NEWS FROM FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, KIRKSVILLE
April 2, 2008
DEVOTION FROM REV. JIM
WOW! It was billed as a "Delightful Musical for Children", but it turned out to be a powerful presentation of the "dreams" that God has for each of us, that will bring meaning to our lives and glory to God and good to others (quite a trinity). Our applause reflected our approval, but the larger indication of our receptivity to the presentation and proclamation that our children (and the adults involved) challenged us with would be the acting out of the revealed truth as each of us look for and flesh out God's dream for us, and for First UMC! We applaud God with praise and participation in the revealed dreams!
"Thank you" to our children and our children's ministries staff for the presentation and to God for the possibilities illuminated. Those of us who tend to doubt with Thomas can also affirm with Thomas the reality of the resurrected Christ as we celebrate and ponder God's vision that God's victory enables.
Next Sunday is another potential WOW Sunday with our Girl Scouts, Youth Praise Band, Women's Retreat, and time at the Lord's Table to remember and receive God's grace in Christ!
See ya' Sunday,
Love in Christ,
Rev. Jim
UPCOMING EVENTS
Trinity Bible Study will continue on Wednesday, April 2nd, at noon and at 5:30 p.m.
Club 316 will continue on Wednesday, April 2nd, at 3:00 p.m.
Miriam Circle will meet at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 3rd, to set up for the rummage sale.
Sarah Circle will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 3rd, at the home of Norene Lee.
COME TO THE RUMMAGE SALE ON FRIDAY, APRIL 4TH between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
SUNDAY will be a special time as we observe Girl Scout Sunday. Girl Scouts will serve as Acolytes, Greeters, and Ushers.
Confirmation Class will meet at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 6th
Cup of Faith Sunday School Class will study Take It to the Limit.#5 A Time to Run on Sunday, April 6.
WOMEN'S RETREAT will be on Sunday, April 6th, from 12 noon - 4 p.m. If you haven't signed up for the Chocolate Boutique - Where women taste and see that God is good, contact Lynae by April 3.
Scholarship Committee will meet on Monday, April 7th, at 5:15 p.m.
Cancer Support Group will meet on Monday, April 7th, at 7:00 p.m.
Young Women's Bible Study Group who meet on First and Third Mondays will meet on Monday, April 7th, at 6 p.m. for a Fellowship Dinner. Talk to Chrissie Treasure, Coordinator, for more information.
Youth Mid-Week Bible Study will continue on Tuesday, April 8 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. They are studying the book of Romans.
CLUB 316'S Last Day this Spring will be on Wednesday, April 9th.
Bereavement Support Group will meet on Wednesday, April 9,at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday Morning Bible Study will be on Saturday, April 12th, at 9:30 a.m. at the home of Sharon Tiff. Jill McCord will be a special guest as the group is beginning the study of Paul's writings. She will start by giving her program on the "Lives of the Apostles."
SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY
ESTATE PLANNED AND PLANNED GIVING SEMINAR
sponsored by Endowment Committee
Sunday, April 13th, at 9:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall
or
Monday, April 14th, at 5:30 p.m. with Administrative Council meeting
Presented by David P. Atkins
Executive Director of Mo. United Methodist Foundation
Topics: Probate, Living Revocable Trusts, Wills, Non-Probate Transfers and Facets of Charitable Giving
EVERYONE INVITED
SILENT AUCTION FOR RELAY FOR LIFE
Hosted by Truman State University
Phi Epsilon Kappa
Sunday, April 13th
1:00-4:00 p.m.
First United Methodist Church
Fellowship Hall
Items are art work by well-known artists
gift certificates to multiple restaurants
collectible items
All proceeds will go directly to the American Cancer Society
Auction items will be up for bid the entire time. Come and go as you please to out bid those around you on the perfect item.
Refreshments will be available if you choose to indulge.
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Invitation from Rev. Jim
to Trinity Bible Study
Our Spring Semester of Trinity Bible Study began 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. Talk with Rev. Jim if you are interested.
JOYS
As mentioned in Rev. Jim's Devotion, the Children's Easter Musical was great!
We will be hearing about the projects of our Girl Scouts on Sunday.
Shirley Green, Hilda Novinger's daughter, sent an e-mail saying that Hilda will soon be well enough to come home. They will have help from the Home Health Agency and also several relatives are coming to help her get settled. We are happy to hear this news.
Pat and Jim Murdock would like to announce the marriage of their daughter, Lesley Kellison, to John Hicks on Saturday, March 8th in Mobile, Alabama.
Thanks to Becky Harrison for typing up the book plates for the new hymnals and Bibles. They will be in the Pews soon.
Thanks to Kinsey Helton and Janette Helton for their help in the church office during the Easter time.
Thanks to the ATSU Students who assisted in the worship service on Sunday: Melinda Brown, Mark Brown, and Erick Schuermann.
