JANUARY 2012 WORSHIP TEAM

December 31, 2011-January 1, 2012

Assisting with Services: 

8:30 - Liturgist:  Brent Hanna

USHERS:   

Saturday -  Mike and Dorothy Larson

8:30 – Brian Bishop, John Burnett, Jack Crook, Jerry Jordan, Adam Norris, Larry Rowley, and Merna Furney

GREETERS:

Montgomery Street

8:30 –

Fourth Street

8:30 –

COMMUNION:                    

8:30 – Emily Swisher and Merna Furney

HOSPITALITY:                   

8:30 – George and Doris Werts

January 7-8, 2012

Assisting with Services: 

8:30 - Liturgist:  Phillip Chrisman  

10:45 - Praise Band

USHERS:     

Saturday -  Shirley and Brenton Trabert

8:30 – Brian Bishop, John Burnett, Jack Crook, Jerry Jordan, Adam Norris, Larry Rowley, and Merna Furney

10:45 – Chuck and Mary Belle Day; Deb Harvey

GREETERS:

Montgomery Street

8:30 – Jerry & Marolyn Jordan 

10:45 – Virginia Rayl

Fourth Street

8:30 – Kay Jensen

10:45 -

COMMUNION:                    

8:30 – Marion and Susan Friday

HOSPITALITY:                   

9:30 – Cinnamon Roll Sunday

SPECIAL MUSIC:

5:30 (Sat) -

8:30 -

10:45 -

January 14-15, 2012

Assisting with Services: 

8:30 - Liturgist:  Dave Johnson

10:45 - Praise Band

USHERS:     

Saturday -  Shirley and Brenton Trabert
8:30 – Brian Bishop, John Burnett, Jack Crook, Jerry Jordan, Adam Norris, Larry Rowley, and Merna Furney

10:45 – Chuck and Mary Belle Day; Deb Harvey

GREETERS:

Montgomery Street

8:30 – Donnie and Marie Rodgers

10:45 –

Fourth Street

8:30 – Raymond and Wilma Fisher

10:45 -

COMMUNION:                    

8:30 – George Werts and Frances Caswell

HOSPITALITY:                   

8:30 – Connie Davis and Billie Gilkerson

SPECIAL MUSIC:

5:30 (Sat) -

8:30 -

10:45 -

January 21-22, 2012

Assisting with Services: 

8:30 - Liturgist:  Pat Haney  

10:45 - Praise Band

USHERS:     

Saturday -  Shirley and Brenton Trabert
8:30 – Brian Bishop, John Burnett, Jack Crook, Jerry Jordan, Adam Norris, Larry Rowley, and Merna Furney

10:45 – Chuck and Mary Belle Day; Deb Harvey

GREETERS:

Montgomery Street

8:30 – Peg Stevenson

10:45 – Johnna Kincaid

Fourth Street

8:30 – Marion and Susan Friday

10:45 - Virginia Rayl

COMMUNION:                    

8:30 – Jim and Sharon Young

HOSPITALITY:                   

8:30 – Derald and Emily Swisher

SPECIAL MUSIC:

5:30 (Sat) -

8:30 -

10:45 -

January 28-29, 2012

Assisting with Services: 

8:30 - Liturgist:  Jim Butler

10:45 - Praise Band

USHERS:     

Saturday -  Shirley and Brenton Trabert
8:30 – Brian Bishop, John Burnett, Jack Crook, Jerry Jordan, Adam Norris, Larry Rowley, and Merna Furney

10:45 – Chuck and Mary Belle Day; Deb Harvey

GREETERS:

Montgomery Street

8:30 – Merna and Allan Furney

10:45 – Johnna Kincaid

Fourth Street

8:30 – Mel and Louise Dennison

10:45 - Virginia Rayl

COMMUNION:                    

8:30 – Jack and Bonnie Crook

HOSPITALITY:                   

8:30 – Kitty Shepherd and Family

SPECIAL MUSIC:

5:30 (Sat) -

8:30 -

10:45 -

JANUARY 2012 NEWSLETTER

CRAZY LOVE PREACHING SERIES   
Does something deep inside your heart long to break free from the status quo? Are you hungry for an authentic faith that addresses the problems of our world with tangible, even radical, solutions? God is calling you to a passionate love relationship with Himself. Because the answer to religious complacency isn't working harder at a list of do's and don'ts — it's falling in love with God. And once you encounter His love, as Francis Chan describes it, you will never be the same. Because when you're wildly in love with someone, it changes everything.

