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September 2014

ON THE INSIDE
Our People 2
Our Projects 2
News /Notes 3
In Celebraton 3
Look Ahead 3
Memorials 4
Responsibilites 6
Calendar 7

Pastor
Karen Miller
Jeferson United
Methodist Church
115 E. Main St.
Jeferson, NC 28640
Extravagant Generosity
When Jesus fed five thousand peo-
ple with only five loaves of bread and
two fish, he was showing how Gods
love can multiply the effects of human
generosity. Gods Kingdom is a place
of abundance where every generous act
overflows its original bounds and be-
come part of the unbounded grace of
God at work in the world.

I remember the single mother who
once spoke in worship about the privi-
lege of putting her resources at the dis-
posal of Gods kingdom. She was
grateful for the opportunity to grow as
a giver and to enter into spiritual com-
munion with God through giving. It
touched my heart because I knew that
her resources were meager, but she
found joy in giving generously.

What she taught me was that when
we deepen our awareness of Gods
goodness, a spirit of gratitude grows
within us. Gratitude flows from the
recognition that who
we are and what we
have are gifts to be
shared. Gratitude
releases us from the
bonds of obligation
and prepares us to
offer ourselves freely

and fully for the work of Gods King-
dom. Our greatest identity is that God
has claimed us and wants us to have
abundant life.

Our congregation offers people a
saving relationship with Christ, fellow-
ship with other believers, and the op-
portunity to serve our community to
fulfill Gods vision for us. As we dis-
cover that evolving vision, we partici-
pate in sacred and exciting mission.
One of the ways that we can invest
ourselves is through sharing the re-
sources God has given us: our energy,
prayers, money, and time. This work
God has called us to do is so significant
that it will take all of us working to-
gether to contribute our gifts and tal-
ents.

You will be hearing more about
Reach Out-Reach Up-Celebrate! in
September and October as you think
about the place of money and other
resources in your life.
Whether our resources
are great or small is not
as important as the possi-
bility of making our re-
sources available to God!

Pastor Karen




OUR PEOPLE: GATHERED TOGETHER

Members
Shane and Dana Colvard,
Fran Cook, Lena
Bingham, Kity Parmalee,
Jean Barnete

Military
Ryan Avera
Casey Caudill
Brian Hallock
Mitchell Hallock
Anatoly Ray
Riley Watson
John Wooten

Friends
Dewey Morris
Wendell Halsey
Sue Hunt
Phillip Carter
Mary & Mark Wyat
Jerry Hall
Bill Bowers
Marianna Berry
T.C. Hensinger
Darlene Poe
Tracy Grove
Jerry Carpenter
Jerry Hall
Kiersten Sharpe
Kirk Levi

Our Staf
Karen Miller
Ashley Church
Maranda Thompson
Christna Wagoner
Zach Fulbright
Michael Bell
Clay Camp
Tifany Fulbright
Tommy Jones
Brenda Jones
Bety Upchurch
Susannah Long

REMEMBER IN
PRAYER
Page 2 THE CONNECTION
OUR PROJECTS:
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
The United Methodist Women's next meeting is
Monday, September 15th, 12 Noon - 1:30 pm
in the Fellowship Hall. Guest Speaker is Marjo-
rie Wiggins, our UMW Appalachian District
Nurturing Partner! Hostesses JoAnn Crawley &
Mable Coleman will provide light refreshments.
All women are welcome!
UNITED METHODIST MEN
The United Methodist Men will meet on Tues-
day, September 9th at 6:00 pm in the Fellow-
ship Hall. The Oktoberfest agenda will be dis-
cussed and they will have a meal.



CHURCH CHICKS
The Church Chicks will meet September 2 at
Hotel Tavern at 6:00 P.M. Please RSVP to Su-
sanne Black by August 31 at
susanneeblack@yahoo.com .

