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1 May 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) Church Pastor s Cell Phone (731) Pastor s Home Phone (731) Pastor s GLohrum@cs.com Praise And Worship Sunday School for all ages - 9:45 am Sunday Worship Service 10:50 am Wednesday ACTS 5:30 pm 7:00 pm Wednesday Choir Practice 7:15 pm Church Staff Rev. Gus Lohrum, Pastor Mary Puraty, Office Secretary Bob Schlabach, Music Director Liz Vantrease and Marilyn Schlabach, Musicians Jane Perry, Custodian At this time of the year I say the same thing I say at the end of every school year. It seems like this year flew by quicker than last year. Before we know it the time will be here to put up Christmas decorations in the sanctuary. Ephesians 5:15-16 states, Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men, but as wise making the most of your time because the days are evil. If nothing else, our days go by quickly and this is why I mentioned at this past week s council meeting that I will be gathering some leaders together to plan our congregational life for the remainder of the year. First we will identify the things we normally do and then we will plug in additional events and experiences we trust will help us deepen our experience of God. Most of all, our goal will be to make plans that will help those who are searching for God to experience him among us. My hope is that after the initial meeting with church leaders we will consider ways to get input from any one who has a suggestion. Please feel invited to offer suggestions to our church leaders and be in prayer for our leaders as we make plans that we desire to be in tune with God s purposes for our congregation. In Christ, Gus Contacts To Communicate Your Needs For Pastoral Care and Prayer Concerns Church Office Phone (731) Fax (731) NewbernMethodist@bellsouth.net Rev. Lohrum Cell (731) Home (731) GLohrum@cs.com Helen Enochs Day (731) x242 Evening (731) Helen.Enochs@hecomfg.com

2 Prayer Concerns Bobbi and Gil Allen (10045 Trimble Road, Trimble, TN 38259) Harris Armstrong, 12-year old grandson of friends of Bob and Marilyn Schlabach, is taking a strong chemo. The latest MRI shows that the tumor is not shrinking. His left side is numb now due to nerve damage from radiation. (16407 Zurraquin De Avila, FL 33613) Billy Beard, Martha Lynn Sexton s brother-in-law, is being evaluated for options regarding prostate cancer. Wyatt Beard, Martha Lynn Sexton s forty-year old nephew, has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer after years of dealing with an under-active thyroid. He will be having surgery followed by radioactive treatments. (Fairhope, AL) Shana Brainard, is recovering at home following surgery to remove a tumor and lymph node from breast. Treatment options are being discussed. (3381 Blair Road, Cleveland, TN 37312) Dr. Joe Frank Bryant is improving from recent health problems recently (420 East Spring Street, Lebanon, TN 38087) Austin Caldwell, grandson of Richard and Patsy Carruth, is having some difficulties has he recovers from mid-april surgery to remove feeding tube. (PO Box 245, Troy, TN 38260) Sidney Chalker, cousin of Barbara Roberts, has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Surgery has been scheduled for May 13 (954 Old Troy Road, Union City, TN 38261) Robert Caldwell, father of Barbara Roberts (105 South Quincy Street, Newbern, TN 38059) Harry Cobb (2607 Stoneville Street, Dyersburg 38024) Paula Davidson had a biopsy Wednesday, April 30. Pray for Paula s healing and comfort. (205 Monroe St., Newbern) Molly Kate Duncan, great-granddaughter of Charles and Bettie Jane Caldwell is receiving treatments at St. Jude. Other locations of cancer have been found. Molly Kate is taking a very strong chemo combination in this battle. (Target House I, 1811 Popular Ave., Room 202, Memphis, TN 38104) Irene Flack, Jo and Debbie (315 Nora Dr, Newbern, TN 38059) Rowena Fuller (Country Cottage, 469 Weakley Creek Road, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464) Lexi Hanley has broken the bones on the top of her foot (305 West Main Street, Newbern, TN 38059) Margaret Hargett, Martha Lynn Sexton s mother, is recovering from surgery to for a broken hip. Her arm is in a sling for her broken shoulder. (HealthSouth Cane Creek Rehab, 180 Mount Peliz Road, Room 311, Martin, TN 38237) Drucilla Huie recovering from a broken hip. (5391 Hwy 77, Newbern, TN 38059) Joyce Huie (Canterbury Place, 900 Hwy 51 ByPass, Dyersburg 38024) Iva Leach (Ridgely Care, 117 North Main, Ridgely, TN 38080) Jerry and Dottie Leach are slowly recovering. Jerry continues his PT is Dyersburg and will be seeing doctor May 13. Dottie continues her therapy and hopes hopefully to begin using a cane soon. (2573 