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 Greetings!
God at the Movies ....
Kingswood has a long history of "movie groups" .... circles of friends who regularly go to the movie theater and then spend some time reflecting on "where God is" in the film.
And recently, we've had some fun "movie nights" ... showing classic films in the Activity Center or Fireside Room and gathering around food and film and friendship to enjoy ... and sometimes even sing along.
For the next few weeks we'll be considering "God at the movies" in our worship services, putting a film in dialogue with scripture, the traditions of the church and with our own experience ... with the gospel of God's love. Understanding these films, as expressions ... and in some cases, icons ... of our culture, we'll stand at the intersection of faith and culture and see what we can see.
 This week it's Forrest Gump. Remember that it begins with Tom Hanks' character offering a piece of chocolate to the woman sharing the bus stop bench with him and saying, "My momma always says that life is like a box of chocolates ... you never know what you're going to get." That pattern of wisdom sayings... "my momma always says..." repeats throughout the film ... and is one expression of the faith that guides Forrest throughout his life. But there are others. If you get a chance to see this film, watch for them.
A theme that runs throughout all of the movies we'll see has to do with running ....
Gump runs in response to pain and fear and it takes him a long way;
in Chariots of Fire (for February 20) we meet runners from the 1924 Olympics in Paris;
in Sound of Music (for Feb 27) we'll experience Maria running from love at first and then the von Trapp family running from the Nazi's;
and in The Apostle (for March 6) we travel with a man of God running from the law.
I'm not sure what all that running means ... but let's pay attention together as we consider Paul's question and admonition in First Corinthians 9:24 ...
Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. These films offer various images of the prize ... but all invite us to live in a way that is true to God's love and grace ... the best in each of us and in the world. Let's see what we can see .....
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the last Winterfest
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Winterfest
Friday, February 11 6:15-8:30pm
Movie Night & Pajama Party
We'll watch the Disney classic "Lady and the Tramp"
Wear your pj's and bring our favorite pillow and blanket.
Dinner 6:15-7:00pm. Chicken strips, veggies and dip.
Children's Activities 7:00pm
Adult discussion -7:00pm Enough, Discovering Joy through Simplicity and Generosity led by: Dave Gerhardt and Mike Goetting
Next Winterfest- February 25...Sign up during coffee fellowship.
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 Come Hungry for Flapjacks Boy Scout Troop 401 is hosting its Sixth Annual Fundraiser Pancake Breakfast this Sunday, February 13 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Proceeds will help support the troop's activities. The breakfast will be held in the Activity Center 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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 Laughter is the Best Medicine
Did you know the average adult laughs 17 times a day? We could all use a little more laughter in our lives. Diane Tiemann, of the Community Nursing Program at Alexian Brothers, will help get us laughing Wednesday, February 16 at 7:30pm. The presentation will include laughter exercises and everyone will get to have fun, not take themselves so seriously and leave feeling invigorated. Come Join Us for this Winter Wednesday event! |
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Kingswood's Pretty Princesses Inside & Out
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Girly Girl Event -A Sweet Success
Moms and daughters gathered for a princess party last Friday evening.
The girls learned that beauty comes from within.
They decorated tiaras, watched the new Veggie Tale's Sweetpea Beauty movie and dipped sweet treats into a chocolate fountain. YUM!!!!
 
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Bible Study & Conversations
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 4:00 - 6:00pm First Light - morning class - resumed February 10
A Life Worth Living
A nine-week study of The Letter of Paul to the Philippians is being offered Monday evenings from 7:00 pm to approximately 8:30 pm. The course is called A Life Worth Living. Gary and Mary Ann Genge are facilitating 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. Even if you've not attended any session so far, feel free to join one of the classes:
Winterfest Fridays - Feb 11 & 25, March 11
led by Dave Gerhardt/Mike Goetting Winter Interfaith Conversations
THIS SERIES HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO SUMMER !!!! |
 February Meeting
The new women's group, Companions on the Journey, kicked off on Monday night. We had a great turnout - 27 ladies were there for food, fellowship, faith and friendship!
