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INSIDE!!! Pg. 1: Military Ministry, Pg. 2: Preaching schedule; Bible study; Sunday School classes. Pg. 3: Highway to Healing. Pg. 4: Poetry and finances DO mix; JUMC core values. Pg. 5: Youth service picture. Pg. 6: Small group opportunity; new member class. Pg. 7: From the heart of Pastor Andi. Pg. 8: Spontaneous Christmas Pageant pictures. Pg. 9: Meet the new El Refugio Director. Pg. 10: El Refugio news. Pg. 11: El Refugio Board; news for chocolate lovers. Pg. 12: In our prayers; Heritage Hall; Honorariums & Memorials. Pg. 13: Song for this month’s theme. Pg. 14: February birthdays and anniversaries; Wonderful Wednesday menu.. Pg. 15: February events; changes in newsletter information. Pg. 16: Regular church activities. February 2017 JUMC military giving soars! 2016 Military Ministry goals exceeded As we look back on 2016’s accomplishments, one area that stands out is our continued commitment to service members and their families. Our goal was to collect 50 cell phones and $300,000 in coupons. We collected 62 cell phones and an amazing $445,218.82 in coupons, which were sent to 22 installations in 8 countries. We started our “Cell Phones for Soldiers” campaign in 2010 and since then have collected 554 phones which have provided free phone time between deployed soldiers and their families. In 2013 we added another opportunity to help our service members and their families stationed overseas through the “Coupons for Soldiers” program. We have sent a total of $1,033,720.60 worth of coupons to deployed soldiers and their families. As 2017 unfolds, with new challenges and opportunities in missions, I pray we will continue to keep our service members and their families in our prayers. Our goal for 2017 is to donate at least 50 cell phones and to break the $450,000 mark in coupons. God Bless you and keep you. Joe Cavalluzzi JUMC’s Missions Coordinator “Our goal [in 2016] was to collect 50 cell phones and $300,000 in coupons. We collected 62 cell phones and an amazing $445,218.82 in coupons.” “Our goal in 2017 is to donate at least 50 cell phones and to break the $450,000 mark in coupons.”

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INSIDE!!!

Pg. 1: Military Ministry,

Pg. 2: Preaching schedule; Bible

study; Sunday School

classes.

Pg. 3: Highway to Healing.

Pg. 4: Poetry and finances DO

mix; JUMC core values.

Pg. 5: Youth service picture.

Pg. 6: Small group opportunity;

new member class.

Pg. 7: From the heart of Pastor

Andi.

Pg. 8: Spontaneous Christmas

Pageant pictures.

Pg. 9: Meet the new El Refugio

Director.

Pg. 10: El Refugio news.

Pg. 11: El Refugio Board; news

for chocolate lovers.

Pg. 12: In our prayers; Heritage

Hall; Honorariums &

Memorials.

Pg. 13: Song for this month’s

theme.

Pg. 14: February birthdays and

anniversaries;

Wonderful Wednesday

menu..

Pg. 15: February events;

changes in newsletter

information.

Pg. 16: Regular church activities.

February 2017

JUMC military giving soars!

2016 Military Ministry goals exceeded

As we look back on 2016’s accomplishments, one area that stands out is our continued

commitment to service members and their families. Our goal

was to collect 50 cell phones and $300,000 in coupons. We

collected 62 cell phones and an amazing $445,218.82 in

coupons, which were sent to 22 installations in 8 countries.

We started our “Cell Phones for Soldiers” campaign in

2010 and since then have collected 554 phones which have

provided free phone time between deployed soldiers and their

families. In 2013 we added another opportunity to help our

service members and their families stationed overseas through

the “Coupons for Soldiers” program. We have sent a total of

$1,033,720.60 worth of coupons to deployed soldiers and their families.

As 2017 unfolds, with new challenges and opportunities in missions, I pray we will continue to

keep our service members and their families in our prayers. Our goal for 2017 is to donate at

least 50 cell phones and to break the $450,000 mark in coupons.

God Bless you and keep you.

Joe Cavalluzzi

JUMC’s Missions Coordinator

“Our goal [in 2016]

was to collect 50 cell

phones and $300,000 in

coupons. We collected

62 cell phones and an

amazing $445,218.82 in

coupons.”

