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 Services9:30a Sunday School
Thursday, September 30, 2010
SEPTEMBER 25-26 ANNOUNCEMENTS
IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS
HOSPITALIZED: Evelyn Bachman, Mary Durham, and Bob Jahner
RECOVERING AT HOME: 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.
E-PRAYER CHAIN
The Prayer Chain is a beautiful ministry that requires no time away from home. We are now developing an E-prayer chain list. The prayer requests will be distributed via e-mail, AND WE PRAY. The e-prayer chain is fast and immediate. 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.
SPECIAL CHARGE MEETING
At the request of the Trustee’s our D.S. Rev. Bill Poland has authorized a special Charge Conference for Tuesday September 28th at 7:00 pm for the purpose of designating bequests funds. We will be voting to allow be the trust to use undesignated bequests funds to tuck point the Education addition.
WWW.KIFUMC.ORG
FUMCHURCH@IOWATELECOM.NET
NEW THIS WEEK!
TODAY IS HEIFER PROJECT SUNDAY
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 Sunday of every month (including today).
NEXT SUNDAY IS NEIGHBOR HELPING NEIGHBOR
A special collection is taken the first Sunday of every month. These funds go through KAMA to help community needs.
MEALS ON WHEELS
We are still in need of individuals to deliver Meals on Wheels for Week 3 (October 4-8). Please sign up!
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.
THANK YOU
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
ALMOST FREE SHOP
The Almost Free Shop has changed its Monday hours to 3:00-6:00p.m.
LECTIONARY: October 2-3
Lam. 1:1-6 Ps. 137 2 Tim. 1:1-14 Luke 17:5-10
ATTENDANCE/GIVING
September 18-19, 2010
Worship attendance: 303
Giving: $3736.49
ONGOING NEWS…
WHERE TO NOW TRAVELERS
We will be leaving the church at 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday morning Sept. 28 to travel to The Old Country Store and Antique Exchange at Exline, IA (we have lunch reservations there). It is near Centerville. Van cost $3.00 per person. Calling Committee will take reservations soon.
BIBLE ORIENTATION
Bible orientation class is at 4:00 p.m. today, September 26, 2010, in the East Fellowship Hall.
CONFIRMATION ORIENTATION
Confirmation orientation on Monday, September 27 at 7:00 p.m. in West Fellowship Hall for students and parents.
SEPTEMBER F.U.N. AT FUMC
Invite your friends and neighbors…Sunday, September 26th - 5:00 p.m. – Family Night Out: Free light meal - Better Than a New JD Tractor Sloppy Joe - 6:00 p.m. – Movie (Blind Side) and Treats
Daily Devotional (Upper Rooms) – Both regular print and large print are available at each entrance. A suggested donation of $1.00 each is appreciated.
THIS WEEK…
Monday September 27, 2010
1:00-3:30p KAMA—Activity Ctr.
4:00-7:00p Almost Free Shop
6:00-7:30p Free Clinic
6:00-8:30p Habitat For Humanity -EFH
7:00p Confirmation Orientation – WFH
Tuesday September 28, 2010
7:00a Early Birds—Hardee’s
9:00a Staff Meeting
9:00a-Noon Almost Free Shop
7:00p Junior Optimists – Youth Room
7:00p Special Charge Conference
Wednesday September 29, 2010
Noon Wings
1:00-3:00p KAMA—Activity Center
6:00-8:00p MSPS Meet the Teacher Night for Totally Two’s
Thursday September 30, 2010
8:00a Late Birds— Mr. C’s
Friday October 1, 2010
9:00a-4:00p Almost Free Shop
Saturday October 2, 2010
7:00a Methodist Men – Mr. C’s
5:30p Chapel Service
Sunday October 3, 2010
8:30 & 10:45a Worship Services
Neighbor Helping Neighbor
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 Sunday Services: Liturgist: Larry Scott & 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, and Jim Uitermarkt
10:45 – Trey and Julie Purvis, Herb Boughn, and Loretta Boughn
GREETERS:
Montgomery Street
8:30 – George & Doris Werts
10:45 – Ted and Sherry Haney
Fourth Street
8:30 – Merna Furney
COMMUNION:
8:30 – Roseanne and Larry Rowley
HOSPITALITY:
8:30 – Kitty Shephard and Family
HOSPITALIZED: Evelyn Bachman, Mary Durham, and Bob Jahner
RECOVERING AT HOME: 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.
E-PRAYER CHAIN
The Prayer Chain is a beautiful ministry that requires no time away from home. We are now developing an E-prayer chain list. The prayer requests will be distributed via e-mail, AND WE PRAY. The e-prayer chain is fast and immediate. 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.
SPECIAL CHARGE MEETING
At the request of the Trustee’s our D.S. Rev. Bill Poland has authorized a special Charge Conference for Tuesday September 28th at 7:00 pm for the purpose of designating bequests funds. We will be voting to allow be the trust to use undesignated bequests funds to tuck point the Education addition.
WWW.KIFUMC.ORG
FUMCHURCH@IOWATELECOM.NET
NEW THIS WEEK!
TODAY IS HEIFER PROJECT SUNDAY
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 Sunday of every month (including today).
NEXT SUNDAY IS NEIGHBOR HELPING NEIGHBOR
A special collection is taken the first Sunday of every month. These funds go through KAMA to help community needs.
MEALS ON WHEELS
We are still in need of individuals to deliver Meals on Wheels for Week 3 (October 4-8). Please sign up!
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.
THANK YOU
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
ALMOST FREE SHOP
The Almost Free Shop has changed its Monday hours to 3:00-6:00p.m.
LECTIONARY: October 2-3
Lam. 1:1-6 Ps. 137 2 Tim. 1:1-14 Luke 17:5-10
ATTENDANCE/GIVING
September 18-19, 2010
Worship attendance: 303
Giving: $3736.49
ONGOING NEWS…
WHERE TO NOW TRAVELERS
We will be leaving the church at 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday morning Sept. 28 to travel to The Old Country Store and Antique Exchange at Exline, IA (we have lunch reservations there). It is near Centerville. Van cost $3.00 per person. Calling Committee will take reservations soon.
BIBLE ORIENTATION
Bible orientation class is at 4:00 p.m. today, September 26, 2010, in the East Fellowship Hall.
CONFIRMATION ORIENTATION
Confirmation orientation on Monday, September 27 at 7:00 p.m. in West Fellowship Hall for students and parents.
SEPTEMBER F.U.N. AT FUMC
Invite your friends and neighbors…Sunday, September 26th - 5:00 p.m. – Family Night Out: Free light meal - Better Than a New JD Tractor Sloppy Joe - 6:00 p.m. – Movie (Blind Side) and Treats
Daily Devotional (Upper Rooms) – Both regular print and large print are available at each entrance. A suggested donation of $1.00 each is appreciated.
THIS WEEK…
Monday September 27, 2010
1:00-3:30p KAMA—Activity Ctr.
