MAY 2011 WORSHIP TEAM

APRIL 30-MAY1, 2011

ASSISTING WITH SERVICES:
8:30 - Liturgist: Brent Hanna
10:45 - Praise Band

USHERS:
Saturday - Brenton and Shirley Trabert & Mike and Dorothy Larson
8:30 – Brian Bishop, John Burnett, Jack Crook, Jerry Jordan, Adam Norris, Larry Rowley, Jim Uitermarkt
10:45 – Loretta Kono and Tim and Diane McCombs

GREETERS:
Montgomery Street
8:30 – Sara Hopkins
10:45 – Park and Caroline Woodle

Fourth Street
8:30 – Connie Davis
10:45 - Virginia Rayl

COMMUNION:
8:30 – Larry and RoseAnne Rowley

HOSPITALITY:
8:30 – Dick and Darlene Rose


MAY 7-8, 2011
ASSISTING WITH SERVICES:
8:30 - Liturgist: Dave Johnson
10:45 - Praise Band

USHERS:
Saturday - Brenton and Shirley Trabert & Mike and Dorothy Larson
8:30 – Brian Bishop, John Burnett, Jack Crook, Jerry Jordan, Adam Norris, Larry Rowley, Jim Uitermarkt
10:45 – Loretta Kono and Tim and Diane McCombs

GREETERS:
Montgomery Street
8:30 – Jake and Erika DeGeest
10:45 –

Fourth Street
8:30 – Bert and Roberta Dennison
10:45 -

COMMUNION:
8:30 – Jack and Bonnie Crook

HOSPITALITY:
8:30 – Cinnamon Roll Sunday


MAY 14-15, 2011
ASSISTING WITH SERVICES:
8:30 - Liturgist: Katie Bishop
10:45 - Praise Band

USHERS:
Saturday - Brenton and Shirley Trabert & Mike and Dorothy Larson
8:30 – Brian Bishop, John Burnett, Jack Crook, Jerry Jordan, Adam Norris, Larry Rowley, Jim Uitermarkt
10:45 – Loretta Kono and Tim and Diane McCombs

GREETERS:
Montgomery Street
8:30 – Terry and Cindy Fenoglio
10:45 –

Fourth Street
8:30 – Raymond and Wilma Fisher
10:45 -

COMMUNION:
8:30 –

HOSPITALITY:
8:30 – Susan Miller and Billie Gilkerson


MAY 21-22, 2011
ASSISTING WITH SERVICES:
8:30 - Liturgist:
10:45 - Praise Band

USHERS:
Saturday - Brenton and Shirley Trabert & Mike and Dorothy Larson
8:30 – Brian Bishop, John Burnett, Jack Crook, Jerry Jordan, Adam Norris, Larry Rowley, Jim Uitermarkt
10:45 – Loretta Kono and Tim and Diane McCombs

GREETERS:
Montgomery Street
8:30 – Richard and Jenny Dircks
10:45 –

Fourth Street
8:30 – Peg Stevenson
10:45 -

COMMUNION:
8:30 – Joel and barb Johnson

HOSPITALITY:
8:30 – Kitty Shepherd and family

MAY 28-29, 2011
ASSISTING WITH SERVICES:
8:30 - Liturgist: Brent Hanna
10:45 - Praise Band

USHERS:
Saturday - Brenton and Shirley Trabert & Mike and Dorothy Larson
8:30 – Brian Bishop, John Burnett, Jack Crook, Jerry Jordan, Adam Norris, Larry Rowley, Jim Uitermarkt
10:45 – Loretta Kono and Tim and Diane McCombs

GREETERS:
Montgomery Street
8:30 – Jim and Sharon Young
10:45 –

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

COMMUNION:
8:30 –

HOSPITALITY:
8:30 – Doris and George Werts

APRIL 23-24 ANNOUNCEMENTS

IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS…

RECOVERING AT HOME: Tom Tucker.

