The Hinton Team arrived safely on Sunday afternoon with time to unpack and settle in before orientation. The veterans were glad to introduce the new team members to Lake Chatague and the view from the porch. We have learned that we will be in one large team tomorrow, possibly splitting up later in the week. We will be building a ramp, powerwashing and painting a house, staining a porch, and other tasks that emerge. We are looking forward to getting to work.
Early on the morning of June 26 Kenwood’s 2011 Hinton Mission Team gathered at 6am to load 3 vehicles with luggage and people and begin the 9 hour trek to Hayesville, NC. Many miles and at least a couple of food and bathroom stops lie between these fifteen and Hinton hill. By tonight, they will know their work team assignments–they are anticipating being broken into two work teams for the week. Watch this space for more news as the week progresses
Join us on the first three Sundays of July when Pastor Beth addresses the issues of what exactly are heaven and hell, and who gets to go there. To prepare for this series, you may read the new book Love Wins by Rob Bell, which she will be using as a primary resource for preaching. On July 3 and 10, there will be a small group discussion of the themes in the book facilitated by Pastor Beth from 11:15 am until noon in the Education Building.
July 3 Heaven—Then or Now?
July 10 Hell—Or, What Happens to Bad People
July 17 The Enormous Expanse of Grace (VBS Sunday)
To learn more about the topics addressed by Robb Bell in his book, check out this article in Time Magazine:
http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,2065080,00.html
The Shake It Up Café VBS registration is now open! Kenwood’s 2011 VBS will be held Monday, July 11 through Friday, July 15, 5:30 – 8:00 pm. Preschool through rising 5th graders are invited to attend. Dinner will be provided for children each night immediately following check-in at 5:30 pm.
Visit the Shake It Up Café where you will learn the Bible’s “recipe” for being a follower of Jesus Christ! Children will be introduced to stories of biblical festivals that reveal these ingredients and link the Old and New Testaments to their lives today.
To register online click on the link, SHAKE IT UP CAFE or contact Lisa Tucker in the church office at 798-7444 or lisa@kenwoodumchurch.org.
The 2011 Virginia Conference kit collection is being conducted to replenish the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) supply. Join us in helping to replenish their supply of kits. Pick up a list of the types of kits needed and what is required in the Sanctuary foyer or simply click here: 2011 Kits for Conference. Kits can be dropped off in the church office no later than Sunday, June 5. Questions? Call or e-mail the church office.
Cleaning Buckets Needed
As you consider putting together Kits for Conference, there is a special need for Cleaning Buckets due to the severe weather in the Southern US over recent weeks. To find out what goes into a cleaning bucket, visit the Virginia Annual Conference website, where there is an article about the need on the home page, www.vaumc.org.
Stop by our convenient one-stop service on Saturday, June 11 between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm in the Kenwood parking lot to get your car washed ($5) and vacuumed ($3) and pick up a hot dog lunch (hot dog, chips and drink) for $5. All proceeds benefit the Hinton Mission Team traveling to Appalachia at the end of June.
On Saturday, June 4, from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm, The Spiritual Life Team invites you to spend an hour in prayer in our beautiful sanctuary. We will provide the soft music, candlelight and a prayer guide. We invite you to write your prayer requests on the cards provided in the pew racks and to place them in the box in the sanctuary foyer. Part of each hour will be spent in prayer for your special needs. Our focus will be on praying for PATIENCE AND PERSEVERANCE and will be dedicated to the people of Japan, Libya and the southeastern U.S. You may let us know which hour you prefer by signing the sheet in the foyer. For more information, please contact Josie Nicholls (752-6364).
After a period of discernment and feedback, Kenwood’s Church Council has decided to change our Sunday morning schedule.
Beginning Sunday, May 29, we will worship at 10:00 am and then we will have small groups for all ages at 11:15 am. Church Council has agreed to try this approach for the next several months and evaluate this shift in schedule at the end of the year. Please note that this is not a summer worship schedule, but a permanent change which will continue into the fall.
We hope you’ll share with everyone you know that Kenwood is heading to Nuevo Mexican Restaurante! This is a great opportunity for you to show your support by eating great food, while at the same time helping generate funds for a great cause. Nuevo Mexican Restaurante has arranged to contribute 15% of all proceeds for lunch and dinner from their sales back to Kenwood. This money will be used for Kenwood’s children to attend summer camp at Westview-on-the-James. Just pick up a flyer in the sanctuary foyer and bring it to either location (Staples Mill or Stony Point). Mark your calendars: our date is Thursday, May 12! We hope to see you (and everyone you know) there!
Don’t have a flyer? Click here to print your own!
Nuevo Mexico Restaurante Locations:
10282 Staples Mill Road, Glen Allen, (804) 501-0460
3088 Stony Point Road, Richmond, (804) 320-1385
Celebrate Mother’s Day at Kenwood, with a breakfast at 10:00 am on Sunday, May 8. Dad’s will be cooking and cleaning, so bring your Moms and Grandmothers for a delicious breakfast.
