NEWS FROM FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, KIRKSVILLE
December 6, 2007
DEVOTION FROM REV. JIM
ADVENT QUESTIONS are on the agenda for the Advent Chapel Communion service today. They are large enough to share with you in our e-mail letter. The questions are these 1) Is Advent just another SEASON? Does it get some calendar attention and lip service simply because it is that time of year. Will we just honor our annual traditons and that will be that? 2) Is Advent just a SUGGESTION with no mandatory requirements or commitments? Is it to be observed if there is room leftover in our busy lives? And, if so, how so? . or 3) Is Advent a SURFACE event? Does it not deserve depth, content, and/or compassion?
Our biblical source for answers to these Advent questions is Isaiah 2: 1-5, and Psalms 122. Hopefully your reading of these scriptures will help you answer these Advent questions, at least get a sense of what God has in mind!
Happy Advent, or should I say have a Serious and Spiritual Advent?
See ya' Sunday for our Christmas Cantata.
Love in Christ,
Rev. Jim
Because of the weather, it has been decided that
Christmas Cantata Practice from 10 a.m. - noon on Saturday is cancelled.
Mom and Dad Shopping day Out scheduled for Saturday is postponed.
This will be held on Friday, December 14th, in the KID'S Night Out time from 5:30-8:00 p.m.
"An Evening At Bethlehem" scheduled for December 9th is postponed until Sunday, December 16th, from 3-5 p.m.
If you have questions, call us at 665-7712.
UPCOMING EVENTS
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7th - Adult Handbell Ensemble will perform at Village 76 at 11:45 a.m.
Saturday, December 8th
Mom and Dad Shopping Day
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Bring your children while you go shopping. We'll be watching a Christmas movie, making crafts and playing games. Our Youth will even WRAP YOUR PRESENTS. Bring your own wrapping paper and they will wrap your presents for a free will donation. They are raising money for Jr. High and Sr. High Mission Trips this summer.
UMW COOKIE AND CANDY SALE
Saturday, December 8th from 9 a.m. to 12 noon in Room 202 (room west of Library)
Homemade cookies and candy will be available
Come and see the selection when you drop off your child at the Mom and Dad Shopping Day
The cost is $6.00 a pound
Goal is to raise money for mission projects.
If you are bringing items for the sale (we need a lot of cookies and candy), please bring them by 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 7th.
Adult Handbell Ensemble will perform at Kirksville Manor Care Center on Saturday, December 8th at 2:15 p.m.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9TH
At both services the Combined Choirs will be presenting their Christmas Cantata, "On This Very Night" created by Karla Worley and arranged by Lari Goss. There will be various soloists and narrators so come and share in this special cantata. Lynae McFarland is directing the choir.
EPWORTH SUNDAY
This Sunday is designated as Epworth Sunday. Rev. Dick Detweiler is our representative from Epworth. The 4th quarter three-in-one offering will be divided between Epworth Home and Aid to Families who lost their homes in the California Fires.
"An Evening at Bethlehem"
Live Nativity at the Round Barn on Route P from 3-5 p.m. Open House Style
Youth will meet there at 4:30 p.m.
Your family can visit a stable and meet Mary, Jospeh, and Baby Jesus.
You'll get to talk with the shepherds, pet the animals and hear the angels sing in the basement of the Round Barn.
Upstairs there will be choirs, soloists, duets and otherd providing special music. Your family can cuddle under a blanket and sit on bales of hay or at a table and enjoy the music while drinking hot chocolate or cider and eating some homemade cookies. We want you to experience Christ not just Christmas during this quiet evening.
PUT ON YOUR CALENDAR
Time to order Poinsettias - Please call your florist or purchase your plant and then call the office to let us know what to put in bulletin or fill out the information below and send back to church
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PLEASE BRING YOUR POINSETTIAS TO THE CHURCH by Thursday, December 13th
Wednesdays, December 12th and December 19th - Advent Worship/Communion Services will be held at 12:05 p.m. in the Chapel
Adult Handbell Ensemble will perform at Twin Pines Adult Care Center on Thursday, December 13th, at 2:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 15th
Membership Class - 9:30 a.m. - noon with luncheon prepared by Evangelism Committee to follow. More information later on in this newsletter
YOUTH LOCK-IN
7 p.m. - 9:30 a.m. on Sunday (must attend 8:15 service)see more information below
Sunday, December 16th
Adult Handbells will present special music at both services.
