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No. 1 January 9, 2019
Sunday Services, January 13, 2019
Worship services 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.
Sunday School Classes for all ages 9:45 a.m.
READ. PRAY. LOVE. DAILY. …WITH YOUR MUMC FAMILY!
Barry and Ben are inviting the Madison UMC family to journey through God’s Word together. On SUNDAY, JAN-
UARY 13, 2019, we will launch a church-wide Bible reading campaign.
We will read through the entire Bible in three years by simply reading one chapter a day. We will start by reading I,
II, and III John over the first seven days, which means that you will have read three books of the Bible in just one
week! Then, our regular schedule we will be to read a chapter a day from the New Testament on Sunday and Mon-
day, a chapter each day from an Old Testament book on Tuesday-Friday, and a Psalm on Saturday. We will journey
through the entire Bible and we will literally be “on the same page” with God and one another!
How can I get access to the reading plan for each day/week? Non-Digital (Newsletter): Please look for the week’s reading schedule in each issue of our Madison UMC
“THE MESSENGER” newsletter (on the back page).
Digital: 1) Madison UMC Church App – open the app and click on the “BIBLE” tab at the bottom of the
homescreen; 2) “Follow” the Blog – go to www.readpraylovedaily.com, scroll up and down slightly until a
“FOLLOW” tab pops up near the bottom right-hand side of the screen; click on the tab, enter your email address,
and you will get a notification email as soon as each day’s blog post is published; 3) Join the “Read. Pray. Love.
Daily.” Facebook Group – each day’s blog post will be shared here so people can access it from the group; or,
4) Visit/Bookmark the Blog for Daily Access – just go to www.readpraylovedaily.com or 5) Go to our Madison
UMC Facebook page on Thursdays to see the upcoming week’s readings.
What are the optional benefits of accessing the reading plan digitally?
For those who access the Bible reading plan through the online blog (see “Digital” options above), there will be a
little optional structure and guidance for prayer before and after the daily Bible reading.
Also on the daily blog post, look for a short featured video underneath the Daily Bible Reading link to either
help you understand the Bible reading (from “The Bible Project” - www.thebibleproject.com), or to expand on
an aspect of our Christian faith and discipleship.
WEDNESDAYS AT MADISON January 16, 2019
FELLOWSHIP MEAL at 5:15 p.m. in the Christian Life Center
Adult meals are $6.00; Children’s meals are $3.00
Reservations are needed and may be made online (www.madisonumc.org); on the pew pad on Sunday morning;
or by phone (601-856-6058).
ADULT MENU: ADULT DESSERTS: KIDS MENU:
Italian wedding soup or corn chowder Cheese cake Chicken tenders
Ham & cheese rolls Apple cake Mac & cheese
Hummus with carrot & celery sticks Banana pudding Carrot sticks
Brownies
KIDS
Music: SonBeams (2½ - K5) and SonShine Choir (1st—6th grades)
Classes for Preschool, Elementary , and Tweens
STUDENTS
Junior High Bible Study meets in the Student Ministry Lounge
Senior High Bible Study meets in the Student Ministry Lounge
Student Choir meets in the Choir Room
ADULTS 6:15-7:00 p.m.
Becoming a Contagious Christian, led by Rev. Barry Male in the Sanctuary
Absolute Basics of the Christian Faith, led by Rev. Ben Butler, Fellowship Hall Room
Discipleship groups will meet at 6:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAYS AT MADISON ADULT BIBLE STUDIES RESUME JANUARY 9
Our pastor will be leading a new study, Becoming a Contagious
Christian. We will discuss creative ways to reach others for Christ
and how to share your own faith commitment and the Gospel more
clearly. This study will meet in the sanctuary at 6:15 p.m. from Jan-
uary 9-January 30.
Do you want to explore the basics of the Christian faith in a small group environment? To
receive guidance in helping share the Christian faith with your kids? To be equipped to
grow in and share your faith with others? Then come join Bro. Ben and others as we take 4
weeks to explore the big questions of WHO God is, the WORK God has done, and his
WILL for each of our lives using the material The Absolute Basics of the Christian Faith.
If you want a copy of the book, please email Ben ([email protected]) ASAP for him to
order you one ($12). This class will also meet from January 9-January 30.
