NEWS FROM FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, KIRKSVILLE
April 13, 2007
NOTE: We were having difficulty last Thursday sending e-mail so that is why you did not receive the newsletter until probably Monday.
DEVOTION FROM REV. JIM
WOW! Easter is supposed to be a WOW Sunday I know, but it still gets the pastor's heart full of excitement and joy and gratitude for our resurrected Lord, for a God who can fulfill all the nexessary needs taht we discovered we needed during Lent, to offset our humainty, mortality, and sinfulness, with divinity, eternity, and forgiveness—thanks be to God, and to his church in this part of the Kingdom, known as First UMC! It remains a privilege to be the Senior Pastor of a great staff and a wonderful congregation!
See ya' Sunday!
Love in Christ,
Rev. Jim
Don't miss the Easter Musical, "Peter Cotton's Tale" which will be during the services this Sunday. It is a Kids Easter Musical about who we are in Christ.
UPCOMING EVENTS THE WEEK OF April 15-22
Sunday, April 15th - Children's Easter Musical at both services
Monday, April 16th - 12 noon United Methodist Men at Ponderosa
Wednesday, April 18th - No Trinity Bible Study, 6:30 p.m. Quilt Guild
Thursday, April 19th - 12 noon 50+ Luncheon
Thanking God . . . For Your Servant Heart!
First UMC loves its church family!
We are looking at expanding how you can serve at First UMC. More people could be involved on Sunday mornings. There are several different ways to serve God in worship. In scripture it says, “Doing the will of God from your heart. Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men.” Hebrews 6:6b-7
This Sunday morning commitment is only once every 2 months. We are collecting names. If you have already received a schedule from your coordinator, please follow that.
Usher________________ Greeter after church______________
Take Offering _________ Read Scripture _________________
Children’s Corner ______ Door Greeter __________________
Van Transportation _____ Sound System _________________
PowerPoint ___________ Hospitality _____________________
Please return this to the church office or put in the offering plate.
Name _______________________________________________________
Phone # _____________________________________________________
Cell # ________________________________________________________
E-mail address _________________________________________________
Lord Jesus, how would you have me serve today – in worship, in acts of love, by simply waiting for you, by resting in you? Show me, Lord.
1 Samuel 3:10 “Speak, Lord, for your servant hears.”
PANCAKE DAY
Kirksville Kiwanis Club will hold their annual Pancake Day on Saturday, April 14th, from 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. The cost of the pancakes and sausage is $4.00 before Saturday and $5.00 at the door When you purchase a ticket, your name will be entered in a drawing for a $200 gift certificate at Western’s Meat Market.
SAFE SANCTUARY TRAINING
On Saturday, April 21st at the Macon UMC, there will be a safe sanctuaries training event from 9 to noon. This is for anyone who works with children or youth or plans to chaperone any group event. It is a requirement of the conference to be safe sanctuaries certified to chaperone any conference level event. The trainer for this event will be Angie Mefford. Visit any conference website for reference to what steps will need to be taken to complete certification. www.moumethodist.org. To register for this event, call Macon UMC by calling 660-385-2156. Please bring a check made out to the Missouri Conference for $20 per person to the training.
FUMC Family Night at the Burlington Bees
We are going back to Burlington again this year to watch the Bees. (Single A affiliate of the KC Royals) take on the Quad City Swing (Single A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals) on May 12th. The price is Adults $10, youth 5-17 years of age $8, and 4 and under are free. Each ticket comes with a sandwich, bag of chips, and bottle of pop. We will gather on the roof top deck. The van will leave the building at 3 and get back around midnight. Any youth who wants to go without their parents must have a permission slip signed and current health form on file. Any questions can be directed to Chuck Heckert @ 341-9142.
KIDS’ CAFÉ PLANNING MEETING
It’s time to start gearing up for KIDS’ Café 2007. Let’s get together at First UMC at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 24th. We are sending out letters to churches and organizations who have helped us in the past. In another place in this bulletin is a volunteer form for you to fill out and return to the office if you would like to be a part of this important ministry. There are many different ways to help. There are also forms available in the office. Denise Comstock is the Coordinator so you may contact her for more information.
MOTHER-DAUGHTER BRUNCH
Put Saturday, May 12th on your calendar as that will be the day for the Mother-Daughter Brunch to be held at 10 a.m. here at the church. This special event is being planned by Lynae McFarland and the UMW Executive Committee. You won’t want to miss this! Tickets will be available beginning Sunday, April 22nd or you can purchase a ticket in the church office. The price will be $8.00 and children under 5 are free.
HOLY Conversation
Talking about God in Everyday Life
Good, hot, fresh, flavored coffee and donuts/muffins provided!
Come to get your cup filled...A Cup of Faith Class
What's in your cup?
