Monday, February 28, 2011

MARCH WORSHIP TEAM

March 5-6, 2010
Assisting with Services: 
8:30 - Liturgist:  Brent Hanna  
10:45 - Praise Band

USHERS:    
Saturday -  Brenton and Shirley Trabert & Mike and Dorothy Larson
8:30Ron Adams, Kevin Crawford, Dick Cushman, Marion Friday, Benny Mott, Timothy Shepherd, and Jonathan Wilson.
10:45Tom and Lori Bailey ad Barb and Joel Johnson

GREETERS:
Montgomery Street
8:30 – Dave and Peggy Johnson
10:45 –
Fourth Street
8:30 – Kay Jensen
10:45 -

COMMUNION:                    
8:30Larry and Roseann Rowley

HOSPITALITY:                   
8:30Jeff and Darlene Kline

March 12-13, 2010
Assisting with Services: 
8:30 - Liturgist:  Larry Scott  
10:45 - Praise Band

USHERS:    
Saturday -  Brenton and Shirley Trabert & Mike and Dorothy Larson
8:30Ron Adams, Kevin Crawford, Dick Cushman, Marion Friday, Benny Mott, Timothy Shepherd, and Jonathan Wilson.
10:45Tom and Lori Bailey ad Barb and Joel Johnson

GREETERS:
Montgomery Street
8:30 – Dwight and Joy Vickroy
10:45 –
Fourth Street
8:30 – Dick and Darlene Rose
10:45 -

COMMUNION:                    
8:30Joel and Barb Johnson

HOSPITALITY:                   
8:30F.U.N. Committee

March 19-20, 2010
Assisting with Services: 
8:30 - Liturgist:  Pat Haning  
10:45 - Praise Band

USHERS:    
Saturday -  Brenton and Shirley Trabert & Mike and Dorothy Larson
8:30Ron Adams, Kevin Crawford, Dick Cushman, Marion Friday, Benny Mott, Timothy Shepherd, and Jonathan Wilson.
10:45Tom and Lori Bailey ad Barb and Joel Johnson

GREETERS:
Montgomery Street
8:30 – Dick and Diane Cushman
10:45 – Norman and Donna Norton
Fourth Street
8:30 – Marvin and Joyce Brooks
10:45 - Virginia Rayl

COMMUNION:                    
8:30Jim and Sharon Young

HOSPITALITY:                   
8:30Derald and Emily Swisher

March 26-27, 2010
Assisting with Services: 
8:30 - Liturgist:  Katie Bishop
10:45 - Praise Band

USHERS:    
Saturday -  Brenton and Shirley Trabert & Mike and Dorothy Larson
8:30Ron Adams, Kevin Crawford, Dick Cushman, Marion Friday, Benny Mott, Timothy Shepherd, and Jonathan Wilson.
10:45Tom and Lori Bailey and Barb and Joel Johnson

GREETERS:
Montgomery Street
8:30 – Don and Donna Otto
10:45 – Abe and Sally Synhorst
Fourth Street
8:30 – John and Darlene Scott
10:45 -

COMMUNION:                    
8:30Jack and Bonnie Crook

HOSPITALITY:                   
8:30Doris and George Werts 



MARCH NEWSLETTER

LENT OFFERS A TIME FOR GROWTH…

Many of us know our IQ (intelligence quotient), but what about our SQ (spiritual quotient)?

Lent is a good time to think about the quality of your spiritual life. Do you think about God often …or rarely?
Do you pray often … or occasionally? How well do you know the Bible? The Commandments? The Beatitudes? The lives of biblical heroes and heroines?

During Lent, commit to spending more time in prayer. Also consider selecting a book of the Bible or a particular Bible character to study in-depth during this period.

Some people give up particular items or habits during Lent. If used wisely, this discipline can help you abandon things that have been interfering with your relationship with God.

Seek out devotions and books that can help strengthen your spiritual life. Examples include: Show Me the Way by Henri Nouwen, A Season for the Spirit by Martin Smith, Six Hours One Friday by Max Lucado, and Lent and Easter Wisdom From Thomas Merton edited by Jonathan Montaldo.

Grace & Peace,

Pastor Lane

 

A special Ash Wednesday Service will be held at FUMC on Wednesday, March 9 at 7:00p.m.




Beginning Wednesday, March 16, from noon to 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel at Knoxville First United Methodist Church, pastors from local churches will give a 30 minute Lenten Devotion, followed by a light lunch served in West Fellowship Hall. The noon ecumenical services will continue through April 13.




