Join us on Wednesday evenings from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

We are offering parenting classes on Wednesdays at 5:30 pm. 

Cheryl Armstrong will be the facilitator and will be discussing basic parenting. If interested join us this evening!

Join us this Weekend, September 11^th & 12^th for the First United Methodist Renew Service!! Rev. Matt Henson and “Living the Adventure Ministries” will bring our messages. The first service will be at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 11^th and will feature music from the Christian band The Christlers. We will have a joint worship service on Sunday morning at 10:00 a.m. with music provided by our early service choirs and musicians. Our final service will be at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday evening with music provided by our second service praise team.

Mary Circle will be meeting Monday, September 13th in Old Fellowship Hall at 1:30 p.m. The program “The Joys of Missions” will be presented by Joanne Downs and Sharyl King who have recently attended the school of Christian missions. Everyone who is interested is invited to attend. Mary Circle members are encouraged to bring a guest. Hope to see you there.

Rebecca Circle will meet at the home of Patty Stiff on Monday, September 13^th at 7:00 p.m.  Michelle England will tell us about the mentoring program in the Mattoon Schools.  Everyone is welcome and if you need a ride, please call Nancy Ross, 234-3098.

Tuesday Women’s Group - The women’s bible study that meets on Tuesday’s from 6:00-7:30 p.m. will start a new study on September 14^th of Max Lucado’s book “When Christ Comes.”  We invite any women interested in this study to join us. Contact Tammie Young if you have any questions.

Scrip Deadline
Wednesday
9/15/10 by 11 AM

The next Scrip deadline is this Wednesday 9/15/10 by 11 AM.  As always we have our complete list of retailers available, however, these are a few of the retailers that have increased their rebate amount to us for this order period only!

·         BedandBreakfast.com            15%

·         CVS/Pharmacy                          8%

·         Express                                    12%

·         Fashion Bug                             8%

·         Home Depot                            5%

·         Lane Bryant                             8%

·         Shutterfly                                14%

Free Money Offer!

For this order only if you order a $25 Starbucks card or a $25 Itunes Card you can get it for only $24.50.  That’s a $0.50 savings per card.  Stock up now for great gifts and save money!!!

The youth will be having a service month during October.  We would like to ask for donations of 9 volt batteries for one of our projects.  We will be going into the community and passing out batteries to encourage people to change the battery in their smoke alarms.  We will also accept donations of smoke alarms to give to those we may come across that don’t have them.  There will be a collection box in the café area.  Your donations are appreciated

GriefShare will begin at FUMC of Mattoon on Tuesday, September 28th. GriefShare is a grief recovery support group that includes a half-hour video to help you journey from mourning to joy. It is followed by a 50 minute group sharing and growth time with people who understand something of what you are going through. The group will meet from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday evenings from September 28 to December 14. Ken Hutchens and Debbie Benslay will lead the adult group. The sessions are designed to be helpful even if you cannot attend them all. Child care will be provided. Fliers and posters are available to share with those who might benefit from these caring groups. For more information contact Ken Hutchens at (217) 235-5676 or Brokenhutchens@gmail.com.

2010 Outreach Food Drive

UMW Bazaar News

Crafts Needed
New ideas and special crafts are needed for the bazaar. You may work alone on your
crafts or form a group and make your projects.

Urgent – Please check your jewelry box and see if there is any jewelry you would like
to donate to the UMW bazaar. You may turn your items into the church office.

Anniversaries
James & Jamie Rawlings were married on September 11, 1993
Doyle & Nancy Parker were married on September 15, 1956

Birthdays
September 12^th    September 13^th      September 14^th        September 15^th
Diana Glosser           Betty Sallee               Jon Judge                     Doyle Parker
Al Hammons             Marvin Whitley Jr.                                          Nancy Dearing
Colby Filipiak

September 16^th              September 17th             September 18^th
Pat Campbell                        Leslie Senteney                   Ralph Scrimager
Gary Underwood                   Jan Wheeler                         Pam Strader
Mary McCoy                                                                   John Armstrong