Fall is on its way and that means a trip to the orchard or for those around here to Michigan.

You drive along the road and begin to see the apples turning or the peaches that are already ripe. Fruit is one of those natural desserts that have been enjoyed down through the centuries. We enjoy the same fruit that Jesus enjoyed in his culture, or was enjoyed by Adam and Eve. Speaking of fruit we have the famous passage in the Bible called the Fruit of the Spirit. You may have heard me say this before, but God could have called it the Vegetable of the Spirit, or the Herbs of the Spirit, but He didnt, think about it, why did He say the Fruit of the Spirit, God had to have a reason. Well just as we all know, first of all fruit does give us refreshment, curbs our desire for sugar, can give us added fluid if we are thirsty. Second it is desirable, when we drive by a field and see strawberries, or blueberries, grape, a peach tree, ripe cherries, golden delicious apples, we want to stop and pick one or two or three. We have a desire to want to have it in our life. Third it is colorful, most fruit is on the outside of a vine, bush or tree and the color is usually different in color from the leaves and is noticeable from a distance. So fruit, satisfies, is desirable and easy to see, what does that tell us of the fruit of the Spirit. As is stated in the phrase it is of the Spirit, it is not from hard work, determination but only when we release ourselves into the power and control of Gods wondrous spirit. We do not earn it, or obtain it from a generational gift, it does not come with a title or position, it is only when we humble ourselves and trust in Gods mercy and grace to fill us with the Holy Spirit. Is it mainly for us to enjoy? No like the natural fruit it is to be seen in us to draw others toward a personal relationship with God, so all that we are to say is that it is Gods power at work in and through us. Now if you have forgotten what the fruit of the Spirit is, love, joy peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. And this is to been seen in such a way that people who see it in us will desire it because they see in us that we have a satisfaction in our relationship with God and now from the things of the world. It truly should be able to be seen in our everyday life, not just on Sunday or only when we are up in front of persons, it should be seen in our homes with our family so that others are speaking about us, because they desire what we have. How do we make this happen, you dont, you have to let God make it happen. Have a fruitful Fall.

September

2013

Cicero United Methodist Church P AST OR B yron Frit z P. O. Box 617 Cicero, IN. 46034

Pastor General News Birthdays & Anniversaries Those Serving Prayer Requests September Readings Just for Kids Calendar

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The Best Policy

Honesty before God requires the most fundamental risk of faith we can take; the risk that God is good, that God does love us unconditionally. It is in taking this risk that we rediscover our dignity. To bring the truth of ourselves, just as we are, to God, just as God is, is the most dignified thing we can do in this life. ~Gerald May, Addiction and Grace

If you have changed e-mail addresses or have never given your email address to the church office, please do it so we can keep our emailing list updated and keep you informed of church activities.

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IMPORTANT
All Committees Meet 11:30 - 1:00 p.m. Sunday, September 8th. Church Council Meets 1:00 - 2:30p.m. Sunday, September 8th.
(A light lunch will be provided for those staying for Church Council.)

It is important that everyone involved plan to be present at their meeting!

IMPORANT L L Update

Our weekly LOL meals started on August 21st, and everyone seemed happy to be back together again. Please check the signup sheets in the narthex for our weekly needs. Due to the Gaither choir rehearsals on Wed nights, our cleanup team is small. If you want to help with cleanup, please sign up. This would mean coming to eat (if you wish) or arriving about 6:30 for about an hour of work.

~Parents of CUMC College Students ~

Please submit or update your college students mailing address and e-mail address, if you would like him/her to receive the electronic newsletter and anything else we want to send during the school year. (The office has only received one address to date.)

We want to support and encourage our college students!

*****IMPORTANT*****
The UMW will not be renewing the subscription to the Upper Room which will expire with the Nov/Dec. issue. Anyone wishing to subscribe on their own should contact the Upper Room at: 800-972-0433 or www.upperroom.org.

