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KENWOOD PARK United Methodist Church

A Christian community where Faith grows, Hope is found and Love is demonstrated.

Pastor: Rev. Michael Metz [email protected]

Church Phone: 319-365-6933 ext. 2 Home Phone: 319-826-2052

Administrative Assistant: Carolyn Johnson

[email protected]

Office Phone: 319-365-6933

OFFICE HOURS: 9:00 am - Noon

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

Church Treasurer:

David Oliver [email protected]

Financial Secretary: Church Newsletter:

Jacqueline (Jackie) Unkrich Jacqueline.Unkrich

@kenwoodparkumc.org

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PASTOR’S CORNER. . .

January & February 2018

Pastor Michael Metz

As I think about the year ahead, I try to imagine

what it will bring. Of course, I cannot say. But as

I think about the things that face us today, I know

many of them will continue to be part of our lives.

Across the world, there is much turmoil. There

is violence and, along with it, hatred. There is terrorism, as well as

genocide. There is upheaval, a yearning for change and develop-

ment, both politically and economically. Will democracy continue to

spread? Will this be the year for peace? There is much hatred in

the world, yet there are also many signs of goodwill, with adversaries

negotiating instead of fighting, and with people working to bring

democracy to their land. We can see signs of God’s presence and

work in such as these.

In our nation, there are both achievements and problems. The

signs about our national economy have improved much compared

with 2008. We are grateful for improvements, but also know that

many are still in trouble. We continue to suffer a plague of mass

killings. Will we know freedom from violence? Even within the

turmoil, we see the signs of God’s presence: generosity and care

expressed in so many ways, people helping strangers, and more.

In our church, there are signs of growing, even as we might wish

to grow faster. Several new members have joined this past year and

we have increased our ministry of inviting. Can we be a church that

not only opens the doors to guests and new members, but goes a

step further, and invites others to walk with Christ along with us?

There are signs that, together with God’s help, we can.

This year will tell us a lot about ourselves at Kenwood Park United

Methodist Church, as well as about our nation and even the world.

No matter what this year may bring, we give thanks that God is with

us!

Yours in Faith,

Pastor Michael

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Join us at KPUMC for

SUNDAY SCHOOL

10:15-11:00 am

Ages 3 - High School Room B6

Christmas Program Thank You!

We presented our Christmas Program on December 10,The Stable Where Jesus Was Born, by Rhonda Gowler Greene. Thank you to our Sunday School Class Readers- Kelsey Klesner, Kira Klesner, Ben Klesner, and Sabrina Jones. Thank you to all our Sunday School Actors - Mary- Olivia LaBore; Joseph – Michael Dunlevy. Shepherds – Ben Klesner, Austin Raue, & Landon Lathrop. Kings – Ethan Winsor, Colton Lathrop, & Rose Lathrop. Angels–Brooklyn Lathrop, Sabrina Jones, Kira Klesner, Krimson Flick, and Chloe Lathrop.

A special thank you to Amy Powell for help rehearsing, Carolyn Johnson for preparing flyers, parents and grandparents who helped get stu-dents ready for the performance and Pastor Michael for all you help and support.

Thank you to everyone who came to and showing your support for our students!

Jolene Whiting

Mark your 2018 calendar for

Sunday, January 21 at 4:30 pm

All Church Potluck

Program to start at 4:30 pm

“Understanding Islam”

Guest Speaker will be Imam Hassan Selim

of the Islamic Center, Cedar Rapids

with Fellowship Potluck to follow.

Shoe Box Ministry

The Shoe Box Ministry has been discontinued

because it became difficult to get monthly volun-

teers. The program was nicely organized by Lin-

da Andersen to send cards to people added

each week to the church prayer chain or bulletin

prayer list. Thank you to the volunteers who

helped by taking the box for a month and dis-

tributing cards.

If you or someone you know of in the church

would like occasional greetings from the

church, please contact Karen White, chair of

the Nurture Committee.

Group Name Change:

Voices to be Heard, group meeting at KPUMC on

the first and third evenings of the month has

changed the group name to Living Beyond the

Bars, meeting at 6:00 pm, room 104.

Living Beyond the Bars

will host a free workshop in the Fellowship Hall of the church on Monday, January 15 with reg-istration at 3:30 pm. Workshop time 4:00 until 6:30 pm. The focus of this workshop will be presentations about the Iowa legislators interest in reinstituting the Death Penalty.

Living Beyond the Bars, Iowan's Against the Death Penalty, Iowa Justice Action Network, and several family members directly impacted by this issue will speak. If you have any interest in this most important issue, please join us on Martin Luther King Day. Please contact: Sue Hutchins at [email protected] or 575-343-0202 to register.

Women’s Winter Bible Study

Tuesday’s at 6:30 pm starting January 23.

Andria Pic will be leading a 6-week Bible study titled, “Finding I Am” by Lysa Terkeurst in her home.