ACTIVE ADULTS
The Active Adults will have breakfast at 9:30
A.M. Wednesday, September 17 at Winners
Circle. Please call Joann or Glenn Crawley at
336.982.3773 to let them know you are coming
so that they can reserve seating.
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.
OKTOBERFEST FUNDRAISER TO BE HELD SEPT. 27
The United Methodist Men are going to purchase a freezer for
the food pantry so that we can provide frozen goods for our neigh-
bors They will sponsor a Brunswick stew fundraiser lunch at the
church on September 27 during Octoberfest. They plan to cook
23 gallons of stew to serve as individual servings or one quart "to
go" containers. They will also provide tea and a side dish with the
meal.

Men, women, children and youth can sign up to assist in serving or
provide one item in the recipe that will be prepared the day before the event and refrigerat-
ed. This is a large undertaking and many volunteers are need to cook and serve. Teams will
serve shifts at different times. There is a sheet in the narthex outside the sanctuary for volun-
teers to sign up.

This is the first venture of this type for our new United Methodist Men's group, so let's all sup-
port their efforts by volunteering to assist in some significant way. For more information or to
volunteer, contact Paul Horan at 982-2682 or Wade Sanders at 877-8818. Thanks!
Our United Methodist Women will be selling crafts,
bread, cakes, and other goodies at Oktoberfest on Septem-
ber 27. The sale will be a fund raiser for their mission pro-
jects.


TOTAL GIVING AS OF 8/24/14
Year-to-date Giving : $176,296.99
Year-to-date Building Fund: $42,440.00
Capital Campaign Balance Through June 30:
$405,169.78

THANK YOU
Dear JUMC Family,
I just wanted to say thank you for the gifts of the
Morphew Scholarship and your support as I come to
the end of my college journey.
Thank you & God Bless!
Theresa Weeks
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NEWS AND NOTES
IN CELEBRATION: NEW MEMBERS
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.
We will be offering a Small Group for students who are 12 or older who want to understand more about what it
means to be a Christian and become a baptized member of the church. The classes will start in the fall. Please
contact Karen Miller with the names of students who are eligible, and a day will be selected that fits the schedules
of families involved. We are also in need of mentors who will work with one youth during confirmation. If you
are interested in serving, please contact Karen Miller. Mentoring is an important relationship in the faith for-
mation of young people!
CONFIRMATION CLASS THIS FALL
We are pleased to announce the re-
ception of Jim & Susan Powers,
Mitch & Janine Phillips, Jean Brown,
Michelle Caudill, & Daniel Jefferis as
new members of our church.
Jim & Susan are retired from the
telecommunications industry and
spent many years working for AT&T
in Washington DC. Jim is originally
from Ashe County and attended Jef-
ferson Methodist growing up.

Mitch is a State Farm Insurance
Agent and Janine recently retired
from Mountain View Elementary.
Michelle works as a Certified Nursing
Assistant and Medical Technologist
at Forest Ridge Assisted Living.

Jean is retired and is from New
Hampshire.

Daniel is also retired and is originally
from Oakland, California.
On July 27, 2014, our congregation
celebrated the baptism of Connor Jo
Harrington, son of Michael Harring-
ton and Morgan Girtman. Connors
grandparents are Ron Girtman and
Beth and Dan Harrrington. Below
are suggested ways our congregation
members can live out their promises
made at Connors baptism.

We affirm the babies in our congre-
gation by

Welcoming them in worship,
even if they make noise!
Taking care of their parents, who
also need affirmation.
Sharing our time, wisdom, and
resources (like hand-me-downs!).
Making the church a safe place
to play, learn, and grow.
Extending the love of Christ in
all seasons and situations to the
littlest members of our church.
BABY DEDICATION

The Stories Behind the Windows are bio-
graphical sketches of the men and women in
whose memory windows have been placed in
our church. The lives of these dedicated
Christians cover many years from the early
1800s until the 1970s. Each story tells of de-
votion to and love for this church, and those
of us who feel the same love can be thankful
for their lives. They helped make our church
what it is today.

