Announcements & Events

Worship Helpers

Liturgist
September 13 - Worship in the Park           
September 20 - Doris Blevins

Children’s Moment
September 13 - Matt
September 20 - Open

Our worship helpers serve an important role in the life of the church. The liturgist assists in leading worship by reading Scripture and other portions of the service. Those presenting the Children’s Moment help share God’s love with our youngest worshipers.

Thank you for serving and helping guide our congregation in worship.

Weekly Devotion

This Week’s Scripture:
Matthew 18:21-35

"Grace"

In Matthew 18:21-35 Jesus gives us the parable of the unforgiving servant. When we have sinned against another, do we ask for forgiveness and repent? How about when someone sins against us. Do we hear their repentance and forgive them. That is what this is about, Forgiving others.

In our lives we have many things going on. Life is everywhere. Work, family, church, organizations we belong to. So much is going on that we can move past forgiveness and treat others harshly. What if God did the same thing. He is busy with continuing to create the universe. He is busy with all the different wars going on. What if He treated us harshly when we sin against Him?

Grace, a state of acceptance by God. Or a state of being pleasing to God. A God-given virtue or God-given help or kindness.  God is full of grace. No matter how we act toward Him, He gives us grace and accepts our repentance, if it's sincere.

This Parable is a mirror for us to look into. Do we treat each other as the master did to the servant? Or do we treat each other as the servant treated his fellow servant? If we treat each other with contempt and without grace, God has no choice but to treat us that way as well. He will treat us the way we treat others. If we are full of grace, He will be full of grace. If we
condemn, then He will condemn us as well.

Be accepting of others and full of grace. If we practice it, then it will become natural for us to treat others that way. Be graceful and merciful, as God is to you.

Worship in the Park

Sunday, September 13 at 10:45 a.m.
Clearfork Shelter
Knob Noster State Park

Join Knob Noster United Methodist Church for a special morning of outdoor worship surrounded by the beauty of God’s creation.

Following the worship service, stay and enjoy a potluck lunch with friends and neighbors. The Worship Committee will provide hot dogs and hamburgers. Please bring a favorite side dish to share.

Bring your lawn chair, invite a friend, and consider bringing a little bug spray as we gather for worship, fellowship, and the joy of being together outdoors.

Everyone is welcome. We look forward to worshiping with you!

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

Church Town Hall Meeting
Join us Sunday, September 20, directly after church. for a church-wide meeting on how we can best support our youth in growing their relationship with Jesus during worship service, and then identify how we will carry it out. For more information, please contact John McCoy.

Festival of Sharing
This year for Festival of Sharing we are collecting supplies for the MO Reading & Writing Packs. Our goal is 50 packs and the VBS kids did a great job getting us started. Can we exceed our goal again this year?
Goal: 50 Packs
We Need:
Pencils-27
Markers (box of 10)- 11 boxes
Child Scissors- 5
Crayons (box of 24)- 5 boxes
Zipper Pencil Pouch- 6

Help restock our snack pantry & classrooms!
Snack Pantry Needs: 
Cereal
Cheetos
Veggie Sticks
Goldfish
Crackers
Drizzlicious Rice Cakes
Pretzels
Cookies
No Peanuts Please

Classroom Needs:
Tissues/Kleenex
Baby Wipes
Hand Sanitizer
Paper Towels
Ziploc Bags (snack size to gallon size)
Lysol Wipes

Something is always happening at Knob Noster United Methodist Church! From worship and Bible studies to fellowship gatherings, ministry opportunities, and special events, we invite you to get involved and stay connected.

Looking for dates and times? Visit our church calendar for the complete schedule of upcoming meetings, activities, and events.

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Upcoming Events in KN
Several events are coming up this fall in Knob Noster:

• Fall Festival September 26th
• Hallowfest October 17th
• Trunk-or-Treat October 31st

Knob Noster Food Pantry

The Knob Noster Food Pantry, located at the Christian Church, is currently in need of the following nonperishable food items:

• Mixed vegetables, carrots, peas, and canned potatoes (no green beans or corn, please)
• Canned pineapple, pears, and other fruit (no applesauce, please)
• Soups other than chicken noodle or chicken rice
• Canned chicken breast (no tuna, please)
• Jell-O and pudding
• Stuffing
• Cereal
• Any variety of pasta
• Boxed mashed potatoes

At this time, the pantry does not need green beans, corn, applesauce, or tuna.

The pantry is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and serves anyone in need who lives within the Knob Noster School District.

Weekly Happenings

Worship with us in person or online, whichever you prefer.

Sundays

• 9:30 a.m. — Youth Group and Sunday School for preschool through Grade 12. Classes meet in the Youth Group Sunday School Room upstairs.
• 10:45 a.m. — Worship service in person or online.

