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A Prayer for 9/11
Almighty God, the past will be indelibly inscribed in our memories. We looked with horror on the terrorist attacks of September 11th. But we looked with honor on acts of courage by ordinary people who sacrificed themselves to prevent further death and destruction.
We shed our tears in a common bond of grief for those we loved and lost. We journeyed through a dark valley, but your light has led us to a place of hope. You have turned our grief into determination. We are resolved to do what is good, and right, and just.
Help us to remember what it means to be Americans-
a people endowed with abundant blessings. Help us to cherish the freedoms we enjoy and inspire us to stand with courage, united as one Nation in the midst of any adversity.
Lord, hear this prayer for our Nation. Amen. | |
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Bell Choirs have resumed their rehearsal and playing schedule. The choirs meet at 5:30, 6:30, or 7:30pm each Wednesday and play monthly in our worship services. If you are interested in joining one of the choirs, please stop by a rehearsal. Anyone is welcome to attend and join. If you have any questions call Kathy Ford, 228-7596, about the 5:30 or 6:30 bell choir or Janie Wilson, 228-0828, about the 7:30 bell choir. | |
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Greetings!
Around here this week we are busy going over many of the final preparations for "The Big Day". I hope you are looking forward to this as much as I am. Have you invited someone to be your guest for these events? I hope you have plans to use this opportunity to introduce another person to your Church family. I know we will be ready to make them welcome!
We will be having the regular Saturday evening worship service. You are invited to attend Saturday evening worship and then return on Sunday morning for all or part of the activities. Sunday School is at 9:00. Worship is at 10:30. The Fellowship Meal is in the new Multi-purpose room following worship. Dress casually for a time of fun and fellowship! If you have a shirt with the FUMC logo, wear it!
Next Wednesday evening we will begin our Wednesday evening activities for the fall. All of those opportunities were in the brochure distributed in worship earlier. They are all listed again in the bulletin this week. One of the events will be the gifts discovery class Rev. Karen and I will be leading. The class will meet at 6:30 p.m. in room 117. We will be dismissed by 8:30. We meet for four weeks on Wednesday evenings. Are you aware of your spiritual gifts? Do you know how to nurture them? Are you using them as Christ intended? The gifts discovery class, entitled Serving from the Heart, can help you answer all those questions and move to a new level of service to God. Please come join the group on Wednesday evening for dinner and fellowship followed by a variety of other activities in addition to Serving from the Heart.
We did not share a "Power of One" moment in worship last week. However, do not forget that you make a difference! Your attendance, prayers, service, giving, and witness all have a powerful effect on First United Methodist!
Grace and Peace,
Steve Campbell |
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FIRSTWEAR
Our shirt order has arrived. Pick up your order in the narthex or stop by the office. The Big Day is a casual Sunday - So get your order and wear your new shirts. |
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THE BIG DAY - SEPTEMBER 13
ONE BIG SUNDAY SCHOOL
ONE BIG WORSHIP CELEBRATION
ONE BIG MEAL
A BIG, BIG, BIG DAY
All youth and adults are invited to join us at 9:00am for a BIG Sunday school in the sanctuary celebrating our involvement with local missions. We will hear from:
The Della Lamb children's choir;
Marilyn Graham, our newest member, who is a graduate of Hillcrest Transitional Housing and benefited from the apartment that we sponsor in Independence;
A homeowner who has benefited from our work with Habitat for Humanity in Independence and will talk about their journey to ownership.
We will celebrate worship with a single BIG service at 10:30am.
We will have a BIG choir during worship.
We will follow the service with a BIG lunch in the new family life center.
What a great BIG day. Plan on being in attendance.
We will have our regular worship service on Saturday at 5:30pm.
POTLUCK LUNCH
Please join us for a potluck lunch. It will be a great way for us to fellowship with friends and a chance to make new friends. Brisket, hot dogs, drinks and table service will be provided. Please bring your specialty dish (salad, veggies, dessert, etc.) to add to the festivities and fun. If you have questions about food, call Sheila Solon at 229-0218.
