NEWS FROM FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, KIRKSVILLE
October 20, 2006
DEVOTION FROM REV. JIM
It was great fun and wonderful fellowship and a nice opportunity for spiritual growth at the Lowman Chapel Revival. That church was established in 1890 and much of the building is original and you can just feel the sacred history in that place, it is awesome.
The "Joyful Sound" added inspirational music and testimony; they are a duet that loves the Lord and enjoys singing the Gospel and do that very well (we need to have them here sometime, o.k.?)
Organized "Revivals" are a stranger to many of us, and a thing of the past for others, but I appreciate the concept and would encourage each of us to have a "revival" program, that challenges us with God's word, and invites a deeper and fresher walk with our Lord.
Each and every Sunday can be a time of "revival", I pray that happens from time to time—Consecration Sunday is a time to "revive" our sense of, and commitment to, the spiritual stewardship of all that God has entrusted to us—I invite us to be praying about that upcoming "consecration" time.
It was good to be away, but it is always good to be back with the good folk of First UMC!
See ya' Sunday!
Love in Christ,
Rev. Jim
JOYS
At Children's Sabbath, last Sunday, Rev. Jim baptized seven and welcomed one new member by transfer. They are: Randall and Riley Ayers, sons of Samantha Ayers and grandsons of Philip and Julie Ayers; Ashton and Peyton Cordray, daughters of Jeremy and Nicole Cordray and granddaughters of Fred and Cindy Cordray; Haylee and Callyn Kinney, daughters of David and Melissa Kinney; and Kristen Pagliai, daughter of Dan and Teresa Pagliai and granddaughter of Leland and Crystal O'Brien. Nicole Cordray became a member by transfer from another United Methodist Church.
Congratulations to the KHS Boys Soccer team on winning the NCMC Conference Title and good luck in District. Senior Thomas Redmon was honored on Senior Night this week.
Congratulations to the KHS Girls' Golf team on winning silver at state!
Good luck to the Kirksville Girls' Softball team in the semi-finals at Columbia and to the Kirksville Tigers Football team as they begin District Play.
CONCERNS
Oneta Muns, Bob Stroeber (surgery recovery), Naomi Stroeber, Leland O'Brien, Dora Belle Clark, Marge McElroy, Jim Winslow, (eye surgery rec.), Andy Cordray (broken leg surg. rec.), Del Robison, Marie Dodson (surg. rec.), Matthew McFarland (broken arm)
Those who are family members and/or friends of the church
David Shoush (Pat); Terry Tooley (rec. from hand injury), Pat Pulis, Debbie Ellebracht (rec. from surgery), Sue Mason's brother-in-law
World and National Issues (Israel, Lebanon, Syria, Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan)
All men and women serving our country- Ryan Decker, Trent Kull (U.S.), Rex and Janice Meneely's grandson-Iraq, Andrea O'Brien's brother, Ryan, in Afghanistan
OUR CHURCH ETERNAL: Irma Martin passed away on Monday, October 16th. Visitation will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. at the Davis-Playle Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home with a Memorial Service to follow at 3 p.m. Our prayers and sympathy are with her husband, Olen and their family and her sister Evelyn and Perry Williams and family.
Our prayers and sympathy are with the family of Mildred James, former member of this church. A graveside service was held on Saturday.
Our prayers and sympathy are with Robert and Sherry May and Family in the loss of his brother, C. Thomas May, who lived in Massachusetts.
OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
Our Cancer Support Group is supporting this month in many ways. You may help in this effort by making a $5 donation or more to the Susan G. Komen Foundation to share the promise of finding a cure. Please make the check payable to Susan G. Komen Foundation and mail it to C/O Cancer Support Group, P.O. Box 733, Kirksville, MO 63501
WE ARE AGAIN COLLECTING YOPLAIT YOGURT PINK LIDS FOR PROJECT. PLEASE BRING THESE TO THE OFFICE BY DECEMBER 10TH.
CHARMIN BATHROOM TISSUE now will donate money to the Research for Breast Cancer. See package for details.
