NEWS FROM FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, KIRKSVILLE
Website - www.gbgm-umc.org/firstkirksville
DEVOTION FROM REV. JIM
Often we use the word "connectional" for the United Methodist Church, not always knowing what that means or what that looks like. Well, I have witnessed the "connection" in the Shelbina Revival this week in several ways. The obvious "connection" is that I am a UM pastor being used as a resource to lead a revival in another UMC˜the UMC facilitates many such "connections" and sharing of resources˜so that, collectively, we have strengths and possibilities that we would not have individually.
Secondly, I saw the "connection" between our congregations. At Shelbina, I met Charles Morses' brother-in-law, and a friend of Melba Bowen, and a college roommate of Phyllis Brummit, as well as a person who works in Kirksville, several people who remembered Supt. Jim Nevins, and some people who went to school at Truman State University or Northeast Mo. State University. These were all nice connections and pleasant conversations.
Thirdly, some of the former Shelbina pastors were known to me, even instrumental in my life and ministry, the pastor who married Linda and me served the Shelbyville church and some people remembered him.
Fourthly, the Gospel story that I was preaching and inviting people to respond to is "connectional", in that, it is the same story in all places, for all people, and it is the story that connects people to God and God's people to each other˜hope you feel "connected"!
It was a good revival, I suggested that we continue to "connect" through prayer and that both of our churches would experience a "revival" commitment to our work and worship in this part of Christ's Kingdom!
See ya' Sunday for the Morley concert!
Love in Christ,
Rev. Jim
BOB MORLEY CONCERT
Return engagement - Singer, guitarist, story teller BOB MORLEY, will perform on Sunday, June 24th, at First United Methodist Church of Kirksville for both the 8:15 and the 10:45 services.
His performance last spring was an unqualified success, and we look forward to another enjoyable and inspiring performance.
A love offering will be taken for Rev. Morley and a portion of this will be given to our Nomad missionaries, Earl and Pat Ferguson.
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.
Since Annual Conference, there is another project which Rev. Jim would like us to support. This is "Nothing But Nets." The United Methodist Church is partnering with other organizations to sponsor this program which is seeking to eradicate the problem of malaria by providing mosquito nets to people who cannot possibly afford them and who live in places where malaria takes the lives of many people, largely children every day. TEN DOLLARS to purchase a net will save a life for another person. Please indicate on your check which project you want to support or whether you want your donation divided evenly. There is a wooden house in the Narthex where you can put your donations. We would like to have these collected by Sunday, June 24th.
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. Denise Comstock is the Program Coordinator and Beverly Kitts is the Schedule Coordinator.
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 Collins and Ashley Lara are two of the instructors. All children in the area are encouraged to participate.
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 ˆ 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. Thanks to Alma Noyes for coordinating this project.
We have collected 40 kits and need 60 more.
SIGN UP TODAY FOR NEXT SESSION OF TRINITY BIBLE STUDY - September 12th - November 14th - Sign up sheets will be on church office window soon or talk with Rev. Jim
JOYS
Congratulations to Abby Detweiler and Matthew Collins who were married on Monday, June 11th, in Michigan. Abby is the daughter of Pete and Sally Detweiler and Mardee and Bob Henselman and Matthew is the son of Bill and Myra Collins. Abby's grandfather, Rev. Dick Detweiler, officiated at the ceremony.
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.
TRANSITION OF LEADERSHIP CELEBRATION
Congratulations to Pat Murdock on her Retirement as Chief Executive Officer of Mark Twain Area Counseling Center!
Come meet the new C.E.O., Michael Cantrell
OPEN HOUSE
Friday, June 29th
2 p.m.-6 p.m.
Mark Twain Area Counseling Center
105 Pfeiffer Avenue
INVITATION TO WEDDING: Ed and Sharon Tiff invite the members of First United Methodist Church to join them in the marriage of their daughter, Pamela Joy, to Jeffrey Aaron Chitwood. The ceremony will take place on Saturday, July 7, at 4:30 p.m. in our Sanctuary. Jeffrey is the son of Joe and Diane Chitwood of New Franklin, Mo.
