| Kingston
United Methodist Church 9 Church Street, Kingston, NJ 08528 -- (609) 921-6812 -- KUMC1878@verizon.net | Sunday Worship, 10:00 a.m. Children's Sunday School, 10:00 a.m. |
MEETINGS/EVENTS/SERVICES
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ALL SAINTS DAY SERVICE
On Sunday, November 1, at 5:00 p.m., we will take time to remember and celebrate the lives of those saints in our lives who have passed away. Everyone is welcome.
NOVEMBER BOOK STUDY
For the month of November, student pastor Wendy Mohler will be leading us in a study of our spiritual gifts, using Parker Palmer's book, A Hidden Wholeness, as a conversation guide. Participants do not need to own the book. Everyone is welcome. We will meet after the service (approx. 11:20 a.m.) in Anderson House, behind the church.
RECIPE BOOK AVAILABLE
The first edition of the Kingston United Methodist Church Recipe Book is now available. A collection of favorite recipes from our potluck luncheons and dinners, the book also includes a variety of table graces. A suggested donation of $8 will go directly to the ministry of the church. Books will be available in the Fellowship Hall each Sunday, or may be ordered through the mail. Please make your check payable to the church.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Sunday, November 1, 5:00 p.m. - All Saints Day Service. A time to remember those who have gone before us.
Sunday, November 1, after the service - A four-week study of our spiritual gifts using Parker Palmer's A Hidden Wholeness. Wendy Mohler, student pastor, will lead.
CHOIR PRACTICE -- Music Director Natalie Gibson leads the choir in rehearsal at 9 a.m. on Sunday mornings. Everyone is welcome.
SUNDAY SCHOOL RESUMES -- Beginning on Sunday, Sept. 20, school-aged children (kindergarten and up) are invited to leave the sanctuary after a short message from Rev. Cady to share a special time of Bible study and crafts in Anderson House. On the first Sunday of each month, children will remain in the sanctuary for Holy Communion. Nursery care is available off the Fellowship Hall for infants and toddlers.
SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR NOVEMBER
| 11/1 | Isaiah 25:6-9; Psalm 24; Revelation 21:1-6A; John 11:32-44 | |
| 11/8 | Ruth 3:1-5,4:13-17; Psalm 127; Hebrews 9:24-28; Mark 12:38-44 | |
| 11/15 | 1 Samuel 1:4-20; Psalm 113; Hebrews 10:11-14,19-25; Mark 13:1-8 | |
| 11/22 | 2 Samuel 23:1-7; Psalm 132:1-12; Revelation 1:4b-8; John 18:33-37 | |
| 11/29 | Jeremiah 33:14-16; Psalm 25:1-10; 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13; Luke 21:25-36 | |
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WANTED: READERS FOR SCRIPTURE If you would be interested in reading scripture for Sunday worship, see the sign up sheet next to the counter in the Fellowship Hall. You will be notified prior to that date what the readings will be. Any questions, see Grace Turner or Pastor Cady.
PROGRAMS HELD WEEKLY AT KUMC
Monday: CoDA 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday: SLAA, 7:00 a.m. (private - in Anderson House)
Wednesday:
Thursday: SLAA, 6:00 a.m.; AA, 8:00 p.m.
Friday: CoDA, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday: SLAA, 7:00 a.m. (private); CoDA 9:00 a.m.; CoDA 4:00 p.m.
Sunday: Kingston Women's Chorus, 7:00 p.m.