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February 2016

The Law History Psalms Poetry Prophets Gospels Epistles

Week Of Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

07-Feb-15 Lev 13-15 2 Kings 6-10 Psalm 81-83 Prov 10-11 Ezek 25-30 Luke 19-20 Col 1-2 14-Feb-15 Lev 16-18 2 Kings 11-15 Psalm 84-86 Prov 12 Ezek 31-36 Luke 21-22 Col 3-4 21-Feb-15 Lev 19-21 2 Kings 16-20 Psalm 87-89 Prov 13-14 Ezek 37-42 Luke 23-24 1 Thess 1-3 28-Feb-15 Lev 22-24 2 Kings 21-25 Psalm 90-92 Prov 15 Ezek 43-48 John 1-2 1 Thess 4-5

Anchor

Because in ancient times an anchor represented safety, early Christians

adopted it as a symbol of their hope in Christ. "We have this hope as an an-

chor for the soul, firm and secure" (Hebrews 6:19, NIV). Word play may have

been involved: ankura, Greek for "anchor," sounds similar to en kurio, or "in

the Lord." As Latin became Christians' primary language, however, the "anchor

-Lord" connection would have faded.

+ Christian Symbol +

READING THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR—IGRC Reading Plan

Volume 8, Issue 2

CHANGE

• African-American History Month

• Boy Scout Sunday, February 7

• Transfiguration of Our Lord, February 7

• Ash Wednesday, February 10

• First Sunday in Lent, February 14

• Valentine’s Day, February 14

• Presidents Day, February 15

• Second Sunday in Lent, February 21

• Third Sunday in Lent, February 28

Special Dates

Page 2 Words from the Heart

Ash Wednesday Service

On Ash Wednesday, February 10th at 7:00 PM we will join together for a

traditional service with the imposition of ashes.

Prayer Warriors Women’s Book Study

Do you believe in prayer? Why not

join the Prayer Warriors on

Wednesday morning at 8 AM in the

Chapel? Where two or three are

there am I in the midst of them.

Matt 18:20

What Does God Really Think About Women? If you’d like to find out join us at our Book Study

Monday mornings at 10:00 AM in the Conference

Room. Did you know the first disciple Jesus had was

a woman!?

Are you a woman who enjoys fellowshipping with other Christian women? join us the first

Monday of the month at 7:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall for Martha Circle. A time to gather

together for devotions, fellowship and of course a snack or two.

Martha Circle will hold it’s February meeting in the Fellowship Hall on February 1st a 7:00

PM. Sherry White will have the devotions and Shirley Rainey will give the program.

Hostesses will be Dala Lawrence and Sharon King. Everyone is to bring 3 Valentines which

we will sign and send to those of our church who cannot get out or are not able to very

often. Every woman of the church is invited to join us at any time. We would be glad to

fellowship and enjoy the evening with you.

GriefShare

GriefShare meets every Wednesday at 10:00 AM in the Conference Room. You can join in

at any point of the program. We would love to have you join us if you’ve lost a loved one

and would like a place to find healing.

The church is not the building — the church is the people. Do you have ideas? Why not

share them? Dala Lawrence as Lay Leader is your voice. Let her know your wishes, your

concerns or your needs as a congregation. Let’s come alive as a congregation.

Martha Circle

On the first day of Lent, pastors in many churches dip a finger in ashes (often made by burn-

ing palm branches from the previous year’s Palm Sunday) and make a cross on parishioners’

foreheads.

God’s people have used ashes as a sign of mourning, humiliation and penitence. In the Old

Testament, ashes were used as a purification offering. The New Testament speaks of re-

penting in “sackcloth and ashes” (Luke 10:13, NRSV).

On Ash Wednesday, Christians are pained because our sins — private and public — led to

Jesus’ death. With repentant hearts, we begin the season of Lent, knowing it leads to resur-

rection on Easter Sunday.

The Symbolism of Ashes

We Need You!

Page 3 Volume 8, Issue 2

Seder Meal on Holy Thursday, March 24 Time to be Decided

What in the world is a Seder Meal? I will tell you. A Seder meal is what the Jews celebrate

at Passover. It is also the “Last Supper”, Jesus had with the twelve. It recalls the years of

abuse, hunger, and hard living for the people called Israel (Jews). It is a very strong

reminder even for us.