ADDITIONAL PRAYERS: Lela Todd, Maxine Harrison, Halley and Tim Schmidt and baby Viola (Barb Johnson’s niece), Arl Haning (John’s brother), Korreen Rayl (Virginia Rayl’s daughter-in-law), individuals recently affected by the tornadoes, and service people and families.

CONTINUAL PRAYERS: Bishop Julius Trimble, District Superintendent Reverend Bill Poland, District Outreach Minister Paul Smith, 1st Church pastors, and church family.

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

E-PRAYER CHAIN
If you would like to sign up for the e-prayer chain to receive an e-mail any time a request is made for a prayer, please contact Heather at fumchurch@iowatelecom.net or 641-842-3712 with your name and e-mail information.


THIS WEEKEND

HEIFER PROJECT COLLECTION
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 weekend of every month. Please mark your check memo and/or envelope to identify this purpose to contribute to the Heifer Project.

MONDAY, APRIL 25 WE NEED YOUR HELP
Volunteers are needed at Helping Hands on April 25 from 10:15-11:00 to unload the truck and 11:00-3:00 to sack and hand out groceries.

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


NEW THIS WEEK!

NEXT WEEKEND IS NEIGHBOR HELPING NEIGHBOR COLLECTION
A special collection is taken the first weekend of every month. These funds go through KAMA to help community needs.

CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS
Do you have skill sets that would be helpful to others in your community and would like to share your skills after a disaster, please email disaster.response@iaumc.org with the following information: Name, skill, where training was received and when, contact information, and availability. A comprehensive volunteer list will enable the Conference to better target our emails to persons interested in a specific type of service in your district that you might not otherwise know about. Partnering with those who have experienced a disaster, to enable them to move forward to a new normal.

MSPS GRADUATION/CONCERT
Montgomery Street Preschool Graduation and Spring Concert will take place on Thursday, May 19 at 7pm.

THANK YOU
Thank you to everyone that helped with Good Friday Day Camp! It was a huge success and the kids had a great time!

Thank you!! MSPS greatly appreciates the support from the Church Family. Thank you to all that have supported our program this year!!

LECTIONARY:
April 30-May 1
Acts. 2:14a, 22-32 Ps. 16 1 Pet. 1:3-9 John 20:19-31

ATTENDANCE/GIVING
April 16-17
Worship attendance: 244
Giving: $6002

ONGOING NEWS…

IOWA DISASTER RELIEF
Support the tornado relief efforts in Mapleton, IA and Varina, IA by contributing to Iowa Advance Special #223 – Disaster Relief.

EASTER OFFERINGS
Throughout the year, many of you already support the congregation with your time, talent and financial contributions but greater participation is always welcome. We encourage you to look into our electronic giving program. It’s convenient for you and provides much-needed donation consistency for the church. Please contact the church office for details.

THANK YOU
A big thank you to all of those who helped out with the services this Holy Week and Easter!

THIS WEEK…
Saturday April 23, 2011
HEIFER PROJECT
5:30p Chapel Service
Sunday April 24, 2011
EASTER SUNDAY
HEIFER PROJECT
8:30a and 10:45a Worship Services
9:30a Sunday School
Monday April 25, 2011
VOLUNTEER DAY HELPING HANDS (10:15-11:00 and 11:00-3:00)
1:00-3:30p KAMA—Act Cntr
3:00-6:00p Almost Free Shop
6:00-7:30p Free Clinic – Act Cntr
Tuesday April 26, 2011
7:00-8:00a Early Birds – Hardees
9:00a Staff Mtg – Conf Rm
9:00a-Noon Almost Free Shop
6:00-8:00p Cub Scouts – WFH
7:00-8:00p Jr. Optimists – EFH
Wednesday April 27, 2011
Noon Wings – Conf Rm
1:00-3:30p KAMA—Act Cntr
5:30-6:30p Bell Choir Practice – Bell Choir Room
7:15-8:45p Book Study – EFH
Thursday April 28, 2011
8:00a Late Birds – Mr. C’s
1:30p Mary Circle – EFH
1:30p Sarah Circle – WFH
Friday April 29, 2011
9:00a-4:00p Almost Free Shop
Saturday April 30, 2011
5:30p Chapel Service
Sunday May 1, 2011
NEIGHBOR HELPING NEIGHBOR
COMMUNION
8:30 and 10:45a Worship Services
9:30a Sunday School
6:30-8:00p Confirmation Class – EFH


