Monthly Newsletter

METHO-NEWS

AUGUST, 2010

Back to School Project

Thank you to everyone who helped make Saturday, July 17’s educational supply drive a success. We collected over 1200 packages of supplies, including such things as 171 boxes of crayons, 39 packages of markers, and 202 folders. A special thank you to everyone who worked a shift at Walmart, including Elaine Boda, Brad Chambers, Chuck Heckert, Melissa Kinney, Novelle Meredith, Diane and Jerry Richmond, Christy Treasure, Laurie Waddle, Holly and Dale Whitacre, Becky Yardley, Rebecca Zimmer, and Teri Heckert. The drive provided wonderful publicity for our church and for the Back-to-School Supply Fair.

Volunteers are still needed for the Fair itself (11 AM – 1 PM on Tuesday, August 3 at the Kirksville Primary School). We’ll also need a few strong workers to help with loading and unloading the truck, both before and after the fair. Please consider helping us with assembling kits on Monday, August 2 at our church, beginning at 5:30 PM. To volunteer to help in any of these ways, please contact either Rebecca Zimmer (zimmermsw@yahoo.com or 627-2598) or Teri Heckert (theckert@truman.edu or 342-1760).

NEW POSITION

Director of Adult Ministries and Discipleship applications are being taken. This salaried position (30 hrs/week for a starting salary of $21,000) would develop and lead small group programs for the adult membership of FUMC. A detailed job description is in the church office or on our website at http://firstumckirksville.org. If interested please send a cover letter, resume, and names of three references to Rev. Richard Northcutt, First United Methodist Church, 300 E Washington Kirksville, MO 63501.

FOOD 4 KIDS REPORT

At the end of six weeks, the program has served lunches to 7,121 individuals. There are two weeks left. They continue to serve lunches between noon and 1 p.m. at one of these parks: Jaycee Park, Brashear Park, PC Mills Park, or Memorial Park.

Jim Turner is the Coordinator of the program with Anne Barlow supervising the Kitchen and Beverly Kitts coordinating the volunteers.

There are so many volunteers from various churches and community groups that are helping with this project.

The Food Bank of Northeast and Central Missouri provide food and the rest of the lunch is supplemented by purchase of food from the donations the program has received this year.

Thanks to everyone involved! Besides the daily duties, on Fridays there is also the unloading of the truck between noon and 1 p.m. at the kitchen on North Elson. There will be one more truck unloading on Friday, July 30^th.

UPDATE ON THE SOUND SYSTEM

We are in the process of having the sound system installed. Equipment was backordered but should be coming soon. Plans are to complete this project by mid August.

NEWS ABOUT THE PICTORIAL DIRECTORY

“There have been several questions about when the church’s new pictorial directory will be delivered. The directory is expected to be delivered in early September. There have been several issues that have contributed to the delay including computer problems and staff changes. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we have dealt with these issues.”

WALK TO EMMAUS

Thisis a 72-hour spiritual renewal experience for men and women. Thousands of people in Missouri have participated in this retreat. The next men’s walk will be on Sept. 16-19 in Union, MO. Bob Nothdurft will be directing the walk and Pastor Richard will be one of the speakers. All men in the church are invited to participate in this life-changing experience. If you would like more information and an application, please see Bob or Pastor Richard.

Special welcome to Rev. Dale and Barbara Stone our new Mark Twain District Superintendent and his wife will be on Sunday, September 26^th at Macon UMC at 3 p.m. Watch for more details.

Northern Glow Fall Senior Retreat

A retreat for seniors 55 and up will be held at Camp Jo Ota near Clarence on September 14-16. The cost is $85.00 a person. Registration forms and information are in the office.

GRIEF MINISTRIES

Rev. Leota Moore is the Pastor of Grief Ministries. You may contact Pastor Richard any time for grief counseling on a personal basis. At this time the support group is not meeting.

50+ LUNCHEON

The next meeting will be held on Thursday, August 19th, at noon at the church. Meat, table service and drink will be provided. All over 50 years of age are invited to attend. Mac and Jill McCord are the Coordinators.