4:00-7:00p Almost Free Shop
6:00-7:30p Free Clinic
6:00-8:30p Habitat For Humanity -EFH
7:00p Confirmation Orientation – WFH
Tuesday September 28, 2010
7:00a Early Birds—Hardee’s
9:00a Staff Meeting
9:00a-Noon Almost Free Shop
7:00p Junior Optimists – Youth Room
7:00p Special Charge Conference
Wednesday September 29, 2010
Noon Wings
1:00-3:00p KAMA—Activity Center
6:00-8:00p MSPS Meet the Teacher Night for Totally Two’s
Thursday September 30, 2010
8:00a Late Birds— Mr. C’s
Friday October 1, 2010
9:00a-4:00p Almost Free Shop
Saturday October 2, 2010
7:00a Methodist Men – Mr. C’s
5:30p Chapel Service
Sunday October 3, 2010
8:30 & 10:45a Worship Services
Neighbor Helping Neighbor
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 Sunday Services: Liturgist: Larry Scott & 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, and Jim Uitermarkt
10:45 – Trey and Julie Purvis, Herb Boughn, and Loretta Boughn
GREETERS:
Montgomery Street
8:30 – George & Doris Werts
10:45 – Ted and Sherry Haney
Fourth Street
8:30 – Merna Furney
COMMUNION:
8:30 – Roseanne and Larry Rowley
HOSPITALITY:
8:30 – Kitty Shephard and Family
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
OCTOBER WORSHIP TEAM
October 2-3, 2010
LITURGIST: Brent Hanna
HOSPITALITY: George and Doris Werts
8:30 4TH STREET GREETERS: Kay Jensen
8:30 4TH STREET GREETERS: Kay Jensen
8:30 MONTGOMERY STREET GREETERS: Billie Gilkerson
8:30 USHERS: Marvin Brooks, Brent Hanna, Jim Hicks, Ken Lundy, Don Otto, Sam Rathmel, and George Werts
10:45 MONTGOMERY STREET GREETERS: Joyce Russell
10:45 4th STREET GREETERS: Mark and Codi Prachar
10:45 USHERS: Chuck and Mary Belle Day
COMMUNION: Bonnie and Jack Crook
October 9-10, 2010
LITURGIST: Phyllis Force
October 9-10, 2010
LITURGIST: Phyllis Force
HOSPITALITY: F.U.N Group
8:30 4TH STREET GREETERS: Dave and Peggy Johnson
8:30 MONTGOMERY STREET GREETERS: Dick and Darlene Rose
8:30 MONTGOMERY STREET GREETERS: Dick and Darlene Rose
8:30 USHERS: Marvin Brooks, Brent Hanna, Jim Hicks, Ken Lundy, Don Otto, Sam Rathmel, and George Werts
10:45 MONTGOMERY STREET GREETERS: Larry and Susan Scott
10:45 4th STREET GREETERS: Evelyn and Jipe Pearson
10:45 4th STREET GREETERS: Evelyn and Jipe Pearson
10:45 USHERS: Chuck and Mary Belle Day
COMMUNION: George Werts and Frances Caswell
October 16-17, 2010
LITURGIST: Katie Bishop
October 16-17, 2010
LITURGIST: Katie Bishop
HOSPITALITY: Don and Donna Otto
8:30 4TH STREET GREETERS: Mel and Louise Dennison
8:30 MONTGOMERY STREET GREETERS: Kevin and Lesa Crawford
8:30 4TH STREET GREETERS: Mel and Louise Dennison
8:30 MONTGOMERY STREET GREETERS: Kevin and Lesa Crawford
8:30 USHERS: Marvin Brooks, Brent Hanna, Jim Hicks, Ken Lundy, Don Otto, Sam Rathmel, and George Werts
10:45 MONTGOMERY STREET GREETERS: Mandy and Joseph Branson
10:45 4th STREET GREETERS: James and Julie Petersen
10:45 USHERS: Chuck and Mary Belle Day and
10:45 USHERS: Chuck and Mary Belle Day and
COMMUNION: Terry and Cindy Fenoglio
October 23-24, 2010
October 23-24, 2010
LITURGIST: Dave Johnson
HOSPITALITY: Marion and Susan Friday
8:30 4TH STREET GREETERS: John and Darlene Scott
8:30 MONTGOMERY STREET GREETERS: Dana Milledge
8:30 4TH STREET GREETERS: John and Darlene Scott
8:30 MONTGOMERY STREET GREETERS: Dana Milledge
8:30 USHERS: Marvin Brooks, Brent Hanna, Jim Hicks, Ken Lundy, Don Otto, Sam Rathmel, and George Werts
10:45 MONTGOMERY STREET GREETERS: Norman and Donna Norton
10:45 4th STREET GREETERS: Folmer and Norma Petersen
10:45 USHERS: Chuck and Mary Belle Day and John and Julie Mavin
10:45 USHERS: Chuck and Mary Belle Day and John and Julie Mavin
COMMUNION: Susan Helmers
October 30-31, 2010
LITURGIST: Jim Butler
HOSPITALITY: Jim and Sharon Young
HOSPITALITY: Jim and Sharon Young
8:30 4TH STREET GREETERS: Gib and Elizabeth Dean
8:30 MONTGOMERY STREET GREETERS: Terry and Cindy Fenoglio
8:30 MONTGOMERY STREET GREETERS: Terry and Cindy Fenoglio
8:30 USHERS: Marvin Brooks, Brent Hanna, Jim Hicks, Ken Lundy, Don Otto, Sam Rathmel, and George Werts
10:45 MONTGOMERY STREET GREETERS: Don and Maxine Harrison
10:45 4th STREET GREETERS: Doran and Cora Van Rheenen
10:45 USHERS: Chuck and Mary Belle Day
COMMUNION: Larry and Roseanne Rowley
Monday, September 20, 2010
ANNOUNCEMENTS SEPTEMBER 18-19
Assisting with Sunday Services: Liturgist: Joyce Russell & Praise Band
GREETERS:
Montgomery Street 8:30 – Christa Belknap 10:45 – Brian and Bre Brooks
Fourth Street 8:30 – Connie Davis
USHERS: Saturday – Brenton and Shirley Trabert & Mike and Dorothy Larson
8:30 – Brian Bishop, John Burnett, Jack Crook, Jerry Jordan, Adam Norris, Larry Rowley, and Jim Uitermarkt
10:45 – Trey and Julie Purvis, Herb Boughn, and Loretta Boughn.
COMMUNION: 8:30 – Benny Mott and George Werts
HOSPITALITY: 8:30 – Derald and Emily Swisher
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.
Daily Devotional (Upper Rooms) – Both regular print and large print are available at each entrance. A suggested donation of $1.00 each is appreciated.
WEBSITE: WWW.KIFUMC.ORG
EMAIL: FUMCHURCH@IOWATELECOM.NET
IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS
Sam Rathmel, Herb Boughn, Rita Hayes, Marion Dykstra, Mary Durham, T. Mark Preston, Dorothy Porter, Bob Schmidt, Betty McLaughlin, Bob Jahner, Vivian Nash, and our service people and their families.
PRAYER CHAIN MINISTRY
Contact Dorothy Danner at 641-842-2557.
THANK YOU
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
SPECIAL CHARGE MEETING
At the request of the Trustee’s our D.S. Rev. Bill Poland has authorized a special Charge Conference for Tuesday September 28th at 7:00 pm for the purpose of designating bequests funds. We will be voting to allow be the trust to use undesignated bequests funds to tuck point the Education addition.
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.
GREETERS:Montgomery Street 8:30 – Christa Belknap 10:45 – Brian and Bre Brooks
Fourth Street 8:30 – Connie Davis
USHERS: Saturday – Brenton and Shirley Trabert & Mike and Dorothy Larson
8:30 – Brian Bishop, John Burnett, Jack Crook, Jerry Jordan, Adam Norris, Larry Rowley, and Jim Uitermarkt
10:45 – Trey and Julie Purvis, Herb Boughn, and Loretta Boughn.
COMMUNION: 8:30 – Benny Mott and George Werts
HOSPITALITY: 8:30 – Derald and Emily Swisher
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.
Daily Devotional (Upper Rooms) – Both regular print and large print are available at each entrance. A suggested donation of $1.00 each is appreciated.
WEBSITE: WWW.KIFUMC.ORGEMAIL: FUMCHURCH@IOWATELECOM.NET
IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS
Sam Rathmel, Herb Boughn, Rita Hayes, Marion Dykstra, Mary Durham, T. Mark Preston, Dorothy Porter, Bob Schmidt, Betty McLaughlin, Bob Jahner, Vivian Nash, and our service people and their families.PRAYER CHAIN MINISTRY
Contact Dorothy Danner at 641-842-2557.
