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The Mark Twain district office recently moved to a new location. They are now located at: 210 North Elson, Suite C Kirksville, MO 63501 You are invited to visit the district staff on Thursday, October 20th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Refreshment will be available. A new pictorial directory is in the works. We are scheduling settings for Thursday, October 20th and Friday, October 21st; 2:00 p.m. to 9:20 p.m., and Saturday, October 22nd from 9:30 a.m. to 5:10 p.m. You can contact the church office at 465-8935 to schedule your setting time, or sign up on Sundays. A pictorial directory is an important tool in the life of any congregation. It serves as a membership album as well as a communication tool. A directory enhances fellowship, allows people to put a name to a face, and allows the congregation to grow spiritually. We are The 2011 Charge Conference will be at the Memphis UMC on Tuesday, October 25th beginning at 7:00 p.m. A charge conference is Methodist talk for the annual business meeting of a congregation. According to our Church Law (and yes we do have such a thing) certain actions must be done at a charge conference. These would include actions such as election of local church officers, election of required committees/teams, approval of lay speakers, and approval of the pastor’s salary package. This is an important meeting and all are invited to attend. Dedie Priebe, John Johnson, Adell Arnold, Melba Huff, Frances Jane Craig, Nellie Duley, Mary Marquette, Jim Thomas, Eugene Eggleston, Pat Morrow, Marjorie Aylward, Charles Bradley, Nancy Clatt, Audrie Steeples. Bud Olson, Kevin Woods, Norma Riney, Kenney Reel, Janene McNamar, Jeri Mohr, Zander Ruckman, Marsha Goucher. November 1 is All Saints Day, which we will recognize on Sunday November 6, 2011. This is a day in which we solemnly remember those in our congregation who have died since November 1st, 2010. I am asking you to submit the names of immediate family who have joined the “church triumphant” so that we can read their name out loud during the worship service. These names can be given to LeAnn or me, or you can email them to the church office at mempumc@nemr.net. All Saints is the church’s opportunity to celebrate how God’s grace has been experienced in Prayer List Sami Scott, Kevin Woods, Norma Riney, David & Bonnie Hayes, Kenney Reel, Janene McNamar, Peggy Harker, Ella Mae Bramer, Jeri Mohr, Sandy Hillyer, Jackie Bishop, Zander Ruckman, Marsha Goucher. Military Service Wade Hunt, Douglas L. Alexander, Jason Findling, Ryan Fleming, Erik Gerdes, Jeff Harbourn, Adam Norton, Kenny O’Dell, Shawn O’Dell. Shut-ins & Care Centers Dedie Priebe, John Johnson, Adell Arnold, Melba Huff, Frances Jane Craig, Nellie Duley, Mary Marquette, Jim Thomas, Eugene Eggleston, Pat Morrow, Marjorie Aylward, Charles Bradley, Nancy Clatt, Audrie Steeples. We will be joining our sisters and brothers throughout the state in taking our worship, service and presence outside of our walls on September 11th. Our major service project will be the landscaping at the Scotland County Care Center and the Residential Care Facility. We will also be hosting a tea for the residents and staff of the centers. Our youth will be distributing quarters to the patrons of the car wash. We will also be hosting a time of family oriented games on our east lawn. And finally, we will wrap up the day with ice cream and fellowship Dedie Priebe, John Johnson, Adell Arnold, Melba Huff, Frances Jane Craig, Nellie Duley, Mary Marquette, Jim Thomas, Eugene Eggleston, Pat Morrow, Marjorie Aylward, Charles Bradley, Nancy Clatt, Audrie Steeples. Wade Hunt, Douglas L. Alexander, Jason Findling, Ryan Fleming, Erik Gerdes, Jeff Harbourn, Adam Norton, Kenny O’Dell, Shawn O’Dell. Debbie Caldwell, David & Bonnie Hayes, Kenney Reel, Connie R. Courtney, Marsha Goucher, Janene McNamar, Peggy Harker, Ella Mae Bramer, Jeri Moore, Sandy Hillyer, Jackie Bishop, Zander Ruckman, Arlene Stone. Is God unfair? Jesus tells a parable about the nature of the Reign of God. Jesus told the story about an estate manager who went out early in the morning and hired a group of day laborers. Later about noon and then a couple of hours before quitting time he hired two other groups of workers. At the end of the day when the money was distributed he instructed the newest workers to be paid first and then move backwards till the first group had received their wages. He paid each group the same day wages that were agreed upon Many years ago, a well known Christian musician was on the “Larry King Live” show describing his path from success through drugs and a life out of control. He talked about a desperate night where he found himself face down on his kitchen floor crying out to God for salvation. “I woke up the next day,” he said, “and I haven’t been the same since.” Now over thirty years later, this singer says, “I just give credit to the Lord. I think God just rescued me.” Thomas C. Long commenting on this story described why this story, and others like As we approach upcoming graduations, and also Mother’s Day (May 9), I think about the power of prayer. For just one child to successfully grow to adulthood and make it to graduation, how many prayers were said by mothers and grand-mothers and numerous other relatives? The answer must be staggeringly high. Considering the many obstacles our children manage to overcome, and the number of times we and they make it through to the other side of situations, there is much reason to be thankful to God and to believe in the great power of prayer. Maybe that’s why people are In Acts 14:22 we read, “We must go through many hardships to enter the kingdom of God.” There are a number of things lately that have brought this scripture verse to mind: the Haiti earthquake, the current economic crisis, weekly snowstorms, multiple funerals, etc. Jesus himself told His disciples: “In this world you will have trouble” (John 16:33). He sure knew what He was talking about! While sharing the gospel with others, Peter and John discovered trouble. Paul discovered the same thing. The Good News isn’t considered “good” by everyone. When Paul and Barnabas began their mission work with a |
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