NEWS FROM FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, KIRKSVILLE
February 14, 2008
DEVOTION FROM REV. JIM
We just finished our first Chapel Communion service for Lent, if you weren't there, we missed you and will be looking for you next week.
Among the many things we discussed and considered as reflection material was the Sanctuary for Lent devotional booklet reading for today in which the author, Pastor James Howell, suggests that we should "personalize" the Lord's Prayer. This personalization would mean when we say, "forgive us our trespasses", we would then say, "such as _____________________", and when we say, "as we forgive those who trespass against us, we would then say, such as _______________________", and when we say, "lead us not into temptation, we would then say, such as ____________
_____________".
Listing the trespasses and trespassers and temptations would indeed personalize our Lent, how about it? Want to try it?
See ya' Sunday,
Love in Christ,
Rev. Jim
FOR WEEK OF FEBRUARY 17TH - 24TH
WE NEED COOKIES!
Would you be willing to make two dozen cookies for our fabulous college students?
Our valentine gifts to our college students will be cookies. They will be given on Sunday, February 17th. Please bring each dozen on a paper plate with saran wrap or a plastic bag over it. Please call Lynae if you are able to help make cookies. Thank YOU!
As of Monday, February 11th, we still need about 30 dozen cookies. Just let Lynae know or call the church office.
DO YOU WANT TO BE AN INCREDIBLE PARENT?
DO YOU WANT TO LEARN TOOLS TO TALK TO YOUR KIDS SO THEY WILL LISTEN AND LISTEN SO YOUR KIDS WILL TALK? Rebecca Zimmer, licensed clinical social worker and member of First UMC, is leading classes in Fellowship Hall during Sunday School from 9:30 -10:30 am for 4 weeks. These tools also apply to your marriage, your friends, your co-workers, and your family! You don’t want to miss these incredible FREE classes offered to you. The class continues for 3 more weeks so don't miss this.
CONFIRMATION CLASS
Confirmation Class will be held at 9:30 a.m. in one of the Youth Rooms on Sunday, February 17th. This is for all 7th graders and older who have not been confirmed. Talk with Rev. Jim if you are interested.
United Methodist Men
The United Methodist Men will meet on Monday, February 18th, at noon at the Ponderosa Restaurant for a dutch-treat meal and program. ALL MEN ARE WELCOME!
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
Young Women’s Bible Study groups will meet this month. The next meeting for the first and third Monday group will be on Monday, February 18th, at 6:00 p.m. They will meet in the Youth Room. They are discussing the 7th Objection in the book, "The Case for Faith." Chrissie Treasure has agreed to serve as coordinator for this group. Childcare will be provided.
College-Age Women's Bible Study "Team Awesome" meets at 9 p.m. on Tuesdays. ALL COLLEGE-AGE YOUNG WOMEN ARE WELCOME!
MID-WEEK LENTEN CHAPEL COMMUNION SERVICE will be on Wednesday, February 20th, from 12:05-12:55 p.m. EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
50+ LUNCHEON
This will be held at noon in Room 202 on Thursday, February 21st. Jill McCord will give the program on the "Lives of the Apostles." Those attending are asked to bring a dish or two to share. Table service and drinks will be provided.
BOY SCOUT PANCAKE BREAKFAST - Saturday, Feb. 23 - 6 a.m. - 1 p.m. in First UMC's Fellowshp Hall. Buy a ticket for $5 from any Boy Scout! There will be pancakes, sausage, biscuits, and gravy. Proceeds will go to help the boys with the costs of summer camps.
Want to know what is happening on the Truman campus?
Log on to Truman’s Master Calendar
at http://calendar.truman.edu. or
the Truman Today at
http://trumantoday.truman.edu
or call the Public Relations Office at 660.785.4016.
DAFFODIL SUNDAY
Sunday, March 9th, will be Daffodil Sunday at First UMC. The Memorial Committee took orders for daffodils and have ordered them. If you have submitted a request for a daffodil, you may pick up the daffodil after the 10:45 service on March 9th.
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.
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NEW STAFF MEMBER
Welcome to Rebecca Zimmer who has accepted the position as Director of College-Age Level Ministries! She will begin on February 15th. Her husband, Drew, and daughters Annabel and Audrey, reside in Kirksville. She is the daughter of Janet Head and Michael Head French and granddaughter of Eunice Streeter. Welcome, Rebecca!
TEEN & YOUNG WOMEN'S RETREAT
Attention: Young women that are 12 years - early twenties
Mark Twain District United Methodist Women is sponsoring a
Retreat in Hannibal at Arch United Methodist Church on Saturday, March 15th from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
There will be Praise Worship, Mission Project, Group Discussion, Crafts, Fashion Tips (dressing in style, but modestly) It is Safe Sanctuary Certified.
OUR Unit will pay the $20 fee (includes lunch) for registration for two young women so contact Dora Belle Clark if you would like to attend. We need to turn in registrations by March 1st. There are registration forms available in the office. Parents need to sign form for young women under 18 years of age. You will need to provide your own transportation.
THE YOUTH DINNER THEATRE was a great success. Thanks to everyone who helped by working and attending. They raised approximately $1,700 for their mission trips. Thanks to the Youth, their leaders, and their parents for all their work.
More information will be in the Metho-News.
SPECIAL MISSION PROJECT
Thanks to everyone who donated items for the Youth Mission Project. There were 120 cans of soup collected and 19 cans of various vegetables. SPECIAL THANKS TO Raymond Buchanan and Josh Tooley for sorting, counting, and delivering these items to the Christian Community Food Depot.
JOYS
Welcome to Kyle Lawson who joined the church on Sunday, February 10th. He is a Truman student majoring in Math. Welcome, Kyle!
