THE CONNECTION

Jefferson United
Methodist Church
Located at
115 E. Main St.
Jefferson, NC 28640

October 2015

WHAT JEFFERSON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

MEANS TO ME
By Becca Wonsick
OUR SUNDAY
WORSHIP
SCHEDULE

As part of our Stewardship Campaign, I

When I am at church on Wednesinvited one of the children to write our cov- day nights we pray and then have a
er article this week. Our hats are off to you,
yummy meal that Jacky makes.
Becca! Karen Miller

9:00 A.M.
Early Service

JUMC is
friends,
family,
community,
and Jesus Christ!

10:00 A.M.
Sunday School
11:00 A.M.
Traditional Service

So when I am at Sunday School, I

like to be with all of my friends.

Pastor
Karen Miller

Also we get to learn about God

with each other like a class room.

ON THE INSIDE
Our People
Responsibilities
Children, Youth
and Families
Calendar

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What I like about acolyte is you

get to set the fire and it starts the
church service.
Also it makes me feel like I am doing something special just for God.

And we should thank her whenever

we see her.

Then at 6:00 we have bells, our

teacher is Mrs. Kalen and she is
Awesome! I love playing bells!
After church once every month we
have Kids for Christ led by Maranda Thompson, our youth director.
She is Awesome too! We get to do
fun things that help the church
like the day we planted flowers.
Another day we watched GODS
NOT DEAD and we learned about
GOD. That is what kind of stuff
we do in Kids for Christ.
THATS WHY I LOVE
JUMC

REMEMBER IN
PRAYER
Members
Bob Hughes
Family of Betsy Reeves

Military
Ryan Avera
Casey Caudill
Anatoly Ray
Riley Watson
John Wooten
Jacob Hamilton
Friends
Stan Hardison
Nancy Lewis
Swader Miller
Kirk & Ashley Wood
Kimberly Jackson
Ruth Reed
Kiersten Sharpe
Dean Goss
Our Staff
Karen Miller
Ashley Church
Maranda Thompson
Christina Wagoner
Zach Fulbright
Michael Bell
Clay Camp
Tiffany Fulbright
Brenda Jones
Jacky Brown
Andrea Gardner
Donnie McClure

OUR PEOPLE: GATHERED TOGETHER

WORSHIP COMMITTEE
The next meeting will be Tuesday, October
13th at 4:00 p.m.

ACTIVE ADULTS
The Active Adults eat breakfast at Winners Circle on October 21st. They will meet at the the
restaurant at 9:30 AM. Please call Joann or
UNITED METHODIST MEN
Glenn Crawley at 336.982.3773 to make a reserThe United Methodist Men will meet on Tues- vation.
day, October 13th at 6:00 pm.
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
The United Methodist Women will meet on
Monday, October 19th at 12:00 noon.

WOMENS BIBLE STUDY

A 7 week womens Bible study, What Love Is.
will be offered on Wednesday mornings, 10:0011:30 AM, in the Morphew House.

If you would like to receive The Connection by email, please contact Ashley Church at
jeffersonumc@skybest.com or call the church office at 336.846.9512.

ADOPT A COLLEGE STUDENT

College can be very stressful, and being
away from home and people who love us
makes this already trying time worse. It is
important that we surround our students
with love as family and friends and as a
church community. This is an easy commitment, requiring only that you send a card or
small gift box a few times a year. Take it
from a recent adoption graduate, it can
mean more than the world on a rough day
during finals or a time when essays abound!

If you are
interested,
please call
me or Lisa
Camp at
336-9829402.
Blessings,
Courtney
Camp

THANK YOU FOR YOUR MINISTRY

We appreciate all of those who have served This includes Susanne Moore, Sarah Sandin the church office while our Administra- ers, Dana Colvard, and Jill Ferguson.
tive Assistant, Ashley Church, has been on
maternity leave.

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NEWS AND NOTES

RESTORATION OF STAINED GLASS WINDOWS

If you would like to make a gift of any size to help with

the stained glass window restoration, you may write a
check or give cash to the church. You can always make a
gift in honor or memory of someone. Please indicate that
your gift is for Stained Glass Restoration. Thank you!
HABITAT HAS NEW WAREHOUSE

CONGRATULATIONS!
Congratulations to the newest members
of our Youth Group:
Jaden Jones
Jordan Jones
Skyler Vannoy
Robbie Parsons

Habitat has a new warehouse on Third Street in West Jef- We welcome these wonderful kids and look forward to
watching them grow and thrive as they continue to
ferson between Parker Tie and Jefferson Station. They
learn and love Jesus Christ.
occasionally have sales of furniture, large appliances,
lamps, building supplies and more.
Maranda Thompson
Director of Children, Youth and Families
Please send celebratory messages which reflect our members talents and contributions to our church and our
community to jeffersonumc@skybest.com or drop your items in the office mailbox.

