ASBURIAN

Newsletter of:

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: Tom Byford Dir. of Christian Education: Necia Jannings Prayer Chain: Emma Jean Durr (618-924-5506) Phone: 618-457-2416 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

In Church This Sunday

January 12, 2014

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

Sermon: “Testify” Tom Byford

Scripture: Acts 10:34-43 Anthem: 8:15 Winter Carol

Paula McNally, soloist

10:45 Winter Carol Sanctuary Choir

Hymns: 57 O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing 315 Come, Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain 156 I Love to Tell the Story 117 O God, Our Help in Ages Past

Altar flowers this week are given in memory of Marge Cralley.

Greeters: Rob & Linda Lucas, Jaden, Kayli, & Rayna

Acolytes: 10:45 Khana Nelson, Kayli Lucas

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

Liturgists: 8:15 John Brocato 10:45 Bud Koch Ushers: Darrell Bryant, Capt., 8:15 Doug Bedi-ent, Bill Crippen, Steve Mitchell, Scott Wright; 10:45 Dan Anderson, Gary Hill, Gene Morgan, Tanna Morgan

9 Thursday 4:00 Priscilla Circle, Undecorating the church, (All are welcome to help.) 5:00 Health Cabinet, 305 5:45 Gentle Toning Stretch and Yoga, 402 6:00 Education Committee, 410 7:00 Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary Scouts, Fellowship Hall & 410

10 Friday

11 Saturday

12 Sunday Blood Pressure checks after both services 8:15 Worship Service 9:30 Sunday School for all ages 10:45 Worship Service & Children’s Church

13 Monday 9:30 - 1:30 Feed My Sheep, Bethel AME

14 Tuesday

15 Wednesday 9:00 - 3:00 Healing Touch Spiritual Ministry, By appointment, 305 4:45 Handbell Rehearsal, 206 6:00 Disciples, 410

16 Thursday 5:45 Gentle Toning Stretch and Yoga, 402 7:00 Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary Scouts, Fellowship Hall & 410

17 Friday 7:30 Concert in Memory of Marianne Webb, Shryock Auditorium

18 Saturday

In Church This Week

HEALING TOUCH SPIRITUAL MINISTRY (HTSM)

will be available to you again beginning January 8, 2014.

(By appointment)

HTSM is a non-invasive energetic, spiritual healing method with the goal of bringing the whole person

into balance and harmony. It is built upon the philosophy of caring and

compassion from a Christian perspective.

For an appointment or more information,

call Betty Graig at 549-6097 or talk with her in the Narthex on Sunday.

PrimeTimer’s Luncheon Thursday, January 23 at 11:30 a.m.,

Fellowship Hall

Mark your calendars for a time of food, fellow-ship and learning. Look for the sign-up sheets in

the Narthex, or call the office to have your name put on the list for this month’s meeting.

Now is the perfect season for planning. The cold keeps most of us indoors and at home

more than usual. Fresh is the feeling that this is a new year and therefore a new start. In

another week, it will be back to business as usual. So, perhaps right now is the time for

us to decide that we won’t be returning to business as usual. Instead, let’s move on to

living as Christ has called us. “This year, I will be faithful to God by ___________.”

It’s up to you to fill in the blank. Prayerfully, plan the efforts you and your family will

make to follow Christ this year.

This is also a slow season for church activities. While this is an opportunity for us to

catch our breath, it is not an idle time. It is a season for planning. It won’t be long be-

fore Wednesday night activities, youth meetings, family ministry events, prime timers,

mission efforts and meetings of all types will fill the church calendar. We plan opportu-

nities to strengthen, support and encourage one another. We plan opportunities to grow

in understanding and challenge our assumptions. We plan opportunities to reach out to

the community, the surrounding areas and even the entire world.

Please join me in prayer for the coming year for ourselves, our families, our church, our

community and our world. May God richly bless you. Let Him keep you safe through

the winter. Let Him awaken new life in you with spring. Let Him warm your hearts in

summer. May you greet autumn with joyful abundance. And finally, let us look forward

to a new year full of new beginnings and new blessings.

See you Sunday, Tom

United

Methodist

Women

UMW January Calendar NO GENERAL MEETING

9 Priscilla Circle—UNDECORATING. 4:00 p.m.

Coming Soon!

The Daniel Plan: 40 days to a Healthier Life Style

The core resource of the Daniel Plan and a life changing guide

to total health by Rick Warren, Dr. Daniel Amen, and Dr. Mark

Hyman in association with Dr. Oz.

The Daniel Plan is a groundbreaking healthy lifestyle program

founded on biblical principles and focused on The Essentials:

Faith, Food, Fitness, Focus, and Friends. The program offers an

innovative approach to achieving a healthy lifestyle where people

get better together by optimizing their health in each of these life

areas. Each essential supports and influences the others, offering a practical step-by-step

approach for anyone to follow.