Congratulations to Norm Clark on receiving the "God and Service" Adult Religious Award on Boy Scout Sunday. He has helped teach the "God and Me" and "God and Family" classes for the last 5 years. Jamey Morton, Scouting Coordinator presented him this award. Jamey also presented the
"God and Church" Awards on Boy Scout Sunday to those students in the 2007 Confirmation Class who completed 10 hours of service to the community and 10 hours of service to the church. Those receiving the Award were: Ian Clark, Xavier O'Brien, Landon Rice, Emily Harrison, Haylee Kinney, and Adam Pennington
Ben Bowen won 1st at District Track Meet in his weight category and will be competing at the State Meet beginning today, February 14th. Good luck, Ben, and all Kirksville High School wrestlers!
Senior Night for Kirksville High School Boys' Basketball will be tomorrow night. Congratulations to members of the team associated with this church, Michael Shoush and Anthony Russell.
Congratulations to Jourdain Johns, Madison Chambers, Katie Lovegreen, and Shelby Barber as members of the 2008 Dance Team.
Congratulations to Heather Hudnall and Brittany Kline as 2008 Basketball Cheerleaders.
Hilda Novinger celebrated her 96th birthday on February 9. If you would like to send a card, we have her address in the office.
Thanks to the Banner Committee for making the new Communion Banners for the Chapel!
SUNDAY AT FIRST -February 17th
Delta Zeta Sunday
8:15 a.m. Acolyte - Maggie Adams
8:15 a.m. Liturgist - Philip Ayers
8:15 a.m. Ushers - Mark & Janet Hanley and Albert & Nancy Diekmann
8:15 a.m. Sound System - Ian Clark
8:15 a.m. Greeters - Charles & Kay Beach, Sam Kriegel, and Kim Kriegel
10:45 a.m. Acolytes -Molly Richmond & Kristen Pagliai
10:45 a.m. Liturgist - Diane Richmond
10:45 a.m. Ushers - Bob Mason, Jim Nevins, Ken McGuire, Rick Fleschner, Bill Cable, and Vern Playle
10:45 a.m. Greeters - Jo Cribb and Mary Lee Hall
Sound System Technician 10:45 a.m. Jeremy Morton
Communion Steward - Reva Selby
Transportation - Jerry Richmond
Childcare Staff - Lisa McLain, Coordinator, Angie Danielson, Justine Marty, Kara Beck, Sara Hines, Trish Kriekemeier, Jenni Bevell, and Paige Mundhenke
CALENDAR FOR FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, KIRKSVILLE
Thursday, February 14th
9:00 a.m. Line Dancing
9:30 a.m. Miriam Circle at home of Jill McCord
5:00 p.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
6:30 p.m. Girl Scout Leaders' Meeting in Fellowship Hall
7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts
Friday, February 15th
5:30-8:00 p.m. KID'S Night Out
8:00 p.m. A.A
Sunday, February 17h
8:15 a.m. Morning Worship, Nursery Provided
9:20 a.m. Chapel Communion
9:30 a.m. Sunday School, Chancel Choir, Nursery Provided - New Parenting Class
9:30 a.m. Confirmation Class
10:45 a.m. Morning Worship, Nursery Provided
3-5 p.m. Girl Scouts
6:00 p.m. "New Horizon" Youth Praise Band
7:00-8:30 p.m. Horizon Youth Night
Monday, February 18
PRESIDENTS' DAY-OFFICES CLOSED
12 noon United Methodist Men
6:00 p.m. Young Women's Bible Study
7:00 p.m. Kirksville Community Chorus
7:00 p.m. Chapter IG P.E.O.
8:00 p.m. A.A.
Tuesday, February 19th
9:00 a.m. Line Dancing
10 a.m. - noon Archives Committee
9:00 p.m. "TEAM AWESOME" College Age Women's Bible Study
Wednesday, February 20th
12:05-12:55 p.m. Mid-Week Lenten Service
3:00-5:00 p.m. Club 316
5:30 p.m. Celebration Choir
5:30 p.m. Chancel Choir
6:30 p.m. Adult Handbell Choir
6:30 p.m. "Hands of Friendship" Quilt Guild
Thursday, February 21st
9:00 a.m. Line Dancing
12 noon 50+ Luncheon
5:00 p.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
5:30-7:00 p.m. Girl Scouts
7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts
Friday, February 22nd
8:00 p.m. A.A
Sunday, February 24th
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. Confirmation Class and Parenting & Communication Class
10:45 a.m. Morning Worship, Nursery Provided
5:00 p.m. Staff-Parish Relations Committee
6:00 p.m. Youth Praise Band
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.
KID'S Night Out will be on Friday, February 15 from 5:30-8:00 p.m.
CLUB 316 will continue on Wednesday, February 20th, at 3:00 p.m.
HORIZON YOUTH
9:30-10:30 a.m. Sunday School for Sr. High and Mid High every Sunday.
Youth Praise Band rehearsal will be at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 17th.
Sunday, February 17th - Horizon Youth Night from 7-8:30 p.m. - Senior High will go on a Mystery Trip-please bring $2 for snacks
Sunday, March 2nd, the Praise Band will go to sing at Yarrow United Methodist Church.
Parenting Seminar
Friday, March 28th
5:30-9:00 p.m.
Journal Building, 113 S. Elson
KIDS ARE WORTH IT!
Giving them the Gift of Inner Discipline By Barbara Coloroso
Cost $10 per couple
$7 per person
Catered meal from Wooden Nickel
Great Fellowship with other parents
Incredible tools and parenting skills
Free babysitting, during KID'S Night Out
We Want You to invite your friends
Awesome door prizes
One incredible prize...Supper, Hotel, Spending money in Columbia for A ONE NIGHT GET AWAY!
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