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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 In Church This Sunday

November 18, 2018

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

Sermon: “Some Things to Consider” Rev. Alan Rhein

Scripture: Matthew 6: 25-33

Anthem:

8:15 Unseen Blessings Paula McNally, soprano

10:45 Thanksgiving Canticle Sanctuary Choir; Joe Walczyk, trumpet Hymns: 62 All Creatures of Our God and KIng 131 We Gather Together 140 Great Is Thy Faithfulness 662 Stand Up and Bless The Lord

Altar flowers: Altar flowers are given this week by Mike and Joyce Vancil in honor of their 42nd Anniversary.

Indoor Greeters: John, Sara, Cayden, and Carlisle Hinde

Acolytes: 10:45 Anne Marie Simonds, Rayna Lucas

Sound System Operators: 8:15 Scott Wright 10:45 Mike Hanes

Liturgists: 8:15 John Phelps, 10:45 Darren Bailey

November Ushers: 8:15 Mike Durr, Joyce & Mike Vancil; 10:45 Mary Beth Aguilar, Wilma Davis, Phil Gilbert

Musings

Dear FUMC family,

Today marks my 78

th day since moving to Carbondale. Over the past days I have been impressed

by how excellent and blessed this congregation is many times. It may be easier for a new person to realize this, but I hope even if you’ve been here many years, you are still frequently aware of how wonderful thou art. Carbondale is a small town, but it’s making me live the life and reflect on the present moments. In the autumn, trees were colored in vibrant hues and the chill creeped into the air, which made my heart easily filled with God’s gorgeous creation. SIU’s quiet and peaceful campus reminded me of the beautiful days of one’s college life. Some cashiers in a restaurant could remember my name even the second time I went there and in this holiday season, joy, laughter and warmth will be spread among many families and friends. Sometimes I feel the work is stressing me out and I can’t plan things far ahead but only focus on what I should finish today, but at other times I feel fortunate to have this work and do what I do now. This life is giving me all kinds of reasons to cherish every minute. So I decided to note down some incredible people I know here and my experiences with them. Hopefully, some months later, what I record will have many precious memories that I can always open to read and feel grateful. Now back to work. On Wednesday (11/14) night I need help from two adults for our youth group (6 p.m. to 7 p.m.). If you are available, please let me know. On Sunday (11/11), I was given a list of people’s names and nuts that they want to buy. Some of these nuts were already sold out before 11/11. So please come to my office to check what we still have, or find me Sunday (11/18) when nut sales would continue. Finally, there will be a general conference 2019 briefing on 11/15 (Thursday) at Marion First UMC from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Bishop Beard will host the meeting discussing the three plans of the future of the United Methodist Church. If you are interested, please register (https://igrc-reg.brtapp.com/gc2019briefings) before going. The meeting is free and open to all. Sincerely,

Yiwen Bi

PARISH

As of November 14, 2018

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In Church This WeekIn Church This WeekIn Church This Week

21 Wednesday 9:00-3 Healing Touch (by appoint. only), Rm 403 12:00 FUMC Thanksgiving meal for returning college students & young adults, Pagliai’s

4:45 Handbells Rehearsal, Rm 418-NOT MEETING 6:00 Grateful Hearts, Rm. 308-NOT MEETING

6:00 Youth Group, Chapel

22 Thursday Thanksgiving Day –

Church Office Closed

23 Friday Church Office Closed

24 Saturday 25 Sunday 8:15 Worship Service 9:30 Sunday School 10:45 Worship Service

A D VENT B I B LE S TUD Y

C L AS SE S B EG IN

Youth Group Nut Sales after both

services

15 Thursday 4-5:00 Chimes Rehearsal, Rm. 415 5:45 Gentle Toning, Stretch, Yoga, Rm. 404 7:00 Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary

16 Friday 9:30 Golden Yoga, Rm. 404

17 Saturday

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

Youth Group Nut Sales after both services

19 Monday 20 Tuesday 8:30 Men’s Group, Heritage Room 9:00 Daniel Plan Essentials, Rm 403 10:00 UMW Morning Circle 10:15 Golden Yoga, Rm. 404 5-6:30 Rotary Club, Heritage Room 7:00 Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary 7:00 Scout Eagle Board, Rm. 308

SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS

Spirit of Christmas is an anonymous gift program. The gifts you will be giving may be the only ones the person will receive. We ask that you include only new, nicely wrapped items. It is not neces-sary to purchase every item request-ed. With your help, over 1,000 Jack-son County residents will have a more joyous Christmas.

