REV. WADE COX TO BE PASTOR OF FIRST UMC

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1 A biweekly publication of First United Methodist Church April 16, 2014 issue Ministry Staff Tim Carpenter Senior Pastor Grace Phelps Outreach and Program Ministries Care Staff Faye Beckett Congregational Care Kendy Erwin Hospitality Care Program Staff Sara Palm Youth Ministries Charlotte Quinley Children and Nursery Ministries Bonnie Wright Director of Music Office Support Staff Sandy Burgess Receptionist/ Printing Secretary Holley Mills Morris Admin. & Financial Secretary Musicians Justin Hanson, Organist Facilities Rebecca Paris Custodian Kenny Summers Maintenance REV. WADE COX TO BE PASTOR OF FIRST UMC Bishop McAlilly has announced that Rev. K. Wade Cox has been appointed as the new pastor of Covington First L-R: Davis, Susan, Wade, Brooke UMC beginning June 29. Rev. Cox has served as the pastor of Medina FUMC since A graduate of Ole Miss, Wade earned a Master of Divinity degree from Asbury Theological Seminary. Wade began his journey in ministry as a director of youth ministries in Wade was ordained an elder in the United Methodist Church in Prior to Medina First UMC, Wade served as the Associate Pastor of Dyersburg First UMC from , and at Temple-Kerrville from Rev. Cox and his wife, Dr. Susan Cox, have two children, Davis (11) and Brooke (8). Susan is a pediatric dentist with practices in Dyersburg and Jackson. The Cox family s current address is 41 Oak Tree Drive, Medina Please be in prayer for the Cox family as they prepare to come to Covington. Rev. Carpenter is moving to assume the duties of Asbury District Superintendent. WELCOME NEW MEMBERS On April 6, Ron and Jennifer Leyvas transferred their membership from other churches in Arizona. We also rejoiced in the baptism of their 8 year old Caleb Michael Leyvas, who professed his faith and received baptism. Caleb will be placed on the baptized roll and will prepare for Confirmation in a few years. Their older son Jacob has already been baptized and will also be preparing for Confirmation in the years to come. Ron s brother and mother were in attendance with them for this special day. Welcome to the Leyvas family!

2 Page 2 Page 2 THE FOCUS 4/16/2014 3/20/2013 HOLY WEEK SERVICES Wednesday, April 16, at First United Methodist Rev. Scott Sealy, of First Presbyterian, preaching Thursday, April 17, at Covington Assembly of God Rev. Chuck Williams, of First Baptist, preaching Friday, April 18, at Central Christian Rev. Don Brooks, of St. Matthew s, preaching Tenebrae April 16 6 p.m. TENEBRAE SERVICE Wednesday, April 16, 2014 The service of Tenebrae, from a Latin word meaning darkness or shadows. Communion will be celebrated and is open to all Christians. Following Communion, the altar will be stripped as we prepare for the mourning of Christ's passion. Then, an extended meditation on the passion of Christ from John 18:1-19:42 is read. Following each reading, candles are extinguished to remind us of the light leaving the world at the death of Christ. This is a very solemn service to prepare our hearts prior to Easter. All are invited and encouraged to attend. EASTER SUNRISE AT MT.. CARMELC CHURCH Sunday, April 20, 7:00 a.m. Join us for the sixth annual joint Sunrise Service with First Presbyterian Church. Worship and fellowship at the Mt. Carmel Presbyterian Church on Mt. Carmel Road. Easter April 20 EASTER SUNDAY Sunday, April 20, 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. He is risen, indeed! Join us as we gather for the highest day of worship of the year to proclaim the Resurrection of Christ. We will celebrate the Resurrection in song, prayer, scripture and preaching at MorningSong and Traditional Services. At the Traditional Service, the choir accompanied by orchestral instruments, will perform an anthem and the Hallelujah Chorus.

