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First United Methodist Church

103 W Main Street

P.O. Box 72

Newbern, TN 38059 www.newbernfumc.org Phone (731) 627-3386

Fax (731) 627-2261

NFUMC Services

Sunday Adult Sunday School: 9:45 am

Worship Service: 11:00 am

Evening Worship: 5:00 pm

Nursery and Children’s Worship

(Pre-K to Grade 3): 11:00 am

Wednesday Choir 6:00 PM

A.C.T.S. 6:30 PM

(Preschool – 12th Grade) . (Runs concurrent with Dyer County

School System schedule.)

Mount Carmel UMC

Sunday Services Worship Service: 9:30 am

2200 Grills Road

Newbern, TN 38059 Mailing address:

Mt. Carmel UMC

Newbern, TN 38059

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9/3/2018

LABOR DAY: 8 Biblical Principles of Work by James Eckman

Some people hate to do it. Some love to do it. Some go to great lengths to avoid doing it. Some do it too much. While there are many different attitudes toward work, one thing remains constant: work must be done. Since the Garden of Eden everyone has worked or depended on someone else's work for their survival. Work sets a person's lifestyle—where you live, when you sleep and eat, the time with family, even your dress. Another constant about work is the fact that God has a clear perspective on it, and we are to align our thoughts with His. As you reflect on your own attitude toward work, consider the following 8 principles that outline God's view of work: 1) Work is ordained by God. It was His creative invention from the beginning. The Bible declares that God worked (Genesis 1). By working we resemble God. Like God, you have the ability to work, make plans, implement them, and be creative. Additionally, God gave us the task of ruling over and taking care of His creation (Gen. Genesis 1:28, Genesis 2:15). 2) Work is for a lifetime. By the sweat of your face you shall eat bread, till you return to the ground (Genesis 3:19). God intends that humans are to work as long as they live. Meaningful activity plays a critical role in being a human being - whether paid or volunteer. The magical age of 65 shouldn't end meaningful, purposeful work. 3) Work is not a punishment. God did not create work as drudgery, but as a gift of fulfillment to life. A human being can do nothing better than...find satisfaction in his work. This too, I see, is from the hand of God, for without Him, who can eat or find enjoyment (Ecclesiastes 2:24-25)? 4) Work has three purposes: to provide money or resources to supply the necessities of life; to provide for a quality of life in the satisfaction of doing a job well; and to serve God. 5) Work calls for obedience. Even when the boss isn't looking, a good worker is consistent and diligent to the task and loyal to the organization (Colossians 3:22). The real boss is Jesus Christ. See your job as service to Him - not simply your employer. Employers should treat employees with respect and fairness. 6) Work should be done with excellence. You are to render service, as to the Lord, and not to men (Ephesians 6:6-7); not to be men-pleasers but God-pleasers. God's standard of excellence needs to be the human standard. 7) Work is honorable. All professions and all kinds of work, assuming they are legal and biblically ethical, are honorable before the Lord. There is no dichotomy between sacred and secular work. All work brings glory to God and fulfillment to you, if it is done to God's glory (1 Corinthians 10:31). 8) Work provides an opportunity for witness. You manifest a powerful message, both verbal and nonverbal, of a supernatural approach to work. The world today needs this powerful witness to the reality of Christ and the difference that He makes in His followers. (Matthew 5:16) What are your thoughts? What biblical principle about work would you

add?

Newsletter

2018

SEPTEMBER

1 Jade Ahlstedt

2 Herbert Joe Adams

3 Malissa Flagg

4 Maddux Fisher Moore

8 Matthew Rudolph

13 “Buddy” Jones

14 Owen Williams

16 Elliott Lamb

22 Dorothy Enochs

24 Mandy Moore Cogdill

Jimmy Michael

Allyson Pugh

26 Neely Criswell

STEWARDSHIP REPORT

Annual Budget: $ 124,524.00 Needed per week: 2394.69 Giving-to-Date: ( ) $ 70,426.31 Deficit to date (10,993.15) Deficit per week (323.33)

lines. Make one line of the men that dated their women on earth, and the women.'

There's much movement, but eventually the women are gone and there are two lines. The line of the men that were dominated is 100 miles long. The line of men that dominated women has only one man.

God gets angry and says, 'You men should be ashamed of yourselves. I created you in my image and you were all dominated by your mates. Look at the only one of my sons that stood up and made me proud. Learn from him!'

He turns to the man and says, 'Tell them, my son. How did you manage to be the only one on that line?'

The man says, 'I don't know, my wife told me to stand here.'

od looks over the millions of people and says 'Welcome to Heaven. I want the women to go with Saint Peter, and the men to form two lines. Make one line of the men that dominated their women on earth, and the other of men who were dominated by their women.'

There's much movement, but eventually the women are gone and there are two lines. The line of the men that were dominated is 100 miles long. The line of men that dominated women has only one man.

God gets angry and says, 'You men should be ashamed of yourselves. I created you in my image and you were all dominated by your mates. Look at the only one of my sons that stood up and made me proud. Learn from him!'