Also beginning on March 16, there will be a light meal served in West Fellowship Hall from 5:45-6:30p.m. followed by a 30 minute devotional presented by FUMC lay speakers. These Lenten devotionals will continue subsequently each Wednesday in lent through April 13.



There are Lenten devotional books from the Society of St. Andrews available in the church office or outside the church office on the window ledge. The season of Lent is a journey in which we have been given the opportunity to grow closer to God through Jesus Christ. This year the society of St. Andrew’s Lenten devotion booklet is entitled “We’ve a Story to Tell.” Each day, one of the gifted writers use this theme to describe how knowing Jesus has touched their life. As you make the journey to the cross this year, use this devotion booklet and ponder, through the devotions and prayers, how being in a relationship with Jesus has made a difference in your life. This Lenten season is an opportunity to grow in your faith so that Easter and the resurrection of Jesus might be the glorious celebration of a risen Christ that lives with each of us.

A clergy-laity session sponsored by the Iowa Conference Board of Laity will be presented in the Des Moines Conference Center and video streamed throughout Iowa on Saturday, March 12 from 9:00 a.m. to noon (no lunch provided). The speaker is Sandy Jackson from Nashville and Director of Connectional Laity Development from the General Board of Discipleship. Sandy will include a section on “Joining God’s Mission” about ministry in daily life. How do Clergy and Laity work together for the best ministry? It’s understanding our call in all areas of our lives, including a way to renew the world. The “training” will be based on the Guidelines for Local Church Lay Leaders booklet, with an emphasis on spiritual leadership in the Wesleyan tradition. Sandy is also the author of the curriculum currently used for the basic course for Lay Speaking Ministries. Sandy is an inspirational speaker who will help us feel God’s presence as she leads us to a better understanding of how Laity and Clergy can partner to serve our Lord Jesus Christ. She is spirit-filled and will help us connect our roles in the Church with Jesus’ call to “Follow me”. Be a part of this conference wide event as we rethink the roles of the laity and clergy in our local churches. Please notify the host where you plan to attend so they will know the number of people attending at their location. Locations for the Central and South Central District include Conference Center, Des Moines at ibelieve@q.com and Chariton First UMC, Chariton at awiese@juno.com.


The next education cluster meeting will be Thursday, March 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the conference room.







Good Friday day camp will be held Friday, April 22 from 9am -12pm at the church. Children in preschool through 5th grade are encouraged to attend. If you are interested in helping with this great event contact Katie, Cheryl, or one of the Education Cluster members.





On Sunday, March 20 from 4-6 pm the Salt & Light Company will be having a kick-off party. Youth in 6th to 12th grade are encouraged to attend. This will be a fun time for youth to get together and learn about God. We will be meeting once per month for a time of fellowship and learning. If you have questions or are interested in helping contact Brian & Katie Bishop or Jill Findley.








VBS will be held Sunday, July 24 through Thursday, July 28 from 6 to 8:30 pm.











We are in need of a couple of youth workers for the summer. If you know of any young adults that would be great with kids and would like 15+ hours a week working in a faith filled environment, please submit their name to Pastor Lane, to one of the Education Cluster members, or to the church office by March 10th.


MSPS Registration Open House will be Wednesday, March 23rd from 5 -7pm in the preschool rooms. If you know of children ages 2-5 that would be interested in preschool, please pass along this date. Teachers will be on hand to meet parents and students and enrollment packets will be distributed. If you have questions call the preschool at 842-2193.





The MSPS spring catalog fundraiser will be kicking off the week of March 7th. All orders are due by April 1st and will be received at the preschool by April 20th. If you are interested in looking at the catalog stop by the preschool or office.





Congratulations to Joel and Barb Johnson on the birth of their grandson, Jacob Michael Hadfield, on January 25, 2011. Parents are Michael and Kelly Jo Hadfield.

Congratulations to Dick and Diane Cushman on the birth of their grandson, Kyler Beau Cushman, born on January 29, 2011. Parents are Jason and Kristy Cushman.


Thanks to those who helped with kitchen inventory and cleaning. You are very much appreciated. Dorothy Danner

Thank you to Dave and Peggy Johnson who donated a 54 inch Sony TV and stand to the church which has been placed in the youth room.

Thank you to all who helped deliver Valentine gifts to our shut-ins. I appreciate your help very much. Frances Kirkwood, Membership Chairman

Thank you to the UMW for supplying the cookies for Family Fun Night! They were enjoyed by all that attended. Also, thank you to those that attended and supported the event. Jim Austin put on a great show and everyone had a great time!!

