Wednesday, October 27, 2010

NOVEMBER WORSHIP TEAM


NOVEMBER 6-7, 2010
Assisting with Services:
Liturgist: Brent Hanna & Praise Band
USHERS:
Saturday - Brenton and Shirley Trabert & Mike and Dorothy Larson
8:30 – Kevin Crawford, Marion Friday, Benny Mott, Chick Rankin, Timothy Shepherd, and Jonathan Wilson
10:45 – Barb and Joel Johnson and Joyce Gillaspie
GREETERS:
Montgomery Street
8:30 – Derald and Emily Swisher
10:45 – Virginia Rayl
Fourth Street
8:30 – Jim and Robin Butler
10:45 -
COMMUNION:
Susan Helmers and Bonnie Crook
HOSPITALITY:
8:30 – Rose's


NOVEMBER 13-14, 2010
Assisting with Services: Liturgist: Joel Johnson & Praise Band
USHERS:
Saturday - Brenton and Shirley Trabert & Mike and Dorothy Larson
8:30 – Kevin Crawford, Marion Friday, Benny Mott, Chick Rankin, Timothy Shepherd, and Jonathan Wilson
10:45 – Barb and Joel Johnson and Joyce Gillaspie
GREETERS:
Montgomery Street
8:30 – Hugh and Marcia Glissman
10:45 – Carolyn Avon
Fourth Street
8:30 – Gordon and Janna Kassel
10:45 -
COMMUNION:
8:30 – Sharon and Jim Young
HOSPITALITY:
8:30 –

NOVEMBER 20-21, 2010
Assisting with Services:
Liturgist: Jack Crook & Praise Band
USHERS:
Saturday - Brenton and Shirley Trabert & Mike and Dorothy Larson
8:30 – Kevin Crawford, Marion Friday, Benny Mott, Chick Rankin, Timothy Shepherd, and Jonathan Wilson
10:45 – Barb and Joel Johnson and Joyce Gillaspie
GREETERS:
Montgomery Street
8:30 – Jake and Erika DeGeest
10:45 – Bomell Mateer
Fourth Street
8:30 – Evelyn Bachman
10:45 -
COMMUNION:
8:30 – Marion and Susan Friday
HOSPITALITY:
8:30 – Rodgers'

NOVEMBER 27-28, 2010
Assisting with Services:
Liturgist: Bonnie Crook & Praise Band
USHERS:
Saturday - Brenton and Shirley Trabert & Mike and Dorothy Larson
8:30 – Kevin Crawford, Marion Friday, Benny Mott, Chick Rankin, Timothy Shepherd, and Jonathan Wilson
10:45 – Barb and Joel Johnson and Joyce Gillaspie
GREETERS:
Montgomery Street
8:30 – Judy Paulsen
10:45 –
Fourth Street
8:30 – Marvin and Joyce Brooks
10:45 -
COMMUNION:
8:30 – Merna Furney and George Werts
HOSPITALITY:
8:30 – Francis Kirkwood

Monday, October 25, 2010

OCTOBER 23-24 ANNOUNCEMENTS

IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS

RECOVERING AT HOME: Lela Todd, Rita Hayes, Ruth Willis, Bob Jahner, Evelyn Bachman, Sam Rathmel, Marion Dykstra, and Dorothy Porter.

ADDITIONAL PRAYERS: Maxine Harrison, Betty McLaughlin, Mary Durham, and our service people and their families.

CONDOLENCES: To the Shepherd family on the passing of Bill’s mother.

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

E-PRAYER CHAIN
If you would like to sign up for the e-prayer chain to receive an e-mail any time a request is made for a prayer, please contact Heather with your name and e-mail information.

THIS WEEKEND’S EVENTS
Potluck Saturday at 6:30 immediately following the chapel service

Heifer Projection Collection: Heifer’s mission is to work with communities to end hunger and poverty and care for the earth. By giving families a hand-up, not just a hand-out, we empower them to turn lives of hunger and poverty into self reliance and hope. A special collection is taken the fourth weekend of every month.

Bread for The World: This month we join with churches across the country to observe Bread for the World Sunday. Bread for the World is a collective Christian voice urging our nation’s decision makers to end hunger at home & abroad. God’s grace in Jesus Christ moves us to help our neighbors, whether they live in the next house, the next state, or the next continent. Individuals & churches from many different traditions find Bread for the World a resource as they seek to live out the Gospel; by informing & inspiring people to communicate with our nation’s leaders – often through an “offering of Letters. By working together to win passage of bipartisan legislation, Bread for the World helps change the conditions and policies that allow hunger to persist. For more information about & ways to plug in visit http://www.bread.org/

Bread for the World & Heifer International are the co-winners of the 2010 World Food Prize.

NEW THIS WEEK!

INGATHERING KITS
On October 10, (cinnamon roll/fellowship) hour between services volunteers assembled 25 complete health kits as well as 50 partial health kits. Thanks to all who contributed items and helped assemble these kits. They will be taken to the ingathering on November 6.

