October 13, 2013 Sunday 9:30 a.m. Service

Sunday Morning Worship

Sunday, October 13, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. 

THE GATHERING OF GOD’S PEOPLE

PRELUDE:  I’ll Fly Away  

WORDS OF WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS

+CALL TO WORSHIP: 

Leader:  Listen, people with leprosy—

People:  And all who are made to stand far away!

Leader:  Lift up your voices, and cry for mercy;

People:  Come before God, and receive your

                 healing!

All:         Sing with thanksgiving, and rise up in faith! Go

                 your way. All will be well!

+SONG:         I Walk by Faith  

PRAYER

+SONG:         I Come to the Cross  

HEARING OF GOD’S WORD

BAPTISM OF HUNTER DEAN KAPLAN

TIME WITH YOUNG DISCIPLES

CHILDREN’S SONG:  Awesome God

            **(Dismissal to Children’s Church)

SCRIPTURE:  Luke 17:11-19  

MESSAGE

GIFTS WE GIVE TO GOD

OFFERATORY

+DOXOLOGY #95

GOING FORTH TO SERVE GOD

+ HYMN:            Lead On, O King Eternal                      #580

+BENEDICTION

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

Return to the world to serve with God’s Blessing upon you.

*Communion is available following the benediction where consecrated elements are distributed in the front of the sanctuary

**Children’s church is offered weekly after the Time with Young Disciples.  The children will continue learning in an interactive environment down in West Fellowship Hall.  Parents will find their child(ren) with church staff downstairs following the service. 

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PRAYERS AND CONCERNS

HOSPITALIZED:  Doris Dykstra, Chuck Beadles, and Don Starr. 

ADDITIONAL PRAYERS: John Haning, Jack Crook, Norma Petersen, Joy Vickroy, Beth Northway, Susanna Swank, Irl Clarke, Norman Norton, Jolene Frahm, Lily Sterling, Emily Swisher, Derald Swisher, Sam Rathmel, Jack Sterling, Ron Simpson, Linda O’Dell, 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 WEEK AT FUMC…

Sunday October 13, 2013

FOOD DONATION

8:30a               Homebuilders Adult Sunday School

9:30a               Worship Service

10:00-10:30a  Children’s Church

10:30-11:15a  Jr. Youth Sunday School – Soul Room

10:30-11:15a  Youth Sunday School – YR

10:30a             Faith Forum Adult

Sunday School

4:00-6:00p      Youth Group – YR/WFH

10:40a             Servant Assistant Training – Sanctuary

Monday October 14, 2013

1:00-3:00p      NHN – Act Cntr

3:00-6:00p      Almost Free Shop

5:00-7:00p      Cub Scouts – WFH

6:00-7:30p      Free Clinic – Activity Center

Tuesday October 15, 2013

7:00-8:00a      Early Birds – Hardees

9:00a-Noon   Almost Free Shop

9:30a               Staff Meeting – Conf Rm

6:30p               Advent Planning Mtg/Light Supper – St. Anthony’s Church

Wednesday October 16, 2013

TIM OFF

Noon              Wings – Conf Rm

1:00-3:00p      NHN—Act Cntr

Thursday October 17, 2013

7:00p               Rebecca Circle – Park Lane

11:30a             Homebuilders – Godfather’s

7:00p               Jr. Optimists – YR

Friday October 18, 2013

9:00a-4:00p    Almost Free Shop

Saturday October 19, 2013

LAITY SATURDAY

BREAD FOR THE WORLD SATURDAY

5:30p               Chapel Service

Sunday October 20, 2013

LAITY SUNDAY

BREAD FOR THE WORLD SUNDAY

8:30a               Homebuilders Adult Sunday School

9:30a               Worship Service

10:00-10:30a  Children’s Church

10:30-11:15a  Jr. Youth Sunday School – Soul Room

10:30-11:15a  Youth Sunday School – YR

10:30a             Faith Forum Adult Sunday School

4:00-6:00p      Youth Group – YR/WFH

6:00p               Charge Conference – WFH/Sanctuary

NEW AT FUMC…

v  CONGRATULATIONS…Congratulations to Terry and Cindy Fenoglio on the birth of their first great grandchild!  Lia Ann Fenoglio was born September 28^th to Bret and Larissa Fenoglio at Fort Sill in Lawton, OK. 

