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March 2014 115 E. Main St. Jefferson, NC 846-9512

PRESERVING OUR HISTORY

Have you ever REALLY paid attention to the stained glass windows in the sanctuary? The windows help tell the story and history of our church. The following names are represented on the windows. Look at the windows when you go to church each Sunday in March. Beginning on the left side of the sanctuary closest to the pulpit are: Rev. James Wagg (Oct. 8, 1808-Jan. 23, 1881) John Zachariah Neal (Aug. 13, 1861-Feb. 26, 1902) Mrs. Addie Russeau Neal (DOB July 19, 1830) Maj. Quincy Franklin Neal (Oct. 20, 1824-Aug. 4, 1893) Sallie I. Todd (Aug. 31, 1844-Mar. 31, 1892) On the right side of the sanctuary beginning closest to the pulpit are: Mrs. Marietta Bartlett (Feb. 8, 1851-June 13, 1895) Joseph Cox Worth (18811942) Lessie Halsey Jones (19061965) R. Austin Jones (1906-1963) Larry Parks Colvard (Sept. 18, 1896-Oct. 3, 1963) Walter Haywood Worth (June 13, 1874-Dec. 16, 1941) As you enjoy the beauty of each window and the name of the individual(s) on each window ponder this question... Who in our current church family is related to each of these individuals? The answer to that question will be in your April Connection. Until then see if you can name those in our congregation who have a connection to a name(s) on the windows. As you look at the windows, notice the pattern and the structure of the panes of stained glass. Notice the ways in which the windows have been repaired over the many years. Can you tell if the window bows in or out from years of wind and weather? Our stained glass windows are in need of repair. In an effort to raise the monies needed to assure their beauty and safety, please consider joining in the effort of a "JUMBLE." A "Jumble" is where a family or individuals have a table and provide items and/or services for sale. Each table is responsible for their items/services and collect the monies. Monies are then donated to the church for use in the repair of the windows. Are you interested in participating? In March, a sign-up poster will be placed in the fellowship hall for each table. The "Jumble" will be scheduled for a weekend in April. Be thinking about what you want to bring to your table ... a service you can provide (mowing grass, etc.), yard sale items (not clothing), a piece of furniture you no longer need, a craft you have created (barn quilt, painted glass, etc.). The ideas are endless! ~Grier Hurley Lay Leader

OUR SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE

9:00 A.M. Informal Service 9:45 A.M. Sunday School 11:00 A.M. Traditional Service

Pastor Karen Miller ON THE INSIDE

Our People Our Projects Our Purpose News /Notes In Celebration Look Ahead Responsibilities Calendar 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 5

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OUR PEOPLE: GATHERED TOGETHER

The Active Adults group will meet on March 19 at Smokey Mountain BBQ at 11:30 A.M. Please let Joann or Glenn Crawley know if you will be able to attend. If you need a ride, call Joann or Glenn at 336.982.3773 and they will see that you get there. Come and join the fun! The Church Chicks group will meet on March 4 at Hotel Tavern at 6:00 P.M. for Italian Night. Please contact Beth Harrington by March 2nd at 828.424.9994 to RSVP for this great night of dinner and fellowship.

Members Shane and Dana Colvard Military Ryan Avera, Maurice Barnhill, Casey Caudill, Kevin Fitzsimmons, Brian Hallock, Mitchell Hallock, Anatoly Ray, Riley Watson, John Wooten

OUR PROJECTS:OUTREACH
Our Food Pantry is in need of volunteers to work once a month on Tuesday mornings 9:00-12:00 on a regular basis. The job involves greeting clients, getting boxes ready to give away, and filling out forms. If you would like to volunteer one week and see if you would like to continue, you can give it a try. Please contact Karen Cooper at 336.385.6544. Our church will host a lunch on Wednesday, March 12, 11-2 to assist Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission in raising money to assist local residents with energy bills. The luncheon will feature homemade potato or beef soup with cornbread, crackers, cheese, dessert, and tea or coffee for $6 per plate. Eat in or take out will be available. There will be entertainment by Jerry Smith and Friends at 11 a.m., The Sons of Pitch barbershop quartet at 11:30, Katy Taylor and Friends at noon, and Wayne Henderson, Herb Key, and Friends at 1 p.m. All of the proceeds will go the Emergency Fuel Fund administered by BROC. The snow date is Friday, March 14.

Friends Lewis Upchurch, Glenn Reed, Dewey Morris, Ruby Farish

If you would like to receive The Connection by email, please contact Ashley at jeffersonumc@skybest.com or call the church office at 336.846.9512.

OUR PURPOSE: DISCIPLES OF JESUS

The people of Jefferson United Methodist Church are called to be disciples of Jesus Christ.
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We worship, fellowship, and serve with open hearts, open minds, and open doors to share Christs ministry.
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BANK DRAFT If you would like to have your offering drafted from your bank account to the church account on a regular basis, you have the option of an automatic bank draft. Forms are available in the narthex. Either fill out the form and take it to Life Store Bank or take the form with you to Life Store Bank along with your voided or

cancelled check. Life Store needs to have your bank routing number to set up this process. Life Store will record your account number and keep all your banking information confidential.

