Thursday, August 22, 2013

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

Thursday, August 15, 2013

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


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 1st.  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
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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

Thursday, August 8, 2013

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
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

 

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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

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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.

AUGUST 11, 2013 SUNDAY 9:00 BULLETIN

Enter to Worship, Depart to Serve

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

PRELUDE - You're Worthy of my Praise

WORDS OF WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS

+CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader:  Do not be afraid, little flock.
People:  Father, it is your good pleasure to give us the kingdom.  
Leader:Where your treasure is, there your heart will be
People:  Our treasure is with you, O God. It does not fail. No thief comes near and no moth
destroys.

SONG:         Shine Jesus Shine

PRAYER

SONG:         Shine on Us

Children's Time  

KID’S SONG:  This Little Light

SCRIPTURE:  Luke 12:32-40

MESSAGE

OFFERATORY

+OFFERATORY RESPONSE – Praise the Name of Jesus

+BENEDICTION

+ HYMN:     Give to the Winds Thy Fears       #129

 (+) 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

Friday, August 2, 2013

AUGUST 2013 NEWSLETTER

Can you imagine?
  • 900… FUMC meals served to local and RAGBRAI guests? They hailed from 22 plus states and Germany.  80% of them came from 4-7PM! 
  •  1,000…Pieces of PIE in our church’s Youth Room?  The aroma was “SWEET” beyond words!


“Thank you! THANK YOU!” goes to 112 plus volunteers who made this project possible. ALL un-named and named volunteers are appreciated. Many months, days, and hours of preparation led to this day.

Proceeds will be distributed to both FUMC College Endowment Fund and MSPS scholarships and materials.  

Top-of-the-List Thank YOU’s go to:
  • Food TEAM Leaders – Pat Haning, Kay Jensen, and Donna Otto. Their expertise and organization were invaluable. 
  • Frances Kirkwood and Jenny Dircks carved pies for hours. ALL noodles were homemade!
  • Many, many more Food Helpers slaved away, too!
  • Larry and RoseAnn did signage, organization of outside welcoming tent, and Food help
  • Tim smoothly ran everything building related.
  • Trey organized Boy Scout volunteers.
  • Katie shepherded MSPS volunteers.
  • Mel, Merna, Bonnie, George, helped with tickets and money details.
AND everybody else who worked!

Numerous guests were appreciative of our food and PIE.  I told some our goal was to have the best PIE in all of Knoxville. We truly had some of the best volunteers! First Methodist was blessed with a great day of FUN and FUND RAISING.            

PANCAKES VOLUNTEERS
Yes, we will do the pancakes at the Armory as we have done before.  Sign-up sheets are available in the Narthex for Wed, August 7 through Sat, Aug 10. This activity provides all of us the opportunity to serve as an act of hospitality, to be a welcoming presence in the broader community and a fundraiser with proceeds split between the church and Chamber of Commerce.   Please park behind the Armory and wear a clean baseball cap.   Contact Kay Jensen if you have questions.

BACK TO SCHOOL EVENT A GREAT SUCCESS!!
Thank you to all that contributed to the event by monetary contributions, volunteering in serving through assembling items, and serving at the event.  A special thanks to the organizing committee Merna, Pat & Bonnie.  150 students were served plus their families with a meal as they received their supplies.   We were able to bless many families in need as we faithfully responded to our Lord’s instruction to care for our brothers and sisters in need.  Thanks again. 

SAVE THE DATE
Join us on Sunday, September 15 at 9am as the FUMC Youth will be leading the worship service. They will be sharing testimonies from their Week of Hope in Colorado.  Following the Service the Youth will also share the more fun-side of the week during Cinnamon Roll Sunday in West Fellowship Hall. 

Youth will be kicking off again in September so watch for more details in next month’s newsletter.

THANK YOU
Thank you all for cards, concerns, prayers, and memorials in remembrance of Doris Werts. 
Also, for the help moving and getting things ready for the sale.   George Werts and family

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!  A huge thank you to everyone that helped make FIESTA a success!!  We had right at 60 kids that enjoyed a fun filled week of learning about Jesus’ love. Without all of your support the week would not have been possible!


CONDOLENCES
Condolences to Larry Rowley, Darlene Scott, and Louise Dennison and families on the loss of their brother, Dean Rowley. 

Condolences to John Scott and family on the passing of his brother. 

Condolences to the family of Maxine Lister on her passing. 



MONTGOMERY STREET PRESCHOOL (MSPS) NEEDS
As it is back to school time, MSPS is in need of the following items to help our students have a great year.  Donations can be placed into the gray tote labeled Montgomery Street Preschool in the Narthex.  Your help and support is greatly appreciated!!  
  

MSPS
Needs for the 2013/2014 School Year:
- Glue Sticks (any size)
- Markers (washable 8 or 10 ct) normal & fine tip
­-100% Juice (bottles or jugs)
-Small paper cups (Dixie cups 5oz)
-Paper towels
-Clorox/Lysol wipes
-All purpose cleaner
-Kleenex boxes
-Animal Crackers
-Nilla Wafers
-Paper plates
-Paper/Styrofoam bowls
-Plastic silverware (forks & spoons)
- Bleach
-Craft items: buttons, fabric scraps, wiggly eyes
Jesus said “Let the little children come to me and do not forbid them…” Matthew 19:14



AUGUST 4, 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

+ HYMN “I Come with Joy” #617

+CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: Good morning, saints.
People: Good morning.
Leader: Good morning, sinners.
People: Good morning.
Leader: Now that we're all here, and all that we are is here, let us worship God and celebrate life.
People: Life is difficult. Life is heavy.
Leader: Yes, but God's yoke is easy, and God's burden is light.
All: Let us worship God.

Time with Young Disciples

CHILDREN’S SONG: The B-I-B-L-E

HYMN “Seek Ye First” #405

SCRIPTURES Luke 12:13-21

MESSAGE

SPECIAL MUSIC – Lamb Of God

A SERVICE OF WORD AND TABLE II

THE INVITATION
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 “Sent Forth by God’s blessing” #664

+ SENDING FORTH WITH BLESSING

+ POSTLUDE

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