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 A Word from the Pastor
Greetings!
Luke's History Lesson for this Week: The term "Bully Pulpit" is often used now to refer to the power of a president or a political figure to use their position to advocate for a particular cause, program, or issue. Merriam-Webster defines the Bully Pulpit as: "a prominent public position (as a political office) that provides an opportunity for expounding one's views"...."Bully pulpit" comes from the 26th U.S. President, Theodore Roosevelt, who observed that the White House was a bully pulpit. For Roosevelt, "bully" was an adjective meaning "excellent" or "first-rate" -- not the noun "bully" that's so common today." For the next three Sundays, Kingswood UMC will have a sermon series on the topic of Bullying and how the Church should respond to the abuse and isolation that is experienced when bullying occurs. You will in fact be hearing from the Pulpit about Bullying. In other words, the bully pulpit of the Church will be used to advocate for a Christian response to the bullying we see in our schools and nation. Please join us for the next three Sundays as we pray and worship together for a more peaceful, just, and loving world. Peace, Luke Pepper, Minister of Adult and Youth Formation |
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Kingswood Challenges Bullying
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In the months of January and February Kingswood is taking on the important issue of bullying among children and youth. Below are opportunities to engage in Kingswood's efforts. This will be a long-term focus but here are some upcoming events!
Sermon Series on the Church's Response to Bullying - January 22, 29, & February 5th
Workshop on Bullying
When: Thursday February 9 @ 7pm
What: Workshop for parents and adults who work with children & youth. Workshop will be led by Jean Bush, former Director of Leadership Development for the Northern Illinois Conference, and Luke Pepper.
Contact Luke Pepper at lpepper@kingswoodumc.com for more information. A sign up to attend the workshop will be available starting Sunday January 15th.
This event is open to members of the community.
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Winterfest 2012
Winterfest Friday, January 20, 2012.
Time: 6:15-8:30pm
Theme: "Monkey See Monkey Do"
Monkey Pillow Craft
Come for dinner at 6:15
Hot dogs and Brats with all the fixing's
The Children's activities and Adult Studies start at 7:00pm.
Sign-up for this popular Friday Night Family Fellowship on Sunday in the Fireside Room.
Mark your calendars for additional Winterfest dates!
Friday, February 3
Friday, February 17
Friday, March 2
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Work Camp 2012 is in the Works!
The Interest Meeting for the 2012 Youth Work Camp will be Sunday January 22 at 11:45am.
Those interested should attend and bring their summer calendars with them so we can finalize a date. The trip is open to graduating 8th graders through graduating high school seniors. The work camp will either be scheduled for the last week in July or first week in August. We are asking that at least one parent or guardian attend the meeting as well.
For more information you can contact either Sheri Brubeck at sheribrubeck@comcast.net or Luke Pepper at lpepper@kingswoodumc.com
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You Can Still Attend the Youth Ski Trip
The Youth Ski Trip is scheduled for February 10 - 12, 2012 at Alpine Valley and Wesley Woods. There is still time to sign up if you are interested! If you'd like to attend contact Luke ASAP - lpepper@kingswoodumc.com |
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Attention Fall 2012 College Students -
Scholarship Applications Available
Applications for the Dwight Hall and Judy Larkins Davis Scholarships are now available. Use the link below or paper copies are available in the church office.
Please submit your completed applications to the church office no later than March 1, 2012.
Judy Larkins Davis Application
Dwight Hall Application |
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Family Bowling
Families and friends of Kingswood, come and join us on Saturday, January 28, 2012 for an afternoon of fellowship at Beverly Lanes from 2-4pm, in Arlington Heights.
Sign-up for this afternoon of fun during coffee fellowship. The price of bowling is $8.10 and includes shoes. How many games can you bowl in two hours?
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KUMC Book Club
January Meeting
The next meeting of the KUMC book club will be on Friday, January 20 at 7 pm at Panera Bread, Strathmore Center, 1228 West Dundee Road, Buffalo Grove. The book club will discuss "The Warmth of Other Suns" by Isabel Wilkenson.
In this epic, beautifully written masterwork, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Isabel Wilkerson chronicles one of the great untold stories of American history: the decades-long migration of black citizens who fled the South for northern and western cities, in search of a better life. From 1915 to 1970, this exodus of almost six million people changed the face of America. Wilkerson compares this epic migration to the migrations of other peoples in history. She interviewed more than a thousand people, and gained access to new data and official records, to write this definitive and vividly dramatic account of how these American journeys unfolded, altering our cities, our country, and ourselves.
For more information contact Karen Wernette, 224-677-5277 or kmwernet@umich.edu. |
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Help Needed to Deliver Meals on Wheels
 Kingswood needs volunteers to deliver meals to the elderly and homebound clients of Wheeling Township Meals on Wheels Program for the month of February. Meals are picked up at the Lutheran Home in Arlington Heights and are delivered on a specific route for the month. Volunteers are needed for two hours. Pick up is scheduled for 11:00 A.M. with volunteers working in teams of two - maps and written directions are provided. Mothers with children are welcome. Sign up for one or more days. Signup will be available on January 8 in the fireside room after worship. For more information contact Wendy Avner 847-537-2978.
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The Food Pantry Needs Your Help
Due to very heavy usage in December, the Kingswood Emergency Food Pantry needs three things: food, funding and paper grocery bags, preferably with handles. If you can help, please bring these items to Kingswood this month. Food and bags can be left in the blue bins in the coatroom, while monetary donations can be left in the office. Our current food needs are: soup, tuna, peanut butter, jelly, vegetables, applesauce, pasta, spaghetti sauce, rice, dried pinto beans, cooking oil, cereal and macaroni and cheese.
Thank you, as always, for your support of this mercy ministry!
Jim & Cheryl Gibson, Food Pantry Coordinators
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Taste of Kingswood!
Think "Taste of Chicago"...but at Kingswood
on Saturday, March 17 from 1-4pm.
This social event will include different ethnic and homemade food brought to you by members of Kingwood and will include musical performances, crafts, and a fair that helps everyone get a "taste" of what the ministries of Kingswood UMC have to offer!
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Sustainable Farming
If you would like to learn more about sustainable farming and the Farm Bill information is available on the Peacemakers Table.
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This Sunday in Worship
3rd Sunday after the Epiphany
Scripture:
Genisis 37; 1-28
Luke 10; 25-37
Sermon:
Reedeming the Bully Pulpit
Music:
Chancel Choir (10:30)
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Prayers, Joys & Concerns
Nancy Robey who broke her foot and is recoveing at home.
Brian Hansen (Bev Hansen's son) hospitalized and recovering
Carl Genrich fell and is recovering at home.
Unadine Brown, recovering from pneumonia at home
Congratulations
to Suzanne Swanson and Michael Saldarriaga on their recent engagement!
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Ministry Quick Links
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 Email Addresses and NEW contact info for pastor Rev. Gramley: margramley@sbcglobal.net Luke Pepper: lpepper@kingswoodumc.com In addition, for emergency, contact Rev. Gramley at 847-477-2223 and Luke at 202-957-0350 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 |
Friday January 20
Winter Fest
Book Club
Sunday January 22
Youth Work Camp Meeting
Saturday January 28
Family Bowling
Friday February 3
Winter Fest
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Rev. Margaret GramleySenior Pastor, Kingswood UMC 847-398-0770
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