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KIUMC NEWSLETTER October/November 2017

In this issue:

KIUMC NEWSLETTER

October/

November

2017

Tornado Relief Update p. 5

UMCOR Training p. 11

Young Adult Ministry p. 4

Fall Festival p. 7

Stay up to date with everything that’s

happening at KIUMC! Check out our

website at www.kiumc.org, and like us on

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Advent: (Three Part Sermon Series: What Child is This?)

December 3, 2017 Part I – What Child is This?

December 10, 2017 Part II – What Child is This?

December 17, 2017 Christmas Cantata (8:00 am and 11:00 am services only)

Part III – What Child is This? (9:30 am service only)

Christmas Eve:

One service in the morning with Holy Communion

10:00 am Family service; no nursery provided.

Theme: Texting by the Manger

Four services in the evening:

5:00 pm Children Present the Christmas Pageant

7:00 pm Lessons and Carols

9:00 pm Contemporary Worship with Holy Communion

Theme: No Room In the Inn

11:00 pm Traditional Worship with Holy Communion

Theme: No Room In the Inn

(All services end by candlelight singing Silent Night. Nursery will be open for the 7:00 and 9:00

services.)

New Year’s Eve:

Normal worship schedule

Theme: New Year’s Revolution

2017 Advent and Christmas Season

Music Notes From Cindy Bidinotto-Slate

Don’t forget to note these upcoming musical events in December!

Sunday, December 3 - Children's Sunday School Sings at the 11:00 a.m. Service

Sunday, December 10 - Handbells Play at the 8:00 & 11:00 a.m. Services

Sunday, December 17 - Choir & Instruments present "What Sweeter Music" Christmas Cantata

at the 8:00 & 11:00 a.m. Services

Sunday, December 24 - Mary Miller plays the 10:00 a.m. Service

Children Present the Christmas Pageant at the 5 p.m. Service

Worship Band Presents Special Music at the 9 p.m. Contemporary Service

Aaron Francesconi, Tenor, Sings at the 7 p.m. Lessons & Carols Service

Choir Sings at the 11:00 Traditional Communion Service

So much is happening in our church over the next few months!

Be sure to mark all of our holiday happenings on your calendars now!

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One focus of the training is utilizing Partners in Care congregations.

“We recognize that the original social service in the community is the

local congregation,” says Lee. It is recognizing members who need

support and connecting them with a local faith community.

Congregations and faith communities from all counties in Maryland

have established themselves as Partners in Care congregations. They

have aided guard members with groceries, counseling, and a human

connection. KIUMC has been identified as a Partners in Care

congregation in which they have entered a covenant with the

MDARNG to be a source of aid and spiritual support to guardsmen in

the area.

Kent Island United Methodist Church hosted

the Maryland Army National Guard Chaplain

Training Conference from Aug 30-31. Twelve

chaplains from various denominations

attended this training, which was led by the

Joint Forces Headquarters/ State Chaplain CH

(COL) Wm. Sean Lee. Representatives from the

National Guard Bureau and the State

Headquarters visited and trained with the

chaplains. United Methodist Endorsed

Chaplains hold the majority within the

MDARNG Chaplain Corps.

If you’d like more information about Partners in Care

or Army Chaplaincy, contact the MDARNG State

Chaplain’s office at 410-576-6124.

By Pastor Amor Woolsey

Maryland Army National Guard Chaplain Training Conference

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SUPPORTING OUR MISSIONARIES

Congo Partnership

Cataract Surgery Mission

Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness worldwide. In countries such as the Democratic Republic of Congo, cataracts not only rob adults of their own independence, but their children’s independence as well, as they are left to lead their parents around. Poverty is the end result. The Central Congo Partnership is working tirelessly to reverse this trend, having recently completed their 2017 Cataract Surgery Mission. In Diengenga, a tiny village with no running water and only a generator to provide electricity, an ophthalmologist from Kaiser Permanente was joined by an amazing team of surgeons, nurses, and techs. Together they were able to treat the scores of people who streamed in for treatment, some of whom traveled hundreds of miles on foot to be seen. People from tribes embroiled in conflict waited, slept, and ate together as pastors ministered to the anxious crowd. In all, over 2000 people were treated. It only costs $100 to sponsor a patient in order to give them the gift of sight…a gift we take for granted every day as we watch the sun set, read our Bibles, and gaze upon the faces of those we love. If you would like to learn more or feel led to give, visit http://www.congo-mission.org/our-projects/cataract-mission-2017/

Are you between the ages of 18 and 30? Come be

a part of our Young Adult Ministry! Starting

October 1st, the Young Adults will be meeting on Sunday evenings at 7:00 p.m. at Dunkin’ Donuts.

