8:30 a.m.  Worship Service

9:30 a.m. Sunday School

10:50 a.m.  Worship Service

2:00 p.m.  Bats Game

4:00 p.m.  Youth

5:30 p.m.  Snack Supper

6:00 p.m.  Children’s Program

 

6:30 p.m.  Bells

7:00 Chancel Choir

 

7:00 p.m.  Bridge

 

 

                         As each of us as members has joined a United Methodist Church, you were asked to make some commitments.  Namely, will you uphold the church by your presence, prayers, gifts, service, and witness?

I am calling attention to these commitments as a reminder that these cannot be fulfilled with out faith.  Faith to know from whence our help comes, our help comes in the name of the Lord.  Carrying out these commitments should flow from our love that we have and or experiencing from God the father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.

I am asking some specific actions to be taken under each of these commitments, namely:

I would ask that each of us make the commitment to worship regularly.  I have suggested that we do so here at J-town at least 40 times a year.

Pray intentional for the church daily.  May be we all could pray at noon.  Would it now be awesome to know that we are praying in unison as a church?

I ask that if you are not presently serving in one of the missions or ministries of the church to find one and begin serving.  One that comes to mind is Gaslight.  Caroline and her committee have placed sign-up sheets in the lobby of the church.  What a wonderful opportunity to serve while reaching out to our community.

We each have accepted God’s unconditional love and as that relationship grows so should our giving.  We give not to support a budget, we give not as membership dues, we give as a response to God’s love and it is a worshipful act.  Allow us to make a faith commitment by giving a percentage of our income to God’s household, the church.

To discover and invite is all our responsibility.  If we never intentionally ask someone to come to church or to a church function, they will not attend.  Relational evangelism is one of the best ways.  Get to know your neighbors, the cashier at your local market, people you sit next to at a local sporting events, etc…  An event, situation, or conversation will open up giving you the opportunity to share your love for the church and God.

 

When these commitments are followed through on, the community will begin to say, “My they truly do love their God” and “They truly do love one another.”

Let us all covenant together to keep these commitments in the days ahead.

 

Looking forward to seeing you one Sunday,
Steven

 

REQUESTS FROM THE PULPIT:

Irma Bruning                        Al Albert                    Ann Adkins                           

Clare Wyatt                 Scottie Kaelin            Margaret Dickerson

Bill Smith                     Al Waller                   Vi Huckleberry    

Lois Nantz                  Geneva Davis                 Julia Smith               

      Jane Moore                Jane Lowry                 Margaret Adams

      Trina Curry Brown     

Angelita Valino, a missionary, serving in Japan

From William Lewis for Scott & Candy Thomash, Frank Mudd, My mother

The family of Jean Kotheimer

 

 

The sympathy of the church is with the family and friends of Jack Rose on his death Last  week in Florida.

 

Our sympathy is also with the family and friends of Jean Kotheimer in her death last week.

 

The family of Harold Coomer would like to thank all those who sent cards, their calls, and their prayers during his recent

Hospital stay.

 

We have 20 tickets reserved. We will go to Valley View church for a buffet lunch and hear two southern gospel quartets. Lunch and program are free but you must have a ticket. First 20 to reserve space will get tickets.

 

 

...are at both entrances to the Sanctuary.  They are free but a contribution is accepted. Thank You

 

 

 

Trunk and Treat is Sunday night October 31. We have had a lot of fun with this activity.  Plan to decorate your trunk or truck. If you like to it is fun to dress for the occasion (several do). We line the vehicles up in the parking lot and children from the area come and get treats. It is a great way to bear witness in the community and a means of letting the community know that we love children. Put the date on your calendar now   more details will follow.

 

We had a good many children in the After School Program last year. The public school had more children needing help than we had volunteers. We need additional volunteers this year so as to provide help for more children. The group meets from 4 till 6 p.m. every Wednesday. The program does not begin until September. Are you willing to devote an afternoon once a week to enable more children to be better students? Is this something God may be calling you to do? We need men and women. Pray about it. If you feel led in this direction call the church office and leave your name.

 

 

The SPRC thank Nancy Brumback for volunteering to help cover office duties while Irene was out of the office in June. It’s much appreciated.

 

 

In 2011 we will be celebrating our church’s 200th birthday. We are looking for your favorite memory of Jeffersontown UMC. Everyone has great memories of our church , whether a child growing up in this congregation a an adult.  Please share your memories, in writing and leave it in the church office, or email them to me

My email address is amybickett@insightbb.com  Please do so by September 1, 2010 so we can compile them and then share with everyone.

Thank you, Amy Bickett

 

For those that have purchased Bats tickets for the game this Sunday the 28th: Doug Foster has volunteered to drive the church bus to the game. The bus will be leaving at 1:00 pm in the church parking lot for the 2:05 game. The

Tickets will be distributed this Sunday before and after the 2nd .

 

...keeps in touch with college students throughout the year.  Please let the church office, or me know your student’s current address. We would also  like addresses of those in the military.  Cheryl Etherton, chairperson. Email d.etherton@insightbb.com

 

A Celebration of Artie Breeden’s 90 th birthday will be Sunday, September 12th in the Gathering Area, following the 10:50 service. We will share cake and juice/coffee as we congratulate Artie. A basket will be available for your cars with good wishes and special memories. She has been an active member of our church for 53 years!

 

Willard Circle will publish a cookbook in 2011 in honor of our bicentennial and JUMC members past and present.  It is time for church members to pick up blank recipe sheets in the gathering Area and return up to four of your family’s favorite recipes by October 1.

 

The Committee on Education invites you for a Sunday buffet luncheon and a cruise on the Belle of Louisville on SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 following the 10:50 worship service.

We will meet in the parking lot and carpool to the boat.  Spouses are welcome to attend, but must pay their own way ($28 per person).

Make reservations by calling the church office (267-1437)