FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Covington, TN

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1 FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Covington, TN October 25, 2017 A Bi-Monthly Publication Just doing my job (That s what the man said!) The man in question was Chesley Sully Sullenberger. You may remember that Sully was the U.S. Airlines pilot who successfully navigated a jet with 155 people aboard to an emergency landing on the Hudson river on January 15, I got a chance to finally watch the movie starring Tom Hanks that was made about this event. What happened was something of a freak incident. As U.S. Airlines flight 1549 took off from LaGuardia airport on a frigid winter s day, the plane encountered a large flock of Canada geese. Even jet engines have their weaknesses and one thing that wreaks havoc with a jet engine is a big bird or two. The geese disabled BOTH engines. In a matter of about thirty seconds, Sully and his co-pilot had to make decisions which might save (or lose) the lives of everyone aboard. One option was to return to LaGuardia. A second alternative was to attempt a landing at Teterboro airport in nearby New Jersey. A third option was to attempt an emergency ditching or water landing. In a very brief period of time, Captain Sullenberger weighed his options and elected to attempt the impossible a water landing. Post-landing investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board questioned the wisdom of this course of action. Subsequent computer simulations and reenactments would not only prove the correctness of his decision but would demonstrate he made the only life-saving decision possible. An attempted return to LaGuardia or re-directing to Teterboro would most certainly have resulted in crashes which, most likely, have yielded no survivors. As it turned out, everyone aboard survived, only a few were injured and Captain Sullenberger was the last to leave the plane only after he was certain everyone on the passenger manifest had been accounted for. Sully Sullenberger became an overnight sensation and a modern-day hero. He was asked to appear on late-night talk shows and was an honored guest at President Obama s inauguration. Through it all, he maintained a humble attitude. Instead of promoting himself, he spoke of the people in his life who had trained him and was always modest about his own abilities. He did not volunteer the fact that he was a graduate of the Air Force Academy (Class of 1973) and holds master s degrees from both Purdue University and The University of Northern Colorado. He neglected to mention that he had been a U.S. Air Force pilot flying F-4 Phantom II jets, had 29 years experience under his belt as a commercial pilot and had earned membership in the aircraft accident investigation board. When pressed, he said, One way of looking at this might be that for 42 years I ve been making small, regular deposits in this bank of experience, education and training. On January 15, 2009, the balance was sufficient so that I could make a very large withdrawal. Sully Sullenberger serves as a great example of a humble servant in a day and age when humility seems to be in very short supply. Humility is a virtue that is rooted in the notion that all who exalt themselves will be humbled, and all who humble themselves will be exalted. (Matthew 23:12) Pastor Dan Pastoral Staff Rev. Dan Camp Senior Pastor dcamp@covingtonfumc.com Care Staff Dr. Faye Beckett Congregational Care ftrumbo@att.net Kendy Erwin Hospitality Care kerwin1962@att.net Outreach Staff Liz Newman Director of Outreach ewnewman2@gmail.com Program Staff Andrew Davis Youth Ministries ajdavis915@gmail.com Dr. Bonnie Wright Director of Music bwright@tipton-county.com Office Support Staff Sandy Burgess Administrative Assistant sburgess@covingtonfumc.com Holley Mills Morris Business Administrator hmmorris@covingtonfumc.com Musician Justin Hanson, Organist Facilities Rebecca Paris Custodian Kenny Summers Maintenance F U MC Office Hours: 9: 00 a. m. - 5 :00 p. m. M ond a y-fri da y Leading Others to Christ, Learning to 1 Be Disciples, Loving through Service.

2 UMW CORNER Ruth Circle 2 nd Monday of each month 12:00 p.m. Fellowship Hall Mary Martha Circle 2 nd Tuesday of each month 9:30 a.m. New Beginnings Classroom SAVE THE DATE! UMW Christmas Dinner Thursday, December 7 th 6:00 p.m. ALL SAINTS SUNDAY Sunday, November 5 th, we will be celebrating a very important Sunday, All Saints Day. As part of our worship (at both services), we will read the names of those in our congregation who have died since the last All Saints Sunday. A candle will be lit, a bell will toll, and a moment of silence will be given after the reading of each name. Another candle will be lit in memory of all others who have died. Those being remembered this year are: Thomas Bready Arnold Bull, Jr. Dorothy Butler Sally Ann Bailey Forsythe Pete McDow Walter McIntosh Velma Peeler Sara Shelton Hylda Sloan Camille Whitley Clara Nell Williams We hope you will join us as we give God thanks for the lives of those who have gone before us! If you know of a church member who has passed that is not listed, please contact the church office, November 5 th at 2:00 a.m. YOGA CLASSES Free yoga classes will be offered in the Christian Life Center Monday evenings through December 18 th (please note the new date) at 6:00 p.m. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat. 2

