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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 Pastor: Yiwen Bi 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

Alan

Alan

Musings

Dear Friends, Life can get busy can’t it. Sometimes it seems we have one thing after another and feel like we don’t know whether we are coming or going. Things can get so hectic that we forget, or don’t have time for, some of the parts of our life that keep us balanced. Often, it is not really our fault, it is just how things have a way of happening. It does seem sometimes that if we have one interruption to our reg-ular schedule, we have two or three. What happens after one of these periods in our life is that we can feel worn out and not having much energy to do the things that are important to us. When I have one of these times in my life, I find that the first thing that I slack off on is my daily devotion time. It seems that it is one of those things that I tell myself I will get to later, but I don’t. I suppose it is because there is no one to hold me accountable if I didn’t read scripture or pray as often as I usually do. So, I end up spiritually dry and unmotivated. What often gets me back on track is Sunday worship. There is something about Sunday worship that rids me of all the things that have brought me to my “low” point. There is something special about gathering with a crowd of other Christians, singing hymns, hearing choir anthems, hearing scripture read, and yes, preaching a sermon (sermons are often as much for me as they are for the congrega-tion) that is powerful for me. When I come to worship feeling spiritually dry, I rarely go home with that same feeling. I leave worship feeling better equipped to face a new week with whatever challenges and blessings might be coming. What is more important than that, is that I also find myself focusing on the needs and concerns that others share when we gather to worship. In other words, it isn’t always about “me”, it is about hearing the needs of others around me and knowing that my prayers and concern are of benefit to them. This is what it means to be a part of a church family isn’t it? We come together with whatever joys and concerns we have and we share those with one another. Your joys and concerns become my joys and concerns and vice versa. I have always had a church family as a part of my life ever since I can remember. For those that do not have that I wish they did, because I know how much it can mean. As a pastor, there are times of sadness, struggle, frustration and anxiety just like there is for every-one else. Sunday worship often gets me back on track with my scripture reading and prayer time, that, as I said, is often the first thing I put aside when I am busy. Thank you for being a part of the worshiping family that I worship with each week. You’ll never know how I cherish our time together.

JUST A REMINDER: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28, IS COMMITMENT SUNDAY. WE WILL HAVE ONE

SERVICE AT 10:00 A.M. AND MAKE OUR COMMITMENTS TO THE CHURCH BUDGET FOR

2019. THEN, WE WILL GATHER AT THE CIVIC CENTER FOR A BRUNCH. I HOPE YOU PLAN

TO JOIN US IN WORSHIP AND FOR THE BRUNCH!!!

See you Sunday,

Alan

In Church This Sunday

October 21, 2018

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

Sermon: “Plain and Simple” Rev. Alan Rhein

Scripture: Philipians 4:11-13

Anthem:

8:15 How Great Thou Art Kara Benyas and Anita Hutton, piano

10:45 How Great Thou Art & Majesty Sanctuary Choir; Anita Hutton & Kara Benyas, piano Hymns: 92 For the Beauty of the Earth 375 There Is a Balm in Gilead 534 Be Still, My Soul 121 There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy

Altar flowers this week are given by Elaine Crain in memory of Bob Crain.

Indoor Greeters: Ron & Deanna Diel

Acolytes: 10:45 Reese Matzenbacher, Anne Marie Simonds

Sound System Operators: 8:15 Scott Wright; 10:45 Mike Hanes

Liturgists: 8:15 Mary Pohlmann; 10:45 Debbie Asaturian

October Ushers: John Williams, Captain; 8:15 Kathy Hollister, John Phelps, Joe Swindell, Dick Verduin 10:45 Ed Tresnak, Krishna Balasubramanian, Mythali Rundblad, Bruce Wallace

PARISH

As of October 16, 2018

pulsepulsepulse 24 Wednesday 9:00-3 Healing Touch (by appt. only), Rm. 403 10:00 Children’s Story Time, Diane Neill Dorsey Memorial Children’s Library 4:45 Handbells Rehearsal, Rm. 418 6:00 The Way Forward led by Pastor Alan, Rm. 410 6:00 Grateful Hearts, Rm. 308 6:00 Youth Group, Chapel

25 Thursday 11:30 PrimeTimers Luncheon & Program, Heritage Room, lunch $8 4-5:00 Chimes Rehearsal, Rm. 415 5:45 Gentle Toning, Stretch, Yoga, Rm. 404 7:00 Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary

26 Friday 9:30 Golden Yoga, Rm. 404

27 Saturday 10:30-Noon Pumpkin Race Workshop, FUMC 2:00 Pumpkin Race, City of Carbondale

28 Sunday Commitment Sunday

10:00 Worship Service 10:00 Super Church After Service Brunch-Carbondale Civic Center

18 Thursday 4-5:00 Chimes Rehearsal, Rm. 415 5:45 Gentle Toning, Stretch, Yoga, Rm. 404 7:00 Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary

