1. religion and spirituality
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JULY AND AUGUST 2014
MAY AND JUNE 2015
Grace and peace be to each of you from our risen
Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! I would like to give an
update on Stephanie’s, health. I thought this would be
appropriate from time to time so that everyone would
have the same information. We are very thankful for the
continued prayers, encouragement, and support from
Kernstown UMC. We are truly blessed and humbled by
your outpouring of love.
Stephanie has been diagnosed with Dystonia.
“Dystonia is a movement disorder.
Dystonia is
characterized by persistent or intermittent muscle
contractions causing abnormal, often repetitive,
movements, postures, or both. The movements are usually
patterned and twisting, and may resemble a tremor.
Dystonia is classified by: 1. clinical characteristics
(including age of onset, body distribution, nature of the
symptoms, and associated features such as additional
movement disorders or neurological symptoms) and 2.
Cause (which includes changes or damage to the nervous
system and inheritance). Doctors use these classifications
to guide diagnosis and treatment.
There are multiple forms of dystonia, and dozens
of diseases and conditions may include dystonia as a
symptom. Dystonia may affect a single body area or be
generalized throughout multiple muscle groups. Dystonia
affects men, women, and children of all ages and
backgrounds. Estimates suggest that no fewer than
300,000 people are affected in the United States and
Canada alone. Dystonia causes varying degrees of
disability and pain, from mild to severe. There is not yet a
cure, but multiple treatment options exist and scientists
around the world are actively pursuing research toward
new therapies.
Although there are several forms of dystonia and
the symptoms may outwardly appear quite different, the
element that all forms share is the repetitive, patterned,
and often twisting involuntary muscle contractions.
Dystonia is a chronic disorder, but the vast majority of
dystonias do not impact cognition, intelligence, or
shorten a person's life span.”
Stephanie has been referred to Dr. Madeline
Harrison, who is a Movement Distorder Specialist, at the
University of Virginia. We are currently waiting to hear
from Dr. Harrison’s office for an appointment. Stephanie
continues to work as a full-time substitute teacher at
Armel Elementary School until the end of this school
year. Please continue to pray for Stephanie’s healing and
that her and I may learn all that God desires to teach us
during this time.
Joy & Peace,
Pastor Aaron
————————————https://www.dystonia-foundation.org/what-is-dystonia
IMPORTANT DATES
MAY
5/1—Church Office closed
5/3—Birthday Breakfast @ 9:30
5/5—Finance meeting @6:00
5/9—Spring Tea @4:00
5/10—Mother’s Day
5/14—Health Ministry meeting @7:00
5/14 & 5/21—Door-to-Door Minsitry
5/17—Birthday Potluck @ 12:00ish
5/20—6/2—Dee Dee Schneider on vacation
5/21—Church Council meeting @ 7:00
5/25—Church Office closed
5/26—Men’s retreat 6:30—9:00 pm
5/27—Women’s retreat 10:00—3:00
JUNE
6/7—Birthday Breakfast @ 9:30
6/7—Pool Party @ 2:00
6/9—Senior Luncheon @ 11:30
6/11—Health Ministry meeting @ 7:)0
6/17—Deadline for July/August newsletter
6/19—6/21—Annual Conference
6/21—Father’s Day
6/25—Folding Fellowship Ministry @ 9:00
6/25—Church Council meeting @7:00
6/28—7/4—Pastor Aaron on vacation
CHURCH FAMILY NEWS
Happy Anniversary
MAY
Scott & Karen Ridder
David & Kristy Donohoe
Robert & Catherine Augustine
Bill & Lisa Yowell
Gary & Loretta Lantz
Anthony & Pamela Wilson
Roy & Mary Walker
Ric & Sandy Dunkle
Lee & Ruth Folger
Mark & Pam Lipscomb
James & LaPaula Smith
Bill Tumblin & Madonna Sponaugle
5/1
5/1
5/6
5/10
5/11
5/11
5/12
5/16
5/16
5/18
5/26
5/30
JUNE
Thomas & Margaret DeMayo
Aaron & Dawn Fincham
Larry & Margaret Anderson
Jim & Shirley Dick
JR & Cathy Richard
Bill & Polly Look
Dwight & Doris Miller
Lloyd & Betty Henry
Carl & Carole Ay, Jr.
