July 27th, 2018
This Week at Memorial...
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I am a bit odd in the world of Methodism. The senior pastor I had, while growing up in my home church, served that church for 22 years. So, this year is the first time I have ever experienced the transition of a senior pastor!
And, for those of you who did not grow up in the Methodist Church, with our quirky itinerant system, this year has been a new experience for both of us, as well. Leadership transitions in any organization are difficult. Pastor Charlie enters into a church where the staff has a combined 50 years of experience working at this church, and there is a lot for him to catch up on. Fortunately, we are part of a connectional church which offers resources that help pastors and churches manage these transitions well.
On Monday and Tuesday of this week, our whole staff went through an intentional process of "on-boarding" with Pastor Charlie lead by Janet Earls, the Director of Congregational Vitality for the Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church. This is a new program the Conference has started to help pastors and staff work together better. The whole staff really felt the Spirit’s presence and guidance throughout the process and it has brought us all closer together. It is such an honor and privilege for me to serve here at Memorial, and I am extremely excited to have the opportunity to serve with Pastor Charlie as he leads us in the next chapter. I know that you all are joining me in praying for him and for our leadership.
Gratefully,
Pastor Drew
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Mark Your Calendars:
SUNDAY
– Red Bird Mission Meeting, 11:00AM in the Blue Room in Maxwell Hall
SUNDAY -
Kenya Partners Benefit Lunch pick-up,
11:00AM - 1:00PM in Maxwell Hall
THURSDAY -
Coffee with the Pastors for Newcomers, 6:30PM, Multipurpose Room
NEXT SUNDAY
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Memorial Orientation, 9:30AM, Room 302/ Sanctuary Building
NEXT SUNDAY
- Children & Family Ministries Meeting, 9:30AM /Multipurpose Room
NEXT SUNDAY
- Taizè Worship, 6:00PM, at Trinity
August 11
th
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Chrismon Workshop Part 1, 10:00AM, the Multipurpose Room.
August 12th
- CCW Leads Worship at Memorial
August 12
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Back to School Sunday/ Blessing of the Backpacks
August 15th
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Wednesday Dinners and Classes Resume
August 18
th
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Chrismon Workshop, Part 2, 10:00AM, the Multipurpose Room.
August 19
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– “Comedy with a Cause” 7:00PM with Bruce Goddard, in Maxwell Hall, for Healthy Start
Sept 10
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– 14
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Icon Workshop at Memorial, 8:30AM – 4:30PM Daily
November. 3
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– Community Fall Festival
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CCW Coming to Worship with Memorial, Aug.12th
Campus to City Wesley (CCW) the college campus ministry for Northeast Florida, will be leading worship at all three services on August 12th. CCW's worship team is led by the very talented Derrick Scott who will share his voice and message with us. You won't want to miss this worship team and their wonderful music!
The Northeast District is also taking up a special collection for CCW. They are in need of financial donations or gift cards in any denomination to Publix, Costco, and Walmart to help them with their ministry. You can bring donations or gift cards to worship and place them in the offering plate (marked for CCW) and the pastors will deliver them to CCW.
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Pastor Charlie welcomes the opportunity to get to know the church family better. He is planning time for 30-minute meetings for anyone who would like to come and meet with him. If you would like to schedule some time with Pastor Charlie, there are three ways to do so:
1. Call the church office and speak to Grace to schedule a time. (904-261-5769)
2. Email Grace, at
grace@mumconline.com
, with dates and times that work for you and she will get back to you.
3. Put your name and phone number on one of the white CONNECT cards, found in your pew or in the attendance pad notebooks, and place it in the offering plate. Grace will get back to you with an appointment time.
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Last week, 18 youth and 6 adult chaperones from Memorial took the annual trip to Branches in Florida City to be in mission with the kids attending their ”Summer Shade” program. Our youth truly felt what it was like to be the hands and feet of Christ as they interacted with kids and led them in activities. Below, is a slideshow of some of their favorite moments!
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This Week at Memorial
July 27th- August 5th
SUNDAY:
Charge Conference in the Sanctuary After 11:00AM Worship
Our church members come together
in a Charge Conference when an official vote needs to be taken. This Sunday, members are asked to come the to the Sanctuary to vote at 12:15PM. The pastor's salaries (which change after ordination) need to be officially approved. Members, please come for a few minutes and cast your vote.
SUNDAY:
Red Bird Mission Trip Meeting
If you are interested in going on this year's mission trip to Red Bird (week of Sept. 23rd) please meet for an informational meeting on July 29th at 11:00AM in the Blue Room in Maxwell Hall. For questions or further information, call Steve Carr at 941-592-5985 or Kathy Carr 904-849-1489
WEDNESDAY:
Wednesday dinners and classes begin again in THREE WEEKS, on August 15th.
