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1 mahomet united methodist church Our Mission: To lead people to Jesus and help them grow as disciples. From John, I love to tell the story, twill be my theme in glory to tell the old, old story of Jesus and his love. (The refrain from I Love to Tell the Story, UMH #156, words by Katherine Hankey). Narrative is a synonym for story. Narratives are accounts of connected events. Some are simply for entertainment. Some convey a moral or values, like fables. Some give meaning and purpose to experience. Some are frameworks for understanding the world we live in. Some are used to guide proper behavior, or to convey cultural identity (think of the American love of the rugged individual narratives), or communal identity and values. Humans in all cultures come to cast their own identity in some sort of narrative form. (Owen Flanigan of Duke University) Personally, we use narratives for self-identity, memory, and meaning-making. Sometimes we are aware of the narratives we embrace. Other times it is subconscious. What are you going to be when you grow up? can initiate a conscious personal narrative. Adopting a framework like the narrative of our parents lives can be without awareness. Narratives can be powerful. They work for the mind to remember and make decisions from stories that have meaning. The narratives we adopt, subconsciously or consciously, can have profound effects on our lives. A family narrative can pass on repeated successes or failures, healing or brokenness, down through the generations. I remember a social worker and counselor s remark, Oh, how we live out our parents lives. Sometime we adopt cultural narratives that are a misdirection from health and real happiness. What if one s framework for meaning and value came from celebrity lives and reality shows? In the healing process, people may adopt different narratives of the events of their lives. One is the restitution narrative. This is a temporary detour and I ll return to normal. The chaos narrative anticipates that things will get worse and there are no redeeming virtues or meaning in this experience. For some, the narrative is that life is the next unpleasant surprise. Often they live and act in ways that fulfill that narrative. The quest narrative is about overcoming adversity, learning (or relearning) what is most important for a positive transformation. 8/31/2014 Volume 19, Issue 8 Listen to people s stories (or narratives); they ll tell what is important (values) or what is unreconciled, like some deep hurt. Sometimes narratives tell us of their approach or perspective on life. My grandmother told me stories. She thought she was entertaining me. To me they were wonderful, sometimes adventurous, and often human in mishaps. They included the redemption of most circumstances. Always they conveyed that humor was a vehicle for dealing with life. To this day, I cherish those storytelling sessions. What are your stories? What narratives frame your understanding of life: How do you find meaning in your experience? Do they include overcoming adversity and redemption? Or is life the next unpleasant surprise? Of course, you know the story I want you to embrace and love to tell. Jesus of Nazareth revealed himself as the Son of the Living God. His mission was to bring people into a life-changing relationship with God. Jesus commitment to that mission was so strong that he would go to the cross to fulfill it. The Redeeming God would add to this narrative Easter morning. The Resurrection was not only for Jesus, but for all who would embrace the story. The Cross, death and the Tomb are part of the narrative that is conquered. The story continues. This I know, God keeps bringing life. God keeps bringing redemption and resurrection. Maybe not as dramatically as the Easter narrative. Still, all around us, different events convey the same framework, God redeems. What stories do we tell, as individuals, and as a church? What values, meaning, perspectives are we sharing? There is one story, first of all, of Jesus and his love. CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED MONDAY, SEP 1 FOR LABOR DAY

2 2 SR HIGH YOUTH Wednesday Evening Schedule 5:00-5:30 pm Children s Choir (Grades 2-5) 5:30-6:00 pm Dinner 6:00-7:00 pm Group Time for Children 6:00-7:00 pm Parent Group 6:00-7:00 pm Jr. High Youth 6:00-7:00 pm Adult Bible Study 6:00-7:30 pm Disciple Bible Study FIRST W.O.W. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 We need youth leaders, kitchen help, bakers, cooks, clean up; adult program facillitators, craft helpers (1 x mo), and greeters. Contact Kris Parker-parkerkris26@gmail.com if you can help. The start of another academic year is upon us and yet again the SR High Youth Group will be doing something new! We will continue to meet on Sunday evenings at 6 pm starting September 7 at Mahomet UMC. We will rotate between fellowship meals and visits from successful community members, teachers, veterans, business owners and such, that will offer something like a "letter to me", what advice would they give themselves in high-school. It should be a fun and interesting year for us as we grow as a group and as individuals. Please contact Joel Jessup at j.jessup1981@gmail.com or on the Mahomet UMC Sr. High Youth Group FaceBook page for any additional information. UNITED METHODIST WOMEN United Methodist Women Reading Circles The UMW Reading Circles will begin again in September. The Sunday group will meet at 6:00 pm on September 14 and the Tuesday group will move to Thursday this year. The group will meet at 1:30 pm on Thursday, September 11. This month we will be discussing the book King Peggy by Peggielene Bartels and Eleanor Herman. Anyone that loves to read and discuss what they have read is invited to join us on the second Sunday or Thursday of each month. Contact Sheryle Carpenter ( ) if you are interested. Sep UMW Meeting Thursday, Sep 4 1 pm Sep Joanna Circle Thursday, Sep 18 7 pm Evaluate 2014 schedule and begin planning 2015 Joanna Circle Silent Auction Basket Joanna Circle will be creating a fall themed basket for a silent auction at the UMW Fall Meeting on Saturday, September 20 at the Tuscola UMC. Funds will go to support the Lessie Bates Davis Neighborhood House. We are asking for items with a fall flair such as candles, quick bread/cake mixes, jams, apple cider or monetary donations can be used to purchase items. Please have your items to the church by September 11. Thank you.