REV. DR, JAMES WAGG
The stained glass window located nearest the
American flag in the sanctuary was given in
memory of Rev. Dr. James Wagg. He was
born in Grayson County, Virginia on October
8, 1808 and married Elizabeth Duvall in 1834.
They raised 11 children in a house on the lot
where the Denny Building is now located.
Their children served in medicine, ministry
and the military in various capacities, and those
we can trace are described below:

John Wagg was a Methodist minister and
died at age 31.
Samuel Wagg was a captain in the Confed-
erate Army, killed at the Battle of Gettys-
burg and buried on the field.
Alfred Wagg served in the Confederate
Army and was wounded and he returned
to Jefferson. He became a physician and
married Lou Ross Vertegans. They had six
children. One of their great-
granddaughters was Kate W. Spencer, who
lived in Jefferson and was a member of
Jefferson United Methodist Church.
Wiley Wagg was a dentist and married
Mary Vartegans, daughter of a minister in
the Church of England. They had three
children, Mabel, Bettie and Jimmie.
Thomas Eugene Wagg was a dentist and
later an outstanding Methodist minister.
He was married to Mary Ellen Burkett.
After her death he married Harriet Moore.
Thomas was pastor of the Jefferson
Charge 1919-1921.

In addition to being a father and Methodist
minister, Rev. James Wagg was a town com-
missioner, a trustee of Jefferson Academy, and
the secretary of the Masonic Lodge. He died
at age 72 in 1881 and is buried in the Jefferson
cemetery and a bronze marker for Methodist
clergy was placed on his grave in 1990.

After his death, the minutes of the Quarterly
Meeting of the Jefferson Charge made the fol-
lowing resolution:

"Resolved that this Quarterly Conference feel
deeply the loss to the circuit and to the church
which we have sustained in the death of Dr.
James Wagg. That in the Christian character
of our deceased brother and his devotion to
the cause of religion and the church, brother
Wagg has left an example worthy of our imita-
tion. We realize the fact that a good man and
true has been taken from our midst, but we
feel assured that our loss is great gain to Broth-
er Wagg. That we cannot again fill his place as
well as he filled it.

This information came from family and church records
and the writings of Garland Stafford, Chessie Duke
Barr Neal and O.L. Brown.

We are featuring one person from the win-
dows each month. We would like to thank
Jennie Clyde Hightower for documenting
the church window history.

THE STORIES BEHIND THE WINDOWS


SANCTUARY STAINED GLASS WINDOW RESTORATION
We have received gifts or
pledges of $33,033..83
through 8/17/14 to assist
with the repair and restoration
of the stained glass windows
in the sanctuary. Thank you
to the donors. If you would
like to make a gift of any size,
you may write a check or give
cash to the church. You can
always make a gift in honor or
memory of someone. Please
indicate that your gift is for
Stained Glass Restoration.
Thank you!
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Starting in 2013, United Methodist Churches in our area united to start a volunteer tutoring program. Reading
Renewal matches volunteer tutors to elementary schools in Ashe and Alleghany counties, grades K-5. Volunteers
choose the school, the time, and the grade level. If you are interested in volunteering for the 2014-2015 school
year, you can contact Cindy Atwood at 336-359-8154 or atwoodcb@yahoo.com or contact Kathy Mock at 336-
469-9387 or golden.mock765@gmail.com. Paul Bailey is a volunteer from our church.
The program involves a four hour orientation training, so that tutors will feel comfortable and know what to ex-
pect and how to conduct tutoring sessions that will benefit a child. Please make a difference in a child's life by
volunteering.
READING RENEWAL PROGRAM

CHURCH LIBRARY CORNER
Borrow Read Discover
Mission Statement:

The JUMC library will assist families,
church groups, and individuals of all
ages in locating resource materials to
nurture Christian growth.

You can now check out books from
two church locations. The new loca-
tion features childrens books and is
across from the nursery and the
Thomas Johnston classroom.



This
months fo-
cus is on
devotional
books. In a
daily devo-
tional, Morn-
ing and Even-
ing, by British minister Charles
Spurgeon, he relates, Morning de-
votions anchor the soul, so that it
will not very readily drift far away
from God during the day. These
words ring true today in the current
turmoil of our world. Additional
devotional books containing Chris-
tian inspirational writings by C.S.
Lewis, Max Lucado, and others are
also available for check out.
When you find yourself waiting for a
meeting or choirs to start or stop,
come by the church library or chil-
drens shelf and browse.