Gifts are due BY Sunday, November 25

For more information on this project, contact FUMC Coordinators Doug & Amy Baker at 618-457-0630.

2019 Flower Chart: is ready for sign ups. It is in the same location—on the wall at the

incline, leading to the church office. Thank you.

Call for Volunteers: We need volunteers to be Usher Captains for May/November 2019, March/September 2019. Regular Ushers needed on a continual basis. Call the Church Office to volun-teer.

Church Directories: Directories are available in the Church Office. Cost is $8 a copy.

Disciples for Sunday, November 18, 2018

Welcome Center: 8:15 Jean Boehne; 10:45 Mary Lou Goodman

Coffee Hosts: 8:15 Susan & Don Frey;10:45 Sally Washburn, Carole Daesch

Outside Greeters: Kathy Hollister November Nametags: Betty Graig

Van Drivers: Dan Anderson III, Don Bryant . Children’s Church Registration: Sharon Sims

Children’s Church:: K-5: Tabith Koch Youth Helpers: Michael and Abby Koch

CALENDAR EVENT REMINDER for PRIMETIMERS

There will be no PrimeTimers in November

Join us in December for

PRIMETIMERS CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON & PROGRAM PRIMETIMERS CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON & PROGRAM PRIMETIMERS CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON & PROGRAM

Thursday, December 6, 2018 Thursday, December 6, 2018 Thursday, December 6, 2018 ••• 11:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.

Holiday Program presented by Ed and Kara Benyas

GREETER’S UPDATE...Could you give us a hand? A welcoming handshake is often the first impression we make as a warm and friendly church. If you would like to be added to the 2019 greeters' list for the 10:45 service, please contact Evelyn Bai-

ley at 618-697-4038 or baileysre@gmail.com. In a January mailing, you will be assigned one Sunday in

2019 to greet. If you are unavailable that Sunday, you may trade with another greeter. If you are unable to stand, please ask the ushers for a chair. If you are a choir member, you will be given a choir

break week. Thank you for your willingness to brighten someone's day!

All are welcome to enjoy this free delicious Thanksgiving meal of turkey,

traditional holiday sides and desserts!

THURSDAY, NOV. 22—NOON—2 P.M.

At 715 S. Washington Street in Carbondale

Between the SIU Rec Center and the train tracks

To volunteer, make a donation, or have a meal delivered, please call 618-529-3311 by 4 p.m. Wednesday, November 21.

YEAR-TO-DATE FINANCIAL REPORT

AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2018

GENERAL FUND

Income $ 587,204.97

Expenses $ 621,814.79

INDEBTEDNESS $ -0-

BUILDING FUND

Income $ 297,797.50

Expenses $ 237,794.14

BUILDING FUND BALANCE $375,383.63

NOVEMBER CALENDAR

Tuesday 20 UMW Morning Circle, 10 a.m. Speaker: Doug Kimmel Hostess: Barbara Kimmel Location: Heritage Room

NEW ITEMS ONLY PLEASE. Toy cars & trucks Dolls Toy dishes Soccer balls Basketballs Footballs Educational toys, puzzles and games Christian children’s books Christian music CD’s Christian DVD’s Toddler Toys Building blocks

T he children will be bringing unwrapped

gifts to be presented at March to the Manger on Sunday, Dec. 9, during both services. These gifts will be taken to Jesús es el Señor, the Hispanic Ministry in Cobden, for distribution to children in their community. Please bring your unwrapped gifts and leave them at the manger during either service.

MARCH TO THE MANGER • SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2018

2 018 A DVENT B I B LE S TUDY CL AS SES BEG IN SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25

I n this Daily Advent Devotional and Study, the author “invites you to become a part of the events surrounding the birth of the Christ child…to live inside the story for a while, exploring it from the perspectives of its central figures.” Step into the Christmas story and experience it in a new way each day of Advent through daily devotions, thought provoking questions, historical background information, and quiet prayer time. Suggestions for family time and activities are included in the back of the book. Books are available in the narthex.

