Sunday Services, May 7, 2017 Worship services 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday School Classes for all ages 9:45 a.m.

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1 No. 09 May 3, 2017 Sunday Services, May 7, 2017 Worship services 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday School Classes for all ages 9:45 a.m. CONFIRMATION 2017 Front Row (l to r): Bridgett Chisolm, Elizabeth Wasson, Lindsey Guy, Stephanie Valentine, Tyler Willis, Breck McCalop, Chas Hayman, Anna Dollar, Marissa McClure, Sheila Jones 2rd Row (l to r): Kent Barrett, James Turner, James Harms, Sophia Brown, Parker Reily, Elizabeth Walters, Hap Atkinson, Renee Scales 3nd Row (l to r): Jeff Guy, Sarah Grace Saulters, Pepper Heard, Kate Fairburn, Camille Boles, Alexa Ainsworth, Julia Lee Riley, Rev. Ben Butler Back row (l to r): Rev. Barry Male, John Anderson SECOND MILE CAMPAIGN Our Second Mile Capital Campaign is in full swing. We have had testimonies from the pulpit from church members, and we will have members of the Second Mile Committee visiting with Sunday School classes for the next two Sundays to explain the impact this campaign will make in our church. Please know that every gift will make a significant impact in reducing the principal of our loan and in blessing and strengthening our church s ministry in the future. Rather than have one true Commitment Sunday, we ask that you pray over your commitment and then place your commitment card in the offering plate on one of the next two special Sunday services (Baccalaureate Sunday [May 7] or Mother s Day [May 14]). You may also turn it in at any time to the church office. There are additional commitment cards and brochures at each entry to the sanctuary should you need them. Our Second Mile Committee will give a campaign update to our church family on Sunday, May 21st. Thank you for your faithful service to our Lord and to His ministry at Madison UMC.

2 WEDNESDAYS AT MADISON - May 10 concerns of our church family Hospitals/Surgical Centers/Hospice/Assisted Living/Nursing Homes Hospital: Joanne Jones (1/16) Nichols Center: Kim Smith The Arbor: Leon and Catherine Williams The Blake: Betty Rosson; Fabia Smith The Blake, Flowood: Sonny & Sara Boykin; Jo Ann Harris Chateau Ridgeland: Ruth Fullerton Brandon Nursing Home: Elinor Rummel St. Catherine s Village Siena Unit: Bertyle Cochran, Marianne Jenkins; Clara Derrington Expectant Parents: Lindsey & Adam Briscoe New Babies: Lola Katherine Briscoe, daughter of Lindsey and Adam Bris-coe and baby sister of Hayden, born April 26 Jace Harrison Jones, grandson of Bob and Jeanne Walters, born April 19 In Memoriam Rev. Jerry Williams 4/27/17 Father of Sybyl Stringer Roberta Hickson 4/28/17 Wife of Bud Hickson We express our sympathy to the families. welcome new members! Frank and Kelly Riley and children Allen and Julia Lee became members of MUMC on April 23. Elita Claire Broussard, daughter of D Anna and Kasey Broussard and baby sister of Jude and Liam, was baptized on April 30. 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 jackie@madisonumc.org if prayer is still needed. Prayer Requests MUMC Members Hank Baley Sara Boykin Betsy Cowden Frances Rose Cox Susan Dodder Don Dunagan Pray for Our Deployed Troops Ben Brown Beth/Steve Brown s son, U. S. Army, Poland Palmer DeArmond Evelyn Palmer s grandson, U. S. Army, Middle East Cameron Massey Mac Parker Phillip Stewart Nellie Paul & Dick Farr Janie Harris The Moody Family Willie Moore Robin Morris Trey Russells Kim Massey s son, U. S. Navy, Spain Karen Harper s nephew, U.S. Air Force Italy Judy/Leon Stewart s son, Douglas Stewart s brother, U.S. Air Force, Germany Prayer Requests Family and Friends Tricia & Ken Blaine Cheryl Blaylock Bob Brantley Danny Brett Wayne Burkes Dylan Harrigill Carol Ivy Luke Jordan Josh McIntosh Phillip Moody Shirley Thompson Susan Van Etten Worship Attendance 4/ / Offering 4/23 $24, /30 $18, /25 $55, Susan/Phil Hinton s friend Phil Blaylock s sister-in-law Faye Montgomery s grandson Callie Catchings grandfather Carole Armstrong s brother Logan Russell s friend Mary Campbell s mother Lisa Jordan s son Ethan Hunt s friend Todd Moody s father Chad Carr/ Robby Carr s mother Ed Jones niece MUMC Report Sunday School n/a Year-To-Date $546, $564, Cornerstone Campaign Construction Cost Outstanding Balance 3/03 $6,064,288 $4,363,7533