JOB OPENING Applications for Director of Children, Youth, and Families are being accepted. Salary is based on skills and experience. To inquire further, please contact Wade Sanders at 336-9277877 or email him at wadesanders@skybest.com.

Please send celebratory messages which reflect our members talents and contributions to our church and our community to Ashley at jeffersonumc@skybest.com or drop your items in the office mailbox.

IN CELEBRATION: GRATITUDE FOR GIFT

We would like to thank Gwyn, Willa Mae, and Larry Campbell for their donation of 4 new wireless microphones and amplifier for the fellowship hall. Your generosity is appreciated and is a blessing to others.

THE DIRECTORY NEEDS YOU!!!

Our church is preparing a new pictorial directory. The photographers will be here on March 2022. On Thursday and Friday appointments can be scheduled from 2:00pm to 9:00pm and on Saturday appointments are available from 10:00am-5:00pm. For our directory to be a success, we need EVERYONE to be photographed. The directory helps new and current members to put names and faces together. The directory, like a school yearbook, serves as a piece of history of our church. You may schedule a photography session by calling Ashley at the church office (336.846.9512), by going online to the church website, http://www. jefferson-umc.org/, or by seeing Colleen at church on Sundays. Everyone who is photographed will receive a 20% discount on photos purchased If you provide your email when you register, you will receive a $10 off coupon. The discounts can be combined! If you have candid photos of church events that you would like to have included in the directory please email them to Colleen at colleenjdixon@gmail.com. We will include as many candid photos as possible!

LOOKING AHEAD: CHURCHWIDE BABY SHOWER

The Church Chicks will be sponsoring a baby shower for Morgan Girtman on Saturday, March 29th at 3pm in the Fellowship Hall. The baby's due date is May 27th. All baby items are needed. Please come join us in sharing Morgans joy as she prepares for a baby boy!
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March 2014
SERVICE
ACOLYTE 2 John Fields Perkins 9 Hunter Jones 16 Jordan Jones 23 Skyler Vannoy 30 Karsen Fazenbaker FLOWERS 2 Mark and Diane Johnston 9 Kevin and Beth Kurtz 16 Florence Scott 23 Glenn and JoAnn Crawley 30 Wilma and Tuck McClure CHILDRENS TIME 2 Mark Shepherd 9 Donna Weaver 16 Karen Miller 23 Peggy Bailey 30 Karen Miller NURSERY 10:00 am 2 Jean Colvard 9 Marilyn Wooten 16 JoAnn Crawley 23 Colleen Dixon 30 Mark Shepherd USHERS Nathan Colvard and volunteers TRANSPORTATION Jim Wooten and volunteers

B I R T H D A Y S

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Billy Dowell Glenn Crawley Robin Henson Goss Louis Miller Diane Johnston Dottie Waechter Mike Bingham Clarence Hardison Leona Farrington Morgan Girtman Betsy Reeves Wil Hurley Annie Claire Perkins Deborah Wilcoxson Nita Lewis Gale Hurley Debbie Jones Jessica Segraves Bill Henson Shane Colvard

ANNIVERSARIES
9 Dan and Barbara Aycock 18 Gerhard and Karin Kalmus

11:00am Travis and Kendra Perkins Mark Shepherd Tom Ingledue Craig and Susan Little Scott and Dana Henson

**PLEASE CONTACT THE CHURCH OFFICE IF YOU HAVE ANY CHANGES OR ADDITIONS.**

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OPEN HEARTS, OPEN MINDS, OPEN DOORS

What Will You Give Up For Lent?
Lent begins with Ash Wednesday on March 5 and includes the next 40 days with the exception of Sundays. Christians traditionally use this season to practice disciplines like prayer and fasting. Recently I read an article by a palliative nurse describing five things people regret before dying. Her insights bring a new twist to giving things up during Lent. She revealed that people near death most often said the following: I wish Id had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me. Could we give up the expectations of others and honor the dreams God gave us? I wish I hadnt worked so hard. Could we give up the treadmill of work, give more time to be companions to our family members, and experience more joy outside of our jobs? I wish Id had the courage to express my feelings. Many people suppressed their feelings and settled for a mediocre existence. They felt they never became who they were capable of becoming. Could we give up the fear of expressing our true selves? I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends. At the end of life people realized the value of true friendship. By then the years had slipped away. Can we give up whatever attitudes or experiences keep us from developing, keeping and cherishing true friends? I wish that I had let myself be happier. At the end of life, people realized that happiness was a choice. Can we give up old habits and patterns, fears and comforts, to allow ourselves to laugh, enjoy life, and experience the sillies sometimes? Karen Miller