Jack & Jeanne Seckman
Keith & Kelly Walker
Jeff & Ginger Matthews
Mike & Kimberly DeHaven
Chris & Ashley Heflin
6/4
6/5
6/6
6/8
6/10
6/14
6/15
6/21
6/22
6/24
6/24
6/24
6/27
6/27
Happy Birthday
MAY
Selena Littman
Bradley Charles
Kelly Henshaw
Ryan Michael
Sarah Unger
Bob Zottig
Steve Straight
Brendan Nutry
Jake Henshaw
5/1
5/1
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5/4
5/5
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5/5
Michael Morgan
Bette Cossentine
Betty Henry
Mary Kathryn Clark
Sonya Hess
Priscilla Minor
Jacob DeHaven
Charlotte Notzelman
Victoria Morris
Brian Henshaw
Krista Baker
JoAnne Carper
Steven Dobbin
Jerry Chapman
Carroll Fuller
Stacey Umbenour
Stacey Shull
Hillary Nesselrodt
Brenda Long
James Ambrose
Michelle Scott
Scott Keeler
Stephen Vann
Lisa Yowell
Vicki Owens
Ellen Sankovich
Todd Wise
Chrystal Morris
Brooke Snapp
Jackie Rhinaman
Jayne Craig
Hunter Eastep
Dick Toth
JoAnn Larrick
Jean Snider
Mitchell Ruckman
Austin Shipp
Marilyn Stelzl
Lesley Rickard
Gary Tisinger
Linda Fuller
Russell Creswell
Mike DeHaven
Charlotte Taylor
Kevin Ecker
Breanna Wilhelm
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CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS
Happy Birthday
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
MAY 17th
right after the 11:00 worship
service.
JUNE
Aaron Youmans
Michael Nutry
Ashley Heflin
Steve Unger
Debbie Arbogast
Noah Berg
Derek Minter
Ann Hoak
Marshall Carper
JR Richard
Naomi Thomas
Sandy Dunkle
Donny Hillyard
Cheryl Morris
Dianne DeOms
Justin Chapman
Candice Henry
Nathan Straight
Norma Fitzwater
Paul Hilderbrand
Tina Renner
Jan Gordanier
Carl Ay Jr.
Cathy Richard
Michelle Ridder
Jacob Hill
Savannah Bailey
Bill Tharpe
Mary Markley
Phyllis Baker
Kelly Whetzel
Phyllis Tharpe
Darryl Dawson
Dottie White
Thomas Littman
Hayden Walker
Brooke Wilhelm
Sam Henshaw
Gary McDonald
Steve Burns
Ray Stelzl
Ruth Bennington
Thomas Snapp
Paige Littman
Anthony DeMayo
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Bring a dish to share as we celebrate
KUMC birthdays. Cakes will
be
furnished for each month and will be placed on the
tables. Gather together to share the meal with others
born in the same month as you!
Don’t miss this wonderful time of fellowship!
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Thank you Kernstown UMC Symphonic Winds,
Your gift to the 2014 Chain of Checks tripled the love!
You helped provide, a new “used” van for Fremont
Street Nursery, an “Octoberfest” for kids with cancer
through Special Love, Inc., and shelter for the homeless
with W.A.T.T.S.
Ron, Great concert! Great campaign!
Bless you,
Barry Lee
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Mark your calendars—
Men’s Retreat, May 26th
Women’s Retreat, May 27th
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SENIOR LUCHEON
June 9, 2015
11:30
Everyone over 55 are invited. Please sign up in the
Narthex or contact the church office at
dschneider@kernstownumc.org or 540-667-7298
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MINISTRY NEWS
What’s more fun than
Christmas in December?
