Kenwood United Methodist Church

Thursday, June 7, 5:00-8:00 pm

Who can resist a cool and delicious treat on a warm evening?  Please plan on joining us on Thursday, June 7, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at the Ashland Sweet Frog (10040 Sliding Hill Rd.,  Ashland, VA 23116, (804) 550-2396).  25% of the proceeds will be donated to Kenwood which will go towards our 2012 Hinton Mission Team Trip.  Pick up a flyer in the Sanctuary foyer and bring it with you when you visit!  Thank you for your support of our mission team!

Click here: Sweet Frog Flyer 2012 to print off your own flyer!

Just remember to bring it with you!

You and your critters are invited to join us on Sunday, April 29, at 5:00 pm for our annual Blessing of the Animals Service on Kenwood’s back lawn. Bring your finned, feathered and four-legged friends (we’ve even blessed worms before) to this informal service which is led by our children.

On Easter Sunday, April 8 at 9:00 am, everyone is invited for a time of fellowship with breakfast right before our 10:00 am worship service.  We ask that you bring your favoritebreakfast casseroles, fruit, muffins, or coffee cake to share with others as we celebrate this glorious morning.  Coffee and juice will be provided by the church.

At 11:00 am, right after worship, children (toddler through 5th grade) are invited to an Easter Egg Hunt.  Please bring your Easter baskets.

Please join the Higher Ground Youth in fighting hunger and poverty by participating in the 2012 Souper Bowl of Caring Event.  Souper Bowl of Caring is a nation-wide youth led event that brings awareness to hunger in our community.   This year, we will be selling Brunswick stew.

The cost is as follows:

1 Quart    $  7.00

2 Quarts   $13.00

5 Quarts   $30.00

100% of the proceeds will be used to purchase year-round items for Freedom House.  Order forms are available in the pew racks.  Please complete the form (include payment) and drop it in the offering plate on Sundays. You can also place your order by calling the church office at 798-7444. Payments can also be made by mailing a check or going to our website and using the PayPal option.  Orders will not be placed until payment is received. The deadline for orders is Sunday, January 29. The Brunswick stew will be available for pick-up on Sunday,  February 5 (Super Bowl Sunday) following the worship service. The stew will not be sold on the pick-up date;  so make sure you pre-order. Contact the church office if you have any other questions.

To learn more about Freedom House, visit them on the web at http://freedomhouserichmond.org/.

Join us on Friday, January 13, for our first Kenwood Youth Overnight Lock-in. Youth (Grades 6-12) will arrive around 6:00 pm and be locked-in until 10:00 am on Saturday  morning. Each room in the Education Building will be converted to a theme such as “Potions” (make fizzy, fruity and fun drinks), the “Rock & Roll Wreck Room” (music and games-board and Wii) and the “Kenwood Drive-in Theatre.” It will be an evening of food, fun, games and hopefully a little sleep.  To cover the cost of food/drinks, we are asking for $10/youth. Chaperones will also be needed.

Be on the lookout for additional communications as we get closer to the date.  If you are not already on the Higher Ground email list, please contact Mark and Debra Waite at thew8s@comcast.net to be added.

We invite people coming to worship on Christmas Day to bring a birthday present for Jesus in the form of three (non-perishable food) items for ACES,  symbolizing the three gifts that the Magi brought to the Christ Child.  Also, please don’t forget the “Blessing of the Toys” on Christmas Day!  Bring your favorite toy you received to worship to be blessed by Pastor Beth.