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KUMC NOVEMBER 2019
MORE TO LIFE NOVEMBER 2019
What’s happening at KUMC? GUEST INFO Life is full of ups and downs, triumphs and struggles, and through it all Kingwood United Methodist Church wants to say there is More to Life than what you are experiencing. In Christ there is more than the difficulty you face and there is still more than the status quo. Come and join us as we continue to dream of more for our lives and for this community. Kingwood United Methodist 1799 Woodland Hills Dr, Kingwood, TX 281.258.2137
ADULT MINISTRY kingwoodumc.org/adults
Freedom Place Painting Chris, chris.harrison@kingwoodumc.org
November 2nd | Morning November 16th | Afternoon Freedom Place is an extension of Arrow Ministry dedicated to helping minor girls who have been rescued from human trafficking. A few months ago KUMC began playing a supporting role for the girls, staff, and ministries of Freedom Place. What started in prayers and breakfast casseroles has now created an opportunity to do some painting in the homes of the girls. If you are interested in helping to do some indoor painting please contact Chris Harrison at chris. harrison@kingwoodumc.org.
Society of St. Stephens Thanksgiving Distribution Patty Carter & Nancy Bray
November 16th Society of St. Stephens will be offering Thanksgiving baskets and prayers to families in our community. Baskets will be given to clients from 8:30 to noon. If you are interested in volunteering for this opportunity to serve please contact Patty Carter. May our giving of thanks involve a time of sharing the love of Christ through service!
KUMC Family Thanksgiving Meal November 24th | 5:00 pm The Gym I know it is always the right time to give thanks and praise to God, but let’s do it in a big way together! Serving tables will be found in the gym and seating will be available in the gym and also in the Commons as needed. So mark it on your calendar and bring your family, your appetite, and something from the following category (or let’s just be honest, you are going to bring whatever you want to bring). Let’s go with A-H bringing sides, I-Q bringing salads, and R-Z bringing breads and desserts. Meat and drinks will be provided. Bring enough for your car load and for several other families as well. Giving thanks with a grateful heart is what we do! Let’s do it together! Our Board of Stewards will be coordinating this event.
The Big Event 6th Grade Retreat Stacey, stacey.sweet@kingwoodumc.org
November 1st- 3rd | Camp Cho-Yeh Program elements are designed around fostering Christian leadership & fellowship specifically with 6th graders in mind. Our goal is to provide students with a faith-filled experience that helps to kick-off their school year.
STUDENT MINISTRY kingwoodumc.org/student
November Gear up Theme The November Gear Up theme is “Revival”. It begins with our Fall Retreat which will spark the conversation about what it means for revival to happen in our own hearts. Throughout the month we will focus on what it looks like for the Holy Spirit to become an active part of our Christian experience.
Bend Me Student Ministry Fall Retreat Clint, clint.wylie@kingwoodumc.org
November 8th - 10th | Camp Cho-Yeh Fall retreat for current 7th-12th graders includes worship, digging deeper in His word, and games directed by your KUMC student ministry staff. Will leave after school on Friday and return Sunday morning.
What’s happening at KUMC? Inspire Women’s Ministry Megan, megan.hallof@kingwoodumc.org
Inspire consists of Sunday afternoon meetings at a host home. The goal is to create a comfortable atmosphere for girls to open up and give them an opportunity to be vulnerable. Both groups are studying Women in the Word, a She Reads Truth Publication. Text Megan for addresses: 918.724.5740 Middle school girls will meet on November 2nd & 16th | 4pm at Sarah Carter’s House High school girls will meet on November 9th & 23rd | 4pm at Kimberly Watson’s House
CARING MINISTRIES
EL REFUGIO
Surviving the Holidays Seminar
Refugio Women’s Conference: Favored by God
Donna, donna.smith@kingwoodumc.org
November 7th | 6:30-8:30 pm Rooms E200/201 Designed by the creators of the GriefShare program, this one-night seminar welcomes those who have lost a loved one and may need help preparing to face the holiday season. It is led by people who understand what you are going through and want to help during this difficult time of the year.