v  CONGRATULATIONS…Congratulations to Alex Purvis on receiving his Eagle Scout award!

v  THANK YOU…Thank you for the visits by Pastor Lane and the prayers by the church family while I am going through this problem.  Norm Norton

v  FUNDRAISER FOR LINDA PETERSEN O’DELL (recovering from cancer)… Please join us Friday, October 25^th from 4:30-7:00 p.m. a spaghetti dinner with garlic bread, salads, bars, and drinks will be held with the ENTIRE FREE WILL OFFERING going to help pay Linda’s medical bills.  To donate salads or bars calls:  Bonnie at 828-8750, Merna at 842-3072, RoseAnn at 842-2382, or Heather at 842-3712. 

v  POPCORN SALES…During the month of October, the Cubscouts of Knoxville Pack 362 will be selling Trails End popcorn.  This is the biggest fundraiser for the Cubscouts during the scouting year.  We will have a representative present after Sunday's service for the next (4) Sundays, October 6, 13, 20, and 27. For additional information, please contact Max or Trey Purvis ph.  641-842-5887.

v  Jr Youth Sunday School… Grades 4 through 6 will meet 10:30-11:15 a.m. in Soul  Room (NE Corner balcony)

v  MEALS ON WHEELS…FUMC is scheduled to deliver Senior Nutrition/Meals on Wheels October 7^th - November 1^st.   The following routes are available:  

Monday, October 21^st – routes 2 & 3

Friday, October 25^th – route 2 & 3

Monday, October 28^th – route 2, 3, & 4

Tuesday, October 29^th – route 2, 3, & 4

Wednesday, October 30^th – route 2, 3, & 4

Thursday, October 31^st – route 2, 3, & 4

Friday, November 1^st – route 2, 3, & 4

Signup sheets for volunteers to deliver are located on the table in the main entry way of the church.

REGULAR WEEKLY ACTIVITIES

Saturday

Worship Service in Chapel – 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Sunday

Worship Service in Sanctuary –

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. 

Children’s Church (Age 2 to 5^th grade) –

10:00-10:30 a.m. (dismissed from worship service after Children’s time to downstairs children’s church)

Jr Youth Sunday School (4^th through 6^th grade) –

10:30-11:15 a.m. in Soul  Room (NE Corner balcony)

Youth Sunday School (7^th through 12^th grade) –

10:30-11:15 a.m.  in Youth Room

Adult Sunday School

Sundays Homebuilders 8:30-9:30 a.m. in Homebuilder Rm

Sundays Faith Forum 10:30-11:30 a.m. in East Fellowship  

Youth Group (7^th through 12^th grade) –

Sundays 4:00-6:00 p.m. in Youth Room

A staffed nursery is available free of charge during the Sunday worship service.

WELCOME VISITORS…

We welcome you and invite you to participate in all activities of the church.  Listed are 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. 

Pastor:  Lane Riggle

Accompanist:  Tiffany Van Zante

Liturgist:  Kay Jensen

Ushers:  Deb Harvey, Jim Hicks, Roger DeYoung, Don Otto, Sam Rathmel, George Werts, Joyce Gillaspie

Greeters:  Lynn Deal and Aaron, Callie, Edie & Daisy Anderson

Communion:   Brian & Cheryl Hennefeld

Hospitality:  Jim and Sharon Young

Welcome to worship, one and all! We gather as brothers and sisters in Christ to hear his Word and grow in faith and discipleship. God bless you during this holy time. 

TELEPHONE:  641-842-3712

E-MAIL:  FUMCHURCH@IOWATELECOM.NET

WEBSITE:  WWW.KIFUMC.ORG

FACEBOOK:  www.facebook.com/firstchurchknoxville 

BASKETBALL ACADEMY REGISTRATION

First Church – 

United Methodist 

Basketball Academy

YOUTH BASKETBALL

SKILLS AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

November 4 – January 15

Grades 5 & 6 – Any skill level encouraged to participate

Boys session Monday & Wednesdays

Girls session Tuesdays & Thursdays

3:30 – 5:00 p.m. at Memorial Hall

Christian environment with fun & fellowship

Teaching basketball skills and good character!

