Thursday, May 23, 2013

MAY 25-26, 2013 ANNOUNCEMENTS

MAY 25-26, 2013
 ANNOUNCEMENTS

IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS

HOSPITALIZED:  Ron Simpson.  

ADDITIONAL PRAYERS:  Anita Martin, Irene Floyd, Sam Rathmel, Maxine Harrison, Linda O’Dell, Mike Sullivan, Ted Haney, Cheryl Hennefeld, Susanna Swank, Jolene Frahm, Chuck Walter, Shaun Renard, Harold Gotta, Jim Grimes, Larry Scott, Mandy Branson’s Dad, Phyllis Barnett, service people and families.  

CONDOLENCES:  Condolences to George Werts and family on the passing of his wife Doris.   

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

MEMORIAL ROLL AND DEDICATION SERVICES

HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR RECOGNITION

PEACE WITH JUSTICE

HEIFER PROJECT

NEW THIS WEEK!

OKLAHOMA TORNADO
As communities in Oklahoma reel from the devastation of tornadoes, remember, The United Methodist Church has a system in place for responding through UMCOR.  UMCOR guarantees that 100% of your donation goes directly to the disaster. Please indicate UMCOR Advance number #901670 for the Oklahoma disaster in the memo or your check or on your love envelope if you would like to make a donation.

FUNDS NEEDED
Thank you to all who give so generously of your resources.  Unfortunately our April general fund income of $19,220 did not meet the expense of $25,720.  May is projected to also have a shortfall.  We ask that in the midst of the busy summer please remember to give as we work to accomplish great things for God’s kingdom. 

PEACE WITH JUSTICE
Peace with Justice Sunday is one of the six church wide Special Sundays of The United Methodist Church. Peace with Justice Sunday enables The United Methodist Church to have a voice in advocating for peace and justice through a broad spectrum of global programs.  Your Peace with Justice Sunday gifts change lives in places where the joy of knowing Christ is mixed with the tragedy of violence.

THIS WEEKEND IS HEIFER PROJECT COLLECTION
Heifer’s mission is to work with communities to end hunger and poverty and care for the earth.   By giving families a hand-up, not just a hand-out, we empower them to turn lives of hunger and poverty into self reliance and hope.   A special collection is taken the fourth weekend of every month. 

CHILDREN’S CHURCH
The next Children’s Church will take place on Sunday, June 16th at the 9:00 a.m. service.  Children’s Church will be the children dismissed after the children’s time to go down stairs for 30 minutes of story, crafts, and games.  The kids can be picked up downstairs after the church service.  This will be an extended learning time for children ages 2 through 5th grade.

THIS WEEK…
Sunday May 26, 2013
HEIFER PROJECT
PEACE WITH JUSTICE
9:00a                Worship Service
10:15-11:00a     Adult Sunday
School
Monday May 27, 2013
MEMORIAL DAY
CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED

Tuesday May 28, 2013

7:00-8:00a         Early Birds – Hardees

9:00a-Noon       Almost Free
                           Shop
9:30a                Staff Meeting – Conf

Wednesday May 29, 2013

Noon                Wings – Conf

                           Rm

1:00-3:00p         NHN—Act Cntr

7:00p                Jr. Optimists –

                           YR

Thursday May 30, 2013

Friday May 31, 2013

9:00a-4:00p       Almost Free     

                          Shop

Saturday, June 1, 2013

NHN COLLECTION

COMMUNION

7:30a                 Methodist Men –     

                          Mr. C’s

Sunday, June 2, 2013

NHN COLLECTION

COMMUNION

9:00a                Worship Service
10:15-11:00a     Adult Sunday
School

5:00p                      Baseball/Softball

                               Academy  

                               Orientation Mtg –

                               WFH

 

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LECTIONARY:  June 1-2, 2013
1 Kings 18:20-39 Ps 96 (UMH 815) Gal 1:1-12 Lk. 7:1-10

ATTENDANCE/GIVING
May 18-19, 2013
Worship attendance:  171
Giving:  $3483.10
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What & Where: RAGBRAI – Eat with First Church!
When: WED, July 24
Who:   YOU

Our Church plans a Fund-FUN-Raiser meal with proceeds going to future FUMC college scholarships and Montgomery Street Pre-School [MSPS].

