NEWS FROM FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, KIRKSVILLE
March 24, 2007
DEVOTION FROM REV. JIM
Today's reading in the Sanctuary for Lent devotional booklet reminds us of the response that some of Jesus' disciples made upon receiving his invitation to be "fishers of men"! They left their nets (boat, father) and immediately followed him" (Matt. 4: 18-22).
I am impressed with "immediately", didn't they have affairs to order first, relatives and friends to notify, schedules to rearrange, etc. Certainly most of us are not able to do "immediately" for these and/or other reasons, but the question is have we responded "slowly" "gradually" in our own time and on our own schedule, perhaps Jesus could be pleased with that as well.
And what sort of "nets" or "boats" do we have to say good-bye to in order to begin and continue this new calling? Are we able to do that? To find proper priority? To sense the urgency and the importance?
And can we leave "father", and/or whomever that would be for any of us? Other relationships, commitments? Desires? Preferences? Obviously we are learning that following the Christ involves making some choices, how are we doing? Might we use some of our Lenten time to review and rearrange as needed, with God's help? Could the church be helpful? Could we help one another?
See ya' Sunday!
Love in Christ,
Rev. Jim
SPECIAL CALLED SESSION
Bishop Schnase has called a special session of the Missouri Annual Conference to inform members of the conference about the recommendations of Pathways and to approve a general plan for the alignment of the conference’s work to its mission of leading congregations to lead people to follow Jesus Christ. This will be on March 31st at 10 a.m. at the Holiday Inn Select Expo Center.
PICTORIAL DIRECTORIES ARE HERE! Those who had their pictures taken in the Fall of 2005 or submitted a picture may pick one up from the church office.
UPCOMING EVENTS THE WEEK OF March 25th - April 1
Sunday, March 25h- Handbells and Choirs will present special music
Monday, March 26th - 5:30 p.m. Trustees meeting, Youth Bible Study
6:30 p.m. Young Women's Bible Study
6:30 p.m. Cub Scout Pack Meeting
Wednesday, March 28th - 12:05-12:55 p.m. Mid-Week Lenten/Communion Service in Chapel-last one as the next week is Holy Week
3:00-5:00 p.m. - Last Club 3:16 for Spring
Thursday, March 29th
8:00 am. - Metho-News Mailing Team
Saturday, March 31st
10 a.m. - Special Session of Annual Conference
Sunday, April 1st
Palm Sunday, Easter Cantata, Holy Communion
STAFF POSITION OPENING
The position of Assistant Director of Children's Ministry will be open on April 1st. This is for 10 hours a week to help with the Children's Ministry. Please pick up an application from the office. Applicatons are due April 2nd. We thank Helen Schmidt for serving in this position and wish her well.
Thanking God . . . For Your Servant Heart!
First UMC loves its church family!
We are looking at expanding how you can serve at First UMC. More people could be involved on Sunday mornings. There are several different ways to serve God in worship. In scripture it says, “Doing the will of God from your heart. Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men.” Hebrews 6:6b-7
This Sunday morning commitment is only once every 2 months. We are collecting names. If you have already received a schedule from your coordinator, please follow that.
Usher________________ Greeter after church______________
Take Offering _________ Read Scripture _________________
Children’s Corner ______ Door Greeter __________________
Van Transportation _____ Sound System _________________
PowerPoint ___________ Hospitality _____________________
Please return this to the church office or put in the offering plate.
Name _______________________________________________________
Phone # _____________________________________________________
Cell # ________________________________________________________
E-mail address _________________________________________________
Lord Jesus, how would you have me serve today – in worship, in acts of love, by simply waiting for you, by resting in you? Show me, Lord.
1 Samuel 3:10 “Speak, Lord, for your servant hears.”
HOLY Conversation
Talking about God in Everyday Life
Good, hot, fresh, flavored coffee and donuts/muffins provided!
Come to get your cup filled...A Cup of Faith Class
What's in your cup?
New Adult Sunday School Class for Ages 19-90
9:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall
W.A.R.P. Sunday School class for college students led by Mary Lee Fleschner is joining this group.
CHESTER AND LOLA BELL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE NOW AVAILABLE IN THE CHURCH OFFICE
The scholarship is available to those pursuing a post-high school education. In addition, the scholarship may be renewed ONCE by reapplying. The completed application will be due April 1st. If you have questions, please contact Bridget Morton or the church office.
TRINITY BIBLE STUDY
The next session will begin on Wednesday, April 11th and conclude on Wednesday, June 13th. There will be two sessions each Wednesday at 12 noon and at 5:30 p.m. This study will be on the Old Testament Wisdom Literature- Books Job-Solomon. There is a sign-up sheet on the church office window.