THANK YOU
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
SPECIAL CHARGE MEETING
At the request of the Trustee’s our D.S. Rev. Bill Poland has authorized a special Charge Conference for Tuesday September 28th at 7:00 pm for the purpose of designating bequests funds. We will be voting to allow be the trust to use undesignated bequests funds to tuck point the Education addition.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.BIBLE PRESENTATION
The 3rd grade Bible presentation will be Sept. 26 at the 10:45 service with an orientation class at 4:00 p.m. that afternoon in the East Fellowship HallUMCOR Responds To Iowa Flood
If you would like to donate in response to the Iowa floods, please give to US Disaster Response, UMCOR Advance #901670, to support those affected by disasters in the United StatesMEALS ON WHEELS…SIGN UP NOW!
First United Methodist Church is scheduled to deliver meals to home bound & elderly in the Knoxville area through Knoxville Senior Nutrition Home Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels) from September 20th to October 15th. Each day has four routes and they are currently providing meals to 59 people on a daily basis. It is ideal to have 2 persons per route, but a driver alone would suffice. Be a Good Samaritan to one in need, signup sheets are in the entry way outside the sanctuary west doors at the church. You may also contact the church office via e-mail or phone if you are interested in volunteering to help deliver meals.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.NEXT STEP CONFERENCE EARLY BIRD DEADLINE EXTENDED
You now have until Friday, September 24, to take advantage of the $45.00 conference registration fee. After that time the rate increases to $60.00 – but even then it is a great bargain: pre-conference ministry sampler, program displays, barbeque banquet, Paul Nixon’s keynote, evening praise featuring our puppet troops, Visual Scriptures, and one of our praise bands, Risen, plus a full day of workshops with lunch – what a deal! Check the website at http://www.nextstepankeny.com/ and join in to discover the next step God intends for each of us in our churches.First Team at REC Center?
If you are interested in playing adult volleyball on a 'Mixed Team ' where women and men are together playing on Thursday night, register by Oct 6 for games beginning Oct 21. There will be a total of eight games. Contact Park Woodle at 641-891-2335 or pwoodle@iowatelecom.net.WHERE TO NOW TRAVEL ALERT
We will be leaving the church at 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday morning Sept. 28 to travel to The Old Country Store and Antique Exchange at Exline, IA (we have lunch reservations there). It is near Centerville. Van cost $3.00 per person. Calling Committee will take reservations soon.
UPCOMING EVENTSMonday September 20, 2010
1:00-3:00p KAMA—Activity Center
3:30-5:00p Girl Scouts – Preschool Room
4:00-7:00p Almost Free Shop
6:30p Committee Meeting
7:30p Ad Board
7:30p Marion County Historical Society – Activity Room
Meals on Wheels Sept. 20-Oct.15
LINK ARTICLES DUE
Tuesday September 21, 2010
7:00a Early Birds—Hardee’s
9:00a Staff Meeting
9:00a-Noon Almost Free Shop
7:00p Junior Optimists – Youth Room
Wednesday September 22, 2010
Noon Wings
1:00-3:30p KAMA—Activity Center
Thursday September 23, 2010
8:00a Late Birds— Mr. C’s
1:30p Mary Circle – EFH
1:30p Sarah Circle – Church Annex for Mission Kit Work
Friday September 24, 2010
9:00a-4:00p Almost Free Shop
1:30p Sarah Circle - WFH
Saturday September 25, 2010
8:00-noon FUMC Farmers Market
5:30p Chapel Service
Sunday September 26, 2010
8:30 & 10:45a Worship Services
Heifer Project
10:45a Bible Presentation to 3rd Grade
9:30a Sunday School
4:00p Orientation – East Fellowship Hall
5:00p FUMC Family Night Out – Free Light Meal at FUMC
6:30p FUMC Movie and Treats at FUMC
LECTIONARY: September 25-26Jer. 32:1-3a, 6-15 Ps. 91:1-6, 14-16 1 Tim. 6:6-19 Luke 16:19-31
September 11-12, 2010 ATTENDANCE/GIVING
Worship attendance: 207 Giving: $5736.25
Monday, September 13, 2010
SEPTEMBER 11-12 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Assisting with Sunday Services: Liturgist: Jack Crook & Praise Band
GREETERS:
Montgomery Street 8:30 – Don and Marie Rodgers 10:45 – Abe and Sally Synhorst
Fourth Street 8:30 – Marion and Susan Friday
USHERS: Saturday – Brenton and Shirley Trabert & Mike and Dorothy Larson
8:30 – Brian Bishop, John Burnett, Jack Crook, Jerry Jordan, Adam Norris, Larry Rowley, and Jim Uitermarkt
10:45 – Trey and Julie Purvis and Herb and Loretta Boughn
COMMUNION: 8:30 – Jim and Sharon Young
HOSPITALITY: 8:30 – Cinnamon Roll Sunday
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.
Assisted listening devices are available at the 8:30 and 10:45 services. Ask an usher for assistance.
Large print bulletins are available for the 8:30 service.
DAILY DEVOTIONAL (UPPER ROOMS) – Both regular print and large print are available at each entrance. A suggested donation of $1.00 each is appreciated.
IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS
Dick Cushman, Rita Hayes, Marion Dykstra, Mary Durham, T. Mark Preston, Dorothy Porter, Bob Schmidt, Stanton Metcalf, Betty McLaughlin, Bob Jahner, Esther Fridlington, Irl Clarke, Susanna Swank, Vivian Nash, Lela Todd and our service people and their families.
PRAYER CHAIN MINISTRY
Contact Dorothy Danner at 641-842-2557.
SYMPATHY
Our condolences to Leona Steele and the whole family on the passing of Donald Steele on Wednesday, September 8, 2010.
GREETERS:
Montgomery Street 8:30 – Don and Marie Rodgers 10:45 – Abe and Sally Synhorst
Fourth Street 8:30 – Marion and Susan Friday
USHERS: Saturday – Brenton and Shirley Trabert & Mike and Dorothy Larson
8:30 – Brian Bishop, John Burnett, Jack Crook, Jerry Jordan, Adam Norris, Larry Rowley, and Jim Uitermarkt
10:45 – Trey and Julie Purvis and Herb and Loretta Boughn
COMMUNION: 8:30 – Jim and Sharon Young
HOSPITALITY: 8:30 – Cinnamon Roll Sunday
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.
Assisted listening devices are available at the 8:30 and 10:45 services. Ask an usher for assistance.
Large print bulletins are available for the 8:30 service.
DAILY DEVOTIONAL (UPPER ROOMS) – Both regular print and large print are available at each entrance. A suggested donation of $1.00 each is appreciated.
IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS
Dick Cushman, Rita Hayes, Marion Dykstra, Mary Durham, T. Mark Preston, Dorothy Porter, Bob Schmidt, Stanton Metcalf, Betty McLaughlin, Bob Jahner, Esther Fridlington, Irl Clarke, Susanna Swank, Vivian Nash, Lela Todd and our service people and their families.PRAYER CHAIN MINISTRY
Contact Dorothy Danner at 641-842-2557.
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
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 MetcalfCONGRATULATIONS
Florence and Keith Agan will celebrate their 67th wedding anniversary on September 12.
Florence and Keith Agan will celebrate their 67th wedding anniversary on September 12.NEXT STEP CONFERENCE EARLY BIRD DEADLINE EXTENDED
You now have until Friday, September 24, to take advantage of the $45.00 conference registration fee. After that time the rate increases to $60.00 – but even then it is a great bargain: pre-conference ministry sampler, program displays, barbeque banquet, Paul Nixon’s keynote, evening praise featuring our puppet troops, Visual Scriptures, and one of our praise bands, Risen, plus a full day of workshops with lunch – what a deal! Check the website at www.nextstepankeny.com and join in to discover the next step God intends for each of us in our churches.
FIRST TEAM AT REC CENTER?