TRICK OR TREAT FOR RILEY
There is a community wide effort to trick or treat for Riley Reid, a 3-year-old with health issues in the community. Special collection buckets are available through Celebrate Church and Knoxville Hospital and Clinics or donations can be given through Iowa State Savings Bank, c/o The Riley Reid Trust Fund, 222 E Robinson Street, Knoxville, IA 50138. FYI – That night you may encounter children at your home collecting money for this worthy cause.

AFRICAN CHILDREN’S CHOIR
The internationally- acclaimed African Children’s Choir will be performing in Des Moines on Wednesday, November 3, at 7:00 p.m. at Grace Church. The concert is free and open to the public. The African Children’s Choir has performed all over the world, appeared on countless radio/TV programs, and made numerous appearances with celebrities. More importantly, African Children’s Choir has provided education and other life-changing resources to literally thousands of children in Nigeria, Sudan, Ghana, Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, and South Africa. Their motto is “Helping Africa’s most vulnerable children today, so they can help Africa tomorrow”, sums up their purpose and focus on their many activities. For more information call Grace church at 515-265-0199 or visit http://www.gracehome.com/.

THANK YOU
Thank You is only the beginning…Norman Vincent Peale once wrote: “Each of us has a big piece of good news deep within ourselves—the fact that with God’s help we have what it takes to meet all upsetting situations and to react creatively to them. Always maintain hopefulness especially when the going is hard.” Thank you is only a word and words can’t revile the deep feelings I have for Pastor Lane and my Church family for the prayers and concerns for arm and hand surgery and recovery. A special thank you to Pastor Brent for getting up really early to drive the van to pick up the Share orders. God’s blessings to you all. Sam Rathmel

Thank you…We would like to thank our Church Family for their prayers, cards, and phone calls. Marion’s heart surgery went well and he is now recovering at home. In appreciation, Marion and Ruth Dykstra

ONGOING NEWS…

"WHERE TO NOW TRAVELERS"
We have open reservations on October 27 to enjoy a typical Amish (12:00 noon) dinner in the home of Elmina Nisley (mailing address Seymour, IA). Cost of the meal is $15.00. It is all inclusive and all home-made: meat, potatoes, gravy, vegetables, salad, rolls, choice of two kinds of pie and choice of tea or coffee and served home style. Cost of the Van is $3.00 per person. If you are interested but not on our calling list, phone Christa 842-5452. We will leave the church at 10:15 a.m.

ATTENDANCE/GIVING
October 16-17, 2010
Worship attendance: 165
Giving: $3557

LECTIONARY: October 30-31
Hab. 1:1-4; 2:1-4 Ps. 119:137-144 2 Thess. 1:1-4, 11-12, Luke 19:1-10

CROP WALK: November 14th
Make a contribution to this wonderful
cause. The confirmation class will be walking & collecting in the gathering area east of the sanctuary the next three weekends.

THIS WEEK…
Monday October 25, 2010
1:00-3:30p KAMA—Activity
Center
3:00-6:00p Almost Free Shop
6:00-7:30p Free Clinic
Tuesday October 26, 2010
7:00a Early Birds—
Hardee’s
9:00a Staff Meeting
9:00a-Noon Almost Free Shop
6:00-800p Habitat Classes – EFH
6:00-8:00p Boy Scouts
6:00-9:00p Positive Solutions Class – WFH
7:00p Junior Optimists – YR
Wednesday October 27, 2010
10:15a Where to Now Travelers – Amish Lunch
Noon Wings
1:00-3:30p KAMA—Act. Center
Thursday October 28, 2010
8:00a Late Birds— Mr. C’s
1:30p Mary Circle – EFH
1:30p Sara Circle – Park Lane Assisted Living
Friday October 29, 2010
9:00a-4:00p Almost Free Shop
Saturday October 30, 2010
5:30p Chapel Service
Sunday October 31 2010
8:30 & 10:45a Worship Services
9:30a Sunday School

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


ASSISTING WITH SERVICES: Praise Band

LITURGIST: Dave Johnson

USHERS:
Saturday - Brenton and Shirley Trabert & Mike and Dorothy Larson
8:30 – Marvin Brooks, Brent Hanna, Jim Hicks, Ken Lundy, Don Otto, Sam Rathmel, and George Werts
10:45 – Chuck & Mary Bell Day, John & Julie Mavin

GREETERS:
Montgomery Street
8:30 – Dana Milledge
10:45 – Norman & Donna Norton
Fourth Street
8:30 – John & Darlene Scott
10:45 – Folmer & Norma Petersen

COMMUNION:
8:30 – Susan Helmers & Pat Hanning

HOSPITALITY:
8:30 – Marion and Susan Friday


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Monday, October 18, 2010

OCTOBER 16-17 ANNOUNCEMENTS


IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS

RECOVERING AT HOME: Lela Todd, Rita Hayes, Ruth Willis, Bob Jahner, Evelyn Bachman, Sam Rathmel, Marion Dykstra, and Dorothy Porter.

