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NEWS FROM FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, KIRKSVILLE June 1, 2007 DEVOTION FROM REV. JIM I am preparing to leave for Annual Conference as I write this devotion. Annual Conference is the key piece of the United Methodist Connection. It is made up of Clergy Members (clergy have their membership in the Annual Conference as opposed to a local church), and Lay Members - 50% of each. We will receive reports, give special missional offerings, participate in special worship services, recognize retirees, and ordain new persons for ministry, adopt a Conference budget (which promises to be smaller than this year's budget, so with the new Apportionment formula, our 2008 apportionments will be somewhat lower (PTL)), elect Delegates to next year's General and Jurisdictional Conferences, and visit with people we haven't seen for a year—all in all, a great week-end. You will be in my thoughts, however, and I know all will be well for you here; Lynae and others will give good leadership in my absence. See ya' when I get back! Love in Christ, Rev. Jim Sunday, June 3rd, our Pastoral Assistant, Lynae McFarland, will be bringing the message at both services. Celebration Choir will sing at the 8:15 service and Chancel Choir will sing at the 10:45 service. ANNUAL CONFERENCE The MIssouri Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church meets in Springfield on June 1st-4th. Rev. Jim and Linda Robinson are attending. Carolyn Harding is our Lay Member to Annual Conference. Also attending from First UMC are Mark Twain District At-Large Lay Members Chuck Heckert, Jim Harding, and Marti Koch. Rev. Bill Koch, our Mark Twain District Superintendent,; Bob and Debbie Nothdurft, and Rev. Eric and Helen Schmidt. Rev. Dick and Mary Lou Detweiler, Rev. Leota Moore, and Rev. Glen and Twila Lochhead also may be attending. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO REV. JIM! June 29th is Rev. Jim's birthday . To say thank you to him we will be taking a special offering the month of June. Our church is one of many across the nation that supports Strength for Service, a devotional book written for those in the service of others. More than 250,000 copies of this life-changing book have already been distributed overseas, but hundreds of thousands more are need for those currently serving stateside or abroad. Your donations will make a difference in the lives of our military men and women, our American heroes. Please indicate on your check that it is Rev. Jim's birthday offering. Also, there will be a wooden house in the Narthex where you can put your donations. We would like to have these collected by Sunday, June 24th. 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? Adult Sunday School Class for Ages 19-90 9:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall FOOD 4 KIDS A free bag lunch with drink and dessert will be provided in the parks for kids who need it. Beginning July 2nd - Come any time between 12 noon and 1 p.m. at JC Park, Brashear Park, PC Mills Park, and Memorial Park. NAME ___________________________________________________ PHONE _________________ EMAIL ____________________________ KITCHEN _______________________________________________ (Days you can work) PARK ______________________________________________ (Days you can work and park if you have a preference) You can also respond to Bev Kitts at 665-6219 or bjkitts2002@yahoo.com Arts in the Park will follow Food 4 Kids from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Monday at PC Mills, on Tuesday and Thursday at Brashear Park, on Wednesday at JC Park, and Friday at Memorial Park. Arts in the Park will have three teachers instructing in the areas of Art, Music, and Theater. Abby Detweiler and Ashley Lara are two of the instructors. All children in the area are encouraged to participate. Volunteers are also needed to help with this program. Contact Linda Colton or the Kirksville Arts Association if you would like to help. FOCUS ON MISSIONS The Missions Committee is again providing dental kits for the local Head Start Program. They are asking for donations of either supplies or monetary gifts. A kit consists of: 4-6 soft toothbrushes (include 2 child size) unopened packages only, extra brushes are for family members 1 dental floss – any size 1 fluoride toothpaste, 6 oz. or more Place items inside a 1 gallon zip lock bag. A container for the kits will be provided at the church for your convenience. Please bring by June 24th. JOYS Welcome to new members, Hollie