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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,

L et me give you an update on our renovation program. As of today, Monday, July 30, 2018,

everything is in order. We have had an appraisal, meetings with contractors, and today papers

will be signed at the bank for a construction loan. It is planned that the actual construction will

begin on August 20. There is always a possibility that this might change, but that is the plan.

Soon, there will be extra vehicles here as well as equipment that will remain on site for a time.

There will be areas of the building closed off for the asbestos abatement and things will be a little

dusty here and there. As we have talked before, there will be inconveniences that we will all have

to deal with as the work is going on, but we can manage. The hope is that the work will be com-

pleted sometime in the spring. If there are any changes, I’ll try and keep you up-to-date.

It is easy sometimes to not do something because it is just too much work or too much of a

disruption in our lives. We have times when we don’t do things because we simply can’t handle

the stress of the situation. It may be financial stress or it may be emotional stress that would just

be too much for us. There is no shame here, just reality.

But sometimes we don’t do something because we simply don’t want to put in the time or we don’t

want to adapt our lives to complete whatever it is. All of us may have walked away from some-

thing that fits this category and then wish we had not given up so easily. There is a great sense of

reward and accomplishment when we “tackle” a really tough decision we have made and complete

the task. We look back and say to ourselves and others around us, “It was worth all of the work.”

We try and tell our children that, don’t we? Just like we were at their age, we have to learn this

lesson on our own.

Life has many lessons. As people of faith, we know that in the midst of those lessons we have a

God we can call on for strength and hope during our tough times. Our faith does not take away the

situation, but gives us what we need to make it through the stress and anxiety. We worship and

believe in a God who never leaves us, even if we make bad choices. What a great God we have!

See you Sunday,

Alan

In Church This Sunday

August 5, 2018

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

Sermon: “Bread For Life” Rev. Alan Rhein

Scripture: John 6: 24-35

Anthem: I Will Sing of Thy Great Mercies Allison Spiller, soloist

Hymns: 545 The Church’s One Foundation 578 God of Love and God of Power 640 Take Our Bread 438 Forth in Thy Name, O Lord

Altar flowers this week are given by Don & Mary Stucky in memory of loved ones.

Special flowers this week are given by Connie Rhein, in celebration of Alan Rhein’s birthday.

Indoor Greeters: Victor & Georgann Basse

Acolytes: 10:45 Reese Matzenbacher, Olivia Bishop

Sound System Operators: 8:15 Scott Wright; 10:45 Keven Mitchell

Liturgists: 8:15 Steve Mitchell; 10:45 Darren Bailey

August Ushers: Mike Neill, Captain; 8:15 Don & Susan Frey; 10:45 Ron Browning, Joe Lenzini, Lori Palmer, Krishna Balasubramanian, Will Stephens

Communion Sunday

PARISH

As of July 31, 2018

pulsepulsepulse In Church This WeekIn Church This WeekIn Church This Week

2 Thursday 10:00 Gentle Toning, Stretch, Yoga, Rm. 404 1:00 Pricilla Circle, Rm. 210 6:00 Education Meeting, Rm. 410 7:00 CANCELLED Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary

3 Friday 9:30 Golden Yoga, Room 404

4 Saturday 5:30 Saturday Night Live at Pagliai’s, hosted by Carol & Gordon White

5 Sunday Communion Sunday 8:30 Worship Service 9:30 Sunday School 10:45 Worship Service

6 Monday 6:30 Good News Gospel Sing, Atrium

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

8 Wednesday 9:00-3 Healing Touch (by appt. only), Rm. 308 10:00-11 Children’s Story Time, Diane Neill Dorsey Memorial Children’s Library 6:00 Scout Committee Meeting, Rm 410

9 Thursday 10:00 Gentle Toning, Stretch, Yoga, Rm. 404 7:00 CANCELLED Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary

10 Friday 9:30 Golden Yoga, Room 404

11 Saturday

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

OUR NEW CHURCH OUR NEW CHURCH OUR NEW CHURCH

DIRECTORIES ARE HERE!DIRECTORIES ARE HERE!DIRECTORIES ARE HERE!

Copies of our new Church Directory will be

available to pick up in the Narthex following the

first service this Sunday, August 5. You may

also come by the church office to pick up your

copy.

If you had your photo taken for the directory,

your copy is FREE. Thank you!

SIGN UP TODAY!SIGN UP TODAY!SIGN UP TODAY!

AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE

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Monday, August 13

1:30 - 5:45 p.m., Heritage Room

The most efficient way to schedule a donation is to register at www.redcrossblood.org

There is an urgent need for blood of all types. S

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Disciples for Sunday, August 5, 2018

Outdoor Greeter: John & Sally Washburn

Van Drivers: John Graig, Brian Gorecki

Welcome Center: 8:15 Carol White; 10:45 Jim & Mari Ann Oberg

Coffee Hosts: 8:15 Karol & John Phelps; 10:45 Dan Anderson

August Nametags: Carolyn Saunders

August Communion Ushers: (10:45) Karl Bartelsmeyer, Captain; George Everingham,

Jan Waggoner

August Communion Committee: (8:15) Lyn Christy and Jeff Anderer

(10:45) Crystal & Steve Mitchell

In Sympathy: Sympathy and prayers for those affected by the wildfires in California. Saturday Night Live: Join us at Pagliai’s for Saturday Night Live, August 4, 2018, at 5:30 p.m. Your hosts for the evening will be Gordon & Carol White. Call for Volunteer(s): We have a continuing need for new Sanctuary Choir members due to the loss of several singers this past year. Rehearsals will resume Thursday, August 16 at 7 p.m. This would be a good time for new singers to join. We also have one or two openings in the Handbell Choir. Rehearsals are from 4:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. on Wednesdays, beginning Sept. 12. Basic rhythm reading skills and the ability to ignore the conductor seem to be the primary requirements. Give Bob Weiss a call.

Congratulations:

We congratulate Bill Doerr, who was honored by the SIU Alumni Association

in its 2018 class of Distinguished Alumni this past April. Bill received this

year’s award for Humanitarian Effort. Congratulations, Bill!

Morning Circle

Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.

At the home of Sue Stucky

Midwest Mission Distribution Center (MMDC) sent thanks for the $1,000 contribution FUMC made from the Easter giv-ing. The thank you said, “God Bless You. You have helped the World by showing God’s love in a practical way.” We have sup-ported MMDC with funding as well as mission workers who visit Chatham to volunteer in various jobs.

Readers may recall that MMDC has been using wood from bleachers to construct school desks that are shipped around the world. In March the desk shop was com-pletely out of wood. Since then wood has been received from five different school districts. Over the Memorial Day weekend, a team of 32 volunteers met at Darlington High School in Darlington, WI to remove its wooden bleachers. MMDC’s Operations Manager, Brad Walton, was on hand to supervise and transport the 13,998 pounds of wood that will receive a second life as MMDC school desks. A second group of vol-unteers was in nearby Blackhawk, WI to remove bleachers from a school there. On Thursday, May 10, MMDC delivered 104 school desks to Scott AFB for shipment to Bogota, Columbia. This shipment was a joint operation through the U.S. Southern Command and will provide seating for 384 students. The desks arrived three days later and were assembled by a joint operation of the Columbian and US Mili-tary. Check the bulletin boards for the June 2018 MMDC newsletter that details other accomplishments.

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

Musicians Needed

We have a continuing need for new Sanctuary Choir members due to the loss of several singers this past year. The choir will be on break from July 29 to August 12. Rehearsals will resume Thursday, August 16 at 7 p.m. This would be a good time for new singers to join.

We also have one or two openings in the Handbell Choir. Rehearsals are from 4:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. on Wednesdays, beginning Sept. 12. Basic rhythm read-ing skills and the ability to ignore the conductor seem to be the primary require-ments. Give Bob Weiss a call.

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

DANIEL PLAN ESSENTIALS Everyone welcome!

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

Contact Necia for more information

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.

July Sunday School - Main Topic: Stories Jesus Told July 22 Sunday School, “The Pharisee and the Tax Collector”

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 just starting: “The Ten United Methodist Beliefs,” by Don Adams. They meet at 9:30 a.m. in Room 404 (the Chapel). Books are available in 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 meets in Room 403 at 9:00 a.m. on most Tuesdays. Check the church calendar. Everyone welcome.

Grateful Hearts has recessed for the summer and will resume in Fall, 2018.

Youth Group has recessed for the summer and will resume for the 2018-19 school year. for the 2018-19 school year.

Summer foods…...

W hen we think of summer foods, we think about the grill and maybe having a barbeque. Burgers, ribs, hot dogs, ice cream and potato salad are summer

fare. Even though they taste so good, the foods mentioned above may not be so healthy because of high fat and calorie content. Give these a try:

Tomatoes and fresh mozzarella – serve sliced tomatoes (fresh or grilled)

topped with cheese and fresh basil. May be eaten alone or on toasted bread.

Bean and corn salad – low in fat and high in filling fiber. Toss beans and

corn in a little dressing and any fresh herbs that you like. You may want to add

other things such as avocado, peppers and tomato. Any kind of beans will do,

but black beans are especially high in fiber.

Gazpacho – Blend tomatoes, your choice of cucumber, garlic, onion and

herbs. Add avocado for creaminess. A food processor or blender makes this a

breeze to prepare.

Grilled fruits and vegetables – Remove pits from fruits and grill cut side

down or make kebobs by threading skewers with fruits or vegetables. Grilling

brings out the natural sugars.

Guacamole – avocadoes are packed with vitamins, fiber and good fats. Use

fresh vegetables to scoop up the dip instead of chips!

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