JANUARY 28-29 ANNOUNCEMENTS
HOSPICE: Alfred Jones (receiving hospice care at Park Lane Assisted Living).
ADDITIONAL PRAYERS: Marjorie Andrews, Joyce McCarty, Thurman Floyd, Myra Ockerman (Doran and Cora VanRheenen’s great granddaughter), Phyllis Barnett, Betty Tonda, Alberta McMulin, service people and families.
NEW THIS WEEK!
CONGRATULATIONS!
Congratulations to Joel Johnson who was inducted into the Iowa Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame!
Congratulations to the Hanna’s on their retirement from TEACHING after many (Brent – 38 years and Mary - 34 years) great years!
SAVE YOUR CANS AND BOTTLES
The FUMC Youth will be holding a can/bottle drive on Sunday, February 12 from 3-5p at the church garage on 4th Street. Proceeds from the drive will go toward the youth mission trip this summer. Call Katie and Brian Bishop at 641-828-6933 if you need someone to pick up your cans. Thanks.
"Souper" Bowl of Caring
On Sunday, February 5 the FUMC youth will again be collecting donations for Helping Hands. Please bring non-perishable food or cash donations that will go directly to Helping Hands. Members of the Youth Group will be doing a special collection on this morning.
On Sunday, February 5 the FUMC youth will again be collecting donations for Helping Hands. Please bring non-perishable food or cash donations that will go directly to Helping Hands. Members of the Youth Group will be doing a special collection on this morning.
Equal Exchange
WIN! WIN! WIN! When you buy Fair Trade Equal Exchange teas and coffees 1) you receive a quality product, 2) small growers in 3rd world countries receive better prices for their products and 3) UMCOR receives a portion of the sales. Check out the products at the display in its new location just inside the main front door of the church. In doubt? Talk to some of our happy users!
LECTIONARY: February 4-5
Isa. 40:21-31 Ps. 147:1-1 1 Cor. 9:16-23 Mark 1:29-39
ATTENDANCE/GIVING
January 21-22
Worship attendance: 180
Giving: $3684.30
ONGOING NEWS… MALAWI MOTORCYCLE PROJECT To date we have raised $2845 of the $3500 needed. Please consider making a donation to the Malawi Motorcycle fund. We are now just $655.00 from our goal; your gift will help us bless many! LOST LADIES DENIM JACKET Taken by mistake at the December United Methodist Women’s Christmas meeting. If you were in attendance, please look in your coat closet. If found please contact Frances Caswell at 842-4528. Thank you. USHERS NEEDED We are looking for some additional volunteers to help with 2nd service ushering. Please contact Deb Harvey or the church office if you can help. THIS WEEK… Sunday January 29, 2012 8:30 & 10:45a Worship Services 9:30a Sunday School 9:40-10:10a Crazy Love Discussion Group Chapel Monday January 30, 2012 10:00a Rowley’s Crazy Love Group - EFH 1:00-3:00p NHN – Act Cntr3:00-6:00p Almost Free Shop5:00-7:00p Cub Scouts –WFH5:30p SPRC – LibraryTuesday January 31, 2012 | 7:00-8:00a Early Birds – Hardees9:00a-Noon Almost Free Shop 9:30a Staff Meeting – Conf 6:30p Rathmel’s Crazy Love Group – EFH 7:00p Lay Speaker Mtg – WFHWednesday February 1, 2012Noon Wings – Conf Rm 1:00-3:00p NHN—Act Cntr4:30-5:30p Girl Scouts – Preschool Rm6:30p Preschool Board Mtg – Library6:30p Crook’s Crazy Love Group - EFH 7:00p Jr. Opt – YRThursday February 2, 20128:00a Late Birds – Mr. C’s10:00a Memorial Mtg – ConfRm6:30-8:00p Girl Scouts – EFH12:30p UMW Exec Mtg – EFH1:30p UMW Gen Mtg – EFHFriday February 3, 2012 9:00a-4:00p Almost Free Shop Saturday February 4, 2012 NEIGHBOR HELPING NEIGHBOR COMMUNION 7:00a Methodist Men – Mr. C’s 9:00a KACT Tryouts - WFH 10:00a-Noon Reserved – Act Ctr 5:30p Chapel Service Sunday February 5, 2012 NEIGHBOR HELPING NEIGHBOR COMMUNION 8:30 & 10:45a Worship Services 9:30a Sunday School 9:40-10:10a Crazy Love Discussion Group – Chapel |
In addition to hearing the weekly preaching series at church services, you have many opportunities weekly to go further in-depth with Crazy Love including:
1. Read the book. Books are available for $11 on the table
under the church window ledge.
