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The Unintended Victims of August 7th
The crisis experienced by Latino workers arrested in the August 7 raids continues for the arrested individuals,
for their families, but in particular for their children. Even children whose parents were not detained are
reported to be frightened that their parents (documented or not) could be picked up next. Other children
are afraid for themselves, fearing that they will be harmed. Many are too frightened to attend school, and
some will not even go outdoors.
While I do not believe this was an intended result of the raids, these children are nevertheless the collateral
damage of the raids. The lasting scar of traumatic fear is the unintended effect on the lives of the youngest
victims, and that fear still continues to ripple across the hearts of the most vulnerable.
"Take care that you do not despise one of these little ones; for, I tell you, in heaven their angels continually
see the face of my Father in heaven.” -- JESUS, Matthew 18:10
Looking for ways to make an appreciable difference in this crisis? Here are a few options suggested by the Mississippi Conference
of the United Methodist Church, Bishop Swanson, and other partners actively present in Leake and Scott Counties.
First and foremost, everyone can go to the Lord in prayer. It is written that “the prayer of a righteous person is powerful and
effective.”
Write your elected leaders to make your views known, and to ask questions.
Financial contributions are welcome to supply the immediate needs of these children. Gracious givers can mail checks to:
Attn: James Mason
The Mississippi United Methodist Conference
320 Briarwood Dr.
Jackson, MS 39206
Methodist Children’s Homes (MCH) is offering assistance to the Mississippi Conference and local churches affected by the
immigration raids. Currently, the staff at MCH are in communications with the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services
(MDCPS) to determine if and how they can assist with caring for any children who need placement. MCH has staff trained in
working with children who have been traumatized and can work with the families as a whole as well. To contact MCH, email or call
Samantha Kalahar, the director of development at [email protected] 601.853.5000, ext. 2201.
LAWYERS seeking to volunteer your time and expertise to help those impacted by the raids can sign up to help here:
https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSdmL9Uwg8j8GvuSUr…/viewform
TRANSLATORS who speak Spanish and/or indigenous languages can visit http://bit.ly/StandWithMS to register as a volunteer
for the translation hotline.
If you would like to offer support, please fill out this form: http://bit.ly/StandWithMS
Theatre Camp
Children’s Theatre Camp was held the last week of
July at Galloway. The kids spent the week learning
the play, A Tale of Three Trees, and immersing
themselves in art. The show was directed by Lauren
Gunn of New Stage and Rameen Hasmat from
Millsaps College.
It was a fabulous week and could not have been
possible without the help of our amazing volunteers!
Children and Family Ministry
Parent Meeting
Sunday, September 22nd during
Sunday School
Galloway Mystery Trip - 2019
St. Simon’s Island, GA
In the pre-dawn hours of July 28 the Galloway Youth Handbell choir gathered in the chapel surrounded the gentle
rays of the rising sun to celebrate Eucharist with Pastor Cary before departing for destination unknown. Twelve
very long hours later, the tired group arrived on St. Simon’s Island, 75 miles south of Savannah, Ga. In addition to
eight hours of daily rehearsal, the group also worked together to choose a name for themselves, as they begin a
new season together. After much debate and deliberation the choir christened themselves
Mark your calendars or set your DVRs for September 8 as make their first official debut in
morning worship.
Adult Prayer Partners needed to
participate in the Elijah Project!
Contact Caroline Smith at
[email protected] if interested.
“God does nothing but in answer to prayer.” - John Wesley
Students, Ages 4 - 6th grade
Set to return in Sept. and Oct. 2019
Reveal Meal is October 27, 2019-12 noon
A FINE AND DANDY DINNER
For our fine and dandy group of parents. Whether you have children involved in SNL activities, or you a tween or youth involved in Galloway Sunday evening events, we encourage you to come and share a meal at Fine & Dandy Restaurant in The District on Sunday, September 8, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. We’ll combine food, fellowship and fun, as we talk about what things that are important to Galloway parents.
To reserve your spot, please contact Susan Richards at 601-353-9691 by Wednesday, September 4. This is a Dutch treat meal. When you call for your reservation, please indicate if you will need a nursery for children under 3 years old.
Sunday Night Live
Ages 2 - 6th grade (Nursery Available)
4:30 - 5:00 p.m. Snack / Free Time
5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Music, Bible, Crafts
Registrations available at www.gallowayumc.org
Contact Caroline Smith for questions at
[email protected]; 601-326-3450
The Adult Bible Study held during Sunday Night Live will resume on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019.
The study meets from 5:15 - 6:15 PM, in Reception C downstairs.
The study will continue in Luke’s gospel, starting back with Luke chapter 12. Led/facilitated by
Rev. Cary Stockett, Dr. Jenni Yates, Dr. T.W. Lewis, and Dr. David Yates, this is a freewheeling
discussion open to every age.
