March 16, 2016 | Volume 15 Issue 6 jacksonfumc.org

SEEKING GOD | KNOWING CHRIST | SHARING HIS LOVE

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

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Easter Sunday Sunrise Service

at the AMP Next to the Farmer’s Market

Community-Wide Everyone is invited!

Hosted by First United Methodist Church, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, and Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church

March 276:30 am Gathering with opening music

6:45–7:15 am Worship

Coffee will be served compliments of the host churches and Woodstock Bakery.

Bring chairs and blankets, possibly a flashlight… casual dress Rain location – Farmer’s Market pavilion

From Hosannas to the Cross to the ResurrectionCome, experience Holy Week with us! The processional with the waving of palms sets the scene for our journey from the Hosannas toward the Cross to Resurrection. To experience this Holy Week journey to its fullest, we begin on Palm/Passion Sunday with the shouts of hosannas and journey to the cross, and then on to the glorious Celebration of the Resurrection on Easter Sunday.

Palm/Passion Sunday 8:30 and 11:00 am worship services. Leading worship will be children’s choirs in the palm processional with singing; readers and reflections by lay persons and pastors; and instrumental selections.

Noon Holy Week services at area churches culminating in Good Friday Service in FUMC Sanctuary. See pg. 2 for speakers and host churches.

Tenebrae Service on Thursday at 7:00 in our Sanctuary will be especially meaningful as it will be led by the Sanctuary choir, readers, string quartet, and oboist. The Lord’s Supper will be observed with candlelighting and dimming of the Sanctuary as the service progresses.

Celebration on Easter Sunday will begin with a joint sunrise service (hosted by FUMC, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, and Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church) at 6:30 at the AMP; followed by services at FUMC at 8:30 am in the Sanctuary; First Awakening at 8:55 am in Clayton Hall; and Traditional worship at 11:00 am in the Sanctuary (concluding with the singing of Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus, led by the choir, to be joined by members of the congregation).

Invite your friends to experience this journey with us!

Margaret Harrison

TenebraeA Service of Darkness

March 24, 20167:00 p.m. Sanctuary

Palm SundayWorship

March 208:55 a.m.11 a.m.

Good FridayMarch 25

12:00 p.m. JAMA Community Worship Service

Sanctuary

Easter Sunday WorshipMarch 27

8:30 a.m. 8:55 a.m. 11 a.m. Sanctuary Clayton Hall Sanctuary

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Throughout the season of Lent, you’re invited to consider how you might want to help. You may bring your gift to the Tenebrae service, March 24, give online, or write a check at anytime to FUMC designated on the memo line for “Lenten Hunger Offering”. To give at jacksonfumc.org, select Give (top-right), then Give Now. Designate “Special Offerings” as the fund and “Lenten Hunger Offering” as the memo.

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Wednesday Evenings No Wednesday Evening Classes or meal on Holy Wednesday, March 23

Spring Session March 30 - April 27

Classes/Activities 6-7:00 p.m.New Classes• Revival: Faith as Wesley Lived It• Equipping the Laity for Ministry• Old Testament Bible Study: Jonah• Acrylic Painting ClassContinuing Classes• Chuck Knows Church• Pickleball • “The Current” Youth• Kingdom Kids

Revival: Faith as Wesley Lived It (7 weeks) In this Adam Hamilton study, we will go on a journey through England tracing the life of John Wesley. Wesley’s message and his faith calls for a revival of our hearts and souls so that our world might be changed. His story is our story. It’s our heritage. It defines our faith. It challenges us to rediscover our spiritual passion. Elizabeth Vaughn-Neely, leader; Rm. 109