Sincerely,
Marilyn Wooten
YOUTH CARNIVAL AT ASHE COUNTY LIBRARY

Thank you to our
Youth who worked the
Big Bang Carnival at
Ashe County Library!
They did a great job
supervising the chil-
dren on the inflatable
bounce houses and
raised $200 for the
Carowinds trip in Sep-
tember. The youth that
worked were: Connor Jones, Savannah Cary, Alexis Tonker, & Stanton Moore. Thank you to Peggy Bailey for
this great opportunity and to Jeannette Sharp & Susannah Long who worked the event alongside our youth
group!

WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT BEING A METHODIST?
The United Methodist Communica-
tions department is offering a six
week course called United Method-
ism 101, designed for prospective or
new church members and anyone
else wanting to more about the Unit-
ed Methodist church. The course
includes four web-based lessons,
each with many interactive features.

A facilitator will respond to your
work and answer questions via fo-
rums. Lessons take about 30
minutes to complete. Contact Karen
Miller to find out more.
There is also an offline option. You
may order the United Methodism
101CD (KIT). The same interactive
course blends audio, video and writ-
ten materials into a fast-moving
learning experience. This kit is ideal
for groups. Each kit includes five
identical CDs and one leader's guide.
Additional CDs may be purchased.
BUILDING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS SERMON SERIES
Whether single or married, young or old, everyone is connected to other people. How do we create and sustain
healthy relationships? This sermon series is designed to provide inspiring biblical messages to strengthen our
bonds with others.
Sept. 7 "Parenting by Heart" I Samuel 1:10-19 (Communion Sunday)

Sept. 14 "The Marriage Mystery" Ephesians 5:1-4, 21-28

Sept. 21 "Handling Anger Positively" Ephesians 4:26-27

Sept. 28 Guest Preacher - Ron Overcash
Karen Miller
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PASTORS TIME AWAY

Karen Miller will be attending a Worship Design Stu-
dio workshop at Lake Junaluska from Sunday night,
September 14 through Tuesday, September. 16 at
Lake Junaluska to fulfill her annual requirements for
Continuing Education. She will be attending a family
wedding in Tulsa, Oklahoma on September 26-28.
Rev. Ron Overcash will be preaching on September
28.
INTENTIONAL VITALITY
FOR CHANGE

The Intentional Vitality for Change group will meet
twice in September:
Wednesday, September 3, 5:15 Dinner $4. Guests
Kelly and Beth Crissman.
Wednesday, September 24, 5:15 Dinner $4. Kevin
Kurtz will lead the devotional and Karen Miller will
lead the session on Spiritual Kaizen.
Memorials have been given in memory
of the following individuals:

Myrtle Colvard by Annabell Harrill

Memorials have been given in honor of the follow-
ing individuals:

Irene Morphew by Gerhard & Karin Kalmus
MEMORIALS

September 2014
JEFFERSON UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
B
I
R
T
H
D
A
Y
S

2 Pete Avery
Marjorie Hoyle
3 Clay Camp
Jayne Leonard
4 Alice Thompson
6 Patrick Williams
7 Shirley Blanton
8 Lisa Camp
Irene Morphew*
Jessica Roland
11 Vickie Ingledue
13 Bill Tobiassen
16 Jody Duvall
17 Charles Jones
18 Siv Lang Ashley
19 Cindy Bingham
Tony Cambell
20 Will Ingledue
22 David Alexander
Griffin Ingledue
23 Fran Cook
25 Don Moore
26 Scott Henson
Robert Poulos
28 Wil Vannoy
30 Joe Fulbright II

ANNIVERSARIES
3 Joe & Sharon Duvall
4 Ralph & Betsy Reeves
8 Louis & Janet Miller
12 Tommy Jones & Leigh Bradley
14 Wally & Jean Brown
20 John & Lois Ulrich
26 Gale & Ina Ruth Hurley
Ken & Karen Cooper
27 Robert & Liz Poulos
28 Joe & Tammy Thore
29 Mark & Diane Johnston
Brandon & Tracy Vannoy
SERVICE
FLOWERS
7 Lynn Graham
14 Sharon Duvall
21 Kevin & Beth Kurtz
28 Don & Mary Anne Moore