LEGACY FUND GIFTS

RECEIVED THROUGH SEPTEMBER 15, 2015
Charles and Debbie Jones
In memory of
Dr. Dean C. Jones, Sr.
Lettie Jones
Perry and Karen Miller
In honor of Perrys mother
Opal Miller
Scott and Dana Henson
In honor of their daughter
Chloe Henson and her baptism
Kevin and Beth Kurtz
In memory of their fathers
Elam Kurtz
James Barnette

Kevin and Mindy Wonsick

In honor of their daughters
Becka and Abbie

Wade and Sarah Sanders

In memory of their friend
Dusty Rhodes

Jill Ferguson
In honor of
The Music Ministry
Jefferson United Methodist Church

DISCIPLE FAST TRACK AT OUR CHURCH: BIBLE STUDY FOR BUSY LIVES
Teacher: Karen Miller
Our church is participating in Disciple Fast Track.
Class Members:
For nearly thirty years, the original Disciple Bible Study
has helped millions of people read through the Bible
and grow their faith through a 34 week class. The new
Fast Track study leads groups through the Bible in a
shortened, 24 week format while maintain the integrity
and principles of the original study.

John and Jayne Leonard

Gaylord and Ann Snyder
JoAnn Crawley
Marilyn Wooten
Michelle Caudill

SHARING CENTER FUNDRAISER

The Hotel Tavern Restaurant in West Jefferson invites you to join them for Sunday Brunch. Bring your church
bulletin and they will donate 10% of your total bill to the Ashe County Sharing Center. The Sharing Center provides free clothing and food for people in need.

UNITED METHODIST MEN FUNDRAISER

The United Methodist Men are selling peanuts for $5 to
raise money for local missions. The Jefferson United
Methodist Men have undertaken two projects as their
mission work in Ashe County. One of these projects
which has been completed was replacing some lap exterior siding on a home near Lansing.
The second project which is currently underway is to

revitalize a home located in Fleetwood where a disabled

mother and daughter have been displaced. Monies for
these projects was raised by the Brunswick stew sale last
fall and the continued sales of cheese straws and peanuts. As additional monies are obtained additional
work will be completed. Contact Gaylord Snyder 336982-8861 to purchase peanuts.

FOOD PANTRY TIN CAN OFFERING SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11TH

Our children will pass the tin cans to collect money for
Jefferson's Food Pantry during the worship service on
Sunday, October 11th. Our usual food delivery from
Second Harvest food pantry is 15 boxes. They have
reduced the amount of food that they will be shipping
us to 10 boxes for an undetermined amount of time.
This means that we will be making up the difference by

purchasing food ourselves at

the grocery store prices instead
of discounted rates. Any donation you wish to make will be
helpful.

Pastor Karen Miller will be on vacation October 5-12. In her

absence, the Reverend Margaret Wannemacher will be covering
pastoral emergencies. She is the pastor at the Warrensville
Charge. Pastoral emergencies include hospitalizations, death,
and other pastoral care needs.
To contact Margaret Wannemecher, please call 828-446-5556.
The cell phone for Pastor Karen is 704-903-2997.

Annual Fundraiser for the

Ashe Pregnancy Care Center

October 3rd at 9:30 AM

The walk will start at Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church
And take the short walk to the Pregnancy Center.
If you would like more information on the Walk for Life,
call Roger Newton, APCC Director at 846-4100 or 877-0659.
Each year the Ashe Pregnancy Care Center asks for sponsors who can give at least $100 for the Walk for Life,
or collect money from friends and family to bring to the walk. Youth groups, mission groups, small groups and
other groups can pool their money together to bring an offering.
There will be good singing, lots of door prizes and they will recognize who brings the most money in and which
group is the largest. Start recruiting!

