Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ: What is wrong with the church? That question brings forth a variety of answers. Perhaps, the reason some members criticize the church is because they are not living up to their promises and responsibilities. Therefore, it becomes easy to find fault with the church in order to ease their consciences. However, I ask the question, “What is right with the church?” I believe that there is far more right with the church than wrong. People criticize the 5% that is wrong and forget the 95% of good things. I wish to share a few important reasons that I believe are right about the church.

1. The church is built on the right foundation. It is built on Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Jesus never wrote a book. He never painted a picture. He never founded a university. He never erected a skyscraper. He did, however, build the church: . . “on this rock I will build my church and the gates of hell will not overcome it.” For two thousand years the storms of the world have beat on the church but it still stands.

2. The church is right in its membership. It is more than an institution, more than an organization, more than a

building. The church is a company of believers who have been baptized upon a profession in Jesus Christ as Savior of their lives. Members of the church are not perfect, but we are following Jesus and striving to do His will.

3. The church is the mother of the best in civilization. It has always championed right and fought against wrong.

Homes for the aged, better hospitals, better care for children, etc., have all been promoted by the church. Christianity is the greatest civilizing force in the world.

4. The church is right in its message. It is the message of faith, hope, and love. The church says to the person

with no hope, “We offer Jesus Christ to you!” The church says to the person who is alone with, seemingly, no one who cares, “We love you and we are here for you!” Two thousand years have passed and Jesus is still changing lives and giving people hope.

Let us each vow to look for only the good things in the church. Lord, help each of us to so live our daily lives that we may be able to lead others to Jesus and His Church. The blessings of God be on you all,

Bro. Mike

September 2015

First United Methodist Church

103 W Main Street

P.O. Box 72

Newbern, TN 38059 www.newbernfumc.org Phone (731) 627-3386

Fax (731) 627-2261

NFUMC Services

Sunday Adult Sunday School: 9:45 am

Worship Service: 11:00 am

Nursery and Children’s Worship

(Pre K to Grade 3): 11:00 am

Evening Worship Service: 6:00 pm

Wednesday 6:00 pm: A.C.T.S.

(Preschool – 12th

Grade)

6:30 pm – Choir

Mount Carmel UMC

Sunday Services Worship Service: 9:30 am

Sunday School: 10:30 am

2200 Grills Road

Newbern, TN 38059

Mailing address:

Mt. Carmel UMC

℅ Pamela Hassell

187 Loys Johnson Road

Newbern, TN 38059

The UMW will hold their monthly

meeting on Monday, September 21st

at 7:00 pm.

1 Joe Rogers

Adam Thornton

2 Billye Thornton

5 Viola Denton

8 Rylee Brooke Smith

9 JoAnn Enochs

10 Eddie Bryant

Lisa Doop

13 Jean Forrester

14 Emilee Lamb

16 Gail Mann

Jayna Young

18 Carlie Troutt

19 James Wilkerson

22 Joan Jones

23 Amy Jane Uitendaal

30 Lily Flagg

Amber Thornton Sharp

Lynlee Young

31 Adam Earl Uitendaal

Please notify the office if anyone

should be added to

or removed from the birthday list.

Thank you.

NURSERY SCHEDULE

September 6 – Emily Young September 13 – Melba Moore

September 20 – Amy Davis September 27 – Danielle Williams

CHILDREN’S CHURCH

September 6 – Nancy Davis

September 13 – Carissa Criswell September 20 – Pattye Williams

September 27 – Emily Young

SEPTEMBER 2 Herbert Joe Adams

3 Malissa Flagg

4 Maddux Fisher Moore

8 Matthew Rudolph

16 Elliot Lamb

22 Dorothy Enochs

24 Mandy Moore Cogdill

Jimmy Michael

Allyson Pugh

26 Neely Criswell

29 Earl Uitendaal

A.C.T.S NEWS

A.C.T.S. is back in full swing. Our

mission focus for September is

collection of school supplies for

Newbern Elementary. Thanks to all

who give to support our ministry.

In honor of Grandparent’s Day, the

A.C.T.S. group will present a

program during the Evening Service,

with a good, old fashioned Ice

Cream Social to follow. Bring your

favorite toppings

STEWARDSHIP REPORT

Annual Budget: $ 145,522.76 Needed per week: $ 2,798.51 Giving-to-Date: (thru 8/31) $ 77,844.87 Deficit-to-date: (thru 8/31) $ -20,102.98 Deficit per week: $ -574.37

Lifeline Bloodmobile will be here Friday, September 25th from Noon

until 6:00 pm.

On September 20, over 30,000 churches across America are expected to join together to invite their communities back to church!

A 2012 study found that 73% of unchurched adults in the U.S. were never invited to church.

--The Barna Group –

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82% of the unchurched are likely to attend church if invited by a trusted friend or relative.

-- Dr. Thom Rainer nr

Only 2% of church-going people invite someone to church in a given year. – Dr. Thom Rainer

Please invite someone to attend

worship with us on September 20th!!

Labor Day

September 7, 2015

Church Office Closed

Dyer County Fair starts Labor Day!! (No ACTS on the 9th)

The George Butler Memorial Food Pantry

is in need of FOOD donations. The

shelved are almost bare. All donations

will be greatly appreciated!

Specific needs include:

Canned meat (spaghetti, chili, etc.)

Spaghetti Sauce

Canned fruit

Soups

Pasta

Mac-N-Cheese

Dried Beans

Rice

Donation boxes are located in the church

Narthex.

