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September 1, 2011

Greetings!

Thoughts from Luke

Matthew 18:15-20: 18:20 For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them."

"Kick Off Season" is now in full swing! From the start of school & sports to praise band & puppet ministry kick off parties to Sunday School & bible study we are gearing up for the fall! The energy that we have built up over the summer months has now met up with the busy-ness of school, work, and life, which will likely create a hectic, yet exciting September.

Often times this is where a minister would caution you to take time to relax and find moments of Sabbath during these busy times, which you definitely should, but I think there is some more advice to be given.

In the lectionary text from the Gospel of Matthew for this weekend we read these words from Jesus, "For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them." In this season where church activities begin to ramp up and things get a little too hectic and stressful; remember that Jesus is present in our midst seeking to enrich our lives with the love of God. Jesus is the cause of the joy and excitement we get when we are gathered with others in worship and church activities. So although I hope you take time to enjoy some moments of rest in the next few weeks also consider taking time to rejoice in the energy of the Holy Spirit in and around us as we gather together.

Blessings,

Luke

Welcome to Rev. Min Woo and the people of the Yang Moon Korean United Methodist Church

We are excited to welcome Yang Moon Korean UMC to the campus of Kingswood UMC. Yang Moon is a United Methodist congregation that has been worshipping at the Salem UMC in Barrington for several years. They are moving to Kingswood to join us in being God's presence through the United Methodist Church in Buffalo Grove and to be closer to the Korean-American population in this area. Rev. Min Hyuk Woo is their full time appointed pastor ... and was welcomed as a full member of the Northern Illinois Conference this year as an Elder, transferring from Detroit Conference. He has served at Yang Moon for three years. Rev. Woo and Rev. Gramley are excited and eager to build bridges between the two congregations.

9/11 Commemorative Events

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Interfaith Worship: Rays of Hope

Join the followers of different religions to commemorate and honor the people of many faiths who died ten years ago.

Sunday, September 11, 2011 from 4 - 6 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center at Harper College in Palatine, IL.

Interfaith Prayer Service for Peace

September 11, 2011 at 4 p.m.

North School Park, Arlington Heights Road and Eastman in Arlington Heights.

9/11 Commemorative Event

The Village of Buffalo Grove, The Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band and Township High School District 214 are sponsoring a 9/11 Commemorative Event on Sunday, September 11, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. at Buffalo Grove High School. Rev. Margaret Gramley will be participating.

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"Wrecked" in Galveston

Youth Mission Team 2011

"I was 'Wrecked' this year at work camp when I saw the condition these people were living in, I didn't think they were going to be as nice and giving as they were. They lost so much in the hurricane, yet they couldn't be nicer. It was an amazing experience." - Sarah McCune

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 ice cream sundae

9am and 10:30am

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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Scholarship Recipients Send Their Thanks

I would like to thank you for choosing me as a scholarship recipient. I am so glad I have been able to be an active member of Kingswood. I love helping with Guidelines and I thoroughly enjoy going on the mission trips each summer. Once again, Thank you. It really means a lot to me. Sincerely, Sam O'Neil

I just wanted to write and thank you for deciding to award me with a scholarship again this year. It looks like everything is settling down here in Bloomington as eveyone gets ready for another year and I would like to thank you all for helping me be able to come back for another year as well. Not only for providing financial support to me in my college endeavors, but for being the supportive community of faith that I have grown up in and have known since I can remember. Sincerely, Keanan Koppenhaver - Class of 2014

Confirmation Kick Off

An informational meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 7 at 7:00 p.m. All 7th and 8th grade confirmands should attend along with their parents.

Crafters for HarvestFest Craft Fair

HarvestFest will be here in no time. It's time to start thinking about the Craft Fair during HarvestFest on October 15. Applications for HAND MADE items may be made to Arleen Messina at (847) 537-1441.

United Methodist Women - Mission Collection

The UMW are collecting school kits for distribution through Church World Service.

The items needed to fill these kits are:

- blunt/round tip metal scissors

- 70 count spiral notebooks or notebooks totaling 200-210 pages (no loose leaf/filler paper)

- 12 inch ruler

- hand held pencil sharpener

- large erasers

- pencils with erasers

- boxes of 24 crayons (only 24)

All items must be brought to Kingswood by September 11 and placed in the labeled box in the closet.

Take advantage of of the "Back to School" sales and help the children in need.

For more information contact the church office (847) 398-0770

Running for a Cause

Steve Briggs is running in the Chicago Half Marathon on September 11, 2011 with Team World Vision. This is his first ever run of this distance and he is looking for support both in prayer and financially. You can find out more information about World Vision and donate at World Vision . If you have any questions please feel free to contact Steve. He thanks you for your support!

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