Kimball’s Weekly News December 11, 2016

OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE WEEK SUNDAY-DECEMBER 11-THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT 8:30 am Contemporary Worship 9:45 am Sunday School for All 11:00 am Traditional Worship 6:00 pm HS/MS Progressive Dinner MONDAY-DECEMBER 12 TUESDAY-DECEMBER 13 6:00 pm Girl Scouts –KAC 6:30 pm Yoga WEDNESDAY-DECEMBER 14

WEDNESDAY NIGHT L IVE ! 11:30 am J.O.Y. Group Catered Meal at church 5:30 pm Kingdom Kids Faith Formation 5:45 pm Handbells 6:00 pm Simple Supper 7:00 pm Bible Study 7:00 pm Chancel Choir & Contemporary Choir THURSDAY-DECEMBER 15 9-noon First Call Meeting-Liz 9:45 am Preschool Chapel 6:00 pm Samaritans Table 6:00 pm Prayer Group FRIDAY -DECEMBER 16 NO Bible & Brew SATURDAY -DECEMBER 17 SUNDAY-DECEMBER 18-FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT 8:30 am Contemporary Worship 9:45 am Sunday School for All 11:00 am Traditional Worship 4:00 pm Christmas @ Kimball in the Sanctuary- Catered meal after in the Commons

If you know of a member of the congregation who is sick, hospitalized or has special needs, contact the

church office at 704-933-4101, Pastor John Futterer @ 704-699-2547 or Liz Fisher @ 704-713-1758.

The flowers in the church today are given by Jill Gremmels and Bob Kays to the Glory of God and

in loving memory of Jill’s mother, Marion Chapman Gremmels.

Wednesday Night Live December 14, 2016 This Simple Supper is from 6:00pm-7:00 pm with late arrival & take out orders available. Please sign up by Monday morning prior to the Wednesday meal (and mark the late arrival or take out section, if applicable). Sign up sheets are outside the Youth Room and in the

hallway outside the Narthex (by the Flower Chart) Cost of the meals are: $5.00 adult, $3.00 third grade &

under, maximum $15 per family

Menu: Hamburgers and trimmings, tater tots, German Chocolate Cake

Followed by a Bible Study with Pastor John in the Christian Fellowship Classroom

In keeping with our Kimball tradition, gifts of appreciation will be presented to our Kimball staff following the Christmas program on Dec. 18th. All contributions need to be received by Friday, December 16th. Please earmark “Staff Gifts” John Glass, Council President

Sunday, December 18, 2016 4:00 pm

Christmas @ Kimball (Choral Cantata, & children singing)

with meal afterwards catered by Mr. C’s

Fried Chicken, Ham, Potato Salad, Slaw, Macaroni & Cheese, Green Beans, Rolls.

Tea, coffee, lemonade provided by Fellowship Team/Desserts by WELCA

*****No charge, but please sign up!*****

Salvation Army Angel Tree Today is the due date, if you plan to bring your gifts to the fellowship hall at Kimball.

HOSPITAL : Nevin Robinson (CMC-NE)

It is with great joy that we receive new members of Kimball this morning. Trevor & Susan Schmitt with children Abby & Hank sponsored by Garry & Joyce Mallernee & Liz Fisher. Also, Mike & Amy Miller with daughter, Ariel, sponsored by Darian Miller.

WELCOME!

Weekly Prayer Concerns Notice: All names will remain on the prayer list for 2 weeks only

unless resubmitted. Anna Bollenbecker Steve & Peggy Boyles Haley Brigman BTS R.B. Campbell Wayne & Cassie Cannon Arce Carroll Bonnie Coble Rachel Coppedge Cody’s Dad CVAN Staff, volunteers, & victims Jayne Danner Bruce Davis Laura Davis Tom Denby Mary & Richard Dorton Family of Dale Eagle Rachel Edmiston Val & Judy Edwards Gwen Ellisor Will Fesperman Tommy & Betty Graves Bobby & Julie Hagy Todd Haley Han’s Parents Gray Jackson Louise Jackson Danny James & Family Eleanor Johnson Mary Kayee Samantha & Parker Keels Kimball preschool staff & board Norma Matheny Family of Olin Miles Mishelle Mullis & Family Our Country Kat Ousley John-John Pendleton Steve & Judy Pless Edith Porter & Mike Randy Purser Family of Malcolm Rash Kendall Roberson Linda & Nevin Robinson Mattie Rowell Juanene Savage Devin Scott Margaret Sechler Walter Schechter Jim St. John Adriana Sykes & Family

