The Witness First United Methodist Church, 1610 Prince St., Conway, AR, 72034 Volume XLIX October 2016 Number 10 RUBY JONES TO APPEAR ON CHOPPED JUNIOR A discussion about a possible fami- laughed. Ella confirmed this statement: “I ly trip evolved into a Food Network appear- say, ‘Ruby’s cooking that, right?’” ance for Ruby Jones, a member of the Con- Ruby’s Chopped Junior episode has a way FUMC MidYouth and a daughter of Thanksgiving theme. She was told the theme Darren and Alice Jones. when she arrived in New York. Her advance “We were looking for a vacation preparations, therefore, were more about the and I checked to see if there was a live audi- basics of cooking. “We worked on how to ence for Chopped Junior,” Ruby said. There is know when meat is done, for instance,” no live audience, but she saw something else Alice said. Ruby said she learned about dif- on their website – an application form to be ferent kinds of food – things like a horned on the show. She asked permission from her melon -- getting ready to be on TV. parents, completed the form, and the rest is They also prepared some mystery history. Soon after applying, Ruby began to baskets for her to practice with. Two of her get calls from and interviews with the friends – Hannah and Elizabeth Gordon – show’s producers, eventually being chosen were visiting one day. They made Ruby to appear. some mystery baskets and were the judges Family is the main influence for for a make-believe episode, just for fun. Ruby's cooking style. In addition to her par- “They didn’t know I was practicing and they ents, Ruby also has other family who attend didn’t even know I was going to be on the Conway FUMC -- her sister, Ella; her grand- show,” Ruby said, laughing. parents, Oliver and Sandra Humphreys; and Because of Ella’s food allergies to her aunt, uncle and cousin, Sarah, Kevin and gluten, egg and dairy, Ruby has become fa- Laney Copeland. miliar with different ingredients that can be Ruby says she cooks and bakes a used for cooking. “All the dinners I cook lot, with “any type of Southern food” being she can have,” Ruby said. She is particularly her favorite. “I make homemade fried chick- proud of her gluten-free fried chicken, en, homemade macaroni and cheese and which is her sister’s favorite dinner. homemade pancakes,” she added. “My Mom Ruby Jones on Chopped Junior. When she’s not cooking, Ruby is in taught me how to cook vegetables and my (Photo courtesy of Food Network). sixth grade at St. Joseph School in Conway. Grandmother taught me how to cook She is a member of the school basketball sweets – like pies, pie crust and icing. My only 1 year old team and attends MidYouth activities at Uncle Kevin taught me how to fry stuff at “Me and my Mom cook together Conway FUMC. Ruby also has her own his fryer.” Alice said Ruby was helping her or I’ll just cook,” Ruby said. “Ella requests stir cookie dough when she was probably Ruby’s food more than mine,” Alice See Chopped Junior on Page 4 CHRISTMAS COFFEEHOUSE TO BE HELD NOV. 13 The Missions Committee invites you to the annual Christ- mas Coffeehouse, which is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 13, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Trinity Building. This is a time to come together for fellowship and to sup- port local missions. Activities will include musical entertainment, coffee and sweet shop, Silent Auction and local non-profit vendors. The Missions Committee would also greatly appreciate donations for the Silent Auction. Look for sign-up sheets in Sunday School classrooms and on the table outside Kisha’s office in the Narthex of the Sanctuary building. Music Department Christmas Greenery Sale Under Way The Sanctuary choirs and bell choirs are now taking order for fresh Christmas greenery. A member of the music department will be in the Trinity lobby and Sanctuary hospitality area to help you order each Sunday Blessing morning through Sunday, Nov. 6. Items include wreaths of different kinds and sizes, centerpieces, garland, swags and other decorator items. Your order will be delivered to the church for you to pick up the first week of December. You may of the also order “direct delivery” gift items which are sent directly to an address of your choosing - those make great Christmas gifts for friends and family in other locations. Ask any choir member for information or or- der through our greenery website at http:// Animals sffsalestrack.com/conwayfumc
Thanksgiving Foods Needed for Food Pantry Distribution Again this year, the Church and Society Com- mittee is asking your help in providing special Thanks- giving foods along with our regular food pantry items. The following donations would be helpful: Canned pumpkin Eagle Brand milk Stuffing mix Chicken broth Canned green beans Canned cream of mushroom soup Canned French fried onion rings Canned sweet potatoes Canned cranberries or sauce Donated items should be placed in the large plastic tubs placed around the church during the month of October through Nov. 10.
Mother’s Feeding and Family Rooms Available We now have new spaces designed for nursing mothers to feed their babies. Room 112 is located in the area outside the Sanctuary. A second Mother’s Room is located in the Parlor just off the Trinity Lobby and available during the Good News Celebration worship. Room 107 off the Sanctuary is also available for babies and toddlers that may need a space during wor- ship to cry or play. The worship service can be heard on a speaker in that space. We are working to provide live streaming of worship in those areas soon.