During these 6 weeks we will explore the seven I Am statements of Jesus found in the Gospel of John. The study will meet on Tuesday evenings beginning Tuesday, January 23 at 6:30 pm. Cost of the book is $14. If you are interested in partici-pating in this study please contact Andria to sign-up. You can reach Andria at 319-538-1353 or email her at [email protected].

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KPNA KENWOOD PARK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION

President, Erica Yoder

Regular KPNA Meeting at Kenwood Park UMC Fellowship Hall

Monday, January 8 - 7:00 pm Monday, February 12 - 7:00 pm

UMW Circle Thursday, January 11

9:30 am in Room 104

Hostess: Jean Murray

Program: Pledge Service

Leader: Helen Pratt

Thursday, February 8

at 9:30 am Room 104 Hostess: Phyllis White

Program: Prayer & Self Denial

Leader: TBA

UMW Executive Mtg. Thursday, February 1 at 1 pm

Kenwood Park SHARE

Food pick up is 11:30 am, in Fellowship Hall

Saturday, January 20 and

Saturday, February 24

FRIDAY DAYTIMERS

Friday, January 19 - 1:00 pm Room 104

All meet at church to make plans for 2018. Friday, February 16 Event to be announced.

Greeting Cards 50¢ in room 104

Monday Morning Weekly Bible Discussion

9:30 am with Leader, Rick Zorn

Meet in the church lounge.

Chancel Choir

Rehearsal

Wednesdays at 6:30 pm (Also Sunday, 8:30 am before service.)

If you have questions, please contact our Music Director, Bruce Western at 363-9798 or email: [email protected].

Bell Choir will rehearse each Wednesday

starting in January at 5:45 pm

in Room B2

Anyone who would like to join us and ring, please contact Karen White at 393-9430 or [email protected].

KPNA Executive Committee meeting at Kenwood Park UMC in the Lounge.

Monday, February 5 - 7:00 pm

Guest speaker for

UMW Christmas

Breakfast Potluck

was Betty Kiboko,

wife of Rev. Kiboko

I. Kiboko, East

Central District

Superintendent.

Charming lady who

gave an impressive

talk on UMW in the

Congo and Christ-

mas traditions in

the Congo, her

native country in

Central Africa. Betty Kiboko

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Catherine Carter

Former member of KPUMC says she

has returned “home”.

The Stull Family

Mary, Troy, and son, Tyler Family recently moved to Cedar Rapids from Florida.

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Michael Anthony, son of Rosa & Denny Ross baptized Sunday, December 17

Back row: Godfather Gary Wells and Godmother LaWanda Willey

Front row: Kylie Ross (baby Michael’s sister), Denny Ross, Rosa Ross, and

Greg Willey, holding Michael Anthony Ross.

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Contact Pastor Michael or

Carole Gauger, 362-1006,

for information.

Poinsettia’s for the Sanctuary

Thank you for sharing your beautiful

red and white poinsettias.

Barb & Lester Wilson shared a poinsettia, Dec. 10

from the service of their granddaughter-in-law, Julie

King-Gire.

Also sharing: Sue Covington, Phyllis White, Kathie

Mosley, Gerre Walder & Eldon Mackert, and

Pastor Michael Metz.

To the family of Julie Lynne King-Gire, 34, of

Hiawatha, who died on December 5. Service

was held at Murdoch Funeral Home in Marion on

December 9 with Pastor Michael Metz officiating.

Julie was the wife of Brad Gire, Brad is the son of

David & Kathy Gire, and grandson of Lester &

Barb Wilson.

On June 3, 2006, Brad & Julie were married at

Kenwood Park UMC.

We would like to thank Pastor Michael for

doing the service.

David & Kathy Gire,

and Lester & Barb Wilson

To Phyllis White and family in the death of her

aunt, Alice Ruter, 106, of Wellsburg, IA, one of

the State of Iowa’s oldest citizens, who died

December 27.

NEW DECEMBER 2017 ARRIVALS

Jennifer (Groff) Ardat and her husband Maher Ardat welcome the arrival of their second son, Eden Noor Ardat, born December 16, in Edina, Minnesota. He weighed 6 lbs.12 ozs and was 21 inches long.

He is welcomed home by his 5 year old "big brother" Ali. Grandparents are Rebecca and Wayne Groff.

Lester & Barb Wilson have been blessed with a new great granddaughter, Adayla Marie Rohrs, born December 12. Weighed 7 lbs., 5 ozs.

Parents are John and Lynnette Rohrs, the family lives in Polk City, Iowa.

Eldon Mackert & Gerre Walder welcomed a new great grandchild to the family, Eldon I. Claypool was born on December 19.

“Little” Eldon’s parents are Travis and Emma Claypool of Raleigh, NC.

