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