NEWS FROM FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, KIRKSVILLE
July 31, 2007
DEVOTION FROM REV. JIM
More about Oscar! So it turns out that Oscar is, indeed, a cat (too bad for Oscar)—but good news for the First Service folks who thought that was the case. I feel sort of like the Presidential candidates when they are debating. They are asked a question to which they give some lip service and then say, "but the real question is....." and go on to say what they wanted to say in the first place.
So the real questions are: "Isn't it amazing that Oscar has that special sense of the dying residents at his nursing home?", and "How does he know?", and "What are the implications for us?"
The answers are, respectively: "Yes", and "No one seems to know for sure", and "let's think about that".
Could there not be a parallel with each of us, in that God has given us a gift to develop and share in the context of our lives with the people nearby, dying or living? We might be challenged and invited to check the lists in the New Testament given in Romans 12, Ephesians 4, and I Corinthians 12. Our lives could be as meaningful as Oscar's when such gifts (or others that are not on the lists) are discerned and expressed, we, also, would create conversation while giving compassion. And it wouldn't have to be so mysterious, we could clearly state our service is given in the name of Christ in service to the Christ, for the glory of Christ (Col. 3:17).
See ya' Sunday!
Love in Christ,
Rev. Jim
FOOD 4 KIDS
This program has doubled in size from last year. We are truly making a difference for children in Kirksville. Children are learning prayers, having their stomach's filled, and are experiencing smiles, kindness, and conversation from caring Christian adults. Thank you to all the wonderful volunteers that are helping to make this program work.
On Monday we received 3000 pounds of food for this program. This didn't include the milk and fresh produce that was to arrive on Wednesday. This program is growing so much we are running out of storage room for all the food. however, I must say it is quickly used up. The first week (only 4 days because of the 4th of July) we served 495 lunches. The second week we served 891 and last week 889 lunches were served. Last year year our biggest week we served 589 lunches.
I would like to thank John O'Brien and his crew of scouts and the Harrison girls for helping unload all that food on Monday. The work went very quickly with such good help. THANK YOU!
We are almost half-way through this program for this summer. This program would not be the success it is without Beverly Kitts and Anne Barlow. Beverly has worked endless hours getting volunteers to fill over 400 positions. Anne has been in the kitchen every day making sure everything runs smoothly and the coolers and supplies are ready to go to the parks when the volunteers arrive. I can't begin to thank these ladies enough. If you see them, give them a hug and tell them how much you appreciate them.
If you feel like this is a good program I would love to hear from you. If you feel that changes in this program need to be made I would love to hear about that too. When this program was started we were told that it would not cost anything. That is not quite true. We have needed to make purchases. Mostly these purchases have consisted of lunch sacks and sandwich bags. However, these do not come cheap, especially when you need to purchase several thousand at a time. If you are not able to volunteer for this program and you feel it is a worthwhile program, please consider a small donation.
Thank You
Denise Comstock
Thanks to everyone who is helping with this program. Last week we served 1,131 lunches to those in need. We couldn't do it without you. There is still time to volunteer in case another person has to be absent on their scheduled day. Please talk to Bev Kitts, Volunteer Coordinator, about this. If you can help with the unloading of food, let me know and I will give you the dates and times.
Last week they served 1,131 lunches. Monday, July 30th, they served 198 and on Tuesday they served 209.
Denise Comstock, Director
Arts in the Park finished on Friday, July 27th. We especially thank Abby Detweiler Collins for leading this and teaching Art and to Ashley Lara for teaching Theatre.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 5TH
The Senior Songsters will be singing at the 8:15 service on Sunday, August 5th. Jarrod Hendricks, Music Instructor from the Kirksville School, will present special music at the 10:45 service. There will be Holy Communion at both services.
WOMEN'S CHORUS
WOMEN’S CHORUS will sing at both services on UMW Sunday. ALL WOMEN ARE WELCOME-not just UMW. Sign up on sheet on office window by August 10th.
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). This position is needed as the Missouri Conference is changing how campus ministry is handled all over the state. We want to have programming planned when the students come back in August. TALK WITH REV. JIM TODAY!
