Thursday, January 31, 2013

FEBRUARY 2013 NEWSLETTER

Health has become a national concern.  Never before have so many worried about it. For some, the worry leads to frequent exami­nation of the latest food research. This moti­vates an endless pursuit of foods with the best nutritional value, the lowest fat content and the least carcino­genic contamination from additives or the environment. And of course, the regular jog, power walk or aerobics is a must.

Our health is not simply a matter of the condition of our bodies alone or the state of our minds alone or the richness of our relationships alone or personal spiritual experience alone. It is all of these and none of these alone. A healthy person is someone on a journey in which they move closer and closer to what the Old Testament calls shalom, often translated "peace." The word describes a condition of physical, mental, social and spiritual wellbeing. A person liv­ing in God's shalom experiences what it means to live as God created them to live. They are not perfect in every way, but they are on the way.

On February 17 I will be starting a new preaching series entitled: Soul Detox. We will look at themes that shed light on relationships, thoughts, and behaviors that quietly compromise our well-being. This five-week church series is designed to help people get free from all the toxins that weigh down their souls and to become even more committed to Christ.

Preaching themes include: Lethal Language: Experiencing the Power of Life-Giving Words; Scare Pollution: Unlocking the Chokehold of Fear; Radioactive Relationships: Loving Unhealthy People without Getting Sick; Septic Thoughts: Overcoming Our False Beliefs; Germ Warfare: Cleansing Our Lives of Cultural Toxins.

Plan to join us for this Lenten journey.

SOUPER BOWL OF CARING
On Sunday, February 3 the Youth Group will be taking collections for “Souper Bowl of Caring” all donations will go to Helping Hands here in Knoxville. The congregation is asked to bring either non-perishable food donations or cash for the kettles.

POP CAN DRIVE
On Sunday, February 10 the Youth will be holding a pop can drive from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the church garage on 4th Street.  Bring your cans anytime between 3:00 and 5:00 p.m. or call Brian and Katie Bishop at 828-6933 if you need someone to pick up the cans. All proceeds will be going toward the Youth Mission Trip to Denver.

ASH WEDNESDAY
A special Ash Wednesday Service will be held at FUMC on Wednesday, February 13 at 7:00 p.m.

LAY LENTEN DEVOTIONALS
Beginning Wednesday, February 20, there will be a light meal served in WFH from 5:45-6:30 p.m. followed by a 30 minute devotional presented by FUMC lay speakers from the lectionary series “Following The Way”.   These Lenten devotionals will continue subsequently each Wednesday of Lent through March 20th. 

LENTON DEVOTIONAL BOOKS
There are Lenten devotional books from the Society of St. Andrew available in the church office or on the church office window ledge.   This year, the Society of St. Andrew’s Lenten devotion booklet is entitled “How Beautiful” based on Romans 10:15b,“How beautiful are the feet of those who bring Good News!” During His earthly life, Jesus brought Good News by restoring sight to the blind, encouraging tax collectors to be honest, and challenging people to have a deeper faith. Each day, during your reading, you will meet a new Biblical character. One of the gifted writers will use this theme to share how they feel Jesus brought wholeness to that person’s 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 within each of us.

Good Friday Day Camp – Friday, March 29  
Helpers for this great event are needed.  Please contact Katie Bishop if you are interested in helping teach children from our community the true meaning of Easter.  More details to come in March.


Youth Bake Sale
Thanks to everyone that supported our first bake sale!!  The Youth will be holding bake sales on February 17 and again on March 17.  Make plans now to get some awesome home-made goodies on those days!!!  If you have any special requests make sure to tell a youth member!!  Proceeds from the bake sales are going to the Mission Trip to Denver.

YOUTH GROUP SCHEDULE
Youth through Easter:
·         Feb. 3 – 3 to 5 – Bring Super Bowl Snacks
·         Feb. 10 – 3 to 6 (Pop Can Drive from 3 to 5)
·         Feb. 17 – 4 to 6
·         Feb. 24 – 4 to 6
·         March 3 – 4 to 6
·         March 10 – 4 to 6
·         March 17 – 4 to 6 (Possibly 3 to 7 with trip to Wesley Woods’ Ignite Program)
·         March 24 – No Youth – Have a safe Spring Break!!
·         March 31 – No Youth – Happy Easter!!