SUNDAY AT FIRST -April 6
GIRL SCOUT SUNDAY
Holy Communion and Youth Praise Band
8:15 a.m. Girl Scout Acolytes - Maggie Adams & Cheyanna Young
8:15 a.m. Liturgist - Andrea O'Brien
8:15 a.m. Greeters - Girl Scout and Mothers - Brooke and Sandy Adams and Destry and Melinda Young, John, Andrea, Xavier, and Zane O'Brien
10:45 a.m. Girl Scout Acolytes - Kristen Pagliai and Molly Richmond
10:45 a.m. Liturgist - Keith Harrison
10:45 a.m. Mother and Girl Scout Ushers - Rebecca & Annabel Zimmer and BALCONY - Nancy and Megan Pennington
10:45 a.m. Mother and Girl Scout Greeters - Diane and Abby Richmond and Cindy, Leah, and Kirsten Novinger and John, Andrea, Xavier, and Zane O'Brien
Transportation - Scott Johns
Communion Steward - Cheryl Cragg
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
Wednesday, April 2nd
12 noon and 5:30 p.m. Trinity Bible Study
3:00 p.m. Club 316
5:30 p.m. Chancel Choir
6:30 p.m. Adult Handbell Choir
Thursday, April 3
9:00 a.m. Line Dancing
9:30 a.m. Miriam Circle meet to set up sale.
5:00 p.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts
7:30 p.m. Sarah Circle meets at home of Norene Lee
Friday, April 4
8:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m. Rummage Sale in Fellowship Hall
8:00 p.m. A.A.
Saturday, April 5
9:30 a.m. Spring District Meeting at Macon
Sunday, April 6
GIRL SCOUT SUNDAY
8:15 a.m. Morning Worship, Holy Communion, Nursery Provided
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, Holy Communion, Nursery Provided
12 noon - 4:00 p.m. Women's Retreat
6:00 p.m. "On the Horizon" Youth Praise Band Practice
7:00-8:30 p.m. Horizon Youth
Monday, April 7th
5:15 p.m. Scholarship Committee
6:00 p.m. Young Women's Bible Study
7:00 p.m. Kirksville Community Chorus
7:00 p.m. Cancer Support Group
7:00 p.m. Chapter IG PEO
Tuesday, April 8
6:30-7:30 p.m. Youth Bible Study
9:00 p.m. "Team Awesome" College Age Women's Bible Study
Wednesday, April 9
12 noon and 5:30 p.m. Trinity Bible Study
3:00 p.m. Club 316 (last day this session)
5:30 p.m. Celebration Choir
5:30 p.m. Chancel Choir
6:30 p.m. Adult Handbell Choir
7:00 p.m. Bereavement Support Group
Thursday, April 10th
9:00 a.m. Line Dancing
5:00 p.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts
Friday, April 11
6:00 pm. College Age Ministry Dinner - Bring your own dinner-snacks and drinks are provided-Dinner, Devotion, and Games
8:00 p.m. A.A
Confirmation Retreat at Camp Jo Ota
Saturday, April 12
9:30 a.m. Saturday Morning Bible Study at home of Sharon Tiff
Confirmation Retreat at Camp Jo Ota
Sunday, April 13th
ESTATE PLANNING SEMINAR
8:15 a.m. Morning Worship, Nursery Provided
9:20 a.m. Chapel Communion
9:30 a.m. Sunday School, Chancel Choir, Nursery Provided, Estate Planning Seminar
9:30 a.m. Confirmation Class and "Take it to the Limit" Sunday School Class
10:45 a.m. Morning Worship, Nursery Provided
1-4 p.m. Relay for Life Silent Auction
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, April 9th for the last session this Spring. Check with Lynae or Hillarey for details.
Friday, April 18th will be KID'S Night Out from 5:30-8:00 p.m.
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, April 8th from 6:30-7:30 p.m. We will be studying the book of Romans. If you need a ride, please contact Chuck.
April 6th - "On the Horizon" Youth Praise Band will play at both services.
Youth Praise Band Practice will be on Sunday, April 6th, at 7:00 p.m.
Horizon Youth Night will be from 7-8:30 p.m. on April 6
COLLEGE AGE MINISTRY
Next activity will be on Friday, April 11th, at 6:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.
BYOD
Bring your own dinner-snacks and drinks will be provided
There will be Dinner, Devotion, and Games.
Do you have an idea for an activity?
Call Rebecca at 660-349-8682 or e-mail her at zimmermsw@yahoo.com
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
The 1st and 3rd Monday Group will next meet on Monday, April 7th at 6:00 p.m. for their Fellowship ?Dinner. Chrissie Treasure is Coordinator.
Saturday Morning Bible Study will meet on Saturday, April 12th at 9:30 a.m. at the home of Sharon Tiff-See more info in Upcoming Events.
CUP OF FAITH SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS CURRICULUM
Sunday, April 6th - Take It to the Limit class -How to get the most out of life, #5 A Time to Run
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!
LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS THURSDAY, APRIL 3!
Remember that women college students can participate without cost.
MOTHER-DAUGHTER BRUNCH will be on Saturday, May 10th, from 10:00-12 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
Tickets will go on sale Sunday, April 27 through Sunday, May 4. The cost is $7 for adults and children.
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!!!
Call Lynae.
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FOOD FOR KIDS
Informational meeting about Food 4 Kids on Tuesday, April 22nd, at 5:15 p.m. in Library
Anyone interested in the Food 4 Kids summer feeding program is encouraged to attend. Contact Denise Comstock for information.
ADAIR COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, April 6
1-4 p.m
Annex Building
300 N. Franklin
Free Admission, Refreshments
Continuous showing of 1939 Kirksville movie
Need help in identifying people in movie
If you purchase a DVD of the movie, you will get your 2008 membership paid.
Contact Pat Ellebracht for more information
JOB FAIR
Thursday, April 17th
NEMO Fairgrounds
11 a.m - 5 p.m.
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