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Mack the turtle from Yertle the Turtle by Dr. Seuss |
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 Greetings!
Thoughts from the Pastor
Is it true?.......
I've been listening to a series of DVDs of sermons and lectures from the 2011 Festival of Homiletics held in Minneapolis this spring. It is an annual conference of preaching for preachers held every May and the speakers are the best preachers, and teachers of preachers, from across the country. One of the lecturers suggests that the question that everyone comes to worship with each week is this one: "Is it true?" Is it true that God is love and I am loved by God? Is it true that I can know God through a relatioship with Jesus Christ? Is it true that Jesus was raised from the dead and that makes a difference for our lives? Is it true that the church is Christ's body in the world today?
So I've been wondering, is it true? Is it true that this is your core question?
Certainly we all come to worship and life in the community of faith with different needs and hopes and questions. But too often we just pay attention to the surface questions ... will the sermon be interesting? will the music be something the speaks to me? will Joe or Jenny or Jimmy be there and be friendly? will we get out on time?
But I invite you to think at a deeper level about what yearning in your heart brings you to worship each week? I'd love to hear your thoughts.
Blessings!!!!
Rev. Margaret Gramley |
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Summertime goes so fast...June is gone and July is passed.
Here are just a few pictures of our most recent Kingswood activities.
Three of our college students were presented with scholarships on Sunday in honor of Dwight Hall and Judy Larkins. Those receiving awards last week were Keanan Koppenhaver, Claire Baltz and Matthew Berry. Keanan will begin his second year at Illiois Wesleyan, majoring in Economics. Claire is beginning her 3rd year at Illinois State Apparel Merchandising. Matthew is also beginning his third year at Purdue University with a major in Actuarial Science. Two other scholarships will be awarded in the next two Sundays.
Youth Mission Trip
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27 youth and adults are in Galveston Texas this week on the 2011 Youth Mission Trip. They report that it is HOT!!!!! But the work and team experience is going well.
 | Sam O'Neil & Regan Frieling working hard on that ceiling!!!!
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Welcome!!!!
Luke Pepper will join the Kingswood Staff as Minister of Adult and Youth Formation starting on August 15. Luke graduated from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in May with an Master of Divinity and a special focus on Youth and Adult Education, Missions and Social Advocacy. He has been the Youth Director at Libertyville UMC this year and is looking forward to meeting the youth and people of Kingswood. Luke grew up in the Schaumburg area and the Our Redeemer's UMC there. He lives in Palatine. He is a candidate for commissioning as a Deacon in the United Methodist Church.
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Summer Kids Camp - Sunday School Schedule
Summer Sunday School is underway and continues through Sunday September 4.
Children age 4 through 5th grade will meet in room 116B/C at both 9am and 10:30am 
August 7 - Outdoor Game
August 14 - Happy Birthday to You - Bake'n Cupcakes
August 21 - Backwards Day - wear your clothes backwards
August 28 - "Breakfast and a Movie
September 4 - Sundae Sunday - ice cream for breakfast.
Food Pantry items are rice, pinto beans and flour.
Nursery care is available for infants through age 3 at both services.
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 Congratulations!
Jill and Glenn Turner celebrate the marriage of their daughter Amber Joan Turner to Greg Paull on July 24th in an evening outdoor ceremony in Kildeer, Illinois.
Amber and Greg live in San Mateo, CA. Amber teaches 7-8th grade science in Redwood City,CA and Greg works for ICE (Homeland Security/US Customs Service) in San Francisco.
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Adopt-a-Highway
Regan Frieling and eight of her friends worked highway clean up on July 30th. They cleaned up Dundee Rd for Stevenson High School service hours. Thank you to the Regan Frieling team!
Ali Castriano and friends from Stevenson High school have adopted the September clean up date!
Any other groups that would like to adopt the last 2011 road clean up date for November please contact sheribrubeck@comcast.net. The group may choose their own date and time. If no group signs up for November the date will be November 13 at 11:30am. Everyone in middle school and older are welcome to help including friends, family, neighbors, etc. Please wear hard-soled, closed-toed shoes and gloves that will protect your hands from broken glass.
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Stephanie Gates is awarded one of the 29 prestigious spots in The Society of Chemical Industry Scholars Program - Read about her in the Daily Herald.