Tuesdays

• 6:30 p.m. — Cub Scouts

Wednesdays

• 6:00 a.m. — Men’s Prayer Breakfast
• 6:30 p.m. — Boy Scouts

Wednesdays and Fridays

• 8:30–9:15 a.m. — Low-Impact Aerobics in the Jubilation Center
• 9:15–10:00 a.m. — Chair Aerobics in the Jubilation Center

Join Kathy Biondini for exercise, fellowship, and community connection. Equipment is provided. Each session is $2, or participants may attend for $15 per month. Come early, enjoy a cup of coffee, and catch up on community news.

Saturdays

• Men’s Bible Study — Meets at 7:00 a.m. on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month in the Jubilation Center. Join us for coffee, Scripture, and conversation. For more information, please see John McCoy.

These schedules are subject to change. Please contact the church office to confirm an activity before attending.

Standing in Faith Together

Standing in Faith Together, also known as SIFT, is canceled until further notice.

SIFT normally provides an opportunity to enjoy food, fellowship, devotion, and meaningful conversation while growing together in our relationship with God.

Updated meeting information will be posted when the group resumes. For additional information, please see Mike or Merri Ringen.

Facilities Rental

Knob Noster United Methodist Church offers warm and welcoming spaces that may be rented for meetings, celebrations, receptions, and other community gatherings.

Our facility includes versatile rooms that can accommodate a variety of group sizes and purposes. Convenient access and ample parking help make our church a comfortable location for both small and large gatherings.

Whether you are planning a wedding reception, community meeting, family gathering, or another special event, our facility may provide the space you need.

Please review our Facilities Rental Agreement and Information in the Online Library.

Ministry Moment

Would you like to share a ministry, spiritual gift, personal testimony, or example of God working in your life?

Members of the congregation are invited to participate in an upcoming Ministry Moment during worship. Please contact the church office to reserve a Sunday and arrange a time to share.

Missions Pail

Third-quarter Missions Pail giving is designated for the Knob Noster Christmas Food Pantry and the Knob Noster Community Food Pantry.

Thank you for helping provide food and encouragement to individuals and families in our community.

Men’s Wednesday Breakfast

The Men’s Wednesday Breakfast provides a time for men of all ages to pray for one another and their loved ones, lift needs before our Heavenly Father, and build supportive Christian friendships.

Join us for breakfast, fellowship, prayer, and conversation every Wednesday at 6:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

Community Breakfast

Join us for our Community Breakfast on the third Saturday of each month from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Volunteers are welcome to help for all or part of the morning. Please contact Neva with questions or to learn how you can participate.

We look forward to sharing a delicious meal and building a stronger, more connected community together.

Sunday Potluck

Join us after worship for our monthly Sunday potluck in the Fellowship Hall.

Everyone is invited to bring a favorite food item to share as we enjoy a time of food, fellowship, conversation, and connection with our church family.

Guests are always welcome. Come hungry and enjoy the warmth and friendship of our congregation.

United Women in Faith

United Women in Faith will not meet in August. The next meeting will be Wednesday, September 2 at 6:00 p.m. in the Jubilation Center.

United Women in Faith brings together women of different ages and backgrounds who share a commitment to faith, fellowship, service, and Christian mission.

Members encourage one another in their spiritual journeys while supporting outreach programs, charitable efforts, and ministries that serve the church and the wider community.

Their dedication is a meaningful example of faith in action and of the difference that can be made when women work together in Christian love.

Learn more by visiting UWFaith.org.

Outreach, Volunteers, and Helpers

PB&J Bags and Birthday Bags

Our youth are collecting supplies for PB&J bags and Birthday Bags that will be shared with members of the community.

Donations of peanut butter and jelly are welcome. Monetary donations may also be given to help purchase bread for the PB&J bags, which will be distributed through the Panther Pantry.

Items needed for Birthday Bags include:

• Disposable cake pans
• Cake mix
• Frosting
• Birthday candles
• Sprinkles or other decorations
• Birthday cards
• Brown paper bags

Birthday Bags are an ongoing project and will be offered to individuals who visit the Jubilation Center for WIC appointments. Please contact John or Matt with questions.

Altar Flower Calendar

Members may provide altar flowers in memory of someone, in honor of someone, or in celebration of a special occasion.

Please sign up on the Altar Flower Calendar. Contact Cathy Wallace for additional information.

Ministry Moment Opportunities

If you have a ministry, event, or personal testimony you would like to share with the congregation, please contact the church office to reserve a Sunday.

Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange

The Social-Relational Team coordinates a Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange ministry. Participants may bring puzzles to share and select puzzles donated by others.

Please limit yourself to bringing or taking no more than two or three puzzles at one time. Contact Eula Burton for more information.