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Greetings 
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say rejoice! Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near.
Philippians 4: 4-5
On Sunday, we begin our annual stewardship campaign. The theme is "Celebrate Kingswood"!! We will journey through five weeks of devotions, witnesses, study, and worship reminding us of all that God has given us. In addition, each of us will be invited to consider prayerfully our financial and service commitments to the ministry at Kingswood. In both worship services on November 11, our church family will have the great opportunity to celebrate as we offer our gifts and our financial commitments for 2013. These weeks will be a wonderful time of CELEBRATION!
This Sunday, we will celebrate our deep desire to uplift those in our church and in the community around us. In Philippians, Paul reminds the church to give thanks and rejoice - to celebrate every day. When we are glad and thankful, our hearts desire to share gentle care with others. Two years ago while on retreat, I was invited to pray for one hour aloud, offering everything for which I was thankful. I thought it would take a few minutes, but as I prayed to God, the list grew and grew. I did not finish in one hour. WOW - I was abundantly blessed. I was challenged to consider a bolder effort to serve the community around me.
Kingswood UMC has served our community in many bold ways. What makes you rejoice and be glad at Kingswood? How is God calling you to serve? Join us Sunday as we celebrate community and CELEBRATE KINGSWOOD!
In Christ,
Pastor James
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Harvest Fest is here...
Saturday, October 13, 10AM - 4PM
Harvest Fest offers fun for the whole family: petting zoo, children's games, bouncy castle, pumpkin decorating, bake sale, craft fair, snacks, a barbecue lunch, and more! With a special 3pm performance by our own Glory Fingers puppet team and Praise Band.
Invite your friends and neighbors!
We need your help to make this event a success!
Volunteers are needed in all areas. Confirmands earn service hours!
To volunteer, contact Lida Ducko at 847-520-9182.
Getting ready to bake? The United Methodist Women need wonderful baked goods to sell to the visitors. Cookies, brownies, Rice Krispie treats and cupcakes are favorites. Fruit pies (no cream pies), cakes and sweet breads always sell well. Questions? contact Susan Kenski-Sroka - in the evenings call 847-459-9743 or email susanks9@gmail.com.
With your help, this will be the best Harvest Fest yet!
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Senior High Breakfast & a Movie
All Senior High Youth are invited to join us at 9am this Sunday October 14 for a delicious breakfast and then stay for a movie and discussion. Meet in the large Kitchen. |
Trick of Treat for UNICEF
UNCIEF is short for United Nations Childrens Fund. This organization helps children all over the world. They help children who need food, clean water, clothing, education and water.
Children age 2 through 6th grade are invited to wear their Halloween costumes on Sunday, October 28 to Sunday School. We will be Trick or Treating through the sanctuary for UNICEF.
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Men's Basketball League begins October 22
Join us on Monday nights in the gym at 7:00pm.
Contact Dave Gerhardt at 847-398-6196 for more information.
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All Saints Day Observance is November 4
The All Saints Day service provides an opportunity to recognize and honor those of our loved ones and "saints" of the church who have passed on in the previous year. Again this year the roll will be called and flowers placed on the altar for each person. If there is someone in your family that you would like recognized in this way, please submit their name, the dates of their birth and death, and a picture to the office. You may drop it off or send a digital copy to Charlene at office@kingswoodumc.com.
Please submit your information and picture by Monday, October 29
to be included in this year's service.
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 New Acolyte Orientation
All present Acolytes and children in grades 3rd through 6th grade interested in serving as an Acolyte on Sunday morning are invited to a new orientation class on Sunday, November 18 at 10:30am until 1:00pm with Rev. James Preston, Rev. Luke Pepper and Barb Symonds. Lunch will be provided. |
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This Sunday in Worship
20th Sunday after Pentecost
Scripture:
Philippians 4:4-9
John 15: 9-17
Sermon:
We Celebrate Community
Music:
Adult Bells
Chancel Choir |
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Prayers, Joys & Concerns
Prayers of healing and wholeness for:
Betty Carlberg
Carl Genrich
Ray Koch
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Upcoming Events
Save the Date:
October 13, 2012
Harvest Fest and
Craft Fair
November 10, 2012
KUMC Annual Auction
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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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! For additional information, please contact Joel Ahrens at 847-537-5008 to jahrens@royalhardware.com.
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The Pumpkins are here!!!
The pumpkins finally arrived on Monday night and it was a beautiful evening to unload pumpkins!
The Kingswood Community works together to get the job done.
What a great group of volunteers!!
Thank you Mike for all that you do to make the Pumpkin Patch a success!
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CROP Walk
St. John's Episcopal Church in Mount Prospect, 200 N. Main Street, is hosting this year's Northwest Suburban CROP Walk on October 14. Registration is at noon and the walk commences at 1:00 p.m. Proceeds benefit local food pantries including Kingswood's Emergency Food Pantry and Church World Service.
For more information about walking, raising money, etc contact
Don Baraglia at bardo01@yahoo.com or Rev. Luke Pepper atlpepper@kingswoodumc.com
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Food Pantry Usage Rises in the Fall!
The Kingswood Emergency Food Pantry usage is up about 9% over last year at this time, with 958 families, or 3828 people, served through Sept. 6th. Even though many food drives are anticipated during the holiday season, we still need assistance at this moment. Please continue to support this ministry. If you wish to volunteer, please contact the church office or Jim & Cheryl Gibson. Thank you.
The Foods of the Month for this season:
October: Rice
November: Flour
December: Cooking Oil |
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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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