Choosing the Best

The Ashe Pregnancy Care Center has begun a new program within the schools, Choosing the Best, which is an
abstinence-based sex education program for use in the schools and has been used effectively in many of the surrounding counties. They are purchasing the starter kits and books for sixth grade and above as resources are
found. Each book is $5 and there are teacher videos and resources. Choosing the Best is not only an abstinence-based sex education tool, but helps young people to make the best choices in all of life whether relationships, drugs, crime or a multitude of decisions they will have to make.
Thank you for your support, prayers and involvement in Ashe Pregnancy Care Center.

JEFFERSON UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH

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Fazenbaker, Jayden Jones &
Jordan Jones
Kevin Kurtz
Dana Henson & Karen Miller
Shawn & Jason Baker
Peggy Bailey
Crystal Baker & Nicole Jones
Margo Levi
Jill Ferguson & Susannah Long
Sharilyn Owens
Zach Fulbright
Maranda Thompson
Janice Henson & Laura Kesler
Dee Kennedy
Cheryl Baker & Billy Smith
Tommy Jones & David Howell
Jerry Lafferty, Ken Cooper &
Tracy Vannoy
Susanne Black
Levi Shepherd
Bill Ashley & Laramie Johnson
Mark Johnston &
Nenie Midyette
Leslie Fazenbaker
Mark Shepherd
Travis Perkins
Paul Horan

ANNIVERSARIES
15 Jerry & Lee Lafferty
16 Keith & Amelia Franklin
17 Kevin & Beth Kurtz

October 2015
SERVICE
FLOWERS
4
Cheryl Baker
11
Paul and Peggy Bailey
18
Janice Henson
25
Joe and Polly Himm
ACOLYTE
4
Becka Wonsick
11
Claira Corley
18
Jayden Jones
25
Jordan Jones
CHILDRENS TIME
4
Maranda Thompson
11
Donna Weaver
18
Marilyn Wooten
25
Peggy Bailey
NURSERY
We need people who are 20 or older to assist in caring for
our youngest children once a month during Sunday school
or worship. If you are interested in serving, please contact
Karen Miller.
LITURGIST
Donna Weaver
11:00 USHERS
Clay Camp
Tommy Jones
TRANSPORTATION
Jim Wooten and volunteers

**PLEASE CONTACT THE CHURCH OFFICE

IF YOU HAVE ANY CHANGES OR ADDITIONS.**

The Legacy Fund

A Permanent Endowment to Fund the Future of
Jefferson United Methodist Church

WHAT IS THE LEGACY FUND?

The Legacy Fund, created and owned by JUMC, is an endowment account separate and apart from the annual operating funds, the building fund or any other financial resources that the church has. Contributions made to the Legacy
Fund today and in the years to come will be used to meet special needs that the church may have. It is a timeless way
by which we can participate in sustaining and nurturing JUMC.

Gifts and Bequests will remain in the fund and the earnings will provide an annual income for the church forever.
The primary purpose of The Legacy Fund is to provide for the maintenance, repair, improvement, and addition
to church assets
Monies will be invested for growth and income, a portion of which will be returned to the church each year.

GUIDELINES

The Permanent Endowment and Planned Giving Committee, appointed by the Charge Conference, will oversee
the fund.
The Board of Trustees will determine the needs which will be met using the earnings of the fund, such as facilities
improvements, significant purchases, or other items outside the annual operating budget.
No disbursement will be made until the fund reaches $100,000.
The maximum amount of disbursement is 3% of the balance.
Only one disbursement will be taken in any calendar year.
Funds will be invested for long term growth potential with minimal expense overhead.

LIVING LEGACY GIFTS

Gifts can be large or small and given at any time. Gifts to The Legacy Fund provide a special way to remember, recognize and celebrate our loved ones. Your gifts will be acknowledged in the church bulletin and newsletter unless
you prefer to give anonymously.
PLANNED GIVING
In addition to special remembrances or other gifts, you can also make a planned gift to The Legacy Fund by including
it in your estate plans.
Give a gift in Memory
Recognize Milestones
Celebrate Achievement
Loved ones or special friends
Anniversaries
Graduation
Remember loved ones on the
Weddings
Dedicated Service
date of their passing
Birthdays
Mothers and Fathers Day
Newborns
Grandchildren
BEQUESTS
A bequest is the act of giving property by will. Property can be cash or other designated assets, such as land, investments, or personal property. Legal assistance is available should you choose to include the church in your will. Contact the pastor for more information
DESIGNATE THE CHURCH AS A BENEFICIARY
Life Insurance, Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs), and annuities transfer assets at your death outside of a wall.
By designating a beneficiary or beneficiaries, the assets avoid probate and go directly to your designee. A phone call
to your insurance agent or retirement account broker/custodian and a signed beneficiary change form allows your to
designate your church as a primary or partial beneficiary.

