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1 No. 6 March 20, 2019 SPRING REVIVAL (MARCH 24-27) THE WAY OF THE CROSS GUEST PREACHER: DR. JOHN OSWALT Visiting Distinguished Professor of Old Testament at Asbury Theological Seminary Revival schedule: Sunday, March 24 8:30/10:45 a.m. - Morning services (Sanctuary) 9:45 a.m. - Combined Adult Class (Sanctuary) Monday, March 25 7:00-8:00 a.m. - Men s Bible Study (Multi-Purpose Room) [Coffee and donuts] 9:30-11:30 a.m. - Women s Bible Study (Multi-Purpose Room) [Coffee and snacks] 5:15 p.m. - Supper (CLC, $5 adults; $2.50 kids) 6:15 p.m. - Revival Service (Sanctuary) Tuesday, March 26 5:15 p.m. - Supper (CLC, $5 adults; $2.50 kids) 6:15 p.m. - Revival Service (Sanctuary) Wednesday, March 27 5:15 p.m. - Supper (CLC, $6 adults; $3 kids) 6:15 p.m. - Revival Service (Sanctuary) Does your last church directory photo look like this?!?! Then mark your calendars! We will take pictures for our new pictorial directory on Palm Sunday (April 14), on Easter Sunday (April 21), on Wednesday nights (April 24 & May 1) and at the VIP s luncheon (May 7). We really want everyone to participate! We will share more details about this in an upcoming newsletter.

2 WEDNESDAYS AT MADISON March 27, 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 ( on the pew pad on Sunday morning; or by phone ( ). ADULT MENU: ADULT DESSERTS: KIDS MENU: Pork chops Banana cream pie Chicken tenders Creole corn Confirmation cake Mac & cheese Fried okra Cherry pie Green beans Turnip greens Cookie & ice cream Field peas Cornbread 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 ADULTS 6:15-7:00 p.m. The Way of the Cross Revival service led by Dr. John Oswalt in the Sanctuary Discipleship groups will meet at 6:00 p.m. Wednesdays at Madison Pastor s Bible Study For the final weeks of our spring semester, we will be studying the last words of Christ. We will begin with all that He says following His resurrection and then we conclude with the many things that He shares after His ascension. This will be a good study together to learn more about the heart and character of our Savior and to see what He desires for us and to happen through us. We will meet in the sanctuary at 6:15 p.m. for this study.

3 ADULT MINISTRY Rev. Ben Butler or MUMM S FRANK WILSON SCHOLARSHIPS The Madison United Methodist Men (MUMM) are pleased to announce their 11th annual program for the award of the Frank Wilson college scholarships to two young men who are members of our church. Applicants must graduate from high school no later than August 2019, with a grade point average of 3.0 or above, and have participated in church, school and community programs. Applications are available in the church office. Application deadline is April 30, This year the scholarships will be for $3, All men of the Church are invited to participate in this project for our young men. Questions call Scott Catington at or madisonummen@gmail.com. WELCOME NEW MEMBERS! Becoming part of MUMC s church family on March 17 were Scott & Ashley Hodges and sons Walker and Reid. Walker, Reid, and Ashley were also baptized at the 8:30 a.m. service. Campbell Lea Clarke, daughter of Chris & Lindsey Clarke, was baptized at the 10:45 a.m. service on March 17. Chris was also baptized and became a member of MUMC.

4 Madison United Methodist Church 100 Post Oak Rd. Madison, MS Website: Dated Material Please deliver by: Saturday, March 23, 2019 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID MADISON, MS. PERMIT 8 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 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Sun., Mar. 24 Luke 19 Mon., Mar. 25 Luke 20 Tues., Mar. 26 Genesis 37 Wed., Mar. 27 Genesis 38 Thurs., Mar. 28 Genesis 39 Fri., Mar. 29 Genesis 40 Sat., Mar. 30 Psalm 10 Sun., Mar. 31 Luke 21 Mon., Apr. 1 Luke 22 Tues., Apr. 2 Genesis 41 Wed., Apr. 3 Genesis 42 Thurs., Apr. 4 Genesis 43 Fri., Apr. 5 Genesis 44 Sat., Apr. 6 Psalm 11 March March MUMC Spring Revival The Happening Student Retreat at MUMC EASTER LILY SALES TO BENEFIT UMW MISSIONS Decorate the Sanctuary Easter Sunday with Easter lilies or make a donation to United Methodist Women $15.00 per lily all proceeds will benefit UMW missions Purchase on Sunday mornings April 7 & 14 in the Fellowship Hall And Wednesday nights April 3 & 10 in the CLC Lilies may be picked up following the 11:00 a.m. Easter service or the following week in the Church Courtyard.

