NEWS FROM FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, KIRKSVILLE
Website - www.gbgm-umc.org/firstkirksville
DEVOTION FROM REV. JIM
This week I would like to share with you a tribute to our flag that was shared with us by Donna Bailey during the Children's Message at the 8:15 service last Sunday.
I am the Flag of the United States of America
I am the flag of the United States of America
My name is Old Glory.
I fly atop the world's tallest buildings.
I stand wa\tch in American's halls of justice.
I fly majestically over institutions of learning.
I stand guard with power in the world.
Look up and see me.
I stand for peace, honor, truth, and justice.
I stand for freedom.
I am confident. I am arrogant. I am proud.
When I am flown with my fellow banners,
my head is a little higher, my colors a little truer.
I bow to no one!
I am recognized all over the world.
I am worshipped. I am saluted.
I am loved. I am revered
I am respected. I am feared.
I have fought in every battle of war for more than 200 years.
I was flown over Valley Forge, Gettysburg, Shiloh and Appomattox.
I was there at San Juan Hill, the trenches of France,
in the Argonne forest, Anzio, Rome and the beaches of Normandy.
Guam, Okinawa, Korea, KheSan, Saigon, Vietnam, Bosnia all know me.
I'm presently in the mountains of Afghanistan
and the hot and dusty deserts of Iraq.
Wherever freedom is needed, I lead my troops.
I have been dirty, battleworn, and tired,
but my soldiers cheered me and I was proud.
I have been burned, torn and trampled on the streets of countries I have helped find freedom.
I have been soiled upon, burned, torn and trampled in the streets of my own country.
And when it's done by those whom I've served in battle, it hurts.
However, I shall overcome for I am strong.
I am invincible.
I have slipped the bonds of Earth and stood watch over the uncharted frontier of space from my vantage point on the moon.
I have borne silent witness to all of American's finest hours.
But my finest hours are when I am torn into strips and used as bandages for my wounded comrades on the battlefield,
when I am flown at half-mast to honor one of my soldiers,
or when I lie in the trembling arms of a grieving parent or spouse
at the grave of their fallen son, daughter, or spouse,
I am proud.
Please love and respect me that I may continue to fly proudly
over the land of the free and the home of the brave.
submitted by Bob Thompson
Retired Military Veteran
Panama City, Florida
See ya' Sunday!
Love in Christ,
Rev. Jim
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO REV. JIM!
June 29th was Rev. Jim's birthday. To say thank you to him we are taking a special offering the month of June and extended to July 15th. Our church is one of many across the nation that supports Strength for Service, a devotional book written for those in the service of others. More than 250,000 copies of this life-changing book have already been distributed overseas, but hundreds of thousands more are need for those currently serving stateside or abroad. Your donations will make a difference in the lives of our military men and women, our American heroes.
Since Annual Conference, there is another project which Rev. Jim would like us to support. This is "Nothing But Nets." The United Methodist Church is partnering with the NBA, Sports Illustrated, and the Gates Foundation to sponsor this program which is seeking to eradicate the problem of malaria by providing mosquito nets to people who cannot possibly afford them and who live in places where malaria takes the lives of many people, largely children every day. TEN DOLLARS to purchase a net will save a life for another person. Please indicate on your check which project you want to support or whether you want your donation divided evenly. There is a wooden house in the Narthex where you can put your donations or you may mail it to the church. We would like to have these collected by Sunday, July 15th.
TOTALS SO FAR: Books - $ 472.00
Nets $1,104.00
TOTAL $ 1,576.00
SPECIAL MUSIC ON SUNDAY
"Grace Notes" will present special music on Sunday, July 8th, at both services. This is a women's ensemble from the Kirksville Community Chorus. Members of the group are: Barb Adams, Linda Colton, Jessie Cragg, Joan Jones, Carol Lowe, Dawn McKee, Julie Mikolajczak, Heather Mitchell, and Anita Towns. Don't miss this! Rich McKinney is the Director of the Community Chorus.
FOOD 4 KIDS
We thank everyone who has volunteered to help with this special project once again. This began on Monday, July 2nd. We are excited that we have 4 parks and the Novinger School that will be handing out the lunches to those who come to the designated areas. If you haven’t had a chance to sign up to help with this project, please contact Beverly Kitts or leave a message for her in the church office as there is always need for substitutes in case of some volunteer needing to be gone. Contact me if you can help with the loading or unloading and I will give you the schedule. THANKS SO MUCH!
Denise Comstock, Director
Arts in the Park will follow Food 4 Kids from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Monday at PC Mills, on Tuesday and Thursday at Brashear Park, on Wednesday at JC Park, and Friday at Memorial Park. Arts in the Park will have three teachers instructing in the areas of Art, Music, and Theater. Abby Detweiler Collins and Ashley Lara are two of the instructors. All children in the area are encouraged to participate.
FOOD 4 KIDS INFORMATIONAL MEETING
There will be a do's and don'ts informational meeting for all Food 4 Kids Volunteers on Thursday, July 12th, at the First United Methodist Church, 300 E. Washington Street. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. There will also be a basic food-handling course taught by the Health Dept. at this meeting. The meeting should be over no later than 9 PM. Childcare will be available upon request. Please RSVP to Denise Comstock by noon on July 9th, at 665-1373.