If you are interested in playing adult volleyball on a 'Mixed Team ' where women and men are together playing on Thursday night, register by Oct 6 for games beginning Oct 21. There will be a total of eight games. Contact Park Woodle at 641-891-2335 or pwoodle@iowatelecom.net.
You now have until Friday, September 24, to take advantage of the $45.00 conference registration fee. After that time the rate increases to $60.00 – but even then it is a great bargain: pre-conference ministry sampler, program displays, barbeque banquet, Paul Nixon’s keynote, evening praise featuring our puppet troops, Visual Scriptures, and one of our praise bands, Risen, plus a full day of workshops with lunch – what a deal! Check the website at www.nextstepankeny.com and join in to discover the next step God intends for each of us in our churches.FIRST TEAM AT REC CENTER?
If you are interested in playing adult volleyball on a 'Mixed Team ' where women and men are together playing on Thursday night, register by Oct 6 for games beginning Oct 21. There will be a total of eight games. Contact Park Woodle at 641-891-2335 or pwoodle@iowatelecom.net.SEPTEMBER F.U.N. AT FUMC
Invite your friends and neighbors…
Sunday, September 26th
5:00 p.m. – Family Night Out: Free light meal - Better Than a New JD Tractor Sloppy Joe
6:30 p.m. – Movies and Treats
Invite your friends and neighbors…Sunday, September 26th
5:00 p.m. – Family Night Out: Free light meal - Better Than a New JD Tractor Sloppy Joe
6:30 p.m. – Movies and Treats
MEALS ON WHEELS
First United Methodist Church is scheduled to deliver meals to home bound & elderly in the Knoxville area through Knoxville Senior Nutrition Home Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels) from September 20th to October 15th. Each day has four routes and they are currently providing meals to 59 people on a daily basis. It is ideal to have 2 persons per route, but a driver alone would suffice. Be a Good Samaritan to one in need, signup sheets are in the entry way outside the sanctuary west doors at the church. You may also contact the church office via e-mail or phone if you are interested in volunteering to help deliver meals.
EXPLORING OUR INTERIOR CASTLE
This is a 24 hour retreat presented by Formation Steering Committee, Board of Discipleship of the Iowa Annual Conference, and United Methodist Church on October 29-30 at America Martyrs, Cedar Falls, Iowa on Friday 5:00 p.m. through Saturday 5:00 p.m. Registration deadline is three weeks prior to each event. If interested contact Pastor Lane.
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.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Monday September 13, 2010
1:00-3:30p KAMA—Activity
Center
4:00-7:00p Almost Free Shop
6:00-7:30p Free Clinic
6:30p Nominating Leadership Development Committee Meeting
Tuesday September 14, 2010
7:00a Early Birds—Hardee’s
9:00a Staff Meeting
9:00a-Noon Almost Free Shop
Wednesday September 15, 2010
Noon Wings
1:00-3:30p KAMA—Activity
Center
6:30p Girl Scouts – Youth Room
Thursday September 16, 2010
8:00a Late Birds—Mr. C’s
11:00a Homebuilders Party – Godfathers
7:00p Rebecca Circle - EFH
Friday September 17, 2010
9:00a-4:00p Almost Free Shop
3:00p Homecoming Parade
Saturday September 18, 2010
8:00-noon FUMC Farmers Market
5:30p Chapel Service
Sunday September 19, 2010
8:30 & 10:45a Worship Services
9:30a Sunday School
First United Methodist Church is scheduled to deliver meals to home bound & elderly in the Knoxville area through Knoxville Senior Nutrition Home Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels) from September 20th to October 15th. Each day has four routes and they are currently providing meals to 59 people on a daily basis. It is ideal to have 2 persons per route, but a driver alone would suffice. Be a Good Samaritan to one in need, signup sheets are in the entry way outside the sanctuary west doors at the church. You may also contact the church office via e-mail or phone if you are interested in volunteering to help deliver meals.EXPLORING OUR INTERIOR CASTLE
This is a 24 hour retreat presented by Formation Steering Committee, Board of Discipleship of the Iowa Annual Conference, and United Methodist Church on October 29-30 at America Martyrs, Cedar Falls, Iowa on Friday 5:00 p.m. through Saturday 5:00 p.m. Registration deadline is three weeks prior to each event. If interested contact Pastor Lane.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.UPCOMING EVENTS
Monday September 13, 20101:00-3:30p KAMA—Activity
Center
4:00-7:00p Almost Free Shop
6:00-7:30p Free Clinic
6:30p Nominating Leadership Development Committee Meeting
Tuesday September 14, 2010
7:00a Early Birds—Hardee’s
9:00a Staff Meeting
9:00a-Noon Almost Free Shop
Wednesday September 15, 2010
Noon Wings
1:00-3:30p KAMA—Activity
Center
6:30p Girl Scouts – Youth Room
Thursday September 16, 2010
8:00a Late Birds—Mr. C’s
11:00a Homebuilders Party – Godfathers
7:00p Rebecca Circle - EFH
Friday September 17, 2010
9:00a-4:00p Almost Free Shop
3:00p Homecoming Parade
Saturday September 18, 2010
8:00-noon FUMC Farmers Market
5:30p Chapel Service
Sunday September 19, 2010
8:30 & 10:45a Worship Services
9:30a Sunday School
LECTIONARY: September 18-19
Jer. 8:18-9:1 Ps.79:1-9 or Ps. 4 1 Tim. 2:1-7 Luke 16:1-13
SEPTEMBER 5-6, 2010 ATTENDANCE/GIVING
Worship attendance: 186
Giving: $9455.03
Jer. 8:18-9:1 Ps.79:1-9 or Ps. 4 1 Tim. 2:1-7 Luke 16:1-13
SEPTEMBER 5-6, 2010 ATTENDANCE/GIVINGWorship attendance: 186
Giving: $9455.03
WEBSITE: WWW.KIFUMC.ORG
EMAIL: FUMCHURCH@IOWATELECOM.NET
EMAIL: FUMCHURCH@IOWATELECOM.NET
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
SEPTEMBER 2010 LINK
THE link
strengthen your faith…put it IN to practice
September 2010
The Church is a Fellowship of believers?What does the word fellowship bring to your mind?Do you think of the Church or something else?If not the church, I wonder w
hy?The apostle Paul writes in Ephesians 4:3"Make every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit, in the bond of peace." One of the mostimportant efforts in maintaining a strong bond of peace in the church is fostering of a true senseof fellowship amongst all members of the community. A true fellowship is a gathering of personsthat share feelings, experiences, activities, and interests in a way that expresses a real quality ofcomradeship.We as the church, the body of Christ, are to be a true fellowship, a community that expressesgenuine warmth and concern for one another. How does this happen? It happens in a varietyof ways, settings and contexts. But most of all it takes place beyond the confines of the worshipsetting on Sunday morning. It happens as we gather in small groups for bible study, prayer andcompanionship. It happens in gatherings such as Church-wide dinners, programs, and leisureactivities. And yes, it does also happen in worship when we have taken the time to know thosewe worship with. It is hard, almost impossible, for a church to be a true fellowship of believerswithout persons knowing the people they worship with. It takes some time and effort on our partto become friends with those we worship with.Is not true fellowship in community what Jesus intended for us? "This is my commandment thatyou love one another.... You are my friends if you do what I command you. I do not call youservants any longer because the servant does not know what the master is doing; but I calledyou friends, because I have made known to you everything that I have heard from my father.... Iam giving you these commandments so that you may love one another. "[John 15:15-17] &[Acts 2:42-47] "They devoted themselves to the apostles and to the fellowship... They brokebread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoyingthe favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their numbers daily those that were beingsaved."We have many opportunities to be in fellowship with each other. I encourage you to be a part ofthese activities, for it is only through each of our efforts that true friendship and fellowship occur.Grace and Peace,Pastor Lane
MEALS ON WHEELS
First United Methodist Church is scheduled to deliver meals to home bound &
elderly in the Knoxville area through Knoxville Senior Nutrition Home Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels) from September 20th to October 15th. Each day has four routes and they are currently providing meals to 59 people on a daily basis. It is ideal to have 2 persons per route, but a driver alone would suffice. Be a Good Samaritan to one in need, signup sheets are at the church. You may also contact the church office via e-mail or phone if you are interested in volunteering to help deliver meals.