JOYS
Thanks to the Youth Praise Band for presenting the special music last Sunday.
CONCERNS
Steve Gramling (leg surgery rec.), Sandy Osen (knees replacement surgery rec.), Helen Jo Larson (heart surgery rec.), Evelyn Barnes (knee replacement surgery rec.) Leland & Crystal O'Brien, Bob Stroeber, Lando and LaVera Scott, Lurene Adams, David Kinney (surgery rec.), Betty Moore ( knee surgery rec.), Jean Whitworth (eye surg. rec.)
Those who are family members and/or friends of the church
David Shoush (Pat); Bennie Hays (Carol Hays' father-in-law), Rich McKinney's aunt, Ike Dotson, Susan Limestall's dad , Wayne Willis,
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
Trent Kull's address
Mailing
Sgt. Kull Trent L.
Camp ArRamadi
1-41 BFA, Geo
APO AE 09396
We also have his e-mail address in the office.
SUNDAY AT FIRST
FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT
8:15 a.m. Acolytes - Ashley and Zachary Playle
8:15 a.m. Liturgist - Linda Colton
8:15 a.m. Greeters - Rich Chapman Family and Jamey Morton Family
8:15 a.m. Ushers - Robert & Kaye Davis and Carl & Shirley Baldwin
10:45 a.m. Acolytes - Brooks Templeton and Asa Sparks
10:45 a.m. Liturgist - Heidi Templeton
10:45 a.m. Greeters - Linda Robinson, Helen Jo Larson, Rex and Janice Meneely
10:45 a.m. Ushers - Bob Mason, Bob Kelsey, Ken McGuire, Rick Fleschner, and Vern Playle
Sound System Technicians 8:15 a.m.-Dillon Lara 10:45 a.m. - Scott Turner
Communion Steward - Shirley Baldwin
Transportation - Sam Kriegel
Childcare Staff - Lisa McLain, Coordinator, Angie Danielson, Michelle Jones, Chrissie Treasure, Hillarey Stone, Justine Marty, Elizabeth Anderson, Kara Beck, Sara Hines, and Trish Kriekemeier
CALENDAR FOR FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, KIRKSVILLE
Saturday, March 24th
8:00 a.m. "Hands of Friendship" Quilt Guild
Sunday, March 25th
8:15 a.m. Morning Worship, Nursery Provided
9:20 a.m. Chapel Communion
9:30 a.m. Sunday School, Nursery Provided
New Adult Sunday School Class, Confirmation Class, Human Development Class
10:45 a.m. Morning Worship, Nursery Provided
6:00 p.m. Youth Praise Band
7:00 - 8:30 p.m. HORIZON NIGHT
Monday, March 26th
5:30 p.m. Trustees
5:30 p.m. Youth Bible Study
6:30 p.m. Young Women's Bible Study
6:30 p.m. Cub Scout Pack Meeting
7:00 p.m. Kirksville Community Chorus
8:00 p.m. A.A.
Tuesday, March 27th
9:00 a.m. Line Dancing
7:00 p.m. Chapter CZ P.E.O.
Wednesday, March 28th
12:05 p.m. -12:55 p.m. Mid-Week Lenten Service
3:00 p.m. Club 3:16
5:30 p.m. Celebration Choir
6:30 p.m. Adult Handbell Choir
7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir
Thursday, March 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. Boy Scouts
Friday, March 30th
8:00 p.m. A.A.
Saturday, March 31st
10 :00 a.m. Special Session of Annual Conference
10:00 a.m. Easter Cantata Practice
Sunday, April 1st
PALM SUNDAY, EASTER CANTATA
8:15 a.m. Morning Worship, Holy Communion, Nursery Provided
9:30 a.m. Sunday School, Nursery Provided
New Adult Sunday School Class, Confirmation Class, Human Development Class
10:45 a.m. Morning Worship, Nursery Provided
6:00 p.m. Youth Praise Band
7:00 - 8:30 p.m. HORIZON NIGHT
MID-WEEK LENTEN/COMMUNION SERVICES will be held each Wednesday of Lent from 12:05-12:55 p.m. in the Chapel. The last one will be on March 28th
EASTER LILIES - If you wish to place an Easter Lily on the Altar on Easter Sunday, April 8th, in memory of or in honor of someone, please purchase your plant, call the church office with the information or send this form back to the church by Wednesday, April 4th, and bring the plant by Friday, April 5th.
NAME_______________________________________________________________
IN HONOR OF_________________________________________________________
IN MEMORY OF________________________________________________________
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.
Human Development Class continues at 9:30 a.m. Andrea O'Brien, Lynae McFarland, and Bridget Morton, Parish Nurse, are Leaders.