“Our goal in 2017 is to

donate at least 50 cell

phones and to break the

$450,000 mark in

coupons.”

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Church Staff

Senior Pastor:

Andi Woodhouse

Traditional

Worship Music

Director & Church

Organist:

Dr. Daniel Hester

Secretary /

Bookkeeper:

Kim Gunter

Nursery Director:

Melanie Yarborough

Youth Ministries:

Marsha Kenner

Communication

Ministries:

Deb Taylor

—Web Editor

Brad Butler

—Newsletter Editor

Kim Gunter

—Bulletin Editor

Custodian:

Jackie Watson

Pastor on call

919-775-2616

Parsonage:

912 Fitts Street

Sanford, NC 27330

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What a privilege to be in worship together every week! I hope you will continue to make time for

JUMC every week and invite your friends and family!

February 5: Fifth Sunday after Epiphany. Matthew 5:13-20; "A Pinch of Salt and Flicker of

Light."

February 12: Sixth Sunday after Epiphany. Deuteronomy 30:15-20; "Choose Life".

February 19: Seventh Sunday after Epiphany, Matthew 5:38-48; "Choose Life."

February 26: Transfiguration Sunday. Matthew 17:1-9; "A View to Remember."

Upcoming Preaching/Worship Schedule

Wednesday mornings—Love Does.

Join us at Mrs. Wenger’s Restaurant on Charlotte Ave., on

Wednesday mornings from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. You are invited to

participate in a study centered around the New York Times bestseller

entitled, LOVE DOES. Discover a Secretly Incredible Life in an Ordinary

World, by Bob Goff. Each chapter is self- contained so missing a week will

not put you behind or out of touch with the discussion group. Books can be

purchased online and are available on audio, Kindle and in large print

editions. Rev. Andi Woodhouse will be the discussion leader and for more information you can

contact Andi at: [email protected] Rev. Andi Woodhouse

Sunday School Opportunities - 9:45 a.m.

THE NURSERY is equipped to take care of children from newborn to 3 years old

CHILDREN AND YOUTH CLASSES are available in the Sanctuary building for Nursery

through High School

ADULT CLASSES:

Epworth – Tyson Class – Discussion using Cokesbury material. Located in the Sanctuary

Building Parlor

Michael Watson Class – Discussion using teacher-chosen material. Located in the

Sanctuary Building

Inquirers Class – The Baby Boomer Believers; asking, seeking, and pursuing God’s

Word. Located in the library in the Wesley Center

Amy Womble Class – Hymn sing followed by teacher-led lesson using Cokesbury

material. Located in the Wesley Center

Fellowship Class – Discussion using Cokesbury material. Located in the Wesley Center

Seekers Class – Discussion using teacher-chosen material. Located in the Wesley Center

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JUMC 2016

Church Council

Margaret Cox

Chairperson

Joe Cavalluzzi,

Norma Smith

Outreach Ministries

Russell Gardner

Worship Team

Susan Dixon,

Kevin Grossfuss

Christian Education

Ministries

Vickie Cannady &

Marsha Kenner

Youth Council

Co-Executive Secretary

Stacey Hathaway

Communications Chair

Lucas Cannady

Youth Chair

Bill Huggins

United Methodist Men

Marsha Kenner

Staff-Parish Relations

Committee Chair

Dave Carmony & Carol

Carmony, co-chairs

Trustees

John Shontz

Finance Committee

Carol Scott

Church Treasurer

Deb Taylor

Lay Leader

Deb Taylor

David Taylor (alternate)

Lay Member to Annual

Conference

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Highway to Healing

Help find people who need help.

You may be aware of an organization in Lee County called Highway to Healing.

Volunteers from this organization drive cancer patients from their homes to treatment

centers and doctor appointments anywhere from Moore Regional Hospital to Duke

University Hospital and beyond.

While additional volunteer drivers are always welcome, what is needed now is help

spreading the word about this service. While Highway to Healing has been active in Lee

County for more than 30 years, some people still are not aware of this free service. We

are asking members of local churches and civic organizations to help “spread the word.”

