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The First United Methodist Church

214 W. Main St.

Carbondale, IL 62901

Our Mission Statement: “Called together by the Holy Spirit, we proclaim God’s presence and love in the world through prayer, worship, education and service. We invite children, youth, and adults to become disciples of Jesus Christ, live fully in the Holy Spirit, and embrace God’s love.”

Pastor: The Rev. Alan R. Rhein Associate: Tom Byford Dir. of Christian Education: Necia Jannings Prayer Chain: Email Sara Hinde at sjhinde04@gmail.com Broadcast: 10:45 service is heard live on WCIL-AM (1020) For van rides: Call the church office (457-2416) Email: fumc@fumc-cdale.org Website: www.fumc-cdale.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/FirstUnitedMethodistCdale Twitter: @FUMCCarbondale

ASBURIAN

Musings

Dear Friends,

I am wondering about what will happen to all of those families who have lost their

homes because of the hurricanes that have been hitting our southern states these past few weeks.

To lose your home and all of your belongings must be a terribly painful experience. Then, because

your home may not have been in a floodplain, you do not have flood insurance. There was no need

to have it because you didn’t live near a river or some other large body of water that could overflow

its banks and flood your home. Who could have ever thought that a hurricane of the magnitude of

Harvey, and now Irma, would hit these areas with such force that they would be under water? Of

course, huge amounts of rainfall in addition to the devastation brought by the hurricanes, have

created a disaster that we haven’t seen in a while.

We have all been praying for our brothers and sisters who have been hit by this weather, as well as

collecting money for flood buckets that will be used for cleanup. The weather is an unpredictable

part of life on this earth, isn’t it? These kinds of events always remind us of just how

“unpredictable” things can be. It will be a long time before things get back to “normal” in the states

affected. We always use that word “normal” when something like this happens. But there really is

no way things will ever get back to “normal” for many of these people. What we learn from times

such as these, and other situations like it, is that a new “normal” comes into our lives all the time.

Most of the time it is gradual and we don’t realize it, but in times like we have seen now, when

things happen suddenly that change our lives, we long for the “normal” that existed before the

tragedy. When we have to adjust to devastation or some other tragedy, it is hard to do. It demands

a lot of patience---which most of us do not have much of. It takes us awhile to find a new “stride”

in our life and see something positive in our future. Whether hurricanes come and we lose a loved

one, or receive some bad news about our health, we have to deal with what comes. We do make the

adjustments we need to make, even though we didn’t think we could, or would.

For those of us who place our trust in God have a “step up” on the situation, because we know we

don’t have to face what we face alone. Yes, those who have experienced the recent tragedy of

hurricanes will resume a life, with a new “normal” emerging. It will be a long, hard journey, but

with our prayers and whatever else we might be able to do to help them, we will make their journey

a little easier. We may not know the names of the people we help, but when, as Christians, we

respond to others in need, we understand what it means to be the “Church.”

See you Sunday,

Alan

In Church This Sunday

September 17, 2017

8:15 and 10:45 a.m. Worship Services 9:30 a.m. Sunday School

Sermon: “How Many Times?” Rev. Alan Rhein

Scripture: Matthew 18: 21-35

Anthem:

8:15 It Is Well with My Soul Betty Buzbee, soloist

10:45 Autumn Carol Sanctuary Choir and handbells

Hymns: 166 All Praise to Thee, for Thou, O King 121 There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy 451 Be Thou My Vision 381 Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us

Altar flowers this week are given by Lorraine & Ron Stadt, in celebration of their 60th wedding anniversary.

Indoor Greeters: Joe & Vi Hankla

Acolytes: 10:45 Rayna Lucas and Timothy Young

Sound System Operators: 8:15 Joe Swindell; 10:45 Mike Hanes

Liturgists: 8:15 John Brocato; 10:45 Della Fulk

September Ushers: 8:15 Ron Diel, Sue Stucky 10:45 Dan Kimmel

Sunday, September 17, 2017

PARISH

As of September 12, 2017

pulse In Church This Week

Program by Teresa Gilbert, “Bald Knob Cross”

14 Thursday 5:45 Gentle Toning, Stretch, and Yoga, Rm. 404 7:00 Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary

15 Friday 9:30 Golden Yoga, Room 404

16 Saturday 9:00 Cache River District Fall Meeting, Harrisburg First UMC 3:00 Jessica Stearns Wedding

17 Sunday Constitution Day 8:15 Worship Service 9:30 Sunday School for all ages 10:45 Worship Service and Children’s Church 3:00 Anita Hutton & Friends, 25th Anniversary

Concert, Sanctuary 18 Monday 6:00 Finance Committee Building Campaign, Heritage Room 7:00 Boy Scouts, Fellowship Hall

19 Tuesday 8:30 Men’s Group, Heritage Room 9:00 Daniel Plan, Room 403 9:30 Morning Circle, Heritage Room 10:15 Golden Yoga, Room 404 5:00 Rotary Club, Heritage Room 7:00 Eagle Board, Room 308 7:15 Arrow Boy Scouts, Fellowship Hall

20 Wednesday 10:00 Children’s Storytime, Diane Neill Dorsey Memorial Children’s Library, Room 413 4:45 Handbells Rehearsal 6:00 Chime Choir Rehearsal 6:00 Wednesday Night Downtown Book Study, Heritage Room, led by Pastor Alan

21 Thursday 5:45 Gentle Toning, Stretch, and Yoga, Rm. 404 7:00 Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary

22 Friday 9:30 Golden Yoga, Room 404 7:00 SI Audubon Society, Fellowship Hall

23 Saturday 7:00 Church Garden Restoration Project, If you would like to help, contact Jean

Boehne, 549-1319.