The ladies meet in the Fellowship Hall on the 3rd

Wednesday of each month at 11:30 am and play

Dominoes and enjoy spending time together. All

the ladies are welcome!

UMW will meet at Marsha Huie's house on Monday, September 17th @ 1:30 PM.

Come join us!!!

A.C.T.S. meets on Wednesdays @ 6:30 pm Come join the fun!

A little humor A man died and

approached the Pearly Gates. St. Peter told him heaven was getting crowded so, he had to test people with the point system. If he got to 100 points he could enter. The man told Peter that he gave to the poor. Peter marked him down for 3 points. The man thought again, then said that he tithed. Peter added one point. The man, desperately searching his memory, finally said that he never cussed. Peter added 1/2 a point. By now the man got very frustrated and said that at this rate he could only get in by the grace of God. Peter replied, "Come on in!"

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The children were lined up in the cafeteria of a Catholic elementary school for lunch. At the head of the table was a large tray of apples. A nun lettered a note and posted it on the apple tray: "Take only ONE. God is watching." Moving along the lunch line, at the other end was a large tray of chocolate chip cookies. A girl wrote a note, which she put next to the tray of cookies: "Take all you want, God is watching the apples."

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*man had just returned to her home

Begins on Wednesday, September 12th at 6:00 PM

Ava Rogers wins First place piggy bank in 4-H (Norman the Cat)

Celebrating our community through agriculture, art, and entertainment since 1947! It is an on-going tradition that the Dyer County Fair always begins on Labor Day.

WHAT IS LABOR DAY???

Labor Day is a holiday celebrated on the first Monday in September in Canada, the US, Puerto Rico, the Canal Zone and the Virgin Islands. Many colleges, secondary and elementary schools begin classes right after Labor Day. For most people it's a symbol of the end of summer. In 2018, Labor Day falls on September 3rd.

What's It All About? This is a holiday honoring working people. Usually people use the day to rest and hang out. Labor Day is more than 100 years old. It began in 1882 as a celebration and a huge parade in New York City in honor of the working class. Two men are behind the holiday - Matthew Maquire, a machinist and Peter McGuire, a carpenter. Peter helped start the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners. In 1887, Colorado became the first state to make Labor Day a legal holiday. Several years later Labor Day became a national holiday.

Please help us keep the prayer list updated so we can focus on those who do still need prayer and

stay updated on any changing prayer needs.

Direct prayer concerns, updates & praises to Dr. Mike @ (731) 377-6204

PRAYER REQUESTS

Sarah Alley (by Nancy Davis) Jane Hendrix Bart Hendrix (by James & Jane Hendrix) At home recovering from double lung transplant Claudia Hicks (by Marsha Huie) Metastatic bone cancer

Residents of Oakwood Community Living Center Residents of Wesley Homes of Dyersburg

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. Mary Helen Ladd – Covington Manor, 1992 Hwy 51 S., Covington, TN, 38019 Emily Wright – P.O. Box 325, 309 Jefferson St., Newbern TN 38059

Martha Drane – c/o Cindy Keller, P. O. Box 588, Osceola, AR 72370 Rowena (Mrs. Billy) Fuller – N.H.C. Health Care, Room 302B, 374 Brink St.,

Lawrenceburg, TN 38464 Lena Mae Caldwell – 201 Ben Brush Circle, Franklin, TN 37069

COME JOIN US as we study God’s word and grow in faith together

9:45 am each Sunday

Classes for ALL Ages

LIFELINE BLOODMOBILE

NEXT BLOOD DRIVE WILL BE

(September 28th) NOON UNTIL 6:00 PM

BIBLE TRIVIA

1. What was the first thing that God created? 2. Which day did God create plants? 3. What was the boat Noah built called? 4. How many of each type of animal did Noah

have on the ark? 5. What is the symbol of God's promise to Noah? 6. Who received the 10 commandments from

God? 7. What are we told to do in the fifth

commandment? 8. What was the name of Moses' brother? 9. What food do we ask God to give us in the

Lord's Prayer? 10. People look on the outward appearance, but

what does God look on? 11. His father gave him a coat of many colors. 12. Who was thrown into a lions' den by King

Darius? This person prayed to God 3 times a day.

13. This young boy defeated a giant. 14. This prophet was swallowed by a fish. 15. What animal was often use for transportation

in the Bible? 16. Who was the Son of God? 17. What was the name of Jesus' mother? 18. What did Jesus' father do for a job? 19. Jesus told a parable about a prodigal _______. 20. What is the shortest verse in the Bible?

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4 5 ACTS 6:30 PM

6 7 DYER COUNTY FAIR DAY (School out)

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9 10 Finance 6:00 pm Council 6:30 pm

11 12 Choir 6:00 PM ACTS 6:30 PM

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16 Potluck Lunch

17 UMW 1:30 PM at Marsha Huie's house

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19 Ladies Dominoes 11:30 AM Choir 6:00 PM ACTS 6:30 PM

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23 24 25 26 Choir 6:00 PM ACTS 6:30 PM

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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.

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