip flops to boots-men’s, women’s and children’s.

FUMC has truly been TRANSFORMED by YOUR

GENEROSITY!

Many ministries have been successfully broadened this year. We need to guarantee that our church, our people, and our community can continue that transformation as we fulfill our 2014 stewardship promises and look toward our ministry plan for 2015.

Please join me as I pray that generosity will continue to transform FUMC even more this year and that we will continue our transformation in 2015 with our prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness.

Lisa HurdStewardship Co-Chair

Note of AppreciationOn behalf of my mother and family, I want to thank you for the prayers and support you have given us during my father’s illness and after his death, and during my mother’s surgeries last summer and the changes in her life. Mother has been a member of this church for 84 years and Dad was a member for 60 years. Your prayers were felt by everyone in my family and I don’t know what I would have done without them. I am so sorry that I have not been able to thank all of those who visited, brought food, and sent flowers or memorials in Dad’s memory after he died. I want to take this opportunity to thank you all now for all you have done and continue to do.

Molly Hymers for Mary Jane Woodruff, Bill and Laura Hymers

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Program 11:00 a.m. • Luncheon 12:00 noonClayton Hall • $7.00/person

To make reservations, call the church office at 422-4002 or sign up online at jacksonfumc.org by Noon, Sept. 15.

Please call and cancel your reservation should you be unable to attend.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

Dr. Stan Warren Professor of Music at Union University

presents

An American SongbookAccompanied on piano by

Kennith Freeman

Adult OpportunitiesPam Jaco, pam@jacksonfumc.org

Joint FUMC and First Presbyterian trip Don’t miss this legendary and remarkable performance!

Cost: $75. Limited space. Contact the church office, 422-4002,

or pam@jacksonfumc.org to reserve a ticket now.

presents Hal Holbrook

as Mark TwainSeptember 13th

Memphis Annual Conference Older Adult Ministries

presents

Living a Life of Significance as We Grow Older

Speaker: Rev. Dr. Richard H. Gentzler, Jr. (Rick)

Former director of the Center on Aging and Older Adult Ministries, Rick is a published author, dedicated teacher, charismatic public speaker, seminar leader, administrator in the field of religious gerontology, and consultant in Aging and Older Adult ministries

When: September 9, 2014Time: 9 a.m.- 2:45 p.m.First United Methodist Church – Jackson, TN

Session One: Final Report: Governor’s

Task Force on Aging

Session Two: The New Senior: Boomers

Session Three: Living a Life of

Significance

Cost: $15 per person includes lunch

(scholarships available)

Registration deadline: Tuesday, September 2No walk-ins, please

WHO SHOULD COME: Individuals, leaders, and pastors who

want to become energized to help themselves and others lead a life of

significance.

To register:Call Pam Jaco (731-267-1059)

or email (pam@jacksonfumc.org)

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A Night You Won’t Want to Miss!

“The Heavenly Reunion of the Ancestors of FUMC “Vanora Franklin Legaux, a long time, story loving, storytelling native of New Orleans, is a life member and Past President of the National Association of Black Storytellers, Inc.

She delights many across the country with her wealth of woven tales. Vanora is a retired teacher and counselor with 33 years of service in the Orleans Parish School system.

She was the featured 2014 Storyteller for the Network of Biblical Storytellers Festival in Asheville, NC. She will be the speaker at the National Black Storytelling Festival and Conference “Story Walkin’ - Rhythm Talkin’” in Chicago.

Hear StorytellerVanora LegauxSeptember 3Clayton Hall

5 p.m. Dinner6 p.m. Program

Potluck SupperHymn Sing and

Game NightSeptember 10

5 p.m. Potluck Supper6 p.m. Hymn Sing

The church will provide sliced ham and fried chicken.

Bring your favorite salad, vegetable dish, or dessert.

5:00 p.m. Enjoy a typical meal from ComeUnity Cafe

A non-profit cafe in Downtown Jackson serving mostly organic, locally sourced, seasonal foods to all, regardless of means to pay.

