Kimball Memorial Lutheran Church 101 Vance St. Kannapolis, NC 28081

Kimball Communicator Reverend John Futterer-Senior Pastor

Liz Fisher, AIM-Minister of Word & Service Mrs. Gail Mosher– Church Office Manager

Dr. Don Simmons– Music Director Rev. Dr. David R. Keck, Pastor Emeritus

July 2019 Newsletter Online at: WWW.KIMBALLCHURC H.ORG 704-933-4101

Inside this Issue:

Pastor’s article

•Upcoming Events •Homebound •July Birthdays & Anniversaries •Prayer page •Signed up to serve • Calendar •Kids Page •More upcoming events

FROM THE PASTOR- Lighten up…it’s Summer! John D. Rockefeller once said, “The ability to deal with people is as purchasable a commodity as sugar or coffee. And I will pay more for that ability than for any other under the sun.” Roger Perry, a political consultant in Chicago, gave similar advice: The only advice some of my clients need when they come to see me can be summed up in two words: “Lighten up!” It’s ironic, but your career and indeed your happiness

can depend on whether you get serious about taking yourself less seriously. According to executive recruiters, for seven out of ten people who lose their jobs, the cause isn’t a lack of skill - it’s personality conflicts. The management newsletter Bottom Line/Personal reports a similar finding: “As an executive reaches middle management and beyond, the primary criteria for advancement are communication and motivation skills, rather than job performance. Relations with superiors and peers are also critical.” The bottom line: Top management promotes people it likes. What’s the most common reason someone isn’t liked in business? He or she takes themselves too seriously. They have no sense of humor. Certainly, it’s important to take your job and your life seriously. But people who take themselves too seriously tend to believe that their title or their intelligence makes them more important than others. Perry goes on to suggest asking ourselves these que stions: • When someone comes to me with a problem…do I shift gears and listen - or put the person off with hopes they will go away? • How often do I find myself complaining about something? • Do I take a lot of satisfaction in lecturing people or being tough with them? • When someone tells me a new idea, do I look for an objection to puncture his/her balloon? How often do I use the word “I”. During the month of July, there are opportunities to “go light” and enjoy family/friends/fellowship. There are July 4th celebrations, opportunities for summer get-aways, plenty of time for fellowship/food between worship services at Church…just to name a few. My goodness, even Jesus needed time to relax and enjoy his friends…why should we be any different? My prayer for you in July is that you find some time to relax, unwind and enjoy a good book, your porch, your swing, a hammock. We need these times of re-creation to keep us light and easy…and alive! Peace and love, Pastor John

Summer Office hours

M-Th. 8-4

Fri. 8-noon

Worship 8:30am

Contemporary

9:45am Agape Time

and Sunday School

11:00am

Traditional

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AEDs for Kimball Your church Council has been exploring the purchase of AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators) for our church. We are approaching this in two ways. First, we want to assess the interest from the congregation in participating in training in how to use the devices. To that end, we will have bulletin inserts in the month of July that you can use to provide feedback on that topic. We will not schedule any training until we are prepared to purchase and install the devices so you will not be committing to a specific date when you use the bulletin insert. Secondly, we will look at the expense and make recommendations for the 2020 budget.

Automated External Defibrillators are devices which can increase the chances of survival for someone experiencing out-of-hospital sudden cardiac arrest. You have probably noticed that more places of business have AEDs on site and you may have noticed them at other churches that you have visited. They are becoming more commonplace because of efficacy and simplicity of operation. Some information that contributed to our pursuit of this idea follows.

• According to OSHA, using a defibrillator on an individual in cardiac arrest increases his survival rate by 60 percent.

• “For every minute that passes without CPR or defibrillation, the chances of a cardiac arrest victim’s survival decrease by up to 10 percent,” is also stated in OSHA documents.

• 3 to 5 minutes - the maximum number of minutes before a shock from an AED should be delivered to an SCA (Sudden Cardia Arrest) victim

• 8 to 10 minutes - the average number of minutes for EMS to arrive at the scene of an emergency

• Are AEDs safe? YES! Rest assured you cannot accidentally shock someone with an AED! The AED is continually monitoring a patient’s heart rhythm and if it detects a “shockable” rhythm, it will advise a shock. Between advising the shock and the shock being administered, if the AED no longer detects a shockable rhythm, it will not shock the patient - no matter how many times you press the shock button.