PUT ON YOUR CALENDAR TODAY!
Leaf Elimination Day!
Sign-up to have your leaves eliminated from your yard on October 28. Wesley House in conjunction with your youth group are volunteering to rake your yards and help you out. We are hoping to rake in two shifts, 9 AM-12 and 1-5 PM. As we expect there to much interest in this project, we have to make a few disclaimers. Not all yards will be able to be raked. This will be due in part to time and volunteers to rake. Also, we will consult with staff of First UMC to determine who has the greatest need, both physically and financially for our services. We would love to be able to rake everyone leaves, but we recognize that is not possible. If you need our services, please sign-up today! You will be contacted and informed if we will be able to rake your leaves or not.
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"Trick or Trunk" -Fall Festival will be held on Sunday, October 29th, from 4-5 p.m. in the church parking lot. This is a brand new event to First UMC! We want the kids to come to church on Sunday evening dressed in their Halloween costumes and go trick—or trunking" in a safe and loving atmosphere. Members of the church will be decorating the trunk of their car in a Fall/Halloween theme (no scary items, please) and handing out candy in the parking lot. Yes, from the trunk of their car! We are expecting 75-100 children to participate. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE, PLEASE LET LYNAE KNOW BY THE MORNING OF OCTOBER 29TH. There will be hot dogs and drinks served.
Consecration Sunday will be October 29th. On that Sunday we will be invited to respond to the question “What percentage of my income is God calling me to give?” Having almost a month to consider our answers will ensure that our answers will be such that will be pleasing to God and very useful to the mission and ministry of God’s church in this part of God’s Kingdom!
Following each service there will be a brunch in Fellowship Hall.
SEEKING NAMES OF VETERANS
This year we are planning to have a special recognition of our veterans and spouses of veterans on Sunday, November 12th, which is also Choir Festival and Wesley House Turkey Dinner. Please return this information to the church office by Sunday, November 5th.
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CHRISTMAS ORCHESTRA - Plans are to have a special Sunday when everyone who plays a musical instrument will join a group to form an orchestra. SO BE GETTING YOUR INSTRUMENTS READY! This special day will be on December 3rd. Please let Lynae McFarland or Rich McKinney know if you would like to participate.
8:15 a.m. Acolytes - Bryan Morton and Alex Vogt
8:15 a.m. Liturgist - Susan Limestall
8:15 a.m. Greeters - Jean Smith & Denise Treasure
8:15 a.m. Ushers - Frank & Linda Colton and Jerry Mayhew and Karen Sundstrom
8:15 a.m. Sound System Technician -Thomas Redmon
10:45 a.m. Acolytes - Aaron Ockenfels and Andrew MIkolajczak
10:45 a.m. Liturgist - Jim Przybylski
10:45 a.m. Greeters - Vern and Mary Playle
10:45 a.m. - Ushers - Jack Bowen, Bob Kelsey, Ed Herrmann, Bob Mason, and Vern Playle
\10:45 a.m. Sound System Technician - Scott Turner
Communion Steward - Sherry May
Transportation - Sam Kriegel
Childcare Staff - Lisa McLain, Coordinator, Angie Danielson, Michelle Jones, Chrissie Treasure, Hillarey Stone, Teri Heckert, and Justine Marty
CALENDAR FOR FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, KIRKSVILLE
Friday, October 20th
5:30-8:00 p.m. KID'S Night Out
8:00 p.m. A.A.
Saturday, October 21st
Truman State University Homecoming
Sunday, October 22nd
8:15 a.m. Morning Worship, Nursery Provided
9:20 a.m. Chapel Communion
9:30 a.m. Sunday School, Chancel Choir, Nursery Provided
9:30 a.m. Purpose Driven Life Class on Day 26
10:45 a.m. Morning Worship, Nursery Provided
6:00 p.m. Youth Praise Band until 6:45 p.m.
