September 1-2, 2012 Announcements

SEPTEMBER 1-2, 2012 ANNOUNCEMENTS

IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS

HOSPITALIZED:  Dick Dircks.   

PRAYERS:  Marilyn Simpson, Susan Scott, Frances Jones, Chuck Beadles, Joyce McCarty, Roberta Orr’s son, Phyllis Barnett, service people and families.   

CONTINUAL PRAYERS:  Bishop Julius Trimble, District Superintendent Reverend Bill Poland, District Outreach Minister Paul Smith, 1^st Church pastors, and church family.   

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 - 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

I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for the generous scholarship you gave me to continue my education at AIB College of Business.   All the little bit helps and it’s people like you that really make a difference.  I will be graduating in February.   Thanks again!  Ashley Larson

Families with kids Kindergarten & Younger:

A New Family Sunday School Class will be beginning this year on September 16 during the Sunday School hour.  This class will be for the entire family -- parents and children will learn together as well as build relationships with other families with younger children within our church.

OSKALOOSA GUEST DAY

The United Methodist Women of Central United Methodist Church invites all the ladies of our church to be their guests at their September 12 meeting at noon.  Lunch will be provided.  There will be a special program by Cousin Annie.  Her program is a delightful and humorous look at life around us.  If you plan to attend please contact Joyce Russell (842-2726) so that she can call in our reservations and set up car pooling from our church.

LECTIONARY:  September 8-9, 2012

Prov. 22:1-2; 8-9, 22-23 Ps. 125 or UMH 846 James 2:1:10 (11-13), 14-17 Mark 7:24-37

ATTENDANCE/GIVING

August 25-26, 2012

Giving:  $2660

THIS WEEK… Sunday September 2, 2012 COMMUNION NEIGHBOR HELPING NEIGHBOR  8:30 & 10:45a    Worship                                            Services 9:30a                Sunday School Monday September 3, 2012 CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED 7:00p                4H Club – Act                                Ctr Tuesday September 4, 2012 1st DAY OF MSPS 7:00a                Early Birds - Hardees 9:00a-Noon       Almost Free                            Shop 9:30a                Staff Mtg – Conf  Rm Wednesday September 5, 2012 Noon                Wings – Conf                            Rm 1:00-3:00p         NHN—Act Cntr 6:30-7:30p         MSPS Board                            Mtg – Lib 6:30-7:30p         Pattern by Grace                            – EFH 7:00-8:00p         Jr. Optimists –                              Youth Rm Thursday  September 6, 2012 8:00a                Late Birds— Mr. C’s 12:30-1:30p       UMW Exec Mtg – EFH 1:30-2:30p         UMW Gen Mtg – WFH

7:00-8:00p         In His Steps Book Club – EFH Friday September 7, 2012 9:00a-4:00p       Almost Free Shop Saturday September 8, 2012 7:00a                Methodist Men’s Mtg – Mr. C’s 8:00a-Noon       Farmer’s Market –                                    Square Sunday September 9, 2012 FOOD DONATION  9:30a                Rally Day -                             Combined Worship Service with                                     Flying Pans Steel Drums 10:30a              Rally Day Activities – FUMC Lawn NEXT WEEKEND NO SATURDAY SERVICE ON SEPTEMBER 8TH RALLY DAY WITH ONE COMBINED WEEKEND SERVICE AT 9:30 ON SUNDAY 10:30 LUNCH AND ACTIVITIES ON THE LAWN AT FUMC FOOD DONATION

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 – Brian Bishop, John Burnett, Jerry Jordan, Adam Norris, Larry Rowley, Merna Furney, Phillip Chrisman, and Ross Chrisman

10:45 – Trey and Julie Purvis

GREETERS:

Montgomery Street

8:30 –

10:45 – Virginia Rayl

Fourth Street

8:30 –

COMMUNION:                    

8:30 – Larry and RoseAnn Rowley

HOSPITALITY:                   

8:30 – John and Judy Burnett

SEPTEMBER 2012 NEWSLETTER

DISCOVERY IS…

For adults of all ages exploring the Christian faith

Weekly small groups with a lot of interaction for Bible study and spiritual growth

An opportunity to connect with people, learn from each other, and see how the Bible applies to everyday life

come join us discovery weekend (SEPTEMBER 15-16^TH) TO SIGN UP FOR YOUR GROUP!

MEALS ON WHEELS DELIVERY

FUMC is scheduled to deliver Senior Nutrition/Meals on Wheels September 24^th -October 19^th.   Currently, meals are provided to 59 people on a daily basis.  The need for home delivered meals continues to increase as more people choose to remain in their homes rather than going into a long term care facility.   Each day has four routes and meals are to be picked up at 11:00 a.m. from the Senior Center. Each route takes approximately 30-45 minutes to complete.  It is ideal to have 2 persons per route, but a driver alone would suffice.  Signup sheets for volunteers to deliver the meals are located on the table in the main entry way of the church. Thank you for your participation in this valuable program.   This important service could not continue without volunteers such as yourself!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

The nursery is one of the places in church where volunteers serve in two ministries at once. First to the children, and second to the parents who are able to focus their attention on worship and/or Sunday school with confidence their child is in excellent care.  Volunteers are needed to staff the nursery during Sunday first service through second services for the months of September and October.   A sign-up sheet is in the Narthex. 