The God of the universe is crazy about you! His love is the most powerful thing in the world and He wants to give it to you, so you can live for Him. If you have made a commitment to follow Christ, then read Crazy Love to be reminded and challenged in your walk. Sharing from his own life struggles and sacrifices, author Francis Chan issues a call for selfless, Christ-like living. Let the love you have received from God impact your life like never before.

Our next Sermon Series begins on January 22 and extends through the Lent season; it is based on the book Crazy Love by Francis Chan. To assist you in your journey to grow closer in your relationships with God and others, we will be encouraging small group to form for support and discussion around a reading schedule for the book, Crazy Love. A limited number of discounted books are available for $11 in the church office.

Grace & Peace,
Pastor Lane

P.S. As you read the book, hear the sermons and discuss with family, friends, and small group, share with me also your thoughts about what of the book are you resonating with. Shoot me an email at pastorlane@iowatelecom.net; I want to hear from you.


HUMAN RELATIONS DAY IS JANUARY 15, 2011

Your gifts to Human Relations Day provide avenues to restored relationships through ministries like Youth Offender Rehabilitation, Community Developers self-improvement programs and United Methodist Voluntary Services community advocacy programs. It’s time to think and support justice, to become radical in changing lives and changing the world. Please give generously.


Second Session Basketball Academy for 3rd/4th Grade
We are now taking registration forms for First Church Basketball Academy, Second Session, 3rd/4th Grade boys & girls. Boys will practice from 3:30—5:00 on Mondays & Wednesdays and the Girls will be the same time on Tuesdays & Thursdays beginning January 16 through March 14. To register or find out more information visit www.kifumc.org and click on “Sports Ministries” or email Joel Johnson at johnsonhome@iowatelecom.net. You can access the registration on the web page or stop by the church office to receive one. Information and registration forms were given to each 3rd/4th grader at North Elementary. Registration forms can be mailed or dropped by the church office at 313 East Montgomery. All participants and parents are encouraged to attend an orientation meeting Sunday, January 8 at 5:30 p.m. in the basement of First United Methodist Church.

5th/6th Grade Basketball Academy Celebration/Appreciation Day

Sunday, January 15, 10:45 a.m. service time. All 5th/6th grade participants and their families are invited to join our congregation in a “Celebration” of the completion of our first annual academy. Participants will be introduced and they will introduce their families, we will sing songs of praise, and a special video summary will be presented. It will also be an expression of “appreciation” to all those unpaid servants who helped make it possible AND to give glory to God for His guidance and love.

KITCHEN CLEANING/INVENTORY

Kitchen cleaning and inventory will take place at FUMC on January 9th and 16th from 9:00 a.m. to noon. I need your help. Thank you! Dorothy Danner

COLUMBIA SOUP SUPPER 

The annual Columbia Methodist soup supper will be held on Saturday, January 28th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Columbia Community Center. A free will offering will be taken.

YOUTH GROUP

Winter Jam will be held at Wells Fargo Arena on Friday, January 20. If any Youth are interested in attending let Katie and Brian know. Tickets are $10 at the door. Some of the artists included this year are Toby Mac and Third Day.

Youth Group will be meeting on January 8 and January 22 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at the church.

SYMPATHY

Condolences to Lana Rankin, Lori Rankin, Lynette Rankin, Lauretta Utterback, and family on the passing of their brother, Loren, and Lily Sterling, Lucretia Spaur, and Roberta Orr on the passing of their nephew.

Condolences to the family of Nancy Park on her passing.

THANK YOU

Thank you to all the volunteers who delivered poinsettias to our shut-ins. Sharon Young

Thank you to the church for the beautiful poinsettia we received last week. Merry Christmas. Don and Louise Starr

Thanks to all who served coffee and furnished cookies for the first service. The Hospitality Committee

Thank you to everyone at the Methodist Church for their prayers and support when our brother, Loren Jay Rankin, passed away on December 3. Lori, Lynette, and Lana Rankin and Lauretta Utterback

To My Church Family: Thank you so much for the cards and phone calls I received at the time of Connie Wagner Walsh’s tragic passing. Each message was truly appreciated. In Christ’s love, Rita Hayes

We would like to thank everyone for the support and prayers our family has felt following the loss of our sweet Benjamin. Brian, Bre and Brynlee Brooks

Can you imagine 97 beautifully wrapped gifts lined up on tables, ready to be sorted and delivered? Thanks to your generosity, we are making Christmas a whole lot brighter for 11 needy families this year. A special thanks to Anna Mae Vickroy, Folmer, and Heather for all their help in making my project a lot easier. I LOVE THIS JOB. Bev Sterling

Thank you to the ladies of UMW for their generous support of our preschool program! Also, thank you to Bonnie and Merna for helping serve cookies and punch at our Christmas program. Your help was greatly appreciated!! Katie, Nancy, Carrie, Jennifer, and all the MSPS students and families.