ADDITIONAL PRAYERS: Maxine Harrison, Betty McLaughlin, Mary Durham, and our service people and their families.

DEATHS: Richard Edwards

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

E-PRAYER CHAIN
If you would like to sign up for the e-prayer chain to receive an e-mail any time a request is made for a prayer, please contact Heather at fumchurch@iowatelecom.net or 641-842-3712 with your name and e-mail information.

THIS WEEKEND
Laity Sunday focuses on the celebration of the ministry of all lay Christians. This year’s focus is Disciples Transforming the World – Through Presence.

Fall Party: Sunday is the annual hay ride, bonfire, wiener roast and GAME NIGHT that will be held at 5:00 pm on Oct 16th, at 1335 Hayes Dr.- off of highway 14 north, east of Udders Steakhouse at the Larry & RoseAnn Rowley farm.

STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN BEGINS
The next four weeks we will be looking at the theme More Than Enough based on Paul’s second letter to the Corinthians chapter 9. Please read the insert and reflect upon the questions and prayer on the lower part of the insert.

NEW THIS WEEK!

NEXT WEEKEND IS HEIFER PROJECT COLLECTION
Heifer’s mission is to work with communities to end hunger and poverty and care for the earth. By giving families a hand-up, not just a hand-out, we empower them to turn lives of hunger and poverty into self reliance and hope. A special collection is taken the fourth weekend of every month.

DEADLINE FOR THE LINK
In an effort to have the monthly “Link” completed, mailed out, and received in a timely manner, we ask that you please have all of your information that you would like to be included in the “Link” submitted by the 20th of the month prior to publication. You may e-mail it to fumchurch@iowatelecom.net or drop it by the church office.

HOMEBUILDERS PARTY
The Homebuilders party will take place on October 21 at 11:30 at Godfather’s.
LECTIONARY: October 23-24Joel 2:23-32 Ps. 65 2 Tim. 4:6-8, 16-18 Luke 18:9-14
ATTENDANCE/GIVING
October 9-10
Worship attendance: 200
Giving: $5616

ONGOING NEWS…
MSPS HOAGIE SALES
Order a soft hoagie bun filled w roast beef, turkey, ham, and cheese for only $3.50 to benefit Montgomery Street Preschool. Order deadline is October 17th with pickup after 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 21.

MENTOR ORIENTATION
Mentor orientation is scheduled for October 20 at 7:00 p.m. in East Fellowship Hall.

POTLUCK
You are invited to participate in a potluck on October 23rd at 6:30 p.m. following the chapel service. Please bring a covered dish. Drinks and table service will be provided.

"WHERE TO NOW TRAVELERS"
We have open reservations on October 27 to enjoy a typical Amish (12:00 noon) dinner in the home of Elmina Nisley (mailing address Seymour, IA). Cost of the meal is $15.00. It is all inclusive and all home-made: meat, potatoes, gravy, vegetables, salad, rolls, choice of two kinds of pie and choice of tea or coffee and served home style. Cost of the Van is $3.00 per person. If you are interested but not on our calling list, phone Christa 842-5452. We will leave the church at 10:15 a.m.

THIS WEEK…
Monday October 18, 2010
1:00-3:00p KAMA—Act. Center
3:30-5:00p Girl Scouts – Preschool Room
3:00-6:00p Almost Free Shop
6:30p Cluster Meeting
7:30p Council on Ministry
7:30p Marion County Historical Society – Activity Room
Tuesday October 19, 2010
9:00a-Noon Almost Free Shop
6:00-8:00p Habitat Classes – LL in EFH
6:00-8:00p Boy Scouts – Balcony Room
6:00-9:00p Positive Solutions – WFH
6:30 Finance Meeting
7:00p Junior Optimists – YR
Wednesday October 20, 2010
Noon Wings
1:00-3:30p KAMA—Act Center
4:30-5:30p Girl Scouts – Preschool Room
6:30-7:15p Mentor Orientation - EFH
Thursday October 21, 2010
11:30a Homebuilder’s at Godfather’s
5:00-8:00p MSPS Hoagie Production and Pickup – WFH
7:00p Rebecca Circle - EFH
Friday October 22, 2010
9:00a-4:00p Almost Free Shop
Next Step Conference - Ankeny
Saturday October 23, 2010
5:30p Chapel Service
Next Step Conference – Ankeny
6:30p Pot Luck
Sunday October 24, 2010
8:30 & 10:45a Worship Services
Heifer Project
9:30a Sunday School

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

Assisting with Services: Praise Band

USHERS:
Saturday - Brenton and Shirley Trabert & Mike and Dorothy Larson
8:30 – Marvin Brooks, Brent Hanna, Jim Hicks, Ken Lundy, Don Otto, Sam Rathmel, and George Werts
10:45 – Chuck and Mary Bell Day

GREETERS:
Montgomery Street
8:30 – Kevin and Lesa Crawford
10:45 – Mandy and Joseph Branson
Fourth Street
8:30 – Mel and Louise Dennison
10:45 – James and Julie Petersen

COMMUNION:
8:30 – Terry and Cindy Fenoglio

HOSPITALITY:
8:30 – Don and Donna Otto

Monday, October 11, 2010

OCTOBER 9-10 ANNOUNCEMENTS


IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS

HOSPITALIZED: Lela Todd and Ruth Willis

RECOVERING AT HOME: Bob Jahner, Evelyn Bachman, Sam Rathmel, Marion Dykstra, and Dorothy Porter

ADDITIONAL PRAYERS: Facility, Staff, and Students of Knoxville High School, Maxine Harrison, Betty McLaughlin, Mary Durham, and our service people and their families.