2. Join a Crazy Love Discussion Group:
· Rowley’s group will be held Mondays at 10:00 a.m. at FUMC.
· Rathmel’s group will be held Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. at FUMC.
· Crook’s group will be held Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at FUMC.
· Late Birds group will be held Thursdays at 8:00 a.m. at Mr. C’s.
· Pastor Lane will be leading a group in the Chapel on Sundays at 9:40-10:10 a.m.
3. Watch corresponding chapter videos for Crazy Love
weekly at www.crazylovebook.com/videos.html.
Everyone is invited and welcome to participate in all of the above!
JANUARY 21-22, ANNOUNCEMENTS
IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS
HOSPICE:Alfred Jones (receiving hospice care at Park Lane Assisted Living).
ADDITIONAL PRAYERS: Melinda O’Field, Marjorie Andrews, Joyce McCarty, Thurman Floyd, Myra Ockerman (Doran and Cora VanRheenen’s great granddaughter), Phyllis Barnett, Betty Tonda, Alberta McMulin, Tom Tucker, service people and families.
THIS WEEKEND
Pastor Lane will begin a Preaching series on January 22nd through March 25th based on the book “Crazy Love”.
In addition to hearing the weekly preaching series at church services, you have many opportunities weekly to go further in-depth with Crazy Love including:
1. Read the book. Books are available for $11 on the table
under the church window ledge.
2. Join a Crazy Love Discussion Group:
·Rowley’s group will be held Mondays at 10:00 a.m. at FUMC.
·Rathmel’s group will be held Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. at FUMC.
·Crook’s group will be held Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at FUMC.
·Late Birds group will be held Thursdays at 8:00 a.m. at Mr. C’s.
·Lane’s group will be held Sundays at 9:40-10:10 a.m. in the Chapel.
3. Watch corresponding chapter videos for Crazy Love
weekly at www.crazylovebook.com/videos.html.
Everyone is invited and welcome to participate in all of the above!
YOUTH GROUP SUNDAY 4-6 SUNDAY WFH/YOUTH ROOM
YOUTH GROUP SUNDAY 4-6 SUNDAY WFH/YOUTH ROOM
NEW THIS WEEK!
HEIFER PROJECT COLLECTION TODAY
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.
THANK YOU
Dear First Church Congregation, Thank you so much to all of you who attended Jeff’s visitation, the funeral, sent a sympathy card, sent flowers, made a donation on Jeff’s behalf and made food to share after the memorial service.Please know your kindness during this hard time has meant so much to our family.Tenderly we treasure the past, with memories that will always last.Warm regards, Darlene Kline & Family
Thank you, Tom Kamp, for repairing the drawers in the kitchen.It’s very much appreciated.The Kitchen Committee
LOST – LADIES DENIM JACKET
Taken by mistake at the December United Methodist Women’s Christmas meeting.If you were in attendance, please look in your coat closet.If found please contact Frances Caswell at 842-4528.Thank you.
USHERS NEEDED
We are looking for some additional volunteers to help with 2nd service ushering.Please contact Deb Harvey or the church office if you can help.
