MARCH 24-25 ANNOUNCEMENTS

MARCH 24-25 ANNOUNCEMENTS

IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS

HOSPITALIZED:  JV Hollingshead, Helen Stevenson, Mike May, and Betty Tonda.

HOSPICE:   Alfred Jones (receiving hospice care at Park Lane Assisted Living).

ADDITIONAL PRAYERS:  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. 

THIS WEEKEND

ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING

This special offering collected underwrites the administrative and programming expenses of UMCOR, the United Methodist Committee on Relief. UMCOR provides direct assistance, coordinates volunteers, and partners with organizations on the ground worldwide to bring both immediate and long-term relief after natural and human disasters. This special offering makes it possible for 100 percent of donations to specific projects to be spent solely on providing relief, with zero percent administrative costs taken out of them.

HEIFER PROJECT

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

YOUTH GROUP SUNDAY 4-6 IN WFH/YOUTH ROOM

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:  Katie Bishop

10:45 - Praise Band

USHERS:      

Saturday -  Larry Kline and Dawn Allspach
8:30 – Ron Adams, Kevin Crawford, Marion Friday, Benny Mott, Timothy Shepherd, Jonathan Wilson, and Kitty Shepherd

10:45 – Tom and Lori Bailey and Barb and Joel Johnson

GREETERS:

Montgomery Street

8:30 – Dave and Peggy Johnson

10:45 – Wendell and Phyllis Robinson

Fourth Street

8:30 – Dick and Diane Cushman

10:45 – Virginia Rayl

COMMUNION:                     

8:30 – Larry and RoseAnn Rowley

HOSPITALITY:                     

8:30 – George and Doris Werts

SPECIAL MUSIC: 8:30 – Tim Gotta

NEW THIS WEEK!

CONDOLENCES

Condolences to Joyce Brooks and family on the passing of her sister. 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Happy birthday to Margaret Hall on Monday, March 26^th.  Cards may be sent to 1205 N. Glover.  Happy birthday with love, your family – Shorty; Jerry & Karen Hall; Rick Hall; Rick, Nancy, Michael & Ashley Stewart

CAR POOL TO MEDORA

The UMW will be car pooling to attend the South Central District Time Apart at the Medora UM Church Saturday, March 31.  We should leave the church by 8:15.  If you are interested in attending please let Pat Haning know.

MIDWEST TORNADOES

Donations can be made to UMCOR Advance #901670 to help relief efforts needed for those area affected by the recent tornadoes.

EVENING WITH 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.  Ruth Haley Barton’s ministry is dedicated to strengthening the souls of Christian leaders and the congregations they serve. 

LENTEN SERVICES
Wednesday, March 28 ECUMENICAL LENTEN (FUMC CHAPEL/WFH) (12-1) This last service will be lead by Rev. Doug Brady of Living Word	Wednesday, March 28 LAY SPEAKER LENTEN DEVOTIONALS (WFH) (Meal 5:45 to 6:30 p.m.) (Devotion 6:30 to 7:00 p.m.)

LECTIONARY:  March 31-April 1

Mark 11:1-11 or John 12:12-16 Ps. 118:1-2, 19-29

ATTENDANCE/GIVING

March 17-18, 2012

Worship attendance:  212                                      Giving:  $4627.83

MARCH 25, 2012 SERVICE

Enter to Worship, Depart to Serve

We invite you to sign the worship registry at the end of each row and pass it on to others in your pew, then pass the book back. 

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

WORDS OF WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS

ORGAN PRELUDE

+OPENING HYMN        “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name”        #155

+CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader:   We have gathered to rejoice in our oneness in Jesus Christ!     Each of us experiences faith and life in a unique way.
People:  Yet we have one God, one faith and one baptism, and         one Spirit who unites us all.Leader:   Let us lift our hearts as one, in songs of praise, in prayer,        and in listening for God's Word.
People:  Even when we leave this place, let us be joined in

common concern for humanity, like that shown by Jesus Christ. Amen.