THANK YOU
The Giving Tree gifts were delivered on Dec. 22.  Another successful year.  Thanks to Joel Johnson for helping deliver on Friday and to Dick and Lily Sterling for helping on Saturday.  To Pastor Lane, Heather and Tim for all their help at the church.  Again, we helped 9 families this year.  They are all very appreciative.  Thanks to the congregation for making my project so easy and enjoyable.   Bev Sterling

Pastor Lane would like to thank everyone for their prayers, cards, and calls of concern during my recent surgery and recovery process. 


CONDOLENCES
Condolences to the family of Lela Todd on her passing. 

Condolences to the family of Ben Smith, Jr. on his passing. 

Condolences to the family William “Chick” Rankin on his passing. 

Condolences to the family of Dorothy Templeton on her passing. 

CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Joel and Barb Johnson on the birth of their new grandson, Matthew Joel!

Congratulations to Pat Marconi on the birth of her new great granddaughter, Arabella Rose!

SPECIAL HOLIDAY GIVING
What a blessing we have been to those in need.  We have fulfilled the teaching of Acts 20:35 remember that Jesus taught that it is more blessed to give than receive.  Thank you for your generosity and care.   A total of $4309.80 was received for the Special Holiday Giving.  Which breaks down to the following: 
·     $1436.60 Neighbor Helping Neighbor
·     $1436.60 Malawi Conference
·     $1436.60 to Scholarships – ($718.30 to Basketball Academy & $718.30 to Montgomery Street Preschool). 


The Practice of the Presence of God, with Spiritual Maxims:
A classic of practical devotion by Brother Lawrence.

The spiritual secrets of a humble brother who enjoyed closeness with God: “at any moment and in any circumstance, the soul that seeks God may find Him, and practice the presence of God.”
Brother Lawrence, a seventeenth-century French monk, learned to practice the presence of God at all times. And you can, too. The book reveals how to practice God's presence and see His glory in every facet of your life.The Practice of the Presence of God is a collection of documented conversations and letters that reveal the heart of this humble man. He wrote, "The time of business does not with me differ from the time of prayer, and in the noise and clatter of my kitchen ... I possess God in as great tranquility as if I were upon my knees at the blessed sacrament."Brother Lawrence's wisdom and spiritual insights have helped bring people closer to God for more than three cen­turies. The Spiritual Maxims of Brother Lawrence, a lesser known but equally outstanding work, is a summary of his teachings. Throughout, he develops one great theme, best expressed by the psalmist, "In Thy Presence is fullness of joy."

February 3, 2013 Service

Enter to Worship, Depart to Serve

Our Mission:  "To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world."

WORDS OF WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS

ORGAN PRELUDE

+CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader:   We come to worship the God of compassion,
                 even in the midst of a world where there is
                 much cruelty.
People: We gather to proclaim the gospel of Jesus
                 Christ once more, though we are aware that
                 we often lack the courage of truth and love
                 in daily life.Leader:   Christ, by your presence among us, give us
                 courage to live as your people day by day.
People:  We gather as witnesses that God is at work
                 in the midst of human lives, and that love,
                 not cruelty and cowardice, will triumph in
                 the end.
All:           Glory be to the living God of mercy and
compassion, and to Jesus Christ, the faithful witness! Amen.

+ HYMN                     Be Thou My Vision                      #451

Time with Young Disciples

HYMN            Love Divine, All Loves Excelling           #384

Psalter #794    Psalm 71:1-12

SCRIPTURES Luke 4:21-30

MESSAGE

A SERVICE OF WORD AND TABLE II                pg 12 

THE INVITATION

PRAYER OF CONFESSION AND PARDON

OFFERING
As forgiven and reconciled people, let us offer ourselves and our gifts to God.

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

THE LORD'S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.   For thine is the kingdom and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen

GIVING THE BREAD AND CUP

PRAYER AFTER RECEIVING

+ HYMN                     Are Ye Able                                   #530

+ SENDING FORTH WITH BLESSING

+ POSTLUDE

(+) Those who are able are invited to stand.

February 2-3, 2013 Announcements

FEBRUARY 2-3, 2013 ANNOUNCEMENTS

IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS

ADDITIONAL PRAYERS:  Cheryl Hennefeld, Sally Synhorst, Jim Grimes, Cecil Harry, Larry Scott, Doris Werts, Katie Bishop’s Grandmother, Mandy Branson’s Dad, Emily Swisher, Irene Floyd, Chuck Walter, Joyce McCarty, Beth Northway, Jolene Frahm, Susan Scott, Frances Jones, Chuck Beadles, Phyllis Barnett, service people and families.  

