Existing to create: A Faithful, Caring and Joyful Community of God
The September ~ October 2010 Newsletter is now online   Click Here or "Newsletter" on the menu bar above this  message    ...   The Ionia High School Jazz Band is going, once again, to Detroit to participate in the International Jazz Festival on Labor Day. A special "Send Off" concert  was held on September 3 at 7 PM   Click HERE for videos ...   Our annual series Music on the Green is now complete.  Click HERE  for videos   ...  An "Art Prize" contest was held during the July 13th concert.  Click HERE to view winners   ...   We now have a Facebook page. Click  HERE to view   ...      Ionia First offers two ways to worship.      A traditional Methodist service held at 9:30 AM & a contemporary service is held at 11:00 AM    ...    There is a coffee fellowship every Sunday at 10:30 AM for both services    ...        DVD videos and audio CDs of our services are available at no cost in the hall outside the sanctuary. We encourage you to share our services with your friends, particularly those who are unable to attend our services            



What's New!
Ionia First United Methodist Church
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Joel Kilgore
8/29/2010


Joel sang:
"Without Him"
for our offertory


Wesley Trio
8/22/2010


Pastor Larry, Sue Manciu & Mindy Talbot sang:
"Word of God, Speak"


Tim Trommater
8/15/2010


Tim sang several songs at our Contemporary Service
Here he sings an original piece"
"Who Am I ?"
Visit his website: HERE


Alexandra Allen
Victoria Schott
7/18/2010


Alexandra & Victoria sang:
"Sanctuary" and "Holy is the Lord"
for our Contemporary Service offertory


Fiddlers
Restrung
7/15/2010


This group of High Schoolers from Seline, MI
was sponsored by the Ionia Public Library
Fiddling, singing and dancing to the delight of all
"Potpourri"


Joel Kilgore
7/11/2010


Joel sang:
One Day at a Time"
for our Traditional offertory


R.J. Gardner
5/9/2010


R.J. sang:
"Tears in Heaven"
for our Contemporary Service


Marge Irby
&
Joel Kilgore
4/18/2010


Marge and Joel sang:
"It is Well with my Soul"
for the offertory during the Traditional Service

Easter
Cantata
The Weeping Tree
3/28/2010

Directed by Cally Redder
Narrated by:
Pat Arnold
&
Jim Martin


Joel Kilgore
11/15/2009


Joel sang:
"Higher Ways"
for the offertory at our Contemporary Service


Elisha Stock
11/01/2009


Elisha sang:
"Open the eyes of my heart"
for the offertory at our Contemporary Service


Cally Redder
10/25/2009


Cally (our choir director) sang
O Mio Babbino Caro
for our offertory at the Traditional Service


Steve Mortinson
10/18/2009

Steve is the newest member of our praise band.
He sang "23" for our Contemporary Service,
accompanied by fellow band member Elisha Stock on drums.


David Youngman
9/13/2009

David played:
"The Lord's Prayer"
for both our Services


Mindy Talbot
8/30/2009

Mindy sang:
"Prayer"
for our offertory of our Traditional Service
She was accompanied by Sari Mercer


T.J. & Gwen Hardy
8/23/2009


The Hardys sang for both our services.
Here they sing: "He's been Faithful"
For more of their music visit their website by clicking HERE


Kim Paton
Joel Kilgore
8/16/2009



Kim & Joel sang:
"How Great Thou Art"
for the offertory of our Contemporary Service



R.J. Gardner
8/9/2009


R.J. sang:
"Hallelujah"
for the offertory of our Contemporary Service



Savanna Curtis
8/2/2009


Savanna sang:
"Breathe"
for both our services


Brian Calley
6/21/2009


Brian is our State Representative
He sang for our offertory at both services


Kim Paton
Joel Kilgore
5/31/2009


Kim sang "Great is Thy Faithfulness" accompanied by Joel on guitar
for our offertory during the Contemporary Service


Sari Mercer
Sue Manciu
Mindy Talbot
5/17/2009


Sue and Mindy sang:
"The Gift of Love"
for our 175th Anniversary service
with Sari accompanying them on keyboard



Savanna Curtis
4/19/2009



Savanna sang "God Help the Outcasts" for our offertory


Joel Kilgore
3/8/2009



Joel sang "More than Words" for our offertory


Joel Kilgore
12/28/2008


Joel (our custodian and audio/video tech) sang:
"Waiting for Lightning" for our offertory.

Our Choir,
The Bible Venture Kids
&
The Ionia Community Theatre
12/14/2008



"A 1940's Christmas Homecoming"
Our Christmas Cantata

David Youngman

8/3/2008

David, a graduate of Spring Arbor University and a personal friend of Larry & Bev, played an instrumental for our service

Bryant Adams

7/26/2008

Bryant sang the classic hymn:
“In the Garden”
at the funeral of Lester Dunn


Joel Kilgore

7/20/2008

Joel, our tech man and custodian, sang
Stephen Curtis Chapman’s
“Way Beyond the Blue”

Mindy Talbot

7/6/2008

Mindy, a long time favorite vocalist here at Ionia First, sang a wonderful rendition of

“My Lord, What a Morning”

Easter Cantata

3/19/2008

Our choir singing the thrilling cantata
The Rose of Calvary

Ionia Pipe Organ Festival

11/10/2007




Last November we held the first annual Ionia Pipe Organ Festival
Among the many guest organists, Chris Decker

Ionia Pipe Organ Festival

11/10/2007
and our own Sari Mercer thrilled all in attendance.
Sari is one of our two staff organists.

Handel's
Messiah

12/20/2007

Six local church choirs gathered at Ionia First to sing selections from Handel’s Messiah.
Directed by our own Pastor Larry Brown this was a tour de force performance.
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Special Music Videos

Make a joyful noise to God, all the earth; sing the glory of His name;
give to Him glorious praise!
Psalm 66

At Ionia First we know the power of music.
It lifts our hearts and souls to the glory of God, our Father.
Often we showcase local musical talent in our worship services.
Here are videos of just a few of the more recent examples of this mission.

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BIBLE VENTURES
What has children laughing, singing, playing games, eating fun snacks
and learning valuable Bible lessons?

Yes, this sounds like Vacation Bible School, doesn’t it?
But, that is because we plan our Bible Ventures to look and sound like VBS!

Come and join the fun starting on September 12th at 9:30 a.m.
It’s for our preschoolers (if they want to join us) through 5th grade. We use the older kids as our
crew leaders and good examples for our younger kids.
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Sixth graders through twelfth graders be
watching for what’s new for you!

We will be having separate classes at 9:30 a.m. for middle school youth and high school youth. If you haven’t tried Sunday school in a while,
think about joining us! Isn’t it time you really make Jesus a part of your life?
And not just a little part. Come and learn what that means.
You’ll be surprised at how exciting it can be!

Watch for “Youth Explosion” (our first get-together) coming soon
one evening this September.
It’s for YOU!!!!!
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Adult Sunday School

Come join us for coffee and fellowship as we study the book
“Sacred Parenting” by Gary L. Thomas
starting on September 12 at 9:30 a.m.

Let’s look at parenting as a “holy and high calling from God, and as an opportunity to
grow spiritually as you strive to raise Godly children.”

Come and join us!



Christmas Cantata


On Sunday 12/13/2009
our choir presented the Christmas cantata:
"A Christmas Carol Gallery"
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An audio only version available HERE
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Video selections from the Third Annual Ionia Pipe organ Festival
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On Monday 12/21/2009
The Ionia Area Messiah Choir
proudly presented:
Handel's "The Messiah"
click HERE for videos
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