UPCOMING MEETINGS

Nurture and Education Meeting scheduled for August 2^nd has been cancelled. The next meeting is Tuesday, September 7^th, at 6:30 p.m.

Administrative Council will meet on Monday, August 9, at 5:30 p.m.

Finance Committee will meet on Tuesday, August 10, at 5:30 p.m.

DISTRICT CLERGY CLUSTER EVENT

On Monday, August 16^th, from 7 – 9 p.m. clergy from the District will gather at First United Methodist Church to hear from Rev. Dale Stone about how to prepare the annual reports for the Charge and Church Conferences to be held this fall.

UMW CIRCLES

AND BIBLE STUDIES FOR AUGUST

Sarah and Miriam Circle will not meet in August. If you would like to be a Coordinator of The Sisters of Strength Bible Study, please contact the church office.

The Blueberries Bible Study group is meeting on the 2^nd and 4^th Thursdays at 7:00 p.m.

Saturday Morning Women’s Bible Study will meet on the third Saturday, August 21st at 9:30 a.m. Talk to Janet Head for more info.

The UMW Executive Board will meet on Wednesday, September 1^st, at 3:00 p.m. to plan UMW Sunday which will be on Sept. 19^th.

UNITED METHODIST MEN

The next meeting of the United Methodist Men will be on Monday, August 16th, at noon at the church in Felllowship Hall with a catered meal.

HEALTH CONCERNS

IN NURSING HOMES (Twin Pines) Bill Cable,    Mable Waddill, Waverly Gramling, Pat Ernst, Harold Willis (Kv.Manor Care) Helen Campbell; (LaPlata Nursing Home) LaVera Scott (Highland Crest) Oneta Muns

   MEDICAL NEEDS but not in hospital – Lila Farr, Helen Jo Larson, Noble & Marjorie Redmon, Bob Stroeber, Rose Hartford, Loyd & Dorothy Welte, Marjorie Collins, Jean Smith, Ashton Cordray, Jack Bowen, Jenna Nixon, Diego Razo, Jackie Jones, Thelma Spainhower, and Arlen McGuire

   Friends & Family of 1^st UMC Members

Pam Sylvara’s granddaughter-Jaycie;   Jim McCormack (Janet Hanley’s father); Maretha Ralston (grandmother of David McLain), Betty Bogeart, (Diana Reynolds’ mother);   James Shoemaker (Steve Pennington’s stepfather), Neal Douglas (Beth Self’s brother); Steven Wayman (Shirley Boyles’ nephew), Tim Barrickman (Beverly Moore’s son-in-law); Allen Redmon (Noble and Marjorie Redmon’s son); Robert Schutter (David Schutter’s father); Don McLain, (David McLain’s dad); Baby Thomas (Lisa Fisher’s friend’s nephew); Monica (Gene & Gary Schneider’s cousin-rehab.), Paula Vasko (Ed & Rose Hartford’s daughter), Jamie Axthelm (Helen Jo Larson’s son-in-law); Charlotte Phelps; Ashley Martens; and James Cianciola’s grandmother

Jack Bowen is receiving treatment at Mayos. If you would like to send a card, his address is:

Gift of Life Transplant House

705 Second Street, Southwest

Rochester, MN 55902

Prayers for Those Serving Our Country

SERVING IN IRAQ: Travis Hipps (Tiffany LaBeth’s cousin); Jeremy Truitt (son of Karla

Truitt and grandson of Ann Truitt and Herman Truitt). Trent Kull (Earl & Cathy Kull’s son)

SERVING IN AFGHANISTAN: Austin Lambright (nephew of Terry and Jo Tooley) . Ryan Lee (brother of Andrea O’Brien), Ian Fowler (friend of David and Judy Mullins)

SERVING IN JAPAN: Tracy Reynolds (daughter of Terry and Diana Reynolds)

SERVING IN GERMANY: Lt. Col. Angie Giddings (daughter of Patsy Pippin)

SERVING ON SHIP IN NAVY Andrew Protzman (grandson of Sandra Lay)

SERVING IN ITALY: Lt. Col Bryan Watson (son of Dale and Virginia Watson)

SERVING IN U.S.: Troy Kull (son of Earl & Cathy Kull); Ryan Decker (son of Joe and Linda Decker and grandson of Wilma Decker and Reva Selby) Joshua Lynch and Jordan Lynch (Mary Lee Hall’s grandsons-Air Force), Sgt. Michael Head (Ron & Marlyn Hargadine’s grandson)-Ft. Riley, KS, James Lochbaum (Julie Lochbaum‘s son and Jack and Sue Magruder’s grandson)(Arizona), Kyle Platz (son of Larry and Nancy Platz and nephew of Donna and Wayne Bailey) and Dannie Bagley (great nephew of Perry and Evelyn Williams).

