The United Methodist Temple Bells QUOTE FOR THE WEEK

TEMPLE TIMES FOR
CHILDREN AND YOUTH
Sunday, September 6th
8:45 am 1st service
9:45 am Sunday School
10:45 am 2nd service
* No Children’s Church *
* No youth meeting *
Wednesday, Sept. 9th
4:00 pm
Kids’ Club
5:30 pm
Cherub Choir
6:30 pm Youth Bible Study
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THE PRESCHOOLERS ARE MOVIN’
ON UP !
Beginning this Sunday, the preschoolers will be meeting in
their new space upstairs. They will take over the space previously used by the Jr. High’s and the Jr. High’s will move
directly across the hall. Come check out their new homes..
One week very soon the kids will be using 2-liter
bottles for a craft. If you have any empty 2-liter
bottles, please bring them to the church. The
kids will also be recycling aluminum cans and
plastic bottles this fall. All contributions would
be appreciated. Give them to a kid to bring.
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NEW ADULT CLASS
Beginning September 13th
We will be meeting in the classroom right off the rainbow room, directly above the parlor.
We will be studying United Methodism, including its
doctrine and social principles.
The United Methodist Temple Bells
We will meet for a short term only, ending just before
Thanksgiving.
The Bright Light of the Sun
RUMMAGE SALE FOR MISSIONS
On Wednesday, Sept. 9th at 4 pm Kids’
Club will kick off a new year of fun and
learning with a new look and new activities.
This year the children will learn what it
means to Live B.I.G. (Believing in God). All
children from nursery up through 4th grade
are invited. You do not have to be a member of the church to bring your kids so
spread the word. Invite your friends, family, enemies, and neighbors. All are welcome.
United Methodist Temple
395 South Main Street
Russellville, KY 42276-2009
September 26th at the Temple
The youth invite everyone to begin cleaning out their
closets and choosing what you want to get rid of. Bring
all your extra stuff to the Mountain Mission room by
September 23rd to have it included in the sale. All
proceeds will go toward youth mission trips and projects.
QUOTE FOR THE WEEK
Bread for myself is a material question; bread for my
neighbor is a spiritual question. Jacques Maritain
Rev. Dr. Neil Salvaterra, Pastor
Rev. Cindy Bright, Minister of Christian Education
Susan Allpress, Director of Music Ministries
Barbara Milam, Church Secretary
Susan Fox, Church Organist
Martha & Brenda Lear, “Mother’s Day Out” Workers
Adam Corum, Custodian
Pastor Neil E-mail [email protected]
Church E-mail: [email protected] Phone (270) 726-6302
Pastor Neil cell phone (270) 893-3371
Fax (270) 726-2233
Church Web Site: www.russellvillemethodist.com
“The Lord will fulfill His purpose for me.” Psalm 138:8
Last week I was in Phoenix Arizona for a continuing education event. My experience in Arizona was the same as
every other time that I’ve been there. The skies are completely blue, not a cloud to be seen. The temperature is blazing
hot; this time the thermometer hovered around 115 degrees. The humidity level is very low, so that if you are sweating it
mostly dries when it hits the surface of your skin. In the Phoenix area there aren’t really any trees and there isn’t really
any grass, unless there’s a golf course. Everything is mostly brown and there aren’t many places, besides the indoors, to
hide from the blistering rays of the sun.
What is fascinating about that environment to me are the life forms that have adjusted to living in that superheated dustbowl. There are lizards, spiders, scorpions, cactus varieties, desert predators, palm trees, flowering plants
and shrubbery that all manage to survive on the sparse amount of moisture that is available in that dry climate. I am
certain that the ecosystem must be delicate and finely balanced for all those life forms to continue thriving as they do.
Each life form plays its part and fulfills its purpose in that amazing and beautiful dance of nature that is the desert
southwest.
When I think of our life with God and before God, I am inspired by the intricacies of that southwest ecosystem.
To be certain we all live under the bright light of God’s awareness and vision. “There is nothing new under the sun,” says
the Teacher. And there is nothing in all creation hidden from the searching Eye of God. “There is nowhere I can go,”
says the Psalmist, “where God can not find me. There is nowhere I can flee.” Hebrews 4:13 states, “And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are open and laid bare to the eyes of Him with whom we have to do.”
I don’t interpret that scrutinizing Eye of God as something we should live solely in fear of. God shines the bright
light of his attention and intention into our lives that we might flourish and live even in the desert places of our lives.
God intended for you to have a happy and fulfilled life. You are meant to live fully and not just barely exist.
Life is a series of the smallest things connected to each other in the most intricate ways. We tend to think of life
as one big thing, but it isn’t. Our lives are webs of fascinatingly interwoven moments and experiences that exhibit an
interdependency that we can barely imagine, unless we take the time to look closely. The bright light of God’s Son shone
into our lives for a time to help us discover our reason and purpose for existing. So when you feel like you’re living in the
spiritual desert of your existence, let the light of God’s Son shine brightly upon your life.
Think of this day as Son-drenched day. All through this day remember to rejoice and give thanks for the joy of
living. Give thanks for your health and strength. Give thanks for your family and friends. Give thanks for love and understanding. Give thanks for freedom and peace. All through the day, think, act and speak as a blessed child of God.