We will not do a “Seder Meal”, but what is called the Messianic Seder Meal. In other

words, we bring Jesus into our part of this Seder.

Come join us on March 24th for our Messianic Seder, and celebrate together our own

struggles as Christians. Please let Pastor Keith or Edith Huene know if you are interested.

Thank You

I want to say a big thank you to all the members of our church that went caroling at

Christmas. Pastor Keith, Joanne, Sherry White, Mary Frerker, Sharon King, Ann Edwards,

Stephanie Williams, Kathleen Guthrie and myself enjoyed singing and spreading cheer to

others. We started at the Villa Catherine assisted and supportive living areas and in the

main home to residents on first floor and south wing. We also visited Jule Wildi, Mike

Rainey, Mary Beth Wilton, Bill and Lelah Siever, Richard & Beryl Durbin, Opal Hempen, and

Sonny & Elsie Seger. Went to Ruby Jones but she was not at home. They were all surprised

and very touched and grateful that we would remember them in this way. Again thank you

each and every one for blessing others with your gifts of voice and presence. Edie Huene.

Apportionment Questions Submitted to be Addressed

On Sunday February 7th Rev. Rick VanGiesen will join us for our morning worship service.

After worship we will meet in the Fellowship Hall for a time to have the questions and

concerns that you turned in regarding the apportionments will be answered. Light

refreshments will be served.

Rev. Van Giesen serves as the Director of Administrative Services, Conference Treasurer,

and Benefits officer for the Illinois Great Rivers Conference.

Dinner and a Movie — “War Room”

Join us on February 28th! The Mission Committee is sponsoring a dinner with chili, hot

dogs and all the fixins. A love offering will be taken for our Missions. After dinner we will

show the movie “War Room”.

Filled with heart, humor, and wit, WAR ROOM follows Tony and Elizabeth Jordan, a

couple who seemingly have it all-great jobs, a beautiful daughter, their dream home. But

appearances can be deceiving. In reality, their marriage has become a war zone and their

daughter is collateral damage. With guidance from Miss Clara, an older, wiser woman,

Elizabeth discovers she can start fighting for her family instead of against them. As the

power of prayer and Elizabeth's newly energized faith transform her life, will Tony join the

fight and become the man he knows he needs to be? Together, their real enemy doesn't

have a prayer. Written by AFFIRM/Provident

Bible Study — “War Room”

Pastor Keith will be leading a study on War Room. This study will be on Sunday evenings, from 5—

6:30 pm. Starting March 6th. Join us on February 28th after church to view the movie and we will

start the Bible study the following week

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Page 4 Newsletter Title

Operation Christmas Child

Matthew 25 Food Pantry

Thank you for

participating in the

Shoebox ministry.

Thanks to your

contributions, children

in Ghana and Paraguay

will receive the

Christian love you

shared with them this

Christmas.

Thank you for blessing children in need through Operation Christmas Child and for donating online to discover

the destination of your shoebox gift.

Your shoeboxes have begun their journey and will be delivered to children in Ghana and Paraguay. The gift-filled boxes you packed will share the love of God in a tangible way and can impact not only the boy or girl who

received them, but also their families and communities.

You can learn more about how Operation Christmas Child is working in Ghana and Paraguay, and then share it with your friends via social media. Most important, please remember to pray for the children who will receive

your gifts.

Thank you, and may God bless you!

“Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them;

for of such is the kingdom of heaven”

MATTHEW 19:14, NKJV

Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan’s Purse


FUMC Mission Project

The Missions Committee has decided to collect items for cleaning buckets. These items will be

collected through the end of March and then will be taken to the Midwest Mission Distribution

Center. It is from this facility that UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief) uses supplies

locally and world wide to respond to needs. Due to the recent flooding the supplies will be

depleted and a great need to restock. Any of the items listed for the cleaning bucket can be left in

the first floor library. Thank you for your participation in this need.

We will also be collecting bicycles. They can be in any size and any condition. Please drop them

off at Mary Frerker’s on the east side of her home. These will also be collected through the end

of March.

Thank you for your support of our Mission projects.





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A Message from Pastor KeithA Message from Pastor Keith Lord, You are the Potter, we are the clayLord, You are the Potter, we are the clay..

