Bethel

United

Methodist

Church

63 W. Main

Mascoutah IL

62258

(618) 566-2989

bethelumc@live.com

Rev. Jason Woolever Pastor

Office Hours: 8:30 am-12 noon

Mon.-Thur.

Website: www.atbethel.org

October memory verse:

"Let us run with perseverance

the race marked out for us."

~Hebrews 12:1 (NIV)

“Reach People, Teach the Word,

Help Those in Need”

Window on Bethel

October 2011

Through the Pastor ’ s Window

Dear Bethel friends,

A couple days ago during my Bible reading time I came across a wonderful verse of Scripture in the little New Testament book of Philippians. In chapter 4, verse 8, it says, “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things” (ESV). John Maxwell once said that he believes that this is one of the most important verses in the entire Bible. It really is. It tells us that we have the power to choose what we will think about. It tells us that God cares about what we think about. And it tells us precisely what we should think about.

God is telling us in this verse that we are to choose to dwell on those things which are life-giving and reject thoughts which are death-producing. That’s why Solomon wrote in Proverbs 4:23, “More than anything you guard, protect your mind, for life flows from it” (CEB). That’s why Paul wrote in 2 Corinthians 10:5, “We take every thought captive to make it obedient to Christ” (NIV).

I thank God that He has given us as a church and as individuals all so many wonderful gifts to be thankful for and to dwell on. I would love it if we could gain a reputation in the community for being a church that always finds that which is good and dwells on it. I would love it if the members of our church family were known for being the most encouraging, positive, and loving people in town.

I pray that God would bless you with a rich awareness of all of the blessings that God has placed in your life. May you find those things which are excellent and praiseworthy and spend your thought time dwelling on them.

As always it such a blessing serve Jesus Christ alongside you!

Pastor Jason

Greetings from your new Christian Ed Director!

My name is Jill Waldis and I have lived in Mascoutah for almost

23 years. I am married to Mark and have two married children, Zachary

and Caitlin. I have been involved in volunteer church work for the last 18-

19 years in roles ranging from 4-year-old preschool teacher to VBS

teacher and director, kitchen lady, youth worker, foreign mission leader

and small group study leader. My passion is studying God’s Word and

seeing others’ lives transformed by this process. I am excited and blessed

to have the opportunity to serve at Bethel along with Pastor Jason and the rest of the staff. If you

have any suggestions or questions, please don’t hesitate to ask me.

Blessings, Jill

W I N DO W on Bethel October 2011 Page 2

Congratulations to. . .

Charla and Jim Nichols on the birth of their new great-grandson, Oliver Richard Ballot, born September 29 to

Andy and Jessica Ballot of Berwick, Maine.

Emma Wieland on being chosen Student of the Month for

September at Mascoutah Middle School.

Youth Pumpkin Carving Party October 23—4:00-6:00 pm

At the Waldis’ Home—4 Hunters Tr. Bring your own pumpkin and carving tools.

See Jill or Mark for more info on what food to bring.

Practices continue for Christmas play The children’s Christmas play this year is called “Christmas in Genesis? How Could This Be?” The next practice will be on October 23rd at 1 pm at the church. We will need creative help with animal costumes starting in November, so please let me know if you are willing to help with that. Thank you. ~Linda Postula, coord.

Servers needed for Bethel’s heavenly chili at Mascoutah Chili Cook Off Do you have a great chili recipe? Would you like to help get the word out about Bethel? Here’s a great opportunity to do this in a fun way on Saturday, October 15, from 11 am to 3 pm. Please talk to Jill or Mark Waldis to help with this booth which will be set up on the sidewalk in front of the church. ~Jill & Mark Waldis, Witness Ch. 530-4659 or 530-4597

Big thank you to. . .

The Family and Fellowship Committee for planning and leading the Fall Kick-Off. The food was great and the rainy afternoon made for a relaxed and fun time for

everyone.

