NEWS FROM FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, KIRKSVILLE
March 7, 2008
DEVOTION FROM REV. JIM (written on Monday, March 3rd)
The ingredients of a WOW Sunday were present yesterday in the following ways:
First UMC's "One Great Hour of Sharing" special offering was over $1,300.00—that money will help many people in many places, including "Super Tuesday" tornado relief in Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, and Tennessee. WOW!
The gifts of special music offered by the Handbell and Combined Choirs. WOW!
The celebration of the Sacrament of Holy Communion!
The reception into First UMC membership of two A.T. Still University couples—welcome to Erick and Lauren Schuermann and Ben and Laci Schrant. WOW!
What an honor it has been to have been your pastor the past 11 years. WOW!
See ya' Sunday,
Love in Christ,
Rev. Jim
UPCOMING EVENTS
Thursday, March 6th - Sarah Circle will meet at the home of Jean Whitworth at 7:30 p.m.
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS! Don't forget to set your clocks ahead one hour before you go to bed on Saturday night, March 8th, as Daylight Savings Time begins at 2 a.m. on March 9th
DAFFODIL SUNDAY - This special time will be on Sunday, March 9th. Daffodils have been purchased by the Memorial Committee If you have signed up for a Daffodil, you may get it after the 10:45 service. There will also be Consecration of the Prayer Shawls. Confirmation Class will not meet.
Sunday, March 9th -Youth Praise Band will meet at 6:00 p.m. and Horizon Youth will meet at 7:00 p.m.
Empty Nesters will meet at the home of Ed and Nettie Carpenter at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 9th.
There will be no Administrative Council meeting on Monday, March 10th and no Young Women's Bible Study.
Bereavement Support Group will meet on Wednesday, March 12th, at 7:00 p.m.
Miriam Circle will meet at the home of Dona Truitt at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 13th.
Sunday, March 16th, is Palm Sunday. There will be the Easter Cantata , "Written in Red."
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CHALLENGE FROM UNITED METHODIST MEN
During Lent, the United Methodist Men are asking that each individual save a quarter a day for the 40 days of Lent which would add up to $10.00 and bring this on Easter to be sent to the Society of St. Andrews for hunger relief. There are cardboard boxes in the Narthex to collect this money as well as a Lent Devotional Book from the Society of St. Andrew.
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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Applications for the Chester and Lola Bell Memorial Scholarship for the 2008-2009 academic year are now available in the church office. Completed applications are due in the church office by April 1, 2008. This is the tenth year that these scholarships have been offered. First-time recipientsfrom the 2007-2008 academic year are eligible to reapply for a second and final award. If you have any questions, please contact Bridget Morton, Scholarship Chairperson.
EASTER LILY REQUEST FORM
If you wish to place an Easter Lily on the Altar on Easter Sunday, March 23rd, in memory of or in honor of someone, plese purchase your plant, call the church office with the information by Wednesday, March 19th and bring the Lily to the church by Friday, March 21st.
You may sign up and send back on the form below
GIVEN BY______________________________
IN HONOR OF___________________________
IN MEMORY OF____________________________________
JOYS
Welcome to Erick and Lauren Schuermann and Ben and Laci Schrant who became members of First United Methodist Church on Sunday, March 2nd.
Please add Gayla Walters to your birthday list for March. She celebrated her birthday on March 5th.
Helen Campbell will be celebrating her 97th birthday on March 13th. If you would like to send a card, you may get her address from the church office.
Lenos Miller is now living at La Plata Nursing Home, 100 Old Stagecoach Road, LaPlata, MO 63549
PALM SUNDAY - The Children will process with Palm branches. The Easter Cantata, "Written in Red" will be performed by the Combined Choirs.
