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1 January 2008 The Methodist Messenger Newbern First United Methodist Church P. O. Box 72, Newbern TN Located at the corner of Main and Monroe Streets Church Office Phone (731) Church Office Fax (731) Rev. Gus Lohrum: Cell Phone (731) , Home Phone (731) Come Worship The Love Of Christ Sunday School for all ages - 9:45 am Sunday Worship Service 10:50 am Wednesday ACTS 5:30 pm 7:00pm Wednesday Choir Practice 7:15 pm Church Staff Rev. Gus Lohrum, Pastor Mary Puraty, Office Secretary Bob Schlabach, Music Director Liz Vantress and Marilyn Schlabach, Musicians Jane Perry, Custodian Romans 12:9-10 states, Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor. The words from Romans get expressed in a popular principle that states, People do not care how much we know; until they know how much we care. This principle is something I have tried to appreciate each time I have begun to serve in a congregation. If people are to see Christ in us, they have to see we care, but a good question to ask is care about what? Can people see that as a Christian and member of Newbern FUMC we care about Jesus Christ? Can people see we care about Jesus enough to study his teachings through the authority of the Bible? Can they see we care because we refer to its principles to guide our living? Can people see our love of God inspires us to worship regularly, pray sincerely, give generously and serve others warmly? It is often been said, people are watching to see how much we care and I believe that is true. Remember, most of all, the one who is watching and matters most is God. May God and others see in 2008 how much the people of Newbern FUMC care by the actions of our lives? Yours In Christ, Gus

2 Prayer Concerns The Family of Mr. Tommy Hart, who passed away January 3 (Lou Ann Towne, 203 Washington Street, Newner, TN 38059) The Family of Mr. Paul Ennis, father of Connie Carson, passed away in December (Connie Carson, 832 Hollow Creek Road, Newbern 38059) Harris Armstrong 11-yr old had a tumor removed from base of neck. Treatments have begun and proving to be very difficult for this sick little boy. (16407 Zurraquin De Avila, Tampa, FL 33613) Pat Bryan continues to battle cancer (106 South Quincy, Newbern 38059) Molly Kate Caldwell, 18 month old great-granddaughter of Charles and Bettie Jane Caldwell, had brain tumor surgery, Dec. 28th, at LeBonheur in Memphis. Other tumors were found. She will be going to St. Jude for evaluations and treatments. Molly is the daughter of Jenny and the granddaughter of David and Diane Caldwell. (Jenny Caldwell, 1936 Cross Country Road, Newbern, TN 38059) Robert Caldwell is in failing health (105 S. Quincy St, Newbern 38059) Charles Caldwell continues to rest and recover at home from a light stoke suffered Oct. 19 (829 Williams Street #A2, Newbern, TN 38059) Lawrence Carolin, 13 year old son of Patrick and Susan Carolin, diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer, current prognosis is grim. (205 West Main Street, Newbern, TN 38059) Eva Christopher continues to have numerous health problems. (401 Thomas Street, Newbern, TN 38059) Harry Cobb (2607 Stoneville Street, Dyersburg, TN 38024) Irene Flack is home (315 Nora Dr, Newbern 38059) Rowena Fuller (Country Cottage, 469 Weakley Creek Road, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464) Margaret Hargett (Maple Ridge, 705 Lake Road, Dyersburg, TN 38024) Cindy Hogan has been diagnosed with stage 4 cervical cancer. Her husband Gary is in Iraq and she is home with their 5 year old son, Martha Holland (2290 Sharpesferry Road, Newbern, TN 38059) Joyce Huie (Canterbury Place, 900 Hwy 51 ByPass, Dyersburg 38024) Buddy Jones is dealing with an injured back (513 West Main St., Newbern) Iva Leach (Ridgely Care, 117 North Main, Ridgely, TN Jerry Leach had been recovering from a broken left hand, is also recovering from a broken right arm after being kicked by a horse. Jerry also is dealing with pneumonia. (2573 Old Newbern Road, Newbern) Jean Palmer, sister of Jane Yarbro, continues to deal with a number of health issues. (3100 Jenkinsville-Jamestown Rd, Dyersburg 38024) Jean Ann Pate s mother and sister are dealing with several health related problems. (4417 Roellen-Newbern Road, Newbern 38059) Dorothy Pierce continues to deal with a number of health related problems. (401 Thomas St, Newbern 38059) Billy Pearson is home battling cancer he is taking chemo orally by tablet. (1145 Fox Ridge Run, Dyersburg, TN 38024) Robert Arnett