NEWS FROM FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, KIRKSVILLE
March 21, 2008
DEVOTION FROM REV. JIM
JOYS AND CONCERNS
Every week in our worship times when we do "joys and concerns", I recognize, as I'm sure you do, there are an abundance of both, which produces my weekly "mixed emotions" at our prayer time. Holy Week is an exaggeration of this experience, there is much in this week to give "concern" (betrayal, lack of understanding, faith commitment, energy, willingness to share pain, etc.) as well as much to offer "joy" (information, inspiration, forgiveness, commitment, faithfulness, grace, love, power)—my hope is that we emerge on Easter Sunday with the clear victory of the "joy" side to celebrate.
See ya' Sunday,
Love in Christ,
Rev. Jim
UPCOMING EVENTS
EASTER SUNDAY, March 23rd, will be a special time with special music and message at both services. Liturgical dancers, coordinated by Melody Jennings, will be presenting a special piece.
Confirmation Class will meet at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 23rd.
Cup of Faith Sunday School Class will study Take It to the Limit..#3 Quality vs. Quantity
There will be no Youth Praise Band Practice or Horizon Youth on Easter Sunday, March 23rd.
THE OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, MARCH 24TH.
Kirksville Community Chorus will meet at Manor Care on Monday, March 24th.
There is no Cub Scout Pack Meeting on Monday, March 24th.
The 1st and 3rd Monday Group of the Young Women's Bible Study will meet on the 4th Monday, March 24th this month at 6:00 p.m. to complete their study.
Metho-News articles are due by Tuesday, March 25th.
Youth Mid-Week Bible Study will continue on Tuesday, March 25th from 6:30-7:30 p.m. They will be studying the book of Romans.
THERE WILL BE CLUB 316 and Choirs and Handbell Choir practices on Wednesday, March 26th.
Metho-News mailing team will meet on Thursday, March 27th at 8:00 a.m.
Nurture and Education Committee will meet on Thursday, March 27th, at 5:30 p.m.
Night Out for Parents will be on Friday, March 28th, from
5:30-9:00 p.m. at the Wooden Nickel. There will be a catered meal, an evening of fellowship and a seminar on "KIDS ARE WORTH IT! Giving Your Child the Gift of Inner Discipline" The cost is $10 per person/couple and is open to the public. This is during Kid's Night Out at church. Free childcare provided for all children 6 weeks to 5th grade. TALK TO LYNAE SOON TO REGISTER!
There will be practice for the Children's Easter Musical on Saturday, March 29th from 9 - noon.
The Cub Scouts Blue and Gold Banquet will be held on Saturday, March 29th at 5:00 p.m.
DON'T MISS the Children's Musical! "The Tale of Three Trees" on Sunday, March 30th, at both services. This will be done by Children from 3 years to 5th grade.
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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. PLEASE BRING YOUR MONEY TO CHURCH ON SUNDAY!
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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Applications for the Chester and Lola Bell Memorial Scholarship for the 2008-2009 academic year are now available in the church office. Completed applications are due in the church office by April 1, 2008. This is the tenth year that these scholarships have been offered. First-time recipients the 2007-2008 academic year are eligible to reapply for a second and final award. If you have any questions, please contact Bridget Morton, Scholarship Chairperson.
Invitation from Rev. Jim
to Trinity Bible Study
Our Spring Semester of Trinity Bible Study will begin on Wednesday, March 26th, with two sections being offered (noon and five-thirty). We will be studying the last eight books of our Bible: James through Revelation, so it will be an exciting study, and I hope that you can be a part of it and that you will find it meaningful. We will conclude on May 28th There are sign-up sheets on the church office window or you can let Marla or Novelle know.
JOYS
Thanks to Dick Weerts for leading the Bereavement Support group meeting last week.
Thanks to the Combined Choir for the beautiful Easter Cantata on Palm Sunday.
To the First United Methodist Church Community:
I want to thank you all for all of the lovely and thoughtful cards of condolence regarding my mother's passing. Mother was a committed Christian and lived a good life, so her funeral service could truly be a celebration of her life here on earth as well as her future with our Lord. It was a beautiful and uplifting service. Hundreds of people attended her visitation and her service.