Come and join us!
Lucy Clark
Lauren & Robert Kalka
Irene & Lawrence Long
Rev. Rod Entrekin
Kaye & Don Fortenberry
Laurie Stigler Holland
Martha Lightcap
Music Ministry
Mary Lee Livesay
Bill Goodman & Family
Posey Smith
Marilyn & Jeff Bomar
Sut Smith Hospitality Fund
Catherine P. Klipple
Sally G. Nash
Sut Smith Hospitality Fund
Deborah Juzwiak
Sut Smith Hospitality Fund
Rosemary Tennant
Senior Pastor’s Fund
Melissa & Martin Thoma
Sut Smith Hospitality Fund
Jacquelyn S. Thornell
Kay Valentine
Mary B. Baughn
Catherine S. Edwards
Prison Ministry
Tish & Haden Hughes
Legacy Fund
Polly M. Marshall
Sylvia Walker
Jacquelyn S. Thornell
Jack Woodward
Jacquelyn S. Thor
September 1, 2019
Labor Day Weekend
Sunday Lunch resumes
next Sunday
September 8, 2019
Roast Beef with Gravy, Rice Pilaf,
Macaroni and Cheese, Succotash,
Dessert
September 15, 2019
Baked Chicken,
Cornbread Dressing, Candi Yams,
Collard Greens, Dessert
September 22, 2019
Fried Catfish, Green Beans,
Mashed Potatoes,
Sautéed Cabbage, Dessert
September 29, 2019
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce,
Salad Bar, Dessert
$8.00 a plate | $24 Family Max
Kids 12 and under EAT FREE!
Mississippi Hall of Fame
Advent Devotional 2019
In preparation for Christmas this year, the Galloway Advent Booklet,
entitled "All Good Gifts" will explore the nature of giving. James 1:17
contains the beloved words: Every good and perfect gift is from above,
coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change
like shifting shadows. How, in this season of giving and receiving, do we
reflect or not reflect the good and perfect giving of the "Father of heavenly
lights? Do you have a story to share about the intersection of giving and the
divine? How have you been blessed in the process of giving and receiving?
Have you experienced holy giving? If so, please consider sharing your story
or thoughts in the form of an Advent devotional; it would be a lovely
Christmas gift to your church family.
Submissions should be 350 words or less and may be emailed to Nora
Frances McRae at [email protected]. If you have a story to tell, but
are not comfortable writing, Nora Frances is happy to assist.
GALLOWAY’S MONTHLY LUNCHEON AND PROGRAM
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
11:30 a.m. - Lunch is served: $8 per person
12 Noon - Program begins
“Everything You Didn’t Know About the Mississippi Department of Archives and History” Chris Goodwin, Director of Special Projects for the Mississippi Department of Archives and History, will join us to talk about our Mississippi museums, historic markers and sites, programs and events. Mark your calendars and RSVP with April Vestal at 601-353-9691 or [email protected] by Monday, September 9, to reserve your spot.
Many people are asking how they can help the
Delta flood survivors.
In the next few months UMCOR will need trained
ERT volunteers. If you’ve been trained 3+ years it’s
time to renew your training. If you’ve never been trained this is your
chance. To register go to:
https://mississippi-ww.brtsite.com/eventdetail/12868454?
month=9&year=2019&day=1&display=m
DATE: 7 September 2019. | TIME: 9:00AM - 3:30PM
LOCATION: The Foundery at Galloway
If you have questions contact Sharon Davis.
This event is hosted by the United Methodist Men.
The Galloway team is looking for volunteers or alternate volunteers. Contact Barbara Powell for
more information. [email protected]
Student Ministry Fall Youth Fellowship
Our Student Ministry Fall Youth Fellowship will kick
off on Sunday, September 8th in the Youth Suite
from 5:00-6:30. We invite all students 7th-12th grade
to join us for a time of fellowship, Bible Study, and
games. For more information please contact
Walter Roberts at [email protected].
Tuesday Women’s Bible Study
September 17, 2019 - October 22, 2019
11:30AM - 1:00PM | Room 507
“Romans (Good News That Changes Everything)”
By Melissa Spoelstra
Find the good news that brings hope and spiritual renewal. We live in a world full of bad news. The media recounts storiesof natural disasters, violence and conflict. In the midst of all this heartbreak, we can’t lose sight of the fact God has given us good news.
We call it the gospel. It reminds us that God loves us and longs to redeem our suffering. A six week study of Romans that encourages women with good news of the gospel regardless of the bad news they are facing.
Women will be inspired with a spiritual renewal that spreads to those around them. The study offers different levels of commitment for women in every season of life as well as strong solid Scripture by Melissa.
