NEWS FROM FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, KIRKSVILLE
August 30, 2007
DEVOTION FROM REV. JIM
The following is an interesting story about a
New Bar in Town!
In a small mid western conservative town, a new bar/tavern started a building to open up their business. The local church started a campaign to block the bar from opening with petitions and prayers. Work progressed, however right up till the week before opening, when a lightning strike hit the bar and it burned to the ground.
The church folks were rather smug in their outlook after that, till the bar owner sued the church on the grounds that the church was ultimately responsible for the demise of his building, either through direct or indirect actions or means.
The church vehemently denied all responsibility or any connection to the buildings demise in its reply to the court.
As the case made it's way into court, the judge looked over the paperwork at the hearing and commented, "I don't know how I'm going to decide this, but as it appears from the paperwork, we have a bar owner that believes in the power of prayer, and an entire church congregation that doesn't!"
Do we believe our prayers have power? Can we acknowledge it when they do? Hope you have some great final Summer 07 days—I look forward to a wonderful church year with you!
God bless!
See ya' Sunday,
Love in Christ,
Rev. Jim
UPCOMING EVENTS
SEPTEMBER 2ND
HOLY COMMUNION AT BOTH SERVICES
SEPTEMBER 9TH
RALLY DAY
Kindergarten and 3rd graders receive Bibles
Special Guest Musicians at Both Services
"Joyful Sound" - group from Paris, Mo.
Picnic for entire church family after 10:45 worship
NEW STAFF POSITION
College Age Level Ministry Coordinator – This person will help First Church program for and participate with, college age persons in our church and community. (Pick up application in office—visit with Rev. Jim if you are interested and/or have questions).
STAFF POSITION AVAILABLE
Job opening: The youth will be in need of a 5 to 10 hour college student intern this up coming school year. An application can be found in the church office. If you need more information about this job, please contact Chuck Heckert at : chuck_heckert@hotmail.com or by phone at 341-9142.
SIGN UP TODAY FOR NEXT SESSION OF TRINITY BIBLE STUDY - September 12th - November 14th - Sign up sheets are on church office window or talk with Rev. Jim after he gets back. The study will be Ephesians-Hebrews. The class will be taught on Wednesdays at noon or at 5:30 p.m.
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY REQUEST - THEY ARE IN NEED OF TEACHERS AND HELPERS FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL - TALK TO HILLAREY STONE FOR MORE INFORMATION.
: First UMC will be hosting a District Clergy Cluster Meeting on Tuesday, September 4th from 7-9 p.m. Thanks to those who have responded. We now only need 1 vegetable and 1 fruit salad. Please bring your food to the church by 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 4th. WE ALSO NEED TWO PEOPLE TO HELP SERVE.
Name_____________________________
Phone_____________________________
VEGETABLE SALAD___________
(Serve 10 or 12)
FRUIT SALAD_____________
(Serve 10 or 12)
HELP SERVE______________
ATTENTION: COLLEGE AGE PEOPLE
We're starting a college-age group at First UMC. The first meeting will be at 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 4th, in the Parlor. We will meet to plan what we want to do this year. For more information, contact Amy Schweizer at als233@truman.edu or 641-895-4842. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
ACOLYTE ORIENTATION AND TRAINING
ATTENTION: ORIENTATION AND TRAINING FOR 3rd GRADERS AND OLDER WHO WISH TO BECOME ACOLYTES AND CURRENT ACOLYTES, PLEASE COME ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5th, AT 4:00 P.M. TO THE SANCTUARY. WE NEED CURRENT ACOLYTES TO ATTEND TO HELP IN TRAINING. PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU ARE COMING.
REV. JIM WILL BE LEADING THE TRAINING. MELODY JENNINGS IS THE ACOLYTE COORDINATOR.
The J.O.Y. Sunday School Class is sponsoring a Going-Away Reception for Chuck and Alma Noyes who will be moving to Texas to be near their family. This will be held on Sunday, September 9th between 4 and 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. All are welcome to come and wish Chuck and Alma the best in their new home.
JOYS
Welcome to Dr. Jeff Wm. Justice who joined our church on Sunday, August 26th. He is a professor at Truman State University.
