JULY 23-24 ANNOUNCEMENTS

July 23-24 ANNOUNCEMENTS

IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS

ADDITIONAL PRAYERS:  Betty McRoberts, Teresa Williams, Alberta McMulin, Barbara Garrison, Tom Tucker, service people and families.

CONDOLENCES:  Condolences to Bev Sterling and family and Erika DeGeest and family on the loss of their brother/grandfather, Ronald Arkema, Sr.

PRAYER CHAIN MINISTRY

Contact Dorothy Danner at 641-842-2557. 

THIS WEEKEND

HEIFER PROJECT

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. 

VBS – SON SURF BEACH BASH

Sunday, July 24 through Thursday, July 28 as that is VBS week at FUMC.  The kids will be participating in a fun beach party themed event as they learn about God and his love for us.   New this year will be an evening meal each night.  The meal will be served in West Fellowship Hall from 5:30 to 6:00 each night with VBS festivities starting at 6:00 pm in the sanctuary.  VBS is open to all children ages 3 through those that have completed 5th grade.  Invite your friends, neighbors, and family members to this great event.

WWW.KIFUMC.ORG

FUMCHURCH@IOWATELECOM.NET

FACEBOOK:  www.facebook.com/firstchurchknoxville

NEW THIS WEEK!

KAMA OFFICE

KAMA is now open on Monday and Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.

FARMERS MARKET

FUMC is participating in the local farmers market on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to Noon.   Please consider donating excess garden produce and plants as well as volunteering to help staff the booth on Saturday mornings.   This is an important outreach for our church.  Please contact the church office if you can help.  

LOOKING FOR USHERS

Looking for men and women who are interested in becoming ushers for the 8:30 a.m. service.  Traditionally, ushers are men, but ushers today are men, women, teenagers, and children.   Ushers greet people before and after service, distribute bulletins, communicate Christian love, open doors, seat people, receive the offering, help strangers feel at home, represent Jesus and His love, and accept all people. Ultimately, the object of the usher’s service is to God.  If you are interested in ushering please contact the church office or Jack Crook.  Also, if you attend Saturday or the 10:45 service and are interested in ushering, please let the office know too.   Thanks. 

THANK YOU

Thank you for all the cards we received at the time of my brother, Corwin Mott’s, death.   Abe and Sally Synhorst

Thank you to Peace Tree Brewing for donating the keg of root beer to the Celebrate the Son event.   

Thank you to Smitty’s for providing the inflatables for the Celebrate the Son event at a reduced rate.  

Thank you to Leona Steele for making the new curtains downstairs.  

Thank you to Diane Crowell for setting up a Facebook account for FUMC.

WWW.BIBLESTUDYTOOLS.COM

This website contains a Parallel Study Bible feature that allows users to study verses using more than one translation and version compared side by side. This study tool can help people see how different translators have interpreted the original language as well as help determine which version is best for your worship and understanding.

ONGOING NEWS… LECTIONARY:  July 30-31 Gen. 32:22-31 Ps.17:1-7, 15 Rom. 9:1-5 Matt. 14:13-21 ATTENDANCE/GIVING July 16-17 Worship attendance:  160 Giving:  $3567 Want to live and love more like Jesus?  Join Ascending Leaders for its Central Iowa Gathering on Thursday, July 28 at 7pm at the Vermeer Pavilion in Pella. Find out more about what God is doing through Ascending Leaders and view the premiere of the 2011 Real Change DVD featuring a story from Pella. Questions? Call Gwen at 832-655-4935. FACEBOOK We are now on Facebook! ... “Like” us at www.facebook.com/firstchurchknoxville and you will get all the latest updates! The more members we have like our Facebook page, the more Facebook will suggest our church to others!