Helton, Pat Murdock, and Jim Murdock who joined the church on Sunday, May 27th. Hollie and Jim were baptized. Richard Mason and Kimberlee Humphreys were married on Saturday, May 26th. Richard is the son of Bob and Sue Mason. They will live in Kansas City, KS. INVITATION TO BABY SHOWER: You are invited to a baby shower for Jennifer Schutter after the birth of their son, Justin. This will be held on Wednesday, June 6th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Parlor. This is hosted by her family. INVITATION TO RECEPTION - On Sunday June 17th between 1st and 2nd Service we would like to invite the congregation to celebrate our new marriage in Fellowship Hall with cake and punch. No gifts are necessary, but we would appreciate a good family recipe that we could add to our cookbook collection. We will be getting married in Michigan the week before. Abby Detweiler and Matthew Collins INVITATION TO ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: The children and grandchildren request your presence for the 60th wedding anniversary celebration for Evelyn and Perry Williams on Saturday, June 23d, from 1-3 p.m. at the Thousand Hills Dining Lodge. They were married January 19, 1947 at her parents home. No gifts, please. INVITATION TO WEDDING: Ricka Fleschner, daughter of Rick and Mary Lee Fleschner, and Clifford Turner, son of David and Rev. Carol Turner, invite you to share in the ceremony uniting them in marriage on Saturday, June 23rd, at 2:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church. Reception will follow in Fellowship Hall. TO THE CONGREGATION: My family and I want to extend our heartfelt thanks for the support and many kindnesses accorded us during Mary's illness and after her passing. All were genuinely appreciated and helped so much throughout this very difficult time. Most Sincerely, Dick Weerts Thanks to those who helped with the dinner for the family of Mary Weerts. Beverly Kitts coordinated the dinner. Those who brought food were Jean Whitworth, Phyllis Brummit, Marla Gramling, Eleanor Ellebracht, Sharon Tiff, Nettie Carpenter, Cheryl Cragg, Norene Lee, Sherry May, Beverly Kitts, and Norma Robison. Those who helped serve the dinner were Norene Lee, Linda Robinson, Melba Bowen, and Beverly Kitts. CONCERNS Emil & Pat Green, Arnie Preussner, Steve Gramling, Noble Redmon (hip surgery rec.), Tami Ruebel/Blake Barber, May Willis, Ashton Cordray, Loyd Welte Those who are family members and/or friends of the church David Shoush (Pat); Ike Dotson, Wayne Willis, Nancy Pennington's father, Roger Jones' father, Loyd Welte's son-Terry, Doris Thompson's granddaughter, Inga Pickett; Chuck Heckert's aunt, Barb Bevell's sister, World and National Issues (Israel, Lebanon, Syria, Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan) All men and women serving our country- Ryan Decker, Rex and Janice Meneely's grandson-Iraq, Andrea O'Brien's brother, Ryan, in Japan; Trent Kull, Iraq; Jeremy Truitt, Iraq Our prayers and sympathy are with Wayne and Donna (Tague) Bailey in the loss of Donna's father, Weldon Tague. Services were held in Memphis on Tuesday. Our prayers and sympathy are with John and Joan Harrison in the loss of his aunt, Marjorie Riordan. Our prayers and sympathy are with Hillarey Stone in the loss of her mother, Patty Stone. Services will be held on Saturday, June 2nd, in Omaha, Nebraska. Hillarey is our Assistant Director of Children's Ministries. Our prayers and sympathy are with Kara Beck in the loss of her great great aunt. Kara is a member of our Childcare Staff. SUNDAY AT FIRST 8:15 a.m. Acolytes - Ian and Russell Clark 8:15 a.m. Liturgist - Denise Treasure 8:15 a.m. Ushers - Richard & Donna Rhinesmith and Russ & Jackie Harrison 8:15 a.m. Greeters - Roger & Jackie Jones 10:45 a.m. Acolytes - Dakota Schutter and Dmarco Wynn 10:45 a.m. Liturgist - Julie Mikolajczak 10:45 a.m. Greeters - Betty Baker & Jean Richardson Sound System Technicians 8:15 a.m.- Max Bevell; 10:45 a.m. Jeremy Morton Communion Steward - Shirley Baldwin Van Driver - Scott Johns Childcare Staff - Lisa McLain, Coordinator, Angie Danielson, Chrissie Treasure, Kara Beck CALENDAR FOR FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, KIRKSVILLE Friday, June 1st Annual Conference begins in Springfield 8:00 p.m. A.A. Saturday, June 2nd 2:00 p.m. Bridal Shower for April Walters Sunday, June 3rd 7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts UNITED METHODIST MEN CHRISTIAN FAMILY DAY (article taken from Mark Twain District newsletter)
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