August 27Clayton Hall

5 p.m. Dinner ($7 Adults, $5 Children, $24 Family Max.) - Clayton Hall6 p.m. Youth Dinner - Youth Center6-7 p.m. Programming for all agesKids, ages 3 thru 5th grade will have a safe, compassionate, Bible-centered night of crafts, music, Bible lessons, games and dinner. Nursery is provided.

Summerfest@ FUMC

WednesdaysAugust 27September 3 & 10

6:00 p.m. Program featuring Amy Crenshaw, general manager, who will share

about ComeUnity Cafe

Meal Cost: Suggested donations paid directly to ComeUnity Cafe

Karter Atkins, chef

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Friday September 5th5th QuarterCome hang out at the FUMC Youth Center and Gym. Eat pizza after Friday Night Football!9:00-11:00 p.m.Cost: $5

Saturday, September 13thGuy’s AfternoonBring money for dinner.3 p.m.-7 p.m.

Friday, September 26thGirl’s Night!All girls 7th- 12th gradeat the Sullivan’s house7 p.m.-11 p.m.

Sunday, September 21stSky Zone/Sparky’sMurray UMC and Lexington UMC will be joining us for a fun night!(Meet at Sky Zone)Walking to Sparky’s Pizzeria & Grill4 p.m.-6:30 p.m.Cost: $25(In place of Sunday night youth)

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

Taylor Parimore, Director of Student Ministries (tparimore@jacksonfumc.org)

Calendar of Events

Sunday, August 24 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 Sunday School - Downtown Campus

11:00 AM Traditional Service- Downtown Campus

2:30 PM Terry McRoberts’ Organ Recital

4:00 PM Children’s Council Meeting

4:00 PM “The Current” Youth Programming

5:30 PM Kids Who Care Club Swim Party

Monday, August 25 8:00 AM Parents Day Out

Teacher In-service 5:30 PM SPRC Meeting 5:30 PM Sunday School Leaders

Meeting 5:30 PM Senior Olympic

Basketball Practice

Tuesday, August 26 7:00 AM Men’s Bible Study 4:15 PM FitFirst 5:30 PM Missions Team Meeting 5:30 PM J-Town AAU Basketball

Practice

Wednesday, August 27 8:00 AM Parents Day Out

Teacher In-service 5:00 PM Summerfest Meal with

ComeUnity Cafe 5:30 PM WEF Kids’ Programming 6:00 PM ComeUnity Cafe’s

Amy Crenshaw, guest speaker

6:00 PM WEF co-ed Volleyball 7:00 PM First Awakening Worship

Team Rehearsal 7:00 PM Sanctuary Choir

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

check the calendar at jacksonfumc.org

Kick off was a success with 42 in attendance! We had a blast, and we are looking forward to a GREAT year! Charles, Nick, and I want to thank Amanda Larsen Wells, Jeff Rudy, Chris Maxwell for coming and hanging out with us!

FUMC YOUTH KICK OFF!

MESS FEST

“FUMC is a downtown church meeting the growing needs of younger generations”

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“FUMC is a downtown church meeting the growing needs of younger generations”

Adults vs. Kids Missions Challenge The children of FUMC challenge the adults in this month’s missions focus. Join us in collecting school supplies for Parkview Learning Center during the month of August. Tubs are in the Children’s Ministry hallway, labeled “adults” and “kids.”

Kids Who Care Club (KWCC) Swim PartySunday, August 24 | 5:30-7:00 p.m. at the home of Mark and Valerie Johnstone

KWCC, a missions and ministry club for 4th-5th graders, meets the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month. Join us for a fun time together serving our church, our community and our world through the love of Christ.

Family Picnic at Conger ParkSaturday, September 13 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Thank you to everyone who helped get ready for promotion Sunday and Bible presentations. We had at least 110 people for promotion Sunday including some families that have visited a couple of times. We gave out 16 Bibles. We had 17 kids for Kids Who Care Club.