THIS WEEK… Sunday July 24, 2011 HEIFER PROJECT 8:30 & 10:45a         Worship Services 9:30a                       Sunday School 6:00-8:30p               Vacation Bible School Monday July 25, 2011 9:00-10:00a             Explorers (k-2nd) 10:30-Noon             Kid’s Club (3rd-5th) 3:00-6:00p               Almost Free Shop 6:00-7:30p               Free Clinic – Act Cntr 6:00-8:30p               Vacation Bible School 6:00-8:30p               Habitat Board Meeting 6:30p                       Finance Meeting – Conf Rm Tuesday July 26, 2011 7:00-8:00a               Early Birds – Hardees 9:00-10:00a             Staff Mtg – Conf Rm 9:00a-Noon             Almost Free Shop 1:00-3:30p               KAMA—Act Cntr 6:00-8:30p               Vacation Bible School Wednesday July 27, 2011 1:00-3:30p               KAMA—Act Cntr 4:30-5:30p               Programming Staff Mtg – Conf Room 6:00-8:30p               Vacation Bible School 6:30-8:00p               Summer Youth Group Thursday July 28, 2011 8:00a                       Late Birds— Mr. C’s  1:30p                       Mary Circle – EFH 1:30p                       Sarah Circle – WFH 6:00-8:30p               Vacation Bible School Friday July 29, 2011 9:00a-4:00p             Almost Free Shop Saturday July 30, 2011 5:30p                       Chapel Service Sunday July 31, 2011 VBS KIDS SINGING AT CHURCH 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:  Brent Hanna

10:45 - Praise Band

USHERS:             

                                           Saturday -  Brenton and Shirley Trabert

8:30 – Ron Adams, Kevin Crawford, Dick Cushman, Marion Friday, Benny Mott, Timothy Shepherd, Jonathan Wilson

10:45 – Carolyn Avon, Deb Harvey, and Johnna Kincaid

GREETERS:

Montgomery Street

8:30 – Christa Belknap

Fourth Street

8:30 – Joyce McCarty

COMMUNION:                   

8:30 – Larry and RoseAnn Rowley

HOSPITALITY:                  

8:30 – Daryl and Emily Swisher

SPECIAL MUSIC: 
5:30 (Sat) - Karen Hollingshead
8:30 - Jay Olson
10:45 - Jay Olson

July 16-17 ANNOUNCEMENTS

JULY 16-17 ANNOUNCEMENTS

IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS

ADDITIONAL PRAYERS:   Teresa Williams, Chuck Walter, Alberta McMulin, Vicky King, Barbara Garrison, Chuck Beadles, Carolan Brooks, Tom Tucker, Lela Todd, Bev Sterling’s brother (Ron Arkema, Sr.), Phyllis Force’s brother (John Trinkle), individuals recently affected by the tornadoes and floods, service people and families.

CONDOLENCES: 

Condolences to Benny Mott and Sally Synhorst on the passing of their brother. 

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

Youth group on Sunday from 4-6 in WFH/Youth Room

We are now on Facebook! ... “Like” us at “First United Methodist Church. Knoxville, IA” and you will get all the latest updates! The more members we have like our Facebook page, the more Facebook will suggest our church to others!

NEW THIS WEEK!

VBS – SON SURF BEACH BASH

Mark your calendars for Sunday, July 24 through Thursday, July 28 as that is VBS week at FUMC.  The kids will be participating in a fun beach party themed event as they learn about God and his love for us.   New this year will be an evening meal each night.  The meal will be served in West Fellowship Hall from 5:30 to 6:00 each night with VBS festivities starting at 6:00 pm in the sanctuary.  VBS is open to all children ages 3 through those that have completed 5th grade.  Registrations are available in the church office and pre-registration is greatly appreciated, but registrations can be filled out on the first night.  Invite your friends, neighbors, and family members to this great event.

Join us back on August 7^th for the VBS Sunday Celebration during the services. 

ITEMS NEEDED FOR VBS

A signup sheet with tear off tabs is located on the table outside of the church office for you to complete if you are willing to donate some of these items.   Items need to be dropped off in the VBS box in the narthex by July 20.  Thank you for your support!

Want to live and love more like Jesus? 

Join Ascending Leaders for its Central Iowa Gathering on Thursday, July 28 at 7pm at the Vermeer Pavilion in Pella. Find out more about what God is doing through Ascending Leaders and view the premiere of the 2011 Real Change DVD featuring a story from Pella. Questions? Call Gwen at 832-655-4935.

HOMEBUILDERS

Homebuilders meeting is Thursday, July 21 at Godfather’s at 11:30.

