September 1, 2013 Announcements

AUGUST 31-SEPTEMBER 1 ANNOUNCEMENTS

IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS

ADDITIONAL PRAYERS:  Norman Norton, Jolene Frahm, Lily Sterling, Emily Swisher, Derald Swisher, Joy Vickroy, Sam Rathmel, Jack Sterling, Merle Vickroy, Don Starr, Ron Simpson, Linda O’Dell, Cheryl Hennefeld, Chuck Walter, Jim Grimes, Phyllis Barnett, service people and families.  

CONDOLENCES:  Condolences to Don Starr and family on the passing of his brother, Carl.  

PRAYER CHAIN MINISTRY

Contact Dorothy Danner at 641-842-2557. 

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.

Sunday Children’s Church – all children ages 2 through 5^th grade are invited after the children’s time to go down stairs for 30 minutes of extended learning time with stories, crafts, and games.  The kids can be picked up downstairs after the church service. 

Sunday Part 2 of the Video Tour of the Life of Jesus Christ As He Travels Through the Holy Land – being shown at 10:15 in WFH.

NEW THIS WEEK!

INTERNATIONAL DISASTER RESPONSE

Peace, refuge, and relief are the in-between moments of hope that the UMCOR and partners are bringing to distressed populations in Syria, Jordan, and Lebanon through much-needed relief supplies.  You can help bring moments of peace, refuge, relief, and hope to those affected by conflict or war with your gifts to International Disaster Response, Advance #982450.

YOUTH LED SERVICE

Come join the FUMC Youth Group on Sunday, September 15 as they lead worship and share the special music and lessons that were shared during their mission trip to Colorado.  They will also be sharing pictures and telling about the mission work that was done during the Week of Hope.  Join the group following service downstairs in West Fellowship Hall for some fellowship and a longer slide show of what the group did while in Colorado.

FUN on the Farm Hay Ride

You all are invited to bring your family, friends and neighbors to the annual “FUN on The Farm Hay Ride”, at 5:00 pm on Saturday Sept. 21^st.  The hay ride, wiener roast and fellowship night will be held at 1335 Hayes Dr. - Located ¾ mile east of Udders Steakhouse north of Knoxville on Hwy. 14 - the Larry & RoseAnn Rowley farm.  Hot dogs and drinks will be provided by F.U.N. IF POSSIBLE bring chips, S’mores supplies or your favorite dish to share.

HAND BELL PRACTICE

Seasonal hand bell practice will begin Wednesday, September 25^th at 5:30 p.m. in the bell choir room.   Everyone interested in trying is welcome.  For more information call Bonnie at 641-828-8750.

LECTIONARY:  September 7-8

Jer. 18:1-11 Ps. 139:1-6, 13-18 (UMH 854) Philem. 1-21 Luke 14:25-33

ATTENDANCE/GIVING

August 24-25, 2013

Worship attendance:  169                                         Giving:  $4034.40

THIS WEEK… Sunday September 1, 2013 NHN COLLECTION COMMUNION 9:00a                Worship Service 9:30a                Children’s                            Church 10:15a              Part 2 of Movie –                            WFH  Monday September 2, 2013 LABOR DAY CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED Tuesday September 3, 20123 MSPS STARTS 7:00-8:00a         Early Birds – Hardees 9:00a-Noon       Almost Free Shop 9:30a                Staff Meeting – Conf Rm Wednesday September 4, 2013 Noon                Wings – Conf                            Rm 1:00-3:00p         NHN—Act Cntr Thursday September 5, 2013 9:00a                Ministerium Mtg                            – Lib 12:30p              UMW Exec Mtg                            – EFH 1:30p                UMW Gen Mtg –                            WFH  7:00p               Jr. Optimists –                            YR Friday September 6, 2013 9:00a-4:00p       Almost Free Shop

Saturday September 7, 2013 FOOD DONATION 7:30a                Methodist Men – Mr.                           C’s 5:30p                Chapel Service Sunday September 8, 2013 FOOD DONATION RALLY DAY 9:30a                Kickoff Sunday                            Worship Service 10:30a              Kickoff Sunday Light                            Lunch     4:00-6:00p         Youth Practice – Sanctuary     PLAN TO JOIN US NEXT SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH AT OUR NEW TIME (9:30 A.M.) FOR KICKOFF SUNDAY WITH SPECIAL EVENTS PLANNED!

