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Happenings
Love At Work Stockholder Sale
Once again it is time to support our youth in their annual mission trip called Love at Work! Over the next few weeks our youth will be approaching church members to purchase “stock” in the trip. For those new to this fund raiser, each youth has to raise $375.00 to pay for room and board, transportation, and construction materials for the week-long mission trip to Gretna this summer. The youth sell “shares” of stock in the work, allowing church members to participate in the repair of homes of needy families in Gretna and Gadsden County. Please bring your checkbook and be prepared to say “YES” when asked to purchase shares of stock. Stock may also be purchased in the church Courtyard at the youth table. All stockholders are invited to the Stockholders Dinner on June 9, 2012 to see the results of their investment. For more information, contact Sam Cook, Randy Merchant, or John and Barb Stott.
Attention High School Seniors!
Are you a member of the Killearn United Methodist Church community and about to graduate from high school? We would like to get your contact information so that we can plan for Graduate Sunday and for the Senior Banquet, which is scheduled for Sunday, May 20, 2012. Please contact Stacey Duggar at sduggar@tumct.org to get on the master mailing list!
Register Now for Killearn Kids Preschool, Fall 2012
Killearn Kids Preschool offers a Christ-centered educational program for 2-5 year
olds with 2 day, 3 day and 5 day options. We are also a state approved
VPK provider. Registration began February 1, 2012, and there are still a few openings. So, please call the Preschool at 893-1278 to arrange a tour,
visit our website at www.kumconline.org for more information, or contact Julia Karter at jkarter@kumconline.org.
Mission Opportunity: Mountain T.O.P. 2012
For the second consecutive year, Killearn United Methodist Church is planning to take a group of adults to the Cumberland Mountains of Tennessee to serve God, to grow spiritually, and to help those in need during the week of June 9–16, 2012. This year there are two opportunities: Major Home Repair and Kaleidoscope (a children’s ministry). There will be an informational meeting for those wishing to learn more Sunday, February 19, 2012 at 12:20 PM in Room 6 of the Asbury Building and again on Monday, February 20, 2012 at 6:30 PM in Room 6 of the Asbury Building. Alternately, if you can’t make one of the meetings, but are interested, please contact Keith or Donna Tischler @ kctish@hotmail.com or kdtish@comcast.net or 893-0918. For more information, applications and photos on the Mountain T.O.P. program, visit the website www.mountain-top.org.
On Retreat with Father William Meninger
Father Meninger, an internationally known Trappist monk, priest, and retreat master, is returning again this year to Tallahassee through the sponsorship of Contemplative Outreach of Northwest Florida and eleven area churches, including Killearn United Methodist Church. Father Meninger only leaves St. Benedict's Monastery four times a year to teach and conduct workshops worldwide, so what a blessing this is for Tallahassee and the surrounding areas. All events are open to the public. A separate registration and charge apply to the Models of Contemplation Retreat (see below). A free will offering will be accepted at each of the other events with proceeds benefiting St. Benedict's Monastery in Snowmass, Colorado. A meal, where offered, must be reserved and a small charge applies.
Event Schedule:
February 24-26, 2012 Models of Contemplation Retreat, Cerveny Episcopal Conference Center and Camp Weed, Live Oak, Florida. Reservations are required and space is beginning to fill, so contact Pat Beckett, 850-893-1837 or beckettp@gs.ptdiocese.org soon!
- February 28, 2012 Julian of Norwich lecture at 6:30 PM at Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More.
- February 29, 2012 Forgiveness Lecture at 6:30pm with a supper preceding at 5:30 PM at St. John's Episcopal Church. Reservations for supper must be received no later than February 26, 2012 by calling 850-222-2636.
- March 1, 2012 Stroll Through The Gospels Lecture at 6:30 PM at St. Paul's United Methodist Church.
- March 2, 2012 Lectio Divina Lecture from 1:00-4:00 PM with a noon luncheon preceding at Episcopal Church of the Advent. Reservations are required for the luncheon no later than March 1, 2012 by calling 850-386-5109.
- March 3, 2012 Centering Prayer Workshop and Lunch from 9:00 AM-4:00 PM at Holy Comforter Episcopal Church. Reservations for the lunch are required no later than February 25, 2012 by calling 850-877-2712.