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. The study will be Ephesians-Hebrews. The class will be taught on Wednesdays at noon or at 5:30 p.m.
RETIREMENT SUNDAY
We will be honoring those who have retired since last August on Sunday, August 26th, at both services. Phyllis Brummit is coordinating the reception which will be held in the Parlor between the services. Those who will be recognized are: Carol Dew, Anne Barlow, Jack James, Sharon Tiff, Pat Murdock, and Loyd and Dorothy Welte will also be recognized for their retirement. If there are others of you who have retired, please let us know. We don’t want to miss anyone. This will also be United Methodist Women’s Sunday.
JOYS
Zachary Treasure, son of Andy and Christy Treasure, was baptized on Sunday, July 29th. His grandparents are Patsy Pippin and Tim and Denise Treasure.
Cecil Leigh will be celebrating his 100th birthday on Thursday, August 2nd. We would like to request that cards be sent to him to recognize this special time. His address is 711 E. Meadow Lane.
From Rev. Jim's Birthday Offering, we will be able to send $726.00 for the Devotionals for the Military and $2,134.53 for the Nothing But Nets project. Thanks so Much!
Congratulations to Bill Bondurant on the birth of a great grandson, Landon Matthew Bondurant, on July 25th. His parents are Matthew and Danielle Bondurant and grandparents are David and Judy Bondurant. They live in Superior, Colorado.
Thanks to Sara Stock for playing the piano at the Twin Pines Care Service. Thanks to Caitlin Pennington, Asa Sparks, and Emily Harrison for subbing as Acolytes last Sunday.
We welcome any information you want to share about accomplishments for yourself or your family. Please fill out the form below.
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CONCERNS
Arnie Preussner, Noble Redmon, Harold & May Willis, Rex Meneely, Bob Stroeber, Helen Jo Larson (surgery rec.) Thelma Spainhower (rec. from broken ankle), Betty Slaughter, Anna Rogers, Jim Nevins, Gene Pickett
Those who are family members and/or friends of the church
Wayne Willis, Loyd Welte's son-Terry, Doris Thompson's granddaughter, Inga Pickett; , Jamey Morton's mother, Rusty Wilson's mother (rec. from car wreck), Sally Gibbons' grandmother, Joel DeRosear
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 Ada and Verle Kins in the loss of her sister, Frances.
Our prayers and sympathy are with Mark Laughlin in the loss of his aunt, Elizabeth Laughlin.
Our prayers and sympathy are with Walter Davison in the loss of his niece, Linda Musgrove White.
Our prayers and sympathy are with Pat Shoush, Matt and Michael, in the loss of her husband, and their father, David Shoush. He passed away on Tuesday. Watch for information about the funeral service in the paper.
If you have prayer requests, please call Rev. Jim or leave a message at the church office.
SUNDAY AT FIRST
8:15 a.m. Acolytes - Faith Jones & Alex Vogt
8:15 a.m. Liturgist - Rene McGovern
8:15 a.m. Ushers - Ben & Katie Graves, Del Robison, and Norene Lee
8:15 a.m. Greeters - Carl & Shirley Baldwin and Wayne & Donna Bailey
10:45 a.m. Acolytes - Christy Tucker & Molly Richmond
10:45 a.m. Liturgist - Carolyn Harding
10:45 a.m. Greeters - Rex & Janice Meneely and George & Jo Cribb
Sound System Technicians 8:15 a.m.- Dillon Lara 10:45 a.m. Jeremy Morton
Communion Steward - Linda Colton
Transportation - Jerry Richmond
Childcare Staff - Lisa McLain, Coordinator, Angie Danielson, Chrissie Treasure, Kara Beck, Jenni Bevell, and Paige Mundhenke
CALENDAR FOR FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, KIRKSVILLE
Wednesday, August 1st
8-noon Summer Music Camp
9:30 a.m. Unloading School Supplies at Primary School
HELP IS NEEDED
11-2 "Back to School" Fair at Primary School
Thursday, August 2nd
8-noon Summer Music Camp
9:00 a.m. Line Dancing
5:00 p.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts
Friday, August 3rd
8-noon Summer Music Camp
6:00 p.m. Summer Music Camp Program
7:00 p.m. Wedding Rehearsal
8:00 p.m. A.A.
