Knoxville United Methodist Church Events

PAST CHURCH ACTIVITIES

First United Methodist Church

Open Hearts * Open Minds * Open Doors

"it's about the Cross"

Preschool Christmas Program

The MSPS Christmas Program will be held Thursday, December 19 at 9 am.

Our church family is encouraged to come watch and meet our MSPS families for this special morning!

Thanksgiving Baskets

Thanks to the generosity of the members of our Church in sharing their blessings we well be giving out 60 Thanksgiving baskets to feed 275 people in need in the community. May God Bless everyone this Thanksgiving Season,

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Saturday, November 23

Our Church will be hosting the Harvest Dinner

from 5-7 pm

Featuring Ham Balls, cheesy potatoes, green beans, salads and PIE!
All for a free will offering. Also "Pies for Linda" for sale

The profits went to help pay Linda's medical expenses and MSPS activities.

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Sports Ministries

The Basketball Academy has started and will run through late winter.

Joel Johnson is coaching after school basketball for 5th and 6th grade boys and girls. The youth are picked up after school - provided treats at the church before basketball training at the Memorial Hall.

In January the 3rd and 4th graders will have the opportunity to participate in the after school program.

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The FUMC FUN on the Farm

“FUN on The Farm Hay Ride” was held Sept. 21^st.

How many people can you get on a hayrack?

Not into a hay ride there will be plenty of fellowship in the machine shed as well.

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The Church Youth provide over the services Sunday Sept. 15.

What a great service as you could see in the youth their sincere growth in faith and maturity from their mission trip to Denver, Colorado. Afterward their parents expressed how it has positively affected their family life!

Great Job youth pass it on!

Starting Sunday Sept 8th

Kick-Off Weekend

Sunday Church services will start at 9:30 pm with one service
Added special events will include music by Katie Davis and a light lunch provided immediately following the service
(free will offering).

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The First United Methodist Church will be presenting a 2 part video tour of the life of Jesus Christ as He travel through the Holy Land during His ministry. Part one will be at 10:15 after church services August 18th and part 2 at 10:15 after church services on September 1^st.

Travel with Adam Hamilton on “The Way" as he retraces the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. Once again, Hamilton approaches his subject matter with thoughtfulness and wisdom. Using historical information, archaeological data, and stories of the faith, Hamilton follows in the footsteps of Jesus from his baptism to the temptations to the heart of his ministry, including the people he loved, the parables he taught, the enemies he made, and the healing he brought.

August Events

It's Pancake Time

FUMC will be serving pancakes at the National Guard Armory PANCAKES

Yes, we will did the pancakes at the Armory as we have done before. This is served by our church to benefit the church and the Chamber. The four days are Wed, August 7 through Sat, Aug 10.

Kay still smiling and its Friday - Great job organizing Kay!

53rd KNOXVILLE NATIONALS

Jim & Jim were kept busy flipping the cakes!

August 7-10, 2013 The biggest sprint car race in the world with the top drivers in the sport. A 4 day racing extravaganza that includes music, food, camping, expo and more that ends each night with some of the most exciting racing you can ever experience

Welcome to Knoxville - the cakes will be hot off the grill.

Thanks to all the church for all the help -
it was a very enjoyable experience!

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"Back to School Event" was held on July 31,

A free meal was provided to the families and 150 back packs, shoes, and school supplies were passed out to kindergarten up through 8th grade students

Thank you to all that contributed to the event by monetary contributions, volunteering in serving through assembling items, and serving at the event. A special thanks to the organizing committee Merna, Pat & Bonnie. 150 students were served plus their families with a meal as they received their supplies. We were able to bless many families in need as we faithfully responded to our Lord’s instruction to care for our brothers and sisters in need.

Thanks for doing your part!