3 3 THANK YOU Mahomet Methodist Church Members, I want to thank the men of the church and Cindy Bell for the wonderful ramp they built for me. I need it very much. I can get outside now and get down the ramp by myself. What a blessing!. Thank you for doing this for me. I can t tell you how much I appreciate this. I know there are still a lot of God s people in this world and I have met some of them. Thank you so much! Charlene Neal CONGRATULATIONS Our congratulations go out to: Lorie Christianson, who was welcomed as a member of Mahomet UMC on Sunday, August 10. Randy & Debbie Ross, who were welcomed as members of Mahomet UMC on Sunday, August 17. Karl and Lori Welke who welcomed Maverick Robert Welke into their family on Monday, August 18. Annika, Ryker and Askel are Maverick s siblings and Bob and Sue Welke are the proud grandparents. Steven and Laura Smith welcomed Kepler Liam Smith into their family on Tuesday, August 19. Jim and Vicki Smith are the proud grandparents. IN SYMPATHY Our sympathy is extended to the following families. Please keep them all in your prayers. The Tock family following the death of Vernon Tock onaugust 21. Jeff & Kathy Tock, 71 County Road 2000 N., Mahomet, IL The Freese family following the death of John Freese on Aug. 25. Mary Freese, 901 Medical Center Parkway, Apt 19, Monticello, IL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS Our congratulations go out to:the following recipients of the Isabelle Purnell Scholarships: Katherine Baker Raeann Boero Audrey Carlson Emily Coile Charlotte Goss Holly Jellen Leah Rippy Kate Nelson James Wright Open Beading Class with Cindy Bell The next small group Bead class is set for Tuesday, Sept 16 at 1pm. This class will be unstructured so you may work on any beading project you like and I will be available to help you. There are some requests for another Tennis Bracelet Class so we can do that for anyone who wants to repeat or learn for the first time. If you want to get your own materials here is the materials list: ** mm Bicone Swavorski crystals, any color or combination of colors (HobbyLobby/Michaels/Joanns be sure to watch for the sales on these about every month.) **size 11 Miyuki delicas glass tube seed beads. (Order from Amazon/Etsy or a specialty bead shop like 'Free To Bead' in Peoria.) These are used to make the base. **A 'Big Eye' beading needle for easy threading. **about Size 15 Miyuki seed beads to cushion the crystals. (Order from Amazon/Etsy/bead shop) I will bring all my seed bead stash so you can buy a kit of needs for $15. ($7.50 if you bring your own color of crystals or beads and just need to use the specially stuff.) If you want to make a tennis bracelet with the larger crystals we just need to adjust the frame with different size beads so let me know if you want to use 6mm or 8mm bicone crystals. I have also made them with 3mm czech glass fire polish beads successfully is you find a color of those that you like. This class is open to anyone who wants to come. You can be a novice or expert. We all just help each other learn how to make beautiful jewelry together. Worship Attendance Figures for August :30 am 10:45 am Total August August August August August Total

4 4 W.O.W. SCHEDULE 5:00 pm Children s Choir (Grades 2-5) 5:30 pm Dinner 6:00 pm Group Time for Children 6:00 pm Two Adult Bible Studies & a Parents Group 6:00 pm Jr. High Youth MONDAY, 9/1 Labor Day Church Office Closed TUESDAY, 9/2 6 pm Mission Team; 6:30 pm Wesley Bells; 7 pm AA; 7 pm Al Anon; 7:30 pm Chancel Choir WEDNESDAY, 9/3 6 pm Adult Bible Study; 6 pm W.O.W. Planning Meeting; 6 pm Disciple Bible Study THURSDAY, 9/4 8:30 am Women s Small Group; 1 pm United Methodist Women; 7 pm Staff-Parish Relations Committee SATURDAY, 9/6 Noon AA SUNDAY, 9/7 COMMUNION SUNDAY 8:30 am Worship; 9:30-noon Blood Pressure Checks; 9:45 am Sunday School Kickoff for All Ages; 9:45 am Adult Study Three Simple Rules; Noon Fellowship Feast; 5 pm AA; 7 pm Disciple Bible Study MONDAY, 9/8 1 pm Mission Mondays; 7 pm Discipleship Team TUESDAY, 9/9 2 pm Wesley Spirit Singers; 6:30 pm Wesley Bells; 7 pm AA; 7 pm Al Anon; 7 pm Finance Committee; 7:30 pm Chancel Choir WEDNESDAY, 9/10 W.O.W. begins (See shaded