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Greetings!o
Go Bears!!!!! Go Packers!!!
What an exciting turn of events!!! Who knew? Bears and Packers matched up in the playoffs for a spot at the Superbowl!!! Some are saying that THIS is the game of the century. I know some of you have tickets and will get to see the events of the day from the sidelines in Soldiers Field. Others of you are likely making plans of where you'll watch the game ... in your home with friends, at your favorite sports bar, at work sneaking peeks on your phone. Some of us have even adjusted our schedules ... (delaying the start of a new class and Praise Worship to later on Sunday) ... so we won't have to miss it.
It is so fun to be part of a team, even if our participation is as spectators. And it is even more fun when it is a winning team. But I'm thinking that it is the game itself that is the real draw .... the skill, the strategy, the rules, the hope, the fear, the courage, the discipline, the real people who enter into the game and make it come alive. Someone said in worship last Sunday that they hope football (with all its violence) isn't a metaphor for who we are as Americans. I don't know about that. But I do know that the deeper draw to it isn't the violence as much as becoming a part of the vision of a game well and fairly played between teams prepared and committed to the goal of playing their best and giving their all.
In some ways you might think of it as a metaphor for the spiritual life ... requiring that we enter into it without knowing the outcome, prepared and committed, giving our best, giving our all.
Enjoy!!!!
Rev. Margaret Gramley
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 Reluctant Pilgrim: A Moody, Somewhat Self-Indulgent Introvert's Search for Spiritual Community by Enuma Okoro is the first book in our the Winter Interfaith Conversations with Beth Am. We'll begin at Kingswood on Feburary 2. This book is a memoir of Okoro's journey from child faith to adult questions and faith in those questions and God's presence in ordinary community. It will be interesting to be in conversation with our Jewish sisters and brothers. Okoro raises many questions for us all.
The March book ... Devotion by Dani Shapiro ... is another memoir that details a spiritual journey and seeking God through Jewish traditions and practice.
The Okoro book is available at church.
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Bible Study
First Light - Jesus and the Kingdom of God A six week video based study that explores the social, economic and religious "matrix" out of which the Jesus movement emerged. There will also be selected lecture clips from a Great Courses study on the Holy Land Revealed presenting the archaeological and topographical landscape of this region. Sundays .... this week, January 23: 6:30 - 8:30 pm Sundays following (except Superbowl) ... 4:00 - 6:00pm
A Life Worth Living
A nine-week study of The Letter of Paul to the Philippians will be offered Monday evenings from 7:00 pm to approximately 8:30 pm beginning February 7. The course is called A Life Worth Living. Gary and Mary Ann Genge will facilitate the course. Sign up sheets will be available in the Fireside Room. There is no cost for participation and just a few verses of pre-reading from Philippians is suggested for class preparation.
Living the Questions Part 2
The 2nd 7 week session of Living the Questions will begin in February. There will again be a class offered on Sunday mornings at 9 am and a class on Thursday evenings at 7 pm. These classes will be led by Gary Genge. You do not have to have been in the first sessions to be a part of the second sessions.
Look for sign ups to this after the first of the year.
Winter Wednesdays
February 16 at 7:30pm
Laughter is the Best Medicine
March 16 from 4-9pm
Walk the Labyrinth
Enough: Discovering Joy Through Simplicity and Generosity
Wishing you had some support and direction as you try to live into your New Year's resolutions? This discussion class is focusing on how we relate our finances and our faith. There are multiple opportunities to be part of this four-week discussion Even if you've not attended any session so far, feel free to join one of the classes:
Thursday 10am - January 27 led by Margaret Gramley
Thursday 7pm - January 27 led by Harry Brubeck/Sandy Pietrzak
Sunday 9 am - January 23, 30 led by Debbi Dickinson
Winterfest Fridays - Jan 28 Feb 11& 25, March 11
led by Dave Gerhardt/Mike Goetting
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 Kingswood Preschool Open House
Saturday, January 22 - 10am-1pm *Tour the Classroom *Meet the Teachers *Register for the 2011-2012 school year **Register before February 15 and receive a special discount! Invite your neighbors and friends who might be interested in a preschool for their 3 or 4 year olds! |
 Winterfest
Friday, January 28 6:15-8:30pm
Bring your favorite board game to play with a friend or we'll have some games to share too!
Dinner 6:15-7:00pm. Hot dogs and brats with all the fixin's.
Children's Activities 7:00pm
Adult discussion -7:00pm Enough, Discovering Joy through Simplicity and Generosity led by: Dave Gerhardt and Mike Goetting
Sign up during coffee fellowship.
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 Family Bowling
Saturday, January 29 - from 2-4pm Beverly Lanes, 8 South Beverly Lane, Arlington Heights Price of bowling is $8.10 per person and includes shoes. Invite your friends, neighbors and relatives.
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 New Women's Group-Date Set
Date: Monday, January 24, 7 - 8:30 pm, Room 114 A & B
RSVPPlease reply to Elizabeth's email: hicks_eg@hotmail.com by 1/15/11
Let us know if you can or cannot attend.
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KAAN Winter Movie Series
The African Queen is showing Saturday, Jan. 29 at 7pm.
What better way to start off the KAAN winter movie series than with the 50th anniversary of this classic movie?
All adults are invited to relive or see this film for the first time, share favorite moments, indulge in some trivia and fellowship.
Questions or comments Contact Pam Gish @ pam_gish@hotmail.com.
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 KUMC Book Club
The next meeting of the KUMC book club is on Friday, January 21 at 7 pm at Deer Park Barnes and Noble. The book club will discuss The Birth of Venus by Sarah Dunant.
For more information contact Karen Wernette, 224-677-5277 or kmwernet@umich.edu.