M ILITARY : Ben Ballard, Robert Busteed, Jr. (Norfolk, VA), Tanner Triece (Georgia), (Andrew Smith (Arizona), Chris Kirchner, Ben Kirchner, Zachary Hill (Bahrain), Qudar Goldsmith (Georgia), Devon Scott (Washington), Vance Parker, Andrea Fleegal, Morgan McDaniel (Kuwait), Scott Rankin (Afghanistan)

Attendance December 4 8:30 am 90 11:00 am 69

Weekly Treasurers Report The monthly total needed, listed below, is our actual monthly required obligations (loan, salaries, utilities, etc.) and does not include any discretionary spending for ministry. December Target $ 41,135 Received Sunday Total Month to date 12/04/16 General fund 14,388 14,388 Mortgage loan 1,395 1,395 Total 15,783 Month Total 15,783 Needed for December 25,352 Other Contributions 5,312

Kimball Staff Rev. John Futterer-Senior Pastor

pastor@kimballchurch.org Liz Fisher, Minister of Faith Formation-youth@kimballchurch.org

Gail Mosher, Church Office Manager churchoffice@kimballchurch.org

Don Simmons, Music Director (Chancel/Bells) and Accompanist Rev. Dr. David Keck, Pastor Emeritus

Laurah Van Poole Bambi Van Tilburgh Shirley Vellente Evelyn Whitley Carrie Wilson Buck & Judy Wingler

KMLC Youth and Family Ministry

Dec 2016 Events Þ December 11th 9:45 am Sunday School for ALL 6:00 pm HS/MS Progressive Dinner Þ December 13th 6-8pm Girl Scouts in the KAC Þ December 14th 11:30 am J.O.Y. Group Catered Meal 5:30 pm Kingdom Kids Faith Formation 6:00 pm Wednesday Night Live Þ December 15th 9:00 am- noon Liz 1st call meeting 9:45 am Preschool Chapel in Sanctuary Þ December 16th NO Bible and Brew for December Þ December 18th 9:45am Sunday School for ALL 4:00 pm Christmas at Kimball Þ December 19th 6:30 pm Preschool Board Meeting Þ December 20th 6-8 pm Girl Scouts in the KAC 6:00 pm KMLC Preschool Christmas Program Þ December 21st Kingdom Kids and Faith Formation Happy Birthday Jesus Party Þ December 22nd-24th 10am-5 pm Salvation Army Kettle Ringing at Big Lots Þ December 24th 5:00 pm Christmas Eve Family Service 10:30 pm Special Pre-service Music 11:00 pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Þ December 25th 10:00 am One Service

Joy Group Join us on December 14th for a catered meal at the church. Cost of the meal is $10.00. Please sign up!

Christmas at Kimball Dec 18th @ 4pm

December 18th we will celebrate Christmas at Kimball at 4pm. We will have singing and the children will be dressed up. Then we will have a catered meal after the

program. Please sign up for the meal!

Parents need to be here to get their children dressed by 3:40pm.

HS/MS Progressive Meal and Gift exchange

TONITE-meet at the church @ 5:30 pm We will once again gather for our annual progressive

meal and gift exchange. We will meet at the church at 5:30pm tonight. Bring a $5 wrapped gift. If you do

not have one, Liz will have extras.

New Sunday School Class 20’s, 30’s and 40’s We have a brand new Sunday School class upstairs in the back corner of the Education Building. If you are

looking for a place to belong, please come and check us out. If you would like more info you can contact Alex

Storey.

