NEWS FROM FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, KIRKSVILLE
August, 16, 2007
DEVOTION FROM LYNAE
As August is Hospitality Month, I want to share with you a way that you can share your faith with the suggestions from this article.
THE VALUE OF A SMILE
* A smile is nature's best antidote for discouragement.
* It brings rest to the weary,
* Sunshine to those who are frowning,
* And hope to those who are hopeless and defeated.
* A smile is so valuable that it can't be bought, begged,
borrowed, or taken away against your will.
* You have to be willing to give a smile away, before it can do
anyone else any good.
* So, if someone is too tired or grumpy to flash you a smile,
let him have one of yours anyway.
* Nobody needs a smile as much, as the person who has none
to give....
* Smile your smile for today...Pass it on to someone...Who
needs some sunshine on a cloudy day...
* Remember, no matter how bad it seems at the time,
it shall pass in a few moments, and.....
* A smile is simply a frown upside down...
* So, stand on your head and look in the mirror...
* Once you see how silly you look...a frown turns into
a SMILE....
(Copied from Mark Twain District
Newsletter in May, 2006)
Grace and Peace,
Lynae
AUGUST IS HOSPITALITY MONTH
We are challenging all families to invite a family to play our our new playground during Sunday School! We will have SS outside!
FOOD 4 KIDS
Last week we served 1,063 lunches for a total of 5,615 for the summer. This is our last week.
If you feel like this is a good program I would love to hear from you. If you feel that changes in this program need to be made I would love to hear about that too.
Thank You
Denise Comstock
Coordinator of Food 4 Kids
WOMEN'S CHORUS
WOMEN’S CHORUS will sing at both services on UMW Sunday on August 26th. ALL WOMEN ARE WELCOME-not just UMW. Lynae McFarland will be directing the Chorus. The special anthem, "How Great Is Thy Faithfulness" was arranged by Rich McKinney and was dedicated to Mary Weerts in 2005 when she retired from First UMC. The Women's Chorus will sing this in memory of Mary Weerts. The next practice will be on Sunday, August 19th at 9:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary. REMEMBER ALL WOMEN ARE WELCOME!
NEW STAFF POSITION
College Age Level Ministry Coordinator – This person will help First Church program for and participate with, college age persons in our church and community. (Pick up application in office—visit with Rev. Jim if you are interested and/or have questions).
STAFF POSITION AVAILABLE
Job opening: The youth will be in need of a 5 to 10 hour college student intern this up coming school year. An application can be found in the church office. If you need more information about this job, please contact Chuck Heckert at : chuck_heckert@hotmail.com or by phone at 341-9142.
SIGN UP TODAY FOR NEXT SESSION OF TRINITY BIBLE STUDY - September 12th - November 14th - Sign up sheets are on church office window or talk with Rev. Jim after he gets back. The study will be Ephesians-Hebrews. The class will be taught on Wednesdays at noon or at 5:30 p.m.
RETIREMENT SUNDAY
We will be honoring those who have retired since last August on Sunday, August 26th, at both services. Phyllis Brummit is coordinating the reception which will be held in the Parlor between the services. Those who will be recognized are: Carol Dew, Anne Barlow, Jack James, Sharon Tiff, Pat Murdock, Anna Eagen, and Loyd and Dorothy Welte If there are others of you who have retired, please let us know. We don’t want to miss anyone. This will also be United Methodist Women’s Sunday.
HELP NEEDED: First UMC will be hosting a District Clergy Cluster Meeting on Tuesday, September 4th from 7-9 p.m. We will be serving a light dinner and are in need of sandwiches, vegetable and fruit salads, and cookies or brownies. We are planning for 20-25 so would need 3 dozen sandwiches, 3 vegetable salads, 3 fruit salads, and 5 or 6 dozen cookies or brownies. There will be a sign-up sheet on the church office window or you may respond by filling out the form below. We will need to know if you can help by Friday, August 24th. Thank you.
Name_____________________________
Phone_____________________________
SANDWICHES ____________________________
Kind and Amount
VEGETABLE SALAD___________
(Serve 10 or 12)
FRUIT SALAD_____________
(Serve 10 or 12)
COOKIES OR BROWNIES__________
Amount
JOYS
Congratulations to Aaron and Amy (Williams) Dent on the birth of their daughter, Addison Jane, on August 10th, in Washington. She joins brother, Andrew. Proud grandparents are Vicky and John Williams. Proud great grandparents are Jaunita and Bill Detwiler. Proud aunt, uncle, and cousins are Tanya, Kevin, Zach, and Ashley Playle.