ALL VOLUNTEERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND!
We have gotten off to a good start with 131 on Monday and 118 on Tuesday!
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).
FOCUS ON MISSIONS
The Missions Committee is again providing dental kits for the local Head Start Program. They are asking for donations of either supplies or monetary gifts.
A kit consists of:
4-6 soft toothbrushes (include 2 child size) unopened packages only, extra brushes are for family members
1 dental floss – any size
1 fluoride toothpaste, 6 oz. or more
Place items inside a 1 gallon zip lock bag. A container for the kits will be provided at the church for your convenience. Please bring by June 24th. Thanks to Alma Noyes for coordinating this project.
We have collected 55 kits. We can use donations to supplement the kits.
SIGN UP TODAY FOR NEXT SESSION OF TRINITY BIBLE STUDY - September 12th - November 14th - Sign up sheets will be on church office window soon or talk with Rev. Jim.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL will be July 8-11. July 8 - VBS Picnic at Willis Creek Ranch (Marvin & Laura Mann's Farm) 5-7 p.m. Come and join us anytime during those 2 hours and ride horseback, go on a hayride, ride in a carriage, roast hotdogs and make S'mores.
July 9-11 - VBS - 9 a.m. - noon - Monday through Wednesday
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL PROGRAM on Wed., July 11th at 11:40 a.m.
JOYS
Congratulations to April Waiters and Matt Anderson who were married in our Sanctuary with Rev. Jim officiating on Saturday, June 30th. April is the daughter of Gayla and Tom Walters.
Congratulations to Andrea O'Brien who won the Apple Pie Contest at the Red, White, and Blue Festival.
Congratulations to Pat Murdock on her Retirement as Chief Executive Officer of Mark Twain Area Counseling Center! An Open House was held last Friday.
INVITATION TO WEDDING: Ed and Sharon Tiff invite the members of First United Methodist Church to join them in the marriage of their daughter, Pamela Joy, to Jeffrey Aaron Chitwood. The ceremony will take place on Saturday, July 7, at 4:30 p.m. in our Sanctuary. Jeffrey is the son of Joe and Diane Chitwood of New Franklin, Mo.
INVITATION TO WEDDING: Michael and Marcia McManis invite members of the congregation to the wedding of their daughter, Kristen, to Tim Ricker, on Saturday, July 14th, at 3:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary of First United Methodist Church. Tim is the son of Brian and Mary Ricker of St. Peters, Mo.
FAREWELL FROM THE KELLY’S
Thanks to our Church family for support and comfort while we have been members of First United Methodist. Over the past 27 years, we have had a wonderful feeling of family. Please continue to pray for our brother-in-law who has brain cancer and lives in Liberty, Mo. He has made remarkable recovery from surgery, but will undergo chemo and radiation therapy in the next few months. Mel and I moved to Hannibal on June 30, 2007 and will miss all of you. Our new address is 4528 W. Ely Road, Apt. 113, Hannibal, MO 63401
Mel and Jackie Kelly
Please add to your wedding anniversary list: Congratulations to Richard and Donna Rhinesmith who celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary on Thursday, June 28th.
The Float Making Camp was held on Monday and Tuesday. They rode in the Parade on Wednesday, July 4th.
The McGuire and Hammond Families thank the congregation for the beautiful plant and their prayers following the loss of Arlen's mother, Myra Hammond.
Arlen and Ken McGuire
Thanks to our family and friends for all the cards, gifts, flowers, phone calls, and your presence at our 60th wedding anniversary celebration. God Bless you all.
Evelyn and Perry Williams
CONCERNS
Arnie Preussner, Noble Redmon, Harold & May Willis, Rex Meneely, Bob Stroeber, Thelma Spainhower
Those who are family members and/or friends of the church
David Shoush (Pat); Wayne Willis, Loyd Welte's son-Terry, Doris Thompson's granddaughter, Inga Pickett; Chuck Heckert's aunt, Barb Bevell's sister, Loretta McClanahan, Jamey Morton's mother, R.L. Redmon's sister, Alma Noyes' brother (rec. from heart attack), Rusty Wilson's mother (rec. from car wreck), Harold Hanley, Raymond Buchanan's nephew, Verle & Ada Kins' daughter-in-law, Marsha Redmon's mother, Bina James,
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 Rosbery's grandson, Jay (all in Iraq) Ron & Marylyn Hargadine and Rhonda Hargadine (Michael Head, grandson and son going back to Iraq)
SUNDAY AT FIRST
8:15 a.m. Acolytes - Faith Jones & Emily Eitel
8:15 a.m. Ushers - Dale & Marijane Motter, Frank Colton, and Bob Barrett
10:45 a.m. Acolytes - Asa Sparks & Alex Vogt
10:45 a.m. Liturgist - Gene Schneider
10:45 a.m. Ushers - Ken McGuire, Jim Nevins, Eldon Coy, and Vern Playle
Sound System Technicians 8:15 a.m.- Ian Clark; 10:45 a.m. Scott Turner
Communion Steward - Ginny Schneider
Transportation - Jerry Mayhew & Karen Sundstrom
Childcare Staff - Lisa McLain, Coordinator, Angie Danielson, Chrissie Treasure, Kara Beck, Jenni Bevell, and Paige Mundhenke
CALENDAR FOR FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, KIRKSVILLE
Thursday, July 5th
9:00 a.m. Line Dancing
5:00 p.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts
Friday, July 6th
5:30 p.m. Wedding Rehearsal-Tiff/Chitwood
8:00 p.m. A.A.
