NEWS FROM FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, KIRKSVILLE
June 11, 2008
DEVOTION FROM REV. JIM
My "28th" Annual Conference is "in the books". It will be recorded in my notes as sad, good, challenging, inspirational, and informative, leaving me with a mixture of concern and hope. There was much emphases on attracting younger people for our church as well as general and specific information and encouragement for pastors and congregations to be "other" oriented. As each speaker and thought was presented, I would think as to how that has been or will be at KV First, and generally feel very positive about what has happened here and what will happen here as God gives the leadership and the increase and the good people of First UMC continue your good work and "witness" (a new word and thought for local church membership vows approved at General Conference—but not a new idea for First UMC)!
In the rush to make our church "younger", please don't forget those who are not, and cannot be, young (funny I'm thinking more about those people now)! We heard the young people say they just wanted us to be church for and with them and they with us (kind of like a church family)—good idea, and much like our First UMC family!
Your Lay Member, Mary Lee Fleschner, and our At Large Members, Rick Fleschner, and Mariel Sweet, were faithful attendees and participants of the Conference—you can be proud of them, and know that I was.
I look forward to celebrating God's love for and with our Fathers on Sunday—two families will do that with baptisms—PTL.
Thanks to Lynae, Marla, and others who gave great leadership here while I was away.
See ya' Sunday!
Love in Christ,
Rev. Jim
UPCOMING EVENTS
Staff-Parish Relations Committee will meet on Wednesday, June 11th, at 5:30 p.m.
Bereavement Support Group will meet on Wednesday, June 11, at 7:00 p.m.
FAREWELL CARRY-IN LUNCH
June 22nd will be the last day Rev. Jim will be preaching as our minister at First UMC. To honor Rev. Jim and Linda, there will be a congregational carry-in lunch in Fellowship Hall following the second worship service on this date. There will also be a planned program coordinated by the Staff-Parish Committee.
Meat will be furnished. Each family is asked to bring a covered dish to serve at least fifteen. There will be UMW members in the kitchen to see that the food is kept hot and/or cold and placed on the serving tables. Assistance in clean up will be appreciated.
If you have not had a chance to give a love offering for Rev. Jim and Linda you will have an opportunity at the carry-in meal.
If you are planning to attend, please indicate the number attending on the form below in order to help in the planning for the amount of meat to order. Please return this information by Sunday, June 15th. Meat will be furnished. Please bring a dish or two to share.
Number of adults____________________
Number of children (12 and under)_______
Name_____________________________
Phone No.__________________________
Rev. Jim's last Sunday in the pulpit will be on Sunday, June 22nd.
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________________________________
Name__________________________________
Phone ___________________________________
More information______________________________
______________________________________________
Help is Needed!
I just received the food delivery schedule for Food 4 Kids. This year the deliveries will be weekly and they will deliver to our kitchen site. Help is needed to unload the truck and carry boxes, many,many boxes into the kitchen. If you are willing and able to lift at least 20 lbs, you are needed.
The truck is supposed to arrive each time at 1 p.m. on the following days:
Wednesday, July 2 and Friday(s), July 11,18,25, Aug 1, 8
This would be a great project for a Girl Scout or Boy Scout Troop, 4-H Club, youth group, club or organization. Pick out a day(s) you can help and let me know. It is also helpful to have a dolly/moving cart if you happen to have access to one.
If you can volunteer call Denise Comstock.
GOOD NEWS
Half of the proceeds from the Morning Optimist's "Rodeo Breakfast" is going to the Food 4 Kids program. What a wonderful boost to this program. If you know an Optimist member, please thank them for the support of this outstanding local mission.
We have also received $100 from the Kirksville Kiwanis Club and $300 from the Altar and Rosary Guild from Mary Immaculate. WOW. people are really starting to understand what a significant and vital ministry Food 4 Kids has become in our community. AMEN.
NEXT FOOD 4 KIDS MEETING - Tuesday, June 24th at 5:15 p.m. in Room 202 - Ask Denise for questions
Remember to continue to sign up to volunteer.