Our Women‘s Bible Study Group would like to have you join us for this six week study. Any questions please call Donna Robbins at 662-347-4713. Thank you and we hope to have you join us.
We are grateful for the opportunity to partner with hosting panels for the
2019 Mississippi Book Festival. Special thanks to all who assisted with providing hospitality for the
thousands who entered our Sanctuary, Fellowship Center, and
The Foundery.
Student Ministry Parent Meeting
Our Student Ministry will have a Parent’s Meeting Sunday, September 22nd at 12:15 in Reception A and B. During this time, we will discuss the vision and purpose for our Student Ministry, as well as look over the calendar. Everyone is invited to hear about the amazing things that God has in store for the Galloway Student Ministry. For more information please contact Walter Roberts at [email protected].
12 MONTHS OF GRACE PLACE GIVING - September 2019
Back Packs for adults |Men’s shoes and boots sizes 12 and above.
Donations may be brought to the reception area at the Church or if you
prefer on-line shopping, you may have your donation shipped directly to
the church: (please include your name on the gift receipt so we can thank you!)
Galloway UMC 305 N. Congress St. Jackson, MS 39201
UMW Circle 1 Donna Robbins will be finishing the study on
“What About Our Money” by Susan Taylor.
September 9th at 9:30 a.m. in Reception C.
For information contact Donna Robbins 662-347-4713.
We are partnering with Central UMC and Greater Mt. Bethel Church of Christ
Holiness to adopt Clausell Elementary School 3330 Harley St, Jackson.
Thank you Judy Taylor for coordinating Book Buddies and all the Brown school
Buddies. Judy is stepping down but Jean Hudspeth is stepping up. We need our
Brown school volunteers to come back and we need new volunteers.
Here are a few ways the students of Clausell could use your gifts and talents:
Reading buddies, mentors, provide school supplies, participated in the school’s
career fair, be a judge at the reading and science fairs. Some events are only
once in the school year, others like reading buddies is 30 minutes one day a
week.
Got Boxtops?
Yes, we are still collecting Box
Tops. A collection box is near the
church office.
The tops will benefit
Clausell Elementary School.
Bethlehem Center would love to have
a few more hands on deck.
Think about volunteering.
Please contact Sharon Davis at
Prayer Shawl Ministry Needs Your Help!
Prayer Shawls are one of the most appreciated gifts received by church members.
When facing difficult times the Prayer Shawl is a constant reminder that we are not
alone. Galloway pastors and laypeople have given over 100 Prayer Shawls to members and others close to our church
family. Due to growing requests, our Prayer Shawl supply is low. We welcome anyone who wants to learn how to knit
(it is simple knitting and easy to learn) and those with knitting experience to a time of sharing, prayer and creating gifts
bathed in love.
Our next Prayer Shawl knitting session will meet at the church on September 23 at 5:30 pm in the Craft Room.
We’ll even offer you a snack. Johnnye Catherine Bradford 601-942-9747
Missions and Outreach
Galloway’s MCH volunteers will host a quarterly event on Sunday, September 15 in the Foundery for the girls in Waits cottage. They will be fed
dinner and will paint a piece of ceramics. If you are interested in joining our group of MCH volunteers for 2020, please get in touch with Ann Bartling (#601-506-0914).
MCH’s “Little Light of Mine” offering will be in October instead of December this year! Start praying about how you can support this wonderful ministry. This is our Methodist Children’s Home!!!
Grace Place Report
For the first six months of 2019 Grace Place
served 8,591 meals and 1.870 bags of clothing
given. Thank you for your gifts of time,
service and treasures.
Formation of a Safety Task Force
Galloway has formed a Safety Task Force to create a safer church and to help our members become more
aware of issues that may be of concern. In July, Cary Stockett, Sherry Russun, and Lee Smith attended a
safety conference for Methodist Churches at Lake Jualuska in North Carolina. Also in July, a safety consultant
from Camp Shelby met with a small group of Trustees and Staff. The Safety Task Force has been formed as a
result. The committee is comprised of about thirty Galloway members and staff. In order to gather
information and examine the different areas of concern, we have formed ten subcommittees that will report
to the full Committee. The different areas of concern are the following:
Member Communications/Safety Protocol
Active Shooter in Building
Nursey/Children in Building
Medical Emergency
Tornado/Severe Weather/Fire
Homeless Visitors
Building Safety
Signage Inside and Outside
Parking Lot Safety
Evacuation Routes
We ask for your input in this important process. If you have a suggestion for the committee please make it
known. This committee will make recommendations to the Trustees for implementation. We are committed
to the safety and well being of the entire Galloway community.
