Wednesday, May 2, 2012

MAY 5-6, 2012 ANNOUNCEMENTS

MAY 5-6, 2012 ANNOUNCEMENTS

IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS

HOSPITALIZED:  Joyce McCarty. 

ADDITIONAL PRAYERS:  Loretta Kono,  Allan Furney, Helen Stevenson, Pat Whitlatch’s daughter-in-law’s sister, Mandy Branson’s nephew, Phyllis Force’s husband, Barb Johnson’s mother, Betty Tonda, Lela Todd, Phyllis Barnett, service people and families.   

CONDOLENCES:  Condolences to John and Pat Haning on the passing of their sister-in-law. 

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

COMMUNION

NEIGHBOR HELPING NEIGHBOR COLLECTION

GRADUATING SENIORS RECOGNITION AT 8:30 SERVICE

RECEIVING OF NEW MEMBERS

MSPS SINGING AND CELEBRATION AT 10:45 SERVICE

YOUTH GROUP SUNDAY 4-6 PM IN WFH/YOUTH ROOM

WEBSITE:  WWW.KIFUMC.ORG

NEW THIS WEEK!

After attending our latest new member class those that will be received into membership are:  Paul Huyck, Nathan DeHeer, Lynn Ewers, Thomas Bailey, Terry Fenoglio, and Terri Carroll.   We celebrate with them our renewed affirmation to the church of Jesus in and through First Church.

GRADUATING SENIORS AT 8:30 SERVICE
Congratulations to this year’s graduating seniors, Ross Chrisman and Xenia Macritacia, who are being recognized on Sunday, May 6th at the 8:30 a.m. service for their achievement. We wish them many blessings in their future endeavors.  

SERVICE SURGE IN KNOXVILLE ON MAY 12
A Call To Serve (ACTS) Ministries of Iowa has announced that its annual Service Surge will be held in Knoxville on May 12 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participants will gather at the Marion County Fairgrounds Show Barn to check in that morning before splitting into work project groups for the day. Each participant needs to register online at www.actsofiowa.org and click on “Service Surge”.

MSPS SPRING CONCERT & GRADUATION
The church family is welcome to join the students and families of Montgomery Street Preschool at 7 pm on Tuesday, May 22 for their spring concert and graduation.  The kids get to celebrate a great school year and we will send the Pre-K students onto Kindergarten with a small ceremony.  

WHERE TO NOW TRAVEL ALERT
We plan to visit Reiman Gardens (Ames) on Wednesday May 23rd, leaving First Church at 9:00 a.m. Senior Admission is $7.00, Van cost $3.00 per person.  Calling Committee will be phoning soon for reservations. 

CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL SCHEDULE
There will be no children’s Sunday school classes Memorial Day weekend (May 27th) through Labor Day weekend and will resume the regular schedule on Sunday, September 16.

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 – Dorothy and Mike Larson
8:30 – Brian Bishop, John Burnett, Jerry Jordan, Adam Norris, Larry Rowley, Merna Furney, Phillip Chrisman, and Ross Chrisman.
10:45 – Kevin and Jennifer Wadle Family; Deb Harvey

GREETERS:
Montgomery Street
8:30 – Jim and Sharon Young
10:45 – Dennis & Diane Haselhuhn
Fourth Street
8:30 – Darlene Kline
10:45 – Virginia Rayl

COMMUNION:             
8:30 – John and Pat Haning

HOSPITALITY:                        
8:30 – Darlene Kline and Connie Davis

ONGOING NEWS…

ATTICA UMW ANNUAL FELLOWSHIP
The Attica UMW invites the ladies of our church to their annual May Fellowship on May 8th.  We can car pool from the church leaving at 11:30 on Tues., May 8. 
LECTIONARY:  May 12-13
Acts 10:44-48 Ps. 98 1 John 5:1-6 John 15:9-17
ATTENDANCE/GIVING
April 28-29, 2012
Worship attendance:  218
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Sunday May 6, 2012 
COMMUNION
NEIGHBOR HELPING NEIGHBOR
RECEIVING OF NEW MEMBERS
SENIOR RECOGNITION AT 8:30
MSPS CELEBRATION AT 10:45
8:30 & 10:45a       Worship Services
9:30a                      Sunday School
4:00-6:00p            Youth Group –
WFH/Youth Room
Monday May 7, 2012
LANE OFF

1:00-3:00p            NHN – Act Cntr

3:00-6:00p            Almost Free Shop

5:00-7:00p            Cub Scouts – WFH

7:00p                      4H Club – Act Cntr

Tuesday May 8, 2012

LANE OFF

7:00-8:00a            Early Birds – Hardees

9:00a-Noon          Almost Free Shop

9:30a                    Staff Meeting – Conf

                             Room

Wednesday May 9, 2012

LANE & HEATHER OFF
9:30-10:30a          Naomi Circle –
                             EFH

10:30-11:30a        Fun ‘N Fitness - EFH

Noon-1:00p          WINGS – Conf Rm

1:00-3:00p            NHN—Act Cntr

4:30p                      Girl Scouts – Preschool Rm

7:00p                      Jr. Optimists – YR
Thursday May 10, 2012
LANE OFF
8:00a                      Late Birds – Mr. C’s
6:30-8:00p            Girl Scouts – WFH
7:00p                      Rachel Circle – Sally's
Friday May 11, 2012
LANE OFF
9:00a-4:00p          Almost Free Shop
Saturday May 12, 2012 
RURAL LIFE
FOOD DONATION
LANE OFF
7:00-2:00               ACTS Service
                             Surge – Marion
                             Co Fairgrounds
9:30a-2:30p          HCI Mtg - EFH
5:30p                      Chapel Service
Sunday May 13, 2012
MOTHER’S DAY
RURAL LIFE
FOOD DONATION
CINNAMON ROLL SUNDAY
LANE OFF
8:30 & 10:45a       Worship Services
9:30a                      Sunday School
 

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