November 9, 2009 by bethgivens
This week Kenwood begins receiving commitments for the 2010 operating budget. We have tentatively approved a budget of $146,200, which represents and increase of 15% over 2009. Most of this increase comes from the creation of a new staff position beginning in January, Minster of Congregational Life.
Giving is a spiritual issue. It lets us give thanks and praise to God for all God has given to us. It is also a practical issue. In order for our church to be responsible about the money we spend, we have to be responsible about the money we receive. Thank you in advance for making your commitment to God and Kenwood in 2010.
To make your commitment online, follow this link below to the Eventbrite registration page. Register for the 2010 Commitment, and answer the questions you are asked. Your commitment will go to the church office, and then be forwarded to the Financial Secretary.
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November 8, 2009 by bethgivens
Kenwood is excited that Barbara Huster has completed the Faith Community Nursing Program at Bon Secours Health Systems. A Registered Nurse, Barbara has also served Kenwood as Nurture Ministries chair for the last three years and greatly expanded our caring ministries. In her new role as Parish Nurse Barbara will resource and lead the congregation in health and wellness ministries. Barbara will be commissioned in worship on November 15.
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November 4, 2009 by bethgivens
Join Kenwood this Saturday, November 7 from 10-2 as we celebrate the autumn season and make a difference by raising money towards sending our first ever mission team to Appalachia in 2010!
We’ll have Snow White Inn Barbecue for sale by the plate for $8. This barbecue was a local Ashland favorite for many years, and now the recipe belongs to a Kenwood family. The Elmont Ruritan Club will be making 300 quarts of Brunswick Stew fresh for us on Saturday morning. It will be sold for $7/quart. We will also have a Bountiful Basket Silent Auction, bake sale, and free activities for the kids.
We hope you’ll come and join us this Saturday.
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October 27, 2009 by bethgivens
Through Sunday, November 8, Kenwood is focusing on practices of healthy financial management and stewardship in worship and small groups. You are invited to explore the Sermons page to read Pastor Beth’s sermons on each of these issues.
October 18 When Dreams Become Nightmares
October 25 Wisdom and Finance
November 1 Cultivating Contentment
November 8 Defined By Generosity
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October 15, 2009 by bethgivens
Kenwood’s 2009 Fall Festival will be on Saturday, November 7, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. This year, we will be raising money to fund a mission trip that members of the congregation will take to Appalachia in 2010. There are a wide variety of ways you can participate:
Volunteer the day of the festival to be a greeter, a cashier, a seller or a game attendant
Donate baked goods
Donate a themed Bountiful Basket for the Bountiful Basket Auction
Put a yard sign in your yard the week before to advertise the festival
Volunteer to put flyers in mailboxes two weeks before.
We will be selling Snow White Inn Barbecue by the plate, Brunswick Stew made by the Ruritan Club by the quart, having a silent auction for Bountiful Baskets, and free activities for children. IVNA will also be at the church giving flu shots.
Join us on November 7! To volunteer, please click here to e-mail the church office.
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September 29, 2009 by bethgivens
Kenwood’s Education Ministry Area is seeking feedback about our Sunday morning educational and spiritual formation opportunities, usually referred to as Sunday School. As the needs of our church continually change, please take a few moments to follow this link and give us your feedback as we evaluate this important part of our community life.
http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/?p=WEB229PJXUN25K
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September 23, 2009 by bethgivens
At their meeting on Sunday, September 20, Kenwood’s Church Council approved a request from the Staff Parish Relations Committee to create a new part-time program staff position at Kenwood. The Minister of Congregational Life will have responsibility primarily for children’s and youth ministries as well as other areas in which the successful applicant is passionate and gifted. The position will begin in January 2010, and will be 20 hours per week.
The Council is excited about the possibilities this position has for continuing Kenwood’s ability to be faithful to God’s vision for us as a congregation. The position will be able to expand our ministries in these areas in significant and exciting ways. A final determination about funding the position will be made after gauging the response to our fall financial commitment campaign, Enough, which runs from October 18 through November 15. The position will require approximately $12-15,000 of additional operating income in 2010. If 40 of our giving units gave $25 more a month, that income would be generated.
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September 20, 2009 by bethgivens
Worship and Small Groups begin October 18
We hope that you will join us at Kenwood October 18 through November 8 for a sermon series and small group opportunity entitled “Enough: Discovering Joy Through Simplicity and Generosity.” Our nation is experiencing what many have described as the “American Nightmare.” Increasing consumer debt, declines in savings, lower income growth, rising housing costs, and a volatile stock market are all contributing to economic insecurity. We live in a society that tells us “you deserve it now,” whether or not we can afford it or really even need it.
Beginning October 18, we are going to explore what the Bible teaches us about financial management. We will do this in worship and in three opportunties for small group study. We’ll look at what others have learned by working through financial challenges and watch some informative video clips. Each week we’ll be providing you with some tools you can use to assess your financial situation and develop a financial plan with a biblical foundation.
These are important issues that we cannot ignore. We hope you will join us as we look at how we can manage our financial resources and truly experience that God is “Enough.”
Small groups to explore these issues will be held at three different times, below. E-mail the church office at main@kenwoodumchurch.org to sign up.
Sundays, 10 a.m., Room 104, Begins 10/18 for four weeks
Mondays, 10 a.m., Room 104, Begins 10/19 for four weeks
Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., Room 104, Begins 10/21 for four weeks
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September 11, 2009 by bethgivens
An adult small group will begin studying Adam Hamilton’s book Seeing Gray in a World of Black and White on Sunday, September 13 at 10 a.m. in room 101. The study will last five weeks. If you haven’t signed up yet, go ahead and come on Sunday for the first class!
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September 11, 2009 by bethgivens
Kenwood’s Table Talk Ministry matches people in small groups of 4-5 family units for table fellowship during the year. Groups take turns hosting a meal in their home, at church or an area restaurant or venue. Everyone brings something to share with one agenda: to get to know each other better. Table Talk sign ups for 2009-10 are beginning now.
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