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

E-PRAYER CHAIN
If you would like to sign up for the e-prayer chain to receive an e-mail any time a request is made for a prayer, please contact Heather at fumchurch@iowatelecom.net or 641-842-3712 with your name and e-mail information.

WELCOME! MONTGOMERY STREET PRESCHOOL
Welcome! Montgomery Street Preschool
This Sunday we welcome the children and families that are a part of the Montgomery Street Preschool as they share a song and smiles with us. This weekend MSPS kickoff their hoagie fundraiser. To purchase you can bring your order form with payment to the office or you may also use one of the offering envelops by marking it MSPS. When paying with a check, please make it out to the Montgomery Street Preschool. We are blessed to be a part of this wonderful ministry, let us all warmly welcome Katie Bishop (director), the staff and families.

TODAY
Today is Food Donation Sunday, Cinnamon Roll Sunday, and In-Gathering Kits Mission Project Sunday as well as the MSPS Hoagie Sale Kick Off.

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NEW THIS WEEK!

NEXT SUNDAY IS LAITY SUNDAY
Laity Sunday is a special Sunday established by the General Conference observed on the third Sunday in October. Laity Sunday focuses on the celebration of the ministry of all lay Christians. This year’s focus is Disciples Transforming the World – Through Presence. Laity, let’s show that we have many talents to share, and share them with the congregation, the neighborhood, the community, and out beyond the walls.

"WHERE TO NOW TRAVELERS" ALERT
We have open reservations on October 27 to enjoy a typical Amish (12:00 noon) dinner in the home of Elmina Nisley (mailing address Seymour, IA). Cost of the meal is $15.00. It is all inclusive and all home-made: meat, potatoes, gravy, vegetables, salad, rolls, choice of two kinds of pie and choice of tea or coffee and served home style. Cost of the Van is $3.00 per person. If you are interested but not on our calling list, phone Christa 842-5452. We will leave the church at 10:15 a.m.

F.U.N. EVENT
THIS IS YOUR INVITATION TO A FREE FAMILY ACTIVITY FOR ALL AREA FAMLIES, FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS. The annual hay ride, bonfire, wiener roast and GAME NIGHT will be held at 5:00 pm on Oct 16th, at 1335 Hayes Dr.- off of highway 14 north, east of Udders Steakhouse at the Larry & RoseAnn Rowley farm.

MENTOR ORIENTATION
Mentor orientation is scheduled for October 20 at 7:00 p.m. in WFH.





LECTIONARY: October 16-17
Jer. 31:27-34 Ps. 119:97-104 or Ps. 19 2 Tim. 3:14-4:5 Luke 18:1-8

ATTENDANCE/GIVING
October 2-3, 2010
Worship attendance: 189
Giving: $8076.75


ONGOING NEWS…

WEBSITE
To stay in touch with news and events around the church, please visit http://www.kifumc.org/ and then click on the News Link to obtain current and previous announcements, monthly Links, calendar of events, and a list of those scheduled for the worship team (greeters, ushers, communion stewards, hospitality, and liturgists).

E-NEWS SUBSCRIPTIONS
To meet multi-user needs we are now offering an e-mail version of the monthly “Link”. The current paper newsletter will not go away but we are aware that some of your would prefer an electronic version instead. Please contact Heather at 842-3712 or email your information to fumchurch@iowatelecom.net to be added to the E-News Subscription list and to be removed from the hard copy mail out.

POTLUCK
You are invited to participate in a potluck on October 23rd at 6:30 p.m. following the chapel service. Please bring a covered dish. Drinks and table service will be provided.


THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR…
Monday October 11, 2010
1:00-3:30p KAMA—Act. Center
3:00-6:00p Almost Free Shop
6:00-7:30p Free Clinic
6:30p Leadership Development
Tuesday October 12, 2010
7:00a Early Birds—Hardee’s
9:00a Staff Meeting
9:00a-Noon Almost Free Shop
6:00-8:00p Habitat Classes –EFH
7:00p Junior Optimist – Youth Room
Wednesday October 13 2010
9:30a Naomi Circle – EFH
Noon Wings
1:00-3:30p KAMA—Activity
Center
Thursday October 14, 2010
8:00a Late Birds—Mr. C’s
9:00a Rachel Circle – Sally’s
Friday October 15, 2010
9:00a-4:00p Almost Free Shop
Saturday October 16, 2010
5:30p Chapel Service
6:00p F.U.N. at 1335 Hayes Drive for Hay Ride, Bonfire, Weiner Roast and Game Night
Sunday October 17, 2010
8:30 & 10:45a Worship Services
Laity Sunday
9:30a Sunday School

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

Assisting with Sunday Services: Liturgist: Phyllis Force & Praise Band

USHERS:
Saturday - Brenton and Shirley Trabert & Mike and Dorothy Larson
8:30 – Marvin Brooks, Brent Hanna, Jim Hicks, Ken Lundy, Don Otto, Sam Rathmel, and George Werts
10:45 – Chuck and Mary Belle Day

GREETERS:
Montgomery Street
8:30 – Dick and Darlene Rose
10:45 – Larry and Susan Scott
Fourth Street
8:30 – Dave and Peggy Johnson
10:45 - Evelyn and Jipe Pearson

COMMUNION:
8:30 – George Werts and Frances Caswell

HOSPITALITY:
8:30 – F.U.N Group

Monday, October 4, 2010

OCTOBER LINK


THE link

strengthen your faith…put it IN to practice

Knoxville First United Methodist Church October 2010

October is the month autumn hits full
stride, leaves change color, gardens give up
the last of their bounty, and farmers are in the
fields harvesting. This time also has special
significance in the rhyme of church life. Fall is
when the church conducts its annual
commitment campaign or stewardship drive.
This year’s theme: “More Than Enough” based on
2 Corinthians 9:6-9. The ritual of the commitment campaign has biblical roots. In Old Testament times, portions of the crop were brought into the sanctuary as thanksgiving offerings. These offerings were a means to express gratitude to God who provides every­thing.

Fall decorations such as corn shocks and cornu­copias remind us that God's creation provides food and energy for life. These symbols also remind us of our faith heritage that extends back thousands of years. Every Sunday, when our tithes [a tenth of our income] and offerings are placed on the altar, an ancient tradition is remembered. We no longer bring a bushel of corn or livestock to the altar. We bring money. We have moved from a world of bartering to a world of cash exchange. But the idea is still the same. Our offering is a way of saying, "Thank you, God." We come to church for many reasons. One of them is to give thanks to God for all of God's goodness. For the things we feel thankful for, the blessings of life, our church offering is a tangible expression of our thanks to God.

"Ascribe to the Lord, O families of the peoples, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength! Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name, bring an offering, and come into his courts." Psalms 96: 7,8.

Together in Christ,
Pastor Lane

KAMA
As one of our missions, First United Methodist Church helps to support KAMA with a pledge of $4000 per year. This is paid each month from the funds given to our Neighbor Helping Neighbor Mission. Gifts to Neighbor Helping Neighbor this year are not meeting our pledge. Through God’s grace and your support of Neighbor Helping Neighbor, many people are helped as they struggle with job loss, payment of utilities, and many other issues. Please consider a gift to this important mission.

UMCOR Responds To Iowa Flood
After three nights of heavy rainfall in central and eastern Iowa this month, flooding forced hundreds of residents to flee their homes. The effects of the storms were compounded by those of the snowy winter and wet spring and summer that preceded them. UMCOR provided emergency assistance to the Iowa Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church to meet the needs of communities affected by the flooding. Please give to US Disaster Response, UMCOR Advance #901670, to support those affected by disasters in the United States.

LITURGIST/COMMUNION STEWARDS
Volunteers are needed for liturgists and communion stewards at the 8:30 service.



WOMEN AT THE WELL
“Thank you the Annual Conference for our church”. Those are the words of Melissa to Bishop Julius Calvin Trimble on a Thursday evening early in September of 2009.

Bishop Trimble was leading worship for the Women at the Well United Methodist Church where Melissa is a member. The congregation, supported by apportionment dollars, is located at the Iowa Correctional Institution for Women in Mitchellville.

The church has begun to meet the spiritual needs of inmates in response to the teaching of Jesus in Matthew 25:36b, “I was in prison and you visited me.”

Last June at Annual Conference the program received 340 pairs of lovely and comfortable panties for the Stepping Out Closet for women leaving prison. Nothing makes a woman feel quite as good as cute new underwear!

Women at the Well also supports women when they are released from prison in an aftercare/reentry program in cooperation with local churches. Contact Pastor Arnette Pint at womenatthewell@iaumc.org or leave a message at 515-822-4599 to offer your prayers and volunteer support.

W.I.N.G.S
W.I.N.G.S. (Women Inviting New Growth Spiritually) is a small group that meets every Wednesday at noon. We bring our lunch and then we have a short study. We are starting a new book "Walking in God's Promises-- Sarah" by Elizabeth George. The hardest parts of facing difficult circumstances are letting go of our worries and waiting for God's answers. And though Sarah made mistakes along the way, she willingly allowed God to stretch her and shape her. As we learn to trust in God's promises, we will discover a new courage and confidence that can carry us through all that happens in our lives. Our group is open to anyone who would like to share an hour each Wednesday in a small group Bible study. We meet in the office meeting room at noon on Wednesdays. Think about joining us.