3 METHODIST-PRESBYTERIAN NURSERY SCHOOL FUNDRAISER It s that time of year again! MPNS Christmas Wreath sales have begun. Orders and money are due by Friday, November 3 rd. Please make checks payable to Methodist- Presbyterian Nursery School. Wreaths will be in the week after Thanksgiving. One-half of the proceeds from the sale will benefit Houston Hall; a student diagnosed with leukemia. An order form is located on the bulletin board in the hallway leading to the Sanctuary or go to the link on MPNS s Facebook page to place your order For more information, please call Andrea Franklin at (cell) or (school cell). Thank you for your support! YOUTH ACTIVITY Youth will travel to Shelby Farms for a Zombie Paintball Hayride, Saturday, October 28 th. The group will leave the church at 6:00 p.m. and the cost is $20. This is for middle and high school youth. Show us what you are thankful for through your old photos. Submit pictures of family gatherings, church activities, special events and memorable occasions. These will be compiled into a nostalgic slideshow to be presented Wednesday, November 15 th during our church-wide Thanksgiving dinner. Intertwined with our stroll down memory lane, we will be playing Name that Child. Include with your photos, childhood pictures of yourself, family members and/or other FUMC people. Please submit copies of pictures to the church office by Friday, November 10 th. TRUNK OR TREAT Donations of candy for trunk or treat may be brought in now through October 30 th. Collection boxes have been placed near the entrance to the Fellowship Hall and the lobby in the Christian Life Center. Trunk or Treat will be held October 31 st from 6-8 p.m. in the CLC parking lot; set up begins at 5:00 p.m. Contests will be held with prizes to be won in the following categories: Vehicle Most creative Most Colorful Tackiest Costume Favorite Character Most Creative Friendliest Best Costume-Car Combination If you plan to distribute candy, please contact the church office at or sburgess@covingtonfumc.com by October 27 th. 3

4 CHURCH LANDSCAPING FUMC is thankful to Boy Scout Troop 61 for cleaning out and spreading mulch in the flowerbeds around the church. The boys and leaders put in two long Saturdays to make these beds presentable and the church looks great because of their efforts! It is now up to the congregation to keep things maintained. Individuals, groups and Sunday school classes are needed for the new Adopt-a-Bed program. Call the church office at , to find out which flowerbeds are up for adoption and how you or your group can keep the church grounds looking beautiful. LAKESHORE RETREAT A scrapbooking retreat will be held at Lakeshore in Eva, TN, November For more information, call or office@lakeshorecamp.org. Children s Adventure Saturday November 11 10:00 - noon Children Pre-K thru 5 th grade will meet with the youth in the CLC for a morning filled with youth-led adventures! Pre-K thru 2 nd grade, along with their parent or guardian will remain in the CLC for special games and activities, while 3 rd - 5 th grade will head to the Education Building for their own special adventure. Refreshments to follow! October 25 Ansley Hall Pete Turner October 26 Rebecca McDowell October 27 Blair Brasfield Graeson Carter CH Sullivan October 28 Sadie Erwin October 29 Owen Hughes October 30 Dale Byrd Molly Flanagan October 31 Kendall Jackson Susan Sampson November 1 Bo David Billy Jones Susan Thornton November 2 Gail Ganier Glenda Fullen Jennifer Jones November 5 Frank Racy Brooke Shipley Clark Turner John Wallace November 6 Zachary Mitchell November 7 Sherrie Wright November 8 Raygen Escue Jack Winberry November 10 Kevin Holt Alice Morrison Ray Newbill Amanda Phillips November 11 Cam Sampson Aubrey Williams November 13 Cade Freeman November 14 Shirley Bready November 15 Waymon McDade 4

5 CHILDREN S CHURCH VOLUNTEERS October 29 MorningSong: Laura Richardson and Kristin Burgess Traditional Service: Casey Rogers and Liz Newman November 5 MorningSong: Sherrie Wright and Volunteer Needed Traditional Service: Liz Newman and Volunteer Needed NURSERY VOLUNTEERS October 29 MorningSong: Volunteer Needed Sunday School Hour: Yvonne Bryant Traditional Service: Keith Winberry November 5 MorningSong: Kathleen Burk Sunday School Hour: Christina Jones Traditional Service: JoAnne Cain Contact Liz Newman to volunteer by ing ewnewman2@gmail.com or calling UPPER ROOM PRAYER MINISTRY SCHEDULE October 29 MorningSong Service Volunteers Needed November 5 MorningSong Service Ellen Clark Lane Clark Doris Ann Gray Traditional Service Volunteers Needed Traditional Service Cathy Adams COMMUNION OFFERING The Communion offering Sunday, November 5 th will benefit Grace Place United Methodist Church. Grace Place is a prison-based mission congregation located in the West TN State Penitentiary at Ft. Pillow outside of Henning. Donations from area United Methodist churches make it possible for inmates to participate in small group activities like Bible study, book club, crochet ministry and exercise classes. ATTENDANCE & GIVING October 15, 2017 MorningSong Worship - Sunday School - Traditional Worship - Bread of Life Worship - MorningSong Offering - Traditional Worship Offering - October 22, 2017 MorningSong Worship - Sunday School - Traditional Worship - Bread of Life Worship - MorningSong Offering - Traditional Worship Offering $ $2, $1, $6,