box for schedule) SEPTEMBER 2014 CALENDAR THURSDAY, 9/11 8:30 am Women s Small Group; 1:30 pm Women s Reading Circle; 7 pm Church Council SATURDAY, 9/13 Noon AA SUNDAY, 9/14 8:30 am Worship; 9:45 am Sunday School for All Ages; 9:45 am Three Simple Rules Adult Class; 10:45 am Worship with Praise Band; 5 pm AA; 6 pm Women s Reading Circle; 6 pm Sr. High Youth; 7 pm Disciple Bible Study MONDAY, 9/15 pm Mission Mondays TUESDAY, 9/16 1 pm Beading Class; 6:30 pm Wesley Bells; 7 pm AA; 7 pm Al Anon; 7:30 pm Chancel Choir WEDNESDAY, 9/17 W.O.W. (See shaded box for schedule) THURSDAY, 9/18 8:30 am Women s Small Group; 7 pm Trustees; 7 pm Joanna Circle FRIDAY, 9/19 Noon Circuit Rider Deadline SATURDAY, 9/20 Noon AA SUNDAY, 9/21 8:30 am Worship; 9:45 am Sunday School for All Ages; 9:45 am Three Simple Rules Adult Class; 10:45 am Worship with Praise Band; 5 pm AA; 6 pm Sr. High Youth; 7 pm Disciple Bible Study MONDAY, 9/22 1 pm Mission Mondays TUESDAY, 9/23 Noon Mahomet Sr. Citizen s Club/Potluck; 6:30 pm Wesley Bells; 7 pm AA; 7 pm Al Anon; 7:30 pm Chancel Choir WEDNESDAY, 9/24 W.O.W. (See shaded box for schedule) THURSDAY, 9/25 8:30 am Women s Small Group SATURDAY, 9/27 Noon AA SUNDAY, 9/28 8:30 am Worship; 9:45 am Sunday School for All Ages; 9:45 am A Disciple s Path Adult Class; 10:45 am Worship with Praise Band; 5 pm AA; 6 pm Sr. High Youth; 7 pm Disciple Bible Study MONDAY, 9/29 1 pm Mission Mondays TUESDAY, 9/30 :30 pm Wesley Bells; 7 pm AA; 7 pm Al Anon; 7:30 pm Chancel Choir Wesley Spirit Singers Join us for an hour of informal hymn singing and reminiscing! WHEN: Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 2:00 pm WHERE: Bridle Brook Assisted Living 1505 Patton Dr, Mahomet For questions, contact: Alice Nelson: alioop55@mchsi.com Cindy Bell: grannybell@mchsi.com DONATIONS NEEDED! Sunday, September 7 Helping Hands Food Drive Bring non-perishable food. Place in grocery cart in Commons. Diaper Tree Drive Bring disposable diapers, wipes, ointment. Place in box in Commons. STAY FOR FELLOWSHIP FEAST Sunday, September 7, NOON BAKED CHICKEN ROASTED RED POTATOES MIXED VEGETABLES SLICED TOMATOES DESSERT

5 5 From the Finance Committee Through the end of July, Mahomet UMC has realized 60% of our budgeted revenue for calendar 2014 and experienced 53% of our budgeted expenses for the same period. Year to date revenues now exceed expenses by $39,099. The chart below illustrates the net cash flow for 2014 versus recent historical results. Thank you to all giving members of our church. Without your generosity, our church would not be where it is today. May God bless all. As always, finance reports are available upon request from the office. Music Opportunities Available for You at Mahomet UMC Wesley Bell Choir - Beginning September 2 6:30-7:30 Tuesday nights This group requires the ability to read music and count to 12 as well as have fun! Chancel Choir - Tuesdays 7:30-8:30 Tuesday nights The only requirement of this group is that you love to sing, can carry a tune and like to have fun and fellowship. Children s Choir (name to be selected by members) - Beginning September 10 5:00-5:30 Wednesday nights 2nd grade to 5th grade - Children need to be able to read. ADULT STUDY OPPORTUNITIES Wednesday Evening Adult Study at 6 pm Making Sense of the Bible section two Making Sense of the Bible s Challenging Passages begins September 3 at 6 pm. The material in section two will take 13 weeks to cover, taking the group through the first week in December. Everyone is welcome! Kickoff September 7 9:45 am Celebrate with cupcakes! A Disciple s Path by James Harnish begins the End of September The week of September 28 th begins a six-week study based on A Disciple s Path by James Harnish. This study explores our commitment in our membership vows, our support of our church through prayers, our presence, our gifts, our service, and our witness. There will be a class on Sundays at 9:45 am. Everyone is encouraged to participate either in a group or as an individual. This study comes with a workbook and a companion book. Rev. McIntosh will be coordinating his sermons with this book. A sign up sheet for A Disciple s Path can be found on the Welcome Center in the Commons Area.