PRESCHOOL SUPPLY NEEDS FOR 2010-2011
· Glue Sticks (any size)
· Markers (washable 8 or 10 ct)
· Crayons (24 count or smaller)
· Watercolor Paint Sets
· 100% Juice (bottles or jugs)
· Kleenex Boxes
· Paper/Styrofoam Plates
· Paper/Styrofoam Bowls
· Plastic Silverware
· Small Paper Cups (Dixie 5 oz)
· Paper Towels
· Clorox/Lysol Wipes
· All Purpose Cleaner
· Craft Items: Buttons, Fabric Scraps, Wiggly Eyes
Jesus said “Let the little children come to me and do not forbid them…” Matthew 19:14
HOW MANY Layettes WENT TO NIGERIA?
Would you believe that the Iowa team, unpacked and counted 3400 individual layettes sent by Iowans to Nigeria? That means that 3400 precious little Nigerian babies will be swaddled in soft, clean clothes and blankets lovingly prepared by Iowans and taken to InGathering.
In Nigeria the infant mortality is extremely high due to poor living conditions, unclean water, and lack of medical care. Many babies die before their first birthday. If they live to the age of 5, they stand a good chance of living a full life.
If you would like to make a financial contribution towards these kits please return the enclosed envelope with check made payable to InGathering.
NEXT STEP CONFERENCE
The “Next Step Conference” will be held at Ankeny UMC on October 22 and 23. A variety of break-out sessions will provide valuable resources for the ministry of our church. Program information can be found at http://www.nextstepankeny.com/. Early registration deadline is September 1. Please contact Pastor Lane if you are interested in attending. We will car pool.
2010 METANOIA
“Hospitality God’s Way” is the theme for the 2010 Metanoia Christian Women’s Retreat. Metanoia will meet in October at the Christian Conference Center near Newton, Iowa. The 2010 resource leader is Rev. Mary Kathryn Pearce (A United Methodist Pastor who has been a favorite leader of the Spiritual Growth Study at the School of Christian Mission for several years and she has also been a speaker at the UMW District Meeting).
Metanoia is an ecumenical Christian retreat designed to celebrate unity in Christ and encourage women to respond to God’s call in their lives.
The 2010 retreat meets in two sessions, each complete in itself. Metanoia I is Wednesday, October 13 at 3:00 p.m. to Friday, October 15 at 1:00 p.m. Metonoia II starts Friday, October 15 at 3:30 p.m. and ends Sunday, October 17 at 1:00 p.m.
Registration includes six delicious meals and lodging for two nights at the Christian Conference Center in Newton. Lodging at the Christian Conference Center is either in a cabin or in the new lodge. Registration with cabin lodging is $90 or $130 for a lodge room. Cabins are heated and modern. The lodge has limited accommodations that are assigned first on need and then first come, first served. You must register by September 10th. To request a registration form or for more information, contact Joyce Russell, 1450 N. Shore Drive, Knoxville, Iowa, 50138 at 641-842-2726.
EXPLORING OUR INTERIOR CASTLE
Embracing metaphor to enhance your Spiritual Journey and discover the extraordinarily holy in the ordinary.
This is a 24 hour retreat presented byFormation Steering Committee, Board of Discipleship of the Iowa Annual Conference, and United Methodist
Church on October 29-30 at America Martyrs, Cedar Falls, Iowa on Friday 5:00 p.m. through Saturday 5:00 p.m.
The leadership team includes Marilyn Bauchanan, Karlene Neal, and Diane Luther. Marilyn R. Bauchanan, M.Div. LMT, has been professionally involved in the healing, health, and integration of body, mind, heart, and spirit since 1978. She holds a Masters Degree in Theology, is a United Methodist Minister, a licensed Massage Therapist, and a Reiki Master. She has completed postgraduate work in Spiritual Formation, Pastoral Counseling, and Holistic Health education. She also is a passionate student of Anusara Yoga.
“We spend most of our lives focused on external events, the transitory things of this world. So consumed, distracted, seduced are we by all that “important stuff” out there, we miss the “important stuff” that resides in our own house. We miss the real treasure that lies hidden in the deepest chambers of our soul. It is time for a treasure hunt. This 24 hour retreat is designed to assist you in finding access for the discovery and the recovery of the real treasures within you!” Registration deadline is three weeks prior to each event. If interested contact Pastor Lane.
BIBLE PRESENTATION
The 3rd grade Bible presentation will be Sept. 26 at the 10:45 service with an orientation class at 4:00 p.m. that afternoon in the East Fellowship Hall
strengthen your faith…put it IN to practice
September 2010
The Church is a Fellowship of believers?What does the word fellowship bring to your mind?Do you think of the Church or something else?If not the church, I wonder w
hy?The apostle Paul writes in Ephesians 4:3"Make every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit, in the bond of peace." One of the mostimportant efforts in maintaining a strong bond of peace in the church is fostering of a true senseof fellowship amongst all members of the community. A true fellowship is a gathering of personsthat share feelings, experiences, activities, and interests in a way that expresses a real quality ofcomradeship.We as the church, the body of Christ, are to be a true fellowship, a community that expressesgenuine warmth and concern for one another. How does this happen? It happens in a varietyof ways, settings and contexts. But most of all it takes place beyond the confines of the worshipsetting on Sunday morning. It happens as we gather in small groups for bible study, prayer andcompanionship. It happens in gatherings such as Church-wide dinners, programs, and leisureactivities. And yes, it does also happen in worship when we have taken the time to know thosewe worship with. It is hard, almost impossible, for a church to be a true fellowship of believerswithout persons knowing the people they worship with. It takes some time and effort on our partto become friends with those we worship with.Is not true fellowship in community what Jesus intended for us? "This is my commandment thatyou love one another.... You are my friends if you do what I command you. I do not call youservants any longer because the servant does not know what the master is doing; but I calledyou friends, because I have made known to you everything that I have heard from my father.... Iam giving you these commandments so that you may love one another. "[John 15:15-17] &[Acts 2:42-47] "They devoted themselves to the apostles and to the fellowship... They brokebread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoyingthe favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their numbers daily those that were beingsaved."We have many opportunities to be in fellowship with each other. I encourage you to be a part ofthese activities, for it is only through each of our efforts that true friendship and fellowship occur.Grace and Peace,Pastor LaneMEALS ON WHEELS
First United Methodist Church is scheduled to deliver meals to home bound &
elderly in the Knoxville area through Knoxville Senior Nutrition Home Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels) from September 20th to October 15th. Each day has four routes and they are currently providing meals to 59 people on a daily basis. It is ideal to have 2 persons per route, but a driver alone would suffice. Be a Good Samaritan to one in need, signup sheets are at the church. You may also contact the church office via e-mail or phone if you are interested in volunteering to help deliver meals.PRESCHOOL SUPPLY NEEDS FOR 2010-2011
· Glue Sticks (any size)
· Markers (washable 8 or 10 ct)
· Crayons (24 count or smaller)
· Watercolor Paint Sets
· 100% Juice (bottles or jugs)
· Kleenex Boxes
· Paper/Styrofoam Plates
· Paper/Styrofoam Bowls
· Plastic Silverware
· Small Paper Cups (Dixie 5 oz)
· Paper Towels
· Clorox/Lysol Wipes
· All Purpose Cleaner
· Craft Items: Buttons, Fabric Scraps, Wiggly Eyes
Jesus said “Let the little children come to me and do not forbid them…” Matthew 19:14
HOW MANY Layettes WENT TO NIGERIA?
