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Greetings
During our Youth Work Camp week in Vandamere, North Carolina I served with many of our youth at the home of Ms. Geneva. Ms. Geneva and her son had lived there before Hurricane Irene and it took a lot of convincing on the part of UMCOR for Ms. Geneva to finally leave her damaged home; she left with a sense of loss and uncertainty. Much of the work we did involved flooring, installing doors, and finishing windows. We got to visit with Ms. Geneva only a few times, mainly when she stopped by to see how things were progressing. On Thursday of that week I believe a minor miracle occurred. Ms. Geneva showed up and when she entered the home slowly with her walker, the joy could be seen in her eyes for this was the first time she saw her newly finished laminate flooring. She told me that we were the first group that had given her hope that she would return to home. It is an awesome feeling youth, adults, and I to know that.
As I explained around our communion table on Saturday evening in Chillicothe, Ohio, our last night together as a work camp team, Christ's table is about the hope that God is bringing into this world for those in need and the hope that this world will be transformed into God's loving reign. With the projects each person participated in on work camp we saw the Reign of God become a little more visible in this world and to that we should give thanks.
To hear more about the great experiences of our youth this summer come to worship on Sunday at 9am or 10:30am where we will hear from our youth and celebrate their awesome leadership.
Peace,
Deacon Luke
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WELCOME BACK SUNDAY IS
SEPTEMBER 9, 2012
Mark your calendars now for WELCOME BACK SUNDAY on
September 9, 2012. Join us for this church-wide celebration which will occur in both the 9:00am and 10:30am services. There will be a great fellowship time between services and a church-wide potluck after the 10:30am worship service. Please sign up for the potluck in the Fireside Room following services or contact the Church office.
We are asking each child and youth to wear their new backpack so we can bless backpacks. We are also asking for donations of new backpacks for school children in Chicago. They will be distributed through Humboldt Park UMC in Chicago. We will also bless school teachers and school workers during both services as well as recognize our outstanding church staff. In addition, we will be participating indirectly with the United Methodist Seeds to Succeed witness (for more information, please visit www.seedstosucceed.org).. Watch for more information....
AND INVITE a friend that Sunday!
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Remember Kingswood for the Ages!
The Endowment and Investment Committee reminds you to consider including Kingswood UMC in your will and estate planning. Your gifts will help others experience God's love for many years to come. Contact the church office for more information at 847/398-0770.
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Glory Fingers Kick-off Cook Out Party!
Glory Fingers Kick-Off party is Tuesday August 28th from 530-730pm.
All 7th graders and older are invited to join the team. Meet on the Manna House back patio. We will be roasting hot dogs on the fire, making s'mores and playing games. Please RSVP to sheribrubeck@comcast.net for the list of pot luck choices to bring to the party.
Rehearsals are every Tuesday evening from 6:30-8:30pm September through May.
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Children's Sunday School Teacher Orientation
Teachers (both new and presently serving) are invited to attend fall teacher orientation with dessert and to meet our new Senior Pastor, Rev. James Preston, at Barb Symonds house at
1040 Kenilworth Dr. Wheeling. Orientation will be held on Wednesday, August 29 at 7:30pm.
Cokesbury has created new Children's Ministry material for Sunday School. Grow, Proclaim, Serve! is a brand new children's ministry resource. Come and have dessert as we review this brand new format from Cokesbury together, plus calendar dates from September through December.
Sunday School material will be available for pick-up at this time.
Teachers, Sunday School will start on Sunday, September 9. All teachers will be blessed at the 9 and 10:30am worship services. Please RSVP to Barb Symonds at 847-666-4091 or bsymonds@kingswoodumc.com.
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Chancel Choir Rehearsals
Chancel choir will begin rehearsals on Wednesday, August 29th @ 7:30 in the sanctuary. Anyone who enjoys singing is invited to come. We have robes and music for many more! Questions? Call Bev Modlin
at 847-537-8069.
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Adult Hand Bell Rehearsals
Adult Hand Bells will begin rehearsing on Wednesday, September 5th @ 6:30 in the sanctuary. If you have questions, call Lorelei Jarrell
at 847-537-0936.
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This Sunday in Worship
13th Sunday after Pentecost
Scipture:
Luke 17: 11-19
Sermon:
Youth Mission Witness
Music:
Michael Maley &
Andrew Carpenter |
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Prayers, Joys & Concerns
Prayers of healing and wholeness for:
Betty Carlberg
Carl Genrich
Ray Koch
Nancy Robinson
Duane Tompkins |
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Upcoming Events
Save the Date:
September 9, 2012
Welcome Back Sunday
September 23, 2012
UMM Chicken Dinner
October 6, 2012
Pumpkin Delivery
October 13, 2012
Harvest Fest and
Craft Fair
November 15, 2012
Interfaith Service at
Temple Beth Am
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Ministry Quick Links
More About Us at our Website: |
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Feed My Starving Children
On Saturday, August 18th, twenty Kingswwood members participated in a Feed My Starving Children event at Palwaukee Airport (Prister Aviation). The group packed 64 boxes for shipment to Haiti.
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Kingswood Bake Sale Booth
at Buffalo Grove Days!
September 1st and 2nd
This year again the profits will go into our church budget. Everyone bakes, right? We will be selling Saturday and Sunday, September 1st and 2nd. Bake your favorite - or
several items. It takes a lot of baked goods to sell for 2 days. Please, no cream pies or cream cakes bacause it can be very warm and they aren't safe in the heat. There will be a sign up sheet all month for opportunities to work in the booth. Volunteering in the booth is also a great chance to extend the welcome and hospitality of the Kingswwod family outside our doors! Questions? Call Debbie Kob
at 847-909-1020 or email at debstuff123@aol.com.