HYMN                          “Spirit of the Living God”                         #393

Time with Young Disciples

SPECIAL MUSIC BY TIM GOTTA

SCRIPTURES Jeremiah 32:17-19 & 1 Cor. 12:3-14

MESSAGE

OFFERING

As forgiven and reconciled people, 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

+ CLOSING HYMN       “Blest Be the Dear Uniting Love”                         #566

+ SENDING FORTH WITH BLESSING

+ POSTLUDE

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

MARCH 17-18, 2012 ANNOUNCEMENTS

MARCH 17-18 ANNOUNCEMENTS

IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS

HOSPITALIZED:  JV Hollingshead, Helen Stevenson, and Mike May.

HOSPICE:   Alfred Jones (receiving hospice care at Park Lane Assisted Living).

ADDITIONAL PRAYERS:  Betty Tonda, 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. 

THIS WEEKEND

BLANKET+ SUNDAY

Blankets+ provides disaster survivor s with blankets, food, shelter and safe water – and later with tools, training, and other resources for long-term recovery.   It brings help and hope to people in need the world over.   It also empowers congregations to be a true neighbor to those in need.   Please be generous!

LENTEN SERVICES
Wednesdays through March 28 ECUMENICAL LENTEN SERVICES (FUMC CHAPEL/WFH) (Message 12:00-12:30) (Meal 12:30-1:00) Ø   This week’s service will be lead by Reverend Josyph Andrews of 1st Presbyterian	Wednesdays through March 28 LAY SPEAKER LENTEN DEVOTIONALS (WFH) (Meal 5:45 to 6:30 p.m.) (Devotion 6:30 to 7:00 p.m.)

WEBSITE:  WWW.KIFUMC.ORG

E-MAIL:  FUMCHURCH@IOWATELECOM.NET

FACEBOOK:  www.facebook.com/firstchurchknoxville

NEW THIS WEEK!

CONDOLENCES

Condolences to Chick and Linda Rankin on the passing of their grandson. 

CONGRATULATIONS!

Congratulations to George and Doris Werts who are celebrating their 67^th wedding anniversary on March 18^th.  

Congratulations to Roberta Orr and Harlan & Delaine Clark on the birth of their great granddaughter/granddaughter, Anna Hazel Harrington, born on February 27.  

THANK YOU

We wish to thank everyone for the lovely cards received for our 60^th wedding anniversary.   Your thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated.   John and Darlene Scott

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.   This is a nice way to get acquainted with the church and others.  If interested, please contact Pastor Lane. 

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.   

WHERE TO NOW TRAVELERS

The Where to Now Travelers will be traveling to Albia for a Lenten soup lunch on Tuesday, March 27.  The group will leave FUMC at 9:45, do a little site seeing, and arrive for lunch at 11:30.   A free will offering will be taken for the lunch.   Transportation cost is $3 per person.  If you would like to be added to the calling list, phone Christa Belknap at 842-5452.

LECTIONARY:  March 24-25

Jer. 31:31-34 Ps. 51:1-12 Heb. 5:5-10 John 12:20-33

ATTENDANCE/GIVING

March 17-18, 2012                  Attendance:  186               Giving $5630.56

THIS WEEK… Sunday March 18, 2012 BLANKET SUNDAY 8:30 & 10:45a    Worship                            Services 9:30a                Sunday School 9:40-10:10a       Crazy Love Discussion       Group – Chapel Monday March 19, 2012 1:00-3:00p         NHN – Act Cntr 3:00-6:00p         Almost Free                            Shop 5:00-7:00p         Cub Scouts –                            WFH 6:30-7:30p         Committee Mtgs 6:30-7:30p         Finance/Trustee                              Mtg – EFH 6:30-7:30p         SPRC 7:30-8:30p         Ad Council - WFH Tuesday March 20, 2012 7:00-8:00a         Early Birds – Hardees 9:00a-Noon       Almost Free                            Shop 9:30-10:30a       Staff Mtg – Conf Rm 6:30p                Rathmel’s Crazy Love Group –  Library Wednesday March 21, 2012 Noon-1:00p       Ecumenical Lenten Devotion & Lunch – Chapel