Pastor Neil
Pastor Neil’s Schedule: September 4 – 10, 2009
NEXT WEEK’S SCHEDULE
SUNDAY September 6th
8:45 A.M.
9:45 A.M.
10:45 A.M.
7:00-8:30 P.M.
Worship service
Sunday school
Worship service
Handbells
MONDAY September 7th
11:30– 4:00 P.M. Mother’s Day Out
5:00 P.M.
Weblos
TUESDAY September 8th
10:00 A.M.
5:30 P.M.
Circle IV
Trustees
WEDNESDAY September 9th
4:00 P.M.
5:30 P.M.
6:30 P.M.
6:45 P.M.
Kids Club
Cherub choir
Youth Bible study
Choir Practice
THURSDAY September 10th
6:30 P.M.
7:00 P.M.
Women’s Bible Study
Cub Scouts
FRIDAY September 11th
8:30-12:00
12 Noon
Mother’s Day Out
Pot Luck Lunch
SUNDAY September 13th
7:15 A.M.
8:45 A.M.
9:45 A.M.
10:45 A.M.
5:00 P.M.
UMM breakfast
Worship service
Sunday school
Worship service
Youth
ATTENDANCE AND OFFERING
August 30, 2009
Worship 8:45 A.M.
67
Sunday school 9:45 A.M 77
Worship 10:45 A.M.
97
Total Worship
164
Offering
$3,018.75
Children’s Home $1,940.28
Friday September 4
Week’s Prayer Request
7:15am – 8:30am Bible Study
Jim Nealy, Jack Hancock, Rodney Haines
Larry Posey, Daniel King, friend of Phillip &
Becky McIntosh, Barbara Robertson
8:30am – 10:30am Office Hours
8th
Saturday September 5
Nothing Scheduled
GREETERS FOR SEPTEMBER
9/6 8:45
10:45
9/13 8:45
10:45
9/20 8:45
10:45
9/27 8:45
10:45
SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS
Sunday September 6
Clyde & Linda Nealy
Wilma Averitt & Joyce Cropper
Hann family
Ethan & Connally Edler
Billie Jane Mallory
Jared & Kristal Kenner
Martha Foster& Betsy Whitescarver
Steve & Sharon Bender
7:30am – 12:00pm Morning Worship
9th
12th
15th
16th
Monday September 7
Offices Closed – Labor Day
Tuesday September 8
8:00am – 12:00pm Office Hours
5:30pm – 7:00pm Trustees Meeting
Wednesday September 9
CHILDREN’S CHURCH FOR SEPTEMBER
9/13
Steve & Sharon Bender
9/20
Will & Michelle Ham
9/27
Phil & Laurie Holloway
8:00am – 12:00pm Office Hours
17th
18th
21st
23rd
24th
27th
28th
Gloria Robinson
Jaxon Kenner
Pat Basham
Virginia Price
Benjamin Slack
Dorothy Riley
Dr. Marty Jensen
Attye Stuart
Frances Belcher
Carl Seidler
G.W. Harbison
Theresa Salvaterra
Sherry Watkins
Dr. Charles Mathis
Clara White
Will Bush
Susan Allpress
Thursday September 10
7:00am – 5:00pm KY Annual Conference
Office
LUNCHEON
Leadership Meeting - Louisville
6:00pm – 7:00pm Conference Call
ALCOLYTES FOR SEPTEMBER
9/6 Benjamin Slack/ Dakota Hamilton
9/13 Mary Ann Hamilton/Carter Marksberry
9/20 Holly Foster/Emmy Smith
9/27 Lexie Salvaterra/Dakota Hamilton
September 6
Jeff Gillespie for 9/11
September 13 Joyce Cropper in memory of
Laura Jane Cropper
September 20 Open
September 27 In memory of Lucille Brown
by Jane, Victor, Julia & Alex Dodson
HELP NEEDED
, Kentucky,
and
was attended
by a
repre-
Help is needed October 5th to October
23rd. I am going to Germany again to
visit my daughter, son-in-law and
beautiful grandchildren. Help is
needed to stay in the office and answer
the phone from 8:00-1:00. Anyone
that can help will certainly be appreciated. You can bring a book, handiwork
or anything that you like to do. Please
call 726-6302 if you can help me.
Rev. Dr. John Brinson, graduate of class
1938 at RHS recently passed away. He was
the son of Rev. Sommers Brinson who pastored at the United Methodist Temple from
1934-1938
A Love and well-wishes luncheon in honor of
Mary Jo Dew and Dot Riley will be held in Fellowship Hall at the church at 12:00 noon on Friday,
September 11. They will be moving to Atlanta
the following week, and we want them to know
how much they mean to us.
Everyone is invited. Bring a dish for the potluck meal.
Workers are needed to help with setup, serving, and cleanup. Please notify Ruth Werth (7268671) or Evelyn Richardson (726-2905) if you can
help.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNERS
The suppers will be starting soon,
and meals will be delivered to shut-ins
if needed. You are to call the church,
726-6302 by Tuesday at the latest if you
are interested in having a meal delivered
to your home.