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Connection 12100 Champion Forest Dr. Houston, TX 77066 | 281-444-3126 (P) | 281-444-1733 (F)
W W W. K I N S M E N LU T H E R A N . O R G
Ins ide This I ssue
Inspiring Worship 2—6
Experiencing Family 7—9
Sharing Grace 10—17
Kinsmen Budget Update 18
Birthdays 19
Join us on SUNDAY AUGUST 30 8:30 AM & 11:00 AM
More information inside.
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During this first week of August, we are beginning a
sermon series entitled: Times Change. Mission
Remains. The first gospel reading is about the
feeding of the crowds with 5 loaves and two fish. It
was such a small amount of food and yet Jesus fed
everyone. All he asked was that the disciples have
faith and work alongside him. Could Jesus have fed
everyone without the help of the disciples? Yes. But
Jesus wanted to involve the disciples (and each one
of us today) in his saving activity.
With our small acts today--like wearing masks and
staying 6 feet from people or volunteering at the
Mobile Food Truck--these little things, with God’s
help, can make a big difference. I pray that as a
community of faith, the Kinsmen community always
trusts that God can do so much more than we could
ever imagine with our meager efforts.
These little things proclaim the reign of God—the rule
of God. When we have faith to do some very small
things, we witness to the breaking in of God’s will on
earth. These little signs signal that God is in control,
God is in charge, and that chaos (or a tiny virus)
will not reign free. These signs of God’s rule are all
around us if we only have eyes to see and ears to
hear and a tiny bit of faith in what God can do.
Grace and Peace,
Beth Warpmaeker
One of my favorite books is The
Tipping Point by Malcolm
Gladwell. It’s a book that came
out in 2000 and I read it a few
years after that. Wow. That feels
like a very long time ago!
However, the ideas presented in
it have stayed with me…especially in the midst of a
pandemic.
Gladwell mentions several events and phenomena that
have led to negative tipping points: epidemics that got
out of control, graffiti that began to spread unchecked
around a city, the explosion of drug trafficking, and
many other examples. He begins his book by
highlighting how some very small bad things created
conditions that led to some horrible, negative
situations.
As the book progresses, however, he makes the
argument that while very small things can create a
tipping point for something bad, some very small things
can also create a tipping point for something good. For
instance, one city cut their crime in half simply by
cleaning up graffiti. He writes: “Many thought that
worrying about graffiti seemed as pointless as
scrubbing the decks of the Titanic as it headed toward
the icebergs. [But others] argued that the graffiti was
symbolic of the collapse of the system so you had to
win the battle against graffiti [first].” That little thing
made a huge difference.
I wondered why this book and its idea kept coming to
my mind. I wondered why it sounded so familiar. Then I
heard Bishop Mike Rinehart’s sermon a few weeks ago.
He was talking about something so small, something so
microscopic as this coronavirus and how it had
impacted the entire world. He compared this with the
mustard seed. Jesus uses something so small to talk
about the kingdom of God and how it grows. Jesus
wanted us to have faith and to see how God can
multiply our efforts—even if they are the size of a
mustard seed.
PASTORS WORD
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SERMON SERIES
Pre-pandemic we often pretended to have
everything under control. Now we’ve been forced
to face reality. There’s very little over which we
have control: from school openings to jobs to
health. This is all quite unsettling, but we are not
alone. In the Bible passages this month, Jesus
encounters one uncontrollable crisis after another--
lack of food, fear, lack of faith, illness—and he
provides what is needed in that moment. He then
calls the disciples (and us) to continue to follow him
and believe. The times may have changed, but our
mission remains: to trust in God and follow our
Savior, Jesus.
August 2 A Little Goes a Long Way Isaiah 55:1-5; Matthew 14:13-21
August 9 Growing in Faith Romans 10:5-15; Matthew 14:22-33
August 16 From the Heart Isaiah 56:1, 6-8, Matthew 15:10-28
August 23 A Bold Confession Isaiah 51:1-6, Matthew 16:13-20
August 30 God's Work. Our Hands. Romans 12:9-21; Matthew 16:21-28
Drive Thru Communion
Join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of
the month from 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM for
communion curbside.
The dates in August are the 12th and 26th.
