First United Methodist Church Newsletter NOVEMBER, 2016 Volume 20, Number 11 Pastor Steve Cole SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30 WORSHIP SERVICE 10:30 From the Colemine You shall observe the festival of harvest, of the first fruits of your labor, of what you sow in the field. You shall observe the festival of ingathering at the end of the year, when you gather in from the field the fruit of your labor. Exodus 23:16 In the Old Testament they had a special time set aside called the festival of harvest. Today we have something called Thanksgiving. Traditionally it is a time set aside for family to get together and have a big meal and be thankful for what God has provided. We get a long weekend where we get to go shopping, watch football and stuff ourselves with lots of food. At one time, Thanksgiving was held at a time when the harvest was complete and people had plenty of food and time to get together and share both their time and produce with one another. It was a time to store away crops and produce for the winter that was coming. It was a time to be thankful for the harvest they had received. Today most of us don’t really harvest or store anything, that is all done for us. But we can still be thank- ful to God for all the blessings we have received. We need to thank God not just on Thanksgiving day, but every day. Pastor Steve Mission Statement “The mission of the First United Methodist Church of Fort Scott, Kansas, is to share the good news of the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ and to exemplify the love of God by knowing Christ, growing in Christ, serving Christ and sharing Christ.” First United Methodist Church 301 S. National, Fort Scott, KS 66701 (620) 223-1950
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First United Methodist Church
Newsletter
NOVEMBER, 2016
Volume 20, Number 11
Pastor Steve Cole
SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30 WORSHIP SERVICE 10:30
From the Colemine
You shall observe the festival of harvest, of the first fruits of your labor, of what you sow in the field. You
shall observe the festival of ingathering at the end of the year, when you gather in from the field the fruit of
your labor. Exodus 23:16
In the Old Testament they had a special time set aside called the festival of harvest. Today we have
something called Thanksgiving. Traditionally it is a time set aside for family to get together and have a big
meal and be thankful for what God has provided. We get a long weekend where we get to go shopping,
watch football and stuff ourselves with lots of food.
At one time, Thanksgiving was held at a time when the harvest was complete and people had plenty of
food and time to get together and share both their time and produce with one another. It was a time to store
away crops and produce for the winter that was coming. It was a time to be thankful for the harvest they
had received.
Today most of us don’t really harvest or store anything, that is all done for us. But we can still be thank-
ful to God for all the blessings we have received. We need to thank God not just on Thanksgiving day, but
every day.
Pastor Steve
Mission Statement
“The mission of the First United Methodist Church of Fort Scott,
Kansas, is to share the good news of the life, death and resurrection
of Jesus Christ and to exemplify the love of God by knowing Christ,
growing in Christ, serving Christ and sharing Christ.”
First United Methodist Church 301 S. National, Fort Scott, KS 66701
November Anniversaries: 25-Tex and Audrey Crutcher.
Bishop’s Round-Up for Hunger will be held November 19 in Lawrence, KS. The list is posted
on the bulletin boards with additional lists for the taking. Help yourself!
The information that was sent out also invites you to visit their website at: GreatPlainsUMC.org/
BRH.
Round-Up items may be left in the church sanctuary along the east wall.
Faith Builders in November
We will follow the Bible study “Half Truths” by Adam Hamilton. Is it true that everything hap-pens for a reason? In our study, we’ll find that this phrase and others are just common Chris-tian clichés. Topics include: “Everything Happens for a Reason”, “God Helps Those Who Help Themselves”, “God Won’t Give You More Than You Can Handle”, and “God Said It, I Believe It, That Settles It”. We will use the DVD that goes along with the study. We invite you to join us in study and fellowship; come begin your Sunday worship with us. Ron Wood
What is the Memorials & Gifts Committee? The Memorials and Gifts Committee keeps track of and dis-tributes gifts that have been given to the church or in memory of a loved one. This is done in cooperation with the
family of the person in whose memory the gift has been given. Sometimes a family has a specific purpose in mind for their memorial and sometimes they leave it to the discretion of the committee. Often times there is a need for im-provements to the church building or new equipment and funds from memori-als are used for that purpose. In recent years, funds have been used for new flooring in the Fellowship Hall, carpeting in the mini-parlor and to provide scholarships for college students.
