NEWS FROM FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, KIRKSVILLE
April 7,2007
DEVOTION FROM REV. JIM
The Easter Cantata,"Forsaken" made me feel, in the words of our Children's Corner leader last Sunday, Bev Perrachione, "happy-sad"! The quality and quantity of the voices and the music made me happy, but the nature of the events the lyrics called to my mind, save for the final pieces, made me sad.
To be "forsaken" is to be "abandoned", "deserted", "given up on" —none of which feels good, all of which our Lord felt during this Holy Week, and some of which, all of us feel, occasionally.
Ironically, God's work and love and life in Christ intends to do just the opposite, but for those "dark" hours that we are remembering and rehearsing this week, it was different, as captured by the Cantata author and presenters.
Those horrible hours gave way to the news of victory and the promise of the opposite of "forsaken" for the future, thanks be to God. So the Cantata, the initial Holy Week, and this Holy Week, take us to a good place over a bumpy road.
See ya' Sunday to celebrate the victory!
See ya' Sunday!
Love in Christ,
Rev. Jim
EASTER SERVICES ON SUNDAY AT 8:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.
Come Celebrate Our Risen Lord!
UPCOMING EVENTS THE WEEK OF April 8-15
Sunday, April 8th - EASTER CELEBRATION
Monday, April 9th - 5:30 p.m. Administrative Council, Youth Bible Study
6:00 p.m. Young Women's Bible Study
Tuesday, April 10th - 2 p.m. Ruth Bible Study
7:00 p.m. Missions Committee
Wednesday, April 11th - 8:30 a.m. Endowment Committee
12 noon and 5:30 p.m. Trinity Bible Study
7:00 p.m. Bereavement Support Group
Thursday, April 12th - 5:30 p.m. Scholarship Committee
Thanking God . . . For Your Servant Heart!
First UMC loves its church family!
We are looking at expanding how you can serve at First UMC. More people could be involved on Sunday mornings. There are several different ways to serve God in worship. In scripture it says, “Doing the will of God from your heart. Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men.” Hebrews 6:6b-7
This Sunday morning commitment is only once every 2 months. We are collecting names. If you have already received a schedule from your coordinator, please follow that.
Usher________________ Greeter after church______________
Take Offering _________ Read Scripture _________________
Children’s Corner ______ Door Greeter __________________
Van Transportation _____ Sound System _________________
PowerPoint ___________ Hospitality _____________________
Please return this to the church office or put in the offering plate.
Name _______________________________________________________
Phone # _____________________________________________________
Cell # ________________________________________________________
E-mail address _________________________________________________
Lord Jesus, how would you have me serve today – in worship, in acts of love, by simply waiting for you, by resting in you? Show me, Lord.
1 Samuel 3:10 “Speak, Lord, for your servant hears.”
PANCAKE DAY
Kirksville Kiwanis Club will hold their annual Pancake Day on Saturday, April 14th, from 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. The cost of the pancakes and sausage is $4.00. When you purchase a ticket, your name will be entered in a drawing for a $200 shopping spree at Western’s Meat Market..
SAFE SANCTUARY TRAINING
On Saturday, April 21st at the Macon UMC, there will be a safe sanctuaries training event from 9 to noon. This is for anyone who works with children or youth or plans to chaperone any group event. It is a requirement of the conference to be safe sanctuaries certified to chaperone any conference level event. The trainer for this event will be Angie Mefford. Visit any conference website for reference to what steps will need to be taken to complete certification. www.moumethodist.org. To register for this event, call Macon UMC by calling 660-385-2156. Please bring a check made out to the Missouri Conference for $20 per person to the training.
FUMC Family Night at the Burlington Bees
We are going back to Burlington again this year to watch the Bees. (Single A affiliate of the KC Royals) take on the Quad City Swing (Single A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals) on May 12th. The price is Adults $10, youth 5-17 years of age $8, and 4 and under are free. Each ticket comes with a sandwich, bag of chips, and bottle of pop. We will gather on the roof top deck. The van will leave the building at 3 and get back around midnight. Any youth who wants to go without their parents must have a permission slip signed and current health form on file. Any questions can be directed to Chuck Heckert @ 341-9142.
KIDS’ CAFÉ PLANNING MEETING
It’s time to start gearing up for KIDS’ Café 2007. Let’s get together at First UMC at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 24th. We are sending out letters to churches and organizations who have helped us in the past. In another place in this bulletin is a volunteer form for you to fill out and return to the office if you would like to be a part of this important ministry. There are many different ways to help. There are also forms available in the office. Denise Comstock is the Coordinator so you may contact her for more information.
MOTHER-DAUGHTER BRUNCH
Put Saturday, May 12th on your calendar as that will be the day for the Mother-Daughter Brunch to be held at 10 a.m. here at the church. This special event is being planned by Lynae McFarland and the UMW Executive Committee. You won’t want to miss this! More information about how to register and cost of the tickets will be available soon.