CONDOLENCES:  Condolences to the family of Dorothy Templeton who passed away. 

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

THIS WEEKEND

Souper Bowl of Caring
On Sunday, February 3 the Youth Group will be taking collections for “Souper Bowl of Caring”  all donations will go to Helping Hands here in Knoxville.  The congregation is asked to bring either non-perishable food donations or cash for kettles.

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

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

YOUTH GROUP Sunday 3-5 in WFH/Youth Room

NEW THIS WEEK!

Pop Can Drive
On Sunday, February 10 the Youth will be holding a pop can drive from 3 to 5 pm at the church garage on 4th Street. Bring your cans anytime between 3 and 5 or call Brian and Katie Bishop at 828-6933 if you need someone to pick up the cans. All proceeds will be going toward the Youth Mission Trip to Denver.

ASH WEDNESDAY
A special Ash Wednesday Service will be held at FUMC on Wednesday, February 13 at 7:00 p.m.

LENTEN DEVOTIONAL GATHERINGS
Beginning Wednesday, February 20, there will be a light meal served in WFH from 5:45-6:30 p.m. followed by a 30 minute devotional presented by FUMC lay speakers from the lectionary series “Following The Way”. These Lenten devotionals will continue subsequently each Wednesday of Lent through March 20th. 

KIWANIS ANNUAL PANCAKE DAY
Will be held on FEBRUARY 15th at FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH from 6:30a.m.-5:00 p.m. in West Fellowship Hall.  Tickets are $6.00 for all you can eat pancakes, sausage, milk, juice, and coffee (children under 5 are free)

LECTIONARY:  February 9-10, 2013
Ex. 34:29-35 Ps. 99 (UMH 819) 2 Cor. 3:12-4:2 Luke 9:28-36 (37-43)

ATTENDANCE/GIVING
January 26-27, 2013
Worship attendance:  44
Giving:  $1310.00



Pop Can Drive
On Sunday, February 10 the Youth will be holding a pop can drive from 3 to 5 pm at the church garage on 4th Street. Bring your cans anytime between 3 and 5 or call Brian and Katie Bishop at 828-6933 if you need someone to pick up the cans. All proceeds will be going toward the Youth Mission Trip to Denver.

ASH WEDNESDAY
A special Ash Wednesday Service will be held at FUMC on Wednesday, February 13 at 7:00 p.m.

LENTEN DEVOTIONAL GATHERINGS
Beginning Wednesday, February 20, there will be a light meal served in WFH from 5:45-6:30 p.m. followed by a 30 minute devotional presented by FUMC lay speakers from the lectionary series “Following The Way”. These Lenten devotionals will continue subsequently each Wednesday of Lent through March 20th. 

KIWANIS ANNUAL PANCAKE DAY
Will be held on FEBRUARY 15th at FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH from 6:30a.m.-5:00 p.m. in West Fellowship Hall.  Tickets are $6.00 for all you can eat pancakes, sausage, milk, juice, and coffee (children under 5 are free)

LECTIONARY:  February 9-10, 2013
Ex. 34:29-35 Ps. 99 (UMH 819) 2 Cor. 3:12-4:2 Luke 9:28-36 (37-43)

ATTENDANCE/GIVING
January 26-27, 2013
Worship attendance:  44
Giving:  $1310.00

THIS WEEK…

Sunday February 3, 2013
NHN COLLECTION
COMMUNION
8:30 & 10:45a    Worship
                           Services
9:30a                Sunday School
9:30-10:30a       Purvis Small
                          Group –
Music Room
10:45a              Basketball Academy Celebration – During Worship Service
12:00-1:30p       Basketball Academy Celebration/
                           Awards – WFH
3:00-5:00p         Youth Group –
                           WFH/YR
Monday February 4, 2013

1:00-3:00p         NHN – Act Cntr

5:30-7:30p         Cub Scouts – WFH

6:30p                  Leadership Development Committee Mtg – Conf Rm

7:00p                4H Club – Act Cntr

Tuesday February 5, 2013

7:00-8:00a         Early Birds – Hardees

9:00a-Noon       Almost Free
                          Shop
9:30a                Staff Meeting – Conf
Wednesday February 6, 2013