Congratulations to Amy Martin and Beverly Kitts who were chosen by the UMW to receive the Special Mission Recognition certificates and pins this year.
Thanks to Phyllis Brummit for coordinating the reception for the Retirement Recognition Sunday and to Ginny Schneider, Mary Lee Fleschner, Shirley Baldwin, and Carl Baldwin for assisting on Sunday. Thanks to Mary Lee for taking pictures. Those attending were Anne Barlow, Pat Murdock, Anna Eagen, Dorothy Welte, and Loyd Welte. Those who could not attend were Carol Dew, Jack James, and Sharon Tiff.
Arnie Preussner is recovering from surgery at Mayos.
Their address is:
Arnie and Alanna Preussner
Rochester Methodist Hospital
8th floor Room 226
201 West Center Street
Rochester, MN 55902
Congratulations to Scott Johns on receiving his Masters of Education degree from the University of Missouri –St. Louis on August 4th. Scott is a teacher and three sport coach with the Kirksville R-III School District. Pam is his wife and their children are Tyson and Jourdain.
NATIONAL TALENT ON PARADE COMPETITION
Cassie Jennings, daughter of Charles and Melody Jennings, competed in the National Talent on Parade Competition in Hot Springs, AR the first week of July. Her jazz solo to “Bop to the Top” earned a Top 1st trophy and she received a special judges’ award titled “Pretty in Pink.” Her teacher is Melody Jennings.
Cassie Jennings, daughter of Charles and Melody Jennings, competed in the State Hershey Track Meet in June. She received a 5th place ribbon in the standing long jump and 8th place in the 50 m. dash.
DANCING WITH THE STARS
Jourdain Johns, the daughter of Scott and Pam Johns, and her partner, Matt Wilson, won the Salsa division of Dancing with the Stars on August 17th.. Shelby Barber, the daughter of Bryon Barber and Tami and Derek Ruebel and granddaughter of Dora Belle Clark, and her partner, Shawn Weber, won the Over-All Audience division. Madison Chambers daughter of Brad and Melody Chambers, and Katie Lovegreen, daughter of Bill and Carol Lovegreen, also participated. Melody Jennings was one of three dance instructors. Dancing with the Stars was a fundraiser for the KHS Dance Team.
Congratulations to Jacob Jones on being elected as President and Ryan Gordon as being elected as Vice President of the Freshmen Class at Kirksville High School.
We welcome any information you want to share about accomplishments for yourself or your family. Please fill out the form below and return
Item of Interest________________________________
Name__________________________________
Phone ___________________________________
More information______________________________
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CONCERNS
Arnie Preussner (recovery from surgery), Richard Winslow, Betty Slaughter, Harold & May Willis, Bob Stroeber, Estileen Clark, Marjorie McCune. Barbara Clark, Ashton Cordray (surgery on September 5th), Virginia Watson (surg. rec.), Greg Gordon
Those who are family members and/or friends of the church
Wayne Willis, Loyd Welte's son-Terry, Doris Thompson's granddaughter, Inga Pickett, Joel DeRosear, Dora Belle Clark's daughter, Paula Kutmas (surg. rec.), Eldon and Jeanne Coy's daughter, Becky Armstrong (rec. after hospital stay), Pat Shoush (surg. rec.), Greg Lara's niece and father
World and National Issues (Israel, Lebanon, Syria, Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan)
All men and women serving our country- Ryan Decker (U.S.) Rex and Janice Meneely's grandson, Trent Kull, Jeremy Truitt, Dean and Amy Rosebery's grandson, Jay (all in Iraq)
Our prayers and sympathy are with Cliff Turner and Ricka Fleschner in the loss of Cliff's grandfather, Leon Turner. Services were held last Wednesday in Dallas, Texas.
OUR CHURCH ETERNAL: Raymond Eschmann, member of First United Methodist Church, passed away on Monday, August 27th. Visitation will be on Friday at Davis-Playle Hudson Rimer Funeral Home from 7-9 p.m. with Masonic service at 7:30 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Jim Robinson officiating. Our prayers and sympathy are with his family.
If you have prayer requests, please let Rev. Jim know.