MISSION OPPORTUNITY Upcoming Crop Walk October 6th

Applications available soon!
There is an endless road, a hopeless maze, who seek for goods before they seek for God.
~Bernard of Clairvaux

Choir will return in September - New date & time

After taking a summer break, Adult Choir practice will th begin Tuesday, September 10 . Practice will begin at 7:00 in the choir room and last no longer than one hour. We would love to have some new faces and voices in the group so please consider joining our merry band of musicians. We really do have a good time.

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LAY LEADER / CHURCH COUNCIL CHAIR What is our mission and how are we doing? Our mission as given to us by Jesus himself, is to go forth and make disciples for Him. We are also to help our fellow humans by ministering to them when they are in need or in trouble. As to how we are doing, I'm not sure I can answer how we are doing as to making new disciples, but I do know that Cicero United Methodist is ministering to those in need. Our LOL ministry reaches out to the community and brings in people that need a good meal and a chance for fellowship. I am fairly certain that in some instances the LOL meal is probably the best meal that some folks will have all week. Our outreach to Uganda has enabled some ladies to have a market for the jewelry they make. Byron has shared that if a local Christian Book Store elects to take on the jewelry it would mean a great difference to these ladies. Because of our willingness, along with Rev. Byron's guidance, we have opened the door for many possibilities for these ladies. We have people involved with Angels Attic and Cicero United Methodist who have been supportive of this ministry that helps those in the northern Hamilton County communities who have needs. Yes, I would say we are doing our mission as to helping those in need. There are other missions that we are involved with in some way and they are also important. Could we do more? Probably. We need to be aware of those opportunities when they present themselves and to act as we are called to act. I am happy and excited to be a part of this church because of our work in mission. ~Dennis Schrumpf, Church Council Chair & Lay Leader~ The Best Policy Honesty before God requires the most fundamental risk of faith we can take: the risk that God is good, that God does love us unconditionally. It is in taking the risk that we rediscover our dignity. To bring the truth of ourselves, just as we are, to God, just as God is, is the most dignified thing we can do in this life. ~Gerald May, Addiction and Grace SCOOUTING NEWS Cub Scout Pack 103 met at School Night on Friday, August 9 and signed up 19 new boys for the Cub Program. The Pack is in the process of getting organized and gearing up for their Fall activities. The Boy Scout Troop has a new Eagle Scout. Sam Reitenour passed his Eagle Board of Review in July and is our newest Eagle Scout. The Troop held their annual planning meeting on Sunday, August 11 and have their activities planned for the 2013 - 2014 year. In September the Troop will be holding a Conservation campout and will be doing some conservation projects at Kotewee Park. During September, the Scouts in Troop 103 will be electing their Scout leaders who will serve from October through next March. We have a number of Scouts well qualified for these leadership positions. The Annual Scouting Popcorn Sale starts in September. Your purchase of one or more of the popcorn products helps support Scouting, both in the local unit and at the Council level. Your support is appreciated. As always, the Scouts - Cubs, Boy Scouts & Venturers - appreciate your support of Scouting at Cicero United Methodist. ~Dennis Schrumpf, Chartered Partner Representative for Pack 103, Troop 103 & Crew 103~

I am convinced . That friendships provide the most fertile soil for evangelism. When the reality of Christ is introduced in a relationship of love and trust that has already been established, the effect is powerful. And it seems that invariably, when someone becomes a true follower of Christ, that persons first impulse is to want to find a friend and introduce that friend to Christ. ~John MacArthur

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BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS: 10 - Su Simpson 11 - Adam Oxlley, Addie Lackey, Jean Jones 12 - Bruce Frytz 14 - Nathan Brown 16 - Susan Murphy 17 - Gary Maynard 18 - Tim Hendrix 21 - Aaron Gilmore 22 - Hannah Williams 23 - Donald Lackey, Roman Foster 27 - Kyle Maynard 28 - Linda Neff 30 - Jane Hunter ANNIVERSARIES: 1 - Wally & Robin Pennington 4 - Don & Nancy Dane 11 - Jerry & Nancy Cook 12 - Dale & Candy Riley 19Mak & Jennifer Knowles

If you are not presently on our birthday & anniversary lists, and would like to be added, please let me know. We will be more than happy to add you.
We are all better than the worst things we do, and no one is beyond redemption .

