NEWS FROM FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, KIRKSVILLE
January 16, 2008
DEVOTION FROM REV. JIM
The following is a simple, but special way of remembering who to pray for in 2008:
FIVE FINGER PRAYER
1. YOUR THUMB is nearest you. So begin your prayers by praying for those closest to you. They are the easiest to remember. To pray for our loved ones is, as C. S. Lewis once said, a "sweet duty."
2. THE NEXT FINGER is the pointing finger. Pray for those who teach, instruct, and heal. This includes teachers, doctors, and ministers. They need support and wisdom in pointing others in the right direction. Keep them in your prayers.
3. THE NEXT FINGER is the tallest finger.
It reminds us of our leaders. Pray for the president, leaders in business and industry, and administrators. These people shape our nation and guide public opinion. They need God's guidance.
4. THE FOURTH FINGER is our ring finger.
Surprising to many is the fact that this is
our weakest finger, as any piano teacher will testify. It should remind us to pray for those whose are weak, in trouble or in pain. They need your prayers day and night. You cannot pray too much for them.
5. And lastly comes our LITTLE FINGER- the smallest finger of all which is where we should place ourselves in relation to God and others. As the Bible says, "The least shall be the greatest among you. Your pinkie should remind you to pray for yourself. By the time you have prayed for the other four group your own needs will be put into proper perspective and you will be able to pray for yourself more effectively.
It is comforting and empowering to know that we will be praying for each other.
See ya' Sunday,
Love in Christ,
Rev. Jim
UPCOMING EVENTS THIS WEEK
Thursday, January 17th - 12 noon ATTENTION all those over 50 years of age come to the 50+ Luncheon. Bring a dish or two to share. Table service and drink will be provided. Dr. Richard Weerts will give the program on John Philip Sousa.
If this luncheon is cancelled because of bad weather we will have this announced on the radio stations.
KID'S Night Out will be on Friday, January 18th, from 5:30-8:00 p.m. This is for kids from 6 weeks through 5th grade.
THE YOUTH ARE COLLECTING CANNED GOODS DURING THE MONTH OF JANUARY! Bring your can(s) to the container in the Foyer by Sunday, February 3rd.
METHO-NEWS will be published the last week of January. Please have your articles in by Thursday, January 24th.
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 90th anniversary of Eunice Streeter's birth will be celebrated on January 19, 2008. The "card shower" celebration will be held at St. Andrews Apartments in Kirksville from 3-5 p.m. Please come and join us for this joyous event!
Hosted by:
Mike and Janet Head French and Rebecca, Drew, Annabel, and Audrey Zimmer
Welcome to Josh Baum as Chancel Choir Director!
Please add Lucy Wallace's birthday to your list. She celebrated this special day on January 6th.
OFFERING ENVELOPES - 2008 Offering Envelopes are in the Narthex. If there are no envelopes with your name and you want envelopes for 2008, please sign the list on the table. Thanks.
Jackie Harrison and Vicky Williams
Financial Secretaries
Christmas Special offering - Aid for Local Families in Need - $4,354.96
SUNDAY AT FIRST -January 20th
"Human Relations" Sunday
8:15 a.m. Acolyte - Duncan Clark
8:15 a.m. Ushers - George & Lynda Durflinger and Mark & Janet Hanley
8:15 a.m. Sound System - Max Bevell
10:45 a.m. Acolytes -Aaron Easley & Aaron Ockenfels
10:45 a.m. Liturgist - Melinda Harrison
10:45 a.m. Ushers - Jeff Justice, Rick Riley, Dan Pagliai, Ed Herrmann, Bill Cable, and Vern Playle
Sound System Technician 10:45 a.m. Adam Pennington
Communion Steward - Shirley Baldwin
Transportation - George & Lynda Durflinger
Childcare Staff - Lisa McLain, Coordinator, Angie Danielson, Justine Marty, Elizabeth Anderson, Kara Beck, Sara Hines, Trish Kriekemeier, Jenni Bevell, and Paige Mundhenke
CALENDAR FOR FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, KIRKSVILLE
Thursday, January 17th
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, January 18th
5:30-8:00 p.m. KID'S Night Out
8:00 p.m. A.A
Sunday, January 20th
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
6:00 p.m. "On the Horizon" Band Practice
7:00 p.m. Horizon Youth Night
Monday, January 21st
OFFICES CLOSED
12 noon United Methodist Men at Ponderosa
8:00 p.m. A.A.
Tuesday, January 22nd
9:00 a.m. Line Dancing
9:00 p.m. College Age Women's Bible Study
Wednesday, January 23rd
3:00-5:00 p.m. Club 316
5:30 p.m. Celebration Choir
6:30 p.m. Adult Handbell Choir
7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir
Thursday, January 24th
9:00 a.m. Line Dancing
5:00 p.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts
Friday, January 25th
Youth go to W.O.W.
8:00 p.m. A.A
Saturday, January 26th
2-4 p.m. Baby shower for Mandie Showers
Sunday, January 27th
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 p.m. Manor Care Service
NO PRAISE BAND OR YOUTH as group returning from W.O. W.
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 continue on Wednesday, January 23, at 3:00 p.m.
KID'S Night Out will be on Friday, January 18th, from 5:30-8:00 p.m. This is for all Children ages 6 weeks-5th grade.
HORIZON YOUTH
9:30-10:30 a.m. Sunday School for Sr. High and Mid High every Sunday.
"On the Horizon" Praise Band Practice will continue on Sunday, January 20th, at 6:00 p.m. Horizon Youth Night will be from 7-8:30 p.m. that night.
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
Young Women’s Bible Study groups will meet this month. There is a group meeting on the 1st and 3rd Mondays at 6:00 p.m. and a group meeting on 2nd and 4th Mondays at 6:00 p.m. They are continuing their study of the book, “The Case for Faith”. Talk with Teri Heckert or Chrissie Treasure for more information.
UNITED METHODIST MEN
UNITED METHODIST MEN will meet on Monday, January 21st, at 12 noon at the Ponderosa Restaurant.
Church Offices will be closed on Monday, January 21st in observance of Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday.
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