First United Methodist Church 103 W Main Street P.O. Box 72 Newbern, TN Phone (731) Fax (731)

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1 The Walk to Emmaus... Message from Rev. Lea The Walk to Emmaus is based on the story in Luke 24:13-35, which provides the image for the three-day experience and follow-up. Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles[a] from Jerusalem. They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them; but they were kept from recognizing him. (Luke 24:13-16) The Walk to Emmaus is our opportunity to rediscover this story as we slowly walk with the disciples learning, hearing, and interacting with these events again. The walk to Emmaus is a three day experience much like the journey these disciples went on with Jesus. For the disciples, Jesus was revealed to them again in a new way: When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them. Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him, and he disappeared from their sight. They asked each other, "Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?" (Luke 24:30-32) When they had been walking with them, or going about their normal lives, they had not noticed, or forgotten, who Jesus really was. We, much like the disciples, need to be reminded of who Jesus really is in our lives. We need to slow down long enough to hear the familiar words, to reconnect NFUMC Services Sunday Adult Sunday School: 9:45 am Worship Service: 11:00 am Nursery and Children s Worship (Pre K to Grade 3): 11:00 am Tuesday 6:00 pm The Wesleyan Way: Faith that Matters Wednesday 6:00 pm: A.C.T.S. (Preschool 12 th Grade) Mount Carmel UMC Sunday Services Worship Service: 9:30 am Sunday School: 10:30 am 2200 Grills Road Mailing address: Mt. Carmel UMC Pamela Hassell 187 Loys Johnson Road ourselves with Christ s presence in our lives. To rediscover God s transforming grace and to connect with other Christians to attain mutual support and accountability that is essential to spiritual maturity. The Upperroom puts it like this, While Emmaus provides a pathway to the mountaintop of God's love, it also supports pilgrims' return to the world in the power of the Spirit to share the love they have received with a hurtful and hurting world. We are closest to the Jackson Area Emmaus Community. They have Walks every Spring and Fall. I ve served as Assistant Spiritual Director & Spiritual Director for several walks in the Highland Rim (Winchester, TN) Area. If you would like more information about upcoming walks please let me know. Blessings, Rev. Lea First United Methodist Church 103 W Main Street P.O. Box 72 Phone (731) Fax (731) October 2013

2 Nursery Schedule October 6 Malissa Flagg October 13 Pattye Williams October 20 Nancy Davis October 27 Laura Carnell October 3 Adam Williams 4 Shiloh Alyssa-Kate Doop 5 Jason Ray 8 James Berry Amanda Mills 10 Diane Davison Mary Helen Ladd Ciera Nicole Phelps 12 Helen Pate 15 Cindy Mitchell 16 Gerald Tidwell 17 Brandon Owen Gibson David Puraty 18 Gary Valentine, Jr. 21 Buddy Criswell 22 Wallace Sexton 23 Melba Moore 26 Gus Lohrum 30 Jarrell Thornton Happy Belated Birthday to Tony Greene, who celebrated his birthday on September 5 th Please submit the names of those who have passed away over the past year and specify whether or not they are members of NFUMC. The names will be used for All Saints Day in November. Children s Church October 6 Faye Greene October 13 Betty Hicks October 20 Tiffany Rogers October 27 Amy Davis A.C.T.S. NEWS ACTS will not meet on October 9 th due to fall break We will trick or treat for canned goods for RRM on Wednesday, October 30 th Mission focus for October is collecting food/pantry items for RRM

3 Last week my momma let me stay outside almost ALL DAY! It was so much fun. It was the perfect temperature...and momma even put a special bowl of water outside for me. I really hope she does that again soon. I love chasing squirrels, barking at cars and people, and laying in a nice sunny spot. Come play soon! Oh, but be very careful not to let me out...i lose my mind and run away (at least that s what my momma says). Woof! El Upcoming Youth Events Concert in Memphis on October 8th. The youth (or any other people interested) will be joining with First Methodist in Dyersburg to attend a Chris Tomlin concert. They will leave from the parking lot of Dyersburg FUMC at 3:30. Tickets are $18 a person. Please see Faye Greene or Tiffany Rogers for more information. Lakeshore Youth Retreat - November 1-3 Cost is $89 a person and the theme is My God Story Warmth in Winter - Youth Conference - January 31 - Feb 2, 2014 in Murfreesboro. Girls of Grace - Conference for Girls in grades 6-12 in Louisville, KY March 21-22, 2014 The youth will be doing some upcoming fundraisers to raise money for these trips. The Dorcas Circle plans to visit Mary Helen Ladd on Monday, October 21 st. Since October is her birthday month, we would like to collect birthday cards from the congregation to deliver to her. A birthday bag will be placed in the narthex on October 6 th for card collection. October Ushers R. C. Owen, Steve Moore, Steve Williams, John Ed Bryant, Joe Adams. Alternates-Patrick Williams, Cherry Davis, Chad Davis, Jerry Leach

