NEWS FROM FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, KIRKSVILLE
September 19, 2007
DEVOTION FROM REV. JIM
Linda's sickness in recent days has reminded me, once again, of how blessed we are (Linda and I) to have so many special and supportive people in our lives. Your honest, authentic concern, best wishes, calls, inquiries, and prayers are most appreciated and very helpful. To date, these activities have not cured Linda physically, but they have helped emotionally and spiritually—they have been powerful reminders of the fact that you are God's people and as such, share God's love with us. Thank you! As you continue to pray us through this time, as you have several other times, we renew our covenant to continue such actions for you, as, and when, appropriate! It is a privilege that gives my life meaning to share your lives as you experience the challenges and celebrations of your everydays, in the context of striving to be Disciples of the Christ. As we share each other's lows and highs, ups and downs, good and bad, thoughts and prayers, we share the love of Christ. "If one member suffers, all suffer together, if one member is honored, all rejoice together" (I Cor. 12:26)
Our official, organized way of extending this care intentionally to those who might not otherwise receive it, having moved into a time and phase of life that prohibits their active church involvement, is called PACE ministry, as willing and committed persons are trained and commissioned for this ministry, loving membership care is extended to these persons. I am most grateful for these persons and this ministry, particularly for the new persons who joined the program this week, and will be thankful for new persons who are able to do so in the future as your schedules permit your participation, it is a powerful way to fulfill the membership vow of "service"!
See ya' Sunday!
Love in Christ,
Rev. Jim
UPCOMING EVENTS
September 23rd
Acolyte Recognition and Installation
Seven acolytes will be installed and several will be recognized for their service.
Hand in Lay Leadership Form
Festival of Sharing Offering
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______________________________
______________________________________________
SEE CHILDREN'S MINISTRY SECTION to see what is going on with our children using the Bible. Then see below how you can help
BUY A BRICK! Five years ago we had a "Buy a Brick" campaign to help fund the decorating of our Sunday School classrooms. We have so many new families in our church since then and want to give them the opportunity to have their names on a brick, as well or give the opportunity again to those who were here 5 years ago. Our new curriculum for Club 3:16 and Sunday School involved the church having to buy over 50 Bibles for our children. This project will help us pay for our new Bibles. You can have one name on a brick, your families name, in honor or memory of someone you love. Please contact Miss Lynae. For all ages!!!
NAME____________________
CHECK ONE
IN HONOR_______________________
IN MEMORY______________________
GIVEN BY_______________________
NO. GIVEN_________
JOYS
Congratulations to Jody and Wendy Treasure on the birth of their son, Nathanael Morgan, on Monday, September 17th, at Northeast Regional Medical Center. Proud grandparents are Tim and Denise Treasure and proud great grandmother is Mary Mauck.
THANK YOU for the cards, calls, prayers, and flowers in the loss of our son, Terry Welte. A special "thank you" to Rev. Jim for being there. What a privilege to be part of such a caring church. Loyd and Dorothy Welte
CONCERNS
Arnie Preussner (recovery from surgery), Greg Gordon (rec. from back surgery), Richard Winslow, Betty Slaughter, Harold & May Willis, Bob Stroeber, Estileen Clark, Ashton Cordray, Bob Nothdurft, Rod Tucker (rec. from surgery), Maricoe Proctor, Julie Sparks, Verle Kins, Ann Truitt
Those who are family members and/or friends of the church
Pat Shoush (surgery rec.) Wayne Willis, Doris Thompson's granddaughter, Inga Pickett, Dora Belle Clark's daughter, Paula Kutmas (surg. rec.), Greg Lara's niece and father, Irene Sherer (rec. from surgery), Debbie Ellebracht (car accident), Debbie Nothdurft's father (heart bypass surg. rec.), Judy Vogt's father
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 Allene Davis in the loss of her husband and Linda Mansfield in the loss of her stepfather, Wilford Davis.
If you have prayer requests, please let Rev. Jim know.