OPEN HOUSE FOR WAVERLY GRAMLING'S 85th BIRTHDAY will be on Saturday, August 18th, from 2-4 p.m. in the Activities Room of the Twin Pines Adult Care Center. This is being hosted by her family. Her birthday is actually on Sunday the 19th. Remember no gifts, please. If you cannot attend but would like to send a card, you may leave it with Marla in the church office.
Thanks to Mac McCord for giving the message on Sunday, to Amy Schweizer and Dillon Lara for their special music, and to Rev. Leota Moore for leading the Chapel Communion.
We welcome any information you want to share about accomplishments for yourself or your family. Please fill out the form below and return
Item of Interest________________________________
Name__________________________________
Phone ___________________________________
More information______________________________
______________________________________________
CONCERNS
Arnie Preussner (recovery from surgery), Harold & May Willis, Rex Meneely, Bob Stroeber, Helen Jo Larson (surgery rec.) Betty Slaughter, Estileen Clark, Richard Winslow, Virginia Watson (recovery from surgery)
Those who are family members and/or friends of the church
Wayne Willis, Loyd Welte's son-Terry, Doris Thompson's granddaughter, Inga Pickett; Jamey Morton's mother, Joel DeRosear, Jo Ellen Axthelm
World and National Issues (Israel, Lebanon, Syria, Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan)
All men and women serving our country- Ryan Decker (U.S.) Rex and Janice Meneely's grandson, Trent Kull, Jeremy Truitt, Dean and Amy Rosebery's grandson, Jay (all in Iraq)
Our prayers and sympathy are with the family of Keith Miller.
If you have prayer requests, please leave a message at the church office while Rev. Jim is away.
Remember that our church is open on Monday-Friday between 9 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. for you to come and pray in the Chapel or Sanctuary.
SINGING OPPORTUNITY
It's that time again, and the Chancel Choir will be starting up again. We'll have our first practice on Wednesday, August 29th, at 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. We're going to be doing some new music. Both Josh and I have ordered some new songs and arrangements that will be sure to please and challenge. As always, we are open to new or return members. I'd love to have 20 or so regular members. While we've had that number, it's difficult to get everyone there at once. Hopefully, we can grow a bit this year. Many people have said that they've thought about getting involved with the choir, but they do not show up. This is a most rewarding way to serve the Lord and the church. Please consider joining us so that we can make glorious music together! Look forward to seeing you on the 29th.
Rich McKinney
Chancel Choir Director
Chancel Choir sings at the 10:45 service. They also practice at 9:30 a.m. on Sundays.
SUNDAY AT FIRST
Lynae McFarland will bring the message. Julie Mikolajczak will present special music.
8:15 a.m. Acolytes - Zachary and Ashley Playle
8:15 a.m. Liturgist - Rene McGovern
8:15 a.m. Ushers - Ed & Sharon Tiff and Jerry Mayhew and Karen Sundstrom
8:15 a.m. Greeters - Roger & Jackie Jones and Frank & Linda Colton
10:45 a.m. Acolytes - Jacob & Nikayla McLain
10:45 a.m. Liturgist - Carolyn Harding
10:45 a.m. Greeters - Betty Baker & Jean Richardson and Gene & Ginny Schneider
Sound System Technicians 8:15 a.m.- Max Bevell 10:45 a.m. Jeremy Morton
Communion Steward - Linda Colton
Transportation - Scott Johns
Childcare Staff - Lisa McLain, Coordinator, Angie Danielson, Chrissie Treasure, Kara Beck, Jenni Bevell, and Paige Mundhenke
CALENDAR FOR FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, KIRKSVILLE
Wednesday, August 15th
8-10 a.m. Sports Camp
12 noon - 1 p.m. Food 4 Kids at 4 parks (W-F)
6:30 p.m. Quilt Guild
Thursday, August 16th
9:00 a.m. Line Dancing
12 noon 50+ Luncheon (Room 202)
5:00 p.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts
Friday, August 17th
8:00 p.m. A.A.
Sunday, August 19th
Lynae McFarland will give the message.