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: 

9:00 - Liturgist:  Brent Hanna 

USHERS:     

Saturday -  Mike and Dorothy Larson

9:00 –

GREETERS:

Montgomery Street

9:00 – Francis Kirkwood

Fourth Street

9:00 – Jenny Dircks

COMMUNION:                    

9:00 –

HOSPITALITY:                   

10:00 – Jim and Sharon Young

September 1, 2013 Sunday 9:00 a.m. 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:       The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be

                        with you. 

      People:      And also with you. 

      Leader:       The risen Christ is with us. 

      People:      Praise the Lord!

SPECIAL MUSIC  -  Rain Down

Time with Young Disciples

+ HYMN           “O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing”                   #57

SCRIPTURES Luke 14:1, 7-14

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.

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

+ HYMN “Christ for the World We Sing” #568

+ SENDING FORTH WITH BLESSING

+ POSTLUDE

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

SEPTEMBER 2013 NEWSLETTER

How very good and pleasant it is when kindred live together in unity!” Psalm 133:1

"Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is the one true church, apostolic and universal." This preface to a Modern Affirmation in our United Methodist Hymnal (page 885) defines the church in relationship to God's Spirit made known to us in Jesus Christ. The operative words are "the Spirit of the Lord" - God's presence, Christ's presence in our midst when we gather as a community of faith. This summer our church combined our 2 worship services into one for the first time in a number of years. The intention was to move back to two services this fall but many people were sensing the movement of God in this experiment and the Administrative Board voted Monday night to make the change permanent effective Sept. 8 with a worship time being 9:30 am.

The discussion to change was agreed upon without any negative votes by the Administrative Council. I believe most of the Council must have had the same type of experience as I have had with many people sharing their positive comments about the joint service. I know that not all will be happy with this decision, but I pray you will put into practice the teaching of Paul to the church in Ephesus; “³ “making every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace…¹³ until all of us come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to maturity, to the measure of the full stature of Christ.” Ephesians 4:3,13

The new combined service will enable us to: 1) establish a permanent Children’s church, a great tool for nurturing our young disciples, who are the future of the church 2) be a blessing to young families as we  fulfill our pledge to support and nurture the baptized into faith 3) work towards uniting and strengthening our church family.

We will never be a perfect church and we will continue to fine tune the format of our combined service but what we can be is with God’s grace a community of the faithful believers growing in the unity of the love of God in the Spirit of Christ Jesus.

We need and want all to be a part of this call in Christ Jesus. Let us all pray for the Spirit guidance as we move with patience, love and unity in this new work of God.

PASTOR LANE 

MEALS ON WHEELS DELIVERY

FUMC is scheduled to deliver Senior Nutrition/Meals on Wheels September 30^th -October

25^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!

HAND BELL PRACTICE Seasonal hand bell practice will begin Wednesday, September 25^th at 5:30 p.m. in the bell choir room.   Everyone interested in trying is welcome.  For more information call Bonnie at 641-828-8750.






