NEWS FROM FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, KIRKSVILLE
January 25, 2008
DEVOTION FROM REV. JIM
I would like to share this story with you:
SUBJECT: THE OLD PASTOR
Many years ago, while watching a little TV on Sunday instead of going to church, I watched a Church in Atlanta honoring one of its senior pastors who had been retired many years...
He was 92 at that time and I wondered why the Church even bothered to ask the old gentlemen to preach at that age.
After a warm welcome, introduction of this speaker, and as the applause quieted down he rose from his high back chair and walked slowly with great effort and a sliding gate to the podium.
Without a note or written paper of any kind, he placed both hands on the pulpit to steady himself and then quietly and slowly he began to speak...
"When I was asked to come here today and talk to you, your pastor asked me to tell you what was the greatest lesson ever learned in my 50 odd years of preaching.
I thought about it for a few days and boiled it down to just one thing that made the most difference in my life and sustained me through all my trials.
The one thing that I could always rely on when tears and heart break and pain and fear and sorrow paralyzed me...the only thing that would comfort was this verse...
Jesus loves me this I know.
For the Bible tells me so.
Little ones to him belong, we are weak but he is strong....
Yes, Jesus loves me...
The Bible tells me so."
When he finished, the church was quiet. You actually could hear his footsteps as he shuffled back to his chair. I don't believe I will ever forget it.
Is this not a special truth for all of us?
See ya' Sunday,
Love in Christ,
Rev. Jim
UPCOMING EVENTS THIS WEEK
THE YOUTH ARE COLLECTING CANNED GOODS DURING THE MONTH OF JANUARY! Bring your can(s) to the container in the Foyer by Sunday, February 3rd.
Youth will leave for W.O.W. in Springfield on Saturday, January 26th, at 5:00 a.m. and return on Sunday afternoon or evening.
PUT THIS ON YOUR CALENDAR
Youth Dinner Theatre - Sunday, February 10th, at 5 p.m. Come for a Silent Auction of Baskets which is explained below, a delicious meal, and a fantastic play. More information about tickets will be coming soon. The money raised will help in funding two mission trips this summer - one for Junior High and one for Senior High
Once again, the 1st UMC youth will be hosting a silent "basket" auction in conjunction with the Dinner Theater on February 10th. We are asking for donations of filled baskets of any type or theme to be auctioned. Some examples of baskets offered in the past include a "Chocolate Lover's" filled with a variety of chocolate items, "Take Care of Yourself" filled with devotional readings and flavored teas, one for the "New Baby", and "Movie Night." If you would like to donate a basket for the auction, bring your basket to the church by noon on Saturday, February 9th. If you have questions, contact Bridget Morton.
METHO-NEWS will be published next week. Please have your articles in by Tuesday, January 29th. We need some extra people to come and help on Thursday, January 31st, at 8:00 a.m.
CONFIRMATION CLASS will begin on Sunday, February 10th, with a 9:30 a.m. session for both students and their parents. Rev. Jim will lead the session.
DO YOU WANT TO BE AN INCREDIBLE PARENT?
DO YOU WANT TO LEARN TOOLS TO TALK TO YOUR KIDS SO THEY WILL LISTEN AND LISTEN SO YOUR KIDS WILL TALK? Rebecca Zimmer, licensed clinical social worker and member of First UMC, will be leading classes in Fellowship Hall during Sunday School from 9:30 -10:30 am for 4 weeks. These tools also apply to your marriage, your friends, your co-workers, and your family! You don’t want to miss these incredible FREE classes offered to you. START DATE: FEBRUARY 10TH
MISSIONS COMMITTEE will meet on Thursday, January 31st , at 7:00 p.m.
TRUSTEES MEETING will be meeting on Tuesday, February 5th, at 7 p.m.
CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
The next meeting will be on Monday, February 4th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Parlor.
DAFFODIL SUNDAY
Sunday, March 9th, will be Daffodil Sunday at First UMC. The Memorial Committee will be taking orders for daffodils on Sundays, February 3rd and February 10th.
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
Verle Kins is celebrating his 90th birthday today, Friday, January 25th. Congratulations, Verle! If you would like to send a card, we have his address in the office or look in the church directory.
Congratulations to Mariel Sweet for being on the Conference Youth Council.
Thanks to Becky Harrison for typing the book plates for the new Bibles and Hymnals that were donated recently. They will be in the pews soon.