Equipping the Laity for Ministry“..By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13: 35This is part one of a two-part offering. Through study of the ministries of care and compassion, we will be exploring ways in which the spiritual gifts of laity can be utilized to care for one another (within the church) and extend Christ’s love to a wider world. Through readings and case

studies, we will seek to discern what it means to live out our baptismal vows. Participants who complete this training will be encouraged to work closely with the congregational care team and the pastoral staff to provide on-going pastoral care for our congregation. Due to the nature of this course, enrollment is limited to the first twelve to register. $25 fee for book and materials. Sign up through Jan Kelley, 422-4002 or jkelley@jacksonfumc.org.Led by Pastoral Staff and others. Rm. 119

Acrylic Painting Class - Break Free from the dreary winter blahs and paint in wild explosions of color! Marilynn Eblen, art instructor, will guide you through creating your own very colorful landscape. You will learn the basics of color theory and composition as well as what “Fauve” means! Fee: $20. Contact marilynn@jacksonfumc.org for more information. Mezzanine

Old Testament Bible Study: JonahBud Hamilton, leader; Rm. 117

Chuck Knows ChurchScott Murray, leader; Rm. 118

PickleballRon Harris, leader; Gym

Dinner 5:15-6 p.m. $6 Adults, $4 Children, $20 Family Max.

Menus for MarchMarch 16: Catfish Dinner, Slaw, White Beans, Green Beans, Hushpuppies, Salad, and RollsMarch 30: Salads, Salads, and More Salads! Tuna salad, chicken salad, caprice salad, and fruit saladApril 6: Soup, sandwich, & salad

Add an icon to your iPhone for jacksonfumc.org• Open the Safari Browser, go to jacksonfumc.org• Press the icon.• Select the icon “Add to Home Screen”

FUMC 2016 Soup Kitchen DatesMonday, March 21 - Saturday, March 26

Families welcome! Will you help? Sign-up today.

Questions? Contact Linda Clayton at 731-217-0090.

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Guest Speaker: Ed Labry “A Great American Hero (Christian), a

life story of General Charles Campbell”

7-8 a.m. | Clayton Hall Tuesday, March 29

Donations accepted... $5 suggestedMenu: Bacon, eggs, sausage, biscuits,

fruit, pastry, juice and coffee

Prayer Breakfast

Men of all ages welcome!

Altar Guild Easter Memorials

First United Methodist Church Altar Guild is now accepting memorials and honoraria for use in decorating the church during the Easter season. If you would like to make a gift in memory or honor of a loved one, please mail or bring your contribution to the church office by Friday, March 18, 2016. Names will be listed in the newsletter and the Easter Sunday bulletin. Please mark your check, “Easter Decorations” and include a note with the name(s) as you would like them to appear.

Contributions may be sent to: FUMC, Attn. Dolores Bosco, 200 S. Church St. Jackson, TN 38301. If you have any questions, please call Dolores at the church office, 731-422-4002.

April 3 • 11:00 a.m. Worship Service

Confirmation SundayDuring the past year, these young people have reflected on what it means to be members of the church, to use their gifts for God, and to live their lives as followers of Christ.

Come and welcome each into this congregation!

Liam Cox Blair Driver Ayden Graves Conner McCarver

Emily McGuire James Mitchell Lily Mitchell Jack New

Henry Piercey Gracen Rainey Eli Robinson Jett Stephenson

Nathan Wyatt Brock Yates

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

Search for “The Backyard - Jackson FUMC Children’s Ministry” on Facebook

June 6-July 27, 2016Monday and Wednesday9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.Ages 8 weeks – 5th gradeSpots are filling fast!To register or for more information, contact Jenni Thorn, kidsatfirst@jacksonfumc.org

Kids @ First

SUMMER CAMP

Easter Eggstravaganza Saturday, March 26 • 3-5pm • Andrews Chapel

FUN FOR ALL AGES! CARNIVAL

GAMESCAKE WALK

PETTING ZOO COOKOUT

AND MORE!

Rain Date: March 27

Offering Challenge for Lenten Hunger OfferingThe class that brings in the most will receive a donut breakfast

Kindergarten & 1st Grade- $7.122nd & 3rd Grade- $22.464th & 5th grade boys- $9.214th & 5th grade girls- $33.99

Saturday, April 9 5:30-9 p.m. for infants-5th gradeCost: $6 per child. $20 family maximum. Space is limited…sign up now at jacksonfumc.org.