LAY SERVANT MINISTRY COURSES SEPT. 7 & 14

Basic and Advanced Lay Servant Ministry Courses will be held September 7 and 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Courses offered include Basic Course – “Basic Lay Servant Ministries”; Advanced Course – “Preaching: From your Heart to Theirs”; and Advanced Course – “United Methodist History:  Living Our United Methodist Beliefs”.  Registration fee is $30 and the deadline for registration is September 3.  Registration forms are available in the church office. 

part 2 of the video tour of the life of Jesus Christ as He travels through the Holy Land

Join us in West Fellowship Hall for a video tour of the life of Jesus Christ as He travels through the Holy Land during His ministry at 10:15 am on September 1^st.  Travel with Adam Hamilton as he retraces the life and ministry of Jesus Christ.  Once again, Hamilton approaches his subject matter with thoughtfulness and wisdom.  Using historical information, archaeological data, and stories of the faith, Hamilton follows in the footsteps of Jesus from his baptism to the temptations to the heart of his ministry, including the people he loved, the parables he taught, the enemies he made, and the healing he brought.

YOUTH LED SERVICE

Come join the FUMC Youth Group on Sunday, September 15 as they lead worship and share the special music and lessons that were shared during their mission trip to Colorado.  They will also be sharing pictures and telling about the mission work that was done during the Week of Hope.  Join the group following service downstairs in West Fellowship Hall for some fellowship and a longer slide show of what the group did while in Colorado.

FUN on the Farm Hay Ride

You all are invited to bring your family, friends and neighbors to the annual “FUN on The Farm Hay Ride”, at 5:00 pm on Saturday Sept. 21^st.  The hay ride, wiener roast and fellowship night will be held at 1335 Hayes Dr. - Located ¾ mile east of Udders Steakhouse north of Knoxville on Hwy. 14 - the Larry & RoseAnn Rowley farm.  Hot dogs and drinks will be provided by F.U.N. IF POSSIBLE bring chips, S’mores supplies or your favorite dish to share.  Have you seen a hay rack loaded with a load of hay - how about one loaded with a bunch of hay seeders?  Young and old alike (from one to eighty) climb aboard the hay racks and will head out to the scenic hills and valleys south of Lake Red Rock taking in the sights.  If you are not into a hay ride there will be plenty of fellowship in the machine shed as well.  The FUN Committee (Fellowship Uniting Neighbors) is an outreach program of the First United Methodist Church.  FUN activities are open to all our friends and neighbors in the community and provide opportunities for fellowship, FUN and community service.  To keep up with the outreach check out the FUN Blog on our web page.

UMW GUEST DAY AT OSKALOOSA & SEPTEMBER MEETING

We have been invited to Guest Day at the Central United Methodist Church in Oskaloosa on

Wednesday, September 11, at noon.  Joan Benscoter will be giving the program on “underground Railroad Quilt Code".  I will need to let them know how many of us are coming by September 6.  This will be after our September 5 meeting.  So you can email Pat Haning if you are planning on going or let her know at the meeting.  We will be having the executive meeting at 12:30 on September 5 and the general meeting will be at 1:30.  Hostess, greeters, and devotions are by Mary Circle.  Our program is to be Anne Bacon of Bidwell Riverside.  We would love to see a good turn out to start our fall season.  Hope to see everyone there.  Pass the word to friends.  God Bless.  Pat Haning

Youth Group Kickoff

Calling All 7th –12th Grade Students...Come join the fun of FUMC Youth.  We will be having a kickoff celebration on Sunday, September 15 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.  We will meet at the church but will head out for some offsite fun and we will have pizza.  Come see what the fun is about and begin helping to plan our 2013/2014 events.  Invite your friends!!

FALL KICKOFF PARTY

Plan to join us Sunday, September 8^th at our new time (9:30 a.m.) for kickoff Sunday with special events including special music by Katie Davis and a light lunch provided immediately following the service (free will offering).

NEW HOURS

Sunday Worship Service

Effective September 8^th, Sunday worship time will be  9:30 a.m.

Children’s Church

Children’s church will now be held weekly on Sundays at approximately 10:00 a.m.  All children ages 2 through 5^th grade are invited after the children’s time to go down stairs for 30 minutes of extended learning time with stories, crafts, and games.  The kids can be picked up downstairs after the church service. 

