Unio n United Methodist Church October 8, 2015 Tidings Tidings Tidings Tidings Dear church family Flannery O’Connor, a Roman Catholic writer, lifted up the Christian dimension when she wrote, “You will have found Christ when you are concerned about other people’s sufferings and not your own.” The beginning of compassion involves becoming aware of the suffering of others. It is not enough to see the suffering, however, we need to feel it. It is possible to see suffering but not feel it. Someone wrote about a photographer who walked down the street one day and came upon a man who was choking. “What a picture,” he thought. “A man in need. What a message.” He got out his camera, checked his light meter near the choking man. This desperate man realized the photographer was not getting the seriousness of his per- sonal situation. He grabbed the photographer’s arm and gasped, “I am turning blue.” The photographer, oblivious to the real need, patted the fellow’s hand and said, “It’s okay – I am shooting color film.” Bad story, I know. But it illustrates that noticing suf- fering is not enough. As we approach our stewardship season, many of us might see the need to build the kingdom; some might understand the urgency of sharing the gospel; some might see our need to expand our ministry and touch more lives with the grace of God. But . . . until it reaches our hearts and we feel it—until we are moved by the spirit to share—seeing is not enough. We need to act on what we see. The parable of the Good Samaritan reminds me that it is easier to cross the road and ignore the needs, keeping things for ourselves, than to see and feel the needs of oth- ers and act. The Good Samaritan did not look at the person’s race or color, but heard the call to serve. He provided medical care and gave the resources for the broken man’s future recuperation. My prayer for the people of UUMC is that we will move beyond seeing to feeling, and in our love for God share more generously than ever before. Join me in our ministry of building the kingdom of God! Pastor Ed Third Wednesdays Third Wednesdays Third Wednesdays Third Wednesdays 5:30 pm 5:30 pm 5:30 pm 5:30 pm United Methodist Men Krause Room Every Thursday 9:00 am Every Thursday 9:00 am Every Thursday 9:00 am Every Thursday 9:00 am Ruth Circle Quilters Krause Room Wed. Oct. 14, 10:30 am Wed. Oct. 14, 10:30 am Wed. Oct. 14, 10:30 am Wed. Oct. 14, 10:30 am UMW Sanctuary Sat. October 17 8:00 am Sat. October 17 8:00 am Sat. October 17 8:00 am Sat. October 17 8:00 am Church clean-up Mon. Oct. 19 6:30 pm Mon. Oct. 19 6:30 pm Mon. Oct. 19 6:30 pm Mon. Oct. 19 6:30 pm Lydia Circle Rm 217 Thurs. Oct. 22 1:00 pm Thurs. Oct. 22 1:00 pm Thurs. Oct. 22 1:00 pm Thurs. Oct. 22 1:00 pm Miriam Circle Krause Rm Sat. Oct. 24 8:15 am Sat. Oct. 24 8:15 am Sat. Oct. 24 8:15 am Sat. Oct. 24 8:15 am Aldersgate am Upper lot Sun. Oct. 25 6:00 pm Sun. Oct. 25 6:00 pm Sun. Oct. 25 6:00 pm Sun. Oct. 25 6:00 pm Trunk ‘n Treat upper lot Tues. Oct. 27 10:30 am Tues. Oct. 27 10:30 am Tues. Oct. 27 10:30 am Tues. Oct. 27 10:30 am Book Club K r aus e R m Wed. Oct. 28, 5:15 pm Wed. Oct. 28, 5:15 pm Wed. Oct. 28, 5:15 pm Wed. Oct. 28, 5:15 pm Mops/MOMsNext Fri. Oct. 30, 7:00 pm Fri. Oct. 30, 7:00 pm Fri. Oct. 30, 7:00 pm Fri. Oct. 30, 7:00 pm Co n te m por ar y Ch ris ti a n Co n ce rt St. Matthews UMC 2-3 Budget 2016 • Greeters • UMW • Crosswalk 4-5 Children • Youth • Giving • Choirs 6-7 New Athens • Journey 8-9 Service • Fellowship • Humor 10 Music Tidings “Developing Followers of Jesus Christ to Serve the World” “Developing Followers of Jesus Christ to Serve the World” “Developing Followers of Jesus Christ to Serve the World” “Developing Followers of Jesus Christ to Serve the World”
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Union United Methodist Church October 8, 2015
TidingsTidingsTidingsTidings Dear church family
Flannery O’Connor, a Roman Catholic writer, lifted up the Christian dimension when
she wrote, “You will have found Christ when you are concerned about other people’s
sufferings and not your own.” The beginning of compassion involves becoming aware
of the suffering of others. It is not enough to see the suffering, however, we need to
feel it. It is possible to see suffering but not feel it.
