First United Methodist Church Knoxville, Iowa

FEBRUARY 5 SERVICE

2012-02-02T08:07:00.000-08:00

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 “Your Love, O God, Has Called Us Here” #647

+CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader: Loving Christ, you are our gentle Shepherd.
People: We are your people, we long to know your will and to

live in your way.Leader: Keep us safe and secure in your compassionate hands.
People: Lead us, gentle Shepherd, lead us into new paths of love

and service.Leader: As you lead and guide us, touch our hearts and minds in this

worship time,
People: So that our spirits may be refreshed and our lives filled

with joy and praise.

Time with Young Disciples

HYMN “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” #384

SCRIPTURES 1 Corinthians 13 and John 3:16 & 17

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.

+ 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.

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

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

+ CLOSING HYMN “Now Let us from This Table Rise” #634

+ SENDING FORTH WITH BLESSING

+ POSTLUDE

(+) Those who are able are invited to stand

CRAZY LOVE

CHAPTER 3 & 1 Corinthians 13 and John 3:16 & 17 questions

1) How would you explain the difference between knowing God’s love intellectually and knowing it intimately?

2) Think about your life and your relationship with God. How does God demonstrate His love to you? Be specific. How do these demonstrations of God’s love affect you? (Don’t think about how these things ought to make you feel; describe how they actually make you feel and what they move you to do.)

3) Describe some things that have made you question God’s love for you (whether God gave you things you didn’t want, didn’t give you what you wanted, or took something good from you). How do these things make you feel about God and His love?

4) In light of your circumstances, what would it mean to believe and embrace God’s love for you?

5) Do you remember the moment when you “got it,” when you first realized you loved God with your heart, mind and soul? Describe that moment.

6) How can you work together with the Christians in your life to remind one another throughout the week of the love Jesus demonstrated on the cross?

7) Can you honestly say that you believe God is the greatest good in the universe? If not, what keeps you from affirming this? If so, what makes Him the greatest good?

8) What is love? List the seven characteristics of what love is and the eight that it is not in 1 Corinthians 13:4-7?

9) Rewrite each of the “love is…” qualities to show what love ought to look like in your specific situations at home, work, church, etc. Which one do you feel the need to work on this week?

FEBRUARY 4-5 ANNOUNCEMENTS

2012-02-02T08:04:00.000-08:00

FEBRUARY 4-5 ANNOUNCEMENTS

IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS

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

ADDITIONAL PRAYERS: Marjorie Andrews, Joyce McCarty, Thurman Floyd, Myra Ockerman (Doran and Cora VanRheenen’s great granddaughter), Phyllis Barnett, Betty Tonda, Alberta McMulin, service people and families.

COMMUNITY PRAYERS: Prayers for everyone involved with the Knoxville school bus accident including the kids and driver.

CONDOLENCES: Condolences to Sherry Haney and family on the passing of her mother.

PRAYER CHAIN MINISTRY

Contact Dorothy Danner at 641-842-2557.

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 COLLECTION

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.

"Souper" Bowl of Caring
On Sunday, February 5 the FUMC youth will again be collecting donations for Helping Hands. Please bring non-perishable food or cash donations that will go directly to Helping Hands. Members of the Youth Group will be doing a special collection on this morning.

WEBSITE: WWW.KIFUMC.ORG

E-MAIL: FUMCHURCH@IOWATELECOM.NET

FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/firstchurchknoxville

NEW THIS WEEK!

THANK YOU

Thank you to all who contributed to the Malawi Motorcycle Project. We have reached our goal and many will be blessed because of your generosity!

SAVE YOUR CANS AND BOTTLES

The FUMC Youth will be holding a can/bottle drive on Sunday, February 12 from 3-5p at the church garage on 4^th Street. Proceeds from the drive will go toward the youth mission trip this summer. Call Katie and Brian Bishop at 641-828-6933 if you need someone to pick up your cans. Thanks.

BOY SCOUT SUNDAY

VALENTINE DINNER

Bring your significant other and enjoy a lovely Italian meal for only $5.00 at Knoxville First Presbyterian Church on February 10, 2012 from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. Babysitting is available from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. for a donation. Proceeds benefit Neighbor Helping Neighbor.

HELPING HANDS KIDS CARNIVAL

The Helping Hands Kids Carnival fundraiser will be held on Saturday, February 18th, in the Middle School gym. There will be inflatable rides as well as many other community organizations providing activities for the kids. F.U.N. will be having games to play, passing out gifts and providing free tickets for the kids for other activities. All proceeds go to the Helping Hands Food Pantry.

HELPING HANDS CRISIS SHELTER OPEN HOUSE

Everyone is welcome to come see the many rooms Jesus made with his friends at Helping Hands on Saturday, February 11^th at 110 West Main from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

ATTENDANCE/GIVING

January 28-29, 2012

Worship attendance: 188

Giving: $3162.15

LECTIONARY: February 11-12

2 Kings 5:1-14 Ps. 30 1 Cor. 9:24-27 Mark 1:40-45

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THIS WEEK

Sunday February 5, 2012

NEIGHBOR HELPING NEIGHBOR

COMMUNION

8:30 & 10:45a Worship

Services

9:30a Sunday School

9:40-10:10a Crazy Love

Discussion

Group –

Chapel

Monday February 6, 2012

10:00a Rowley’s Crazy

Love Group –

EFH

1:00-3:00p NHN – Act Cntr

3:00-6:00p Almost Free

Shop

5:00-7:00p Cub Scouts –

WFH

7:00p 4-H Club – Act Cntr

Tuesday February 7, 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 –

EFH

7:00p KACT Tryouts –

WFH

Wednesday February 8, 2012

Noon Wings – Conf Rm

1:00-3:00p NHN—Act Cntr

6:30p Crook’s Crazy

Love Group – EFH

6:30p MSPS Board Mtg –

Library

7:00p Jr. Optimists – YR

Thursday February 9, 2012

8:00a Late Birds— Mr. C’s

9:00a Rachel Circle –

Sally’s House

Friday February 10, 2012

9:00a-4:00p Almost Free Shop

Saturday February 11, 2012

FOOD DONATION

9:00a KACT Tryouts - WFH

5:30p Chapel Service

6:30p F.U.N. Dinner & Movie - WFH

Sunday February 12, 2012

FOOD DONATION

CINNAMON ROLL SUNDAY

BOY SCOUT SUNDAY

8:30 & 10:45a Worship Services

9:30a Sunday School

9:40-10:10a Crazy Love

Discussion Group –

Chapel

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 - Larry Kline and Dawn Allspach