November 9th Sara, sara.reyes70@yahoo.com
The Refugio family will celebrate Women’s Day with a conference filled with music and teaching. Rev. Sara Reyes will be bringing the good news as the contributions of Hispanic women to their families, church and community are praised for the glory of God. This year, the conference will be special because Virtuous Woman will also be celebrating their 10 year anniversary!
PRAYER REQUESTS Harvest Young Adult Retreat
Emily, emily.priesmeyer@kingwoodumc.org
The Harvest Bible Study class of 20 young adults and leaders will travel to Brenham, TX, November 14-17 to celebrate what God has done in their lives since the group formed earlier this year. The theme of the retreat is taken from 1 John 1:7, “But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his son cleanses us from all sin.” The weekend’s activities will include guest speakers discussing their walks with Christ, along with worshipping together on Sunday. The Harvesters have been meeting every Thursday to study the Word, discuss how God is moving in their lives, enjoy a monthly meal together, share testimonies, and learn how to serve God’s Kingdom. Harvesters are high school graduates who work, go to college, come from diverse backgrounds and a variety of Christian denominations. Join us in prayer for the Holy Spirit to protect and lead the retreat so that each person there will experience the love of God that leads to a renewed relationship with Jesus Christ.
MONTHLY MISSION OFFERING kingwoodumc.org/monthly-mission-offering
Methodist Retirement Community and Pastors Benevolence Fund Chris, chris.harrison@kingwoodumc.org
Methodist Retirement Community (MRC) cares for approximately 2,000 senior adult residents throughout their system of living facilities. Amongst those numbers about 80 of them will not have the assets to cover the full cost of their care. To meet this challenge, MRC created a Benevolence Fund which keeps residents in their homes where they can continue to live with quality of life, dignity and respect. Please consider how you might financially support MRC as they care for those who once cared for us. In addition some of the money donated for the November MMO will be used in the KUMC pastor’s benevolence fund to support individuals and families who find themselves in need of a little extra financial help in a given circumstance. The pastor’s benevolence fund is used primarily for our church members in a discreet and loving way. Most outside support continues to be offered to our community through the Society of St. Stephens.
KUMC Annual Charge Conference On Monday, November 4th at 6:00 pm in the Sanctuary, KUMC will meet for the annual Charge Conference.
NOVEMBER CALENDAR Happy Thanksgiving! Our offices will be closed 11/28 - 11/29 Visit kingwoodumc.org for additional information, to register for an event, or to donate.
November Monthly Mission Offering
NOV 1 - 3
The Big Event: 6th Grade Retreat / Camp Cho-Yeh
NOV 2
Freedom Place Painting Day / Morning
NOV 2
Inspire Women’s Ministry: Middle School Girls / 4 PM / Sarah Carter’s House
NOV 4
Charge Conference / 6 PM / the Sanctuary
NOV 4
GoBox Training / 6:30 PM / Room E200/201
NOV 7
Surviving the Holidays Seminar / 6:30 - 8:30 PM / Room E200/201
NOV 8 - 10
Bend Me: Student Ministry Fall Retreat / Camp Cho-Yeh
NOV 9
Refugio Women’s Conference
NOV 9
Inspire Women’s Ministry: High School Girls / 4 PM / Kimberly Watson’s House
NOV 11
GoBox Training / 6:30 PM / Room E200/201
NOV 14 - 17
Harvest Young Adult Retreat
NOV 16
Society of St. Stephens Thanksgiving Distribution
NOV 16
Inspire Women’s Ministry: Middle School Girls / 4 PM / Sarah Carter’s House
NOV 16
Freedom Place Painting Day / Afternoon
NOV 21
Night of Prayer / 7 PM / the Loft
NOV 23
Inspire Women’s Ministry: High School Girls / 4 PM / Kimberly Watson’s House
NOV 24
Church-Wide Thanksgiving Celebration / 5 PM / The Gym
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