Several adult Discipleship Groups will be meeting on Wednesdays at this time, too.
ADULT MINISTRY
Rev. Ben Butler 601-856-6058 or email [email protected]
2019 ALTAR FLOWER SIGN UP
There are still plenty of opportunities for anyone interested in providing flowers for the altar in 2019. When you
sign up, you will have the opportunity to sign up for both arrangements or sign up in one slot and make the second
slot available if someone would like to “share” the date with you. Cost for each arrangement is $45.
The following dates are still available: (Number represents number of arrangements needed)
June 30 (2) September 1 (1) October 27 (1) December 29 (2)
August 11 (2) September 8 (1) November 3 (1)
August 18 (1) October 20 (1) November 10 (2)
To reserve your date or for more information, please contact Anne in the church office (601-856-6058).
2019 WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY GROUPS
Sunday Evening Bible Study—Sundays, 5:00-6:30pm
Faithful Friends—Mondays, 6:00pm
Redeemed—Tuesdays, 9:30-11:00am
Moms Bible Study—Wednesdays, 9:00-10:30am
Friends in Faith—Wednesdays, 11:00am—12:30pm
Sisters Bible Study—Thursdays, 10:00am—noon
If you have any questions, contact Rev. Linda Rickman at 601-856-6058.
MUMC OFFICE HOUR CHANGES
Beginning January 1, 2019, the Administrative Offices of Madison United Methodist Church will close
each Friday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. Office hours will be:
Monday 8:00 a.m.—4:30 p.m.
Tuesday 8:00 a.m.—4:30 p.m.
Wednesday 8:00 a.m.—4:30 p.m.
Thursday 8:00 a.m.—4:30 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.
Our Celebrate Recovery Leadership Team will have their first team meeting on Monday, January 21, at 6:00 p.m. in
Room 122, which is connected to our Fellowship Hall. This initial meeting is open to anyone who wants to come and
learn about this new ministry to people with all kinds of hurts, habits and hang-ups. Also, please get the word out and
invite friends from other churches who have a heart for this kind of ministry to this meeting. Call Jim Wiseman
(307.267.4787) or Rev. Barry Male (601.955.3384) for more information about the upcoming meeting or about the
Celebrate Recovery program.
ALTAR GUILD NEEDS YOU!! We need a few more good servants! The Altar Guild is a “behind the scenes” group responsible for more than Com-
munion each month. We set the tone for worship services and holy days such as Baptisms, Confirmation, and fu-
nerals. There are no special requirements, other than a willing heart and a desire to serve our Lord by serving His
Congregation. You will be paired with one of our current members to “learn the ropes.” If you feel called to serve
on this committee, or just want to know more, please contact Patricia Stanfield at 601-259-0480 or
Madison United Methodist Church
100 Post Oak Rd.
Madison, MS 39110
601-856-6058
Website: www.madisonumc.org
Dated Material
Please deliver by: Saturday, January 12, 2019 NONPROFIT
ORGANIZATION
U.S. POSTAGE PAID
MADISON, MS.
PERMIT 8
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
MINISTERIAL LEADERSHIP
Rev. James E. Swanson, Sr., Resident Bishop
Rev. Connie Shelton, District Superintendent
Rev. Barry Male, Senior Pastor
Rev. Ben Butler, Associate Pastor
Rev. Linda Rickman, Congregational Care
Sunday, January 13 - 1st John 1
Monday, January 14 - 1st John 2
Tuesday, January 15 - 1st John 3
Wednesday, January 16 - 1st John 4
Thursday, January 17 - 1st John 5
Friday, January 18 - 2nd John
Saturday, January 19 - 3rd John
Sunday, January 20 - Luke 1
Monday, January 21 - Luke 2
Tuesday, January 22 - Genesis 1
Wednesday, January 23 - Genesis 2
Thursday, January 24 - Genesis 3
Friday, January 25 - Genesis 4
Saturday, January 26 - Psalm 1
January 18—21 Elevate Student Retreat
February 8 IF Gathering Women’s Event
February 11 Connection Team Usher/Greeter Dinner
February 21—23 Created by God
February 22—24 DNOW Student Gathering
March 6 Ash Wednesday
March 24—27 MUMC Spring Revival
March 29—31 The Happening Student Retreat at MUMC
Concerns of Our Church Family
MADISON UMC PRAYER MINISTRY TEAM LIST Please continue to turn in names and addresses of family/friends
needing prayer for the MUMC Prayer Ministry Team.