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

10:45 – Trey and Julie Purvis and John Sears

GREETERS:

Montgomery Street

8:30 – Frances Kirkwood

10:45 – Norman and Donna Norton

Fourth Street

8:30 – Dana Milledge

10:45 – Sherry Haney

COMMUNION:

8:30 – Pat and John Haning

HOSPITALITY:

8:30 – Dick and Darlene Rose

FEBRUARY 2012 NEWSLETTER

2012-01-31T10:09:00.000-08:00

ROADMAP TO RENEWAL

The Leadership team of First church (the Church Council which is made up of both the Administrative Council and Council on Ministry) have adopted a plan and process to foster renewal. We will be using a resource developed by the General Board of Global Ministry entitled Roadmap to Renewal by Douglas W. Ruffle.

Roadmap to Renewal is a book that invites the Church to go on a road trip to rediscover the mission and purpose. This book invites us to open our minds and hearts to what God is calling your church to be and do.

In many Bible stories, God's promises were fulfilled at the end of a journey. The matriarchs and patriarchs of the Bible confronted difficulties and disappointments, during their journey and, as a people, learned new ways of living. They also discovered how better to approach and listen to God.

An example of this was Cleopas and another disciple who were returning from Jerusalem on the road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-35) after Jesus' trial and crucifixion. As they were traveling, the resurrected Jesus met them on the road. The story tells us Jesus appeared to them as a stranger; he walked with them, "but their eyes were kept from recognizing him." (Luke 24:16)

Why would regaining hope, and a vision of mission, be different for the people of a local church? We embark on a journey together to find the fulfillment of God's promises for our lives and our communities. We find our way by traveling the road together. Sometimes, a church finds itself off track, sometimes, the members are despondent.

Churches on their road to Emmaus, know the story of Jesus, but their walk is listless. Their faith lacks passion. They need someone to listen and ask questions. They want to rediscover the burning in their hearts that gives meaning to their mission as people of God.

The gospel invites us to work our way back in order to find the pathway forward. The blessing for Cleopas and the other disciple came at the end of their road trip, when, at last, they recognized Christ in the breaking of the bread.

Our prayer is that Roadmap to Renewal' will provide the guidance we need to learn where we are currently and to help us arrive at the destination God desires for our church and discovery that takes us to get to the next level of vitality and growth.

We want every member to be in prayer about this process so we may become a Spirit-infused place, where ministry and mission are healthy and alive. This book has offered us a roadmap to help guide our journey toward a new sense of mission and ministry in an ever challenging terrain of being the church in the 21st century.

PASTOR LANE RIGGLE

USHERS NEEDED

We are looking for some additional volunteers to help with 2^nd service ushering. Please contact Deb Harvey or the church office if you can help.

NEWSLETTER TEAM

If you are interested in being on call at the end of the month to help fold and mail out “The Link” newsletter each month, please contact Heather at the office at 641-842-3712 or fumchurch@iowatelecom.net. Thanks.

FREE DINNER AND MOVIE

A free dinner and movie for all of our friends and neighbors is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Sat, Feb. 11^th in WFH.

FUN ‘N FITNESS FOR 55+

Coming soon…watch for the date! Fun ‘N Fitness for 55+ with Sherry Haney, Carolyn Avon, and Bonnie Crook.

HELPING HANDS KIDS CARNIVAL

The Helping Hands Kids Carnival fundraiser will be held on Saturday, February 18th, in the Middle School gym. Ernie Smith will be there with his inflatable rides as well as many other community organizations providing activities for the kids. Fellowship Uniting Neighbors (F.U.N.) will be having games to play, passing out gifts and providing free tickets for the kids for other activities. All proceeds go to the Helping Hands Food Pantry. This provides an excellent opportunity for our church to witness in the community.

BOY SCOUT SUNDAY

Join us, Sunday, February 12, during Cinnamon Roll Sunday for a memorable review of the past as the boy scouts of Knoxville Troop 377 present last year’s experience from Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico. Philmont Scout Ranch is the Boy Scouts of America's largest national high-adventure base. It covers 137,000 acres - about 214 square miles - of rugged mountain wilderness in the Sangre de Cristo (Blood of Christ) range of the Rocky Mountains in northern New Mexico. Philmont has high mountains dominating rough terrain with elevations ranging from 6,500 to 12,441 feet.

Did you know…As the charter organization for our local Knoxville Pack 362 cub scouts, First United Methodist Church has been serving youth in the community for last 60 years!

The Boy Scouts of America annually celebrates its founding on February 8, 1910, based on the program started by Lord Baden Powell in England on August 1, 1907. Scout Sunday was added to the Scout celebration in the middle 1940s. In the instance of the United Methodist Church, Scout Sunday is celebrated on the second Sunday in February.

The Scout Sunday tradition was started to make people in houses of worship aware of Scouting, and to allow Scouts to live out their "Duty to God" pledged each week.

The Scout Law says that a "Scout is Reverent" and the Scouts of all ages promise to do their "Duty to God". These values strengthen youth character in their family, community and faith. Thank you all for your support!

