NEWS FROM FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, KIRKSVILLE
This will be information for the next two weeks as we won't send out one next week. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
November 15, 2007
DEVOTION FROM REV. JIM (written on Monday, November 12th)
WOW! Yesterday was indeed a WOW Sunday, as we remembered and honored our veterans worshiped with our choirs and heard from Charles Wesley in observance of his 300th birthday! The music was special, we love our choirs, it is always good to see and hear our handbells, and the children's choir "rocked the house" — a great big thanks and lots of appreciation to all who made our Sunday a WOW Sunday, certainly the fine meal and fellowship that followed was good also, thanks Nurture and Ed.
I look forward with you to doing our Church Conference Celebration with the Rev. Bill Koch, our District Superintendent, when he comes on the 19th (5:30 p.m.), and to the Thanksgiving, Advent, and Christmas experiences that God has before us.
See ya' Sunday for Thanksgiving Sunday!
Love in Christ,
Rev. Jim
UPCOMING EVENTS
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18th
Special Consecration of Prayer Shawls and Recognition of those who have made Prayer Shawls. Those who have made Prayer Shawls, please meet with Lynae in the Sanctuary at 9:30 a.m. for the preparation of a Mission Video.
Also, Boy Scout Troop #404 will have their cookbooks that they compiled with recipes from local people available for sale for $10.00 at a table in the Foyer on Sunday. The cookbook is entitled "Favorite Foods from 404"
CHURCH CONFERENCE
Our annual Church Conference will be on Monday, November 19th, at 5:30 p.m. Rev. Bill Koch, Mark Twain District Superintendent, will lead the meeting. All are welcome to attend. This will be a time to present various reports from the year as well as share in the joys of the ministry for 2007. Members of the Administrative Council are providing light refreshments.
PUT ON YOUR CALENDAR
UNITED METHODIST STUDENT SUNDAY -November 25th, Rev. Jim will bring the message.
Hanging of the Greens - Sunday, November 25th, at 3:00 p.m. Youth-Led Service and Soup Supper to follow
Soup will be Chili and Chicken Noodle, Freewill donation to Youth Mission Project
UMW Annual Cookie and Candy Sale - Saturday, December 8th from 9 a.m. - noon, donation of cookies and candy needed to help in this mission project - Bring food by Friday, December 7th at 2:00 p.m.
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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JOYS
The Congregation of First United Methodist Church is invited to the wedding of Kristin McAninch and Bobby Coble on Saturday, November 17th, at 2:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Rev. Jim Robinson is officiating. Kristin is the daughter of Mark and Arlene McAninch. A reception will follow in Fellowship Hall.
50th Wedding Anniversary - You are most warmly invited by the children and grandchildren of Gary and Louise Cunningham to participate in the joyous celebraion of their parents' and grandparents' 50th Wedding Anniversary on Saturday, November 17th, at 6:30 p.m. at the NEMO Fairgrounds.
Congratulations to Melinda Harrison for being chosen Student of the Week at Kirksville High School.
Congratulations to Courtney Lovegreen as being chosen by the Kirksville Daily Express as Girls Golf Player of the year for the second year.
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CONCERNS
Leland O'Brien (NRMC), Waverly Gramling (NRMC) Dodie Strasser (rec. from knee surgery), Ashton Cordray (surg. rec.), Chuck Noyes, Beverly Moore (rec. from shoulder surgery), Carolyn Harding (rec. from leg surgery), Estileen Clark, Lenos Miller (Twin Pines), Arnie Preussner, Harold & May Willis, Ann Truitt (surg. rec.) Mary Lou Detweiler (knee surgery rec.), Tracy Ockenfels, Bob Barrett, Crystal O'Brien, Landon Rice (broken ankle), Marjorie Collins
Those who are family members and/or friends of the church
Helen Boyles (Jack's mother); Doris Thompson's granddaughter, Inga Pickett; Debbie Ellebracht ( recovery from car accident), Debbie Nothdurft's father (heart bypass surg. rec.); Bill Frazee's mother, Andrea O'Brien's father
Our prayers and sympathy are with Gary and Louise Cunningham in the loss of her mother; Crystal Amini-Rad and family: Alex and family; Eric, Beth, and Gage AminiRad; and Sara; and Mike and Laurie Waddle, Jenny, Betsy, Joey, Erin, and Megan in the loss of their grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother.