Thank you to the Youth Group for directing the Children’s Christmas Program! You all did a great job putting on a wonderful show!

Christmas Dinner this year was a Birthday celebration for JESUS. We tend to forget what Christmas is about. The weather was much more pleasant this year with sunshine instead of snow and ice. Thanks to those who generously donated, be it your time, food or money, without your help this mission would not be possible. Thank you to Hormel and Hy-Vee for food donated. SPECIAL THANK YOU to everyone who helped prepare the meal, serve our guests, and clean up. You are the ones who make this a joyous mission. Sam and I are blessed to be part of this Church Family. May the Grace and Blessings of our Lord be with you all. Sam & Coramarie Rathmel

CHRISTMAS OFFERINGS

Through the tithing of the Christmas Eve & Christmas Day offerings, we are able to give an additional $918.00 to Neighbor Helping Neighbor. Thank you to all who contribute now and throughout the year to help in our shared mission of helping struggling families in our neighborhoods.



NEW YEARS SERVICES
A combined service will be held on Sunday, January 1 at 8:30 a.m.

HOLIDAY OFFICE CLOSURES
The church office will be closed Monday, January 2 for the New Year holiday.

END OF YEAR

FYI:  With the end of the year fast approaching, please remember to have any year end donations in the office by January 1, 2012.   Checks that are mailed must be postmarked on or before December 31^st.  Please note…a gift is deductible in the year in which it was made.  Thank you.  Sharon




IUMF SCHOLARSHIPS

The Iowa United Methodist Foundation offers a number of scholarship opportunities to college-bound Iowa Methodists.   Methodist scholarships exist to assist members of the faith in attending college and achieving their educational goals.  Applications and criteria are currently available at www.iumf.org.  Applications and all required material must be postmarked no later than March 15, 2012 to be eligible.


MALAWI MOTORCYCLE FUND/MALAWI PRESENTATION

I would like to invite you to give a gift through the church to the needs in the Zomba Circuit.   I am hoping that we can collect enough money to purchase a small motorcycle for the minister, Ephraim.  Currently Ephraim’s only transportation is a bicycle and his circuit is at least as large as Marion County.  Malawi has mountains and very few hard surfaced roads so it takes him about 2 hours via bicycle to get to the closest point outside of the city of Zomba.   If you feel the Spirit’s nudge to help with this needful effort, please make a check payable or place cash in a giving envelope marked Malawi motorcycle.  To date we have raised $2145 of the $3500 needed.  

In addition, I will be presenting a presentation during Cinnamon Roll Sunday at 9:45 a.m. on January 8, 2012 on my personal Malawi experience.   Hope to see you there!

Pastor Lane

JANUARY 1, 2012 (COMBINED SERVICE)

EPIPHANY SUNDAY

WORDS OF WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS

ORGAN PRELUDE

+OPENING HYMN    “Go Tell it on the Mountain”      #251

+CALL TO WORSHIP

      Leader:     Let us close the doors to our past, that we

                        might enter fully into God’s new year.  

      People:    We pause in the midst of time to ponder the vast reaches of eternity. 

      Leader:     For everything there is a season, a time to mourn and weep, a time to dance and laugh.  

      People:    How majestic is God’s name in all the earth!  How amazing is God’s care for us.  We rejoice I the faith we have received and give thanks to God as we have been taught!  HAPPY NEW YEAR!

+psalter #795-796                     Psalm 72

Time with Young Disciples

OLD TESTAMENT LESSON         Isaiah 60:1-6

HYMN               “There’s a Song in the Air”                 #249

GOSPEL LESSON  Matthew 2:1-12

PRAYER HYMN “Near to the Heart of God (vs 1)          #472

Silent Prayer               Pastoral Prayer               Lord’s Prayer

HOLY COMMUNION #12

MINISTRY OF OFFERTORY

+ DOXOLOGY #95 AND PRAYER OF DEDICATION

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.

EPISTLE LESSON  Galatians 4:4-7

MESSAGE    Our Faith

+ CLOSING HYMN              “We Three Kings”                 #254

+BENEDICTION  #255 (read in unison)

+ POSTLUDE

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

DECEMBER 31-JANUARY 1 ANNOUNCEMENTS

DECEMBER 31-JANUARY 1 ANNOUNCEMENTS

IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS

HOSPICE:   Alfred Jones (receiving hospice care at Park Lane Assisted Living).