VALENTINE DINNER

Pastor Lane has begun preaching series that will continue through March 25^th based on the book “Crazy Love”.

In addition to hearing the weekly preaching series at church services, you have many opportunities weekly to go further in-depth with Crazy Love including:

1. Read the book.

2. Join a Crazy Love Discussion Group:

· Rowley’s group will be held Mondays at 10:00 a.m. at FUMC in EFH.

· Rathmel’s group will be held Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. at FUMC in EFH.

· Crook’s group will be held Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at FUMC in EFH.

· Late Birds group will be held Thursdays at 8:00 a.m. at Mr. C’s.

· Pastor Lane will be leading a group in the Chapel on Sundays at 9:40-10:10 a.m.

3. Watch corresponding chapter videos for Crazy Love

weekly at www.crazylovebook.com/videos.html.

Everyone is invited and welcome to participate in all of the above!

***Please note the church no longer has any of the Crazy Love books left for purchase but you can purchase copies at book stores and Christian stores.***

LIFE LINE SCREENING

Life Line Screening will be at Celebrate Church in Knoxville on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 providing vascular screenings. You can get any vascular screening for just $60 or get all 5 screenings for only $149. Flyers are available on the church window ledge. Pre-registration is required.

ASH WEDNESDAY

A special Ash Wednesday Service will be held at FUMC on Wednesday, February 22 at 7:00 p.m.

LAY LENTEN DEVOTIONALS

Beginning Wednesday, February 29, 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 “Call Him Savior”. These Lenten devotionals will continue subsequently each Wednesday of Lent through March 28.

NOON ECUMENICAL LENTEN SERVICES

Also, beginning Wednesday, February 29, from noon to 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of FUMC, pastors from local churches will give a 30 minute Lenten Devotion followed by a light lunch served in WFH. The ecumenical services will continue through March 28.

LENTEN 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. Each day during Lent, the gifted and talented writers, through scripture and prayer, share where they have seen Jesus at work in the world. As you make the journey to the cross this year, use these devotions and prayers to reflect on your own “Living Proof” of Jesus Christ. The Society of St. Andrew salvages fresh produce that cannot be sold and delivers it to agencies that feed hungry people in the United States.

Good Friday Morning Camp - Friday, April 6

If you would be willing to help provide an impactful morning for children from our community as they learn about the true meaning of Easter and about God's love for them, please contact Katie Bishop (828-6933 or kbbishop@windstream.net)

VBS - Sunday, July 22 -Thursday, July 26

Those interested in helping to pick out the theme for this year’s event, please contact Katie Bishop (828-6933 or kbbishop@windstream.net)

Hoagie Fundraiser

Back by popular demand and just in time for March Madness, MSPS hoagies!! Spring sales will run from February 13 through February 26. Watch for bulletin inserts or call Katie at the preschool (842-2193) to order.

FAMILY FUN NIGHT

On Friday, March 2 Montgomery Street Preschool will be having their annual family fun night. The event this year will again be open to the church and community family. The evening will begin with a light meal from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m. in West Fellowship Hall. The MSPS students will have artwork on display and there will be some activities for kids to participate in. At 7:00 p.m. we will move the evening upstairs to the sanctuary where Jim Austin will perform a fun filled, interactive show for children of all ages. We hope everyone will be able to join us for this fun evening!

POPCAN DRIVE

The FUMC Youth will be holding a can/bottle drive on Sunday, February 12 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. at the church garage on 4^th Street. Proceeds from the drive will go toward the youth mission trip this summer. Call Katie or Brian Bishop at 641-828-6933 if you need someone to pick up your cans.

YOUTH GROUP SCHEDULE

· February 12th and 26^th

· March 11th and 25^th

· April 1st, 15th, and 29^th

· May 6th and 20^th

The Youth are beginning to plan a mini-mission trip to Chicago for Memorial Day weekend. All 7th to 12th grade students are invited to participate. However, only those youth that actively participate in Youth Group and the planning and fundraising of the trip will be allowed to go. If you are interested in learning more about the trip, plan to attend Youth Group on February 12th.

SOUPER BOWL OF CARING

On Sunday, February 5 the FUMC youth will again be collecting donations for Helping Hands. Please bring non-perishable food or cash donations that will go directly to Helping Hands. Members of the Youth Group will be doing a special collection on this morning.

CONDOLENCES

Condolences to the family of Jeff Kline on his passing.

Condolences to Sherry Haney and family on the passing of her mother.

THANK YOU

Thanks so much to those who came and helped with the kitchen inventory and cleaning. Because of each of you, we were able to get it completed on January 9^th so we didn’t need to meet January 16^th. Everything went smoothly and we even had time for a break! Thanks again. Dorothy Danner.

Dear First Church Congregation, Thank you so much to all of you who attended Jeff’s visitation, the funeral, sent a sympathy card, sent flowers, made a donation on Jeff’s behalf and made food to share after the memorial service. Please know your kindness during this hard time has meant so much to our family. Tenderly we treasure the past, with memories that will always last. Warm regards, Darlene Kline & Family

Thank you, Tom Kamp, for repairing the drawers in the kitchen. It’s very much appreciated. The Kitchen Committee

Thank you to all who contributed to the Malawi Motorcycle Project. We have reached our goal and many will be blessed because of your generosity!

CONGRATULATIONS!

Congratulations to the Hanna’s on their retirement from TEACHING after many (Brent – 38 years and Mary - 34 years) great years!

Congratulations to Joel Johnson who was inducted into the Iowa Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame!

2011 SALVATION ARMY BELL RINGING REPORT

We had a total of 417 people ringing in Knoxville from 22 different churches and 9 organizations for a total of 717 hours. First United Methodist Church had a total of 66 people ringing for 164 hours of these hours. Thank you so much for generously giving of your time and money. We are truly blessed and our community will be helped in many ways. Total raised in Marion County for 2011 is $44229.16! Ninety (90%) of this money comes back to Marion County. The other ten (10%) goes for disaster relief.