There are 59 more people needed
July 21-25 - 1 at Jaycee Park and 2 at Memorial
July 28 - August 1 - 5 in Kitchen, 5 at Jaycee Park, 2 at Brashear Park, and 2 at Memorial Park
August 4-8 - 1 in Kitchen, 3 at PC Mill Park, 7 at Jaycee Park
August 11-15 - 14 in Kitchen, 5 at PC Mill Park, 3 at Jaycee Park, 5 at Brashear Park, and 3 at Memorial Park
NAME_______________________________
PHONE________E-MAIL________________
KITCHEN___________________(Days you can work)
PARK________________________(Days you can work and park if you have a preference)
You can also respond to Bev Kitts at bjkitts2002@yahoo.com
JOYS
Welcome to new member, Mary Nickerson, who joined the church as a professing member by transfer of her membership on Sunday, June 1st.
Rev. Jim and Linda participated in the Retirement Ceremony at the Annual Conference. A picture of them and Bishop Schnase is on the bulletin board across from Rev. Jim's office.
Pastor Richard Northcutt has officially been appointed to be our new pastor. His first Sunday will be on June 29th. He, his wife, Erin, and their children, Abbey and Sam will be moving into the parsonage on Wednesday, June 25th. Many committees groups are planning how to make them feel welcome!
50th Wedding Anniversary Card Shower
Chuck and Alma Noyes will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on June 14th. Their family is asking for a card shower for them.
New appointments to the Mark Twain District of pastors who have been associated with our church: Rev. Eric Anderson and his wife, Jo Ann, will be moving to Palmyra were Eric will be the pastor at Palmyra UMC. Their daughter, Elizabeth, is one of our Youth Interns while attending Truman State University. Their son, Mark, will be attending college in Kansas City. Rev. Eric was a former Associate Pastor here and Campus Minister at Wesley House.
Ben Mulford and his wife, Shelley, will be moving to Paris, Mo. He will be the pastor for the Paris/Madison churches. Ben was a former Youth Intern here and active member at Wesley House.
Other former Youth Interns here and active members at Wesley House, Jimmy and Erin(Beppler) Cooper will be moving to the St. Charles area. Jimmy will be Associate Pastor at First UMC in St. Charles.
Rev. Kurt Schuermann, father of Erick Schuermann, member of our church, is the new District Superintendent of the Gateway Central District.
Dean and Amy Rosebery's grandson, Jay, arrived safely home from Iraq.
Seven Jr. High Youth and 4 Adults are on a Mission Trip to St. Joseph this week. They are: Youth- Russell Clark, Alex Vogt, Caitlin Pennington, Andrew Mikolajczak, Josh Tooley, Grant McFarland, and Faith Jones and Adults - Elizabeth Anderson, Barry McFarland, Amy Schweizer, and Chuck Heckert.
We heard at 4:20 p.m. that they arrived safely. Continue to be in prayer for them as they help others.
Dear Church Family,
Thank you so much for all your cards, calls, gifts and presence at our 60th wedding anniversary celebration on May 31st. Special thanks to Rev. Jim for his poem and special message. Thanks to the UMW ladies for serving the reception. May God bless you!
Bob and Marilyn Barrett
Thank you for all of the wonderful calls, food, cards, caring, and concern during my broken femur and then the hardware removal. Hopefully, in a month, I can have the left hip replaced.
Blessings, Love and Peace
Carolyn and Jim Harding
SUNDAY AT FIRST
FATHER'S DAY
8:15 a.m. Acolyte - Matt McFarland
8:15 a.m. Greeters - East Door- Ken Hayes & family North Door - Melissa, Haylee, and Callyn Kinney
8:15 a.m. Sound System - Max Bevell
10:45 a.m. Acolytes - Jonathan Self and Jackson Mann
10:45 a.m. Liturgist - Drew Zimmer
10:45 a.m. Ushers - Bob Mason, Eldon Coy, Ed Herrmann, Joe Decker, and Vern Playle
10:45 a.m. Greeters - East Door - Barry & Lynae McFarland; North Door - David, Lisa, Jacob, Nikayla, Evan, and Rileigh McLain
10:45 a.m. - Sound System - Dillon Lara
Transportation - Sam Kriegel
Communion Steward - Reva Selby
Childcare Staff - Lisa McLain, Coordinator, Angie Danielson, Jenni Bevell, Paige Mundhenke, and Julie Jackson
Three-In-One Offering for Rev. Jim's and Pastor Richard's moving expenses is now $1,629.00 If you would like to help with this, you may still do so by indicating on your check that it is for Moving Expenses.