WELCOME VISITORS…
We welcome you and invite you to participate in all activities of the church. Listed are all of the events taking place in our church this week. We realize that newcomers may not be familiar with all the programs or people of the church so for explanations and more complete descriptions we encourage you to visit our website at, www.kifumc.org or email fumchurch@iowatelecom.net, or call 641-842-3712.

We are family friendly with a well equipped nursery, a full play room, and bathroom for your use. Please feel free to use our family oriented nursery. These areas are sound proof from the sanctuary, but you can turn on the speakers and hear the service if you would like. Large print bulletins are available for the 8:30 service.


ASSISTING WITH SERVICES:
8:30 - Liturgist: Jim Butler
10:45 - Praise Band

USHERS:
Saturday - Brenton and Shirley Trabert and Mike and Dorothy Larson
8:30 – Jim Butler, Jacob DeGeest, Dave Johnson, Dan Russell, John Scott, and Jim Young
10:45 – Kevin and Jennifer Wadle and Deb Harvey

GREETERS:
Montgomery Street
8:30 – Jerry and Marolyn Jordan
10:45 – Larry Scott and Evelyn Crowell
Fourth Street
8:30 – Robin Butler
10:45 - Phil and Jackie Bauer

COMMUNION:
8:30 – Jack and Bonnie Crook

HOSPITALITY:
8:30 – Janna and Gordon Kassel

APRIL 16-17 ANNOUNCEMENTS

IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS…
RECOVERING AT HOME: Cecil Harry, Lela Todd, Tom Tucker, Helen Roberts, Maxine Harrison, Gordon Agan, and Ruby Shannon.

ADDITIONAL PRAYERS: Armond Ravera, Josephine Wilson, Paul and Margaret Umble, Ruth Jones, Bob Sherwood, Thurman Floyd, Dorothy Porter, Mary Durham, Trevor Bremer, Halley and Tim Schmidt (Barb Johnson’s niece), Arl Haning (John’s brother), individuals recently affected by the tornadoes, and our service people and their families.

CONTINUAL PRAYERS: Bishop Julius Trimble, District Superintendent Reverend Bill Poland, District Outreach Minister Paul Smith, 1st Church pastors, and church family.

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


THIS WEEKEND

INVITATION OUTREACH
During this Easter season (and other major religious holidays) persons that are not involved in church are more open and receptive to an invitation to attend worship. We ask that you prayerfully consider the friends, relatives, acquaintances, and neighbors you know that don’t have a church home and invite them to visit our church. Better yet, offer to pick them up. To help you with this we have put together invitation packets that have a contemporary N.T. Bible as a gift, an invitation card, and a card listing all of the services during Holy Week. You can pick them up in office or speak to Pastor Lane.

THE PASSION AND RESURRECTION OF CHRIST
On Sunday, April 17 at 7:00 p.m. at the Bussey United Methodist Church come walk through the story of Jesus’ death and resurrection. Everyone is invited and admission is free.

HOLY WEEK WORSHIP SERVICES
APRIL 21, MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE AT 7:00 P.M.
APRIL 22, GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE AT 7:00 P.M.
APRIL 23-24, EASTER WEEKEND, REGULAR WORSHIP TIMES


NEW THIS WEEK!

