Thursday, October 27, 2011

OCTOBER 29-30 ANNOUNCEMENTS

OCTOBER 29-30 ANNOUNCEMENTS

IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS

HOSPITALIZED:  Marjory Andrews.

HOSPICE:   Nancy Park (Bright Kavanagh House, 3000 Easton Blvd, DSM) and Alfred Jones (receiving hospice care at Park Lane Assisted Living).

ADDITIONAL PRAYERS:  Phyllis Barnett, Susan Scott, Irl Clarke, Vivian Nash, Doran VanRheenen, Norm Chrisman, Doris Dykstra, Lela Todd, Betty Tonda, Alberta McMulin, Tom Tucker, service people and families. 

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

THIS WEEKEND

Heifer Project

F.U.N. Meeting at Noon on Sunday/Free Meal  – WFH

Discovery Group Leader Check-In at 1:30 on Sunday – EFH

CROP Walk at KHS at 2:30 on Sunday

Deb Harvey will be walking in the Crop Walk representing First United Methodist Church.  If you would like to donate/pledge, a donation envelope is located on the shelf outside of the church office.

UNICEF Party/Trick or Treating on Sunday 3:00-6:00 in WFH/Youth
UNICEF donations go to a wide variety of programs, including those to provide emergency aid, medicine, shelter, blankets, water, etc.  If you are interested in donating, please indicate UNICEF in the memo of your check line.

At the end of the Sunday services, a preschool video will be shown. 

NEW THIS WEEK!

THANKSGIVING MISSION BASKETS
For those of you wishing to contribute money towards the Thanksgiving Baskets for the needy, please indicate this on your Love Offering envelope.   This year, $28, will provide a meal for a family of 6.   This year we will be feeding 30+ families (with a total of 150 people).

PICTURES FOR THE ONLINE DIRECTORY
Individuals are needed with digital cameras to volunteer to take quick snapshot before and/or after services for our new electronic directory.  If you are able to help out with this, please contact the church office.  

JUST ARRIVED!
Fair Trade Equal Exchange chocolate bars (several flavors), tea, and coffee (new flavors).   Check out and buy from the display in the Narthex. 

RICHARD BLACKABY CONFERENCE AT VERMEER PAVILLION
Dr. Blackaby will help you learn how to move your life, family, church, and those you lead on to God’s agenda.   The first event will take place on Nov. 2 at 7:00-8:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public. The second event will be held Nov. 3 at 8:30-4:00 in which registration is required with a cost of $35.  Both events will take place at the Vermeer Global Pavilion. 

COKESBURY SALE
Cokesbury will be holding a 25% off storewide sale November 10-12.

FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENT
My name is Xenia, and I am a foreign exchange student looking to earn some extra-spending money.   I will take care of your kids or walk with your dog.  You can contact me at 641-218-9196.  I am responsible, and I have experience in both of these areas. 

LECTIONARY:  November 5-6
Rev. 7:9-17 Ps. 34:1-10, 22 1 John 3:1-3 Matt 5:1-12 Josh. 24:1-3a, 14-25 Ps. 78:1-7 1 Thess. 4:13-18 Matt. 25:1-13

ATTENDANCE/GIVING
October 22-23, 2011      Worship attendance:  222      Giving:  $3256.35

THIS WEEK…
Sunday October 30, 2011
HEIFER PROJECT
8:30 & 10:45a    Worship
                          Services
9:30a                Sunday School
Noon                F.U.N. Planning Meeting/Free Meal - WFH
1:30p                Discovery Group Checkup Mtg – EFH
3:00-6:00p         UNICEF Party – WFH/Youth Room
Monday October 31, 2011
10:00-11:00a     Rowley Discovery Group – Conference Room
1:00-3:00p         NHN – Act Cntr

3:00-6:00p         Almost Free

                          Shop

5:00-7:00p         Cub Scouts–

                           WFH

Tuesday November 1, 2011

7:00-8:00a         Early Birds –

                           Hardees

9:30-10:30a       Staff Mtg – Conf

9:00a-Noon       Almost Free
                           Shop
1:30-2:30p         Salvation Army Committee Mtg – Conf
7:00-8:00p         Bishop Discovery Group – EFH

Wednesday November 2, 2011

10:00-11:00a     Haney Discovery Group – Conf Room
Noon                Wings – Conf Rm

1:00-3:00p         NHN - Act Cntr

4:30p                Girl Scouts – Preschool Room

5:30p                Bell Choir Practice – Bell Room

6:00p                Johnson Discovery Group – Library

6:30p                Rathmel Discovery Group – Conf Rm

6:30p                Woodle/McCombs Discovery Group – EFH

7:00p                Bauer Discovery Group – Music Room
7:00p                Jr. Optimists – YR
Thursday November 3, 2011
8:00a                Late Birds – Mr. C’s
12:30p              UMW Exec Mtg – EFH
Friday November 4, 2011
9:00a-4:00p       Almost Free Shop
Saturday November 5, 2011
COMMUNION
NEIGHBOR HELPING NEIGHBOR
7:00a                Methodist Men – Mr. C’s
5:30p                Chapel Service
Sunday November 6, 2011
COMMUNION
NEIGHBOR HELPING NEIGHBOR
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, 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 - Liturgist:  Katie Bishop                10:45 - Praise Band

USHERS:     
Saturday -  Brenton and Shirley Trabert
8:30 – Marvin Brooks, Brent Hanna, Jim Hicks, Roger DeYoung, Don Otto, Sam Rathmel, and George Werts
10:45 – Joel and Barb Johnson

GREETERS:
Montgomery Street
8:30 – Connie Davis
10:45 – Tom and Lori Bailey
Fourth Street
8:30 – Marion and Susan Friday
10:45 – Folmer and Norma Petersen

COMMUNION:                    
8:30 – George Werts and Susan Helmers

HOSPITALITY:                   
8:30 – John and Darlene Scott

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