DISHES

Please pick up any dishes or pans you have left in the East Kitchen. The remaining utensils will soon be donated to the Almost Free Shop. Thanks.

LOWER LIGHTS

Copies of the February Lower Lights are now available on the church window ledge and in the Chapel.

80^TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION FOR MARILYN BRUBAKER POULSEN

Marilyn will be celebrating her 80^th birthday on February 7. She would love to hear what former students and friends are doing today. Cards/letters can be sent to Marilyn Brubaker, 4987 Oriole Ave, Paullina, IA 51046.

LENTEN ACTIVITIES

ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE – Wednesday, February 22 at 7:00 p.m.

ECUMENICAL LENTEN SERVICES (FUMC CHAPEL/WFH) (Message 12:00-12:30) (Meal 12:30-1:00)	LAY SPEAKER LENTEN DEVOTIONALS (WFH) (Meal 5:45 to 6:30 p.m.) (Devotion 6:30 to 7:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, February 29 Wednesday, March 7 Wednesday, March 14 Wednesday, March 21 Wednesday, March 28	Wednesday, February 29 Wednesday, March 7 Wednesday, March 14 Wednesday, March 21 Wednesday, March 28

FEBRUARY 2012 WORSHIP TEAM

2012-01-31T09:36:00.000-08:00

February 4-5, 2012

Assisting with Services:

8:30 - Liturgist: Brent Hanna

10:45 - Praise Band

USHERS:

Saturday - Larry Kline and Dawn Allspach

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

10:45 – Trey and Julie Purvis and John Sears

GREETERS:

Montgomery Street

8:30 – Frances Kirkwood

10:45 – Norman and Donna Norton

Fourth Street

8:30 – Dana Milledge

10:45 – Sherry Haney

COMMUNION:

8:30 – Pat and John Haning

HOSPITALITY:

8:30 – Dick and Darlene Rose

February 11-12, 2012

Assisting with Services:

8:30 - Liturgist: Joel Johnson

10:45 - Praise Band

USHERS:

Saturday - Larry Kline and Dawn Allspach

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

10:45 – Trey and Julie Purvis and John Sears

GREETERS:

Montgomery Street

8:30 – John and Darlene Scott

10:45 – Tom and Lori Bailey

Fourth Street

8:30 – Connie Davis

10:45 – Leona Steele and Mel Walters

COMMUNION:

8:30 – Frances Caswell and Emily Swisher

HOSPITALITY:

8:30 – FUN

February 18-19, 2012

Assisting with Services:

8:30 - Liturgist: Jim Butler

10:45 - Praise Band

USHERS:

Saturday - Larry Kline and Dawn Allspach

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

10:45 – Trey and Julie Purvis and John Sears

GREETERS:

Montgomery Street

8:30 – Sara Hopkins

10:45 – Roberta Orr and Delaine Clark

Fourth Street

8:30 – Dwight and Joy Vickroy

10:45 – Johnna Kincaid

COMMUNION:

8:30 – Larry ad RoseAnn Rowley

HOSPITALITY:

8:30 – Jim and Sharon Young

February 25-26, 2012

Assisting with Services:

8:30 - Liturgist: Sara Finnegan

10:45 - Praise Band

USHERS:

Saturday - Larry Kline and Dawn Allspach

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

10:45 – Trey and Julie Purvis and John Sears

GREETERS:

Montgomery Street

8:30 – Don and Dona Otto

10:45 – Phillip and Connie Chrisman

Fourth Street

8:30 – Gib and Liz Dean

10:45 – Dianne, Emily, and Katie Redden

COMMUNION:

8:30 – Jim and Sharon Young

HOSPITALITY:

8:30 – Ron and Barb Adams

SPECIAL MUSIC:

8:30 - Vicki King

JANUARY 29, 2012 SERVICE

2012-01-26T11:45:00.000-08:00

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: Give thanks to the Lord for God is good.

People: God’s steadfast love endures forever.

Leader: When we call upon the Lord, God comes to us to save us.

People: God’s amazing love endures forever.

Leader: When our hearts are troubled, God comes to us with blessings.

People: God’s extravagant love endures forever.

Leader: When our spirits struggle and are discouraged, God comes to us with healing.

People: God’s generous love endures forever.

Leader: When our lives are overwhelmed, God comes as a courageous Spirit.

People: God’s forgiving love endures forever.

+OPENING HYMN “Majesty, Worship His Majesty” #176

PRAYERS OF CONFESSION

Living God, it is so easy to want our share, to get all we can. Sometimes in the getting and wanting, we lose sight of you, O God. We think we need so much – that new car, a new suit, a stereo, or the latest iPod. In all this accumulation we just have more things. Today, all around my neighborhood, families go hungry. More and more children go to bed hungry each night. Help me, Lord, help me to see beyond me and my wants. Help me to look at the needs of others above my own; in the name of Jesus the Christ. Amen.

Time with Young Disciples

HYMN “Take My Life, and Let It Be” #399

SCRIPTURES James 4:13-17 and Luke 12:13-21

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 “Faith, While Trees Are Still in Blossom” #508

+ SENDING FORTH WITH BLESSING

+ POSTLUDE

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

CRAZY LOVE

CHAPTER 2 & JAMES 4:13-7, LUKE 12:13-21 QUESTIONS

1) List the elements in your life that keep you distracted. Include both good things and bad things in this list.

2) How is it that the good things in your life have come to distract you from what is most important?

3) What would it take to adjust your lifestyle and mentality in order to put the most important things back in their proper places?

4) Make a few notes on this passage. What is James warning against? What is he calling us to do?

5) If James were to say these words specifically to you in the midst of your current life situation, what do you think he would tell you to avoid. What do you think he would tell you to pursue?

6) What are the sources of stress and anxiety in your life?

