Jonesboro
United MethodistChurch 407 West Main Street Sanford, NC27332
Church Office:919-775-7023
JUMC@windstream.net
Don't Miss These Events!
Fifth Sunday Celebration January 29 - "Love Lifted Me" Hymn and Praise Sing. Submit your favorites by January 22, and be there to join with the entire JUMC family to worship God together.This is our quarterly “combined worship Sunday,” bringing together all worshipers into one body of prayer and praise. Lunch follows: plan to bring a covered-dish meal to share and enjoy the fellowship! The church will not be providing any food, nor are we assigning categories. We just ask that you please bring enough food to feed your family plus a few extra. Celebrate Leadership Training Workshop for local church leaders in the Sanford District will be held Sunday, January 29, from 3:00 – 5:00pm at St. Luke United Methodist Church.For a list of courses and more information, click here.
February 5,the first Sunday in February, is the perfect time to bring a generous donation of food for CUOC and a cash gift or check for the Good Samaritan Fund. Don’t Forget!
Souperbowl of Caring: Once again, our Youth are collecting money and food donations for CUOC in support of the SouperBowl of Caring. Last year we collected over $200.00 and 200 lbs of food. Let’s beat that record this year! Youth will be at the exits after services each Sunday until Super Bowl Sunday, February 5.
February is Heart Month! The Health Ministries Team will be selling Carnations to be placed on the altar In Honor or In Memory of someone in your life who has been affected by Heart Disease or Heart Failure. All of the flowers will be displayed on the altars on Sunday, February 12. All money raised will go toward the purchase and maintenance of the AED device that we are trying to purchase. Please see one of the Team before February 8 to make a purchase.
Registration is now open for Miracles in the Water--our Winter Adult VBS created and led by Linda L. Registration closes February 5, and the study is 6:30 - 8:30 pm on February 19, 20, 21, 23 and 24. Class size limited to 20 participants, and registration is mandatory. Call Linda at 776-5202 for more info.Beth Moore “Loving Well” Bible Study:Anyone interested in the Beth Moore “Loving Well” Bible Study, please contact Laura W. 498-3456 or Marsha K. 498-3314. We will meet on Sunday evenings at 5pm, starting January 22.
Lent is Just Around the Corner!Mark your calendars now for the worship service that calls all of us to observe a holy Lenten season, Ash Wednesday, February 22, 7:30 pm.
New Senior Adult Group! A new Senior Adult group is beginning February 23 from 9:30 am-Noon. Join us for fellowship, learn about Living With purpose With a Worn-Out Body, and have lunch together. No reservations are necessary, but please do bring your own lunch to enjoy over great conversations with your JUMC brothers and sisters.
Wonderful Wednesdays: The famous and fabulous $5/5:30 pm dinner followed by 6:30 pm Pioneer Clubs (children & youth) and Adult Classes are going strong. We are praying and looking for YOU! Joining us to nurture your faith and discipleship in these marvelous evenings of food, fellowship and growth. See bulletin insert for more information and sign-up!No Wonderful Wednesdays on December 20 or December 28.
The 2012 Stewardship Commitment: If, for any reason you did not get the opportunity to receive “God’s OWN in Action,” our compilation of JUMC’s missions and activities, plus information on a Spiritual Gifts inventory and pledge forms for service availability and tithing, please call Bill (356-5109) for a Stewardship Package.
The Health Ministry Team offers blood pressure checks on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month from 9:45 to 10 am in the Wesley Center (Seekers Classroom) and again from 10:45 to 11:00am in the narthex.
Called to Serve
We would like to thank our church family for your prayers for David during his battle with brain cancer. Also, thank you for your expressions of sympathy with his passing on Christmas morning.--Ruth and Ruth Ann Spears
Handbell Choir: The handbell choir is looking for a few good men and women. We need a couple more members to complete the choir. You do not have to have any experience playing bells. You don’t even have to be able to read music. We can teach you everything you need to know! If you’ve ever wished you could play an instrument this is the group for you. We meet Wednesday evenings from 6:30-7:30pm.