Thank you for the prayers, cards, flowers, calls and concerns during my recent surgeries and
recuperation. Robert and I appreciate the caring support that has been shown to us during
this time. Dina Wilson
Friendship Soup Lunch
The November Friendship Soup Lunch will be
November 18 beginning at 11:30 a.m. and lasting
until 1:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall at FUMC.
The soup lunch this month is sponsored by Feed-
ing Families in His Name. The menu will include
chili, a variety of soups, desserts, and a drink.
Free will donations will be accepted. Plan to bring
your family, friends,
neighbors and co-
workers for a nice lunch
and time of fellowship!
Everyone is welcome!
Remember those
who have served
or are currently
serving in the
military.
Tell a veteran or
active service
member that you
appreciate their
service to our
country!
Support the United Meth-odist Women at their bake sale on November 18th during the Friendship Soup Lunch in Fellowship Hall. The bake sale will begin at 11 a.m.
There will be a lot of yummy baked goods and treats to purchase. This is their yearly fundraiser and they appreciate your support !
Dear First United Method-
ist Church-
Thank you so much for
giving me a scholarship to
help with my college ex-
penses. You’ll never
know how every little bit
helps out! I am working
hard to keep my grades
up. Please keep me in
your prayers. I am so
blessed to be part of my
church family.
Katren Rienbolt
The Sunday Morning Explore
Christmas Program will be present-
ed during worship on December 4,
2016.
Come and let the children prepare
your hearts and minds for the
Christmas season.
There will be no Sunday Morning
Explore on Christmas morning.
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 9 a.m. Fiber Fellow-
ship-Parlor
7 p.m. SPRC meeting-
Parlor
2 *Wed Work Session
1:30 p.m. Reading
Group-Parlor
>FFiHN
#Partners in Change
3
4-9 p.m. First Thursday
Stitchers-Fellowship Hall
4 5
6 Communion
All Saints Sunday
Sandwich sales
fundraiser after
worship
Youth Group meets
7
6 p.m. Finance meeting-Parlor
7 p.m. Bourbon County Parish meeting-Hammond UMC
8 9 a.m. Quilts to
Comfort-Parlor
7 p.m. Board of Trus-
tees meeting-Parlor
9 *Wed Work Session
1:30 p.m. Reading
Group-Parlor
>FFiHN
#Partners in Change
7 p.m. HOCROC meet-
ing-Parlor
10
6:30 Fellowship Hall is
reserved
11
12
10 a.m.-Noon Parlor is
reserved
13 Fundraising
meal after worship-
Fellowship Hall
1:30 Nursing Home
Worship services
beginning at Medi-
calodge
14
1 p.m. XYZ Club-
Fellowship Hall
15 9 a.m. Fiber Fellow-
ship-Parlor
16 *Wed Work Session
1:30 p.m. Reading
Group-Parlor
>FFiHN
#Partners in Change
6 p.m. Memorials &
Gifts Committee meet-
ing-Pastor’s Study
7 p.m. Admin. Board
Meeting-Parlor
17
18
December newsletter
articles are due
11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Friendship Soup Lunch
sponsored by
FFiHName-Fellowship
Hall
1 p.m. D.A.R. meeting-
Parlor
19 Bishop’s Round-Up
Against Hunger—
Lawrence
20 Decorate
church after wor-
ship
12:30-3:30 Fellow-
ship Hall is re-
served
21
22 9 a.m. Quilts to
Comfort-Parlor
23 * Wed Work Session
No Reading Group
>FFiHN
#Partners in Change
24
Office closed
25
Office closed
26
27 United Meth-
odist Student Day
28
1 p.m. XYZ Club-Fellowship Hall
29 9 a.m. Fiber Fellow-
ship-Parlor
30 *Wed Work Session
No Reading Group
>FFiHN
#Partners in Change
Dates, times and
activities may
change. Watch the
bulletin for updates.
Nov 2016 *Each Wednesday-9:00 to Noon-Work session at