Remembering the Saints on Nov. 6 Sunday, Nov. 6, is All Saints Sunday. In wor- ship, we will give thanks for the lives of all Christians who lived and died in Christ. We will read the names of our members who have passed away during the last year and all of us will have the opportunity to light a candle in memory of the saints in our life. We trust our wor- Photos Courtesy of Stuart Holt ship together will bring peace, comfort, and joy to all. PAGE 2 - CONWAYFUMC.ORG A SUCCESSFUL MISSION TRIP The members of our mission team to the Midwest Mission Distribution Center in Chatham, Ill., spent a very busy week back in September. Their duties included prep- ping pieces for mailing, building school desks and repairing bicycles. They were also able to do a little sightseeing in Springfield, Ill. “I am so glad I went on the Midwest Distribution Center mission trip. The center was very organized, so it was easy to accomplish the tasks they wanted us to do. Again, it opened our eyes to the needs around us,” said Cathy Goodwin. “It was also fun working side by side. A lot of bonding goes on being together five days on a trip. We worked, and I cherish the camaraderie I have brought back. I am ready to go again!” The team included Melinda Adams, Jamie Bird, Bev Bowles, Kisha Bumpers, Martha Bumpers, Cathy Goodwin and Donna Overton.
New Portable Labyrinth is Ready for Use! If your class or group would like to use the church’s new portable labyrinth, please see Jackie Waite in the church office. She is in charge of reserving the labyrinth and checking it in and out. The labyrinth is also available from 9 a.m. to noon on the first Saturday of each month in Fellowship Hall. Please join us next on Saturday, Nov. 5.
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Chopped Junior from Page 1 Alice said when she and Ruby ar- rived at the studio for the taping, they were In Memory & In Honor business – a bakery called More Than Ga- separated and she didn’t see her daughter In memory of Pat Williams by: Jamie Bird lore. The offerings at her bakery, which was live and in person for the rest of the day. In memory of Donald Nixon by: Betty Nixon started about a year and a half ago, include She said she saw glimpses of the four young In memory of Byrd Evelyn Shock by: Betty homemade cupcakes, cookies, brownies and contestants on small TV monitors during Nixon other sweet items. Most of her sales have the taping while the parents stayed in anoth- In memory of Albert Sneed by: Betty Nixon been to people at her Dad’s place of work er room. “We were not in there with them In memory of Scott Moore by: Greg & Pam and for people’s birthday parties. One of her while they cooked,” she added. “They treat- Wren next baking jobs is to make a cookie cake ed them like little stars.” In memory of Jerel D. Seay by: Dotty Robins for her cousin Laney’s birthday. Ruby said she made friends with Light Sunday School Class, Ron & Pat Ross When asked if she wants to be a the three other contestants. They spent time In memory of Harriett Harton Wright by: Mol- sie Osborne chef for a living, Ruby gave an adamant “Uh eating, playing and just hanging out, she In memory of Polly Cuzzort by: Greg & Pam huh!” She would eventually like to have a said. Plus, she got to play ping pong with the Wren restaurant with a bakery in it. show’s host, Ted Allen. The judges for Ru- In memory of Connor Brinsfield by: Harton & The trip to New York was special by’s episode were Alex Guarnaschelli, San- Nona Jo Spatz, Larry & Hilda Malpica, Tom & in addition to appearing on Chopped Junior – dra Lee and Laura Vitale. Ruby was particu- Patsy Desaulniers it was Ruby’s first airplane ride. They left on larly excited to meet Chef Alex, who is her In memory of Eva Shideler by: Carol Newell a Saturday morning and were in New York favorite judge on the show. In memory of Gene Beal by: Greg & Pam for seven days in May, enjoying some sight- Due to a confidentiality agreement, Wren seeing during down times. The Chopped Jun- the family is not allowed to share the results In memory of Jim Caudle by: Mary Lou Downs, Liz Workman ior contestants were only allowed to bring of the show. However, everyone is invited one parent with them, so Darren and Ella to tune in to see Ruby on @FoodNetwork’s In honor of James Pate Bailey by: Greg & came back to Conway early (which allowed Chopped Junior at 7 p.m. (CT) on Tuesday, Pam Wren Ella to attend a special 7 Up event). Nov. 15. In honor of Kish Jones by: Charles Pittman
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH STAFF DIRECTORY
Senior Pastor — Michael Roberts Assoc. Dir., Music (Children) — Linda Ball Contact staff by email at: Associate Pastor — Lauren DeLano Praise Band Director — Nick Garrison first initial of first name plus last name Assistant Pastor — Keith Coker Organist — Betty Cohen @conwayfumc.org Dir., Music/Worship Ministries — Janet Gingerich Administrative Assistant — Jackie Waite Example: [email protected] Director, Children’s Ministries — Pam Lentz Business Assistant — Margaret Taverner Director, Lay Ministries — Kisha Bumpers Supervisor, Hospitality Ministries — Ed Spears Director, Youth Ministries — Zach Schrick Financial Assistant — Laura Bounds Our Core Purpose: Director, MidYouth Ministries — Rod Hocott Communications Assistant — Colleen Holt To cultivate faithful and fruitful disciples of Jesus Christ.