HEIFER PROJECT

Next week is Heifer project collection.   Bring your special offering to aid this development ministry. 

WWW.KIFUMC.ORG

FUMCHURCH@IOWATELECOM.NET

ONGOING NEWS… NATIONALS PANCAKE SIGN-UP SHEET  The Nationals pancakes at the armory is asking for our help again.   Sign-up sheets are available on the table in the church entry way.   Call Kay Jensen with any questions at 641-842-5325.  LECTIONARY:  July 23-24 Gen. 29:15-28 Ps. 105:1-11, 45b Rom. 8:26-39 Matt. 13:31-33, 44-52 ATTENDANCE/GIVING July 9-10 Worship attendance:  168 Giving:  $5528.82 THIS WEEK… Sunday July 17, 2011 MARION COUNTY FAIR 8:30 & 10:45a    Worship                               Services 9:30a                Sunday School 11:00-3:00p       Reserved –                            WFH 4:00-6:00p         Youth Group – WFH/Youth Rm Monday July 18, 2011 MARION COUNTY FAIR 9:00-10:00a       Explorers (k-2nd) 10:30-Noon       Kid’s Club (3rd-                             5th) 3:00-6:00p         Almost Free

7:30p                Marion County                            Historical Society                             Mtg. –  Act Ctr Tuesday July 19, 2011 MARION COUNTY FAIR 7:00-8:00a         Early Birds –                            Hardees 9:00a                Staff Mtg – Conf Rm 9:00a-Noon       Almost Free Shop 1:00-3:30p         KAMA—Act Cntr Wednesday July 20, 2011 MARION COUNTY FAIR Noon                Wings – Conf Rm 1:00-3:30p         KAMA—Act Cntr 6:00p                Beach Patrol Leader Mtg – WFH 6:30-8:00p         Summer Youth Group 7:00-9:00p         VBS Decorating – WFH Thursday July 21, 2011 MARION COUNTY FAIR 8:00a                Late Birds – Mr. C’s 11:30a              Homebuilders – Godfather’s Friday July 22, 2011 9:00a-4:00p       Almost Free Shop Saturday July 23, 2011  HEIFER PROJECT 8:00-9:00a         SHARE pickup – Act                            Cnt 5:30p                Chapel Service Sunday July 24, 2011 HEIFER PROJECT 8:30 & 10:45a    Worship Services 9:30a                Sunday School 6:00-8:30p         Vacation Bible                            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:  Jim Butler

10:45 - Praise Band

USHERS:             

Saturday -  Brenton and Shirley Trabert

8:30 – Ron Adams, Kevin Crawford, Dick Cushman, Marion Friday, Benny Mott, Timothy Shepherd, Jonathan Wilson

10:45 – Carolyn Avon, Deb Harvey, and Johnna Kincaid

GREETERS:

Montgomery Street

8:30 – Joyce Russell

10:45 – Bomell Mateer

Fourth Street

8:30 – Marvin and Joyce Brooks

COMMUNION:                  

8:30 – Cindy Fenoglio and George Werts

HOSPITALITY:                  

8:30 – Joyce and Marvin Brooks

SPECIAL MUSIC
8:30 - Robert Woodle and Colin Loynachan

10:45 - Robert Woodle and Colin Loynachan

JULY 9-10 ANNOUNCEMENTS

JULY 9-10 ANNOUNCEMENTS

IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS

ADDITIONAL PRAYERS:  Chuck Walter, Alberta McMulin, Vicky King, Barbara Garrison, Chuck Beadles, Carolan Brooks, Tom Tucker, Lela Todd, individuals recently affected by the tornadoes and floods, service people and families.

CONDOLENCES:  Condolences to Kevin Meyer and family on the passing of his father. 

Condolences to the family of Josephine Wilson on her passing. 

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

Celebrate the Son July 10^th between services at 9:30 outside.

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

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.  

Youth Group 4-6

NEW THIS WEEK!