ADDITIONAL PRAYERS:  Marjorie Andrews, Jeff Kline, Joyce McCarty, Sally Synhorst, Thurman Floyd, Myra Ockerman (Doran and Cora VanRheenen’s great granddaughter), Phyllis Barnett, Betty Tonda, Alberta McMulin, Tom Tucker, service people and families. 

PRAYER CHAIN MINISTRY

Contact Dorothy Danner at 641-842-2557. 

THIS WEEKEND

Communion

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

Neighbor Helping Neighbor

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

WEBSITE:  WWW.KIFUMC.ORG

E-MAIL:  FUMCHURCH@IOWATELECOM.NET

FACEBOOK:  www.facebook.com/firstchurchknoxville

NEW THIS WEEK!

THANK YOU

Christmas Dinner this year was a Birthday Day celebration for JESUS.  We tend to forget what Christmas is about. The weather was much more pleasant this year sunshine instead of snow and ice. Thanks to those who generously donated, be it your time, food or money, without your help this mission would not be possible.  Thank you to Hormel and Hy-Vee for food donated.  SPECIAL THANK YOU to everyone who helped prepare the meal, serve our guests, and clean up. You are the ones who make this a joyous mission.  Sam and I blessed to be part of this Church Family.   May the Grace and Blessings  of our Lord be with you all.  Coramarie & Sam Rathmel

CHRISTMAS OFFERINGS

Through the tithing of the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day offerings, we are able to give an additional $918.00 to Neighbor Helping Neighbor.   Thank you to all who contribute now and throughout the year to help in our shared mission of helping struggling families in our neighborhoods. 

MALAWI PRESENTATION

Pastor Lane will be providing a presentation on his Malawi experience during Cinnamon Roll Sunday hour on January 8, 2012. 

MALAWI MOTORCYCLE PROJECT

To date we have raised $2145 of the $3500 needed.   Please consider making a donation to the Malawi Motorcycle fund. 

KITCHEN CLEANING/INVENTORY

Kitchen cleaning and inventory will take place at FUMC on January 9^th and 16^th from 9:00 a.m. to noon.  I need your help.  Thank you.  Dorothy Danner

COLUMBIA SOUP SUPPER

The annual Columbia Methodist soup supper will be held on Saturday, January 28^th at the Columbia community Center.   A free will offering will be taken.

ONGOING NEWS… CRAZY LOVE Our next Sermon Series begins on January 22 going through the Lent season is based on the book Crazy Love. To assist you in your journey to grow closer in your relationships with God and others, we will have corresponding small group curriculum and a reading schedule for the book, Crazy Love. A limited number of discounted books are available for $11 in the church office.  They would make great Christmas gifts! LECTIONARY:  January 8 Gen. 1:1-5  Ps. 29  Acts 19:1-7  Mark 1:4-11 ATTENDANCE/GIVING December 24-25 Worship attendance:  414 Giving:  $9606 Thank you to everyone who helped with the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Services!

THIS WEEK… Sunday January 1, 2012 COMMUNION NEIGHBOR HELPING NEIGHBOR NO SUNDAY SCHOOL 8:30a                      Worship Services Monday January 2, 2012 CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED 7:00-8:00p            4H Club – Activity Cntr Tuesday January 3, 2012 7:00-8:00a            Early Birds – Hardees 9:30-10:30a          Staff Mtg – Conf Room 9:00a-Noon          Almost Free Shop Wednesday January 4, 2012 Noon                      Wings – Conf Rm 1:00-3:00p            NHN—Act Cntr 4:30-5:30p            Girl Scouts – Preschool Rm 6:30p                      MSPS Board Mtg – Library 7:00p                      Jr. Opt – YR Thursday January 5, 2012 8:00a                      Late Birds – Mr. C’s 6:30-8:00p            Girl Scouts – EFH Friday January 6, 2012 9:00a-4:00p          Almost Free Shop Saturday January 7, 2012  FOOD DONATION 7:00a                      Methodist Men – Mr. C’s 5:30p                      Chapel Service Sunday January 8, 2012 FOOD DONATION CINNAMON ROLL SUNDAY 8:30 & 10:45a       Worship Services 9:30a                      Sunday School 4:00-6:00p            Youth Group – EFH/YR 5:30-6:30p            3rd and 4th Grade Basketball Academy Parents Orientation - 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.

USHERS:                    

Saturday -  Mike and Dorothy Larson

8:30 –  Brian Bishop, John Burnett,

Jack Crook, Jerry Jordan, Adam Norris,

Larry Rowley, and Merna Furney.

GREETERS:                

Montgomery Street

8:30 –

Fourth Street

8:30 –

COMMUNION:             

8:30 – Emily Swisher and

Merna Furney

HOSPITALITY:                        

8:30 – Doris and George Werts