NEWS FROM FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, KIRKSVILLE
February 20, 2008
DEVOTION FROM REV. JIM
Sunday was a WOW Sunday of a different sort, mainly weather wise, the rain came, and the ice, and then the snow, with the wind. At first the snow was beautiful (WOW) and since it was during church time many of us shared the beauty together, and it was the topic of conversation—but the wind turned the beauty into something less attractive and less welcome (sort of like the ice earlier). Yet, we all are comforted in the knowledge that this will pass and warmer weather will soon be here and winter storms will be a memory ("remember the winter of 07'-08"?), and we will appreciate even more the nicer weather.
Our snowbird friends avoid these times and return to hear us talk about "what was" while they were away.
Our spiritual journeys have parallels, in that Lent brings the winter time of the hard work of reflection and introspection and acknowledgment of sin—but thanks be to God that the Lenten time gives way to the welcome and needed Easter time, and news of the victory of resurrection—which is much more appreciated having gone through the winter of Lent.
So, have a WOW Lent!
See ya' Sunday,
Love in Christ,
Rev. Jim
UPCOMING EVENTS
50+ LUNCHEON
This will be held at noon in Room 202 on Thursday, February 21st. Jill McCord will give the program on the "Lives of the Apostles." Those attending are asked to bring a dish or two to share. Table service and drinks will be provided.
BOY SCOUT PANCAKE BREAKFAST - Saturday, Feb. 23 - 6 a.m. - 1 p.m. in First UMC's Fellowship Hall. Buy a ticket for $5 from any Boy Scout! There will be pancakes, sausage, biscuits, and gravy. Proceeds will go to help the boys with the costs of summer camps.
DO YOU WANT TO BE AN INCREDIBLE PARENT?
DO YOU WANT TO LEARN TOOLS TO TALK TO YOUR KIDS SO THEY WILL LISTEN AND LISTEN SO YOUR KIDS WILL TALK? Rebecca Zimmer, licensed clinical social worker and member of First UMC, is leading classes in Fellowship Hall during Sunday School from 9:30 -10:30 a.m. These tools also apply to your marriage, your friends, your co-workers, and your family! You don’t want to miss these incredible FREE classes offered to you. The class continues for 2 more weeks so don't miss this.
Girl Scout troop # 9165 will have Girl Scout cookies for sale in the foyer on Sunday, February 24th, before and after each service for $3.00. We will also be collecting donations for our Gift of Caring. Gift of Caring donations will buy cookies for soldiers serving overseas. They will be sent with our local Guard unit, when they are deployed later this year.
CONFIRMATION CLASS
Confirmation Class will be held at 9:30 a.m. in one of the Youth Rooms on Sunday, February 24th. This is for all 7th graders and older who have not been confirmed. Talk with Rev. Jim if you are interested.
Staff-Parish Relations Committee will meet at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 24th.
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
Young Women’s Bible Study groups will meet this month. The next meeting for the second and fourth Monday group will be on Monday, February 25th, at 6:00 p.m. They will meet in the Parlor. They are discussing the 7th Objection in the book, "The Case for Faith." Laci Schrant is coordinator for this group. Childcare will be provided.
Boy Scouts will hold their Pinewood Derby on Monday, February 25th, at 6:30 p.m.
College-Age Women's Bible Study "Team Awesome" meets at 9 p.m. on Tuesdays. ALL COLLEGE-AGE YOUNG WOMEN ARE WELCOME!
MID-WEEK LENTEN CHAPEL COMMUNION SERVICE will be on Wednesday, February 27th, from 12:05-12:55 p.m. EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
Metho-News Mailing Team will meet to prepare the newsletter for mailing on Thursday, February 28th at 8:00 a.m.
Nurture and Education Meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 28th.
Missions Committee will meet on Thursday, February 28th, at 7:00 p.m.
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DAFFODIL SUNDAY
Sunday, March 9th, will be Daffodil Sunday at First UMC. The Memorial Committee took orders for daffodils and have ordered them. If you have submitted a request for a daffodil, you may pick up the daffodil after the 10:45 service on March 9th.
CHALLENGE FROM UNITED METHODIST MEN
During Lent, the United Methodist Men are asking that each individual save a quarter a day for the 40 days of Lent which would add up to $10.00 and bring this on Easter to be sent to the Society of St. Andrews for hunger relief. There are cardboard boxes in the Narthex to collect this money as well as a Lent Devotional Book from the Society of St. Andrew.
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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TEEN & YOUNG WOMEN'S RETREAT
Attention: Young women that are 12 years - early twenties
Mark Twain District United Methodist Women is sponsoring a
Retreat in Hannibal at Arch United Methodist Church on Saturday, March 15th from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
There will be Praise Worship, Mission Project, Group Discussion, Crafts, Fashion Tips (dressing in style, but modestly) It is Safe Sanctuary Certified.
OUR Unit will pay the $20 fee (includes lunch) for registration for two young women so contact Dora Belle Clark if you would like to attend. We need to turn in registrations by March 1st. There are registration forms available in the office. Parents need to sign form for young women under 18 years of age. You will need to provide your own transportation.
JOYS
Congratulations to Ben Bowen, Senior at Kirksville High School, on being Silver Medalist at the STATE WRESTLING MEET! The Wrestling Team placed 4th in the State. Ben is the son of Jon and Tina Bowen and the grandson of Doris Thompson and Jack and Melba Bowen.