ACOLYTE
7 John Fields Perkins
14 Skylar Vannoy
21 Karsen Fazenbaker
28 Trent Baker

CHILDRENS TIME
7 Karen Miller
14 Peggy Bailey
21 Jim Wooten
28 Donna Weaver

NURSERY
10:00 am 11:00am
7 Mindy Wonsick Darlene Phillips
14 Peggy Bailey Jean Colvard
21 JJ Johnston Clarence & Dalene Hardison
24 Liz Poulos Marilyn Wooten

*** We have added children to our nursery and it is impera-
tive that we have nursery volunteers every Sunday. Please
contact Maranda Thompson at 276-768-0281 or jumcy-
outh@skybest.com to confirm that you will be there.

LITURGIST
Jill Ferguson

11:00 USHERS
Gene & Nenie Midyette
Gene & Nita Lewis

TRANSPORTATION
Jim Wooten and volunteers



**PLEASE CONTACT THE CHURCH OFFICE
IF YOU HAVE ANY CHANGES OR ADDITIONS.**
*Please note that Irene Morphew turns 103 this
year. Cards can be mailed to her at:
160 Chatty Rob Lane
West Jefferson, NC 28694


JUMC Children, Youth, & Families

CHRISTIAN MUSIC DAY AT CAROWINDS
Carowinds Amusement Park in Charlotte, NC will host their annual
Christian Music Day on Saturday, September 20. We will leave
the church at 8:00 AM. Concert performances begin mid after-
noon. This year's line-up features: TobyMac, MercyMe, Building
429 and Love & The Outcome. Tickets will be $25 and include ad-
mission to the park and a concert that evening! Youth ages 12 and
up and parents who are interested in attending, please sign up on
the sheet in the narthex by Sunday, September 14.

LISTENING CIRCLES
Listening Circles will continue to meet on Wednesdays at
5:30 through September. Maranda would love the oppor-
tunity to meet each of you & learn more about your fami-
lies.

CHILDREN'S BELLS TO START SEPT. 3
Under the excellent leadership of Kalen Fulbright, our
children's bell choirs will begin on September 3. A meal
will be served from 5:15-6:30 for $4 per person.

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
On Saturday, September 6 at 6:00 PM, we will have
family movie night in conjunction with West Jefferson
United Methodist Church. Hope to see you there!

PROMOTION SUNDAY
Promotion Sunday will be Sunday, September 7 at the
11:00 AM worship service. Children and youth will pro-
mote to the next class on that day.

YOUTH GROUP TO START SEPTEMBER 10
Youth group will meet on Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 P.M.
at the Morphew House. The group will be led by Maranda Thompson. She would love to have adult volunteers who
are ready to work purposely toward introducing our youth to Christ and helping them grow in their faith. If interested
in volunteering, please contact Maranda Thompson at 276-768-0281 or jumcyouth@skybest.com.
upcoming [events]
DEAR FRIENDS,
I want to thank everyone for making me feel so welcome
here at JUMC! It was been a fun and educational summer
and I look forward to continuing to build relationships
with your families! The goals I have set for myself in this
position are as follows:

1. Build concrete relationships with our children, youth
and families. Become a mentor to them and build
trust.
2. To prepare our children and youth for a lifelong walk
with Christ
3. Ensure our children & youth feel to be a valued and
essential part of JUMC
4. To help young people develop a personal relation-
ship with Jesus Christ
5. To help young people develop a better understanding
of the Bible and what it means to us today

If you have any ideas or expectations you would like to
share, I encourage you to do so! My office hours are
Monday & Tuesday 9-4 & Wednesday 1-6. I can also be
reached by email at jumcyouth@skybest.com or
phone/text @ 276-768-0281.
Maranda Thompson