If you know of any Lee County resident presently undergoing cancer treatment of any

kind and who could benefit from free rides to and from appointments, please tell them

about this organization, and ask them to call Highway to Healing at 919-774-8940.

Assure them the transportation is free and can be scheduled at whatever time is

convenient for the person needing help. There is no limit to the number of trips any

patient may make—we have driven some patients as many as 45 times. The only

limitation is that the person needing transportation be a resident of Lee County.

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer driver, see Brad Butler, or call the Highway

to Healing number for more information. And don’t forget to spread the word about this

service.

Spread the

word!

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Poetry and Finances do mix! By me, myself and God, of course

[email protected]

Once upon a time…..(actually it was early in 2013),

in a land far, far away….(Jonesboro, NC),

there was United Methodist Church…. (JUMC)

quiet and peaceful and little and yet,

for far too long it was swimming in debt….

($560,643 total debt actually)

($511,943 mortgage debt on Wesley Center alone).

“Egads, gadzooks it was exclaimed in a huff!

With this debt, we’ve been saddled… far long enough”.

Singing praises they gathered, they prayed and they served,

kept their heart with the Lord and their eyes never swerved;

they worshipped and witnessed and told all their story,

they gave honor to God, to His Majesty & Glory!

They prophesied the future and celebrated the past;

They began “Building THE Church”, to rid the anchor at last.

They pledged and they tithed, they worked and they labored;

Victory in Jesus was soon to be savored!

God’s faith was not lost, as they cut all their costs;

so they struggled, they scraped to even to score,

with a bank got a bargain and saved even more!

The dust has cleared, 2016 is history.

the debt is diminished, that’s not a big mystery.

…. (actually $175,841 total debt left)

The totals are totaled, the numbers are crunched;

the mortgage’s reduced, really quite a bunch!

…. (only $122,960 to go)!

It’s time to celebrate, the end is in sight,

The goal is ever closer, keep your eye on the LIGHT!

Jonesboro Core Values

Jonesboro United Methodist Church has been a vital part of our community for 140 years. Our mission is to "Know

Christ and Make Christ Known", through actions that reflect our core values by being:

Welcoming to everyone, including those just beginning their spiritual journey.

Prayer-filled as our Lord and Savior Jesus taught us to be.

Generous with our time, talents and resources in service to God and our neighbors.

As we work to offer Christ to others, our hearts are filled with love and gratitude. Our minds are focused on serving with

excellence. Our doors are open to all in hospitality. Come find a place and a purpose in our church family!

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JUMC Youth pick greens for CUOC.

Leidy Ramirez, Keven Ramirez, and Lucas Cannady are pictured picking

greens at Griffin Farms on December 27 for distribution by CUOC to

client families.

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Moving? Phone or e-mail Change?

If you are moving or have changed either your e-mail address or your phone number and want to make sure other

members of JUMC still know how to contact you, please send your changes to two different places.

1. Let Kim know in the church office so she can change your information in the church records.

2. Let Brad Butler know so your changes can be published in our newsletter.

By doing these two simple things, other church members will be able to stay in touch with you. If you feel

your information is missing for any reason, please make these two contacts to make sure you stay connected to our

church family.

Wonderful Wednesday small group opportunity

You are invited to participate in a small group DVD study by Adam Hamilton entitled, "The Way; Walking in the Footsteps of

Jesus", by Adam Hamilton.

The study will begin on Wednesday, February 8, from 6:35 p.m.-7:15 p.m. following Wonderful Wednesday supper. We will

conclude on March 29.

The themes:

1. Baptism and Temptation

2. The Healing Ministry

3. Proclaiming the Kingdom

4. Calming the Storm

5. Sinner, Outcasts, and the Poor

6. The Final Week

7. Epilogue

Questions? Please contact Andi Woodhouse: [email protected]

New Member

Class

A new member class will be starting

soon on Sunday mornings from 10:05 a.m.-

10:45a,m. We will be using a book by Jim

Harnish entitled, “A Disciple’s Path.”

Please stay tuned to the bulletin for starting

date and contact Pastor Andi by email at: ([email protected]) if you would like to participate so there will be a book

for everyone.