Help Support our Children’s Ministry for the Easter Eggstravaganza at Andrews Chapel. If you can help, please bring plastic eggs filled with stickers, candy, and toys.

800 more filled Easter Eggs needed to meet the goal of 2000! Boxes are located in Newman Center, near the welcome desk, and in the Children’s wing. Thanks to those who have brought filled eggs!

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FINANCIAL REPORT Bi-Monthly Ending February 29, 2016

Income

Offerings

Misc Income

Programming

Other DepartmentalIncome

Expenses

Apportionments

Programming

Personnel

Administrative & General

Building And Grounds

Other Departmental Expenses

(Books, DVD ministry)

(Ministries - Evangelism, Mission, Adults, Men, Women, Youth, Children,Weddings)(Memorial, Andrews Chapel, Food Service)

Total Income

(Ministries - Evangelism, Mission, Adults, Men, Women, Youth, Children,Weddings)(Ministerial & Lay Employees plus benefits)(Supplies, Dues, Legal & Accounting, Technology)(Utilities, Maintenance, Repairs, Insurance)(Memorial, Andrews Chapel, Food Service)

Total Expenses

Net Difference

2016 2016 Annual YTD Actual Budget

$260,763 $1,609,671

125 1,225

18,588 129,310

14,791 71,000

$294,267 $1,811,206

$50,495 $302,972

31,083 215,936

140,948 957,113

12,052 57,500

42,340 243,300

10,939 68,000

$287,857 $1,844,821

$6,409 ($33,615)

Thank You for your faithful generosity!"And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches

of his glory in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:19 (NIV)

Join the Great Day of Service Team!

Have you signed up for in-house projects at FUMC or off-site work in the community?To register, stop by the table in Disciple Hall to fill out an information sheet or e-mail your information to Heather Taylor at htaylor@jacksonfumc.org.

In-house projects:• Breakfast Crew• Knit-in• Kids’ Art• Care Packages• Prayer Team

Off-site projects:• ARM (Area Relief Ministry)• RIFA (Regional Inter-faith Association)• Home Repairs/Yardwork• Parkview Learning Center• Lincoln Elementary• Nursing/Senior Homes (two groups)• The Dream Center• The Care Center

Great team work from these FUMC men at Parkview Learning Center!

Great Day of Service - Saturday, April 98 a.m. Participants meet at the church for breakfast. 8:45 Send off to project site

Photos of Area Relief Ministries, The HUB Club, one of the project sites.

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Calendar of EventsCalendar subject to change. Please call the church office, 422-4002 or check the calendar at jacksonfumc.org

Palm Sunday, March 20 8:55 AM First Awakening Service-

Downtown Campus 10:00 AM FUMC Sunday School-Downtown

Campus 11:00 AM Traditional Service- Downtown

Campus 4:15 PM Jubiilate Rehearsal 5:00 PM “The Current” Youth

Monday, March 21 3:15 PM Hub Club 5:30 PM Senior Olympic Basketball 6:00 PM SPRC Meeting

Tuesday, March 22 7:00 AM Men’s Bible Study 9:00 AM Day Trip to Millstone Nursery

Holy Wednesday, March 23 No evening meal or classes 10:00 AM Pastor’s Bible Study 1:00 PM Worship Planning Meeting 6:00 PM First Awakening Rehearsal

(Clayton Hall) 6:00 PM Tenebrae Instrumental Rehearsal

(Sanctuary) 7:00 PM Tenebrae Full Rehearsal

(Sanctuary)

Thursday, March 24 9:00 AM Coffee and Conversation 5:30 PM Senior Olympic Basketball 7:00 PM Tenebrae Service