J.O.Y. Sunday School class will hold their Christmas party on Sunday, December 16th, at 5:30 p.m. in Room 202.
PUT ON YOUR CALENDAR
Christmas Eve Services will be at 5:00 and 7:00 p.m.
CHRISTMAS DAY DINNER will be held at the church at 1:00 p.m. on Christmas Day. Steve and Nancy Pennington are heading up the team. There is a sign-up sheet on the church office window for ways you can help.
We welcome any information you want to share about accomplishments for yourself or your family. Please fill out the form below and return to us.
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JOYS
89 Children participated in the inspirational musical last Sunday. Thanks to Lynae for directing the musical with the help of Hillarey, Jeremy, Lisa, Elizabeth, Tracy, Tanya, and the many others who made this successful.
Jenni Bevell will be performing in the Franklin Street Singer Concert on Friday, Decembet 7th at 8:00 p.m. in Baldwin Hall Auditorium. She is also a member of the University Swingers.
NAME TAGS are Here. If you have signed up for a name tag they are in the basket on the table. Thanks to Bob and Debbie Nothdurft for making them.
Ben Bowen was named to All-District and All Conference Football Teams. Great job, Ben!
THANK YOU for the cards, calls, prayers, and flowers while Mary Lou has been recovering from the surgery on her knees. We are happy to say she is home.
Rev. Dick and Mary Lou Detweiler
Hello Everyone,
> We appreciate all your prayers and inquiries about Debbie and know they
> all helped in her progress. The wheel chair and hospital bed have returned
> to the rental site. She is giving piano lessons again and is driving some.
> She can make the stairs and wash her hair now. She still walks with
> crutches and she visits the therapists at their place instead of the home
> visits. She is looking forward to a spring choral performance with the
> children, since they all missed the annual holiday one, at her job in
> Topeka.
> Thank you.
> Pat and Eleanor Ellebracht
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CONCERNS
Marie Dodson (Col Reg.), Lenos Miller (NRMC), Dodie Strasser (rec. from knee surgery), Ashton Cordray (Univ. Hospital), Chuck Noyes (upcoming surgery on Dec. 6th) , Jean Nevins (hip surgery on Dec. 11), Beverly Moore (rec. from elbow surgery), Carolyn Harding (rec. from leg surgery), Lenos Miller (Twin Pines), Arnie Preussner, Harold & May Willis, Ann Truitt (surg. rec.) Mary Lou Detweiler (knee surgery rec.), Dorothy Snell
Those who are family members and/or friends of the church
Helen Boyles (Jack's mother); Doris Thompson's granddaughter, Inga Pickett; Debbie Ellebracht ( recovery from car accident), Bridget Morton's father,
Rami Douglas, Jo Ellen Axthem (N. Carolina hospital)
Please send cards of get well thoughts to Dorothy Snell at
Lynn's Heritage House
800 Kelly Lane
Louisiana, MO 63353
Chuck Noyes will have surgery in Dallas on Thursday, December 6th, at Methodist Dallas Medical Center. He will be there in recovery for 10-14 days. His address is:
Methodist Dallas Medical Center
1441 North Beckley Avenue
Dallas, TX 75203
World and National Issues (Myanmar, Sudan, Korea, Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan)
All men and women serving our country- Ryan Decker (U.S.) Trent Kull, Jeremy Truitt, Dean and Amy Rosebery's grandson, Jay (all in Iraq)
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.