Contact the church if you would like to know how to contribute.

MATERNITY LEAVE INFORMATION

Ashley Church, our Administrative Assistant, will be on maternity leave until about October 14. Alex and Ashley
and their son Sawyer added Jackson Dean Church to their family.

FLEA MARKETBRUNSWICK STEWBAKE SALE

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 7:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Rent a space for Flea Market items in the parking area for
$20. Tables are available for $3.
United Methodist Mens Brunswick Stew is $7 per plate
or quart. A plate includes cornbread, drink and dessert
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HERES HOW YOU CAN HELP!

Please sign up in the narthex if you can assist in any of the following ways.
Men: Cook and serve the meal.
Women: Cook and debone a chicken, and fix the cake mix for the meal. Provide cake, pie, brownies, cookies, or bread for the bake sale by Oct. 15. Deliver food to the church by Oct. 16.
Anyone: To sell items at the Flea Market, please contact the church office to pay your $20 and
make a reservation.
Stew proceeds will support various local projects. Flea Market proceeds will benefit the Stained
Glass Window Restoration Fund. UM Women proceeds support their local projects.

Sunday Worship Schedule

9:00 AM Early Worship
10:00 AM Sunday School
11:00 AM Traditional Worship

Sun

Mon

Church Office Schedule

8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Monday through Thursday
The office is closed on
Fridays!

Tue

Wed

Wednesday Night Schedule

5:45 Jefferson Youth Ringers

6:00 Childrens Choir
6:30 Joyful Ringers/Youth Group/Adult Choir
7:30 Adult Handbells
4
Holy
Communion

5
Fellowship
Hall
Reserved

12

Tin Can
Offering

9:00 to 12:00
Food Pantry

10:00 AM Womens
11:00 AM
Bible Study
Partners in Prayer
5:00 PM Wasner Winds
5:15 PM
Dinner/Choirs/Bells/
Youth Group
7:30 PM NA Meeting

Commitment
Sunday and
12:15 Chili
Luncheon

19
12:00 PM
UMW

5:00 PM
Disciple Bible
Study
25
5:00 PM
Disciple Bible
Study

26

13

14

15

9:00 to 12:00
Food Pantry

10:00 AM Womens
Bible Study
5:00 PM Wasner Winds
5:15 PM
Dinner/Choirs/Bells/
Youth Group
7:30 PM NA Meeting

11:00 AM
Partners in Prayer

21

22

6:00 PM
UMM
20
9:00 to 12:00
Food Pantry

11:00 AM
Partners in Prayer

27

28

29

9:00 to 12:00
Food Pantry

10:00 AM Womens Bible

Study
5:00 PM Wasner Winds
5:15 PM
Dinner/Choirs/Bells/
Youth Group

11:00 AM
Partners in Prayer

Sat
3

7:30 PM
NA Meeting

10
7:30 PM
NA Meeting

16

17
7:302:00
Brunswick Stew
and Flea Market

6:00-7:00 PM
Food Pantry Night

9:30Active Adults
10:00 AM Womens Bible
Study
6:00 PM
5:00 PM Wasner Winds
Finance Cmte 5:15 PM
Dinner/Choirs/Bells/
Youth Group
7:30 PM NA Meeting

6:00 PM
Trustees

Fri

11:00 AM
Partners in Prayer
5:30 Nominating
Committee

4:00 PM
Worship
Cmte

18

Fellowship
Hall
Reserved
11

Thu

7:30 PM
NA Meeting
23

24
7:30 PM
NA Meeting

30

31
7:30 PM
NA Meeting

Welcome!

USA

Jefferson United Methodist

Church
P.O. Box 236
115 East Main Street
Jefferson, NC 28640

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Living Generously and Eating Gratefully
Chili Luncheon
Commitment Sunday,October 18, 12:15
Please plan to join us for a BYOC fellowship meal as we
thank God for His generosity at work in our Congregation.
BYOC?
Bring Chili
Cheese
Chips
Crackers
Coleslaw
Cornbread,
Cake
or Cookies!
Watch for more details and sign-up sheets.