Transportation from school is available—indicate necessity on

Registration form

Director:  Joel Johnson, KHS Varsity Baseball & former Varsity Girls Basketball Coach

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BASKETBALL

ACADEMY

5^th/6^th Grade – 2013 

REGISTRATION FORM               

Need Transportation?   Yes / No

Participant Information:

Name:  ______________________________________

Grade_____  

Gender:  Boy / Girl

Address:  ____________________________ 

City: ___________________ 

Zip: ____________

Phone: __________________ 

Email: ________________________________(print clearly)

T-shirt Size:  ______________ 

                      Adult: S-XXL  Youth: S-XL

Last Name for Shirt Back _______________________________

                

Emergency Contact Information:

Name:  ___________________________________________ Relationship:_______________________

Phone:  ________________ Please indicate any allergies(snacks will be provided) or medical problems staff should be aware of:  __________________________________________________

Release of Liability and Assumption of Risk

The use of the premises, facilities, equipment, and services at Knoxville First United Methodist Church naturally involves risk of injury to you or your guest, whether you or someone else cause it.  As such, you understand and voluntarily accept this risk and agree that Knoxville First United Methodist Church will not be liable for any injury, including, without limitation, personal, bodily, or mental injury, economic loss or any damage to you, your spouse, guests, unborn child, or relatives resulting from the negligence of Knoxville First United Methodist Church or anyone on Knoxville First United Methodist Church’s behalf or anyone using the facilities. 

Picture Release

I hereby give my consent to let my child be photographed for use by the Knoxville First United Methodist Church to be used in newspaper or other media.  No names except First United Methodist Church will be used.

______________                 ______________________________

Date                                                                        Signature of Parent or Guardian

COST:  $25.00           

Mail or deliver to church office or bring to orientation meeting on Sunday, October 27 at 5:30 p.m., basement of First United Methodist Church.  Checks payable to First United Methodist Church.

Scholarships available upon request based on economic need and hardship.  Please contact Joel Johnson at johnsonhome@iowatelecom.net, or call 641-891-9739, or stop by church office. 

Please come to the orientation meeting Sunday, October 27 at 5:30 p.m., basement of First United Methodist Church, 313 East Montgomery.

OCTOBER 6, 2013 SUNDAY 9:30 A.M. SERVICE

Sunday Morning Worship

Sunday, October 6, 2013 at 9:30 a.m.

PRELUDE

WORDS OF WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRESENTATION OF THIRD GRADE BIBLES

+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!

+ HYMN “I Come With Joy” #617

Time with Young Disciples

SPECIAL MUSIC - Brother, Sister, Let Me Serve You

SCRIPTURES Luke 17:5-10

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 pg 15

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 “Now Let Us From This Table Rise” #634

+ SENDING FORTH WITH BLESSING

+ POSTLUDE

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

**Children’s church is offered weekly after the Time with Young Disciples. The children will continue learning in an interactive environment down in West Fellowship Hall. Parents will find their child(ren) with church staff downstairs following the service.