Adult Sunday School Class for Ages 19-90
9:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall
TRINITY BIBLE STUDY
They began on Wednesday, April 11th and conclude on Wednesday, June 13th. There will be two sessions each Wednesday at 12 noon and at 5:30 p.m. This study will be on the Old Testament Wisdom Literature- Books Job-Solomon. THEY WILL NOT MEET THIS WEDNESDAY. If you are interested talk to Rev. Jim or come to one of the sessions on April 25th.
JOYS
Rebecca Lynn and Jessica Dorie Anderson were baptized on Easter Sunday, April 8th. They are the daughters of Mike E. Anderson and Roberta Jo Anderson.
Welcome to Roberta Jo Anderson who joined the church on Sunday, April 8th.
Congratulations toPatty Murrell on the birth of a new granddaughter, Cambree, born on April 9th in Maryville to Billy and Denae Murrell. Proud aunt, uncle, and cousin are Holly, Jimmy, and Carson Westmoreland.
Welcome to our new Assistant Director of Children's Ministries, Hillarey Stone. Hillarey is a Truman State University Student and has been a member of our Childcare Staff for the last two years.
Kathleen Redmon will be giving a vocal recital on Sunday, April 15th, at 7:00 p.m. at the First Christian Church. There will be works by Mozart, Schubert, Wolf, and many more. The recital will also feature Lynae McFarland on a special gospel set.
Caitlin Pennington, sixth grade student at the Kirksville Middle School, and Adam Pennington, seventh grade student at the Kirksville Middle School, were two of 43 students from Northeast Missouri that were recognized as Young Achievers of Northeast Missouri. In addition, they were 2 out of 9 students who were chosen to go on to the International Competition. Their parents are Steve and Nancy Pennington. Congratulations!
Congratulations to Bev Kitts on being chosen as a Member of Distinction from the 60,000 member organization, Senior Circle. The Northeast Chapter of Kirksville has approximately 800 members. She was nominated by Laura Gruber, Senior Circle Advisor for the Northeast Chapter. She was a founding member of the Chapter and continues to play an active role. She also volunteers at Northeast Regional Medical Center in the Gift Shop. The complete article is on the bulletin board across from Rev. Jim's office. Congratulations, Bev!
Truman State University will hold their annual Spring Lecture on Sunday, April 15th, at 3:00 p.m. in the Activities Room of the Student Union Building. Dr. Jack Magruder, President Emeritus and Professor Emeritus of Chemistry from Truman State University, will be the speaker. A reception will follow.
Thanks to Rev. Jim and my church family for their prayers and support during this time of health challenges for my parents.
Sue Limestall
CONCERNS
Arnie Preussner, Mary Weerts, Jennifer Schutter, Steve Gramling (leg surgery rec.), Sandy Osen (knees replacement surgery rec.), Helen Jo Larson (heart surgery rec.), Evelyn Barnes (upcoming knee surgery) Leland & Crystal O'Brien, Bob Stroeber, Lando and LaVera Scott, Lurene Adams, David Kinney (surgery rec.)
Those who are family members and/or friends of the church
David Shoush (Pat); Bennie Hays (Carol Hays' father-in-law), Rich McKinney's aunt, Ike Dotson, Wayne Willis, Nancy Pennington's father
World and National Issues (Israel, Lebanon, Syria, Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan)
All men and women serving our country- Ryan Decker, Rex and Janice Meneely's grandson-Iraq, Andrea O'Brien's brother, Ryan, in Japan; Trent Kull, Iraq; Jeremy Truitt, Iraq
Trent Kull's address
Mailing
Sgt. Kull Trent L.
Camp ArRamadi
1-41 BFA, Geo
APO AE 09396
We also have his e-mail address in the office.
SUNDAY AT FIRST
EASTER SUNDAY
8:15 a.m. Acolytes - Emily Eitel and Brooks Templeton
8:15 a.m. Liturgist - Andrea O'Brien
8:15 a.m. Ushers - Pat & Eleanor Ellebracht and Philip & Julie Ayers
8:15 a.m. Greeters - Perry & Evelyn Williams, Pat Murdock, and Jill Rogers
10:45 a.m. Acolytes - Christy Tucker and Molly Richmond
10:45 a.m. Liturgist - Ginny Schneider
10:45 a.m. Greeters - Jack & Sue Magruder, Marvin & Laura Mann & Family
10:45 a.m. Ushers - Bob Mason, Eldon Coy, Rick Riley, Joe Decker, and Vern Playle
Sound System Technicians 8:15 a.m.-Jeremy Morton 10:45 a.m. - Jeremy Morton
Communion Steward - Linda Colton
Childcare Staff - Lisa McLain, Coordinator, Angie Danielson, Michelle Jones, Chrissie Treasure, Justine Marty, Elizabeth Anderson, Kara Beck, Sara Hines, and Trish Kriekemeier
CALENDAR FOR FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, KIRKSVILLE
Saturday, April 14th
7 a.m. - 1 p.m. Kirksville Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast
8:00 a.m. Women leave for UMW District Meeting in Canton
9:00 a.m. Wesley Foundation Board Meeting
4:00 p.m. Saturday Bible Study group meets at home of Janet Head
Sunday, April 15th - Easter Musical
8:15 a.m. Morning Worship, Nursery Provided
9:20 a.m. Chapel Communion
9:30 a.m. Sunday School, Nursery Provided
New Adult Sunday School Class, Confirmation Class, Human Development Class
10:45 a.m. Morning Worship, Nursery Provided
6:00 p.m. Praise Band
7-8:30 p.m. Horizon Night
Monday, April 16th
12 noon United Methodist Men (Ponderosa)
7:00 p.m. Kirksville Community Chorus
8:00 p.m. A.A.
