SEPTEMBER 23, 2012 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:   Here we have come together; we have come to worship our

              risen Lord.
People: Jesus has invited us here, saying to us, “Abide in me as

              I abide in you.”Leader:   We live in Jesus Christ.
People: Those who abide in Jesus blossom and flourish in

              God’s wondrous love.Leader:   As we live in Jesus Christ, our lives are transformed and our

              spirits renewed.
People:  We live in Jesus Christ and now we are here to worship

              and witness to our faith.

+ HYMN                       “Abide with Me”                                                 #700

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

   Leader:   Let us confess our sins before God and one another.

People:  Most merciful God, we confess that we are in bondage to sin and cannot free ourselves. We have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart. We have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. For the sake of Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in your will and follow in your ways, to the glory of your holy name. Amen.

(Silence is observed for personal reflection and prayer)

assurance of pardon

Leader:  Beloved, Isaiah says, "Have you not heard? The LORD is the

everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable." The God who created you and knows you by name sent his only Son to redeem you, and not to condemn. In Jesus Christ, you are forgiven. Alleluia! Amen.  

PASSING THE PEACE

Time with Young Disciples

HYMN                          “How Can We Name a Love”                  #111

SCRIPTURES John 15:1-11

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

+ HYMN                       “Sent Forth by God’s Blessing”               #664

+ SENDING FORTH WITH BLESSING

+ POSTLUDE

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

*Communion is available

SEPTEMBER 9, 2012

ORDER OF SERVICE

Prelude

Announcements

*Opening Hymn  “Let Us Talents”

Opening Prayer

Church Offering

* Hymn   “Halle, Halle, Halle”

Time with Young Disciples 

Special Music - Flying Pans

Love Offering for Flying Pans

*Closing Hymn “The Right Hand of God”

Benediction

Postlude

* words will be on the screen

SEPTEMBER 9 ANNOUNCEMENTS

IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS

PRAYERS:  Dick Dircks, Marilyn Simpson, Susan Scott, Frances Jones, Lela Todd, Chuck Beadles, Joyce McCarty, Roberta Orr’s son, 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.  

WEBSITE:  WWW.KIFUMC.ORG

E-MAIL:  FUMCHURCH@IOWATELECOM.NET

FACEBOOK:  www.facebook.com/firstchurchknoxville

THIS WEEKEND

9:30 Sunday Combined Service with Flying Pans Steel Drums

10:30 Sunday Picnic and games on the lawn

NEW THIS WEEK!

MEALS ON WHEELS DELIVERY

FUMC is scheduled to deliver Senior Nutrition/Meals on Wheels September 24^th-October 19^th.   Signup sheets for volunteers to deliver the meals are located on the table in the main entry way of the church. Thank you for your participation in this valuable program.  

Families with children Kindergarten & Younger

A New Family Sunday School Class will be beginning this year on September 16 during the Sunday School hour.  This class will be for the entire family – parents and children will learn together as well as build relationships with other families with younger children within our church.

NURSERY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The nursery is one of the places in church where volunteers serve in two ministries at once. First to the children, and second to the parents who are able to focus their attention on worship and/or Sunday school with confidence their child is in excellent care.  Volunteers are needed to staff the nursery during Sunday first service through second services for the remainder of 2012.   A sign-up sheet is in the Narthex.

JOB OPENING

Folmer Petersen will be retiring from his position at the church this fall.   If you are interested in filling this position, please contact the church office.

September 1-2, 2012 Announcements

SEPTEMBER 1-2, 2012 ANNOUNCEMENTS

IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS

HOSPITALIZED:  Dick Dircks.   

PRAYERS:  Marilyn Simpson, Susan Scott, Frances Jones, Chuck Beadles, Joyce McCarty, Roberta Orr’s son, Phyllis Barnett, service people and families.   

CONTINUAL PRAYERS:  Bishop Julius Trimble, District Superintendent Reverend Bill Poland, District Outreach Minister Paul Smith, 1^st Church pastors, and church family.   

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

COMMUNION - The United Methodist Church has an open communion.  All are invited to join in the celebration of God’s love!

NEIGHBOR HELPING NEIGHBOR - 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.

