KUMC Enews October 13, 2022 | |
October Sermon Series: Creation: Our First Sanctuary | |
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Dear Friends,
Not only do I believe that young people matter to God--- I think that they show us God. Jesus told his followers to have faith like little children, and I take that seriously. Children and youth ask the deepest and most honest questions. They express their feelings with open hearts. They bring energy, passion, joy and so much life to the spaces they occupy. They reveal the Kingdom of God. For all these reasons, and more, I am committed to making sure that KUMC is a place where kids and teens are welcomed, loved, and celebrated. This month there are several EASY ways to support our kids and youth
Write a Bible Blessing
The last Sunday of the month we are presenting Bibles to 3rd graders and others who need a Bible. Will you write a note of blessing to be placed in a Bible with a few sentences about what the Bible means to you and what your hopes and prayers are for them as they read scripture? E-mail your notes to Pastor Katie or drop them off at the church office.
Sign up for Trunk or Treat
Last year, Trunk or Treat was one of our most diverse and well-attended events of the whole year, as we welcomed kids from our surrounding community, and had a ton of fun passing out candy, hosting a bounce house, and more. Sign up to help here or at the Connect Desk.
Youth Retreat
Our youth's fall retreat is coming up on Oct. 21-23rd, and we are still looking for a few more adult chaperones. You can also still invite Middle School and High School youth to attend-- it's not too late to sign-up! To get more info contact Jeremy, and register a youth for the retreat here.
Become a Friend in Faith
Every student going through Confirmation is paired with an adult Friend in Faith, who supports and encourages them throughout their journey. To learn more about becoming a friend in faith or volunteering for Youth Ministry in other ways contact Jeremy.
With thanks and hope,
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What's Happening This Coming Week at KUMC | |
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On KUMC's Calendar This Week:
10/12: Play Cafè, 3 - 5 pm, in the Gym
10/13: Knitting Group, 1-3 pm in the Lounge
10/19: Dinner with Pastor Katie
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October LifeBridge Market Item of the Month: Disinfectant Wipes
Help the LifeBridge Market right here at KUMC by donating large canisters of disinfectant wipes to help stock the shelves.
And please continue to bring any food pantry staples that you can donate to the Mission Window on Sundays too to continue to help our food pantry partners around St. Louis.
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Mission in Memory and Honor Dresser Build
Saturday, November 5 & Sunday, November 6
Honor someone you have lost or someone special to you by building and/or donating the funds for an Ikea dresser to go to Home Sweet Home. With your help, Home Sweet Home's furniture bank can provide a dresser for each child in the families that they serve.
Donations are appreciated but not required to build a dresser. The cost of a dresser kit is $60. Donations can be made via your Realm Account or by check with "Dresser Build" in the memo line. These IKEA dressers are easy enough to construct that two people can build one in one hour. Will you help provide storage for the children of Home Sweet Home this November? Click here to reserve your building time now! Questions? Email Julie Sherwood.
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Here's an Idea: Throw A Birthday Party for Home Sweet Home!
Megan Daniels just celebrated a birthday recently and instead of gifts for herself, she requested people purchase household items for Home Sweet Home. Below are pictures of her delivery to their warehouse in Brentwood. Got a birthday coming up and feel like you have everything you need? Consider collecting gifts for Home Sweet Home!
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Project Hope Food Pantry Update and Volunteer Opportunity for Thanks
St. Andrew UMC took over the Project Hope Food Pantry when Bellefontaine UMC closed its doors in June. Since that time, the number of families served per week has increased to 20 families. KUMC's food donations helped to make that possible...thank you.
Project Hope would like to extend an invitation to help provide a free Thanksgiving Dinner to families in the North County area and beyond. This year the goal is to feed 1000 people. Here is how you can help:
Donate the following items to the Mission Window at KUMC
- boxes of stuffing (goal = 60 boxes)
- large cans of green beans (Sam's/Costco size, goal = 10)
Volunteer:
- Wednesday, Nov 23, 1 - 7 pm (set up and distribution of hot meals to food pantry families)
- Thursday, Nov 24, 8 am - 1 pm (packing and delivery of meals)
- Make a fresh dessert or donate a frozen turkey (Call Rob or Jennifer Proffitt to arrange pick-up)
Call Project Hope for more details and to sign up. Rob Proffitt (314) 603-4352 or Jennifer Proffitt (314) 603-8984
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Upcoming Events and New Groups | |
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KUMC Knitting Group Meets Thursdays, 1 - 3 pm in the Lounge
The knitting group will be meeting at the church again on Thursday afternoons in the lounge. All are welcome, including new knitters! If you want to learn there will be teachers. Join us, it’s lots of fun!
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Stephen Ministry Training Begins Soon
Stephen Ministry training classes will begin in late October. That means you still have time to join the training group! Training sessions will meet most Saturday mornings from October through March for a total of approximately 50 hours.
Would you please consider becoming a part of this vital ministry at KUMC? Call Mary Anne Hoppe, 314-401-1789; Barb Shadburne, 314-795-2723; or Cathy Poe 314-807-1854 if you are interested and would like additional information.
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Dinner with Pastor Katie
Wednesday, October 19, 6 - 7:30 pm
Would you like to know more about KUMC? Would you like to know more about Pastor Katie? Join Pastor Katie and Carol Fischer for dinner and casual conversation at Dinner with Pastor Katie on Wednesday, October 19th at 6 pm at KUMC. Childcare will be provided. RSVP to Carol Fischer by October 16th so we know how much food to prepare.