For more information, please contact Will

Cranford at [email protected].

http://www.congo-mission.org/our-projects/cataract-mission-2017/

mailto:[email protected]

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Kent island

tornado relief Our church family came together as the body of Christ in a most

spectacular fashion after the Kent Island Tornado ripped through the

area in late July. Donations of food, water, and supplies poured into

the church, all to be sorted and delivered by volunteers. People pulled

on their work gloves and got to work in the wreckage without

complaint, and tens of thousands of dollars were given to the Kent

Island Tornado Relief Fund to help those whose homes and lives were

turned upside down by the storm.

To date, we have collected over $55,000 for the Tornado fund, from

individuals, businesses, and churches of all sizes, from both the Eastern

and Western Shores. Nearly $44,000 has been distributed, allowing us to

provide help to 38 families through funds alone. Many more have been

assisted with food and monetary gift cards. Applications are still coming

into the church office on a regular basis, as families continue to work on

rebuilding their lives. THANK YOU to all who have given their money and

time to reach out and touch the lives of others.

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On Saturday September 9, 2017 John Roberts, general manager of Severn Graphics, arrived at Bobby and Cathy Timms’ home to put the finishing touches on the graphics for the exterior of the Celebrate Recovery Awareness trailer. The sides of the trailer have touching words which were chosen by the CR leadership team: “In memory of the lives we’ve lost…And the lives we long to save!” Above these words is the CR graphic of a person set free from any hurt, hang-up or habit, which is the mission of Celebrate Recovery.

The back of the trailer was conceived by JR Faulkner and it says “On the road to recovery.” John Roberts affixed the pictures and words to the exterior of the Awareness trailer. He has a heart for parents and the children and adults who become trapped by addiction, a hang-up or a hurt.

The CR team is so grateful to John Roberts. He’s an angel who helped make the trailer inspiration a reality. Bobby Timms also insisted that these words be put on the trailer: “Paid for by the people of KIUMC.” We feel the love and support of the KIUMC congregation and its pastors. Many “angels” surround us as we try to make a difference in struggling peoples’ lives. Thank you all! By Sally Boden Thank you all!

CR Angel(s)

The CR team is praying for God’s guidance and direction as we take the Awareness trailer out to communities in an effort to educate parents, friends, and family members who are concerned about the choices, health, and well being of their loved ones. The interior of the trailer is a bedroom in which several items used by addicts or drug abusers are hidden. Items that appear harmless and ordinary can be devices used to cause great harm, even death. Given “probable cause,” guardians must overcome denial and family pride and take action.

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Fall Festival Come one, come all!

The annual Fall Festival is scheduled for October 28, 2017 from 11 AM to 4 PM. Family friendly activities, games and merriment are guaranteed. This is a community outreach event to show the love of Christ to our neighbors.

Jesus said, “Let the children come to me. Don’t stop

them! For the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to those

who are like these children.” Matt 19:14

Volunteers needed Can you give some time and talent, or simply some love to show to the children of our community? We need you! Sign up in the Fellowship Hall after the 8 and 9:30 services and in the chapel after the 11 o’clock service. Items needed: Infant onesies (small, long sleeved). These are used for the children to make scarecrows. Sugar cookies (big ones for decorating) Cookie decorations (frosting, jimmies, sprinkles, etc) Bags of candy Food Let's feed the children too! We are seeking donations of hot dogs, bottles of water, and apple cider. Bring to Fellowship Hall on Sunday October 15th or 22nd. We have invited Smoke, Rattle and Roll to set up their BBQ truck for sale of their wonderful pulled pork at the Festival. If you didn't know, they donated proceeds from the sale of BBQ at the Tornado Assist Fundraiser. The community has been generously blessed from these funds. Snow cones will also be for sale by Jack Frost. Clothing Giveaway The annual infant and children’s clothing giveaway will coincide with the Fall Festival. Please bring your gently used or new clothes to the Fellowship Hall on October 15th and 22nd. We are collecting sizes newborn through 16 for boys and girls. We need volunteers to help sort prior to and set up on the day of the Fall Festival. A sign-up sheet to assist will be available on the above dates. Contact Jeanie Thompson at [email protected] for details. Health Screenings We are looking for nurses to assist with BP and glucose monitoring at the Festival. We will provide health education to the community. Contact Lila Holmes at [email protected] to volunteer. Trunk or Treat will follow the Fall Festival, starting at 6 pm. Sign up with Danae Allison at [email protected] (and look for it in the newsletter!). Disaster relief UMCOR continues to need our assistance. We will provide UMCOR buckets at the festival to collect donations.