Many thanks to everyone who joined us - we hope you will come back for our February fellowship.
For those ladies who couldn't make it - hopefully you can in February Mark your calendars Monday, February 21, 2011 from 7 - 8:30pm.
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KAAN Winter Movie Series
The Sound of Music
Mama Mia was so much fun last year we decided to continue with a "singalong" movie event with "The Sound of Music".
We've booked the Activity Room for Saturday, February 26, 6:30pm for a fun evening. Come join us!
Questions or comments Contact Pam Gish @ pam_gish@hotmail.com. |
 Katie's Scholarship
The Traynor family has started a scholarship fund in memory of their daughter Katie who tragically died in a boating accident last Labor Day weekend. "We are thrilled to be able to help someone else do what Katie loved," said Cindy Traynor.
Katie's scholarship is for an out of state Purdue nursing student. The Traynor's have guaranteed at least two thousand dollars a year, however as the fund grows, so will the scholarship.
"Kate worked so hard for those RN letters after her name, and we want to help someone else do the same. Work hard, Play hard...that was her mantra. She loved being a nurse and would be so proud to be helping someone else," said Cindy. "Thank you for all your support."
To make donations to the fund, you can go to www.cfglaf.org or send a donation to The Community Foundation of Greater Lafayette, 1114 East State Street, Lafayette, IN 47905-1219 and note Katie Traynor Scholarship Fund. If you donate something online, make sure you note
Kates Fund, or it will just go to the General Community Fund. If you go through paypal, put a note in the Endowment Fund note area before you check out.
"Thank you so much for helping us to remember Kate. Hopefully she is shining down on you during this dreary time of year!"
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This Sunday in Worship
Scripture:
Psalm 5
Deuteronomy 30:15-30
God at the Movies:
Forrest Gump
Message:
My Mama Always Says ...
Music:
King's Men
Chancel Choir
(10:30am)
Sunday School
Regular Class Schedule
Reminder: Please pick up your angels from the display in the office foyer this Sunday. |
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Prayers, Joys & Concerns
Norma Smith is at home with hospice care and appreciates receiving cards. Her address is 1182 Auburn Lane, Buffalo Grove.
Martha Pickett (mother of Randy).
Joyce Fahlsing (mother of Cathy Schieler) whose cancer treatments have suppressed her immune system. She is very vulnerable to infection.
The family of Doris Koenig (Beth Jayapalan's aunt) who died yesterday, Wednesday, February 9.
Charlotte Cassel (Ruth Hoffman's mother) had a bad fall a few weeks ago and may have a surgical procedure yo reduce pain.
Elaine Barber, Mike's mother, who had a stroke, had brain surgery this week to drain fluid and is doing better.
Lee Fredrick, Beth Barber's mother has been hospitalized.
JoAnn Tompkins who is undergoing chemotherapy.
Duane Tompkins, who is undergoing tests.
Janet Kyte continues in rehab at Manor Care after knee replacement surgery.
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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Ministry Quick Links
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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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UMW Meeting
Kingswood UMW members will gather for a brief meeting following the second service on Sunday, February 13 at 11:30am in room 122.
Task, the disbursement of our mission funds. Financial information about what monies we have to "spend" will be available during the week before, to keep the meeting short.
Questions and suggested areas of donation can be directed to Beth Jayapalan, President or Lori Gach, our new Treasurer at
847-808-1786
or
lorigach@comcast.net
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| Upcoming Events |
Friday, February 11- Youth Ski Trip
Saturday, February 12- UMM Men's Breakfast
Sunday, February 13- UMW meeting at 11:30am
Monday, February 21- Companions on the Journey 7pm
Sunday, February 27- New Members Welcomed |
| Contact Information | |
Rev. Margaret Gramley
Senior Pastor, Kingswood UMC
847-398-0770
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