NEWS FROM FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, KIRKSVILLE
June 4, 2008
DEVOTION FROM REV. JIM
WOW! We were impressed, and overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support, kindness and generosity extended at our Retirement Reception! Thank you, thank you, thank you, you continue to be a great family of the people of Christ with whom I am well pleased—it is a bittersweet time as we finalize our ministry here. We will forever cherish the memories that will give us joy and strength in our retirement years. I also will be claiming in faith a strong future for the people of First UMC during the Northcutt years.
We'll be at Annual Conference on Sunday; I know you will come and show your love and support for Lynae!
See ya' for Father's Day!
Love in Christ
Rev. Jim
UPCOMING EVENTS
There will be no Chancel or Handbell Choir practice tonight, Wednesday, June 4th.
Thursday, June 5th
Mom's Morning Out
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Ages 6 weeks to 5th grade
Come and leave your child or children with our Childcare Staff.
UMW UNIT PICNIC
6:00 p.m. at Brashear Park
Reservations were turned in on June 2nd
ANNUAL CONFERENCE - June 6-9
Springfield, MO
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
The 2008 Missouri Annual Conference will be held on June 6 – 9 in Springfield. Our Lay Member is Mary Lee Fleschner and Rick Fleschner and Mariel Sweet are delegate-at-large members from our District. Mariel is on the Conference Youth Council, also.
Rev. Jim and Linda will participate in the Retirement Ceremony. Rev. Dick and Mary Lou Detweiler and Rev. Leota Moore are also eligible to attend.
Rev. Richard Northcutt will be officially appointed to our church and he and his family: wife, Erin, and children, Abbey and Sam will be moving into the parsonage on June 25th.
SUNDAY, JUNE 8TH
Lynae McFarland, Pastoral Assistant, will give the message.
There will be a speaker about the Heifer Project.
Adult Sunday School Classes that will continue for the summer
J.O.Y. Class held in Room 202 - Dr. Ed Herrmann will be teacher this summer.
Inquirer's Class held in Room 314 - Norm Clark leads this class.
Cup of Faith Sunday School Class held in Fellowship Hall
Ask Joyce Lara or Judy Vogt about the Discovery Class plans for the summer.
INFORMATION ABOUT ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL
There will not be an Ad. Council meeting on June 9th because of conflicts with Annual Conference. There will be a special Ad Council meeting on Monday, July 7th at 5:30 pm. This will be our first council meeting with Pastor Northcutt. At this meeting a representative from each committee will present an overview of their activities. This will help Pastor Richard in getting to know 1st UMC. Please be thinking about who will be available to report for your committee.
Denise Comstock, Ad. Council Chairperson
Mom & Kids Fellowship
Every Tuesday morning on our awesome playground! For Children and moms of all ages.
Coordinators: Angie Danielson and Anitra Crisp
IF IT IS RAINING ON TUESDAY MORNING, the event is cancelled
Bereavement Support Group will meet on Wednesday, June 11, at 7:00 p.m.
FAREWELL CARRY-IN LUNCH
June 22nd will be the last day Rev. Jim will be preaching as our minister at First UMC. To honor Rev. Jim and Linda, there will be a congregational carry-in lunch in Fellowship Hall following the second worship service on this date. There will also be a planned program coordinated by the Staff-Parish Committee.
Meat will be furnished. Each family is asked to bring a covered dish to serve at least fifteen. There will be UMW members in the kitchen to see that the food is kept hot and/or cold and placed on the serving tables. Assistance in clean up will be appreciated.
THERE WILL BE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU TO GIVE TO A LOVE OFFERING FOR REV. JIM AND LINDA AT THE CARRY-IN LUNCH ON JUNE 22ND.
STAFF POSITION OPENING - The Staff Parish Relations Committee is seeking applications for the position of Director of the Chancel Choir. This Choir sings at the 10:45 service. Applications are available in the office. Please talk to Rev. Jim for a job description.
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.
Item of Interest________________________________
Name__________________________________
Phone ___________________________________
More information______________________________
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JOYS
50th Wedding Anniversary Card Shower
Chuck and Alma Noyes will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on June 14th. Their family is asking for a card shower for them.
Their address is available from the Chuch office
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT GRADUATES
Jordan Lynch, grandson of Mary Lee Hall, will graduate from a Fredericksburg, VA high school on Saturday, June 7th, and will go to Christopher Newport University in Virginia
Another grandson of Mary Lee Hall's, Joshua Lynch, is in Basic Training at San Antonio for Special Forces in the Air Force.