CARE PACKAGE MISSION – A HUGE SUCCESS
The Education Cluster would like to send out a THANK YOU for the many donations given to our college students and our service men and women. We filled 25 College care packages and 14 Service men and women packages and mailed them out past Wednesday. This weekend we are asking for a special offering to cover the postage for those packages. Thank you all for your support! Education Cluster

IOWA DISASTER RELIEF
Support the tornado relief efforts in Mapleton, IA and Varina, IA by contributing to Iowa Advance Special #223 – Disaster Relief.

CHAPEL ALTAR FLOWERS
The chapel altar flowers have been given in honor of Mike and Dorothy Larson’s 50th anniversary by Mary and Mike Thornburgh, Willie and Gladys Larson, and Diane and Bob DeWitt.

THANK YOU
I want to say a grateful “thank you” for all the cards, telephone calls, and visits I have received while being in the hospital. They have really been appreciated. Also, thanks to Rev. Hill and Rev. Riggle for the hospital visits. How nice to have a great church family. May God bless each of you. Lela Todd

HELP FOR HELPING HANDS
Thank you to those that helped at Helping Hands on April 11th. As a reminder, volunteers are needed again on April 25 from 10:15-11:00 to unload the truck and 11:00-3:00 to sack and handout groceries. In addition, Maria Diminet, the foreign exchange student, is accepting pop cans, nonperishable food items and clothing at FUMC as fundraising for Helping Hands.

LECTIONARY:
April 23-24
Acts 10:34-43 Ps. 118:1-2, 14-24 Col. 3:1-4 John 20:1-18 or Matt. 28:1-10

ATTENDANCE/GIVING
April 9-10
Worship attendance: 219
Giving: $5141.20


ONGOING NEWS…

WANTED: FLOWERS FOR EASTER
Help make our Church beautiful this Easter by donating flowers. Any type of spring flowers can be brought to the Church on Fri. April 22, 9-5 or Sat. April 23, 9-Noon. Your generosity is always appreciated.

GOOD FRIDAY DAYCAMP
Calling all preschool-5th grade kids! Join us on Friday, April 22, from 9:00 a.m. to Noon. for the Good Friday Morning Camp. It will be a fun time to celebrate God’s love. Everyone is welcome, so bring a friend!

EASTER OFFERINGS
Throughout the year, many of you already support the congregation with your time, talent and financial contributions but greater participation is always welcome. We encourage you to look into our electronic giving program. It’s convenient for you and provides much-needed donation consistency for the church. Please contact the church office for details.


THIS WEEK…
Sunday April 17, 2011
PALM SUNDAY
8:30 & 10:45a Worship Services
9:30a Sunday School
2:00-4:00p Larson Anniversary Open House – WFH
Monday April 18, 2011
Noon-1:30p Endowment Committee- Godfather’s
1:00-3:00p KAMA—Act Cntr
3:00-6:00p Almost Free Shop
6:30-7:30p Cluster Meetings
7:30-8:30p Council on Ministry – WFH
7:30-8:30p Marion County History Society –Act. Cntr
Tuesday April 19, 2011
7:00-8:00a Early Birds – Hardees
9:00-10:00a Staff Meeting – Conf Room
9:00a-Noon Almost Free Shop
6:00-8:00p Cub Scouts – WFH
6:30-7:30p Finance/Trustees - Library
7:00-8:00p Jr. Optimists – EFH
Wednesday April 20, 2011
Noon Wings – Conf Rm
1:00-3:30p KAMA—Act Cntr
4:30-5:30p Girl Scouts – Preschool Room
5:30-6:30p Bell Choir Practice – Bell Choir Room
Thursday April 21, 2011
MAUNDY THURSDAY
8:00a Late Birds – Mr. C’s
1:15p Homebuilders – Assisted Living
6:00p Rebecca Circle – EFH
7:00p Maundy Thursday Service
Friday April 22, 2011
GOOD FRIDAY
9:00a-Noon Good Friday Day Camp
9:00a-4:00p Almost Free Shop
7:00p Good Friday Service
Saturday April 23, 2011
HEIFER PROJECT
5:30p Chapel Service
Sunday April 24, 2011
EASTER SUNDAY
HEIFER PROJECT
8:30 & 10:45a Worship Services
9:30a Sunday School


WELCOME VISITORS…
We welcome you and invite you to participate in all activities of the church. Listed are all of the events taking place in our church this week. We realize that newcomers may not be familiar with all the programs or people of the church so for explanations and more complete descriptions we encourage you to visit our website at, www.kifumc.org or email fumchurch@iowatelecom.net, or call 641-842-3712.