~Shane Claiborne

RECYCLING When you are finished with a large item (bed, refrigerator, sofa) and it is still in good condition but you do not know what to do with it, be sure to call local agencies like Angels Attic, your Township Trustees office, or the Cicero Fire Station to see if someone can use the item.. This keeps big items out of landfills AND gives those in need an opportunity to receive furniture or other expensive items without cost. You might be surprised at someones reaction to your unwanted item. Education is learning what you didnt even know you didnt know. WEBSITE NEWS
Webmaster, Dan Grose, will place your event on our website. Please provide all the details of the event along with contact information. Photos, web-links, etc., may also be included. Place your information in the WEBSITE MAILBOX at the church, call the church 317-984-4971, or e-mail it to: webteam@ciceroumc.org. Please allow 7 days for Dan to enter information on the website. Please keep Dan informed so he can keep our Website current. Please check our website . . . . . www.Ciceroumc.org The church Facebook link is as follows: www.facebook.com/CiceroUnitedMethodistChurch Our email address is . . . . . rethinkchurch@ciceroumc.org

~Daniel J. Boorstin

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THOSE PERSONS SERVING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBETR: 1st Sunday, September 1: Welcome Center: Lannie Nickel Greeters & Ushers: Ed & Pat Catron, Marilyn Gerber, Dave Wallace Liturgist: Chris Osborn Nursery: Megan Green & Holli Hendrix 2nd Sunday, September 8: Welcome Center: Ron & Linda Adamson Greeters & Ushers: Su Simpson, Evelyn Schrumpf, Mary Johnson, Chris Osborn Liturgist: Rick Childs Nursery: Megan Green & Alexis Robinson 3rd Sunday, September 15: Welcome Center: Lonnie Whitehead Greeters & Ushers: Lonnie & Karen Whitehead, Brad Hanni, Jay Dunbar Liturgist: Paul Gibson Nursery: Megan Green & Alexandra Smith 4th Sunday, September 22: Welcome Center: Mary Johnson Greeters & Ushers: Dar & Melanie Gilmore, Keith Ecker, Bob Mann Liturgist: Keith Ecker Nursery: Megan Green & Mary Johnson 5th Sunday, September 29: Welcome Center: Chris Osborn Greeters & Ushers: Paul Gibson, Aaron Harless, Brad Hanni, Bob Mann Liturgist: Joe Green Nursery: Megan Green & Debbee Yeryar Penny Raiders for September 22nd will go to Operation Christmas Child. 5th Sunday Offering will go to the CUMC Compassion Fund If you cannot serve as listed, please contact the Church Secretary. Contact: Susie Browning (317-809-1154) if you would like to serve as a liturgist. Bob Mann at (984-4005) if you would like to serve as greeter/usher. Jeannie Ecker at (984-4802) to help in the welcome center.

Saving Grace Grace is the majesty, the freedom, the undeservedness, the unexpectedness, the newness, the arbitrariness, in which a relationship to God and therefore the possibility of knowing him is opened up to man by God Himself. ...Grace is Gods good pleasure. ~ Karl Barth

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KUDOS TO: Paul, Bob and the Trustees for their work on the basement floor - it looks awesome. Earline, Paul & Jan Work for setting up the 4-H/Scout recognition day. Those who have contributed food or monetary donations for the fresh produce table. Those who have mowed the lawn and worked so hard in the yard this summer. Honoring our Teachers
We give thanks that you will lead us in the ministry of Christian education. We offer you our pledge of support. As you teach your students, may all be open to Gods truth and be inspired to live the Christian life a sully as possible. Remember that we appreciate greatly the time and effort you expend as teachers of our church family. May God grant you strength and joy in your important role.

CICERO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PRAYER LIST Prayer is the place where burdens change shoulders.
Prayer List policy: Those added to the prayer list will remain there for two weeks. After two weeks they may be deleted. You will need to call the church office in order to reinstate your prayer concerns.