World and National Issues (Myanmar, Sudan, Korea, Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan)
All men and women serving our country- Ryan Decker (U.S.) Trent Kull, Jeremy Truitt, Dean and Amy Rosebery's grandson, Jay (all in Iraq)
Remember that our church is open on Monday-Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. for you to come and pray in the Chapel or Sanctuary. Please enter the south door.
SUNDAY AT FIRST -November 18th
8:15 a.m. Acolytes - Emily Eitel & Maggie Adams
8:15 a.m. Liturgist - Karen Sundstrom
8:15 a.m. Ushers - Del Robison, Charles Morse, Ken Hayes, and Raymond Buchanan
8:15 a.m. Greeters - Neil & Jennifer Sargentini, Linda Robinson, and Jean Smith
8:15 a.m. Sound System - Max Bevell
10:45 a.m. Acolytes -Cassie & Larry Jennings
10:45 a.m. Liturgist - Drew Zimmer
10:45 a.m. Ushers - Eldon Coy, Jim Nevins, Jack Bowen, George Cribb, Bill Cable, and Vern Playle
10:45 a.m. Greeters - John & Pat Larson, Linda Robinson, and Jean Richardson
Sound System Technicians 10:45 a.m. Adam Pennington
Communion Steward - Ginny Schneider
Transportation - Wayne Bevell
Childcare Staff - Lisa McLain, Coordinator, Angie Danielson, Chrissie Treasure, Justine Marty, Elizabeth
Anderson, Kara Beck, Sara Hines, Trish Kreikmeier, Jenni Bevell, and Paige Mundhenke
SUNDAY AT FIRST- November 25th
8:15 a.m. Acolytes - Matt McFarland & Brooks Templeton
8:15 a.m. Ushers - Ken Hayes, Doris Thompson, George & Lynda Durflinger
8:15 a.m. Greeters - Marilyn Riley, Glenda Swanson, Linda Robinson, and Kim Kriegel
8:15 a.m. Sound System - Thomas Redmon
10:45 a.m. Acolytes -Jacob & Nikayla McLain
10:45 a.m. Liturgist - Adam Morton
10:45 a.m. Ushers - Eldon Coy, Jim Nevins, Jack Bowen, George Cribb, Bill Cable, and Vern Playle
10:45 a.m. Greeters - Linda Robinson, Joanne Paustian, and Ann Kemp
Sound System Technician 10:45 a.m. Scott Turner
Communion Steward - Ginny Schneider
Transportation - Need Volunteer
Childcare Staff - Lisa McLain, Coordinator, Angie Danielson, Chrissie Treasure, Justine Marty, Elizabeth Anderson, Kara Beck, Sara Hines, Trish Kreikmeier, Jenni Bevell, and Paige Mundhenke
CALENDAR FOR FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, KIRKSVILLE
Thursday, November 15th
9:00 a.m. Line Dancing
12 noon 50+ Luncheon
5:00 p.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
5:30 p.m. Senior Circle Thanksgiving Dinner
6:30 p.m. Women's Bible Study at home of Sharon Tiff
7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts
Friday, November 16th
5:30-8:00 p.m. KIDS' Night Out-Christmas Musical Practice
6:00 p.m. Coble/McAninch Wedding Rehearsal
8:00 p.m. A.A.