Saturday, August 4th
7:00 p.m. Wedding of Roberta Anderson and Michael Penn
Sunday, August 5th
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, August 6th
12 noon - 1 p.m. Food 4 Kids at parks (M-F)
8:00 p.m. A.A.
Tuesday, August 7th
9:00 a.m. Line Dancing
Thursday, August 9th
9:00 a.m. Line Dancing
5:00 p.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts
Friday, August 10th
8:00 p.m. A.A.
Saturday, August 11th
9:30 a.m. Saturday Morning Bible Study at home of Sharon Tiff
Sunday, August 12th
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
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.
SUMMER MUSIC CAMP IS July 30-August 3
8 a.m. - noon
Going swimming on Thursday
Free and for kids going into K - 6th grade
Singing, learning choreography, fun, basic music theory, games, swimming, Praising the Lord!
Program Friday night at 6:00 p.m.
SPORTS CAMP - August 13-15, 9-noon
Ages 3rd-5th grades
Cost is $5 - bring water bottle
HORIZON YOUTH
9:30-10:30 a.m. Sunday School for Sr. High and Mid High every Sunday.
We will not have Youth Night this summer. Watch for information about small trips and activities.
Tuesday, August 14th - Sr. High Girls' Night Out - 6-9 p.m. Girls will meet at Amy's house at 6 p.m. This will include dinner. Talk with Amy for more information.
Saturday, August 25th - Sr. High Boys will meet with Chuck at the old Christian High School on Elson to play basketball and all games related to what guys want to do. They will meet at 8 p.m. and end at midnight.
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
Saturday Morning Bible Study Group will meet on Saturday, August 11th, at 9:30 a.m. at the home of Sharon Tiff.
Monday, August 13th - Young Women's Bible Study at 6:00 p.m. at church - Childcare is provided.
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN’S SUNDAY
United Methodist Women’s Sunday will be held on Sunday, August 26th. Women from the Circles and Bible Studies will serve as Greeters, Liturgist and Ushers, as well as participate in the service Rev. Glenna McVeigh from Keytesville UMC-Dalton: Immanuel United Methodist Charge, will be the special guest speaker.
There will be a special Candle Burning for missions during the service. This is a great opportunity for anyone in the congregation to participate in the candle burning IN MEMORY of a loved one or TO HONOR someone special in your life. You may do so by contributing ANY amount along with the name of the individual(s).
The total amount will be divided by $32.04 (the cost of mission work at home and abroad per minute) to determine how long the candle will burn. The money received will go for missions.
You may make your contribution by placing your check and name(s) of those being remembered or recognized on the sheet on Page 14. This may be put in the church offering plate or left in the church office. Please make checks payable to UMW and indicate it is for candle burning. It needs to be received by Wednesday, August 22nd.
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND GROUPS
BACK TO SCHOOL
BACK TO SCHOOL
The 17th annual Back to School project will take place August 1, 2007 at the Kirksville Primary School. The hours will be 11 AM to 2 PM. This project helps to ease the financial burden of getting students ready to go back to school. The only requirement for receiving the school supplies is to be a resident of Adair county and in need.
The Back to School committee is in need of the following:
1. monetary donations
2. volunteers to assemble school kits on July 31st at 5:30 PM at the church.
All are welcome for this work night, please just show up.
3. Strong volunteers to help carry kits into the Primary School at 9:30 AM on Aug.1st. Bring a moving cart if you have one.
4. Women to work at the event from 10:30 to 2:00 (part or all of the time)
5. Prayers for the continued success of this event. Please pray that through this project families in need are helped and their children can begin school with the learning tools they need for success.
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
We know that college will soon be starting again. We would like to have information about students who will be attending higher education institutions 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.
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