Elna Alexander (Monte exanders mother) Jo Brown (Kindred Healthcare Bridgewater, 14751 Carey Road, Westfield, IN 46074) Tom & Anna Davis (The Lodge, Cabin #31, 1667 Sheridan Rd., Noblesville, IN 46062, Phone 317-770-3481) George Kanouse (6350 Winter Park Drive, Apt. #369, North Richland Hills, TX 76180) Martha Clanton (P. O. Box 333, 159 N. Byron Street, Cicero, IN 46034) Ruth Thompson (1667 Sheridan Road, The Lodge, Cabin #1, Noblesville, IN 46062, phone 317-770-34511) Leonard Lee (pancreatic cancer) and wife, Mary (dear friend of Sherry Neavear) Carter Nebesio (6 yr. old girl with Leukemia) Kyle ONeill Thomas Richards Carl Bentley (being added to the heart transplant list) Sharon Robbins (cancer) Jon Coy Our Country & its Leaders Ron Pryor Our Missionaries & families Levi Farmer Our Servicemen and women Sarah Peachey & their families Myrna Watts (back surgery) David Jones (Helen Nelsons grandson) Betty Hann Jo Brown is thrilled to be back at Riverwalk Kathy Tate (cancer) Patty Roberts (cancer) Commons and wants everyone to know she apAllegra Hibma preciated all of the thoughts, prayers & lovely Jane Allen cards she has received. John Kidwell Larry Moran (friend of Jean Jones/Susie Browning) Bev Poindexter (cancer) Kelly Imhoff (Kerrie Eckers roommates mother - breast cancer) Betty Hann Dana Cortwright (Jeannie Eckers friend - uterine cancer) R. L. Jordan (David Jordans father) Debbee Yeryar Wilma Sarver (Doug Neffs mother) Tammy Fruth

If you would like to be on the church e-mail list to receive prayer requests and other church news, please send your e-mail address to the church office: rethinkchurch@ciceroumc.org. If you do not have e-mail but wish to be on the prayer/information list, please call the church office, 984-4971.

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September Scripture Readings

01 - Job 40:1-42:17 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 Psalm 45:1-17 Proverbs 22:14 02 - Ecclesiastes 1:1-3:22 2 Corinthians 6:1-13 Psalm 46:1-11 Proverbs 22:15 03 - Ecclesiastes 4:1-6:12 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:7 Psalm 47:1-9 Proverbs 22:16 04 - Ecclesiastes 7:1-9:18 2 Corinthians 7:8-16 Psalm 48:1-14 Proverbs 22:17-19 05 - Ecclesiastes 10:1-12:14 2 Corinthians 8:1-15 Psalm 49:1:20 Proverbs 22:20-21 06 - Song of Solomon 1:1-4:16 2 Corinthians 8:16-24 Psalm 50:1-23 Proverbs 22:22-23 07 - Song of Solomon 5:1-8:14 2 Corinthians 9:1-15 Psalm 51:1-19 Proverbs 22:24-25 08 - Isaiah 1:1-2:22 2 Corinthians 10:1-18 Psalm 52:1-9 Proverbs 22:26-27 09 - Isaiah 3:1-5:30 2 Corinthians 11:1-15 Psalm 53:1-6 Proverbs 22:28-29 10 - Isaiah 6:1-7:25 2 Corinthians 11:16-33 Psalm 54:1-7 Proverbs 23:1-3 11 - Isaiah 8:1-9:21 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 Psalm 55:1-23 Proverbs 23:4-5 12 - Isaiah 10:1-11;16 2 Corinthians 12:11-21 Psalm 56:1-13 Proverbs 23:6-8 13 - Isaiah 12:1-14:32 2 Corinthians 13:1-14 Psalm 57:1-11 Proverbs 23:9-11 14 - Isaiah 15:1-18:7 Galatians 1:1-24 Psalm 58:1-11 Proverbs 23:12 15 - Isaiah 19:1-21:17 Galatians 2:1-16 Psalm 59:1-17 Proverbs 23:13-14 16 - Isaiah 22:1-24:23 Galatians 2:17-3:9 Psalm 60:1-12 Proverbs 23:15-16 17 - Isaiah 25:1-28:13 Galatians 3:10-22 Psalm 61:1-8 Proverbs 23:17-18 18 - Isaiah 28:14-30:11 Galatians 3:23-4:31 Psalm 62:1-12 Proverbs 23:19-21 19 - Isaiah 30:12-33:9 Galatians 5:1-12 Psalm 63:1-11 Proverbs 23:22 20 - Isaiah 33:10-36:22 Galatians 5:13-26 Psalm 64:1-10 Proverbs 23:23 21 - Isaiah 37:1-38:22 Galatians 6:1-18 Psalm 65:1-13 Proverbs 23:24 22 - Isaiah 39:1-41:16 Ephesians 1:1-23 Psalm 66:1-20 Proverbs 23:25-28 23 - Isaiah 41:17-43:13 Ephesians 2:1-22 Psalm 67:1-7 Proverbs 23:29-35 24 - Isaiah 43:14-45:10 Ephesians 3:1-21 Psalm 68:1-18 Proverbs 24:1-2 25 - Isaiah 45:11-48:11 Ephesians 4:1-16 Psalm 68:19-35 Proverbs 24:3-4 26 - Isaiah 48:12-50:11 Ephesians 4:17-32 Psalm 69:1-18 Proverbs 24:5-6 27 - Isaiah 51:1-53:12 Ephesians 5:1-33 Psalm 69:19-36 Proverbs 24:7 28 - Isaiah 54:1-57:14 Ephesians 6:1-24 Psalm 70:1-5 Proverbs 24:8 29 - Isaiah 57:15-59:21 Philippians 1:1-26 Psalm 71:1-24 Proverbs 24:9-10 30 - Isaiah 60:1-62:5 Philippians 1:27-2:18 Psalm 72:1-20 Proverbs 24:11-12