Kingdom Kids and 3-5 Alive Faith Formation Wednesday Nights

We are back and will continue to work on our Christmas music for Christmas at Kimball on Dec. 18 @ 4:00 pm. On Wed., Dec 14th, we will run through the songs that we will be singing as well as trying on

our costumes.

1st Communion Class 1/11/2017 We will be holding a first communion class on

Wednesday evening Jan. 11th from 5:30-6:30pm.

Preschool News Our KMLC Preschool Christmas Program will be held on Tuesday Dec. 20th at 6:00pm. We hope you will be

able to join us!

December Volunteer Opportunities for ALL

• Dec 21st– Sign up to bring things for Happy Birthday Jesus party

Kimball Youth and Family Ministry Groups Kingdom Kids (0-2nd Grade), 3-5 ALIVE (3-5th Grades), MS Youth (6-8th Grades), HS Youth (9-12 Grades),

Youth Adult (College Age), J.O.Y Group (Just Older Youth)

HS/MS Activities for December December 11th– HS/MS Progressive Dinner

December 28th– HS/MS meeting for lunch @ Carolina Mall then a movie. Cost is $15.00

Bible and Brew taking a break for Dec. We will be taking a break for Dec and we resume on Jan 27th. If you are interested in hosting please let Liz know!

Friends are always welcome and invited as well as families. We will provide a sitter for that fellowship time so bring your kids for fun and fellowship with each other.

Looking Ahead… Worship Assistants for December 18, 2016

Greeters

8:30 am Sharon Brothers & Linda Robinson 11:00 am Ruth Dysart Circle

Lectors

8:30 am Todd Haley 11:00 am Garry Mallernee

Acolytes

8:30 am Little Family 11:00 am Matheny Family

Worship Assistants

8:30 am Mike Fisher 11:00 am Vicki McCombs

Council Assistants

8:30 am Ligia Larsen & Laura Abernathy 11:00 am John Glass

Healing Prayer Ministers

8:30 am Peggy Lynch 11:00 am Joyce Mallernee

Communion Preparers

8:30 am Mike Fisher & Alexis Fisher 11:00 am Vicki McCombs & Nevina Christy

Projection Clickers & Audio

8:30 am Mike Abernathy & Howard Bentley 11:00 am John Glass & Garry Mallernee

Tellers: Mondays @ 9:00 am

Garry Mallernee & Mike McCombs

CALENDAR OF CAUSES for

DECEMBER

Food for Friends Needs:

Non-perishable food items, canned vegetables, boxed mixes.

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Lutheran Services—Carolinas Lutheran Homes

$1 bills, postage stamps (4-5 in a small envelope), microwave popcorn, new greeting cards, Little Debbie Cakes, denture cream, small packages of

Kleenex, costume jewelry, dish towels, toiletries, gift cards (any amount), black

dry erase markers, black permanent markers, calligraphy pens, any size

batteries, shaving supplies.

(Vicki McCombs, contact)

The 2017 Flower Chart is displayed in the Narthex. You will be responsible for ordering and paying for the flowers. Please make a point to reserve your Sunday!

In order to ensure the accurate and complete posting of all 2016 offerings, the finance team is

requesting that all 2016 offerings be received by the Christmas Day

church service, due to the office being closed the week after

Christmas. We cannot guarantee any postings that come in after the

25th. Thank you!

Team Leaders: Please be working on your 2017 worship assistant schedules. Remember, please ask

your volunteer to assure they are able to serve in 2017. If you have internet access, please e-mail the church office at church office@kimballchurch.org

when your lists are complete.

For many years Kimball enjoyed a tradition of designating general fund Christmas Eve offering to local charities. This year Kimball , with finance and council approval, would like to renew that tradition and will designate 10% of general fund offerings from the Christmas Eve services to local charities. Kimball’s Outreach Team will determine which charities receive the funds. As part of our mission, especially during this special time of year, it is important for Kimball to acknowledge the blessings it has, and to share them outside of our walls. -Howard