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From the heart of Pastor Andi

Generosity in All Seasons

I want to sincerely thank you for your generosity at Jonesboro. As a congregation

you certainly gave generously of your monies to support the ministry, mission, and

outreach of the church. You were also extravagant with your energies in supporting special

projects like the Yard Sale, Fall Bazaar, Chicken Tender Dinner, Sips & Songs, hosting

Family Promise, and volunteering with the tutoring for children in the Jonesboro

Children's Community Choir, as well as hosting the kids and their families for supper.

I saw your love and generosity displayed at Christmas with the Angel Tree and Salvation

Army trees and the hundreds of luminaries that lined the sidewalks on Christmas Eve.

Lastly, I thank the Lord for your generous, "can do" spirit! I am privileged beyond words

to serve as your pastoral leader and watch in awe as God uses you, my church family, to

make a difference in our community and world as we continue to live into our core values

and mission "know Christ, make Christ known." (See article on Core Values on page 4.)

Abundant Life

"I came so they can have real and eternal life, more and better life than they ever dreamed of." John 10:10. (The

Message, Eugene Peterson).

Jesus desires more for us than we can imagine! Abundant life is a possibility when we commit to a personal relationship

with Christ and abide and remain in that relationship on a daily basis. Jesus said, "When you're joined with me and I with

you, the relation intimate and organic, the harvest is sure to be abundant. Separated, you can't produce a thing. But if you

make yourselves at home with me and my words are at home in you, you can be sure that

whatever you ask will be listened and acted upon." John 15:5,7-8. (The Message, Eugene

Peterson).

An abundant and full life is not a slim possibility that might occur in the future. We

experience abundant life when we daily surrender our life and will to God's will and way!

Paul describes this beautifully in Galatians 5:22-23: "But what happens when we live

God's way? He brings gifts into our lives, much the same way that fruit appears in an

orchard—things like affection for others, exuberance about life, and serenity. We develop

a willingness to stick with things, a sense of compassion in the heart, and a conviction that

a basic holiness permeates things and people. We find ourselves involved in loyal

commitments, not needing to force our way in life, able to marshal and direct our energies wisely." (The Message, Eugene

Peterson).

My hope and prayer is that you will experience a full and abundant life today and always!

With Christian love, hope and joy,

Andi

“Jesus desires more for us

than we can imagine!

Abundant life is a possibility

when we commit to a

personal relationship with

Christ and abide and remain

in that relationship on a

daily basis.”

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Spontaneous Christmas Pageant a Hit!

You didn’t miss it again, did you?

Angels, shepherds, Mary, Joseph, Jesus, and even some wise men (and a wise woman) appeared at JUMC on

Christmas Eve afternoon.

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Meet Oscar Hernandez, El Refugio Executive

Director

JUMC’s outreach ministry, El Refugio, welcomed its new Executive

Director in mid-December. Actually, while Oscar Hernandez is new to the

position, he is no stranger to El Refugio. Oscar taught the Spanish as a Second

Language class from fall 2014 through spring 2016, then became the citizenship

class instructor. He has participated in El Refugio training retreats, translated for

workshops, helped establish the collaboration with CCCC, recruited participants

and volunteers, organized computer classes and more.

Oscar has worked in his first month to learn, organize, spread the word about El

Refugio and set up the Winter 2017 class session, which began on January 12. As

Executive Director, Oscar ensures El Refugio’s goals are effectively addressed

through programs, networking, fund raising, administration and communication.

His position is part-time, and most of his El Refugio efforts will take place

evenings and weekends.

Oscar holds both Associates in Business Administration and Associates in Arts degrees from Central Carolina Community

College, where he was recognized as an outstanding student and leader. He has served on the board of Brick Capital

Community Develop Corp. and volunteers with many community services, including the Salvation Army Christmas Joy

Project. Oscar also works as assessment and retention specialist in the College and Career Readiness division of CCCC.

“I joined El Refugio because I want to be part of an organization that serves its community,” Oscar says. “I believe the work

we do gives us the opportunity to bring our community together through language learning and cultural

exchange. This wouldn't be possible without the support of Jonesboro Unite Methodist Church and a team of board members,

sponsors, instructors, child care providers and volunteers who believe in our mission.”