4 Choctaw Calendar October 3 Mid-Term Exams Parent/Teacher Conference 4 Mid-Term Exams FTA Talent Show 7-11 Fall Break 14 Report Cards 19 ACT Prep Class 24 Fall Festival 26 ACT Test Choctaw Classic Band Competition (TBD) Football Westview Chargers Skyhawk Stadium - UTM Hardin County Tigers DCHS (Senior Night) Fayette-Ware Wildcats Fayette-Ware High School A Beautiful Nightmare October 5 Mid-South Marching Classic Jonesboro High School October 12 Paragould-McDonald s Paragould High School Marching Invitational October 19 Briarcrest Marching Invitational Briarcrest Christian School October 26 Choctaw Classic Dyer County High School

5 Direct prayer concerns, updates & praises to or With Sympathy To the family and friends of Donald H. Ray, who passed away August 30 th To Jane Overbey & family after the passing of her brother, Jerry Ron Espey, on Thursday, September 19 th Joys and Praises Betty Jackson (Carissa Criswell s Mother) 4 years after lymphoma diagnosis, received a good report at her follow-up visit last week. New Prayer Concerns Leon Williams Allen Hester of the Chamber of Commerce (Judy Gregory) Facial infection after completing all treatments; however, is cancer free. He s in Jackson Hospital. Irene Carpenter (Judy Gregory) being moved to rehab unit in Jackson Hospital. She attends Center Methodist. Jean Croskery (Sue McEwen) Health issues and her husband was taken to Lakeside. Needs prayer for strength. Martha Sellers (Brennan, Ravelyn & Raanan Sellers) Having surgery for hiatal hernia. Has had this type of surgery before and had complications. Ravelyn Sellers Mommy s baby Pray for restored health, comfort and peace for: Rev. Raymond Boston (Suzanne Harrington)- Melanoma Eddie Bryant Ron Carrier (Debbie Pouyer) J.R. Croskery (Sue McEwen) health issues Michelle Dean (Alma Ruth Michael) John Dykes (Dottie Leach) JoWynne Gee (Jane Yarbro s sister) Wilda Giles (Suzanne Harrington) Will Griffin (Sue McEwen) Jayden French (Suzanne Harrington) Tommy Harrington Jack Hatcher (Suzanne Harrington) Betty Holland Tommy Hunt (Amy Davis) Karen Kesterson Secretary at DFUMC (Faye Greene) It s a Girl!! Congratulations to the Criswell Family on the birth of Miss Neely Jean Criswell, born September 26 th She weighed 8 lbs, 6 oz and measured 19-1/2 inches Freda Lipford (Faye Greene) Morgan Matson ( Patsy Tidwell Vyron Mitchell Brandon Osborne (Debbie Pouyer s son) Barbara Owen Kathleen Palmer (Tony Greene s sister) Lucile Parker Jolie Ridens (Jane Yarbro) Mattie Rudd 8 years old with a brain tumor. Clint Shawver (Faye Greene) Gracie Strawn (Daryl Carnell) Brenda Tate (Tony Greene) PFC Nathan Smith Asalee Walker (Joe Holland) Please continue to pray for our friends /family, homebound, in rehabilitation, assisted living or nursing homes; Dorothy Enochs Canterbury Place, 900 Hwy 51 Bypass N., Dyersburg, TN. ** Jean Forrester Dyersburg Manor, 1900 Parr Avenue, Room 215 Betty Holland 159 Rehoboth Church Rd., Mary Helen Ladd Covington Manor, Hwy 51 S., Covington, TN, Marjorie Lindley Room 219, The Highlands Richard T. Moore, Sr. Waterford Assisted Living, 8118B Sawyer Brown Rd, #409, Nashville, TN ** Vyron Mitchell Dyersburg Manor, 1900 Parr Avenue, Room 104 Lucile Parker 810 W Main Street, Newbern, TN Herman Rabalais Room 14A, Oakwood Community Living Center, 1636 Woodlawn Ave., Dyersburg Emily Wright P.O. Box 325, Newbern TN 38059

6 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 Rehearsal :30 Trustees 6:30 pm Finance 7:00 pm Council 8 Chris Tomlin Concert :30 pm- Dorcas Circle :00 pm Esther Circle FALL BREAK 16 11:30 am Ladies Dominoes 23 Rehearsal 30 Rehearsal First United Methodist Church 103 W Main Street P.O. Box 72 Place Stamp Here YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME We welcome you! Join us for worship and fellowship as we worship the Lord together. Come explore with us what it means to Make disciples of Jesus Christ. If you are a guest with us, we ask that you complete an information card and place it in the offering plate. If you do not have a church home, please consider worshiping with us every Sunday.