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4 Page 4 THE FOCUS 4/16/2014 PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR POSITION AVAILABLE The Methodist-Presbyterian Nursery School (MPNS) is seeking a preschool director, with a passion for early childhood education; an enthusiastic leader with a love of children. Applications may be picked up at the church offices and must be completed and returned to either church by May 9th Day Walk With God The 40 Day Walk with God represents a call by Bishop William T. McAlilly of the Nashville Episcopal Area to all United Methodists through the Memphis and Tennessee Annual Conferences to engage in a special season of fasting and prayer in preparation for the 2014 sessions of both annual conferences. Starting on Monday, April 21, 2014 (the Monday following Easter) congregations throughout the region are asked to join together in a common practice of devotion using the guide prepared by the spiritual formation teams of the Memphis and Tennessee Annual Conference. A print version has been shared with every church, and a printable PDF version will be available via the link below. We will also be posting each days devotion on this site if you want to follow along here: Should you want to use the devotional guide and are unable to access it online, you may request a printed copy from the church office by calling SURPRISED BY HOPE STUDY Join Grace Phelps for this video-based study of what the Bible teaches us about heaven, the resurrection and the mission of the church. Teaching by N.T. Wright, one of the world s foremost biblical scholars with discussion and group reflection. This six week study explores hope, resurrection, heaven, the second coming, salvation, and the church---revealing that what we believe about the future has a direct impact on how we live in the present. The group will meet in the Fellowship Hall, Wednesday nights through April 30th, from 6-7 p.m. CONGRATULATIONS! Easton Wallace Burdette was born April 7th to Jared and Katie Burdette. He weighed 8 lbs 2 oz. Everyone is doing great. Proud FUMC grandparents are Wally and Sheri Burdette. Uncle Nathan is pretty proud too! LIVING CROSS This year, we are reviving an old Easter Sunday morning tradition of covering a wooden cross, located at the front of the church, with beautiful spring flowers. Everyone is invited to bring whatever is blooming in your yard or bring silk flowers to contribute to the cross, celebrating Christ s resurrection. You may bring your flowers early Easter Sunday morning April 20th.

5 4/16/2014 THE FOCUS Page 5 SAMARITAN FUND 2014 TOTALS AS OF APRIL 11, 2014 # of Awards March 30 through April 11, 2014 Amount Type of Assistance 0 0 Bus Ticket 0 0 Food 7 $ Lodging 0 0 Miscellaneous 2 $ Rent 14 $ Utilities 5 $ Vehicle Gas 28 $1, Totals Children: 29 Senior Adults: 5 Adults: 37 Total Individuals: 71 Fixed Income: 10 Lost Jobs: 2 # of Awards January 1, 2014 to Date Amount Type of Assistance 0 0 Bus Ticket 5 $ Food 55 $3, Lodging 1 $25.00 Miscellaneous 8 $ Rent 107 $5, Utilities 10 $ Vehicle Gas 186 $10, Totals Children: 183 Senior Adults: 32 Adults: 236 Total Individuals: 451 Fixed Income: 85 Lost Jobs: 14 Samaritan Balance: $ CONFIRMATION RETREAT Last weekend, the confirmation class and mentors spent the weekend at Pinson Mounds State Park. The time was spent in quiet devotion, group activities, and study of church, sacraments, discipleship and salvation. Adults shared personal testimonies, and the youth were encouraged in their faith.

6 Page 6 THE FOCUS 4/16/2014 COLLEGE GRADUATING SENIOR ANNOUNCEMENTS HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATING SENIORS First United Methodist Church of Covington invites you and your family to a worship service and luncheon on Sunday, May 4, 2014, honoring the youth of the church who are in the graduating class of The worship service is at 11:00 a.m. and the luncheon follows. Graduating seniors are Ky Anderson, Jordan Carpenter, and Steven Holt. During the luncheon, we will have a slide show presentation that will include pictures of each graduate throughout the years. Please submit to the church office five photographs of the student, including a senior picture. Please pictures to sburgess_fumc@att.net, or bring the pictures you wish to include to the church office no later than April 25th. NOTE OF THANKS: Thank you, Palm Sunday Kitchen Crew for every bit of work and time you gave to make the Palm Sunday luncheon a success. Donna Jones was the most instrumental with Voncile Baxter, Kendy Erwin, Lynne Fisher and Sandra Naifeh doing everything to prepare. Cathy Adams, Phyllis Richmond, Brenda Wrather, and Sherrie Wright for all the care of clean-up. An appreciation to Lessie Fisher for her wonderful photography. Thank you to everyone else who took the time and effort to bring a dish. Every dish was superb. Let's do it again next year! Happy Easter! Thanks to my secret Easter Bunny! You were a hit.