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 Praise Band Service
This Sunday, January 23 the praise band service will be at 7pm instead of 6pm. Come for praise and song following, hopefully, a Bears win! Join the band afterwards at Culver's for dinner at 7:45pm
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 Pancake Breakfast
Boy Scout Troop 401 is hosting its Sixth Annual Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, February 13, 2011 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The breakfast will be held at Kingswood in conjunction with the church's celebration of Scout Sunday. 8 a.m. to Noon $12 per family $5 per person / $3 Child (3-8 years)
Includes: Pancakes, Sausage, Coffee, Juice, Milk Door Prizes, Silent Auction, Children's Games, Bake Sale
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2011 Youth Work Camp Meeting Monday January 31, 2011 at 7pm, rm 135
All youth entering high school in August 2011 and those currently in high school are encouraged to attend with at least one parent. We will be discussing and evaluating trip options for July 23-30 and July 30 - August 6, 2011. Please determine your availability for those two weeks prior to the meeting and bring your calendar. Questions email Sheri at sheribrubeck@comcast.net
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Sweetpea Beauty Event - VeggieTales
A girl after God's own heart.
Moms and daughters a princess party is being planned for Friday, February 4 from 7:00-9:00pm.
The premiere showing of the new Veggie Tale "Sweetpea Beauty" will be shown. The evening is planned for a "girl themed" night. Sign-up for this girly night out during coffee fellowship.
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 Jewel Cookware Sticker Donations
Dear Kingswood Church, Thank you for the generous donation of pots and pans for the Shelter, Inc. Jennings Home, Boys Group Home and Older Adolescent Group Home. We truly appreciate you thinking of us and taking the time to save Jewel stickers to benefit our programs. We are so touched by your willingness to help. This gift was so unexpected and fills a very big need in our homes as every meal is made in the homes. We are truly grateful for all of you! Have a safe and blessed holiday season! Shelter Inc Group Homes |
 KUMC Youth Ski Trip
Even if you can't ski, you'll find something fun to do! Date: Friday, February 10 to Sunday, February 13 Leave: Friday at 6:00 pm from Kingswood UMC Return: Sunday, February 13 @ approximately noon Cost: $145 per skier, $86 per non skier includes transportation, lodging and 4 meals ****For more details please join us for a parent Meeting this Sunday, January 23 at 11:40am in room 114*****
Reserve your spot by: e-mailing Rev. Han at crosshsh55@yahoo.com or call Rev. Han 847-398-0770 or 773-319-8005. All money must be in the office no later than February 1 (make check payable to Kingwood UMC) |
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This Sunday in Worship
Scripture:
Luke 15:11-16
Message:
What's Enough?
Music:
Chancel Choir
(10:30am)
Sunday School
Guideline Sunday
Listeners will be available at both 9am and 10:30am
Regular Class Schedule
Senior High Sunday School at 10:30am in the Manna House
Reminder: Please pick up your angels from the display in the office foyer this Sunday.
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Prayers, Joys & Concerns
Janet Kyte who will have knee replacement surgery on Tuesday.
The family of Tom Gorman, Nancy Robey's brother-in-law, who passed away of Lou Gerhigs on the January 16 in Gainesville FL. He was 60 years old.
The family of Steven Taylor who died unexpected a couple of weeks ago. Steven is survived by his parents, Alison & Paul, his twin brother, Peter, older brother, Simon, and sister, Lucy.
Bob Kohm, who had knee replacement surgery a couple of weeks ago and is in rehab.
Charlotte Cassel (Ruth Hoffman's mother) had a bad fall and is in great pain facing weeks of therapy.
Mike Barber's mother, who had a stroke.
Congratulations to Ruth and David Anderson on the birth of another grandson ... Trenton Daniel Anderson ... on December 23, 2010. He is welcomed home by mom and dad, Treva and Ryan, and big brothers Gavin, 6, and Holden, 3.
JoAnn Tompkins who is undergoing chemotherapy.
Betty Anderson (mother of Mary Beth Johnson and wife of retired pastor Rev. Thoburn Anderson) has been placed in hospice care as she continues to struggle with Alzheimers.
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Acolyte Traning
Acolyte Training Class:
All 3rd through 5th grade children.
Saturday, January 22 from 9:30-11:00am.
It is important parents bring their children on time.
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Meals on Wheels
Sign up for Meals on Wheels this Sunday.
Please sign up to deliver a meal to the homebound clients of the Wheeling Township Meals on Wheels program during the month of February. PIck up is scheduled for 11am at the Lutheran Home in Arlington Heights. For more information contact Wendy Avner at 847-537-2978.
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| Upcoming Events |
Saturday, January 22- Fabric Giveaway & Swap at Val's house 9:30am
Sunday, January 23- First Light Study 6:30pm rm 115
-Praise Band Service 7pm
Monday, January 24 - Companions on the Journey 7pm
Friday, January 28- Winterfest 6:15pm
Saturday, January 29- Family Bowling 2-4pm KAAN Movie Night "The African Queen" 7pm Monday, January 31- Youth Work Camp Meeting 7pm room 135- All youth entering high school in August 2011 and those currently in high school are encouraged to attend with at least one parent. Wednesday, February 2 - Winter Interfaith Conversations with Beth Am Congregation. Facilitated by Rev. Gramley and Rabbi Bellows, the group will discuss Reluctant Pilgrim by Enuma Okoro at Kingswood. Sunday, February 6- Kingswood Cares Packages- Please fill out a form if your young adult or active duty military personnel did not receive a November 2010 care package. |
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Rev. Margaret Gramley
Senior Pastor, Kingswood UMC
847-398-0770
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