Thank You from Garnet Place

You are the Best…Thank you for spreading holi-

day cheer at Garnet Place. The residents loved

hearing the carols, and sharing Christmas cook-

ies. Thank you for spending time with us. Merry

Christmas from Kari Santos, Garnet Place.

(Several singers met in the choir room to warm-

up before car pooling to Garnet Place on Sunday

afternoon, December 17 to enjoy spreading the

good cheer!)

Christmas Eve Bakers, Set up, Servers, and Clean up crews.

Kathie Mosley, Mary Etta Zorn, Thelma Perry,

Terrye Pic, Sue Covington, Cheryl Sheets, Joan

Rosche, Nancy Dlouhy , Rebecca Groff, and Janet

Jones. THANK YOU

Thank You

I would like to thank everyone for their prayers and

cards for the painful journey I've been on until my

surgery gave me hope for relief. I have missed

everyone and felt so isolated. I hope to resume my

activities as soon as possible. Love to all,

Michele Gilliam

Have a blessed and safe New Year!

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JANUARY BIRTHDAYS

2 Ben Young

3 Jean Murray

3 David Oliver

3 Trevin Landon

5 Nancy Dlouhy

6 Richard Freeman

6 Shane Zaiger

7 Lila Shupp

7 Matthew Elsea

7 Skyler Landon

10 Steve Odegaard

11 Max Hansen

11 Mason Albert

13 Paul Klesner

13 Brianna Brown-Norris

14 Sheryl Arensdorf

16 Michele Gilliam

17 Zoey Albert

18 Sarah Breidert

18 Amanda (Elsea) Noble

18 Jennifer Elsea

19 Jacqueline Unkrich

19 Pat Spargur

19 Kim Rule

21 Gloria Bohn

23 Martin Cram

23 Parker Bennett

25 Jack Arensdorf

26 Kevin Landon

26 Brandon Garland

30 Dean Raue

31 Krista (Reeve) Busch

31 Wayne Groff

31 Brooke (Barron) Nelson

JANUARY ANNIVERSARY

3 Lester & Barb Wilson

18 Steve & Mary Odegaard

WINTER WEATHER

Office closed and church activities are

cancelled when public schools in Cedar

Rapids are closed due to weather.

If Sunday worship is cancelled, notifica-

tion will be shown on KCRG TV , also on

KCRG’s cancellation list on their website,

FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS

1 Dorene Dahms

1 Marilyn Wilson

7 Mary Miller

7 Stephanie (Willis) Humphrie

8 Glen Fries

11 John Young

12 Barbara Wilson

13 Hallie Lint

14 Dorothy Becker

14 Thomas Landon

15 Connie Que

22 Corrine Smalldridge

22 Jean Bisinger

26 Bonnie Murphy

26 Seth Schminkey

28 Zach Thielman

FEBRUARY ANNIVERSARY

25 Ken & Helen Pratt 28 Wes & Pam Landon

Please note this Kaller issue is for

January & February 2018.

HOSPITAL - If you are going to

be admitted to a hospital for care,

please let the church office know at

365-6933. (A family member or friend

can, as well.)

KPUMC Reminders

Christmas Decorations Take down & put away

Sunday, January 7, after worship need VOLUNTEERS

to help take Christmas decorations

down and put away. Thank you in

advance!

Christmas Eve Offering for Pastor’s Discretionary Fund

Offerings toward KPUMC’s Discre-

tionary Fund totaled $1,674.00.

This fund is used to help people in

need for items like utility bills, food,

medicine, fuel, and other needs at

Pastor Michael’s discretion.

THANK YOU.

Tai Chi Class- 11:00 am

Tuesday & Thursday ~ ~

KPUMC Sewing Group 2nd & 4th Wednesdays

1:00 pm, room B1

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FOOD BANK Sunday

2ND SUNDAY or at ANY TIME!

Donations are welcome at all times. Place the non-perishable food items in cabinet at 34th Street entrance. Separate box for soap in cupboard.

Cash or check is truly welcomed. Make sure check payable to KPUMC, indicate “Food Bank” on the memo line. Place in offering tray.

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Faith. Hope. Love.

January & February 2018

Kenwood Park United Methodist Church 175 34th Street NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52402- 6017

KALLER

Rev. Michael Metz, Pastor Church Office (319) 365-6933 Email: [email protected] Website: www.kenwoodparkumc.org Find Kenwood Park UMC on Facebook at www.Facebook.com

Kenwood Park United Methodist Church

A Christian community where Faith grows, Hope is found and Love is demonstrated.

175 34th Street NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

Ph. 319-365- 6933 www.kenwoodparkumc.org

Rev. Michael Metz

Elevator available on Sunday at 34th St. entrance. Staffed Nursery provided.

9:00 am Sunday Worship Service 10:00 am Fellowship Time downstairs 10:15 am Sunday School

All Church Potluck

Sunday, January 21

4:30 pm - Speaker: Imam Hassan Selim

of the Islamic Center

Potluck to follow.