NOTE FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE

   We hope you are having a good summer and if you haven’t been able to be with us in church, we pray that you will continue to help us resource the wonderful ministries in our church.

   As of June 30, we have collected $179,077.00 and spent $190,937.00. Thank you for your generosity and your continued support.

AUGUST

ANNIVERSARIES

1^st – Jay & Beth Self (18)

4^th – Jack & Sue Magruder (56)

4^th - Michael & Roberta Penn (3)

7^th – Bill & Dianthe Cable (50)

11^th – Earl & Cathy Kull (37)

13^th – Frank & Linda Colton (50)

13^th - Justin & Melissa McAninch (5)

13^th – Troy & Kelly Paino (25)

14^th – Bob & Lynne Kelsey (44)

14^th - Fred & Sandy Collop (34)

14^th - Ron & Sheila Truitt (29)

14^{th -} Scott & Melissa Eitel (17)

15^th – Scott & Heidi Templeton

17^th– Ron & Angie Danielson (8)

19^th – Russ & Jackie Harrison (55)

19^th - Charles & Melody Jennings (21)

19^th - Claud & Deanna DeVolld (15)

20^th – Robert & Elberta Pickett (58)

21^st – James & Sandra Przybylski (39)

21^st - Scott & Maricoe Proctor (17)

27^th – Cecil & Drucilla Billington (44)

28^th – Jim & Jean Nevins

29th – Richard & Kathy Roberts (11)

AUGUST BIRTHDAYS

1^st – Evelyn Williams

2^nd – Marion Spase, Leslie Meneely

3^rd – David Mullins, Kim Kriegel

4^th – Glenda Swanson,

Julie Mikolajczak, Marijane Motter, Mitzi Wilson, Cameron Hickman

5^th – Ben Graves, Gary Sells

6^th – Scott LaRue

7^th – Jack Magruder, Laurie Waddle

8^th – Jay Self

9^th – Annabel Zimmer

10^th – Carroll Rogers, Tracy Ockenfels, Addison Dent, Kolton Sampson

12^th – Reva Selby, Bryan Morton, Crystal Amini-Rad, Tyler Howerton

13^th – Jim Conner, Molly Richmond, Mark Gross
14^th – Cheryl Dorrell, Sheila Truitt, Elizabeth Altepeter, Jacob Blodgett

15^th – Mary Anne Gordon, Tyson Stock

16^th – Alexander Sloka, Jim Reed

17^th – Jenni Bevell, Chad Sampson

18^th - Earl Kull, Leta Jones, Ed Purcell, Andy Beck, Josh Tooley, Rebecca Watson

19^th – Waverly Gramling, Samantha Treasure

20^th – Lynae McFarland, Jessica Rhodes, Eva Bowen

21^st – Adam Bowen

22^nd – Novelle Meredith

23^rd – Rod Tucker, Maricoe Proctor

24^th – Ron Hargadine, Randall Chambers, Jeremy Brinning

25^th – Harold Willis, Janice Loft, Meghan Spase, Samantha Ayers, Ella Mayer

26^th – LaVera Scott

27th - Dannan Titus

28^th – Cindy Mathews, Paityn Blunk

29^th - Ed Tiff, Dale Watson, Marlene Winslow

30^th - Mary Playle, Neil Sargentini, Ron Truitt, Tarasa Gardner, Ed Hartford

31^st – Jordan Eitel

The Food Commodity for August is DRY POTATOES.

JOYS

NEW BABIES

Congratulations to Ben and Laci Schrant on the birth of their son, Wyatt Edward, on June 29^th. He joins brother, Ethan.