Poore is in failing health and is at his home in Mississippi (1629 Benson-Jones Way, Fulton, MS 38845) Allyson Stewart has a slow growing non-malignant tumor behind her ear that is affecting her balance and hearing. Removal surgery may be scheduled in the summer. (302 West Main St., Newbern, TN 38059) Opal Wilkerson, mother of James Wilkerson, is home from Cane Creek (657 Hay 105 East, Trimble, TN 38259) Jo Wynn, sister of Jane Yarbro, faces on-going health problems. (1933 Allenby Road, Germantown, TN 38139) Gladys Yandell, (312 West Main Street, Newbern, TN 38059) GOOD NEWS AND GREAT BLESSINGS Cameron Williams, nephew of Steve and Pattye Williams is home from Iraq. Cameron and his family would like to thank everyone for the many prayers and concerns during the time that Cameron was in another country, serving our U.S.A. Sweet Little Lamb Major Falon Peevyhouse arrived December 6, 2007 She is the daughter of Brian and Sandy and sister to Moxon and Gannon. 830 Nora Drive, Newbern, TN Now to Him who is able to do exceeding abundantly beyond all that we ask or think according to the power that works within us, to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen. Ephesians 3:20-21 Communicate Your Needs For Pastoral Care and Prayer Contact your Church Office or Rev. Lohrum or Helen Enochs with your Prayer and Pastoral Care Needs. Church Office Phone (731) Fax (731) Rev. Lohrum Cell phone (731) Home phone (731) Glohrum@cs.com Helen Enochs Home Phone (731) Day Phone (731) x242 Helen.Enochs@hecomfg.com

3 ACTS Program and Dinner Wednesdays, from 5:30pm to 7:00pm Jan 9, 16, 23,30 and Feb 6, 13, 20, 27 Choir Practice Wednesdays in the Sanctuary, 7:15pm Church Council Meetings will meet February 4 Finance Meeting 6:00pm, Corner Office Room Dinner 6:30pm, Fellowship Hall Council Meeting 7:00pm, Men s Bible Class Board of Trustees will meet January 21 st, at 7:00pm Esther Circle will meet January 28 th, 7:00pm Fellowship Hall, Hostess is Linda Wilkerson Esther Circle contact: Patsy Tidwell Dorcas Circle will meet January 21 st, 1:30pm in Fellowship Hall Dorcas Circle contact: Jane Edwards Dorcas Circle Visitation will meet at the back parking lot at 1:30pm on the 4 th Monday January 28th Senior Ladies Game Day will meet Wednesday, January 16, Fellowship Hall, beginning at 11:00am contact: Mary for details. Church and Friends Fellowship January 20, Fellowship Hall details and time to be announced later. Youth Fun Night Friday, January 11, 7:00p,-11:00pm, Fellowship Hall for youth in Middle Elementary through 12 th grade contact: Joan Jones, LifeLine Bloodmobile January 25 th, west parking lot contact: Betty Young Ash Wednesday Service Sanctuary, Wednesday, February 6 A.C.T.S. Snack Schedule Jan 09 Alma Ruth Michael Jan 16 Sherry Williams / Martha Sexton Jan 23 Karen Ray / Jane Hendrix Jan 30 Nell Smith Feb 06 Steve & Pattye Williams Feb 13 Buddy & Joan Jones Feb 20 Jimmy & Helen Pate Feb 27 Tammy Mann Copies of the 2008 Budget and a listing of the 2008 Committees are available and may be picked-up at the Church office as well as from the information tray located in the back hallway of the Sanctuary. Newbern First United Methodist Church bids a heartfelt farewell to Rev Richard Carruth who has been our treasured Pastor for two and a half years. Brother Carruth has guided our church and has enveloped our church family and friends with tender care during his appointment. With the sadness of his leaving this appointment, it is with great joy that he and Mrs. Patsy will be residing in Newbern at 128 Wheatly Drive. Beautiful Prints Of Our Church are still available for only $ These are signed and numbered prints from the original painting by Floyd Speck. Contact Jean Ann Pate ( ) or the Church office to purchase your copy. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ CHILDREN S CHRITMAS PROGRAM What a wonderful wonderful program!! Joan Jones, our children and those behind-the-scenes folks certainly gave us an inspiring seasonal treat with this program. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ A Word Of Introduction.... Rev. Gus Lohrum has been appointed to serve our church from January until this summer when a new appointment is made by the United Methodist Annual Conference. He and his wife, Marlene, along with their teenage son, Daniel, will continue to reside in Milan during these months. Their older daughter, Crystal, lives in Kentucky with her husband and three children. Gus and Marlene were raised just outside of Cincinnati, Ohio. Gus was originally ordained as a General Baptist Minister in He is an ordained minister in the Christian Church Disciples of Christ. He has pastored churches in Ohio, Kentucky and most recently Milan, TN. Gus earned a B.S. in Human Resources from Trevecca Nazarene (Nashville), a Master of Divinity from Lexington Theological Seminary (Lexington, KY), and a Master in Social Work from Ohio State University (Columbus, OH). In addition to his pastoral experience, Gus has served as a chaplain and counselor at a drug rehabilitation center for adolescents and has some training and work experiences in various mental health and social work areas. Home Address: 185 Trenton Hwy, Milan, TN Home Phone (731) Cell (731) GLohrum@cs.com

4 Rejoice With Our Children s Singing and Praise Room January 6 th, Jarrell Thornton sang cappella the beautiful hymn O Holy Night. Some of the selections that the Chancel Choir is preparing for the upcoming Sundays are: Creation Will Be At Peace, Stand By Me, and Change My Heart, Lord * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * We have received word that the family of Sara and her children, Laya and Tristen, so appreciated the many gifts received during the Christmas season. As you recall, we were invited by the Dyer County Family Resource Center to assist this little family during this precious season. There were gifts for all family members and money gifts that helped with food and other needs. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Notes of Thanks and Appreciation Dear First United Methodist Church, I so appreciate the gift you gave me for Christmas. It was very thoughtful and kind of you. As we share the greatest gift of all, the Birth of God s Son. I pray your Christmas will be blessed with His grace. Liz Vantrease To The Newbern Methodist Church, Thank you so much for the Christmas gift from the church. It is indeed a pleasure to be your choir director. Our church is filled with wonderful people and Marilyn and I are glad to be a part of a church that is blessed by God. Sincerely, Robert E. Schlabach Thank you so much for your donation to the Community Cancer Fund. Our success depends upon people like you. Happy Holidays & God Bless You All Debra Roberson, CCF Chairman Dear Friends, and Members of FUMC Newben, Etta and I want to thank you all for your prayers, concerns, cards, letters and food during my surgeries, hospital visits and recuperating at home. I especially want to than Bro. Richard for his calls and visits to me while I was in the hospital and at home. You are a great church and I will continue on with our interim pastor. Continue to pray for us In Christian Love, Billy and Etta Pearson Gifts To Our Church In Memory Of Mrs. Rachel Williams Jane Edwards In Memory Of Mrs. Polly Owen Jane Edwards In Honor Of Howard Sander Men s Bible Class ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Some years ago, Rev Carruth was given a chalice and plate from a dear friend. These items have been a special part of the Sacrament of Holy Communion in our church during Brother Richard s appointment. He has given this lovely set to our church thus continuing the service for which they were made. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ During Advent, white Poinsettias dressed in green and gold, adorned our Sanctuary In Memory Of Johnnie and Janie Bryant by John E. and Eddie Bryant James Doop by Lisa, Gabriel and Shiloh Doop Rev. Bill Edwards, Ricky and Andy by Jane Edwards Gavin Tyler Gray by Jesse, Page and Mallory Gray Richard Ladd and Richard Ladd, Jr.by Mary Helen Ladd Judy Owen by R. C. Owen Robert and Polly Owen by R. C. Owen Polly Owen by Faye and Rusty Morris Emma Poore by R. C. Owen Mr. Tommy Yarbro by Jane Poore Yarbro Rev. Larry Young by Betty, Jayna and John Young In Honor Of Richard Carruth by Jerry and Dottie Leach Richard and Patsy Carruth by R. C. Owen Rev. and Mrs. Richard Carruth by Jane Edwards Rev. and Mrs. Richard Carruth by Faye and Rusty Morris The Fidelis Class by Rose Tillman Rusty and Faye Morris by R. C. Owen Mrs. Jean Poore Palmer by Mrs. Jane Poore Yarbro Jean Ann and Jack Pate by R. C. Owen Duane Patterson by Liz Vantrease Bob Schlabach and Chancel Choir by Jerry and Dottie Leach Mr. and Mrs. Joel Simmons by Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Michael Rose Tillman by R. C. Owen Steve and Pattye Williams by R. C. Owen A special note of thanks to Mrs. Jane Edwards, our Worship Chairperson, who oversees the selection of these beautiful plants each year.