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What a great night to celebrate and thank all

who helped to support Roots Youth Ministry!

Students from the High School and Middle School shared about the projects they worked on, the relationships they developed, and how the residents impacted them. Some said they were “shocked by the willingness of the residents wanting to help even in their life situations." Some shared that they wanted “to go back and continue those relationships with their residents." Some just loved the closeness of the youth group and how they became a family that week. To hear the hearts of each youth truly shows the growth that has happened to each of them in the last few months. They are a union of students who all have the same beliefs and want to support each other with Christ as their Savior. Luke 24:13-35 We are all on the Road!

Missions Celebration

Please join us

following the KIUMC

Fall Festival

at 6pm, dressed in

your best

costume! Sign up on

the ROOTS website

or in Fellowship Hall!

We can't wait to see

you there!!!!

TRUNK

OR

TREAT!

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Acolytes In Training Pastor Mark and Brenda Saia-Alyea visited the Sunday School

classrooms a few weeks ago to invite the fourth, fifth, and middle

school classes to participate in the acolyte program. Eight students

signed up to join the ranks!

Our head usher at 11:00, Steve Bowling, conducted the training on

September 24th. Many thanks to Steve, and also to Patti Boone for

arranging a pizza lunch for our newest acolytes!

We are blessed and grateful to have Pastor Mark, Pastor Amor,

and Pastor Bobby serving at KIUMC. During the month of

October, please extend your gratitude to our Pastors.

Acknowledgement of our appreciation will be during all services

on October 8th when we present a small gift of appreciation to all

Pastors. On Sunday, October 15th we will have a time of

celebration, food, and fellowship in the Fellowship Hall after the

8:00 and 9:30 services. We are asking the congregation from the

11:00 service to please come early and join us after the 9:30

service. We will have a card basket available as well, if you feel so

led. God has truly blessed the body of Christ here at KIUMC.

October is Pastor Appreciation Month!

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Come out on Sat, Oct 14th for a PACKING PARTY. Supplies that we could use are:

1. Toothbrushes (no toothpaste) 2. Small toys for boys and girls (I have tons of stuffed animals and jump ropes, but balls,

puzzles, cards, etc. are good to bring.) 3. Sunglasses 4. Stickers 5. Wash cloths (can send soap too) 6. Hats and socks

ALSO: We are seeking donations for shipping the boxes ($9 per box). Please visit www.samaritanspurse.org for more information on what to pack. Please bring kids and/or grandkids to participate. The amazing journey of a shoebox gift begins with You! RSVP to Dana at [email protected].

K.I.S.S. is a Women’s Ministry for all Ladies from ages 18 to 118. You will enjoy Prayer, Worship and Friends sharing the love of Jesus Christ.

We KEEP IT SIMPLE, SISTER!

K.I.S.S. – Next gathering: SPECIAL NEW DATE for OCTOBER:

Sat, Oct 14th 11a-2p / Fellowship Hall

PACKING PARTY / Shoeboxes provided

KIUMC is very blessed to have four dedicated and

conscientious volunteers who count and organize the

offerings from the three Sunday morning services.

For the past several years Karen Bardwell, Patti Boone,

Donna Guilford, and Colleen Thomas have served as

our “counters” who work behind the scenes in this

extremely important and vital ministry in our church.

Volunteers You Can Count On

Every week you can find two of these ladies in

their private, secure little room in the church

office organizing Sunday’s receipts. They are

especially grateful for those in our congregation

who faithfully use their envelopes and clearly

mark on the envelopes how the contribution is

to be designated – things that make their task

so much easier. When you see these ladies,

please thank them for all they do!

By Shelia Cernak

http://www.samaritanspurse.org/

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Home Gatherings

Have you made it to a Transitions Home Gathering yet? If not, you’re missing out—not just on food, fun, and fellowship, but on a great opportunity to get to know Pastor Mark and other folks in our church and community, but to share ideas and information about KIUMC! But don’t worry, you still have another chance to take part. Our Romancoke Area Home Gathering will take place on Thursday, October 19th at 7pm, at the home of Steve and Cheri Sweet (102 Little Neck Road in Stevensville).