7) What can you do to remind yourself of God’s care and your dependence on Him in the midst of these stressful situations?

8) How can you structure your life to reflect the fact that your every second is dependent on the grace of God?

9) Describe some people in your life who have died abruptly. What were some of their achievements in life and what might have been their regrets?

10) If today was the day you died, what would you regret, and why.

11) What can you change about your life today to avoid those regrets?

12) What lifestyle difference result from believing in Jesus?

13) In planning an investment portfolio to become “rich toward God”, what will you do this week? This year?

14) Close your time in this session by praying. You’ve been thinking through some pretty heavy issues, and if you’re seriously thinking about making changes in your life to avoid regrets, you likely have some important changes to make. Remember that this life is all about dependence on God and that so many things will pull you away from His simple calling on your life. Spend some time asking God to work in your heart and mind to remove distractions and place you on the path He’s calling you to.

JANUARY 28-29, 2012 ANNOUNCEMENTS

2012-01-26T11:40:00.000-08:00

JANUARY 28-29 ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

NEW THIS WEEK!

CONGRATULATIONS!

Congratulations to Joel Johnson who was inducted into the Iowa Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame!

Congratulations to the Hanna’s on their retirement from TEACHING after many (Brent – 38 years and Mary - 34 years) great years!

SAVE YOUR CANS AND BOTTLES

Equal Exchange

WIN! WIN! WIN! When you buy Fair Trade Equal Exchange teas and coffees 1) you receive a quality product, 2) small growers in 3^rd world countries receive better prices for their products and 3) UMCOR receives a portion of the sales. Check out the products at the display in its new location just inside the main front door of the church. In doubt? Talk to some of our happy users!

LECTIONARY: February 4-5

Isa. 40:21-31 Ps. 147:1-1 1 Cor. 9:16-23 Mark 1:29-39

ATTENDANCE/GIVING

January 21-22

Worship attendance: 180

Giving: $3684.30

ONGOING NEWS…

MALAWI MOTORCYCLE PROJECT

To date we have raised $2845 of the $3500 needed. Please consider making a donation to the Malawi Motorcycle fund. We are now just $655.00 from our goal; your gift will help us bless many!

LOST LADIES DENIM JACKET

Taken by mistake at the December United Methodist Women’s Christmas meeting. If you were in attendance, please look in your coat closet. If found please contact Frances Caswell at 842-4528. Thank you.

USHERS NEEDED

We are looking for some additional volunteers to help with 2^nd service ushering. Please contact Deb Harvey or the church office if you can help.

THIS WEEK…

Sunday January 29, 2012

8:30 & 10:45a Worship Services

9:30a Sunday School

9:40-10:10a Crazy Love

Discussion Group

Chapel

Monday January 30, 2012

10:00a Rowley’s Crazy

Love Group - EFH

1:00-3:00p NHN – Act Cntr

3:00-6:00p Almost Free Shop

5:00-7:00p Cub Scouts –

WFH

5:30p SPRC – Library

Tuesday January 31, 2012

7:00-8:00a Early Birds – Hardees

9:00a-Noon Almost Free Shop

9:30a Staff Meeting – Conf

6:30p Rathmel’s Crazy

Love Group – EFH

7:00p Lay Speaker Mtg –

WFH

Wednesday February 1, 2012

Noon Wings – Conf Rm

1:00-3:00p NHN—Act Cntr

4:30-5:30p Girl Scouts – Preschool Rm

6:30p Preschool Board Mtg – Library

6:30p Crook’s Crazy

Love Group - EFH

7:00p Jr. Opt – YR

Thursday February 2, 2012

8:00a Late Birds – Mr. C’s

10:00a Memorial Mtg – Conf

Rm

6:30-8:00p Girl Scouts – EFH

12:30p UMW Exec Mtg – EFH

1:30p UMW Gen Mtg – EFH

Friday February 3, 2012

9:00a-4:00p Almost Free Shop

Saturday February 4, 2012

NEIGHBOR HELPING NEIGHBOR

COMMUNION

7:00a Methodist Men – Mr. C’s

9:00a KACT Tryouts - WFH

10:00a-Noon Reserved – Act Ctr

5:30p Chapel Service

Sunday February 5, 2012

NEIGHBOR HELPING NEIGHBOR

COMMUNION

8:30 & 10:45a Worship Services

9:30a Sunday School

9:40-10:10a Crazy Love

Discussion Group –

Chapel

In addition to hearing the weekly preaching series at church services, you have many opportunities weekly to go further in-depth with Crazy Love including:

1. Read the book. Books are available for $11 on the table

under the church window ledge.

2. Join a Crazy Love Discussion Group:

· Rowley’s group will be held Mondays at 10:00 a.m. at FUMC.

· Rathmel’s group will be held Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. at FUMC.

· Crook’s group will be held Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at FUMC.

· Late Birds group will be held Thursdays at 8:00 a.m. at Mr. C’s.

· Pastor Lane will be leading a group in the Chapel on Sundays at 9:40-10:10 a.m.

3. Watch corresponding chapter videos for Crazy Love

weekly at www.crazylovebook.com/videos.html.

Everyone is invited and welcome to participate in all of the above!

*** The Church no longer has any of the Crazy Love books left for purchase but you can purchase copies at book stores and Christian stores.***

JANUARY 21-22, ANNOUNCEMENTS

IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS

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

ADDITIONAL PRAYERS: Melinda O’Field, Marjorie Andrews, Joyce McCarty, Thurman Floyd, Myra Ockerman (Doran and Cora VanRheenen’s great granddaughter), Phyllis Barnett, Betty Tonda, Alberta McMulin, Tom Tucker, service people and families.

THIS WEEKEND

Pastor Lane will begin a Preaching series on January 22^nd through March 25^th based on the book “Crazy Love”.

