IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS
HOSPITALIZED: Thurman Floyd.
HOSPICE: Nancy Park (Bright Kavanagh House, 3000 Easton Blvd, DSM) and Alfred Jones (receiving hospice care at Park Lane Assisted Living).
ADDITIONAL PRAYERS: Brian and Bre Brooks family and new baby boy, Joyce McCarty, Jim Grimes, Susana Swank, Phyllis Barnett, Susan Scott, Irl Clarke, Vivian Nash, Norm Chrisman, Doris Dykstra, Lela Todd, Betty Tonda, Alberta McMulin, Tom Tucker, service people and families.
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
UNITED METHODIST STUDENT DAY - One of the six church wide Special Sundays of The United Methodist Church. Money for UM scholarships and loans comes from a variety of funding sources - offerings on the designated Sunday, earnings on investments of gifts from wills and annuities, and repayments and interest on student loans.
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.
POINSETTIAS – Sunday is the last day to place your orders for poinsettias.
YOUTH GROUP 4-6 SUNDAY IN WFH/YOUTH ROOM
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Brian and Bre Brooks on the birth of their son, Benjamin Brian, in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 21st. Benjamin is in the neonatal unit in Iowa City. Please keep him and his family in your prayers.
NURSERY STAFF NEEDED
There are still many spots available for nursery staff workers. The signup sheet is located in the Narthex. Thank you.
ADVENT DISCUSSION WITH PASTOR LANE
During the first half of the Sunday morning education hour [9:35-10:10] Pastor Lane will lead a discussion on his advent preaching series and the Book by Mike Slaughter: Christmas is not your Birthday. Every year we say we’re going to cut back and have a family Christmas that focuses on the real reason for the season— Jesus. But every year, advertisements beckon, the children plead, and it seems easier just to indulge our wants and whims. Overspending, overeating, materialism, and busyness rob us of our peace and joy and rob Jesus of his rightful role as the center of our celebration. Instead, experience the peace of knowing that God is truly with us, the joy of giving sacrificially, and the love of a Savior who gave everything he had for us. In five short, engaging chapters, Pastor Mike Slaughter inspires readers to approach Christmas differently and to be transformed in the process. A limited number of discounted books are available through the office or contact Pastor Lane. Each participant will receive a free study guide. Join us for this revolutionary examination of the Christmas season.
ADVENT 2011
This year we will be using devotional booklets provided by the Society of St. Andrews entitled ‘Passing the Peace’ for our Advent devotions for the advent season November 27-December 25. Booklets are available at the church office window ledge.
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
The children’s Sunday School Christmas program will take place on Sunday, December 11 at 5:00 p.m. with punch and cookies to immediately following.
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: Dave Johnson
10:45 - Praise Band
USHERS:
Saturday - Mike and Dorothy Larson
8:30 – Ron Adams, Kevin Crawford, Dick Cushman, Marion Friday, Benny Mott, Timothy Shepherd, Jonathan Wilson, and Kitty Shepherd
10:45 – Chuck and Mary Bell Day and Joyce Gillaspie
GREETERS:
Montgomery Street
8:30 – Derald and Emily Swisher
10:45 – Sherry Haney
Fourth Street
8:30 – Merna and Allan Furney
10:45 -
COMMUNION:
8:30 – Larry and RoseAnn Rowley
HOSPITALITY:
8:30 – Kitty Shepherd and Family
LECTIONARY: December 3-4 Isa. 40:1-11 Ps. 85:12, 8-13, 2 Pet. 3:8-15a Mark 1:1-8
ATTENDANCE/GIVING November 19-20 Worship attendance: 207 Giving: $4337.25
Sunday November 27, 2011 UM STUDENT WKND HEIFER PROJECT FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT 8:30 & 10:45a Worship Services 9:30a Sunday School 4:00-6:00p Youth Group – WFH/Youth Room Monday November 28, 2011 1:00-3:00p NHN – Act Cntr 3:00-6:00p Almost Free Shop5:00-7:00p Cub Scouts – WFH 6:00-8:30p Habitat Board Mtg – EFH6:00-7:30p Free Clinic Tuesday November 29, 2011 7:00-8:00a Early Birds – Hardees 9:00a-Noon Almost Free Shop9:30-10:30a Staff Mtg – Conf Room
| Wednesday November 30, 2011 Noon Wings – Conf 1:00-3:00p NHN—Act Cntr5:30p Bell Choir Practice7:00p Jr. Optimists – YR 7:00p Next Step Follow-up Meeting - EFH Thursday December 1, 2011 8:00a Late Birds – Mr. C’s 12:30p UMW Exec Mtg – EFH 1:30p UMW Gen Mtg - WFH Friday December 2, 2011 9:00a-4:00p Almost Free Shop Saturday December 3, 2011 POINSETTIA WEEKEND SECOND WEEKEND OF ADVENT COMMUNION NEIGHBOR HELPING NEIGHBOR 7:00a Methodist Men – Mr. C’s 10:00a-5:00p WF Kitchen Reserved 5:30p Chapel Service Sunday December 4, 2011 POINSETTIA WEEKEND SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT COMMUNION NEIGHBOR HELPING NEIGHBOR 8:30 & 10:45a Worship Services 9:30a Sunday School 4:00-6:00p Youth Group – Youth Rm/WFH |
