NEWS FROM FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, KIRKSVILLE
February 16, 2007
DEVOTION FROM REV. JIM
The word and concept of "preparation" is on my mind as I sit at computer and look out on the snowy, winter scene that we all are experiencing. The Scout Sunday observation last Sunday underlined this word and concept for me as we remember the Scouts' emphases on "being prepared". As the snow forecast was being given and heard earlier in the week, we were encouraged to be prepared for the upcoming storm, and so, I imagine, most of us did so, by going to the grocery store, etc., in the pre-storm time.
There are spiritual parallels of much more consequence that perhaps receive less attention. How important is it that we be prepared for living life on this earth in the fashion that God in Christ would have us? How is it that we are preparing for that? How is the church assisting that preparation? And, of course, there is the even larger issue of preparation for the life to come. We are all fans of Rick Warren these days, Pastor Warren says that the "purpose" of this life is to prepare for the one to come. It that is true, how are we doing? Individually? Corporately? How does this purpose impact our daily choices and behaviors?
Do we have it right with our words of purpose? Does it have to do with "Walking with Christ and Glorifying God"?
The Lenten time will afford 40 days to "ponder our preparation", and to make fresh choices and commitments, can we welcome such a time with the same enthusiasm that we will welcome the warmer weather of the Spring time?
See ya' Sunday!
Love in Christ,
Rev. Jim
PICTORIAL DIRECTORIES ARE HERE! Those who had their pictures taken in the Fall of 2005 or submitted a picture may pick one up from the church office.
UPCOMING EVENTS THE WEEK OF February 18th-25th
Monday, February 19th - 12 noon - United Methodist Men will meet at Ponderosa
Wednesday, February 21st - Ash Wednesday service at 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 22nd - 5:00 p.m . Nurture and Education Committee
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?
New Adult Sunday School Class for Ages 19-90
9:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall
W.A.R.P. Sunday School class for college students led by Mary Lee Fleschner is joining this group.
CHESTER AND LOLA BELL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE NOW AVAILABLE IN THE CHURCH OFFICE
The scholarship is available to those pursuing a post-high school education. In addition, the scholarship may be renewed ONCE by reapplying. The completed application will be due April 1st. If you have questions, please contact Bridget Morton or the church office.
JOYS
Congratulations to Jack James on his retirement from Truman State University after 26 years.
Congratulations to the Kirksville Tigers who won the Conference Championship in Basketball. Kris Nelson, Chris Clark, Dalton Buck, and Mike Shoush are members of the team. Congratulations to Chris Clark on being named Kv. Daily Express Player of the Week and Pro-Tech/KIRX-KTUF-KRXL Player of the Week. Members of the Tiger Dance Team are Sarah Riley, Jourdain Johns, and Shelby Barber. Brittany Kline, Jessica Kline, and Heather Hudnall are members of the Varsity Cheerleaders Squad.
Congratulations to Ben Bowen as he participates in the State Wrestling Meer in Columbia He is one of seven Kv. Tiger Wrestlers who are at the State Meet. Congratulations to Thomas Redmon on a good season. He was honored as one of the Senior members.
You are invited to the Graduate Piano Recital of Michelle Jones who is a Graduate Student at Truman State University on Sunday, February 25th, at 2 p.m. in the Ophelia Parrish Performance Hall. Michelle is a member of our Childcare staff, played trombone in the Christmas Orchestra and is active at Wesley House. All are welcome to attend.
SUNDAY AT FIRST
TRANSFIGURATION SUNDAY
8:15 a.m. Acolytes - Bryan Morton and Larry Jennings
8:15 a.m. Liturgist - Sue Limestall
8:15 a.m. Ushers - Frank & Linda Colton and Bill & Linda Frazee
8:15 a.m. Greeters - Rusty & Mitzi Wilson, Kim & Rhonda Kriegel, and Glenda Swanson
10:45 a.m. Acolytes - Molly Richmond and Christy Tucker
10:45 a.m. Liturgist - Vicky Williams
10:45 a.m. Ushers - Bob Mason, Jim Nevins, Ed Herrmann, David Whitworth, and Vern Playle
10:45 a.m. Greeters - Anna Eagen, Jean Whitworth, Linda Richmond, Frances Jones, and Rick and Mary Lee Fleschner
Sound System Technicians 8:15 a.m.-Max Bevell; 10:45 a.m. - Scott Turner
Communion Steward - Ginny Schneider
Transportation - George and Lynda Durflinger
Childcare Staff - Lisa McLain, Coordinator, Angie Danielson, Michelle Jones, Chrissie Treasure, Hillarey Stone, Justine Marty, and Elizabeth Anderson
ASH WEDNESDAY
Acolytes - 5:30 p.m. Jonathan Self and Larry Jennings
Sound System - Thomas Redmon
CALENDAR FOR FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, KIRKSVILLE
Friday, February 16th
5-8 p.m. Youth Dinner Theater Practice
5:30-8:00 p.m. KIDS' Night Out
8:00 p.m. A.A.