HAYRIDE/WIENER ROAST

“FUN on the Farm” will begin at 5:30 pm on September 22.  The annual hay ride and wiener roast will be held at 1335 Hayes Dr. north of Knoxville on hwy. 14 then ¾ of a mile east of Udders Steakhouse.  First Church’s FUN Committee (Fellowship Uniting Neighbors) activities are open to all our friends and neighbors in the community and provide opportunities for food, fellowship, and FUN for all ages.  Invite your friends and bring the grandkids.  If possible bring a covered dish to share.

OSKALOOSA GUEST DAY

The United Methodist Women of Central United Methodist Church invites all the ladies of our church to be their guests at their September 12 meeting at noon.  Lunch will be provided.  There will be a special program by Cousin Annie.  Her program is a delightful and humorous look at life around us.  If you plan to attend please contact Joyce Russell (842-2726) so that she can call in our reservations and set up car pooling from our church.

Families with chidren Kindergarten & Younger

A New Family Sunday School Class will be beginning this year on September 16 during the Sunday School hour.  This class will be for the entire family – parents and children will learn together as well as build relationships with other families with younger children within our church.

CONDOLENCES

Condolences to Judy Fee on the passing of her brother. 

Condolences to Richard McMulin and family on the passing of his wife, Alberta.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to Brian and Katie Bishop on the birth of their son, Cody Christopher Bishop, on August 12^th. 

Congratulations to Mark and Codi Prachar on the birth of their daughter, Vada Emerson Prachar, on July 18^th. 

THANK YOU

Dear Heather, Folmer, and Pastor Lane,

Thank you so much for touching the life of one of our patients by delivering a bed, dresser, and bed linens to his apartment.  You helped during a very difficult time and made me more at ease about discharging him from the hospital.  The love of Christ was shown through your actions for a stranger.  Thank you.  Sincerely, Pat Whitlatch

I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for the generous scholarship you gave me to continue my education at AIB College of Business.   All the little bit helps and it’s people like you that really make a difference.  I will be graduating in February.   Thanks again!  Ashley Larson

“OFFER THEM CHRIST”

At the August board meeting, Pastor Lane expressed his appreciation for the support from the church with the many prayers, cards, and gifts of condolences on the passing of his father.  To show his gratitude, he presented First United Methodist Church with a Kenneth Wyatt painting entitled “Offer Them Christ” of John Wesley with Thomas Coke, Richard Whatcoat, and Thomas Vasey as they were about to sail to America to establish the first independent Methodist Church.   It depicts Wesley giving his final blessings and instructions to Coke:  “Offer Them Christ”.  The scriptural mandate to “Go there fore and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19) is a clear directive from Jesus to his followers…”Offer Them Christ”.  Look for the picture hanging in the church soon.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Folmer Petersen will be retiring from his position at the church this fall.   If you are interested in filling this position, please contact the church office.  

2^ND ANNUAL FUMC BASKETBALL ACADEMY

Look for information soon about the about the Fall 2012 Basketball Academy in upcoming announcements and the October Link.

JOIN US FOR A SPECIAL combined SERVICE ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9^TH AT 9:30 FEATURING:

FLYING PANS

STEEL DRUM BAND

The service will be immediately followed by food, fun, and fellowship on the lawn! 

Invite your friends and neighbors too!

SEPTEMBER 2, 2012 SERVICE

Enter to Worship, Depart to Serve

Our Mission:  "To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world."

WORDS OF WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS

ORGAN PRELUDE

+OPENING HYMN         “This Is the Spirit’s Entry Now”              #608

+CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader:   O God, you sing us a love song every time we gather,
People: Every time the bread is broken,Leader:   Every time the cup is blessed.
People: O God, sing to us again.
Leader:   Let our lives blossom in your love
People: Till the whole world knows your love song.

Time with Young Disciples

HYMN                  “And Are We Yet Alive”                                  #553

SCRIPTURES James 1:17-27

MESSAGE

A SERVICE OF WORD AND TABLE II                                     

THE INVITATION

PRAYER OF CONFESSION AND PARDON

OFFERING

As forgiven and reconciled people, let us offer ourselves and our gifts to God.

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

THE LORD'S PRAYEROur 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       “Sent Forth by God’s Blessing”            #664

+ SENDING FORTH WITH BLESSING

+ POSTLUDE

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

AUGUST 26, 2012 SERVICE

Enter to Worship, Depart to Serve

Our Mission:  "To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world."

WORDS OF WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS

ORGAN PRELUDE

+OPENING HYMN    “Maker, in Whom We Live”          #88

+CALL TO WORSHIP

      Leader:     We worship God, the One who grants us

                        eternal life. 

      People:    God has made with us an everlasting

                        covenant and prospered us in all the

                        works of our hands.  

      Leader:     As people of faith,

      People:    We praise God, for God has richly blessed

                        us in all things. 

+PSALTER #804-05                        Psalm (sing response)

OLD TESTAMENT LESSON                     1 Kings 8:22-30

SPECIAL MUSIC BY JAY OLSON

Time with Young Disciples

HYMN                        “Stand Up for Jesus”                       #514

EPISTLE LESSON                          Ephesians 6:10-20

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

Silent Prayer - Pastoral Prayer - 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

MINISTRY OF OFFERTORY

+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

GOSPEL LESSON              John 6: 56-59

MESSAGE    Difficult Words

+ CLOSING HYMN        “Wonderful Words of Life”      #600

+ SENDING FORTH WITH BLESSING

+ POSTLUDE

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

*Communion is available