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July Newsletter

 



Text Box: A mother, wishing to encourage her young son's progress at the piano, bought tickets for a Pad­erewski performance. When the night arrived, they found their seats near the front of the concert hall and eyed the majestic Steinway waiting on stage. Soon the mother found a friend to talk to, and the boy slipped away. When eight o'clock arrived, the spotlights came on, the audience quieted, and only then did they notice the boy on the bench, innocently picking out "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star." His mother gasped, but before she could retrieve her son, the master appeared on stage and quickly moved to the keyboard. He whispered to the boy, "Don't quit - keep playing." Leaning over Paderewski reached down with his left hand and began filling in a bass part. Soon his right arm reached around the other side, encircling the child, and added a running obbli­gato. Together, the old master and the young novice held the crowd mesmerized. In our lives, unpolished as we may be, it is the Master who surrounds us and whispers in our ear, time and again, "Don't quit-­keep playing." And as we do, as a nation and as a congregation, or as individuals, God augments and supplements until a work of amazing beauty is cre­ated. JULY. 2006 I can tell that God is already at work among you here at Kingswood. Your words and gestures of welcome have been a warm, sincere melody to this newly assigned pastor. Your relationships with for­mer pastors, with each other and with newcomers have all been natural and symphonic. Such harmony does not occur by accident. It is God-inspired. Such inspiration cannot happen unless people are open to being transformed by the Eternal. In God's hands our small stars become blazing, blinding, searing suns. "Don't quit-keep playing." WELCOME NEW MEMBERS We welcomed to our church at the II :00 service on Sunday, June 18. Name: Lee and Kathy Smith Lee and Kathy come to us from another United Methodist Church. We welcomed to our church at the 8:30 service on Sunday, June 25. Name: Hugh and Jan Randall


Text Box: The deadline for submitting articles for the August newsletter is Wednesday, July 19. This is a firm deadline. Articles may be emailedto:cdavislll@comcast.net



Text Box: Callin2: All United Methodist Men ... to begin preparing for the big event Saturday, July 15. Issue the cook-off challenge to any and all wor­thy opponents. It's time to begin forming teams and finding your best recipes! Teams consist of three to four members. Sure, teams may include or be all ladies! All who want to be included in this fun filled event but are not already part of a team, just call Greg Mann (661-8713 or 661-0420) and he'll get you in the perfect spot. Can't you just smell the bar­beque cooking already? WOW!! What a Day!! July 15 A Church-wide Yard Sale: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM Open Car Show - 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Barbeque cook-off: 11 :00 AM - 1 :00 PM The yard sale is sponsored by the Priscilla Circle to support their year-round mission projects. Bring your donations to the gym now. Then come back and shop on the 15th. The car show is open to anyone, and any type of car. The $10.00 entry fee goes to the inner-City Mission to help with the renovations on the older building. (When this project is completed they will be able to double the number of kids in their after-school tuto­rial program.) Plaques will be given to the top ten cars, with a trophy for the "best in show." The cook-off has a trophy up for grabs too, along with the all-important bragging rights. You get to generously sample the entries and the side dishes for only $6.00 per person. Yum! Money raised from this event will help purchase lawn equipment and go toward our commitment to the Wesley Foundation at USA. For more information about the yard sale or car show contact Hayes or Cindy Collette at 634-9610. For more information about the Barbeque cook-off contact Greg Mann at 661-8713 or 661-0420. Chef Greg's Wednesday Night Summer Super Supper .July Menus A few words about signing up for dinner on the reg­istration pads on Sunday. The forms are gradually being replaced with new ones as needed. On the new forms you should continue to write the number of people wanting the regular menu, child regular menu, adult pizza, child pizza, and/or salad. Re­member, only those 10 years and under qualify for the child's pricing. If you have any questions please call the office. Thanks 5th No Dinner-No Activities 12th Hamburgers, French Fries, Baked Beans, Fruit Salad, Dessert, Tea/Coffee 19th Taco Salad Bar, Dessert, Tea/Coffee 26th Sandwich Bar: Chicken Salad, Tuna Salad, Sliced Meat, Assorted Bread, Chips, Fruit, Dessert, Tea/Coffee Special Order: Chef’s salad available by request no later than Tues­day noon. (661-0420) Menu for Children Under the Age of 10 Years: Papa John's Pizza, and Dessert Cost: Adults $4.50 per person. Children (age 10 and under) $2.50. Families of five or more, all in the same household, $15.00. Add $.50 for each carry-out. Make your reservations on the form when you regis­ter your attendance on Sunday mornings. If you need to call the office (661-0420) with your reserva­tion, do so no later than Noon Tuesday. Call the of­fice to be on the permanent list for 2005-2006. If you are on the "permanent" list and cannot be pre­sent please let the office know by Tuesday. Food is purchased based on the number registered. There is very little room in the supper budget to allow for "no-shows." Thanks for your cooperation.