The Highway to Healing organization is looking for volunteer drivers to take cancer patients to our local hospitals. If anyone is interested please see Mike I. or call him at 919-774-3709.
The Council Meeting Minutes, monthly financial reports, Ministry team “job descriptions” and the 2011 church leader lists are now available on the “Members Only” page of JonesboroUMC.org. Consider how you might like to serve! This is also where to find the pictorial directory. If you do not know how to access the page, contact Deb at LongShadowsNC@windstream.net.
Volunteers needed at CUOCon Mondays and Thursdays to help make up bags for our clients. Work hours would be from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon on any given Monday or Thursday. We only need 3 people per day to meet this need. Please contact Teresa Dew (774-8485) if you are interested.
Items needed for CUOC:Drop offs at CUOC are best in the morning. Plastic Grocery Bags; Ink Pens; Food items: Soup, Meat (treat, tuna, beef stews), Vegetables, Crackers (Saltines), Paper goods (toilet paper or paper towels)
Please remember tocheck your mail slots in the church office.There is a slot for all committee chairpersons, Sunday School classes, circle chairs, VBS, newsletter articles, Wonderful Wednesday, and choirs.Did you know that there are ideas about personal prayer on our web site?(See the "Growth" page.) Also, there are prayer boxes in both buildings for you to put your prayer request in. The boxes are checked each Thursday before the prayer teams meets to pray for any needs we are aware of. Thank you for upholding your brothers and sisters in the faith (and beyond!) through this powerful ministry. Join us each Sunday morning before and after the 8:30 a.m. Heartstrings Worship Celebrationin the Wesley Center for light refreshments, a cup of coffee and great conversation, available to everyone! Come early, then attend the 8:30 or 8:45 Worship Services. Come later, gather with your church family, then go on to Sunday School, your choice – just know that we are here for you!If you have a question, suggestion or complaint and you’re not sure who to talk to, theChurch Lay Leadership directoryis posted on the bulletin board outside of the kitchen in the Wesley Center--and also on the "Members Only" page of this website. It has the names and contact information of all the Church Council members as well as a list of all the JUMC committees/teams and their members. If you would like your birthday or anniversary dates printed in the “Life Together” newsletter, please send an email to Jayme at jayme1@windstream.net. Be sure to include the names, birthdays and anniversaries of your family members!
Sign up to receive the JUMC newsletter via e-mail! Go to the "Members" page of JonesboroUMC.org and follow the "Sign Up" link. You'll get the news sooner and help save a bit on postage.
From the North Carolina Conference & Beyond
For news, see the current Newsbrief of the North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church.
Help start new churches through the Ten Dollar Club. Click here for details.
A subscription to the North Carolina Conference Christian ADVOCATE costs just $15 a year, or $22 for two years. The monthly newspaper contains excellent articles and photos to keep you abreast of some of the events and issues going on in the United Methodist churches of eastern North Carolina. To subscribe, send your check to NC Conference Christian Advocate, Conference Treasurer-Raleigh Area, PO Box 60053, Charlotte, NC 28260. Go to nccumc.org/advocate for further information.
Of course, the overall conference website nccumc.org provides an even greater wealth of information if you prefer to read or watch online. For example, if you want to see highlights from Annual Conference 2009, you can access a number of videos, including Bishop Gwinn's "State of the Church" address.
Celebrate Leadership Sanford District
Training Workshops for Local Church Leaders
Sunday, January 29
3:00 - 5:00 pm
St. Luke UMC
There is a workshop that will help YOU be more effective in your JUMC role! Click here for details.
Sanford Storm Response
Contact David T. at d2t@windstream.net for details on rebuilding after the tornadoes.
Christians United Outreach Center URGENT Needs
Drop offs are best weekday mornings.
Pasta
Spaghetti Sauce
Mac & Cheese
Canned Tuna (water packed is cheaper)
Saltine crackers
Soup of any kind
Military Ministry Volunteer Opportunity
Explore ways to support soldiers deployed in Afghanistan. Click here for info.