TEAM Servers & Flex Help  
Maybe You? Help greet, serve guests, and answer questions

TEAM Clean-up Maybe You? Following meals-return church to normal

Please contact Park Woodle [891.2335 or

pwoodle@iowatelecom.net] if

you are interested in helping.



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:  Sara Finnegan 
10:45 - Praise Band

USHERS:     
Saturday -  Mike and Dorothy Larson
9:00 – Brian Bishop, John Burnett, Jack Crook, Jerry Jordan, Adam Norris, Larry Rowley, Merna Furney, Phillip Chrisman, Ross Chrisman, Deb Harvey, and Joyce Gillaspie    

GREETERS:
Montgomery Street
9:00 – Jack and Bonnie Crook
Fourth Street
9:00 – Allan and Merna Furney

COMMUNION:                    
9:00 – Larry and RoseAnn Rowley

HOSPITALITY:                   
10:00 – Jim and Robin Butler

SPECIAL MUSIC: 
9:00 – Chelsea Murrow

Thursday, May 16, 2013

MAY 18-19, 2013 ANNOUNCEMENTS

MAY 18-19, 2013
 ANNOUNCEMENTS

IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS

HOSPITALIZED:  Doris Werts and Ron Simpson.  

ADDITIONAL PRAYERS:  Anita Martin, Irene Floyd, Sam Rathmel, Maxine Harrison, Linda O’Dell, Mike Sullivan, Ted Haney, Cheryl Hennefeld, Susanna Swank, Jolene Frahm, Chuck Walter, Shaun Renard, Harold Gotta, Jim Grimes, Larry Scott, Mandy Branson’s Dad, 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

High School Senior Recognition Sunday

Youth Group Sunday 4-6 WFH/YR


Our next board meeting, May 20th, is designated as a special charge conference to address one specific action item according to the Church Discipline. 

WEBSITE:  WWW.KIFUMC.ORG

NEW THIS WEEK!

SUMMER SERVICE TIMES (Memorial Day – Rally Day)
Our summer Sunday worship schedule begins Sunday, May 26th and ends Sunday, September 8th.   Our summer Sunday worship will take place at 9:00 a.m. as a blend of both contemporary and traditional worship styles. 
·         Saturday 5:30 p.m. Chapel Service
·         Sunday 9:00 a.m. Combined Sanctuary Service

VOLUNTEERS WANTED
Needing people to be part of a small group to help guide musical offering in summer worship. Please contact the office to share your gift of music.

IMAGINE NO MALARIA
The South Central District is encouraging churches and individuals to give to Imagine No Malaria to honor Rev. Bill and Judy Poland.  Mark your check or include offering in a card for the Poland’s.  Imagine No Malaria is the focus of the Iowa Annual Conference for 2013.  

MSPS Spring Concert and Graduation
Join the MSPS families and friends for the Spring Concert and Graduation on Thursday, May 23 at 7 pm in the sanctuary. 

SUMMER ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL 
Faith Forum and Homebuilders will be meeting during the summer (Memorial Day-Rally Day) from 10:15 to 11:00 a.m.

PEACH WITH JUSTICE – NEXT WEEKEND
Peace with Justice Sunday enables The United Methodist Church to have a voice in advocating for peace and justice through a broad spectrum of global programs.

LECTIONARY:  May 18-19, 2013
Acts 2:1-21 Ps. 104:24-34,35b  Rom. 8:14-17 Jn. 14:8-17 (25-27)

ATTENDANCE/GIVING
May 11-12, 2013
Worship attendance:  172           Giving:  $3800.85

THIS WEEK…
Sunday May 19, 2013
SENIOR SUNDAY
8:30 & 10:45a    Worship
                           Services
9:30a                Sunday School
4:00-6:00p         Youth Group –
WFH/YR
Monday May 20, 2013