Noon                Wings – Conf                                                      Rm 1:00-3:00p         NHN—Act Cntr 4:00-6:30p         MSPS Registration – Preschool Rooms 5:30p                Cub Pack Mtg – Lib 5:30-7:30p         Habitat Homeowners Classes – EFH 5:45-7:00p         Lenten Devotion and Meal – WFH 7:00p                Jr. Optimists – YR Thursday March 22, 2012 8:00a                Late Birds— Mr. C’s  1:30p                Mary’s Circle – Assisted Living 1:30p                Sarah’s Circle – WFH Friday March 23, 2012 9:00a-4:00p       Almost Free Shop Saturday March 24, 2012 HEIFER PROJECT 8:00-9:00a         SHARE pickup – Act 5:30p                Chapel Service Sunday March 25, 2012 ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING HEIFER PROJECT MSPS SUNDAY 8:30 & 10:45a    Worship Services 9:30a                Sunday School 9:40-10:10a       Crazy Love Discussion Group – Chapel 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:  Dave Johnson

10:45 - Praise Band

USHERS:        

Saturday -  Mike and Dorothy Larson

8:30 – Ron Adams, Kevin Crawford, Marion Friday, Benny Mott, Timothy Shepherd, Jonathan Wilson, and Kitty Shepherd

10:45 – Tom and Lori Bailey and Barb and Joel Johnson

GREETERS:

Montgomery Street

8:30 – Billie Gilkerson

10:45 – Norm and Donna Norton

Fourth Street

8:30 – Bert and Roberta Dennison

10:45 – Virginia Rayl

COMMUNION:             

8:30 – Jack and Bonnie Crook

HOSPITALITY:                        

8:30 – Marvin and Joyce Brooks

MARCH 18, 2012 SERVICE

Enter to Worship, Depart to Serve

We invite you to sign the worship registry at the end of each row and pass it on to others in your pew, then pass the book back. 

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, O God, as the wind, and drive away our

               doubts and insincerities.
People: Come as the light has come this morning and

               awaken our dreams.Leader: Come as the darkness comes tonight and cover

               our sins.
People: Come as the quietness after a storm and

               hush our spirits.Leader: Come, and stand among us, that our sham and

               pretenses will fall away.
People: Come and make us worthy of love. Amen

+OPENING HYMN              “Be Thou My Vision”           #451

A PRAYER OF SAINT PATRICK

Christ be with us, Christ before us, Christ behind us,

Christ in us, Christ beneath us, Christ above us,

Christ on our right, Christ on our left,

Christ where we lie, Christ where we sit,

Christ where we arise,

Christ in the heart of everyone who thinks of us,

Christ in every eye that sees us,

Christ in every ear that hears us.

Salvation is of the Lord,

Salvation is of the Christ,

May your salvation, O Lord, be ever with us. Amen.

Time with Young Disciples

HYMN            “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling”            #384

SCRIPTURES          Philippians 3:4b-14

MESSAGE

OFFERING

As forgiven and reconciled people, 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

+ CLOSING HYMN  “God of Grace and God of Glory” #577

+ SENDING FORTH WITH BLESSING

+ POSTLUDE

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

CRAZY LOVE CHAPTER 9 and Philippians 3:4b-14 QUESTIONS

1)      Who has God put in your life who serves as a good example of what it means to follow Jesus?  (You can also refer to some of the examples listed in chapter 9 of Crazy Love).   Why do you admire these people?  

2)      What character qualities, activities, and attitudes do these people possess that you would like to imitate in your own life?   What would it take to make that a reality?  

3)      What legacy do you want to leave behind?   What do you want to be known for?

4)      Do you have any fears about what it would mean if you truly followed God’s leading regardless of where God might take you?  If so, take a minute to articulate those fears.  

5)      What do you think God would say to those fears?  (If you can think of any Scripture that applies here, write them down.) 

6)      What did it cost Paul to shift the basis of his confidence before God from his performance and status to Christ’s grace?   What did he gain?  (see Phil 3)

7)      Describe one or two tangible steps that could help you overcome these fears.  

8)      What other people has God placed in your life who may be able to partner with you in this?  How might they be able to help?  If you can’t think of anybody, how can you find some people like this?

9)      Close this session in prayer.  Now that you’re so close to the end of this series, ask God to begin cementing your resolve and moving you down the path that you need to take.  Ask that God would continue to increase your love for Him.  Ask God to make your life overflow with that love.  Ask God to help you overcome all of the obstacles and excuses you will encounter.