Thursday, March 29, 2012

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. 
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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

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