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
8:15 a.m. Acolytes - Ian and Russell Clark
8:15 a.m. Ushers - Ed & Nettie Carpenter and Gary & Joyce Sells
8:15 a.m. Greeters - Kim, Rhonda, and Sam Kriegel
10:45 a.m. Acolytes -Anna Lochbaum and Jackson Mann
10:45 a.m. Liturgist - Keith Harrison
10:45 a.m. Ushers - Bob Mason, Rick Riley, Rick & Mary Lee Fleschner, and Vern Playle
10:45 a.m. Greeters - Neil and Jennifer Sargentini
Sound System Technicians 8:15 a.m.- Thomas Redmon 10:45 a.m. Adam Pennington
Communion Steward - Sherry May
Transportation - Jerry Mayhew & Karen Sundstrom
Childcare Staff - Lisa McLain, Coordinator, Angie Danielson, Chrissie Treasure, Justine Marty, Elizabeth Anderson, Kara Beck, Sara Hines, Trish Kreikemeier, Jenni Bevell, and Paige Mundhenke
CALENDAR FOR FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, KIRKSVILLE
Wednesday, September 19th
12 noon Trinity Bible Study
3:00 p.m. Club 3:16 Begins
5:30 p.m. Trinity Bible Study
5:30 p.m. Celebration Choir
6:30 p.m. Adult Handbell Choir
6:30 p.m. "Hands of Friendship" Quilt Guild
7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir
Thursday, September 20
9:00 a.m. Line Dancing
12 noon 50+ Luncheon
5:00 p.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
6:00 p.m. Girl Scout Leaders' Meeting
7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts
Friday, September 21st
5:30-8:00 p.m. KID'S Night Out
8:00 p.m. A.A.
Saturday, September 22nd
8:00 a.m. - ? "Hands of Friendship" Quilt Guild meeting
Sunday, September 23rd
ACOLYTE INSTALLATION AND RECOGNITION
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
4:00 p.m. Girl Scout Leaders' Meeting (Fellowship Hall)
6:00 p.m. Youth Praise Band practice
7:00-8:30 p.m. Horizon Youth meeting
Monday, September 24th
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, September 25th
9:00 a.m. Line Dancing
12 noon Deadline for articles for Metho-News
5:30 p.m. Staff-Parish Relations Committee
9 p.m. COLLEGE-AGE WOMEN'S GROUP (PARLOR)
Wednesday, September 26th
9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Mom's Morning Out
12 noon and 5:30 p.m. Trinity Bible Study
3:00 p.m. Club 3:16
5:30 p.m. Celebration Choir
6:30 p.m. Adult Handbell Choir
7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir
Thursday, September 27h
8:00 a.m. Metho-News Mailing Team
9:00 a.m. Line Dancing
5:00 p.m. Nurture and Education Committee
5:00 p.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
6:00 p.m. Committee on Lay Leadership
7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts
Friday, September 28th
8:00 p.m. A.A.
Saturday, September 29th
7:00 a.m. - 1 p.m. KIWANIS PANCAKE DAY (Fellowship Hall)
Sunday, September 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
6:00 p.m. Praise Band meets
7:00-8:30 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 3:16 began on Wednesday, September 19th at 3:00 p.m. This is an after school Wednesday program. We ask that parents help with snacks, and volunteer as helpers and drivers. This year we are using a BIBLE BLITZ curriculum that gets kids into the Bible each week and even better, gets the Bible into kids as they apply what they've learned! For children K-5th grade
KIDS' Night Out - Friday, September 21st - 5:30-8:00 p.m. This will be held the 3rd Friday of each month.
We will feed, love, and play with kids ages 6 weeks to 5th grade. Don't miss out on this great event!
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14th - CHILDREN'S SABBATH - Special things will be happening at First UMC
We will have our children and parents lead the worship service. Your family can help usher, take offering, sing special music and share a testimony. We are also going to be baptizing children on that day. It doesn't matter your age....it only matters where your heart is. Last year we baptized 8 beautiful children from ages 6 weeks to 7th grade. I pray you will consider to take this courageous step! You must let Miss Lynae or Rev. Jim know by October 7th. This is for all families with children of any ages!