Christmas in July!
Join us for this summer’s
VBS Program -
Children’s Ministries Corner
We invite you to join us for these
activities scheduled for our children,
their families and our congregation!
May – Spring Tea – Saturday, May 9th at 4:00pm
Join us for this new intergenerational
Summer will be here before
event - it is sure to be a fun-filled
afternoon of games, sweets, and of
we know it, so it’s time to
course, tea! We ask that you pickup an
start planning!
invitation and invite someone else who
has impacted you in our congregation. Invitations are
available in the bulletin. RSVP via the sign-up sheet VBS Dates: Sunday, July 12 - Friday, July 17,
2015
available in the narthex!
June – Summer’s Coming Pool Party – Sunday, June Currently, we need coordinators for the following
7th at 2:00pm
areas:
Celebrate the start of summer by cooling off
Publicity
Decorations
Technical
in the swimming pool and joining other
families for food, fellowship and fun! This
event will be held at Candy Hill
Campground on Route 50 West. Bring a We will be having an adult bible study each night
snack to share – drinks will be provided. Look for a sign- of the week this year, so put it on your calendar—
up in the narthex beginning mid-May.
people of all ages are encouraged to participate!
Imagine
No
Malaria
Mission
Project If you feel led to help us out this summer, please
Don’t forget our mission project to raise $2,500 for
contact
Imagine No Malaria. Please bring your offerings on the
Kelly Henshaw at (540)247-6231 or
second Sunday of each month for Noisy Offering – we
vthenshaw@comcast.net_
can make a difference!
HELP WANTED!
Our 2nd-5th grade Sunday school class is looking for some help! I will be out of town for vacation on June 14th and
need a substitute to help with my class. Lessons and supplies are provided! Please let me know if you are
interested.
Also, I am beginning the search for a substitute while I’m out on maternity leave. I again will have lessons ready to
go. I’m looking for someone willing to sub for about 6 weeks. This most likely will be from the beginning of
November through a little bit of December. Again, if you are interested in one Sunday or the whole time, please let
me know. Any help is greatly appreciated!
Thank you!
Ashley Heflin
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YOUTH NEWS
May……we run into a lot of holidays
(Mother’s Day, Apple Blossom, and
Memorial Day.) So our calendar is pretty
slim. We are planning a youth retreat the
weekend of May 23rd so keep your eyes
and ears open for more details coming your
way. June is just around the corner and
we’ve also had to trim our schedule due to
work schedules of leaders. That doesn’t mean the fun will
end for summer. Look for our summer schedule in the
youth room over the next few weeks. We’ve got some
community service days planned as well as great
fellowship gatherings for our group (and who could forget
The songs, the dancing, the magic, and of course the VBS!)
fantastic youth…… The compliments about Youth
Sunday are continuing to pour in! We were so blessed by May (and June’s) Fun Fact about your Youth Director:
our amazing youth that completely blew me out of the Happy Father’s Day to all of the Dad’s out there! When
water. What you as a congregation might not have Ashley and I were coming up with baby names the first
known…..these youth designed and created the service on time around, I wanted to name my son Luke. I’m a
their own. From the hymns, readings, prayers, skits, HUGE Star Wars fan (Carson and I are avid watchers of
benedictions, etc…..it was all them. John and I provided Star Wars cartoons on Saturday mornings.) So I told
leadership to make sure the service flowed, but ultimately Ashley I wanted to name our son Luke just so I could say,
the power was in their hands. Again, we thank you as a “LUKE…… I AM YOUR FATHER.” Needless to say
congregation for your unending support as well as to the that didn’t work and we settled on Carson.
parents for their support in our group as well. We
couldn’t have done it without you. Our next planned -Chris Heflin (Youth Director)
Youth Sunday will be in September.
