OCTOBER 29-30 ANNOUNCEMENTS

OCTOBER 29-30 ANNOUNCEMENTS

IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS

HOSPITALIZED:  Marjory Andrews.

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

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

PRAYER CHAIN MINISTRY

Contact Dorothy Danner at 641-842-2557. 

THIS WEEKEND

Heifer Project

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

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

CROP Walk at KHS at 2:30 on Sunday

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

UNICEF Party/Trick or Treating on Sunday 3:00-6:00 in WFH/Youth

UNICEF donations go to a wide variety of programs, including those to provide emergency aid, medicine, shelter, blankets, water, etc.  If you are interested in donating, please indicate UNICEF in the memo of your check line.

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

NEW THIS WEEK!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

THIS WEEK… Sunday October 30, 2011 HEIFER PROJECT 8:30 & 10:45a    Worship                           Services 9:30a                Sunday School Noon                F.U.N. Planning Meeting/Free Meal - WFH 1:30p                Discovery Group Checkup Mtg – EFH 3:00-6:00p         UNICEF Party – WFH/Youth Room Monday October 31, 2011 10:00-11:00a     Rowley Discovery Group – Conference Room 1:00-3:00p         NHN – Act Cntr 3:00-6:00p         Almost Free                           Shop 5:00-7:00p         Cub Scouts–                            WFH Tuesday November 1, 2011 7:00-8:00a         Early Birds –                            Hardees 9:30-10:30a       Staff Mtg – Conf 9:00a-Noon       Almost Free                            Shop 1:30-2:30p         Salvation Army Committee Mtg – Conf 7:00-8:00p         Bishop Discovery Group – EFH

Wednesday November 2, 2011 10:00-11:00a     Haney Discovery Group – Conf Room Noon                Wings – Conf Rm 1:00-3:00p         NHN - Act Cntr 4:30p                Girl Scouts – Preschool Room 5:30p                Bell Choir Practice – Bell Room 6:00p                Johnson Discovery Group – Library 6:30p                Rathmel Discovery Group – Conf Rm 6:30p                Woodle/McCombs Discovery Group – EFH 7:00p                Bauer Discovery Group – Music Room 7:00p                Jr. Optimists – YR Thursday November 3, 2011 8:00a                Late Birds – Mr. C’s 12:30p              UMW Exec Mtg – EFH Friday November 4, 2011 9:00a-4:00p       Almost Free Shop Saturday November 5, 2011 COMMUNION NEIGHBOR HELPING NEIGHBOR 7:00a                Methodist Men – Mr. C’s 5:30p                Chapel Service Sunday November 6, 2011 COMMUNION NEIGHBOR HELPING NEIGHBOR 8:30 & 10:45a    Worship Services 9:30a                Sunday School

WELCOME VISITORS…

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

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

Assisting with Services: 

8:30 - Liturgist:  Katie Bishop                10:45 - Praise Band

USHERS:     

Saturday -  Brenton and Shirley Trabert

8:30 – Marvin Brooks, Brent Hanna, Jim Hicks, Roger DeYoung, Don Otto, Sam Rathmel, and George Werts

10:45 – Joel and Barb Johnson

GREETERS:

Montgomery Street

8:30 – Connie Davis

10:45 – Tom and Lori Bailey

Fourth Street

8:30 – Marion and Susan Friday

10:45 – Folmer and Norma Petersen

COMMUNION:                    

8:30 – George Werts and Susan Helmers

HOSPITALITY:                   

8:30 – John and Darlene Scott

OCTOBER 30 SERVICE

Enter to Worship, Depart to Serve

We invite you to sign the worship registry at the end of each row and pass it on to others in your pew, then pass the book back. 

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

WORDS OF WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS

ORGAN PRELUDE

+CALL TO WORSHIP

      Leader:     Sing praises to God, O you saints, and give thanks to God’s holy name!

      People:    We exalt you, O God, for you have restored us to life!

      Leader:     We may cry through the night, but your joy comes with the morning.  

      People:    You hear us, O God, and you are gracious in our distress.  

      Leader:     Your turn our mourning into dancing!

      People:    Our souls cannot be silent!   O God, our Savior, we give thanks to you forever!

+ HYMN    “I Sing a Song of the Saints of God”                #712

Time with Young Disciples

HYMN                        “Lord, Speak to Me”                         #463

SCRIPTURES    Matthew 23:1-12

MESSAGE

OFFERING

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

+DOXOLOGY #95

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

PRAYER OF DEDICATION

+ CLOSING HYMN     “What Does the Lord Require”  #441

+ SENDING FORTH WITH BLESSING

+ POSTLUDE

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

OCTOBER 22-23 ANNOUNCEMENTS

OCTOBER 22-23 ANNOUNCEMENTS

IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS

HOSPITALIZED:  Marjory Andrews.

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

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

CONTINUAL PRAYERS:  Bishop Julius Trimble, District Superintendent Reverend Bill Poland, District Outreach Minister Paul Smith, 1^st 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

Sunday Services with Toby Waldowski

Sunday 10:45 Service Third Grade Bible Presentation

Heifer Project Weekend

Sunday Youth Group 4-6 – Youth Room/WFH

WEBSITE:  WWW.KIFUMC.ORG

E-MAIL:  FUMCHURCH@IOWATELECOM.NET

FACEBOOK:  www.facebook.com/firstchurchknoxville 

NEW THIS WEEK!