MOM'S MORNING OUT - Wednesday, September 26th from 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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.
LAY LEADERSHIP SURVEY FOR 2008
The Committee on Lay Leadership will be meeting soon to make recommendations for the Calendar Year 2008. Please indicate the area(s) in which you would like to serve the church in 2008 by checking the blank to the right of the name. If you are already on this committee, you don’t need to fill this out. Please return by September 25th.
Administrative Council___
Endowment___
Finance & Stewardship____
Staff Parish Relations ____
Committee on Lay Leadership ____
Lay Member to Annual Conference ____
Trustees ______
Memorial_______
Archives______
Van______
Lay Leader_______
Alta/Communion_____
Evangelism______
Mission & Outreach_____
Nurture & Education_____
Library Committee_____
Worship & Music_____
Banner______
Kitchen_____
Grounds______
Council on Youth Ministries______
Scholarship_______
Sunday School Supt._____
Other______
Ministries
Name___________________ Phone No.__________
A list of the current Administrative Council and Committee Members will be available on a table in the Narthex on Sunday mornings.
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
On Monday, Sept. 24th, the Young Women’s Bible Study will begin its new season. At this 6 PM meeting, we will make plans for discussing the book “The Case for Faith” by Lee Strobel. This book is said to be a powerful, life-changing book which delves into the tougher questions that surround our faith. Each chapter explores an objection to believing. For example, chapter one is “since evil and suffering exist, a loving God cannot.” If you are not already involved in a small group or just want to explore this book with a great group of women, please join us on September 24th. Each year, new women join our group, and we welcome them. We are a diverse group of women. Some of us are married with no children, while others have married children, while still others are single. Some of us have established careers while others are still exploring their careers, and yet others are work-at-home moms. We come from Kirksville and from far away. We all enjoy laughing together, but are willing to mourn with each other. We pray for each other, and we celebrate together. You are sure to find someone like yourself in our group, and if not, then we welcome the increased diversity that will come from your presence.
If you’d like to participate in this study, but know that you will have to miss this first meeting, please email the YWBS coordinator, Teri Heckert, at theckert@truman.edu. Questions are also welcome. Please note that childcare is provided by the nursery staff during our meetings
REMEMBER THAT THE UMW RUMMAGE SALE WILL BE ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5th from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sarah Circle will be coordinating the sale. Please bring your items by noon on October 4th, beginning Monday, October 1st.
FALL DISTRICT MEETING
This year the UMW Fall meeting will be held at the Atlanta United Methodist Church on Saturday, October 13th. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. with the meeting beginning at 10:00 a.m. Lunch will be at noon. The speaker will be Linda Roser who is the vice president of the community relations and development for Spofford of Kansas City. The focus for the in-gathering for Spofford will be keeping healthy and warm. Please bring the following items to be donated to Spofford. Liquid Benadryl, Socks, Children’s Tylenol, Underwear (including beginner bras) Chapstick, Sweatpants/Sweatshirts (no hoodies) (4T-16) Triple antibiotic cream, gently used, clean winter coats.
There will be a mission fair where various units will bring information about the types of missions they do. Bring your items about missions to the meeting. Registration needs to be turned in by Friday, October 5th. Please let Bev Kitts know if you would like to attend so carpooling can be arranged.
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND GROUPS
50+ LUNCHEON
The next 50+ Luncheon will be held on Thursday, September 20th, at noon at the church in Room 202. Please bring a dish to share. Table service and drinks will be provided. This will be a time for food and fellowship.
Staff-Parish Relations Committee will meet on Tuesday, September 25th, at 5:30 P.M.
Nurture and Education Committee will meet on Thursday, September 27th, at 5:00 p.m.
Committee on Lay Leadership will meet on Thursday, September 27th, at 6:00 p.m.
MISSION OPPORTUNITY
The Missions committee would like to suggest the following kits and contribution opportunity as First UMC's emphasis areas for the Festival of Sharing. We are suggesting two kits:
School Kit (Church World Service)
1 pair of blunt children's scissors
Spiral or tape bound notebooks of ruled paper, 8 1/2" x 11" containing a total of 140-200 sheets. No filler paper please.