We encourage you to turn in prayer requests for other special
needs such as expectant mothers, new babies, job changes,
relocations, etc.
The MUMC Prayer Ministry Team covenants to pray
for these names for 30 days. Names may be resubmitted
to [email protected] if prayer is still needed.
Prayer Requests –
MUMC Members
Vicki Blake
Lori Boyles
Kate Colbert
Danielle Dale
Susan Dodder
Heather Grovich
Kim Hunt
John Mason
Mary Ann McKay
The Moody Family
Willie Moore
James Morphis
Robin Morris
Cathy Navarrette
Anne Ramsay
Elinor Rummel
Trey Russell
Shauna Sansing
Todd Sansing
Courtney Tucker
Bob Walters
Jeanne Walters
Cheryl Webb
Prayer Requests—Family Members and Friends
Barbara & Bill Banks Cindy Warner’s parents
Gene Barlow Rosemanry McInnis’ brother
Ruth Breithaupt Karen Harper’s mother
Kimble Brock Craig Brock’s brother
Anna Lauren Green Phil/Susan Hinton’s friend
Gary Harkins Barbara/Billy Powell’s friend
Andrea McGuffey Marvel Allred’s friend
Tucker Mitchell Mackenzie Burns’ father
Mollie Sims’ brother
Betty Rhodes Don Dunagin’s mother
Mari Anne Richardson Gerald/Lindsey Tindle’s friend
Larry Temple Barbara/Billy Powell’s friend
Peggy Vanyo Cindy Phillips’ friend
Bettye Wilson Myra Smith’s sister
Debbie Young Lindsey Tindle’s mother
Pray for Our Deployed Troops
Will Beggiani, Ann Beggiani’s grandson, U. S. Army,
Alaska
Andrew DeArmond, Evelyn Palmer’s grandson, U.S. Army,
Middle East
David Hale, Ray/Marsha Hale’s son, U.S. Army, Europe
Blake Holliman, Buck/Theresa Buchanan’s nephew, U. S.
Army, Kuwait
Steven Meadows, Harry/Pam Hyslop’s son-in-law, U. S.
Army, Kuwait
Mac Parker, Karen Harper’s nephew, U.S. Air Force, Japan
Andrew Robinson, Dave/Bobbi Robinson’s grandson, U. S.
Navy Aircraft Carrier Harry S. Truman
Stephen Sherer, Debbie Trussell’s grandson, U. S. Army,
Jordan
Jordan Stephens , Bill/Gayle Cooper’s granddaughter, U. S.
Navy, Guam
MUMC Report
Worship Attendance Sunday School
12/23 666 221
12/24 1287
12/30 496 204
01/06
Offering Year-To-Date
Cash/Check Electronic All Giving
12/23 $39,060.48 $ 4,899.00 $2,020,331.35
12/30 $50,379.00 $22,615.00 $2,112,026.36
01/06 $36,860.00 $ 7,230.00 $ 44,090.00
Education Building Cost: $5,227,203.00
Education Building Mortgage
Balance (as of 1/04/2019): $2,715,534.06
In Memoriam
Frances Rose Cox - 12/22/18
MUMC member
Jack Sistrunk - 1/3/19 Husband of Lib Sistrunk
We express our sympathy to the families.
KIDS MINISTRY
Renee Scales 601-856-6058 or email [email protected]
STUDENT MINISTRY Cory Phillips 601-856-6058 or email [email protected]
*Student Ministries Text Updates: text “mumcstudent” to 955-77
Pinnacle Sunday Night Activities Each Week 6:00 p.m.. – 8:15 p.m.
Student Choir Wednesdays at 6:20 p.m.
A full schedule of Student Ministry activities may be downloaded at www.madisonumc.org/students
HOST HOMES NEEDED FOR THE GATHERING WEEKEND
The Gathering (DNOW) is February 22-24, 2019. We need lots of host homes to help make this event an incredible
weekend for our students. If you are willing to host a group of students at your house that weekend, please contact
Cory Phillips and let him know; or if you want more info on what hosting entails, he will be happy to answer any
questions!!!