Before I accepted Jesus into my life, I wanted no Before I accepted Jesus into my life, I wanted no

part of religion. “Religious” people were part of religion. “Religious” people were

opinionated, rude, better than everyone, and opinionated, rude, better than everyone, and

down right boring. I wanted to stay with my down right boring. I wanted to stay with my

friends and enjoy life, and not stuck with rituals friends and enjoy life, and not stuck with rituals

and “secret” words. and “secret” words.

In other words, I did not want to change my life. I In other words, I did not want to change my life. I

was happy with the way it was. I didn’t need was happy with the way it was. I didn’t need

somebody pushing the Bible down my throat, I somebody pushing the Bible down my throat, I

had had enough of that with family. had had enough of that with family.

Don’t misunderstand me, I believed in God, but Don’t misunderstand me, I believed in God, but

not in a special directed way. Not with a lot of not in a special directed way. Not with a lot of

rituals, and sayings. I did not want anything to do rituals, and sayings. I did not want anything to do

with organized religion.with organized religion.

I don’t remember when or how, but I found I don’t remember when or how, but I found

myself thinking and acting differently. Joanne and I myself thinking and acting differently. Joanne and I

had actually started going to church. I only went had actually started going to church. I only went

to sing in the choir and turned everything else off to sing in the choir and turned everything else off

when we were still in Ohio. It was in Allen Park, when we were still in Ohio. It was in Allen Park,

Michigan when I began to see that organized Michigan when I began to see that organized

religion might not be too bad. religion might not be too bad.

In April of 1982 I turned my life over to Jesus. I In April of 1982 I turned my life over to Jesus. I

had already started to change my thinking, but that had already started to change my thinking, but that

evening, things became clearer. I really began to evening, things became clearer. I really began to

see people differently. Of course, people still have see people differently. Of course, people still have

the tendency to disappoint us, but it didn’t bother the tendency to disappoint us, but it didn’t bother

me like it used to. For one thing I didn’t want to me like it used to. For one thing I didn’t want to

seek revenge.seek revenge.

I had changed right before my very own eyes. I I had changed right before my very own eyes. I

actually liked what I saw, me a “religious” person. actually liked what I saw, me a “religious” person.

Jesus crept into my life and I changed, slowly but Jesus crept into my life and I changed, slowly but

thoroughly.thoroughly.

I try to see everyone I meet through the eyes of I try to see everyone I meet through the eyes of

Jesus. Not easy sometimes, but when I do I see in Jesus. Not easy sometimes, but when I do I see in

them the love of God for them. I have a hard them the love of God for them. I have a hard

time holding onto past ideas about people. time holding onto past ideas about people.

There are times even today, when I find myself There are times even today, when I find myself

sinking back into the negative thinking about sinking back into the negative thinking about

God’s people. I have to make a strong, God’s people. I have to make a strong,

concentrated effort to get back on track, but I concentrated effort to get back on track, but I

eventually get there.eventually get there.

As I read and study the scriptures, I find that this As I read and study the scriptures, I find that this

is what God wants for the church. God wants the is what God wants for the church. God wants the

church to change. Jesus showed us how to love church to change. Jesus showed us how to love

and forgive, instead of vengeance. Yet, the and forgive, instead of vengeance. Yet, the

Church keeps dragging its feet. It wants to keep Church keeps dragging its feet. It wants to keep

going on like it has for years. going on like it has for years.

What I am trying to say is that the Church wants What I am trying to say is that the Church wants

to hold on to some of its “stinkin thinking”. To be to hold on to some of its “stinkin thinking”. To be

free to judge, in the name of Jesus, you free to judge, in the name of Jesus, you

understand. It wants to be able to say who is in, understand. It wants to be able to say who is in,

and who is not. and who is not.

God did not give us a free and smooth ride. God God did not give us a free and smooth ride. God

never promised us a rose garden, in this life. In never promised us a rose garden, in this life. In

fact changing is hard. I mean we could lose some fact changing is hard. I mean we could lose some

friends along the way. We could even lose friends along the way. We could even lose

members.members.

