NEWS FROM FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, KIRKSVILLE
December 14, 2006
DEVOTION FROM REV. JIM
Our Advent word for the week is "Way". Our thoughts can be focused on how it is that God provides the "way" in Christ; the way of truth, forgiveness, to wholeness ("happiness"), of Righteousness ("rightness"), the path, the direction, and the life.
As we scan the newspapers and do some personal observation and reflection we probably will note a need for the "way". People (all of us) are in need of the "way", have lost their "way", and are vulnerable to the alternative ways being presented and promoted.
John the Baptist prepared the world for the way! You and I are invited to do so in our day, and to celebrate the new way to be revealed to us by the Christ and make fresh commitments to follow daily!
See ya' Sunday as we continue the preparation with the Children' Christmas Musical!
Love in Christ,
Rev. Jim
NEEDED - 2 Childcare Staff Positions are available. Please pick up an application in the church office. Talk to Lisa McLain, Childcare Coordinator, for more information.
CUSTODIAN POSITION ˆ 35 hours per week ˆA job description will be available. We are taking applications until Friday, December 15th. Please pick up your application from the church office.
"Miracle on Main Street" our Children's Christmas Musical this year will be presented on Sunday, December 17th, at the 8:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. services. Lynae McFarland is the Director and many children and adults are participating in this production. DON'T MISS IT!
JOYS
The United Methodist Women made $646.00 at the Cookie and Candy Sale to be used for mission projects.
As of December 10th, we have received $631.81 for the Epworth Children's Home and $511.82 for Aid to Local Families.
RETIREMENT RECEPTION FOR ANNE BARLOW -
Anne Barlow will be retiring from her position as Executive Director of the American Red Cross. There will be a retirement reception to be held on Friday, December 29th, from 2-4 p.m. in the Community Room of the TCRC Building at 315 S. Franklin. Anne has been with the local chapter for 25 years, serving as the Executive Director for the last 11 years. All are invited to celebrate her achievement and wish her the best in her retirement.
INVITATION TO BIRTHDAY PARTY - Mary Alice Mabry will be celebrating her 90th birthday on Saturday, December 30th, and her son, grandchildren, and great grandchildren are hosting an Open House in Fellowship Hall at First UMC from 2-4 p.m. Mark your calendar and plan to attend. Your presence is your gift.
Nancy and Steve Pennington will be providing the leadership for the Christmas Dinner which will be held on Christmas Day from 2-4 p.m. See more information below.
We sent 30 Yoplait lids to the Susan Komen Foundation.
Thanks to the Youth for Christmas Caroling last Sunday.
Marie Dodson would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers, calls, cards, etc. while she has been away from home following her surgery. She is happy to be home. A special thanks to Rev. Jim and Linda for their visits while she was in Columbia.
Lando and LaVera Scott have moved to town and would like visits. You can get address from office. Their phone number is the same.
CONCERNS
Leland & Crystal O'Brien, Jean Richardson, Oneta Muns, Bob Stroeber, Naomi Stroeber, Dora Belle Clark, Lucille Cragg, Marie Dodson (surg. rec.), Lando and LaVera Scott
Those who are family members and/or friends of the church
Marge McElroy, David Shoush (Pat); Wayne Bevell's dad, Heidi Templeton's sister, Lynda Durflinger's granddaughter, Rich McKinney's mother, Robert and Kaye Davis' daughter, Beverly (surg. rec.)
World and National Issues (Israel, Lebanon, Syria, Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan)
All men and women serving our country- Ryan Decker, Trent Kull (U.S.), Rex and Janice Meneely's grandson-Iraq, Andrea O'Brien's brother, Ryan, in Afghanistan
STAFF POSITIONS OPEN
NEEDED: Two Childcare Staff Positions are Available. Please pick up an application in the church office. Talk to Lisa McLain, Childcare Coordinator, for more information.
CUSTODIAN POSITION ˆ 35 hours per week ˆA job description will be available. We are taking applications until December 15th. Please pick up your application from the church office.
LOST - A 3/4 length black leather coat is missing from the coat rack at the front of the church following the 8:15 service on November 19th. If you have a black coat, please check and make sure it is yours. if YOU HAVE THIS, PLEASE BRING IT BACK TO THE CHURCH.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
SUNDAY AT FIRST
Children's Christmas Musical
"Miracle on Main Street"
Membership Sunday
8:15 a.m. Acolyte - Bryan Morton
8:15 a.m. Liturgist - Bob Barrett
8:15 a.m. Ushers - Ed & Nettie Carpenter and Jim & Pat Lymer
8:15 a.m. Advent Candlelighters - Bill, Emily, and Mallory Lymer
10:45 a.m. Acolyte - Christy Tucker
10:45 a.m. Liturgist - Sue Mason
10:45 a.m. - Ushers - Bob Mason, Rick Fleschner, Joe Decker, Rick Riley, and Vern Playle
10:45 a.m. Greeters - Drew and Rebecca Zimmer
10:45 a.m. - Advent Candlelighters - Jerry, Diane, Molly, Ian, and Abby Richmond
Sound System Technicians - 8:15 - Thomas Redmon; 10:45 a.m. - Dillon Lara
Communion Steward - Ginny Schneider
Transportation - Wayne Bevell
Childcare Staff - Lisa McLain, Coordinator, Angie Danielson, Michelle Jones, Chrissie Treasure, Hillarey Stone, Teri Heckert, and Justine Marty
MEMBERSHIP CLASS
The next Membership Class will be held on Saturday, December 16th here at the church, 9:30 a.m. ˆ noon. Childcare will be provided. The class will overview Christian and church history with special emphasis on Methodism and our local church.