3 kids ministry Renee Scales adult ministry Rev. Ben Butler VBS MAKER FUN FACTORY: CREATED BY GOD; BUILT FOR A PURPOSE VBS Registration VBS is open to all children who have completed K5 5 th grade. You can register on-line at (go to the KIDS page and click on the VBS 2017 link; there is also a scrolling link on the home page). There are also registration forms are available in the Church Office. THE FIRST 50 FAMILIES WHO REG- ISTER WILL RECEIVE A FREE VBS MUSIC CD! VBS Volunteers You can sign-up to volunteer on-line at (go to the KIDS page and click on the VBS 2017 link; there is also a scrolling link on the home page). Not sure what you would like to help with click on the job description for more info! You can volunteer by ing me at renee@madisonumc.org. student ministry STUDENT MINISTRY Cory Cory Phillips Phillips or (cory@madisonumc.org) *Student Ministries Text Updates: text mumcstudent to *Student Ministries Text Updates: text mumcstudent to The Student Choir will sing at both morning services May 7. Student should arrive at 7:50 for warm up in the sanctuary. DON T FORGET TO REGISTER EARLY FOR THESE SUMMER RETREATS! M28 in Lake Junaluska, NC For 7th 12th Graders July 2 6 $330 per student ($100 deposit due by June 1) Forms are available at madisonumc.org or in the Church Office. ITEMS NEEDED BY HONDURAS MISSION TEAM Madison UMC will have 13 members visiting Honduras from May 27 - June 3. We will be working with Todd and Katie Moody doing VBS and construction projects. A list of needs and wants for the Moody's, the Jeremiah house for young men, and the Good Shepherd's Children's home has been created online on Sign Up Genius. The link is : The team is also accepting any art supplies, new or used solid pillowcases, men s socks, razors, letters of encouragement to the Moody s. Bring all items to the Fellowship Hall and place in the Honduras bin. SIGN UP NOW FOR COED SOFTBALL SIFAT LEARN & SERVE RETREAT APRIL 21-23, 2017 Adult Coed Softball sign up is now! We have lots of fun, fellowship, and laughter with other churches and praise God for it all! If you would like to sign up to play, please call or text Winky Newman at Games will begin in a few short weeks.

4 Bishop Swanson on Recent Declaratory Decision Dear members of the Mississippi Conference of The United Methodist Church, On the evening of April 28, 2017 I received word that the Judicial Council ruled that the election and consecration of Rev. Karen Oliveto is a violation of our church law. However, according to the Judicial Council s ruling in Decision 1341, the bishop remains in good standing, until an administrative or judicial process is completed. Some of you may be wondering: Q: Bishop Swanson, what happened and what does this ruling mean? How can one be found in violation of church law and in good standing at the same time? A: Keep in mind, the question asked of the Judicial Council was a declaratory decision about the election and consecration of a self-avowed practicing homosexual as a bishop of The United Methodist Church. The council declared this act a violation of church law. There has been a complaint brought against Karen Oliveto that is already in motion, but she remains in good standing because whenever a complaint is brought forth against anyone we must honor our commitment as The United Methodist Church to give a fair process and hearing. The Judicial Council did not have jurisdiction over the judicial or administrative complaints filed against Rev. Oliveto since those have not been processed yet. The United Methodist Church always seeks to honor fair process, so now we allow the judicial and/or administrative process to proceed with the benefit of the Judicial Council ruling. The Judicial Council's ruling is an interpretation of our church law which is outlined in the Book of Discipline but the Commission on a Way Forward continues its General Conference-mandated task of offering the Council of Bishops suggested paths that might lead to action being taken at the called Special Session of General Conference. This session is set to convene February 23-26, 2019 in St. Louis, Missouri to act only on the issue of human sexuality. So I urge you to continue praying for God's direction for The United Methodist Church. I realize that there will be different reactions to the Judicial Council ruling and therefore I call upon all Mississippi United Methodists to remain in prayer as we allow our process to unfold and reveal greater clarity to her status. I ask that you continue to respond in Christian love to those whom you may disagree with over this ruling. Let us remain faithful and focused on ministry and God's mission as the Holy Spirit guides us. Do not get weary little children. God is not done with us, yet. So keep praying, stay focused and keep the main thing the main thing. Yours in Christ, Bishop James E. Swanson, Sr. SNAPSHOTS OF MUMC LOCAL MISSION TEAM AT DELTA GRACE IN SUNFLOWER,MS April FOR MORE INFORMATION On happenings at MUMC, be sure to check out MUMC s social media accounts!! Our new Facebook group can be found by searching madisonumc on Facebook. Choose the group Madison United Methodist Church Madison, MS (madisonumc) and click the Join icon. One of our Administrators of the group will connect you soon. Our new Twitter feed can be found by searching madisonumc on Twitter. Simply click the Follow icon. Our new Instagram account can be found by searching madisonumc on Instagram. Simply click the Follow icon and one of our administrators of the account will connect you soon.

5 Madison United Methodist Church 100 Post Oak Road Madison, MS 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 Dated Material Please deliver by: Saturday, May 6, 2017 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED THE FAITHBUILDERS RUMMAGE SALE is right around the corner (June 2-3) Drop off your items each Saturday In the East Parking lot from 11:00 a.m. 12:00 noon Will accept furniture, household items, books, toys, sporting equipment, tools, clothing (must be on hangers) ATTENTION MEN OF THE CHURCH! Please join the Madison United Methodist Men for our monthly breakfast meeting as we welcome Mississippi State Treasurer Lynn Fitch. Treasurer Fitch will help us award the 2017 Frank Wilson Memorial Scholarships. Please join us at 7:00am, Sunday, May 21 in the Christian Life Center, and be sure to wear your favorite college attire.