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 -December 9th
8:15 a.m. Acolyte - Cheyanna Young
8:15 a.m. Ushers - Albert & Nancy Diekmann and Ed & Nettie Carpenter
8:15 a.m. Greeters - Rich & Melissa Chapman, Olivia and Julia, Connie Johnson, and Wayne & Donna Bailey
8:15 a.m. Sound System - Thomas Redmon
10:45 a.m. Acolytes -Molly Richmond & Kristen Pagliai
10:45 a.m. Ushers - Eldon Coy, Jim Nevins, Rick Fleschner, Ed Herrmann, Bill Cable, and Vern Playle
10:45 a.m. Greeters - Shawn & McKenzie Russell and Rex & Janice Meneely
Sound System Technician 10:45 a.m. Dillon Lara
Communion Steward - Linda Colton
Transportation - Sam Kriegel
Childcare Staff - Lisa McLain, Coordinator, Angie Danielson, Chrissie Treasure, Justine Marty, Elizabeth
Anderson, Kara Beck, Sara Hines, Trish Kreikmeier, Jenni Bevell, and Paige Mundhenke
CALENDAR FOR FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, KIRKSVILLE
Thursday, December 6th
9:00 a.m. Line Dancing
5:00 p.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
5:00 p.m. Nurture and Education Committee Mtg.
6:00 p.m. Sarah Circle Christmas Dinner
7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts
Friday, December 7th
11:45 a.m. Handbell Small Ensemble at Village 76
2:00 p.m. Deadline for bringing cookies and candy for Sale
8:00 p.m. A.A.
Saturday, December 8th
9:00 a.m. - noon UMW Cookie and Candy Sale
9:00 a.m. - 1 p.m. Mom and Dad Shopping Day (See article at beginning of e-mail)
9:30 a.m. Saturday Morning Bible Study at home of Sharon Tiff
2:15 p.m. Handbell Small Ensemble at Kirksville Manor Care Center
Sunday, December 9th
"Christmas Cantata
8:15 a.m. Morning Worship and Cantata, Nursery Provided
9:20 a.m. Chapel Communion
9:30 a.m. Sunday School, Choir Breakfast, Nursery Provided
10:45 a.m. Morning Worship and Cantata, Nursery Provided
3-5 p.m. "An Evening at Bethlehem" living nativity at Round Barn on Route P (see article above)
4:30 p.m. Youth meet at Round Barn
5-6:30 p.m. Youth go Christmas Caroling and end at church
6:00 p.m. Empty Nesters Christmas Party
Monday, December 10th
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. District Pastors' Evaluation Day
NO ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL
6:00 p.m. Young Women's Bible Study
7:30 p.m. Kirksville Community Chorus Concert at First Christian Church
8:00 p.m. A.A.
Tuesday, December 11th
9:00 a.m. Line Dancing
9 p.m. COLLEGE-AGE WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY (PARLOR)
Wednesday, December 12th
12:05 p.m. Advent Worship/Communion Service
2:00 p.m.UMW Executive Board
3:00 p.m. NO CLUB 316
5:30 p.m. Staff Parish Relations Committee
5:30 p.m. Celebration Choir
6:30 p.m. Adult Handbell Choir
7:00 p.m. Bereavement Support Group
7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir
Thursday, December 13th
9:00 a.m. Line Dancing
11:30 a.m. Miriam Circle meets at home of Jill McCord
2:30 p.m. Handbell Small Ensemble at Twin Pines Adult Care Center
5:00 p.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
Friday, December 14th
11 a.m. RSVP Christmas Party
8:00 p.m. A.A
Saturday, December 15th
9:30 a.m. - noon Membership Class with dinner to follow
7:00 p.m. -9:30 a.m. on Sunday - Youth Lock-In
Sunday, December 16th
MEMBERSHIP SUNDAY AND SPECIAL MUSIC BY HANDBELLS
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
2:30 p.m. Twin Pines Service
NO YOUTH OR PRAISE BAND until January 6th
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.
Mom and Dad Shopping Day will be on Saturday, December 8th from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Free will donation
Youth will wrap presents if you bring paper and ribbon. Donation will go to Youth Mission Trips
Sunday, December 9th "An Evening At Bethlehem" (see information at first of e-mail)
CLUB 316 will resume on January 9th
HORIZON YOUTH
9:30-10:30 a.m. Sunday School for Sr. High and Mid High every Sunday.
Saturday, December 8th - 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Youth are needed to come the morning of the 8th to help wrap Christmas presents for our church. We are asking for a free will offering for this and we are going to use this money for our mission trip.