5 December 30th Fellowship If you were not able to attend our December Fellowship you missed a fantastic event!! Over seventy friends enjoyed lots of food, fun and laughs. Judy Gregory teased our brains with some trivia and surprised us with door prizes. Plans are in motion to schedule some type of Fellowship monthly. Hope to see you at our January event, tentatively set for Sunday, January 20th. The UMW Our Favorite and Treasured Recipes, beautifully bounded and over eighty pages of delectable recipes sure to make any meal extra special. Contact Dorothy Enochs ( ) or the Church office to purchase your copy. All proceeds of this $12,50 cookbook will go toward the various projects of the United Methodist Women. As we would like to share the good news of our church and families, we have recently expanded our mailings of The Methodist Messenger to include former Newbern residents and our neighboring United Methodist Church congregations. Keeping Our Young Adults in Prayer Brandon Anderson J D Bartee Brad Christopher Heather Copeland Britney (Fogarty) Bard Michael Gorzula Emily Orto Matthew Rudolph Hunter Smith Adam Uitendaal Edward Uitendaal Steven Williams Elaine Wilson Brian Austin David Austin Forest McCain Peggy McCain Steven Moore Justin Pate Holly (Ray) Smith Amy Jane Uitendaal (DSCC and working) (Murray) (DSCC) (UTMartin/working-Hosp Union City) (UTKnoxville & works in Knoxville) (UTKnoxville) (Vanderbilt) (UTMartin & works in Newbern) (working - Teledyne Brown Eng) (working - Boeing in Huntsville) (working - JMCGH) (teaching/coaching at Ridgely School) (working in Newbern) (DSCC & working PS) (working in Dyersburg with Dr Hughes) (teaching in Knoxville)

6 Church Council Meeting - - Summary Newbern First United Methodist Church January 7, 2008 The Church Council of Newbern First United Methodist Church met on Monday, January 7, 2008 at 7:00 PM. Fifteen members were present. Finance Committee reports a balance in the General Spending Account of $14, and in the Designated Account of $47,890. Then year end balance was $12,111.43/ The 2008 Budget has been revised. The projected budget was $ The revised budget is $96,165. The budget well be revised again at the end of June when a new pastor is appointed. Total apportionments for 2008 are $22,855. A 10% apportionment payment will be made in January. The bloodmobile will be at the church on January 25 th. An Ash Wednesday service is being planned for February 6. Palm strips will be ordered for palm crosses on Palm Sunday. Easter lilies will be ordered. Jane Edwards plans to check on the cost. ACTS will resume on January 9 at 5:30pm. A Fun Friday Night is planned for the middle elementary through the senior high on January 11. Project that the Trustees are addressing: minor repairs to the parsonage and a new refrigerator, gift of a stain glass window, replacing lights in the fellowship hall, evaluation of the sound system, a space foe costumes to hung. Bother Gus has requested a list of anyone needing immediate pastoral visitation Summary Minutes of the Council Meeting submitted by Alma Ruth Michael Verse Of The Day This new ministry continues to provide a message for daily nurturing of the spirit. If you would like to add a name on the list of recipients already receiving this special message, please contact, Helen.Enochs@hecomfg.com or telephone ext.242 Sunglasses Sunday February 17, 2008 Bring your old eye-glasses for this Outreach Project. Any and all items can be used whether they be prescription, sunglasses, frames or even broken eye wear. God s earth is a beautiful sight to behold! Your donations will give a gift of sight to others. A box will be placed to collect these items. We will be having our Ash Wednesday Service on Wednesday, February 6. Ash Wednesday, in Western Christianity, the first day of the penitential season of Lent, so called from the ceremony of placing ashes on the forehead as a sign of penitence. This custom, probably introduced by Pope Gregory I, has been universal since the Synod of Benevento (1091). In the Roman Catholic church, ashes obtained from burned palm branches of the previous Palm Sunday are blessed before mass on Ash Wednesday. The priest places the blessed ashes on the foreheads of the officiating priests, the clergy, and the congregation, while reciting over each one the following formula: Remember that you are dust, and unto dust you shall return. Ash Wednesday occurs six-and-a-half weeks before Easter. Thus, its date varies each year according to the date of Easter. The earliest possible date of Ash Wednesday is February 4 and the latest possible date is March 10. In Eastern (Orthodox) Christianity, Ash Wednesday is not observed; Lent begins on Clean Monday, the Monday of the seventh week before Orthodox Easter. Bible Trivia Who made an ax head float on the water? Bible Trivia Answer Is In 2 Kings 2:19-22 Elisha