Noon                Wings – Conf

                           Rm

1:00-3:00p         NHN—Act Cntr

5:30p                Cub Scout

                           Committee

Mtg - Library

7:00p                Jr. Optimists –

                           Youth Rm
Thursday February 7, 2013
8:00a                Late Birds – Mr. C’s
12:30p              UMW Exec Mtg – EFH
1:30p                UMW Gen Mtg - WFH
Friday February 8, 2013
9:00a-4:00p       Almost Free Shop
Saturday February 9, 2013
FOOD DONATION
5:30p                Chapel Service
Sunday February 10, 2013
FOOD DONATION
CINNAMON ROLL SUNDAY
TRANSFIGURATION SUNDAY
BOY SCOUT SUNDAY
8:30 & 10:45a    Worship Services
9:30a                Sunday School
9:30-10:30a       Purvis Small Group –
Music Room
3:00-5:00p         Youth Group Pop
                           Can Drive – Church
                           Garage


WEBSITE:  WWW.KIFUMC.ORG

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  and www.facebook.com/firstchurchknoxville, 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:  Brent Hanna
10:45 - Praise Band

USHERS:  
Saturday -  Larry and Dawn Kline
8:30Marvin Brooks, Jim Hicks, Roger DeYoung, Don Otto, Sam Rathmel, George Werts
10:45Trey & Julie Purvis; John Sears

GREETERS:
Montgomery Street
8:30 – Cindy Fenoglio
10:45 – Vicki Novak
Fourth Street
8:30 – Dave and Peg Johnson
10:45 – Sherry Haney

COMMUNION:             
8:30Larry and RoseAnn Rowley
10:45 – Jack and Bonnie Crook &
Trey and Julie Purvis

HOSPITALITY:                        
8:30Phil and Connie Chrisman

Sunday, January 27, 2013

JANUARY 27TH 10:45 SERVICE CANCELLED

First United Methodist Church in Knoxville has cancelled the 10:45 AM service today (January 27, 2013) . The basketball program will be rescheduled to a later date. Please share this status to get the word out. Thank you.

Thursday, January 24, 2013

JANUARY 27, 2013 SERVICE

Enter to Worship, Depart to Serve

Our Mission:  "To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world."

WORDS OF WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS

ORGAN PRELUDE

+CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader:   Listen, friends! God is speaking!
People: God's voice whispers to us in the stillness.Leader:   It thunders across the skies.
People: It breaks out from the heavens.
Leader:   All creation proclaims the glory of the Lord.
People: God also speaks through the Word.Leader:   That Word took on flesh to make God known to us.
People: The Word is truth and life.
Leader:   The Word proclaims the promises and purposes of God.
People: Listen, friends! God is speaking!

+ HYMN                       “This Is My Father’s World”                     #144

Prayer of Confession, assurance, and pardon
Almighty and merciful God, we know that when we offend another, we offend you. We are aware that we have often allowed the shadow of hate to cloud our souls, hiding the light from our unseeing eyes. We have said unpleasant and hurtful things to our brothers and sisters when they failed to live up to our expectations. Grant that we might find that spark of love that ever burns within us, the love that you have shown to us even when we failed you. Fan the embers of that love until it roars again in flames of love, peace, and reconciliation. Forgive us our sins and help us to forgive those who have sinned against us. Lead us into new life through your Son Jesus Christ, who died for the sins of all. Amen.

All offer prayers of confession in silence.

The Lord God is merciful and gracious, endlessly patient, loving, and true, showing mercy to thousands, forgiving iniquity, transgression, and sin, and granting pardon. Amen.

Time with Young Disciples

HYMN                  “Open My Eyes, That I May See”                           #454

PRAYER CONCERNING THE SCRIPTURES
Blessed Lord, you have caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning.  Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that we may embrace and ever hold fast that blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in our Savior Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, One God, forever and ever.  Amen. 


HYMN                             “Thy Word Is a Lamp”                                  #601

MESSAGE

OFFERING
Let us offer ourselves and our gifts to God.  

+DOXOLOGY #95
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.  Amen.

PRAYER OF DEDICATION

+ HYMN                    “What does the lord require”                       #441

+ SENDING FORTH WITH BLESSING

+ POSTLUDE

(+) Those who are able are invited to stand.        

*Communion is available following the service where consecrated elements are distributed in the front of the sanctuary