We had a great time at our Back to School Bash on Aug 15th! The kids ate and played numerous games inside,
such as Cheetos Toss, Junk in the Trunk and Stack Em! We also recorded our height so we can see how much
we grow at the end of the year.
We ended the evening by play-
ing a friendly game of kick ball.
It was a wonderful event and I
thank everyone who came and
participated! It was a great way
to end the summer by enjoying
each others company and fel-
lowship!
Maranda Thompson
1. Each child should have parent or assigned adult su-
pervisor present.
2. The fellowship hall and music room are the only
areas open to children on Wednesday night.
3. Children must be granted permission by an adult to
leave the fellowship hall area. If going to the re-
stroom, please use the restroom located by the water
fountain. Come directly back and leave the re-
stroom clean. If you are going to the playground,
adult supervision is required.
4. Food and drinks are only allowed in the fellowship
hall.
5. The tables closest to the kitchen should be used
while eating your meal. Please remain seated while
eating and ask to be excused when you are finished.
6. When finished with your meal, place your chair un-
der the table, take dishes and utensils to the kitchen,
throw trash away and return to the table to make
sure your area is clean. Say thank you to those
who prepared your meal.
7. After supper, homework or indoor games can be
done at the tables near the piano. The piano should
not be played.
8. Use your inside voice while in the building and clean
up or put away anything you use. Running and play-
ing ball are outside activities.
9. Take care of each other. If you feel uncomfortable
by something said or done, or see anyone mistreated
or in danger, tell your parent or adult supervisor im-
mediately.

All parents of college students who
wish for their son or daughter to be
included in College Ministries,
please provide Debbie Jones the
following: name, college mailing
address, and an alternate address for
packages, if applicable. You may
email information to
dcbjones@skybest.com or call Deb-
bie at 336-982-4405. Thank you!
COLLEGE MINISTRY OUTREACH
CHILDRENS RULES FOR A SAFE HAPPY CHURCH
Parents: Please remind children & youth!

JEFFERSON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
September 2014
9:00 and 11:00 Worship
10:00 Sunday School for all ages
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1

Labor Day
Church
Office
Closed
2
9:00 to 12:00
Food Pantry


6:00
Church Chicks
3
5:00 Wind Inst. Rehearsal
5:15 Dinner
5:15 IVC
6:00 Christian Edu.
6:30 Adult Choir
7:30 Adult Handbells
4


11:00
Partners in
Prayer

6:00
Staff Parish
5

6

6:00
Family
Movie Night

7:30
NA Meeting
7
Holy
Communion


Promotion
Sunday
8

9
9:00 to 12:00
Food Pantry

12:00
Worship Cmte

6:00
UMM Mtg
10

5:00 Wind Inst. Rehearsal
5:15 Dinner
6:30 Youth Group
6:30 Adult Choir
7:30 Adult Handbells
7:30 NA Meeting
11

11:00
Partners in
Prayer


12



13


7:30
NA Meeting

14

12:00 to 2:00
Kids for Christ



15

12:00
UMW Mtg
16

9:00 to 12:00
Food Pantry

6:00
Trustees

17
9:30 Active Adults
5:00 Wind Inst. Rehearsal
5:15 Dinner
6:30 Youth Group
6:30 Adult Choir
7:30 Adult Handbells
7:30 NA Meeting
18
*Newsletter
Deadline

11:00
Partners in Prayer
5:00
Finance Cmte
19




20

8:00
Carowinds

7:30
NA Meeting
21


22



23

9:00 to 12:00
Food Pantry


24

5:00 Wind Inst. Rehearsal
5:15 Dinner
5:15 IVC
6:30 Youth Group
6:30 Adult Choir
7:30 Adult Handbells
7:30 NA Meeting
25

11:00
Partners in Prayer

6:00
Stewardship
Committee
26 27

UMM Bruns-
wick Stew

UMW Fall
Craft & Bake
Sale

7:30
NA Meeting
28

Guest Speaker:
Ron Overcash
29


30

9:00 to 12:00
Food Pantry








Jeferson United Methodist Church
P.O. Box 236
115 East Main Street
Jeferson, NC 28640
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