OCTOBER 21, 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

+ HYMN                     “How Great Thou Art”                      #77

+RESPONSIVE READING

Psalm #104  Page 826-827 with response

Time with Young Disciples

HYMN                        “This Is My Father’s World”            #144

OLD TESTAMENT:  Job 38:1-7, 34-41

PRAYERS

NEW TESTAMENT:  Gospel of Mark 10: 35-45

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           “The Spirit Sends Us”

The Spirit sends us forth to serve; we go in Jesus’ name to bring glad tidings to the poor, God’s favor to proclaim. We go to comfort those who mourn and set the burdened free; where hope is dim, to share a dream and help the blind to see.  We got to be the hands of Christ, to scatter joy like seed and, all our days, to cherish life, to do the loving deed.  Then let us go to serve in peace, the gospel to proclaim.  God’s Spirit has empowered us; we go in Jesus’ name. 

+ 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

OCTOBER 14, 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:   We gather for worship, frazzled from running errands and running committees, running out of energy and running out of time, running from         problems and running from uncomfortable truths.
People: Let us be still and rest in the love of God.Leader:   We gather, yearning to be a people of comfort and peace.
People: Let us open our hearts to possibilities.

All:           We gather in anticipation of being inspired and renewed in our desire to be a people of inclusion and love.

+ HYMN         “Open My Eyes, That I May See”               #454

BAPTISM OF COLSON DEMOSS

HYMN                        “Amazing Grace”                              #378

Time with Young Disciples

SCRIPTURES          John 9:1-41

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                     “Be Thou My Vision”                       #451

+ 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

OCTOBER 13-14 ANNOUNCEMENTS

OCTOBER 13-14, 2012

ANNOUNCEMENTS

IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS

PRAYERS:  Florence Agan, Jolene Frahm, Joyce Brooks, Marilyn Simpson, Susan Scott, Frances Jones, Lela Todd, Chuck Beadles, Joyce McCarty, Roberta Orr’s son, Phyllis Barnett, service people and families.   

THIS WEEKEND

Food Donation

Youth Group Sunday 4-6 at Marion County Park

Basketball Academy Player/Parent Orientation Mtg at 6:30 in WFH

LAST DAY OF MSPS HOAGIE SALES

This Sunday is the last day to purchase MSPS Hoagies.  Additional order forms are available on the church office window ledge. 

After attending our latest new member class those that will be received into membership are:  Lauren Chesmore, Vicki Novak, and Connie Davis.   We celebrate with them our renewed affirmation to the church of Jesus in and through First Church.

WATER MAIN BREAK - Unfortunately, our Church’s main water line broke in mid-September.  To date we have received $3230 in donations from OUR church family.  An additional $11927 is needed to cover the cost of this unforeseen, large repair.  Please mark the enclosed love envelopes “Water Main Repair” or the memo line of your check to contribute to help make up for this unexpected deficit in our 2012 budget.  Thank you.

NEW THIS WEEK!

THANK YOU

Thank you to all of you for prayers, concerns, cards, donations towards Dick’s memorial and food you prepared.  To UMW for refreshments after the service.  To Folmer for the extra work he did for us.  To Geoff for playing the organ.  You truly warmed our hearts.  May God bless you each and everyone.  Jenny Dircks and Family

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 first and second services for the next (3) three Sundays, October 14, 21, and 28.  For additional information, please contact Max or Trey Purvis 641-842-5887.

MEALS ON WHEELS

Volunteers are needed for 5 openings still available the week of Oct. 15-19^th.  Signup sheets for volunteers to deliver the meals are located on the table in the main entry way of the church.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

In an effort to make FUMC Youth Group a weekly event for the youth of FUMC, we are looking for volunteers that would be willing to give of their time and talents on Sunday afternoon from 4 to 6 pm once per month.  If God moves your heart to help in the faith development of our youth, please call Katie or Brian Bishop at 828-6933. 

THE NEED FOR TRANSFORMATION

Vermeer Charitable Foundation invites you to an evening with Dr. James Bryan Smith, theology professor and Director of The Apprentice Institute on Christian Formation.   This free, public event will be held Tues., Oct 30,at 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. at the Vermeer Global Pavilion.  More information can be found at www.vermeer.com.