TRICK-OR-TREAT FOR UNICEF
All children ages 3 to high school are encouraged to come to the UNICEF Party on Sunday, October 30 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. in West Fellowship Hall.  Anyone wishing to donate to the UNICEF program will be given the opportunity on Sunday, October 30.  The kids will be going around town during the party to collect donations as well.  Contact Katie Bishop or Erika DeGeest if you would like more information or would like to help with this fun event.

HOAGIE PICKUP
If you ordered hoagie sandwiches through the MSPS fundraiser, they may be picked up on Wednesday, October 26 after 6:00 p.m.

F.U.N. COMMITTEE
F.U.N. Committee will meet October 30 at noon in WFH.  Anyone interested in joining the F.U.N. Committee are invited to this meeting.  Children are also welcome!  Free lunch provided!

DISCOVERY GROUP MODERATOR LEADER MEETING
The meeting has been rescheduled to Sun., October 30 at 1:30p EFH. 

THANKSGIVING MISSION BASKETS
For those of you wishing to contribute money towards the Thanksgiving Baskets for the needy, please indicate this on your Love Offering envelope.   This year, $28, will provide a meal for a family of 6.   This year we will be feeding 25 families (with a total of 122 people).

CROP HUNGER WALK
Join CROP Walk on Sun, Oct 30 at KHS.   Walk 3.1 miles or 1 mile to fight hunger in Knoxville and around the world.  Run, walk, bring your dog…wear your Halloween costume if you want to!  We’ll gather at 2 p.m. at the high school commons and step off at 2:30 p.m.   Proceeds benefit Helping Hands and Church World Services global efforts.   Come with your friends and family or ask them to sponsor your walk.   Please contact Deb Harvey for more information or to donate. 

LECTIONARY:  October 29-30
Josh. 3:7-17  Ps. 107:1-7, 33-37  1 Thess. 2:9-13  Matt. 23:1-12

ATTENDANCE/GIVING

October 15-16

Worship attendance:  194                       Giving:  $3518

THIS WEEK… Sunday October 23, 2011 HEIFER PROJECT TOBY WALDOWSKI AT 8:30 AND 10:45 8:30 & 10:45a       Worship Services 9:30a                    Sunday School 4:00-6:00p            Youth Group – WFH/Youth Group Monday October 24, 2011 10:00-11:00a        Rowley Discovery Group – Conference Room 1:00-3:00p        NHN – Act Cntr 3:00-6:00p        Almost Free                         Shop 5:00-7:00p        Cub Scouts –                         WFH 6:00-7:30p        Free Clinic – Act                        Cntr Tuesday October 25, 2011 7:00-8:00a       Early Birds –                       Hardees 9:00a-Noon          Almost Free Shop 9:30-10:30a      Staff Mtg – Conf Room 7:00-8:00p            Bishop Discovery Group – EFH Wednesday October 26, 2011 10:00-11:00a        Haney Discovery Group – Conference Room Noon-1:00p       WINGS – Conf                           Room 1:00-3:00p        NHN—Act Cntr 4:00-7:00p            Hoagie Production – WFH 4:30-5:30p        Programming Mtg – Conf Room

5:30p                Bell Choir Practice – Bell Room 6:00p                Johnson Discovery Group – Library 6:30p                Rathmel Discovery Group – Conference Room 6:30p                Woodle/McCombs Discovery Group – EFH 7:00p                      Bauer Discovery Group – Music Room 7:00p                      Jr. Optimists – Youth Rm Thursday October 27, 2011 8:00a                      Late Birds— Mr. C’s  1:30p                      Mary Circle – EFH 1:30p                      Sarah Circle – WFH 5:00p                      Wedding – Chapel 6:30-8:00p              Girl Scouts – EFH Friday October 28, 2011 9:00a-4:00p          Almost Free Shop 2:30-8:45p            Next Step Conference – Ankeny Saturday October 29, 2011  7:30a-3:50p          Next Step Conference – Ankeny 5:30p                     Chapel Service Sunday October 30, 2011 8:30 & 10:45a       Worship Services 9:30a                     Sunday School Noon                     F.U.N. Group Planning                                Mtg/Free Meal – WFH 1:30p                    Discovery Group                                Moderator Check-Up                                 Meeting – EFH 3:00-6:00p           UNICEF Party –                             WFH/Youth Room

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:  Kay Jensen

10:45 - Praise Band

USHERS:        

Saturday -  Brenton and Shirley Trabert

8:30 – Marvin Brooks, Brent Hanna, Jim Hicks, Roger DeYoung, Don Otto, Sam Rathmel, and George Werts

10:45 – Joel and Barb Johnson
GREETERS:

Montgomery Street

8:30 – Jenny Dircks

10:45 – Dennis and Diane Haselhuhn

Fourth Street

8:30 – Donnie and Marie Rogers

10:45 – Bomell Mateer

COMMUNION:             

8:30 – Pat and John Haning

HOSPITALITY:                        

8:30 – Marion and Susan Friday

SPECIAL MUSIC:

8:30 & 10:45 - Toby Waldowski