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PRAYERS AND CONCERNS

ADDITIONAL PRAYERS: Jack Crook, Norma Petersen, Norm Norton, Joy Vickroy, Beth Northway, Susanna Swank, Irl Clarke, Norman Norton, Jolene Frahm, Lily Sterling, Emily Swisher, Derald Swisher, Sam Rathmel, Jack Sterling, Don Starr, Ron Simpson, Linda O’Dell, 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 WEEK AT FUMC…
Sunday October 6, 2013
NEIGHBOR HELPING NEIGHBOR
COMMUNION
WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY
THIRD GRADE BIBLE PRESENTATION
8:30a Homebuilders Adult Sunday School
9:30a Worship Service
10:00-10:30a Children’s Church
10:30-11:15a Jr. Youth Sunday School – Soul Room
10:30-11:15a Youth Sunday School – YR
10:30a Faith Forum Adult Sunday School
4:00-6:00p Youth Group – YR/WFH
4:00p Third Grade Bible Orientation – EFH
6:30p Confirmation Class – EFH
Monday October 7, 2013
1:00-3:00p NHN – Act Cntr
5:00-7:00p Cub Scouts – WFH
7:00p 4H Club – Activity Center
Tuesday October 8, 2013
7:00a Earlybirds – Hardees
9:30a Staff Meeting – Conf
Wednesday October 9, 2013
9:30a Naomi Circle – Park Lane
Noon Wings – Conf Rm
1:00-3:00p NHN—Act Cntr
7:00-8:30p Free Parenteen Seminar – Vermeer
Thursday October 10, 2013
9:00a Rachel’s Circle – Sally’s
7:00p Jr. Optimists – YR
Friday October 11, 2013
9:00a-4:00p Almost Free Shop
Saturday October 12, 2013
FOOD DONATION
5:30p Chapel Service
Sunday October 13, 2013
FOOD DONATION
8:30a Homebuilders Adult Sunday School
9:30a Worship Service
10:00-10:30a Children’s Church
10:30a Cinnamon Roll Sunday – WFH
10:30-11:15a Youth Sunday School – YR
10:30a Faith Forum Adult Sunday School
4:00-6:00p Youth Group – YR/WFH
10:40a Servant Assistant Training – Sanctuary

NEW AT FUMC…CONDOLENCES…Condolences to the family of Charlene Kirkwood on her passing.

POPCORN SALES…During the month of October, the Cubscouts of Knoxville Pack 362 will be selling Trails End popcorn. This is the biggest fundraiser for the Cubscouts during the scouting year. We will have a representative present after Sunday's service for the next (4) Sundays, October 6, 13, 20, and 27. For additional information, please contact Max or Trey Purvis ph. 641-842-5887.

SUPPORT COLORADO FLOOD RELIEF… At this time Gary Haddock, Disaster Response Coordinator for the Colorado United Methodist Churches asks for our Prayers, clean up buckets and financial donations to UMCOR. Make a cash/check donation to First United Methodist Church. with UMCOR Advance #901670 in the memo. This is the most effective and immediate way you can support relief and recovery efforts following a disaster. One hundred percent of your gift will support survivors of the Colorado floods and ensure UMCOR is prepared to respond whenever and wherever emergencies strike in the United States. Make a cash/check donation to First United Methodist Church with UMCOR Advance #901440 in the memo. This will help replenish UMCOR relief supplies and enable UMCOR to ship cleaning buckets, health kits, and other supplies to people.

Jr Youth Sunday School… Grades 4 through 6 will meet 10:30-11:15 a.m. in Soul Room (NE Corner balcony)

MEALS ON WHEELS…FUMC is scheduled to deliver Senior Nutrition/Meals on Wheels October 7th - November 1st. The following routes are available:
Wednesday, October 16th – route 2
Friday, October 18th – route 2
Monday, October 21st – routes 2 & 3
Tuesday, October 22 – route 3
Wednesday, October 23rd – route 3
Thursday, October 24th – route 3
Friday, October 25th – route 2 & 3
Monday, October 28th – November 1st – all routes
Signup sheets for volunteers to deliver are located on the table in the main entry way of the church.

REGULAR WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
Saturday Worship Service in Chapel – 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.Sunday Worship Service in Sanctuary – 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Children’s Church (Age 2 to 5th grade) – 10:00-10:30 a.m. (dismissed from worship service after Children’s time to downstairs children’s church)
Jr Youth Sunday School (4th through 6th grade) – 10:30-11:15 a.m. in Soul Room (NE Corner balcony)
Youth Sunday School (7th through 12th grade) – 10:30-11:15 a.m. in Youth Room
Adult Sunday School
Sundays Homebuilders 8:30-9:30 a.m. in Homebuilder Rm
Sundays Faith Forum 10:30-11:30 a.m. in East Fellowship
Youth Group (7th through 12th grade) – Sundays 4:00-6:00 p.m. in Youth Room

A staffed nursery is available free of charge during the Sunday worship service.


WELCOME VISITORS…
We welcome you and invite you to participate in all activities of the church. Listed are 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.