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 Rainbow Covenant
In the Northern Illinois Conference, our local churches make a commitment to support local, regional and international mission projects and ministries through the Rainbow Covenant.
The first mile in becoming a Rainbow Covenant church is to fully participate in the mission and ministry of the Northern Illinois Conference through 100% apportionment giving.
Once your church has fulfilled its apportionment commitment, you have the option to go the second-mile and become a Rainbow Covenant congregation. After years of not being able to go that second-mile, Kingswood has decided to set a goal for ourselves to again become a Rainbow Covenant church.
Over the next 4 week you will have an opportunity to learn about the Rainbow Covenant program in worship and will have one final opportunity to support 4 of program areas/color bands of the Rainbow through your financial donations in worship on Sunday September 16. Those 4 areas being Outdoor and Retreat Ministries, PADS/Journeys: The Road Home, Children and Youth Services Supported by the United Methodist Church, and Red Bird Mission in Kentucky. Check the Weekly Lamplighter Bulletin for information. |
Saving Jesus Redux - A Study Opportunity
(A new offering in the Living the Questions (LTQ) Series)
A twelve-sessionSaving Jesus study is being offered at two different time-slots beginning in September 2012. The first study group is scheduled to begin Sunday September16, from 9:00 A.M. to approximately 10:20 AM. The second study group is scheduled to begin Thursday September 20, from 7:30 PM. to approximately 9:00 P.M. Gary & Mary Ann Genge will facilitate both the Sunday and Thursday sessions.
Sign-up in the Fireside room or email Gary Genge at ggenge1@comcast.net. |
Kingswood Craft Fair
Attention all crafters and Kingswood Craft Fair supporters.
Please mark Saturday, October 13, 2012 on your calendars as Kingswood UMC is holding it's annual Harvest Fest and Craft Fair. If you have any handmade crafts you wish to sell please contact Cindy Miller at cinzia8@gmail.com or 847-459-6337. Or, please help the United Methodist Women by attending this year's fair and purchasing beautiful gifts at reasonable prices for your holiday gift needs.
Whether a crafter or a patron, it is sure to be an enjoyable day out. Please join us!
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Kingswood Men's Club Collection Project
The Kingswood Men's Club is starting a project to collect EMPTY prescription vial and caps. We will have a box located in the Church foyer for you to place the vials. These will be forwarded to have the labels removed, sterilized and sent to third world countries to be used for dispensing medicines by an organization called "Doctors without borders". This will be an ongoing project and we would appreciate your support by putting your empty vials in this box. Any questions contact Dick Stone or Norm Belew. |
SAVE THE DATE . . .
SOCIAL EVENT OF THE SEASON!!!
2012 KUMC ANNUAL AUCTION
When - Saturday, November 10, 2012
Where - KUMC Activity Center
Who - Everyone who is anyone will be there
Cost - $6.00/person for Food Pantry Support
Book it now on your calendars! Silent auction (6:00 PM) followed by live auction (7:30PM)
Please place donations in auction box in library beginning around
September 1st!
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Thank You Bishop Jung
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A Farewell Service is planned for Bishop Jung on
Sunday, August 26, 2012 at 4:00pm at Grace UMC in Naperville.
All are invited. |
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Welcome Bishop Dyck
The Welcome Service for Bishop Sally Dyck will be
Sunday September 23, 2012 at 5:00pm at Grace UMC in Naperville.
All are invited . |
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SUMMER KIDS CAMP - An Awesome Adventure
Summer Sunday School
Summer Sunday School:
Through Sunday, September 2.
Class for children age 4 through 6th grade at
9:00 and 10:30am,in the Activity Center.
Nursery care through age 3 at 9 & 10:30am, room 139/141.
AUGUST Schedule
August 26 - "Breakfast and a Movie"
September 2 - "Sundae Sunday" / ice cream for breakfast
Children move up to their new grade level in September. |
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Food Pantry Item of the Month
Rice
For the next few months the Kingswood Food Pantry is going to focus on items that are needed in the food pantry, but are not typically donated.
This Month you can help by donating rice!
Please put your donations in the blue collection bin. Thank you!
Upcoming "Items of the Month"
September - Cereal |
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Calendaring Notice to All Church Leaders!
The start of the church year is approaching and we want to make sure the space you need is available. Please contact Charlene in the office at office@kingswoodumc.com or 847-398-0770 to let us know your meeting plans. Please include dates, time, group size and necessary set up. If you have a room preference, please specify.
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Lamplighter and Email Deadline is Tuesday, 11:00am.
Send all articles to office@kingswoodumc.com
and atasher@kingswoodumc.com or contact the church office
at 847-398-0770. |
| Email Addresses and contact info:
Rev. James Preston: jpreston@kingswoodumc.com
Rev. Luke Pepper: lpepper@kingswoodumc.com
In addition, for emergency, contact Rev. Preston at 312-285-9023 or
Rev. Pepper at 202-957-0350
Charlene: cvanderhulst@kingswoodumc.com
Anita: atasher@kingswoodumc.com
Office: office@kingswoodumc.com
Barb: bsymonds@kingswoodumc.com
Preschool: preschool@kingswoodumc.com |
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Contact Information | |
Rev. James Preston
Senior Pastor, Kingswood UMC
312-285-9023
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