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Murphysboro United Methodist Church 1500 Pine Street Murphysboro, IL 62966

Volume 15 Issue 1 February 2017

Table of Contents Page

Calendars 2

Church Library & Book Club 3

Opportunities for Growth 4

Youth 4

DeSoto Updates 5

Worship Participants 6

New Sermon Series 6

We have two special worship experiences to look forward to in the month of February. The 19th will be Youth Sunday in both worship services. Over the years this has become a great tradition in our worship calendar. On this Sunday we get to experience the faith of the future through the incredible creativity of our youth and the adults who work with them. We have an exceptionally large group of high school seniors this year so it would be great for them to be able to look out on a full house of folks there to support and

encourage them on their faith journey.

The following Sunday we will enjoy the talents of Matt Vollmar, who is a Christian singer and musician. Matt is the lead singer for the Christian singing group “The Great Romance.” This group has performed at Little Grassy camp the last several summers and is well known by many of the youth and adults of our congregation. Matt is a deeply committed disciple of Christ who will bring a worship experience in word and song. We will not have the whole band, just Matt, so you don’t need to worry about it being too

loud.

I deeply hope you can attend these services and encourage you to invite a friend to come and witness the excitement of our youth

and worship with Matt Vollmar.

See you in worship,

Larry Find me on Facebook: Larry Gilbert

NOISY MISSION OFFERING In February is

going to Our

Neighbor’s Table

February Compass

Deadline is February 15th

THANKS

WEEKLY BULLETIN DEADLINE

is Wednesday at

10:00 a.m.

The first two Sundays in February will feature

sermons from the Good News sermon series. See

page 6 of this newsletter for a description of this

exciting series which will feature music and a

message to inspire your hope and faith.

The Compass

February Calendar, Birthdays and Anniversaries

1 6:00 pm Boy Scouts

Choir Practice

7:00 pm AA

Al-Anon

2 6:00 pm Scout Roundtable

3 8:30 am Adult Spiritual Formation

3-4 Confirmation Class Retreat

4 9:00 am Handbell Practice

10:00 am AA

5 2:00 pm Precept Bible Study

6 6:30 pm Children Youth Spiritual Formation

7:00 pm AA Big Book

7 9:00 am Precept Bible Study

11:30 am A-Team

6:00 pm Cub Scouts

6:30 pm Praise Team Rehearsal

8 6:00 pm Boy Scouts

Choir Practice

6:30 pm Publicity & Promotions

7:00 pm AA

Al-Anon

9 5:30 pm Daisies & Brownies

6:45 pm Girl Scout Juniors

10 9:30 am Feeder of the Pack

11 7:30 am UMM Breakfast

9:00 am Handbells

10:00 am AA

12 1:00 pm Confirmation Class

5:00 pm Precept Bible Study

13 7:00 pm AA Big Book


12:00 pm Young at Heart

6:00 pm Board of Trustees

Cub Scouts


7:00 pm Finance Committee

15 9:00 am Nurture and Care Team

6:00 pm Boy Scouts

Choir Practice

7:00 pm Service & Missions

Staff Parish Relations

AA

Al-Anon


10:00 am AA

10:15 am Book Club

19 10:15 am DeSoto Informal Worship

5:00 pm Precept Bible Study

20 Meals on Wheels Week

7:00 pm AA Big Book


6:oo pm Cub Scouts


22 9:00 am Holy Folders

6:00 pm Boy Scouts

Choir Practice

AA

Al-Anon

23 5:30 pm Daisies & Brownies

6:45 pm Girl Scout Juniors


10:00 am AA

26 12:00 pm Our Neighbors Table

27 1:00 pm Stephen Ministries

6:30 pm Youth Ministry Team

7:00 pm AA Big Book

28 8:00 am Stephen Ministries Training

6:00 pm Cub Scouts


Hospitality Team

12 Katherine & Martin Twenhafel

14 Viola & Paul Parrish

15 Barbara & Kevin Howard

18 Mary & Bill Slider

22 Pam & Charles Crews

24 Ada & Lowell & Heller

1 Roger Twenhafel 11 Doug Bitner 19 Marie Quigley

2 Morgan Krummrich 12 Patti Shields Maddie Bean

3 Tyler Doody 14 Betty Morefield 20 Chris Finke

4 Joan Bastien Casey Johnstone 22 Paul Parrish

5 Ed Thrailkill 15 Lynn Pierson Imogene Tedrow

6 Michelle Thies 16 Julie Schaldemose Mila Thies

Rhonda Shands Frank Stewart 23 Donna Lynn Horniacek

7 Lola Pierson Leah Patterson 24 Judy Little

8 Kyle Hargraves 18 Ralph Bastien Adrienne Will

10 Harold Gibbs 29 Joshua Barringer

you may hear him quote these words from Genesis

3:19, remember that you are dust… and to dust you

will return. These words are meant to remind us of

our own mortality and need for repentance. In that

recognition, we have the opportunity to dedicate

ourselves to drawing nearer to Jesus as we recognize

the season of Lent.

