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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 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,

This past Sunday we had the privilege of welcoming eight new members into our church family. This is

always a special day. As I mentioned last week, it is a chance for new energy and new ideas to strengthen

our ministry and outreach. I hope you will take the time to welcome our new members: Ruth Hefferman

(mother of Todd Hefferman), Heather and Beck Simonds (children Anne, Margo, and Sadie), Mary Ellen

Young and Paul Cline, Selikem Gotah, and Brian and Ashley Matzenbacher (children Reese and Bryn).

We also had one baptism and that was Ashley Matzenbacher. So, again, take time to introduce yourself

and welcome them.

These times remind me of the various celebrations of the church. Local church membership is important

because not only do we welcome new persons but we also are reminded of our own vows to “support the

church with our prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness”. Baptism reminds us of our own initiation

into the “universal” body of Christ (the church) and how that connects us with every other Christian

around the world, regardless of their nationality or denomination. Baptism is one of the two sacraments

of our tradition the other being Holy Communion. This coming Sunday will be our monthly service of

Holy Communion as we focus our attention on the love of God that sent Christ into the world to die for

our sins. So, in this short two Sunday period we will focus on some of the most important parts of what it

means to be the Church of Jesus Christ.

The work of remodeling is going well. The work that is happening now, as you may be aware, is abate-

ment of the asbestos that is a part of the older building. The entire second floor (the old classrooms and

music room) is closed off and no one is allowed in except the workers. As the workers do their work of

abatement, they put on all kinds of protective gear to not be exposed to the asbestos dust. They wear

masks, goggles, special clothing, and gloves. The doors where they work are locked and covered with

plastic to insure that no dust leaks out. They have filters and blowers that take in the dirty air, purify it,

and make it breathable again. What a process it is because all of the ceiling, walls, and floors have to be

removed. I am grateful that there are persons trained to do this kind of work, aren’t you?

I’ll try and keep you posted on what is going on with the remodeling and how it might affect the programs

and activities around the church. For now, that is all there is to report.

See you Sunday,

Alan

In Church This Sunday

September 2, 2018

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

Sermon: “An Inside Job” Rev. Alan Rhein

Scripture: Mark 7: 1-8, 14-15, 21-23

Anthem:

10:45 Thy Table, Lord Sanctuary Choir

Hymns: 152 I Sing the Almighty, Power of God

189 Fairest Lord Jesus 614 For the Bread Which You Have Broken 399 Take My Life And Let It Be

Altar flowers this week are given by the Osborn Family in honor of Doris Osborn’s birthday. Indoor Greeters: Tom & Martha Campbell Acolytes: 10:45 Reese Matzenbacher and Olivia Bishop Sound System Operators: 8:15 Joe Swindell; 10:45 Ron Browning Liturgists: 8:15 John Brocato; 10:45 Paul McRoy September Ushers: 8:15 Ron Diel and Sue Stucky 10:45 Dan Kimmel

Communion Sunday

PARISH

As of August 28, 2018

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

31 Friday 9:30 Golden Yoga, Room 404

1 Saturday

2 Sunday Communion Sunday 8:15 Worship Service 9:30 Sunday School 10:45 Worship Service

3 Monday Labor Day-Office Closed

4 Tuesday 8:30 Men’s Group, Heritage Room 9:00 Daniel Plan Essentials, Room 403 10:15 Golden Yoga, Room 404 6:00 Nominations Committee

5 Wednesday 9:00-3 Healing Touch (by appt. only), Rm. 308

6 Thursday 1:00 Priscilla Circle 5:45 Gentle Toning, Stretch, Yoga, Rm. 404 6:00 Education 7:00 Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary 7 Friday 9:30 Golden Yoga, Room 404 10:30 Church Women United, Heritage Room 8 Saturday 5:30 Saturday Night Live, Hunan’s 9 Sunday 8:15 Worship Service 9:30 Sunday School 10:45 Worship Service

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVESATURDAY NIGHT LIVESATURDAY NIGHT LIVE

SEPTEMBER 8 • 5:30 p.m. Hunan’s—Carbondale, IL

Jan Waggoner and Elaine Crain are your hosts for the evening.