19 Friday 9:30 Golden Yoga, Rm. 404

20 Saturday

21 Sunday Bread for World Sunday

8:15 Worship Service 9:30 Sunday School 10:45 Worship Service Noon Family Cookout/Picnic at Evergreen Park

Youth Group Nut Sales after both services

Scouts to Sell Greenery & Popcorn after both services

22 Monday 23 Tuesday 8:30 Men’s Group, Heritage Room 9:15 Golden Yoga, Rm. 404 10:30 The Way Forward led by Pastor Alan, Rm. 410

In Church This WeekIn Church This WeekIn Church This Week

Join us next Sunday, October 28 for the

CEL EB RAT IO N BRUNC H CEL EB RAT IO N BRUNC H CEL EB RAT IO N BRUNC H

at the Civic Center at 11:30 a.m.

There will be only one service at 10:00 a.m.

There is no Sunday School

There is no charge for the brunch, but sign-up is requested. Use the form on our website or one located in the Narthex.

Thank you so much to everyone who came to our Carnegie Hall Benefit Concert this last

Sunday and to those who were so generous in their contributions. We received more than

$1,600 towards our trip. It is a real joy to be part of such a supportive congregation.

Bob Weiss

Thank You: Thanks to all for prayers, cards, and visitors. Fred is doing good. Fred Black

Call for Volunteers: We need volunteers to be Usher Captains for November 2018, May/November 2019, March/September 2019. Regular Ushers needed on a continual basis. Please call the office to volunteer.

FYI: We won’t be having the annual Ham Loaf Sales or The Soup Supper this year due to the

Church’s ongoing renovations.

Keep the cards and notes coming!

We will continue to collect cards and written notes of thanks for our

pasters and church staff this Sunday. If you haven’t had a chance,

please write a note of thanks and place it in the Basket of Thanks” in the Atrium. A cake and card reception will follow both services.

Please join us for

Pastor / Staff Pastor / Staff Pastor / Staff

Appreciation Sunday, November 4thAppreciation Sunday, November 4thAppreciation Sunday, November 4th It is a good thing to

say Thanks.

Thank

You!

The Carbondale Mat Makers thank all who have brought us plastic bags. We have completed 103 mats for the homeless thus far. With the holidays approaching and the remodeling, we are suspending bag collection. Please watch the Asburian for when bag collection will resume. Thank You All!

Disciples for Sunday, October 21, 2018

Outdoor Greeters: Don Frey

Van Drivers: Dan Anderson III, Don Bryant, Jr.

Welcome Center: 8:15 Jan Verduin 10:45 Sara Hinde

Coffee Hosts: 8:15 Deanna & Ron Diel 10:45 Evelyn Bailey, Donna Butler

Children’s Church: K-5: Jennifer Woolridge Youth Helpers: Reese Funk, Brenden McNally

Children’s Church Registration: George & Shirley Everingham

October Nametags: Sally Washburn

PRIMETIMERS Luncheon & Program

THURSDAY

OCT. 25, 2018

11:30 a.m.

Lunch $8

Program: Saluki Dawgs

RSVP to Sara Hinde at

sjhinde04@gmail.com

Please feel free to wear your picnic/play clothes to church for the 10:45 service, and bring a side dish or dessert to share

TRIP TO MMDC SCHEDULED:

The Midwest Missions Distribution Center Trip is scheduled for Tuesday, October 30th.

We will be leaving the church parking lot at 6:30 A.M. and returning about 6:00 P.M.

A sign-up sheet and required forms will be placed in the Narthex. Bring a lunch and

wear closed toed shoes. If you have questions, please contact Nancy Mitchell. This is

a fun and rewarding community volunteering opportunity. FUMC Missions Committee

20th

Anniversary Celebration

“I CAN READ”

Date: October 27th

Time: 6 p.m. to midnight

Location: Carbondale Elks

Cost: $50/person

Contact: Marilyn Tipton (618) 559-3452

**SAVE THE DATE **

For extra Nut Order Forms, go to the Church’s Website—http://www.fumc-cdale.org/ and choose the

2018 Youth Nut Order Form under Resources then Current Forms tab. Nut Forms have also been placed on the table in the Narthex. Forms can also be picked up in the Church’s Office. BOY SCOUT TROOP 66 CHRISTMAS WREATH SALE

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21, after both services The wreath sale is the largest Troop fundraiser. The funds raised help pay for summer camp

and other scouting events. Call Brian Gorecki at 534-9617 for more info.

TROOP 66 POPCORN SALES are important to the Troop and its council, the Greater St. Louis Council, and allows boy scouting to exist.

STOP BY AND VISIT WITH US ON THE 21ST!!!

GREAT PUMPKIN RACE WORKSHOP Saturday, Oct. 27, 10:30-Noon

Bring your own pumpkin, axles, and wheels and we will help you assemble your entry. Supplies will be availa-

ble to decorate your pumpkin or bring your own decora-tions. See Necia for more information.