I will eventually get back to church, but have some other family obligations for now, but again, I so appreciate the overwhelming response from so many people.
Rich McKinney
Thanks to those who helped with the funeral dinner for the family of Rev. Glen Lochhead. Those donating food were: Marjorie Collins, Nettie Carpenter, Donna Bailey, Dessa Ofstad, Jill Rogers, Vel Miller, Anne Barlow, Pat Larson, Mary Mauck, Connie Johnson, Novelle Meredith, Norma Robison, Mary Mauck, Linda Colton, Melba Bowen, Sharon Tiff, Charlotte Matthew, Leota Moore, Carolyn Harding, Beverly Kitts, Phyllis Brummit, Janice Loft, Linda Robinson, Sue Mason, Sherry May, Eleanor Ellebracht, Dora Belle Clark, Jill McCord, Patty Murrell, Dona Truitt, Pat Lymer, Denise Comstock, Jo Cribb, and Marti Koch. Those involved in preparing, serving, and kitchen clean-up were: Anne Barlow, Donna Bailey, Linda Robinson, Dona Truitt, Dora Belle Clark, Pat Larson, Leta Jones, Marla Gramling, Randall Chambers, and Marti Koch. Thanks to Jo Cribb for greeting the family.
Thanks to Rebecca Zimmer for giving the program at the 50+ Luncheon on Thursday.
Jessica Rhodes finished first in two events (Astronomy and Food Science) in the Missouri State Science Olympiad junior high competition held in Columbia on March 15th and 4th in another event (Ecology).
OUR CHURCH ETERNAL: Nedra Gates, Associate Member, passed away on Tuesday, March 18th. Visitation was held on Thursday, March 20th, at 10 a.m. at the Travis-Noe Funeral Home with funeral service in Ottumwa, Iowa, at 2:00 p.m. Our prayers and sympathy are with her brother and sister-in-law, Bob and Marge Mullins.
EASTER SUNDAY
SUNDAY AT FIRST -March 23rd
8:15 a.m. Acolyte - Russell Clark
8:15 a.m. Liturgist - Denise Treasure
8:15 a.m. Ushers - Richard & Donna Rhinesmith, Ken Hayes, and Del Robison
8:15 a.m. Sound System - Ian Clark
8:15 a.m. Greeters - EAST DOOR-Carl & Shirley Baldwin; NORTH DOOR- Raymond & Mary Buchanan, SOUTH DOOR-Linda Robinson
10:45 a.m. Acolytes - Kristen Pagliai and Megan Pennington
10:45 a.m. Ushers - Jack & Melba Bowen and Harry Hill & Sarah Topp, and Vern Playle
10:45 a.m. Greeters - EAST DOOR -Linda Robinson, NORTH DOOR- Steve & Nancy Pennington & Family SOUTH DOOR-Ann Kemp & Joanne Paustian
10:45 a.m. Sound System - Jeremy Morton
Communion Steward - Linda Colton
Transportation - Sam Kriegel
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
Friday, March 21st
12 noon Good Friday Service at Salvation Army
3-5 Youth go to visit shut-ins
8:00 p.m. A.A
Saturday, March 22nd
3-4 p.m. - 3rd & 4th grade practice for Musical
4-5:30 p.m. - 5th grade practice for Musical
Sunday, March 23rd
EASTER SUNDAY
8:15 a.m. Morning Worship, Nursery Provided
9:20 a.m. Chapel Communion
9:30 a.m. Sunday School, Chancel Choir, Nursery Provided - Cup of Faith-Take It To The Limit Class
9:30 a.m. Confirmation Class
10:45 a.m. Morning Worship, Nursery Provided
NO PRAISE BAND OR HORIZON YOUTH
Monday, March 24th
OFFICES CLOSED
6:00 p.m. Young Women's Bible Study
Kirksville Community Chorus meets at Kirksville Manor Care
8:00 p.m. A.A.