Oscar grew up in El Salvador and moved with his family to Sanford in 1999 at age 19, speaking very little English. Work in

brick factories and grocery stores helped pay family debts and fueled Oscar’s desire to attend college. He advanced his English

skills and earned the U.S. GED via CCCC’s ESL program. Working two jobs, by 2011 Oscar finally was able to obtain a bank

loan for college and earned two Associate’s degrees. Oscar notes that it’s not easy to learn English as an adult—much less

then use that English in advanced studies. He was (and is!) motivated. “I wanted my dad's sacrifices of bringing his family to

the U.S. legally to be worth his efforts,” he shares, “I wanted my mother--who passed in 2005--to be proud, and I wanted to be

more prepared to serve my community.

“My favorite quote,” Oscar continues, “is from Albert Einstein: ‘Try not to become a man of success, try to become a man of

value’.”

Watch for your opportunity to get to know Oscar at JUMC and via El Refugio events!

Contact Oscar at:

[email protected]

919-721-0587

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Greetings from Erika in Wisconsin!

Rev. Erika Martínez moved from Sanford in mid-December to

join her husband, Rev. Jorge Ochoa, in Wisconsin. In January she started a

full-time appointment to two United Methodist Churches: Elkhorn UMC

and Bethel UMC in Richmond, WI.

Erika writes:

“Saturday, January 14, was my first day. Both churches are 100% non-

Latino, so I felt very nervous in my presentation. The churches are very

kind and they know my ‘little problem’ [of somewhat limited English].

Their most welcome words were to support me and empathize with me.

Please continue to pray for the ‘gift of tongues’ for me.

“We are so happy! After one year and a half we have our

house!!! [Jorge will commute to his appointment in Sheboygan, WI, for

three days each week—but at least Erika, Jorge, Winky the dog and Rosita the cat will be together much of the time!]

“Please tell everybody I love them and miss you all.”

“Cold hugs from Wisconsin!”

Erika’s new address is:

W 5110 County Rd. A

Elkhorn, WI 53121

In early December, Rev. Erika Martínez

received the Sharon Mújica Community

Service Award from the Institute for the Study

of the Americas, UNC-Chapel Hill. El Refugio

supporters attending the ceremony were (from

left) Rev. Jorge Ochoa, Butch and Tauna

Schachle, UNC’s Jessica White, 2017

El Refugio Board chair Oscar Roberto, Erika,

Deb Taylor, David Taylor, and new El Refugio

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El Refugio 2017 Board of Directors

Congratulations and thank you to the leaders who will take El Refugio forward this year!

Oscar Roberto, Chair

Gene Hathaway, Treasurer

Zaida Cruz, Secretary

Bob Finch

Santiago Giraldo

Debra Groce

Patt Likes

Cary Medina

Mildred Smith

Janice Wolters

Rev. Andi Woodhouse

Oscar Hernandez, Executive Director

A Chocolates Delight

A unique opportunity for you is taking place on Thursday, February 9, at 11:00 a.m. in the Wesley Center. You are

invited to a Chocolates Luncheon. It is the first event of its kind for JUMC. If you are a working person, come for lunch. If

you have more leisure in your life, join us at 11am and stay a while. This is the Southern Way.

Here is the program: there will be a salad bar and the lettuce will be provided. Each of you are asked to bring a veggie topp ing

to go on the lettuce. Salad dressing will also be provided. As you enter the Wesley Center, someone will add your veggie to

the Salad Bar.

Chocolate is, well---different! Just thinking about Chocolate can cause a pleasurable response. You may want to grab a bar of

Chocolate or make a nice cup of Cocoa. Suit your pleasure! Now, here comes the fun part. Each person is to bring some

form of Chocolate munchies or Chocolate dessert or Chocolate candies or surprise us! We will have a table set up where you

may place your Chocolate contributions. After enjoying the salad bar (our health food

for the day), we will move toward the delights in store for us. Easy now-- don't rush!!

Put the date on your calendar and we'll see you there!

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In our prayers

Honorariums/Memorials

Your gift of gratitude lets another know how much you

care for them and empowers our profession of faith for

the future. Donation forms are available in the office

and from the JUMC website.