We will follow all safety precautions
including wearing a mask and using hand
sanitizer. We hope to see you there.
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MUSIC MINISTRY at KINSMEN
ALLELUIA CHOIR
Sing to the Lord a new song - Psalm 96:1 Yes... we are singing a new song, but we want to continue to sing together. If you
are interested in being a member of the Alleluia Choir, please let Elizabeth Marks
(emarks.klc@gmail.com) know. Plans are being made for the choir to resume
gathering both virtually and in person. There's a place for everyone in the choir.
"The Lord is king let the heavens ring. God reigns
let the earth be glad."
- from the hymn “This is My Father's World”
COVID 19 has dampened our ability to ring as larger ensembles like
the full Kinsmen Ringers and Jubilee Ringers. Are you interested in
playing handbells? Plans for resuming ringing has begun. Music is
being reviewed with social distancing in mind. Contact Lynnae Schatz
(lschatz@kinsmenlutheran.org) to participate in a handbell ensemble or
for more information.
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Here is an update on this wonderful ministry. There were two events that were cancelled from last Spring. They have
been tentatively scheduled for this fall. Their appearances may need to be modified or moved based on COVID
conditions, so stay tuned for future updates. Here are the productions planned so far:
Sunday, September 27 at 6:00 PM - Houston Show Choir (touring ensemble)
Sunday, December 6 at 6:00 PM - AD Players Touring Group present their Christmas show
Houston Show Choir is an adult community show choir with the core vision to share the joy of music with the Greater
Houston community and beyond. Dedicated volunteer singers perform fun repertoire such as pop, show tunes, country,
and more at ticketed shows and other public and private events.
Are you able to provide financial support? The Abendmusik concert series relies wholly on donations to fund our
programs. Freewill offerings are gladly accepted at concerts to cover our expenses and donations may also be made
through the online giving kiosk. Thrivent grants are appreciated, as well. Please consider contributing for this season and
the future!
Please contact Sherrie McMahon at smcmahon@kinsmenlutheran.org for more information. Thank you!
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Online Educational Opportunities:
“Beginning a Spanish-speaking ministry”: A 2-Part Speaker Series with The Rev. Dr. Jay Alanís
Kinsmen has started a Spanish-speaking ministry and worship service. There is so much we have been learning and we want to invite everyone on this exciting journey. To help us intentionally reflect on our congregational calling and the cultural dynamics of this calling, we have asked Dr. Jay Alanís to guide us in this process. Dr. Alanís is the Associate Professor of Theology, Culture and Mission (as well as the Executive Director) at the Lutheran Seminary Program in the Southwest in Austin. You can register for one or both of these presentations and discussions on Zoom.
August 27 at 6:30 PM:
A Lutheran Border-Crossing: Serving the neighbor during the Spanish Flu Pandemic
Dr. Jay Alanís will speak about his family story of becoming Lutheran during the Spanish Flu Pandemic of 1918 when a German family provided home remedies for his family. This encounter led to the founding of the first Latinx Lutheran church in Texas 100 years ago. This story will help us reflect on the important calling God has for Kinsmen today—even in the midst of another pandemic! For this first session, please register here: https://bit.ly/33bqGpG
September 24 at 6:30 PM
Living in Third Spaces: Where the church meets the Latinx Community
Using the story of the Ethiopian and Philip from Acts, we will explore how a border-crosser like Philip engaged the African eunuch in a conversation that led to the founding of the Ethiopian Church. Today we are invited to enter cultural spaces that are unfamiliar to us, but where the Spirit awaits us with a mission. A suggested book to read before this presentation is Wolf Shall Dwell With the Lamb. It can be ordered here: https://www.amazon.com/Wolf-Shall-Dwell-Lamb/dp/082724231X)
Register here: https://bit.ly/2Xem1iW
New Online Class begins September 6
Vanishing Grace: Whatever Happened to the Good News? by Philip Yancey Sundays at 9:45 AM
This five-session course explores the desperate need our world has for grace, and how Christians can truly make the gospel good news again. In this video-based Bible study, participants will explore what kind of news is good to a culture that thinks it has rejected the Christian version. Wading deep into the transformative power of grace, they will hear illuminating stories of how faith can be expressed in ways that disarm even the most cynical.