Good Friday, March 25 12:00 PM JAMA Good Friday Service

Saturday, March 26 3:00 PM Easter Eggstravaganza (Andrews

Chapel Campus) 4:30 PM Room in the Inn

Easter Sunday, March 27 6:30 AM Sunrise Service at the Amp 8:30 AM Traditional Worship with

Communion 8:55 AM First Awakening Service-

Downtown Campus 10:00 AM FUMC Sunday School-Downtown

Campus 11:00 AM Traditional Service- Downtown

Campus

Monday, March 28 3:15 PM Hub Club 5:30 PM Senior Olympic Basketball

Tuesday, March 29 7:00 AM Men’s Prayer Breakfast

Wednesday, March 30 9:00 AM Parents Day Out 10:00 AM Pastor’s Bible Study 1:00 PM Worship Planning Meeting 3:30 PM Open Gym for K-5th Grade 3:30 PM WINGS 3:45 PM Girl Scouts 5:00 PM WEF Meal 5:30 PM Youth Open Gym 5:45 PM Confirmation Class 6:00 PM WEF Classes/Activities 6:00 PM Handbells 6:30 PM Youth Meal 7:00 PM First Awakening Team Rehearsal

7:00 PM Youth Programming 7:00 PM Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, March 31 8:30 AM Day Trip to “Cheekwood in Bloom” 9:00 AM Coffee and Conversation 5:30 PM Senior Olympic Basketball

Friday, April 1 12:00 PM First Friday Forum

Saturday, April 2 8:00 AM Girl Scout Basket Making Class 12:00 PM Gym time for Girls Scouts 2:00 PM Girl Scout Cupcake Class with

Leslie

Sunday, April 3 Confirmation Sunday 8:55 AM First Awakening Service-Downtown

Campus 10:00 AM Confirmation Brunch 10:00 AM FUMC Sunday School-Downtown

Campus 11:00 AM Traditional Service- Downtown

Campus 5:00 PM Kids Who Care Club 5:00 PM “The Current” Youth

Monday, April 4 9:00 AM Parents Day Out 5:30 PM Senior Olympic Basketball

Tuesday, April 5 7:00 AM Men’s Bible Study 4:00 PM Foundation Officer’s Meeting 5:00 PM “Soul Sisters” Presents “Simplify”

Wednesday, April 6 9:00 AM Parents Day Out 10:00 AM Pastor’s Bible Study 1:00 PM Worship Planning Meeting 3:30 PM Open Gym for K-5th Grade 3:30 PM WINGS 3:45 PM Girl Scouts 5:00 PM WEF Meal 5:00 PM Mission Team Meeting 5:30 PM Youth Open Gym 6:00 PM WEF Classes/Activities 6:00 PM Handbells 6:30 PM Youth Meal 7:00 PM First Awakening Team Rehearsal 7:00 PM Youth Programming 7:00 PM Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, April 7 9:00 AM Coffee and Conversation 5:30 PM Senior Olympic Basketball

Friday, April 8

Saturday, April 9 8:00 AM Great Day of Service 5:30 PM Parents Night Out

Sunday, April 10 8:55 AM First Awakening Service-Downtown

Campus 10:00 AM FUMC Sunday School-Downtown

Campus 11:00 AM Traditional Service- Downtown

Campus 5:00 PM “The Current” Youth 5:30 PM Worship Service- Andrews Chapel

Campus

Memorials & Honoraria

IN LOVING MEMORY OF

GERALDINE ENNISDuncan and Joan McInnisRaymond and Elizabeth Bryant

JOHN NELSONBetsy Babb

BETTY MORRISGarey and Jan Littrell (Playground)

MARTHA SUE RUDYGarey and Jan LittrellCyd and David Teague

DONNA OVERSTREETBarbara MarconBetsy Babb

BOB HAZLEWOODJeanne C. HanafeeBetsy Babb

JAMES (BUDDY) HARRISBetsy Babb

WALTER FRANKLANDGarey and Jan LittrellJeanne C. Hanafee

WALTER and CAROL FRANKLANDWalter Frankland III

LES HANLINEDoris TownsendPhyllis and Bruce Maley

EMILY FREEMANDuncan and Joan McInnisBarbara MarconMickie WhitakerMay ScottJackie RheneyBetsy BabbEmmett and Barbara BarkerSusan and Gary BoutwellHerron Morris

IN HONOR OF

CECIL KIRKHerron Morris

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

jacksonfumc.org

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Soul Sisters FUMC

Facebook

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Join the email list. Send your request to Susan to be added.