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The next few months are full of holidays; some we
celebrate for fun while others we celebrate to remember
CALLING ALL MUSICIANS!
loved ones. I’m blessed to have both of my parents to Kernstown UMC is very blessed with a wonderful music
celebrate with but I was never able to meet Ashley’s dad.
ministry. There are many opportunities available
From what I’ve heard, her dad was an amazing man full --The Chancel Choir meets each Wednesday at 7:00
of character, love, and had a heart of a servant. I’m
p.m.
reminded of the story when Jesus is washing the disciple’s
--The Chancel Winds r ehear se the 2ndand 4th
feet on the night he was betrayed. “Now that I, your Lord
Sundays at 10:00 a.m. before the worship services.
and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash
--The Hand Bells pr actice each Wednesday at
one another’s feet. I have set you an example that you
6:00 p.m.
should do as I have done for you.” (John 13:14-15.) I If you would like to be a part of this ministry, please
look at Mother’s Day and Father’s Day as a great example contact Ronald Dye or Kelly Henshaw
of this passage. Our parents taught us for 18 years on how ______________________________________________
to live. Whether it be by example, values, compassion
shown, or overall character, we begin to become examples
and servants to the world by our parents. So for this
Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, I remind the youth to
look at your parents as the disciples looked to Jesus.
Jesus taught the disciples as an example, and our parents
do the same for us. Be an example to the world.
April was a low-key month. This was mainly due to our
preparation for Youth Sunday.
For the month of
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MINISTRY TEAM NEWS
Stewardship Moment
What does a servant look like?
“After that, he poured water into a basin
and began to wash his disciples’ fee,
drying them with the towel that was wrapped around
him.” John 13:5 (NIV)
There is a feeling in the thirteenth chapter of John that we
are there for one of the most significant events in history.
What’s your picture of the atmosphere in the upper room
where Jesus and his disciple met the night before Jesus
died? Maybe hushed tones and a holy glow come to mind.
Let me shatter that vision with a hefty dose of reality. We
come in to excited noises. The disciples are expecting
Jesus to make His move to take over soon, and they’ll go
with Him to the very top. They talk about what that will
be like. You can just imagine them dreaming. Suddenly
the volume increases, no longer excitement, but argument.
Which would be the greatest? The argument really began
when that walked into the room. No one took time to
wash the other’s feet. With thoughts of greatness on their
minds, they had no time for an activity usually assigned to
slaves. The fact that greatness is measured with the yard
stick of service had not yet registered with them.
There sits Jesus, hardly noticed as the others argue. No
one sees Him get up and walk to the other side of the
room. A few notice as he takes off His robe and pours a
basin of water. Stunned silence overtakes them all as
Jesus comes to each disciple and begins to wash their feet.
Jesus washed their feet. God human flesh washed dirty
feet. Scrubbing dusty toes – now that’s love made
practical! Real love is an action, not a feeling. Everything
was ready for someone to serve: the pitcher was there, the
wash basin was there, the linen cloth was there. It just
took a person to take it up.
We hear Jesus say, “You should wash one another’s feet.”
What does it mean to wash the feet of a disciple today?
Ask yourself, why did Jesus wash the disciples’ feet? It
wasn’t a religious ceremony, that’s for sure! He washed
their feet because their feet were dirty!! How do you wash
other’s feet? What does that mean? DO something that
somebody else needs.
Discussion: Who in your own family needs their feet
washed today? (Pause for a few comments from your kids
about whose feet smell!) Seriously: who has a practical
need that you could all be part of meeting?
Something to think about….
Brian Henshaw
Stewardship Chair
The months of March and
April are always busy ones for
the Worship and Wonder
Team. We have opportunities
to help plan the programs for
Holy Week beginning with the waving of the Palms.
Maundy Thursday services vary from year to year - this
year we portrayed the Last Supper and those present were
ushered to the table of twelve and received communion
from Pastor Aaron. Two seats were left vacant- one
draped in white representing Jesus and one draped in
black representing Judas. A very effective portrayal!