The essentials of Faith and Friends are what we call the “secret sauce” that makes The

Daniel Plan so effective. The program benefits are accelerated when done in a supportive

community of friends because God designed us to thrive in relationships. We have

learned that the process of getting healthy and staying healthy relies on the support

and encouragement of friends. With the support of God and your group, you have far

more than willpower helping you to make positive changes so you can be consistent

and sustain your new healthy lifestyle.

The overarching message of The Daniel Plan is about abundance, not deprivation, and

this is why the plan is both transformational and sustainable. The Daniel Plan teaches a

step-by-step approach and offers simple ways to incorporate healthy choices into your

current lifestyle. Throughout the program you are encouraged to rely on God’s power,

and the application of dependable biblical principles.

—- “So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” 1 Corinthians 10:31

SUNDAY CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

Children’s Opportunities

Sundays at 9:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School - K-5th grade uses Grow Proclaim Serve from Cokesbury. The morning begins with music at 9:30 in Room 415. January Lesson: My faith in God grows as I grow. January 12 Lesson: Jesus at the Temple Luke 2:39-52

Sundays at 10:45 a.m. Children’s Church (Kindergarten through 5th grade). All children are invited to Children’s Church following the Children’s Time at the 10:45 a.m. worship service. January Lessons: Jesus at the Temple

Youth Opportunities, 9:30 a.m. 6th & 7th Grade - meet in Room 410

8th Grade - High School Class meet in Room 409 and uses “Talk Points.”

Adult Opportunities, 9:30 a.m.

Renew, a group of women seeking deeper meaning in their lives through Bible study, reflection, and prayer, meets in Room 201. Women of all ages are welcome to join us. We are doing a study of “The Purpose Driven Life.”

Home Builders Class meets in room 402. We are beginning a new study this week, “I Am Second.” Join us in a casual setting for thought-provoking discussion, spiritual growth and fellowship!

The Investors Class, an intergenerational class for all adults, meets in Room 404 (The Chapel). The next study for the Investors Class will be GOD WAS HERE & I WAS OUT TO LUNCH.

The Elective Class, meets in the Parlor. We will be discussing a Wired Word this Sunday

College Age Class, grab a cup of coffee and join us in Room 308 for discussions on current issues and our Christian faith.

The Challengers Class, a class for special needs adults, meets in Room 212 on the second level. They use the Adult Friendship Curriculum. This class is led by Susan Watson and Dan Anderson.

The Hospitality Class, uses the International Lesson Series (Adult Bible Studies.) Adults, of all ages, are invited to join us in room 403.

Small Group Opportunities

Wednesday Night Downtown Disciples Bible Study, meets at 6:00 p.m. in Room 410, led by Rev. Jim Grant. (Please note the Room Change to Rooms 410/411.)

Thursdays Gentle Toning, Stretch and Yoga Techniques: Room 402. Most Thursdays. See church calendar.

The Singles Ministry of First United Methodist Church is dedicat-

ed to enriching the single life for young singles and single parents. The mission of this min-

istry is to offer a safe and comfortable environment where singles, age 55 and under, can

grow spiritually and relationally, taking time to develop meaningful relationships with friends

who are supportive and encouraging. We believe that through serving others, we share

our faith in Jesus Christ and in return find purpose and fulfillment in our own lives.

CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF Elizabeth Taylor Paul Newman And Burl Ives Friday, Jan 31 at 6:00 PM

Necia’s Home

Bring a “Southern” dish to share.

We will be providing dinner to the students at Wesley foundation on the SIU Campus

Sunday January 26 at 5:00 p.m.

This is a great opportunity to get to know the students, share a home-cooked meal with

them, and give back at the same time. If you can help, contact Necia.

Faith Community Nurse News

Make this a year of health. What are you going to do for your health this year? Take a look at all aspects of your health – physical, mental, spiritual and emotional. Your habits did not form over night, nor will they disappear quickly. Sometimes it is better to make small changes over a period of time. Perhaps you can begin to achieve good physical health by eliminating second helpings – give your brain time to catch up with your stomach; cut down on sugary drinks; skip the bread (groan); get that check up

with your doctor; find a walking partner and commit to some exercise. To keep your brain sharp, you may like to solve number or word puzzles, or take a class! Stimulating conversa-tion with a friend or acquaintance is good for mental and emotional balance. Spiritual and emotional health may be enhanced when you attend worship services or become in-volved with church programs.

Many cultures promote forgiveness as a way to begin the New Year. Research shows that forgiving others makes you healthier by lowering blood pressure, stress, hostility, anxiety and chronic pain. Letting go also gives you a sense of well-being that translates into healthier rela-tionships and less illness. See how all of your being is affected?

It is not easy, but with God’s help you can make the choice to take control and keep the hurt from ruling your emotions or actions. Forgiveness takes time. Give it your energy and by the end of the year, see what changes have been made in your life.