WEBSITE:WWW.KIFUMC.ORG
E-MAIL:FUMCHURCH@IOWATELECOM.NET
ONGOING NEWS… COLUMBIA SOUP SUPPER The annual Columbia Methodist soup supper will be held on Saturday, January 28th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Columbia Community Center.A free will offering will be taken. WHERE TO NOW TRAVELERS The "Where to Now" travel group plan to attend the Columbia Soup Supper on the evening of Jan. 28. We plan to leave First church at 4:45 p.m. Calling committee will be calling soon for reservations. If you would like to be added to the calling list, phone Christa 842-5452. MALAWI MOTORCYCLE PROJECT To date we have raised $2767 of the $3500 needed.Please consider making a donation to the Malawi Motorcycle fund.We are now just $733.00 from our goal; your gift will help us bless many! LECTIONARY:January 28-29 Deut. 18:15-20 Ps. 111 1 Cor. 8:1-13 Mark 1:21-28 ATTENDANCE/GIVING January 14-15, 2012 Worship attendance:297 Giving:$3782.66 | THIS WEEK… Sunday January 22, 2012 HEIFER PROJECT 8:30 & 10:45aWorship Services 9:30aSunday School 9:40-10:10aCrazy Love Discussion Group – Chapel 4:00-6:00pYouth Group – WFH/YR Monday January 23, 2012 1:00-3:00pNHN – Act Cntr 3:00-6:00pAlmost Free Shop5:00-7:00pCub Scouts – WFH6:00-7:30pFree Clinic – Act Cntr6:00-9:00pHabitat Board Mtg - EFH6:30-7:30pWork Area Mtgs6:30-7:30pFinance Mtg7:30-8:30pChurch Council - WFHTuesday January 24, 20127:00-8:00aEarly Birds – Hardees9:00a-NoonAlmost Free Shop 9:30-10:30aStaff Mtg – Conf Rm Wednesday January 25, 2012NoonWings – Conf Rm1:00-3:00pNHN—Act Cntr7:00pJr. Optimists – YR Thursday January 26, 2012 8:00aLate Birds— Mr. C’s Friday January 27, 2012 9:00a-4:00pAlmost Free Shop Saturday January 28, 2012 8:00-9:00aSHARE pickup – Act Cntr 5:00-7:00pColumbia Methodist Soup Supper – Columbia Community Center 5:30pChapel Service Sunday January 29, 2012 8:30 & 10:45aWorship Services 9:30aSunday 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.organd www.facebook.com/firstchurchknoxville, 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 -Shirley and Brenton Trabert
8:30 – Brian Bishop, John Burnett, Jack Crook, Jerry Jordan, Adam Norris, Larry Rowley, and Merna Furney
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:
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
(+) Those who are able are invited to stand.
If light is linked to love and darkness to hate (see 1 John 1:6&2:9), what does that imply about relating to God?About growing spiritually?What hope does John give when people fail to live in the light of Christ’s love (1:9, 2:1-2)?
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: In the beginning...
People: In the beginning God created.
Leader: In the beginning was the Word.
People: Darkness was in the beginning. Then God
People: In the beginning God created.
Leader: In the beginning was the Word.
People: Darkness was in the beginning. Then God
said: "Let there be light!"
Leader: God is light, and in him there is no darkness at
Leader: God is light, and in him there is no darkness at
all.
People: The Word was God. In the Word was life and
People: The Word was God. In the Word was life and
that life was the light of all.Leader: We have seen the Word of life and he is the light
of the world.
People: If we walk in the light, we have fellowship
People: If we walk in the light, we have fellowship
with one another.Leader: Whoever claims to live in the light must walk as
Jesus walked.
People: We are people of the light! Let us walk in that
light by obeying the Word.People: We are people of the light! Let us walk in that
+OPENING HYMN “O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing” #57
Time with Young Disciples
HYMN “I Want to Walk as a Child of Light” #206
SCRIPTURES 1 John 1:1-2:2
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 “Lord, Speak to Me” #463
+ SENDING FORTH WITH BLESSING
+ POSTLUDE
CRAZY LOVE – CHAPTER 1 & JOHN 1:1-2:2 QUESTIONS
1)How can your relationship with God and your prayer life differ as a result of reading chapter 1 and considering God’s glory?
2)Describe your prayer life.Do you find yourself talking at God, or do you take time to consider who you are talking to and enjoy being awed by His presence?Why do you think you tend to pray the way you do?
3)How often do you stop to consider how great God is and how insignificant you are by comparison?When you do, what leads you to this point?If you never do, why do you think you’ve never done this?
4)How can you build times of reflection into your lifestyle?
5)What things in your life distract you from loving and worshipping God the way He deserves to be loved and worshiped? What can you do to overcome these obstacles?
6)Which aspects of your priorities, thoughts, and actions declare that you exist for God’s service and glory?
7)Which aspects of your life declare that God exists for your benefit and service?
8)If there are aspects of your life that declare that God exists for your benefit and service, how can you begin to reorder these aspects of your life around the reality of God’s greatness and your dependence on him?
9)What does John mean by the statement “God is light”, practically what does it mean to “walk in the light” as opposed to walking “in darkness”?
you have many opportunities weekly to go further in-depth with Crazy Love including:
1. Read the book. Books are available for $11 on the table
under the church window ledge.
2. Join a Crazy Love Discussion Group:
· Rowley’s group will be held Mondays at 10:00 a.m. at FUMC.
· Rathmel’s group will be held Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. at FUMC.
