Thanksgiving! December Newsletter Thanksgiving may have come and gone by the time you read this, but we continue to be thankful people. We are thankful for Cheryl Page and Sandy Rader who prepared our DELICIOUS Thanksgiving Dinner! We are thankful for our Diaconate’s leadership in a food drive for Harvest Hope. Over 836 pounds of food and $529 were given! Thanks to Joanne Willis and Jean Danner who delivered it. And congratulations to Joanne Willis and her Deacon Family Group who collected the most—winning the Golden Turkey Award! Second place went to the Quentin Oswalt/Cheryl Page Deacon Family Group. We are thankful for Sam Watt’s organization of the DMA trip to the Greek Orthodox Cathedral and Villa Tronco. Twenty-one of us were inspired by the beautiful art and the grandeur of their sanctuary. A big plus was our nice lunch together. We are thankful for the individuals who have stepped forward to be on the Leadership Council and Diaconate, prepare Narthex Fellowship, serve in Extended Session, and Greet on Sunday mornings! We are thankful to have hosted seven of our neighboring congregations for a Community Thanksgiving Service. There is a richness in bringing our faith traditions together. We are thankful for our beautiful sanctuary and building—for those who have gone before us and had a vision for the years to come— and for those today who attend to its maintenance and upkeep. We are thankful for the ways God is using this congregation to minister within our community and throughout the world. Our preschool meets a huge need among young parents in our neighborhood. Our support of Koinonia in the Eau Clair community and Cooperative Ministries helps children and families become more grounded and healthy. Our giving to CBF Global Missions works in many countries and among forgotten people groups—providing hope through the Gospel, through education, through medical missions, and through many other ministries. We are thankful people at Kathwood! Thanks be to God. Kathwood Baptist Church By: Beth McConnell Published November 26, 2019
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Thanksgiving!
December Newsletter
Thanksgiving may have come and gone by the time you read this, but we continue to be thankful people.
We are thankful for Cheryl Page and Sandy Rader who prepared our DELICIOUS Thanksgiving Dinner!
We are thankful for our Diaconate’s leadership in a food drive for Harvest Hope. Over 836 pounds of food and
$529 were given! Thanks to Joanne Willis and Jean Danner who delivered it. And congratulations to Joanne
Willis and her Deacon Family Group who collected the most—winning the Golden Turkey Award! Second
place went to the Quentin Oswalt/Cheryl Page Deacon Family Group.
We are thankful for Sam Watt’s organization of the DMA trip to the Greek Orthodox Cathedral and Villa
Tronco. Twenty-one of us were inspired by the beautiful art and the grandeur of their sanctuary. A big plus
was our nice lunch together.
We are thankful for the individuals who have stepped forward to be on the Leadership Council and Diaconate,
prepare Narthex Fellowship, serve in Extended Session, and Greet on Sunday mornings!
We are thankful to have hosted seven of our neighboring congregations for a Community Thanksgiving Service.
There is a richness in bringing our faith traditions together.
We are thankful for our beautiful sanctuary and building—for those
who have gone before us and had a vision for the years to come—
and for those today who attend to its maintenance and upkeep.
We are thankful for the ways God is using this congregation to minister
within our community and throughout the world. Our preschool meets a
huge need among young parents in our neighborhood. Our support of
Koinonia in the Eau Clair community and Cooperative Ministries helps
children and families become more grounded and healthy. Our giving to
CBF Global Missions works in many countries and among forgotten
people groups—providing hope through the
Gospel, through education, through medical
missions, and through many other ministries.
We are thankful people at Kathwood!
Thanks be to God.
K a t h w o o d B a p t i s t C h u r c h
By: Beth McConnell
Published November 26, 2019
Volunteer Schedule
Prayer List
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December 1—7
Sunday
Isabelle Ballard
Worship Ministry Team
Monday
Fred Chason
Life Applications Class
Tuesday
Nancy Brown
Preschool Class
Wednesday
Sam Watts
Homebound Members
Thursday
Beth McConnell, Pastor
Sunday Greeters
Friday
Edward Farmer
Kathwood Youth
Saturday
Debbie Giles
CBF National
December 8—14
Sunday
Derrick Huey
Discipleship Min. Team
Monday
Jean Danner
Youth Class
Tuesday
Rachael Howell
Elementary Class
Wednesday
Susie Childress, Dir.
Kathwood Preschool
Thursday
Valerie Reed, Min. Asst.
Fitness Class
Friday
Ann Wall
Children’s Missions
Saturday
Sandy Rader
Harvest Hope Food
December 15—21
Sunday
Quentin Oswalt
Social Ministry Team
Monday
Ben Doyle
Young Adult Class
Tuesday
Leslie Harvel
Stewardship Committee
Wednesday
Juli Hancock
Chancel Choir
Thursday
Burt Pardue, Music Min.