Old Newbern Road, Newbern) Patti Matson, daughter of Gerald and Patsy Tidwell, began her 24-week chemo treatment April 28 (17719 Abby Lane, Spring, Texas 77379) Faye Morris injured her foot April 24 (305 West Main Street, Newbern, TN 38059) Jean Palmer, sister of Jane Yarbro, has a number of health issues. (3100 Jenkinsville-Jamestown Road, Dyersburg) Lucille Parker fell while at Mountain Home, breaking her wrist (103 Wheatley Drive, Newbern, TN 38059) Sharon Petty, niece of Buddy Jones, had surgery April 25 to take care of bad stints. She is on a kidney transplant list and suffers from diabetes. She is home recovering. (Buddy Jones, 513 West Main Street, Newbern, TN 38059) Robert Arnett Poore is in failing health and is at his home (1629 Benson-Jones Way, Fulton, MS 38845) Dorothy Ritter (St. Joseph Manor Apt #143, 885 Hwy 51 ByPass, Dyersburg, TN 38024) Vetrice Roeskey, Bobbie Valentine s aunt, will begin treatments for lung cancer (505 Forcum Street, Dyersburg) Julia Rudolph will be seeing a specialist this month regarding laryngitis she has suffered with over these past months. (1690 Clubhouse Road, Dyersburg, TN 38024) Mrs. O. D. Swift, coworker of Nicole Whitt, diagnosed with cancer. Is recovering from surgery to remove the colon and liver tumor. A filter has removed the blood clot and she is near the end of chemo treatment. (1604 Shelby Dr. Dyersburg) Edith Walker (123 Wheatley Drive, Newbern, TN 38059) Jo Wynn, sister of Jane Yarbro, is dealing with on-going health problems. Linda Wilkerson is home recovering from surgery. (1014 Baker Loop, Newbern, TN 38059) Opal Wilkerson, mother of James Wilkerson (657 Hwy 105 East, Trimble, TN 38259) Gladys Yandell, 312 West Main Street, Newbern Bea Young (61 Johnny Dodd Road, Newbern, TN 38059) We have many folks in our church and community who are facing health, medical, personal and/or career difficulties. Keep in comforting prayers; Coltom Capps, Dolores Carruth, Jonathan Cupples, Dale Franklin, Jose Luis Sanchez Galindo, Cynthia Gooch, Mary Ann Harding, Diane Holland, Neal Hudgins, Lloyd Jenkins, Emilia Johnson, Kim Lee, Otis Lemons, Leroy Maybrey, Carolyn Mitchell, Lorelle Morrow, Roger Owsley, Patricia Richardson, Ethel Seaton, Chloe Sills, Kim and Sabrina Simpson, Fred Smith, Martha Smith, Rose and Dale Smith, Alison Stewart, Edwin Taylor, Opaline Waldron, Kenneth Walker, Ralph Walker, Ashley Webb, Javan Wheatley, Jacob Wooley, Georgia Zarecor

3 Church Council Meetings Monday, June 2 Finance Meeting 6:00pm, Corner Office Room Dinner 6:30pm, Fellowship Hall Council Meeting 7:00pm, Men s Bible Class Board of Trustees May 19, at 6:00pm Esther Circle May 26, 7:00pm, Fellowship Hall Esther Circle contact: Patsy Tidwell Dorcas Circle May 19,1:30pm in Fellowship Hall Dorcas Circle contact: Jane Edwards Dorcas Circle Visitation meet at the back parking lot at 1:30pm, May 26 Senior Ladies Game Day Wednesday, May 21, Fellowship Hall, beginning at 11:00am contact: Mary Church Leadership Study Sunday evenings, at 6:00pm in the Fellowship Hall, May 4th This study concludes, Sunday, May 18 Lifeline Bloodmobile Friday afternoon, May 23, west parking lot, 12 noon 6 00 pm contact: Betty Young Church Office Will Be Closed Monday, May 26 Gifts To Our Church Through generous contributions and fundraising events and under the direction of the United Methodist Women, the church has new padded folding chairs for the Fellowship Hall. In Memory Of Martha Evelyn Holland Lucille Parker In Memory Of Billy G. Pearson Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bailey Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Caldwell The Chancel Choir Dr. and Mrs. Tom Madden Dr. and Mrs. Nelson Shankle Carol Smith Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Tidwell Mrs. Rose Tillman To the United Methodist Women Dr. and Mrs. Joe F. Bryant In Memory Of Dora Dean Bryant Dr. and Mrs. Joe F. Bryant In Memory Of Helen Hines Dr. and Mrs. Joe F. Bryant Sympathy and Prayers Are Extended To The Family of Dr. Mickey Carpenter, who passed away last month. Marsha Dorgan, Michelle and Megan 1150 Anderson Drive, Paris, TN Mr & Mrs Ronald Carpenter 1028 Snow Farm Rd, Newbern, TN Danny Carpenter 807 W. Main St, Newbern, TN The Family of Mrs. Vera Wehmam, who passed away April 27. Mr. Roy Wehman 1313 Honeysuckle Dr, Union City Nell Smith 519 W. Main St, Newbern, TN You Are Cordially Invited To A Bridal Shower Honoring Lou Ann Cheatham Bride Elect of D. J. Perry Sunday, May 25 th from 2:00 pm 4:00 pm Newbern United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall Selections Registered With: Hilltop House, Macy s, Wal-Mart, Bed Bath & Beyond Anyone wishing to assist may contact Janie Austin Donna Uitendaal