This is for all who are interested: including new members, those who are considering membership, and those who would simply like to know more about the church and its beliefs and policies. Rev. Jim is leading the class.
Sarah Circle will be serving a meal immediately following the class. MEMBERSHIP SUNDAY will be held on December 17th for those ready for membership at that time.
ADVENT/COMMUNION SERVICES will conclude on Wednesday, December 20th at 12:05 p.m. in the Chapel.
CALENDAR FOR FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, KIRKSVILLE
Friday, December 15th
5:30-8:00 p.m. KID'S Night Out
8:00 p.m. A.A.
Saturday, December 16th
9:30 a.m. - noon Membership Class
10:00 a.m. Children's Christmas Musical Practice
noon Membership Dinner
7:00 p.m. Beginning of Youth Christmas Overnight Retreat
Sunday, December 17th
CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS MUSICAL
8:15 a.m. Morning Worship/Children's Christmas Musical, Nursery Provided
9:20 a.m. Chapel Communion
9:30 a.m. Youth Retreat Ends
9:30 a.m. Sunday School, Family Potluck Breakfast, Nursery Provided
9:30 a.m. Purpose Driven Life Class on Day 34
10:45 a.m. Morning Worship,-Children's Christmas Musical, Nursery Provided
5:00 p.m. J.O.Y. Class Christmas Party
Monday, December 18th
12 noon United Methodist Men at Ponderosa
5:30 p.m. Staff -Parish Relations Committee
8:00 p.m. A.A.
Tuesday, December 19th
9:00 a.m. Line Dancing
6:30 p.m. Cub Scout Pack Meeting
Wednesday, December 20th
12:05 p.m. Advent/Communion Service
Thursday, December 21st
9:00 a.m. Line Dancing
Friday, December 22nd
8:00 p.m. A.A.
Saturday, December 23rd
Sunday, December 24th
8:15 a.m. Morning Worship, Nursery Provided
9:20 a.m. Chapel Communion
9:30 a.m. Sunday School, Nursery Provided
9:30 a.m. Purpose Driven Life Class on Day 35
10:45 a.m. Morning Worship, Nursery Provided
CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT/COMMUNION SERVICES
at 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
The church offices will be closed on Monday, December 25th, and Tuesday, December 26th.
FINANCIAL NEWS
2007 Offering Envelopes are in the Narthex. If there are no envelopes with your name and you want envelopes for 2007, please sign the list on the table. Thanks.
Jackie Harrison and Vicky Williams
For your convenience, you will soon be able to have your regular weekly/monthly contributions transferred from your bank account to the church's bank account electronically. Giving to special offerings cannot be done with electronic transfers. SHEETS TO SIGN UP FOR THIS NEW OPPORTUNITY WILL BE AVAILABLE. Follow the directions and return the information to the church office.
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
LIVE B.i.G. Hear, See, and Live Your Belief in God - We will have a new 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.
KID'S Night Out - Friday, December 15, 5:30-8:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 16th - FINAL Christmas Program Practice FOR ALL AGES - 10:00 a.m. ALL CHILDREN ages infant - 5th grade need to be here.
Sunday, December 17th - We will be presenting the musical "Miracle on Main Street" at both services. For all children and their families that were in the musical there will be a Family Potluck Breakfast in Fellowship Hall from 9:30-10:30.
HORIZON YOUTH
ATTENDANCE AWARDS - We have two Barlowgirl CD's to give away in the next three months. In order to win one of these CD's you will have the opportunity to enter the drawing every time you attend a youth function, Sunday School, youth night, and anything extra we plan.
CHRISTMAS OVERNIGHT RETREAT - This will be held on December 16th starting at 7 p.m. You must have signed a permission slip in order to attend so please check with Chuck, Amy, Dillon, or Michele.
CHRISTMAS DINNER - Our church will be hosting the Christmas Dinner on Monday, December 25th from 2-4 p.m. Sign up Sheets are on the church office window. Nancy and Steve Pennington are coordinating this and need all the help they can get.
UNITED METHODIST MEN
The next meeting will be held on Monday, December 18th, at noon at the Ponderosa Restaurant. Rev. Jim will give the program. All Men are Welcome!
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND GROUPS
Staff-Parish Relations Committee will meet on Monday, December 18th, at 5:30 p.m.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - We will be hosting a Red Cross Bloodmobile on Thursday, December 28th, from 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. We will need unloaders and loaders and people to call prospective donors about the event. Please call Marla in the church office if you can help.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Living Nativity at First Christian Church on Sunday, December 17th at 6:00 p.m. and at 7:00 p.m.
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