Would you believe that the Iowa team, unpacked and counted 3400 individual layettes sent by Iowans to Nigeria? That means that 3400 precious little Nigerian babies will be swaddled in soft, clean clothes and blankets lovingly prepared by Iowans and taken to InGathering.
In Nigeria the infant mortality is extremely high due to poor living conditions, unclean water, and lack of medical care. Many babies die before their first birthday. If they live to the age of 5, they stand a good chance of living a full life.
If you would like to make a financial contribution towards these kits please return the enclosed envelope with check made payable to InGathering.
NEXT STEP CONFERENCE
The “Next Step Conference” will be held at Ankeny UMC on October 22 and 23. A variety of break-out sessions will provide valuable resources for the ministry of our church. Program information can be found at http://www.nextstepankeny.com/. Early registration deadline is September 1. Please contact Pastor Lane if you are interested in attending. We will car pool.
2010 METANOIA
“Hospitality God’s Way” is the theme for the 2010 Metanoia Christian Women’s Retreat. Metanoia will meet in October at the Christian Conference Center near Newton, Iowa. The 2010 resource leader is Rev. Mary Kathryn Pearce (A United Methodist Pastor who has been a favorite leader of the Spiritual Growth Study at the School of Christian Mission for several years and she has also been a speaker at the UMW District Meeting).Metanoia is an ecumenical Christian retreat designed to celebrate unity in Christ and encourage women to respond to God’s call in their lives.
The 2010 retreat meets in two sessions, each complete in itself. Metanoia I is Wednesday, October 13 at 3:00 p.m. to Friday, October 15 at 1:00 p.m. Metonoia II starts Friday, October 15 at 3:30 p.m. and ends Sunday, October 17 at 1:00 p.m.
Registration includes six delicious meals and lodging for two nights at the Christian Conference Center in Newton. Lodging at the Christian Conference Center is either in a cabin or in the new lodge. Registration with cabin lodging is $90 or $130 for a lodge room. Cabins are heated and modern. The lodge has limited accommodations that are assigned first on need and then first come, first served. You must register by September 10th. To request a registration form or for more information, contact Joyce Russell, 1450 N. Shore Drive, Knoxville, Iowa, 50138 at 641-842-2726.
EXPLORING OUR INTERIOR CASTLE
Embracing metaphor to enhance your Spiritual Journey and discover the extraordinarily holy in the ordinary.This is a 24 hour retreat presented byFormation Steering Committee, Board of Discipleship of the Iowa Annual Conference, and United Methodist
Church on October 29-30 at America Martyrs, Cedar Falls, Iowa on Friday 5:00 p.m. through Saturday 5:00 p.m.
The leadership team includes Marilyn Bauchanan, Karlene Neal, and Diane Luther. Marilyn R. Bauchanan, M.Div. LMT, has been professionally involved in the healing, health, and integration of body, mind, heart, and spirit since 1978. She holds a Masters Degree in Theology, is a United Methodist Minister, a licensed Massage Therapist, and a Reiki Master. She has completed postgraduate work in Spiritual Formation, Pastoral Counseling, and Holistic Health education. She also is a passionate student of Anusara Yoga.
“We spend most of our lives focused on external events, the transitory things of this world. So consumed, distracted, seduced are we by all that “important stuff” out there, we miss the “important stuff” that resides in our own house. We miss the real treasure that lies hidden in the deepest chambers of our soul. It is time for a treasure hunt. This 24 hour retreat is designed to assist you in finding access for the discovery and the recovery of the real treasures within you!” Registration deadline is three weeks prior to each event. If interested contact Pastor Lane.
BIBLE PRESENTATION
The 3rd grade Bible presentation will be Sept. 26 at the 10:45 service with an orientation class at 4:00 p.m. that afternoon in the East Fellowship Hall
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Habitat would like to thank their friends at FUMC for the generosity over the last 2 years while the office was located in the Activity Center. Because of the many blessings, Habitat continues to grow. Unfortunately, this also means they have outgrown the office space in the Activity Center. Habitat is now located in a larger space across from Wal-Mart in the same building as the Knoxville Vet Clinic. Thanks again and feel free to stop by our new location. – Habitat for Humanity of Marion
CONGRATULATIONS
For the first time ever, the Iowa State Fair Queen crown has been placed
upon the head of a Marion County Fair Queen, Lacy Stevenson. Lacy was chosen out of the 102 contestants who participated in this year's competition. Judging is based on personality, attitude, awareness, leadership, citizenship, contribution to community, overall appearance, charm and poise. She is the daughter of Rick and Tamra Stevenson of Knoxville and a member of our Knoxville First United Methodist Church.
Thoughts & Prayers
Rita Hays, Marion Dykstra, Mary Durham, T. Mark Preston, Dorothy Porter, Bob Schmidt, Stanton Metcalf, Betty McLaughlin, Bob Jahner, Esther Fridlington, Irl Clarke, Susanna Swank, Vivian Nash, Lela Todd and our service people and their families.
SYMPATHY
Our sympathy is
extended to the family of Odie Bonnett, brother-in-law of Betty Tonda.
Condolences to the family of Joyce Redding who passed away on August 21, 2010.
Our sympathy is extended to the Mark and Pam Mahoney family on the death of Pam’s mother, Pat McClain.
THANK YOU
Words cannot express how thankful we are for the prayers, cards with k
ind thoughts, and other acts of kindness at the time of our 62nd anniversary, during Dorothy’s hospital stay, & our return home. We are truly blessed with a caring church family. Thank you. Dorothy & Ralph Porter
Thanks to all who attended my 90th birthday party. I had a wonderful day. Thanks also for the many greetings and cards. I plan to reread the cards on my 91st birthday. Ruth Beebout
I want to thank everyone who baked goods or had produce or helped at the site. Thank you. Susan Friday
Thanks to all the great helpers at the Pitstop Pancakes at the Armory! Your smile and work are very much appreciated by the guests and the Chamber! Thanks, Kay
Dear First Church Family, Thank you again for supporting me during another summer of Celebration Iowa. It seems that no matter the activity I’m involved in whether it is sports related or musical, you, my church family, are behind me more than one hundred percent! I appreciate all the ways you help me grow. Thanks again. Love, Robert Woodle
Lacy Stevenson and her family would like to thank their church family for all the outpouring of support, cards, and congratulations we have received as she represented Marion County and then being crowned 2010 Iowa State Fair Queen. Thank you all so very much for your ongoing support.
2010 F.U.N. CALENDAR…INVITE YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS
Sunday, September 26th at FUMC
5:00 p.m. – “Family Night Out” Better Than a New JD Tractor – FREE light meal
6:30 p.m. – Movie “Blind Side” and treats
Saturday, October 16th at 1335 Hayes Drive Knoxville
6:00 p.m. – “Hay Ride, Bon Fire, Wiener Roast and GAME NIGHT in the Shed (bring a dish and a favorite game to share)
Friday, November 19th at FUMC
6:00 p.m. – “Fall Harvest Dinner” and Movie - Ham Ball Dinner with all the Home Made Trimmings.
Saturday, November 27th at FUMC
9:00 a.m. – FREE Brunch – Decorate the Church for Christmas
http://www.kifumc.org/ * 641-842-3712 mailto:*%20%20fumchurch@iowatelecom.net
SEPTEMBER LECTIONARY SCRIPTURE
September 4-5
Jer. 18:1-11 Ps. 139:1-6, 13-18 Philem. 1-21 Luke 14:25-33
September 11-12
Jer. 4:11-12, 22-28 Ps. 14 1 Tim. 1:12-17 Luke 15:1-10
September 18-19
Jer. 8:18-9:1 Ps.79:1-9 or Ps. 4 1 Tim. 2:1-7 Luke 16:1-13
September 25-26
Jer. 32:1-3a, 6-15 Ps. 91:1-6, 14-16
1 Tim. 6:6-19 Luke 16:19-31
Special Dates
We would like to share in celebrating your birthday or anniversary. The dates are posted on the website. Please check your personal information and if it needs corrected, updated or you want to be excluded, please email or contact the church office.