December 9th - Service Night - A night at Bethlehem and Christmas Caroling Meet at the Round Barn at 4:30 p.m. Then at 5 we will go Christmas Caroling. We will end up at the church by 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 15th - Lock-in begins at 7:00 p.m. and ends at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, December 16th. All need to stay for the 8:15 service even your friends that you invite. We will start registration at 7-7:30 p.m. Then the door will be locked. If for some reason, you need to arrive laters, then your parents must call and make arrangements.
December 16th - NO YOUTH OR PRAISE BAND UNTIL JANUARY 6TH
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
YOUNG WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY
They will meet on the first four Mondays at 6:00 p.m. The 1st/3rd Mondays group will be meeting in the Youth Game Room and the 2nd/4th Mondays group will be meeting in the Parlor.
If you have any questions, please contact Teri Heckert (theckert@truman.edu or (660) 342-1760).
Saturday Morning Bible Study will meet at 9:30 a.m. at the home of Sharon Tiff on Saturday, December 8th.
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN'S Executive Board meeting will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 12th.
Miriam Circle will meet on Thursday, December 13th, at the home of Jill McCord for a Christmas luncheon at 11:30 a.m.
DON'T FORGET THE COOKIE AND CANDY SALE ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8TH from 9 a.m.- noon.
UNITED METHODIST MEN
The next United Methodist Men's meeting will be held on Monday, December 17th at noon at the Ponderosa Restaurant.
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND GROUPS
NO ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL MEETING on Monday, December 10th.
Wednesday, December 12th, 5:30 p.m. Staff-Parish Relations Committee
Wednesday, December 12th - 7:00 p.m. Bereavement Support Group
MOM AND DAD SHOPPING DAY
Saturday, December 8th
For all ages 6 weeks to 5th grade
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church
All of our childcare workers are safe sanctuary trained and will take care of your children while you shop. We will be watching a Christmas movie, making crafts, and playing games
Bring your gifts and wrapping paper and our YOUTH and Leaders will wrap your gifts for you for a donation. They are raising money for Mission Trips.
WHY:
Because People (and God) really do make a difference.
AN EVENING AT BETHLEHEM (Round Barn on Highway P)
Sunday, December 9th from 3-5 p.m. your family can visit a stable and meet Mary, Joseph, and Baby Jesus. You'll get to talk with the shepherds, pet and animals and hear the angels sing in the basement of the Round Barn. Upstairs there will be choirs, soloists, duets and others providing special music. Your family can cuddle under a blanket and sit on bales of hay or at a table and enjoy the music while drinking hot chocolate or cider and eating some homemade cookies. We want you to experience Christ not just Christmas during this quiet evening.
MISSION PROJECT - We now have 7 angels hanging on our tree that have names of foster children that we can help have a happier Christmas. Just take an angel and buy what they want and take it to the Family Services office by December 14th.
MEMBERSHIP CLASS - The next Membership Class will be held on Saturday, December 15th, here at the church from 9:30 a.m. - noon. The class will overview Christian and church history with special emphasis on Methodism and our local church. Rev. Jim is leading the class. The Evangelism Committee will be serving a meal immediately following the class. MEMBERSHIP SUNDAY will be held on Sunday, December 16th
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Curtain Call Christmas Production "Portraits of Christmas" will be held on December 6-8 at 7:00 p.m. and December 9 at 2:30 p.m. at the Kirksville Arts Center at 117 South Franklin. This will be a celebration of Christmas in drama, music, and dance. Limited seating - Tickets go on sale on November 17th. $10 for General Admission, $7 for 65+ and students and Children under 12 - $5.
Kirksville Community Chorus will hold their special concert on Monday, December 10th, at 7:30 p.m. at the First Christian Church. Rich McKinney is the Director. He wrote the orchestrations for some of the choral music and a medley of carols. There will also be music by the Kirksville Community String Orchestra directed by Elaine Boda and was initiated by Kristina Hammond.
12 Hours of Giving Community Blood Drive will be on Saturday, December 29th from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. This will be held at the Adair County Family YMCA. You may schedule your appointment online at www.givelife.org or call 1-800-GIVELIFE (1-800-448-3543) Please bring Photo ID. All presenting donors will receive an American Red Cross vintage long sleeve t-shirt.
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