6 6 6 MAKING YOUR DOCTOR VISITS MORE EFFECTIVE Most of you realize that doctor visits can be an annoying reality as we get older. We have to go more frequently, get things checked more often, which involves your time, travel expenses or looking for help to get there. Doctor appointments are generally based on a minute scheduling pattern but as we all know, that can go awry quite quickly. Here are some of the things we do unconsciously that cause appointments to get bogged down and run over causing other appointments to get backed up. 1. Forgetting to bring a written list of current medications with you that you can hand to the nurse to check off. Relying on your memory really slows down the process while you try to remember the name of the yellow capsule you take two times a day. Please bring a written, accurate list of current meds, including all over the counter meds. 2. Write down your reason for coming in. Be precise. Do not go into the long story and history of the ailment. Have these answers ready: What is your exact problem NOW? When did it start? When does it occur? Was there any kind of diet change, a fall or accident, or change in meds that preceded the problem? What have you tried to remedy it? 3. Doctors can't fix the chronic problems, they can only help the symptoms. So if you have blurred vision, deafness, weakness or other chronic conditions, he has already done what he can do. Tell him only about new or worsening conditions. Just the facts, folks, just the facts. 4. If you have a vision, hearing, or mobility issue, please take someone with you. A lot of time is spent trying to help get you to hear or understand what is being said. A person who knows you can be a real aid to the doctor in this area. I often get thanked by physicians for coming in with seniors who need help understanding the issues. Bring a friend. 5. Bring in a list of what refills you need and where you want them called in. He knows what meds he has written down but he does not know which ones you are taking and when they need refilled. He will ask you about refills so be ready with the answer. 6. If you will need an x-ray or lab work BEFORE the appointment, try to get it done at least hours prior so he has the results on his computer before the visit. 7. If you need to discuss more than one problem or concern, please ask for a longer appointment. This is the best way to keep everyone on schedule and still get all your issues addressed. 8. NOT wait until the doctor is walking out to tell him of a serious item like chest pain. Doctors will routinely address the most life threatening issues when you come in. So if you are coming in for a rash on your leg but all of a sudden you say "and by the way, my chest has been hurting", your rash just got moved to the basement because he is now focused on the potentially life threatening issue, your chest pain. The appointment has officially just restarted with all new information needed and you have now delayed the Doctor, the rigid time scheduling, and yourself with this little info bomb. See #2 again. Remember to name the most serious problem first. This information was gathered directly from working office personnel as well as my nursing experience. No one wants to rush you through an appointment, but the facts are, minutes is a lot shorter than you think to get everything accomplished for you. You can really help everyone by trying to follow some of these basic instructions for an easier doctor visit for everyone.

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8 mahomet mahomet united united methodist methodist church church Our Mission: To Lead People to Jesus and help them grow as disciples E. South Mahomet Road, Mahomet, IL Phone: ( 217) FAX: (217) mumc@mumc.org Office Hours Monday-Thursday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Friday, 8:30 am-12:30 pm Sunday Worship 8:30 am Traditional Worship 10:45 am Contemporary Worship Sunday Schedule 9:30 & 10:30 am Coffee Fellowship 9:45 am Sunday School/Discipleship Hour for All Ages Church Staff Rev. John McIntosh, Pastor ~ jmcintosh@mumc.org Kathy Tock, Worship Music Director ~ tockwoman@gmail.com Dr. Carlos R. Carrillo Cotto, Organist Cindy Dodd, Office Manager ~ cdodd@mumc.org Cathy Peters, Administrative Assistant ~ cpeters@mumc.org Eileen Waters, Parish Nurse ~ enie@mediacombb.net Erika Mennig, Choir Director Carrie Roberts, Nursery Coordinator Ciara Duitsman, Nursery Assistant Marty Butts, Custodian Monday, September 1 Church Office W.O.W. WILL RESUME SEPTEMBER 10 CIRCUIT RIDER DEADLINE Friday, September 19 at noon For Labor Day Sunday Schedule 8:30 am Worship 9:30 am Fellowship 9:45 am Discipleship time for all ages 10:30 am Fellowship 10:45 am Worship with praise band CHURCH S Please send s for the church office staff to mumc@mumc.org