This will be a video and discussion class on Zoom facilitated by Pastor Beth. To get the most out of the class, you can order the book, but this is not necessary. Register here: https://bit.ly/2Pchnxw
Sunday, August 23
Let's talk about the opportunities to connect as Groups this fall. Join Pastor
Mark on Zoom at 1:00 PM on Sunday, August 23. Look for more
information in the Tuesday Group Leader email. Contact Pastor Mark if you
would like to be in a group.
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Register Now for Summer Care!
Kinsmen Children's Academy – Early Learning - It’s time to register for fall! We are
here for your children ages 6 weeks through Pre-K year-round. We have space for
summer and fall programs. Register now to save your
spot! www.kinsmenlutheran.org/early-learning
Camp Kinsmen - did you know Camp Kinsmen cares for the school-
aged children of our community all summer? With weekly enrollment, it
makes it easy on the budget and your vacation schedule.
www.kinsmenlutheran.org/summer
Men's Bible Study
The Wednesday morning Men's Bible Study is ongoing via Zoom! Join the group
from 8-9AM to connect with others, study scripture, and participate in engaging
conversation. Contact Steve Feldman or Pastor Mark for more information.
Ladies Bible Study
The Thursday morning Ladies Bible Study will be resuming on September 10 via Zoom! We will start at 10:00, have a bit
of fellowship and announcements and start the video the first week by 10:30. Because the format of our class has changed
to virtual we will be doing videos which can be streamed and shared online. The material is called Better by Jen Wilkin
and is on the book of Hebrews. Books are available online at Lifeway or Amazon for $13.99. If you have Amazon Prime,
there is no shipping charge. For those of you who purchased Job already, this will be our next study when we can again
meet in person. We hope you will join us virtually as we strive to maintain our fellowship and our lives. For further info
you may contact Pastor Mark or Stephanie Brady.
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Confirmation Orientation
It’s time for Confirmation Small Groups. Some things about Confirmation will look different in the
fall and some things will look the same. We will still gather together to form friendships, read and
respond to God’s Word and pray for one another. We anticipate having a combination of
online and in person gatherings as is appropriate to our changing circumstances. Join me on
Zoom on Sunday, August 23 at 2:00 PM to learn more. Sign up through the youth ministry email
to learn more and receive a link.
High School Kick off
Join us Sunday, August 23 at 5:00 PM to learn more about what High School Gatherings can look like for the fall. We
look forward to opportunities to gather in person but also know that online opportunities to gather will continue as well.
Sign up through the youth ministry email to learn more and receive a link.
6th Grade Milestone - filming Wednesday afternoon, August 12 or Sunday afternoon, August 16
6th Grade youth and their parents are invited to join us for the filming of the 6th Grade Milestone. We will be filming the individual presentation of the Bible to each 6th Grader and their parents. Bring a mask to wear. The Milestone video will be played as a part of worship on Sunday, August 23. The Milestone Class will be at 9:45AM on Sunday, August 23 on Zoom. Sign up for a filming time slot and to receive a Zoom link for the class. Look for more information in the Tuesday Youth ENews.
Children's ministry
Back to school looks different this year, and so does our Blessing of the
Backpacks! Since we are more dependent on our devices to connect us with our
loved ones and our schools, we will be doing a special blessing of the devices
during worship on August 16. As is our tradition, there will be a small gift to
remind you of this special blessing. You may pick up your small gift the week of
August 16 at Kinsmen by contacting Sara Ray (sray@kinsmenlutheran.org).
Upcoming Milestones
3rd grade
It’s time for a new bible! Join us as we learn together about God’s love letter to us – the bible. We will gather together via
Zoom on Sunday, August 16 at 9:45 AM. I will meet with each family individually in person and physically distanced in
the afternoon on the 12th or 16th to film you for the milestone celebration for worship. Watch your email for more
information or contact Sara Ray (sray@kinsmenlutheran.org).
If you’re not receiving the Tuesday email or the Remind youth ministry text,
please notify Pastor Mark at mengland@kinsmenlutheran.org
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WEDNESDAY SUPPERS ARE BACK!
Wednesday suppers TO GO - Wednesday evening suppers have returned.