Remember that our church is open on Monday-Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. for you to come and pray in the Chapel or Sanctuary. Please enter the south door.
SUNDAY AT FIRST
8:15 a.m. Acolytes - Bryan Morton & Emily Eitel
8:15 a.m. Ushers - Dale & Marijane Motter and Richard & Donna Rhinesmith
10:45 a.m. Acolytes - Asa Sparks & Dakota Schutter
10:45 a.m. Liturgist - Ginny Schneider
10:45 a.m. Ushers - Bob Mason, Ken McGuire, David Whitworth, Dan Pagliai, and Vern Playle
Sound System Technicians 8:15 a.m.- Max Bevell 10:45 a.m. Jeremy Morton
Communion Steward - Sherry May
Transportation - Jerry Richmond
Childcare Staff - Lisa McLain, Coordinator, Angie Danielson, Chrissie Treasure, Justine Marty, Elizabeth Anderson, Kara Beck, Sara Hines, Trish Kreikemeier, Jenni Bevell, and Paige Mundhenke
CALENDAR FOR FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, KIRKSVILLE
Thursday, August 30th
9:00 a.m. Line Dancing
5:00 p.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts
Friday, August 31st
8:00 p.m. A.A.
Sunday, September 2nd
8:15 a.m. Morning Worship, Holy Communion, Nursery Provided
9:30 a.m. Sunday School, Nursery Provided
10:45 a.m. Morning Worship, Holy Communion, Nursery Provided
Monday, September 3rd
OFFICES CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY
8:00 p.m. A.A.
Tuesday, September 4th
9:00 a.m. Line Dancing
7-9 p.m. District Clergy Cluster Meeting
9 p.m. COLLEGE-AGE GROUP (PARLOR)
Wednesday, September 5th
4:00 p.m Acolyte Training and Orientation (Sanctuary)
5:30 p.m. Celebration Choir
6:00 p.m. Cancer Support Group Dinner at Ponderosa Restaurant
6:30 p.m. Adult Handbell Choir
7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir
Thursday, September 6th
9:00 a.m. Line Dancing
5:00 p.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts
7:30 p.m. Sarah Circle at home of Joan Mayberry
Friday, September 7th
8:00 p.m. A.A.
Saturday, September 8th
9:30 a.m. Saturday Morning Bible Study at home of Sharon Tiff
Sunday, September 9th
RALLY DAY
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
Picnic for church family follows service
4-6 p.m. Going-away Reception for Chuck and Alma Noyes
6:00 p.m. Praise Band meets
6:30-8:30 p.m. First Horizon Youth Night
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.
HORIZON YOUTH
9:30-10:30 a.m. Sunday School for Sr. High and Mid High every Sunday.
First Horizon Youth Night will begin on Sunday, September 9th from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Praise Band will have an informative meeting at 6:00 p.m. that evening.
WE WOULD LOVE TO SEE NEW PEOPLE JOIN THIS GROUP!
Youth Council will meet with the Joint Administrative Council/Committees meeting on Monday, September 10th.
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
Sarah Circle will meet on Thursday, September 6th, at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Joan Mayberry.
Saturday Morning Bible Study will meet on Saturday, September 8th, at 9:30 a.m. at the home of Sharon Tiff. They are beginning a new study.
Young Women's Bible Study will not meet on Monday, September 10th because of the Joint Meeting. They will meet next on Monday, September 24th at 6:00 p.m. They will start a new book study at that time. Childcare will be provided.
Ruth Bible Study will meet on Tuesday, September 11th, at 2:00 p.m.
Miriam Circle will meet on Thursday, September 13th, at 9:30 a.m. at the home of Jill McCord.
If you are interested in attending the UMW Annual Meeting to be held in St. Louis at Salem in Ladue UMC, on Saturday, September 29th, please pick up a registration form in the church office and register by September 1st.
UMW Executive Board will meet on Wednesday, September 19th at 2 p.m.
REMEMBER THAT THE UMW RUMMAGE SALE WILL BE ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5th from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sarah Circle will be coordinating the sale. Please bring your items by noon on October 4th, beginning Monday, October 1st.