This year during Lent, the MUMC congregation will be

asked to participate in 40 days of prayer for our

DeUMC site. Prayer calendars will be distributed and

two prayer services will be held. Please consider

participating in Lent through attending Ash

Wednesday, personal fasting, and praying for our

new congregation in DeSoto.

This year, Ash Wednesday falls on March 1, and MUMC

will recognize this event with a church service at 7:00 pm.

What is Ash Wednesday? It is the first day of the Lenten

season which lasts 40 days - continuing until Easter

Sunday. Lent is a time when Christians focus on preparing

their hearts for Easter through acts of prayer and self-denial. You may hear people talk about

“giving something up” for Lent. When we fast something for Lent that is important to us in

our daily lives, we are called to remember the 40 days Jesus spent praying and fasting in the

desert when He endured temptation. In a small way, we become connected with His

suffering for us. This connection can personalize His love for us as individuals as we gain a

deeper understanding of what He gave up in order for us to be in relationship with Him.

At Ash Wednesday service, Pastor Larry will use ashes and make a sign of the cross on each

person’s forehead. While he gently swipes his blackened finger vertically and horizontally,

The Compass The MUMC Library

“Love the Lord your God with all your mind.”

CHURCH LIBRARY

blood, sweat, and tears, humbling defeats and exhausting victories. No marriage I know more than a few weeks old could be described as a fairy tale come true.” (p. 21)

In the fiction category comes another new book about relationships - but in this case, not the relationship of marriage but rather the relationships within society, specifically race relations. In a riveting book, Small Great Things, Jodi Picoult builds upon a true story to portray racism and its effects through the situation of Ruth, an African-American nurse who is forbidden by a white racist father to touch his newborn child. In Picoult’s story this leads to a terrible situation, and charges are filed. The book is told from the view of the nurse, the father, and the nurse’s lawyer. Picoult takes the title of this book from a quote by Martin Luther King: If I cannot do great things, I can do small things in a great way.”

Join the discussion on A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman

Saturday, February 18th at 10:15 am ***

A grumpy yet loveable man finds his solitary world turned on its head when a boisterous young family moves in next door. Meet Ove. He's a curmudgeon, the kind of man who points at people he dislikes as if they were burglars caught outside his bedroom window. He has staunch principles, strict routines, and a short fuse. People call him the bitter neighbor from hell, but must Ove be bitter just because he doesn't walk around with a smile plastered to his face all the time? Behind the cranky exterior there is a story and a sadness. So when one November morning a chatty young couple with two chatty young daughters move in next door and accidentally flatten Ove's mailbox, it is the lead-in to a comical and heartwarming tale of unkempt cats, unexpected friendship, and the ancient art of backing up a U-Haul. All of which will change one cranky old man and a local residents' association to their very foundations.

Read Ahead: The Book for March is The Bear and the Nightingale

by Katherine Arden

The Library Corner: New Things

New books in the Library: New items come into the church library on a regular basis, almost weekly --well, monthly for sure! That means a cruise around the library or the library tables in the upstairs and downstairs halls will often reveal something new to check out. Have a look at two new non-fiction books that center on themes appropriate to February—love and marriage. We also have a new and fascinating fiction book that examines racism through the story of a nurse in a hospital nursery.

Love Warrior by Glennon Doyle Melton. Melton, wife, mother, and founder of the online community Momastery, is the very image of success. But to get there she first had to fight an incredibly hard battle, a battle that started in childhood. She struggled mightily with issues of beauty, popularity, fitting in, and the constant feeling that if she were honest about who she was, no-one would accept her, let alone love her. This struggle took her through bulimia, alcoholism, an early abortion, and finally to a time in her life when she just started telling the truth about the depth of her struggles. That’s when she found out that so many others had some of the same problems, and they too had kept them hidden. But even then her struggles weren’t over—there was more to discover, and more to figure out, about herself, her husband, their relationship—and also about God, and grace, and love. This book is pretty strong stuff—and so is Melton—the “Love Warrior”.