In addition, appointments are available with Father Meninger for Individual Spiritual Direction by contacting Dan Dobbins at 850-322-8716.
Look for the posters and flyers around the church campus and visit contemplativeprayer.net. To speak with someone regarding these events, contact Susan Moreton (893-1116 or smoreton@kumconline.org) or Sharon Krantz (728-1154 or sckrantz@yahoo.com). For information about weekly ongoing Centering Prayer at Killearn United Methodist Church, contact Sharon Krantz (728-1154 or sckrantz@yahoo.com) or Nancy Stoutamire (nstoutamire2002@yahoo.com or 294-8461).
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Frenchtown Breakfast in the Park
Saturday, February 25, 2012, Killearn United Methodist Church will help to serve a hot breakfast of scrambled eggs, pancakes, sausage, grits and juice to those in need right here in Tallahassee. Bring the whole family for the chance to be the “face of Jesus” to someone that day. There will be a table set up with greeting cards, so the neighbors can communicate with relatives & friends. Frenchtown Breakfast will provide the postage. Also a table is set up to paint fingernails, along with a kid’s table where children can draw & play. Please be there by 7:45 AM and we should be finished before 11:00 AM. The address is 510 West Tennessee Street. Contact Jeri Lynn Barnett for more information at Jlbarnett51@aol.com or 668-2748.
Divine Dinners – Where God Is The Life Of The Party
Want to enjoy good food and fellowship and meet new people? Then Divine Dinners are for you! Divine Dinners are groups of 6 – 10 adults who meet in homes once a month in March, April, and May. Dinner groups and hosts will rotate each month. We will have a covered dish kick-off for everyone interested on Saturday, February 25, 2012. There will be a sign-up table in the church Courtyard between services on February 19th, 2012. For more information or to sign up, please email Nan Stowell at nanstowell@comcast.net or call Kathy Chitty at 907-3594. This is a great way to get to know other members of our church. All are welcome – young and not- so-young, couples and singles, new and not-so-new members.
FSU-TCC Wesley Foundation Annual Fundraiser
The FSU-TCC Wesley Foundation is having their annual fundraiser, The Garnet and Gold Blue Jean Banquet, Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 6:00 PM. There is a meal and a silent auction which in the past has had FSU Baseball tickets, pictures, cakes and lots of other neat items. Afterward there is a short program about what is going on with the programs at Wesley. If you have something you would like to donate for the auction (nothing is to small) or want to come that evening, contact David Jones at 893-6659 or call the Wesley Foundation at 222-0251.
Pastor Pedro Is Coming! Invite Your Friends! Save The Date!
Pastor Pedro Espinoza, Director of our 12 Churches Ministry in Leon, Nicaragua, and his wife Maria, will be at our church on Sunday, February 26, 2012. We are planning a Barbecue Dinner immediately following the 11:00 AM worship services to share the great things that God is doing to further His kingdom in Nicaragua. You will not want to miss this special time.
Final Words Lenten Study Opportunity
Pastor Matthew Williams is offering a Lenten Study for five consecutive Wednesday evenings, February 29 – March 28, 2012 from 6:30 – 7:45 PM at the residence of Matthew and his wife Joy. The study will be on the book Final Words and will coincide with the Sunday and Wednesday Lenten sermon series. In addition, the group will share a modest meal of soup and bread and conclude each meeting with the Lord’s Supper. Each participant is asked to purchase the book Final Words as well as the daily Lenten Devotional. Space is very limited, therefore a commitment form must be completed to register. Nursery will be provided at the church; Matthew and Joy’s home is adjacent to the church property. For those interested, please contact Peggy Fox in the church office for more details.
In addition, this study will also be offered at 11:00 AM in two adult Sunday morning classes starting February 26, 2012, in Room 6 and in Room 12 of the Asbury Building. For more information on these classes, please call Linda Bryson in the church office.
Looking For Good Stuff!
The Diane Rush Circle will be hosting another Boutique & Jewelry Sale on Saturday, March 3, 2012, and we need your help. We are seeking donations of jewelry, small collectibles,and other nice items. If it's too large to lift or fit on a table, we can't use it. We will take donations through Monday, February 27, 2012. Items can be dropped off at the Church office. For more information call Carolyn Hall at 668-3343. All money from this sale will go to support our missionaries.
