NEWS FROM FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, KIRKSVILLE
May 22, 2008
DEVOTION FROM REV. JIM
THE TEN COMMANDMENTS IN Cajun...(Keeps it REAL Simple)
1. God is number one...and das' All.
2. Don't pray to nuttin' or nobody...jus' God.
3. Don't cuss nobody... 'specially da Good Lord.
4. When it be Sunday...pass yo'self by God's House.
5. Yo mama an' yo daddy dun did it all...lissen to dem.
6. Killin' duck an' fish, das' OK...people-No!
7. God done give you a wife...sleep wit' jus' her.
8. Don't take nobody's boat...or nuttin' else.
9. Don't go wantin' somebody's stuff.
10. Stop lyin'...yo tongue gonna fall out yo mouf!
See ya' Sunday!
Love in Christ,
Rev. Jim
PUT ON YOUR CALENDAR!
SPECIAL INVITATION
In honor of
Rev. Jim and Linda Robinson
friends are cordially invited to attend a
Retirement Celebration in their honor.
June 1st, 2008
2 to 4 P.M.
Fellowship Hall
at the First United Methodist Church
300 East Washington, Kirksville, MO 63501
If unable to attend
"Remembrances" may be
sent to the church.
Rev. Jim's last Sunday in the pulpit will be on Sunday, June 22nd. Rev. Jim and Linda's new mailing address after they retire will be P.O. Box 132, Cairo, MO 65239.
UPCOMING EVENTS
High School Graduation will be on Sunday, May 25th, at 2:00 p.m. at the Pershing Arena, at Truman State University.
Church Offices will be closed on Monday, May 26th in observance of Memorial Day.
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.
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JOYS
Congratulations to Adam Morton on receiving the Louis Armstrong Award on May 1st at the annual Kirksville Jazz Band Concert. Adam is the son of Jamey and Bridget Morton.
Jamey and Bridget Morton want to invite you to a graduation reception in honor of their son, Adam, on Sunday, May 25th, following the high school graduation ceremony. This will be at their home at 902 E. Northtown Road.
SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
All members and friends of First United Methodist Church are invited to the Celebration of the 60th wedding anniversary of Bob and Marilyn Barrett hosted by their family. This will be held on Saturday, May 31st from 2-4 p.m. in Fellowship Hall of First United Methodist Church. They were married on June 3, 1948. No gifts, please. Your presence is our gift. If you cannot attend but would like to send a card, their address is:
30421 Seven Hills Way, Kirksville, Mo 63501
Congratulations to Jenna Tucker, daughter of Rod and Teri Tucker and Cheryl Dye, who graduated from the University of South Carolina with a BA in English.
Congratulations to Laura Piper, granddaughter of Dona Truitt and great niece of Eldon and Jeanne Coy, who received a Master of Education Degree in Counseling and Psychology from the University of Missouri in Columbia on May 16th.
CHESTER AND LOLA BELL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Congratulations to the recipients of the Chester and Lola Bell Memorial Scholarships for 2008-2009. First time recipients are: Melinda Harrison, daughter of Keith and Rebecca Harrison who plans to attend Gettysburg College in Gettysburg, PA to study Music Education; Jourdain Johns, daughter of Scott and Pam Johns who plans to attend Missouri State University in Springfield; Laura Kling, daughter of Bob and Debbie Nothdurft who plans to attend Yale University; Courtney Lovegreen, daughter of Bill and Carol Lovegreen, who plans to attend Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville, IL; Adam Morton, son of Jamey and Bridget Morton who plans to attend Central Methodist University in Fayette; Daniel Titus, son of Dallas and Kim Titus, who plans to attend Truman State University; and Kevyn Wiskirchen son of Larry and Marie Wiskirchen, who plans to attend Truman State University. Second year recipients are: Thomas Redmon, son of Chris and Marsha Redmon, who is attending Truman State University and Sarah Riley, daughter of Rick and Shirley Riley, who is attending the University of Missouri in Columbia.
Congratulations to our graduating seniors! Baccalaureate will be today at 2:00 p.m. in the Kirksville Middle School Auditorium. High School Graduation Ceremonies will be next Sunday at 2:00 p.m. in Pershing Arena at Truman State University. Ben Bowen is the son of Jon and Tina Bowen and the grandson of Doris Thompson and Jack and Melba Bowen; Jesse Detweiler, son of Bob and Mardee Henselman and Pete and Sally Detweiler and the grandson of Rev. Richard and Mary Lou Detweiler; Nick Harrell, son of Sondra and Corey Sanford; Melinda Harrison, daughter of Keith and Rebecca Harrison; Jourdain Johns, daughter of Scott and Pam Johns; Laura Kling, daughter of Bob and Debbie Nothdurft and Ian and Carol Kling; Courtney Lovegreen, daughter of Bill and Carol Lovegreen; Alex Meneely, son of Leslie Meneely; Adam Morton, son of Jamey and Bridget Morton; Anthony Russell, son of Shawn Russell and Tuesday Russell; Daniel Titus, son of Dallas and Kimberly Titus; and Joseph Waddle, son of Mike and Laurie Waddle and grandson of Gary and Louise Cunningham.
GRADUATES from other places: Christiana Scudder, daughter of James and Elaine Scudder will graduate from Adair Co. R-II High School at Brashear and will be attending Southeast Missouri State University at Cape Girardeau. Holly Kite, granddaughter of Anna Eagen, will graduate from Knox County High School and attend Moberly Community College. Kyle Strasser, grandson of Dodie Strasser and son of David and Teresa Srasser will graduate from Freeport, Il. Novelle Meredith’s grandson, Stan Hauser, will graduate from Shrine Catholic High School in Royal Oaks, Michigan.