Mail Chimp

scrocker@jacksonfumc.org731.267.7238

Susan

2016 Spring Events Tuesday, March 22 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Day Trip to Millstone Nursery in Memphis - “Come to the Easter Garden, a Holy Experience”. Van, program, and lunch included. $30 (Waiting list only)

Thursday, March 31 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Day Trip to “Cheekwood in Bloom” in Nashville. (Waiting list only)Van, ticket and lunch included. $55

Tuesday, April 5 5:00-7:00 p.m.Soul Sister’s presents “Simplify Your Life” with speakers Carol Ryan and Rev. Latricia Trull. Mark your calendar now- for dinner and a fun night out!

Sunday, April 17 4:00 p.m.Save the Date for Jackson Choral Society “The American Spirit” at Northside UMC and dinner out. Details coming soon.

Thursday & Friday, April 28-29Pottery Tour in Greenwood, MS and Alluvian Hotel. (Waiting list only)Van, snacks, hotel and breakfast, Viking Cooking School demo and lunch included. $175.

Saturday, April 30 • 2-4:00 p.m.Spring and Mother’s Day painting with Carrie Duborg. Reservation details coming soon on the Women’s Table and online.

Friday, May 6 Memphis Day Trip to Urban Barn Market and Antiques and dutch treat lunch at the Beauty Shop. Van and ticket included. $25

Signups at : jacksonfumc.org under the events tab

Downton Abbey Party at the

McCarty Manor

Tuesday, April 5th • 5-7 p.m.• Speakers Carol Ryan and Rev. Latricia Trull • Dinner• Door prizes - fabulous and funny

$15/ticket or a Table for 8: $110Sign up at jacksonfumc.org (online reservations only)

Ladies Night Out- Make your Plans Now

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FUMC Youth Church League Basketball 2016 SCORES BIG!

FUMC sponsored 4 teams this year for the Youth Church League Basketball 2016 season. Approximately 32 games were played at gyms all across town from January to early March. 41 players represented FUMC and we hosted league play in our home gym each Tuesday night. Here are some highlights:

Our Middle School girls team played in the Senior Girls Division as we were the only church to have a Middle School Girls team. While they were outnumbered and outsized, they played hard and comments were made as to their sportsmanship and tenacity. Roses to Carrie Rudy and the gals for their boldness and hustle!

Our Senior High Girls, coached by Jamie Sullivan, are notorious for having a party on the court! They played with intensity and were competitive every minute but it was obvious that having fun was a priority.

Anybody who went to support this team walked away with a smile, win or lose.

Our Senior Boys, led by George Berniard and Trevor Spencer, made it to the Championship game in the A Bracket! The Senior Boys went undefeated in regular season play and only lost the championship game by a few points. It was a heartbreaker but they played an amazing season. They were truly awesome to watch. Mychal Hunt coached this team on and off the court and represented Christ to these young men in a way that will not soon be forgotten.

Our Middle School Boys walked away with a Championship plaque! After a winless season in 2015, Michelle Matlock stepped up to coach these guys and whipped them into shape. They practiced hard each week, won several games and lost some by only a 1-3 point margin but eventually made it into the B Bracket. They battled through the tournament for a championship win! Congratulations to our Champion Middle School Boys!!

RecreationMarilynn Eblen (marilynn@jacksonfumc.org)

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Middle School Boys

Middle School Girls

High School Girls

High School Boys

Margaret Harrison, Interim Director of Music and Worship Arts (mharrison@jacksonfumc.org)

Music Notes

“Make a joyful noise to the Lord all you lands…..come before His presence with singing.” (Psalm 100:1 and 2b) If you pass through the music rehearsal rooms over the next few days and weeks, you will hear the sounds of joyful singing (and ringing) as we prepare for upcoming services and events.