At this time all meals are “to go” or “curbside”. Simply register before Tuesday of the current week
and then come to Kinsmen for the serving hours – 5:30 – 6:45 PM on Wednesday to pick up your
meal. You will remain in your car. The registrations are updated on the Kinsmen website and sent
out in the weekly ENews.
Entrées for August are:
August 5 - Spaghetti
12 - Beef tips
19 - Alfredo chicken
26 - Roast
Virtual Bunco for a Cause
Join in on the fun and invite your girlfriends to a Virtual Girls
Night Out on August 6th @ 6:30 PM of playing Bunco and
benefitting the Hope Center. Contact Colette Edwards
(cedwards@kinsmenlutheran.org) if you would like more
information. Use the following link to register for this event.
https://kinsmenlutheran.shelbynextchms.com/external/
form/01c0c81a-b6f3-41a4-ac34-2bad1bb87656
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It is our custom to collect a Noisy Offering for a mission partner on the second
Sunday of the month, August . This month’s Noisy Offering recipient is Hope
Center Houston. Hope Center Houston is a faith-based nonprofit, offering a
safe space and caring community, while providing resources for men and women
experiencing homelessness. Hope Center Houston is located at 832 Peakwood,
Houston, 77090.
Hope Center Houston – An Update
We have not stopped serving our homeless friends, the service continues from the front porch of our
building. From Monday through Friday starting at noon, we are serving a restaurant quality take out meal to all
who come. We have served over 3,000 since the pandemic hit. At the same time, we distribute water, mail,
hygiene kits, clean socks and T-shirts. We visit and encourage as much as we can.
Last week, 40-year-old man with a severe heart condition came toward us stopping and starting to catch his
breath. We gave him opportunity to rest and eat on-site. We were able to get him an ID card so that he can get
medical treatment. Another gentleman came hobbling in with a sprained ankle. We loaned him a wheelchair.
Another was barefoot and we got him shoes.
Thank you, Kinsmen Lutheran Church for your continued generous support. You made this possible.
Bob Butler, Executive Director
noisy offering
August 9
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Do you want to grow in your relationship with Christ? Do you want to acquire the skills to handle different life situations in your everyday journey? Then, the Community of Hope is for you where you will be challenged in your relationship with Christ and utilize life skills to help others.
Community of Hope International is designed to create Christian communities of lay volunteer pastoral caregivers united in prayer, shaped by Benedictine Spirituality
and equipped for and serving in pastoral care ministries. The volunteer Pastoral Caregivers remain united in prayer and community as their ministries lead them to serve in the congregation and in the wider community. The program remains rooted in Benedictine Spirituality and is based on the classic “clinical pastoral education” model used in many hospitals to train pastoral caregivers. The Community of Hope training awakens trainees to God’s call on each of our lives by helping individuals discover and better understand their own spiritual gifts for ministry. Each participant is encouraged to make this experience a journey into wholeness to use this opportunity to explore a “rule of life”, practice sacred silence, Christian meditation, compassionate listening, pastoral identity and Lectio Divina, all within the context of Benedictine
Spirituality. This experience builds Community and develop spiritually centered pastoral caregivers.
Community of Hope training will begin virtually August 25 at 5 PM. Interested or questions?
Contact Lynnae Schatz (lschatz@kinsmenlutheran.org) for an application. The cost for the class is $50.
“I really didn't know exactly what I was getting into - it was quite new. I have been involved in several different similar groups over the years. You probably have too.
But this one turned out to be very different. The class spent 12 weeks of training but it was much more than that. It opened my eyes to finding God in new ways. It ended up in deepening my relationship with my God that I treasure.
It was inspiring to learn how to 'chaplain' with people. I am missing the people that I regularly visited to share communion with Grace Mielke. The joy that they expressed at that opportunity brought as much joy to me.”
- Darlene Boggs
“Care of the sick must rank above and before all else so they may truly be served as Christ, who said, “I was sick and you visited me.”
(Matthew 25:36) The Rule of Benedict; Chapter 36
Houston Food Bank Mobile Distribution Site
Might you or someone you know be in need of food? In partnership with
Bridging for Tomorrow and the Houston Food Bank, Kinsmen Lutheran Church
will serve as a Mobile Food Distribution Site on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of
every month, beginning August 1. Food will be distributed from 8 – 11
AM. Food distributions are available for the entire community. Please share
this information with others you know.