FIRSTWEAR
Our shirt order has arrived. Pick up your order in the narthex or stop by the office. The Big Day is a casual Sunday - So wear your new shirts. |
FALL PIE BOOTH
There's still time! And we still need pies. Just fruit pies, please, as there is no refrigeration available for cream pies. (No more brownies are needed at this time.)
Just fill out the volunteer form in the bulletin or stop by the "Pie Information Table" in the narthex today.
Pies can be dropped off in room 117 between 7:00 and 8:30pm on Thursday, September 17, or on Friday, September 18, between 9:00am and noon, or at the booth on Main Street any day of the festival.
Thanks for all your help! For more information contact Ray at 509-7570. |
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Our Table of Plenty
There is a table in the narthex for all you gardeners to bring your surplus vegetables to make them available to others. If you have something extra, just put it on the table. If you would like to have some fresh vegetables, take what you want and leave a donation in the basket. All donations will go toward our apportionments to our conference. |
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New Class for Stephen Minister Training
We are planning a new class for training Stephen Ministers to begin in September. We have not decided the time for the class, but we do know that the class will not meet on Wednesday nights. For planning purposes and application forms, please contact Janice Patillo, 224-4185, Jo Perrin, 228-7703, or Rev. Karen Taylor, 229-8108. Please join us in this ministry. |
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JOB CLUB In response to the current economic conditions facing a number of our members, First United Methodist Church of Blue Springs is starting a new Job Club to provide support for those in search of employment opportunities. The group will meet at 7:00pm on the first and third Tuesday of each month in room 103. The group will discuss job search skills, interviewing techniques and share leads on potential job possibilities. Guest speakers will be invited to address the group from time to time. We encourage anyone in need of job search support to attend. |
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REBUILDING
We are offering "Rebuilding: When Your Relationship Ends" beginning September 28. This is for people who have experienced the end of a love relationship. A minimum of four is required to make the class. Please contact the church office, 229-8108, or Jo Perrin, 228-7703, if you are interested. |
The Tapestry
On Saturday, October 24, join us for a one-day Women's Ministry learning event where we will explore how we come into God's presence through different life situations and experiences.
The event will be at FUMC in room 117. The day will begin at 8:30 AM for registration. The program will be from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. The cost is $10 which includes lunch. Registration for the event will begin September 26. Contact the church office at 229-8108 for more information. |
METHODIST MEN'S ANNUAL SPAGHETTI DINNER
It's that time again when the United Methodist Men host their annual Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, October 3, from 11:30am-7:00pm. Come by and enjoy delicious spaghetti with home-made meatballs and sauce, bread sticks, salad, and dessert for $6 per adult and $3 for children 12 and under. If you can't stay and enjoy, takeout is also available. Be sure to stop in and enjoy a delicious meal and fellowship. |
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FESTIVAL OF SHARING
October 17, 2009
It is that time of year again. Fall is upon us and we all have begun those activities that keep everyone so busy.
As you are running errands or doing your weekly shopping please remember to purchase a few extra items. Once again First United is putting together DENTAL KITS for the annual Festival of Sharing, Saturday, October 17, in Sedalia.
Dental Kits include:
4-6 soft toothbrushes (include 2 child size) *unopened packages only
1 dental floss - any size
1 fluoride toothpaste (6 ounces or larger)
Place items inside a 1 - gallon zip-lock bag.
We will be collecting the kits in the Narthex through the weekend of October 10-11. We collected almost 150 kits last year. Let's make this the best collection year yet.
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE IN THE CONGREGATION FOR MAKING THIS ANOTHER FIRST UNITED SUCCESS. |
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HEARTS AND HANDS
Umbrellas and Jackets! Shelter and Protection! Please help Hearts and Hands provide shelter and protection in the form of jackets/coats and umbrellas to be donated to the women and children at Newhouse and the Sojourners (homeless) program at Grand Avenue Temple. All sizes are needed (women, children and men). New or gently used items are appreciated. Gently used items should be clean and in good repair. Please place your donations in the Hearts and Hands bin inside the coat closet, or on hangers in a plastic cleaners' bag clearly marked for Hearts and Hands. Items will be collected through October 25. | |
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