Children’s MinistryJenni Thorn, Director of Children’s Ministries (jthorn@jacksonfumc.org)

Calendar of Events

Thursday, August 28 4:15 PM FitFirst 5:30 PM Parents Day Out Parent

Night - Meet & Greet 5:30 PM Missions Team Meeting 5:30 PM Senior Olympic

Basketball Practice

Friday, August 29Saturday, August 30 No church events

scheduled

Sunday, August 31 No Andrews Chapel

Worship Service 8:30 AM “Come and Go”

Continental Breakfast 9:00 AM Sunday School -

Downtown Campus 10:00 AM Combined Worship

Monday, September 1 Labor Day Holiday

Office Closed

Tuesday, September 2 7:00 AM Men’s Bible Study 4:15 PM FitFirst 5:30 PM J-Town AAU Basketball

Practice

Wednesday, September 3 9:00 AM Kids at First 5:00 PM Summerfest Meal 5:30 PM WEF Kids’ Programming 6:00 PM Handbells 6:00 PM Storyteller Vanora

Legaux 6:00 PM WEF Co-Ed Volleyball 7:00 PM First Awakening Worship

Team Rehearsal 7:00 PM Sanctuary Choir

Thursday, September 4 4:15 PM FitFirst 5:30 PM Senior Olympic

Basketball Practice

Friday, September 5 12:00 PM First Friday Forum 9:00 PM “The Current” UMY

Saturday, September 6 No church events

scheduled

“Pastrix: The Cranky, Beautiful Faith of a Sinner & Saint”

Book Review by Jennifer Trently

Are you looking for a summer read that will be challenging and thought provoking but not too technical or complicated? Then perhaps Nadia Bolz-Weber’s book, Pastrix: The Cranky, Beautiful Faith of a Sinner & Saint is for you. Pastrix is Nadia’s story from childhood to rebellion, from addiction to new life in Christ and from disciple to pastor. She is a Lutheran pastor in Colorado who tells it like it is. While I can almost guarantee Bolz-Weber will offend or provoke you; she will also touch your heart. Her story is one in which most people will find something to connect to whether it’s growing up in fundamentalism, dealing with addiction, being uncomfortable with people who aren’t like you or learning to have discourse with those to whom you disagree.

"No one is climbing the spiritual improvement ladder" is one quote from Pastrix that hit me right between the eyes. It made me think about a conversation that occurred recently when I expressed an opinion in a way that others saw as judgmental and self-righteous. However, when I thought about it, I realized that what I said was really about my own loneliness and frustration not even about the

issue at hand. However, at the bottom of my own loneliness and frustration is my trying to do stuff in my own strength. I have become too focused on the "spiritual improvement ladder”; rather than focusing on being made anew in Jesus Christ.

As previously mentioned, Nadia’s book is not for faint-hearted; I even wondered as I started Pastrix whether God could use this “44 year old tattooed 6 feet 1 inch” tall unconventional Lutheran pastor’s story to speak to me. I invite you to take plunge and join the conversation that made Pastrix a New York Times bestseller. Even those who most strongly disagree with her theology, respect her. Here is what Rod Dreher of the American Conservative has to say about Nadia: “She is a foul-mouthed hot mess, for sure, but there’s something so authentic and broken and great about her.”

So read with an open-mind and enjoying this unique pastor from Denver, Colorado who is causing many to examine Christianity in a new way. Nadia Bolz-Weber is married with two children. Her husband is also a Lutheran pastor. Published in September 2013; Pastrix: The Cranky, Beautiful Faith of a Sinner & Saint is available in e-book, audio book and hardback editions.

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SoulSisters

Between Friends

Book ClubWednesday, Sept. 17

5:15-6:00 p.m.“The Invisible Children”

by Gitta SerenyEveryone welcome even if you have not read the book. We finish at 6:00 p.m. for the Wednesday Evening programming.

Women’s MinistriesSusan Crocker, Director of Women’s Ministry, scrocker@jacksonfumc.org EVENTS 2014

FALL

Soul Sisters Night Out at Rock n’ Dough

Soul Sisters PresentsGenerations...I've Got All My Sisters with Me!

Tuesday, Sept 30th5:30 -7:30 p.m.

