NEWS FROM FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, KIRKSVILLE
December 19, 2007
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
DEVOTION FROM REV. JIM (written on Monday, December 17th)
Can you believe it, next Sunday we will light the fourth and final Advent candle and be within two days of Christmas, what have you got left to do? Does it have spiritual significance?
I'm visiting with the UMM today about a Christmas strategy inspired by Christian Financial Advisor, Dave Ramsey. Dave's strategy reminds us to remind ourselves of priorities and goals and be faithful to them. We have the Magi to thank for the "gift" emphases, which is certainly encouraged by our culture and economy.
The Shepherds said to each other, following the Angelic announcement, "Let us go and see this thing that has happened" Let's you and I focus on "this thing that is happening" and ensure that the "thing" is the main thing!
See ya' Sunday,
Love in Christ,
Rev. Jim
UPCOMING EVENTS
METHO-NEWS will be published the last week of December. Please bring your articles in by Thursday, December 20th. Metho-News Mailing Team will be meeting to put together the newsletter on Thursday, December 27th at 8:00 a.m. This was originally listed as December 20th on the calendar in the Metho-News.
PUT ON YOUR CALENDAR
Church offices will be closed on Monday, December 24th. The church will be open for those of you bringing food for the Christmas Dinner. Church offices will be closed on Tuesday, December 25th and on Monday, December 31st and Tuesday, January 1st.
Christmas Eve Services will be at 5:00 and 7:00 p.m.
CHRISTMAS DAY DINNER will be held at the church at 1:00 p.m. on Christmas Day. Steve and Nancy Pennington are heading up the team. There is a sign-up sheet on the church office window for ways you can help. PEOPLE ARE NEEDED TO ANSWER THE PHONE AND RECEIVE FOOD ON CHRISTMAS EVE.
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
Thanks to the Evangelism Committee for preparing and serving the dinner to the Membership Class on Saturday.
Welcome to our new members: Melissa McAninch and Brad & Kathy Selby joined as professing members at the 8:15 service. Shawn Russell was baptized and became a professing member and Keith and Jo Van Lear joined as professing members at the 10:45 service. Their children, Jessica and A. J. transferred as baptized members.
Elena (Ellebracht) Asher, Manager of Logistics and Customs, won Employee of the Year (2007) for her company, Gear for Sports, in Lenexa, Kansas. She received cash and a reserved parking space for 2008. Her address is 4420 Grove Street, Shawnee, Kansas 66226; e-mail is jasher@everestkc.net She is the daughter of Pat and Eleanor Ellebracht. Congratulations, Elena!
Congratulations to Sara Carlson, granddaughter of Odean Carlson and the late Bob Carlson, who graduated from Northwest Missouri State University on Friday, December 14th. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration.
Congratulations to Melissa McAninch on receiving her Master's Degree from Truman State University on Saturday, December 15th. She and her husband, Justin, live in Kirksville.
Congratulations to Rosalind Jerome on the birth of her great grandson, Daniel Robert Gerke, on December 1st. He is the son of her granddaughter, Daneal & Jason Gerke of Boonville.
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
REPORTS ON SPECIAL OFFERINGS
Thanksgiving offering for new organ in Chapel - $2,837.00 - new organ costs approximately $11,000
Epworth Children's Home - $528.00
Aid to Victims of California Fires - $362.00
Christmas Special offering - Aid for Local Families in Need - $833.11
SUNDAY AT FIRST -December 23rd
8:15 a.m. Acolyte - Russell Clark
8:15 a.m. Liturgist - Sally Detweiler
8:15 a.m. Ushers - Ed & Sharon Tiff and Dick & Denise Comstock
8:15 a.m. Greeters - Norm & Mary Clark, Ian, Russell, Duncan & Catie, Bill, Emily, and Mallory Lymer and Jim & Pat Lymer
8:15 a.m. Sound System - Max Bevell
8:15 a.m. Advent Candlelighters - Scott, Melissa, Emily, Allison, and Anna Eitel
8:15 a.m. Power Point Technicians - The Reuschel Family
10:45 a.m. Acolytes -Brooks Templeton & Asa Sparks
10:45 a.m. Ushers - Eldon Coy, Bob Mason, Rick Fleschner, Ed Herrmann, and Vern Playle
10:45 a.m. Greeters - Scott, Heidi, Callie and Brooks Templeton and Linda Robinson
Sound System Technician 10:45 a.m. Scott Turner
10:45 a.m. Advent Candlelighters - David & Laurie Hall, C.J., Ryan, and Connor
10:45 a.m. - Power Point Technicians - The Richmond Family
Communion Steward - Linda Colton
Transportation - George & Lynda Durflinger
Childcare Staff - Lisa McLain, Coordinator, Volunteers - Rebecca Zimmer and Tracey Lantz
CALENDAR FOR FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, KIRKSVILLE
Thursday, December 20th
5:00 p.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
Friday, December 21st
8:00 p.m. A.A
Sunday, December 23rd
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
Monday, December 24th
OFFICES CLOSED
5:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Service
7:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Service
8:00 p.m. A.A.
Tuesday, December 25th
MERRY CHRISTMAS
OFFICES CLOSED
1:00 p.m. Christmas Dinner
Wednesday, December 26th
Check with Directors about Choir Practice
Thursday, December 27th
8:00 a.m. Metho-News Mailing Team
5:00 p.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
Friday, December 28th
8:00 p.m. A.A
Sunday, December 30th
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
Church offices will be closed on Monday, December 31st and Tuesday, January 1st, 2008.
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 resume on January 9th
HORIZON YOUTH
9:30-10:30 a.m. Sunday School for Sr. High and Mid High every Sunday.
NO YOUTH OR PRAISE BAND UNTIL JANUARY 6TH
UPCOMING BLOOD DRIVE
12 Hours of Giving Community Blood Drive will be on Saturday, December 29th from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. This will be held at the Adair County Family YMCA. You may schedule your appointment online at www.givelife.org or call 1-800-GIVELIFE (1-800-448-3543) Please bring Photo ID. All presenting donors will receive an American Red Cross vintage long sleeve t-shirt.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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