Thursday, December 27, 2012

DECEMBER 30, 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

+CALL TO WORSHIP
      Leader:     Give thanks to God with your whole heart! 
      People:    Father, as the year 2012 comes to a close,
                        we thank You for our blessings this past
                        year.  Great are Your works!
      Leader:     God is gracious and merciful, full of honor,
                        righteousness, and majesty! 
      People:    We pray that in 2013, we are filled with
                        Your love.  Grant us Your Wisdom and
                        Guidance that we are engaged as you
                        have called us to be. 

+ HYMN         Hark the Herald Angels Sing                 #240

Time with Young Disciples

SCRIPTURE             Isaiah 63:7-9

HYMN            It Came Upon the Midnight Clear         #218

SCRIPTURE             Matthew 2:13-23

MESSAGE    'Dare to Dream'

OFFERING
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

+ HYMN                     Joy to the World                            #246

+ SENDING FORTH WITH BLESSING

+ POSTLUDE

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


*Communion is available following the service where consecrated elements are distributed in the front of the sanctuary

DECEMBER 29-30, 2012 ANNOUNCEMENTS

DECEMBER 29-30, 2012 ANNOUNCEMENTS

ADDITIONAL PRAYERS:  Emily Swisher, Irene Floyd, Chuck Walter, Joyce McCarty, Norm Norton, Beth Northway, Florence Agan, Jolene Frahm, Susan Scott, Frances Jones, Lela Todd, Chuck Beadles, Phyllis Barnett, service people and families.   

CONTINUAL PRAYERS:  Bishop Julius Trimble, District Superintendent Reverend Bill Poland, District Outreach Minister Paul Smith, 1st 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

THE CHURCH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, DECEMBER 31 AND TUESDAY, JANUARY 1 FOR THE NEW YEAR’S HOLIDAY






WEBSITE:  WWW.KIFUMC.ORG

NEW THIS WEEK!

KITCHEN INVENTORY/CLEANING
We will be doing kitchen inventory and cleaning in January.  If you have dishes/pans in either kitchen, please come get them.  It will make our job much easier.  Thank you.  Dorothy Danner

MSPS CONCERT RESCHEDULED
Due to bad weather conditions the MSPS Christmas Concert has been rescheduled to Friday, January 11th at 9:00 a.m.

JANUARY YOUTH GROUP SCHEDULE
Ø  January 6 – 4 to 6 pm (Mission Trip discussion with parents at 4 pm for 30 minutes)
Ø  January 13 – 4 to 6 pm
Ø  January 20 – 4 to 6 pm
Ø  January 26 –Winter Jam at Wells Fargo Arena

2ND ANNUAL FUMC BASKETBALL ACADEMY
Calling all 3RD and 4TH grade girls and boys for the 2nd annual FUMC Basketball Academy that will take place January 28-March 7.   Any and all skill levels are encouraged to participate.  This is a youth basketball skills and development program in a Christian environment with fun, fellowship, and teaching of basketball skills and good character!  Girls will practice Mondays and Wednesdays and boys will practice Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30-5:00 p.m. at Memorial Hall with transportation from school available if necessary.  To register or find out more information visit www.kifumc.org and click on “Youth” or stop by the church office.   In addition, all participants and parents are encouraged to attend an orientation meeting, Sunday January 13 at 5:00 p.m. at FUMC. 


LECTIONARY:  January 5-6
Isa. 60:1-6 PS. 72:1-7, 10-14 Eph. 3:1-12 Matt.2:1-12

ATTENDANCE/GIVING
December 22-23, 2012
Worship attendance:  187
Giving:  $4479

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THIS WEEK…

Sunday December 30, 2012
8:30 & 10:45a    Worship
                           Services
9:30a                Sunday School
Monday December 31, 2012
CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED

Tuesday January 1, 2013

CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED

Wednesday January 2, 2013
Noon                Wings – Conf Rm
1:00-3:00p         NHN—Act Cntr
4:30p                Girl Scouts – Preschool

Rm

7:00p                Jr. Optimists – Youth Rm
Thursday January 3, 2013
8:00a                Late Birds— Mr. C’s
Friday January 4, 2013
9:00a-4:00p       Almost Free
Shop

Saturday January 5, 2013
NHN COLLECTION
COMMUNION
5:30p                Chapel Service
Sunday January 6, 2013
NHN COLLECTION
COMMUNION
8:30 & 10:45a    Worship Services
9:30a                Sunday School
4:00-6:00p         Youth Group –
                           WFH/YR

 

*** Sunday, January 6th for the 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Bill Poland,  our District Superintendent, will be gracing us with the message***

 

 


YOU CAN HELP!!!
The bereavement committees are updating their volunteer lists.  Would you be willing to help with funeral luncheons and/or provide a salad or cake?  Please call Bonnie Crook at 828-8750 (ok to leave a message) and tell how you are willing to help.   Bless you for your contributions!