We talk a good talk, but we are hesitant to walk We talk a good talk, but we are hesitant to walk

the walk. We have changed somewhat, but what the walk. We have changed somewhat, but what

God wants is for us to open our lives to the Holy God wants is for us to open our lives to the Holy

Spirit. Let the Holy Spirit direct our every Spirit. Let the Holy Spirit direct our every

thought, and action. Let the Holy Spirit loose in thought, and action. Let the Holy Spirit loose in

the Church and see how we change. the Church and see how we change.

This is a new year my friends. We need to This is a new year my friends. We need to

change. change.

Grace and PeaceGrace and Peace

Pastor Keith Pastor Keith

Words from the Heart

Volunteers for February

Fifth Sunday after Epiphany

February 7

Ash Wednesday February 14

First Sunday in Lent

February 14

Second Sunday in Lent

February 21

Third Sunday in Lent

February 28

MORNING MESSAGE Rev. Keith Michaels Rev. Keith Michaels Rev. Keith Michaels Rev. Keith Michaels Rev. Keith Michaels

WORSHIP LEADER Dala Lawrence Dala Lawrence Dala Lawrence Dala Lawrence Dala Lawrence

MUSICIAN David Wilton David Wilton David Wilton David Wilton David Wilton

LITURGIST Kathy Beckemeyer Edith Huene Dala Lawrence Carol Johnson

CHILDREN’S MOMENT Jane Buchele None Jane Buchele Jane Buchele Jane Buchele

ACOLYTE Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available

USHERS Not Available

MULTI-MEDIA Chris Barackman Volunteer Needed Jerry Harris Faith Firebaugh Sherry White

SOUND TECH Volunteer Needed Not Available Volunteer Needed Volunteer Needed Volunteer Needed

CAMCORDER Volunteer Needed Jerry Harris Volunteer Needed Randy Voss

NURSERY Linda Masulla Linda Masulla Linda Masulla Linda Masulla

NURSERY ASSISTANT Kortnie Henkel Kayla Shanafelt Kristin Firebaugh Jenny Casey

OFFERING COUNTERS David Huene and Vicky Geest


Fourth Sunday in Lent

March 6

PalmSunday March 20

Holy Thursday March 24

(Messianic

Good Friday March 25

Fifth Sunday in Lent

March 13

Easter Sunday March 27

MORNING MESSAGE Rev. Keith Michaels Rev. Keith Michaels Rev. Keith Michaels Rev. Keith Michaels Rev. Keith Michaels Rev. Keith Michaels

WORSHIP LEADER Dala Lawrence Dala Lawrence Dala Lawrence Dala Lawrence Dala Lawrence Dala Lawrence

MUSICIAN David Wilton David Wilton David Wilton David Wilton David Wilton

LITURGIST Ami Shanafelt Edith Huene Kathy Beckemeyer Dala Lawrence

CHILDREN’S MOMENT Jane Buchele Jane Buchele Jane Buchele Jane Buchele

ACOLYTE Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available

USHERS Not Available

MULTI-MEDIA Chris Barackman Faith Firebaugh Volunteer Needed Jerry Harris Sherry White

SOUND TECH Volunteer Needed Volunteer Needed Volunteer Needed Not Available Volunteer Needed

CAMCORDER Volunteer Needed Volunteer Needed Volunteer Needed Jerry Harris Randy Voss

NURSERY Linda Masulla Linda Masulla Linda Masulla Linda Masulla Linda Masulla

NURSERY ASSISTANT Kortnie Henkel Kristin Firebaugh Volunteer Needed Kayla Shanafelt Jenny Casey

OFFERING COUNTERS John White and Phyllis Rahm

Volunteers for March

CHURCH OFFICE HOURS AND CONTACT INFORMATION

Rev. Keith A. Michaels Monday - Thursday 8:30 - 11:30 AM; 12:30 - 3:00 PM

Phone: 594-2051

Email: [email protected]

Church Office

Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM; 1:30 - 4:30 PM

Phone: 618-594-2051

Email: [email protected]

Dala Lawrence, CLM

Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM; Wednesday 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Classes at church: Monday 9:00 AM - Noon; Tuesday and Wednesday 10:00 AM - Noon

Phone: 618-443-8524 ~ Email: [email protected]