Disciples for Sunday, September 2, 2018

Outside Greeter: Don Frey

Van Drivers: John Graig, Brian Gorecki

Welcome Center: 8:15 Jan Verduin ; 10:45 Carole Daesch

Coffee Hosts: 8:15 Lyn Christy & Jeff Anderer; 10:45 Marianne & Steve Lather

September Nametags: Sally Washburn

September Communion Ushers: 10:45 Karl Bartelsmeyer, Captain; George Everingham

and Jan Waggoner

September Communion Committee: 8:15 Ron & Deanna Diel; 10:45 Sue & Ed Tresnak

In Sympathy: Sympathy to Ellen Bradley, & family & friends, on the passing of her husband, Richard “Dick” Bradley, who died on August 26, 2018. In Sympathy: Sympathy to Millie Murden, & family & friends, on the passing of her husband, Charles Murden, who died on August 26, 2018.

In Sympathy: Sympathy to Will & Molly Stephens, & family & friends, on the passing of his grandmother, Edna Hammel, who died on August 21, 2018 in Sparta, IL.

ATTENTION METHODIST MEN! Join the "Men's Group," led by Reverend John Sims, on Tuesday mornings in the church Parlor (Heritage Room). The group meets from 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. for conversation, sharing, and coffee and donuts. Men of all ages and faith are welcome.

Join us and invite a friend.

DANIEL PLAN ESSENTIALS Everyone welcome!

Join us Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m. in Room 403

Contact Necia for more information

Thank you for the support of our various campaigns. Our cooperation with MMDC and other agencies help make a difference across our local area, the state, nation and world. Missions Committee

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SEPTEMBER CALENDAR

September 6 Priscilla Circle

1:00 p.m.

September 7 Church Women United

10:00 a.m., Heritage Room

September 18 Morning Circle, 9:30 a.m. WEDNESDAY STORY TIME in the Diane Neill Dorsey Memorial

Children’s Library

10:00 - 11:00 A.M.

Join Ms. Jane for stories, games,

music, crafts, and snacks.

Preschool—early elementary

Break Time—

Watch for fall session to begin in September.

DRIVE THRU COAT DRIVE Saturday, September 29, 10:00-noon

Warm, gently used coats, winter hats

& gloves.

Drive up to the atrium entrance where

students will be waiting to unload your

donations.

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.

Sunday School - Main Topic: “Jesus’ Family” September 2 Sunday School—”Jesus Joins His Family”

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, 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 at 9:30 a.m. in Room 402. Women of all ages are welcome.

The Investors Class - Investors is an intergenerational class for all adults. Join us for a new study: “Far of the Other,” by William H. Willimon. They meet at 9:30 a.m. in Room 404 (the Chapel). Everyone welcome!

The Electives Class - Scripture studies are led by Rev. John Sims. They meet at 9:30 a.m. in the Heritage Room. All are welcome!

Small Group Opportunities

The Daniel Plan Essentials meets in Room 403 at 9:00 a.m. on most Tuesdays. Check the church calendar. Everyone welcome.

Grateful Hearts will resume September 12, 2018, in Room 308.

Youth Group has recessed for the summer and will resume for the 2018-19 school year. Men’s Group - All men of church are invited to coffee and refreshments on Tuesday morning at 8:30 a.m. in the Heritage Room. We discuss anything and everything from the perspective of our relationship with God.

CHORAL READING CLINIC September 11, 2018 - 7 p.m.

at the First United Methodist Church

Please join us for the opening event of our 2018-2019 season.

Our guest clinician will be Jeff Parker. Jeff will introduce us to a wide range of anthems by noted composers. Jeff will soon complete his eleventh year as Minister of Music at the First Bap-tist Church in Chattanooga, TN where he also serves as Execu-tive Director of the School of Fine Arts. Jeff is a native of Mari-on, IL, where his parents and extended family still live.

There is no charge for attending, however, please RSVP to Gail

White, gailwhite11@gmail.com, or (618) 528-3691, so that we can have music packets prepared. Music packets will be pro-vided by Midwest Sheet Music, St. Louis, MO.

If you need directions to the church, or special accommoda-

tions, please let us know.