Tuesday, April 17th
9:00 a.m. Line Dancing
Wednesday, April 18th
NO TRINITY BIBLE STUDY THIS WEEK
6:30 p.m. Adult Handbell Choir
6:30 p.m. Quilt Guild
7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir
Thursday, April 18th
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, April 20th
8:00 p.m. A.A.
Saturday, April 21st
10:00 a.m. P.E.O.
6-8 p.m. Practice for Youth Sunday
8-9 p.m. Youth Fellowship Time
Sunday, April 22nd
YOUTH-LED SUNDAY
8:15 a.m. Morning Worship, Nursery Provided
9:20 a.m. Chapel Communion
9:30 a.m. Sunday School, Nursery Provided
New Adult Sunday School Class, Confirmation Class, Human Development Class
10:45 a.m. Morning Worship, Nursery Provided
6:00 p.m. Youth Praise Band
7:00 - 8:30 p.m. HORIZON NIGHT
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
LIVE B.i.G. Hear, See, and Live Your Belief in God - We have a curriculum with video for the Kingdom Builders - Children will learn how much God loves them and learn to love Jesus. DON'T LET YOUR CHILD/REN MISS THIS! Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.
Human Development Class continues at 9:30 a.m. Andrea O'Brien, Lynae McFarland, and Bridget Morton, Parish Nurse, are Leaders.
KID'S Night Out will be on Friday, April 27th, from 5:30-8:00 p.m.
HORIZON YOUTH
9:30-10:30 a.m. Sunday School for Sr. High and Mid High every Sunday.
Youth Sunday will be on April 22nd. We will have a full practice on the 21st from 6-8 p.m and spend time from 8-9 for games and fellowship.
2007 CONFIRMATION CLASS FOR SEVENTH GRADERS
This year's Confirmation Class is being held on Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. from Sunday, April 8th through Sunday, May 6th. The theme is "Claim the Name." Under Rev. Jim's leadership, Confirmands will be thinking about how to "Claim the Name" Christian and how to "Claim the Name" United Methodist!
CONFIRMATION SUNDAY IS ON SUNDAY, MAY 13TH - ONE SERVICE AT 10:15 a.m. Sunday School will be at 9:00 a.m.
PURPOSE DRIVEN LIFE CLASS
The Class would like to announce the study of their new book, "God's Answers to Life's Difficult Questions." by Rick Warren. This is a 12-week study, a chapter a week. For more information contact Joyce Lara or Judy Vogt. The class meets in Room 306. This week they will be studying "How Did I Get Myself Into This Mess?"
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
SPRING DISTRICT MEETING
This year the UMW Spring District Meeting will be at Immanuel United Methodist Church in Canton on Saturday, April 14th, The speaker will be from Della Lamb, an outreach center that serves low-income families and elderly in inner-city Kansas City. They help families with Emergency Assistance all the time with groceries, rent assistance, utility bill assistance, and other needs.
Saturday Morning Bible Study Group will meet at 4 pm on Saturday, April 14th at the home of Janet Head.
UNITED METHODIST MEN
The next meeting will be on Monday, April 16th, at noon at the Ponderosa Restaurant. Oral Francis will give the program about "The Orphan Train."
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND GROUPS
50+ LUNCHEON
50+ Luncheon will be held on Thursday, April 19th, at noon at the church. Table Service and Drink will be provided. Please bring a covered dish to share.
PUT ON YOUR CALENDAR
Nurture and Education Committee will meet at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 26th
COLLEGE MINISTRIES TASK FORCE - A task force is being formed in response to our Annual Conference recent action to change the way College Ministries are structured and funded, which affects our Wesley Foundaton (House) program. The first meeting will be on Thursday, April 26th, at 5:30 p.m. in Room 202.
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY RELAY FOR LIFE OF ADAIR COUNTY will be held on April 20 and 21 from 6:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m. at the NEMO Fairgrounds. For more information, contact Cathy Creason at 627-7434.
CHRISTIAN FAMILY DAY (article taken from Mark Twain District newsletter)
On Saturday, June 23rd, the St. Louis Cardinals are having a Christian Family Day at the game. They are playing the Philadelphia Phillies. Families are invited to enjoy a free post-game concert by Mercy Me. For more information and to order tickets, call 636-227-9788.
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