 



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:  Cindy Fenoglio
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 – Don and Cinda Synhorst; Park Woodle

GREETERS:
Montgomery Street
8:30 – Sam and Cora Rathmel
10:45 – Donna Norton
Fourth Street
8:30 – Joy and Barney Vickroy
10:45 – Cindy Abel and Crystal Harsin

COMMUNION:                    
8:30 – Jack and Bonnie Crook

HOSPITALITY:                   
8:30

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

DECEMBER 22-23, 2012 ANNOUNCEMENTS

DECEMBER 22-23, 2012 ANNOUNCEMENTS


ADDITIONAL PRAYERS:  Emily Swisher, Irene Floyd, Chuck Walter, Joyce McCarty, Norm Norton, Beth Northway, Florence Agan, Jolene Frahm, Marilyn Simpson, Susan Scott, Frances Jones, Lela Todd, Chuck Beadles, Phyllis Barnett, 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/WEEK

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES WILL BE AT 7:00 PM AND 11:00 PM

CHRISTMAS DAY DINNER AT NOON

OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED
MONDAY, DEC. 24 AND
TUES, DEC. 25




WEBSITE:  WWW.KIFUMC.ORG
FACEBOOK:  www.facebook.com/firstchurchknoxville

NEW THIS WEEK!

THANK YOU
Thank You!  The generosity of our congregation in sharing God’s gifts has been beyond measure!   2 Corinthians 9 12-15  12 This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of the Lord’s people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God. 13 Because of the service by which you have proved yourselves, others will praise God … 14 And in their prayers for you their hearts will go out to you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you.  Thanks to everyone with a hand in making it possible for FUMC to pass out 45 Christmas food baskets providing a Christmas dinner to more than 234 family members in our community.  This is in addition to our Christmas Day dinner.

The family of Ted Dykstra would like to thank all of our church family for love and caring that you showed to us during this difficult time.  A special thanks to Pastor Lane, Vicki King, and the UMW for your services.  Words cannot express how much your support has meant to us.

LECTIONARY:  December 29-30, 2012
1 Sam. 2:18-20, 26 Ps. 148 or UMH 861 Col. 3:12-17 Luke 2:41-52

ATTENDANCE/GIVING
December 15-16, 2012
Worship attendance:  207
Giving:  $4718.50

YOU CAN HELP!!!
The bereavement committees are updating their volunteer lists.  Would you be willing to help with funeral luncheons and/or provide a salad or cake?  Please call Bonnie Crook at 828-8750 (ok to leave a message) and tell how you are willing to help.   Bless you for your contributions!

THIS WEEK…

Sunday December 23, 2012
HEIFER PROJECT
8:30 & 10:45a    Worship
                           Services
9:30a                Sunday School
Monday December 24, 2012
CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED

7:00p                Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

11:00p              Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

Tuesday December 25, 2012

CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED

Noon                Community Christmas Dinner – WFH

Wednesday December 26, 2012

Noon                Wings – Conf

                           Rm

1:00-3:00p         NHN—Act Cntr

7:00p                Jr. Optimists – Youth Rm

Thursday December 27, 2012

8:00a                Late Birds – Mr. C’s
1:30p    Mary’s Circle – EFH

Friday December 28, 2012

HEATHER OFF
9:00a-4:00p       Almost Free Shop


Saturday December 29, 2012
5:30p                Chapel Service
Sunday December 30, 2012
8:30 & 10:45a    Worship Services
9:30a                Sunday School

 

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On December 26th, I (Pastor Lane) will be having surgery on my shoulder which will require medical leave for 3 weeks.
Pastor Brent will be covering pastoral duties. If you are in need of assistance Heather will be more than happy to assist.
During my recuperative time we will have a number of guests preachers helping fill the pulpit.

·           December 30th Elizabeth Hadler (formally Haning) a UMC minister in Ohio that grow up in our church. It will be a blessing to welcome her back home.
·           January 6th Bill Poland our District Superintendent will be gracing us with the message
·           January 12 & 13  Kevin Glesener, Chaplin at Vermeer, who is a favorite bring the message once again

 



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:  Dave Johnson
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 – Don and Cinda Synhorst; Park Woodle

GREETERS:
Montgomery Street
8:30 – Emily and Derald Swisher
10:45 – Anthony and Mandy Branson
Fourth Street
8:30 – Connie Davis
10:45 – Sharon Fisk

COMMUNION:                    
8:30 – Marion and Susan Friday 

HOSPITALITY:                   
8:30

December 23, 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

+ HYMN                     “People Look East”                          #202

+CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader:   In every heart there lies a Bethlehem,
People: A place where light shines with tender              memories,
Leader:   A place where angelic voices are clearer,
People: A place of wonder and awe, delight and          calm,
Leader:   A place where the humility of shepherds and the wisdom of Magi embrace.
People: In my heart, I prize my Bethlehem moments.Leader:   Come to Bethlehem, kneel in wonder,
People: Worship with songs of praise.

BELL CHOIR

LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE
      Bishop Family

CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE (All Sing)
Light the Advent candle, four:  Think of joy forevermore; Christ Child in a stable born, gift of love that Christmas morn.  

Candle, candle, burning bright, shining in the cold winter night; candle, candle, burning bright, fill our hearts with Christmas light.

Time with Young Disciples

HYMN            “O Little Town of Bethlehem”                     #230

SCRIPTURES          Luke 2:1-7

MESSAGE

OFFERING
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

+ HYMN         “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel”               #211

+ SENDING FORTH WITH BLESSING

+ POSTLUDE

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

Communion is available following the service where consecrated elements are distributed in the front of the sanctuary