Cason UMC

October 2011

Dear Friends

Pastor Linda

I have been wanting to talk about this for a long time...Weeds, Seeds, Treasure, and Fish. Matthew 13 is a cluster of amazing parables told by Jesus to describe what the Kingdom of God is like. God's way of running the world is always amazing! And every week we pray for the coming of the Kingdom of God (...you know - Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven.) Throughout the Gospels, Jesus attempts to help us understand what the Kingdom of God is like and Matthew 13 goes a long way toward that end.

I've listed more details below, but for now...

I am looking forward to seeing you in church. And, as always...

...I LOVE being your pastor,

Rev. Linda K. Mobley

Pastor, Cason United Methodist Church

Vol 2, Issue 10

In This Issue

Sermon Series

Pastor's Bible Study

Pastor Appreciation Month

Staff Appreciation Luncheon

Financial Peace University

Member Care Ministry

Youth Ministry News

Day Trippers

Coming Events

Sunday Schedule

Church Staff

Rev. Linda Mobley

Pastor

Doug Carter

Director of Music Ministries

Nancy Hart

Communication Specialist

Bill Adams

Church Administrator

Judd Parsons

Youth Director

Barbara Casey

Children's Coordinator

Andrea Rawls

Child Care Coordinator

October in Worship

The Parables of Matthew 13 Series

Weeds, Seeds, Treasure, and Fish

October 2^nd

Matthew 13:24-29

WEEDS, Seeds, Treasure, and Fish

It's hard to understand why God allows evil and good to coexist on the earth, but Jesus said not to let it unhinge us. Stay alert and focus on feeding the shoots of God-life - demonstrating the new reality of the kingdom of God.

October 9^th

Matthew 13:31-33

Weeds, SEEDS, Treasure, and Fish

One tiny seed of faith. One scant sprinkling of yeast. Jesus' somewhat exaggerated metaphors in Matthew 13 drive a powerful point home: kingdom greatness is derived from seemingly insignificant beginnings. It's time to realize the power each one of us possesses regardless of our seemingly insignificant status. Embrace the Mustard Seed Possibilities.

October 16^th

Matthew 13:44-45

Weeds, Seeds, TREASURE, and Fish

What could be so appealing that you would give up everything just to obtain it as your own? Jesus' final set of parables in Matthew 13 describes such an obsessive desire, "...like a treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it... he sold all he had and bought that field."

October 23^rd

Matthew 13:47-50

Weeds, Seeds, Treasure, and FISH

Does God really see us this way - some of us good fish and some of us bad - the bad needing to be tossed away? Is there another way to understand this parable?

Stewardship Series

October 30^th

Philippians 4:6-7and 4:19

Stewardship: A Way of Life

"Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."

Is that for real? Yes - it is.

Pastor's Bible Study

Everyone thirsts, but there is only one drink that can truly satisfy: Jesus Christ, the Living Water.

h2o lofo H2O is a DVD-based Bible Study experience designed to create an atmosphere where people are comfortable considering the person of Jesus Christ. H2O uses carefully crafted storytelling that promotes meaningful discussion and provides relevant biblical answers. During the Pastor's Wednesday evening Bible Study, we will share the truth of Jesus Christ through relationships and community, and it is designed to transform lives by feeding the mind and moving the heart.

We start with a snack dinner at 6:00 (reservations are needed - write Carol Cullen at cac1cac@gmail.com or call her at 278-7601 by Tuesday evening each week). The table fellowship is fun and is followed by the Bible Study at 6:30. Everyone is welcome --- so come on!

Pastor Appreciation Month

October is Pastor Appreciation Month. We are blessed with THE most wonderful pastor. Let's be sure to let her know in no uncertain terms how much she means to us. Drop her a note, take her to lunch, have her for dinner, give her a hug...just let her know how much we truly do appreciate her. THANK YOU Pastor Linda for all you do!

Staff Appreciation

Staff Appreciation - October 30^th

potluck dinner Mark your calendars! After church on Sunday, October 30^th, there will be a Staff Appreciation Luncheon. We will culminate "Pastor Appreciation Month" with a church wide appreciation of our Pastor and the entire staff. Start planning your most exceptional potluck entrée, vegetable, salad, etc. for recognition of our most exceptional staff. Let's show them how much we appreciate all they do, all year through!

Financial Peace University (FPU)

Financial Peace University

This life-changing program teaches you to achieve your financial goals by eliminating debt, saving for the future, and giving like never before. You will be challenged and motivated to make a plan for your money and change your family tree forever.

Financial Peace University (FPU) consists of a 13-week video curriculum - taught by financial expert Dave Ramsey - that incorporates small-group discussions to encourage accountability and discipleship. Financial Peace University is highly entertaining for everyone, with a unique combination of humor, informative financial advice and biblical messages. More than one million families have already had their lives changed by attending FPU.

More information will be coming soon.

You will not want miss this opportunity!

Member Care Ministry

Update: We are in the process of recruiting Member Care Coordinators - People who are Christian, able to keep confidences, conscientious, good listeners and able to ask good questions (not "fixers"), and good at follow-through. Pastor Linda is in the process of consulting a number of groups and people to get recommendations - and she has recruited some great people. But we still need more. So if you have a suggestion please contact her at 276-5302 x14 or write her at lindamobley@casonumc.org.

Youth Ministry News

October

5^th Wed 6:30 p.m. Dodgeball

7^th         Fri           6:30 p.m.      MYF Fun Night ~ Bowling

12^th       Wed        4:30 p.m.      Unload Pumpkins, Dinner, MYF - Study

19^th       Wed        6:30 p.m.      MYF - Study

21^st       Fri           6:30 p.m.      MYF Fun Night ~Ice Cream

22^nd      Sat          8:30 a.m.      Fall Festival

26^th Wed 6:30 p.m. MYF - Study

rock the universe MYF rock the univ

Day Trippers

day trippers

The Day Trippers had a good time on their recent excursion to Old School Square. They saw some amazing artwork done in crayon. But no one has shown me their crayon creations! I can't wait to see their work ~ maybe I'll have to check the front of their refrigerators.

Mark Your Calendar