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Text Box:  You are invited to my house July 13 at 6:30 p.m. if ... You are in college or have recently graduated from college, or; You are a C. S. Lewis fan or at least know who he is, or; You like to eat.



Text Box: The food will be good (remember, I learned to cook during this past Lenten season), the company enjoyable, and the conversation interesting. Should you prepare ahead of time for this event? Well, you might consider (if you haven't already) watching one of two movies: Shadow/ands with Anthony Hopkins and Debra Winger (**"'*) or The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. If movies aren't your thing, talk to either me or Marti Normand. We would love to recommend a book or two. If you did not meet the above criteria. but ... You have read the five people you meet in heaven, or; You are young, old or in between, or; You would do anything to avoid preparing a meal. .. Then please join us on July 18 at 6:30 p.m. for a discussion of Mitch Albom's book. This book can be read in one sitting. So you have plenty of time to pick one up at a local bookstore or check it out at the library. We'll be meeting at my house, very casual. -------------------------------------------- • But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also." Matthew 6:20-21. Our VBS treasure hunt is continuing through the month of July. So far, we have .. shopped in the marketplace in Jerusalem, been swimming and to Pump It Up. This month we will be visiting our friends at AHEPA, playing putt putt, and swimming. Remember, each Wednesday is a new activity. So, if you were unable to ~join us in June please think about being a part of the treasure hunt in July. We'll be off for the week of July 4t, and will begin again on Wednesday, July 12 at 3:45p.m. Call the church of­fice for details.  It is time to clean out our Live Nativity closets, attics and storage sheds. Please consider helping on one of two days, July 21 or 22. We will begin early (7:30 a.m.) and finish by lunch time each day. This is a very big pro­ject that desperately needs to be done. It is such a big project that it cannot be done with just three or four people. So, we need as many volunteers as possible. Drinks and food will be provided for all helpers. -------------------------------------------- All elementary, middle school and high school: Save the date, August 2, for a surprise activity beginning at 4:00 p.m. More details soon.



Text Box: July Pastor's Assistants 8:30 July 2-Joan Hamon July 9- Audrey Bryan July 16 - Jack Bryan, Jr. July 23 - Pete Prescott. July 30-Lucy Walsh 11:00 July 2-Dan Rollo July 9 - Tom Fell July 16 - Miriam Burgett July 23 - Kenneth Harris July 30-MYF Member Givers of Children's Bread for July 8:30 July 2-Pastor Reams July 9 - Audrey Bryan July 16 - Audrey Bryan July 23 - Audrey Bryan July 30-Janean McCawley 11:00 July 2 - Pastor Reams July 9 - Lori Davis July 16 - Audrey Bryan July 23 - Audrey Bryan July 30-Janean McCawley



Text Box: July Children's Church Leaders, 11:00 There is no Children's Church on Communion Sunday. July 9 - Sherry Ortmann July 23 - Pam McBroom July 16 - Debbie Jordan July 30-Jackie Zeigler The deadline for submitting articles for the August newsletter is Wednesday, July 19. This is a firm deadline.


Text Box: THE YOUTH PAGE From "Miss Marti" (Normand) DATES TO WRITE ON YOUR CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28- Trip to Pump It Up. Meet at Pump It Up on Hillcrest at 3:45. We will come back to the church for our regular Wednesday Night Supper and Youth Service. Cost is $5.00. WEDNESDAY, JULY 5-We will not be having activities due to the Fourth of July holiday. MONDAY, JULY 10-Trip to Waterville. The cost is $29 and the deadline to sign up and pay is July 2. The $29 includes all water rides and unlimited dry rides. WEDNESDAY, JULY 12-Trip to AHEPA. We will meet at the church at 3:45 to help prepare items to take to AHEPA. Afterwards, we will return for our regular Wednesday Night Supper and Youth Service. WEDNESDAY, JULY 19- Trip to Funntasia. 5:30 until 7:00 PM. The bus will leave the church at 5:15. MONDAY, JULY 24-Concert at Kingswood presented by Green Stick Fracture. Time is 7:00 p.m. Watch for more details. Definitely an event to bring friends along. WEDNESDAY, JULY 26-Mystery Night ... watch for details and be here! AUGUST 4 - 6-Ashram Weekend at Blue Lake. Information is in the youth room. I am excited about this week­end. Since many of you could not work it out to go to camp this summer, this will provide an excellent alternative. THINGS TO REMEMBER ALSO, don't forget MYF meets on Sundays at 5:00. We have a snack supper and a time of fellowship (ranging from games, to gym time, to movies, etc.). If you haven't been, come join us! E-MAIL LIST ... If you aren't receiving regular e-mails, please update your e-mail address with me (554-3304) or the church office (661-0420). JULY MEMORY VERSE: "Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house upon the rock" Matthew 7:24 JUST CHECKING IF YOU ACTUALLY READ THIS ... the first two members of the youth group who write 4 of the last 6 youth mem­ory verses on a piece of paper and give it to me will get $10 added to their youth account. (You can even use July's). The deadline for submitting articles for the August newsletter is Wednesday, July 19. This is a firm deadline. Articles may be emailedto:cdavislll@comcast.net