Congratulations to James and Heather Cianciola on the birth of their son, Evan, on June 1^st.

Congratulations to Janet K. Snyder on the birth of her great grandson, Ragen Wyatt Hunter, on June 14^th, to her grandson, Zachary and Allyson Hunter.

Congratulations to Gary and Pennie Schneider on the birth of their grandson, Hunter Andrew Yates, born on July 13 to Kaleb and Carrie (Schneider) Yates from Kahoka. He joins sister, Kaylie. Other relatives are uncle, Heath Schneider; great uncle and aunt, Gene & Ginny Schneider; and cousins, Julie Mikolajczak and Andrew; Rob Schneider and family; and Tracy and Mike Ockenfels, Aaron and Alex.

BAPTISMS

Jackson Frederick Benbow son of Andrew and Catie Benbow, was baptized on Sunday, July 18^th.

WEDDINGS

Congratulations to Amy Schweizer and Jon Guthrie who were married on Saturday, July 3^rd, in Centerville, IA. They are residing in University City, IA.

Congratulations to Julie Jackson and Dustin Williams who were married in Richmond, Mo. on Saturday, July 17^th.

THANK YOU

Dear Church Family,

We would like to thank you for all of the prayers, calls, e-mails, and cards sent during Mom’s illness and death. It has not been an easy time for our family, but your love and support has helped us so much. Please continue to pray for our family of Charlotte Farris.

Barb, Wayne, Jenni, and Max Bevell

Dear Lynae and First UMC Youth,

Thank you for the totally AWESOME work you did clearing our flower bed of weeds and laying down the mulch. We know how hard you worked and it was way beyond what we were able to do. Your dedication to this less than enjoyable task showed your spirit of service which we know you will carry forth into your mission trip. Again, a HUGE thank you.

Gene & Ginny Schneider

SYMPATHY

Our prayers and sympathy are with Carolyn and Jim Harding in the loss of her cousin, Wilma Carolyn, Helms; Sharon and Ed Tiff and family in the loss of her father, Paul Dainton; Velda and Gregg Dougherty and Family in the loss of her mother, Wanda Quint; and with Freda and Wayne May in the loss of her mother and Susan and Jim Lambert, Stephanie and Sydney in the loss of Susan’s grandmother and great grandmother, Lela Badger.

Children & Youth Ministry

Back-to-School Potluck Party

Wednesday, August 11

5-7 pm at Rotary Park. Eat & Swim!

Blessing of Backpack Sunday

Sunday, August 15

8:15 or 10:45 Worship

Bring your backpacks to Worship!

Club 316

Begins Wednesday, Sept. 1

3-5pm, Transportation provided J

1^st & 3^rd Wednesday of the month

NEED VOLUNTEERS!

4^th & 5^th Grade Small Group

Meets every Wednesday begins Wednesday, Sept. 8

3-5 pm

Pre-Confirmation Youth

6^th & 7^th Graders

Begins Wednesday, Sept. 1

3-5pm, Transportation Provided J

Meets Every Wednesday

Youth Kick-Off Party

Wednesday, Sept. 1

6:30-8:00pm

Supper, Games and More

Youth

Every Wednesday evening 6:30-8:00pm

6:30pm Gathering Room for Snacks & Hanging Out

7:00-8:00pm Large Group & Small Group Time

Youth Choir & Praise Band

Wednesday evenings 5:45-6:30pm

Practice when needed!

Will not meet every week!

Youth Rally at Camp Jo-Ota

Sept. 11 & 12 for all kids 6^th grade – 12^th grade

Cost $50 includes t-shirt, overnight lodging, food, obstacle course & more!

Scholarships available

Kid’s Night Out – SECOND FRIDAY!!!

Second Friday of every month! Sept. 10

5:30-8:00pm

Our goal is to help your children & youth draw closer to God. Together we will learn how to faithfully serve Him each day, discover our purpose in life, identify the spiritual gifts God has given us & use our gifts to serve others!

