Kimball Memorial

Lutheran Church

101 Vance St. Kannapolis, NC 28081

Kimball Communicator

Pastor Fred Guy– Interim Pastor Liz Fisher, AIM-Minister of Faith Formation Mrs. Gail Mosher– Church Office Manager

Mr. Don Simmons– Music Director

June 2016 News and Newsletter Onli ne at: WWW.KIMBALLCHURCH.ORG 704-933-4101

Inside this Issue:

• Pastor’s article....1

• Outreach….…..…2

• Up and Coming Events ……..…....3

• Preschool News………..…….3

• Homebound Members...….…...4

• June Birthdays....4

• Prayer Page..……4

• Signed Up to Serve……………...5

• June Calendar .…6

• Kids Page ...……..7

It Begins with Baptism!

"There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. Galatians 3:28. RSV" When we are baptized, an identity, one that supersedes all others, is bestowed upon us. We become the baptized people of God... in Christ. This is the starting point for the rest of our lives where communication is developed and relationships are shaped...in Christ. So often, we allow wealth or

educational achievement or heritage to dictate our identities, but when we begin with baptism, we are launched into communities with an agreement in Christ and our conversations are not about what makes us different, but how we can speak and behave in the context of fellowship. If we disagree, which will occur because we are blessed with different histories and gifts, the disagreement is not for the sake of division, but is heard against a backdrop already formed by the generations of our brothers and sisters... in Christ. There is a unity in the faith that always frames our opinions and allows us to respect and trust others. In other words, we are all one in Christ Jesus from the font to the last breath. Pastor Guy

Worship Times: 8:30am Contemporary

9:45am Agape Time and

Sunday School

11:00am Traditional

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ATTENTION ALL LADIES OF KIMBALL & THE COMMUNITY

ANNUAL PRAYER BREAKFAST AUGUST 6, 2016 --- 9 A.M.

This year’s Annual Ladies’ Prayer Breakfast will be held in the Commons Area at Kimball Memorial on Saturday, August 6th at 9 a.m. We encourage you to put this on your busy summer schedule. This is always a wonderful time to enjoy each other’s company and to host other Christian women of the community in fellowship and the Word. Please sign up by August 1 on sheets provided outside of the Narthex and Youth Room window area or phone the church office so we may prepare for your presence. Remember to extend invitations to neighbors, friends and family. Child care will be provided if there is a need noted. A buffet breakfast will be served by Kimball Women of the ELCA (WELCA), with donations going to WELCA Scholarship Fund and the Women In Need Fund.

Rebecca Hardin, retired Bible Teacher from Northwest Cabarrus High School will be this year’s speaker. Some of us will remember Mrs. Hardin spoke at our prayer breakfast 25 years ago. We can look forward to another wonderful message. Our theme this year is based on Isaiah 64:8 “And yet Lord, you are our Father. We are the clay and you are the potter. We are all formed by your hand.”

High School Middle School Youth Mission Trip

The HS/MS group will be traveling this summer to Poughkeepsie,

NY. We will be visiting our friends from St. John’s Lutheran Church that came down and served with us here at Kimball in 2012. We

will be ready for an adventure as we leave on June 25th and return on July 2nd. Please

keep us in your prayers as we prepare for this trip by praying for us now and while we are

gone. We look forward to posting pictures of our time there so you can join us on our trip!

CHURCH OFFICE HOURS

MONDAY-THURSDAY- 8:00am-4:00pm

FRIDAYS- 8:00-12:00

Thank You to all who donated blood at Community Blood Center of the Carolinas blood drive on May 18th. We had 18 participants, 6 deferrals, and 11 usable pints collected. That’s below our goal, but we still saved 33 lives! Many of the folks who were deferred had hemoglobin below the required 12.5. Take a look at the list of foods that are high in iron and start eating some of these foods. Our next blood drive is Wednesday, July 13th. Thanks, again!!

