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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,

S ummer is moving along quickly and Vacation Bible School is just around the

corner. This is a great opportunity for children to focus on what it means to

believe in God and learn about God’s love and grace for them. Many of us grew up in a church

where Vacation Bible School or just Bible School, as it used to be called, happened every summer.

In my days of growing up, we had our Bible School during the day from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. In

those days many mothers didn’t work outside the home, and finding teachers as well as children

being available was not an issue. Today, in many cases with both parents having jobs outside the

home, and so many summer activities, having our VBS at night has worked well for us. As you

know, ours begins at 6:00 p.m. and ends at 8:00 p.m., July 22-26, which will be here before you

know it.

This year, as is the general rule, we need teachers and workers. Necia Jannings, our Director of

Christian Education, is working hard to have enough teachers for the various age groups. If you

would be willing to teach or work in some way in Vacation Bible School, please call the church

office at 457-2416. Also, if your children have friends, or if there are children in your neighbor-

hood who might benefit from VBS, try and encourage them to attend. As I said earlier, this sum-

mer activity is a great way to start someone on a faith journey that will be a part of their life from

now on.

Now for an update on our “Envisioning Our Future” capital campaign. At the beginning of June,

we have $400,656.07 on hand in our Building Fund Account, which is a great start on paying for

the remodeling. We also have three-year financial commitments from the congregation of

$1,024,442, which gives us a total of $1,425,098.07. The Building Committee and Board of

Trustees have met, bids have been looked at, and a decision will be made on the construction as

soon as financing is arranged for the project. If all goes as is planned, construction could very well

begin sometime in August. We will just have to wait and see. At any rate, things are moving

along and construction will begin soon, which means adjusting to the inconvenience while con-

struction is going on. But I know we can handle it.

I hope this information brings you up-to-date on some things in the near future.

See you Sunday,

Alan

In Church This Sunday

July 15, 2018

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

Sermon: “A Moral Dilemma” Rev. Alan Rhein

Scripture: Mark 6:14-16

Anthem:

8:15 If My People Will Pray Olivia Donnel, soloist

10:45 If My People Will Pray Sanctuary Choir

Hymns: 213 Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates 121 There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy 530 Are Ye Able 708 Rejoice in God’s Saints

Altar flowers this week are given by Barbara Wood Peterson, Don Wood and their families, in loving memory of Ruth & Gene Wood, who were married July 25, 1948.

Sound System Operators: 8:15 Scott Wright; 10:45 Ron Browning

Liturgists: 8:15 John Phelps; 10:45 Doug Baker

July Ushers: Dan Anderson III, Captain and Michael Koch, Co-Captain; 8:15 Dan Anderson, Doug Bedient, Steve Mitchell,

Scott Wright 10:45 Dan Anderson, Gary Hill, Gene Morgan, Donna & Don Bryant

PARISH

As of July 10, 2018

pulsepulsepulse In Church This WeekIn Church This WeekIn Church This Week

12 Thursday 5:45 Gentle Toning, Stretch & Yoga, Room 404 7:00 Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary

13 Friday 9:30 Golden Yoga, Room 404

14 Saturday 5:30 Saturday Night Live, at the Lake of Egypt home of Armen and Debbie Asaturian. This is a pot luck (meat is provided). Maps are available in the church office.

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

16 Monday 5:00 Missions Meeting, Heritage Room

17 Tuesday 8:30 Men’s Group, Heritage Room 9:00 Daniel Plan, Room 403 10:15 Golden Yoga, Room 404 5:00 Rotary Club, Heritage Room 6:00 Vacation Bible School Mtg., Room 410 7:00 Scout Eagle Board, Room 308

18 Wednesday 9:00-3 Healing Touch (by appt. only), Rm. 305

19 Thursday 5:45 Gentle Toning, Stretch, Yoga, Rm. 404 6:00 Vacation Bible School Setup 7:00 Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary

20 Friday 9:30 Golden Yoga, Room 404

We continue to collect food for

local food pantries. We ask that

you bring in ONE can or ONE

boxed food item every Sunday (or

each time you come into the

church). We will distribute the

collected food as follows:

July: Good Samaritan Food Pantry

August: Feed My Sheep

September: Wesley Foundation

You CAN Make a Difference!You CAN Make a Difference!You CAN Make a Difference!

PRIMETIMERS

Luncheon & Program

THURSDAY

JULY 26, 2018

More details to come

PLEASE NOTEPLEASE NOTEPLEASE NOTE: : :

PRIMETIMERS WILL PRIMETIMERS WILL PRIMETIMERS WILL NOTNOTNOT

MEET IN AUGUSTMEET IN AUGUSTMEET IN AUGUST

T he Sanctuary Choir will be taking a 3-week break the last Sunday in July through the 2nd

Sunday of August. Rehearsals resume on August 16. This is a good time to join us! New members are needed in all sections. Please consider joining us for this important service to the church. Just come on Thursday evening, a little before 7:00 p.m., or call Bob Weiss (203-1672) if you have questions.

Hope to see you there!