Thank you, Tom Kamp, for repairing the drawers in the West Kitchen. It is very much appreciated! The Kitchen Committee

I thank all those of the church who sent me the flower for Valentine’s Day. Sincerely, Esther Fridlington

ANNUAL CONFERENCES THANKED FOR GIVING TO APPORTIONED FUNDS IN 2010
The General Council on Finance and Administration (GCFA) reports that 15 annual conferences paid 100% of their apportioned funds in 2010. The conferences are Alaska, Baltimore-Washington, Dakotas, East Ohio, Greater New Jersey, Illinois Great Rivers, Iowa, New York, North Carolina, Northern Illinois, Oklahoma Indian Missionary, Peninsula-Delaware, Red Bird Missionary, West Michigan, and Wisconsin. In 2009, 14 conferences gave 100% to all seven apportioned funds.

MARCH LECTIONARY SCRIPTURE

March 5-6
Exod. 24:12-18 Ps. 99 2 Pet. 1:16-21 Matt.17 1-9

March 12-13
Gen. 2:15-17; 3:1-7 Ps. 32 Rom. 5:12-19 Matt. 4:1-11

March 19-20
Gen. 12:1-4a Ps. 121 Rom. 4:1-5, 13-17 John 3:1-17

March 26-27
Exod. 17:1-7 Ps. 95 Rom. 5:1-11 John 4:5-42

LENTEN ACTIVITIES


ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE – Wednesday, March 9 at 7:00 p.m.


ECUMENICAL LENTEN SERVICES (FUMC CHAPEL/WFH) (Message 12:00-12:30)
(Meal 12:30-1:00)
• Wednesday, March 16 – Message by John Chadwick, Good Shepherd Lutheran church.
• Wednesday, March 23 – Message by Doug Brady, Living Word.
• Wednesday, March 30 – Message by Suzanne Vogel, Celebrate Church.
• Wednesday, April 6 – Message by Steve Ebel, Catholic Church
• Wednesday, April 13 – Message by Lane Riggle, First United Methodist Church.


LAY SPEAKER LENTEN DEVOTIONALS (WFH)
(Meal 5:45 to 6:30 p.m.)
(Devotion 6:30 to 7:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Wednesday, April 13, 2011

MARCH 2011

John Wesley’s Call to Personal and Social Holiness
F. Douglas Powe Jr.

PEOPLE DO NOT OFTEN confront us by asking, "Is the love of God shed abroad in your heart?" John Wesley believed that this was an important question and one that all Methodists (indeed, all Christians) should be able to answer affirmatively. For Wesley, the core of the Christian journey was a heart so filled with love that there was no room for anything else. The theological language we use in Methodism to describe this is "holiness of heart and life."

Wesley understood the journey into holiness to be a movement toward becom¬ing fully human, as Christ was fully human. He described it in the following way:

For what is holiness, according to the oracles of God? Not bare religion, external religion, a round of outward duties, how many soever they be, and how exactly soever performed. No; gospel holiness is no less than the image of God stamped on the heart. It is no other than the whole mind which was in Christ Jesus ("The New Birth," II.5).

This is something far different from the caricatures that equate concern for "holiness" with insistence on a lifestyle or set of practices that emphasize one's supe¬riority to the rest of humanity. It is instead coming to embody the love exemplified by Christ in one's relationships with God and with others. As Wesley understood, such transformation is possible only as we experience the liberating and empowering presence of God's love, shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Spirit.

Wesley insisted that the holiness that characterizes authentic Christian life is more than just our external relationship to Christ. It is deeply personal in character, a transformation of our very nature. To use Pauline language, it is becoming a new person in Christ. The process of this transformation is also personal. It is not simply infused in us by God, but is nurtured through grace as we participate regularly in the means God has ordained—including, among others, prayer, study of scripture, par¬ticipation in Holy Communion, and our conversations. This means that holiness is not something we achieve quickly, moving then to the next thing in life.

Neither is true Christian holiness something that we achieve on our own. One of Wesley's strongest emphases was that "there is no holiness, but social holiness."2 People often take this as a statement about the importance of social service or social transformation. But Wesley's concern in this statement was to highlight the vital role the surrounding community of Christian believers plays in an individual's journey toward holiness. We need the support of a community, serving as agents of the Divine love that empowers our transformation. Just as importantly, we need the voices and ears of other Christians to check our self-deceptions and hold us accountable to our life of discipleship.