Special thanks go to Mary Lynn Smith for making the
wonderful white and black chair covers! On Good Friday
we had a Tenebrae service. The cross and altar were
draped in black and lighted candles were place on the altar
As Scriptures were read candles were extinguished and
the congregation left in silence.
A NEW VENTURE FOR WORSHIP AND WONDER
AND KUMC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
UNDER THE DIRECTION OF KELLY HENSHAW WE
WERE ABLE TO PRESENT TO OUR CHURCH AND
THE COMMUNITY
The Worship committee held Journey to the Cross and
Beyond, a Lenten prayer walk, on Thursday, April 2,
Friday, April 3, and Saturday April 4, from 2-6 each day.
We had approximately 60 people attend, as well as the 16
volunteers that helped before, during, and after the event.
All in all, I feel it was Very successful! Many people that
participated commented to us before leaving how much it
moved them, and some were openly emotional about their
experience. As with any new program we learned of ways
we can improve on it in 2016.
WE GIVE A "SHOUT OUT" TO KELLY AND ALL OF
THE WORKERS FOR MAKING ALL OF THIS
POSSIBLE.
Plans are in the works for Mother's Day, Pentecost and
Father's Day We continue with communion to the
homebound - Please remember Nina and Peg Snapp in
your prayers.
If you know of others who need
communion at home please contact Dee Dee at the church
office at 667-7298 or dschneider@kernstownumc.org
Your Worship and Wonder Committee
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WE’RE CURIOUS TO KNOW . . .
When was the last time you visited the Kernstown
website? Let’s rephrase that question to: “Have you
ever visited the website?” If the answer is “No”, we’d
like some feedback as to why. Maybe we haven’t promoted it effectively. If you have visited, we’d also like
your feedback so we may improve the site’s content. If
you’re part of the few who use the site regularly, let us
know what you like or dislike. There’s always room for
improvement. Your ideas are valuable. We want to
hear them!
We don’t want to leave anyone in the dark. We want to
keep you informed with all the latest events in our
church family. We want to be able to reach out beyond
our doors and have others know who we are and our
passion for Jesus. When you have good news, you want
to SHOUT IT OUT! The website is an awesome way
to get the job done.
We’re reaching out for your help. The website needs
updated content and material. It needs fresh stories,
faith testimonials, praise reports, humor, pictures, outreach resources, news . . .
We can use people of all ages to be a part of our web
team, collaborators. You might ask, “I’m not web savvy or a web geek. What can I possible do?” You’d be
amazed at all the ways you could be a part of this ministry. We’ll offer suggestions and guidance.
Rafi Medina is seeking volunteers to give him a hand.
Would you consider offering a little of your time and
talents?
Contact Rafi at 407.256.2243 or email:
medi5266@hotmail.com
1. It helps attract people to your church. If someone
wants to find a church in your area, how will they? The
Yellow Pages? . . . wrong.
Most people go straight to Google.
2. It connects people. Fellowship takes place even when
people aren’t physically together. Church web sites give
members a way to interact and fellowship throughout the
week. This kind of interaction helps build unity.
3. It organizes church events. People stay up to date with
your church’s events - from small groups to Sunday services.
4. It answers questions about the church. People have all
kinds of questions about churches. Music? Nursery? Denomination? Core beliefs? These questions can be answered through the church’s web site.
5. It can serve as the church’s testimony. Within seconds
of accessing your church’s site, a person forms opinions
about your church—for better or worse. A good web site is
a great way to communicate a good testimony.
6. It broadcasts your message globally. Instantly—
without buying a ticket, experiencing jet lag, or eating air-7-
line food, your church can reach as far as Europe, Asia, or
Africa. Regardless of its size, your church can spread its
message worldwide.
7. It saves you money on advertising. It provides a big
marketing bang for the buck. Church web sites are way
more visible and far less expensive than any other form of
church advertising.