Website: carlylefumc.org

Birthdays

Anniversaries

Baptism Birthdays

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2/1 Lucy Buchele 2/1 Camilla Zurliene 2/2 Debbie Cohoon 2/2 Bret Henkel 2/2 Jacqueline Kruep 2/2 Addison Markus 2/3 Joe Folen 2/5 Stephanie Johnson 2/5 Quinn Zurliene 2/7 Tyler Guthrie 2/7 Carolyn Jones

2/8 Frank Buckingham 2/8 Don Taylor 2/9 Karen Jones 2/12 Bill Ross Jr. 2/14 Alex Voss 2/15 Gloria Hedrick 2/17 David Cohoon 2/18 Kaitlynn Markus 2/18 Doris Wells 2/19 Brian Hansen 2/21 Geoffrey Jones

2/26 Barbara Casey 2/26 Eva Guthrie 2/27 Thomas Kerwin 2/28 Jane Buchele 2/28 Nathaniel Wilkins 3/1 Alec Bassen 3/1 Rob Courtial 3/1 Tony Hempen 3/1 Jeremy Hustedde 3/3 Mary Leis 3/3 Stacy Smith

3/4 Penelope Behrens 3/4 Helen Fee 3/5 Alexander Johnson 3/9 Donald Hustedde

2/1 Kayla VonBurg 2/5 Dick Koehler 2/5 Frances Koehler 2/11 Daniel Behrens

2/14 Terri Haake 2/23 Jen Casey 2/23 Kody Henkel 2/26 Deane Buckingham

In Our Prayers

Local Government

National Government

Our Nation

Silent Prayers

Those Not Able to Attend Church

Steve Goodin

Collin Diekemper

Mike Rainey

Families

The Christian Home

Christian Education

Churches

Schools

Words from the Heart

3/1 Mary Beth Wilton 3/9 Kaylee Reynolds

Betty Rutledge

Joan Wallace

Rodger Bass

Kris Saatkamp

The Family of Becky Black Nevoritz

Geetha Balogopal

Betty Saatkamp

2/8 Tom & Mary Frerker 2/9 Wayne & Barbara Schnake 2/12 David & Debbie Cohoon 2/23 Kyle & Ashley Johnson 3/4 Tom & Mary Leis 3/8 Andy & Michelle Diekemper

Just for Kids!


FEBRUARY 2016

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

31 8:30 AM Prayer Team 8:45 AM Pastor's Class: Feasting on the Word 9:00 AM Sunday School - PreK-Adult 10:00 AM Worship Service (Nursery Provided)

1 9:00 AM Emmaus Reunion Group 10:00 AM Women's Book Study 7:00 PM Martha Circle

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3 8:00 AM Prayer Warriors 10:00 AM GriefShare 7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal

4 9:00 AM Ministerial Alliance Meeting 10:00 AM Women's Bible Study 2:30 PM Webelos Scout Meeting

5 Offices Closed

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7 Communion Sunday 8:30 AM Prayer Team 8:45 AM Pastor's Class: Feasting on the Word

9:00 AM Sunday School - PreK-Adult

10:00 AM Worship Service (Nursery Provided)

11:00 AM Rev. Rick VanGiesen to Answer Apportionment Questions

8 9:00 AM Emmaus Reunion Group

10:00 AM Women's Book Study

5:00 PM Administrative Council Meeting

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10 8:00 AM Prayer Warriors 9:00 AM PK - Covenant Group

10:00 AM GriefShare 1:00 PM Prayer Shawl Ministry

2:00 PM Communion Service at Carlyle Healthcare

7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal

11 10:00 AM Women's Bible Study

12 Offices Closed

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14 8:30 AM Prayer Team 8:45 AM Pastor's Class: Feasting on the Word



10:15 AM Children's Church - After Children's Message



7:00 PM Trustee Mtg

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2:30 PM Webelos Scout Meeting

19 Offices Closed

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22 Newsletter Deadline 9:00 AM Emmaus Reunion Group


23

24 8:00 AM Prayer Warriors 9:00 AM PK - Covenant Group

10:00 AM GriefShare 7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal


26 Offices Closed

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11:00 AM Missions Chili Dinner and Movie “War Room”

6:30 PM Service of Prayer and Healing



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3 9:00 AM Ministerial Alliance Meeting

10:00 AM Women's Bible Study

2:30 PM Webelos Scout Meeting

4 Offices Closed

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