NEWS FROM FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, KIRKSVILLE
January 11, 2008
DEVOTION FROM REV. JIM
BAPTISM OF THE LORD SUNDAY
As we celebrate our Lord's Baptism on Sunday, January 13th, we will be remembering our own Baptisms. If you have not been baptized, you are encouraged to talk with Rev. Jim about the possibility of that happening on this special Sunday.
Love in Christ,
Rev. Jim
UPCOMING EVENTS THIS WEEK
Sunday, January 13th - At 9:30 a.m. there will be an organizational meeting for all of those interested in participating in and helping with the Youth Dinner Theatre including parents.
Monday, January 14th - 5:30 p.m. Administrative Council Committees Joint Meeting in Fellowship Hall - All new and returning Administrative Council and Committee Members will be meeting for orientation and training for the new year. A list of Church Leaders will be in the Sunday bulletin.
Young Women's Bible Study will meet on Monday, January 14th, at 6:00 p.m.
Kirksville Community Chorus will begin again on Monday, January 14th and meet in the Sanctuary at 7:00 p.m.
50+ Luncheon will be on Thursday, January 17th at 12 noon in Room 202. Dr. Richard Weerts will give the program about John Philip Sousa.
KID'S Night Out will be on Friday, January 18th, from 5:30-8:00 p.m.
THE YOUTH ARE COLLECTING CANNED GOODS DURING THE MONTH OF JANUARY! Bring your can(s) to the container in the Foyer.
We welcome any information you want to share about accomplishments for yourself or your family. Please fill out the form below and return to us.
Item of Interest________________________________
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JOYS
Congratulations to Loyd and Dorothy Welte on the birth of a new great grandson , Kaleb Andrew Welte, born January 2nd.
Congratulations to Andy and Tara Cordray on the birth of their daughter, Ruby Ann, on January 8th. Proud grandparents are Fred and Cindy Cordray. Proud Uncle, Aunt, and Cousins are Jeremy, Nicole, Ashton,and Peyton Cordray.
Congratulations to Drew Zimmer on his promotion to Director of Pharmacy at Northeast Regional Medical Center. He and his wife, Rebecca (Head) Zimmer and their daughters, Annabel and Audrey reside in Kirksville. He is the son of former members, Dan and Roberta Zimmer of Princeton, son-in-law of Janet Head and Michael French and grandson-in-law of Eunice Streeter.
Congratulations to Ben Bowen who was chosen by the Kirksville Daily Express as Wrestler of the Week. He had his 100th victory in his high school career.
OFFERING ENVELOPES - 2008 Offering Envelopes are in the Narthex. If there are no envelopes with your name and you want envelopes for 2008, please sign the list on the table. Thanks.
Jackie Harrison and Vicky Williams
Financial Secretaries
Christmas Special offering - Aid for Local Families in Need - $4,354.96
SUNDAY AT FIRST -January 13
8:15 a.m. Acolyte - Matt McFarland
8:15 a.m. Liturgist - Donna Bailey
8:15 a.m. Ushers - George & Lynda Durflinger and Pete & Sally Detweiler
8:15 a.m. Greeters - Jean Smith, Ken Hayes, and Brad & Kathy Selby
8:15 a.m. Sound System - Ian Clark
10:45 a.m. Acolytes -Nikayla & Jacob McLain
10:45 a.m. Liturgist - Sarah Topp
10:45 a.m. Ushers - Jeff Justice, Rick Riley, Dan Pagliai, Ed Herrmann, Bill Cable, and Vern Playle
10:45 a.m. Greeters - Anna Eagen and Rex & Janice Meneely
Sound System Technician 10:45 a.m. Dillon Lara
Communion Steward - Shirley Baldwin
Transportation - Scott Johns
Childcare Staff - Lisa McLain, Coordinator, Angie Danielson, Justine Marty, Elizabeth Anderson, Kara Beck, Sara Hines, Trish Kriekemeier, Jenni Bevell, and Paige Mundhenke
CALENDAR FOR FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, KIRKSVILLE
Friday, January 11th
8:00 p.m. A.A
Saturday, January 12th
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Quilt Guild Special Day "Quilt Till You Drop"
9:30 a.m. Saturday Morning Bible Study at home of Karen Sundstrom
Sunday, January 13th
8:15 a.m. Morning Worship, Nursery Provided
9:20 a.m. Chapel Communion
9:30 a.m. Organizational meeting for Youth Dinner Theatre
9:30 a.m. Sunday School, Chancel Choir, Nursery Provided
10:45 a.m. Morning Worship, Nursery Provided
5:30 p.m. Empty Nesters at home of Ed and Sharon Tiff
6:00 p.m. "On the Horizon" Band Practice
7:00 p.m. Horizon Youth Night- Senior High go on Mystery Trip
Monday, January 14th
5:30 p.m. Administrative Council/Committees Joint Meeting
6:00 p.m. Young Women's Bible Study
7:00 p.m. Kirksville Community Chorus
8:00 p.m. A.A.