Wesley had no doubt that Christians should reach out in love to those who are sick, in prison, or downtrodden. His diagnosis of the reason that so few did engage in such acts of mercy or efforts for social justice was that they were not yet renewed in holiness. What he offered in his day, and would commend to United Methodists today, was a winsome vision of the renewal God is seeking to work in our lives and a balanced emphasis on the personal and social dimensions of the means of grace that nurture this renewal.

A Time to Grow in Personal and Social Holiness
Bishop Coyner
THE MONTH OF MARCH includes the "One Great Hour of Sharing" offering in which we United Methodists emphasize giving for the needs of others. This passion for giving is a distinct aspect of our Wesleyan tradition and an important part of our discipleship in the United Methodist Church.

Wesley claimed, "The world is my parish," and as descendants of Wesley we make that claim, too. The United Methodist Church is a global denomination, and our pas¬sion is for reaching the whole world for Christ and ministering to needs everywhere in the world.

The month of March continues the Lenten journey, and in most congregations this season affords a variety of mission opportunities. Our concern for both personal holiness and social holiness leads many of our congregations to host food pantries, soup kitchens, clothes closets, tutoring programs, and a variety of mission opportu¬nities. United Methodists take the lead in efforts like Volunteers in Mission teams that clean up after hurricanes, rebuild damaged homes, and help people recover from dis¬aster. March is a time to evaluate the effectiveness of these mission projects, to learn about additional social needs in our communities, and to explore new mission opportunities. These questions can help us shape our response to the gift of God'; grace:

• Who are the overlooked persons in your community?

• What needs are going unmet?

• What strengths does your congregation have to offer?

How can a deeper understanding of the Wesleyan Way of discipleship call our emphasis upon growth in personal and social holiness calls for United Methodist people to stretch themselves in love and caring for others. Discipleship in the Wesleyan tradition is never just an individual concern; it is a compelling call to care for the whole of God's world.

As you and your congregation go deeper into the Lenten journey and as you seek to grow in personal and social holiness, spend time in Bible study using a text like Jesus' Parable of the Sheep and the Goats in Matthew 25:31-46. Reflect on these ques-tions as an individual disciple and as a congregation:

• In what ways are we ministering to the least, the last, and the lost?

• Where in our community do we need to stand against unjust systems?

• What would Wesley's call to personal and social holiness mean for us today, in our lives and in our church?

Being a United Methodist Christian who stands in the Wesleyan tradition of discipleship does not let us escape such difficult questions. Essentially, we are a people who understand the individual and corporate need to grow in faith in God through Jesus Christ, and we understand our need to hold one another accountable in the Christian social community of the church in order to live out our faith both with other Christians and with all other people across the larger world. The month of March is a time to follow Jesus toward the cross, and it is a time to grow in our holiness.

Hymn by Charles Wesley- O Come and Dwell in Me
Hymnal Page #388

FEBRUARY 25-26 ANNOUNCEMENTS

IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS…
RECOVERING AT HOME: Palmer Krichau, Gordon Agan, Lisa Bell, and Cora Rathmel.
ADDITIONAL PRAYERS: Josephine Wilson, Paul and Margaret Umble, Ruth Jones, Worth Stevenson, Frances Caswell, Bob Sherwood, Thurman Floyd, Maxine Harrison, Dorothy Porter, Mary Durham, and our service people and their families.
CONTINUAL PRAYERS: Bishop Julius Trimble, District Superintendent Reverend Bill Poland, District Outreach Minister Paul Smith, 1st church pastors, and church family.

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.

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

http://www.kifumc.org/
FUMCHURCH@IOWATELECOM.NET


NEW THIS WEEK!

WOMEN OF FAITH
Join the Women of Faith Imagine event at Wells Fargo on May 13-14, 2011. Escape from the everyday at a Women of Faith weekend and be refreshed, encouraged, and inspired because the God who loves you can do far more than you can ever Imagine. Please contact Judy Kelley if you are interested in attending this event at 641-820-2245 or kelleyjudy@live.com. Down payment of $20 is needed to reserve your ticket with the total payment needed by March 4th. Total cost is $89 and transportation and hotel are your responsibility.

MARCH LOWER LIGHTS
Copies of the March Lower Lights are now available in the Narthex and in the chapel.

THANK YOU
Thank you, Tom Kamp, for repairing the drawers in the West Kitchen. It is very much appreciated! The Kitchen Committee

I thank all those of the church who sent me the flower for Valentine’s Day. Sincerely, Esther Fridlington

LECTIONARY: March 5-6
Exod. 24:12-18 Ps. 99 2 Pet. 1:16-21 Matt.17 1-9

ATTENDANCE/GIVING
February 19-20
Worship attendance: 204/Giving: $4462.44

SUMMER YOUTH LEADERS NEEDED
We are in need of a couple of youth workers for summer. If you know of any young adults that would be great with kids and would like 15+ hours a week working in a faith filled environment, please submit their name to Pastor Lane, to one of the Education Cluster members, or to the church office by March 10th.

