Monday, August 30, 2010

WORSHIP TEAM


SEPTEMBER 4-5, 2010
LITURGIST: Brent Hanna
COMMUNION: Allan and Merna Furney
HOSPITALITY: George and Doris Werts
8:30 FOURTH STREET GREETERS: Judy Burnett
8:30 MONTGOMERY STREET GREETERS: Joel and Barb Johnson
8:30 USHERS: Brian Bishop, John Burnett, Jack Crook, Jerry Jordan, Adam Norris, Larry Rowley, and Jim Uitermarkt
10:45 MONTGOMERY STREET GREETERS: Virgina Rayl
10:45 USHERS: Trey and Julie Purvis and Herb and Loretta Boughn
SEPTEMBER 11-12, 2010
LITURGIST: Jack Crook
COMMUNION: Jim and Sharon Young
HOSPITALITY: Cinammon Rolls
8:30 FOURTH STREET GREETERS: Marion and Susan Friday
8:30 MONTGOMERY STREET GREETERS: Don and Marie Rodgers
8:30 USHERS: Brian Bishop, John Burnett, Jack Crook, Jerry Jordan, Adam Norris, Larry Rowley, and Jim Uitermarkt
10:45 MONTGOMERY STREET GREETERS: Abe and Sally Synhorst
10:45 USHERS: Trey and Julie Purvis and Herb and Loretta Boughn
SEPTEMBER 18-19, 2010
LITURGIST: Joyce Russell
COMMUNION: Benny Mott and George Werts
HOSPITALITY: Derald and Emily Swisher
8:30 FOURTH STREET GREETERS: Connie Davis
8:30 MONTGOMERY STREET GREETERS: Christa Belknap
8:30 USHERS: Brian Bishop, John Burnett, Jack Crook, Jerry Jordan, Adam Norris, Larry Rowley, and Jim Uitermarkt
10:45 USHERS: Trey and Julie Purvis and Herb and Loretta Boughn
SEPTEMBER 25-26, 2010
LITURGIST: Larry Scott
COMMUNION: RoseAnn and Larry Rowley
HOSPITALITY: Kitty Shephard and Family
8:30 FOURTH STREET GREETERS: Merna Furney
8:30 MONTGOMERY STREET GREETERS: George and Doris Werts
8:30 USHERS: Brian Bishop, John Burnett, Jack Crook, Jerry Jordan, Adam Norris, Larry Rowley, and Jim Uitermarkt
10:45 MONTGOMERY STREET GREETERS: Ted and Sherry Haney
10:45 USHERS: Trey and Julie Purvis and Herb and Loretta Boughn

Monday, August 23, 2010

SEPTEMBER CALENDAR

Monday September 27, 2010
1:00-3:30p KAMA—Activity
Center
4:00-7:00p Almost Free Shop
6:00-7:30p Free Clinic
6:00-8:30p Habitat For Humanity EFH
7:00p Confirmation Orientation WFH
Tuesday September 28, 2010
7:00a Early Birds—Hardee’s
9:00a Staff Meeting
9:00a-Noon Almost Free Shop
7:00p Junior Optimists – Youth Room
7:00p Special Charge Conference
Wednesday September 29, 2010
Noon Wings
1:00-3:00p KAMA—Activity Center
6:00-8:00p MSPS – Meet the Teacher Night for Totally Twos
Thursday September 30, 2010
8:00a Late Birds— Mr. C’s

Tuesday, August 17, 2010


2010 Marion County Fair Queen

The 2010 Marion County Fair Queen was crowned Saturday evening at the First United Methodist Church. Lacy Stevenson of Knoxville was crowned Queen and Bronya Renfrow of Pleasantville is this year’s runner up. Stevenson received a $500 scholarship and will represent Marion County at local events and the Iowa State Fair.

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The 2010 Marion County Fair Queen was crowned Saturday evening at the First United Methodist Church. Lacy Stevenson of Knoxville was crowned Queen and Bronya Renfrow of Pleasantville is this year’s runner up. Stevenson received a $500 scholarship and will represent Marion County at local events and the Iowa State Fair.

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Monday, August 16, 2010

AUGUST 14-15 ANNOUNCEMENTS

ASSISTING WITH SUNDAY SERVICES:
Liturgist: Pat Haning & Praise Band

GREETERS
Montgomery Street 8:30 – Jerry and Marolyn Jordan 10:45 – Norman and Donna Norton
Fourth Street 8:30 – Jenny Dircks
10:45 – Diane Redden

USHERS
Saturday – Brenton and Shirley Trabert & Mike and Dorothy Larson
8:30 – Jim Butler, Jacob DeGeest, Dave Johnson, Dan Russell, John Scott, Jim Young, and Dave Roby
10:45 – Kevin and Jennifer Wadle and Park Woodle

COMMUNION
8:30 – Jack and Bonnie Crook

HOSPITALITY
8:30 – John and Darlene Scott




VISITORS
We welcome you and invite you to participate in all activities of the church. Listed are all of the events taking place in our church this week. We realize that newcomers may not be familiar with all the programs or people of the church so for explanations and more complete descriptions we encourage you to visit our website at, http://www.kifumc.org/ or email fumchurch@iowatelecom.net, or call 641-842-3712.