Saturday, November 17th
2:00 p.m. Coble/McAninch wedding
6:30 p.m. 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration for Gary and Louise Cunningham at NEMO Fairgrounds
Sunday, November 18th
"Consecration of Prayer Shawls
8:15 a.m. Morning Worship, Nursery Provided
9:20 a.m. Chapel Communion
9:30 a.m. Sunday School, Parenting Class, Nursery Provided
10:45 a.m. Morning Worship, Nursery Provided
6:00 p.m. Youth Praise Band practice
7:00-8:30 p.m. Horizon Youth meeting "Bring a friend night" - see details in Youth Ministry section below
Monday, November 19th
12 noon United Methodist Men meet at Ponderosa
5:30 p.m. Church Conference
6:00 p.m. Young Women's Bible Study
7:00 p.m. Kirksville Community Chorus
8:00 p.m. A.A.
Tuesday, November 20th
9:00 a.m. Line Dancing
5:00 p.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
9 p.m. COLLEGE-AGE WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY (PARLOR)
Wednesday, November 21st
3:00 p.m. NO CLUB 316
NO CHOIRS
Thursday, November 22nd
Thanksgiving Day
OFFICES CLOSED
Friday, November 23rd
OFFICES CLOSED
8:00 p.m. A.A
Sunday, November 25th
UNITED METHODIST STUDENT 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
3:00-5:00 p.m. Hanging of the Greens and Advent Time for Children
5:00 p.m. Advent Worship Service
Soup Supper for everyone follows
Youth Devotional and Games until 7 p.m.
Monday, November 26th
6:00 p.m. Young Women's Bible Study
6:30 p.m. Cub Scout Pack Meeting
7:00 p.m. Kirksville Community Chorus
8:00 p.m. A.A.
Tuesday, November 27th
9:00 a.m. Line Dancing
5:30 p.m. Staff-Parish Relations Committee
9:00 p.m. College Age Women's Bible Study
Wednesday, November 28th
3-5 p.m. Christmas Musical Practice for Kindergarten-5th grade only
6:30 p.m. Celebration Choir
6:30 p.m. Adult Handbell Choir
7:00 p.m. Combined Choirs
Thursday, November 29th
8:00 a.m. Metho-News Mailing Team
9:00 a.m. Line Dancing
5:00 p.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts
Friday, November 30th
8:00 p.m. A.A.
Saturday, December 1st
9-NOON - Christmas Program Practice for K-5th grade
11 a.m. - noon Christmas Program Practice for all ages
10 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Christmas Tea for Education Sorority
Sunday, December 2nd
8:15 a.m. - Children's Christmas Musical - Candy Cane Lane, Worship, Childcare Provided
9:30 a.m. Family Potluck Brunch (Families with Children in the Musical)
9:30 a.m. Sunday School, Childcare Provided
10:45 a.m. Children's Christmas Musical, Worship, Childcare provided
6:00 p.m. Praise Band Practice
7-8:30 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 not meet on November 21st. Then on November 28th there will be Children's Program Practice from 3-5 p.m, for K-5th grades only.
REMEMBER that KID'S NIGHT OUT will be on Friday, November 16th from 5:30-8:00 p.m. There will also be Christmas program practice during that time.
HORIZON YOUTH
9:30-10:30 a.m. Sunday School for Sr. High and Mid High every Sunday.
Praise Band will meet at 6:00 p.m.
WE WOULD LOVE TO SEE NEW PEOPLE JOIN THIS GROUP! Horizon Youth Night on Sundays, from 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Youth Night on the 18th - We are sponsoring a "bring a friend youth night" on the 18th. If a youth brings a friend who has never been to our youth night then they will receive a prize and so will their friend. We will then have a drawing for a grand prize. So invite friends!
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
YOUNG WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY
They will meet on the first four Mondays at 6:00 p.m. The 1st/3rd Mondays group will be meeting in the Youth Game Room and the 2nd/4th Mondays group will be meeting in the Parlor.
If you have any questions, please contact Teri Heckert.
UNITED METHODIST MEN
The next United Methodist Men's meeting will be held on Monday, November 19th, at noon at the Ponderosa Restaurant. Rev. Glen Lochhead will give the program on "Thanksgiving Thoughts."