Pastor: Lane Riggle
Accompanist: Geoff Shultz
Liturgist: Brent Hanna
Ushers: Deb Harvey, Jim Hicks, Roger DeYoung, Don Otto, Sam Rathmel, George Werts, Joyce Gillaspie
Greeters: Brian, Bre, Brynlee, and Brody Brooks; Larry and RoseAnn Rowley
Communion: Kevin & Teresa Glesener

Welcome to worship! Our gracious, all-forgiving God receives you with open arms. May his love strengthen you today.


TELEPHONE: 641-842-3712
E-MAIL: FUMCHURCH@IOWATELECOM.NET
WEBSITE: WWW.KIFUMC.ORGFACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/firstchurchknoxville

OCTOBER 2013 NEWSLETTER

Psalm 150 1 Praise the Lord! Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty firmament! 2 Praise him for his mighty deeds; praise him according to his surpassing greatness! 3 Praise him with trumpet sound; praise him with flute and harp! 4 Praise him with tambourine and dance; praise him with strings and pipe! 5 Praise him with clanging cymbals; praise him with loud clashing cymbals! 6 Let everything that breathes praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!

Ephesians 5 19 sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, singing and making melody to the Lord in your hearts, ° giving thanks to God the Father at all times and for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

There are a number of problems with the so-called "worship wars."

1) The purpose of worship gets distorted, worship is primarily a response to God, It is not so much about the worshippers as it is about the one worshipped. So, to be at odds over forms of worship or styles of music is to become sidetracked from the primary purpose of worship.
2) Personal aesthetics gets confused with common theology. It is only natural for the church to have different tastes in music styles and prefer certain forms of worship, whether that is visual imagery or verbal language, silence or spontaneous prayer, ancient or modern liturgy. The problem is when our personal tastes are confused with our common theology. What we commonly believe about God, the church, and worship are not the same as ones preferred taste in music or forms of worship. I cannot impose my own aesthetics on the church as if this is what we all have to believe about worship.
3) The conflict usually gets focused on differences in music styles.  Renewal of the church's worship life is not simply about bringing new music into worship. It is a much broader issue. Worship is more than music, and even more than preaching. Worship is the sacred drama of the whole of the liturgy through which we encounter God.
4) There are no winners in this "war," Conflicts over differences in our personal aesthetics concerning worship produce no winners. How could any person or group be considered a winner when the purpose of worship is to give glory to God? For the sake of the worship of God, we must find ways to make peace concerning these so-called "worship wars," Congregations approach this problem by creating alternative worship services for discriminating worshippers; a traditional service and a contemporary service. The traditional service has organs and piano, traditional hymns and liturgy, and an older crowd. The contemporary service has guitars and drums, amplifiers, more technology, overhead projection, informality, contemporary music, and a younger crowd. Often this approach just produces two different congregations gathering in the same building at different times to engage in their own forms of preferred worship styles.

Another approach is blended worship. This descriptive term is drawn from the work of theology professor Robert Webber, a leader in the worship renewal movement. Blended worship is more than simply the inclusion of both traditional hymns and contemporary praise songs in worship. Blended worship is a convergence in one service of worship diverse musical styles and forms of worship, traditional and contemporary, old and new, liturgical and charismatic, local and global, incorporating drama and the arts, in such a way that respects the diversity within the body of Christ and is centered in giving glory to God, We might describe blended worship as "united in purpose, diverse in style" or "worshipping one God in many forms.

These are the prayerful directions we are pursuing as we look to meet and grow in the Lord’s love whenever we gather for worship. Let this be in the minds and hearts of all of us as we find the joy of praising our Lord.

Together in Christ

MEALS ON WHEELS DELIVERY
FUMC is scheduled to deliver Senior Nutrition/Meals on Wheels Sept. 30th –Oct. 25th. The following routes are still available:

• Wed., Oct. 9th – route 3
• Fri., Oct. 11th – route 3
• Tues., Oct. 15th – route 2
• Wed., Oct. 16th – route 2
• Thur., Oct. 17th – route 1 & 2
• Fri., Oct 18th – route 1 & 2
• Mon., Oct. 21st – route 2 & 3
• Tues., Oct. 22 – route 3
• Wed., Oct. 23rd – route 2 & 3
• Thurs., Oct. 24th – route 3
• Fri., Oct. 25th – route 2 & 3

Signup sheets for volunteers to deliver the meals are located on the table in the main entry way of the church. This important service could not continue without volunteers such as yourself!