VBS – SON SURF BEACH BASH

Mark your calendars for Sunday, July 24 through Thursday, July 28 as that is VBS week at FUMC.  The kids will be participating in a fun beach party themed event as they learn about God and his love for us.   New this year will be an evening meal each night.  The meal will be served in West Fellowship Hall from 5:30 to 6:00 each night with VBS festivities starting at 6:00 pm in the sanctuary.  VBS is open to all children ages 3 through those that have completed 5th grade.  Registrations are available in the church office and pre-registration is greatly appreciated, but registrations can be filled out on the first night.  Invite your friends, neighbors, and family members to this great event.

ITEMS NEEDED FOR VBS

The list of items needed for VBS this year can be found on the this week’s green insert.   A signup sheet with tear off tabs is located on the table outside of the church office for you to complete if you are willing to donate some of these items.   Items need to be dropped off in the VBS box in the narthex by July 20.  Thank you for your support!

KAMA (Revised)

The KAMA office hours and days of operation have changed.  KAMA is now open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays 1:00 to 3:30 p.m.

ALTAR FLOWERS

The beautiful altar flowers this week are in honor of Dorothy and Ralph Porter’s 63^rd wedding anniversary.  

LECTIONARY: July 16-17

Gen 28:10-19a Ps. 139:1-12, 23-24 Rom. 8:12-25 Matt. 13:24-30, 36-43

ATTENDANCE/GIVING

July 2-3

Worship attendance:  154

Giving:  $6337.75

WWW.KIFUMC.ORG

FUMCHURCH@IOWATELECOM.NET

ONGOING NEWS… CARD SHOWER Maria Diminet, our foreign exchange student will be 18 on July 22.  Please send a card or letter to Maria in c/o Terry & Cindy Fenoglio, 1604 McKay Drive, Knoxville.   They will be mailing her birthday package on 07/12 and would like to include greetings from the church.  NATIONALS PANCAKE SIGN-UP SHEET  The Nationals pancakes at the armory is asking for our help again.   Sign-up sheets are available on the table in the church entry way.   Call Kay Jensen with any questions at 641-842-5325.  THIS WEEK… Sunday July 10, 2011 COMMUNION FOOD DONATION CELEBRATE THE SON 8:30 & 10:45a    Worship                             Services 9:30a                CELEBRATE THE SON CELEBRATION 4:00-6:00p         Youth Group –                                   Youth Rm

Monday July 11, 2011 3:00-6:00p         Almost Free Shop 6:00-7:30p         Free Clinic – Act                                   Cntr 6:00-7:00p         Habitat for Humanity                            -  EFH Tuesday July 12, 2011 7:00-8:00a         Early Birds –                           Hardees 9:00-10:00a       Staff Mtg – Conf Rm 9:00a-Noon       Almost Free Shop 1:00-3:30p         KAMA—Act Cntr Wednesday July 13, 2011 Noon                Wings – Conf Rm 1:00-3:30p         KAMA—Act Cntr Thursday July 14, 2011 8:00a                Late Birds – Mr. C’s 6:00p                Rebecca Circle – Pat Haning’s House 6:30p                Education Cluster Mtg – Conf Rm Friday July 15, 2011 MARION COUNTY FAIR 9:00a-4:00p       Almost Free Shop Saturday July 16, 2011 MARION COUNTY FAIR 5:30p                Chapel Service Sunday July 17, 2011 MARION COUNTY FAIR 8:30 & 10:45a    Worship Services 9:30a                Sunday School 11:00-3:00p       Reserved – WFH 4:00-6:00p         Youth Group – WFH/Youth Rm

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 -  Brent and Shirley Trabert

8:30 – Ron Adams, Kevin Crawford, Dick Cushman, Marion Friday, Benny Mott, Timothy Shepherd, and Jonathan Wilson

10:45 – Carolyn Avon, Deb Harvey, and Johnna Kincaid

GREETERS:

Montgomery Street

8:30 – Joyce Russell

10:45 – Evelyn Bachman

Fourth Street

8:30 – Marvin and Joyce Brooks

COMMUNION:                  

8:30 – Cindy Fenoglio ad George Werts

HOSPITALITY:                  

8:30 – Joyce and Marvin Brooks

SPECIAL MUSIC: 

8:30 – Kaurie Kincaid

10:45 – Kaurie Kincaid