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God at the Movies ....
I was still in high school I think when I met Maria von Trapp. I only knew her story through the stage production ... and the music. The movie wouldn't come out for another 3 or 4 years. I remember relating particularly to the "I am 16 Going on 17" song. (I'm thinking I must have been 16 at the time.) My aunt had invited me to join her at a luncheon where Maria was to be the honored guest and speaker. Anyway ... Maria von Trapp wasn't anything like I expected. She was nothing like Mary Martin ... who'd played the part on Broadway. She was, of course, older ... a kindly, gentle woman who'd brought some of her grandchildren with her to sing.
I don't remember much of what she said ... but I do remember having the a-ha realization that people we know in their later life often have amazing stories to tell, and that their story doesn't end when the play, or movie, or book is written. For a sixteen year old that was a revelation.
This week in worship, we'll hear some of the songs, and we'll engage the story of Maria. But we'll also pay attention to the context of this story ... of the Nazi invasion of Austria and the challenge that was to the Austrian people. In these days as we see the movements for freedom in the MIddle East, we are reminded of the courage and convictions of those seeking a better life for themselves and their people, and that the story goes on.
Rev. Margaret Gramley
Our last movie of these series isThe Apostle (for March 6) as we travel with a man of God running from the law.
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 New Email Addresses
Your Kingswood staff has new email addresses to contact them. Please make note of these changes. Margaret: mgramley@kingswoodumc.com Sang Hun: shhan@kingswoodumc.com Charlene: cvanderhulst@kingswoodumc.com Lynn: lschreiner@kingswoodumc.com Barb: bsymonds@kingswoodumc.com Anita: atasher@kingswoodumc.com Anne Marie: amgerhardt@kingswoodumc.com Office: office@kingswoodumc.com Preschool: preschool@kingswoodumc.com |
Winterfest
Friday, February 25 - 6:15-8:30pm
Paper Making with Dick Stone
Dinner 6:15-7:00pm. Bake Potato Night.
Children's Activities 7:00pm
Adult discussion -7:00pm Enough, Discovering Joy through Simplicity and Generosity led by: Dave Gerhardt and Mike Goetting
Final Winterfest Night- March 11 "Karaoke Night"...Sign up during coffee fellowship.
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Bible Study & Conversations
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
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 25, March 11
led by Dave Gerhardt/Mike Goetting Winter Interfaith Conversations
THIS SERIES HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO SUMMER !!!! |
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KAAN Winter Movie Series
The Sound of Music Movie Night for this Saturday is being rescheduled. Stay Tuned for a new date.
Questions or comments Contact Pam Gish @ pam_gish@hotmail.com.
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Life in the Spirit Seminar
An exciting weekend developed by Aldersgate Renewal Ministries, an affiliate of the General Board of Discipleship in Nashville will be held at First United Methodist Church in Harvard on March 3, 4 and 5th. It presents a scripturally based, Wesleyan understanding of the person and work of the Holy Spirit through worship, teaching and personal testimony. It's a seminar in which the grace of God, the love of Jesus Christ, and the power of the Holy Spirit become active in the worship, the teachings and the contagious testimonies of faith that are sharedby the trained team members. Registration fee is $30. For more information contact Pastor Diana K. Otterbacher, 815 648 2333. email: aldneumc@wonderwave.net |
 Companions on the Journey
Thank you to all the ladies who came out on the slippery roads to join us for our meeting on Monday.
Twenty eight of shared spiritual deepening through singing, focusing on prayer and prayer cards.
We also heard about "de-cluttering" and creating a peaceful space for an everyday living focus. Throughout the meeting we sampled wonderful polenta ( the recipe of the month) which Mary Ann and Anita made along with other appetizers, sweets and sparkling water. We hope you will join us next time - Monday, March 21! If you haven't attended before please give it try, we'd love to have you.
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This Sunday in Worship
Scripture:
Psalm 121
Philippians 4:4-9
Matthew 6 selected verses
God at the Movies: The Sound of Music Message: Seek Ye First ... Music: Children's Choir Chancel Choir (10:30am)
Sunday School
Senior Sunday School
10:30am Manna House
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Prayers, Joys & Concerns
Joyce Fahlsing (mother of Cathy Schieler) who passed away on February 21. A March service is planned.
The family of Betty Anderson (mother of Mary Beth Johnson and wife of retired pastor Rev. Thoburn Anderson) died on February 13.
Doug Johnson (Jeff's father) has received news that he has tumors in his brain. He is at home.
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) had a series of TIAs and is undergoing tests.
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 to 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.
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Ministry Quick Links
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| Upcoming Events |
Sunday, February 27- New Members Welcomed
Thursday, March 3- UMW reading group 7pm
Friday, March 4- KUMC book club 7pm at Panera Bread
Sunday, March 6- Praise Band Rehearsal
Tuesday, March 8- Susanna Wesley Circle 10am Lenten Study- 7pm
Wednesday, March 9 - Ash Wednesday Services 7am & 7pm
Friday, March 11- Winterfest 6:15pm dinner, 7pm activities/class
Sunday, March 13- Praise Band Rehearsal
Wedneday, March 16- Walk the Labyrinth 4-9pm
Tuesday, March 15 - Midday Service at noon
Monday, March 21- Companions on the Journey 7pm
Tuesday, March 22 - Sewing Group 9am
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| Contact Information | |
Rev. Margaret Gramley
Senior Pastor, Kingswood UMC
847-398-0770
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