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Bell Choirs |
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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!
One of the capacities most essential to being human is memory. Among the building blocks of our individuality are our personal memories. Sometimes to remember enables us to find clarity, peace, gratitude, even discover new possibilities. This weekend we will remember those dear ones who have departed this life to become part of the Church Triumphant. It will not be morbid. It will be somber. It will touch our hearts and even renew our spirits. It is All Saints weekend.
The sermon will lift up Serving from among the several aspects of stewardship. Have you been reading the daily meditations? Hopefully, you have. They have been excellent! Our scripture reading for Worship this weekend is the raising of Lazarus. It is so appropriate for All Saints and for our stewardship emphasis. Jesus transformed the world as he served others. Christ calls each of us to give ourselves in ways which transform ourselves and others.
This Sunday evening is our Church Conference. We will join with the folks from North Spring, St. Peter, and Faith. It is at Faith in Grain Valley on AA Highway near Major Road. The time is 6:00pm. Everyone present from FUMC has a vote on our part of the business. I hope you will come. In addition to the regular business, our Superintendent is going to replay a very good program our Bishop presented at the 2009 Annual Conference.
It is still a few weeks away, but time will fly! Do you have the Christmas Music Festival on your calendar? It is December 13, 4:30 to 6:30pm. What an opportunity to introduce a friend to your Church family!
Saturday is trunk or treat. It is a safe, fun, light hearted way for our children to enjoy the day. Bring your children or grandchildren, everyone is welcome. Bring some candy too. You can even decorate the trunk of your car! You can easily stay for the Saturday evening worship at 5:30pm.
Saturday is also the end of Daylight Saving Time. So, set your clock back an hour when you go to bed Saturday night.
Grace and Peace,
Steve Campbell |
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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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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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Moms First
We would like to invite you to participate in a new group especially for "moms" here at FUMC. If you are a mom of children, newborn through high school, this invitation is for you. The first gathering will be this Sunday, November 1, at Noon, in room 112. Lunch will be provided, so it will be helpful with planning to let us know if you plan on attending. Also, if you need childcare, please contact us in advance so childcare arrangements can be made. You can either call the church at 229-8108 or e-mail Rev. Karen at ktaylor@firstumcbs.org.
Shanna Goodman will be presenting a program on couponing that will be engaging and helpful.
Program: 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!
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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. |
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. |
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
The UMW meeting on Friday, November 6, will begin at 10:30am (we moved the time back slightly so that Learning Ladder traffic will have cleared) in room 112. All ladies are invited. The theme will be "World Thank Offering" presented by Sandra Mosher, who spent time in the mission field in the Philippines. Lunch will follow the program. $2 donation is requested.
UMW Christmas luncheon will be held on Friday, December 4, at 10:30am in the sanctuary. The program will be "Las Posadas," which is a Mexican celebration welcoming the Christ child. The cost will be $10 and includes lunch.
Preregistration is requested. All ladies are welcome. Please sign up with your Circle Chairperson or contact Donna Moore (224-3179). |
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Going Nutty! Nuts for Sale
Pecans, almonds, English walnuts, mixed nuts, yogurt/milk/dark/sugar-free snacks, etc. Buy your Thanksgiving baking supplies on November 21 and 22 in the narthex. Selling for Christmas baking and gifts on December 5-6 and December 12-13. Orders also taken. Contact Brenda Yanney at 224-4649 or Dianna Tucker at 252-4751. Sponsored by The Independents Single Adult Ministry. Proceeds will assist with the Independents pledge to the building fund. |
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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, November 8, 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
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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