The Methodist hosted RAGBRI Riders with a home made chicken noodle dinner

with potatoes, green beans, roll and home
made pie

Some of our out of state RAGBRAI guests

Really got busy from 4:00 till 7

Just a few of volunteers

and look at all the varieties

over 1000 pieces of yummy pie

Served over 900 meals

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The next Children’s Church will take place on Sunday, July 21st at the 9:00 a.m. service. Children’s Church will be the children dismissed after the children’s time to go down stairs for 30 minutes of story, crafts, and games. The kids can be picked up downstairs after the church service. This will be an extended learning time for children ages 2 through 5^th grade.

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VBS - It was Fiesta Time at First Church with over 60 community children taking part in the event

VBS was held July 21 through July 26 from 5:30 with a light

Sunday Day 1 - "Jesus is our friend"

"Now you are my friends - John 15:15

Monday Day 2 - "Jesus is our life".

"And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart" Deuteronomy 6:5

Tuesday Day 3 - "Jesus is our Leader"

Jesus called to them "Come follow me!" Matthew 4:19

Thursday Day 4 - "Jesus is our Savior"

Jesus said "Since I live, you also will live" John 14:19

Friday day 5 -"Jesus is our Helper"!

Memorial Weekend

Memorial Candle Lighting Service 2013

On Memorial weekend we fondly remembered these members and friends of our church and community who have died since last Memorial Day and lit a candle in their memory.

Tom Tucker	Betty Tonda
Paul Umble, Jr.	Alberta McMulin
Dick Dircks	Larry Kirkwood
Thurman Floyd	Palmer Krichau
Armond “Corky” Ravera	Ted Dykstra
Darroll Bachman	Sandra Redding
Lela Todd	Ben Smith, Jr
William “Chick” Rankin	Dorothy Templeton
Paul Karpan, Sr.	Wilma Wagner
Gerald Heaberlin	Janella Bailey
Doris Werts God saw that they were tired and a cure was not to be, so He put His arms around them and whispered, "Come with Me." With tearful eyes, we watched them as they slowly faded away. Although we loved them dearly, we could not make them stay. Their lifes were not an easy journey, with many stops along the way, to give themselves to those in need so they could make it through their day. They played many roles throughout their lives, spouse, mother, father, child, sister, brother, soldier, and my friend. There is an empty place in our lives as we see such an important life end. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands are at rest. But sorrow is softened in knowing They trusted in Jesus Christ, they are Blessed!

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Thursday, May 23

MSPS families and friends gathered for the Spring Concert and Graduation on Thursday, May 23 at 7 pm in the sanctuary

MSPS Graduation

Congratulations to the graduates - May God be with you and come back often!

Graduates

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MAY 10^TH

FUMC YOUTH BBQ DINNER AND SALE

Church friends joined members of the FUMC Youth for a meal
and fundraising auction on Friday, May 10.
The group served up a BBQ dinner in WFH.
There were great grilledhamburgers, hot dogs, chips, baked beans, bars, and a drink.

The youth then sold theirselves for work jobs to fund their trip to Denver.

It was a fun night as they showed off the muscles and intelligences for lots of laughs!!

The auction raised nearly one thousand dollars
to complete their fund raising efforts for their Denver Mission Trip!

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MSPS CELEBRATION SUNDAY

On Sunday, May 5 at the 10:45 service the MSPS students sung songs and we watch a video of the school year and shared in a special message. The preschool family thanks the congregation for the love and support that has been shown throughout the year!!

MSPS families joined young church families for a brunch in WFH prior to the services.

God Bless all the little children

Following brunch the MSPS Celebration began at second service featuring the children message and children choir followed by Kids Church. We would like to thank those making it possible!

What a beautiful sight!

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MSPS CELEBRATION SUNDAY

On Sunday, May 5 at the 10:45 service the MSPS students sung songs and we watch a video of the school year and shared in a special message. The preschool family thanks the congregation for the love and support that has been shown throughout the year!!

MSPS families joined young church families for a brunch in WFH prior to the services.

God Bless all the little children

Following brunch the MSPS Celebration began at second service featuring the children message and children choir followed by Kids Church. We would like to thank those making it possible!