WHAT DO WE DO WHEN GOD INTERRUPTS OUR LIVES?

8 sessionLunch & Learn Bible Study

Starting Tuesday, Sept. 910:30 a.m. Mezzanine

Childcare Is provided by reservationMember books available in the Library for $14

For more info, call Susan Crocker, 731-267-7238

Leaders: Betsy Dement &

Inge Poole

Come for dinner, fashion, friends, and wildly inspirational speaker, Sue Engle.

Invite a friend and don't miss out!

$12.00 each or a table of 8 for $80.00Register at jacksonfumc.org or call the church office, 422-4002

Sign up in the church lobby.

Find us on Facebook: “Soul Sisters Jackson FUMC”

Have you ever felt like God interrupted your life? This book shows you how really these interruptions are invitations from God to do something amazing... something God thinks that you are the best person to handle.

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Wednesday Evening ClassesResume September 17

Tech Talk Luke Woodruff, leaderRoom 118/Religion for LifeLearning Today’s Technology: PCs, tablets, smart phones, internet, email, social networking, online shopping and security.

Pastor’s Bible Study Jeff Rudy, leaderRoom 119/Family Life ForumWe will be studying the Prison Epistles, which are the four letters attributed to Paul while he was imprisoned. The study will cover Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon.

Prayer Time Dan Camp, leaderChapel

The Story of the Bible (Part 2) Paul Eubanks, leaderLibraryThis class, based on the second part of “The Story of the Bible” from the “Great Courses” series, continues the remarkable and complicated process by which the Bible came into being. It is not necessary to have been part of the Spring class (Part I) to join the Fall class. 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 Fall 2014 class will carry us through the Renaissance, Reformation and Enlightenment -- into modernity.

“Seeing Gray in a World of Black and White” by Adam Hamilton Jerry Jeffords, leaderRoom 114/The WellEveryone agrees that America is polarized, with ever-hardening positions held by people less and less willing to listen to one another. No one agrees on what to do about it.One solution that hasn’t yet been tried, says Adam Hamilton, is for thinking persons of faith to model for the rest of the country a richer, more thoughtful conversation on the political, moral, and religious issues that divide us. This study with weekly guides will help participants seek the truth that resides on all sides of the issues, offering a faithful and compassionate way forward.

“The 5 Love Languages of Children” by Dr. Gary Chapman Erin and JV Thompson, leadersRoom 102/Good GoatsChildren need to feel loved to best succeed. But if you and your children speak different love languages, your display of love might get lost in translation–affecting your child’s attitude, behavior, and development.The 5 Love Languages of Children gives practical suggestions for understanding how your child gives, receives, and interprets love.Through real life examples, this book will help you discern your child’s love language and learn how to create a secure environment in which he or she can thrive. Discover how to successfully express your respect, affection, and commitment to your child, and notice the improvement in his or her behavior and in your relationship.

September 3-October 8 Co-Ed Volleyball Molly & Alan Rheney, Marilynn Eblen, leadersGymA little competition and a lot of fun! Ages 18+. Singles and Couples. For all skill levels. Instruction will be provided. Men and women on each team. Possibility of extended dates if interest is high. Contact Molly (mmjr15@hotmail.com or 731-267-0614) or Marilynn (marilynn@jacksonfumc.org or 731-422-4002) for more information.

October 15-November 19Jesse Tree Felt Advent Calendar Pam Carothers, coordinatorMezzanineCost: Participants will bring own materials. A materials list will be provided prior to the first session. The Jesse Tree Advent calendar tradition focuses on God’s thread of redemption through the Old Testament leading up to the birth of Christ. The Jesse Tree calendar can be made in many formats using a variety of handcrafted felt ornaments that symbolize each part of the amazing advent story from creation to Abraham, Isaac, Ruth, Micah’s prophecy and more. Cutting and stitching instruction and templates will be available each night as we focus on a different aspect of the Advent story. What a great way to expand our knowledge of the Bible and see the bigger picture of God’s great plan. This project will be become a treasured part of your family’s Advent tradition.Contact Pam (pamcarothers@eplus.net) or Marilynn (marilynn@jacksonfumc.org) for more information.