Sign up in the narthex by Oct. 21

FUMC T-SHIRTS NOW AVAILABLE in the NARTHEX

or see Necia for more information

Child sizes—XS, S, M, L $8

Adult Sizes—S, M, L, XL, XXL $10

Proceeds go to the FUMC Sanctuary Choir for their trip to Carnegie Hall

SUNDAY CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

Children’s Opportunities , Sundays

Sundays at 9:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School (K-5th grade) uses the Deep Blue from Cokesbury.

Main Topic: “We Are Family” October 21: Sunday School ”Moses and His Sisters” 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.

Youth Opportunities , Sundays at 9:30 a.m.

9:30 a.m. Junior/Senior High Class meets in Room 414 and uses a variety of materials connecting the lessons of the Bible with issues relevant to today’s youth.

Adult Opportunities, Sundays at 9:30 a.m.

Renew - Renew is a group of women seeking deeper meaning in their lives through Bible study,

reflection, and prayer. They meet in Room 402. Women of all ages are welcome.

The Investors Class - On Sunday, September 30th, the Investors class will begin the stewardship study, ENOUGH, by Adam Hamilton. Investors is an intergenerational class for all adults. They meet in Room 404, the Chapel. Everyone welcome!

The Electives Class - Scripture studies following the lectionary led by Rev. John Sims. They meet in the Heritage Room. All are welcome! \

Small Group Opportunities

The Daniel Plan Essentials meets in Room 403 at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesdays. Everyone welcome. Daniel Plan will not meet in October. Grateful Hearts meets on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. in Room 308. They will be starting a study of Anxious for Nothing by Max Lucado on September 19. Youth Group meets on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. in the Chapel. Men’s Group All men of the church are invited to coffee and refreshments on Tuesday mornings at 8:30 a.m. in the Heritage Room. We discuss anything and everything from the perspective of our relationship with God. Gentle Toning, Stretch, and Yoga Techniques meets on Thursdays at 5:45 p.m., Room 404, the Chapel. Golden Yoga meets on Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m. and on Fridays at 9:30 a.m., Room 404, the Chapel.

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Remember—Bread for the World Sunday is October 21!

FUMC will participate with many other churches in the Bread for the

World Sunday on October 21, 2018. There is a special urgency for

this year’s prayers and actions. Large parts of Africa and some Mid-dle Eastern countries are threatened with near-famine conditions.

The Gospel appointed for October 21 is Mark 10:35-45. BFTW hopes that many churches will join to pray and to act—so that our nation’s leaders put our coun-

try and the world on track toward the goal of ending hunger by 2030. As we work toward the goal, we find strength and hope in accepting Jesus’ invitation that “whoever wishes to

become great among you must become your servant” (Mark 10:43).

Marion Medical Mission (MMM) launched “75 in 75” campaign in the summer. MMM hoped

to fund 75 wells in 75 hours between June 15 and June 18 to celebrate that they were 75 days from

the start of the well season. Two donors were willing to match the first $15,000 of contributions. $15,000 was needed in three days. The campaign did not fund 75 wells. Donors funded over 235

wells in 75 hours. More than 28,000 people will have clean water because of the awesome donors who stepped up and made the weekend full of miracles. Two teams will go to Africa. Team One is

September 16-October 7, and Team Two goes October 7-28. Thirty-five volunteers will make the trip.

Marion Medical Mission Coordinators and Field Officers are the key to who MMM is and what is done.

Because of these workers the MMM infrastructure is the best. MMM covers 57,000 square miles in Ma-lawi, Zambia and Tanzania. The average Field Officer is responsible for 2,580 square miles…on a mo-

torcycle. The Field Officers are expected to supervise the construction of 100 wells each year. Last year, 2,835 wells were built (an average of 142 wells per Field Officer).

In addition, they work with the rural village communities and the Traditional Authorities to select the

villages that will receive wells, help organize each village’s Well Committee, select and certify the well

builders, monitor and evaluate the maintenance and functionality of the wells, conduct yearly Capacity Building workshops and maintenance trainings, and host the U.S. volunteers when they come each

year to verify and survey each well. Check the church bulletin board for the Summer newsletter that describes other accomplishments. FUMC has contributed funds to build several wells for a

number of years. Thanks for your generosity and support.

Margham, Inc. announced that Pastor Arun will visit the U.S. this fall. He will be in Oregon,

Mississippi and Illinois. He will visit Carbondale in early November. If you have an interest in meeting him, contact Darrell Dunham at 549-9800. Margham’s September report can be reviewed on the bul-

letin boards. Dunham plans to return to India with Arun.

An FUMC donor sent $100 to UMCOR’s Where Assistance Is Most Needed project. As

an advance all such funds support programs that fight hunger and poverty, assist the displaced, and respond to disasters. Such funds allow UMCOR to “Be Hope” for those who desperately need it.

Thank you for your support of agencies in our community and across the world.

Missions Committee