· Crook’s group will be held Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at FUMC.
· Late Birds group will be held Thursdays at 8:00 a.m. at Mr. C’s.
· Pastor Lane will be leading a group in the Chapel on Sundays at 9:40-10:10 a.m.
3. Watch corresponding chapter videos for Crazy Love
weekly at www.crazylovebook.com/videos.html.
Everyone is invited and welcome to participate in all of the above!
NEW THIS WEEK!
CONGRATULATIONS!
Congratulations to Joel Johnson who was inducted into the Iowa Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame!
Congratulations to the Hanna’s on their retirement from TEACHING after many (Brent – 38 years and Mary - 34 years) great years!
SAVE YOUR CANS AND BOTTLES
The FUMC Youth will be holding a can/bottle drive on Sunday, February 12 from 3-5p at the church garage on 4th Street. Proceeds from the drive will go toward the youth mission trip this summer. Call Katie and Brian Bishop at 641-828-6933 if you need someone to pick up your cans. Thanks.
"Souper" Bowl of Caring
On Sunday, February 5 the FUMC youth will again be collecting donations for Helping Hands. Please bring non-perishable food or cash donations that will go directly to Helping Hands. Members of the Youth Group will be doing a special collection on this morning.
On Sunday, February 5 the FUMC youth will again be collecting donations for Helping Hands. Please bring non-perishable food or cash donations that will go directly to Helping Hands. Members of the Youth Group will be doing a special collection on this morning.
Equal Exchange
WIN! WIN! WIN! When you buy Fair Trade Equal Exchange teas and coffees 1) you receive a quality product, 2) small growers in 3rd world countries receive better prices for their products and 3) UMCOR receives a portion of the sales. Check out the products at the display in its new location just inside the main front door of the church. In doubt? Talk to some of our happy users!
LECTIONARY: February 4-5
Isa. 40:21-31 Ps. 147:1-1 1 Cor. 9:16-23 Mark 1:29-39
ATTENDANCE/GIVING
January 21-22
Worship attendance: 180
Giving: $3684.30
ONGOING NEWS… MALAWI MOTORCYCLE PROJECT To date we have raised $2845 of the $3500 needed. Please consider making a donation to the Malawi Motorcycle fund. We are now just $655.00 from our goal; your gift will help us bless many! LOST LADIES DENIM JACKET Taken by mistake at the December United Methodist Women’s Christmas meeting. If you were in attendance, please look in your coat closet. If found please contact Frances Caswell at 842-4528. Thank you. USHERS NEEDED We are looking for some additional volunteers to help with 2nd service ushering. Please contact Deb Harvey or the church office if you can help. THIS WEEK… Sunday January 29, 2012 8:30 & 10:45a Worship Services 9:30a Sunday School 9:40-10:10a Crazy Love Discussion Group Chapel Monday January 30, 2012 10:00a Rowley’s Crazy Love Group - EFH 1:00-3:00p NHN – Act Cntr3:00-6:00p Almost Free Shop5:00-7:00p Cub Scouts –WFH5:30p SPRC – LibraryTuesday January 31, 2012 | 7:00-8:00a Early Birds – Hardees9:00a-Noon Almost Free Shop 9:30a Staff Meeting – Conf 6:30p Rathmel’s Crazy Love Group – EFH 7:00p Lay Speaker Mtg – WFHWednesday February 1, 2012Noon Wings – Conf Rm 1:00-3:00p NHN—Act Cntr4:30-5:30p Girl Scouts – Preschool Rm6:30p Preschool Board Mtg – Library6:30p Crook’s Crazy Love Group - EFH 7:00p Jr. Opt – YRThursday February 2, 20128:00a Late Birds – Mr. C’s10:00a Memorial Mtg – ConfRm6:30-8:00p Girl Scouts – EFH12:30p UMW Exec Mtg – EFH1:30p UMW Gen Mtg – EFHFriday February 3, 2012 9:00a-4:00p Almost Free Shop Saturday February 4, 2012 NEIGHBOR HELPING NEIGHBOR COMMUNION 7:00a Methodist Men – Mr. C’s 9:00a KACT Tryouts - WFH 10:00a-Noon Reserved – Act Ctr 5:30p Chapel Service Sunday February 5, 2012 NEIGHBOR HELPING NEIGHBOR COMMUNION 8:30 & 10:45a Worship Services 9:30a Sunday School 9:40-10:10a Crazy Love Discussion Group – Chapel |
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