Calendar of Events

Sunday, March 14 – One Great Hour of Sharing
8:55 a.m. – Traditional
10:00 a.m. – Prayer in Chapel
10:00 a.m. – Coffee Fellowship
10:10 a.m. – NO Sunday School
10:15 a.m. – “Fearless” Lent Study – Youth Room
11:15 a.m. – Contemporary
5:00 p.m. – NO Confirmation Class
6:15 p.m. – “Fearless” Study – Youth Room

Monday, March 15
9:00 a.m. – Exercise Time
9:00 a.m. – Quilters
10:00 a.m. – Lent Study at OES
7:00 p.m. – Boy Scouts #179

Tuesday, March 16
10:00 a.m. – “Fearless” Lent Study – Youth Room
6:30 p.m. – “Fearless” Lent Study – Youth Room

Wednesday, March 17 – Circle Day
St. Patrick’s Day
9:00 a.m. – Exercise Time
9:00 a.m. – Staff Meeting
9:15 a.m. – Eve; Leah
1:30 p.m. – Lois; Mary; Rachel
6-7:30 p.m. – NO J’s Crew
6:00 p.m. – Bell Choir
6:30 p.m. – NO YOUTH GROUP
7:00 p.m. – Choir

Thursday, March 11
7:00 p.m. – Martha Circle

Friday, March 19
12:00 p.m. – Merry Mixers

Sunday, March 21 – Daffodil Sunday
 8:55 a.m. – Traditional 
10:00 a.m. – Prayer in Chapel
10:00 a.m. – Coffee Fellowship
10:10 a.m. – Sunday School 
10:15 a.m. – “Fearless” Lent Study – Youth Room
11:15 a.m. – Contemporary
 5:00 p.m. – NO Confirmation Class 
 6:15 p.m. – “Fearless” Study – Youth Room

Attendance & Offering For Sunday, March 7, 2010
Morning Worship – 213 ~ Contemporary Worship – 49

Please give prayerfully, generously, and consistently.
YOU Make It Happen!

It’s that time of year again! Join the fun and learn about Jesus on Wednesday nights from 6-7:30 p.m., February 24, and March 3,10, 24 (3/17 Spring Break – not meeting). It is for ages 3 thru 5^th grade and snacks will be served.

KEYS, KEYS, KEYS – We are trying to locate ALL church keys that are out so we can establish a current list of folks that have one and what kind. Please call Donna in the church office if you have a key to the church. This is very important for inventory purposes.

Thank you for your cooperation.

ATTENTION : Boone First United Methodist Seniors!!!
If you have someone graduating this spring from either High School OR College, please send their information…names, parent’s names, place of graduation, future plans (if known) to the church office by April 15^th, You do not need to send pictures. You may email the information to either Donna at bnfumc@mchsi.com OR Lois Downs cldowns@mchsi.com.

Thank you and please be prompt, Education Committee

ALSO , Scholarhip applications for the Lamotte Scholarship Fund are due by April 1^st. Applications are available in the church office.

“50” YEAR MEMBERS – Have you been a member of Boone First, or any other United Methodist Church and/or EUB congregation for a total of 50 years or more? Have never received a 50-year pin and been recognized? THEN THIS IS FOR YOU!! On Sunday, April 11 we will recognize and honor you at both worship services and a photograph will be taken. Then, at 1:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall we will have an Ice Cream Social with a speaker. You are encouraged to invite anyone you’d like to come with you. If you think you may be a 50-year member (or haven’t yet been recognized) please contact the church office (432-4660) and let us know! We don’t want to leave you out!!

ATTENTION QUILTERS!! – Every Monday, from 9am to 3pm in the choir room ladies are invited come and quilt. Bring a sack lunch and stay for the day or feel free to spend any part of a day as your schedule permits. We’ll meet every Monday until the quilting is completed. Any questions call Belle Cleaveland, 432-4285.

MERRY MIXERS – The community of all ages are invited to participate in the monthly “Merry Mixers” Luncheon. The first one for 2010 will be Friday, March 19 at Noon. You will receive a homecooked delicious lunch, which includes dessert and bevrage, for only $4.00 per person. Can’t beat that anywhere in town!!

HELP NEEDED !!! ~ Can you give 30-60 minutes of your time a month to visit a Methodist nursing home resident!?? 35 people have responded that they would truly enjoy a visit from a member of their church family in order to feel connected to their church. If you visit one of these folks regularly now – let me know and you can be their official visitor.

Thank you, Char Wilkening

COMING IN APRIL – Church Potluck Lunch!

April 18 – 12:30 in Fellowship Hall
Theme: “Spring Is Here” (think positive!)
There will be fellowship, community togetherness and Great food!

More Details Coming!!

“LUNCH & LEARN” ~ On March 21, 2010, Char Wilkening and Peg King will be offering a learning experience. We will meet at 12:30 – 3:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall for a “free-will” offering lunch and learn what’s new concerning funeral planning, end of life decisions, and Hospice care. Guests will be presenging and answering questions. We need an RSVP to enable us to have enough for lunch. Please sign-up on the table outside the Narthex. TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO SIGN-UP.

LET’S HAVE A BIRTHDAY PARTY! – Form a team and join the 2010 Relay for Life Boone County, June 4-5. Its never too early to enter the fight against cancer: the disease doesn’t take a break or wait for the relay in June. Relay For Life Boone County will help you get started. You may contact Michele at mush@iowateleom.net or 432-1941.

REMEMBER…FIGHT BACK

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE

Easter will be here before we know it.

Holy Week begins Saturday, March 27 with the Breakfast at First Evangelical Free Church at 7:00 a.m. Tickets may be purchased from Marshall King or Jim Jordan for only $5.00 per person. They are also available in the church office.

Weekly Services – 7:00 a.m. each morning:
~ Monday, March 29^th – Augustana Lutheran
~ Tuesday, March 30^th – Grace Episcopal
~ Wednesday, March 31^st – Sacred Heart
~ Thursday, April 1^st – First Baptist
~ Friday, April 2^nd – Open Bible Church

Boone First United Methodist Easter Schedule:
¯ Thursday, April 1^st ~ 7:00 p.m. Maundy Thursday Service
¯ Friday, April 2^nd ~ 7:00 p.m. Good Friday Service
¯ Sunday, April 4^th ~ Easter Sunday
7:00 a.m. – Sunrise Service
7:45 a.m. – Light Breakfast
8:55 a.m. – Traditional Worship
10:00 a.m. – Coffee Fellowship
10:10 a.m. – Sunday School
10:30 a.m. – Adult Sunday School Class
11:15 a.m. – Contemporary Worship
5:00 p.m. – Confirmation Class