On Friday night Kenwood parents traveled to Westview on the James to pick up the summer’s first group of campers. Despite one of the hottest weeks in recent memory, our five campers had a great week. Fun experiences for Jack, Wes, Kate, Leah and Erin included the Zip n Dip, a Wednesday night meal over an open fire and more. Bible study this summer focuses on how to be a hero for God.
First Campers Return from Westview
June 26, 2010 by bethgivensFocus Groups on Faith Formation of Children and Youth
June 17, 2010 by bethgivensWe want to hear your thoughts about how Kenwood should be forming the faith of children and youth through programs of education and formation. There are two focus groups about these issues, one on Sunday, June 20 at 11:30 (after worship) and one on Sunday, June 27 at 9:30 (before worship). Both will take place in the Fellowship Hall. Please bring your thoughts and your questions and join Rhonda Toussaint, Minister for Children and Youth, as she leads these conversations.
Father’s Day Brunch
June 17, 2010 by bethgivensBring your Dad, granddad, uncle or other special guy to our father’s Day Brunch, this Sunday, June 20, in the Fellowship Hall at 9:30 a.m. Bring a dish to share as we celebrate our dads.
Summer Worship Hours Begin May 30
May 29, 2010 by bethgivensFrom Memorial Day weekend until Labor Day weekend Kenwood will have one worship service at 10:30 on Sundays, preceded by small groups at 9:30.
Vacation Bible School Registration is Open!
May 14, 2010 by bethgivensGalactic Blast VBS registration is now open for a cosmic adventure focusing on praising our wonderful, incredible, amazing, magnificent, and awesome God! This cosmic combination of faith and fun will bring our cadets into a closer relationship with God through Jesus Christ.
Kenwood United Methodist Church is presenting Galactic Blast Vacation Bible School from Monday, July 12 through Friday, July 16, 2010 from 5:30pm- 8:00pm. Preschool through rising fifth graders are invited to attend. Dinner will be provided for children each night immediately following registration at 5:30. Children just need to dress casually (might get wet during recreation time!) and bring a fun attitude!
To register, visit www.kenwoodvbs.eventbrite.com, or call Rhonda Toussaint in the Kenwood Church office.
Blessing of the Animals Worship April 25, 5 PM
April 23, 2010 by bethgivensOn Sunday, April 25 at 5:00 p.m., you and your critters are invited to join us 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.
In the event of rain, the service will be in the Fellowship Hall.
Easter Sunday Worship and Parking
April 2, 2010 by bethgivensJoin us for worship on Easter Sunday at three different times, 7 a.m. Sunrise worship in the cemetery, 9 and 11 a.m. in the sanctuary with Holy Communion.
At 10:00 children are invited to gather in the Fellowship Hall where our Easter Egg Hunt will begin. We will also share in an informal breakfast in the Fellowship Hall–bring a dish to share!
We do anticipate larger attendance on Easter Sunday, and currently our parking lot is maxed out most weeks. Therefore, overflow parking is available in Bill and Joan Branch’s front field. To reach their driveway, turn left from the church parking lot, and it is the second driveway on the right, 11179 Elmont Road. As you pull into the drive, the field is on the right.
Pancake Supper Benefits Mission Team
March 28, 2010 by bethgivensCome eat all the pancakes you want for the low cost of $3/person on Wednesday, March 30. Dinner will be served from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., no reservations necessary. Members of the Mission Team to the Hinton Rural Life Center in Appalachia will be providing your meal as a fundraiser. Brunswick Stew will also be available for $3.quart, proceeds also going to the Mission Team.
Holy Week Worship
March 28, 2010 by bethgivensJoin us for worship on Maundy Thursday at 7:00 p.m. when we will remember Christ’s last meal with his disciples as well as his betrayal and arrest in the Garden of Gethsemene.
On Easter Sunday, April 4, we will have three opportunities for worship:
Sunrise Service, 7:00 a.m., Kenwood Cemetery
Worship with Holy Communion, 9 and 11 a.m., Sanctuary
Join us for Easter Fellowship Breakfast and an Easter Egg Hunt for little ones at 10:00 on Easter morning.
Welcome Our New Minister for Children and Youth
March 12, 2010 by bethgivensThis week we welcome Rhonda Toussaint to our staff as the Minister for Children and Youth. This new staff position will be responsible for equipping leaders, planning programs, and enhancing all aspects of ministries with children and youth in our congregation. Rhonda is a graduate of Randolph Macon and has a masters degree from the University of Virginia in Counselor Education. She has lived in the Ashland area for many years and has been an active layperson at Duncan Memorial UMC, leading in a number of capacities. Rhonda is also the Program Coordinator for Children and Adults at the Ashland Branch of the Pamunkey Regional Library. Please give Rhonda and her sons David (13) and Ben (6) a warm Kenwood welcome!