8. A church site stores your media. It provides a digital
media library. Storing sermon recordings online is a great
way to increase the longevity and reach of sermons.
9. It gives your church the relevance necessary to communicate today. This gener ation has witnessed the
launch of the digital age. A church web site is the primary
means of jumping on the information superhighway and
reaching our generation for Christ.
10. It’s simply an alternate way of modern day evangelism. God is sover eign over ALL; yes, technology included. He uses every and all means to expand His kingdom. Print, radio, TV, audio and video media and now cyberspace are ours to use for His glory.
PARISH NURSE / HEALTH MINISTRY NEWS AND HEALTH TIPS
From Doris Miller BSN, RN – your Parish Nurse
Health Ministry Members are Nora Seabright, Dwight
Miller, Mike Nutry, and Pat Dye.
If anyone else is interested in joining the committee to
assist in improving the health of our church members, let
me know. Our next meeting is May 14th at 7:00 PM.
Any one is welcome to attend to learn more about this
ministry in our church.
Contact me if you have any health concerns and I may
be able to help you.
Contact information for Doris Miller RN,
Parish Nurse
Heat stroke signs
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Fainting or feeling unsteady or dizzy
Changes in behavior, such as confusion or delirium
Body temperature more than 101 degrees
Dry, red/flushed skin
Headache
Strong, rapid pulse or slow, weak pulse
Lack of perspiration despite heat
Nausea
Unconsciousness/coma
Church office at 540-667-7298 and leave message for If you suspect someone is suffering from heat
me. Cell Phone 540-303-3135
stroke, call 911.
E-mail dmiller@kernstownumc.org or
While waiting for emergency services, move the victim
dorismmiller@Yahoo.com
to an air-conditioned or shady area; put the individual in
a cool bath/shower or cover the person with wet towels
CPR/ AED/ First Aid Classes
or sheets. If conscious, offer the person sips of cool
Let me know if you would like to take the classes. It is water or juice.
good for anyone to take this course. You may save the
life of a family member or someone else in an
Heat stroke prevention
emergency.
The best way to prevent heat stroke is to avoid becoming
overheated and to stay well- hydrated, avoiding
Blood Pressure Checks
beverages with alcohol, sugar and caffeine-- which
Health Ministry members will be checking Blood contribute to dehydration. Other tips include:
Pressures most Sundays after the services. Look for  Use air conditioning or spend at least two hours
parish nurse or another member in the fellowship hall.
daily in a place that has air conditioning.
 Draw blinds or curtains during the sunny part of the
Summer is coming. Take care of your skin.
day.
Tips for preventing skin cancer.
 Cut back on using heat-generating appliances.
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer  Wear lightweight, loose clothes that allow
diagnosed in the United States, but there are simple steps
perspiration to evaporate.
people can take to reduce their skin cancer risk.
 Wear sunscreen, insect repellent and a wide Protective clothing
brimmed hat when outside.
 sunglasses
 Avoid being outside during high sun times, and limit
 apply sunscreen daily, before and after swimming
outdoor activities.
and as needed
 Avoid closed-in or crowded places, especially ones
that are not air conditioned.
Be Cool…Avoid Heatstroke!
As temperatures soar, so do incidences of heat-related “Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the
illness. Heat stroke or sunstroke can cause brain damage, soul and health to the bones.” Proverbs 16:24
and even death, if not treated immediately. The body
becomes unable to regulate its own temperature, which
may rise above 105 degrees. Every age group is at risk.
Kernstown UMC Mission Statement
Older folks, especially those living alone, should be
Our purpose is to make disciples, sharing with
aware of the signs of heat stroke. For people living
all persons the Good News and inviting them
alone, find a buddy or someone to check in with, on a
into a living relationship with Jesus Christ.
regular basis.
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MINISTRY TEAM NEWS
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NEWSLETTER DEADLINE
The deadline for the July/August Newsletter will be
Wednesday June 17th at Noon. The Folding Fellowship
and mailing date will be Thursday, June 25th at 9:00 am.