The Singles Ministry of First United Methodist Church is dedicat-

ed to enriching the single life for young singles and single parents. The mission of this min-

istry is to offer a safe and comfortable environment where singles, age 55 and under, can

grow spiritually and relationally, taking time to develop meaningful relationships with friends

who are supportive and encouraging. We believe that through serving others, we share

our faith in Jesus Christ and in return find purpose and fulfillment in our own lives.

CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF Elizabeth Taylor Paul Newman And Burl Ives Friday, Jan 31 at 6:00 PM

Necia’s Home

Bring a “Southern” dish to share.

We will be providing dinner to the students at Wesley foundation on the SIU Campus

Sunday January 26 at 5:00 p.m.

This is a great opportunity to get to know the students, share a home-cooked meal with

them, and give back at the same time. If you can help, contact Necia.

Faith Community Nurse News

Make this a year of health. What are you going to do for your health this year? Take a look at all aspects of your health – physical, mental, spiritual and emotional. Your habits did not form over night, nor will they disappear quickly. Sometimes it is better to make small changes over a period of time. Perhaps you can begin to achieve good physical health by eliminating second helpings – give your brain time to catch up with your stomach; cut down on sugary drinks; skip the bread (groan); get that check up

with your doctor; find a walking partner and commit to some exercise. To keep your brain sharp, you may like to solve number or word puzzles, or take a class! Stimulating conversa-tion with a friend or acquaintance is good for mental and emotional balance. Spiritual and emotional health may be enhanced when you attend worship services or become in-volved with church programs.

Many cultures promote forgiveness as a way to begin the New Year. Research shows that forgiving others makes you healthier by lowering blood pressure, stress, hostility, anxiety and chronic pain. Letting go also gives you a sense of well-being that translates into healthier rela-tionships and less illness. See how all of your being is affected?

It is not easy, but with God’s help you can make the choice to take control and keep the hurt from ruling your emotions or actions. Forgiveness takes time. Give it your energy and by the end of the year, see what changes have been made in your life.

Sympathy to Mary Lou Goodman and family & friends on the death of her husband, Loren Goodman, on December 24, 2013.

Sympathy: We received notice recently that Mary Alice McNeill Tolle, who attended FUMC for many years, died on November 25 in Florida. Her family indicated that those wishing to view the obituary can do so at http://www.fullermetz.com/obituaries.

Thank You: “My family and I would like to thank Pastor Alan, my Grateful Hearts group, and the FUMC family for the many acts of kindness during and following my hospitalization. For prayers, errands, transportation, calls, visits and wonderful food, my heart is truly grateful for you all.” Louise

Jeffords

Thank You: “First United Methodist, Thank you so much for the beautiful floral arrangement for our mother. The church influenced their (and our) lives greatly.” Bill and Bob Aikman & Family

Sewing for Missions Continues: Although there is no set day or time, Sewing for Missions contin-ues to sew for the Midwest Methodist Distribution Center. If you are interested in being involved in

this valuable mission, contact Nancy Mitchell by phone at 319-1747 or by e-mail at Nancyb25@mchsi.com.

2014 Calendar Reminder: Please remember to come in to the church office and update the master calendar on the wall. Each group or class is responsible for keeping their schedule up to date on this calendar from which the Asburian and Bulletin calendars are updated each week. Also, when you put your information on the calendar PLEASE remember to write small and only in pencil to allow for everyone to have room for their activities and for changes to be made when necessary.

2014 FLOWER CHART: We have several open dates on the 2014 flower chart located across from the Atrium, just inside the main doors. Coming up soon are availabilities for January 26

th

and February 9th

and 23rd

.

Feed My Sheep - Second Monday at Feed My Sheep is this coming up this Monday, January 13, at Bethel AME on Jackson St., from 9:30 - 1:30. Thanks in advance to all who can help.

Disciples Bible Study will begin meeting again next Wednesday, January 15, at 6:00 p.m. in Rooms 410/411. Please note the change of location from last fall.

There will be a Concert in Memory of Marianne Webb, featuring Paul Jacobs on Friday, January 17, 7:30 p.m. on the SIU Campus, Shryock Auditorium. Admission is free.

PARISH PULSE As of 01/07/14

Disciples for Sunday, January 12, 2014: Van Drivers: Kent Bishop, John Graig Welcome Center: 8:15 Barb Bedient; 10:45 Lavina Thomas Coffee Hosts: 8:15 Kathy & Joe Swindell; 10:45 Carole Daesch Parish Nurse: 9:15 Sharon Meyer; 11:45 Lianne Watson Nursery: Karen Frick - Info; Sierra & Shelby Springhorn - Youth Children’s Church: K-2nd Rob & Linda Lucas; 3rd-5th Necia Jannings January Nametags: Betty Graig