We are family friendly with a well equipped nursery, a full play room, and bathroom for your use. Please feel free to use our family oriented nursery. These areas are sound proof from the sanctuary, but you can turn on the speakers and hear the service if you would like. Large print bulletins are available for the 8:30 service.


ASSISTING WITH SERVICES:
8:30 - Liturgist: Larry Scott
10:45 - Praise Band

USHERS:
Saturday - Brenton and Shirley Trabert and Mike and Dorothy Larson
8:30 – Jim Butler, Jacob DeGeest, Dave Johnson, Dan Russell, John Scott, and Jim Young
10:45 – Kevin and Jennifer Wadle and Deb Harvey

GREETERS:
Montgomery Street
8:30 – Derald and Emily Swisher
10:45 – Anthony ad Joseph Branson
Fourth Street
8:30 – Gib and Elizabeth Dean
10:45 - Folmer and Norma Petersen

COMMUNION:
8:30 – Jim and Sharon Young

HOSPITALITY:
8:30 – Sara Hopkins and Connie Davis

APRIL 9-10, 2011 ANNOUNCEMENTS

IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS…
RECOVERING AT HOME: Lela Todd, Tom Tucker, Helen Roberts, Maxine Harrison, Gordon Agan, and Ruby Shannon.
ADDITIONAL PRAYERS: Amond Ravera, Josephine Wilson, Paul and Margaret Umble, Ruth Jones, Bob Sherwood, Thurman Floyd, Dorothy Porter, Mary Durham, Trevor Bremer, and our service people and their families.
CONTINUAL PRAYERS: Bishop Julius Trimble, District Superintendent Reverend Bill Poland, District Outreach Minister Paul Smith, 1st Church pastors, and church family.

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

THIS WEEKEND

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

CINNAMON ROLL SUNDAY/CARE PACKAGE MISSION SUNDAY
During the Cinnamon Roll Sunday hour the Education Cluster will be leading a mission project to make care packages for our troops and college students. Those in attendance will be asked to help box the items and make cards for the recipients.

THIS IS MONTGOMERY STREET PRESCHOOL WEEKEND
We welcome the families and students from MSPS! The children will be singing two songs for us and also collecting a special offering. The offering will be used to help purchase classroom supplies and to help fund scholarships for students next year. Please use the specially decorated MSPS envelope for this special offering.

YOUTH GROUP meets from 4-6 Sunday.

NEW THIS WEEK!


CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Jim and Sharon Young on the birth of their grandson.

WANTED: FLOWERS FOR EASTER
Help make our Church beautiful this Easter by donating flowers. Any type of spring flowers can be brought to the Church on Fri. April 22, 9-5 or Sat. April 23, 9-Noon. Your generosity is always appreciated.

WANTED: COMPUTER TOWER
If you are upgrading your computer system and have a computer tower with an operating system of XP or newer that you would like to get rid of, please donate it to the church office.

GOOD FRIDAY DAYCAMP
Calling all preschool-5th grade kids! Join us on Friday, April 22, from 8:15-11:30 a.m. for the Good Friday Morning Camp. It will be a fun time to celebrate God’s love. Everyone is welcome, so bring a friend! Although not required, you can pick up a registration form in the Narthex. Turn in completed registration forms to the church office by Wednesday, April 13th. Good Friday Morning Camp is open to children in preschool through 5th grade. It is a great way to spend a morning out of school with friends learning about God.