1:00-3:00p         NHN – Act Cntr

3:00-6:00p         Almost Free Shop

6:00-9:00p         Habitat Mtg – EFH

6:30-7:30p         Work Area Mtgs
7:30p                Charge Conference/
                           Church Board/Ad Board Mtg – WFH
Tuesday May 21, 2013
7:00-8:00a         Early Birds –
Hardees
9:00a-Noon       Almost Free
                           Shop
9:30a                Staff Mtg – Conf
Wednesday May 22, 2013

Noon                Wings – Conf

                           Rm

1:00-3:00p         NHN—Act Cntr

4:30p                Girl Scouts –

Preschool

1:00-2:00p         Program Staff –

7:00p                Jr. Optimists –

                           YR

Thursday May 23, 2013

1:30p                  Sarah Circle –                

                              WFH

1:30p                Mary Circle – EFH
7:00p                MSPS Spring Concert/Graduation – Sanct/WFH

Friday May 24, 2013

9:00a-4:00p       Almost Free Shop
Saturday May 25, 2013 
HEIFER PROJECT
PEACE WITH JUSTICE
5:30p                Chapel Service
Sunday May 26, 2013
HEIFER PROJECT

PEACE WITH JUSTICE

9:00a                Worship Service
10:15-11:00a     Adult Sunday
School
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What & Where: RAGBRAI – Eat with First Church!
When: WED, July 24
Who:   YOU

Our Church plans a Fund-FUN-Raiser meal with proceeds going to future FUMC college scholarships and Montgomery Street Pre-School [MSPS].

TEAM Servers & Flex Help  
Maybe You? Help greet, serve guests, and answer questions

TEAM Clean-up Maybe You? Following meals-return church to normal

Please contact Park Woodle [891.2335 or
pwoodle@iowatelecom.net] if you are interested in helping.


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:  Joyce Russell 
10:45 - Praise Band

USHERS:        
Saturday -  Mike and Dorothy Larson
8:30 – Brian Bishop, John Burnett,
Jack Crook, Jerry Jordan, Adam Norris,
Larry Rowley, Merna Furney,
Phillip Chrisman, and Ross Chrisman
10:45 – Deb Harvey and Paul Huyck  

GREETERS:
Montgomery Street
8:30 – Jack and Bonnie Crook
10:45 – Jipe and Evelyn Pearson
Fourth Street
8:30 –
10:45 – Pat Marconi and Heather Huyck

COMMUNION:             
8:30 – Jack and Bonnie Crook

HOSPITALITY:                        
8:30 – Francis Kirkwood and Christa Belknap

MAY 19, 2013 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:   Come, Holy Spirit! We await your anointing
presence and power.
People: Come, Holy Spirit! Reveal to us the truth of
God.Leader:   We give thanks that you intercede for us before
God.
People: We rejoice that you comfort and convict.Leader:   You bring order from chaos and illumine our
darkness.
People: You help in our weakness and search our
hearts.Leader:   Come, Holy Spirit. Pour out your gifts upon us,
the body of Christ.
People: Come, Holy Spirit. In rushing wind or still
small voice, we invite you to speak.
All:           Come, Holy Spirit, come!

+ HYMN         “There’s a Spirit in the Air”                #192 (vs 1, 2, 6)

Time with Young Disciples

HYMN                        “Let Us Plead for Faith Alone”       #385

SCRIPTURES         

HYMN                        “Spirit of the Living God”              #393

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         “Sent Forth By God’s Blessing”                 #664

+ 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

Thursday, May 9, 2013

MAY 12, 2013 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:     Love alone unites us, wakens and invites us.
      People:    Nothing else can root and ground us.
      Leader:     Habits of compliance, dictates and defiance,
      People:    Soon dispirit and confound us.
      Leader:     If by law we keep score,
      People:    Pride will soon divide us. 
      All:            Love alone shall guide us!
           
+ HYMN                     “Be Thou My Vision”                       #451

Time with Young Disciples

HYMN                        “And Are We Yet Alive”                   #553

PSALM 97                 PSALTER #816  (response #2)

SCRIPTURES John 17:20-26      

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                     “Are Ye Able”                                    #530

+ 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