NURSERY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Volunteers are needed to staff the nursery during the Sunday service. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the church office or a signup sheet is located in the Narthex.



SUPPORT COLORADO FLOOD RELIEF
The sheer scope of flood destruction in Colorado is hard to put into mere words.  At least 18,000 people are still out of their homes and at least 15 United Methodist churches and parsonages have major flooding, along with many more with minor flooding damage. At this time Gary Haddock, Disaster Response Coordinator for the Colorado United Methodist Churches asks for our Prayers, clean up buckets and financial donations to UMCOR.
Make a cash/check donation to First United Methodist Church. with UMCOR

Advance #901670 in the memo. This is the most effective and immediate way you can support relief and recovery efforts following a disaster. One hundred percent of your gift will support survivors of the Colorado floods and ensure UMCOR is prepared to respond whenever and wherever emergencies strike in the United States.
Make a cash/check donation to First United Methodist Church with UMCOR Advance #901440 in the memo. This will help replenish UMCOR relief supplies and enable UMCOR to ship cleaning buckets, health kits, and other supplies to people in need. It is another great way you can bring relief and comfort to families reeling from a devastating emergency.

FUNDRAISER FOR LINDA PETERSEN O’DELL
(recovering from cancer)Please join us Friday, October 25th from 4:30-7:00 p.m. a spaghetti dinner with garlic bread, salads, bars, and drinks will be held with the ENTIRE FREE WILL OFFERING going to help pay Linda’s medical bills. To donate salads or bars calls: Bonnie at 828-8750, Merna at 842-3072, RoseAnn at 842-2382, or Heather at 842-3712.

PARENTEEN:  INSIDE THE WORLD OF TODAY'S TEENAGERS

The Vermeer Leadership Alliance is excited to bring Chap Clark to Vermeer Global Pavilion October 9 at 7:00-8:30 p.m. This event is FREE and open to the public (no RSVP required).
THE CHURCH AND THE NEW ADOLESCENT 
The Thursday, October 10 event with Chap Clark at the Vermeer Global Pavilion requires registration by October 2. The registration fee of $25 includes lunch, snacks, and drinks as well as registration. The registration fee after October 2 is $35. Sessions include: The changing landscape of growing up, Our history with children and teenagers, What our kids need from the church, and A new ecclesiology: A vibrant church for all of God’s people. Please contact the church office, if you would like a registration form.  Dr. Clark is the Associate Provost of Regional Campuses and Special Projects and professor of youth, family, and culture at Fuller Theological Seminary. He is also the founder of ParenTeen and HURT Seminars. Clark has written 21 books and dozens of articles. Hurt: Inside the World of Today’s Teenagers (Baker Academic, 2004, the research basis for the ParenTeen and HURT Seminars), was an ECPA finalist for book of the year. His most recent book is Hurt 2.0. Clark has a bachelor of arts in communication (cum laude) from the University of California, San Diego, and a M. A. theology and master of divinity from Fuller Seminary and a Ph.D. from the University of Denver in Human Communications Studies, specializing in relationships, teamwork and leadership, human development, contemporary culture and organizational and family systems. Clark is a well-known speaker and writer, as well as a consultant, cultural and media analyst, and adolescent and family scholar. He has served in diverse settings in education, entertainment, business, military and faith settings. He is a highly acclaimed resource for consulting and speaking/writing on a wide variety of issues that impact how we all think, relate and live. Parents, grandparents, pastors, youth pastors, teachers, Sunday school teachers, and youth groups are encouraged to attend.

ANNUAL FALL DINNER
(save the date Nov 23rd)
Proceeds from the ham ball dinner this year will be divided between Montgomery Street Preschool and Linda Petersen O’Dell. A feature of this year’s dinner will be “Pies for Linda”, an opportunity to take home a homemade pie with the $15 or more donation going to help pay Linda’s medical bills. The Fellowship Uniting Neighbors (F.U.N.) encourage our members as well as the community support this event!

