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Newsletter September 2018
This Issues Highlights
Children’s Ministries Updates…3
Healing Ministry Updates…5
Ministries Visit America…6
Summer Music Program…7
Roots Updates…9
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Children's Ministries
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We are in full swing with Children's Ministries at KIUMC! Sunday, September 2nd marked the beginning of the new Sunday School year. We began with the Litany of Passage - children moving from one grade to the next. Many exciting activities for the children in the coming months, including Children's Choir, an open house, and the Birthday Party for Jesus. Sunday School begins at 11AM each Sunday morning. Check the Sunday School Office door in the hallway near the Sanctuary for room numbers of the classes. Wednesday, September 5th is the opening class of Kids Club! Led by Jeff Reidel, this one hour program, from 7-8pm is a time for fun, Bible stories and a fun craft. Plus, singing and prayer - come to the Connections dinner before and send your child to this fun mid-week refresher. Sunday, September 9th is the date for the first Children's Chapel Revamped. Children aged 4 through third grade are welcomed to a Bible story time during the second part of the 9:30 a.m. service. Children will participate in the Worship for the first 20-30 minutes of the service, then will be dismissed to go to Room 109 for a time of fellowship with their friends. Children may be picked up by their parents after the service in room 109. Children's Chapel is available every Sunday except the 1st Sunday, when families are invited to have Holy Communion together. Questions about any of these ministries, please contact Sharon Richter at [email protected]
mark your calendar
We will have a Fall Festival planning meeting on
September 6th at 6:30 pm in Room #212. All are
welcome to come and share their ideas on how to make
this the best one yet! Our Fall Family Festival, and
Trunk or Treat, will take place on October 27th.
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The Healing Service for August was held on Sunday, August 26th, the worship was led by Kristi Rada &
Pastor Dane Rada, the message was given by Pastor Dane Rada. He spoke from Isaiah 64:1-8 and Mark
2:1-12, 18-22. Pastor Dane highlighted from Isaiah how much God loves us, enough to "rend the heavens"
to reach us and that we are each created for a purpose. He is the potter, we are the clay and we were not
created for earthly purposes but for God's purposes. We need to submit entirely to Him, give up self for the
purpose of the Potter. Many times we fight our purpose instead of submitting to it. The paralytic in Mark
2:1-12 was lowered through a ceiling to get to Jesus, his friends went through a lot for their friend to receive
healing, they were submitting to their purpose. Pastor Dane
encouraged us to cut through whatever is trying to keep us from
receiving our healing, the enemy will try to keep you from receiving
what God has for you but we must praise God even in the midst of pain
and keep pressing forward and ask God "what is my purpose in this
situation". Mark 2:18-22 Pastor Dane highlighted the fact that once we
receive Christ we are now a
new creation in Christ, a new
wine skin, putting old wine in
a new wine skin will not work,
we must leave the old behind
and press into the new and He
will answer and heal you, do
not go backwards but
continue to press onward
asking God, who will rend the
heavens to answer you and shake whatever mountain you are
facing. Rise and walk in the purpose God has for you and be filled
with His new wine.
Following the worship and message there was a time of communion and anointing with oil and prayer at the rail as well as prayer in the chapel area. The presence of the Lord was evident and many gave testimony of the touch of the Lord.
Our next healing service will be held on September 23rd
Updates from Our
Healing Ministry Team
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We will be restarting Connections Dinners Wednesday,
September 5th at 6:00pm in the Fellowship Hall. We are
excited to have new people who have volunteered to cook
a meal for the fortunate people who will be coming for
dinner. Doc and Connie Holiday will be preparing for us
Beef and chicken tacos and Spencer Garrett will be
preparing pulled pork sandwiches. Just an example of the
tasty meals ready for you and your family to eat!
Come join us on Wednesdays between 6-7pm pay $4.00
per person or $10.00 per family and enjoy a time of fun
and fellowship with church friends. Classes and Kids Club
will follow dinner.
Direct any questions to Elaine Cira at 410-570-0582 or
David Zamora Rojas
“I am 26 years old, and a member of the Evangelical Methodist
Church of Costa Rica. Currently I am a student of the Evangelical
Methodist Seminary of Costa Rica. It was such an amzing time to
come and visit with Pastor Mark and Mr. Gil. I am honored to call
them my friends. I look forward to seeing and being part of all God
will do in the following years, and I hope to be a blessing for the
church in the United States. Love you Kent Island UMC!
Oscar Zamora Herrera
“My name is Oscar, I am 52 years old and am the Father of 5
wonderful boys. I have been blessed by God to have all of my sons
serving the Lord and using their gifts to bring glory to our Lord. I
am retired and used to be a chef.”
Dinners for eight will resume this month
and will run through December 2018. If you
would like to sign-up, or if you have any
questions, please email Annette Potts and
Debbie Fogle at [email protected]. All are
welcome!
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Summer Music Program Here are some of the talented singers and instrumentalists who shared their gifts with us while our
Choir was on summer hiatus. We were blessed by everyone who contributed, and had great fun glorifying God in different ways!
Anna Bates, Alto | Jamie Dean, Oboe | Carolyn Sonnen, Flute | Laura Layton, Clarinet | Jack Denny, Saxophone | Marita Reed, Soprano | Trio: Deb Terhune, Dennis Blair, John Hauprich
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Our KIUMC Choir will begin Fall rehearsals on Thursday, September 6 from 7:00-8:30 in the Choir Room upstairs. If you enjoy singing and want to glorify God with your voice, Dennis and Cindy invite you to try us! The Handbell Choir will begin practicing on Tuesday, September 11 from 5:30-6:30 in Room 203. See Dennis Blair if you are interested in ringing!