ASSESSING RELIEF NEEDS - UMCOR
Relief needs in Japan and elsewhere related to the March 11 earthquake and tsunami are still needed. Donations can be made to Pacific Emergency, UMCOR Advance #3021317. Continued prayers are also urged for those affected by the disaster.

HOLY WEEK WORSHIP SERVICES
APRIL 21, MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE AT 7:00 P.M.
APRIL 22, GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE AT 7:00 P.M.
APRIL 23-24, EASTER WEEKEND, REGULAR WORSHIP TIMES

LECTIONARY:
April 16-17
Matt. 21:1-11 Ps. 118:1-2,18-19

ATTENDANCE/GIVING
April 2-3
Worship attendance: 201/Giving: $9492.20

ONGOING NEWS…


HELP FOR HELPING HANDS
April is FUMC’s month to help with grocery assistance at Helping Hands Food Pantry. On April 11 and April 25 volunteers are needed from 10:15-11:00 to unload the truck and 11:00-3:00 to sack and handout groceries. In addition, Maria Diminet, the foreign exchange student, is accepting pop cans, nonperishable food items and clothing at FUMC as fundraising for Helping Hands.

EASTER OFFERINGS
Throughout the year, many of you already support the congregation with your time, talent and financial contributions but greater participation is always welcome. We encourage you to look into our electronic giving program. It’s convenient for you and provides much-needed donation consistency for the church. Please contact the church office for details.

THIS WEEK…
Sunday April 10, 2011
FOOD DONATION
CINNAMON ROLL SUNDAY
MSPS SUNDAY
8:30 & 10:45a Worship Services
9:30a Sunday School
9:30-10:30a Care Package Mission – WFH
4:00-6:00p Youth Group – WFH/Youth Room
6:30-8:00p Confirmation Class – EFH Monday

April 11, 2011
VOLUNTEER DAY HELPING HANDS
1:00-3:30p KAMA—Act Cntr
3:00-6:00p Almost Free Shop
6:30-7:30p Free Clinic – Act Cntr

Tuesday April 12, 2011
7:00a Early Birds—Hardee’s
9:00a-Noon Almost Free Shop
6:00-8:00p Cub Scouts – EFH
7:00-8:00p Jr. Optimists – EFH

Wednesday April 13, 2011
9:30-10:30p Naomi Circle – EFH
Noon-1:00p Noon Ecumenical Lenten Service/Lunch – Chapel/WFH
Noon Wings – Conf Rm
1:00-3:30p KAMA—Act. Center
5:30-6:30p Bell Choir Practice – Bell Choir Room
5:45-7:00p Lay Speaker Lenten Devotionals/Supper – WFH
7:15-8:45p Book Study – EFH

Thursday April 14, 2011
8:00a Late Birds— Mr. C’s
9:00a Rachel Circle – Sally’s
6:30-7:30p Education Cluster – Library
7:00p Art – Conference Rm

Friday April 15, 2011
9:00a-4:00p Almost Free Shop

Saturday April 16, 2011
8:00-9:00a SHARE Pickup – Act Center
8:30-10:00a New Member Class – WFH
5:30p Chapel Service

Sunday April 17, 2011
PALM SUNDAY
8:30 & 10:45a Worship Services
9:30a Sunday School
2:00-4:00p Larson Anniversary Open House – WFH

WELCOME VISITORS…

We welcome you and invite you to participate in all activities of the church. Listed are all of the events taking place in our church this week. We realize that newcomers may not be familiar with all the programs or people of the church so for explanations and more complete descriptions we encourage you to visit our website at, www.kifumc.org or email fumchurch@iowatelecom.net, or call 641-842-3712.

We are family friendly with a well equipped nursery, a full play room, and bathroom for your use. Please feel free to use our family oriented nursery. These areas are sound proof from the sanctuary, but you can turn on the speakers and hear the service if you would like. Large print bulletins are available for the 8:30 service.

