POPCORN SALES!

 

During the month of October, the Cubscouts of Knoxville Pack 362 will be selling Trails End popcorn. This is the biggest fundraiser for the Cubscouts during the scouting year. We will have a representative present after first and second services for the next (3) three Sundays, October 14, 21, and 28. For additional information, please contact Max or Trey Purvis 641-842-5887.

2ND ANNUAL FUMC BASKETBALL ACADEMY

 

Calling all 5th and 6th grade girls and boys for the 2nd annual FUMC Basketball Academy that will take place November 5-January 23. Any and all skill levels are encouraged to participate. This is a youth basketball skills and development program in a Christian environment with fun, fellowship, and teaching of basketball skills and good character! Girls will practice Mondays and Wednesdays and boys will practice Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30-5:00 p.m. at Memorial Hall with transportation from school available if necessary. To register or find out more information visit www.kifumc.org and click on “Youth” or stop by the church office. In addition, all participants and parents are encouraged to attend an orientation meeting, Sunday October 14 at 6:30 at FUMC.

YOUTH GROUP NEWS

After a summer break we are ready to kick off a new year of FUMC Youth Group! All youth in 7th through 12 grades are invited to join us on Sunday, October 14 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Marion County Park (shelter by the covered bridge) as we kick off a new year of youth group. In case of rain we will meet at the church. All youth are encouraged to invite their friends to this event and every Sunday. A full schedule of youth group dates will be given out on the 14th. We hope to see all of our youth at this event!!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

In an effort to make FUMC Youth Group a weekly event for the youth of FUMC, we are looking for volunteers that would be willing to give of their time and talents on Sunday afternoon from 4:00 to 6:00 pm once per month. These volunteers would lead the youth in Bible study, games, and activities on their given Sunday. The youth are the future of the church and are worth investing our time and energy. Plus, they are a great group of kids that are fun to be around and that have a lot of great ideas for our church, community, and world!! If God moves your heart to help in the faith development of our youth, please call Katie or Brian Bishop at 641-828-6933.

KNOXVILLE CROP WALK

On Sunday, October 7 at 1:00 p.m. the Knoxville CROP Walk will take place. Walkers from our church include Deb Harvey, Brent Hanna, the Hibma family, the Purvis Family, and the Redden Family. If you would like to donate please contact one of these walkers and/or make your check payable to CWS/CROP. $25 can provide 50 baby chicks to a village, providing protein and income. $50 can provide seeds and tools to help 3 families start a garden. $110 can provide emergency food for a family of five for a month. $150 can send six women to literacy classes and empower them for life. MSPS