5 Concerns of Our Church Family In Memoriam Jim Turnage 3/06/19 Husband of Jane Turnage Member of MUMC Mary Cumberland 3/16/19 Mother of Sandra Rasberry We express our sympathy to the families. 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 if prayer is still needed. Prayer Requests MUMC Members Vicki Blake Kate Colbert Danielle Dale Susan Dodder Jim Elam Dick Farr John Mason Mary Ann McKay The Moody Family Willie Moore James Morphis Robin Morris Cathy Navarrette Ray Phillips Anne Ramsay Elinor Rummel Trey Russell Gloria Thompson Courtney Tucker Bob Walters Jeanne Walters Cheryl Webb Frances Williams 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 Stephen Sherer, Debbie Trussell s grandson, U. S. Army, Jordan Jordan Stephens, Bill/Gayle Cooper s granddaughter, U. S. Navy, Guam Prayer Requests Family Members and Friends Kirsten Anderson Peyton Anderson s aunt Caleb Carr Son of former pastor Susannah Carr Connie Cooper Leona Bishop s niece Madeline Gullekson Kathy Long s mother Chris Hill Susan Hinton s cousin Mary Frances Kelly Pat/Bonnie Patterson s grandmother Anne Richardson Lindsey Tindle s cousin Neil Smith Leslie Ezelle s father Vic Smith Myra Smith s son Paul Staples Bonnie Patterson s father David Stokes Myra Talley s brother Patsy Taylor Connie Bush s mother MUMC Report Worship Attendance Sunday School 03/ / Offering Year-To-Date Cash/Check Electronic All Giving 03/10 $30, $ 5, $348, /17 $30, $ 9, $387, Education Building Cost: $5,227, Education Building Mortgage Balance (as of 3/04/2019): $2,695,322.06

6 KIDS MINISTRY Renee Scales or We need KIDS Ministry volunteers during Revival!! From 6:00 7:15 p.m. on Monday (March 25) &Tuesday (March 26), we will have Preschool & Elementary fun nights! Let me know if you can be a leader/helper! VBS 2019 IS ROAR: LIFE IS CRAZY; GOD IS GOOD! It s time to get started & we need CO-LEADERS to plan & implement our VBS decorations! Please to volunteer or for more information! VBS dates are June 17 21, KIDS Celebrating Easter 2019 at Madison UMC PALM SUNDAY PROCESSIONAL ALL children are invited to process with palms before each service on Sunday, April 14. Meet in the Fellowship Hall at 8:15 a.m. for the 8:30 a.m. service and at 10:30 a.m. for the 10:45 a.m. service. 4 TH & 5 TH GRADERS We will go to Kosciusko United Methodist Church for their Easter Passion Play on Friday, April 19. We will leave from the big parking lot across from the new Education Building at 5:00 p.m. and return around 10:30/11:00 p.m. Bring blankets, jackets, and folding chairs. The play is outside! We will need adult volunteers to go with us! Each child MUST be registered by April 17. Each child will also need a signed Activity Participation Form. If you have questions, call Ms. Reneé ( ). 1 ST, 2 ND AND 3 RD GRADERS A Human Easter Egg join us for an Easter devotion, a messy craft & pizza on Wednesday, April 17 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. in the Christian Life Center (CLC). We need volunteers! Please RSVP to Mrs. Reneé (renee@madisonumc.org) no later than Monday, April 15. I also need a t-shirt size for each participant. 2 ½ YEAR OLDS - K5 Join us for an Easter celebration at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 20 in the KIDS Hall. We will have crafts, an Easter story, & an Easter Egg Hunt at the Montgomery property (across the street from MUMC). On Saturday, please bring an Easter snack to share! Each child will also need to bring one dozen ageappropriate treat filled eggs to the Church Office no later than Thursday, April 18. Please put the eggs in a bag with the child s name and age on it! this is how you register your child! Don t forget that the Church Office closes at 1:00 p.m. on Fridays. We need parent volunteers; let me know if you can help!

7 DELTA GRACE MISSION WEEKEND MARCH 15-16, 2019

8 STUDENT MINISTRY Cory Phillips or *Student Ministries Text Updates: text mumcstudent to Pinnacle Sunday Night Activities Each Week 6:00 p.m.. 8:15 p.m. A full schedule of Student Ministry activities may be downloaded at STUDENT MINISTRIES SPRING RETREAT For grades 6 12 The Global Village of Heifer, International Little Rock, Arkansas April 5-7, 2019 $95 (payment due at registration) Registration deadline: March 24 Global Gateway creates an existence in which nothing - shelter, food, water or cooking fuel - can be taken for granted. It is the perfect way to step out of your comfort zone and into the reality of our global neighbors and understand hunger and poverty on an even deeper level.