At Senior Night, Adam Morton, son of Jamey and Bridget Morton, was recognized as being a member of the Jazz Band.
Congratulations to Jessica Rhodes, daughter of James and Diana Rhodes and a Seventh Grader at Mary Immaculate Catholic School, for placing first in the junior high division for three events (Anatomy, Astronomy, and Food Science) at the Regional Science Olympiad held this last weekend at Truman State University. Her team (Mary Immaculate) overall won third place in their division and will participate in the Missouri State Science Olympiad competition in Columbia on March 15th.
Congratulations to Jacob Jones, son of Roger and Jackie Jones and a Freshman at Kirksville High School, for placing first in two out of the three categories he competed in at the Regional Science Olympiad at Truman State University.
If there are others that are competing in various contests, please let us know.
Thanks to everyone who brought cookies for our college students!
SUNDAY AT FIRST -February 24th
8:15 a.m. Acolyte - Emily Eitel
8:15 a.m. Liturgist - Laurie Turner
8:15 a.m. Ushers - Albert & Nancy Diekmann, Ken Hayes, and Bob Barrett
8:15 a.m. Sound System - Justin McAninch
8:15 a.m. Greeters - Sally Gibbons, Sam Kriegel, and Kim Kriegel
10:45 a.m. Acolytes -Anna Lochbaum & Jackson Mann
10:45 a.m. Liturgist - Julie Lochbaum
10:45 a.m. Ushers - Bob Mason, Jim Nevins, Ken McGuire, Rick Fleschner, and Vern Playle
10:45 a.m. Greeters - Jack and Melba Bowen and Rick & Shirley Riley
10:45 a.m. Sound System - Adam Pennington
Communion Steward - Reva Selby
Transportation - Scott Johns
Childcare Staff - Lisa McLain, Coordinator, Angie Danielson, Justine Marty, Kara Beck, Sara Hines, Trish Kreikemeier, Jenni Bevell, Paige Mundhenke, and Erika Wolf
CALENDAR FOR FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, KIRKSVILLE
Thursday, February 21st
9:00 a.m. Line Dancing
12 noon 50+ Luncheon
5:00 p.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts
Friday, February 22nd
8:00 p.m. A.A
Saturday, February 23rd
6 a.m. - 1 p.m. Boy Scout Breakfast
Sunday, February 24th
8:15 a.m. Morning Worship, Nursery Provided
9:20 a.m. Chapel Communion
9:30 a.m. Sunday School, Chancel Choir, Nursery Provided - New Parenting Class
9:30 a.m. Confirmation Class
10:45 a.m. Morning Worship, Nursery Provided
6:00 p.m. "New Horizon" Youth Praise Band
7:00-8:30 p.m. Horizon Youth Night
Monday, February 25th
6:00 p.m. Young Women's Bible Study
6:00 p.m. Boy Scouts Pinewood Derby
6:30-7:30 p.m. Brownies
7:00 p.m. Kirksville Community Chorus
8:00 p.m. A.A.
Tuesday, February 26th
9:00 a.m. Line Dancing
10 a.m. - noon Archives Committee
9:00 p.m. "TEAM AWESOME" College Age Women's Bible Study
Wednesday, February 27th
12:05-12:55 p.m. Mid-Week Lenten Service
3:00-5:00 p.m. Club 316
5:30 p.m. Celebration Choir
5:30 p.m. Chancel Choir
6:30 p.m. Adult Handbell Choir
Thursday, February 28th
8:00 a.m. Metho-News Mailing Team
9:00 a.m. Line Dancing
5:00 p.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
5:30 p.m. Nurture & Education Committee Meeting
7:00 p.m. Missions Committee Meeting
7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts
Friday, February 29th
8:00 p.m. A.A
Sunday, March 2nd
8:15 a.m. Morning Worship, Holy Communion, Nursery Provided
9:30 a.m. Sunday School, Chancel Choir, Nursery Provided
9:30 a.m. Confirmation Class and Parenting & Communication Class
10:45 a.m. Morning Worship, Holy Communion, Nursery Provided
2:30 p.m. Twin Pines Service
6:00 p.m. Youth Praise Band
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 316 will continue on Wednesday, February 27th, at 3:00 p.m.
EASTER MUSICAL - Sunday, March 30th, for children 3 years to 5th grade Costumes: All kids will be trees. Costumes provided. All 5th graders will be the main characters. Practices are at Club 316 each week and they will have a special practice on Saturday, March 29th from 9 a.m. - 12 noon.
HORIZON YOUTH
9:30-10:30 a.m. Sunday School for Sr. High and Mid High every Sunday.
Youth Praise Band rehearsal will be at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 24th.
Sunday, February 24th - Horizon Youth Night from 7-8:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 2nd, the Praise Band will go to sing at Yarrow United Methodist Church.
SIGN UP TODAY!
Parenting Seminar
Friday, March 28th
5:30-9:00 p.m.
Journal Building, 113 S. Elson
KIDS ARE WORTH IT!
Giving them the Gift of Inner Discipline By Barbara Coloroso
Cost $10 per couple
$7 per person
Catered meal from Wooden Nickel
Great Fellowship with other parents
Incredible tools and parenting skills
Free babysitting, during KID'S Night Out
We Want You to invite your friends
Awesome door prizes
One incredible prize...Supper, Hotel, Spending money in Columbia for A ONE NIGHT GET AWAY!
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