Youth Sunday School

Youth Sunday School classes (7^th through 12^th grade) will meet immediately following church services weekly on Sundays 10:30-11:15 a.m. in the youth room beginning September 22^nd.  All youth are invited to attend!

August 25, 2013 Sunday 9:00 a.m. Service

Knoxville First United Methodist Church

August 25, 2013       Sunday 9:00 a.m.

PRELUDE:  Everlasting God

WORDS OF WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS

+CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader:  Brothers and sisters, would you like to meet a very powerful and influential person, who risks everything he has to help one old woman?

Pastor: A person who puts the misery of an old woman ahead of the

esteem of his colleagues?

Leader:  Who considers an old woman's suffering more important than even the law of the land?

Pastor: If you would like to get to know someone this caring and human, then turn your hearts and minds to Jesus Christ.

Congregation:  Come Lord Jesus, enter our hearts transform us in your love, makes us new. Amen.

+SONG:  How Great is our God  

PRAYER

SONG:              You are my All in All

SPECIAL MUSIC BY ANITA MARTIN

CHILDREN’S TIME/KID’S SONG:            Joy, Joy Down in my Heart

SCRIPTURE:  Luke 13:10-17

MESSAGE

OFFERATORY

+OFFERATORY RESPONSE – Praise the Name of Jesus

+BENEDICTION

+ HYMN: They’ll Know We Are Christians by Our Love (see back)

+ 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

August 18, 2013 Sunday 9:00 a.m. Service

Enter to Worship, Depart to Serve

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

PRELUDE

WORDS OF WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS

+CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: Come, you faithful, God dwells with you.
People: Our father knows our hearts and minds; God knows the causes to which we are committed.Leader: Sing praises to God all the day long.
People: We must speak up in God’s name. God rules forever and ever. God hears the meek and brings justice and strength to the oppressed.

SONG: Forever

PRAYER

SONG: You are my All in All

CHILDREN’S TIME

KID’S SONG: Jesus Loves Me

SCRIPTURE: Luke 12:49-56

PASTORAL AND 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

MESSAGE  Fire of Life

SPECIAL MUSIC BY KAURIE KINCAID

OFFERATORY

+OFFERATORY RESPONSE – Praise the Name of Jesus

+BENEDICTION

+ HYMN: What a Friend We Have #526

(+) 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

August 17-18, 2013 Announcements

AUGUST 17-18, 2013 ANNOUNCEMENTS

IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS

ADDITIONAL PRAYERS:  Emily Swisher, Derald Swisher, Joy Vickroy, Sam Rathmel, Jack Sterling, Merle Vickroy, Don Starr, Bert Dennison, Ron Simpson, Linda O’Dell, Cheryl Hennefeld, Chuck Walter, Jim Grimes, 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

Sunday at 10:15 in WFH a Video Tour of the Life of Jesus Christ as He Travels Through the Holy Land

NEXT WEEKEND Heifer Project Children’s Church Sunday @ 9:30 in WFH

WEBSITE:  WWW.KIFUMC.ORG

E-MAIL:  FUMCHURCH@IOWATELECOM.NET

FACEBOOK:  www.facebook.com/firstchurchknoxville

NEW THIS WEEK!

THANK YOU

We just got Cheryl’s biopsy results and it came back negative!  I need to thank everyone at FUMC for all their prayers and well wishes.  I will be a witness, PRAYER DOES WORK!  God bless, Brian

Thank you to all who contributed to Imagine No Malaria!  The VBS kids brought in $381.38, the congregation donated $370, and the UMW donated $500 for a grand total of $1251.38.  Thanks for doing your part to join in the fight as we work toward a day when malaria deaths are no longer a normal part of life in Africa.

video tour of the life of Jesus Christ as He travels through the Holy Land

Join us in West Fellowship Hall for a two part video tour of the life of Jesus Christ as He travels through the Holy Land during His ministry.  Part one will be at 10:15 after church services August 18th and part 2 at 10:15 after church services on September 1^st.  Travel with Adam Hamilton as he retraces the life and ministry of Jesus Christ.  Once again, Hamilton approaches his subject matter with thoughtfulness and wisdom.  Using historical information, archaeological data, and stories of the faith, Hamilton follows in the footsteps of Jesus from his baptism to the temptations to the heart of his ministry, including the people he loved, the parables he taught, the enemies he made, and the healing he brought.