We are family friendly with a well equipped nursery, a full play room, and bathroom for your use. Please feel free to use our family oriented nursery. These areas are sound proof from the sanctuary, but you can turn on the speakers and hear the service if you would like.

Assisted listening devices are available at the 8:30 and 10:45 services. Ask an usher for assistance.

Large print bulletins are available for the 8:30 service.

Daily Devotional (Upper Rooms) Both regular print and large print are available at each entrance. A suggested donation of $1.00 each is appreciated.

IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS
Dorothy Porter, Bob Schmidt, Stanton Metcalf, Betty McLaughlin, Martha Shivers, Bob Jahner, Esther Fridlington, Irl Clarke, Susanna Swank, Vivian Nash, Lela Todd, and our service people and their families.

Bidwell Riverside flooded again Sunday night! Pastor Bob was out of town when this second round of flooding happened, prayers for him also.

PRAYER CHAIN MINISTRY
Contact Dorothy Danner at 641-842-2557.

SYMPATHY

Our sympathy is extended to the family of Odie Bonnett, brother-in-law of Betty Tonda.


THANK YOU
Words cannot express how thankful we are for the prayers, cards with kind thoughts, and other acts of kindness at the time of our 62nd anniversary, during Dorothy’s hospital stay, and our returning home. We are truly blessed with a caring church family. Thank you.
Dorothy and Ralph Porter

CONGRATULATIONS
Ken Rayl on his 80th birthday on August 17 (1501 Stone Drive)

GUEST PREACHER
The Rev. Bob Crandall, the Executive Director of Bidwell Riverside Center in Des Moines, will be preaching at both services on Sunday, August 22. Bob is an ordained Elder and has served in various churches in the Iowa Conference. He is also a published author and the son of our former pastor, Roland Crandall, who served First Church from 1964-1967. That day we will also have an extended fellowship time in the West Fellowship Hall with Bob sharing more information about his work and the Ministry at Bidwell. All are invited to be present for this inspirational day of worship.

GRACE HARMONY
Grace Harmony from Lake Placid, FL, is presenting a vocal concert to sing and give praise to the Lord. This will be held at the First Christian Church in Knoxville on Friday evening, August 27th at 7:00 p.m. A love offering will be thankfully accepted.

HOPE BEGINS WITH YOU
Hope Ministries is holding their second annual Walk a Mile in Their Shoes walk-a-thon to help the homeless in Central Iowa. Our church is invited to participate and partner with Hope Ministries as they raise awareness about homelessness in Central Iowa! All proceeds will benefit Hope Ministries programs and services to homeless men, women, and children. Along the 1.2 mile path, you will see card testimonies from once homeless individuals and families who are current shelter residents or recovery program graduates.

Come experience this Walk on Saturday, September 4, 2010 at Copper Creek Lake in Pleasant Hill, Iowa. Registration begins at
9:00 a.m. and the Walk begins at 10:00 a.m. To learn more about the Walk and to register for the event, go to http://www.hopeiowa.org/, or call 515-265-7272 to find out where you can pick up a participation form.

MONTGOMERY STREET PRESCHOOL
MSPS New for Fall 2010 - 2 year old preschool starting in October. Students need to be 2 by September 15. Classes meet one day a week for 2 ½ hours. Classes are also available for 3 year olds and for 4 & 5 year olds. Contact the preschool for more information.

Montgomery Street Preschool, an educational outreach ministry of the First United Methodist Church, exists to provide high quality early childhood education from a faith-based perspective to children of Knoxville and its surrounding area. Contact the preschool for more information or for enrollment materials.

Montgomery Street Preschool
313 E. Montgomery
Knoxville, Iowa 50138
Phone: 641-842-2193Email: mspschool@hotmail.com

UPCOMING EVENTS
· Monday August 16, 2010
1:00-3:30p KAMA—Activity Center
4:00-7:00p Almost Free Shop
Tuesday August 17, 2010
7:00a Early Birds—Hardee’s
9:00a-Noon Almost Free Shop
2:30-6:00p FUMC Farmers Market
Wednesday August 18, 2010
1:00-3:30p KAMA—Activity Center
Thursday August 19, 2010
8:00a Late Birds—Mr. C’s
11:00a Homebuilders – Godfathers
Friday August 20, 2010
9:00a-4:00p Almost Free Shop
Saturday August 21, 2010
8:00-noon FUMC Farmers Market
5:30p Chapel Service
Sunday August 22, 2010
8:30 & 10:45a Worship Services
9:30a Sunday School
Heifer Project

LECTIONARY August 21-22
Jer. 1:4-10 Ps. 71:1-6 Heb. 12:18-29 Luke 13:10-17

AUGUST 7-8, 2010 ATTENDANCE/GIVING
Worship attendance: 186
Giving: $4851.03


WEBSITE: WWW.KIFUMC.ORG
EMAIL: FUMCHURCH@IOWATELECOM.NET