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8 Page 8 THE FOCUS 4/16/2014 CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTER PROGRESS Doors are now on the building. Plumbing fixtures are installed and water lines are connected. Inside work continues to progress. Brick is all up. We are getting closer to the completion! WEDDING INVITATION UPDATE ON REV. DREW SHELLEY Rev. Drew Shelley grew up in Covington and at Covington First UMC. It was learned this week that he will be appointed as the Senior Pastor of Crossville (TN) FUMC in June. In 1999, Drew enrolled at Tennessee Technical University and graduated with a Master s Degree in Civil Engineering in Drew then began his studies for a Master s of Divinity from Memphis Theological Seminary. Drew is married to Shannon, who earned her Doctorate of Optometry from the Southern College of Optometry. Drew served Munford United Methodist Church as Director of Student Ministries for 3 years before his first appointment to Cookeville First United Methodist Church as the Associate Pastor. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Persons to run the sound and cameras for the Traditional Worship Service. If you are interested, please see Keith Phelps during church or call the church at ATTENDANCE AND GIVING April 6, 2014 Drew s FUMC family include his parents, Van* and Pam* Shelley,1641 Elm Grove Road, Burlison, 38015; his grandmother, Bettye Shelley*, 706 South College, Covington, 38019; and his brother and sister-in-law, Adam* and Emily Shelley, 739 Simmons Road, Drummonds Also, Drew's late grandparents at First UMC were John Shelley and the late Mr. and Mrs. Herman Dornbusch. April 13, One Worship MorningSong Sunday School Traditional Worship Bread of Life Worship MorningSong Offering - $ 3, Traditional Worship Offering - $ 9, Sunday School Traditional Worship Bread of Life Worship - 85 Traditional Worship Offering - $ 4,985.00

9 4/16/2014 THE FOCUS Page 9 SAMARITAN STORIES: A woman who has been married for 23 years came in for help with her rent and emergency food. Her husband had beaten her two weeks prior. She had him arrested and is pressing charges. But, since he is the breadwinner in the household, he took all their money with him, including their food stamp card. They have three children and she has been a stay-at-home mom for many years. We were able to provide help with her rent through the Samaritan fund and a food distribution from the food pantry. A grandmother who is raising her three grandchildren came to the church with an unusually high electric bill because of the very cold weather. She is blind in one eye, but had been working as a sitter with an elderly woman. However, her adult daughter (mother of the three children) has a drug problem and had to go to in-patient rehab, leaving no one to pick up the children after school and care for them. She expressed hopes that her daughter had finally hit rock bottom and would clean up and be a responsible parent when she gets out of rehab. We were able to help her with both her utility bills under the Operation Round-Up program. Two Samaritan individuals have found employment! One individual has a psychology degree and through a very difficult process is currently homeless. He begins work on Monday! The second individual has two small children and was homeless about 30 days ago. Since then, she has gained housing through a government agency and is employed! Please join in these accomplishments and continue prayer for them as they transition to these new jobs. COMMUNION OFFERING Thank you to everyone who contributed to the Communion Offering for Confidential Care for Women. Your gifts totaled $ and are greatly appreciated. Confidential Care is a non-profit Christian pregnancy resource center in Covington. A NOTE FROM FAYE BECKETT Epworth By The Sea--St. Simons Island, Georgia; a Methodist Conference and Retreat Center overlooking the Frederica River is having a Grand Camp July 14-17, This will be an unforgettable camp experience for grandparents and their elementary/middle schoolage grandchildren and a great opportunity for grandparents and their grandkids to have a good time together. Prices include 3 nights lodging and 8 meals: 1 adult and 1 child in a room-$ adults and 1 child in a room-$ $ for each additional child in a room with an adult For additional information contact Faye Beckett, or to register send fax to Epworth by the Sea at (912) or register online:

10 Page 10 THE FOCUS 4/16/2014 PRAYER REQUESTS Nina Anderson Nick Armstrong Frances Austin Anita Bentz Rachel Bibb Blakeman Scottie Brafford Tom Bready Monte Connell Brynlee Crandall Rain Critz Ethan Daniel Shane Daniel George Dailey Joe Daniels Shannon Daniels Betty Ferris Lillie Mae Glass Jeanette Hathcock Susan Huffman Carole Hughey Doris Jackson Lee Johnston Tony Johnston Lucy Krull Lori Butler Lindley Nancy Lindsey Wayne Locke Roger Marshall Tom Mason Peggy Massey Edith McBride Keith McCalla Randy McDaniel Walter McIntosh Phillip Newman Charlie Peeler Russell Phelps Raymond Poole Theta Roane Teresa Robbins Lisa Rogers Jessica Royer Rachell Ruppe Forrest Scott Claud Simonton Lauren Smith Maurice Smith Chad Stafford C. H. Sullivan Unnamed June Walton Andy White Debbie Wilson CONDOLENCES Condolences to the family of Mrs. Nancy Ganier. Mrs. Ganier was a lifetime member of Dyersburg FUMC. She is the mother of Roger Ganier*. Roger and Gail s home address is 1132 Greer, Covington Condolences to the family of Mr. Seymour Heller of Germantown, TN, He was the father of Suzy Carpenter, the sister-in-law of Tim and Dawn* Carpenter. Suzy is married to Ron, Tim's brother, and has two sons, Ronald and Samuel. Mr. Heller also leaves his wife, Lillie Heller. Their address is 7954 Neshoba Rd., Germantown, TN EASTER LILY TRIBUTES In Honor of Choir, Bonnie and Justin by Nancy and Russell Lindsey Douglas III, Alyssa and Kristin Burgess by Sandy Burgess Doug and Mary Carpenter by Tim, Dawn, Jordan and Ethan Carpenter Kelly Mathis by Phillip and Angela Mathis Victoria Mathis by Phillip and Angela Mathis Mrs. Edith McBride by Ruth Circle (Our Love Member) In Memory of Gene Butler by Dot Butler & Family Rob Roy Davis by His Family Robert Klutts by Janet Klutts Jack Peyton by Dot Peyton Martha Wallace by Bud and Debbie Neal Bob Yoakum by Abbey, Leah, Shannon and Stefanie Beasley MEMORIAL AND TRIBUTES In Honor of Justin Hanson Choir and Worship Fund by Go Getters