Disciples for Sunday, July 15, 2018

Outdoor Greeter: Kathy Hollister Indoor Greeters: Marilyn Mitchener & Sunday School class member Acolytes: 10:45 Anne Marie Simonds and Paige Hefferman Van Drivers: Dan Anderson III, Don Bryant, Jr. Welcome Center: 8:15 Barb Bedient; 10:45 Terri Glasser Coffee Hosts: 8:15 Carol & Gordon White; 10:45 Sue & Ed Tresnak Children’s Church: K-5th : Claire Beaupre/Joan Hart; Youth Helper: Lily Bishop Children’s Church Registration: Barb Swinburne July Nametags: Barb Bedient

Health Concerns:

Helen Nolting is in Baptist East Hospital, 4000 Kresge Way, Louisville, KY 40243

Jean Wories (daughter of Earl Dickey) is in Barnes Hospital in St. Louis.

Bob Reid is at Manor Care.

New Address:

Tom Byford’s new address is: 614 S. Lincoln Street, Hillsboro, KS 67063

UMW Morning Circle Update: Morning Circle will NOT meet in July. Watch for calendar

information on future meetings. Thank you. Join Us for Sunday School: The Investors Class has started a new study, “The Ten United

Methodist Beliefs,” by Don Adams. Everyone is welcome! Class meets each Sunday at

9:30 a.m. in Room 404 (the Chapel).

21 Saturday 22 Sunday 8:30 Worship Service 9:30 Sunday School 10:45 Worship Service

6:00-8 SHIPWRECKED Vacation Bible School (VBS continues through 7/26.)

COMING SOON

July 29, 2018

Fifth Sunday

Loose Change Offering

This month the loose change offering

will go to Little Grassy UM Camp

DANIEL PLAN ESSENTIALS “In this four-session video-based Bible study, The Daniel Plan team explores both the spiritual and the health benefits of fol-lowing a healthy lifestyle by focusing on the first essential of

The Daniel Plan: Faith. We invite anyone who is interested in learning more about the Daniel

Plan and living a healthy life to join us

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

Contact Necia for more information

VACATION BIBLE

SCHOOL

Sunday, July 22 -

Thursday, July 26

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

First United Methodist Church

214 W. Main Street • Carbondale

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL REGISTRATION

4 years - 6th Grade (2018-2019)

Name:_____________________________________________

Birthdate:_____________________________Grade (2018-2019)________

Parent/Guardian:____________________________________________

Address:_________________________City______________Zip_______

Phone:_________________Email:______________________________

Allergies/Medical Concerns/other concerns:______________________________

_____________________________________________________

Emergency Contact______________________________Phone__________

All children must be picked up by an adult

Who will be picking the student up?________________________________

Church Affiliation____________________________________________

Brothers and Sisters(names/ages)__________________________________

Are parent(s) helping with VBS? If yes, where?__________________________

In the event of a medical emergency, I hereby give permission to the church to seek emergency

medical treatment for the child named above.

Parent/Guardian _______________________________

T-Shirt Size

Child size

S M L

Adult size

S M L (Circle One)

REGISTER SOON! Registration forms are available in the Atrium,

online at www.fumc-cdale - Resources • Current Forms, and in this issue of the Asburian.

V A C A T I O N B I B L E

S C H O O L

Sunday, July 22 - Thursday, July 26, 2018

4 years old - 6th grade

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Help is needed! A VBS CLEAN-UP CREW . . .

Friday, July 27 • 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon

Please contact necia if you can help

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 15 Sunday School, “The Mustard Seed and the Yeast”

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 402 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.

Merritt Beck

Missions

Andrew & Janet Earnest

Sharon Ranmar

Opal Finley

Building Fund

Gail & Linda White

Gerald Fink

Building Fund

Doug & Barbara Bedient

Gerald Fink

Music Fund

Betty Buzbee

Viola Mae Hankla

General Memorials Gail & Linda White

Mr. & Mrs. Leon Gunn

Joan Hart

Neil Claussen

Bill & Bettye Doerr

B. Christine Rice

Don & Mary Stucky

Frances Shiplett

Diana L Garoian

Sid & Alice Smith

Armen & Deborah Asaturian

Viola Mae Hankla

Building Fund

Sharon Ranmar

William & Jane Workman

Ed & Sue Tresnak

Anita Hutton

Duane & Sue Stucky

Alan & Connie Rhein

Doug & Barbara Bedient

From April 1, 2018 through June 30, 2018,

the following memorials were received:

LaVonne Morgan

Music Fund Betty Buzbee

Sharon Ranmar

Gordon & Carol White

Karl Bartelsmeyer

Gail & Linda White

Kendall & Lois Fugate

Michael & Joanna Christopher

Tom North III

General Memorials

Frances Shiplett &

Barbara Shiplett

Fred Sobery

General Memorials

Gordon & Carol White

Betty Hamilton

Fred Sobery

Building Fund Doug & Barb Bedient

Viola Mae Hankla

Little Grassy John & Sharon Sims

Andrew & Janet Earnest

Larry & Sallie Flesner

Conrad & Nelda Hinckley

Viola Mae Hankla

Pastor’s Benevolent Fund Joe & Kathy Swindell

Viola Mae Hankla

Missions Greg & Linda Meredith

Viola Mae Hankla

Music

Ruth Parker

Rex Heacock

Music Fund

Andrew & Janet Earnest

Vivienne Hertz

General Memorials Gordon & Carol White

Phyllis Hollister

General Memorials Bill & Joyce Crippen

Phyllis Hollister

Music Fund Duane & Sue Stucky

Sharon Ranmar

Mabel Landreth

Bldg Fund-Music Room Debra & Rodney Finch

Richard Merrill

Music Fund

Gail & Linda White