In addition to hearing the weekly preaching series at church services, you have many opportunities weekly to go further in-depth with Crazy Love including:
1. Read the book. Books are available for $11 on the table
under the church window ledge.
2. Join a Crazy Love Discussion Group:
·Rowley’s group will be held Mondays at 10:00 a.m. at FUMC.
·Rathmel’s group will be held Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. at FUMC.
·Crook’s group will be held Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at FUMC.
·Late Birds group will be held Thursdays at 8:00 a.m. at Mr. C’s.
·Lane’s group will be held Sundays at 9:40-10:10 a.m. in the Chapel.
3. Watch corresponding chapter videos for Crazy Love
weekly at www.crazylovebook.com/videos.html.

Everyone is invited and welcome to participate in all of the above!

YOUTH GROUP SUNDAY 4-6 SUNDAY WFH/YOUTH ROOM

NEW THIS WEEK!

HEIFER PROJECT COLLECTION TODAY
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.

THANK YOU
Dear First Church Congregation, Thank you so much to all of you who attended Jeff’s visitation, the funeral, sent a sympathy card, sent flowers, made a donation on Jeff’s behalf and made food to share after the memorial service.Please know your kindness during this hard time has meant so much to our family.Tenderly we treasure the past, with memories that will always last.Warm regards, Darlene Kline & Family

Thank you, Tom Kamp, for repairing the drawers in the kitchen.It’s very much appreciated.The Kitchen Committee

LOST – LADIES DENIM JACKET
Taken by mistake at the December United Methodist Women’s Christmas meeting.If you were in attendance, please look in your coat closet.If found please contact Frances Caswell at 842-4528.Thank you.

USHERS NEEDED
We are looking for some additional volunteers to help with 2^nd service ushering.Please contact Deb Harvey or the church office if you can help.

WEBSITE:WWW.KIFUMC.ORG
E-MAIL:FUMCHURCH@IOWATELECOM.NET
FACEBOOK:www.facebook.com/firstchurchknoxville

ONGOING NEWS…

COLUMBIA SOUP SUPPER
The annual Columbia Methodist soup supper will be held on Saturday, January 28^th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Columbia Community Center.A free will offering will be taken.

WHERE TO NOW TRAVELERS
The "Where to Now" travel group plan to attend the Columbia Soup Supper on the evening of Jan. 28. We plan to leave First church at 4:45 p.m. Calling committee will be calling soon for reservations. If you would like to be added to the calling list, phone Christa 842-5452.

MALAWI MOTORCYCLE PROJECT
To date we have raised $2767 of the $3500 needed.Please consider making a donation to the Malawi Motorcycle fund.We are now just $733.00 from our goal; your gift will help us bless many!

LECTIONARY:January 28-29
Deut. 18:15-20 Ps. 111 1 Cor. 8:1-13 Mark 1:21-28

ATTENDANCE/GIVING
January 14-15, 2012
Worship attendance:297
Giving:$3782.66
THIS WEEK…
Sunday January 22, 2012
HEIFER PROJECT
8:30 & 10:45aWorship Services
9:30aSunday School
9:40-10:10aCrazy Love Discussion
Group – Chapel
4:00-6:00pYouth Group – WFH/YR
Monday January 23, 2012
1:00-3:00pNHN – Act Cntr
3:00-6:00pAlmost Free Shop
5:00-7:00pCub Scouts – WFH
6:00-7:30pFree Clinic – Act Cntr
6:00-9:00pHabitat Board Mtg - EFH
6:30-7:30pWork Area Mtgs
6:30-7:30pFinance Mtg
7:30-8:30pChurch Council - WFH
Tuesday January 24, 2012
7:00-8:00aEarly Birds – Hardees
9:00a-NoonAlmost Free Shop
9:30-10:30aStaff Mtg – Conf Rm
Wednesday January 25, 2012
NoonWings – Conf Rm
1:00-3:00pNHN—Act Cntr
7:00pJr. Optimists – YR
Thursday January 26, 2012
8:00aLate Birds— Mr. C’s
Friday January 27, 2012
9:00a-4:00pAlmost Free Shop
Saturday January 28, 2012
8:00-9:00aSHARE pickup – Act Cntr
5:00-7:00pColumbia Methodist Soup Supper – Columbia Community Center
5:30pChapel Service
Sunday January 29, 2012
8:30 & 10:45aWorship Services
9:30aSunday School

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.organd 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:Pat Haney
10:45 - Praise Band

USHERS:
Saturday -Shirley and Brenton Trabert
8:30 – Brian Bishop, John Burnett, Jack Crook, Jerry Jordan, Adam Norris, Larry Rowley, and Merna Furney
10:45 – Chuck and Mary Belle Day; Deb Harvey
GREETERS:
Montgomery Street
8:30 – Peg Stevenson
10:45 – Johnna Kincaid
Fourth Street
8:30 – Marion and Susan Friday
10:45 - Virginia Rayl

COMMUNION:
8:30 – Jim and Sharon Young

HOSPITALITY:
8:30 – Derald and Emily Swisher

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: In the beginning...
People: In the beginning God created.
Leader: In the beginning was the Word.
People: Darkness was in the beginning. Then God
said: "Let there be light!"
Leader: God is light, and in him there is no darkness at
all.
People: The Word was God. In the Word was life and
that life was the light of all.Leader: We have seen the Word of life and he is the light
of the world.
People: If we walk in the light, we have fellowship
with one another.Leader: Whoever claims to live in the light must walk as
Jesus walked.
People: We are people of the light! Let us walk in that
light by obeying the Word.