The Meaning of Marriage: Facing the Complexities of Commitment with the Wisdom of God by Timothy Keller with Kathy Keller. The Kellers met while they were both pursuing their studies at a seminary. After nine years and three children they took a big step—moving to New York City and starting a new church— which now has about 5000 attendees. The book looks seriously at marriage through the lens of the Bible, and is also quite frank in describing marriage. Here is Keller in the first chapter:

“I’m tired of listening to sentimental talks on marriage . . . much of what I’ve heard on the subject has as much depth as a Hallmark card. While marriage is many things, it is anything but sentimental. Marriage is glorious but it is hard. It’s a burning joy and strength, and yet is also

February 14th VALENTINE’S DAY

(WEAR RED)

12:00 pm NOON Fellowship Hall

MENU: Spaghetti with meatballs Tossed Salad Garlic Bread Cherry Cheesecake

PLEASE NOTE a change: Meals are $6 a plate

Please sign up on the attendance pad. If plans change and you cannot attend, please contact the church office by the Monday before. Otherwise YAH members must pay for the meal that was ordered for you. Thanks.

Young at Heart is a group of senior adults, that meet monthly, on the second Tuesday,

for food, fellowship and a program.

friends, fellowship, faith.

2/26

Hot Meal Beverage Dessert

FREE

LAST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH

The Compass Opportunities for Growth & Youth

YOUTH GROUP

The JYF and SYF youth groups are going on an outing to the Rock & Worship Road Show in Cape Girardeau, MO on February

24th Sign up for this event on the youth

bulletin board by February 19.

Be watching your mailbox for some exciting news about Youth group changes.

*CYF: Children’s Youth Fellowship (3rd - 5th grade) *JYF: Junior Youth Fellowship (6th - 8th grade) *SYF: Senior High Youth Fellowship (9th - 12th grade)

FOOD, FUN, and GAMES!! BRING A FRIEND!!

RECYCLE: Vern & Ken Cline are collecting the recycling for February for the church. Thank you to the Clines and all others who provide this service for your valuable contribution to MUMC and our environment!

Position Opening: Children Youth Ministry Coordinator

20 hours per week

Responsibilities: Coordinate and assist with discipleship

ministries for children and youth of all ages. Job description

available at www.murphysboroumc.com. Send resume and

three references to: Staff Parish Chair, Murphysboro UMC, 1500

Pine, Murphysboro, IL 62966

Sat., Feb. 11th Breakfast at 7:30 AM

Bigham Farms

Breakfast will be catered at $6.00 per person and will include: eggs, bacon, biscuits and gravy, potatoes,

coffee, juice and milk. There will be a devotion after breakfast, followed by a tour of the facilities.

Those wishing to ride the church bus should meet at the church parking lot by 6:45 a.m.

Watch future bulletins for opportunities to sign up.

The 2016 annual report for the

MUMC United Methodist Men’s group

is posted on the bulletin board by the

water fountain at the top of the stairs.

The Compass DeUMC Updates

Our Wednesday night program has been given a name - Agape House. In the fall semester, we averaged 27 children and 14 adults attending. We are now well into a new semester with this group of kids and we are beginning to have conversations about what we want to offer during the summer. Please continue to keep this program in your prayers.

The MUMC Christmas Offering donations totaled over $4100.00. To every person and family who contributed to the work at DeUMC with your financial gift, thank you so very much.

Be sure to “Like” us on Facebook - DeSoto United Methodist Church - and stay updated on ministry and outreach events and activities.

Upcoming Activities:

Feb 11 - Walk the Town Outreach

Our goal is to hang 300 invitations to our Feb 19 worship service on doorknobs in and around town. Come and join us as we walk the town!

Feb 19 - Informal Worship Service Preview

The DeUMC worship service has a similar feel to our MUMC Praise service. Join us at 10:15 am for fellowship, teaching, and coffee & doughnuts.

Every Wednesday - Agape House

Dinner, worship, and break-out activities from 5:30-7:30 pm. You are welcome any Wednesday to stop in and experience what God is doing at DeUMC.

Recent Activities:

November Progress Meeting - 13 attended Chili Supper - 50 attended

December Progress Meeting - 20 attended Christmas Break Lunch & a Movie - 20 attended

January Walk the Town Outreach - 11 attended January Informal Worship Service Preview - 36 attended

~ Angie Baughman, DeSoto Merger Coordinator

FEBRUARY 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Agape

House

5:30 pm

2 3 4

5 6 7 8 Agape

House

5:30 pm

9 10 11 Walk

the Town

1 pm

12 13 14 15 Agape

House

5:30 pm

16 17 18

19 Informal Worship 10:15 am

20 21 22 Agape

House

5:30 pm

23 24 25

26 27 28

MARCH 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Agape

House

5:30 pm

2 3 4

5 6 7 8 Agape

House

5:30 pm

9 10 11 Walk

the Town

1 pm

12 13 14 15 Agape

House

5:30 pm

16 17 18

19 Informal Worship 10:15 am

20 21 22 Agape

House

5:30 pm

23 24 25

26 27 28 29 Agape

House

5:30 pm

30 31

The Compass Worship Participants

FEBRUARY WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS

TRADITIONAL PRAISE

Worship Leaders [email protected]