OFFERING ENVELOPES - 2008 Offering Envelopes are in the Narthex. If there are no envelopes with your name and you want envelopes for 2008, please sign the list on the table. Thanks.
Jackie Harrison and Vicky Williams
Financial Secretaries
SUNDAY AT FIRST -January 27th
8:15 a.m. Acolyte - Cheyanna Young
8:15 a.m. Liturgist - Susan Limestall
8:15 a.m. Ushers - Adam & Cheryl Dorrell and Pat & Eleanor Ellebracht
8:15 a.m. Sound System - Thomas Redmon
10:45 a.m. Acolytes -Brooks Templeton & Jonathan Self
10:45 a.m. Liturgist - Heidi Templeton
10:45 a.m. Ushers - Jeff Justice, Rick Riley, Dan Pagliai, Ed Herrmann, Bill Cable, and Vern Playle
Sound System Technician 10:45 a.m. Scott Turner
Communion Steward - Shirley Baldwin
Transportation - Jerry Mayhew & Karen Sundstrom
Childcare Staff - Lisa McLain, Coordinator, Angie Danielson, Justine Marty, Elizabeth Anderson, Kara Beck, Sara Hines, Trish Kriekemeier, Jenni Bevell, and Paige Mundhenke
CALENDAR FOR FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, KIRKSVILLE
Friday, January 25th
8:00 p.m. A.A
Saturday, January 26th
5:00 a.m. Youth leave for W.O.W.
2-4 p.m. Baby Shower for Mandie Helton-Showers
Sunday, January 27th
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
12:30-2 p.m. Junior Girl Scouts
3:00 p.m. Kirksville Manor Care Service
No Youth Programming
Youth return from W.O.W.
Monday, January 28th
6:00 p.m. Young Women's Bible Study
6:30 p.m. Cub Scout Pack Meeting
6:30-7:30 p.m. Brownies
7:00 p.m. Kirksville Community Chorus
8:00 p.m. A.A.
Tuesday, January 29th
9:00 a.m. Line Dancing
10 a.m. - noon Archives Committee
9:00 p.m. College Age Women's Bible Study
Wednesday, January 30th
3:00-5:00 p.m. Club 316
5:30 p.m. Celebration Choir
5:30 p.m. Chancel Choir
6:30 p.m. Adult Handbell Choir
Thursday, January 31st
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
7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts
Friday, February 1st
8:00 p.m. A.A
Saturday, February 2nd
10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Girl Scout Meeting
Sunday, February 3rd
8:15 a.m. Morning Worship, Holy Communion, Nursery Provided
9:20 a.m. Chapel Communion
9:30 a.m. Sunday School, Chancel Choir, Nursery Provided
10:45 a.m. Morning Worship, Holy Communion, Nursery Provided
Youth Dinner Practice - After Church and 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 continue on Wednesday, January 30th, at 3:00 p.m.
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE
Children’s Choir, K-5th Grade, will be singing at the Ash Wednesday Service on Wednesday, February 6. This special service is at 5:30 p.m. Some children will already be at Club 316 and can stay with us until the beginning of the service. Pleas join us in the Temple Room at 5:00 p.m. for one more rehearsal. All kids will sit with choir until finished singing. We will be singing two songs, “Peace” and “My Hands Belong to You.”
HORIZON YOUTH
9:30-10:30 a.m. Sunday School for Sr. High and Mid High every Sunday.
Youth Dinner Theatre Practice will be on Wednesday, Janiary 30th from 5:00-6:30 p.m. and on Sunday, February 3rd after church and during Youth time.
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
Young Women’s Bible Study groups will meet this month. The next meeting for the second and fourth Monday group will be on Monday, January 28th, at 6:00 p.m. They will meet in the Parlor. They are discussing the 5th Objection in the book, "The Case for Faith." Laci Schrant has agreed to serve as coordinator for this group. Childcare will be provided.
College-Age Women's Bible Study "Team Awesome" meets at 9 p.m. on Tuesdays. ALL COLLEGE-AGE YOUNG WOMEN ARE WELCOME!
Sarah Circle will meet on Thursday, February 7th, at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Dora Belle Clark.
The Saturday Morning Bible Study Group will meet at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 9th, at the home of Sharon Tiff.
Miriam Circle will meet on Thursday, February 14th, at 9:30 a.m. at the home of Jill McCord.
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