Thursday, February 21, 2013

FEBRUARY 24, 2013 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:  O Lord as we worship you this day, open our
               hearts to the power of your transforming Spirit.
All:         The LORD is my light and my salvation
               whom shall I fear?Leader: Through storms and peril, danger and strife
All:         The LORD is the stronghold of my life of
               whom shall I be afraid?Leader: Through darkness and torment, tears and pain All:         The LORD is my light and my salvation
               whom shall I fear?Leader: Through uncertainty and confusion, sorrow and
               loss
All:         The LORD is the stronghold of my life of
               whom shall I be afraid?

+ HYMN            Give to the Winds Thy Fears               #129

PRAYER
Lord, we pray not for tranquility, nor that our tribulations may cease; we pray for your spirit and your love, that thou grant us strength and grace to overcome adversity; through Jesus Christ.  Amen.

BAPTISM OF CODY BISHOP

Time with Young Disciples

HYMN                            “El Shaddai”                                  #123

SCRIPTURES  
Psalter # 758  Psalm 27
Genesis 15:1-12, 17&18

MESSAGE

OFFERING
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                     “Soon and Very Soon”                    #706

+ 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

FEBRUARY 23-24, 2013 ANNOUNCEMENTS

FEBRUARY 23-24, 2013  ANNOUNCEMENTS

IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS

HOSPITALIZED:  Chuck Walter. 

ADDITIONAL PRAYERS:  Mike Sullivan, Cheryl Hennefeld, Jim Grimes, Larry Scott, Doris Werts, Mandy Branson’s Dad, Chuck Walter, Susan Scott, 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

Heifer Project

Youth Group Bake Sale Fundraiser Sunday 10:30 Narthex

Cub Scouts Blue and Gold Banquet Sunday 12:30-3:00 WFH

New Member Class Sunday 9:35-10:30 WFH

Youth Group Sunday 4-6 WFH/YR



WEBSITE:  WWW.KIFUMC.ORG

NEW THIS WEEK!

LENTEN DEVOTIONAL GATHERINGS
Beginning Wednesday, February 20, there will be a light meal served in WFH from 5:45-6:30 p.m. followed by a 30 minute devotional presented by FUMC lay speakers from the lectionary series “Following The Way”. These Lenten devotionals will continue subsequently each Wednesday of Lent through March 20th.

POTLUCK
We will be having an all-church potluck at 5:00 Saturday, March 9 in West Fellowship Hall.  This is to welcome our guests from Sheldon United Methodist Church who will be presenting the Living Last Supper at 7:00 in our church that evening.  Please bring a couple of dishes as we will be having about 40 extra guests from Sheldon. Paper plates and cups, silverware, and drinks will be furnished.  We look forward to your attendance to welcome this group to our church.

LENTON DEVOTIONAL BOOKS
There are Lenten devotional books from the Society of St. Andrew available in the church office or on the church office window ledge.   This year, the Society of St. Andrew’s Lenten devotion booklet is entitled “How Beautiful” based on Romans 10:15b,“How beautiful are the feet of those who bring Good News!”
The Practice of the Presence of God
The book study group lead by Pastor Lane on The Practice of the Presence of God will begin Wednesday, February 20th at 7:00-8:00 p.m. in EFH and will continue subsequently throughout the Wednesdays of March.  All are invited to join!
THANK YOU
Thank you ladies who helped deliver Valentine remembrances to our shut-ins February 14th.  Everything went along smoothly.  I appreciate your taking time to do this.  God Bless.  Frances Kirkwood
VOLUNTEER NEEDED
We are looking for a volunteer to oversee, not schedule, the Activity Center just to make sure everything is working and in nice order.  If interest see or call Larry Kline at 641-891-9461.