Clinton Klees for restaining the sanctuary’s altar steps and repainting the altar and altar railing and also for

refinishing the church’s front doors.

Jim Morio for painting below the chair rail in Wesley

Parlor.

Tom Zeisset for all of his hard work at the parsonage

installing the fence and refinishing the basement.

Everyone who donated layette items for the Honduras

mission trip. The team really appreciates it.

“Dear Friends: Thank you for supporting the Mascoutah Township School Supply Drive with a donation of supplies. The drive was very successful again this year with over 100 students receiving supplies to help them have a great start to the school year. We could not have reached so many children without your help. Your church is an asset to this community, and your support shows your commitment to help local students succeed.

Sincerely, Debra Moll, Township Supervisor”

Parents Day Out date changed to Tuesday October’s Parents’ Day Out is scheduled for Tuesday, October 11, from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm. Children attending should bring their own lunch. ~Marie Dawson, coord.

Update from our Trustee Chair Work at the church parsonage is moving along, with the basement areas close to completion, and the fence around

the yard installed.

New carpeting for Wesley Parlor has been ordered and will be installed this week. Thank you to the work crews that removed all the furniture and old carpet and padding. Also, a big thank you to the Quilters for their generous contribution to the cost of the carpeting. An email will be sent later in the week to arrange for hauling the furniture back in

and for general cleaning in the room. ~Tom Zeisset, ch.

Ignition Middle School Youth Conference Ignition is a conference for Middle School students (grades 6th—8th). It is an exciting weekend of worship, praise and teaching. This dynamic weekend is designed to draw students closer to Christ through

Small Groups for interaction and learning.

Dynamic praise and meaningful worship—led by Harvest Worship Band

Fun and insightful messages from guest speakers.

Great food and fellowship!

Ignition will be held on October 28-29 from 6:00-10:00 pm on Friday and 9:00 am-4:00 pm on Saturday at the Troy United Methodist Church in Troy, IL. Cost is $35 UNTIL 2 weeks before! $45 after! ~Mark & Jill Waldis, youth leaders 530-4659

LOL Women to make cards The Ladies of the Lord Women’s Fellowship will meet on Monday, October 24, at 1 pm at Debbie Harris’ home, 632 Fallen Timber, to make cards for the card ministry. All women are

welcome! ~Debbie Harris, coord.

W I N DO W on Bethel October 2011 Page 3

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fr i Sa t

1 9 am– noon Youth

Work Day at

Scheve Park

2 WORLD

COMMUNION

SUNDAY 1:30 pm Mar-Ka

NH worship

3 11 am Meals on

Wheels

4 pm First Place

Bible Study

4 9 am Quilting

5 11 am Bible Study

7 pm Prayz Band

Practice

6-7 pm Intercessory

Prayer in Wesley

Parlor

6 7 pm Women’s

Bible Study

7 Church Office

Closed

9 am Quilting

8 8 am MOB Men’s

Breakfast & Bible

Study

9 10 COLUMBUS

DAY Church Office

Closed

11 am Meals on

Wheels

11 9 am Quilting

9:30-1:30 Parents’