MEDICAL MISSION TRIP
Please pray for Diane McCombs and her group to have a safe and successful trip. She will be returning on March 6th.

THIS WEEK…

Sunday February 27, 2011
HEIFER PROJECT
8:30 & 10:45a Worship Services
9:30a Sunday School
1:30-2:30p Discover Check- up Mtg for Leaders - EFH
1:00-3:30p Boy Scouts Blue and Gold Banquet – WFH

Monday February 28, 2011
10:00-11:00a Bonnie’s Discovery Group – Library
1:00-3:30p KAMA—Act Cntr
3:00-6:00p Almost Free Shop
6:30p Finance/Trustee Meeting – EFH
7:00p Finance/Trustee/Endowment Mtg – EFH
6:00-7:30p Free Clinic – Act Cntr

Tuesday March 1, 2011
7:00a Early Birds - Hardee’s
9:00a-Noon Almost Free Shop
9:00a Staff Meeting
3:00-4:00p Rowley’s Discovery Group – Conf Room
6:00-8:00p Cub Scouts - WFH
6:30-7:30p Johnson’s Discovery Group - Library
7:00-8:00p Rathmel’s Discovery Group – Conf Rm
7:00-8:00p Jr. Optimists - EFH
7:30-8:30p Lenten Liturgy Meeting– Library

Wednesday March2, 2011
Noon-1:00p Wings – Conf Rm
1:00-3:30p KAMA—Act. Center
4:30-5:30p Girl Scouts–Preschool rm
6:00-7:00p Bauer’s Discovery Group – Library
6:30-7:30p Cheryl’s Discovery Group – Preschool Rm
6:30-7:30p MSPS Board Mtg – Conf Rm
7:00-8:30p Book Study – EFH
7:00-8:00p Dianne/Larry’s Discovery Group – Balcony Room

Thursday March3, 2011
8:00a Late Birds—Mr. C’s
1:00p UMW Exec. Mtg –EFH
6:00-7:00p Park/Tim’s Discovery Group – Library

Friday March4, 2011
9:00a-4:00p Almost Free Shop

Saturday March5, 2011
NEIGHBOR HELPING NEIGHBOR COMMUNION
7:00a Methodist Men – Mr. C’s
9:30-10:30a Christa/Pat’s Discovery Group – Library
5:30p Chapel Service

Sunday March6, 2011
NEIGHBOR HELPING NEIGHBOR
COMMUNION
8:30 & 10:45a Worship Services
9:30a Sunday School
6:30-8:00p Confirmation Class – EFH

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, 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:
10:45 Service - Praise Band

USHERS:
Saturday - Brenton and Shirley Trabert & Mike and Dorothy Larson
8:30 – Marvin Brooks, Brent Hanna, Jim Hicks, Roger DeYoung, Don Otto, Sam Rathmel, and George Werts
10:45 – Trey and Julie Purvis and John and Julie Mavin

GREETERS:
Montgomery Street
8:30 – Brian and Katie Bishop
10:45 – Leona Steele and Melody Walters

Fourth Street
8:30 – John and Darlene Scott
10:45 – Betty McRoberts

HOSPITALITY:
8:30 – John and Darlene Scott

Monday, February 21, 2011

FEBRUARY 19-20 ANNOUNCEMENTS

IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS
HOSPITALIZED: Palmer Krichau and Gordon Agan
RECOVERING AT HOME: Lisa Bell, Cora Rathmel, and Chuck Walter.
ADDITIONAL PRAYERS: Josephine Wilson, Paul and Margaret Umble, Ruth Jones, Worth Stevenson, Frances Caswell, Bob Sherwood, Thurman Floyd, Maxine Harrison, Dorothy Porter, Mary Durham, and our service people and their families.
CONTINUAL PRAYERS: Bishop Julius Trimble, District Superintendent Reverend Bill Poland, District Outreach Minister Paul Smith, 1st church pastors, and church family.

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


THIS WEEKEND
FUN BOWLING PARTY A free bowling party for all our friends and neighbors will run from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 20th at the Fairlane Bowling Alley in Knoxville. The FUN committee has reserved all of the lanes.


NEW THIS WEEK!

FOUND
A single key was found on the sidewalk by the church. If it is yours, please stop by the church office to pick it up.