4 Notes of Thanks & Appreciation To Newbern First United Methodist Church, We have received your donation of 27 prescription eyeglasses and 16 sunglasses, and we thank you very much. The Emmanuel Methodist Church 20/20 volunteers have processes these eyeglasses, printed prescriptions, packaged them, and will ship them to various countries to help people in need to see. This outreach program has distributed free of charge over 50, 000 pairs of eyeglasses and with the help of persons like you is committed to helping more in the future. Margaret Miller Project 20/20 Thanks to everyone fore their thoughts and prayers during this time of surgery and treatments. Sincerely, Mrs. O D Swift I wish to thank each of you for your prayers, cards and calls of concern. I am so blessed to have such a wonderful church family, who has been with me through the years. In Christian Love, Linda Wilkerson A big thank you and God Bless You for all who have been praying for my health. I have a few issues to live with, but fortunately I m not dealt with cancer of the throat. Most of the problem has been bedtime gastric reflux. As a precaution, I will be having an endoscopy next week since my dad had a condition called Barrett s esophagus which is a forerunner or CA of the esophagus. Thanks again for all of the prayers, cards and concerns that have truly been inspirational to me. Your sister in Christ, Julia Rudolph To Brother Gus and the Congregation of Newbern First United Methodist Church, Please accept my sincere thanks again for the invitation to come and share my music and testimony April 27 th. There is such a sweet spirit in the church and we were made to feel right at home. We also enjoyed the delicious refreshments and the time of fellowship afterwards. Bobby joins me in saying thanks again to all of you. May God Bless! Sincerely, Joan Gregory Standing Up Against Alzheimer s Disease Join Wesley at Dyersburg Nursing Care and others in our community on May 17. More than five million Americans are affected by Alzhemier s Disease. Stand up for them and their families by participating in this event. Okeena Park in Dyersburg Saturday, May 17, :00 am 12 noon Contact Joan Jones for information Vacation Bible School Beach Party "Surfing Through The Scriptures" Hey, all you dudes and dudettes! Joan Jones has been working hard with her plans for our upcoming Vacation Bible School. Look for more details about this one-day adventure scheduled for Saturday, June 14. EVERYONE IS INVITED so make plans to join her as we surf through the scriptures in June. Telephone Joan Jones to volunteer. Notes of Thanks & Appreciation Dear First UMC Friends, God s grace and encouragement and support have enabled me to make rapid progress toward recovery from my recent miss-step. Yours prayers, thoughtfulness and many acts of kindness are so greatly appreciated. Jerry and I feel grateful and especially blessed by your friendship. You all hold a special place in our hearts. Love and Peace, Dottie Leach Thanks to everyone who donated food for the Emmaus Walk #93. The women that participating in these April event was so appreciative of the donated items. Sincerely, Theresa Williams Center United Methodist Church My sincere appreciation to all of you for the many prayers sent up for me. God Bless You, Sharon Petty

5 A C T S will resume again in the fall. Thanks to Joan Jones and the adults who work with this weekly program. Also, thanks to Judy Gregory and the men and women who prepare and serve a meal each week for this fantastic time of fellowship and learning. Sunday, April 27, Mrs. Joan Gregory graced our church and community with a wonderful and inspirational concert. We thank Joan and her husband, Bobby, for an evening that will long be remembered and treasured. Protection Advice Against The Sun s Rays The American Cancer Society estimates that one in five people will develop some form of skin cancer in their lifetime. Protect you and your family by following these suggestions. Wear clothing that protects as much skin as possible Use sunscreen that has a minimum SPF 15 with UVA or UVB protection and re-apply sunscreen frequently Reduce your expose to the sun Take advantage of shaded areas when you are outside If you are taking prescription or over-thecounter medication, your risk of sunburn will probably be increased Spotlight Corner UMCOR United Methodist Committee on Relief responds to natural or civil disasters that are interruptions of such magnitude that they overwhelm a community's ability to recover on its own. UMCOR's work on behalf of United Methodists is global and includes countries in Africa, Asia, Central and South America, the Caribbean. UMCOR serves in long-term disaster recovery in the United States. The immediate goal of UMCOR's