Sue & Ray Brooks

Francis Byrd

Barbara Cavalluzzi

Sidney Collison

Margaret Cox

Gregg Dodson

Mekiah Gilchrist

James Hamilton

Sharon Hamilton

Mike Harris

Sandra Hines

Bob & Gretchen Kennard

Carolyn Kenner

Maye Lambert

Randy & Carol Lambert

Mason Neal

Jeff Neal

Neal Family

Earlene Peale

Mary Agnes Rosser

Marty Sapp

John & Danielle Sugg

Scott & Susan Swindell

George Turechek

Evelyn Watson

Roy Wheeler

David Wilkerson

Anrlene Williams

Dawn Williams

Mitchell Williams

Rhonda Wright

Military Personnel &

Their Families:

Trey Walden,

Andy Cook,

Pat Mohan,

Jonathan Pemberton,

Adrian York,

Andrew Rhodes,

Adam Bowen,

Bob Lanane III.

“True prayer is neither a

mere mental exercise nor

a vocal performance. It is

far deeper than that - it is

spiritual transaction with

the Creator of Heaven and

Earth.”

In honor of: JUMC Children

Given by: Joe and Reba Bowman

Welcome to Stewart & Woodhouse

It shouldn’t be long now until JUMC’s Heritage Hall is in peak form again. There’s been a decidedly empty

space where the pictures of Thomas Simpson, Pat Sykes, Joe Wilburn and Hunter Preston used to hang together. They’ve

been away at the framer’s, waiting patiently for another two photos to be inserted to finish filling their frame, and they’re

back at last! Next time you stop by to review a little history and remember the many pastors & associates who have

served the church during the 140 years of its life, you’ll find Amie Stewart and Andi Woodhouse have joined the

four other leaders to fill the frame. Everything is up-to-date, complete with Mary Watson’s identifying inscriptions.

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"Good Life"

I've watched my dreams all fade away and blister in the sun.

Everything I've ever had is unraveled and undone.

I've set upon a worthless stack of my ambitious plans.

And the people that I've loved the most have turned their backs and ran.

[CHORUS:]

This is the good life, I've lost everything I could ever want and ever dream of.

This is the good life, I found everything I could ever need here in Your arms

Loneliness has left me searching for someone to love.

Poverty has changed my view of what true riches are.

Sorrow's opened up my eyes to see what real joy is.

Pain has been the catalyst to my heart's happiness.

[CHORUS]

What good would it be if you had everything but you wouldn't have the only

thing you need.

[CHORUS]

Lyrics found on line at: http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/audioadrenaline/

goodlife.html Song by Audio Adrenaline - 1999 in album “Underdog”

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Please contact Brad Butler at [email protected] or

919-498-5068 if we missed your birthday or anniversary or if

you are aware of any other church member who was missed.

We want to be able to celebrate special days with all of our

church family, and missing those special days for anyone is a

mistake we don’t want to make.

Thank you.

February birthdays

February anniversaries

Feb 1 Sarah D. Godfrey

Feb 2 Sandra Hoyle

Feb 3 Kathy Burchette

Feb 4 Molly Porr Wilson

Feb 4 Pam Poindexter

Feb 5 Mike Ingram

Feb 5 Elizabeth "ZiZi" Hammond

Feb 6 Declan Mohan

Feb 6 Sherry Cooper

Feb 7 Madeline Edwards

Feb 8 Jarrod Campbell

Feb 11 Jane Brewer

Feb 13 Gerardo Mesaro

Feb 15 Jay Childress

Feb 16 Ken Bright

Feb 16 Tyler Soule

Feb 17 Ruth Ann Spears

Feb 18 Carter Watson

Feb 18 Shannon Atkins

Feb 18 Margie Wolfe

Feb 21 Jordyn Stone

Feb 22 Dave Carmony

Feb 23 Lauren Brooke Sloan

Feb 23 Neil Kaiding

Feb 24 Janice Wolters

Feb 24 William Cooper

Feb 25 Kris Vogler

Feb 26 Sarah Stephenson

Feb 28 Clara Buchanan

Feb 28 Rylee Addison Braren

Feb 3 1973 Larry & Linda Cameron

Wonderful Wednesday Menu

Feb. 01 [Becky Keith] Sweedish Meatballs

Feb. 08 [Joe & Barbara Cavalluzzi] Baked Ziti

Feb. 15 [Children’s Community Choir Sings] Soup,

Salid, & Sandwich

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February events

Tuesday, February 14: Valentine’s Day.