ASSISTING WITH SERVICES:
8:30 - Liturgist: Pat Haney
10:45 - Praise Band

USHERS:
Saturday - Brenton and Shirley Trabert & Mike and Dorothy Larson
8:30 – Jim Butler, Jacob DeGeest, Dave Johnson, Dan Russell, John Scott, and Jim Young
10:45 – Kevin and Jennifer Wadle and Deb Harvey

GREETERS:
Montgomery Street
8:30 – Gordon and Janna Kassel.
10:45 – Barb and Joel Johnson
Fourth Street
8:30 – Evelyn Bachman and Helen Stevenson
10:45 – Diane, Emily, and Katie Redden

COMMUNION:
8:30 – John and Pat Haning

HOSPITALITY:
8:30 – F.U.N.

APRIL 2-3 ANNOUNCEMENTS

IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS…
HOSPITALIZED: Lela Todd and Tom Tucker.
RECOVERING AT HOME: Helen Roberts, Maxine Harrison, Gordon Agan, Ruby Shannon, and Lisa Bell.
ADDITIONAL PRAYERS: Armond Ravera, Josephine Wilson, Paul and Margaret Umble, Ruth Jones, Bob Sherwood, Thurman Floyd, Dorothy Porter, Mary Durham, Trevor Bremer, and our service people and their families.
CONTINUAL PRAYERS: Bishop Julius Trimble, District Superintendent Reverend Bill Poland, District Outreach Minister Paul Smith, 1st church pastors, and church family.
CONDOLENCES: Condolences to Joyce Brooks and family on the death of her sister.

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

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

ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING. Join United Methodists everywhere by participating in the special offering that supports UMCOR’s vital work. Your gifts to One Great Hour of Sharing lay the foundation for UMCOR to bring restoration, healing and hope for tomorrow. Please give generously.

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

NEW THIS WEEK!


ASSESSING RELIEF NEEDS - UMCOR
Relief needs in Japan and elsewhere related to the March 11 earthquake and tsunami are still needed. Donations can be made to Pacific Emergency, UMCOR Advance #3021317. Continued prayers are also urged for those affected by the disaster.

HELPING HANDS FOOD PANTRY
April is FUMC’s month to help with grocery assistance at HHFP. This totally volunteer service assists 300-350 families twice a month. They have moved to a larger build by the Christian Church and are renovating the upstairs for temporary shelter for the needy. They also have a duplex that is providing temporary homes for two families in need. Any amount of time you can help is appreciated. On April 11 and April 25 volunteers are needed from 10:15-11:00 to unload the truck and 11:00-3:00 to sack and handout groceries.

EASTER OFFERINGS
During the Easter season, it is encouraging to see both new and familiar faces at our worship services. Throughout the year, many of you already support the congregation with your time, talent and financial contributions but greater participation is always welcome. We encourage you to look into our electronic giving program. It’s convenient for you and provides much-needed donation consistency for the church. Please contact the church office for details.

FUNDRAISING FOR HELPING HANDS
Maria Diminet, the foreign exchange student at KHS is organizing a fundraising campaign for Helping Hands. We accept pop cans, nonperishable food items and clothing. Places to drop off: FUMC, Hy-Vee, Fairway or KHS office. Thank you.

LARRY SCOTT GALLARY SHOW
Larry Scott will be exhibiting works of art both old and new on April 9th from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at Art 101, 109 S. Fourth, Knoxville. For more information go to www.art101studios.com.

LECTIONARY:
April 9-10 Ezek. 37:1-14 Ps. 130 Rom. 8:6-11 John 11:1-45

ATTENDANCE/GIVING
March 26-27, 2011
Attendance: 221/Giving: $4337.61

ONGOING NEWS…


ECUMENICAL LENTEN
All services will be held at FUMC Chapel on Wednesdays - March 16 through April 13 with the message being delivered from from12:00 to 12:30 in the chapel and meal following at 12:30 to 1:00 in WFH.