CALENDAR FOR FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, KIRKSVILLE
Wednesday, June 11
1:00 p.m. Jr. High Youth and Leaders leave for St. Joseph
5:30 p.m. Celebration Choir
5:30 p.m. Staff-Parish Relations Committee
7:00 p.m. Bereavement Support Group
NO CHANCEL OR HANDBELL CHOIR PRACTICE
Thursday, June 12
9:00 a.m. Line Dancing
5:00 p.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts
Friday, June 13
8:00 p.m. A.A.
Saturday, June 14
Jr. High Youth and leaders will return from St. Joseph around 9:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 15
FATHER'S DAY
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
2:30 p.m. Twin Pines Service led by Youth
NO HORIZON YOUTH
Monday, June 16
10 a.m. - noon - Craft Camp
12 noon United Methodist Men at Ponderosa
6:00 p.m. Young Women's Bible Study
8:00-9:00 p.m. SUNDAY SCHOOL ON MONDAY NIGHT
8:00 p.m. A.A.
Tuesday, June 17
9:00 a.m. Line Dancing
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Mom/Kid Fellowship in Playground
10:00 a.m. - noon - Craft Camp
7:00 p.m. Handbell Choir Practice
Wednesday, June 18
5:30 p.m. Celebration Choir
6:30 p.m. Handbell Choir Practice
6:30 p.m. "Hands of Friendship" Quilt Guild
Thursday, June 19
9:00 a.m. Line Dancing
12 noon 50+ Luncheon
5:00 p.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
7:00 p.m Boy Scouts
Friday, June 20
5:30-8:00 p.m. KID's Night Out - Couples will meet at Il Spazio's for supper and fellowship
8:00 p.m. A.A
Saturday, June 21
6:00 a.m. Sr. High Youth and Leaders leave for Beaumont, TX Mission Trip
Sunday, June 22
REV. JIM'S LAST SUNDAY TO PREACH HERE
8:15 a.m. Morning Worship, Nursery Provided
9:20 a.m. Chapel Communion
9:30 a.m. Sunday School, Chancel Choir, Nursery Provided,
9:30 a.m. "Take it to the Limit" Sunday School Class
10:45 a.m. Morning Worship, Nursery Provided
Farewell for Rev. Jim and Linda Carry-In Meal and Program following the 10:45 service
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.
Sign up on the sheets in the bulletin for the various camps.
Summer Mini-Camps
Craft Camp - June 16 & 17 - 10:00-noon
Float Making Camp for July 4 parade - July 2 & 3 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Ride the church float in the July 4th parade
VBS - for all children ages 3 years by June 1 to 5th grade
July 6 - Sunday Evening, Family Celebration
July 7-9 9-noon
SUMMER MUSIC CAMP for all children going into K-6th grade
July 21-25, 9-noon
Program outside this year - Thursday, July 24th, 6:30 p.m.
New Camps
For Kids going into K-5th grade
Choir Camp - August 8 9-noon - Sing on Sunday, August 10th
Handbell Choir Camp - August 14th & 15th - 10:00 - noon, Play on Sunday, August 17th
KID'S Night Out will be on Friday, June 20th, from 5:30-8:00 p.m.
Couples' Night out will be on Friday, June 20th, from 5:30-8:00 p.m. at IL Spazio's
YOUTH
9:30-10:30 a.m. Sunday School for Sr. High and Mid High every Sunday.