• Who can use an AED? Anyone can use an AED. If a child can follow the directions, they can effectively deploy an AED. It requires no strength or stamina to deliver a shock.

Clearly, there are advantages to having devices like this readily available. We must commit to having staff members and other volunteers trained in the use of the devices and we must commit to regular inspection and maintenance of the devices in order to make sure that they will work properly in case of need.

We are recommending the purchase of two devices (upstairs/downstairs). Prices vary according to training included/not included, the brand of device, cabinetry and signage, and new versus re-certified devices. Warranties also vary depending on brand and new vs. recertified devices. A member of our congregation has found someone who will conduct the training at no charge. The cost range for two AEDS within the above noted parameters is $1600.00 to $2800.00. If you are interested in more specific details about the costs and purchasing options, please ask Laura Abernathy for details.

We are committed to working toward making Kimball a safer space to participate in worship and activities. We believe that having AEDs on property is a wise move, even if we hope that those devices remain unused. Please contact any member of Council with your thoughts on this initiative.

Your Church Council

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7 Youth Confirmed on June 30th We were excited to confirm 7 girls at the end of June by way of Affirmation of Baptism and after a wonderful week at Lutheridge for Confirmation Camp. They are: Pallas Alexander, Mykaela Bennet, Abby Carpenter, Aleigha Christy, Kaylee Murph, Ella Ramsey, Kara Voelker . Following the service, the families enjoyed a luncheon together and were recognized with gifts from the congregation. Our other confirmation students will be confirmed in September. We are proud of this large group of Confirmands, and grateful to them and their parents for supporting and loving our church!

Summer Youth Programming!

• July 21st-July 27th HS/MS Mission Trip and Beach Retreat

• July 29th-Aug 2nd Agape Day Camp

Agape Day Camp July is time for CAMP If you have young people who would like to come to Agape Day camp, July 29th-August 2nd, please see Liz!

Liz and PJ completed a wonderful year of visiting HS & MS Youth at various activities in and around the

community. We always try to post on our Facebook page, highlighting all the activities our youth are involved in! As Fall approaches, send us your Fall schedules and we will begin again! We are thankful Kimball Youth are active and involved! Book Club– Small Group Ministry The next Tuesday night Simple Supper/Book Study will be on July 9th, 6:30pm at Sharon Meendering’s . The book is Educated by Tara Westover. Questions call Donna Taylor at 704-224-7327 Facebook Book Club Group Can’t make it to one of the Book Club, join us ANYTIME for our Book Club group. Go to Kimball Lutheran Church and click on other clubs and join!

We Welcome New Members:

Phaylouang “Bo” Phongsa and his wife, Tiffany Winn. Bo transferred from Resurrection Lutheran Church, Kings Mountain & Tiffany joined us via Holy Baptism. Bo was born in Laos, attended Lenoir-Rhyne University and is Finance Director at South Charlotte Hyundai. Tiffany is a native of Vietnam, a graduate of UNCC and is Office Manager at Home and Rental Solutions. The couple have two children and are at home at 5406 Canipe Farm Courts in Charlotte . Bo sponsored his wife in Holy Baptism; Bo was sponsored by Anne Futterer; Asa Daniel Russell joined us via Holy Baptism. Born on May 8th, he is the son of Adam & Hope Russell, and little brother to Palmer. Grandparents and other family members and friends were present for the Baptism – the baptismal gown that Asa wore is a family heirloom, with Asa and Palmer being the fifth generation to be baptized wearing the gown! It was a special day!

A NEW PICTORIAL DIRECTORY is being planned for the congregation this fall! Mark your calendars now for our photography dates: October 24, 25, 26,

and 28th. Photography times will be from 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM during the week, and from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM on Saturday. Our thanks to Sharon Meendering, Bob & Peggy Pergola, Becky Peterson, Randy & Amy Price…and, of course, secretary Gail Mosher, who are helping with this project! Military Service People Chris Overcash and Trevor Schmitt – who serve in the U.S. Army, will be receiving training this Summer, before deployment in the future. Chris will be in Georgia and Trevor in California/Texas, in July. They will know more about their deployments as the year progresses. Please pray for both members and for their families and for all our military personnel. We thank them so much their service to country and to each of us. There will be NO JOY Group in July, we will return in August.

