APRIL 1, 2012 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

GREETING

   Leader:    Hosanna to the Son of David, the King of Israel.

People: Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest!

BELL CHOIR

OPENING PRAYER

Leader: The Lord be with you.

People: And also with you.

Let us pray:  A brief silence is kept          

God our hope, today we joyfully acclaim Jesus our Messiah and King.  Help us to honor him every day so we may enjoy his kingship in the new Jerusalem, where he reigns with you and the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen.

HYMN                   “All Glory, Laud, and Honor”                           #280

Time with Young Disciples

PROCLAMATION OF THE ENTRANCE INTO JERUSALEM.

Mark 11:1-11

Palm procession

All sing                             “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna”                              #278

SCRIPTURES Philippians 2:5-11 and Mark 14:1-11

MESSAGE

A SERVICE OF WORD AND TABLE II                                      pg 12

THE INVITATION

PRAYER OF CONFESSION AND PARDON

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.

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

THE LORD'S PRAYER

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.   For thine is the kingdom and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen

GIVING THE BREAD AND CUP

PRAYER AFTER RECEIVING

+ CLOSING HYMN     “For the Bread Which You Have Broken”      #614

+ SENDING FORTH WITH BLESSING

+ POSTLUDE

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

MARCH 31-APRIL 1, 2012 ANNOUNCEMENTS

MARCH 31-APRIL 1, 2012 ANNOUNCEMENTS

IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS

HOSPITALIZED:  Helen Stevenson.

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

ADDITIONAL PRAYERS:  Betty Tonda, JV Hollingshead, Mike May, Sandra Chrisman, Joyce McCarty, Lela Todd, Marjorie Andrews, Thurman Floyd, Myra Ockerman (Doran and Cora VanRheenen’s great granddaughter), Phyllis Barnett, Alberta McMulin, service people and families. 

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

PALM SUNDAY

COMMUNION

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

NEIGHBOR HELPING NEIGHBOR COLLECTION

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.

NEW THIS WEEK!

CONDOLENCES

Condolences to Sharon and Rollie Rigg on the passing of their brother-in-law and the passing of their nephew. 

THANK YOU

Thank you to Virginia and Ken Rayl for their upkeep of the flower bed island at the church.  It looks great!

Thank you to everyone who donated to Blanket Sunday.  To date, we have received $726.00. 

Thank you to all of those who have donated to Midwest Tornadoes Advance #901670.  To date, we have received $890.00.

EASTER FLOWERS WANTED!

Help make our Church beautiful this Easter by donating flowers.   Any type of spring flowers can be brought to the Church by Friday April 6 at noon.  Your generosity is always appreciated. 

MSPS CATALOG FUND RAISER

MSPS is holding its annual catalog fund raiser.  If you would like to place an order, the packet is available on the church window ledge. 

FUMC AT HELPING HANDS

April is FUMC’s month to help with grocery assistance at Helping Hands Food Pantry.   On April 9 and April 23 volunteers are needed from 10:15-11 to unload the truck and 11:00-3:00 to sack/handout groceries.

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION

For those who are new to the church or starting back, a member orientation will be held Sundays April 15, April 22, and April 29 from 9:40 to 10:30 in the Chapel.   If interested, please contact Pastor Lane. 

LECTIONARY:  April 7-8

Acts 10:34-43 or Isa. 25:6-9 Ps. 118:1-2, 14-24 1 Cor. 15:1-11 or Acts 10:34-43 John 20:1-18 or Mark 16:1-8

ATTENDANCE/GIVING

March 24-25, 2012      Worship attendance:  212      Giving:  $4295.15

ONGOING NEWS… RUTH HALEY BARTON Vermeer invites you to an evening with Dr. Ruth Haley Barton, founder of the Transforming Center, as she speaks about “Sacred Rhythms: Arranging Our Lives for Spiritual Transformation.”   This free, public event will be held Wed., April 11, from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. at the Vermeer Global Pavilion.  --------------------------------------------- THIS WEEK… Sunday April 1, 2012 PALM SUNDAY NEIGHBOR HELPING NEIGHBOR COMMUNION 8:30 & 10:45a       Worship                              Services 9:30a                      Sunday School 9:00a-2:00p          Prayer Stations                              – FUMC 5:00p-8:00p          Prayer Stations – FUMC Monday April 2, 2012 9:00a-2:00p          Prayer Stations                              – FUMC 1:00-3:00p            NHN – Act Cntr 3:00-6:00p            Almost Free                              Shop 5:00-7:00p            Cub Scouts –WFH 5:00p-8:00p          Prayer Stations – FUMC 7:00p                    4-H Club –Act Cntr Tuesday April 3, 2012 7:00-8:00a            Early Birds – Hardees  9:00a-Noon         Almost Free Shop

9:00a-2:00p          Prayer Stations –                              FUMC 9:30-10:30a          Staff Mtg – Conf Rm 5:00p-8:00p          Prayer Stations – FUMC Wednesday April 4, 2012 9:00a-2:00p          Prayer Stations – FUMC Noon                      Wings – Conf Rm 1:00-3:00p            NHN—Act Cntr 5:00p-8:00p          Prayer Stations – FUMC 6:30p                      MSPS Board Mtg – Lib 7:00p                      Jr. Optimists – YR Thursday April 5, 2012 MAUNDY THURSDAY 8:00a                      Late Birds— Mr. C’s  10:00a                   Memorial Committee – Conference Room 7:00p                      Maundy Thursday Service – Sanctuary Friday April 6, 2012 GOOD FRIDAY 9:00a-Noon          Good Friday Morning Camp 9:00a-4:00p          Almost Free Shop 7:00p                      Good Friday Service – Sanctuary Saturday April 7, 2012 FOOD DONATION 7:00a                     Methodist Men –                                   Mr.C’s 5:30p                      Chapel Service Sunday April 8, 2012 EASTER SUNDAY FOOD DONATION  CINNAMON ROLL SUNDAY 8:30 & 10:45a       Worship Services 9:30a                      Sunday School 4:00-6:00p            Youth Group – WFH/YR

