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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!
Hopefully you have received the First Connection by now. If you have received it and you read my letter this will not be news to you. If you don't know it already, I am sharing it with you now. I am making November a month of saying "Thank You". Please understand I say thank you quite often. In my own estimation I am as polite as the next guy. My parents taught me the magic words. Those would be please and thank you. So this is not a radical departure from my usual behavior. I just think it is time for a special emphasis.
I am inviting you to join me for this special emphasis. It will do us both good. I begin with a rather simple observation about life. We all have some problems. It doesn't take very many to gain our attention. Once the negative things gain our focus, that attitude begins to affect everything in our life. The other side of my assertion is simply that we all have enough blessing to find reason for thanksgiving. Sometimes all it takes is to pay attention, and suddenly we are amazed at the goodness of our lives. The more we say thanks, the more reasons we see to give thanks.
So, if you join me there will be a trend toward more thanks. If you invite someone to join you, there might be a movement. If they invite someone, there could be an awakening! It could be big! Well, even if it doesn't become a movement, I am going to do it. Life just feels better when you say "Thank You!"
Gratefully,
Steve Campbell |
Volunteer Opportunity
Betty Hartwig is looking for additional volunteers to for her "First-Time Guest" team. This team calls and emails first-time guests to be sure they received information and our visitor gift bag and to welcome them and answer any questions. If you are interested in joining this team call the office at 229-8108. | |
Up Next @ First Church
United Methodist Men's Breakfast meeting;
Saturday, 8:00am in room 112.
Administrative Board meets Monday, November 9, at 7:00pm in room 112.
More activities are listed below... |
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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
Over 20 moms gathered for the inaugural "Moms First" meeting. The next gathering for moms is December 6 at noon. Look for details in the coming weeks. |
FUMC Job Club Meets November 17
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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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. |
Cancer Support Network
The next meeting of the Cancer Support Network will be Wednesday, December 2, at 6:30pm in Room 100. 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
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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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 15 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." 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.
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.... 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?
Additional devotion books can be picked up at the information table in the church lobby. |
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