Jennifer Watson Emily Finke

FEB Welcome Hostesses

5 Patti Shields &

Thelma Pierson

12 Patti Shields &

Thelma Pierson

19 Youth

26 Sharon Graff &

Marilyn Perry

FEB Acolytes

5 Brandon Ottwell & Conner Twenhafel

12 Maggie Jenkins & Maya Jenkins

19 Tiara Bradford & Megan McNitt

26 Caroline Guthman & Harper Ellermeyer

FEB Children’s Church Leaders

5 Tonya Walker TBN & Julie Wachtel

12 Jennifer O’Donnell Jennie & Ben Snyder

19 Lacey Brown & Rene’ Doody Scarlett & Rick Pierson

26 Diane Schingel Patty Thrailkill

FEB Liturgists Music Leaders

5 Diane Schingel Dennis Goforth

12 Richard Tierney Kim Goforth

19 Youth Youth

26 Michelle Parker Clark Angie Baughman

Ushers

Todd Doody, Jennifer Watson, Kyle Hargraves, John Erbes,

Lowell Heller and Dave Auxier

Paul Chapman and Allen Bigham

Stewards

Everett Blackwell & Jerry Giffin

FEB Prayer Request Reader

5 Stephanie Finke Emily Finke

12 Nancy Fager Emily Finke

19 Youth Youth

26 Wilma Westerfield Emily Finke

Sermon Series: Good News Sundays

2017 will feature a number of “Good News Sunday” sermons. These sermons will remind us of God’s character qualities that uplift, encourage and heal us. The sermons will be tied with contemporary Christian songs that feature the same message, and the music videos will be shared prior to the sermon.

Week One Sun, Feb 5, 2017

God Loves - "Just Look Up"

Featuring You Are Loved by Stars Go Dim

Week Two Sun, Feb 12, 2017

God Restores - "It's Not Over"

Featuring Grace Wins by Matthew West

Week Three Sun, Apr 30, 2017

God Calls - "Come And Rest"

Featuring Breathe by Jonny Diaz

Week Four Sun, May 7, 2017

God Leads - "I Find You There"

Featuring Make A Way by I Am They

Week Five Sun, Jun 25, 2017

God Strengthens - "Stay In The Fight"

Featuring Overcomer by Mandisa

Week Six Sun, Nov 12, 2017

God Blesses - "Thank You For The Joy"

Featuring Beautiful Day by Jamie Grace

Week Seven Sun, Nov 19, 2017

God Reigns - "This World I Overcome"

Featuring God's Not Dead by Newsboys

Week Eight Sun, Nov 26, 2017

God Comforts - "You Remain In Control"

Featuring Eye Of The Storm by Ryan Stevenson

Murphysboro United Methodist Church 1500 Pine Street Murphysboro, IL 62966

SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE: MUMC:

Traditional Service: 9:00 a.m. Sunday School:10:10 a.m. Praise Service: 11:15 a.m.

DeUMC: Preview Service: Feb 19th 10:15 am

Agape House: 5:30 p.m. Each Wednesday

DeSoto Site Staff: Merger Coordinator .............. Angie Baughman Children/Youth Ministry ........ Jennifer O’Donnell Ministry Support Intern ......... Tina Nimmo Nursery Attendant ................ Tara Taborn Mike & Casey Johnstone ...... Caretakers

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MUMC Site Staff Discipleship Coordinator ...... Teresa Gilbert Church Secretary ................. Deb Severa Ministry Support Asst ........... Lacey Brown Choir Director ....................... Joseph Ryker Pianist/Organist .................... Jenny Kirby Nursery Attendant ................ Caitlyn Boyd Nursery Attendant ................ Megan Gale

OFFICE HOURS at MUMC Monday-Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Phone: 618-687-2317 Fax: 618-687-2604 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.murphysboroumc.com

DeSoto United Methodist Church

211 W Lincoln St DeSoto, IL 62924

Cross and Flame Staff Ministers ............................... The Congregations Pastor ................................... Larry A. Gilbert Minister of Visitation ............. Michelle Parker-Clark Financial Secretary ............... Christine Nolan Technology Coord ............... Anne Johnson Webmaster ........................... Amanda Wingerter Custodian ............................. Pat Sullivan

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