What a beautiful sight!

Katie with children message

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The United Methodist Women had around one hundred brothers and sisters at the church for a Guest Day Breakfast at the Knoxville FUMC on Saturday, April 13.

Some of the many workers

Our special Almost Free Shop helpers!

Great egg casserole, muffin, fruit and fellowship!

The program was given by exchange students, Artur and Dusan

Thanks to the UMW for a very good meal and program

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KNOXVILLE COMMUNITY CHORUS

The Knoxville Community Chorus will be performing their annual spring concert on Sunday, April 14th from 3:00-4:00 p.m. in the sanctuary with a reception and refreshments following in WFH.The chorus will be under the direction of Paul Peterson and accompanied by Cynthia Thill and Christine Meyers.

The Pella Tulip Queen and her Court will be performing for the Marion County Historical Society on Monday night. They will present their program called “Tulip Time’s Top Ten”, which highlights some of the court’s favorite Tulip Time activities. The public is invited to attend the event on Monday, April 15 at the Methodist Activity Center in Knoxville at 7:30pm.

CALLING ALL MEMBERS Monday April 15^th to West Fellowship Hall 7:30 pm

In our baptism vows we say yes to Jesus in our lives and commit to service in his name in the world. In response to study and prayer our Board has approved a new Ministry Action plan. As part of this plan we are organizing in a new way how to go about fulfilling our ministry together. Every other month we are gathering as community to plan ministry events. These gathering are for the whole congregation, members, constituents, anyone that wants be a part of the church’s efforts at sharing the joy of Jesus with our world. The meeting schedule is as follows.

Monday, April 15^th in the fellowship hall 7:30 pm.

Monday, June 17th in the fellowship hall 7:30 pm.

Monday, October 21st in the fellowship hall 7:30 pm.

Everyone is welcome and all are needed! We will spend a joy filled hour organizing, training, planning and filling up with the Spirit Power.Look forward to seeing you! Pastor Lane

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Community Good Friday Day Camp for Kids

ages 3 through 5th grade.

GOOD FRIDAY

SERVICE OF TENEBRAE

March 29, 2013

The Service of Tenebrae, or “shadows” is a commemoration of the passion of Christ.The most significant feature is the gradual extinguishing of the candles following each reading.The bare altar and unvested furnishings emphasize the starkness of the events recalled.The candles represent the apostles and all followers and the larger candle represents Christ.The dramatic high point occurs with the complete darkness and the loud noise at the death of Jesus.

Good Friday Service

On this night we remember and celebrate the final supper Jesus shared with his disciples in the context of Passover

Saturday, March 9 - " We had over 90 brothers and sisters for our pot luck supper to welcome our guests from Sheldon United Methodist Church. Oh what a variety of delicious food!

Following the meal we were treated to an inspirational drama of the Living Last Supper - "Lord is it I".

A presentation by the Sheldon Iowa Methodist Men

This event, which reveals the holiness of all subsequent meals eaten in his name, institutes the mystery of his abiding redemptive presence in the church’s celebrations of the Lord’s Supper, or Eucharist.This evening also marks the beginning of the most solemn and joyful celebration of the entire Christian year.We enter what St. Augustine referred to as “the triduum during which the Lord died, was buried, and rose again.”


The Circuit Riders provided music to enhance the presentation.

March 14 -

Montgomery St Pre-School Open House for Fall Enrollment

Classes are available for 2 through 5 year olds. If you are interested in learning more about the preschool please call 641-842-2193 or email mspschool@hotmail.com

Gospel Goulash THEY ARE BACK!!!!

Our own Gospel Goulash Quartet with Judy Paulsen, Geoff Shultz, Chris Overguard and Tim Gotta performed during the services this weekend, March 17.

THEY WERE OUTSTANDING! Be sure to check out their next performance 6:00 pm Sunday, July 14 at the Marion County Fair!!!

Sunday, March 24 - Palm Sunday services -regular services

Following the meal we were treated to an inspirational drama of the Living Last Supper - "Lord is it I".

