MARCH 31-APRIL 1, 2012 ANNOUNCEMENTS
IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS
HOSPITALIZED: Helen Stevenson.
HOSPICE: Alfred Jones (receiving hospice care at Park Lane Assisted Living).
ADDITIONAL PRAYERS: Betty Tonda, JV Hollingshead, Mike May, Sandra Chrisman, Joyce McCarty, Lela Todd, Marjorie Andrews, Thurman Floyd, Myra Ockerman (Doran and Cora VanRheenen’s great granddaughter), Phyllis Barnett, Alberta McMulin, 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
PALM SUNDAY
COMMUNION
The United Methodist Church has an open communion. All are invited to join in the celebration of God’s love!
NEIGHBOR HELPING NEIGHBOR COLLECTION
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.
NEW THIS WEEK!
CONDOLENCES
Condolences to Sharon and Rollie Rigg on the passing of their brother-in-law and the passing of their nephew.
THANK YOU
Thank you to Virginia and Ken Rayl for their upkeep of the flower bed island at the church. It looks great!
Thank you to everyone who donated to Blanket Sunday. To date, we have received $726.00.
Thank you to all of those who have donated to Midwest Tornadoes Advance #901670. To date, we have received $890.00.
EASTER FLOWERS WANTED!
Help make our Church beautiful this Easter by donating flowers. Any type of spring flowers can be brought to the Church by Friday April 6 at noon. Your generosity is always appreciated.
MSPS CATALOG FUND RAISER
MSPS is holding its annual catalog fund raiser. If you would like to place an order, the packet is available on the church window ledge.
FUMC AT HELPING HANDS
April is FUMC’s month to help with grocery assistance at Helping Hands Food Pantry. On April 9 and April 23 volunteers are needed from 10:15-11 to unload the truck and 11:00-3:00 to sack/handout groceries.
NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION
For those who are new to the church or starting back, a member orientation will be held Sundays April 15, April 22, and April 29 from 9:40 to 10:30 in the Chapel. If interested, please contact Pastor Lane.
LECTIONARY: April 7-8
Acts 10:34-43 or Isa. 25:6-9 Ps. 118:1-2, 14-24 1 Cor. 15:1-11 or Acts 10:34-43 John 20:1-18 or Mark 16:1-8
ATTENDANCE/GIVING
March 24-25, 2012 Worship attendance: 212 Giving: $4295.15
ONGOING NEWS… RUTH HALEY BARTON Vermeer invites you to an evening with Dr. Ruth Haley Barton, founder of the Transforming Center, as she speaks about “Sacred Rhythms: Arranging Our Lives for Spiritual Transformation.” This free, public event will be held Wed., April 11, from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. at the Vermeer Global Pavilion. --------------------------------------------- THIS WEEK… Sunday April 1, 2012 PALM SUNDAY NEIGHBOR HELPING NEIGHBOR COMMUNION 8:30 & 10:45a Worship Services 9:30a Sunday School 9:00a-2:00p Prayer Stations – FUMC 5:00p-8:00p Prayer Stations – FUMC Monday April 2, 2012 9:00a-2:00p Prayer Stations – FUMC 1:00-3:00p NHN – Act Cntr 3:00-6:00p Almost FreeShop5:00-7:00p Cub Scouts –WFH5:00p-8:00p Prayer Stations – FUMC 7:00p 4-H Club –Act Cntr Tuesday April 3, 20127:00-8:00a Early Birds – Hardees 9:00a-Noon Almost Free Shop | 9:00a-2:00p Prayer Stations – FUMC 9:30-10:30a Staff Mtg – Conf Rm 5:00p-8:00p Prayer Stations – FUMC Wednesday April 4, 20129:00a-2:00p Prayer Stations – FUMC Noon Wings – Conf Rm1:00-3:00p NHN—Act Cntr5:00p-8:00p Prayer Stations – FUMC 6:30p MSPS Board Mtg – Lib7:00p Jr. Optimists – YR Thursday April 5, 2012 MAUNDY THURSDAY 8:00a Late Birds— Mr. C’s 10:00a Memorial Committee – Conference Room 7:00p Maundy Thursday Service – Sanctuary Friday April 6, 2012 GOOD FRIDAY 9:00a-Noon Good Friday Morning Camp 9:00a-4:00p Almost Free Shop 7:00p Good Friday Service – Sanctuary Saturday April 7, 2012 FOOD DONATION 7:00a Methodist Men –Mr.C’s5:30p Chapel Service Sunday April 8, 2012 EASTER SUNDAY FOOD DONATION CINNAMON ROLL SUNDAY 8:30 & 10:45a Worship Services 9:30a Sunday School 4:00-6:00p Youth Group – WFH/YR |
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 – Jim Butler, Dave Johnson, Dan Russell, John Scott, Jim Young, and Kay Jensen
10:45 – Loretta Kono, Carolyn Avon, and Deb Harvey
GREETERS:
Montgomery Street
8:30 – Frances Kirkwood
10:45 – Larry and Susan Bailey
Fourth Street
8:30 – Judy Paulsen
10:45 – Don and Cinda Synhorst
COMMUNION:
8:30 – Barb and Joel Johnson
HOSPITALITY:
8:30 – Don and Donna Otto
SPECIAL MUSIC
8:30 – Bell Choir
SPECIAL MUSIC
8:30 – Bell Choir
10:45 – Bell Choir