Choral Scholars
Friday
Grace Huey
Kathwood DMA Group
Saturday
Meredith Satterfield
Leadership Council
December 22—28
Sunday
Mason Frier
Missions Ministry Team
Monday
RD Roberts
Lois Class
Tuesday
Reece Hall
Children’s Choir
Wednesday
Joanne Willis
Property Committee
Thursday
Voncille Williams, Organist
Volunteers for 2020
Friday
Donna Matthews
Diaconate
Saturday
Dylan Connell
Advent Season
Dec. 29—Jan. 4
Sunday
Cheryl Page
Worship Ministry Team
Monday
Sarah Tison
Life Applications Class
Tuesday
Britt White
Preschool Class
Wednesday
Susan Watts
Homebound Members
Thursday
John Ledell, Custodian
Sunday Greeters
Friday
Lucy Blackmon
Kathwood Youth
Saturday
Brian Smith
CBF National
As part of your covenant to support Kathwood,
please pray daily for these members and ministries.
December 1
Deacons: Stephanie Blackmon, Mary
Burts, Justin Stillabower, Lee Waters
Greeters: Sam Watts, Robert Young
Ext. Care: Kevin Krumm
Children’s Sermon: Mary Burts
Narthex Fellowship: Mary Burts,
Diane Smith
December 8
Deacons: John Bradley, Betty Friedman,
Suzie Joiner, Jen Kofkee
Greeters: Nancy Bettis, Betty Friedman
Ext. Care: Pam Greenlaw
Children’s Sermon: Justin Stillabower
Narthex Fellowship: Joanne Willis,
Frances Young
December 15
Deacons: Quentin Oswalt, Cheryl Page,
Justin Stillabower, Beth Zuercher
Greeters: Chris & Debbie Giles
Ext. Care: Juli Hancock
Children’s Sermon: Jon Howell
Narthex Fellowship: CHURCH
December 22
Deacons: Stephanie Blackmon, Betty
Friedman, Jen Kofkee, Lee Waters
Greeters: John & Tracey Bradley
Ext. Care: Jon Howell
Children’s Sermon: Juli Hancock
Narthex Fellowship: Sally Aldridge
The Averys
December 29
Deacons: John Bradley, Suzie Joiner,
Quentin Oswalt, Joanne Willis
Greeters: Jean Danner, Tandy McConnell
Ext. Care: Jen Kofkee
Children’s Sermon: Donna Matthews
Narthex Fellowship: Elna Corwin,
Betty LeClair
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 First Sunday of Advent 12:15 Deacons’ Meeting
2 3 4 5 DMA Trip to Mepkin Abbey
6 7
8 Diaper Shower
for the Frier Family
9 10 11 12 13 14 8:30-12noon Cookies with
Santa
15 16 17
5p Preschool’s Christmas Program
18
5:30p Church-wide Christmas Dinner
& Children’s Christmas Program
19 20 21
22 23 24
5:30pm
Christmas Eve Service
25 26 27 28
29 30 31
Birthdays and Anniversaries this Month
Birthdays Anniversaries
4 Sam Watts 5 Matt & Jessica Ballard
13 Ann Wall 22 Marion & Sally Aldridge
15 Quentin Oswalt 25 Ed & Barbara Blue
18 Juli Hancock 31 Jon & Rachael Howell
24 Reece Hall
27 Donna Matthews
29 Dylan Connell, Cheryl Page
31 Britt White
Giving Updates
Adding to the celebration of Advent, the DMA group will tour the Mepkin Abbey Crèche Festival in Monck’s Corner, Thursday, December 5. Stars created by friends of the Abbey will guide the tour as we “Come to the Stable” viewing crèches from around the world.
Following the tour, the group will lunch at the Five Loaves Café in Summerville. Famous for their soups, salads, and sandwiches the café offers good food and fellowship.
Leaving the church at 8:30, the group will travel by van and cars. Reservations are 11:00 at the Abbey and 1:30-2:00 at the restaurant. Because of the late lunch, individuals might want to bring a snack and beverage.
Reservations are limited so please secure your place with the church office by Monday, December 2. Join us as we “Come to the Stable”.
Monthly Needs- $28,104.00
November 3 $ 9,112.00
November 10 $ 5,195.00
November 17 $ 3,544.97
November 24 $ 3,944.00
YTD Given: $ 270,226.32
YTD Budget: $ 309,144.00
YTD Expenses: $ 316,351.76
State Missions: $ 1,162.00
Mepkin Abbey Crèche Festival
Page 4 December Newsletter
Koinonia Kids invite you to BETHLEHEM MARKET:
An Asset-Based Craft Market!
Saturday, December 7 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eau Claire Baptist Church
4427 Main Street
Fun & Festive Family Event!
Buy Christmas gifts, baked goods, Koinonia Garden collards, kale and cabbage.
Handmade and grown by Koinonia Kids! Make an ornament, decorate a cookie, etc!
100% of proceeds go toward Koinonia Kids’ neighborhood project.
In case you didn’t see, and taste the cake made by Kevin Krumm—here’s a picture.