Tuesday, March 25th
9:00 a.m. Line Dancing
10 a.m. - noon Archives Committee
6:30-7:30 p.m. Youth Bible Study
7:00 p.m. Chapter CZ P.E.O.
7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts
9:00 p.m. "Team Awesome" College Age Women's Bible Study
Wednesday, March 26th
12 noon and 5:30 p.m. Trinity Bible Study
3:00 p.m. Club 316
5:30 p.m. Celebration Choir
5:30 p.m. Chancel Choir
6:30 p.m. Adult Handbell Choir
Thursday, March 27th
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 and Education Committee Meeting
NO BOY SCOUTS
Friday, March 28th
5:30 - 9:00 p.m. Parenting Seminar at Wooden Nickel Restaurant and Kid's Night Out at Church
8:00 p.m. A.A
Saturday, March 29th
9:00-12 noon - Children's Easter Musical Practice
5:00 p.m. Cub Scout Blue and Gold Banquet
Sunday, March 30th
CHILDREN'S EASTER MUSICAL
8:15 a.m. Morning Worship, Nursery Provided
9:30 a.m. Sunday School, Chancel Choir, Nursery Provided
9:30 a.m. Confirmation Class and "Take it to the Limit" Sunday School Class, Breakfast for Children's Musical Participants and their parents
10:45 a.m. Morning Worship, Nursery Provided
College Age Dinner at Wooden Nickel follows the 10:45 service
6:00 p.m. Youth Praise Band Practice
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 meet on Wednesday, March 26th.
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 will continue their Spring Mid-Week Bible Study on Tuesday, March 25th from 6:30-7:30 p.m. We will be studying the book of Romans. If you need a ride, please contact Chuck.
There will be no Youth Praise Band Practice or Horizon Youth on Easter Sunday.
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
The 1st and 3rd Monday Group will next meet on Monday, March 24th at 6:00 p.m. Chrissie Treasure is Coordinator.
The United Methodist Women under the leadership of Miriam Circle will have their annual spring rummage sale on Friday, April 4th from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Proceeds from the sale will go to help their mission projects. Please bring items (Spring and Summer clothes-no shoes), books, household items, games, etc. to the church by Wednesday, April 2nd. Miriam Circle will meet on Thursday, April 3rd, at 9:30 a.m. to set up for the sale.
Sarah Circle will meet on Thursday, April 3rd, at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Norene Lee.
Spring District Meeting of United Methodist Women will be held at the Macon United Methodist Church at 208 Pearl Street on Saturday, April 5th beginning with registration at 9:30 a.m. The cost for lunch is $8. Reservations need to be made with Dora Belle Clark by March 25th.
CUP OF FAITH SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS CURRICULUM
Sunday, March 23rd - Take It to the Limit class -How to get the most out of life, #3 Quality vs. Quantity
WOMEN'S RETREAT
Sunday, April 6, 12 noon to 4 p.m. Cost is $10.00
Chocolate Boutique
Where women taste and see that the Lord is good
Indulge as you taste and see God's Extravagant GOODNESS. Come and relax, laugh, and reflect on your friendship with Jesus - and enjoy meeting women of all ages. You won't regret it, in fact, you NEED it!
Nurture and Education Committee is looking for several people to donate sandwiches, fruit, cheese, and crackers for the Women’s Retreat On April 6,2008. Please see the sign up sheets on the office window and thank you in advance for your support.
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 person/couple and is open to the public. WE WANT you to invite your friends.
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!
MOTHER-DAUGHTER BRUNCH will be on Saturday, May 10th, from 10:30-12 noon
NEMO Photography will be there to take a professional picture of Mom and Kids.
The church will provide each family a free 5 X 7 photo.
Invite your mom or grandma from out of town and have a 3 or 4 generation picture.
Sons are welcome to be in the picture.
We have one more photo shoot on Sunday morning, May 11th, 9:30-10:30
Incredible Program...Fun Style Show and our very own High School girls will style their prom dresses.
Awesome Breakfast, Fellowship, and Fun for all ages
Do you still have your prom dress?
Can we borrow it for decorating?
How about pictures?
We'd LOVE to have those for decorating also!!!
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