Our sandwich ministry will have portable meals for anyone who needs one at 5:00PM each Wednesday.
THURSDAY:
Come Have Coffee with the Pastors
Join Pastors Charlie, Drew, and Carrie at “Coffee with the Pastors,” Thurs., August 2nd at 6:30PM in the Multipurpose Room. Meet other newcomers and hear more about membership opportunities as you enjoy an informal time of fellowship. RSVP to
karen@mumconline.com
.
NEXT SUNDAY:
August 5th, Memorial Orientation
Want to learn more about the United Methodist Church or get better connected, here, at Memorial? Visit our next Memorial Orientation Sunday, August 5th at 9:30AM in room 302. RSVP to Karen Schmitt at
karen@mumconline.com
.
NEXT SUNDAY:
Children and family Ministries Meeting
On August 5
th
at 9:30AM in the Multipurpose Room, Pastor Carrie will lead a meeting/visioning session about Children & Family Ministries. Parents, grandparents, teachers, volunteers, and those interested are encouraged to attend.
You are also encouraged to attend worship at 8:00AM or 11:00AM that day so you can participate. Contact
Pastor Carrie
with questions.
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Created Creators Workshop
"Being creative is God's gift to us. Using our creativity is our gift back to God." Come join us to explore your gifts and re-connect with the creative force that is within all of us. In this 12 week workshop, we will read the
Artist's Way
by Julia Cameron and understand that "Art is the act of the soul". We will move through the book and the accompanying tasks supporting and nurturing each others gifts and desires. There will be a short meeting after the 9:30 service on Sunday, August 12th to discuss the best day and time to meet and distribute the books. Please let us know if you are interested in this workshop by emailing Wendi Groden-Thomas at
grodenthomas@gmail.com
or by joining our
Facebook Group Created Creators
.
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Children & Family Ministry
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Let Your Voice be Heard
On August 5
th
at 9:30AM in the Multipurpose Room, Pastor Carrie will lead a meeting/visioning session about Children & Family Ministries. Parents, grandparents, teachers, volunteers, and those interested are encouraged to attend. Children 3
rd
grade and older are encouraged to participate with a parent. Learn how we disciple to children and their families and brainstorm and dream about what we would like in the future. Our childcare staff will lead guided activities for children 2
nd
grade and younger. You are also encouraged to attend worship at 8:00AM or 11:00AM that day so you can participate. Contact
Pastor Carrie
with questions.
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The Yoder family and Finnie family both attended the Methodist Family Camp at the LEC last weekend! Any Methodist of any age can attend. Families worship together, play together, eat together, and make great memories together. Here's a few photos of the weekend. If you'd like to learn more about the camps, contact
Pastor Carrie.
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COMEDY with a Cause
You’ve been to a Concert with a Cause. Now, come to Memorial for Comedy with a Cause with comedian Bruce Goddard August 19
th
at 7:00PM in Maxwell Hall. Bruce is the former owner of Goddard Funeral Homes in Reynolds and Roberta Georgia
. (Yes, he went from Funeral Director to Comedian.)
In the past twenty-five years this humorist, author and motivational speaker has entertained and inspired thousands throughout the United States. He presents the “lighter side” of what can be a stressful occupation while at the same time giving thought provoking observations about life from the perspective of a small-town undertaker. A love offering will be collected for Nassau Health Start. You can learn more about Bruce at
brucegoddard.com
.
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Red Bird Mission Trip Meeting THIS Sunday
If you are interested in going on this year's mission trip to Red Bird (week of Sept. 23rd) please meet for an informational meeting on July 29th at 11:00AM in the Blue Room in Maxwell Hall. For questions or further information, call Steve Carr at 941-592-5985 or Kathy Carr 904-849-1489.
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Hurricane Irma
Disaster Relief
Hurricane IRMA was the biggest and most costly storm in Florida history.
The United Methodist Church
is leading the way helping those impacted cope in the aftermath.There is much work still to be done. Memorial is looking to create a group to do Hurricane Irma disaster recovery with the Conference. You must be at least 14 years old. If you are interested in helping, please contact
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BBQ Lunch Benefit for Kenya Partners
If you bought a ticket for a take-out BBQ lunch
benefiting Kenya Partners missions in Kenya, lunches will be ready for pick up next Sunday, July 29th, in the Maxwell Hall Kitchen from 11:00AM - 1:00PM. A limited number of tickets are available can cost $10 (tickets won’t be sold at the door). You call Diane Hamrick, 336-210-3765, or see a Kenya partner mission team member, to get a ticket. Meals consist of BBQ pulled pork, sauce, coleslaw, King's Hawaiian Roll, baked beans and homemade dessert.
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August 5th,
Memorial Orientation
Want to learn more about the United Methodist Church or get better connected, here, at Memorial? Visit our next Memorial Orientation Sunday, August 5th at 9:30AM in room 302. RSVP to Karen Schmitt at
karen@mumconline.com
.