Dear Friends of Hospice, Thank you so much for the snacks, laundry detergent, wash cloths, Kleenex, and wipes donated for our Hospice patients. These items will be of great use to the patients & families at our Bob & Carolyn Tucker Hospice House. Thank you for supporting Hospice & Palliative Care of Cabarrus County. Sincerely, Pat Greene

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Synod Assembly 2016 Synod Assembly is quickly approaching. It will be held in Charlotte this year on June 3rd-4th. Please keep Pastor Guy, Liz,

Leigh and John Glass in prayer as they represent Kimball. Also pray for Landon Ridgell, as he will be elected to Synod Council as the youth representative.

IN THE MEANTIME In the coming months if you

have or know of someone with a pastoral need, surgery or someone in the hospital.

Please contact the church office at 704-933-4101, Liz at 704-713-1758 or

Pastor Fred Guy @ 757-284-9358

Preschool News SUMMER CAMP We are now registering for Summer Preschool Camp and would love to have you. Cost is $50.00 per week from 9-12pm the weeks are: ⇒ June 13-17 ⇒ June 27-July 1 ⇒ July 11-15 ⇒ July 25-29 ⇒ August 1-5 (9-3pm)

Cost is $75.00 for the extra hours If you would like to register, please see Liz. We would love to have you!

SUMMER CAMP AGAPE DAY CAMP

Mark your calendars for July 31-August 5 . We are hosting

Agape Day Camp again. This is from 9-3pm and goes from Monday-Friday with a welcome on Sunday 7/31. The cost will be $75.00 for camp. We would love to have you—friends

are welcomed and invited!

J.O.Y. GROUP Our June meeting for dinner on June 22nd @

5pm at McCabe's Smokehouse. Join us for fun and fellowship. We will take July off and we will return for August!

Get your Calendar Online and your KMLC News online!

Please visit our website at www.Kimballchurch.org see

what’s happening and what’s coming up!

Join KMLC on Facebook:

Join KMLC on Facebook, once you log on look for Kimball Lutheran Church in Groups and join

us today!!

Kimball Disciples Charity Golf Tournament

God’s Work, Our Hands All proceeds support local families in need. 1st and 2nd place awards; Mulligans and Tee Busters for Sale at Check-In Date: June 5, 2016 Time: 2pm Shotgun Start (Captain’s Choice) The Tradition Golf Club 3800 Prosperity Church Rd, Charlotte, NC 28269 Cost: $60.00 per player Questions please contact: Tim Patterson 704-796-5742

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June Birthday’s 1 Laura Abernathy 4 Brandi Morgan 6 Patrick Little, Jan McCombs 7 Ava Farris 8 John Randle 9 Sean McCombs, Tim Patterson 10 April Thomas 12 Gail Anderson, Melisha Fisher, Lauren Smith 13 Juanene Savage 15 Gregg Carr, Toyoko Fukumoto, Steven Poole, Joel Tuopaeh 16 Sidney Brantley 17 Miriam Castor 18 Palmer Robinson 19 Katherine Ousley 20 Amanda Cauthen 21 Christy Beaver (V) 22 Mark Dearmon, Lori Whitcomb 23 Becky Brantley, Jeff Brock, Lucille Rayson, Whit Whitley, Jr. 24 Gracie Matheny, Fran Patterson 26 Spencer Falls 27 Brian Hunsuck 29 Thomas Brown, Diana Keck

Homebound Members

Lutheran Home •Gladys Litaker First Assembly-Concord •Patty Morris Brian Center-Lincolnton •Eleanor Foil Transitional •Robert Busteed, Sr. La Moor Commons Apartments •Aileen Triece •Kathleen Ridenhour •Carrie Walker Brookdale •Arlene Bostian Big Elm •Libby Meadows •Gertie McDaniel Morningside •Libby Hunsuck Liberty Commons •Lucille Rayson The Carriage House @ Caremoor •Norma Matheny Willow Grove—Matthews •Jeannette Cline At their home •Don Calandra •Rachel Edmiston •Frank Foil •Sylvia Graham •Jo Henrickson •Nancy Link •Doris McCarn •Joe & Bettie Overcash •Jane Ritchie •Marty Sides •Winfred Wise