THANK YOU
I would like to express my appreciation to the congregation of the First United Methodist Church for all the prayers on my behalf, get well wishes, phone calls, gifts, flowers, and all the support from everyone during my health problems since January. A special Thank You to Rev. Jim and Linda for their visits, phone calls, and concern. God bless everyone!
Jaunita Detwiler
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Dear First UMC Church Family,
Thank you for your prayers, concerns, cards and calls during and following my recent hospital stay. A special thanks to Rev. Jim for his visits and phone calls. God bless each of you.
Jack Bowen
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THANK YOU
Thank you for your prayers, visits, calls, e-mails, and cards during Bill's stay in the hospital. Special thanks go to Rev. Jim for his visits, Bev Kitts and Jennifer Sargentini for their visits and especially to Rev. Jim for his timely arrival when Bill entered Twin Pines. It is great to know we have such a wonderful Church family.
Dianthe, Krista and Sara
CORRECTION
In the Metho-News this information was left out in the article about the Chester and Lola Bell Memorial Scholarship Recipients.
Second year recipient
Sarah Riley, daughter of Rick and Shirley Riley, is attending the University of Missouri in Columbia
TRINITY BIBLE STUDY
Congratulations to the Trinity Bible Study Graduates: Karen Sundstrom, Denise Treasure, Pat Lymer, Pat Larson, Beverly Moore, Dora Belle Clark, Marla Gramling, Ginny Schneider, Joanne Paustian, Chuck Heckert, Linda Robinson, John Harrison, Beverly Kitts, Marilyn Riley, Patty Darr, Janet Snyder, Carolyn Harding, Sam Kriegel, Dona Truitt, Pat Murdock, Janet Head, and Marti Koch
OUR CHURCH ETERNAL: Long time member, May Willis passed away on Friday, May 30th. Our prayers and sympathy are with her husband, Harold, and their family and many friends. Services will be held later.
SUNDAY AT FIRST -June 8th
ANNUAL CONFERENCE SUNDAY
Pastoral Assistant Lynae McFarland will bring the message.
8:15 a.m. Acolyte - Russell Clark
8:15 a.m. Liturgist - Bob Barrett
8:15 a.m. Greeters - East Door-Sam, Rhonda, and Kim Kriegel & family North Door - Steve & Amy Martin, Allison and Wesley
8:15 a.m. Sound Systen - Thomas Redmon
10:45 a.m. Acolytes - Jonathan Self and Jackson Mann
10:45 a.m. Ushers - Bob Mason, Eldon Coy, Ed Herrmann, and Joe Decker
10:45 a.m. Greeters - East Door - Wil & Sarah Stock North Door - Bev Kitts
10:45 a.m. - Sound System - Adam Pennington
Transportation - Wayne Bevell
Communion Steward - Reva Selby
Childcare Staff - Lisa McLain, Coordinator, Angie Danielson, Jenni Bevell, Paige Mundhenke, and Julie Jackson
Three-In-One Offering for Rev. Jim's and Pastor Richard's moving expenses is now $1,584.00 If you would like to help with this, you may still do so by indicating on your check that it is for Moving Expenses.
CALENDAR FOR FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, KIRKSVILLE
Wednesday, June 4
5:30 p.m. Celebration Choir
NO CHANCEL OR HANDBELL CHOIR PRACTICE
Thursday, June 5
9:00 a.m. Line Dancing
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Mom's Morning Out
5:00 p.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
6:00 p.m. UMW Unit Picnic at Brashear Park (If rain, this will be moved to Fellowship Hall)
7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts
Friday, June 6
Annual Conference begins in Springfield continues through June 9th
8:00 p.m. A.A.
Sunday, June 8
ANNUAL CONFERENCE SUNDAY
Lynae McFarland will bring message.
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
Girl Scout Program in Fellowship Hall in afternoon
NO HORIZON YOUTH
Monday, June 9
NO ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL MEETING
6:00 p.m. Young Women's Bible Study
8:00 p.m. A.A.
Tuesday, June 10
9:00 a.m. Line Dancing
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Mom/Kid Fellowship in Playground
Wednesday, June 11
YOUTH AND ADULTS LEAVE FOR JR. HIGH MISSION TRIP in St. Joseph through Saturday
5:30 p.m. Celebration Choir
7:00 p.m. Bereavement Support Group
Thursday, June 12
9:00 a.m. Line Dancing
5:00 p.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
7:00 p.m Boy Scouts
Friday, June 13
8:00 p.m. A.A
Saturday, June 14
FLAG DAY
Sunday, June 15
FATHER'S DAY
8:15 a.m. Morning Worship, Nursery Provided,
9:30 a.m. Sunday School, Chancel Choir, Nursery Provided,
9:30 a.m. "Take it to the Limit" Sunday School Class
10:45 a.m. Morning Worship, Nursery Provided
2:30 p.m. Twin Pines Service led by Youth
NO HORIZON YOUTH
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.