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UPCOMING MEETINGS AND GROUPS
Tuesday, November 27th - Staff-Parish Relations Committee will meet at 5:30 p.m.
HANGING OF THE GREENS
The annual Hanging of the Greens will be on Sunday, November 25th, at 3:00 p.m. This is a wonderful time to get together and help decorate the church for the Advent Season. After the decorating, there will be an Advent Service and a Soup Supper with Chili and Chicken Noodle Soup prepared by Jackie Jones and Connie Johnson and their committee. A freewill donation for the Supper will be used for Youth Mission Activities. This year there will be a Children’s Advent Event from 3-5. The children will make crafts, have a Bible Study and the adults can help decorate the Sanctuary/Church.
MOM AND DAD SHOPPING DAY
Saturday, December 8th
For all ages 6 weeks to 5th grade
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church
All of our childcare workers are safe sanctuary trained and will take care of your children while you shop. We will be watching a Christmas movie, making crafts, and playing games
Bring your gifts and wrapping paper and our YOUTH and Leaders will wrap your gifts for you for a donation. They are raising money for Mission Trips.
WHY:
Because People (and God) really do make a difference.
AN EVENING AT BETHLEHEM (Round Barn on Highway P)
Sunday, December 9th from 3-5 p.m. your family can visit a stable and meet Mary, Joseph, and Baby Jesus. You'll get to talk with the shepherds, pet and animals and hear the angels sing in the basement of the Round Barn. Upstairs there will be choirs, soloists, duets and others providing special music. Your family can cuddle under a blanket and sit on bales of hay or at a table and enjoy the music while drinking hot chocolate or cider and eating some homemade cookies. We want you to experience Christ not just Christmas during this quiet evening.
ANNUAL COOKIE AND CANDY SALE
Sarah Circle and Miriam Circle will co-chair our Annual Cookie and Candy Sale which will be held on Saturday, December 8th from 9 a.m. to 12 noon in Room 202. Please tell everyone about this. All members of Circles and Bible Study groups are encouraged to bring homemade cookies or candy to sell to raise money for mission projects. If there are members of the congregation who would like to help with this project, you would be welcome. Please have your food brought to the church by 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 7th. If you have questions, contact Dorothy Welte or Nettie Carpenter.
MISSION PROJECT - We will soon have 10 angels hanging on our tree that have names of foster children that we can help have a happier Christmas. WATCH FOR MORE DETAILS!
COMMUNITY EVENTS
FALL HARVEST - If you need your leaves raked, your yard groomed, gutters cleaned. Alpha Gamma Rho Agriculture Fraternity from Truman State University will do this for you. Call 660-665-8117 or 309-333-9768 to arrange this. This will be from November 12-November 20. Optional donations will go to American Heart Association.
MUSICAL PRODUCTION: This year the Kirksville High School will present "State Fair" as their musical at the Kirksville Middle School. Denise Clark is the Director. Shows will be on November 15th-17th 7:00 p.m. and Sunday the 18th at 2:00 p.m. Buy your tickets from the Middle School or Hy-Vee.
JEWELS BAZAAR AND LUNCHEON Friday, November 16th. Bazaar from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the luncheon from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for $8.00 a plate. Always good food and a nice social event for our community
COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING SERVICE - The Kirksville Interchurch Ministries will hold a Community Thanksgiving Service on Tuesday, November 20th, at 7 p.me. at the Faith United Methodist Church. All are welcome!
Northeast Regional Medical Center Gift Shop will have an Open House and Holiday Sale on Saturday, December 1st from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Senior Songsters will present "The Wonder of Christmas" on Sunday, December 2 at 6:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church
Curtain Call Christmas Production "Portraits of Christmas" will be held on December 6-8 at 7:00 p.m. and December 9 at 2:30 p.m. at the Kirksville Arts Center at 117 South Franklin. This will be a celebration of Christmas in drama, music, and dance. Limited seating - Tickets go on sale on November 17th. $10 for General Admission, $7 for 65+ and students and Children under 12 - $5.
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