September 17- November 19Dinner at 5 p.m.

$7 Adults | $5 Child | $24 FamilyClasses from 6-7 p.m.

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The next publication of the First Edition Newsletterwill be Wednesday, Sept. 10

Have news to share? Please submit to bobbie@jacksonfumc.org by Friday, September 5

Featuring the ever-popular Widor Toccata, the complete Chorale-Preludes of Opus 122 by Brahms, and two works by women composers. Nights in Timisoara by Barbara Harbach depicts the atmosphere in this culturally diverse city in western Romania, and the Variations on “Abide with Me” by Emma Lou Diemer dramatically depict the hymn text.

No admission fee.

Everyone is invited to

Terry McRoberts’

Organ RecitalSunday, Aug. 24 | 2:30 p.m.

FUMC Sanctuary

Jackson Choral Society Darian Krimm, Music Director

Star-Spangled Celebration (Commemorating the 200th Anniversary of The Star-Spangled Banner)

Saturday, September 13, 2014 ~ 5:30pm

An outdoor concert on the grounds of the University of Memphis/Lambuth

Featuring the Jackson Choral Society and the University Singers

Free Admission Bring your family and enjoy this exciting celebration!

Jackson Choral Society Darian Krimm, Music Director

Star-Spangled Celebration (Commemorating the 200th Anniversary of The Star-Spangled Banner)

Saturday, September 13, 2014 ~ 5:30pm

An outdoor concert on the grounds of the University of Memphis/Lambuth

Featuring the Jackson Choral Society and the University Singers

Free Admission Bring your family and enjoy this exciting celebration!

Music NotesDarian Krimm, Director of Music and Worship Arts

PARENTS DAY OUTMondays & WednesdaysStarting September 39:00 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

Don’t miss a sermonjacksonfumc.org

1. Go to the Media tab and select Sermons2. Choose the appropriate icon to play the sermon audio or video, or to download the sermon audio.

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FUMC FOUNDATION“Christian stewardship guides us to think of the future. Have your estate plan prepared now and include a gift to your Church.”If you would like more information about the Foundation, please contact Jacki Hoveskeland at 731-422-4002 or stop by the church office.

Wanda’s Wellness WisdomWanda Scanlon, FUMC Health & Welfare RepresentativeRN, Regional Hospital of Jackson, TN

Preparing for Surgery “Well, you’re going to need an operation.” These words are often met with a gulp, a sigh, or a grimace. No sooner are they out of the practitioner’s mouth when patients become like deer in the headlights, and deaf deer at that. You see the doctor’s mouth moving as the procedure is explained, the nurse efficiently gives pre-op instructions; but, all the while you are zoning out in panic, hearing half of what’s said. Later you get home and think of at least 10 things you wish you had spoken to the nurse about. If this describes you, remain calm. You’re not alone. Hopefully these tips will help you understand and navigate the stress of a scheduled surgery.

1. Plan ahead for medical bills. Your surgeon’s office will pre-certify with your insurance. BUT, although they do the procedure billing, you are ultimately responsible to see that your insurance pays. Know deductible amounts you need to pay on the day of service. This helps the morning of surgery go smoothly. If you don’t have insurance, hospitals have financial counselors to help you with payment plans.

2. Pre-admit. If your doctor tells you to pre-admit-DO IT!! This involves going by the hospital a few days before surgery. Your insurance info will be verified for the hospital portion of your care. Pre-op labs, X-rays, and EKGs may be performed. Bring your home medication list, allergy list and medical history to share with the nurse. This does take a little time but skipping pre-admission will likely cause lengthy delays the day of surgery as personnel rush to get you to the OR on time.

3. Fill out a living will and medical power of attorney and take the documents to the hospital. This is easy. Obtain a free form on the internet, sign and have it notarized. Have a list of emergency contact names and phone numbers to share as well. Be on time-and YES you may have to wait, but being late won’t cut your waiting time.