Sign up on the sheets in the bulletin for the various camps.
Summer Mini-Camps
Craft Camp - June 16 & 17 - 10:00-noon
Float Making Camp for July 4 parade - July 2 & 3 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Ride the church float in the July 4th parade
VBS - for all children ages 3 years by June 1 to 5th grade
July 6 - Sunday Evening, Family Celebration
July 7-9 9-noon
SUMMER MUSIC CAMP for all children going into K-6th grade
July 21-25, 9-noon
Program outside this year - Thursday, July 24th, 6:30 p.m.
New Camps
For Kids going into K-5th grade
Choir Camp - August 8 9-noon - Sing on Sunday, August 10th
Handbell Choir Camp - August 14th & 15th - 10:00 - noon, Play on Sunday, August 17th
YOUTH
9:30-10:30 a.m. Sunday School for Sr. High and Mid High every Sunday.
June 11-14th - Jr. High Mission Trip to St. Joseph, MO
June 22-27th - Sr. High Mission Trip to Beaumont, TX
COLLEGE AGE MINISTRY
Do you have an idea for an activity?
Call Rebecca or e-mail her at zimmermsw@yahoo.com
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
Young Women's Bible Study will meet on Monday, June 9 at the church at 6:00 p.m.
Mom & Kid Fellowship
Every Tuesday morning from June 10th - August 19th 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Come to church and let the kids play on our awesome new playground while moms chit chat and drink their coffee. Cookies or popsicles and drinks will be provided for kids! Coordinators are Angie Danielson and Anitra Crisp
Mom's Morning Out
1st Thursday of every month from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. beginning on Thursday, June 5th
UNITED METHODIST MEN
The next United Methodist Men's meeting will be on Monday, June 16th, at noon at the Ponderosa Restaurant. The program will be about the 100th Anniversary of United Methodist Men. ALL MEN ARE WELCOME! Welcome to new Interim President, Richard Detweiler
50+ LUNCHEON
The date for the next luncheon will be June 19th, at noon. More details later.
FOOD FOR KIDS
Food 4 Kids
Please be thinking about how you could participate in this mission project.
We are in need of many volunteers. Areas for volunteers to serve are:
Prepare lunches 10 am to 11:30 am
Distribute lunches Noon to 1 pm
Pick up cardboard on Friday's and take to recycle center.
Pick up bread at HyVee on Monday(s) and deliver to the kitchen.
Help unload food shipments. (3 shipments - dates still to be determined)
Prayer- Pray for the hungry children, pray for the volunteers, pray for Central MO Food Bank, and pray for the success of Food 4 Kids.
Volunteers for the Kitchen and food distribution need to contact Bev Kitts.
All other volunteers need to call Denise Comstock.
DENTAL KIT PROJECT
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. Our goal is to make 150. Talk to Laurie Waddle for more information.
Kirksville Community Band began on June 2nd and will practice each Monday night through July 14th from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Kirksville High School Band Room.
All musicians from high school age and older are welcome to attend.
Performances will be July 4th at the Court House
and July 18th at Court House.
Directors are Dr. Jay Bulen, Music Department Chair from Truman State University and Brad Hudson Director of Bands for the Kirksville R-III School District.
Contact Brad Hudson at bhudson@kirksville.k12.mo.us for more information.
UPCOMING EVENT - Hands of Friendship Quilt Guild Annual Quilt Show on June 6th and 7th at the Adair County YMCA at 1700 S. Jamison - Friday, June 6th - 5-8 pm, June 7th - 9 am-4 pm. Theme is From Our Hands to Your Heart-Over 100 quilts
KIRKSVILLE ARTS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP KICK-OFF CELEBRATION on Friday, June 6th from 5-7 at the Arts Association Building There will be a complimentary barbeque and annual membership meeting. There is also a regional fine arts exhibit at the center.
AT 7 p.m. the Kirksville Community Chorus directed by Rich McKinney will begin the Summer Concert Series.
DON'T MISS THIS!
Kirksville Optimist Club
Annual Breakfast
All you can eat - $5.00
Proceeds go to Food 4 kids and Buddy Back Pack
Saturday, June 14th
7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
West side of square
Rain or shine
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