6 SAMARITAN FUND TOTALS As of October 10 through October 20, 2017 # of Awards Amount Type of Assistance 1 $ Bus Ticket 0 $ 0 Food 11 $ Lodging 0 $ 0 Miscellaneous 1 $ Rent 16 $ Utilities 1 $ Vehicle Gas 30 $ 1, Totals # of Awards Year-to-Date Totals Amount Type of Assistance 4 $ Bus Ticket 1 $ Food 262 $ 13, Lodging 6 $ Miscellaneous 59 $ 2, Rent 340 $ 17, Utilities 15 $ Vehicle Gas 687 $ 34, Totals Children: Senior Adults: Adults: Total Individuals: Fixed Income: Lost Jobs: Children: Senior Adults: Adults: Total Individuals: Fixed Income: Lost Jobs: , As of October 20, 2017 Samaritan Balance: $1, ROUNDUP UTILITY ASSISTANCE October 10 through October 20, Households were interviewed CES: 8 total households 1 approved totaling $ declined totaling $1, CGWS: 2 total households 0 approved 2 declined totaling $

7 Condolences to the families of: Jimmy Chumley Lori Butler Lindley Maxine Rickard Other Requests: Billy Anderson Donna Beard Faye Beckett Joe Campodonico Amber Corbitt Cimadevilla Cassie Evans Lauren Gilliland Gwen Glass Charles Gray M.B. Howard Jackson Hughey Teena Jacobs Janet Klutts Bernie Liles Donna Luckey Peggy Massey Gary Miller Charlie Moss Emogene Ray Shannon Reed Nan Sanders BJ Smith Jim Smith Maurice Smith Joyce Stottlemyer Bart White Everett Williams Dr. Barney Witherington III Memorials and Tributes In Memory of Sanford Blankenship In Memory of Tom Bready Landscaping Fund by Van and Pam Shelley In Memory of Dot Butler In Memory of Paul Byrd In Memory of Mary Carpenter Good Samaritan Fund by Lynne Fisher Good Samaritan Fund by Michael and Hope Turner In Memory of Terri Chumley In Memory of Craig Coley In Memory of Claude Leyhew In Memory of Wallace Mathis Good Samaritan Fund by Michael and Hope Turner In Memory of Velma Peeler Landscaping Fund by William and Patty Franklin Landscaping Fund by Barry and Beth Ward In Memory of Rev. Grace Phelps Good Samaritan Fund by Jerry and Connie Beckley In Memory of Barbara Quinley Children s Fund by Charlotte Quinley In Memory of Jim Bob Randolph In Memory of Carolyn Rogers In Memory of Christine Stewart Good Samaritan Fund by Michael and Hope Turner In Memory of Ann Tucker Good Samaritan Fund by Waymon and Naomi McDade Christian Life Center Fund by Stephen and Kaye Smith Good Samaritan Fund by Ed and Marie Timberlake Good Samaritan Fund by Ted and Carolyn Turner In Memory of Jimmy Turner COUNSELING Faye Beckett, D.C.C. Doctorate in Christian Counseling. For appointments call the Counseling Ministry: Empowering others to reach their God given purpose. Cindy Pease, M.H.S.P., Licensed Professional Counselor, Nationally Certified. For appointments call the FUMC office , ext. 17. Counseling is available for individuals, couples or families. Fees are based on ability to pay. 7

8 WORSHIP BROADCASTS Live radio broadcast of the Traditional Worship on WKBL AM 11 a.m. Live streaming of the traditional service is available at Traditional services are also archived at our website and can be viewed online anytime. WORSHIP TIMES MorningSong Service Sundays at 8:30 a.m. Christian Life Center Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Traditional Service Sundays at 11:00 a.m. Sanctuary AUDIO/VIDEO NEEDS Each week, volunteers take care of our audio and video needs for the two Sunday morning services. Unfortunately, there are very few people that have learned that skill and it therefore makes it difficult for those individuals to be gone. If you would be willing to occasionally fill the roles of camera operation, sound technician, and video operator, would you please contact Keith Phelps or let the church office know. The amount of time required is minimal but would enable each of those volunteers to have someone who could share that duty when needed. First United Methodist Church 145 W. Church Avenue Covington, TN Phone: Fax: covingtonfumc@covingtonfumc.com Website: Facebook: Twitter: twitter.com/fumccovington 8