WORSHIP ASSISTANTS FOR AUGUST

ACOLYTE SCHEDULE

Sunday, August 1st – 8:15 a.m. - Annabel Zimmer; 10:45 a.m. – Alex Ockenfels

Sunday, August 8^th - 8:15 a.m. –Callyn Kinney and Olivia Harding 10:45 a.m. – Jackson and Jonathan Mann

Sunday, August 15th - 8:15 a.m.- Ben McFarland; 10:45 a.m. – Savannah Lantz & Audrey Vazzana

Sunday, August 22^nd- YOUTH

Sunday, August 29^th – 8:15 a.m. - Olivia Harding & Callyn Kinney; 10:45 a.m. Maggie Adams

Thanks to Tracy Ockenfels for scheduling the Acolytes.

SOUND SYSTEM TECHNICIAN SCHEDULE

Sunday, August 8^th – 8:15 a.m. – Ian Clark 10:45 a.m. – Kade Proctor

UPDATE ON THE SOUND SYSTEM

We are in the process of having the sound system installed. Equipment was backordered but should be coming soon. Plans are to complete this project by mid August.

TRANSPORTATION SCHEDULE

August 1^st – Bobby Coble

August 8^th – Sam Kriegel

August 15^th – Wayne Bevell

August 22^nd – Jerry & Karen Mayhew

August 29^th – Jerry Richmond

We are in great need of some additional transportation individuals. If you are interested in helping by either driving the van or using your own vehicle to bring the individuals to the church and take them home, please contact the church office. You do not need a chauffeur’s license.

USHERS FOR AUGUST

Thanks to Richard Rhinesmith for arranging for the ushers at 8:15 a.m.

August 1^st – Brad & Teresa Scoggins and Gale & Mary Anne Gordon

August 8^th – Raymond & Mary Buchanan and Carl & Shirley Baldwin

August 15^th – Jim & Pat Lymer and Ed & Nettie Carpenter

August 22^nd – Denise & Chrissie Treasure and Scott & Melissa Eitel

August 29^th – Robert & Kaye Davis and Jamey & Bridget Morton

Thanks to Vern Playle for arranging for the ushers at 10:45 a.m.

LITURGISTS FOR AUGUST

Sunday, August 1^st – Linda Colton

Sunday, August 8^th – Bob Barrett

Sunday, August 15^th – Denise Treasure

Sunday, August 22^nd – Youth

Sunday, August 29^th – Donna Bailey

Thanks to Denise Treasure for arranging for Liturgists at the 8:15 service.

LITURGISTS FOR 10:45 SERVICE

Sunday, August 1^st – Julie Mikolajczak

Sunday, August 8^th – Kelly Paino

Sunday, August 15^th – Missy Bartholomew

Sunday, August 22^nd – Youth

Sunday, August 29^th – Mary Lee Fleschner

FIRST UMC STAFF

Rev. Richard Northcutt, Pastor

Lynae McFarland, Director of Children’s

and Youth Ministries

Elizabeth Anderson, Worship Arts Intern

Marla Gramling, Administrative Assistant

Novelle Meredith, Office Assistant

John Harrison, Church Treasurer

Pat Larson, Custodian

Dianthe Cable, Organist

Sara Stock, Director of Handbells

Becky Harrison, Asst. Director of Handbells

Angie Danielson, Childcare Staff

Sara Hines, Childcare Staff

Jenni Bevell, Childcare Staff

Tiffany LaBeth, Childcare Staff

Kristin Coble, Childcare Staff

Hillarey Stone, Childcare Staff

GOOD-BYE TO SARA

Sara Hines, member of our Childcare Staff for the past two years, will be leaving in August to continue her career goals in the Communication Disorders Field as she goes to start her two 8-week internships at St. Luke’s Hospital in St. Louis and the Wentzville Childhood Center. She will receive her Master’s Degree in December, 2010.

MEMBERS IN THE NEWS

Congratulations to Sydney Lambert who was named Teen Miss of the Northeast Missouri District Fair last week. Sydney is the daughter of James and Susan Lambert and the granddaughter of Wayne and Freda May.

Volunteers Are Needed

We thank all of those who volunteer for projects we have that are coordinated through the church office. If you have not volunteered before and would like to, please contact Marla or Novelle in the church office.