+OPENING HYMN “O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing” #57

Time with Young Disciples

HYMN “I Want to Walk as a Child of Light” #206

SCRIPTURES 1 John 1:1-2:2

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 “Lord, Speak to Me” #463

+ SENDING FORTH WITH BLESSING

+ POSTLUDE

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

CRAZY LOVE – CHAPTER 1 & JOHN 1:1-2:2 QUESTIONS

1)How can your relationship with God and your prayer life differ as a result of reading chapter 1 and considering God’s glory?
2)Describe your prayer life.Do you find yourself talking at God, or do you take time to consider who you are talking to and enjoy being awed by His presence?Why do you think you tend to pray the way you do?
3)How often do you stop to consider how great God is and how insignificant you are by comparison?When you do, what leads you to this point?If you never do, why do you think you’ve never done this?
4)How can you build times of reflection into your lifestyle?
5)What things in your life distract you from loving and worshipping God the way He deserves to be loved and worshiped? What can you do to overcome these obstacles?
6)Which aspects of your priorities, thoughts, and actions declare that you exist for God’s service and glory?
7)Which aspects of your life declare that God exists for your benefit and service?
8)If there are aspects of your life that declare that God exists for your benefit and service, how can you begin to reorder these aspects of your life around the reality of God’s greatness and your dependence on him?
9)What does John mean by the statement “God is light”, practically what does it mean to “walk in the light” as opposed to walking “in darkness”?

If light is linked to love and darkness to hate (see 1 John 1:6&2:9), what does that imply about relating to God?About growing spiritually?What hope does John give when people fail to live in the light of Christ’s love (1:9, 2:1-2)?

you have many opportunities weekly to go further in-depth with Crazy Love including:

1. Read the book. Books are available for $11 on the table

under the church window ledge.

2. Join a Crazy Love Discussion Group:

· Rowley’s group will be held Mondays at 10:00 a.m. at FUMC.

· Rathmel’s group will be held Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. at FUMC.

· Crook’s group will be held Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at FUMC.

· Late Birds group will be held Thursdays at 8:00 a.m. at Mr. C’s.

· Pastor Lane will be leading a group in the Chapel on Sundays at 9:40-10:10 a.m.

3. Watch corresponding chapter videos for Crazy Love

weekly at www.crazylovebook.com/videos.html.

Everyone is invited and welcome to participate in all of the above!

*** The Church no longer has any of the Crazy Love books left for purchase but you can purchase copies at book stores and Christian stores.***

NEW THIS WEEK!

CONGRATULATIONS!

Congratulations to Joel Johnson who was inducted into the Iowa Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame!

Congratulations to the Hanna’s on their retirement from TEACHING after many (Brent – 38 years and Mary - 34 years) great years!

SAVE YOUR CANS AND BOTTLES

Equal Exchange

LECTIONARY: February 4-5

Isa. 40:21-31 Ps. 147:1-1 1 Cor. 9:16-23 Mark 1:29-39

ATTENDANCE/GIVING

January 21-22

Worship attendance: 180

Giving: $3684.30

ONGOING NEWS…

MALAWI MOTORCYCLE PROJECT

To date we have raised $2845 of the $3500 needed. Please consider making a donation to the Malawi Motorcycle fund. We are now just $655.00 from our goal; your gift will help us bless many!

LOST LADIES DENIM JACKET

USHERS NEEDED

We are looking for some additional volunteers to help with 2^nd service ushering. Please contact Deb Harvey or the church office if you can help.

THIS WEEK…

Sunday January 29, 2012

8:30 & 10:45a Worship Services

9:30a Sunday School

9:40-10:10a Crazy Love

Discussion Group

Chapel

Monday January 30, 2012

10:00a Rowley’s Crazy

Love Group - EFH

1:00-3:00p NHN – Act Cntr

3:00-6:00p Almost Free Shop

5:00-7:00p Cub Scouts –

WFH

5:30p SPRC – Library

Tuesday January 31, 2012

7:00-8:00a Early Birds – Hardees

9:00a-Noon Almost Free Shop

9:30a Staff Meeting – Conf

6:30p Rathmel’s Crazy

Love Group – EFH

7:00p Lay Speaker Mtg –

WFH

Wednesday February 1, 2012

Noon Wings – Conf Rm

1:00-3:00p NHN—Act Cntr

4:30-5:30p Girl Scouts – Preschool Rm

6:30p Preschool Board Mtg – Library

6:30p Crook’s Crazy

Love Group - EFH

7:00p Jr. Opt – YR

Thursday February 2, 2012

8:00a Late Birds – Mr. C’s

10:00a Memorial Mtg – Conf

Rm

6:30-8:00p Girl Scouts – EFH

12:30p UMW Exec Mtg – EFH

1:30p UMW Gen Mtg – EFH

Friday February 3, 2012

9:00a-4:00p Almost Free Shop

Saturday February 4, 2012

NEIGHBOR HELPING NEIGHBOR

COMMUNION

7:00a Methodist Men – Mr. C’s

9:00a KACT Tryouts - WFH

10:00a-Noon Reserved – Act Ctr

5:30p Chapel Service

Sunday February 5, 2012

NEIGHBOR HELPING NEIGHBOR

COMMUNION

8:30 & 10:45a Worship Services

9:30a Sunday School

9:40-10:10a Crazy Love

Discussion Group –

Chapel

JANUARY 14-15, 2012 ANNOUNCEMENTS

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JANUARY 14-15 ANNOUNCEMENTS

IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS

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

ADDITIONAL PRAYERS: Melinda O’Field, Marjorie Andrews, Joyce McCarty, Thurman Floyd, Myra Ockerman (Doran and Cora VanRheenen’s great granddaughter), Phyllis Barnett, Betty Tonda, Alberta McMulin, Tom Tucker, service people and families.

CONDOLENCES: Condolences to the family of Jeff Kline on his passing.

PRAYER CHAIN MINISTRY

Contact Dorothy Danner at 641-842-2557.

THIS WEEKEND

Human Relations Day

Your gifts to Human Relations Day provide avenues to restored relationships through ministries like Youth Offender Rehabilitation, Community Developers self-improvement programs and United Methodist Voluntary Services community advocacy programs. It’s time to think and support justice, to become radical in changing lives and changing the world. Please give generously.

