214 West Main Street, Carbondale, Illinois 62901; Phone: 618-457-2416 The Rev. Alan R. Rhein, Pastor; Tom Byford, Associate

Dr. Robert L. Weiss, Music Director; Gail White, Organist

Email: fumc@fumc-cdale.org; Website: www.fumc-cdale.org; Facebook: www.facebook.com/FirstUnitedMethodistCdale; Twitter: @FUMCCarbondale

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.”

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October 1, 2017 World Communion Sunday 8:15 & 10:45 a.m.

THE PRELUDE Rumba Clave Roberto Vizcaino congas and claves

GREETING

WELCOME, RITUAL OF FRIENDSHIP, ANNOUNCEMENTS

STEWARDSHIP MOMENT - Naomi Miali

PRAYER VIGIL MOMENT - Hazel Grant

CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP (10:45)

CALL TO WORSHIP (Unison) The God who called Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and who called Peter, Priscilla, and Paul, also calls us - - Jim, Mary, Phil, Ann, Max, Judy, Henry, Tonika - - to receive God’s grace and to be a light and witness in our world.

INVOCATION (Responsively) Leader: Make us to know your ways, O Lord; People: Teach us your paths. Leader: For you are the God of our salvation, and for you we wait all day long. People: Be mindful of your mercy, O Lord, and of your steadfast love, Leader: for they have been from of old. Amen.

*HYMN Christ for the World We Sing No. 568

PRAYER OF CONFESSION (Unison) Our promises, Lord, have sometimes outrun our performances. We have had good intentions, but we did not follow through. We have faltered in our commitments. We have been haphazard in our service. We have sometimes served reluctantly and half-heartedly. Pardon us, we pray, for the nonchalance of our loyalty, and help us to serve you with more intensity.

WORDS OF ASSURANCE

HYMN Jesu, Jesu No. 432

ORDER OF WORSHIPORDER OF WORSHIPORDER OF WORSHIP

OFFERING OF OUR GIFTS & OURSELVES The Offertory Kariga Mombe Yekare Trad. Zimbabwe Jim Beers, mbira; Ryder Hales, frame drum

*THE DOXOLOGY No. 95 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.

THE SCRIPTURE LESSON Proverbs 3:13-16

MINISTRY OF MUSIC 8:15 Rain Dance Alice Gomez Ryder Hales, marimba; Jim Beers, cajon, ankle bells, shakers

10:45 Glory Hallelu! J. Parker/D. Lantz Sanctuary Choir; Paula McNally, soloist; Cindy Massie, director percussion

SERMON “Earning and Learning” Rev. Rhein

THE PRAYER FOR OURSELVES AND OTHERS

*HYMN One Bread, One Body No. 620

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING Page 13

THE LORD’S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the kingdom, and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Organ or Choral Response

GIVING OF THE BREAD AND CUP

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING (Unison) Eternal God, we give thanks for this holy mystery in which you have given yourself to us. Grant that we may go into the world in the strength of your spirit, to give ourselves for others, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

*SENDING FORTH HYMN This Is a Day of New Beginnings No. 383

*THE BENEDICTION Organ or Choral Response

THE POSTLUDE Balakulandjan-Sankaran Trad. Northeast Guinea Jim Beers, djembe; Ryder Hales, dunun set *Stand as you are able.

FOR LARGE PRINT HYMNALS AND BULLETINS, SEE AN USHER.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Personal hearing receivers (amplifiers) are also available from an usher. Please return them to the usher’s table when departing. Thank you.

Children are a vital part of First United Methodist and are welcome in church. Children’s bulletins are available from an usher. However, should you choose, there is a staffed nursery available for infants and children up to four years of age. Ask any usher for directions to the nursery.

Members, friends and guests, please join us in the Atrium for coffee, juice, and fellowship after both services.

Altar flowers this week are given by Anita Hutton, in memory of her mother, Winona. Welcome Center: 8:15 Jan Verduin; 10:45 Sara Hinde Van Drivers: John Graig, Brian Gorecki Indoor Greeters: Greg & Linda Meredith Outdoor Greeter: Don Frey Liturgists: 8:15 Carol White; 10:45 Janet Earnest October Nametags: Sound System Operators: 8:15 Joyce Crippen; 10:45 Ron Browning Acolytes: 10:45 John and Madison Voss Coffee Hosts: 8:15 Gordon & Carol White; 10:45 Angie & Neil Voss; Jackie Cox 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 Communion Preparation: (both services) Anita Hutton

OCTOBER

1 Sunday World Communion Sunday

8:15 Worship Service 9:30 Sunday School for all ages: Fall Financial Commitment Study, Earn. Save. Give. by James A. Harnish, Renew Class, Rm. 402 & Electives, Heritage Rm. 10:45 Worship Service and Children’s Church

2 Monday 10:00 Outreach to Oak Grove 5:00 Missions Committee, Heritage Room 6:30 Good News, Atrium

3 Tuesday 8:30 Men’s Group, Heritage Room 9:00 Daniel Plan, Room 403 7:15 Arrow Boy Scouts, Fellowship Hall

4 Wednesday 4:45 Handbells Rehearsal 6:00 Wednesday Night Downtown Book Study, Led by Pastor Alan, Heritage Room 6:00 Chime Choir Rehearsal 6:00 Youth Group, Fellowship Hall and Rm. 409

5 Thursday 1:00 Priscilla Circle, Room 210 6:00 Education Committee, Room 410 7:00 Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary

6 Friday 10:30 Church Women United, Heritage Room

7 Saturday 10:00 - Noon Coat Drive, Drop off gently-used winter items, Atrium entrance 6:00 Saturday Night Live, Hunan’s Restaurant,

hosts for the evening are Sharon & Larry Meyer and Barb & Doug Bedient

8 Sunday 8:15 Worship Service 9:30 Sunday School for all ages Fall Financial Commitment Study, Earn. Save. Give. by James A. Harnish, Renew Class, Rm. 402 & Electives, Heritage Rm. 10:45 Worship Service and Children’s Church 9 Monday Columbus Day Holiday

Office Closed