WEBSITE:  WWW.KIFUMC.ORG

E-MAIL:  FUMCHURCH@IOWATELECOM.NET

FACEBOOK:  www.facebook.com/firstchurchknoxville

NEW THIS WEEK!

THANK YOU

I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for the generous scholarship you gave me to continue my education at AIB College of Business.   All the little bit helps and it’s people like you that really make a difference.  I will be graduating in February.   Thanks again!  Ashley Larson

Families with kids Kindergarten & Younger:

A New Family Sunday School Class will be beginning this year on September 16 during the Sunday School hour.  This class will be for the entire family -- parents and children will learn together as well as build relationships with other families with younger children within our church.

OSKALOOSA GUEST DAY

The United Methodist Women of Central United Methodist Church invites all the ladies of our church to be their guests at their September 12 meeting at noon.  Lunch will be provided.  There will be a special program by Cousin Annie.  Her program is a delightful and humorous look at life around us.  If you plan to attend please contact Joyce Russell (842-2726) so that she can call in our reservations and set up car pooling from our church.

LECTIONARY:  September 8-9, 2012

Prov. 22:1-2; 8-9, 22-23 Ps. 125 or UMH 846 James 2:1:10 (11-13), 14-17 Mark 7:24-37

ATTENDANCE/GIVING

August 25-26, 2012

Giving:  $2660

THIS WEEK… Sunday September 2, 2012 COMMUNION NEIGHBOR HELPING NEIGHBOR  8:30 & 10:45a    Worship                                            Services 9:30a                Sunday School Monday September 3, 2012 CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED 7:00p                4H Club – Act                                Ctr Tuesday September 4, 2012 1st DAY OF MSPS 7:00a                Early Birds - Hardees 9:00a-Noon       Almost Free                            Shop 9:30a                Staff Mtg – Conf  Rm Wednesday September 5, 2012 Noon                Wings – Conf                            Rm 1:00-3:00p         NHN—Act Cntr 6:30-7:30p         MSPS Board                            Mtg – Lib 6:30-7:30p         Pattern by Grace                            – EFH 7:00-8:00p         Jr. Optimists –                              Youth Rm Thursday  September 6, 2012 8:00a                Late Birds— Mr. C’s 12:30-1:30p       UMW Exec Mtg – EFH 1:30-2:30p         UMW Gen Mtg – WFH

7:00-8:00p         In His Steps Book Club – EFH Friday September 7, 2012 9:00a-4:00p       Almost Free Shop Saturday September 8, 2012 7:00a                Methodist Men’s Mtg – Mr. C’s 8:00a-Noon       Farmer’s Market –                                    Square Sunday September 9, 2012 FOOD DONATION  9:30a                Rally Day -                             Combined Worship Service with                                     Flying Pans Steel Drums 10:30a              Rally Day Activities – FUMC Lawn NEXT WEEKEND NO SATURDAY SERVICE ON SEPTEMBER 8TH RALLY DAY WITH ONE COMBINED WEEKEND SERVICE AT 9:30 ON SUNDAY 10:30 LUNCH AND ACTIVITIES ON THE LAWN AT FUMC FOOD DONATION

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 – Brian Bishop, John Burnett, Jerry Jordan, Adam Norris, Larry Rowley, Merna Furney, Phillip Chrisman, and Ross Chrisman

10:45 – Trey and Julie Purvis

GREETERS:

Montgomery Street

8:30 –

10:45 – Virginia Rayl

Fourth Street

8:30 –

COMMUNION:                    

8:30 – Larry and RoseAnn Rowley

HOSPITALITY:                   

8:30 – John and Judy Burnett

SEPTEMBER 2012 NEWSLETTER

DISCOVERY IS…

For adults of all ages exploring the Christian faith

Weekly small groups with a lot of interaction for Bible study and spiritual growth

An opportunity to connect with people, learn from each other, and see how the Bible applies to everyday life

come join us discovery weekend (SEPTEMBER 15-16^TH) TO SIGN UP FOR YOUR GROUP!