MSPS HOAGIE SALES
The annual MSPS Hoagie Sale is starting the first week in October. The

hoagies are a soft bun filled with roast beef, turkey, ham and cheese for only $4.00 each. They work great for a quick meal or can be frozen and enjoyed later. Orders must be placed by October 17th. The hoagies can be picked up on Thursday, October 24 after 6:00 p.m. in West Fellowship Hall at the church. The annual hoagie sale is the largest fundraiser for MSPS and all funds are used to improve the program and update supplies and toys. If you have questions call the preschool at 641-842-2193.

THIRD GRADE BIBLE PRESENTATION
Join us for a special presentation to our 3rd grade students as they reach a milestone and receive their Bibles on Sunday, October 6th during the worship service.

BASKETBALL ACADEMY

The 5th & 6th grade basketball academy starts Nov. 4. Look for more information on the website and in the announcements to follow soon.

YOUTH GROUP SCHEDULE

• Sunday, October 6 – 4 to 6 pm
• Sunday, October 13 – 4 to 6 pm
• Sunday, October 20 – 4 to 6 pm
• Sunday, November 3 – 4 to 6 pm
• Sunday, November 10 – 4 to 6 pm
• Sunday, November 17 – 4 to 6 pm

YOUTH RALLY 
Free Admission-Albia High School Auditorium - Saturday, Oct. 12, 7-10 p.m.

Special guest will be Joel Johnson (formerly with Acquire the Fire). Joel’s passion, communication prowess and sidesplitting humor make him one of the nation’s foremost speakers.

Joel started preaching when he was 14. Since then, he has spoken in over 20 nations around the world and in hundreds of churches across North America. In addition, special drawings for great prizes including I-pad and other prizes will be held. Performing in a FREE concert will be We Are Leo (a Chicago based pop/Rock Quartet) and music will also be featured from Gravity and Ground Zero. Invite your friends and let Katie or Brian know if you are interested in attending this special event.

CONDOLENCES 
Condolences to the family of Jay Miles on his passing.

Condolences to the family of Charlene Kirkwood on her passing.

CONGRATULATIONS
"At the annual SC UMW District meeting, Knoxville was one of seven units of

62, who were awarded a Platinum Certificate for completing more than 16 criteria of those established nationally. Although we have received this level several years, we were one of two who attained this the previous year so we may have served as a challenge or role model to other units. This was due to the leadership and dedication of our officers and membership. If you want to know more about becoming a member, please contact any UMWoman about our mission. "

THANK YOU 
Pastor Lane and Pastor Brent for all your visits and prayers, thank you so much. For all the cards, visits, concerns and having so many people hold you in prayer is very humbling. It is great to belong to such a wonderful church family. Many thanks. Joy Vickroy
Thank you to everyone that donated back to school items to the preschool! Your help and support of our program is greatly appreciated!

Dear First UMC of Knoxville,
Thank you for the your gift of $525 to Imagine No Malaria supporting the United Methodist Church’s commitment to eliminate malaria as a major source of death and suffering in Africa by 2015. Your support serves as an example of how we are living Christ’s call to heal the sick and help those in need. Imagine No malaria includes continued bed net distributions, community education programs with medical outreach training, radio communication programs reaching remote areas with vital information, and programs that strengthen clinics and hospitals to better diagnose and treat malaria. Thank you for your generosity and please continue to pray for our work and those we serve. Peace and Joy! Bishop Thomas J. Bickerton, Chair, UMC Global Health Initiative

JOLENE FRAHM TEMPORARY CHANGE OF ADDRESS
Church Family, I wanted to send the address of where I'll be from Oct.1st for 56 day in case anyone wants to write!
It is: Jolene Frahm
Building 5
VA Central Iowa Health Care System
3600 30th Street
Des Moines, IA. 50310I ask for your prayers as I go through this time as it will be rough! But with God by my side I know it will be easier than without Him! The patient phone is; 515-699-5999 extension 4247.  Jolene Frahm

STEWARDSHIP
The stewardship portion of our following Jesus is one of those places that invites us to do something. It is a place where faith is made outwardly visible, not to bring attention to the self but to give glory to God.