Saturday, February 17th
Youth Dinner Theater Practice
5:30 p.m. Mocktails
6:00 p.m. Dinner
Sunday, February 18th
TRANSFIGURATION 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, New Adult Sunday School Class meeting in basement-"Holy Conversation"
10:45 a.m. Morning Worship, Nursery Provided
2:30 p.m. Twin Pines Service
NO HORIZON NIGHT
Monday, February 19th
12 noon United Methodist Men at Ponderosa
7:00 p.m. Kirksville Community Chorus
8:00 p.m. A.A.
Tuesday, February 20th
9:00 a.m. Line Dancing
7:00 p.m. Chapter CZ P.E.O.
Wednesday, February 21st
3:00 p.m. Club 3:16
5:30 p.m. Ash Wednesday Services
Thursday, February 22nd
8:00 a.m. Metho-News Mailing Team
9:00 a.m. Line Dancing
5:00 p.m. Nurture & Education Meeting
5:00 p.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts
Friday, February 23rd
8:00 p.m. A.A.
Saturday, February 24th
6:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Boy Scout Pancake Breakfast
Sunday, February 25th
8:15 a.m. Morning Worship, Nursery Provided
9:20 a.m. Chapel Communion
9:30 a.m. Sunday School, Nursery Provided
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.
Club 3:16 will be held on Wednesday, February 21st, from 3-5 p.m.
The K-5 Choir will be singing at the Ash Wednesday Service on Wednesday, February 21st, at 5:30 p.m.
FEBRUARY 25th - Human Sexuality Information Meeting - 9:30 a.m. for Parents ONLY of 5th and 6th Graders - Meet in Boy Scout Room in Basement
Human Sexuality Class begins on March 4th at 9:30 a.m.
HORIZON YOUTH
9:30-10:30 a.m. Sunday School for Sr. High and Mid High every Sunday.
Sunday, February 18th No Horizon Night
Sunday, February 25th - 6:00 p.m. Youth Praise Band Practice
7-8:30 p.m. Horizon Night
Watch for information about Bible Study!
2007 CONFIRMATION CLASS FOR SEVENTH GRADERS
A decision was made to start the class a week later on the 11th because of Spring Break for the schools on March 4th. The information meeting for students and their parents will be next Sunday, February 25th, at 9:30 a.m.
This year's Confirmation Class will be held on Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. from Sunday, March 11th 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!
Seventh graders and/or parents of seventh graders may sign up in the church office!
NURTURE AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE will meet on Thursday, February 22nd, at 5:00 p.m.
UNITED METHODIST MEN
The next meeting will be on Monday, February 19th, at noon at the Ponderosa Restaurant. Information about the program will be given later.
PURPOSE DRIVEN LIFE CLASS
Beginning February 11th, the Class would like to announce the study of their new book, "God's Answers to Life's Difficult Questions." by Rick Warren. This will be a 12-week study, a chapter a week. You may purchase this book at Wal-Mart, Truman State University bookstore, House of Jesus or Vintage Book Store. For more information contact Joyce Lara or Judy Vogt. The class meets in Room 306. This week they will be studying "How Can I Rebound from Failure?"
WESLEY HOUSE SUNDAY SUPPERS
Check the sign-up sheet on the office window for times you can help the Wesley House Campus Ministry by providing food for their Sunday evening meal.
This is a great type of mission project for you and your family or your Sunday School class or group to be involved in. The students will appreciate a home-cooked meal and also enjoy visiting with you.
Please plan for 25-30 people. All you need to do is take the food to the Wesley House at 903 S. Davis. The students will help with the drinks and table service when you get there. The suggested time is by 5 p.m. as the meal is at 6 p.m. That will give you enough time to get things ready.
You may email Wesley at wesley@truman.edu or call 660-665-2331. This is a wonderful way to help our students!
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE will be on Wednesday, February 21st, at 5:30 p.m. The K-5 Choir and Combined Choir will present special music. Rev. Jim will bring the message and there will be Imposition of Ashes. On the following Wednesdays in Lent there will be Mid-Week Lenten Chapel Communion Services from 12:05-12:55 p.m. beginning on Wednesday, February 28th.
Put on your calendar - The Annual Boy Scout Pancake Breakfast and Bake Sale will be held on Saturday, February 24th, from 6 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Tickets can be purchased from any Boy Scout. They will have them Boy Scout Sunday on February 11th.
DAFFODIL SUNDAY
This special day will be on Sunday, March 11th this year. This is sponsored by the American Cancer Society. The Memorial Committee will purchase Daffodils for those who request them and will list their names in the bulletin that Sunday.
A table will be set up on Sunday, February 18th, where you can sign up to have daffodils in HONOR OF (person is living), in MEMORY OF (person is deceased) or in GRATITUDE OF (number of years as a cancer survivor). You may pick up your daffodil after the 10:45 a.m. service on March 11th.
COMMUNITY EVENT
The Kirksville Arts Association is sponsoring the Saint Louis Stompers Concert - a classical jazz band on Saturday, March 10th at the Kirksville Arts Center
There is limited seating capacity so buy your tickets early at
Edna Campbells or Kirksville Arts Center
Adults are $15 each and students (with ID) $10
Talk to Dianthe Cable for more information.
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