Thank you,
Jim Moss, Trustee Chair
Safety
Wellsfest Golf Tournament Wellsfest has grown through the years from a small church music festival to a major community
event that has generated nearly $1.5 million for local non-profits. The beneficiary for 2019 is Extra
Table https://extratable.org/ . This year Wells UMC is challenging neighboring churches including
Galloway to form two or three four-person golf teams. The tournament is, September 25 at
Whisper Lake Country Club.
For more information contact Ken Simon at 601-519-8583 or [email protected]. Information
also available at www.wellschurch.org/wellsfest.
GALLOWAY IS A
STEPHEN MINISTRY
CONGREGATION
We all experience challenges in life,
and there are times when we could benefit from the support
of a caring Christian friend. Stephen Ministers are ready to
provide one-to-one, emotional and spiritual care we need
when faced with a crisis such as the loss of a loved one,
hospitalization, divorce or separation, unemployment or a job
crisis, terminal illness, incarceration, recovery after an
accident or disaster, and many other life challenges. If you
are interested in receiving confidential Christian care from a
Stephen Minister, please contact Cary Stockett, Emily Sanford
or Susan Richards.
Grief takes many forms; the loss
through death of a loved one,
health or caregiving issues, job
loss, life changes such as the
empty nest, and many other
transitions. Galloway’s grief
group is a safe place to
process grief with others, and
to know that you are not alone.
Facilitated by counselor and Stay-Home Hospice
Chaplain, Julie Orr, this group meets once a
month. The next meeting will take place on
Monday, October 7, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. in the Parlor.
If you need more information, please contact
Susan Richards at 601-326-3447.
Congratulations to Rhoda Barnes our New Stephen
Ministry Leader, Commissioned on August 11, 2019.
Pictured left to right: Rev. Emily Sanford, Rhoda Barnes, and
Rev. Debra Burkes from Aldersgate, UMC
WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY
World Communion Sunday is on
Sunday, October 6, 2019. On that
Sunday, the Eucharist will be
celebrated at both worship
services. We will also bless and
distribute communion boxes to our
members who have signed up to
serve communion that week to
shut-ins, hospital patients and
those who are unable to attend church. If you have a
loved one that you would like to add to our
Communion Recipient list, or if you want to be a
server, please e-mail Susan Richards at 601-326-3447.
or [email protected] .
PRAYER LINE MINISTRY
Galloway members answer our Prayer Line each Sunday during the 11:00 a.m. worship service.
Training takes less than ten minutes, and the time spent praying with others blesses both parties
in prayer. If you are willing to serve in this wonderful ministry, please contact Susan Richards at
[email protected] or call 601-326-3447.
HOSPITAL (hospitalized since last Spotlight issue)
Jim McIntyre and Jenny Slack
LOVE & SYMPATHY
To Alec Valentine on the death of his wife, Kay Valentine,
and his mother, Ruth Valentine.
ARE YOU A NEW GRANDPARENT? Galloway wants to share your good news! Please send us the following information
and we will list it in our monthly Spotlight: Name of the child, Birth date and city,
Name of parents, name of Galloway grandparents. Please e-mail your information
by the 5th of each month for publication in the next month’s issue to:
CHRISTIAN BAPTISM
Caroline and Albert Lin presented their daughter,
Elodie Mei Lin for Christian baptism on
Sunday, July 21, 2019. .
WELCOME New Members
We are pleased to join Galloway United Methodist Church
as members this week. We have felt welcome here from the
first service we attended, and knew this faith community
was the match we have been seeking. Andi comes from First
Baptist Church in Madison and Bill comes from Sacred Heart
Catholic Church in Canton, and are recently married. The
worship experience here has been a blessing to us both,
with the combination of reverence and ritual that brings great comfort.
We look forward to meeting many more people in this congregation and engaging in
more of the many activities that Galloway has to offer.
Andi Bishop and Bill Tucker
Misty, Clark & Wake Monroe
Misty and Clark Monroe live in the Fondren area of Jackson with their son, Wake. Their daughter, Kathryn Monroe, is a senior at Converse College in Spartanburg, South Carolina, where she is a double major in vocal performance and clarinet performance. Wake is a senior at St. Andrew’s Episcopal School. Misty is the daughter of Galloway member Kathy Wakeland. The Monroes are thrilled to be a part of the Galloway family again!
Galloway’s Community Joys and Concerns
Sharon Davis Director of Missions and Outreach
Meg Hanes Director of Children & Family
Reagan Lord Director of Music & Worship Arts
Susan Richards Director of Congregational Care
Sherry Russum Executive Administrator
Walter Roberts Director Student Ministry
Jenny Slack Director of Communications
Caroline Temple Smith Ministry Coordinator,
Worship Arts/Social Media
Lee Smith Director of Facility Management
Rev. Emily Sanford Associate Pastor
Rev. Eddie Spencer Pastor to Church & Society
Rev. Cary Stockett Senior Pastor