DAFFODIL SUNDAY
SUNDAY AT FIRST -March 9th
8:15 a.m. Acolyte - Faith Jones
8:15 a.m. Ushers - Bill & Linda Frazee and Rusty & Mitzi Wilson
8:15 a.m. Sound System - Max Bevell
8:15 a.m. Greeters - EAST DOOR-Wilma Decker & Marilyn Riley; NORTH DOOR-Ken Hayes & Jacob Jones; SOUTH DOOR-Linda Robinson
10:45 a.m. Acolytes -Emily Eitel & Aaron Easley
10:45 a.m. Liturgist - Vicky Williams
10:45 a.m. Ushers - Jack & Melba Bowen and Harry Hill & Sarah Topp, and Vern Playle
10:45 a.m. Greeters - EAST DOOR -Neil and Jennifer Sargentini, NORTH DOOR-Rich Chapman Family, and SOUTH DOOR-Linda Robinson
10:45 a.m. Sound System - Adam Pennington
Communion Steward - Linda Colton
Transportation - George & Lynda Durflinger
Childcare Staff - Lisa McLain, Coordinator, Angie Danielson, Justine Marty, Kara Beck, Sara Hines, Trish Kreikemeier, Jenni Bevell, Paige Mundhenke, and Erika Wolf
CALENDAR FOR FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, KIRKSVILLE
Thursday, March 6th
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 Jean Whitworth
Friday, March 7th
8:00 p.m. A.A
Saturday, March 8th
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Easter Cantata Practice
9:30 a.m. Saturday Morning Bible Study at home of Sharon Tiff
Sunday, March 9th
DAFFODIL SUNDAY
8:15 a.m. Morning Worship, Nursery Provided
9:20 a.m. Chapel Communion
9:30 a.m. Sunday School, Chancel Choir, Nursery Provided - Cup of Faith-Take It To The Limit Class
9:30 a.m. NO CONFIRMATION CLASS
10:45 a.m. Morning Worship, Nursery Provided
6:00 p.m. "New Horizon" Youth Praise Band
6:00 p.m. Empty Nesters meet at home of Ed and Nettie Carpenter
7:00-8:30 p.m. Horizon Youth Night
Monday, March 10th
7:00 p.m. Kirksville Community Chorus
8:00 p.m. A.A.
Tuesday, March 11th
9:00 a.m. Line Dancing
10 a.m. - noon Archives Committee
Wednesday, March 12th
NO CLUB 316
5:30 p.m. Combined Choirs Practice on Easter Cantata
7:00 p.m. Bereavement Support Group
Thursday, March 13th
9:00 a.m. Line Dancing
9:30 a.m. Miriam Circle at home of Dona Truitt
5:00 p.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
Friday, March 14th
8:00 p.m. A.A
Sunday, March 16th
PALM SUNDAY AND EASTER CANTATA
8:15 a.m. Morning Worship, Nursery Provided
9:30 a.m. Sunday School, Chancel Choir, Nursery Provided
9:30 a.m. Confirmation Class and "Take it to the Limit" Sunday School 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 not meet on Wednesday, March 12th.
EASTER MUSICAL - Sunday, March 30th, for children 3 years to 5th grade Costumes: All kids will be trees. Costumes provided. All 5th graders will be the main characters. Practices are at Club 316 each week and they will have a special practice on Saturday, March 29th from 9 a.m. - 12 noon.
HORIZON YOUTH
9:30-10:30 a.m. Sunday School for Sr. High and Mid High every Sunday.
Youth Praise Band rehearsal will be at 6:00 p.m. on Sundays, March 9th & 16th
For Horizon Night. March 9th, we will go bowling during regular time youth time of 7-8:30. Meet us at the church. Bring at least $9.00 to play two games
Sunday, March 16th- Horizon Youth Night from 7-8:30 p.m.
Youth will begin their Spring Mid-Week Bible Study on Tuesday, March 18th from 6:30-7:30 p.m. We will be studying the book of Romans. If you need a ride, please contact Chuck.
Youth will be visiting Shut-ins on Friday, March 21st, from 3-?
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
Sarah Circle will meet at the home of Jean Whitworth on Thursday, March 6th, at 7:30 p.m.
There will be no Young Women's Bible Study on March 10th or 17th.
The 1st and 3rd Monday Group will next meet on Monday, March 24th at 6:00 p.m. Chrissie Treasure is Coordinator.
UNITED METHODIST MEN
The next meeting will be on Monday, March 17th, at noon at the Ponderosa Restaurant. Brad Young, Army Recruiter, will give the program.
CUP OF FAITH SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS CURRICULUM
Sunday, March 9th - Take It to the Limit class -How to get the most out of life, #1 Less is More
WOMEN'S RETREAT
Sunday, April 6, 12 noon to 4 p.m. Cost is $10.00
Chocolate Boutique
Where women taste and see that the Lord is good
Indulge as you taste and see God's Extravagant GOODNESS. Come and relax, laugh, and reflect on your friendship with Jesus - and enjoy meeting women of all ages. You won't regret it, in fact, you NEED it!
KIRKSVILLE KIWANIS PANCAKE DAY will be on Saturday, March 15th from 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the First Christian Church
SIGN UP TODAY!
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 person/couple and is open to the public. WE WANT you to invite your friends.
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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