LAY SPEAKER LENTEN
Devotional services will be held on Wednesdays in WFH – March 16 through April 13 with the meal being provided from 5:45 to 6:30 with devotion following from 6:30 to 7:00.

SPRING CLEANUP/PANCAKE BREAKFAST
The Methodist Men will be serving a pancake breakfast starting at 8:00 am on April 9th in WFH- that should be a sight to be seen! Following breakfast we will be having fun with our annual Spring Cleaning of the church and grounds. We will need to rake up and bag leaves, wash basement windows, and general church cleaning so dress accordingly and bring equipment.

THIS WEEK…
Sunday April 3, 2011
NEIGHBOR HELPING NEIGHBOR
ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING
COMMUNION
8:30 & 10:45a Worship Services
9:30a Sunday School
1:00-5:00p Community Chorus

Monday April 4, 2011
1:00-3:00p KAMA—Act Cntr
3:00-6:00p Almost Free Shop
7:00p 4H Club – Act Cntr

Tuesday April 5, 2011
7:00-8:00a Early Birds
8:00-10:00a MSPS Pictures – Homebuilders Room
9:00-10:00a Staff Meeting – Conf Rm
9:00a-Noon Almost Free Shop
6:00-8:00p Cub Scouts – WFH
7:00-8:00p Jr. Optimists - EFH

Wednesday April 6, 2011
Noon Wings – Conf Rm
Noon-1:00p Noon Ecumenical Lenten Service/Lunch – Chapel/WFH
8:00-10:00a MSPS Pictures – Homebuilders Room
1:00-3:30p KAMA—Act Cntr
4:30-5:30p Girl Scouts – Preschool Room
5:30-6:30p Bell Choir Practice – Bell Choir Room
5:45-7:00p Lay Speaker Lenten Devotionals/Supper – WFH
6:30-7:30p MSPS Board Mtg – Conf

Thursday April 7, 2011
8:00a Late Birds – Mr. C’s
9:30a Memorial Committee Mtg – Conf Room

Friday April 8, 2011
9:00a-4:00p Almost Free Shop

Saturday April 9, 2011
FOOD DONATION
8:00a-Noon Church Spring Cleanup/Pancake Breakfast
5:30p Chapel Service

Sunday April 10, 2011
FOOD DONATION
CINNAMON ROLL SUNDAY
MSPS SUNDAY
8:30 & 10:45a Worship Services
9:30a Sunday School
9:30-10:30a Care Package Mission – WFH
4:00-6:00p Youth Group – WFH/Youth Room
6:30-8:00p Confirmation Class – EFH

WELCOME VISITORS…

We welcome you and invite you to participate in all activities of the church. Listed are all of the events taking place in our church this week. We realize that newcomers may not be familiar with all the programs or people of the church so for explanations and more complete descriptions we encourage you to visit our website at, www.kifumc.org or email fumchurch@iowatelecom.net, or call 641-842-3712.

We are family friendly with a well equipped nursery, a full play room, and bathroom for your use. Please feel free to use our family oriented nursery. These areas are sound proof from the sanctuary, but you can turn on the speakers and hear the service if you would like. Large print bulletins are available for the 8:30 service.

ASSISTING WITH SERVICES:
8:30 - Liturgist: Brent Hanna
10:45 - Praise Band

USHERS:
Saturday - Brenton and Shirley Trabert & Mike and Dorothy Larson
8:30 – Jim Butler, Jacob DeGeest, Dave Johnson, Dan Russell, John Scott, and Jim Young.
10:45 – Kevin and Jennifer Wadle and Deb Harvey.

GREETERS:
Montgomery Street
8:30 – Adam and Amber Norris
10:45 – Betty McRoberts and Em Poffenbarger

Fourth Street
8:30 – Hugh and Marcia Glissman
10:45 – Don and Cindi Synhorst

COMMUNION:
8:30 – Larry and RoseAnn Rowley

HOSPITALITY:
8:30 – Jim and Sharon Young