international and domestic emergency response programs is to provide relief and rehabilitation for the entire person-physical, social, and psychological-in a distress situation. UMCOR always works to enable those affected by disasters to take responsibility for relief and recovery work. Wherever possible, UMCOR forms partnerships with other religious and secular organizations to pool resources and avoid duplicating efforts. UMCOR provides long-term recovery as well as immediate relief. Recognizing that disasters cause disruptions that can last for years and often create permanent changes in people's lives, UMCOR works within a community to address the long-term effects of a disaster and assist people in rebuilding and adjusting to change. UMCOR maintains a corps of trained disaster response specialists for quick reinforcement of local efforts, and it keeps a supply of relief materials in warehouses for dispatch when and where required. Pet and Animal Contest Submit a photo of your pet at its best! If you do not have a pet, you may borrow someone else s. A photo of any animal will be accepted in this contest. Rules are simple! One pet/animal photo entry per person. This contest is open to children and adults of any age. Photographs should be turned in to the church office by Sunday, May 25. Photos may be hand-delivered or mailed to the church office. Judging will be held during a fellowship time in June. There will be a variety of awards given. Remember that everyone is welcomed and encouraged to enter one photo. The photo may be of your pet or someone else s pet or of any animal you can take a picture of. Any photo of an animal can be entered. If it can run, crawl, fly, swim, hop, walk or just sit, it is eligible. Be sure to print your name and the name of your pet/animal on the back of the photograph. Your photo will be returned to you. Contact Helen Enochs , with any questions you may have about this contest.

6 Health Kit Items Needed Can you provide some of the items listed below for the Health Kits that will be sent to UMCOR? Remember the items must be NEW and UNUSED and be of the SIZE listed below. Place your contributed items in one of the boxes that are located throughout our church or you may send a monetary contribution that will be used to purchase items needed to make complete kits. Thanks to everyone who made possible the new folding chairs that have been placed in our Fellowship Hall. Hand Towel (no fringe, no bath towel; must be able to dry on a bush, etc) Wash Cloth (not so thin you can put your finger through it!) Bar of Soap 5 oz size or more (in original manufacturer s package) Tube of Toothpaste 4.5 oz or more Hair Comb (no picks, no rat tails, stiff, not flexible enough to bend) Toothbrush (in original manufacturer s package) Nail Clipper Band-Aids - 1 x 3, standard size (not oversized or small) Gallon Plastic Zip-Lock Baggie (this will be used to contain a specific number of the items from the list above) This is an ongoing mission project of the United Methodist Women. If you have any questions about the listing above or the work of UMCOR, contact Rose Tillman or Mary Puraty WBB Male Leadership Experience News from The United Methodist Reporter Building up men into spiritually mature Christians who reproduce their faith and experience God in others! Become a spiritual father and mentor to others. Remove the barriers that have kept you from experiencing intimate and meaningful relationship to God. Begin to fashion a spiritual legacy of helping others connect with God and one another for life transformation. Register now for the August Wesleyan Building Brothers Male Leadership Experience that will be held from Friday noon, August 15, through Sunday, 4:00pm, August 17 at Lakeshore Assembly in Eva, TN. Contact Steve Moore, , if you are interested in attending this great learning event. Fight Hunger In The United States News from The United Methodist Reporter Don t Forget The Forgotten is the theme of Youth Day at the 2008 Annual Conference. Over 30 million people in our country go hungry every day! National Hunger Awareness Day is June 3. Join youth from around the conference on June 2, from 2:00pm-6:30pm at Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Jackson. Anyone interested in attending this event may contact Judy Gregory, Congratulations Graduates Brandon Daniel Christopher, son of Gordon and Eva Christopher and grandson of Dorothy Pierce, is graduating from Dyer County High School. Blake Oliver, son of Rose Oliver, is graduating from Dyer County High School. Edward Parks Uitendaal, son of John and Donna Uitendaal and grandson of Earl Uitendaal, is graduating from University of TN Knoxville with a Bachelor of Arts & Science, major in History.