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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. | |
Greetings!
Today, October 22nd, is the day. This is the day we encourage each other to start reading the daily meditations in our stewardship emphasis. You probably received today's reading by email. I trust you either picked up your book last weekend or received it in the mail this week. If you do not have one, please call the office we will provide you a copy. There will also be some copies at the Information Table this weekend. There have already been many very positive comments from persons who have taken a look. I am grateful for the positive comments! Many people have been involved in a number of different ways to produce this resource. I only ask that you use it. Take a few moments each day to read a little, think some, and pray. Those moments will enrich your stewardship and change our church. What if everyone observed these 30 days like you?
Sunday, November 1 is All Saints Day. The weekend of October 31 and November 1 we will remember the saints of First UMC who have entered the church triumphant during the past year. Also, we will add bells to the bell trees in memory of the persons you designate. All Saints day is a very special day in the church year. Memory is one of the key realities making us human. And, to remember is to give thanks. This weekend you can make a very modest donation to have bells added to the tree in honor of someone you love. This special celebration also reminds us there are always those among us who have been touched by loss. It is a present reminder to always pray for them and for each other.
I look forward to seeing you in worship. I hope today is another step away from fear and into trust for you.
In Christ,
Steve Campbell
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Save the Planet,
Get your Groceries,  Support FUMC Outreach
Reusable shopping bags are available for $5 each. The bags are 12"w x 13"h x 8"d with a sturdy carrying handle. The bags have an FUMC logo printed on both sides. Each bag you purchase allows us to give one to our weekend visitors. |
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Church Conference
Our fall Church Conference is at 6:00pm on November 1. We will meet at the Faith UMC in Grain Valley. We come together with Faith, North Spring, and St. Peter for this meeting. Every member is invited to attend and will have a vote on the issues before us! |
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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. |
Moms Group
You are invited to join moms in a meeting on Sunday, November 1, at noon in room 112.
Money Saving Shopportunities
We will discuss ways to slash your bill on groceries and household products using coupons, sales and store rewards programs. Not only will these strategies have you spending less, but will allow you to build a stockpile for your family so that you'll never have to pay full price again! |
Cancer Support Network
The next meeting of the Cancer Support Network will be Wednesday, November 4, at 6:30pm in Room 100. We will have a guest speaker from Cancer Action providing information about the variety of services available to assist those with cancer. Anyone who has had cancer or is currently diagnosed with cancer is invited to attend. Our group meets monthly with the goal of providing support to others coping with cancer. Please call the church office if you have questions regarding our group. |
FUMC Job Club Meets November 3
The group meets at 7:00pm on the first and third Tuesday of each month in room 103. The club has been organized to provide encouragement and support to individuals actively seeking new employment opportunities. Our club is one of only four clubs in eastern Jackson County offering support for displaced workers or the underemployed. If you know of anyone currently seeking new employment opportunities, please encourage them to attend. For additional information contact Randy Williams, 308-3993, or by e-mail at randygw@sbcglobal.net. |
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The Music Is Back!
Children's Ministry
Wee Singers meet each Sunday for 10:10-10:30am in room 115. Wee Singers is a group for children ages pre-kindergarten through grade 1. The Wee Singers are under the direction of Brooke Roskop and Heather Davis.
Power Praise Choir practices in room 100 from 10:10-10:30am every Sunday morning for children 2nd-5th grade. It is under the direction of Libbie Kaufman.
Chime Choir practices at 10:45am Sunday, October 25, and meets every other Sunday in the bell room. Chime Choir is being led by Kyle Alberg.
Puppets
If you like to perform but too embarrassed to get in front of anyone, then puppets is your home. Puppets perform for Children's Christmas Eve service and work will begin soon. Puppets meet every other Sunday (opposite of Chime Choir) at the 10:45 hour. Next meeting will be November 1 in room 102.
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COME TO THE WELL
Wednesday Evenings at FUMC
Dinner 5:15-6:15pm served in room 117
Reservation requested by Monday at noon.
Cost is $6 per person
Pastors' Classes
6:30pm in room 112 and 117
Rev. Karen will be doing a class on essential beliefs and practices unique to Methodists, we call it Wesleyan Traditions.
Rev. Steve will be leading a class on United Methodist membership.
Rev. Karen's class will be interesting and informative for everyone. If you are a newer member of First, or considering becoming a member, the class Rev. Steve is leading will be for you!
These two new classes will meet at 6:30. Wesleyan Traditions will meet in room 117. The Membership Class will be in 112. These two classes meet October 14, 21, and 28.
November 4-18
Pastors Steve and Karen will lead a discussion in Social Principles. On November 4 we will offer a new class in our Wednesday evening "Come to the Well" program. We are going to lead a study of the United Methodist Social Principles. The Social Principles are adopted by the General Conference when they meet every four years.
Creative Crafts/Prayer Shawls
7:00pm. Room 103.
Quilters, knitters, or whatever craft you are working on at the time- come and enjoy an evening with other crafters.
Short-Term Bible Study
If you are interested in joining a Bible study let the office know. Leaders are available and classes will form for those interested. The meeting time will be determined by the class.
Cancer Support Group
Meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm in room 100. Support group for anyone who has or has had this disease.
For information about any activity at First UMC call the office at 229-8108.
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"What If......?"
At the 2009 Missouri Annual Conference, our Bishop asked us all to ponder the question, "Would our Church be growing or dying if every member made the same efforts that I do?" It is a penetrating question which also leads us to affirm that each of us makes a difference! It really demonstrates "The Power of One." During the week of October 18 you will receive a booklet filled with meditations written by members and staff of First United Methodist. Each meditation focuses on one aspect of our membership vows. So, they lift up praying, attending, giving, serving, and witnessing. As you read one meditation a day, ask yourself, "What if every member prays, attends, gives, serves and witnesses like I do? What is our future?" The 30 readings contained in this booklet are intended to help each of us grow in these areas of discipleship. The readings begin on October 22 and run through November 20. In the worship services on November 21 and 22, we will open the altar to come forward in prayer and renew our commitment in these areas of discipleship. All of them are essential. You are also asked to bring your 2010 financial commitment to be dedicated at one of those services.
What if.... On October 22 every member of First Church started prayerfully considering these reflections each day for 30 days? And what if ....we each renewed our commitment to pray, attend, give, serve, and witness? |
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