GOSPEL GOULASH

Gospel Goulash will be singing at the Columbia UMC on Sunday, August 25, at 10:30 a.m.  The quartet is composed of Geoff Shultz, Tim Gotta, Judy Paulsen, and Chris Overgaard.  If you like Gospel, you’ll love Goulash!  Following the performance, at 11:30, everyone is invited to a brunch at the Columbia Community Center.

LECTIONARY:  August 24-25, 2013 Jer. 1:4-10 Ps. 71:1-6 (UMH 794) Heb. 12:18-29 Luke 13:10-17 ATTENDANCE/GIVING August 10-11, 2013 Worship attendance:  121 Giving:  $4510.97 ------------------------------------ THIS WEEK… Sunday August 18, 2013 9:00a                Worship Service 10:15a              Sunday School Monday August 19, 2013 1:00-3:00p         NHN – Act Cntr 3:00-6:00p         Almost Free Shop 6:30-7:30p         Work Area Mtgs  7:30-8:30p         Church Board/Ad Board Mtg – WFH 7:30-8:30p         Marion County Historical Society – Act Cntr Tuesday August 20, 2013 7:00-8:00a         Early Birds – Hardees 9:00a-Noon       Almost Free                                                Shop 9:30a                Staff Meeting – Conf Rm Wednesday August 21, 2013 10:00a               Salvation Army                           Committee Mtg –                           Library

Noon                Wings – Conf                             Rm 1:00-3:00p         NHN—Act Cntr 6:00p                 Cub Scouts –                           WFH Thursday August 22, 2013 1:30-2:30p         Sarah Circle – WFH 1:30-2:30p         Mary Circle –                            EFH    Friday August 23, 2013 9:00a-4:00p       Almost Free                            Shop Saturday August 24, 2013 HEIFER PROJECT 5:30p                Chapel Service Sunday August 25, 2013 HEIFER PROJECT 9:00a                Worship Service 9:30-10:00a       Children’s Church –                            WFH 10:15a              Sunday School 4:00-6:00p         Youth Service                            Practice –                            Sanctuary COMMUNION ASSISTANTS If you are interested in assisting with the distribution of communion to the congregation monthly during the church service and/or weekly immediately following the church service to the congregation, please contact the office so your name can be added to the list of communion assistants.  Thank you.

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: 

9:00 - Liturgist:  Joyce Russell  

USHERS:     

Saturday -  Larry and Dawn Kline

9:00 – Jackie and Phil Bauer; Gerritt Davis; Tim and Diane McCombs; Jim Butler; Dave Johnson; Dan Russell; John Scott; Jim Young; Kay Jensen

GREETERS:

Montgomery Street

9:00 – Wendell and Phyllis Robinson

Fourth Street

9:00 – Cindy Abel and Crystal Harsin

COMMUNION:                    

9:00 – Joel and Barb Johnson

HOSPITALITY:                   

10:00 – Anita Martin and Peg Stevenson  

SPECIAL MUSIC:

9:00 – Kaurie Kincaid

AUGUST 10-11, 2013 ANNOUNCEMENTS

AUGUST 10-11, 2013 ANNOUNCEMENTS

IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS

ADDITIONAL PRAYERS:  Sam Rathmel, Jack Sterling, Merle Vickroy, Don Starr, Bert Dennison, Ron Simpson, Linda O’Dell, Cheryl Hennefeld, Chuck Walter, Jim Grimes, 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

Food Donation

The second weekend of the month is food donation weekend.    Please be a part of this wonderful ministry by dropping off your canned goods and/or other nonperishable items in the basket in the Narthex.  