SNACKS FOR ACTS

September 2 Linda Wilkerson

September 9 NO ACTS

September 16 Jane Lamb

September 23 Betty Young

September 30 Pattye Williams

October 7 NO ACTS

October 14 Alma Ruth Michael

October 21 Rusty & Faye Morris

October 28 Amy Davis

November 4 NO ACTS

November 11 Steve & Melba Moore

November 18 Joel & Patsy Simmons

November 25 NO ACTS

December 2 Billye Thornton & Linda Davis

December 9 Kelly Pugh & Lisa Hubbs

December 16 John & Donna Uitendaal

December 23 NO ACTS

December 30 NO ACTS

January 6 Tiffany Rogers

January 13 Jane Yarbro & Jennifer Tucker

January 20 Marsha Huie

January 27 Jane Edwards

February 3 Danielle Williams

February 10 NO ACTS

February 17 Emily Young

February 24 John E. & Eddie Bryant

March 2 Buddy & Carissa Criswell

March 9 R.C. & Barbara Owen

March 16 Jack & Jean Ann Pate

March 23 NO ACTS

March 30 Joe Rogers

April 6 Malissa Flagg

April 13 Sandy Peevyhouse

April 20

April 27

May 4

May 11 LAST MEETING

Please check these dates and if they are not acceptable for your schedule, or if

for any reason you do not wish to serve this year, please let me know.

Monetary contributions can be made and we will buy the snacks for you.

The church furnishes the drinks and so far, we have been having around 30

children and adults.

I can be reached @ 285-2553 or on my cell # 676-6187. Please call if you

have questions or any problems.

Thank you for your participation in our very important program of this church.

Judy Gregory ACTS Food Chr.

Please help us keep the prayer list updated so we can focus on those who do still need prayer

and stay updated on any changing prayer needs.

Direct prayer concerns, updates & praises to Dr. Mike @ (731) 377-6204

Pray for restored health, comfort and peace for:

Sarah Alley (Nancy Davis) Bentley Betts (Suzanne Harrington) – 4-yr old son of a young couple in Union City. Diagnosed with genetic illness, basically his brain is shrinking. Basic skills, walking and talking already deteriorating. Jill Brigance (Amy Davis’ co-worker) – Having health problems Robin Connor (Judy Gregory) – recently had surgery to remove a large tumor. Misty Crouch – (Carissa Criswell) – Undergoing medical tests. Callie Cupples DeSpain – (Susan Harrington) – Diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Disease during last month of pregnancy. Delivered healthy boy and started chemo March 30th. Rachel Culver (Amy Davis’ sister’s husband’s niece – has been diagnosed with bone cancer. Jo Wynne Gee (Jane Yarbro’s sister)- Has cancer and has made the choice not to undergo additional

treatments.

Bart Hendrix (James & Jane Hendrix) – Experiencing problems with low oxygen level and on oxygen until doctors can determine the cause. Gina Hubble – Undergoing a mastectomy Maleia Evans (Judy Gregory) – Melanoma Chris Moses – (Sandy Peevyhouse’s friend’s husband) – Railroad employee who sustained multiple injuries after being hit by a train. Kelly Newhouse (Nancy Davis) - Sustained multiple injuries in an automobile accident. Herman Rabalais – has been in hospital Diane Roberts – Cancer

Suzanne Sellers (Sue McEwen) – Staph infection Residents of Oakwood Community Living Center and Wesley Home of Dyersburg

Please continue to pray for our friends /family, homebound, in rehabilitation,

assisted living or nursing homes:

Dorothy Enochs – Canterbury Place, 900 Hwy 51 Bypass N., Dyersburg, TN. Jean Forrester – 614 West Main Street, Newbern, TN 38059 Mary Helen Ladd – Covington Manor, Hwy 51 S., Covington, TN, 38019 Richard T. Moore, Sr. – Waterford Assisted Living, 8118B Sawyer Brown Rd, #409, Nashville, TN 37221 Herman Rabalais – Room 14A, Oakwood Community Living Center, 1636 Woodlawn Ave., Dyersburg Emily Wright – P.O. Box 325, Newbern TN 38059

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 2 6:00 pm- ACTS 6:30 pm- Choir

3 4 5

6 7 Labor Day Office Closed Dyer Co. Fair Starts

8 9 (No ACTS due to fair) 6:30 pm- Choir

10 3:00 – 4:45 pm Girl Scout Troop 43111

11 12

13 ACTS Grandparent’s Day Program in Evening Service – Ice Cream Social to follow.

14 6:00 pm-Finance 6:30 pm-Council

15 16 11:30 am – Ladies Dominoes 6:00 pm- ACTS 6:30 pm- Choir

17 18 Depot Days

19 Depot Days

20 “Back to Church” Sunday – Invite someone to come with you.

21 7:00 pm - UMW

22 23 S.Y.A.T.P. 6:00 pm- ACTS 6:30 pm- Choir

24 3:00 – 4:45 pm Girl Scout Troop 43111

25 Noon-6pm – Lifeline Bloodmobile

26

27 28 29 30 6:00 pm- ACTS 6:30 pm- Choir

YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME

We welcome you! Join us for worship and fellowship as we worship the Lord together. Come explore with us what it means to “Make disciples of Jesus Christ”. If you are a guest with us, we ask that you complete an information card and place it in the offering plate. If you do not have a church home, please consider worshiping with us every Sunday.

Place Stamp Here

First United Methodist Church 103 W Main Street P.O. Box 72 Newbern, TN 38059