CLUB 316 Last Day is March 28. There will be practices for the K-5th grade Easter Musical on Wednesdays, April 4th and April 11th from 3-5 p.m.
Children's Choir, K-5th Grade, will sing at the 5:30 p.m. Maundy Thursday service.
HORIZON YOUTH
9:30-10:30 a.m. Sunday School for Sr. High and Mid High every Sunday.
Sunday, March 25th- 6:00 p.m. Youth Praise Band Practice
7-8:30 p.m. Horizon Night
Bible Study continues on Monday, March 26th, at 5:30 p.m. and continue for 4 weeks.
2007 CONFIRMATION CLASS FOR SEVENTH GRADERS
This year's Confirmation Class is being held on Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. from Sunday, March 25th through Sunday, May 6th. The theme is "Claim the Name." Under Rev. Jim's leadership, Confirmands will be thinking about how to "Claim the Name" Christian and how to "Claim the Name" United Methodist!
PURPOSE DRIVEN LIFE CLASS
The Class would like to announce the study of their new book, "God's Answers to Life's Difficult Questions." by Rick Warren. This is a 12-week study, a chapter a week. You may purchase this book at Wal-Mart, Truman State University bookstore, House of Jesus or Vintage Book Store. For more information contact Joyce Lara or Judy Vogt. The class meets in Room 306. This week they will be studying "How Can I Overcome My Problems?"
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
Young Women's Bible Study will be on Monday, March 26th, at 6:30 p.m. Childcare will be provided.
UMW RUMMAGE SALE
Miriam Circle will be sponsoring the Spring Rummage Sale on Friday, April 13th, from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.
WE NEED ITEMS FOR THIS SALE SO WE CAN SELL THEM TO MAKE MONEY FOR MISSION PROJECTS! PLEASE BRING YOUR ITEMS BY NOON ON WEDNESDAY APRIL 11TH. Spring and Summer clothes, all household items, books, toys, and small furniture sell well. Please do not bring shoes.
SPRING DISTRICT MEETING
This year the UMW Spring District Meeting will be at Immanuel United Methodist Church in Canton on Saturday, April 14th, The speaker will be from Della Lamb, an outreach center that serves low-income families and elderly in inner-city Kansas City. They help families with Emergency Assistance all the time with groceries, rent assistance, utility bill assistance, and other needs.
SHOES FOR ORPHAN SOULS
Kirksville Noon Rotary is asking for help from area churches to raise funds or collect pairs of new children's shoes. Our local goal is 1000 pairs of new children's shoes! For the past three years, our shoes have gone to orphanages in Guatemala.
We will have a basket in the Foyer for collection of new shoes. Please do not bring sandals or open-toed shoes. Our goal for each church is $200 or about 40 pairs of new shoes. Or you can donate money by contacting Annette Sweet at 660-216-7891. We need all donations turned in by April 1st.
NEW DIRECTOR FOR SENIOR SONGSTERS
Senior Songsters is an ecumenical singing group for older adults who sing for FUN that meets at 5:00 p.m. on Mondays in Room 205 of the First Baptist Church. Dennis Goodman is the new Director after Claudine Terry retired. Come and join the fun!
FIFTH ANNUAL SAFEHOUSE SHOWER
WHEN: Saturday, March 31, 2007
WHERE: Health and Fitness Center
2814 South Baltimore Street
Junction of Hwy. 63 South and 6 East
TIME: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
HOSTED BY: Quota International of Kirksville
This is when you have the opportunity to help families get a new start in life by providing new items that they need to help start their lives in new homes. A list of items needed is on the church office window.
PUT ON YOUR CALENDAR
PALM SUNDAY - April 1st - Combined Choir Cantata - "Forsaken" at both services Joshua Baum is directing the Choir.
Holy Week Prayer Breakfasts at First Christian Church at 7:00 a.m.
Maundy Thursday - April 5th - 5:30 p.m. K-5th Children's Choir will present special music, Amy Schweizer will sing a solo.
Community Good Friday Services - April 6th - noon at First Presbyterian Church
Two Services on Easter Sunday with special music
April 15th - Children's Musical - "Peter Cotton's Tale" - K-5th grade at both services
April 22nd - Youth Sunday
SUPPORT GROUP FOR SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE
Mark Twain Area Counseling Center is conducting a support group for people who have lost someone by suicide. For many people, a crucial part of their healing is the support and sense of connection they gain by sharing their grief with other survivors. The next session will be held on Monday, April 9th, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. To learn more about this group, call 665-4612.
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY RELAY FOR LIFE OF ADAIR COUNTY will be held on April 20 and 21 from 6:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m. at the NEMO Fairgrounds. For more information, contact Cathy Creason at 627-7434.
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