Volunteers are needed as early as 6:30 AM the mornings of the food
distribution. Please sign up to volunteer at kinsmenlutheran.org.
Questions? Comments? Contact Lynnae Schatz
(lschatz@kinsmenlutheran.org)
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Stewardship News
Thank you to everyone who has made a change in the way you give your gifts to God! Here is a story from one family
who made a change in the way they give:
“My wife and I had always written a monthly offering check to Kinsmen. We preferred to do this because it reminded us
of our commitment to give back to God for the many blessings that He has given us. Post Covid-19 lock-down, we
determined the best way to maintain our monthly commitment was to set up Kinsmen as a payee on our Chase Online
account. We still have that reminder of our intentional offering to God, but now it's done by completing a simple Chase
bill pay to our payee Kinsmen Lutheran Church each month.”
-Doug & Nadine Wittenberg
Did you know? Update!
After further review, we found the information provided regarding fees charged for various ways of giving needed to be
updated and clarified. The following table shows the result of that effort:
Regardless of the method you use, Kinsmen sincerely appreciates your support of our mission to serve Christ.
- Kinsmen’s Stewardship Team
Donation Method Transaction Fee Net to Kinsmen per $100.00
Online Banking (Bill Pay function) 0% $100.00
Paper Check or Cash 0% $100.00
ShelbyNext “Giving” or Text to “Give” from your Checking Account from your Debit/Credit Card
0.1% + $0.25 per transaction 2.5% (Approximate Average)
$99.65 $97.50
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As of the end of June, contributions of $1,119,158 have been received, which is 75% of the $1.5 million
campaign target. Wow. Thank you for your generosity! We are now 27 of 36 months of the way through the
campaign (75%). Giving Statements were sent out in July identifying your percentage of contribution to the
campaign, against the total amount you pledged. If the percentage shown on the statement is less than 75%
(the amount of the campaign period that has expired), please prayerfully consider increasing your contributions
to match that percentage. Meeting or exceeding our Capital Campaign pledges will ensure funding of our
current and future ministry objectives. Your continued support of Kinsmen and God’s mission we serve is
greatly appreciated. If you have any questions about the campaign or Kinsmen’s Long Range Vision, please
do not hesitate to ask Peter Abt, John England, Joie Folkers or Pastor Beth.
Kinsmen’s Capital Campaign Update
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TOP 10 ESTATE PLANNING MISTAKES
#2 OF 5 IN A SERIES PROVIDED BY THE KINSMEN ENDOWMENT COMMITTEE
(The first two were listed in July) 3. Failure to Review Beneficiaries
Even if specific arrangements for beneficiaries are made in your will, it is important to update and match the beneficiary designations in your insurance policies and retirement plans because they supersede wishes left in your will.
4. Not Updating Powers of Attorney
Powers of attorney allow you to designate a representative to make legal decisions on your behalf if you become unable to manage your own affairs. Failure to name or update your power of attorney could result in the court appointing someone uninformed of your wishes to make your financial and medical decisions. This could lead to a time consuming and costly legal matter.
Use this helpful tool provided by ECLA to compile a complete list of all of your assets: http://download.elca.org/ELCA%20Resource%20Repository/Important_Notes_About_My_Estate.pdf. Then make a plan to review all of the beneficiary forms associated with these assets every 5 years.
Review the items listed in the “Health-Care Confidential Section” of this document: http://kinsmenlutheran.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/25-Documents.pdf. Then, make a plan to review these documents every 5 to 10 years to ensure they are up to date.
If you have any questions about the Kinsmen Endowment Fund or Legacy Giving Services available to Kinsmen Members at no charge, please contact Melissa Turnquist at mturnquist@tcftm.org or Pastor Beth Warpmaeker.
Peace in Christ,
Melissa Turnquist, Endowment Committee Chair
Endowment Committee Members: Pastor Beth Warpmaeker, Loretta Castaño, Benita Engle, Ron Reder, and Craig Sutter.