HOLY Conversation
Talking about God in Everyday Life
Good, hot, fresh, flavored coffee and donuts/muffins provided!
Come to get your cup filled...A Cup of Faith Class
What's in your cup?
New Adult Sunday School Class for Ages 19-90
9:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall
W.A.R.P. Sunday School class for college students led by Mary Lee Fleschner is joining this group.
TRINITY BIBLE STUDY
The next session will begin on Wednesday, April 11th and conclude on Wednesday, June 13th. There will be two sessions each Wednesday at 12 noon and at 5:30 p.m. This study will be on the Old Testament Wisdom Literature- Books Job-Solomon. There is a sign-up sheet on the church office window.
JOYS
The red rose on the Altar is Dedicated to the Glory of God and in celebration of the birth of a great granddaughter, Kennah Jane Butler, to George and Jo Cribb on April 3rd. Her parents are former member and wife, Jerid and Emily Butler and proud grandparents are former members, John and Kathy Butler.
Congratulations to Linda Colton on being selected as Outstanding Woman Leader by the Women of Today.
Truman State University will hold their annual Spring Lecture on Sunday, April 15th, at 3:00 p.m. in the Activities Room of the Student Union Building. Dr. Jack Magruder, President Emeritus and Professor Emeritus of Chemistry from Truman State University, will be the speaker. A reception will follow.
You are invited to a baby shower for Jennifer Schutter who will be held on Saturday, April 21 from 2-4 p.m. in Room 202 at First UMC, Kirksville. Anyone in the church who would like to attend is invited. David and Jennifer are having a boy, due May 30th.
CONCERNS
Steve Gramling (leg surgery rec.), Sandy Osen (knees replacement surgery rec.), Helen Jo Larson (heart surgery rec.), Evelyn Barnes (knee replacement surgery rec.) Leland & Crystal O'Brien, Bob Stroeber, Lando and LaVera Scott, Lurene Adams, David Kinney (surgery rec.)
Those who are family members and/or friends of the church
David Shoush (Pat); Bennie Hays (Carol Hays' father-in-law), Rich McKinney's aunt, Ike Dotson, Susan Limestall's dad , Wayne Willis, Nancy Pennington's father
Our prayers and sympathy are with Jill and Cliff Rogers and their family in the loss of her father, Wesley Spiker. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 6th from 7-9 p.m. at the Davis-Playle Funeral Home. Graveside Services will be held on Saturday at Parkview Memorial Gardens at 2:00 p.m.
World and National Issues (Israel, Lebanon, Syria, Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan)
All men and women serving our country- Ryan Decker, Rex and Janice Meneely's grandson-Iraq, Andrea O'Brien's brother, Ryan, in Japan; Trent Kull, Iraq
Trent Kull's address
Mailing
Sgt. Kull Trent L.
Camp ArRamadi
1-41 BFA, Geo
APO AE 09396
We also have his e-mail address in the office.
SUNDAY AT FIRST
EASTER SUNDAY
8:15 a.m. Acolytes - Faith Jones & Bryan Morton
8:15 a.m. Liturgist - Rene McGovern
8:15 a.m. Ushers - George & Lynda Durflinger and Ron & Marylyn Hargadine
8:15 a.m. Greeters - Dick & Denise Comstock and Ed & Sharon Tiff
10:45 a.m. Acolytes - Andrew Mikolajczak & Aaron Ockenfels
10:45 a.m. Liturgist - Mary Lee Fleschner
10:45 a.m. Greeters - Gene & Ginny Schneider and Ernie, Janice, and Robin Loft
10:45 a.m. Ushers - Bob Mason, Eldon Coy, Rick Riley, Joe Decker, and Vern Playle
Sound System Technicians 8:15 a.m.-Thomas Redmon 10:45 a.m. - Scott Turner
Communion Steward - Linda Colton
Childcare Staff - Lisa McLain, Coordinator, Angie Danielson, Michelle Jones, Chrissie Treasure, Hillarey Stone, Justine Marty, Elizabeth Anderson, Kara Beck, Sara Hines, and Trish Kriekemeier
CALENDAR FOR FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, KIRKSVILLE
Sunday, April 8th - Easter
8:15 a.m. Morning Worship, Nursery Provided
9:30 a.m. Sunday School, Nursery Provided
New Adult Sunday School Class, Confirmation Class, Human Development Class
10:45 a.m. Morning Worship, Nursery Provided
NO YOUTH ACTIVITIES
Monday, April 9th
5:30 p.m. Administrative Council
5:30 p.m. Youth Bible Study
6:00 p.m. Young Women's Bible Study
7:00 p.m. Kirksville Community Chorus
8:00 p.m. A.A.