Congratulations to the Trinity Bible Study students who completed the study of the Books of Job through Solomon. Students receiving certificates were: Pat Lymer, Beverly Moore, Linda Robinson, Ginny Schneider, Karen Sundstrom, Denise Treasure, Beverly Kitts, Sam Kriegel, Rene McGovern, Linda Richmond, and Janet K. Snyder. Rev. Jim taught this class.
Thanks to the Trustees Committee for updating the Van Driver Plaque out in the foyer and to Wayne Bevell for coordinating this project.
CONCERNS
Arnie Preussner, Noble Redmon, Harold & May Willis, Loyd Welte (eye surgery recovery), Harold Hanley (eye surgery recovery), Andrew Mikolajczak (broken thumb-injured at basketball camp), Sandy Osen, Zak Tucker (injuries from baseball game)
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, Loretta McClanahan, Jamey Morton's mother, Dana Vazzana's great aunt, R.L. Redmon's sister, Alma Noyes' brother (rec. from heart attack)
Rev. Richard Northcutt, pastor at Centenary in Bonne Terre, is resting at home following an emergency appendectomy on Wednesday morning. Richard was former Wesley House Campus Minister. Cards and messages of care can be sent to Richard and Erin in care of 27 Benham St., Bonne Terre, MO 63628-1219 or by e-mail to richnorthcutt@hotmail.com.
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 are with Arlen and Ken McGuire and family in the loss of Arlen's mother, Mary Jane Hammond. Services were held on Tuesday in Canton, Illinois.
OUR CHURCH ETERNAL: Emil Green, long-time member of First UMC, passed away on Wednesday, June 20th. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 22nd, from 6-8 p.m. at Davis-Playle Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home and Service will be on Saturday, June 23rd, at the Funeral Home at 10:30 a.m. Our prayers and sympathy are with his wife, Pat, and their family.
SUNDAY AT FIRST
8:15 a.m. Acolytes - Zachary & Ashley Playle
8:15 a.m. Liturgist - Bob Barrett
8:15 a.m. Greeters - Russ & Jackie Harrison
8:15 a.m. Ushers - Raymond & Mary Buchanan and George & Lynda Durflinger
10:45 a.m. Acolytes - Asa Sparks & Dakota Schutter
10:45 a.m. Liturgist - Beverly Kitts
10:45 a.m. Ushers - Dan Pagliai, Eldon Coy, Bob Mason, Drew Zimmer, and Vern Playle
10:45 a.m. Greeters - Marvin & Laura Mann and Rex & Janice Meneely
Sound System Technicians 8:15 a.m.- Thomas Redmon; 10:45 a.m. Adam Pennington
Communion Steward - Sherry May
Transportation - George & Lynda Durflinger
Childcare Staff - Lisa McLain, Coordinator, Angie Danielson, Chrissie Treasure, Kara Beck, Jenni Bevell, and Paige Mundhenke
CALENDAR FOR FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, KIRKSVILLE
Thursday, June 21st
8-noon Craft Camp
9:00 a.m. Line Dancing
12 noon 50+ Luncheon at Rotary Park
5:00 p.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts
Friday, June 22nd
5:30 p.m. Wedding Rehearsal-Fleschner/Turner
8:00 p.m. A.A.
Saturday, June 23rd
2:00 p.m. Wedding of Ricka Fleschner & Cliff Turner
Sunday, June 24th
BOB MORLEY CONCERT AT BOTH SERVICES
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
1:00 p.m. Community Chorus Practice
Monday, June 25th
5:15 p.m. Staff-Parish Relations Committee
8:00 p.m. A.A.