Someone wrote about a photographer who walked down the street one day and came
upon a man who was choking. “What a picture,” he thought. “A man in need. What a
message.” He got out his camera, checked his light meter near the choking man. This
desperate man realized the photographer was not getting the seriousness of his per-
sonal situation. He grabbed the photographer’s arm and gasped, “I am turning blue.”
The photographer, oblivious to the real need, patted the fellow’s hand and said, “It’s
okay – I am shooting color film.” Bad story, I know. But it illustrates that noticing suf-
fering is not enough.
As we approach our stewardship season, many of us might see the need to build the
kingdom; some might understand the urgency of sharing the gospel; some might
see our need to expand our ministry and touch more lives with the grace of God.
But . . . until it reaches our hearts and we feel it—until we are moved by the spirit to
share—seeing is not enough. We need to act on what we see.
The parable of the Good Samaritan reminds me that it is easier to cross the road and
ignore the needs, keeping things for ourselves, than to see and feel the needs of oth-
ers and act. The Good Samaritan did not look at the person’s race or color, but heard
the call to serve. He provided medical care and gave the resources for the broken
man’s future recuperation.
My prayer for the people of UUMC is that we will move beyond seeing to feeling, and
in our love for God share more generously than ever before. Join me in our ministry
of building the kingdom of God!
Pastor Ed
Third WednesdaysThird WednesdaysThird WednesdaysThird Wednesdays 5:30 pm5:30 pm5:30 pm5:30 pm United Methodist Men
Krause Room
Every Thursday 9:00 amEvery Thursday 9:00 amEvery Thursday 9:00 amEvery Thursday 9:00 am Ruth Circle Quilters Krause Room
Co n tempor ar y Chris ti an Co ncert St. Mat thews UMC
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Budget 2016 • Greeters •
UMW • Crosswalk
4-5
Children • Youth • Giving • Choirs
6-7
New Athens • Journey
8-9
Service • Fellowship • Humor
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Music Tidings
“Developing Followers of Jesus Christ to Serve the World” “Developing Followers of Jesus Christ to Serve the World” “Developing Followers of Jesus Christ to Serve the World” “Developing Followers of Jesus Christ to Serve the World”
TidingsTidingsTidingsTidings Volume 59 Issue 19
Union United Methodist Church 721 East Main Street Belleville, Illinois 62220
The WMF has again decided to support "Winter Warm Up" for the
Belleville Chris tian Center this winter. Please pick up extra coffee,
creamer, hot cocoa, sweetener/sugar packets and tea to donate.
We will s tart participate in this project in November and continue
through December and January.
GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFTS: FUNDRAISER FOR MISSIONS
The WMF (Women of Mission and Fellowship) is selling RADA knives
and other products to raise funds to help support their missions.
These product are American made and guaranteed against faul ty
material defects or workmanship. Other RADA products include
recipe books , cutting boards , baking s toneware that is dishwasher
safe, and best selling dips and soup packets . See any WMF member
to obtain a book and order form.
WELCOME, MR. PAUL NACE, NEW TO OUR CONGREGATION
Mr. Paul Nace has been joining us in worship for the past few
weeks . He is a wonderful man and I enjoyed my conversation with
him. Please take a few moments, if you haven't al ready and wel -
come Mr. Nace to the congregation and get to know him a bi t. I was
very blessed to have met him!
"JUST A CLOSER WALK WITH THEE"
October 4, 2015, Jim and Juanita Ozier sang a beautiful and spi ri t-
filled rendition of "Just a Closer Walk with Thee" for the offertory
music. Thank you both for sharing your talent and obvious love for
Christ with all of us !
TARA SMILES
Candy, coloring books and crayons are being collected again for
Tara Smiles . This is a ministry that Becky Thompson has been help-
ing with for a few years . All the donations will be dis tributed to the
children hospi tals here in our area and at St. Jude's Hospital as well .