THANK YOU
Thank you to all who helped deliver Valentine gifts to our shut-ins. I appreciate your help very much. Frances Kirkwood, UMW Membership Chair

Thank you for your thoughtfulness, gifts, love, and concern. Each one is a treasure. Martha E. Shivers

SUMMER YOUTH LEADERS NEEDED
We are in need of a couple of youth workers for summer. If you know of any young adults that would be great with kids and would like 15+ hours a week working in a faith filled environment, please submit their name to Pastor Lane, to one of the Education Cluster members, or to the church office by March 1st.

LECTIONARY: February 26-27 Is. 49:8-16a Ps. 131 or Ps. 62:5-12

ATTENDANCE/GIVING
February 12-13, 2011
Worship attendance: 211
Giving: $5094.22


ONGOING NEWS!
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 at tdmccombs@iowatelecom.net or 828-7613 and leave a message. Please pray for Diane and her group to have a safe and successful trip.


THIS WEEK…

Sunday February 20, 2011
8:30 & 10:45a Worship Services
9:30a Sunday School
2:00-4:00p FUN Free Bowling Party – Fairlane Bowling Alley
6:30-8:30p Confirmation Class – EFH

Monday February 21, 2011
10:00-11:00a Bonnie’s Discovery Group – Library
1:00-3:00p KAMA—Act Cntr
3:00-6:00p Almost Free Shop
6:30-7:30p Cluster Meetings
7:30-8:30p Council on Ministry - WFH

Tuesday February22, 2011
7:00-8:00a Early Birds – Hardees
9:00a Staff Meeting
9:00a-Noon Almost Free Shop
3:00-4:00p Rowley’s Discovery Group – Conf Room
6:00-8:00p Cub Scouts – WFH
6:30-7:30p Johnson’s Discovery Group - Library
7:00-8:00p Rathmel’s Discovery Group - EFH

Wednesday February23, 2011
Noon Wings – Conf Rm
1:00-3:30p KAMA—Act Cntr
6:00-7:00p Bauer’s Discovery Group – Library
6:30-7:30p Cheryl’s Discovery Group – Preschool Rm
7:00-8:00p Dianne/Larry’s Discovery Group – Balcony Room

Thursday February24, 2011
8:00a Late Birds – Mr. C’s
1:30-2:30p Knoxville Area Pastors – Library
6:00-7:00p Park/Tim’s Discovery Group – Library

Friday February 25, 2011
9:00a-4:00p Almost Free Shop

Saturday February 26, 2011
HEIFER PROJECT
9:30-10:30a Christa/Pat’s Discovery Group – Library
5:00p Boy Scout Banquet Prep – WFH and WFH Kitchen
5:30p Chapel Service

Sunday February 27, 2011
HEIFER PROJECT
8:30 & 10:45a Worship Services
9:30a Sunday School
1:30-2:30p Discover Check-up Mtg for Leaders – EFH
1:00-3:30p Boy Scouts Blue and Gold Banquet – WFH


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, 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:
8:30 Service – Jim Butler
10:45 Service - Praise Band

USHERS:
Saturday - Brenton and Shirley Trabert & Mike and Dorothy Larson
8:30 – Marvin Brooks, Brent Hanna, Jim Hicks, Roger DeYoung, Don Otto, Sam Rathmel, and George Werts
10:45 – Trey and Julie Purvis and John and Julie Mavin

GREETERS:
Montgomery Street
8:30 – Christa Belknap
10:45 – Folmer and Norma Petersen
Fourth Street
8:30 – Larry and RoseAnn Rowley

COMMUNION:
8:30 – Jack and Bonnie Crook

HOSPITALITY:
8:30 – Jim and Sharon Young

Monday, February 14, 2011

FEBRUARY 12-13 ANNOUNCEMENTS

WEEKLY PRAYERS

RECOVERING AT HOME: Lisa Bell, Marilyn Simpson, Paul Umble, and Chuck Walter.
ADDITIONAL PRAYERS: Josephine Wilson, Ruth Jones, Worth Stevenson, Frances Caswell, Bob Sherwood, Thurman Floyd, Maxine Harrison, Dorothy Porter, Mary Durham, and our service people and their families.
CONTINUAL PRAYERS: Bishop Julius Trimble, District Superintendent Reverend Bill Poland, District Outreach Minister Paul Smith, 1st church pastors, and church family.

THIS WEEKEND
THIS WEEKEND IS FOOD DONATION
The second weekend of the month is food donation weekend. Please be a part of this wonderful ministry by dropping off your canned goods and/or other nonperishable items in the basket in the Narthex.