Tuesday, June 26th
3:00 p.m. UMW Birthday Party at Kirksville Manor Care Center
Wednesday, June 27th
6:00 p.m. College Age Level Ministries Task Force
Thursday, June 28th
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)
7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts
Friday, June 29th
6:00 p.m. Wedding Rehearsal-Walters/Anderson
8:00 p.m. A.A.
Saturday, June 30th
5:00 p.m. April Walters & Matt Anderson Wedding
Sunday, July 1st
HOLY COMMUNION
8:15 a.m. Morning Worship, Nursery Provided
9:30 a.m. Sunday School, Chancel Choir, Nursery Provided
10:45 a.m. Morning Worship, Nursery Provided
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
LIVE B.i.G. Hear, See, and Live Your Belief in God - We have a 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.
July 2-3 - Make A Float Camp, 8-noon, Bring your own water bottle. Help us make an incredible float for the July 4th parade
PUT ON YOUR CALENDAR - VBS will be July 8-11.
AVALANCHE RANCH
"A WILD RIDE THROUGH GOD'S WORD"
Ages 3 - 5th Grade
Sunday, July 8, Western Round-Up at Mann House
Families of children in VBS come join us at the Willis Creek Ranch, home of Marvin and Laura Mann and sons-ask Lynae for directions
Horseback riding coordinated by Marvin Mann
Horse Drawn Carriage Rides with Jack Magruder
Hayride with Dale Watson
Hot Dog Roast
Check sign up for donations needed
July 9-11, 9-12 noon
Program on Wednesday, July 11, at 11:45 a.m.
Sign up today!
Check with Lynae for details
SEVERAL WAYS TO HELP WITH VBS
BAKE COOKIES
PUBLICIZE AND PROMOTE OUR VBS TO YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS
TALK TO LYNAE OR HILLAREY ABOUT SET BUILDING AND DECORATING
SPECIAL TIMES TO MAKE DECORATIONS ON JUNE 30TH (In Morning)
HELP DECORATE 2 CLASSROOMS AND THE SANCTUARY ON SATURDAY, July 7th (Time to be announced)
PRAY DAILY AND FAITHFULLY THAT BOYS AND GIRLS WILL GROW SPIRITUALLY IN OUR VBS
There are other ways to help. Look at article in May 24th Metho-News for more information.
HORIZON YOUTH
9:30-10:30 a.m. Sunday School for Sr. High and Mid High every Sunday.
We will not have Youth Night this summer. Watch for information about small trips and activities.
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
UMW Birthday Party at Manor Care will be at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, June 26th. Miriam Circle is hosting this party.
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND GROUPS
Monday, June 25th - 5:15 p.m. - Staff-Parish Relations Committee
Wednesday, June 27th - 6:00 p.m. College Age Ministries Task Force
Thursday, June 28th - 5:00 p.m. Nurture & Education Committee
Cancer Support Group and Bereavement Support Group will not meet in July or August. If you need assistance, please talk with Rev. Jim.
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENT - Friday, June 22nd at 7:00 p.m. TP as Elvis will be singing 50's and 60's music - Free Concert at the Adair County Courthouse
RED, WHITE, AND BLUE FESTIVAL
Thursday, June 28th - Wednesday, July 4th
Theme - "Kirksville Celebrates Its 150th Birthday"
Thursday, June 28th
9:00 a.m. - Carson and Barnes Circus Tent Set Up, NEMO Fairgrounds, free
4:30 & 7:30 p.m. Carson and Barnes Circus Performance - Adults-$12.00 and Children 2-11, $6
Friday, June 29th
THIS IS WHAT ALL OF YOU HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR-
All American Red, White, and Blue Apple Pie Contest
sponsored by Cottage Grove Bed and Breakfast - Mac and Jill McCord
This will be held at 6 p.m. We have registration forms in the office where you can sign up to enter the pie contest. Apple Pies must be homemade and delivered to the West Entrance of the Adair County Courthouse between 2 and 5 p.m. on Friday, June 29th. The contestant must provide TWO APPLE PIES - one for judging and one for auction. The judging will be at 6 p.m. on the south side of the Adair County Courthouse. Immediately following the contest the Pie Auction will commence with pies being sold to the highest bidder.