We’d like to thank all of those wonderful folks who have

hosted our previous Home Gatherings: Kevin and Dawn Kintop;

Annette Potts and Rick and Elaine Cira; and Mike and Susan

Phillips!

Early Response Training

Would you like to take a more active role in disaster relief? KIUMC will be hosting an Early Response Training (ERT) event on

Saturday, October 7, 2017, from 8:30 am-4:30 pm. Early Response Teams, while not first responders, are an integral part of

relief in the early days after a disaster, as they seek to provide a caring Christian presence as well as physical assistance. In this

training, participants will learn the basics of disaster response, including how to stabilize and secure homes safely and how to

work effectively with survivors and others on the response teams. This class is required for the basic ERT UMCOR

identification badge.

The cost of the class is $35, payable the day of the event with cash or check. If you are interested, please don’t delay!

Preregistration is required by Thursday, October 5th. Visit our website at http://www.kiumc.org/umcor-ert-training.html to

sign up. Please contact Pastor Amor Woolsey at [email protected] or Liz Schilling at [email protected] for more information.

http://www.kiumc.org/umcor-ert-training.html



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Oct. 1st Corsica Hills Worship Service 2pm

Oct. 3rd SPRC Meeting 6:30

Oct. 4th Grow Up Meeting 6:30pm

Oct. 5th Caring Lay Ministry 6pm

Healing Ministry Leader Mtg 6:30pm

Oct. 6th Emmaus Monthly Gathering 6pm

Oct. 7th UMCOR ERT Training 8:30am

Oct. 8th Ladies’ Luncheon 12:30pm

Youth Group 1:30pm

Oct. 10th Trustees Meeting 6:30pm

Oct. 12th Grow Out Meeting 6:30pm

Oct. 13th-15th Boys’ Chrysalis Weekend

Oct. 14th K.I.S.S. Shoebox Packing 11am

Oct. 15th Soup Sale (between services)

Youth Group 1:30pm

Oct. 16th Baptism Class 6:30pm

Oct. 17th Haven Ministries Meeting 5pm

SLT Meeting 6:30pm

Oct. 19th Transitions Home Gathering 7pm

Oct. 22nd Youth Group 1:30pm

Healing Service 7pm

Oct. 23rd Esther Circle Meeting 10am

Mary Ruth Circle Meeting 11am

Oct. 24th Finance Committee 6:30pm

Oct. 28th Fall Festival 11am

Oct. 28th Trunk or Treat 6pm

Oct. 29th Youth Group 5:30pm

Nov. 2nd Caring Lay Ministry 6pm

Healing Ministry Leadership Mtg. 6:30pm

Nov. 3rd Emmaus Monthly Gathering 6pm

Nov. 5th Corsica Hills Worship Service 2pm

Youth Group 5:30pm

Nov. 7th SPRC 6:30PM

Nov. 9th Grow Out Meeting 6:30pm

Nov. 12th Youth Group 5:30pm

Nov. 14th Trustees Meeting 6:30pm

Nov. 16th Transition Team Meeting 6:30pm

Nov. 17th K.I.S.S. 7pm

Nov. 18th Men’s Breakfast at Sharptown

GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays 8:30am

Nov. 19th Youth Group 5:30pm

Nov. 20th Baptism Class 6:30pm

Nov. 21st Haven Ministries Meeting 6pm

SLT Meeting 6:30pm

Nov. 23rd Thanksgiving- Office Closed

Nov. 24th Office Closed

Nov. 26th Healing Service

Nov. 27th Esther Circle Meeting 10am

Mary Ruth Circle Meeting 11am

Coming Up in October and November…

Where do YOU fit in at KIUMC?

Are you looking for somewhere you can serve? Great news- we have many

opportunities from which to choose! Check out our Ministry Classifieds

Bulletin Board, located in the hallway between the nursery and the kitchen,

next to the vending machines. There you will find information about the

many ministries that are seeking volunteers, from Hospitality to Youth

Ministries to Adult Studies! Swing by and check it out today!

Our office will be closed on Friday, October 6th as well as on

Thursday, November 23rd and Friday, November 24th for the Thanksgiving holiday.

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