Ash Wednesday Service

Wednesday, March 1: 6:35 p.m. : Ash Wednesday service with imposition of ashes

will be in the sanctuary.

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Notice to our readers

I have discovered that some of the practices I have employed while editing “Life Together” have not taken into account

copyright laws and privacy issues as they should have. These practices include, but are probably not limited to:

1, Use of pictures and clip art without noting the source or getting permission from the photographer or artist.

2, Using lyrics of songs without consent of the writer or noting the source of these lyrics.

3, Quoting from The Bible without noting what version is being referenced or providing copyright information.

4, Using pictures of people without getting permission from everyone in the pictures.

I am working on adhering to the letter of the law (as closely as possible) and in the future will do all I can to keep the

church from being liable for any of my oversights and/or transgressions. To begin to rectify the mistakes made in the past, the

following documentation will appear in each issue of our newsletter.

All scripture references, unless otherwise noted, come from the Zondervan NIV Study

Bible, 2002 edition, Kenneth L. Barker General Editor. Translation by: The Committee on

Bible Translation, International Bible Society, 1820 Jet Stream Drive, Colorado Springs,

Colorado.

All pictures and clip art is obtained on line from Google Images—https://www.google.com/

imghp.

To help with the issue of privacy, if you submit any photographs to be included in “Life Together”, please make sure

every person in each picture has signed a release allowing his or her image to be published. Release forms can be obtained in

the church office.

I regret this inconvenience, but these steps are necessary to avoid leaving JUMC open to legal action.

Brad Butler—Editor

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407 West Main Street

Sanford, NC 27332

Phone: 919-775-7023

Fax: 919-775-3605

E-mail: [email protected]

Nonprofit Org.

U. S. Postage Paid

Permit No. 101

Sanford NC

Wednesday 10:00 a.m. Community Bible Study @ Mrs. Wenger’s Restaurant.

5:30 p.m.—JUMC Family Wonderful Wednesday. Meal

6:30 p.pm—Handbell Choir (Sept.—May) 6:30 p.m.—Small Groups and studies 7:30 p.m.—JUMChoir, Music Room

Thursday 6:00 p.m.—Spanish/English classes, both buildings 1:00 p.m.— Knitting Group, Library

6:30 p.m.—Singing with residents at Bayberry 8:00 p.m.—AA, Basement Education Building

Friday

8:00 p.m.—AA, Basement Education Building

Sunday Holy Communion—1st Sundays Food & Good Samaritan Fund —1st Sundays

Second Mile Sundays, 4th Sundays ($20.17) 8:30 a.m.—Contemporary Worship Gathering in

the Wesley Center 8:30 a.m.—Worship, Sanctuary 9:00 a.m.—Contemporary Worship Service in

the Wesley Center 9:45 a.m.—Sunday School

11:00 a.m.—Worship, Sanctuary 5:00 p.m.—UMYF (Youth Fellowship) 6:00 p.m.—Bible Study, WC (Periodically)

Monday

12:00 Noon—Bulletin submission deadline 6:00p.m.—Spanish/English classes, both buildings

7:00 p.m.—Praise band rehearsal - Wesley Center 7:00 p.m..—Study group in the parlor

Tuesday 6:00p.m.—Spanish/English classes, both buildings 8:00 p.m.—AA, Basement Education Bldg. 8:00 p.mp—Alanon, Education Bldg.

Regular JUMC activities

Worship Services

Sunday Morning

Early Worship in the Sanctuary

8:30 a.m.

Contemporary Worship in the

WC

9:00 a.m.

Sunday School

9:45 a.m.

Traditional Worship

in the Sanctuary

11:00 a.m.

Sunday Afternoon

UMYF (Youth Fellowship)

5:00 p.m.

Newsletter Deadline:

18th of each month. Next deadline is

February 18 for the

March issue.