Habitat would like to thank their friends at FUMC for the generosity over the last 2 years while the office was located in the Activity Center. Because of the many blessings, Habitat continues to grow. Unfortunately, this also means they have outgrown the office space in the Activity Center. Habitat is now located in a larger space across from Wal-Mart in the same building as the Knoxville Vet Clinic. Thanks again and feel free to stop by our new location. – Habitat for Humanity of MarionCONGRATULATIONS
For the first time ever, the Iowa State Fair Queen crown has been placed
upon the head of a Marion County Fair Queen, Lacy Stevenson. Lacy was chosen out of the 102 contestants who participated in this year's competition. Judging is based on personality, attitude, awareness, leadership, citizenship, contribution to community, overall appearance, charm and poise. She is the daughter of Rick and Tamra Stevenson of Knoxville and a member of our Knoxville First United Methodist Church.Thoughts & Prayers
Rita Hays, Marion Dykstra, Mary Durham, T. Mark Preston, Dorothy Porter, Bob Schmidt, Stanton Metcalf, Betty McLaughlin, Bob Jahner, Esther Fridlington, Irl Clarke, Susanna Swank, Vivian Nash, Lela Todd and our service people and their families.SYMPATHY
Our sympathy is
extended to the family of Odie Bonnett, brother-in-law of Betty Tonda.Condolences to the family of Joyce Redding who passed away on August 21, 2010.
Our sympathy is extended to the Mark and Pam Mahoney family on the death of Pam’s mother, Pat McClain.
THANK YOU
Words cannot express how thankful we are for the prayers, cards with k
ind thoughts, and other acts of kindness at the time of our 62nd anniversary, during Dorothy’s hospital stay, & our return home. We are truly blessed with a caring church family. Thank you. Dorothy & Ralph PorterThanks to all who attended my 90th birthday party. I had a wonderful day. Thanks also for the many greetings and cards. I plan to reread the cards on my 91st birthday. Ruth Beebout
I want to thank everyone who baked goods or had produce or helped at the site. Thank you. Susan Friday
Thanks to all the great helpers at the Pitstop Pancakes at the Armory! Your smile and work are very much appreciated by the guests and the Chamber! Thanks, Kay
Dear First Church Family, Thank you again for supporting me during another summer of Celebration Iowa. It seems that no matter the activity I’m involved in whether it is sports related or musical, you, my church family, are behind me more than one hundred percent! I appreciate all the ways you help me grow. Thanks again. Love, Robert Woodle
Lacy Stevenson and her family would like to thank their church family for all the outpouring of support, cards, and congratulations we have received as she represented Marion County and then being crowned 2010 Iowa State Fair Queen. Thank you all so very much for your ongoing support.
2010 F.U.N. CALENDAR…INVITE YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS
Sunday, September 26th at FUMC5:00 p.m. – “Family Night Out” Better Than a New JD Tractor – FREE light meal
6:30 p.m. – Movie “Blind Side” and treats
Saturday, October 16th at 1335 Hayes Drive Knoxville
6:00 p.m. – “Hay Ride, Bon Fire, Wiener Roast and GAME NIGHT in the Shed (bring a dish and a favorite game to share)
Friday, November 19th at FUMC
6:00 p.m. – “Fall Harvest Dinner” and Movie - Ham Ball Dinner with all the Home Made Trimmings.
Saturday, November 27th at FUMC
9:00 a.m. – FREE Brunch – Decorate the Church for Christmas
http://www.kifumc.org/ * 641-842-3712 mailto:*%20%20fumchurch@iowatelecom.net
SEPTEMBER LECTIONARY SCRIPTURE
September 4-5Jer. 18:1-11 Ps. 139:1-6, 13-18 Philem. 1-21 Luke 14:25-33
September 11-12
Jer. 4:11-12, 22-28 Ps. 14 1 Tim. 1:12-17 Luke 15:1-10
September 18-19
Jer. 8:18-9:1 Ps.79:1-9 or Ps. 4 1 Tim. 2:1-7 Luke 16:1-13
September 25-26
Jer. 32:1-3a, 6-15 Ps. 91:1-6, 14-16
1 Tim. 6:6-19 Luke 16:19-31
Special Dates
We would like to share in celebrating your birthday or anniversary. The dates are posted on the website. Please check your personal information and if it needs corrected, updated or you want to be excluded, please email or contact the church office. SEPTEMBER 4-5 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Assisting with Sunday Services: Liturgist: Brent Hanna & Praise Band
GREETERS:
Montgomery Street 8:30 – Joel and Barb Johnson 10:45 – Virginia Rayl
Fourth Street 8:30 – Judy Burnett
USHERS: Saturday – Brenton and Shirley Trabert & Mike and Dorothy Larson
8:30 – Brian Bishop, John Burnett, Jack Crook, Jerry Jordan, Adam Norris, Larry Rowley, and Jim Uitermarkt
10:45 – Trey and Julie Purvis and Herb and Loretta Boughn
HOSPITALITY: 8:30 – George and Doris Werts
COMMUNION: Allan and Merna Furney
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.
Assisted listening devices are available at the 8:30 and 10:45 services. Ask an usher for assistance.
Large print bulletins are available for the 8:30 service.
Daily Devotional (Upper Rooms) – Both regular print and large print are available at each entrance. A suggested donation of $1.00 each is appreciated.
Rita Hayes, Marion Dykstra, Mary Durham, T. Mark Preston, Dorothy Porter, Bob Schmidt, Stanton Metcalf, Betty McLaughlin, Bob Jahner, Esther Fridlington, Irl Clarke, Susanna Swank, Vivian Nash, Lela Todd and our service people and their families.
PRAYER CHAIN MINISTRY
Contact Dorothy Danner at 641-842-2557.
Dear First Church Family, Thank you again for supporting me during another summer of Celebration Iowa. It seems that no matter the activity I’m involved in whether it is sports related or musical, you, my church family, are behind me more than one hundred percent! I appreciate all the ways you help me grow.
Thanks again. Love, Robert Woodle
Lacy Stevenson and her family would like to thank their church family for all the outpouring of support, cards, and congratulations we have received as she represented Marion County and then was crowned 2010 Iowa State Fair Queen. Thank you all so very much for your ongoing support.
SEPTEMBER F.U.N. AT FUMC
Invite your friends and neighbors…
Sunday, September 26th
5:00 p.m. – Family Night Out, Better Than a New JD Tractor, Free light meal
6:30 p.m. – Movies and Treats
BIBLE PRESENTATION
The 3rd grade Bible presentation will be Sept. 26 at the 10:45 service with an orientation class at 4:00 p.m. that afternoon in the East Fellowship Hall
First United Methodist Church is scheduled to deliver meals to home bound & elderly in the Knoxville area through Knoxville Senior Nutrition Home Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels) from September 20th to October 15th. Each day has four routes and they are currently providing meals to 59 people on a daily basis. It is ideal to have 2 persons per route, but a driver alone would suffice. Be a Good Samaritan to one in need, signup sheets are at the church. You may also contact the church office via e-mail or phone if you are interested in volunteering to help deliver meals.
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.
NEXT STEP CONFERENCE
The “Next Step Conference” will be held at Ankeny UMC on October 22 and
23. A variety of break-out sessions will provide valuable resources for the ministry of our church. Program information can be found at http://www.nextstepankeny.com/. Early registration deadline is September 1. Please contact Pastor Lane if you are interested in attending. We will car pool.