Stephanie Gates - The Society of Chemical Industry Scholars
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Interfaith Summer Reading Group - The Faith Club
18 persons from Kingswood, Beth Am and Temple Chai gathered last week for the first of what may be a series of discussions of the book The Faith Club by Ranya Idliby, Suzanne Oliver and Priscilla Warner. We risked asking each other some hard questions and listened to hear what was hard in the asking as well as to begin answering the questions. One person asked: do you (Christians) blame us (Jews) for killing Jesus. That isn't fair!!!! Another asked, what does the crucifixion mean and if you eat the body and blood, isn't that like cannibalism? Whew!!! We discussed these last night and decided we had only begun so will gather again on August 24. Questions we've identified to discuss so far are: how do Jews in the US relate to Zionism? and what is the deal with Jews being "chosen?"
So ... if you didn't finish the book (most hadn't in the discussion last week), keep going and join the conversation on August 24 at 7pm at Beth Am.
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 Buffalo Grove Days Bake Sale
Kingswood Connected would like to see pictures of what you are doing this summer. Send pictures and information about your .
Watch for vacation pictures in upcoming Kingswood Connected emails. |
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KAAN Ravinia Events
Bev has picked out lovely CSO evenings for some wonderful music under the stars! We will designate a spot and meet with our picnics to enjoy the entertainment and fellowship. We have access to special lawn ($5) and pavilion ($12.50) pricing and students are free. If you are interested in joining Bev for any of these evenings, please contact her at bevmodlin@sbcglobal.net
August 6 - Itzak Perlman conducts Fleisher
August 9 - Concerto for 5 Pianos
Are you a "Lord of the Rings" fan? Ravinia is sponsoring a very special night Friday, August 19, at 7:30pm. The CSO will be playing the Oscar-winning score as the film "The Fellowship of the Ring" is shown on screens in the pavilion and on the lawn. If interested in organizing or being part of a group, contact Pam Gish.
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KAAN's Summer Tours Go "Behind the Scenes"
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Are you curious about how things are made or designed or what happens behind closed doors? Then we have some trips for you this summer! Sign up for 1, 2, or all of the following adult trips. Most group sizes are limited, so sign up early by contacting Pam Gish at pam_gish@hotmail.com or call her at (847) 438-08955
August 13 - Backstage in "Broadway in Chicago" Haven't you always wanted to see what goes on backstage? This tour will take us backstage at the Oriental, Cadillac or Bank of America Theaters. (Saturday, 11 - 1pm, $13.60 + a Millennium Park stroll?)
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This Sunday in Worship
8th Sunday after Pentecost
Scripture:
Psalm 105: 1-6, 16-22, 45c
Romans 10:5-15
Story Time:
Yertle the Turtle
by Dr. Seuss
Message:
Blessed Feet,
Blessed Burp
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Prayers, Joys & Concerns
Charlie Shepherd is at Highland Park Hospital being treated for blood clots and chest pain.
Ed Ferris, who is at Highland Park Hospital after a heart attack.
Doug Gerhardt (Dave's brother) who will begin chemotherapy soon.
Sympathy
to the family of Esther Karis (Tom's mother) who died on July 14.
Joe Licause (companion of Connie Mitchell) who is in rehab at the Claremont.
Ron Ericson is now at home after hospitalization for chest pain.
Opal Schreiner (Lynn's mother) continues to rally. Her family has returned to their routine and she is at home with 24 hour care.
Jane Liechty as she continues radiation treatment.
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Ministry Quick Links
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 New Email Addresses and new contact info for pastor
***Please save these new emails to your address book. The old comcast addresses are no longer working.******
Rev. Gramley: mgramley@kingswoodumc.com In addition, for emergency, contact Rev. Gramley at 847-477-2223!!!! 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 |
Summer Worship Stories:
August 7 - Yertle the Turtle by Dr. Seuss presented by Steve Shiley
August 14 - Amos and Boris by William Steig presented by Mark Rohde and Blake Maley
ALSO in afternoon: Shareholder's Dinner for Youth Mission Trip Sponsors
August 21- Dedication of Labyrinth between services
Welcome of Luke Pepper to Kingswood Staff as Minister of
Adult and Youth Formation
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| Contact Information | |
Rev. Margaret Gramley
Senior Pastor, Kingswood UMC
847-398-0770
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