KIDS MINISTRIES LEADERSHIP TEAM (KMLT) MEETING It is time to kick-off the new calendar year in KIDS Ministries! If you have an interest or heart for helping our chil-
dren grow in their faith in meaningful & real ways, please join us! A nursery will be provided.
We will meet Monday, January 28 at 6:00 p.m. in the ACR. KIDS Ministries NEVER slows down & we have lots to
plan for & to catch up on - Sunday School & Wednesday night classes as well as updates from Preschool & After
School Care. We also need to talk about Lent/Easter & VBS 2019.
RSVP by Friday, January 25 ([email protected]) to let me know if you will be here on 1/28 & if you
will use the nursery.
CREATED BY GOD IS FEB. 21-23, 2019 All 5th grade students & their parents are invited to participate in an upcoming event called Created by God. It is a
study of human sexuality with a Christian foundation that was in fact written by Rev. James H. Ritchie, Jr., a United
Methodist minister and Christian educator.
Registration is limited to 25 students on a first-come-first-served basis, and members/regularly attendees of Madison
UMC will be given first priority.
This is a major time commitment on the part of parents, students, and volunteers, but the benefit is well worth the
investment. In addition to being provided in an arena where accurate information and proper terminology can be
gained and practiced, the students involved will better understand how their sexuality fits into God’s plan for human
relationships. Using a highly interactive approach to learning, Created by God is a lot of fun for everyone involved.
The schedule is as follows: Parents Thurs., Feb. 21, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Students Fri., Feb. 22, 5:30-9:00 p.m.
Sat., Feb. 23, 8:30a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Students & Parents Sat., Feb. 23, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
There is an $8.00 charge for the book. Checks can be made payable to Madison UMC. In order for your child to par-
ticipate, you or another caregiver must attend the Parents Session as well as the Students/Parents Session.
To register, email me for a registration form ([email protected]). The deadline for registration is Feb.
11. After the 11th, registration will be open to non-church members. If you have any questions, feel free to call me at
the church office (601-856-6058) or send me an e-mail.
UNITED METHODIST MEN JANUARY MEETING
Join us for food and fellowship at the Madison United Methodist Men's Club monthly meeting at 7:00 a.m. on Sun-
day, January 20, 2019, in the Christian Life Center. We will begin with our regular hearty breakfast followed by our
meeting when we will toss around ideas for a club cookout and mission opportunities. We will conclude with anoth-
er installment in our video series "The Measure of a Man" by Rev. Gene Getz. Bring a friend, and we will see you
then!
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
Gerald and Lindsey Tindle and children
McCain and Hayes joined the MUMC church
family on December 30. McCain and Hayes
were also baptized at the 8:30 a.m. service.
Jason and Torie Nabors and daughter Elle became
members of MUMC on January 6.
GENERAL CONFERENCE LISTENING POST
The Mississippi Conference Delegation to the 2019
Called Session of General Conference will hold a Listen-
ing Post meeting on Sunday, January 20, at 3:30 p.m. at
Christ United Methodist Church in Jackson. Christ UMC
is located at 6000 Old Canton Road.
The goal of this event is to allow everyone a chance to
share concerns, thoughts and prayers with those who will
represent the Mississippi Conference in the coming Gen-
eral Conference taking place on February 23-26, 2019 in
St. Louis, Missouri. This event is expected to last approx-
imately two hours, but may run longer depending on how many people wish to speak. Attendees can begin to sign up
to speak at 2:30 p.m. In order to allow everyone an opportunity to share their thoughts, individual speaking time is
limited to two minutes.
We will begin a New Member Class on Sunday, February 10. It will meet for four
consecutive Sundays in the Multi-Purpose Room on the second floor of our new
Education Building during the Sunday School hour. Anyone who has joined our
church in the last few years, as well as visitors who want to know more about
Madison UMC, are invited to attend. It will be a fun and great opportunity to meet
new people, to learn about our church family, and to discover the next steps for
you to plug in to different groups, leadership and missions. Rev. Barry Male will
be leading this class.