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Into the Deep - Youth Retreat
October 21-23 at Camp Moval
KUMC youths are invited to go on a weekend retreat to Camp Moval, in Union, MO on Friday, October 21 to 9 am on Sunday, October 23. Any 6th - 12-grade student may attend. They can also invite friends to come along for the fun too! The cost is $25 per student which includes lodging and five meals and snacks.
The theme is Into the Deep, and we will be getting real about what the Bible is, what it isn't, why it's so hard for us to read, and how we can get past the obstacles that prevent it from shaping our lives. Of course, we will also be spending a lot of time playing games, relaxing, etc.! Click here to register a Youth now on Realm!
Adult volunteers are urgently needed! There is no fee for adults. Email Jeremy to sign up as a volunteer and/or register as an adult/chaperone at the registration link. Even if you can only drive kids there, return them home, or stay Friday night only, it would be helpful to have you! If you register, Jeremy will assume you are in for the whole weekend as a volunteer unless you let him know otherwise!
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Confirmation Classes Begin Sunday, October 30
All youth, 6th grade or older interested in joining this year's Confirmation group need to email Jeremy Melton to register now. The meeting time will be Sunday evenings from 6:45 -7:45 pm.
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New Small Group Forming: Calling All Families With Young Adult Children!
A new LifeGroup is forming for those of you who are in the phase of life where you have young adult children (graduated from HS - 30ish). The focus of this group will be on growing in your own personal faith. If you would like more information about this group or any other group contacts Carol Fischer.
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JAZZ AT THE CENTER to Benefit MNIA Scholarship Fund
Saturday, October 28 at 7 pm
Fundraising for good causes can be fun, and this opportunity is! How about a little night music to help students in our area get scholarship funds? You are invited to come to see R &B saxophonist, Tim Cunningham at Jazz at the Center on Friday, October 28th at 7 pm at The Kirkwood Performing Arts Center. This performance is sponsored by the Meacham Park Neighborhood Improvement Association, and proceeds will benefit the MNIA Scholarship Fund. Click here to purchase tickets on Metrotix.
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Trunk or Treat at KUMC
Sunday, October 30, 4 - 6 pm
CALLING ALL TRUNKS & EVENT VOLUNTEERS:
We need VOLUNTEERS to help make the Trunk or Treat a big success:
- Volunteers with Car Trunks Decorated and Candy for the Trunk or Treat lineup in our parking lot. The more the merrier!
- Volunteers to oversee a 30-minute shift (or more) at the Bounce House
- Volunteers to help at Games and Craft Tables during the event
Click Here to Sign Up now on Sign-Up Genius
ARE THERE OTHER WAYS I CAN HELP? YES, There is!
Invite your friends and neighbors!
Here's what to tell them: Come to a Trunk or Treat at KUMC on Sunday, October 30 from 4 - 6 pm! Bring the kids in their costumes to go trunk or treating in the church parking lot, jump in the bounce house, and play some games! We'd love to have you!
Donate Candy
This event will require a lot of treats, so your donations of individually wrapped candies to help stock the Trunk line will be greatly appreciated!
SPREAD THE WORD - VOLUNTEER TO HELP ON 10/30 - DONATE CANDY
What one can you do to help make this KUMC Community-wide event a success?
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THE ONE
Sunday, October 30 at 10 am
Come to THE ONE, on the last Sunday of this month in the Sanctuary at 10 am. Donuts and Coffee will be available in the lounge thirty minutes before worship. At THE ONE we will be giving third graders and others a Bible of their very own in worship. If you are an adult who would like a Bible, please email Carol Fischer. We have Bibles for you too! Come celebrate with the whole church family!
A BIG THANK YOU GOES OUT TO: KUMC's Seekers Class for funding for this year's Bibles!
Bible Blessings
On Oct. 30th KUMC will be presenting children in 3rd grade and older with a Bible in worship. Scripture is where people of faith wrestle, question, learn and reflect. It's how we discover God's story, and encounter Christ's transforming love. Receiving your first Bible from a community of faith is such a meaningful moment, and our children's ministry needs your help. We are looking for people to write letters to be placed in the Bibles so that each child will get not only a Bible but a personal connection. The note could include just a few sentences about what the Bible means to you and what your hopes and prayers are for them as they read their new Bibles. If you are willing to write one of these Bible blessings, please contact Pastor Katie at [email protected]. If you know of a child or youth in 3rd grade or older who would like to receive a Bible contact Lisa Hendry, at [email protected].
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Weekly Worship & Connection at KUMC | |
Worship from Sunday, October 9, 2022 | |
How to Give to KUMC:
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Online through Realm: https://onrealm.org/KirkwoodUnitedM/Give
- Text to Give: Text give2KUMC to 73256.
- Mail a check to Kirkwood United Methodist Church, 201 W. Adams Avenue, Kirkwood, MO 63122, Attn: Katie Medina.
Send your prayer requests to KUMC using the Connect Card on our Website.
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Stephen Ministry
Facing problems that you have no idea how to handle? Reach out to a Stephen Minister at KUMC for free, confidential, one on one support. Email Pastor Katie, or call a Stephen Ministry Leader - Mary Anne Hoppe at 314-401-1789, Barb Shadburne at 314-795-2723, or Cathy Poe at 314 - 807-1854 to learn how they can help you.
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Get Connected to New Ministries at KUMC
If you are interested in connecting in a new or different way, let Carol Fischer know. She will be happy to brainstorm with you to find the most meaningful next step for you. Email Carol Fischer.
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