6:00 p.m. Trinity Bible Study
6:45 - 8:30 p.m. Youth Reverse Trick or Treating
Monday, October 23rd
6:45-7:15 a.m. - Senior High Prayer Breakfast at South McDonald's
6:30 p.m. Young Women's Bible Study
6:30 p.m. Cub Scout Pack Meeting
7:00 p.m. Community Chorus
8:00 p.m. A.A.
Tuesday, October 24th
9:00 a.m. Line Dancing
9:00 p.m. Delta Zeta Service
Wednesday, October 25th
12:05 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Trinity Bible Study
3:00 p.m. CLUB 316
5:30 p.m. Celebration Choir
7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir
Thursday, October 26th
8:00 a.m. Metho-News Mailing Team
9:00 a.m. Line Dancing
5:00 p.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts
Friday, October 27th
8:00 p.m. A.A.
Saturday, October 28th
Wesley House and Youth Leaf Raking Project
Sunday, October 29th
CONSECRATION SUNDAY
8:15 a.m. Morning Worship, Nursery Provided
Consecration Brunch follows each service.
9:30 a.m. Sunday School, Chancel Choir, Nursery Provided
9:30 a.m. Purpose Driven Class on Day 27
10:45 a.m. 4:00 p.m. "Trick or Trunk"
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
KID'S Night Out will be on Friday, October 20th, from 5:30-8:00 p.m.
LIVE B.i.G. Hear, See, and Live Your Belief in God - We will have a new curriculum with video for the Kingdom Builders - Children will learn how much God loves them and learn to love Jesus. DON'T LET YOUR CHILD/REN MISS THIS! Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.
CLUB 316 Will meet on Wednesday, October 25th.
Remember that the Kids will be wearing costumes for the "Trick or Trunk" activity on October 29th.
HORIZON YOUTH
Senior High - Please join us at the South end McDonald's on Mondays to start your week off right with a devotional and prayer. We will be meeting every Monday from 6:45-7:15 a.m. Friends are welcomed. See you there!
ATTENDANCE AWARDS - We have two Barlowgirl CD's to give away in the next three months. In order to win one of these CD's you will have the opportunity to enter the drawing every time you attend a youth function, Sunday School, youth night, and anything extra we plan.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22nd
Youth Praise Band - 6-6:45 p.m.
Horizon Youth Reverse Trick or Treating - 6:45 - 8:30 p.m.
Join us for leaf raking with the Wesley House students Saturday afternoon from 1 to 5. The van will leave around 12:45. You do NOT have to commit to the whole four hours, even if you rake for one hour that would be great! Please bring a rake with you.
Holloween party will be held at the Sweet Family's home on Sunday, October 29th. The van will leave the building @5:45 pm. Please dress in warm and rugged clothes. Please bring a snack if you can and a flash light or other light producing item. We will return to the building @8:15 pm.
WOW - Turn in your registraton forms by November 1st for the registration fee of $45.00.
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
Sarah Circle will provide the meal for the Wesley House Sunday Supper on Sunday.
Young Women's Bible Study will meet on Monday, October 23rd, at 6:30 p.m. at the church. Childcare will be provided.
EMPTY NESTERS will meet on Sunday, October 29th at 5:30 p.m. at the home of Ed and Nettie Carpenter.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
TRUMAN STATE UNIVERSITY will hold their Homecoming on Saturday, October 21st - GO BULLDOGS! Graydon Gaines is a member of that team.
FRIENDS OF LIBRARY ANNUAL MEETING
On Thursday, October 26th, at 6:00 p.m. there will be pie and coffee served for a social hour. The program will be by Colonel Jim Coy. He is the brother of our own, Eldon Coy. This will be at approximately 6:30 p.m. The talk is entitled, “Wisdom for Life—A Gathering of Eagles.” It will be about leadership, success, and significance. This retired military Colonel is a Kirksville native, graduate of Kirksville High School, Truman State University (formerly NMSU), ATSU (formerly KCOM) and the author of 3 current books. Colonel Coy is the Medical Director, (Chief) of Radiology at the Harry S. Truman Memorial Hospital, Associate Professor at the University of Missouri School of Medicine. Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased from the Adair Co. Public Library or any member of the “Friends of the Library.”
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