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Come Have Coffee with the Pastors
Join Pastors Charlie, Drew, and Carrie at “Coffee with the Pastors,” Thurs., August 2nd at 6:30PM in the Multipurpose Room. Meet other newcomers and hear more about membership opportunities as you enjoy an informal time of fellowship. Find out ways to get better connected at Memorial and ask any questions you may have. Light refreshments will be served, and childcare is available. RSVP to Karen Schmitt, New Member Coordinator, a
t
karen@mumconline.com
.
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Special United Methodist Men's Breakfast with the Maurice Williams of the Jaguars!
The Men of Southside United Methodist Church in Jacksonville are hosting a Jags Preseason Men’s Event featuring former Jaguars great, Maurice Williams., who is the new Chaplain of the Jacksonville Jaguars. Maurice played with the Jaguars from 2001-2009. He is passionate about Jesus Christ, his wife Reulonda, their 4 boys, and the Jags! Maurice will be sharing what he sees in this upcoming season for the Jags: offensively, defensively, special teams, and of course, spiritually. With God, he has a game plan for it all! Breakfast will be served (bagels, donuts, coffee, and more). This event is for men and young men of all ages in Northeast Florida to come together for great fellowship, worship, and our hometown team.
Saturday, August 11th - 9:00AM-11:00AM
Southside United Methodist Church
3120 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32207
Rev. Dale Tedder – Men’s Ministry Director
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Monday Memorial Singers (M/M Singers) Resume their Outreach in September
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Our Monday Memorial (M/M) Singers are a group of all ages from our congregation who meet Mondays at 10:00AM to bring music and favorite hymns to residents of local assisted living facilities. There's no need to have a background in music. The only requirements are a desire to serve and a love of singing hymns. The group begins their next season Sept. 10th. To download the schedule, click on the photo of the schedule at right.
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Help Make Chrismons for Memorial’s Chrismon Trees
Join Our Chrismon-Making Workshops, Saturday, August 11
th
& Saturday, August 18
th
from 10:00AM -12:00PM in the Multipurpose Room. This workshop is open to adult and youth (grades 6th & up.) Completed Chrismons will be placed on one of our Chrismon trees during Advent. Participants will have help from experienced leaders and Joan will provide a brief history of Chrismons. Email Joan by August 1
st
to RSVP at
joan@mumconline.com
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Special Icon Retreat Coming to Memorial.
Very Few Spaces Remain!
A very special retreat opportunity is coming to Memorial. Icons are visual representations of invisible realities meant to help us understand spiritual truths and aid in worship and prayer. Goal of this retreat is listening to God through the practice of spiritual disciplines to deepen one's walk with God During this 5-day retreat, National Icon Instructor, Kara Nelson, will lead the prayerful practice of “writing” a Byzantine style icon. (right) This is not an art class. This is a prayerful experience, with an emphasis on the spiritual practices of worship, silence, prayer, and iconography. As the blank boards are transformed, the prayer is that we may also be transformed in the process.The course fee is $300/person for 5 full days of instruction and includes all supplies for painting as well as a midday meal. Class will be held each day from 8:30am-4:30pm. This workshop is open to all and does not require previous art experience. Space is limited. To register or inquire further please contact Anna Wright:
Beach4doc@comcast.net
or 904-206-0355.
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This Week's Top Stories
Around the World in
the United Methodist Church
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Message from the Northeast District Superintendent
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Dear Northeast Family,
I know that many of you are waiting to read the report of the Commission on A Way Forward (“COAWF”). The Commission’s intention all along has been to release the report simultaneously in the four official languages of our church: English, Portuguese, French, and Swahili. They felt it was only fair to our international sisters and brothers to be able to read the report all at the same time. Last week, however, the Council of Bishops requested a declaratory judgment from the Judicial Council on whether the three plans were constitutional. Their desire was to avoid what happened at General Conference 2012 in Tampa where major reforms in the church structure were adopted (after a multiple-years process) only to be declared unconstitutional.
In requesting the declaratory judgment, briefs had to be submitted to the Judicial Council including the report from the COAWF and the accompanying legislation for the three plans. Briefs and exhibits to the Judicial Council are public and, accordingly, all of the documents are now available even though the translations have not been completed.
I ask that you continue to pray for the delegates to the called General Conference in February, 2019 in St. Louis, Missouri, who will consider the legislation and other petitions related to our current impasse about human sexuality. God bless you!
All God's love,
Jay
Rev. Jay Therrell, District Superintendent
Northeast District
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Did You Know? There are 3 Ways to GIVE @Memorial.
3.Through the offering plate on Sunday.
*By using the app or website, you also may designate your giving to Missions, Operating Budget, Capital Campaign, and more, and/or set up automatic giving.
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