24 Sunday Blood Pressure Checks (9:15) 8:15 Worship Service 9:30 Sunday School for all ages 10:45 Worship Service and Children’s Church 10:45 Youth Super Church, Chapel

Join us for Wednesday Night Downtown

A Book Study Led by Pastor Alan

Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m.

September 20 - October 25

Heritage Room

“...come to know Moses, ...how his life and

story speak to our lives and stories today.

Moses’ story is an important part of sacred

Scripture; as such, Jews and Christians be-

lieve it reveals something to us about God,

about ourselves, and about God’s will for

our lives.”

Disciples for Sunday, September 17, 2017

Outside Greeter: Doug Bedient Van Drivers: John Graig, Don Bryant, Jr. Welcome Center: 8:15 Sara & Ted Pilger; 10:45 Terri Glasser Coffee Hosts: 8:15 Jean & Don Boehne; 10:45 Nursery Volunteers: Abby Koch - Info; Angie Voss - Youth Children’s Church: K-2nd Jennifer Woolridge; 3rd - 5th Rob & Linda Lucas Children’s Church Registration: Doug & Amy Baker September Nametags: Sally Washburn

Health Concern:

Debra Berry-Shook is in Barnes Hospital in St. Louis.

Phone Number Notice: Bob and Meg Buser’s correct telephone number is 765-659-0807.

Please check your telephone list!

Welcome New Nursery Staff:

Please stop by the Nursery to welcome the new members of our nursery staff: Jessie Church and

Lia Driscoll. Welcome!

PrimeTimers Luncheon and Program: Join us for PrimeTimers on Thursday, September 28,

11:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall. Musical entertainment features Kathy Hollister and Andrea Studer

Performing, “A Little Celtic, a Little Bluegrass, and a Little Folk.” Cost for lunch is $8.00.

Tutors Needed: John A Logan College has received an Adult Volunteer Literacy Grant from the

Illinois Secretary of State. They are recruiting tutors to work with adults who are needing to im-

prove their literacy skills (either reading, math, or English language skills). You can make a dif-

ference in a person’s life as a volunteer tutor. A total of 13 hours of training will take place on

September 30 and October 14. For more information, please contact Michelle Guy at

618-985-3741, ext. 8566. Thank you.

Anita Hutton, piano, and joining her will be Jim Beers, percussion, Shadi Frick, saxophone, and Bob Weiss, trombone

ANITA HUTTON AND FRIENDS IN CONCERTANITA HUTTON AND FRIENDS IN CONCERTANITA HUTTON AND FRIENDS IN CONCERT This Sunday, September 17, 3:00 p.m. This Sunday, September 17, 3:00 p.m. This Sunday, September 17, 3:00 p.m.

SanctuarySanctuarySanctuary

Celebrating 25 years at the keys, and thanking the Congregation for 25 years of support!

“When in Our Music God is Glorified”

I ced tea is enjoyed by many during the hot summer months, but as the weather cools off, a cup of hot tea may hit the spot. Ever wonder about different teas? Of

course, there are herbal teas which may not contain tea at all, but “real” tea can be white, green or black.

White tea is young buds, rapidly steamed and dried. It contains the most catechins, a type of flavonoid that may help keep blood vessels open and help the body break down fat.

Green tea consists of fresh leaves, immediately steamed. It is a good source of the plant compound epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) found to decrease LDL (bad) choles-terol and may counter inflammation in the body. Oolong tea is between a green tea and a black tea.

Black tea is made of rolled or crushed leaves that release an enzyme that oxidizes the catechins. The fermentation creates the brew’s rich flavor and dark color. Black tea may help to strengthen bones. Just skip the splash of milk since proteins can bind with some of the beneficial compounds of black tea.

All of these teas contain caffeine. So drink your tea for health and enjoyment, but use moderation according to how much caffeine you can tolerate.

faith community nurse news

September 13 Women’s Wednesday Fellowship, 1:30 p.m.

Heritage Room, “Bad Girls of the Bible”

September 16 Cache River District Fall Meeting,

Harrisburg First UMC, 9:00 a.m.

Speaker: Betty Parton

Things to Bring: Lessie Bates - Gift cards (Walmart, Subway, McDonald’s)

Cunningham Children’s Home - Men’s body wash - Gift cards

(Walmart, Dollar Store McDonald’s)

Information: Sue Stucky, 618-995-1309

September 19 Morning Circle, 9:30 a.m. Heritage Room, Hostess: Elaine Crain

September Events

HAM LOAVES - October 29. Watch the Asburian for details and an order form!