ONGOING NEWS…

LECTIONARY:  March 2-3, 2013
Isa. 55:1-9 Ps. 63:1-8 (UMH 788) 1 Cor. 10:1-13 Luke 13:1-9

ATTENDANCE/GIVING
February 16-17, 2013
Worship attendance:  196
Giving:  $10696.01

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THIS WEEK…
Sunday February 24, 2013
HEIFER PROJECT
8:30 & 10:45a    Worship
                           Services
9:30a                Sunday School
9:35-10:30a       New Member
                          Class – Library
12:30-3:00p       Cub Scouts Blue
                           and Gold
                           Banquet – WFH
4:00-6:00p         Youth Group –
                           WFH/YR
Monday February 25, 2013

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
                          Cntr
Tuesday February 26, 2013
7:00-8:00a         Early Birds –
                           Hardees
9:00a-Noon       Almost Free Shop
9:30a                Staff Meeting – Conf
Wednesday February 27, 2013

Noon                Wings – Conf Rm

1:00-3:00p         NHN—Act Cntr

4:30p                Girl Scouts –

                           Preschool

5:45-6:30p         Lenten Meal – WFH

6:30-7:00p         Lay Lenten Service –

WFH

7:00p                Jr. Optimists – Youth

                           Rm

7:00-8:00p         The Practice of the

Presence of God     

Book Study – EFH

Thursday February 28, 2013

5:00-6:00p         Program Staff – CR
Friday March 1, 2013
9:00a-4:00p       Almost Free Shop
Saturday March 2, 2013
NHN COLLECTION
COMMUNION
7:00a                Methodist Men – Mr.
                           C’s
5:30p                Chapel Service
Sunday March 3, 2013
NHN COLLECTION
COMMUNION
8:30 & 10:45a    Worship Services
9:30a                Sunday School
9:35-10:30a       New Member Class
                           – WFH

3:00-5:00p         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:  Joel Johnson
10:45 - Praise Band

USHERS:     
Saturday -  Larry and Dawn Kline
8:30 – Marvin Brooks, Jim Hicks, Roger DeYoung, Don Otto, Sam Rathmel, George Werts, Gordon O’Field 
10:45 – Trey & Julie Purvis; John Sears

GREETERS:
Montgomery Street
8:30 – Sara Hopkins
10:45 – Purvis Family
Fourth Street
8:30 – Kay Jensen
10:45 – Kyle and Johnna Kincaid

COMMUNION:                    
8:30 – John and Pat Haning

HOSPITALITY:                   
8:30 – Pat & Shannon Nathe

Thursday, February 14, 2013

February 16-17, 2013 Announcements

FEBRUARY 16-17, 2013 ANNOUNCEMENTS

IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS

ADDITIONAL PRAYERS:  Jonathan Wilson, Mike Sullivan, Cheryl Hennefeld, Sally Synhorst, Jim Grimes, Cecil Harry, Larry Scott, Doris Werts, Katie Bishop’s Grandmother, Mandy Branson’s Dad, Emily Swisher, Irene Floyd, Chuck Walter, Joyce McCarty, Beth Northway, Jolene Frahm, Susan Scott, Frances Jones, Chuck Beadles, Phyllis Barnett, service people and families.  

CONDOLENCES:  Condolences to Hubert Hollingshead and family on the passing of his sister. 

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

The Youth Bake Sale will take place Sunday between services in the Narthex.  Proceeds are going to the Youth Mission Trip to Denver. 

New Member Class Sunday 9:35-10:30 WFH

Youth Group Sunday 4-6 WFH/Youth Room

This weekend begins a new preaching series entitled: Soul Detox. We will look at themes that shed light on relationships, thoughts, and behaviors that quietly compromise our well-being. This five-week church series is designed to help people get free from all the toxins that weigh down their souls and to become even more committed to Christ.

NEW THIS WEEK!

THANK YOU
I would like to thank the United  Methodist Church and the Almost Free Shop for their wonderful prayers, cards and calls during my recent surgery. They were all very much appreciated. We truly felt the support of your Christian love. God Bless You    Darlene Rose

Thank you to all my church friends for the cards, prayers, and phone calls.  Also to Pastor Brent and Mary for their visits while I was in the hospital.  Doris Werts

The Practice of the Presence of God
The book study group lead by Pastor Lane on The Practice of the Presence of God will begin Wednesday, February 20th at 7:00-8:00 p.m. in EFH and will continue subsequently throughout the Wednesdays of March.  All are invited to join!

