Monday, January 31, 2011

JANUARY 29-30 ANNOUNCEMENTS

IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS

HOSPITALIZED: Lisa Bell and Josephine Wilson.
RECOVERING AT HOME: Marilyn Simpson, Paul Umble, and Chuck Walter.
ADDITIONAL PRAYERS: Ruth Jones, Worth Stevenson, Frances Caswell, Bob Sherwood, Thurman Floyd, Maxine Harrison, Dorothy Porter, Mary Durham, Bishop Julius Trimble, Reverend Bill Poland, pastors, church staff, our nine discovery groups and group leaders, and our service people and their families.


THIS WEEKEND

DISCOVERY GROUPS
Discovery groups have been set for this spring. We will be doing more Discovery Groups in the future if you missed the opportunity this time around. For those of you who are enrolled in Discovery Group, study guides are available in the chapel for Saturday service as well as in the church office window ledge this weekend. Please stop by and pick them up.

COLUMBIA UMC SOUP SUPPER
Columbia UMC is hosting their annual soup supper on January 29 from 5-7 p.m. at the Community Center. Chili, vegetable beef, and oyster stew will be available as well as turkey and ham sandwiches. A free will offering will be collected.

WHERE TO NOW TRAVELERS
Planning meeting for 2011 travelers will be at 4:00 p.m. in WFH on Saturday, January 29, followed by 5:00 p.m. van ride to annual soup supper at Columbia, IA. Cost of transportation $1.00 per person. Calling Committee will call soon for reservations. We welcome newcomers, only requirement age 55 or over. If you would like to be on the calling list, phone Christa at 842-5452.

NEW THIS WEEK!

CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Joel and Barb Johnson on the birth of their grandson, Jacob Michael Hadfield.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Happy birthday to Palmer Krichau who turns 80 on January 31st!

COMMUNION
There will be no communion the weekend of February 5-6th and it will instead be rescheduled to February 12-13th due to Pastor Riggle being on vacation.

MEDICAL MISSION TRIP
Diane McCombs will be going to Honduras on a medical mission trip leaving February 25th from Iowa and will not be returning until March 6th. Although she is limited on luggage space if anyone would like to send something with her to give to the children or families of Honduras let her know either by email tdmccombs@iowatelecom.net or 828-7613 and leave a message. Please pray for Diane and her group to have a safe and successful trip.

THE AMERCIAN CANCER SOCIETY’S DAFFODIL DAYS
One of the first flowers of spring, the daffodil is the symbol of hope. Make a donation and receive beautiful daffodils for yourself or share them with someone special. Contact Bonnie Crook, 828-8750, of Pat Haning, 842-2790. Orders must be placed by Monday, February 14th.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY DEDICATION
On Saturday, February 5th at 10:00 a.m. Habitat for Humanity will be dedicating a new home at 514 W. Montgomery, Knoxville.

FAMILY FUN NIGHT
Please plan to join us for a Family Fun Night full of family friendly entertainment on Friday, February 18 from 6-8 pm. We will be starting off the evening with a light meal. We will take the fun upstairs to the sanctuary where the children will sing a song or two just before 7. At 7 pm Jim Austin will take the stage with his Comedy Magic Show. All of this food and entertainment for a Free Will Donation! There will also be a goodie basket fundraiser to help support the work of MSPS. Please invite family members, neighbors, and anyone else to this great family event.

ONGOING NEWS…


CONFIRMATION CLASS
Confirmation class originally scheduled for February 6 has been changed to February 13.

KITCHEN ITEMS
If you have dishes or pans in the church kitchen, please pick them up as soon as possible or they will be donated to the Almost Free Shop. Dorothy Danner

HOW TO DEVELOP TIPPERS INTO TITHERS
South Central District is hosting How to Develop Tippers into Tithers on Sat., Feb. 5, 2011 at the Family Life Center in Albia from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. If you are interested, please contact the church office or Pastor Brent.

ATTENDANCE/GIVING
January 22-23, 2011 –
Worship attendance: 197
Giving: $3785

LECTIONARY: February 5-6
Isaiah 58:1-9a Psalm 112:1-10 1 Cor. 2:1-12 Matt. 5:13-20

THIS WEEK…
Sunday January 30, 2011
8:30 & 10:45a Worship Services
9:30a Sunday School
6:30-8:00p Confirmation Class – EFH

Monday January 31, 2011
10:00-11:00a Discovery Group – Library
1:00-3:30p KAMA—Act Cntr
3:00-6:00p Almost Free Shop

Tuesday February 1, 2011
7:00a Early Birds—Hardee’s
9:00a Staff Meeting
9:00a-Noon Almost Free Shop
3:00-4:00p Discovery Group – Conf Room
6:00-8:00p Cub Scouts - WFH

Wednesday February 2, 2011
Noon-1:00p Wings – Conf Rm
1:00-3:30p KAMA—Act. Center
4:30-5:30p Girl Scouts – Preschool Rm
7:00-8:30p Book Study – EFH

Thursday February 3, 2011
8:00a Late Birds—Mr. C’s
12:30p UMW Exec. Mtg –EFH
1:30p UMW Gen. Mtg –WFH
6:00-7:00p Discovery Group – Library

Friday February 4, 2011
9:00a-4:00p Almost Free Shop

Saturday February 5, 2011
NEIGHBOR HELPING NEIGHBOR
9:30-10:30a Discovery Group – Library
10:00a-4:00p How to Develop Tippers into Tithers – Albia
5:30p Chapel Service

Sunday February 6, 2011
NEIGHBOR HELPING NEIGHBOR
8:30 & 10:45a Worship Services
9:30a Sunday School


Assisting with Services:
Jack and Bonnie Crook & Praise Band

USHERS:
Saturday - Brenton and Shirley Trabert & Mike and Dorothy Larson
8:30 – Brian Bishop, John Burnett, Jack Crook, Jerry Jordan, Adam Norris, Larry Rowley, Jim Uitermarkt
10:45 – Chuck and Mary Belle Day

GREETERS:
Montgomery Street
8:30 – Greg and JoAnn Lee
Fourth Street
8:30 – Joyce McCarty

COMMUNION:
8:30 – Larry and RoseAnn Rowley

HOSPITALITY:
8:30 – Doris and George Werts

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