(Candy must be individually wrapped.)
Until next issue, have fai th that God is there with you to help di rect
you each and every day in everything you do!
Barb Marcus
17171717 Pastors who do their work well should be paid well and should be highly Pastors who do their work well should be paid well and should be highly Pastors who do their work well should be paid well and should be highly Pastors who do their work well should be paid well and should be highly appreciated, especially those who work hard at both preaching and teaching. appreciated, especially those who work hard at both preaching and teaching. appreciated, especially those who work hard at both preaching and teaching. appreciated, especially those who work hard at both preaching and teaching.
1 Timothy 5:17 Living Bible (TLB)
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JOURNEY UMC CHURCH PASTOR HOLLY WOOD
900 NORTH STATE STREET FREEBURG, ILLINOIS 618-971-7382
Every Sunday:
8:45 am
Worship;
Gospel Project for Children
9:30 am;
Fellowship Time
in the Garden of Eatin’;
10:00 am
Worship;
Gospel Project for Children;
6:30 pm
Junior and Senior High Youth
Groups (meeting separately)
7:30 pm
College Age Group
The next Tidings
Deadlines
October 19, and
November 9, 2015
What’s Happening at Journey in Freeburg?
What a joy to welcome home our missionary Heather from North Africa!
She so appreciates everyone who has prayed for her and supported her
over the past two years, and looks forward to getting together with all of
you in the near future.
All Journey guys are invited to a free breakfast on October 17, but we need
your reservations by the 14. The breakfast will take place at 9:00 am.
Please sign up on our website at www.journeyumc.org.
We are currently collecting warm clothing and personal hygiene products
for distribution through Moms on Mission (find them on Facebook!) and the
Belleville Christian Center.
Research has shown that listening to music can affect your heart rate. I
know it affects my mood. It can make me cry or praise the Lord – and
sometimes both! I can use music to get motivated, relax, worship, or even
go to sleep.
Often when I can’t sleep, I realize that a fast song is pumping through my
mind – not very relaxing. So here’s a suggestion: purposely call to mind a
favorite worship song – preferably a slow one. An example of a hymn
would be “Fairest Lord Jesus.” An example of a contemporary Christian one
would be “10,000 Reasons.” I have it memorized and I usually don’t get to
the end of the song before I fall asleep. If I do, in my mind I just “repeat.”
Happy sleeping!
Cathy O.
UNION UMC FIRST TIME VISITOR LIST FOR OCTOBER & NOVEMBER
Primary Team Alternate Team October 11 Mike and Julie Callaghan John and Linda Gray
October 18 Don and Connie Stein Dick Frette
October 25 Jerry and Lisa Koerkenmeier Ken and Susan McVety
November 1 John and Linda Gray Mike and Julie Callaghan
November 8 Dick Frette` Barb Edwards and Marlene Frazer
November 15 Kent and Susan McVety Jerry and Lisa Koerkenmeier
November 22 Dan and Laura Nollman John and Linda Gray
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PARISH NURSE NOTES: Hi family,
As I recoup at home, I think of you and pray that you are all
doing well. One of my thoughts today is the importance of bal-
ance. Since my surgery for a new left knee, I realize that opti-
mum balance is key to my recovery and independence.
I have thought about the folks that I have known who broke their wrists or
arms. I now realize how frustrating that can be when one can no longer
twist off the cap from a bottle of water. I realize how anxious, one becomes
when it is difficult to hold a knife correctly to cut up steak. I now under-
stand how a fracture can stop us in our tracks!
Surgery to replace body parts does pretty much the same thing. A new
knee, or hip, may help us realize the importance of our bones and impor-
tance of learning to care for them. I do know that Yoga and Pilates are two
exercises that are considered good in assisting one to improve balance.
Both will likely strengthen the core of our bodies. Lifting weights helps us
strengthen bones. Lifting has a twofold benefit as it also helps build muscle.
Doing any or all of these activities seems to assist us in staying independ-
ent.