LECTIONARY:  October 20-21, 2012

Job 38:1-7, (34-41) Ps. 104:1-9, 24, 35c or UMH 826 Heb. 5:1-10 Mark 10:35-45   Pastor’s Series:  Oct. 21 thru chapter 12

ATTENDANCE/GIVING

October 6-7, 2012         Worship attendance:  171      Giving:  $8673.58

THIS WEEK… Sunday October 14, 2012 FOOD DONATION CINNAMON ROLL SUNDAY 8:30 & 10:45a    Worship                            Services 9:30a                Sunday School 9:35-10:25a       Purvis                             Discovery Group – Music Room 4:00-6:00p         Youth Group –                            Marion Co Park 6:30p                Basketball Academy Player/Parent Orientation Meeting – WFH Monday October 15, 2012 HEATHER OFF 1:00-3:00p         NHN – Act Cntr 5:30-7:30p         Cub Scouts – WFH 6:00-6:30p         FUN Mtg - EFH 6:30p                Cluster Meetings 7:30p                Council on Ministry Meeting – WFH 7:30p                Marion Co. Historical Society Mtg – Act Cntr Tuesday October 16, 2012 7:00-8:00a         Early Birds – Hardees 9:00a-Noon       Almost Free                           Shop 9:30a                Staff Meeting 6:00p                Johnson

Discovery Group - Library 6:30p                Finance Mtg - EFH Wednesday October 17, 2012 10:30-11:30a     Fun N Fitness – EFH Noon                Wings – Conf Rm 1:00-3:00p         NHN—Act Cntr 5:30p                Cub Pack Mtg – Lib 7:00p                Jr. Optimists –                            Youth Rm 7:00p                Chrisman Discovery Group - EFH Thursday October 18, 2012 8:00a                Late Birds – Mr. C’s 11:30a              Homebuilders – Godfathers 7:00p                Rebecca Circle – EFH  7:00p                Fenoglio/Haning Discovery Group – Music Room Friday October 19, 2012 9:00a-4:00p       Almost Free Shop 4:00p                Wedding Rehearsal Saturday October 20, 2012 Laity Weekend 8:00a-Noon       Farmer’s Market – Square 8:00-9:00a         SHARE Pickup – Act 8:00a-2:00p       Reserved – EFH 4:00p                Goff Wedding – Sanctuary 5:30p                Chapel Service Sunday October 21, 2012 LAITY WEEKEND 8:30 & 10:45a    Worship Services 9:30a                Sunday School 9:35-10:25a       Purvis Discovery                           Group – Music 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:  Jack Crook 

10:45 - Praise Band

USHERS:     

Saturday -  Brenton and Shirley Trabert

8:30 – Marvin Brooks, Jim Hicks, Roger De Young, Don Otto, Sam Rathmel, George Werts, and Pat Nathe

10:45 – Joyce Gillaspie; John Sears

GREETERS:

Montgomery Street

8:30 –

10:45 – Vicki Novak

Fourth Street

8:30 –

10:45 – James and Julie Petersen

COMMUNION:                    

8:30 – George Werts & Emily Swisher

HOSPITALITY:                   

8:30 – F.U.N. Group

October 7, 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

AN ORDER FOR COMMISSIONING OF COMMUNION DEACONS

Congregation response:

We recognize you as ambassadors of this congregation in ministry and send you out to extend our communion table experience to those unable to attend and dedicate you to service in the name of Jesus Christ. Through our prayers we will be united with you in your work. May God richly bless your labors. Amen.

ORGAN PRELUDE

+CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader: O God, you sing us a love song every time we gather,
People: Every time the bread is broken,
Leader: Every time the cup is blessed.
People: O God, sing to us again.
Leader: Let our lives blossom in your love
People: Till the whole world knows your love song.

+ HYMN                           “I Come With Joy”                              #617

PRAYER

O God, we join with our sisters and brothers around the world in remembering Christ's sacrifice for us. For the opportunity to eat and drink together and for the life we have received, we give you thanks and praise. In the abundance of your many gifts, grant us grace to fill one another's lives with love. Redeem, restore and remold us until we are made new. Transform our daily bread into the bread of life, and the cup that we drink into the cup of salvation. We pray in Jesus' name. Amen.

TIME WITH YOUNG DISCIPLES

HYMN                          “One Bread, One Body”                         #620

SCRIPTURES John 6:51-58

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.

Church Water Main Break

The drought this summer caused dry soil to shift, and this caused many water and sewer lines to break in our community and throughout the mid-west.

Unfortunately, our Church’s main water line broke in mid-September, and the resulting repair cost of $15,157. 

Insurance does not cover this type of repair, and, our Church’s general budget does not allow for this type of unforeseen, large repair. 

Please consider making a special gift to the Church to help cover this expense. If you are able to contribute, please signify your gift by writing “Water Main Repair” in the memo section of your check.  With your help we can make up this unexpected deficit in our 2012 budget. 

Thank you from the Trustee and Finance committees.

OCTOBER 6-7, 2012 ANNOUNCEMENTS

OCTOBER 6-7, 2012

ANNOUNCEMENTS

IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS

HOSPITALIZED:  Florence Agan. 

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

CONDOLENCES:  Condolences to Jack and Dick Sterling and families on the passing of their sister. 

Condolences to Ruth Beebout and family on the passing of her son-in-law.

