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March 31, 2011

Greetings!

A Word from the Pastor

On March 16, our confirmation class had a chance to experience the Labyrinth. This was the second time for me to walk the Labyrinth. This year the confirmands walked faster than last year. I was wondering if the Labyrinth meant anything to them. Without meditation on God, they seemed to easily ignore the true meaning of the Labyrinth while they were walking. I hope that some of them received a good experience that will allow them to be close to God when they live their daily lives.

For me, this year's experience of the Labyrinth was better than last year's. One of the reasons was that the more experiences I have, the more comfortable I am, and the more meaning I receive from those experiences. When I walked through the path in the Labyrinth, I felt that I was walking with God and that God was with me while I was in the path. I knew that if I followed the path, I would get to the rest area where I could meditate and pray. There was no fear or anxiety in which we are struggling with our direction. What I did in the Labyrinth was just following the path. Sometimes the path seemed to be crooked and without any short-cuts. But the good thing was that there was always a road to get to the point where we should go.

Likewise, our life has a road even though we walk through the valley of the shadow of death as Psalm 23 proclaims. Because the Lord is my Shepherd. The Lord wants to have a close relationship with us. That relationship leads us to God, who prepares a table. The table is symbolic of our fellowship with God. In the most troubled times, our source of joy comes from our fellowship with God. The Lord, our shepherd, calls us to a relationship. If we are in a relationship with God, we will get the joy we desperately seek. In this Lenten season, why don't we find and get the greatest joy in God who prepares a table in the presence of our enemies?

In Christ,

Rev. Sang Hun Han

Lenten Studies

Lenten Study led by Rev. Sang Hun Han

Tuesdays, March 15 through April 19 at 7pm in the Library

Thursdays, March 17 through April 21 at 10am in room 115

Sign up this Sunday.

Walk with Jesus on his final day. Sit beside him at the Last Supper. Pray

with him in Gethsemane. Follow him to the cross. Desert him. Deny him.

Experience the Resurrection. This class is to help you better understand the

events that occurred during the last 24 hours of Jesus' life, see more

clearly the theological significance of Christ's suffering and death, and

reflect upon the meaning of these events for your life.

No single event in human history has received more attention than the

suffering and crucifixion of Jesus of Nazareth. The book we'll study, 24

Hours That Changed the World, by Adam Hamilton, is designed to help you experience and understand the significance of Jesus' suffering and death in a way you never have before.

Whether you are a longtime Christian or simply curious about the story of

Christ's crucifixion, you are invited to join us on this inspiring journey.

Keeping the Faith -- Contemporary Spiritual Practices for Contemporary Christians

Beth Jayapalan will lead this lenten study on Sunday mornings at 9am begining this Sunday. The study will be 4 weeks, Sunday March 27 through April 17.

Lenten Podcasts

Listen in to the fourth week of our Lenten podcast series. Over the six weeks, Kingswood staff is reflecting on Psalm 23. Today, Hyang Sook Choi reflects on verse 5 which begins...You prepare a table before me

Click on one of three links below to listen:

Network Channel

Podcast Feed

Mobi URL

And speaking of Lent .... Holy Thursday will be here

before you know it. We'll need help setting up the Activity Center for the Holy Thursday observance. Please contact Anita Cannella if you'd like to help her set the tables for this meal of remembrance. anitasguesthouse@comcast.net.

girl map journey

Women's Group Meeting Body, MInd, Spirit

by Rev. Im Jung

On April 4, Reverend Im Jung will lead us in a 2 hour Spiritual Self Care/Wellness presentation and activity. We will be sitting on the floor and doing light activities, so wear appropriate clothing. Bring a pillow, yoga mat or anything that will make you comfortable on the floor.

The recipe of the month is Nanaimo Bars, a Canadian treat.

Mark your calendars for April 4 at 7pm

We hope you can come and bring a friend!

If you have question please email Elizabeth Hicks at ehicks@kingswoodumc.com

Scholarship Applications Available

Applications for the Dwight Hall and Judy Larkins Davis Memorial Scholarships are now available. Completed applications are due to the church office on May 9.

Please use the links below for more information and the application.

Dwight Hall

Judy Larkins Davis Memorial

Youth Activity

Wiffle Ball

On Sunday April 3, the youth will be playing wiffle ball from 6-8pm. Please bring a snack to share. Bring a friend!

Rummage Sale Donation - Assistance Needed

There are two families in the Wilmette/Highland Park area that want to donate a lot of furniture to the Rummage Sale. They have a truck that we can use..we just need 3 strong individuals who can volunteer their time on Saturday, April 2 from 10-2 PM to help load the furniture into the truck and unload it into a garage in Buffalo Grove.

If you can help please call Chris Spaeth directly at 847-520-5933 or email her at mcmayyy@aol.com.

Senior High Sunday School

Come join us at Sunday School for Breakfast and a Movie!

This Sunday, April 3, at 9:00AM in the church kitchen we will start with waffles and then watch the movie Jesus Christ Superstar.

Hope to see you on Sunday!

Spring Clean Up - Inside and Outside

Calling All Gardeners!
Weed Folks is a gardening program at Kingswood where families can sponsor a particular area on church property to weed and take care of during spring and summer. If they would like, families can also plant flowers in their area. Spaces are going fast so if your family would like to sign up please come to the Weed Folks table between services.

Church Clean Up!

This year's spring cleaning will take place on April 30, from 8:30 to 11am. Please clear your calendar, we need as many volunteers as possible.

Questions? Contact Dennis Spaeth at 847-520-5933 or visit the Weed Folks table between services.

Card Sale

Kingswood Krafters will be selling their

Easter and Springtime cards

on Sunday, April 3 in the Fireside room.

Come and see our new selections for the

new season!

In This Issue

Lenten Studies

Lenten Podcasts

Body, Mind, Spirit

Scholarship Applications

Youth Activity

Rummage Sale Assistance

Senior High Sunday School

Spring Clean Up

Kingswood Krafters

This Sunday

Prayers & Joys

New Emails

This Sunday in Worship

4th Sunday in Lent

Scripture:

1 Samuel 16:1-13

Psalm 23

Message:

Heavenly Feast

Music:

Allelus

Chancel Choir

(10:30am)

Sunday School

*Open House
April 3 -9am
3rd Grade
April 10- 9am
1st & 2nd Grade

Senior Sunday School

Breakfast and a Movie

9am in the kitchen

Lenten Midday Service

Tuesdays at Noon in the Sanctuary

Prayers, Joys & Concerns

The family of Lynn Shepherd (Juelane & Charlie's Daughter) who passed away on Tuesday, March 29. The wake is at 1pm at Spaulding Funeral Home in Highland Park. The funeral service will follow.

The family of Dolly Grubb (Jane Grubb's mother-in-law), who passed away on Monday, March 28 in Indiana. She recently celebrated her 100 year birthday.

Karen Rogers (cousin of Sheri Miller) who is a teacher in Yamatsuri Fukushima, Japan. Thankfully she lives outside the evacuation zone.

Ann Metzel (Sheri Brubeck's mom) who is recovering from surgery to help eliminate her pain.

Forrest "Jim" Rogers (Sheri Miller's uncle) who is undergoing chemotherapy for lung cancer.

Larry Isacson (a fellow Israel traveler) who suffered a TIA on the trip.

Congratulations to Anne Marie Gerhardt who has accepted the position of Director of Communications for the Northern Illinois Conference!!

Rebecca Berry who is home. MINISTRY OPPORTUNITY: Rebecca is asking for persons who might be willing to drive her to appointments. She is not able to drive and needs help with transportation. If you would be willing to be on a list to be called, please contact the church office.

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