PIE AUCTION - If you do not want to enter the Apple Pie Contest but wish to donate a pie to the auction, fill out a form that we have in the office. Again, they must be delivered between 2 and 5 p.m. to the West Entrance of the Adair County Courthouse on Friday, June 29th. These pies can be any flavor. Any donations of pies will be greatly appreciated.
ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE PIE AUCTION GO TOWARDS THE CHAMBER'S COMMUNITY JULY 4TH FESTIVAL FUND.
PLEASE FILL OUT THESE FORMS AND RETURN TO THE COTTAGE GROVE BED AND BREAKFAST BY MONDAY, JUNE 25TH
Saturday, June 30th
7-11 a.m. Joint Service Club Red, White, and Blue Pancake Breakfast $5 (downtown)
8:30-11:30 a.m. Car Show - North Parking Lot of Courthouse
7:00 p.m. Celebrity Softball Game at North Park
6:30-8:30 p.m. "All American Night" at North Park
DJ Todd Caraway
Sunday, July 1st
6:00 p.m. Community Patriotic Service at Rotary Park Amphitheater directed by Rich McKinney - cancelled if rain
Monday, July 2nd
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kids Health, Safety, and Fitness Expo, Kirksville Middle School, sponsored by United Way of Adair County
5:30-7:30 p.m. Forrest-Lewellyn Cemetery Tours - $5
Meet some of Kirksville's prominent citizens from the past. Entrance and payment at cemetery gates on Harrison Street.
These tours are also on Tuesday at same time.
Wednesday, July 4th
12-2 p.m. Splash Bash - Aquatic Center
4:00 p.m. Parade Downtown Kirksville
5:00 p.m. Chamber of Commerce BBQ at Rotary Park
Live Music - Mike Spidle
6:00 p.m. Live Music - Local Band
7:00-8:15 p.m. Chautauqua: Jesse Kirk (1850's); Joseph Baldwin (1860"s); A.T. Still (1890"s); John R. Kirk (1920's); and George A. Still (1920's); Music for Cautauqua by Red Wing Band
9:30 p.m. - dusk - Fireworks South of Kirksville R-III Schools and YMCA
Plenty of parking at Kirksville R-III campus hard surface parking lots; lawn chairs and blankets allowed on the soccer field
Complete information is on schedule on office window.
ONE WEEKEND LODGING NEEDED FOR TAIWAN STUDENTS ATTENDING TRUMAN STATE UNIVERSITY
My name is Brad Smith and my wife Rachel and I are in charge of this summer's Taiwan at Truman program. Every summer a group of Taiwanese high school students comes to Truman to participate in our program. The program is split into two parts: a girls' session and a boys', each lasting 5 weeks. On weekdays the students take English classes from our very own Truman faculty. On weekends, they go on trips around Missouri: this summer, St. Louis, Kansas City, and Columbia.
One weekend for each session is set aside for a local home stay in which we try to match our students up with local families for a complete immersion experience. This is an excellent opportunity for the students to learn more about American life and an equally wonderful opportunity for local families to get to know a student or two from another culture.
As it is, we are still looking for families to host for both the girls' and boys' sessions.
The girls' home stay weekend is June 22-24; the boys' is July 13-15.
Each family would be asked to take in two students for the weekend. If a family would prefer only one, that could be arranged, but at this point we don't have enough families to accommodate that on a large scale. The family would pick the students up on Friday night between 6-7 pm (after we have fed them dinner) and then drop them off Sunday between 4-5 pm (before we would feed them dinner).
Please contact me at smith.bradleyh@gmail.com if interested as soon as possible. If you would prefer to speak on the phone, my cell # is 515-681-8938.
Thanks so much for your time; hopefully we will be seeing you soon.
Brad Smith
Program Director, Taiwan at Truman
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