4. Do any pre-op preps exactly as instructed. Some surgeries require a bowel prep, pre-op antibiotics, or other medications to be taken 1-2 days before. Though they might be unpleasant, they are necessary. If you take blood thinners or diabetic meds, be sure and ask your doctor IF and WHEN you should stop prior to your surgery date. I’ve seen countless surgeries cancelled because the patient wasn’t clear on when to stop their Plavix, Aspirin, Coumadin, etc.

5. Eat lightly the day before surgery; limit caffeine, and drink plenty of water. Most likely you will be NPO, (nothing by mouth)

after midnight. This is not to make you miserable or prevent you from throwing up on the staff (as I have heard patients remark). It is vital to protect your lungs from stomach contents that might come up as you lose your gag reflex during anesthesia airway placement. You may be told to take some medications early the day of surgery with a sip of water, but this means just enough to get the pills “down”; no more.

Being NPO dehydrates you. If you take a “water or blood pressure pill”, this accents the dehydration as does caffeine. Your veins may be dry or flat the day of surgery. Bad veins equal IV troubles and you have to have an IV to be put to sleep. Do you and your nurse a favor... drink lots of water the day before a surgery! 6. Whatever you do - DON’T eat a huge meal at midnight because you can’t eat breakfast the day of procedure. I’ve had patients eat a McDonald’s Super Size at 11:55 p.m. and spend the next 24 hours violently nauseated; not worth it. Most of us (myself included) won’t starve if we miss a few meals. 7. Limit alcohol the day before. It can cause unpredictable effects, excessive bleeding, and liver damage when combined with anesthesia. If you smoke, try to cut down. Anesthetic gasses are irritating to the lungs. 8. Shower or bathe the day before surgery. You may be given a special soap. Do not shave the surgical area yourself, as this may cause a rash that cancels your surgery until it heals. 9. The day of surgery, leave your jewelry and valuables at home. You may wear glasses, but not contacts. Take off makeup, especially mascara which can flake and scratch your cornea. Nail polish removal may be necessary. Wear loose, fresh clothes... you may look svelte in Spanks or Under Armor but no one wants to squeeze back into them after a gallbladder removal. OUCH!!

10. You must have a driver if you are to receive any sedation. This is for your protection as well as others on the road. Anesthetic drugs have an amnesic effect; you can’t safely operate a vehicle no matter how “awake” you feel.

While you might not look forward to surgery, being well prepared makes everything easier. Don’t be shy about asking questions-I’ve never met a nurse or physician who didn’t want their patients to feel confident and well cared for the day of procedure. Happy patients make us happy. Stay Well!

First Friday ForumSeptember 5Noon-1:00 p.m.Clayton HallCost: $7 per personProgram: Rick Johnson, President & CEO of the Governor’s Foundation for Health and Wellness

Pastor’s Bible StudyStarting on September 1010:00-11:00 a.m. Room 118/Religion for LifeLeader: Jeff RudyWe will be studying the Prison Epistles, which are the four letters attributed to Paul while he was imprisoned. The study will cover Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon.

RIFA Canstruction: An Evening with Miss Kay

September 20Civic Center

5:00 p.m. Doors open for Canstruction Display

Dinner and Keynote Speaker, Kay Robertson from A&E’s Duck DynastyTickets: $50 each or table for 8 may be purchased at www.rifajackson.org/misskay or by calling 731-427-7963

Sunday Morning Worship

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SundayAugust 31

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

9:00 a.m. Sunday School10:00 a.m. Combined Worship“Prayer: For Those Beyond Our Reach”Dan Camp, preachingJohn 17:6-26

No Andrews Chapel Service August 31All are invited to the Downtown Campus

for 10:00 a.m. Combined Worship

“Prayer: In Times of Desolation & Despair”Jeff Rudy, preachingMatthew 26:36-46 & Psalm 22 (selected verses)

Bishop Bill McAlilly, preaching

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

“Sharing Jesus’ Peace” Jennifer Trently, preachingJohn 14:27, 16:33, 20:19-21

Dave Bratcher, preaching