PRAYER CHAIN MINISTRY

Contact Dorothy Danner at 641-842-2557. 

THIS WEEKEND

World Communion Weekend

Neighbor Helping Neighbor

3^rd Grade Bible Presentation at 10:45 Service

3^rd Grade Bible Children/Parents Meeting – WFH at 4:00

Consecration of Communion Deacons

Pat Whitlatch, Susan Helmers, Pat Haning, Jack Crook, Bonnie Crook, Joel Johnson, Barb Johnson, Larry Rowley, RoseAnn Rowley, Virginia Rayl, and Sherry Haney

NEW THIS WEEK!

NO FUN N FITNESS CLASS, WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 10^TH

BELL CHOIR

Bell choir practice begins on Wednesday, October 10^th at 5:45. 

MEALS ON WHEELS

Volunteers are needed for several openings still available the week of Oct. 15-19^th.  Signup sheets for volunteers to deliver the meals are located on the table in the main entry way of the church.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

In an effort to make FUMC Youth Group a weekly event for the youth of FUMC, we are looking for volunteers that would be willing to give of their time and talents on Sunday afternoon from 4 to 6 pm once per month.  If God moves your heart to help in the faith development of our youth, please call Katie or Brian Bishop at 828-6933. 

FALL YOUTH GROUP KICKOFF

After a summer break we are ready to kick off a new year of FUMC Youth Group! All youth in 7th through 12th grades are invited to join us on Sunday, October 14 from 4 to 6 pm at the Marion County Park (shelter by the covered bridge) as we kick of a new year of youth group.

SALAD LUNCHEON WITH GUEST SPEAKER

The women of the FUMC are invited to a Salad Luncheon at the First Presbyterian Church on Sat., Oct. 13.  We need to RSVP by Mon., Oct. 8.  Please let Pat Haning (842-27900) know before Oct. 8 if you are planning to attend.

LECTIONARY:  October 13-14, 2012

Job 23:1-9, 16-17 Ps. 22:1-15 or UMH 752 Heb. 4:12-16 Mark 10:17-31

PASTOR’S SERIES:  

Oct. 14 thru chapter 10

ATTENDANCE/GIVING

September 29-30, 2012

Worship attendance:  171                       Giving:  $3447.00

THIS WEEK… Sunday October 7, 2012 Neighbor Helping Neighbor WORLD COMMUNION weekend consecration of communion deacons 8:30 & 10:45a    Worship                            Services 9:30a                Sunday School 9:35-10:25a       Purvis Discovery Group – Music Room 9:40-10:30a       New Member                           Class – WFH 10:45a              3rd Grade Bible Presentation 4:00p                3rd Grade Bible Children/Parents Meeting - WFH Monday October 8, 2012 1:00-3:00p         NHN – Act Cntr 3:00-6:00p         Almost Free                            Shop 5:30-6:30p         Cub Scouts –                            WFH 6:00-7:30p         Free Clinic – Act Ctr Tuesday October 9, 2012 7:00-8:00a         Early Birds – Hardees 9:00a-Noon       Almost Free                            Shop 9:30a                Staff Meeting –                           Conf 4:00p                Ministirium Mtg – New Covenant

6:00p                Johnson Discovery Group – Library 6:30p                Pattern By Grace - EFH Wednesday October 10, 2012 9:30a                Naomi Circle – Park Lane Assisted Living   Noon                Wings – Conf Rm 1:00-3:00p         NHN—Act Cntr 4:30p                Girl Scouts –                              Preschool Rm 5:45p                  Bell Choir Practice –                            Bell Choir Room 6:30p                Advent Planning Meeting – St. Anthony’s 7:00p                Jr. Optimists – Youth 7:00p                Chrisman Discovery Group - EFH Thursday October 11, 2012 8:00a                Late Birds— Mr. C’s 9:00a                Rachel Circle – Sally’s 7:00-8:00p         Communion Deacons Meeting – EFH  7:00p                Fenoglio/Haning Discovery Group – Music Room Friday October 12, 2012 9:00a-4:00p       Almost Free Shop 9:30a-3:30p       HCI – EFH Saturday October 13, 2012 FOOD DONATION 8:00a-Noon       Farmer’s Market – Square 5:30p                Chapel Service

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 -  Brenton and Shirley Trabert

8:30 – Marvin Brooks, Jim Hicks, Roger De Young, Don Otto, Sam Rathmel, George Werts, and Pat Nathe

10:45 – Joyce Gillaspie; John Sears

GREETERS:

Montgomery Street

8:30 –

10:45 – Anthony and Mandy Branson

Fourth Street

8:30 –

10:45 – Linda O’Dell

COMMUNION:             

8:30 – Merna Furney & Joyce Russell

HOSPITALITY:                        

8:30 – Don and Donna Otto