Operation Christmas Child and the K.I.S.S. Ministry are
collecting donations for our second shoebox packing party!
The purpose of the shoebox ministry is to share the love of
Christ with children all around the world through a shoebox
gift. We are in need of the following items: school supplies,
small toys (such as matchbox cars, dolls, games, etc.) for ages
2-14, hats, gloves, shirts, scarves, sunglasses, and any other
items that can fit into a shoebox!. There is a collection bin
outside of the fellowship hall. Please contact Brittany
Whitehair at [email protected] or 443-786-5937 or
Dana Cresanto at 443-496-0032 with any questions.
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As we begin a new season in Students Ministry, we hope that YOU would join us. Our mission is
simple, ‘To reach the students of Queen Anne’s County for Christ.’ With a brand new season brings
new people and new faces that are all excited to get to know students and families as they grow up in
Student Ministries. We invite student’s 6th-12th grade to join us on….
Sunday Mornings from 11-12pm for Roots Sunday Mornings,…this semester we will be
diving into the Miracles Jesus preformed and why they are important to us now.
(Gathering in Rooms 211/213, 215/217, & 210)
Wednesday Nights from 5:30-7pm Middle School & 7-8:30pm High School for Youth
Group!!! This is a night to have a ton of fun, food, and fellowship.
Thursday Nights (beginning Oct. 4th) for Bible Study 6:30-8:00pm (8th grade-HS). This
is a time to dive into the bible and study God’s word. (Gathering in room 215/217 (HS
Room))
Check our Roots calendar out online or in the classrooms each week for special outings or events that
are coming up. Parents if you are not on our email list please be sure to fill out an information card to
get all the latest updates.
Any questions please feel free to contact [email protected] or Cell# (302)381-8421.
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Are You Safe Sanctuaries Certified? ALL adults (18 +) working or assisting with children or youth ministries, are required to renew their Safe Sanctuaries certification every three years. Please visit our website, www.kiumc.org and under Resources, select Safe Sanctuaries and click on the box, “Go to Training.” Your ministry leader will provide you with an updated application (including background check consent) and Safe Sanctuaries participation covenant for you to complete. Thank you for providing a safe place in which our children may experience the abiding love of God and fellowship in the community of faith! Step 1: Contact the ministry leader. Debbie Lake, CR Nursery Jeff Riedel, Kids Club Sharon Richter, Sunday School and Children's Chapel Danae Allison, Youth Groups/Mission Trips Liz Schilling, Grow Out Mission trips Brenda Alyea, Acolyte Training Nancy Blake, Children's Choir Step 2: Go to www.kiumc.org/safe-sanctuaries.html to complete the online training.
Step 3: See your ministry leader for the application, participation covenant and background consent form. Upcoming training: (sign up with your ministry leader)* Safe Sanctuaries Review: Monday, September 24th from 6:30-7:30PM in the Seminar Room
September 2
Pastor Mark
The Vision of Christ
September 9 Pastor Mark
The Church in Ephesus
September 16 Pastor Mark
The Church in Smyrna
September 23 Pastor Amor
The Church in Pergamum
September 30 Pastor Mark
The Church in Thyatira
October 7 Pastor Mark
The Church in Sardis
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Please submit all newsletter entry requests to Brittaney Sard at [email protected] before
the 25th of each month
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Sept 2 Corsica Hills Worship Service (off-site) 2:00pm
Sept 4 SPRC 6:30pm
Boy Scouts 7:00pm
Sept 5 Middle School Youth Group 5:30pm
Connections Dinner 6:00pm
Grow Up Meeting 6:30pm
High School Youth Group 7:00pm
Sept 6 Caring Lay Ministry 6:00pm
Fall Festival Planning Meeting 6:30pm
Sept 11 Hand Bell Practice 5:30pm
Trustees Meeting 6:30pm
Boy Scouts 7:00pm
Sept 12 Middle School Youth Group 5:30pm
Connections Dinner 6:00pm
High School Youth Group 7:00pm
Kids Club 7:00pm
Adult Classes 7:00pm
Sept 13 Grow Out Focus Area 6:30pm
Choir Practice 7:00pm
Sept 17 SAFE Team Meeting 2:30pm
Bridgepointe Association 6:30pm
Sept 18 Hand Bells Practice 5:30pm
SLT Meeting 6:30pm
Boy Scouts 7:00pm
Sept 19 Middle School Youth Group 5:30pm
Connections Dinner 6:00pm
High School Youth Group 7:00pm
Kids Club 7:00pm
Adult Classes 7:00pm
Sept 20 Choir Practice 7:00pm
Sept 21 KISS Ministry 7:00pm
Sept 24 Esther Circle Meetings 10:00am
Mary Ruth Circle 11:00am
Finance Committee 6:30pm
Sept 25 Hand Bells Practice 5:30pm
Boy Scouts 7:00pm
Sept 26 Middle School Youth Group 5:30pm
Connections Dinner 6:00pm
High School Youth Group 7:00pm
Kids Club 7:00pm
Adult Classes 7:00pm
Sept 27 Choir Practice 7:00pm
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Growing in Christ, transforming
families, changing the world
Grow up, Grow deep. Grow out, as
the body of Christ
We grow up through worship and prayer.
We grow deep through discipleship and fellowship.
We grow out through ministry and evangelism.