HOLY COMMUNION TODAY
The United Methodist Church has an open communion. All are invited to join in the celebration of God’s love!

THIS SUNDAY IS CINNAMON ROLL SUNDAY.

SCOUT SUNDAY
"The United Methodist Church always celebrates Scout Sunday on the second Sunday in February. Did you know?...First United Methodist Church has been serving our youth as the Charter Organization for Knoxville Cub Scouts, Pack 362 for 59 years! If you are interested in being involved, please contact Trey Purvis (641-842-5887)."

NEW THIS WEEK!

SOUPER BOWL OF CARING COLLECTION
Great job to the confirmands who were able to raise $197.40 for the Souper Bowl of Caring Collection that will be given to Helping Hands. Thanks to all of those who donated to this cause.

PRAYER CARDS
Are you using your prayer cards? If you are and would like additional prayer cards to share with family and friends, they are available in the church office and in the brochure display in the front entry way.

CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Dick and Diane Cushman on the birth of their grandson, Kyler Beau Cushman, January 29th. Parents are Jason and Kristy Cushman.

LECTIONARY: February 19-20
Lev. 19:1-2, 9-18 Ps. 119:33-40 1 Cor. 3:10-11, 16-23 Matt. 5:38-48

ATTENDANCE/GIVING
February 5-6
Worship attendance: 173/Giving: $8371.25

ONGOING NEWS
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.

ATTICA UMW SOUP SUPPER
Attica United Methodist Church will be holding its annual soup supper on Thursday, February 17 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Oyster and potato soup will be available as well as chili and homemade pie. A free will donation will be taken.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST
The Columbia Methodist Church will be having a pancake breakfast for a free will offering from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 19th at the Columbia Community Center.

THIS WEEK…


Sunday February13, 2011
FOOD DONATION/COMMUNION/CINNAMON ROLL SUNDAY
8:30 & 10:45a Worship Services
9:30a Sunday School
10:15a F.U.N. Planning
6:30-8:00p Confirmation Class – EFH

Monday February14, 2011
9:30-11:00a UMW – Act Cntr
10:00-11:00a Bonnie’s Discovery Group – Library
1:00-3:30p KAMA—Act Cntr
3:00-6:00p Almost Free Shop
6:30-7:30p Free Clinic – Act Cntr
6:30-7:30p Johnson’s Discovery Group - Library

Tuesday February 15, 2011
7:00a Early Birds— Hardee’s
9:00a Staff Meeting
9:00a-Noon Almost Free Shop
3:00-4:00p Rowley’s Discovery Group – Conf Room
6:00-8:00p Cub Scouts – EFH
6:00-8:00p Lent Liturgy Planning – WFH/ Kitchen
7:00-8:00p Rathmel’s Discovery Group – Preschool Room

Wednesday February 16, 2011
Noon Wings – Conf Rm
1:00-3:30p KAMA—Act. Cnt
4:30-5:30p Girl Scouts- Preschool Rm
6:00-7:00p Bauer’s Discovery Group – Library

6:30-7:30p Cheryl’s Discovery Group – Preschool Rm
7:00-8:30p Book Study - EFH
7:00-8:00p Dianne/Larry’s Discovery Group –  Balcony Room

Thursday February 17, 2011
8:00a Late Birds— Mr. C’s
11:30a Homebuilders – Godfather’s
6:00-7:00p Park/Tim’s Discovery Group – Library
6:30p Leadership Dev. Committee Mtg
7:00p Rebecca Circle - EFH

Friday February 18, 2011
9:00a-4:00p Almost Free Shop
5:00-9:00p MSPS Family Night – WFH/Sanctuary

Saturday February 19, 2011
7:00-10:00a Columbia Pancake Breakfast
8:00-9:00a SHARE Pickup – Act Cntr
9:30-10:30a Christa/Pat’s Discovery Group – Library
11:00a-4:00p F.U.N. Booth at Helping Hands Carnival – Middle School
5:30p Chapel Service

Sunday February 20, 2011
8:30 & 10:45a Worship Services
9:30a Sunday School
1:00p Discover Check-up Mtg for Leaders - EFH
2:00-4:00p FUN Free Bowling – Fairlane Bowl
6:30-8:30p Confirmation Class-EF

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, 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:
8:30 Service - Pastor Brent Hanna
10:45 Service - Praise Band

USHERS:
Saturday - Brenton and Shirley Trabert & Mike and Dorothy Larson
8:30 – Marvin Brooks, Brent Hanna, Jim Hicks, Roger DeYoung, Don Otto, Sam Rathmel, and George Werts
10:45 – Trey and Julie Purvis and John and Julie Mavin

GREETERS:
Montgomery Street
8:30 – Billie Gilkerson
10:45 – Jim and Jill Findley
Fourth Street
8:30 – Joel and Barb Johnson
10:45 - Jay and Jacki Olson

COMMUNION:
8:30 – Jim and Sharon Young

HOSPITALITY:
8:30 – F.U.N. Group

Monday, February 7, 2011

FEBRUARY 5-6 ANNOUNCEMENTS

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, and our service people and their families.