The Circuit Riders provided music to enhance the presentation.

February Church Events

Saturday/Sunday, 24

12:30-3:00p Scouts Blue and Gold Banquet

February 16 th

Middle School Kids Carnival

Helping Hands had a fund raiser at Knoxville Middle School on Sat. Feb 16, from 11 till 4:00 pm.

FUMC Youth and F.U.N. groups combined to take advantage of this informal outreach ministry opportunity to serve the community. Games were played with the young children, religious tatoos and stickers were applied, invitatations to church activities were passed out to everyone and lots of fellowship with our brothers and sisters in attendance. How about a prayer that God will water the seeds we planted!

FEBRUARY 15^th

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OPENED THEIR DOORS FOR THE KIWANIS ANNUAL PANCAKE DAY.

In fact it sounds like they will be back next year as well as it was a big success! Hundreds of community members stopped by West Fellowship Hall for all you can eat pancakes, sausage, milk, juice, and coffee.

All proceeds went to the Kiwanis Miracle Playground

5TH/6TH GRADE BASKETBALL ACADEMY CELEBRATION

Sunday, February 3,

10:45 a.m. service time.

All 5th/6th grade participants and their families are invited to join our congregation in a “Celebration” of the completion of our second annual academy.

Participants will be introduced and they will introduce their families, we will sing songs of praise, and a special video summary will be presented.

It will also be an expression of “appreciation” to all those unpaid servants who helped make it possible AND to give glory to God for His guidance and love.

A lunch and award ceremony for all participants and their families will be held following the service in West Fellowship Hall.

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On Sunday, February 3 - Souper Bowl of Caring

The Youth Group will be taking collections for “Souper Bowl of Caring” all donations will go to Helping Hands here in Knoxville. The congregation is asked to bring either non-perishable food donations or cash for kettles.

January Activities

January 28-March 7

2^ND ANNUAL FUMC BASKETBALL ACADEMY

for all 3^RD and 4^TH grade girls and boys

This is a youth basketball skills and development program in a Christian environment with fun, fellowship, and teaching of basketball skills and good character!

Contact the office or Coach Johnson for more information.

December Activities

Our Community Christmas Day Dinner

We are ready

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December 24 service

Christmas Eve Services

Luke 2

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⁸And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their ame upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round aboutthem: and they were sore afraid.

December 20

Montgomery St. PreSchool Christmas Program

Santa came to pass out gifts to the children

December 19

The congregation distributed Christmas Food Baskets to 45 families

We want to let those in our church and community know that God cares for them this Christmas Season. Our goal with your financial support is to spread the true meaning of Christmas through feeding his sheep by providing Christmas Dinner baskets to large families in need

December 16

Sunday School Christmas Program

"A Charlie Brown Christmas"

Conducted and directed by the Church Youth

Refreshments to follow

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NATIVITY DISPLAYS
Displayed in West Fellowship Hall

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1st week of Advent

Pastor Lane will start a new sermon series on this book "The Journey"
^{Luke 1 30}And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God.

³¹And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name Jesus.

³²He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David:

³³And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.

November

We decorated the church

Giving Thanks to the God for his many blessings!

Psalm 107:37 They sowed fields and planted vineyards that yielded a fruitful harvest.

Psalm 67:6 The land yields its harvest; God, our God, blesses us.

Psalm 85:12
The LORD will indeed give what is good, and our land will yield its Harvest.

Psalm 95:2.

Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.

Psalm 100:4
Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.* * *

November 5

First Church Basketball Academy
Began the 2nd year of the program.

Started Nov. 5th with 30 girls and 25 boys -what-a-program!

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November 11

Cinnamon Roll Sunday
We celebrated Folmer Petersen retirement party

Folmer's family was there to celebrate

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November 14
Thanksgiving Baskets Distributed

The church family donated 61 baskets of food to those in need in the Marion County area. We are making plans to do the same for Christmas.

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November 15
Living Windows in Knoxville