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  and 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:  Brent Hanna 

10:45 - Praise Band

USHERS:

Saturday -  Mike and Dorothy Larson

8:30 – Jim Butler, Dave Johnson, Dan Russell, John Scott, Jim Young, and Kay Jensen

10:45 – Loretta Kono, Carolyn Avon, and Deb Harvey

GREETERS:

Montgomery Street

8:30 – Frances Kirkwood

10:45 – Larry and Susan Bailey

Fourth Street

8:30 – Judy Paulsen

10:45 – Don and Cinda Synhorst

COMMUNION:             

8:30 – Barb and Joel Johnson

HOSPITALITY:                        

8:30 – Don and Donna Otto
SPECIAL MUSIC
8:30 – Bell Choir

10:45 – Bell Choir

APRIL 2012 WORSHIP TEAM

March 31-April 1, 2012

Assisting with Services: 

8:30 - Liturgist:  Brent Hanna  

10:45 - Praise Band

USHERS:

Saturday -  Mike and Dorothy Larson

8:30 – Jim Butler, Dave Johnson, Dan Russell, John Scott, Jim Young, and Kay Jensen

10:45 – Loretta Kono, Carolyn Avon, and Deb Harvey

GREETERS:

Montgomery Street

8:30 – Frances Kirkwood

10:45 – Larry and Susan Bailey

Fourth Street

8:30 – Judy Paulsen

10:45 – Don and Cinda Synhorst

COMMUNION:                    

8:30 – Barb and Joel Johnson

HOSPITALITY:                   

8:30 – Don and Donna Otto

SPECIAL MUSIC
8:30 – Bell Choir

10:45 – Bell Choir

April 7-8, 2012

Assisting with Services: 

8:30 - Liturgist:  Phillip Chrisman  

10:45 - Praise Band

USHERS:     

Saturday -  Brenton and Shirley Trabert

8:30 – Jim Butler, Dave Johnson, Dan Russell, John Scott, Jim Young, and Kay Jensen

10:45 – Loretta Kono, Carolyn Avon, and Deb Harvey

GREETERS:

Montgomery Street

8:30 – Brian, Katie, and Austin Bishop

10:45 – Wendell and Phyllis Robinson

Fourth Street

8:30 – Marvin and Joyce Brooks

10:45 – Bomell Mateer

COMMUNION:                    

8:30 – Jack and Bonnie Crook

HOSPITALITY:                   

8:30 – F.U.N

SPECIAL MUSIC:

8:30 – Kaurie Kincaid

10:45 – Kaurie Kincaid

April 14-15, 2012

Assisting with Services: 

8:30 - Liturgist:  Susan Helmers  

10:45 - Praise Band

USHERS:     

Saturday -  Brenton and Shirley Trabert

8:30 – Jim Butler, Dave Johnson, Dan Russell, John Scott, Jim Young, and Kay Jensen

10:45 – Loretta Kono, Carolyn Avon, and Deb Harvey

GREETERS:

Montgomery Street

8:30 – Helen Stevensen

10:45 – Betty McRoberts

Fourth Street

8:30 – Joel and Barb Johnson

10:45 – Trey and Julie Purvis

COMMUNION:                    

8:30 – Jim and Sharon Young

HOSPITALITY:                   

8:30 – Kay Jensen and Sara Hopkins

SPECIAL MUSIC:
Saturday - Ray Griswold  

 

April 21-22, 2012

Assisting with Services: 

8:30 - Liturgist:  Katie Bishop

10:45 - Praise Band

USHERS:     

Saturday -  Brenton and Shirley Trabert

8:30 – Jim Butler, Dave Johnson, Dan Russell, John Scott, Jim Young, and Kay Jensen

10:45 – Loretta Kono, Carolyn Avon, and Deb Harvey

GREETERS:

Montgomery Street

8:30 – Jerry and Marolyn Jordan

10:45 – Tom and Lori Bailey

Fourth Street

8:30 – Sam and Cora Rathmel

10:45 – Cindy Abel and Crystal Harsin

COMMUNION:                    

8:30 – Pat and John Haney

HOSPITALITY:                   

8:30 – Dave and Peggy Johnson

SPECIAL MUSIC:

10:45 – Vicki King

April 28-29, 2012

Assisting with Services: 

8:30 - Liturgist:  Sara Finnegan

10:45 - Praise Band

USHERS:     

Saturday -  Brenton and Shirley Trabert

8:30 – Jim Butler, Dave Johnson, Dan Russell, John Scott, Jim Young, and Kay Jensen

10:45 – Loretta Kono, Carolyn Avon, and Deb Harvey

GREETERS:

Montgomery Street

8:30 – Gordon and Jonna Kassel

10:45 – Heather and Paul Huyck

Fourth Street

8:30 – Kay Jensen

10:45 – Irvin Rykhoek

COMMUNION:                    

8:30 – Emily Swisher and Merna Furney

HOSPITALITY:                   

8:30 – Jim and Sharon Young

SPECIAL MUSIC:
Saturday - Paige Chrisman

8:30 – Paige Chrisman