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Greetings!
A Word from the Pastor
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As we traveled throughout Israel we saw fields and fields of palm trees. This is a picture of a date palm that was in a field of palms just outside the entrance to the Baptismal site on the Jordan River ... a site used to remember that Jesus came to John at the Jordan River and was baptized.
This Sunday we'll remember that the crowds who gathered to welcome Jesus into Jerusalem picked up palm branches to wave as they shouted "Hosanna" or "save us." The people of Israel who followed Jesus were hoping to be "saved" from the Roman Empire and its power and control in their lives. We tend to think of being saved as something more personal ... save me from my sins. But maybe this year as we wave the palms, perhaps we can also think about what freedoms we yearn for as a people. Where are we caught in cultural pressures that leave us more afraid than free? How does welcoming Jesus into our communities give us hope and challenge us to a new way of being in the world?
 | | Laura Boshart & Margaret Gramley, trying on pashmina's, Arab style, at Petra, Jordan |
Blessings and mercy ....
Rev. Margaret Gramley
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 Holy Thursday -
A Feast of RemembranceHoly Thursday services begin on April 21, Thursday at 7pm. Service will be held in the activity center where we will participate in A Feast of Remembrance. |
Lenten Podcasts
Listen in to the sixth week of our Lenten podcast series. Today, Rev. Margaret Gramley prepares our hearts to enter into Holy week.
Click on one of three links below to listen:
Network Channel
Podcast Feed
Mobi URL
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Sponsor an Easter Lily
If you are interested in sponsoring an Easter Lily there will be an insert in the bulletin on Sunday or you can call the church office - 847-398-0770. |
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"Be Cool" Get your picture taken on Easter Sunday
Before the 9 am and the 10:30 am services on Easter Sunday get your family's picture taken. Pictures will be printed and availble for pick up on May 1. Easter pictures provided by the Welcoming Committee.
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Glory Fingers Creative Ministry Team presents 17th Annual Spring Musical The Narrow Brick Road is a story based on the Wizard of OZ. Our message comes from Luke 24:13-32, The Road to Emmaus story which reminds us that Jesus is always with us. There will be blacklight puppets, Hand Mime, Dowel Rods, Interpretive signing and dance, fun new characters, a special surprise and an encore presentation of our Platinum award winning song East to West by Casting Crowns! We hope you can attend and bring friends on Saturday April 30th at 4pm and 7pm in the sanctuary! Admission is free and non-perishable donations to the food pantry are always welcome. |
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Don't Forget the Rummage Sale!
The Kingswood Annual Rummage Sale will be held on Saturday, May 14 from 8am - 4pm. For those of you doing spring cleaning, please remember this great opportunity to donate your unwanted clothes, furniture, housewares, etc. to the rummage sale. Please remember donated items need to be in good, working condition.
No large applances will be accepted.
You can drop off your donations anytime after May 8 at the church.
If you have questions please contact Chris Spaeth at (847)520-5933 |
 Senior High Sunday School
Join us this Sunday, April 17, for Breakfast and a Movie. Breakfast at 9:00AM and then watch the movie Godspell. Hope to see you there!
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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
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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.
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KUMC Book Club
The Book Club will meet on Friday, April 29 at 7pm. They will meet at Panera Bread in Strathmore Center, 1228 West Dundee Road, Buffalo Grove. The group will discuss "Little Bees" by Chris Cleave.
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This Sunday in Worship
6th Sunday in Lent
Palm Sunday
Scripture:
Mark 8:27-38
Message:
The Way of the Cross
Music:
King's Men
Celebration Ringers
Chancel Choir
(10:30am)
9am Sunday School - gather in Fireside Room for the
Parade of Palms before going to class.
10:30am Sunday School - Go directly to Classroom.
Senior High Sunday School
No Sunday School this week.
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Prayers, Joys & Concerns
The family of Albert Bazet (Bridgitte Dubois' father), who passed away this morning. Services will be held in Lourdes, France early next week.
Korie Glazebrook Grant, who underwent surgery on Tuesday at Glenbrook Hospital, where she is recovering.
Congratulations to the family of Isaiah Charles Neumann, son of Eric & Elise, grandson of June and Paul, nephew of Krist,
who was born on April 5 in New York.
Ric Sisi, who had successful back surgery last week.
Andrew Schroeder, wife, Theresa and infant son, Flynn. Dr. Andy is chiropractor to several in the congregation and has been diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease).
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.
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.
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Ministry Quick Links
Japan Relief Latest
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 New Email Addresses
***Please save these new emails to your address book. The old comcast addresses are no longer working.******
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 Elizabeth: ehicks@kingswoodumc.com Office: office@kingswoodumc.com Preschool: preschool@kingswoodumc.com |
Upcoming Events |
Thursday, April 14 -
Board of Trustees Meeting 7pm Thursday, April 21 - Maundy Thursday Service - A Feast of Remembrance 7pm Friday April 22 - Good Friday Service - Beneath the Cross 7pm
Easter Sunday April 24 -
7am Early Service at Lake Arlington - Youth Leading
8am Men's Pancake Breakfast
9am & 10:30 Easter Celebration Worship
Saturday April 30 -
Spring Cleanup 8:30-11am
Puppet Musical at 4 & 7pm in the Sanctuary
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| Contact Information | |
Rev. Margaret Gramley
Senior Pastor, Kingswood UMC
847-398-0770
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