LENTEN DEVOTIONAL GATHERINGS
Beginning Wednesday, February 20, there will be a light meal served in WFH from 5:45-6:30 p.m. followed by a 30 minute devotional presented by FUMC lay speakers from the lectionary series “Following The Way”. These Lenten devotionals will continue subsequently each Wednesday of Lent through March 20th. 

LENTON DEVOTIONAL BOOKS
There are Lenten devotional books from the Society of St. Andrew available in the church office or on the church office window ledge.   This year, the Society of St. Andrew’s Lenten devotion booklet is entitled “How Beautiful” based on Romans 10:15b,“How beautiful are the feet of those who bring Good News!”

COLUMBIA UM PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Columbia UM Church will be holding a free will pancake breakfast from 7:00-10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 23rd at the Columbia Community Center.  Everyone is invited!

HOMEBUILDERS
Homebuilders will meet at Godfather’s at 11:30 on February 21st. 

LECTIONARY:  February 23-24
Gen. 15:1-12, 17-18 Ps. 27 (UMH 758) Phil. 3:17-4:1 Luke 13:31-35

ATTENDANCE/GIVING
February 9-10, 2013       
Worship attendance:  180          Giving:  $4762.50
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THIS WEEK…

Sunday February 17, 2013
8:30 & 10:45a    Worship
                           Services
9:30a                Sunday School
9:30-10:30a       Youth Bake Sale
                           – Narthex
9:35-10:30a       New Member
                           Class – WFH
4:00-6:00p         Youth Group –
                           WFH/YR
Monday February 18, 2013

1:00-3:00p         NHH – Act Cntr

5:30-7:30p         Cub Scouts – WFH

6:30p                Finance Mtg

6:30p                Cluster Mtgs

7:30p                Council on Ministry - WFH

Tuesday February 19, 2013

7:00a                Earlybirds – Hardees
9:30a                Staff Meeting – Conf

Noon                Endowment Mtg

Wednesday February 20, 2013

Noon                Wings – Conf
                           Rm

Noon                KAMA Pastors

                           Mtg – Chapel

1:00-3:00p         NHN—Act Cntr

5:30p                Cub Committee Mtg

– Lib

5:45-6:30p         Lenten Meal – WFH

6:30-7:00p         Lay Lenten Service –

WFH

7:00p                Jr. Optimists – Youth Rm

7:00p                 The Practice Presence of God Book Study – EFH

Thursday February 21, 2013

8:00a                Late Birds – Mr. C’s
11:30a                Homebuilders – Godfather’s
7:00p                Rebecca Circle – Park Lane

Friday February 22, 2013

9:00a-4:00p       Almost Free Shop
Saturday February 23, 2013
HEIFER PROJECT
7:00-10:00a       Columbia UM
                           Church Pancake
Breakfast –            
Columbia  
Community Center
8:00-9:00a         SHARE Pickup – Act
Cntr
5:30p                Chapel Service
Sunday February 24, 2013
HEIFER PROJECT
8:30 & 10:45a    Worship Services
9:30a                Sunday School
9:35-10:30a       New Member Class
                           – Library
12:30-3:00p       Cub Scouts Blue and
Gold Banquet–WFH
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:  Katie Bishop
10:45 - Praise Band

USHERS:        
Saturday -  Larry and Dawn Kline
8:30 – Marvin Brooks, Jim Hicks, Roger
DeYoung, Don Otto, Sam Rathmel,
George Werts, Gordon O’Field 
10:45 – Trey & Julie Purvis; John Sears

GREETERS:
Montgomery Street
8:30 – Brian and Katie Bishop
10:45 – Sharon Fisk
Fourth Street
8:30 – Phil and Connie Chrisman
10:45 – Cindy Abel, Crystal Harsin,
and Kyler & Ryker Gifford

COMMUNION:             
8:30 – Terry and Cindy Fenoglio

HOSPITALITY:             8:30 – Susan Miller