1- 30 centimeter (12") ruler
1 pencil sharpener
1 large eraser
6 new pencils with erasers
12 sheets colored construction paper
1 box of 24 crayons
Please pack in a plastic grocery bag. A member of the Missions Committee is making the cloth bag that is given to the child.
Please include $2 for shipping.
Health Kit (Church World Service)
1 hand towel
1 washcloth
1 sturdy comb
1 metal nail file or nail clipper with file
1 bar of soap (bath size in original wrapper)
1 toothbrush (in original packaging)
1 tube of toothpaste, 4-7 oz.
6 Band-Aids
Seal all items in a one-gallon plastic bag with zipper closure
Please include $2 for shipping.
The kits need to be at church by Sunday October 7 because the committee will be boxing them on Tuesday October 9. They will be sent to the Mini-Festival at Macon on October 14.
The Missions Committee is recommending that the Festival of Sharing offering be given to the Heifer International Festival of Sharing project .
The Festival of Sharing is an inter-faith, state-wide, ingathering event which is held on the third Saturday in October at the State Fair grounds in Sedalia, MO. his year it will be on Saturday, October 20th. You are very welcome to attend this event--it is an amazing day of missions. If you want more information about the many dimensions of the Festival, contact Keith Harrison or any member of the Missions Committee.
FORM TO PURCHASE BIBLES AND HYMNALS FOR THE SANCTUARY - This is different from Buy A Brick.
WE are in need of 16 pew Bibles, 1 Large Print Bible, 20 "The Faith We Sing" Hymnals and 10 Red Hymnals. The cost is Pew Bible-$13.50, Large Print Bible-$22.50, Red Hymnal-$18.00, "The Faith We Sing"-$12.00
If you are interested, talk with Marla in the church office or fill out the form below.
NAME_____________________________
BIBLE OR HYMNAL__________________
IN HONOR_________________________
IN MEMORY________________________
GIVEN BY__________________________
KIRKSVILLE AIRPORT DAY - Saturday, September 22nd from 6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. $4.00 for all you can eat Fly-In pancake breakfast (pancakes, sausage, juice, milk, and coffee) from 6:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Airplane and helicopter rides, Starlab (A portable planetarium) presented by NASA Education Specialist, Sally Carter - later there will be food stand with brats, hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, and drinks, games for the kids, display of new and used cars and remote controlled airplanes
SPECIAL DRAMA PRESENTATION - "Heaven's Gates and Hell's Flames" will be held on Sunday through Tuesday, September 23, 24, & 25 at 7:00 p.m. at the NEMO Fairgrounds FREE ADMISSION but you must pick up a ticket so they will know when they reach capacity. We have tickets in the office.
KIRKSVILLE KIWANIS will hold a Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, September 29th, from 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. The cost is $4 before the day and $5 at the door. All proceeds will go to Habitat for Humanity.
COMMUNITY PRAYER BREAKFAST sponsored by Kirksville Interchurch Ministries will be held on Thursday, October 4th from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. at the Truman State University Student Union-Georgian Room. The guest speaker is City Manager, Mari Macomber. The cost per person is $6.00.
"Helping Hands" is a non-profit community service facility located at 111 E. Harrison Street. They opened on September 10th and are operating on prayers, faith, and donations. They have used clothing, furniture, general household items and within the next few months will have home cooked food available.
If you would like to donate items or money, contact 665-2380 or 665-8878. They will pick up all yard-sale items
3rd Annual Stefani Lorton Memorial Blood Drive will be held at Highland Crest on Thursday, September 27th, from 1-6 p.m. This is dedicated in memory of Stefani Lorton who died in a car accident. Be sure to bring a photo. First 50 donors will receive a commemorative T-shirt.
MIZZOU HOMECOMING BLOOD DRIVE - Monday, October 1st from 12 noon - 4:00 p.m. at Adair County Annex Building at 300 N. Franklin - Each presenting donor will receive a special edition 2007 Mizzou Homecoming t-shirt. For additional information, call 1-800-448-3543
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