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G O D IS SO G O O D
Elisha was appointed by this prophet to be his successor. Elisha then watched as this man was taken up to heaven in a fiery chariot. Who was the prophet?
A. B. C. D. Amos Elijah Isaiah Ezekiel

See II Kings 2:11

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1 1:00 Disciples Path Bible Study 2:00 Youth 4:00 Disciple I Bible Study NO Boy Scout TroopMeeting 9 6:30 Boy Scout Troop Meeting 10 9 a.m. Tritown Ministeral at Atlanta Christian 7:00 CHOIR RESUMES 11 12 7:00 Man in the Mirror Bible Study 6-7:00 L.O.L. & The Dog Park 13 8 National Grandparents Day 11:30 All Committees Meet 1:00 Church Council Meets 1:00 Disciples Path Bible Study 2:00 Youth Rest Stop for Bicyclists 15 1:00 Disciples Path Bible Study 2:00 Youth 16 NEWSLETTER DEADLINE 6:30 Boy Scout Troop Meeting 17 7:00 Choir Practice 7:00 Troop Adult Leaders Meeting 24 7:00 Choir Practice 25 6-7:00 L.O.L. & The Dog Park 26 7:00 Man in the Mirror Bible Study 27 2 3 4 6-7:00 L.O.L. & The Dog Park

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22 Penny Raiders (Operation 23 Christmas Child) 6:30 Boy Scout 1:00 Disciples Path Troop Meeting Bible Study 2:00 Youth 29 5th Sunday Offering (CUMC Compassion) 1:00 Disciples Path Bible Study 2:00 Youth 30 6:30 Boy Scout Troop Meeting

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September 2013 Cicero United Methodist Church P. O. Box 617 100 E. Jackson Street Cicero, IN 46034 Phone: (317)984-4971 Fax: (317)984-7571 Website: www.ciceroumc.org Email: rethinkchurch@ciceroumc.org

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A Prayer for Guidance Lord, take me where you want me to go; Let me meet who you want me to meet; Tell me what you want me to say, And keep me out of your way.
~Rev. Mychal Judge, FDNY chaplain and the first official casualty on 9/11