Tuesday, January 15th
9:00 a.m. Line Dancing
9:00 p.m. College Age Women's Bible Study
Wednesday, January 16th
3:00-5:00 p.m. Club 316
5:30 p.m. Celebration Choir
6:30 p.m. Adult Handbell Choir
6:30 p.m. "Hands of Friendship" Quilt Guild
7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir
Thursday, January 17th
9:00 a.m. Line Dancing
12 noon 50+ Luncheon
5:00 p.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
5:30-7 p.m. Girl Scouts
7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts
Friday, January 18th
5:30-8:00 p.m. KID'S Night Out
8:00 p.m. A.A
Sunday, January 20th
8:15 a.m. Morning Worship, Nursery Provided
9:20 a.m. Chapel Communion
9:30 a.m. Sunday School, Chancel Choir, Nursery Provided
10:45 a.m. Morning Worship, Nursery Provided
6:00 p.m. "On the Horizon" Band Practice
7:00-8:30 p.m. Horizon Youth Night
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
This year we are using the "Hands On Bible" curriculum. Kids need to learn the truth to live it-HANDS on BIBLE takes kids right into the Bible. DON'T LET YOUR CHILD/REN MISS THIS! Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.
CLUB 316 will continue on Wednesday, January 16, at 3:00 p.m.
KID'S Night Out will be on Friday, January 18th, from 5:30-8:00 p.m. This is for all Children ages 6 weeks-5th grade.
HORIZON YOUTH
9:30-10:30 a.m. Sunday School for Sr. High and Mid High every Sunday.
"On the Horizon" Praise Band Practice will begin again on Sunday, January 6th, at 6:00 p.m. Horizon Youth Night will be from 7-8:30 p.m. that night.
Sunday, January 13th, the Senior High will go on a Mystery Trip during the Horizon Youth Night time-7-8:30 p.m.
ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL/COMMITTEES MEETING
The Joint Administrative Council/Committees meeting will be held on Monday, January 14th, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. This is the meeting where new Administrative Council and Committee members will receive orientation and training. The general meeting will begin by 5:50 p.m. The Committees will meet beginning at 7:10 p.m.
A listing of all Administrative Council and committees will be available on Sunday, January 13th.
REMEMBER THIS IS FOR ALL NEW AND RETURNING MEMBERS OF ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL AND ALL NEW AND RETURNING MEMBERS OF EACH COMMITTEE!
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
Young Women’s Bible Study groups will meet this month. There is a group meeting on the 1st and 3rd Mondays at 6:00 p.m. and a group meeting on 2nd and 4th Mondays at 6:00 p.m. They are continuing their study of the book, “The Case for Faith”. Talk with Teri Heckert or Chrissie Treasure for more information.
Saturday Morning Bible Study will meet at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 12th, at the home of Sharon Tiff.
College-Age Women's Bible Study "Team Awesome" will begin meeting again on Tuesday, January 15th, at 9 p.m.
EMPTY NESTERS
This group is composed of couples who do not have children living at home and meet together for food and fellowship. They will meet at the home of Ed and Sharon Tiff on Sunday, January 13th, at 5:30 p.m. Call Sharon for more information.
50+ LUNCHEON
The next meeting will be on Thursday, January 17th at noon in Room 202. Dr. Richard Weerts will give the program on John Philip Sousa. Those attending are asked to bring a dish or two to share. Table services and drinks will be provided.
UNITED METHODIST MEN will meet on Monday, January 21st, at 12 noon at the Ponderosa Restaurant. More information later.
Church Offices will be closed on Monday, January 21st.
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