If you would like to be a part of the Folding Fellowship
The Finance Committee will meet Tuesday May 05, 2015 Team, your help would be appreciated!
at 6:00 PM. We will discuss the spending plan dated Jan
12, 2015. Also, we will discuss our options for the next ______________________________________________
Finance Secretary as well as counting teams. Also, we UMW are collecting STAMPS, BOX TOPS, AND
will discuss what happens to the money from the old CAMPBELL SOUP LABELS.
If you have any
105's on January 1, 2016. I want to hear from other questions, please contact Pat Beckwith 540-869-2753.
members as to how to proceed with any other ideas and I Please note that all stamps need to be cut out with a 1/4
also encourage anyone to attend the meeting if possible. inch border around them.
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SEND & SERVE NEWS
EDUCATE & EQUIP
The small group ministry here @
KUMC has finished it’s second of
six weeks successfully. We are
blessed by God to have 43 people
participating in one of five groups in progress. Plans are
being made under the experienced eye of Mary Kathryn
Clarke for both a Women’s and a Men’s retreat. The
Men’s Retreat is being scheduled for May 26th, 6:30 –
9:00 pm. The Women’s Retreat will be held the
following day, May 27th from 10-3 pm. Both retreats will
be held at Hunting Ridge Retreat Center off of route
50W. All men and women of the church are invited.
Watch the bulletin for sign up sheets.
Our project to serve the local children who reside in the
motels along Valley Avenue took off like a hare due to
YOU opening your hearts and wallets. I delivered lots of
non-perishable food items in April to Frederick Douglas
Elementary School. Thank you.
A most generous donation of $5,000 was
gratefully received in April. Send & Serve will partner
with the United Methodist Women to provide lunch
(using this gift) for these children who will attend
summer school in July. Now we need people willing to be ______________________________________________
Jesus' hands, heart and feet to prepare, deliver and serve
CAMP OVERLOOK RETREAT
the lunch. The exact dates and details will be shared from
the pulpit and bulletin announcements as well as through
Camp Ministries at Keezletown, VA
email. Please be in prayer how you might be able to join
in this exciting endeavor for Christ!
 June 12—13 Courageous Dad’s Retreat ($53)
IMAGINE NO MALARIA
 Sept. 29—30 Sabbath Tee-Ology Golf Retreat (65)
We have collected, $2,046.36 so far. The next
th
"Noisy Offering" will be on Sunday, May 10 .
If you are interested or have questions you can visit Camp
We will accept currency even though it makes
Overlook at www.CampOverlook.org or contact Darryl
little sound when dropped in the bucket. If you
would like to write a check, please put "Imagine No Dawson at ddawson95@yahoo.com or 540-533-7113
Malaria" on the memo line. Just $10 can save one life!
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PERMIT NO. 66
Winchester, VA
Kernstown UMC
3239 Valley Pike
Winchester, VA 22602-5303
Return Service Requested
MAY/JUNE 2015
Staff
Aaron Fitch, Pastor
Charles Harless, Pastor Emer itus
Darryl Dawson, Lay Leader
Dee Dee Schneider, Administr ative Assistant
Chris Heflin Youth Dir ector
Marilyn Harper, Or ganist
Ronald A. Dye, Music & Hand Bell Dir ector
Kelly Henshaw, Chancel Choir Dir ector
Ashley Heflin, Tr easur er
Mother’s Day—May 17th
Father’s Day—June 21st
Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2 “Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise— 3 “so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.
Ephesians 6:1-3
Then people brought little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them and pray for them. But the disciples
rebuked them. 14 Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven
belongs to such as these.”
Matthew 19:13-14
As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear him;
Psalm 103:13
Fathers do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.
Ephesians 6:4
Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.
Colossians 3:20
Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.
your head and a chain to adorn your neck.
Proverbs 1:8-9
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They are a garland to grace