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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,

As most of you know, our new Associate Pastor has arrived and moved into the associate

parsonage. His name is Yiwen Bi [Yee-win] and is a native of Beijing, China. He graduated in May

from Vanderbilt University School of Theology with a Master of Divinity Degree. Yiwen has worked

in various United Methodist Churches in the Nashville area and has worked with children, youth, and

adults. He will need all of the help and encouragement we can give him as he tries to find his way into

church life here and find his way around Carbondale. One of the hardest things in ministry is to move

to a new community where you do not know anyone and meet three hundred people all at once, your

church people. Those people have an advantage over you in that they know your name and you do not

know theirs as yet. So, make it a point when you see Yiwen, to tell him your name and welcome him

into our church family. There will be a time of “officially” welcoming him a little later.

Our Charge Conference, the annual business meeting for our church, will be held on

September 27, at 6 p.m. This is earlier than we often have it and so we are going to have to

get all of our work done as soon as possible. We will be meeting in the next few weeks to put together

our slate of officers for 2019, our church budget, as well as give reports on what we accomplished in

2018. Plan now to attend Charge Conference on September 27, 6 p.m. Our new District Superin-

tendent, Stan Irvin, will conduct the meeting. This will be a great time to meet him and welcome

him to our District.

Once in a while, people give to me or send to me sayings and words of wisdom. I often work those

into sermons somehow or use them in some other way. I received one a few weeks ago that has been

one I have thought about ever since. The words were: “Most people want to serve God….but only in

an advisory capacity.” There is a lot of truth here isn’t there. Often when we pray we really don’t ask

for God to do God’s will, we tell God what we think ought to happen or how something should

change. Instead of offering our time, talents and energy, we offer our “advisory prayer” and then sit

back and wait for God to do what we want. The reality is that much of what happens in the church

and in the world, in the name of Christianity, happens through people. I read something not long ago

where a writer was dealing with this same issue and he said he decided to wake up each morning with

a prayer that said, “God, what do you want me to do for you today?” He said like most of us, he had

usually began his day “asking” something from God and so now he decided to “offer” himself as a

servant for God. It is something to think about isn’t it?

See you Sunday,

Alan

In Church This Sunday

September 9, 2018

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

Sermon: “Not Just a ‘Case’” Rev. Alan Rhein

Scripture: Mark 7: 24-37

Anthem:

8:15 Prayer of Saint Gregory Joe Walczyk, Trumpet

10:45 Praise the Lord Forevermore! Sanctuary Choir; Joe Walczyk, Trumpet

Hymns: 57 O For A Thousand Tongues to Sing

548 In Christ There Is No East or West 452 My Faith Looks Up to Thee 664 Sent Forth By God’s Blessing

Altar flowers this week are given by Judi Rossiter in memory of our parents.

Indoor Greeters: Greg & Linda Meredith

Acolytes: 10:45 Rayna Lucas and Anne Marie Simonds

Sound System Operators: 8:15 Joyce Crippen; 10:45 Keven Mitchell

Liturgists: 8:15 Deanna Diel; 10:45 Della Fulk September Ushers: 8:15 Ron Diel and Sue Stucky 10:45 Dan Kimmel

PARISH

As of September 4, 2018

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Disciples for Sunday, September 9, 2018

Outside Greeter: Shelby Seegers

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

Welcome Center: 8:15 Sharon & Larry Meyer; 10:45 Barb Swinburne

Coffee Hosts: 8:15 Barb & Doug Bedient; 10:45 Lynette & Barry Beaupre

Children’s Church: K-5: Jennifer Woolridge; Youth Helpers: Julia Oberg & Lily Bishop

Children’s Church Registration: Barb Swinburne

September Nametags: Sally Washburn

Parish Nurses: 9:15 Carol White; 11:45 Dana Oberg

Please Welcome: Our new Associate Pastor Yiwen Bi is officially on board. Please stop by and make him feel welcome. His e-mail address is yiwenb@fumc-cdale.org. Congratulations: Congratulations to Lesley and Daniel Lundberg on the birth of their daughter, Lucy Rose, August 28th, 2018, in Denver, Colorado. Proud grandparent is Julia Morrill of Murphysboro. Save the Date: Join us at Hunans for Saturday Night Live, September 8, 2018, at 5:30 p.m. Your hosts for the evening will be Jan Waggoner and Elaine Crain.

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.

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, Hunans

9 Sunday Grandparents Day

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

10 Monday 6:00 Good News Gospel Sing

11 Tuesday 8:30 Men’s Group, Heritage Room 9:00 Daniel Plan Essentials, Room 403 10:15 Golden Yoga, Room 404 3:30-9:30 AGO Choral Music Clinic

12 Wednesday 9:00-3 Healing Touch (by appt. only), Rm. 308 4:45 Handbells Rehearsal, Room 418 6:00 Youth Group, Chapel 6:00 Grateful Hearts, Room 308 6:00 Scout Committee, Room 410

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

14 Friday 9:30 Golden Yoga, Room 404

15 Saturday

16 Sunday 8:15 Worship Service 9:30 Sunday School

PRIMETIMERS Luncheon & Program

THURSDAY

SEPT. 27, 2018

Program: Jan Waggoner

September 30, 2018September 30, 2018September 30, 2018 Will be our next Fifth Sunday Loose Change Offering.Will be our next Fifth Sunday Loose Change Offering.Will be our next Fifth Sunday Loose Change Offering.

Your contributions will be donated to the

Newman Center for its 2018 Thanksgiving day community meal.

Thank you for your support, Missions Committee

DANIEL PLAN ESSENTIALS Everyone welcome!

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

Contact Necia for more information

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, 10:00 a.m.

Heritage Room,

Co-Hostesses - Betty Hamilton and Evelyn Legendre

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.

Specialized Training for Adult Rehabilitation (START) will celebrate 50 years of service with a gala event on October 12, 2018.October 12, 2018.October 12, 2018.

A dinner, silent auction and live DJ will be included.

The event will be held at the Garden Grove Event Center, 1215 East Wal-

nut, Carbondale. Tickets are available for purchase for $50 per person.

For information contact START at 618-687-2378. Reservations can be

mailed to START, 20 North 13th Street, PO Box 938, Murphysboro, IL

62966. Make checks payable to START.

The deadline for reservations is September 28, 2018.

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 9 Sunday School—”Jesus and His Parents”

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.