Cinnamon Roll Sunday in WFH at 10:00 a.m.   

WEBSITE:  WWW.KIFUMC.ORG

E-MAIL:  FUMCHURCH@IOWATELECOM.NET

FACEBOOK:  www.facebook.com/firstchurchknoxville

NEW THIS WEEK!

THANK YOU

Thank you to our church family for the prayers, flowers, and cards in remembrance of our brother, Dean Rowley, and to Pastor Brent and Pastor Lane for their visits, phone calls and comforting words.  A special thank you to the UMW for the wonderful luncheon.  Myrle and Betty Rowley, Louise and Mel Dennison, Larry and RoseAnn Rowley, Gary and Suzanne Rowley, and John and Darlene Scott

The John Scott family wishes to thank everyone for their prayers, flowers and cards for the loss of John’s brother, Gordon Scott of Prescott, Arizona.  Your thoughtfulness has been a great comfort to us during the loss of both of our brothers. 

COMMUNION ASSISTANTS

If you are interested in assisting with the distribution of communion to the congregation monthly during the church service and/or weekly immediately following the church service to the congregation, please contact the office so your name can be added to the list of communion assistants.  Thank you.  

F.U.N. MEETING

The F.U.N. Committee will be meeting this Sunday

(August 11) after Cinnamon Roll cleanup discuss Fall Activities:

- Movie with MSPS families

- Hay Ride

- Harvest Dinner and activities

- Thanksgiving Baskets

- Other Ideas

THIS WEEK… Sunday August 11, 2013 FOOD DONATION CINNAMON ROLL SUNDAY 9:00a                Worship Service 10:00a              Cinnamon Roll                            Sunday – WFH  10:15a              Sunday School 2:00-4:00p         KACT Auditions                            – WFH Monday August 12, 2013 1:00-3:00p         NHN – Act Cntr 7:00-7:30p         Free Clinic – Act Cntr Tuesday August 13, 2013 7:00a                Earlybirds – Hardees 9:30a                Staff Meeting – Conf 7:00-9:00p.m.    KACT Auditions                             – WFH Wednesday August 14, 2013 9:30a                Naomi Circle –                            Park Lane Noon                Wings – Conf                            Rm 1:00-3:00p         NHN—Act Cntr 7:00-9:00p         KACT Auditions                           – WFH Thursday August 15, 2013 11:30a                Homebuilders –                            Godfathers Friday August 16, 2013 9:00a-4:00p       Almost Free Shop

Saturday August 17, 2013 5:30p                Chapel Service Sunday August 18, 2013 9:00a                Worship Service   -------------------------------------------------- LECTIONARY:  August 17-18 Isa. 5:1-7 Ps. 80:1-2, 8-19 (UMH 801) Heb 11:29-12:2 Luke 12:49-56 ATTENDANCE/GIVING August 3-4, 2013 Worship attendance:  163 Giving:  $7180.07 ---------------------------------------------------   A big thank you to all of those who helped with the Nationals Pancakes!  A special thank you to Kay Jensen for her expertise and hard work in coordinating this tremendous effort for another successful year!

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: 

9:00 - Liturgist:  Jim Butler 

USHERS:     

Saturday -  Larry and Dawn Kline

9:00 – Jackie and Phil Bauer; Gerritt Davis; Tim and Diane McCombs; Jim Butler; Dave Johnson; Dan Russell; John Scott; Jim Young; Kay Jensen

GREETERS:

Montgomery Street

9:00 – Phil and Connie Chrisman

Fourth Street

9:00 – Phil and Jackie Bauer

COMMUNION:                    

9:00 –

HOSPITALITY:                   

10:00 – F.U.N.