LAITY SUNDAY –
OCTOBER 17, 2010
This is a great opportunity for pastors to see what the Lay Speakers and laity have to offer. You may be pleasantly surprised. I hope you all have big plans to share your gifts with the church. This year’s focus is Disciples Transforming the World – Through Presence. Laity, let’s show that we have many talents to share, and share them with the congregation, the neighborhood, the community, and out beyond the walls.

F.U.N.
Saturday, October 16th at 1335 Hayes Drive, Knoxville at 6:00 p.m. – Hay Ride, Bonfire, Weiner Roast, and Game Night in the Shed. (Please bring a dish and a favorite game to share.)

VOLLEYBALL
Playing in Adult Volleyball... First Team at REC Center? 'Mixed Teams' are women and men together playing on Thursday nights. Register by Oct 6 for games beginning Oct 21 for 8 games. Contact Park Woodle at 641-891-2335 or pwoodle@iowatelecom.net.

BASIC AND ADVANCED LAY SPEAKING COURSE
The South Central District Lay Speaking Committee will be offering the Basic Lay Speaking and the Advanced Course for Lay Speaking: “You Can Lead in Stewardship”. Classes will be held on Saturday, October 16th, 10:00a.m.-3:30p.m., and Saturday, October 23rd, 10:00a.m.-3:30p.m. The training event will be held at Centerville, Faith United Methodist Church 23851 Highway 5, Centerville. The basic and advanced courses are for persons who are interested in beginning the journey to become a Certified Lay Speaker. You can find the flyer for this event at www.iaumc.org/pages/details/1573. Reservations are due by Friday, October 1, 2010 to: South Central District Office, PO Box 282, Osceola, IA 50213. Make checks payable to the South Central District Office. Materials will be mailed to you when payment has been received.

KARA POWELL EVENT SPONSORED BY VERMEER CORP
Wednesday, October 6, 2010 - 7:00 - 8:30 pm - Kara Powell free, open to the public event : Sticky Faith: Building a Faith that Lasts
· Where will your faith be in five years?
· Where will your church be in five years?
· What if you could learn solid research-based ideas that could help you, your family, and your church build a faith that lasts?

Based on research conducted at the Fuller Youth Institute at Fuller Theological Seminary, Dr. Kara Powell will be sharing how you or your church can experience the full life God has for you through worship, service, and a Biblical understanding of the gospel. Come and learn all sorts of practical tips that you can apply immediately to help yourself, your family, and your church develop a faith that sticks for the long-haul.

Thursday, October 7, 2010 - 8:30 am - 4:00 pm - Kara Powell all day seminar, $25 registration includes lunch
Session 1 - Sticky Fundamentals: Connecting the Core of the Gospel with the Core of Who Young Adults AreSession 2 - Sticky Church: Creating a Broad Web of Supportive RelationshipsSession 3 - Sticky Justice: Moving Your Church from Mission Trips to Missional LivingSession 4 - Sticky Families: Helping Parents Own, and Not Outsource, Their Kids' Faith

2010 CHARGE CONFERENCE
Knoxville First United Methodist Church will be hosting a cluster charge conference for six other churches on November 21, 2010.
POTLUCK
You are invited to participate in a pot luck on October 23rd at 6:30 following the chapel service. Please bring a covered dish. Drinks and table service will be provided.

POSITIVE SOLUTIONS
Montgomery Street Preschool along with Crossroads of Pella will be offering a parenting class, "Positive Solutions" on Tuesday nights from October 19 to November 23 here at the church. The class is designed for parents of preschool age children and offers positive solutions to parents for behavior and other issues. Parenting can be hard to do but this program offers tools to parent well while still having fun with your child. The class is open to the public. A minimal charge of $5 per family will be charged to cover materials. Childcare will be provided. For more information call Pam Bettger at 641-628-1212 or email pambettger@iowatelecom.net.

MSPS HOAGIE SALES
The annual Montgomery Street Preschool Hoagie Sale starts Oct ober 6th. Sales end October 17 so make sure to get your order in for the tasty roast beef, turkey, ham, and cheese sandwiches. They are great for lunches and can be frozen for future meals. Orders can be picked up on Thursday, October 21 after 6pm at the church.

SYMPATHY
Our condolences to Leona Steele and the whole family on the passing of Donald Steele on Wednesday, September 8, 2010.