Tuesday, April 10th
9:00 a.m. Line Dancing
2:00 p.m. Ruth Bible Study
7:00 p.m. Missions Committee
Wednesday, April 11th
12 noon Trinity Bible Study
3:00 p.m. Children's Easter Musical Practice
5:30 p.m. Celebration Choir
5:30 p.m. Trinity Bible Study Begins
6:30 p.m. Adult Handbell Choir
7:00 p.m. Bereavement Support Group
Thursday, April 11th
9:00 a.m. - Line Dancing
9:30 a.m. Miriam Circle meets at church to set up for sale
5:00 p.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
5:30 p.m. Scholarship Committee
7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts
Friday, April 13th
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. UMW Rummage Sale
8:00 p.m. A.A.
Saturday, April 14th
UMW Spring Retreat at Canton
9:00 a.m. Wesley House Board Meeting
4:00 p.m. Saturday Bible Study Group meet at home of Janet Head
Sunday, April 15th
CHILDREN'S EASTER MUSICAL
8:15 a.m. Morning Worship, Nursery Provided
9:30 a.m. Sunday School, Nursery Provided
New Adult Sunday School Class, Confirmation Class, Human Development Class
10:45 a.m. Morning Worship, Nursery Provided
6:00 p.m. Youth Praise Band
7:00 - 8:30 p.m. HORIZON 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.
Human Development Class continues at 9:30 a.m. Andrea O'Brien, Lynae McFarland, and Bridget Morton, Parish Nurse, are Leaders.
. There will be practice for the K-5th grade Easter Musical on Wednesday, April 11th from 3-5 p.m.
KID'S Night Out will be on Friday, April 27th, from 5:30-8:00 p.m.
HORIZON YOUTH
9:30-10:30 a.m. Sunday School for Sr. High and Mid High every Sunday.
Mid-Week Bible Study: Monday, April 9th is last session of Bible Study this Spring.
Youth Sunday will be on April 22nd. We will have a full practice on the 21st from 6-8 p.m and spend time from 8-9 for games and fellowship.
2007 CONFIRMATION CLASS FOR SEVENTH GRADERS
This year's Confirmation Class is being held on Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. from Sunday, April 8th through Sunday, May 6th. The theme is "Claim the Name." Under Rev. Jim's leadership, Confirmands will be thinking about how to "Claim the Name" Christian and how to "Claim the Name" United Methodist!
PURPOSE DRIVEN LIFE CLASS
The Class would like to announce the study of their new book, "God's Answers to Life's Difficult Questions." by Rick Warren. This is a 12-week study, a chapter a week. For more information contact Joyce Lara or Judy Vogt. The class meets in Room 306. This week they will be studying "How Can I Be Confident In a Crisis?"
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
Young Women's Bible Study will be on Monday, April 9th, at 6:00 p.m. Childcare will be provided.
UMW RUMMAGE SALE
Miriam Circle will be sponsoring the Spring Rummage Sale on Friday, April 13th, from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.
WE NEED ITEMS FOR THIS SALE SO WE CAN SELL THEM TO MAKE MONEY FOR MISSION PROJECTS! PLEASE BRING YOUR ITEMS BY NOON ON WEDNESDAY APRIL 11TH. Spring and Summer clothes, all household items, books, toys, and small furniture sell well. Please do not bring shoes.
SPRING DISTRICT MEETING
This year the UMW Spring District Meeting will be at Immanuel United Methodist Church in Canton on Saturday, April 14th, The speaker will be from Della Lamb, an outreach center that serves low-income families and elderly in inner-city Kansas City. They help families with Emergency Assistance all the time with groceries, rent assistance, utility bill assistance, and other needs.
PUT ON YOUR CALENDAR
Two Services on Easter Sunday with special music
April 15th - Children's Musical - "Peter Cotton's Tale" - K-5th grade at both services
April 22nd - Youth Sunday
SUPPORT GROUP FOR SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE
Mark Twain Area Counseling Center is conducting a support group for people who have lost someone by suicide. For many people, a crucial part of their healing is the support and sense of connection they gain by sharing their grief with other survivors. The next session will be held on Monday, April 9th, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. To learn more about this group, call 665-4612.
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY RELAY FOR LIFE OF ADAIR COUNTY will be held on April 20 and 21 from 6:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m. at the NEMO Fairgrounds. For more information, contact Cathy Creason at 627-7434.
CHRISTIAN FAMILY DAY (article taken from Mark Twain District newsletter)
On Saturday, June 23rd, the St. Louis Cardinals are having a Christian Family Day at the game. They are playing the Philadelphia Phillies. Families are invited to enjoy a free post-game concert by Mercy Me. For more information and to order tickets, call 636-227-9788.
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