2010 METANOIA
“Hospitality God’s Way” is the theme for the 2010 Metanoia Christian Women’s Retreat. Metanoia will meet in October at the Christian Conference Center near Newton, Iowa. The 2010 retreat meets in two sessions, each complete in itself. Metanoia I is Wednesday, October 13 at 3:00 p.m. to Friday, October 15 at 1:00 p.m. Metonoia II starts Friday, October 15 at 3:30 p.m. and ends Sunday, October 17 at 1:00 p.m. Registration includes six delicious meals and lodging for two nights at the Christian Conference Center in Newton. Registration with cabin lodging is $90 or $130 for a lodge room. You must register by September 10th. To request a registration form or for more information, contact Joyce Russell, 1450 N. Shore Drive, Knoxville, Iowa, 50138 at 641-842-2726.
EXPLORING OUR INTERIOR CASTLE
This is a 24 hour retreat presented by Formation Steering Committee, Board of Discipleship of the Iowa Annual Conference, and United Methodist Church on October 29-30 at America Martyrs, Cedar Falls, Iowa on Friday 5:00 p.m. through Saturday 5:00 p.m. Registration deadline is three weeks prior to each event. If interested contact Pastor Lane.
LOWER LIGHTS
Copies of the September Lower Lights are available on the table in the main entrance and also in the chapel.
UPCOMING EVENTS
September 6, 2010
Offices Closed for Labor Day
Tuesday September 7, 2010
7:00a Early Birds—Hardee’s
9:00a Staff Meeting
9:00a-Noon Almost Free Shop
MSPS Starts
Wednesday September 8, 2010
9:30a Naomi Circle, EFH
Noon Wings
1:00-3:30p KAMA—Activity Center
MSPS Starts
Thursday September 9, 2010
8:00a Late Birds— Mr. C’s
9:00a Rachel Circle, Sally S.
1:30p UMW District Meeting Set up
Friday September 10, 2010
8:00a-5:00p UMW District Meeting
CLOSED Almost Free Shop
Saturday September 11, 2010
8:00-noon FUMC Farmers Market
5:30p Chapel Service
Sunday September 12, 2010
8:30 & 10:45a Worship Services
Food Donation
Cinnamon Roll Sunday
Grandparents’ Day
9:30a Sunday School
LECTIONARY September 11-12
Jer. 4:11-12, 22-28 Ps. 14 1 Tim. 1:12-17 Luke 15:1-10
AUGUST 28-29, 2010 ATTENDANCE/GIVING
Worship attendance: 198
Giving: $4604.05
GREETERS:
Montgomery Street 8:30 – Joel and Barb Johnson 10:45 – Virginia Rayl
Fourth Street 8:30 – Judy Burnett
USHERS: Saturday – Brenton and Shirley Trabert & Mike and Dorothy Larson
8:30 – Brian Bishop, John Burnett, Jack Crook, Jerry Jordan, Adam Norris, Larry Rowley, and Jim Uitermarkt
10:45 – Trey and Julie Purvis and Herb and Loretta Boughn
HOSPITALITY: 8:30 – George and Doris Werts
COMMUNION: Allan and Merna Furney
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.
Assisted listening devices are available at the 8:30 and 10:45 services. Ask an usher for assistance.
Large print bulletins are available for the 8:30 service.
Daily Devotional (Upper Rooms) – Both regular print and large print are available at each entrance. A suggested donation of $1.00 each is appreciated.
Rita Hayes, Marion Dykstra, Mary Durham, T. Mark Preston, Dorothy Porter, Bob Schmidt, Stanton Metcalf, Betty McLaughlin, Bob Jahner, Esther Fridlington, Irl Clarke, Susanna Swank, Vivian Nash, Lela Todd and our service people and their families.PRAYER CHAIN MINISTRY
Contact Dorothy Danner at 641-842-2557.
Dear First Church Family, Thank you again for supporting me during another summer of Celebration Iowa. It seems that no matter the activity I’m involved in whether it is sports related or musical, you, my church family, are behind me more than one hundred percent! I appreciate all the ways you help me grow.Thanks again. Love, Robert Woodle
Lacy Stevenson and her family would like to thank their church family for all the outpouring of support, cards, and congratulations we have received as she represented Marion County and then was crowned 2010 Iowa State Fair Queen. Thank you all so very much for your ongoing support.
SEPTEMBER F.U.N. AT FUMC
Invite your friends and neighbors…Sunday, September 26th
5:00 p.m. – Family Night Out, Better Than a New JD Tractor, Free light meal
6:30 p.m. – Movies and Treats
BIBLE PRESENTATION
The 3rd grade Bible presentation will be Sept. 26 at the 10:45 service with an orientation class at 4:00 p.m. that afternoon in the East Fellowship Hall
First United Methodist Church is scheduled to deliver meals to home bound & elderly in the Knoxville area through Knoxville Senior Nutrition Home Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels) from September 20th to October 15th. Each day has four routes and they are currently providing meals to 59 people on a daily basis. It is ideal to have 2 persons per route, but a driver alone would suffice. Be a Good Samaritan to one in need, signup sheets are at the church. You may also contact the church office via e-mail or phone if you are interested in volunteering to help deliver meals.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.NEXT STEP CONFERENCE
The “Next Step Conference” will be held at Ankeny UMC on October 22 and23. A variety of break-out sessions will provide valuable resources for the ministry of our church. Program information can be found at http://www.nextstepankeny.com/. Early registration deadline is September 1. Please contact Pastor Lane if you are interested in attending. We will car pool.
2010 METANOIA
“Hospitality God’s Way” is the theme for the 2010 Metanoia Christian Women’s Retreat. Metanoia will meet in October at the Christian Conference Center near Newton, Iowa. The 2010 retreat meets in two sessions, each complete in itself. Metanoia I is Wednesday, October 13 at 3:00 p.m. to Friday, October 15 at 1:00 p.m. Metonoia II starts Friday, October 15 at 3:30 p.m. and ends Sunday, October 17 at 1:00 p.m. Registration includes six delicious meals and lodging for two nights at the Christian Conference Center in Newton. Registration with cabin lodging is $90 or $130 for a lodge room. You must register by September 10th. To request a registration form or for more information, contact Joyce Russell, 1450 N. Shore Drive, Knoxville, Iowa, 50138 at 641-842-2726.EXPLORING OUR INTERIOR CASTLE
This is a 24 hour retreat presented by Formation Steering Committee, Board of Discipleship of the Iowa Annual Conference, and United Methodist Church on October 29-30 at America Martyrs, Cedar Falls, Iowa on Friday 5:00 p.m. through Saturday 5:00 p.m. Registration deadline is three weeks prior to each event. If interested contact Pastor Lane.LOWER LIGHTS
Copies of the September Lower Lights are available on the table in the main entrance and also in the chapel.
UPCOMING EVENTS
September 6, 2010Offices Closed for Labor Day
Tuesday September 7, 2010
7:00a Early Birds—Hardee’s
9:00a Staff Meeting
9:00a-Noon Almost Free Shop
MSPS Starts
Wednesday September 8, 2010
9:30a Naomi Circle, EFH
Noon Wings
1:00-3:30p KAMA—Activity Center
MSPS Starts
Thursday September 9, 2010
8:00a Late Birds— Mr. C’s
9:00a Rachel Circle, Sally S.
1:30p UMW District Meeting Set up
Friday September 10, 2010
8:00a-5:00p UMW District Meeting
CLOSED Almost Free Shop
Saturday September 11, 2010
8:00-noon FUMC Farmers Market
5:30p Chapel Service
Sunday September 12, 2010
8:30 & 10:45a Worship Services
Food Donation
Cinnamon Roll Sunday
Grandparents’ Day
9:30a Sunday School
LECTIONARY September 11-12Jer. 4:11-12, 22-28 Ps. 14 1 Tim. 1:12-17 Luke 15:1-10
AUGUST 28-29, 2010 ATTENDANCE/GIVINGWorship attendance: 198
Giving: $4604.05
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