UNITED METHODIST MEN
The next United Methodist Men's Meeting will be on Monday, September 17th, at noon at the Ponderosa Restaurant. There will be a dutch-treat meal with fellowship to follow. A program will be given about Eagles. Contact Rev. Glen Lochhead for more information.
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND GROUPS
CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
The September meeting will be held on WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH, at 6:00 p.m. at the Ponderosa Restaurant for a dutch-treat meal. This is a change from the Monday meeting because of Labor Day. Talk to Rev. Jim or Linda Frazee for more information.
ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL/COMMITTEES JOINT MEETING will be on Monday, September 10th, beginning at 5:30 p.m. with a light meal provided by the Committee on Lay Leadership. There will be a group meeting for all Administrative Council and Committee members while we are eating the light meal so come as close to 5:30 p.m. as you can. Following the group meeting there will be committee meetings. This special meeting will be held in Fellowship Hall. If you cannot attend, please let Rev. Jim know.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
The September meeting of the Bereavement Support Group will be on Wednesday, September 12th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Parlor.
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
We know that college/university has started. We would like to have information about students who will be attending higher education institutions here or away from here. In November, we will be having United Methodist Student Sunday, the weekend after Thanksgiving, and would like to have your address so we could send you a special invitation. Also, we would like to be able to send you our monthly newsletter so you can keep up with news about the church. If you would like the e-mail newsletter, please give us your e-mail.
NAME________________________________
YEAR IN SCHOOL______________________
NAME OF COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY
ADDRESS____________________________
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E-mail address-
The Missions committee would like to suggest the following kits and contribution opportunity as First UMC's emphasis areas for the Festival of Sharing. We are suggesting two kits:
School Kit (Church World Service)
1 pair of blunt children's scissors
Spiral or tape bound notebooks of ruled paper, 8 1/2" x 11" containing a total of 140-200 sheets. No filler paper please.
1- 30 centimeter (12") ruler
1 pencil sharpener
1 large eraser
6 new pencils with erasers
12 sheets colored construction paper
1 box of 24 crayons
Please pack in a plastic grocery bag. A member of the Missions Committee is making the cloth bag that is given to the child.
Please include $2 for shipping.
Health Kit (Church World Service)
1 hand towel
1 washcloth
1 sturdy comb
1 metal nail file or nail clipper with file
1 bar of soap (bath size in original wrapper)
1 toothbrush (in original packaging)
1 tube of toothpaste, 4-7 oz.
6 Band-Aids
Seal all items in a one-gallon plastic bag with zipper closure
Please include $2 for shipping.
The kits need to be at church by Sunday October 7 because the committee will be boxing them on Tuesday October 9. They will be sent to the Mini-Festival at Macon on October 14.
The Missions Committee is recommending that the Festival of Sharing offering be given to the Heifer International Festival of Sharing project which is described below.
The "Farmers Feed the Children Project" is one that helps not only the participating farmers but also orphane, ill and disabled children in the country of Romania. Farmers in need are given bred dairy heifers. When the heifers calve, the cows are milked, greatly improving the nutrition for the project families. The farmers also share the milk with children in eleven orphanages, five hospitals and two schools for physically and mentally challenged children. Farmers "pass on the gift" by giving offspring from their cows to these institutions. The farmers have already banded together to build a plant for processing and pasteurizing the milk.
The Festival of Sharing is an inter-faith, state-wide, ingathering event which is held on the third Saturday in October at the State Fair grounds in Sedalia, MO. his year it will be on Saturday, October 20th. You are very welcome to attend this event--it is an amazing day of missions. If you want more information about the many dimensions of the Festival, contact Keith Harrison or any member of the Missions Committee.
REMEMBER that this week's Summer Concert on Friday, August 31st, at 7:00 p.m. will be held at the Courthouse. The group is "Horizon". Country and 50's and 60's music will be played.
"Helping Hands" will be a non-profit community service facility located at 111 E. Harrison Street. They will open on September 10th and are operating on prayers, faith, and donations. They will have used clothing, furniture, general household items and within the next few months will have home cooked food available.
If you would like to donate items or money, contact 665-2380 or 665-8878. They will pick up all yard-sale leftovers.
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