NEWS FROM FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, KIRKSVILLE
February 5, 2008
DEVOTION FROM REV. JIM
This is a poem I would like to share with you.
JUST LIKE HIS DAD
"Well, what are you going to be, my boy
when you have reached manhood's years
A doctor, a lawyer, or actor great.
Moving throngs to laughter and tears?"
But he shook his head, as he gave reply
In the serious way he had
I don't think I'd care to be any of them:
I want to be like my dad."
He wants to be like his dad! You men,
Did you ever think, as you pause,
That the boy who watches your every move
Is building a set of laws?
He's molding a life you're the model for,
And whether it's good or bad
Depends on the kind of example set
To the boy who'd be like his dad.
Would you have him go everywhere you go?
Have him do just the things you do?
And see everything that your eyes behold,
And woo all the gods you woo?
When you see the worship that shines in
the eyes
Of your lovable little lad,
Could you rest content if he gets his wish
And grows up to be like his dad?
Author unknown
See ya' Sunday,
Love in Christ,
Rev. Jim
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE will be tomorrow at 5:30 p.m. The Celebration Choir and Children's Choir are planning to sing. Rev. Jim will bring the message. There will be Imposition of Ashes.
ANNOUNCEMENT: If school is cancelled tomorrow, there will be no Club 316 and the Children's Choir will not sing at the Ash Wednesday Service. Instead they will sing at the 10:45 service on February 10th.
PUT THIS ON YOUR CALENDAR
Boy Scout Sunday - February 10th. Boy or Cub Scouts will serve as Acolytes. Those who completed the "God and Church" Awards program in the Spring of 2007 will be recognized.
Youth Dinner Theatre - Sunday, February 10th, at 4:30 p.m. Come for a Silent Auction of Baskets which is explained below, a delicious meal, and a fantastic play. Tickets may be purchased in the office until February 8. 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.
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
TRUSTEES MEETING will be meeting on Tuesday, February 5th, at 7 p.m.
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DAFFODIL SUNDAY
Sunday, March 9th, will be Daffodil Sunday at First UMC. The Memorial Committee will be taking orders for daffodils on Sunday, February 10 or you may fill this form out in the office during this week.
WE NEED COOKIES
Would you be willing to make a dozen cookiies for our fabulous college students?
Our valentine gifts to our college students will be cookies. They will be given on Sunday, February 17th. Please call Lynae if you are able to help make cookies. Thank YOU!
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JOYS
Congratulations to Marti and Rev. Bill Koch on the birth of their new grandson, Matthew Gavin, born on February 1st.
Congratulations to Mac and Jill McCord on being chosen for the Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame and to Dan and Judy Vogt being chosen to receive the Ambassador Award.
Please add Laci Schrant to your birthday list. She celebrated her birthday on January 30th.
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 -February 10th
8:15 a.m. Acolytes - Boy or Cub Scouts
8:15 a.m. Liturgist - Scouts
8:15 a.m. Ushers - Jamey & Bryan Morton and Norm & Ian Clark
8:15 a.m. Sound System - Max Bevell
8:15 a.m. Greeters - Robert & Kaye Davis and George & Lynda Durflinger
10:45 a.m. Acolytes -Boy or Cub Scouts
10:45 a.m. Liturgist - Adam Morton
10:45 a.m. Ushers - Bob Mason, Jim Nevins, Ken McGuire, Rick Fleschner, Bill Cable, and Vern Playle
Sound System Technician 10:45 a.m. Scott Turner
Communion Steward - Reva Selby
Transportation - Sam Kriegel
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
Wednesday, Feb. 6th
3:00 p.m. Club 316
5:30 p.m. Ash Wednesday Service
Thursday, February 7th
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 meets at home of Dora Belle Clark
Friday,February 8th
8:00 p.m. A.A
Saturday, February 9th
9:30 a.m. Saturday Morning Bible Study with place to be announced
10 a.m. - ? Youth Dinner Theatre Practice
Sunday, February 10th
8:15 a.m. Morning Worship, Nursery Provided
9:20 a.m. Chapel Communion
9:30 a.m. Sunday School, Chancel Choir, Nursery Provided - New Parenting Class
9:30 a.m. Organizational/Informational Meeting for Confirmation Class
10:45 a.m. Morning Worship, Nursery Provided
4:30 p.m. Mocktails and Silent Auction
5:00 p.m. Dinner and Show
Monday, February 11
5:30 p.m. Administrative Council Meeting
6:00 p.m. Young Women's Bible Study
7:00 p.m. Kirksville Community Chorus
8:00 p.m. A.A.
Tuesday, February 12th
9:00 a.m. Line Dancing
10 a.m. - noon Archives Committee
7:00 p.m. Chapter CZ PEO Meeting
9:00 p.m. College Age Women's Bible Study
Wednesday, February 13th
12:05-12:55 p.m. Mid-Week Lenten Service
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
7:00 p.m. Bereavement Support Group
Thursday, February 14th
Valentine's Day
9:00 a.m. Line Dancing
9:30 a.m. Miriam Circle meets at home of Jill McCord
5:00 p.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts
Friday, February 15th
5:30-8:00 p.m. KID'S Night Out
8:00 p.m. A.A
Sunday, February 17th
8:15 a.m. Morning Worship, Nursery Provided
9:20 a.m. Chapel Communion
9:30 a.m. Sunday School, Chancel Choir, Nursery Provided
9:30 a.m. Confirmation Class and Parenting & Communication Class
10:45 a.m. Morning Worship, Nursery Provided
6:00 p.m. Youth Praise Band
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 continue on Wednesday, February 6th, 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.”
KID'S Night Out - Friday, February 15th
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 Dinner Theatre Practice will be on Wednesday, February 6th from 5:00-6:30 p.m. and on Saturday, February 9th from 10 a.m. - ?
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, February 11th, at 6:00 p.m. They will meet in the Parlor. They are discussing the 6th 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 with place to be announced.
Miriam Circle will meet on Thursday, February 14th, at 9:30 a.m. at the home of Jill McCord.
ANNUAL BOY SCOUT PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Saturday, February 23rd from 6 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Pancakes, sausage, biscuits and gravy for cost of $5.00
Tickets will be available on Boy Scout Sunday, February 10th.
Parenting Seminar
Friday, March 28th
5:30-9:00 p.m.
Journal Building, 113 S. Elson
KIDS ARE WORTH IT!
Giving them the Gift of Inner Discipline By Barbara Coloroso
Cost $10 per couple
$7 per person
Catered meal from Wooden Nickel
Great Fellowship with other parents
Incredible tools and parenting skills
Free babysitting, during KID'S Night Out
We Want You to invite your friends
Awesome door prizes
One incredible prize...Supper, Hotel, Spending money in Columbia for A ONE NIGHT GET AWAY!
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