MEALS ON WHEELS DELIVERY

FUMC is scheduled to deliver Senior Nutrition/Meals on Wheels September 24^th -October 19^th.   Currently, meals are provided to 59 people on a daily basis.  The need for home delivered meals continues to increase as more people choose to remain in their homes rather than going into a long term care facility.   Each day has four routes and meals are to be picked up at 11:00 a.m. from the Senior Center. Each route takes approximately 30-45 minutes to complete.  It is ideal to have 2 persons per route, but a driver alone would suffice.  Signup sheets for volunteers to deliver the meals are located on the table in the main entry way of the church. Thank you for your participation in this valuable program.   This important service could not continue without volunteers such as yourself!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

The nursery is one of the places in church where volunteers serve in two ministries at once. First to the children, and second to the parents who are able to focus their attention on worship and/or Sunday school with confidence their child is in excellent care.  Volunteers are needed to staff the nursery during Sunday first service through second services for the months of September and October.   A sign-up sheet is in the Narthex. 

HAYRIDE/WIENER ROAST

“FUN on the Farm” will begin at 5:30 pm on September 22.  The annual hay ride and wiener roast will be held at 1335 Hayes Dr. north of Knoxville on hwy. 14 then ¾ of a mile east of Udders Steakhouse.  First Church’s FUN Committee (Fellowship Uniting Neighbors) activities are open to all our friends and neighbors in the community and provide opportunities for food, fellowship, and FUN for all ages.  Invite your friends and bring the grandkids.  If possible bring a covered dish to share.

OSKALOOSA GUEST DAY

The United Methodist Women of Central United Methodist Church invites all the ladies of our church to be their guests at their September 12 meeting at noon.  Lunch will be provided.  There will be a special program by Cousin Annie.  Her program is a delightful and humorous look at life around us.  If you plan to attend please contact Joyce Russell (842-2726) so that she can call in our reservations and set up car pooling from our church.

Families with chidren Kindergarten & Younger

A New Family Sunday School Class will be beginning this year on September 16 during the Sunday School hour.  This class will be for the entire family – parents and children will learn together as well as build relationships with other families with younger children within our church.

CONDOLENCES

Condolences to Judy Fee on the passing of her brother. 

Condolences to Richard McMulin and family on the passing of his wife, Alberta.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to Brian and Katie Bishop on the birth of their son, Cody Christopher Bishop, on August 12^th. 

Congratulations to Mark and Codi Prachar on the birth of their daughter, Vada Emerson Prachar, on July 18^th. 

THANK YOU

Dear Heather, Folmer, and Pastor Lane,

Thank you so much for touching the life of one of our patients by delivering a bed, dresser, and bed linens to his apartment.  You helped during a very difficult time and made me more at ease about discharging him from the hospital.  The love of Christ was shown through your actions for a stranger.  Thank you.  Sincerely, Pat Whitlatch

I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for the generous scholarship you gave me to continue my education at AIB College of Business.   All the little bit helps and it’s people like you that really make a difference.  I will be graduating in February.   Thanks again!  Ashley Larson

“OFFER THEM CHRIST”

At the August board meeting, Pastor Lane expressed his appreciation for the support from the church with the many prayers, cards, and gifts of condolences on the passing of his father.  To show his gratitude, he presented First United Methodist Church with a Kenneth Wyatt painting entitled “Offer Them Christ” of John Wesley with Thomas Coke, Richard Whatcoat, and Thomas Vasey as they were about to sail to America to establish the first independent Methodist Church.   It depicts Wesley giving his final blessings and instructions to Coke:  “Offer Them Christ”.  The scriptural mandate to “Go there fore and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19) is a clear directive from Jesus to his followers…”Offer Them Christ”.  Look for the picture hanging in the church soon.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Folmer Petersen will be retiring from his position at the church this fall.   If you are interested in filling this position, please contact the church office.  

2^ND ANNUAL FUMC BASKETBALL ACADEMY

Look for information soon about the about the Fall 2012 Basketball Academy in upcoming announcements and the October Link.

JOIN US FOR A SPECIAL combined SERVICE ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9^TH AT 9:30 FEATURING:

FLYING PANS

STEEL DRUM BAND

The service will be immediately followed by food, fun, and fellowship on the lawn! 

Invite your friends and neighbors too!