J oin a small group on Wednesday mornings, beginning Nov. 27, at 10:00 a.m. led

by Pastor Alan or on Sundays, beginning Dec. 2, at 9:30 a.m. in the Renew Class (Room 402) and Sunday, Nov. 25 in the Investors Class (Chapel). Sign up sheet for Wednesday mornings is in the narthex.

2018

Taste & See Experiencing The Stories of Advent and Christmas By Jan Johnson

SUNDAY CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

Children’s Opportunities , Sundays Sundays at 9:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School (K-5th grade) uses the Deep Blue from Cokesbury.

Main Topic: “Different Kinds of Family” — November 18 Sunday School—”The Widow and Her Sons”

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.

Youth Opportunities, Sundays at 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Junior/Senior High Class meets in Room 414 and uses a variety of materials connecting the lessons of the Bible with issues relevant to today’s youth.

Adult Opportunities, Sundays at 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 in Room 402. Women of all ages are welcome.

The Investors Class - On Sunday, the study title for the Investors class is THE STORY CONTINUES by J. Ellsworth Kalas. Investors is an intergenerational class for all adults. They meet in Room 404, the Chapel. Everyone welcome!

The Electives Class - Scripture studies following the lectionary led by Rev. John Sims. They meet in the Heritage Room. All are welcome! \

Small Group Opportunities

The Daniel Plan Essentials meets in Room 403 at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesdays. Everyone welcome. Grateful Hearts meets on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. in Room 308. They are studying Anxious for Nothing by Max Lucado. Youth Group meets on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. in the Chapel. Men’s Group All men of the church are invited to coffee and refreshments on Tuesday mornings at 8:30 a.m. in the Heritage Room. We discuss anything and everything from the perspective of our rela-tionship with God. Gentle Toning, Stretch, and Yoga Techniques meets on Thursdays at 5:45 p.m., Room 404, the Chapel. Golden Yoga meets on Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m. and on Fridays at 9:30 a.m., Room 404, the Chapel.

Get Connected...to great opportunities for spiritual growth and fellowship on your Christian journey.

The October food and Women’s Center donations were delivered November 7. Six bags of groceries were delivered to Jesus es el Senor. FUMC also assisted them with van repair. Their vehicle needed service and repair, so it would be road worthy to regularly travel to Indiana to pick up two pallets of food that they distribute to parishioners and others. The Women’s Center in Carbondale received two large bags of soaps, shampoos, and other toiletry items. The receptionist was most appreciative for the donations.

November food items will be designated for Feed My Sheep. Thanks for the donations to these programs. Marion Medical Mission will hold a chili supper fundraiser on Sunday, November 18, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. Location is First Presbyterian Church, 1200 South Carbon, Marion, IL. A freewill offering will be collected. A silent and live auction will also be held. FUMC sent $100 on 9/10/18 to UMCOR. The gift helps with survivors of human trafficking, funding for health and development projects that alleviate hunger and poverty, holistic community-based health programs, and access to clean water and sanitation. Through the advance, 100% of the donation is supporting programs. FUMC was a sponsor for Eagle House Ministries’ Run for Hope 2018. Over 135 registrants partici-pated along with over 30 volunteers, 24 full sponsors and 11 name sponsors. The run raised around $6,500 for its various ministries. Bread for the World (BFTW) is selling Christmas cards with the proceeds to support its work to end hunger. The 2018 card features “The Holy Family,” an illustration created by Doug Puller, senior de-sign and art manager at BFTW. Ten cards and envelopes cost $15 that includes shipping. View the selection of cards at bread.org/cards or order at 800-822-7373.

IGRC scholarship application process to open December 1

The Illinois Great Rivers Conference Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry is offering a scholarship opportunity for undergraduate students during 2019-2020 school year. Applications will be accepted starting Dec. 1.

Please apply online at www.wesleyfoundationsofillinois.org/scholarships/. Applicants must be members of a United Methodist Church in the Illinois Great Rivers Conference for a minimum of one year. Scholarships awarded will be sent to the community college, college or university that the student will be attending during the 2019-2020 school year to help pay for their undergraduate tuition. The scholarships awarded will be a minimum of $500. Applications must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. on March 1, 2019. If you have any questions, contact Christy Blickensderfer at cblickensderfer@igrc.org or Amy Shreve @ ashreve@igrc.org.

Please note: There is no way to save this application in process. Once you have submitted your application, you will not be able to review or edit it. It is recommended that you review the entire application process before beginning.