Text Box: A DUTCH TREAT INVITATION ­FROM THE YOUTH DIRECTOR If you are interested in joining the youth for a day at Waterville on July 10, applications are being accepted now. Requirements: Adult with unending patience and high tolerance for extreme heat. Applicant may be requested to board rides made for people that don't know who Ronald Reagan is. The hours are long and the pay is .... well, actually, it's going to cost you (just a measly $29.00). So, who wants to go? See Marti Normand if you want to join the youth for a fun day at Waterville! UNITED METHODIST WOMEN NEWS The Lydia Circle is still enjoying working for our mission project - West Wilmer Community. On June 3, nine youth and three adults from the commu­nity went on a weeklong mission work trip to Mex­ico. Our Circle provided all the personal items, such as shampoo, soap, toothbrushes and toothpaste, tow­els, bath cloths, and much more for all 12 going on the trip. We put extras of everything in bags for the youth to hand out when they arrived in Mexico. The Priscilla circle is having their yearly yard sale fundraiser Saturday, July 15. Keep on clearing out your "junk" and save it for the sale. Just bring it to the gym. A Car Show and Cookout will be held at the same time by the United Methodist Men. Call Cindy Collette, Lauri Rhodes, or Debbie Jordan for more information. If you are interested in becoming a member of the United Methodist Women please contact me for more information. Debbie Jordan (661-4974) EQUIPMENT NEEDS Lacefield Hall desperately needs the water heater replaced with one that will keep the hot water com­ing for as long as it takes to get the dishes clean. Also the lawn tractor keeps breaking down and needs to be replaced soon. If you would like to make a contribution toward these items of equipment it would be gratefully appreciated. Thank you, the Trustees BLUE LAKE CHRISTIAN ASHRAM Mark your calendars for Friday through Sun­day, August 4, 5, and 6 for a time to get away from the phone, computer, TV, etc., etc. and spend some time of refreshment of your spiritual life. Reverend Andy Allen is the Bible teacher. There is also time for fellowship, fun, and great Blue Lake food! All ages benefit. In fact, Miss Audrey and Miss Marti are children and youth leaders! Brochures with reg­istration forms and more information are in the of­fice. Call Miriam Pittman at 661-6956 if you have any questions. Jesus is Lord! Music Notes We had a great time last month at Quartenote Camp. Thank you so much for your financial sup­port. We were able to give camperships to our campers which was greatly appreciated by the par­ents! A big thank you also goes to Winnie Phillips who served as our camp nurse and to Bill Hussong who served as a color group leader and also helped with the handbell classes. A very big thanks goes to Butch Davis and Jim Stokley who transported our campers in our new bus. They enjoyed the ride and entertained Butch with their "Are we there yet?" every few miles. Earlier last month I attended the AGEHR Summer Handbell Seminar in Vicksburg, MS. For two days I attended classed, rang in a mass choir and was able to see new music and new handbell supplies. This workshop is a valuable tool for handbell directors and I always come back with more knowledge. Kingswood will be hosting "Calling All Pianists" Organ Workshop on Saturday, July 29 sponsored by Dollarhide Music in Pensacola. This workshop will be designed for any pianist who wants to learn how to play the organ. Dollarhide Music sponsors these events in several areas and we are glad to be able to be a part of this. Thank you for your support toward our Children's Music Program. Miss Janean The deadline for submitting articles for the August newsletter is Wednesday, July 19. Articles may be emailedto:cdavis111@comcast.net This is a firm deadline.


Text Box: On-going Opportunities at Kingswood UMC We offer a variety of ways to grow spiritually and to serve at Kingswood. Listed below are some of the regu­larly scheduled opportunities. Worship Services-Sundays, 8:30, 11 :00 AM and 6:00 PM Sunday School Classes for all ages, 9:45 AM Youth Activities-Sundays at 5:00 and Wednesdays at 6:00 PM Men's Prayer Breakfast-Tuesdays at 8:00 AM Promise Keepers-Saturdays at 6:30 AM Women's Prayer Group-Wednesday at 10:00 AM Vacation Bible School Adult Bible Study, Supper, Youth Activities-Wednesdays (call 661-0420) for times. Keenagers-Every Fourth Thursday at 11 :00 AM United Methodist Women Circles: Dorcas-Second Tuesday, 10:00 AM Lydia-Second Tuesday, 6:00 PM Priscilla-Second Tuesday, 6:30 PM Mary-Second Thursday, 10:00 AM United Methodist Men-Called meetings as necessary For more information about any of these opportunities please call the church office at 661-0420.

 


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