THIS WEEKEND

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

THIS WEEKEND IS SOUPER BOWL OF CARING COLLECTION
Members of the confirmation class will be collecting a special offering to help relieve hunger in Knoxville this Super Bowl weekend. The Souper Bowl of Caring offering will go to the Helping Hands Food Pantry. As we party and celebrate this weekend, let us be reminded of those among us who are in need. Thank you for supporting this project.

NO 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.

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

FEBRUARY LOWER LIGHTS
Copies of the February Lower Lights now are available in the Narthex and the chapel.



NEW THIS WEEK!


THANK YOU
Thanks to those who helped with kitchen inventory and cleaning. You are very much appreciated. Dorothy Danner

Thank you to Dave and Peggy Johnson who donated a 54 inch Sony TV and stand to the church which has been placed in the youth room.

ATTICA UMW SOUP SUPPER
Attica United Methodist Church will be holding its annual soup supper on Thursday, February 17 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Oyster and potato soup will be available as well as chili and homemade pie. A free will donation will be taken.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST
The Columbia Methodist Church will be having a pancake breakfast for a free will offering from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 19th at the Columbia Community Center.

LECTIONARY: February 12-13 Deut. 30:15-20 Ps. 119:1-8 1 Cor. 3:1-9

ATTENDANCE/GIVING
January 29-30
Worship attendance: 212/Giving: $4293


ONGOING NEWS

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 at 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.


THIS WEEK…


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

Monday February 7, 2011
10:00-11:00a Bonnie’s Discovery Group – Library
1:00-3:00p KAMA—Act Cntr
3:00-6:00p Almost Free Shop
7:00p 4H Club – Act Cntr

Tuesday February 8, 2011
7:00-8:00a Early Birds – Hardees
9:00a-Noon Almost Free Shop
3:00-4:00p Rowley’s Discovery Group – Conf Room
6:00-8:00p Cub Scouts – WFH
6:30-7:30p Johnson’s Discovery Group - Library
7:00-8:00p Rathmel’s Discovery Group – EFH

Wednesday February 9, 2011

Noon Wings – Conf Rm
1:00-3:30p KAMA—Act Cntr
6:00-7:00p Bauer’s Discovery Group - Library
6:30-7:30p Cheryl’s Discovery Group – Preschool Rm
7:00-8:00p Dianne/Larry’s Discovery Group – Balcony Room

Thursday February 10, 2011
8:00a Late Birds – Mr. C’s
9:00a Rachel Circle – Sally’s
6:00-7:00p Park/Tim’s Discovery Group – Library
6:30-7:30p MSPS Board Mtg – Conf Rm

Friday February 11, 2011
9:00a-4:00p Almost Free Shop

Saturday February 12, 2011
FOOD DONATION/COMMUNION
9:30-10:30a Christa/Pat’s Discovery Group – Library
5:30p Chapel Service

Sunday February13, 2011
FOOD DONATION/COMMUNION/CINNAMON ROLL SUNDAY
8:30 & 10:45a Worship Services
9:30a Sunday School
10:15a F.U.N. Planning Mtg
6:30-8:00p Confirmation Class – EFH

 
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, 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:
Liturgist: Brent Hanna and Praise Band

Saturday – Pat Whitlatch
Sunday 1st Service – Larry Scott
Sunday 2nd Service – Joel Johnson

USHERS:
Saturday - Brenton and Shirley Trabert & Mike and Dorothy Larson
8:30 – Marvin Brooks, Brent Hanna, Jim Hicks, Roger DeYoung, Don Otto, Sam Rathmel, and George Werts
10:45 – Trey and Julie Purvis and John and Julie Mavin

GREETERS:
Montgomery Street
8:30 – Mary Dee Dykstra
10:45 – Tom and Lori Bailey
Fourth Street
8:30 – Mel and Louise Dennison
10:45 – Judy Fee

HOSPITALITY:
8:30 – Darlene and Dick Rose