11 4/16/2014 THE FOCUS Page 11 FUMC CALENDAR APRIL 16, APRIL 29, 2014 Wednesday, April 16, :00 p.m. Holy Week Service - First United Methodist Church 6:00 p.m. Tenebrae Service 7:00 p.m. Choir Practice Thursday, April 17, :00 a.m. Men s Prayer Breakfast - Fellowship Hall 12:00 p.m. Holy Week Service - Covington Assembly of God 5:00 p.m. Scouts - Hope Classroom Friday, April 18, Good Friday 12:00 p.m. Holy Week Service - Central Christian Church Saturday, April 19, :00 a.m. Food Pantry - Covington Sunday, April 20, Easter 7:00 a.m. Easter Sunrise Service - Mt. Carmel Presbyterian 8:30 a.m. MorningSong Worship - Chamber Center 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Traditional Service 1:00 p.m. Traditional Worship Broadcast Monday, April 21, :00 p.m. Congregational Care Meeting - Library 6:00 p.m. Morning Song Broadcast Tuesday, April 22, :00 p.m. Traditional Worship Broadcast 6:00 p.m. Scouts - Edu. Bld. Lower level and Fellowship Hall Wednesday, April 23, :00 p.m. Praise Band Rehearsal 6:00 p.m. Adult Study- Surprised by Hope - Fellowship Hall 6:00 p.m. Prayer Shawl - Go Class 7:00 p.m. Choir Practice Thursday, April 24, :00 a.m. Men s Prayer Breakfast - Fellowship Hall Saturday, April 26, :00 a.m. Food Pantry - Brighton Hwy 51 S, Suite 103 Sunday, April 27, :30 a.m. MorningSong Worship - Chamber Center 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. One Worship-Traditional Service 1:00 p.m. Traditional Worship Broadcast 4:00 p.m. Confirmation Class - Fellowship Hall 5:00 p.m. UMYF Tuesday, April 29, :00 p.m. Traditional Worship Broadcast 6:00 p.m. Scouts - Edu. Bldg. Lower level and Fellowship Hall BIRTHDAYS APRIL 17 THRU MAY 20 April 17 April 20 April 22 April 24 April 26 April 28 April 29 May 1 May 3 May 4 Cynthia Ford Adam Simpson Leah Beasley Jasper Lindley Kathy Wallace Bettye Davis Roger Ganier Wanda Lakey Billy Myers Faye Beckett James Coulston Jennifer Lindley Russell Lindsey Carol Daniel Peggy Massey May 6 May 7 May 8 May 9 May 12 May 13 May 15 May 16 May 18 May 19 May 20 Benjamin Brasfield David Caldwell Bernice Liles Jillian Hunter Madelyn Hughey Chad Stewart Ann Enzor Katelyn Turner Rita King Cambria Oldham Charly Oldham Evan Gangaware Jeffrey Howard Courtney Cook Vicki Creasy

12 Page 12 THE FOCUS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Traditional Worship 11:00 a.m. Morning Song ON THE SQUARE SERVICE OF PRAISE 8:30 A.M. AT THE CHAMBER CENTER UPPER ROOM PRAYER SCHEDULE April 20 MorningSong Service Traditional Service Frank and Barbra Racy Rhonda Patton and Nancy Peeler April 27 MorningSong Service Traditional Service Ellen Clark and Doris Ann Gray Phillip and Angela Mathis May 4 MorningSong Service Elizabeth Posey Traditional Service Arnold Bull and Tom Rogers A BIWEEKLY PUBLICATION OF FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 145 CHURCH ST. 145 C COVINGTON,, TN (901) APRIL 16, 2014 MISSION STATEMENT OF FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Leading Others to Christ, Learning to Be Disciples, Loving through Service. NGTONF UM C.C OM