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Greetings
Share with the Lord's people who are in need. Practice hospitality.
Romans 12: 13
Hospitality and welcome are essential attributes for those who follow Jesus Christ. In his letter to the church at Rome, Paul reminds the gathered community that we should share our resources with those in need and we should always practice hospitality and welcome. Throughout the Scriptures, you will find numerous references to Biblical hospitality. We are to proclaim a WIDE welcome to all people--offering lavish hospitality to everyone we encounter.
It was because of amazing hospitality that I became a United Methodist Christian. During my sophomore year in college, I was struggling - feeling lonely and disconnected. I longed for a place to belong and to grow in faith. One Sunday, a group of United Methodist college students and two adult teachers invited me to become involved at Saint John's UMC. Over the next weeks, they invited me to meals, to Bible study, to a small group, and to worship. It was refreshing for people to really care and to invest in my life. I experienced hospitality in abundant ways and my life was forever changed. It happened because I was invited....because I was welcomed...because someone practiced hospitality.
This Sunday is Welcome Back Sunday! It will be a great day of celebrating our ministry and mission as a congregation. More importantly, it could be a day for you to invite your neighbor or friend to attend church with you. You could even pick them up! This could be the Sunday you introduce yourself to new people during worship or over a handshake to those around you.
Practice hospitality----it could change your life! It could change their life!
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WELCOME BACK SUNDAY IS
SEPTEMBER 9, 2012
WELCOME BACK SUNDAY IS HERE! 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 contact the Church office if you would like to bring an item for the Potluck..
Remember to have your child and youth wear their new backpack so we can bless the backpacks. In addition, we will bless school teachers and school workers during both services as well as recognize our outstanding church staff.
REMEMBER TO INVITE a friend on Sunday!
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Youth Reminders:
Senior High Youth Fall Kick Off (9th-12th Grade) is Sunday,
September 9th at 6pm at the Gerhardt's. Contact Rev. Luke Pepper
for more information at lpepper@kingswoodumc.com |
 Kingswood Krafters Notecard Sale
We will be selling hand-made cards between services only on Sunday, September 9th. Look for us in the Firesdie Room. We have several new designs on the cards. Cards are only $1.00. All profits are donated to Kingswood.
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 Rainbow Covenant
For the next few Sundays, we will continue to learn about the Rainbow Covenant program in worship. You will have one final opportunity to support any of the 4 program areas/color bands of the Rainbow through your financial donations on Sunday, September 23rd. On Sunday, September 9th, we will cover Children and Youth Services Supported by the United Methodist Church (the Yellow Band)
In the coming weeks, we will learn about the Blue Band, which includes PADS/Journeys: The Road Home and the Red Band, which includes Red Bird Mission in Kentucky.
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Susanna Wesley Circle
The Susanna Wesley Circle will meet on Tuesday, Sept.11, 2012,
in Room 114 at 10:00 a.m. Nancy Neal will be the hostess,
Connie Mitchell will give devotions, Mary Ann Genge will present the lesson, Chapter seven, from Living Above Worry and Stress. Cheri Stark will give a Response report. Questions or need a ride, call
Mary Ann Genge, 847-808-8229.
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"Thursdays with Luke & Luke!"
The Thursday Morning Adult Bible Study led by Rev. Luke Pepper will start up again on Thursday September 13 at 10am. We will be studying the Gospel of Luke! Starting Sunday September 9th, copies of the Bible study resource we will be using will be available in the small kitchen by the Fireside Room. Classes generally run from 10am-11:30am, sometimes ending before that time. All adults are welcome to attend!
For more information contact Deacon Luke at lpepper@kingswoodumc.com
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Saving Jesus Redux - A Study Opportunity
(A new offering in the Living the Questions (LTQ) Series)
A twelve-session Saving 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.
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This Sunday in Worship
15th Sunday after Pentecost
Scripture:
Joel 2:26-28
Sermon:
Welcome Back
to the Vision
Music:
Connor Riekki |
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Prayers, Joys & Concerns
Prayers of healing and wholeness for:
Betty Carlberg
Carl Genrich
Ray Koch
Betty Lou Manso
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 18, 2012
Interfaith Service at
Temple Beth Am
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Ministry Quick Links
More About Us at our Website: |
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Humboldt Park Afternoon of Service
Saturday, September 15th
What: 12 - 15 confirmation & senior high youth, young adults, and adults are invited from Kingswood for an afternoon of mission and service work! The day will including cleaning, possibly painting, and serving a meal to those in need at Humboldt Park UMC & Humboldt Park Social Services.
We will meet at the church at 11:45am and return around 7:00pm. Adult Chaperones (25 and over) needed to drive. For more information and to sign up contact Rev. Luke Pepper at lpepper@kingswoodumc.com. |
Companions on the Journey Gets a Makeover
The women's group formerly known as Companions on the Journey is changing it's name to Girls Night Out. We've decided to take the group in a new direction with more emphasis on fellowship and fun. As part of the roll-out of our "new and improved" women's group, we are having a makeover night for our September 17th kick-off meeting which will start at 7:00pm and end at 8:30pm. Childcare will be provided free of charge. All women are invited. |
It's Time to Talk About Bullying
Rev. Luke Pepper will be leading a youth session on Bullying on Saturday, September 22nd at the First UMC of Elgin in connection with the Seeds to Suceed campaign. For more information, please see the attached Time to Talk flyer. IMPORTANT CHANGE - there is no registration fee! |
Kingswood at Buffalo Grove Days
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BG Days Parade |
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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 Kings wood Men's Club is collecting EMPTY prescription vial and caps that will be sent to
third world countries for use in dispensing medicines by "Doctors without Borders". This will be an ongoing project and we would appreciate your support by putting your empty vials in a box that is located in the Church foyer. Any questions contact Norm Belew @ n_belew@hotmail.com or
Dick Stone @ 847-541-8919. |
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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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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 Food Pantry Item of the Month
Cereal
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 boxes of cereal!
Please put your donations in the blue collection bin. Thank you! |
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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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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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