June 11-14th - Jr. High Mission Trip to St. Joseph, MO
June 21-29th - Sr. High Mission Trip to Beaumont, TX
Youth will lead the Twin Pines Service on Sunday, June 15th at 2:30 p.m.
COLLEGE AGE MINISTRY
Do you have an idea for an activity?
Call Rebecca or e-mail her at zimmermsw@yahoo.com
ATTENTION: ALL Students and Young Adults are invited to SUNDAY SCHOOL ON MONDAY NIGHT. Join us for the second week of the six week DVD study called Life Rules
Next session is Monday, June 16th
8:00-9:00 p.m.
Fellowship Hall
Snacks provided
There were 11 there last week!
Call or email Rebecca, zimmermsw@yahoo.com
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
The UMW Unit Picnic was a success!
Young Women's Bible Study will meet on Monday, June 16 at the church at 6:00 p.m.
United Methodist Women will hold a birthday party at Kirksville Manor Care on Tuesday, June 24th at 3:00 p.m.
Mom & Kid Fellowship
Every Tuesday morning from June 10th - August 19th 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Come to church and let the kids play on our awesome new playground while moms chit chat and drink their coffee. Cookies or popsicles and drinks will be provided for kids! Coordinators are Angie Danielson and Anitra Crisp
Mom's Morning Out
1st Thursday of every month from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. beginning on Thursday, June 5th
UNITED METHODIST MEN
The next United Methodist Men's meeting will be on Monday, June 16th, at noon at the Ponderosa Restaurant. The program will be about the 100th Anniversary of United Methodist Men. ALL MEN ARE WELCOME! Welcome to new Interim President, Richard Detweiler
50+ LUNCHEON
The date for the next luncheon will be June 19th, at noon. Table service and drinks will be provided. Please bring a dish or two to share.
FOOD FOR KIDS
Food 4 Kids
Please be thinking about how you could participate in this mission project.
We are in need of many volunteers. Areas for volunteers to serve are:
Prepare lunches 10 am to 11:30 am
Distribute lunches Noon to 1 pm
Pick up cardboard on Friday's and take to recycle center.
Pick up bread at HyVee on Monday(s) and deliver to the kitchen.
Help unload food shipments. (3 shipments - dates still to be determined)
Prayer- Pray for the hungry children, pray for the volunteers, pray for Central MO Food Bank, and pray for the success of Food 4 Kids.
Volunteers for the Kitchen and food distribution need to contact Bev Kitts.
All other volunteers need to call Denise Comstock.
DENTAL KIT PROJECT
The Missions Committee is again providing dental kits for the local Head Start Program. They are asking for donations of either supplies or monetary gifts.
A kit consists of:
4-6 soft toothbrushes (include 2 child size) unopened packages only, extra brushes are for family members
1 dental floss – any size
1 fluoride toothpaste, 6 oz. or more
Place items inside a 1 gallon zip lock bag. A container for the kits will be provided at the church for your convenience. Our goal is to make 150. Talk to Laurie Waddle for more information.
HEIFER PROJECT
The Missions Committee is partnering with the Central Church of Christ to raise money for the Heifer Project.
We are collecting this money in the vestibule. Bring your loose change on Sunday to help in buying animals to send to countries that need food. For more information, talk with Laurie Waddle.
Kirksville Community Band began on June 2nd and will practice each Monday night through July 14th from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Kirksville High School Band Room.
All musicians from high school age and older are welcome to attend.
Performances will be July 4th at the Court House
and July 18th at Court House.
Directors are Dr. Jay Bulen, Music Department Chair from Truman State University and Brad Hudson Director of Bands for the Kirksville R-III School District.
Contact Brad Hudson at bhudson@kirksville.k12.mo.us for more information.
FRIDAY NIGHT FREE SUMMER CONCERTS ON SOUTH SIDE OF COURTHOUSE - 7:00 p.m. Go to Kirksville Arts Association Website for schedule.
Kirksville Optimist Club
Annual Breakfast
All you can eat - $5.00
Proceeds go to Food 4 Kids and Buddy Back Pack
Saturday, June 14th
7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
West side of square
Rain or shine
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