Save The Date For Bunco Night!
MOPS is hosting Bunco night on Thursday, March 1, 2012. Please join us for a fun game of Bunco, great food, and our annual silent auction. Tell your friends---everyone is invited! More details coming soon. Please contact Sheri Dodge at sdodge@kumconline.org with any questions.
Shamrock Scurry Volunteer Sign-ups Have Begun!Did you know that this year’s Shamrock Scurry on Saturday, March 10, 2012, has the distinction of being a Grand Prix race? In the 2011 Scurry, there were over 1,500 participants, including hundreds of volunteers. We received a great deal of positive feedback on how well-organized the race was and how friendly the volunteers were! This year, we anticipate many more race entries and will need even more volunteers. Race Registration and Volunteer Sign-up are currently underway. Don’t miss out on this family-friendly, church-wide event which will directly benefit the Killearn United Methodist Mission Outreach effort. There are plenty of opportunities for involvement, both before, and on, race day. For complete race information, visit http://www.shamrockscurry.com. Look for Scurry volunteer sign-ups in the church Courtyard between and after worship services or e-mail Mona McGregor at mona678@hotmail.com. Contact Killearn United Methodist Church if you would like to join a training group.
A race registration discount will be offered to families of 4 or more who are members of Killearn United Methodist Church. This will only be available Sunday, February 19, 2012, February 26, 2012 and March 4, 2012. You must register in the church Courtyard on these dates to receive the discounted price.
A Centering Prayer Workshop
A Centering Prayer workshop will be offered at Faith Presbyterian Church on Saturday, March 10, 2012 from 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM in the church parlor. Centering Prayer is a simple method of prayer, rooted in ancient Christian tradition. The series will introduce participants to the four basic steps of Centering Prayer and provide opportunities to practice the discipline in daily life. Dr. John Kelsey, the workshop leader, is a presenter commissioned by Contemplative Outreach and is also the Eastern and Southern Region Coordinator for Contemplative Outreach. Light refreshments will be served. There is no charge for the workshop. A free will offering will be taken to help cover the cost of workshop resources. Following this workshop, six weekly continuing sessions will take place from 7:00 – 8:30 PM at Killearn United Methodist Church on each successive Wednesday from March 14 – April 25, 2012. For more information, or to pre-register, contact Ruth Reynolds at 877-7895 or ruthalice@hotmail.com.
Scrapbookers Meet March 17, 2012 !
There is a lot of excitement in the air! The KUMC Women's Fellowship is sponsoring a Scrapbooking Club which will meet in the Asbury Building, Room #12, the third Saturday of every month from 9:00 AM-6:00 PM. Whether you have been scrapbooking for years or haven't a clue how to begin, all are welcome to share, learn, and fellowship. Bring your friends and scrapbooking buddies! Bring a snack to share. A $5.00 donation per class is suggested with all monies donated to our church Food Bank. This promises to be a popular event, so please sign up by contacting Linda Bryson at 893-1116 or lbryson@kumconline.com. Nursery is not available for the meetings.
This is a list of scrapbooking essentials:
Picture
Album: 8 1/2 x 11", 12 x 12", 8 x 8", etc.
Adhesives (photo safe)
Pens, pencils, colored markers, etc. (photo safe)
Scissors
Ruler
Paper trimmer or paper cutter
Colored cardstock (not construction paper)
Patterned paper
Old magazines or a plastic mat
Haiti...Haiti...Haiti!
Have you heard the stories and seen the pictures of destruction in Haiti following the 2010 earthquake? They are still in great need of assistance in rebuilding. A team is being formed to go to Haiti from March 19-27, 2012. Prayerfully consider this opportunity and contact Linda Bianco at lbianco 30@yahoo.com or 893-4556 for more information.
Couples' Spiritual Retreats at Lakeland, Florida
This year the Florida Conference Spiritual Couples’ Retreats are being held on March 9-11 and March 23-25, 2012 Take some time away from the hustle and bustle that you deal with everyday and enjoy the peaceful environment of the beautiful surroundings of the Life Enrichment Center on Lake Griffin. John Riley will be the speaker on March 9th and Roger Watts will speak on March 23rd. Stop by the church offce for a registration form or go online for additional information and registration forms at www.ummflconf.org.
Men's Retreat: April 20–22, 2012
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