Children’s choirs are preparing for Palm Sunday singing with the adults (and are they excited!!) They are also in rehearsal for their spring musical presentation, “Table for 5,000.” as well as looking ahead to Summer Mini-fest. What a beehive of activity happening with our children’s music ministry.

Jubilate had a reunion rehearsal and what a joyful time it was! Preparations are ongoing to sing at worship services, both at Andrews Chapel, April 24 and at our downtown campus in the very near future.

Men’s Choir is in the process of formation and rehearsals. This group is very excited and motivated to bring back some of the ‘old gospel’ sounds with which we are familiar. If you want to be a part of this group, talk to Gene Smith or John Yarbrough. They have all the facts!! What a great time this is going to be.

Sanctuary Choir is enjoying growth by welcoming new members Carrie Rudy and Patrick Teer to our midst. Wouldn’t you like to help fill those few chairs left in the loft? You know, they are the ‘best seats in the house.’ All are welcome.

Children’s choir practice for Palm Sunday

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Adult OpportunitiesPam Jaco, pam@jacksonfumc.org

For Men Only Coffee &

ConversationThursdays, 9-10:00 a.m.

Room 117All men are welcomed to this

fun and growing group!

“Save Your Stories, Leave a Legacy” Workshop

Thursday, April 7, 20169:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Mezzanine

Join Andrea Woods in exploring ways to create an Intentional Legacy through crafting letters, stories, memoirs, poetry, music — to tell the personal, vital stories that have informed your life.

You don’t have to have writing experience... anyone can do this!

Pre-registration required. Contact Pam at 422-4002 or pam@jacksonfumc.org

FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 2016

For reservations, call the church office at 422-4002 by 12:00 p.m. April 11.

Program 11:00 a.m. | Luncheon 12:00 p.m. Clayton Hall | $7.00 per person

Bach to the Beatlesand Brunch

April 10 • 12:30 PMDelicious brunch at Chandelier Cafe followed by attending the Jackson Symphony Brass Quintet performance, Bach to the Beatles, at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Parish Hall

Cost: $37 (brunch & concert)

Meet at Chandelier Café (Inside the Neely House) at 12:30 PM for a delicious brunch.Concert at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church begins at 2:30 PMContact Pam to reserve a spot (limit 20): 731.267.1059 or pam@jacksonfumc.org

Vacation Bible SchoolJune 27 - July 1, 2016

9:00 a.m. - 12 NoonPreschool thru 5th Grade

To register http://goo.gl/forms/rtNpym1ptS

How do you want to help with VBS this year? Sign up at jacksonfumc.org

Music Day Camp A Technicolor Promise

June 13-17, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.Dinner and Performance Friday, June 17, 6:00 p.m.

Cost: $50 per childAges 5-5th grade

Lunch and snack provided each day.

presents

“The Innovations”under the direction of Ester Lemus

Jackson State’s Innovation Ensemble’s repertoire ranges from traditional choral music and anthems to Motown, vocal jazz and doo-wop.

Sunday Worship

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Palm Sunday,March 20

Easter SundayServices,March 27

HE IS RISEN!

ConfirmationSunday,April 3

Andrews Chapel Services:2nd and 4th Sunday Evenings5:30 p.m. Worship Service

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

Readings, Reflections and MusicProcession of Palms and Children’s Choirs in both services

Confirmation Sunday

No worship service

No worship service

No worship service. All are invited to attend one of the four Easter services.

6:30 a.m. Easter Sunrise Service at the AmpJeff Rudy, preaching

8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship with CommunionJeff Rudy, preaching

8:55 a.m. First Awakening ServiceDan Camp, preaching

11:00 a.m. Traditional ServiceDan Camp, preaching