Thanks to the Nurture and Education Committee and the Youth Committee for hosting the Reception for the Seniors last Sunday.
Eighth Graders from Kirksville Middle School were promoted to High School on Thursday, May 15th. They are: Ian Clark, son of Norm and Mary Clark and grandson of Sarah Clark; Madelin Collop, daughter of Fred and Sandy Collop; Emily Harrison, daughter of Keith and Rebecca Harrison; Caleb Helton, son of Brad and Janette Helton; Jacob Hutton, son of Geoff and Ann Hutton; Haylee Kinney, daughter of David and Melissa Kinney; Nicole Kline, daughter of Kevin and Valerie Kline; Xavier O’Brien, son of John and Andrea O’Brien; Adam Pennington, son of Steve and Nancy Pennington; Landon Rice, son of John and Laura Rice; Callie Templeton, daughter of Scott and Heidi Templeton; Cecil Truitt, son of Ronnie and Sheila Truitt and grandson of Ann Truitt and Herman Truitt; and Ian Truitt, son of Ronnie and Sheila Truitt and grandson of Ann Truitt and Herman Truitt. Novelle Meredith’s grandson, Coty Meredith, also was a member of this class. Cody Strasser, grandson of Dodie Strasser and son of David and Teresa Strasser, will graduate from 8th grade in Freeport, IL. Abbey Northcutt, daughter of Rev. Richard and Erin Northcutt, will graduate from 8th grade in Bonne Terre. Jordan Eitel, son of Robert and Janet Eitel and grandson of Pat and Earl Ferguson will graduate from 8th grade this year from a school in Nixa.
WELCOME TO INTERIM DIRECTOR of Chancel Choir, Dr. Richard Weerts, who was former director for over 30 years.
WELCOME TO NEW CHILDCARE STAFF MEMBER Julie Jackson who is a Truman State University student.
SUNDAY AT FIRST -May 25th
MEMORIAL DAY SUNDAY
Join us as we remember those who gave their lives for our country and our loved ones who have passed away and as we pray for those serving our country now.
8:15 a.m. Acolyte - Duncan Clark
8:15 a.m. Liturgist - Linda Colton
8:15 a.m. Ushers - Richard & Donna Rhinesmith and Ben & Katie Graves
8:15 a.m. Greeters - East Door-Norm and Mary Clark & family West Door-Bill and Emily Lymer
8:15 a.m. Sound Systen - Thomas Redmon
10:45 a.m. Acolytes - Emily Harrison and Aaron Easley
10:45 a.m. Liturgist - Beverly Kitts
10:45 a.m. Ushers - Jeff Justice, Rick Riley, David Whitworth, Eldon Coy, and Vern Playle
10:45 a.m. Greeters - East Door - Jack & Melba Bowen West Door - Janet Snyder
10:45 a.m. - Sound System - Scott Turner
Transportation - George and Lynda Durflinger
Communion Steward - Shirley Baldwin
Childcare Staff - Lisa McLain, Coordinator, Angie Danielson, Jenni Bevell, Paige Mundhenke, and Julie Jackson
Our Three-In-One Offering was taken last Sunday. We received $1,429.00 for Rev. Jim and Pastor Richard's moving expenses. 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
Thursday, May 22nd
9:00 a.m. Line Dancing
5:00 p.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts
Friday, May 23rd
8:00 p.m. A.A.
Sunday, May 25th
MEMORIAL DAY 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
10:45 a.m. Morning Worship, Nursery Provided
NO HORIZON YOUTH
Monday, May 26th
MEMORIAL DAY
Offices Closed in observance of Memorial Day
6:00 p.m. Young Women's Bible Study
8:00 p.m. A.A.
Tuesday, May 27th
9:00 a.m. Line Dancing
Wednesday, May 28th
12 noon and 5:30 p.m. Trinity Bible Study (last session)
Thursday, May 29th
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. Missions Committee
Friday, May 30th
8:00 p.m. A.A
Saturday, May 31st
2-4 p.m. 60th Wedding Anniversary Reception in Fellowship Hall for Bob and Marilyn Barrett
Sunday, June 1st
HOLY COMMUNION
8:15 a.m. Morning Worship, Holy Communion, 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, Holy Communion, Nursery Provided
2-4 p.m. Retirement Celebration for Rev. Jim and Linda
NO HORIZON YOUTH
ATTENTION: New Nametags have been made. If you do not have one, please put your name on the sheet in the Narthex.
Also, we do not have any Flowers for the Altar for 3 Sundays in June. Please check the list in the Narthex.
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
Cooking Camp - June 2 & 3 10:00-noon
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, May 26th at the church at 6:00 p.m.
Make plans to attend the UMW Unit Picnic on Thursday, June 5, at 6:00 p.m. at Brashear Park
Mom & Kid Fellowship
Every Tuesday morning from June 3rd - 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
Trinity Bible Study will continue for 1 more week on Wednesday, May 28th, at noon and 5:30 p.m.
FOOD FOR KIDS
Again this summer a free sack lunch with drink and dessert will be provided for kids who need it. Beginning July 7th, lunches will be served Monday through Friday and will end on August 15th. Come anytime between 12 noon and 1 p.m. for a sack lunch at one of these parks. Jaycee Park, Brashear Park, PC Mills Park, or Memorial Park
Volunteers are always needed. As a business, group, or individual you could hand out lunches, prepare lunches, help unload food shipments, provide a monetary donation, or provide a specific item of need. To volunteer, contact Bev Kitts. Volunteers are needed beginning July 21st. We have the first two weeks staffed. Denise Comstock is the Coordinator.
Kirksville Community Band is beginning 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 660-665-4631 or 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
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