For previous articles in this series, please review prior Kinsmen Connection Newsletters available here: http://kinsmenlutheran.org/monthly-news/
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Get ready to serve! “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday
Sunday, August 30, 2020
God’s Work. Our Hands. Sunday is a day to put our faith into action by serving our community in ways that
share the love of God with all of God’s people.
“‘God’s work. Our hands.’ Sunday reminds us that we are church together for the sake of the world. Our lives
have been changed by our relationship with God through Jesus Christ, and it’s that encounter with Jesus that
frees us to make a difference.”
— ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton
This will be Kinsmen’s 8th ‘God’s Work. Our Hands.’ Sunday. This year will look different because of COVID
19. The projects are still developing. Please watch the Wednesday ENews and Sunday morning worship
announcements for specific details as we get closer to August 30.
If you have any questions, contact Lynnae Schatz (lschatz@kinsmenlutheran.org).
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#maskboldly -
Thank you to Grace LeMay for creating the #maskboldly video found on our Facebook page. Below are some of the pho-
tos from the video and a couple of new ones as well.
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KINSMEN SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT Kinsmen Lutheran Church has a scholarship program for students attending Lutheran Universities and
Seminaries. Meet this year’s recipient.
Hello everybody!
My name is Kylie Zochert and I will be going into my
third year of college at Texas Lutheran University this fall.
I study Dramatic Media and have a double major in
Social Entrepreneurship, both of which I love to pieces.
While this year will be quite different, I’m excited to
continue my education at TLU with the wonderful staff to
support its students. What TLU lacks in size, it makes up
in character and originality. TLU is my home away from
home but nevertheless, new opportunities are in full
swing! Since last year, I had the opportunity to study
abroad in London, Copenhagen, and Paris where I
continue to spread my growing support of peers
interested in experiencing other cultures firsthand. While
most content coming from the dramatic media department
will be showcased online this year, I’m excited to
represent the TLU Theater Group as the new president!
I’m ready for the challenges I will face and overjoyed to
welcome our new students. All these wonderful things I
couldn’t do without the support from Kinsmen and I
cannot thank you all enough. I pray that your families stay
healthy and safe
Many thanks and blessings,
Kylie
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GLIMPSES OF SHARING GRACE:
CARE MINISTRY July 2020
Flower Delivery 5
grace
Glimpses
KINSMEN BUDGET UPDATE - CHURCH ONLY
Operating Highlights for June 2020
Budget Actual Variance
Total Income 125,478 110,940 (14,537)
Total Expenses 138,885 125,598 (13,287)
Net (13,407) (14,658) (1,251)
Year-to-date
Total Income 919,708 732,394 (187,313)
Total Expense 872,652 772,085 (100,567)
Net 47,056 (39,690) (86,746)
Giving Update
Thankoffering Budget Actual Variance
Month-to-Date 87,162 95,916 8,754
Year-to-Date 669,144 586,919 (82,225)
Total Pledges 102
Against Pledge 98
Over Paid Pledge -
Non-Pledged 169
Total Households
Giving 267
GLIMPSES OF GRACE
JUNE 2020
Noisy Offering/Lutherhill $982.27
General Mission Support $8,578.00
Designated Mission Support $815.50
Good Samaritan Fund $300.00
JUNE TOTAL $10,675.77
YTD TOTAL $68,212.26