Saturday, July 7th
7:00 a.m. Youth and Adults leave for Mission Trip
4:30 p.m. Wedding of Pam Tiff and Jeff Chitwood
Sunday, July 8th
"GRACE NOTES" SPECIAL MUSIC AT BOTH SERVICES
8:15 a.m. Morning Worship, Nursery Provided
9:20 a.m. Chapel Communion
9:30 a.m. Sunday School, Nursery Provided
10:45 a.m. Morning Worship, Nursery Provided
5-7 p.m. VBS Picnic at Willis Creek Ranch (See more information above)
Monday, July 9th
9:00-noon VBS
12 noon - 1 p.m. Food 4 Kids at parks (M-F)
NO ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL MEETING
6:00 p.m. Young Women's Bible Study
8:00 p.m. A.A.
Tuesday, July 10th
9-noon VBS
NO LINE DANCING
2:00 p.m. Ruth Bible Study
7:30 p.m. MIssions Committee
Wednesday, July 11th
9-noon VBS with program at 11:40 a.m.
6:30 p.m. "Hands of Friendship" Quilt Guild
Thursday, July 12th
9:00 a.m. Line Dancing
5:00 p.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
6:30 p.m. Orientation for Volunteers for Food 4 Kids
7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts
Friday, July 13th
5:00 p.m. Wedding Rehearsal-McManis/Ricker
8:00 p.m. A.A.
Saturday, July 14th
3:00 p.m. Kristen McManis and Tim Ricker Wedding
Youth and Adults return from Mission Trip
Sunday, July 15th
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.
SEVERAL WAYS TO HELP WITH VBS
BAKE COOKIES
PUBLICIZE AND PROMOTE OUR VBS TO YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS
TALK TO LYNAE OR HILLAREY ABOUT SET BUILDING AND DECORATING
HELP DECORATE 2 CLASSROOMS AND THE SANCTUARY ON SATURDAY, July 7th (Time to be announced)
PRAY DAILY AND FAITHFULLY THAT BOYS AND GIRLS WILL GROW SPIRITUALLY IN OUR VBS
There are other ways to help. Look at article in May 24th Metho-News for more information.
SUMMER MUSIC CAMP IS July 30-August 3
If you have signed up please pick up your CD at the church so you can start practicing today! We are going to have a "fishy" time this year!
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.
Four youth and seven adults will leave on Saturday, July 7th at 7:00 a.m. for our trip to the Red Bird Mission in Kentucky. Please be in prayer for this group and their service. They will return the evening of the 14th.
Youth will be holding the worship service for the Kirksville Manor Care Center on Sunday, July 22nd.
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
Young Women's Bible Study will meet on Monday, July 9th, at 6:00 p.m. and study Chapter 10 of their book. Childcare is provided.
Ruth Bible Study will meet on Tuesday, July 10th, at 2:00 p.m.
Saturday Morning Bible Study will meet on Saturday, July 14th, at 9:30 a.m. at the home of Janet Head.
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND GROUPS
There will be no Administrative Council meeting on Monday, July 9th. The next Adminisrative Council meeting will be on September 10th for the Joint Administrative Council/Committees meeting.
Missions Committee will meet on Tuesday, July 10th, at 7:30 p.m.
50+ LUNCHEON WILL NOT BE HELD THIS MONTH!
UNITED METHODIST MEN
The next meeting will be held on Monday, July 16th, at 12 noon at the Ponderosa Restaurant.
BACK TO SCHOOL FAIR
The 17th Annual Adair County Back to School Project will be held on August 1, 2007, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kirksville Primary School for children from K – 12th grade. The goal is to help ease the burden of back to school costs for Adair County families. The only requirement to receive supplies is to be a resident of Adair County and in need. We encourage children to come and pick out their own supplies. A parent or guardian must accompany all children. This is sponsored by the First United Methodist Church, Adair County Red Cross, and the Salvation Army. We have many kits but DONATIONS OF MONEY WILL BE APPRECIATED SO WE CAN BUY WHAT WE NEED!
Denise Comstock, Coordinator
MEDIA BLOOD DRIVE - TODAY between 12 noon and 6 p.m. at Kirksville Middle School, a blood drive will be held. A specially designed St. Louis Cardinals Busch Stadium/World Champions t-shirt by renowned artist, John Pils will be given to each presenting donor.
SUPPORT GROUP FOR SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE - Mark Twain Area Counseling of Kirksville is offering a support group who have lost someone by suicide. The next session will be held on Monday, July 9th, from 6-7:30 p.m. To learn more about the group, call 665-4612.
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