Day Out

12 11 am Bible Study

7 pm Prayz Band

Practice

6-7 pm Intercessory

Prayer in Wesley

Parlor

13 7 pm Women’s

Bible Study

14 Church Office

Closed

9 am Quilting

15 11 am-3 pm Chili

Cook Off

16 17 11 am Meals on

Wheels

4 pm First Place

Bible Study

18 9 am Quilting

19 11 am Bible Study

7 pm Prayz Band

Practice

6-7 pm Intercessory

Prayer in Wesley

Parlor

20 7 pm Women’s

Bible Study

21 Church Office

Closed

9 am Quilting

22 8 am MOB Men’s

Breakfast & Bible

Study

23 1 pm Christmas

Play Rehearsal

1:30 pm Grange

NH worship

4 pm Youth Pump-

kin Carving Party

24 11 am Meals on

Wheels

1 pm LOL

Women’s Fellow-

ship card making

4 pm First Place

Bible Study

25 9 am Quilting

26 11 am Bible Study

7 pm Prayz Band

Practice

6-7 pm Intercessory

Prayer in Parlor

7 pm Church Council

27 7 pm Women’s

Bible Study

28 Church Office

Closed

9 am Quilting

29

30 31 11 am Meals on

Wheels

4 pm First Place

Bible Study

O c t o b e r 2 0 1 1

BE SURE TO CHECK WEEKLY WORSHIP BULLETINS FOR CHANGES OR UPDATES TO SCHEDULED EVENTS.

EVERY SUNDAY

8:45 am—Contemporary Worship

9 am— Children’s Church and childcare

9:45 am—Coffee Hour

10:15 am—Blended Worship Service with childcare

10:15—Sunday School for all ages

11:15 am—Chancel Choir rehearsal

Ignition Middle School Conference

Rev. Jason Woolever, Pastor

63 West Main Street

Mascoutah, IL 62258

www.atbethel.org

8:45 am—Contemporary Worship 9 am— Children’s Church and childcare 9:45 am—Coffee Hour 10:15 am—Blended Worship Service with childcare 10:15—Sunday School for all ages

B e t h e l

U n i t e d

M e t h o d i s t

C h u r c h

Rebui ld ing L ives on the Foundat ion of God’ s Word

OCTOBER SERVING SCHEDULE

OCTOBER 2 Greet 8:45 Danielle & Todd McPeak 10:15 Haylee Foster Usher 8:45 Terry & Rose Moeller 10:15 Glenn & Joyce Shelley Comm 8:45 Mark & Jill Waldis,

Trey & Sandy Miller 10:15 Jim & Suzanne Morio,

Billie Stukenberg, Tom Zeisset

PP 8:45 Dorothy Kriesel 10:15 Linda Whyte Coffee Hr Gary & Amy Miller

OCTOBER 9

Greet 8:45 John & Debbie Harris

10:15 Mary Antonacci Usher 8:45 Todd & Danielle McPeak 10:15 Tom Zeisset & Joe Walters PP 8:45 Jill Waldis 10:15 Lisa Tincher Coffee Hr Haylee Foster & Danielle McPeak

OCTOBER 16 Greet 8:45 Mark & Jill Waldis 10:15 Patricia Kaelin Usher 8:45 Gary & Amy Miller 10:15 Steve & Monica Lindmark PP 8:45 Todd McPeak 10:15 Mike Crawford Coffee Hr Michelle Birdwell & Carla Willyard

OCTOBER 23

Greet 8:45 Gale & Vicki Hake 10:15 Billie Stukenberg Usher 8:45 Trey & Sandy Miller 10:15 Haylee Foster PP 8:45 Dan Gangwisch 10:15 Laura Clark Coffee Hr Dustin & Jennifer Livengood

OCTOBER 30

Greet 8:45 Trey & Sandy Miller 10:15 Rose Forrest Usher 8:45 John & Debbie Harris 10:15 Glenn & Joyce Shelley PP 8:45 Dorothy Kriesel 10:15 Linda Whyte Coffee Hr Dorothy Kriesel & Rose Forrest

MEALS ON WHEELS: Oct 3 East: Rose Forrest & Jim

Morio West: Billie Stukenberg &

Marian Holroyd Oct 10 East: Rose Forrest & Linda

Postula West: Carroll & Alice Lollar Oct 17 East: Marie Dawson &

Elizabeth VanDyne West: Haylee Foster & Rose

Forrest Oct 24 East: Joyce Shelley & Brenda

Ryan West: Charla Nichols & Laura

Nekola

LEU CENTER MEALS Oct 4 Shelly Kastler

Oct 11 Sandy Miller Oct 18 Vicki Hake &

Cindy Hawkins Oct 25 Debbie Harris