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AUGUST BIRTHDAYS *
*This list is compiled from church records. If your name is missing or the information listed above is
incorrect, please notify the church office. (jhughes@kinsmenlutheran.org)
Michael Carrier 1
Eric Hanson 1
KellyAnn Nelsen 1
Marie Borchert 2
Amy Dunnam 2
Aidan Nash 2
Mallory Stelzer 2
Joseph Clark 3
Steven Bane 4
Loris Blanda 4
Jana Kulhanek 5
Rick Miller 5
Marianne Timmerman 5
Patrick Beecher 6
Lisa Reder 6
Rachel Ferguson 7
David Gu 7
Riston Zochert 7
Hope Banik 8
Kenneth Cox 8
John Henze 8
Joshua O'Donnell 8
Richard Schulze 8
Jeffrey Brady 9
Bill Hillis 9
Adair McIntosh 9
Bob Douglas 10
Thomas Sell 10
Jo Ella Doyle 11
Angela Meyer 11
Billy Joe Meyer 11
Victoria Mills 11
William Joyce 12
Sandra Peterson 12
Lauren Rivera 13
Andrew Landgraf 14
Blake Marsh 14
Mary Collins 15
Kailey Hines 15
Jacqueline Mihalik 15
Destiney De Leon 16
Daniel Grobe 16
R'Nay Havran 16
Peter E Nielsen 16
Jacob Gillette 17
Dora Orosco 17
Joe Pearce 17
Peter K. Abt 18
Amy Alderman 18
James Leffel 18
Gitta Moseley 18
Scott Nott 18
Doug Porter 18
Doug Ray 18
Hunter Watson 18
Kelly Strickler 19
Gary Bertelson 20
Vera Matson 20
Jennifer Merkel 20
Colin Young 20
Mike Yuen 20
Carol Hammonds 21
Corey Klein 21
Elissa Monrad 21
Daniel Sutter 21
Alan Fanaff 22
Brian Moore 22
Roberta Lee 23
Molly Zoril 23
Janet Clark 24
Martha Hahn 24
Pete Schmeisser 24
Nadine Wittenberg 24
John Hey 25
Jake Holsberg 25
Meghan Lowe 25
Emma Rogers 25
Doris Thompson 25
Myrlene Chapman 26
George Karker 26
Kelsey McCoy 26
Don Rosseisen 27
Diane Smith 27
Nathan Anderson 28
Emily Baker 28
Aidan Dominguez 28
Abigail Hanson 28
Spencer Hilpert 28
Benjamin Holloway 28
Grace LeMay 28
Janet Mueller 28
Jason Awbrey 29
Dina Castaneda 29
Kennie Hall 29
Gary Robertson 29
Tangie Cooper 30
Alvin Johnson 30
Rich Mueller 30
Adelyn Ray 30
Erik Smith 30
Melissa Turnquist 30
Julie Kinney 31
William Puder 31
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Friday
9 AM—12 PM
CONTACT INFORMATION
281-444-3126 Phone 281-444-1733 FAX
kinsmen@kinsmenlutheran.org
Rev. Dr. Beth Warpmaeker, Senior Pastor
bwarpmaeker@kinsmenlutheran.org — Ext 118
Rev. Mark England, Youth & Family Ministry
mengland@kinsmenlutheran.org — Ext. 124
Rev. Gabriel Marcano, Ministerio Latino
gmarcano@kinsmenlutheran.org — Ext. 119
Lynnae Schatz, Director of Congregational Life
lschatz@kinsmenlutheran.org — Ext. 143
Sara Ray, Director of Children’s Ministry & Outreach
sray@kinsmenlutheran.org — Ext. 117
Colette Edwards, Special Events Coordinator
cedwards@kinsmenlutheran.org — Ext. 111
Julie Hughes, Office Manager
jhughes@kinsmenlutheran.org — Ext. 110
Aaron Sewell, Director of Media
asewell@kinsmenlutheran.org
Jane Jacobi, Payroll Clerk
jjacobi@kinsmenlutheran.org — Ext. 115
Anh Truong, Accounts Payable Clerk
atruong@kinsmenlutheran.org
Kristen Schulze, Contemporary Worship
Co-coordinator
kschulze@kinsmenlutheran.org
Alvin Johnson, Keyboardist for the Praise Team
ajohnson@kinsmenlutheran.org
Lauren Rivera, Director of Children's Music
lrivera@kinsmenlutheran.org —Ext. 122
Sherrie McMahon, Organist, Abendmusik
smcmahon@kinsmenlutheran.org— Ext. 122
Elizabeth Marks, Alleluia Choir Director
emarks.klc@gmail.com
Lisa Yeager, KCA Preschool Director
lyeager@kinsmenlutheran.org — Ext. 123
Stefanie McIntosh, KCA Before and After School
Care Director
smcintosh@kinsmenlutheran.org — Ext. 135
Rudy Flores, Seminary Student,
Communications Director
communications@kinsmenlutheran.org — Ext. 121
Ruben Aranda, Custodian
Gonzalo Montes, Custodian
Kinsmen Staff Reach a staff member directly by dialing 281-444-3127,
plus their extension
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