8:15 a.m. Morning Worship, Nursery Provided
9:20 a.m. Chapel Communion
9:30 a.m. Women's Chorus Practice
9:30 a.m. Sunday School, Nursery Provided
10:45 a.m. Morning Worship, Nursery Provided
Monday, August 20th
12 noon - United Methodist Men at Ponderosa Restaurant
8:00 p.m. A.A.
Tuesday, August 21st
9:00 a.m. Line Dancing
Wednesday, August 22nd
1-4 p.m. Delta Zeta meeting
Thursday, August 23rd
8:00 a.m. Metho-News Mailing Team
9:00 a.m. Line Dancing
1-4 p.m. Delta Zeta meeting
5:00 p.m. Nurture & Education Meeting
5:00 p.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts
Friday, August 24th
1-4 p.m. Delta Zeta Meeting
8:00 p.m. A.A.
Saturday, August 25th
8 p.m. - midnight Sr. High Boys' Night Out
Sunday, August 26th
UMW Sunday/Retirement Sunday
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
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.
HORIZON YOUTH
9:30-10:30 a.m. Sunday School for Sr. High and Mid High every Sunday.
Saturday, August 25th - Sr. High Boys will meet with Chuck at the old Christian High School on Elson to play basketball and all games related to what guys want to do. They will meet at 8 p.m. and end at midnight.
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN’S SUNDAY
United Methodist Women’s Sunday will be held on Sunday, August 26th. Women from the Circles and Bible Studies will serve as Greeters, Liturgist and Ushers, as well as participate in the service Rev. Glenna McVeigh from Keytesville UMC-Dalton: Immanuel United Methodist Charge, will be the special guest speaker.
There will be a special Candle Burning for missions during the service. This is a great opportunity for anyone in the congregation to participate in the candle burning IN MEMORY of a loved one or TO HONOR someone special in your life. You may do so by contributing ANY amount along with the name of the individual(s).
The total amount will be divided by $32.04 (the cost of mission work at home and abroad per minute) to determine how long the candle will burn. The money received will go for missions.
You may make your contribution by placing your check and name(s) of those being remembered or recognized on the form below. This may be put in the church offering plate or left in the church office. Please make checks payable to UMW and indicate it is for candle burning. It needs to be received by Wednesday, August 22nd.
Please fill out the form below and return to the church office or to the UMW members.
IN MEMORY_________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
IN HONOR___________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
GIVEN BY_________________________________________________________________
UNITED METHODIST MEN
The next United Methodist Men's Meeting will be on Monday, August 20th, at noon at the Ponderosa Restaurant. There will be a dutch-treat meal with fellowship to follow. Contact Rev. Glen Lochhead for more information.
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND GROUPS
50+ LUNCHEON
50+ Luncheon for August will be held on Thursday, August 16th, in Room 202 at noon. Please bring a dish or two to share. Drinks and table service will be provided. If you need a ride or have questions, please call the church office.
NURTURE AND EDUCATION MEETING
The next meeting will be on Thursday, August 23rd at 5:00 p.m.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
The next meeting will be on Monday, August 27th, at 5:15 p.m.
CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
The September meeting will be held on WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH, at 6:00 p.m. at the Ponderosa Restaurant for a dutch-treat meal. This is a change from the Monday meeting because of Labor Day. Talk to Linda Frazee for more information.
MISSION OPPORTUNITY
Kirksville Rotary and Thousand Hills Rotary are sponsoring the Kirksville Rotary Blood Drive at the NEMO Fairgrounds on Thursday, August 30th from 12:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Please schedule your appointment online at www.givelife.org or call 1-800-GIVELIFE (1-800-448-3543) PLEASE BRING A PHOTO ID, All presenting donors will receive a complimentary donor item.
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
We know that college/university will soon be starting again. We would like to have information about students who will be attending higher education institutions here or away from here. In November, we will be having United Methodist Student Sunday, the weekend after Thanksgiving, and would like to have your address so we could send you a special invitation. Also, we would like to be able to send you our monthly newsletter so you can keep up with news about the church. If you would like the e-mail newsletter, please give us your e-mail.
NAME________________________________
YEAR IN SCHOOL______________________
NAME OF COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY
ADDRESS____________________________
_____________________________________
_____________________________________
_____________________________________
E-mail address-
REMEMBER that this week's Summer Concert on Friday, August 17th, at 7:00 p.m. will be held at BRASHEAR PARK GAZEBO. The Steve Lilley Jazz Trio will perform.
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