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Parents and children are invited to join us on

Wednesdays 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Diane Dorsey Memorial Children’s Library

Join Ms. Jane for stories, music,

games, and crafts as we learn

about the Bible and how Jesus

taught us to live and love.

CHECK IT CHECK IT CHECK IT

OUT! OUT! OUT!

in the Diane Neill Dorsey Memorial Children’s

Library

What Happens When I Talk to God?

The Power of Prayer for Boys and Girls

by Stormie Omartian

A Fun Evening for the Enti re Family at Bandy’s Pumpkin Patch

Saturday, September 30 • 4 :00 - 6:00 p .m .

Hayr ide, p lay barn, maze, bonf i re , hotdogs, s ’mores and more !

SPACE IS LIMITED - DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 24 .

Sign up in the At r ium or contact Necia

COAT DRIVE

YOUTH AND ADULT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Saturday, October 7 • 10:00 a.m. - noon

Help co l lect donat ions

People wi l l dr ive up to the park ing lo t ent rance where vo lunteers wi l l take the winter coats , hats , g loves, and scarf

donat ions. Contact Necia i f you can help.

The chi ldren wi l l be s inging the anthem wi th

the Sanctuary Choir

Sunday, October 15 • 10:45 a.m. serv ice

“Kum Ba Yah” Pract ices w i l l be held in Ch i ldren ’s Church. P ick up a copy o f the pract ice

CD in the Atr ium. We hope you can jo in us fo r th is spec ia l event!

SUNDAY CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

Children’s Opportunities

Sundays at 9:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School - (K - 5th grade) uses Deep Blue from Cokesbury. The morning begins with music at 9:30 a.m. in Room 415.

Sundays at 10:45 a.m. Children’s Church - (K - 5th grade). All children are invited to Children’s Church following the Children’s Time at the 10:45 a.m. worship service.

Sep t em be r C hi ld re n ’s Ch ur ch : Z a cc ha e us (L uk e 19 :1- 10 ) “The Son of Man came to look fo r and to save peop le who are lost . ” (Luke 19:10) Jesus loved and ca l led Zacchaeus to come to H im. Zacchaeus ’ l i fe was changed because he said “yes” to Jesus. Jesus a lso loves and cal ls chi ldren, and the ir l i ves can be changed by say ing “yes” to Jesus.

Youth Opportunities, 9:30 a.m. Faith development through Bible lessons, emphasizing a relationship with

God through Jesus.

Middle School meets in Room 410 and uses On the Go.

High School Class meets in Room 409 and uses a variety of materials connecting the lessons of the Bible with issues relevant to today’s youth.

Adult Opportunities

Small Group Opportunities

The Daniel Plan meets in Room 402 at 9:00 a.m. on most Tuesdays. Check the church calendar. Everyone welcome.

Grateful Hearts will meet again soon. Watch for updates.

Jr. High Youth meets at 6:00 p.m. weekly on Wednesdays in Room 409 and Fellowship Hall. Please gather in the Atrium upon arrival.

SERVICE OPPORTUNITY IN THE NURSERY The needs of the children in the nursery vary each week and are

unpredictable because of the number of children and their ages.

At times, additional care is needed beyond what the staff can

supply. You can help! Check in to the nursery before the church service and check out a pager.

The pager will buzz if you’re needed. Return the pager to the nursery after the church service.

If you have any questions, call or text Carol Cain at 618-967-5105.

Please contact the Church office at 457-2416

if you can help by serving in any of these Disciple positions

• Usher Captain for September, 2017 and March, 2018

• Nametags for October, 2017

• Altar flowers for October 8, November 26, and

December 3, 10, and 31, 2017

Thank you for your generous donations for Flood Buckets and UMCOR

Hurricane Relief.

FLOOD BUCKETS DONATIONS:

September 3: $1,824.50; September 10: $1,200

UMCOR HURRICANE RELIEF:

$750.00

FUMC is planning its next trip to the Midwest Missions Distribution Center on Tuesday,

October 31, 2017. Save this date! There will be a sign-up sheet available soon.

The sleeping mats for the homeless is an ongoing project. A sign-up sheet is available for

anyone interested in helping with the prep of the mats, i.e., folding and cutting plastic bags.

The classes will be at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesdays. Thank you for our support! Missions Committee

Renew - Renew is a group of women seeking deeper meaning in their lives through Bible study, reflection, and prayer. They meet at 9:30 a.m. in Room 402 on Sundays. Women of all ages are welcome.

The Investors Class - Investors is an intergenerational class for all adults. They are begin-ning a new study, All the Places to Go! by John Ortberg. They meet at 9:30 a.m. in Room 404 on Sundays. Everyone welcome!

The Electives Class - Scripture studies are led by John Sims. They meet at 9:30 a.m. in the Heritage Room on Sundays. Join us!

Book Study, Wednesday Night Downtown - Led by Pastor Alan. Moses, In the Footsteps of the Reluctant Prophet, by Adam Hamilton, Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. starting September 20 through October 25, in the Heritage Room.