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
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.
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
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!
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.