Basketball Academy Celebration Service at the Sunday 10:45 Service

Basketball Academy Banquet Sunday in WFH at 11:30

Homebuilders will be meeting Sunday, January 15^th in the music room during the regularly scheduled education hour.

NEW THIS WEEK!

THANK YOU

Thanks so much to those who came and helped with the kitchen inventory and cleaning. Because of each of you, we were able to get it completed on January 9^th so we won’t need to meet January 16^th. Everything went smoothly and we even had time for a break! Thanks again. Dorothy Danner.

DISHES

Please pick up any dishes or pans you have left in the East Kitchen. The remaining utensils will soon be donated to the Almost Free Shop. Thanks.

COLUMBIA SOUP SUPPER

The annual Columbia Methodist soup supper will be held on Saturday, January 28^th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Columbia Community Center. A free will offering will be taken.

WHERE TO NOW TRAVELERS

The "Where to Now" travel group plan to attend the Columbia Soup Supper on the evening of Jan. 28. We plan to leave First church at 4:45 p.m. Calling committee will be calling soon for reservations. If you would like to be added to the calling list, phone Christa 842-5452.

MALAWI MOTORCYCLE PROJECT

To date we have raised $2637 of the $3500 needed. Please consider making a donation to the Malawi Motorcycle fund. We are now just $863.00 from our goal; your gift will help us bless many!

WEBSITE: WWW.KIFUMC.ORG

E-MAIL: FUMCHURCH@IOWATELECOM.NET

FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/firstchurchknoxville

LECTIONARY:

January 21-22

Jonah 3:1-5, 10 Ps. 62:5-12 1 Cor. 7:29-31 Mark 1:14-20

ATTENDANCE/GIVING

January 7-8, 2012

Worship attendance: 219

Giving: $6273.62

THIS WEEK…

Sunday January 15, 2012

HUMAN RELATIONS

8:30 & 10:45a Worship

Services

9:30a Sunday School

11:30a-1:30p Basketball

Academy

Banquet - WFH

Monday January 16, 2012

1:00-3:00p NHN – Act Cntr

3:00-6:00p Almost Free

Shop

5:00-7:00p Cub Scouts –

WFH

Tuesday January 17, 2012

7:00-8:00a Early Birds – Hardees

9:00a-Noon Almost Free

Shop

9:30a Staff Meeting – Conf Rm

Wednesday January 18, 2012

Noon-1:00p WINGS – Conf Room

1:00-3:00p NHN—Act Cntr

4:30p Girl Scouts – Preschool Rm

5:30p Cub Pack Meeting – Library

7:00p Jr. Optimists – YR

Thursday January 19, 2012

8:00a Late Birds – Mr.

C’s

6:30-8:00p Girl Scouts –

EFH

6:30p Education Cluster

Mtg – Library

Friday January 20, 2012

9:00a-4:00p Almost Free Shop

Saturday January 21, 2012

HEIFER PROJECT

5:30p Chapel Service

Sunday January 22, 2012

HEIFER PROJECT

8:30 & 10:45a Worship Services

9:30a Sunday School

4:00-6:00p Youth Group – WFH/YR

BASKETBALL ACADEMY

A new session of the basketball academy begins this week for the 3^rd and 4^th grade students. Please don’t forget to sign up to help this ministry!

WELCOME VISITORS…

Assisting with Services:

8:30 - Liturgist: Dave Johnson

10:45 - Praise Band

USHERS:

Saturday - Shirley and Brenton Trabert
8:30 – Brian Bishop, John Burnett, Jack Crook, Jerry Jordan, Adam Norris, Larry Rowley, and Merna Furney

10:45 – Chuck and Mary Belle Day and Deb Harvey

GREETERS:

Montgomery Street

8:30 – Donnie and Marie Rodgers

10:45 – Loretta Kono

Fourth Street

8:30 – Raymond and Wilma Fisher

10:45 – Virginia Rayl

COMMUNION:

8:30 – George Werts and Frances Caswell

HOSPITALITY:

8:30 – Connie Davis and Billie Gilkerson

JANUARY 15, 2012 SERVICE

2012-01-11T10:25:00.001-08:00

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.

WORDS OF WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS

ORGAN PRELUDE

+CALL TO WORSHIP
LEADER: So he came and proclaimed peace to you who were far off
PEOPLE: and peace to those who were near; for through him all of us have access in one Spirit to the Father. (Ephesians 2:17-18)

+OPENING HYMN “Be Thou My Vision” #451

CALL TO CONFESSION

When God called Samuel, Samuel responded by saying, “Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.” When Jesus called Philip, Philip responded by bringing a friend so they might both follow Jesus. How have we responded to God’s voice in our lives this week? Let us confess our sins together ….

PRAYER

Merciful God, you speak to us, yet your voice is drowned out by the busyness, the worries and fears, the addictions and the deafening self-absorption of our lives. Forgive us, Lord, when we fail to be quiet so that our souls may find rest in you; when we run from solitude in our misguided attempts to avoid loneliness; when we respond to our dry and thirsty spirits with more entertainment or another diversion which can never satisfy. Help us to respond to your call with the faith of Samuel and Philip, knowing that it is in following you that we will know wholeness, joy, peace and freedom. We pray in the name of Jesus, our Savior and Friend. Amen.

ASSURANCE

Leader: Jesus knows our weaknesses and shortcomings and is always eager to forgive us when we ask.

People: Thanks be to God! In Jesus Christ we are cleansed and made whole. Hallelujah! Amen.

Time with Young Disciples

HYMN “I Want a Principle Within” #410

SCRIPTURES John 1:43-51

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 “Rise Up, Ye Saints of God” #576

(“Ye saints” is substituted for “O men”)

+ SENDING FORTH WITH BLESSING

+ POSTLUDE

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