THANK YOU
We want to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers for Stanton during his last bout with lung cancer. He finished his radiation treatment in late July and had a CT scan on August 30. Everything was okay so his prognosis looks good. Thanks again. Betty and Stanton Metcalf

Thank you to my church family, for all the prayers, cards, phone calls, and visits. It was all deeply appreciated. May God richly bless you.
In Christ’s Love, Rita Hayes

A big thank you to the United Methodist Women for a job well done. Many willing workers made the South Central District UMW annual meeting a success! We fed and were host to over 180 women. Each of you is a real blessing to the Knoxville First United Methodist Church. Bonnie Crook

Dear Methodist Church Pancake Volunteers, Thank you so much for your energetic help at Pitstop Pancakes for the Nationals. Volunteers make things happen! We’re glad to have the warm hospitality that you extend with breakfast. We know that Knoxville is a great place, and we appreciate your part in helping spread the word! Thanks, Chamber Board and Kay Jensen, Volunteer

Thank you, Thank you, Thank You!!! Thank you to everyone that donated supplies to MSPS during our back to school supply drive. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!!! Miss Katie, Miss Nancy, Miss Carrie, and all the MSPS students

COMMUNICATIONS
One of the goals of the church is to take advantage of electronic communication.
To stay in touch with news and events around the church, please visit http://www.kifumc.org/ and then click on the News Link to obtain current and previous announcements, monthly links, calendar of events, and a list of those scheduled for worship team (greeters, ushers, communion, hospitality, liturgists).

To meet multi-user needs we are now offering an e-mail version of the monthly “Link”. The current paper newsletter will not go away, but we are aware that some would prefer an electronic version. Please contact Heather at 842-3712 or email your information to fumchurch@iowatelecom.net to be added to the E-News Subscription list and removed from the hard copy mail out list.

The Prayer Chain is a beautiful ministry that requires no time away from home. Our prayer requests are distributed via e-mail, AND WE PRAY. This prayer chain is fast and immediate. If you would like to sign up for the e-prayer chain to receive an email any time a request is made, please contact Heather at fumchurch@iowatelecom.net or 641-842-3712 with your name and e-mail information.

For those of you who you winter in a different location other than your usual residence, please contact the church office at 641-842-3712 or fumchurch@iowatelecom.net and let us know your winter address so we can continue to send you the monthly “Link”.


If you or a family member are in the hospital, please notify our church office so pastoral visits can be made as that information may not be released to the pastors otherwise due to the new health information guidelines.

Our Love Offering envelopes inspire the heartfelt desire for giving. Offering envelopes remind and encourage us to support the ongoing ministries of the church! It is a great envelope because it has so many things it can be used for. Love offering envelopes can be used for weekly offerings (in the general fund) or you can designate what you would like the offering to go for by indicating this on the “To Be Used For” line on the back of the envelope. There is also space to indicate if you would like your offering to be in memory of someone.

In-Gathering Kits Mission Project
Sunday October 10th, 2010

Dear Church Family,

Please join us Cinnamon Roll Sunday for our Annual In-Gathering Kit Mission Project 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in West Fellowship Hall. For the next two weeks we are asking for your help in gathering supplies needed to fill the kits and drop them off at the church. Below is a list of supplies needed:
New Hand Towel (15” x 25” up to 17” x 27”)
Bath Sized Soap Bar in Wrapper (3 oz or larger)
Large Sturdy Comb (not pocket sized)
New Toothbrush (in sealed wrapper – adult size)
Nail File/Fingernail Clipper (no emery board/toenail)
New Washcloth
Band-aids (6 each size ¾ inch)
Cloth Diapers
Onesie (NB or 3 month)
Lightweight Pajama’s (NB or 3 month)

We are looking forward to seeing you there and helping us put those kits together. Education Committee

OCTOBER
LECTIONARY SCRIPTURE
October 2-3
Lam. 1:1-6 Ps. 137 2 Tim. 1:1-14 Luke 17:5-10

October 9-10
Jer. 29:1, 4-7 Ps. 66:1-12 2
Tim. 2:8-15 Luke 17:11-19

October 16-17
Jer. 31:27-34 Ps. 119:97-104 or Ps. 19 2 Tim. 3:14-4:5 Luke 18:1-8

October 23-24
Joel 2:23-32 Ps. 65 2
Tim. 4:6-8, 16-18 Luke 18:9-14

October 30-31
Hab. 1:1-4; 2:1-4 Ps. 119:137-144
2 Thess. 1:1-4, 11-12, Luke 19:1-10

In an effort to have the monthly “Link” completed, mailed out, and received in a timely manner, we ask that you please have all of your information that you would like to be included in the “Link” submitted by the 20th of the month prior to publication. You may e-mail it to fumchurch@iowatelecom.net or drop it by the church office. Thank you.

OCTOBER 2-3 ANNOUNCEMENTS



HOSPITALIZED: Susie Scott

RECOVERING AT HOME: Bob Jahner, Evelyn Bachman, Mary Durham, Sam Rathmel, Rita Hayes, Marion Dykstra, and Dorothy Porter

ADDITIONAL PRAYERS: Betty McLaughlin and our service people and their families.

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

To be added to our email prayer chain, contact the office at 641-842-3712 or fumchurch@iowatelecom.net.