As I try to perform the activities of my daily living (bathing, dressing, and
fixing meals) I realize that the I bones I work to strengthen belong to me. I
know that the more I do myself the stronger I become. When my bones are
strong they help me to look my best. My mother always told me to hold
myself up straight and maintain a good posture. I remember how she’d call
to me as I rode my bike to hold my shoulders back. That was difficult . . .
smile. Anyway I agree; a good posture can assist us in looking taller and
guiding us in picking out more flattering clothing.
All in all, good bone health will help us be more pain-free. It will help us
have a richer social life. It seems to give us confidence to go out of our
homes and participate in more activities that can lead us to a happier and
more fulfilled life.
I am looking forward to getting out of my home, returning to work and
seeing all of you once more.
God bless you,
Carol
A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance . . . . Ecclesiastes 3:4
Proverbs 16:24 ESV Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness
to the soul and health to the body.
Proverbs 14:30 ESV A tranquil heart gives life to the flesh, but envy
makes the bones rot.
Proverbs 3: 7-8 NIV Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the LORD and turn away from evil. It will be healing to your body And ref reshment to your bones.
We have a little bit of everything for everyone: painting, dusting,
cleaning walls and floors,
kitchen, and outside window re-
pairs just to name a few. If you
have mops, buckets, rags, etc. that you can bring it would be
greatly appreciated.
We will have coffee and soda
available throughout the day and will serve a light pizza lunch at
noon.
ALDERSGATE ADVENTURE BUS TRIP SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24
Departing Union UMC aboard a Vandalia Bus Lines coach, we will travel to the new Missouri Civil War Museum at Jefferson Barracks in St. Louis. After a sel f-
guided tour of the exhibits, we will board the bus for a brief guided tour of the Jef-
ferson Barracks National Cemetery.
Mama Campisi’s Restaraunte` on The Hill is our destination for an Italian lunch buffet, featuring cannelloni, pasta con broccoli, salad, Italian bread and butter, spu-
moni and coffee/iced tea.
After lunch, we will visit the Magic Chef Mansion, an old-world estate surrounded
by two acres of grounds in the historic Compton Hill area of St. Louis. Our private tour of this restored three-story French Renaissance Revival mansion will be led by
the current owner. To protect the home’s original golden oak floors, no spiky, high- or low-heeled shoes are permitted.
The next stop will be the Campbell House Museum.
Two of the stops are not ADA accessible.
To reserve your spot on the trip, give a check for $75.00, payable to “Union UMC,” to Pastor Ed by October 16. If you have questions, contact Joe Mil-ton, 235-5344.
8:15 a.m., gather in upper parking lot of Union UMC
for 8:30 a.m. departure.
4:30 p.m., arrive back at Union UMC
Registration: $75.00 includes bus, lunch and all three entrance fees.
BOOK CLUB WILL MEET OCTOBER 27 TO DISCUSS THE DEEP END OF THE OCEAN
The next book club meeting will be on Tuesday, October 27, at 10:30 am in
the Krause Room. The book to be discussed is
The Deep End of the Ocean by Jacquelyn Mit-
chard.
Few first novels receive the kind of attention
and acclaim showered on this powerful
story—a nationwide bestseller, a critical suc-
cess, and the first title chosen for Oprah's
Book Club. Both highly suspenseful and deeply
moving, The Deep End of the Ocean imagines
every mother's worst nightmare—the disap-
pearance of a child—as it explores a family's
struggle to endure, even against extraordinary
odds. Filled with compassion, humor, and bril-
liant observations about the texture of real
life, here is a story of rare power, one that will
touch readers' hearts and make them celebrate the emotions that make us
all one. (from Amazon)
Bonnie Holweck
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MUSIC TIDINGS “I will sing of they steadfast love, “ I will sing of they steadfast love, “ I will sing of they steadfast love, “ I will sing of they steadfast love, O Lord, for ever; with my mouth O Lord, for ever; with my mouth O Lord, for ever; with my mouth O Lord, for ever; with my mouth
I will proclaim thy faithfulness to all generations. I will proclaim thy faithfulness to all generations. I will proclaim thy faithfulness to all generations. I will proclaim thy faithfulness to all generations. For thy steadfast love was established forever, thy For thy steadfast love was established forever, thy For thy steadfast love was established forever, thy For thy steadfast love was established forever, thy
faithfulness is firm as the heavens.!”faithfulness is firm as the heavens.!”faithfulness is firm as the heavens.!”faithfulness is firm as the heavens.!”