It was fabulous!
Preschool Happenings
Share the abundant life of Christ by giving to the Offering for Global Missions.
100% of your gift will send CBF field personnel to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ around the world.
CBF Disaster Response mobilizes members and networks seeking to help communities after a devastating event. Many of our resources are directed to the long-term recovery, rehabilitation, and resiliency of a community after first-responders have finished their work. Through donations, volunteering, and with Life Pack, we can support individuals who have experienced a devastating event and are now in crisis.
Life Packs are supplies to help people who are recovering from disasters such as the recent hurricanes in the Bahamas and Florida. Life Packs include things like water filters, flashlights, first aid kits, soap, tooth brushes, and scripture and thoughts for those dealing with disaster.
Our goal at Kathwood Baptist Church this December is to donate $1000 to CBF global missions. Life Pack is one way to show Christ’s love to our brothers and sisters who are suffering through disaster, poverty, and many other difficult situations. Let’s share God’s love this Christmas season!
Plans are in place for fun things in December.
One of our events is open to all, and that is COOKIES WITH SANTA!
This fun family event is December 14th from 9:00 to 11:00 in the Kathwood Fellowship Hall.
Parents can take their child’s picture with Santa AND Mrs. Claus. There will be cookies to decorate and eat and a craft to complete. This is available to your friends and neighbors for a donation of $10.
During December, Kathwood children will be making a special ornament. The older children will be presenting a special Christmas program on December 17th.
The best part of being in a faith-based Preschool is the chance to share the real meaning of Christmas with the children. The Story never gets old; it’s always special.
We anticipate lots of fun and excitement in the coming month. The Preschool will be closed December 20th-January 1st. Blessings to all at this most wonderful time of the year!
Mark your calendars now. Our annual Christmas dinner
will be held on Wednesday, December 18. We will serve
baked ham along with delicious sides and homemade
desserts. Following the dinner, our Kathwood children will
present their Christmas music program for us to enjoy.
December Mission Project—Disaster Response
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By: Susie Childress, Director
Church-wide Christmas
Theme: Signs of New Life
December 1 Waiting in the Darkness
December 8 Nourishing Growth
December 15 Surprising Signs
December 22 Blooms of Hope
December 24 Fruits and Seeds
Join us for a beautiful, floral progression toward Christmas! The beauty of our seasonal flowers reminds us of
special people, important occasions, traditions, and gifts of love. Each week brings us closer to the new life
we celebrate in Jesus Christ. Come and enjoy the glorious celebration with your Kathwood family.
Advent Worship 2019
Advent Special Music
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We’re Having a Diaper Shower
Advent is always a special time in Worship at Kathwood. This year is no exception. We’ll be featuring a special Advent hymn during the Lighting of the Advent Wreath. I always enjoy seeing so many families participating in this part of the service. In addition to hymns and service music, the Chancel Choir will be offering additional anthems. On December 15th, the Choir will be singing two anthems which will be accompanied by string quartet. The quartet, led by Beth Reed, will also play familiar arrangements of seasonal hymns and carols.
On Wednesday, December 18th, at 6:30pm in the sanctuary, our children will be sharing Christmas songs. Juli Hancock has been teaching them well; it should be a special treat.
Our Christmas Eve Service (5:30pm) is a special time to remember Christ’s birth, sing familiar Christmas hymns and carols, and share communion with our Kathwood family. Everyone loves singing Silent Night by candlelight. I hope you can be a part of this beautiful service.
I look forward to worshiping with you this season!
By: Burt Pardue
Mark your calendar and plan to join your church family on Sunday, Dec. 8, as we celebrate Nicole and Mason Frier and their new baby, Isabella Kathryn, with a diaper shower. We are planning this during our Sunday narthex fellow-ship time. Isabella Kathryn was born on September 24. We invite you to bring different sizes of diapers (size 2 and up) and Pampers Sensitive Wipes. She’s growing fast. More details coming soon.
A big thank you to all who have been so helpful with our property committee this year. We appreciate your
willingness to help with all of our projects. We appreciate your prayers, and your donations to specific needs!
Thank You! By: Joanne Willis, Property Chair
Kathwood People—Pictures from Recent Events
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December 4 Fried Chicken, Potatoes and Gravy, Green Beans & Dessert
Helper- Sam Watts
December 11 Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Salad, Bread & Dessert
Helper- Lee Waters
December 18 Church-Wide Christmas Dinner
Helpers- Kevin Krumm, Beth Zuercher
December 25 No Supper or activities Merry Christmas
January 1 No Supper or activities Happy New Year
Wednesday Supper Menus
4900 Trenholm Road
Columbia, SC 29206
K a t h w o o d B a p t i s t C h u r c h
Join us on Wednesdays for supper (5:30—6:15pm).
Cost is $7.50/adults, $4.00/children under 13 or $20/family (4 max).
Make a standing reservation or contact the church office by noon on each Monday to reserve your place.