Prayer Page Have someone in need of some prayer? Add them to our prayer page! Military: Ben Ballard, Robert Busteed, Jr. (Norfolk, VA), Tanner Triece (Turkey), Kemp Thompson (Virginia), Andrew Smith (Arizona), Chris Kirchner, Ben Kirchner, Zachary Hill (Bahrain), Qudar Goldsmith (Georgia), Devon Scott (Deployed), Vance Parker, Andrea Fleegal, Alex Robinson (Illinois), Morgan McDaniel (Kuwait), Scott Rankin (Afghanistan) Kimball members : Andy Ballard, Richard & Mary Dorton, Debbie Farmer, Frank Foil, Todd Haley, Louise Jackson, Norma Matheny, Margaret McCombs, Linda & Nevin Robinson, Cliff & Devon Scott, Tanner Triece

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June Service Kimball’s Ministers in service on Sundays

MONTHLY TELLERS 9:00 am each Monday

Robert & Peggy Pergola

COUNCIL ASSISTANTS 8:30 Howard Bentley & Lauren Smith 11:00 John Glass & Garry Mallernee

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

WORSHIP ASSISTANTS 8:30am 5 Liz Fisher 12 Bob Hill 19 Vicki McCombs 26 Nancy Demeny 11:00am 5 Mike Fisher 12 Mike Fisher 19 Mike McCombs 26 Mike McCombs

ACOLYTES 8:30am 5 Aleigha Christy & Ella Ramsey 12 Jack & Paul Smith 19 Aleigha Christy & Ella Ramsey 26 Jack & Paul Smith 11:00am 5 Youth 12 Youth 19 Youth 26 Choir Member

PROJECTION (Video) 8:30am 5 Debbie Troutman 12 Mike Abernathy 19 Tim Patterson 26 Debbie Troutman 11:00am 5 Milton Matheny 12 William Sloop 19 Milton Matheny 26 John Glass

SOUND BOARD (Audio) 8:30am 5 Howard Bentley 12 Rick Teumer 19 Mike Fisher 26 Howard Bentley 11:00am 5 John Glass 12 Garry Mallernee 19 John Glass 26 Garry Mallernee

LECTORS 8:30am 5 Liz Fisher 12 Eric Jones 19 Bob Hill 26 Shane Little 11:00am 5 Liz Wise 12 Mike Fisher 19 Liz Fisher 26 Lynda Wise

GREETERS 8:30am 5 Debbie & Jessica Troutman 12 Rick & Doris Teumer 19 Linda Robinson & Granddaughters 26 Shane & Melissa Little 11:00am 5 Margaret McCombs & Louise Jackson 12 Shirley Miller & Alice Lloyd 19 Louise Propst & Betty Shaver 26 Gail Anderson & Pat Moser

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David - the Mystic

When we think of a mystic we think of someone who has "mystical", trance-like experiences that we can't relate to. But Christian "mysticism" is really about being enveloped in God's presence; something so tangible that we can almost touch it. David said in Psalm 63: "I have seen you in the sanctuary and beheld your power and your glory." Is that just metaphorical language or is it something more. Certainly he must have seen something with the "eyes" of his heart. Elsewhere in the Psalms it's quite clear he experienced the "manifest" presence of God in very tangible ways. In Psalm 63 it was remembering the closeness he felt to God that encouraged him to cling to God as he was fleeing from Absalom in the desert. "On

my bed I remember you; I think of you through the watches of the night. Because you are my help, I sing in the shadow of your wings." I love that imagery (Psalm 91) of being under the shadows of God's wing. Earlier he said, "Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you." He was saying - my life may be taken from me shortly, but it's ok because I have your love. He goes on to say..."with singing lips my mouth will praise you." May we all sing to the Lord not just in church but as we go about our day. "Sing unto the Lord a new song; sing unto the Lord, all the earth". -Don Simmons

Kimball Memorial Lutheran Church Kimball Communicator-Newsletter 101 Vance St. Kannapolis, NC 28081 704-933-4101