WOMEN AT THE WELL
“Thank you to the Annual Conference for our church”. Those are the words of Melissa to Bishop Julius Calvin Trimble. Bishop Trimble was leading worship for the Women at the Well United Methodist Church were Melissa is a member. This congregation is supported by apportionment dollars and is located at the Iowa Correctional Institutional for Women in Mitchellville. The church has begun to meet the spiritual needs of inmates in response to the teaching of Jesus in Matthew 25:36b, “I was in prison and you visited me”. Last June at Annual Conference the program received 340 pairs of lovely ad comfortable panties for the Stepping Out Closet for women leaving prison. Nothing makes a woman feel quite as good as cute new underwear! Women at the Well also supports women when they are released from prison and in an aftercare/re-entry program in cooperation with local churches. Contact Pastor Arnette Pit at womenatthewell@iaumc.org or leave a message at 515-822-4599 to off your prayers and volunteer support.



TODAY IS WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY
World Communion Sunday is celebrated on the first Sunday in October; this day calls the Church to remember its shared mission and ministry.

TODAY IS NEIGHBOR HELPING NEIGHBOR SUNDAY
A special collection is taken the first Sunday of every month. These funds go through KAMA to help community needs. Please mark your check memo and/or envelope to identify this purpose.

NEXT SUNDAY IS FOOD DONATION DAY
The second Sunday of the month is food donation day.

WEBSITE
To stay in touch with news and events around the church, please visit http://www.kifumc.org/ and then click on the News Link to obtain current and previous announcements, monthly Links, calendar of events, and a list of those scheduled for the worship team (greeters, ushers, communion stewards, hospitality, and liturgists).

E-NEWS SUBSCRIPTIONS
To meet multi-user needs we are now offering an e-mail version of the monthly “Link”. The current paper newsletter will not go away but we are aware that some of your would prefer an electronic version instead. Please contact Heather at 842-3712 or email your information to fumchurch@iowatelecom.net to be added to the E-News Subscription list and to be removed from the hard copy mail out.

POTLUCK
You are invited to participate in a pot luck on October 23rd at 6:30 p.m. following the chapel service. Please bring a covered dish. Drinks and table service will be provided.
INGATHERING
Please remember to bring your items for Sun., Oct. 10 Ingathering mission kit building during education hour 9:35-10:35 a.m. in West Fellowship Hall and enjoy cinnamon rolls and fellowship.

FIRST TEAM AT REC CENTER?
If you are interested in playing adult volleyball on a ‘Mixed Team’ where the women and men are together playing on a Thursday night, register by October 6 for games beginning October 21. There will be a total of eight games. Contact Park Woodle at 641-891-2335.

HOSPITALIZATIONS
If you or a family member are in the hospital, please notify our church office so pastoral visits can be made as that information may not be released to the pastors otherwise due to the new health information guidelines.

ALMOST FREE SHOP
The Almost Free Shop has new Mon. hours to 3:00-6:00p.m.

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

ATTENDANCE/GIVING
September 25-26, 2010
Worship attendance: 229
Giving: $3640.16

LECTIONARY: October 9-10 Jer. 29:1, 4-7 Ps. 66:1-12 2 Tim. 2:8-15 Luke 17:11-19
Monday October 4, 2010
1:00-3:30p KAMA—Act. Cntr
3:00-6:00p Almost Free Shop
3:30-5:00p Girl Scouts – Preschool Room
6:30p MSPS – Conference Room
Tuesday October 5, 2010
7:00a Early Birds—
Hardee’s
9:00a-Noon Almost Free Shop
10:00a-5:00p Rev. Poland Professional Interviews
7:00 p Junior Optimist – YR
Wednesday October 6, 2010
Noon Wings
1:00-3:30p KAMA—Act. Center
6:30p Girl Scouts – YR
MSPS Hoagie Sales October 6-17th
Thursday October 7, 2010
8:00a Late Birds— Mr. C’s
Friday October 8, 2010
9:00a-4:00p Almost Free Shop
Saturday October 9, 2010
8:00-noon FUMC Farmers
Market
5:30p Chapel Service
Sunday October 10 2010
8:30 & 10:45a Worship Services
Food Donation
Cinnamon Roll
9:30a Sunday School
6:30-7:15p Mentor Orientation
MSPS Hoagie Sales Kick Off – Kids Singing

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

Assisting with Sunday Services: Liturgist: Brent Hanna & Praise Band

USHERS:
Saturday - Brenton and Shirley
Trabert & Mike and Dorothy Larson
8:30 – Marvin Brooks, Brent Hanna, Jim Hicks, Ken Lundy, Don Otto, Sam Rathmel, and George Werts
10:45 – Chuck and Mary Belle Day and John and Julie Mavin

GREETERS:
Montgomery Street
8:30 – Billie Gilkerson
10:45 – Joyce Russell
Fourth Street
8:30 – Kay Jensen
10:45 - Mark and Codi Prachar

COMMUNION:
8:30 – Bonnie and Jack Crook

HOSPITALITY:
8:30 – George and Doris Werts