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Homebound Members

Lutheran Home •Gladys Litaker Brian Center-Lincolnton •Eleanor Foil Transitional •Patty Morris Caremoor •Aileen Triece Brookdale •Arlene Bostian Big Elm •Libby Meadows Morningside •Libby Hunsuck •Janet McDaniel Trinity Oaks •Robert Gribble Taylor Glen •Evelyn Whitley Mecklenburg Health & Rehab •Marty Sides The Laurels •Shirley Helms Pruitt Health •Anna Richter At their home •Sylvia Graham, Doris McCarn, Bettie Overcash, Jane Ritchie, Earline Snipes, Diana Keck

Prayer Page- Have someone in need of some prayer? Add them to our prayer page! Military: , Andrew Smith (Arizona), Chris Kirchner, Ben Kirchner (Texas), Devon Scott (Florida), Vance Parker (Colorado), Preston Mays (Georgia), Chris Overcash (Georgia), Trevor Schmitt (California/Texas) Kimball members : Andy Ballard, Bennet Family, Tom Brown, Buttner Family, Calandra Family, Aleigha Christy, Alexis Fisher, Todd Haley, Shirley Helms, Libby Hunsuck, Louise Jackson, Sherry Johnson, Diana Keck, Doris McCarn, Vicki & Mike McCombs, Diane Marlin, Anna Overcash, Hunter Patterson, Marty Payne, Jim & Paulette Peeler, Louise Propst, Anna Richter, Linda Rivers, Joe & Diana Saullo, Trevor Schmitt Family, Cliff, Kathy & Devon Scott, Margaret Sechler, John Shaver, Earline Snipes, Gaye St. John, Sara Teumer, John Troutman

July Birthdays 1 Jane Gribble 2 Tyler Allen, Elizabeth Fisher (V-NY) 3 Tiffany Winn 4 Jennifer Ramsey 5 Danielle Sawyer, Shannon Randle 6 Chris Ridgell, Ashley Allen 8 Mabel Brown, Von Blocker 9 Forrest Randle 10 Debbie Triece 11 Bettie Overcash, Sherrie Matheny 12 Judi Hill 14 Carissa Kiser, Bob Stafford, Larry Harris 17 Dakota Moffitt 18 Peggy Pergola 19 Myrtle Roberts 20 Vicki McCombs 21 Greg Whitcomb, Ginger Hamilton 22 Daniel Pennell, Jodie Hott 23 Dale Brown, Andy Watson 24 Amanda Bostian 25 Darlene Stirewalt, Maria Brown 26 David Morrison, Josie Johnson 27 Ella Ramsey 29 Justin Overcash, Pat Moser, Arlene Bostian 31 Donna Taylor, Buddy Christy II

July Anniversaries

10 John & Betty Shaver 68 years! 12 Bryan & Christa Graff 16 15 Blake & Ligia Larsen 8 17 Eric & Alex Storey 9 18 Mike & Terry Fisher 49 19 Bob & Betsy Boynton 39

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July Service

Kimball’s Ministers in service on Sundays

MONTHLY TELLERS 9:00 am each Monday

David & Donna Taylor

COUNCIL ASSISTANTS 8:30 Lauren Nichols /Mike Abernathy 11:00 Garry Mallernee

COMMUNION PREPARERS 8:30 Fran Garver/Donna Taylor 11:00 Robin Ballard/Liz Wise

WORSHIP ASSISTANTS 8:30am 7 Nancy Demeny 14 David Keck 21 Nicholas Bronson 28 Lauren Nichols 11:00am 7 Liz Fisher 14 Dolph Myrick 21 Kaylee Helfrich 28 Whit Whitley

ACOLYTES 8:30am 7 Riley Dodson/ Hunter Murph 14 Charley Storey/ Delaney Little 21 Riley Dodson/ Hunter Murph 28 Charley Storey/ Delaney Little 11:00am 7 Owen Whitcomb 14 Nathan/Gavin Carpenter 21 Owen Whitcomb 28 Nathan/Gavin Carpenter- Stirewalt

PROJECTION (Video) 8:30am 7 Debbie Troutman 14 David Taylor 21 Lisa Dunlow 28 Mike Abernathy 11:00am 7 Milton Matheny 14 Gary Mallernee 21 Eric Helfrich 28 John Glass

SOUND (Audio) 8:30am 7 Tim Patterson 14 Howard Bentley 21 Rick Teumer 28 Keith Garver 11:00am 7 John Glass 14 John Glass 21 Garry Mallernee 28 Garry Mallernee

LECTORS 8:30am 7 Brenda Brown 14 Tom Kilby 21 Kim Ellis 28 Mary Jo Snipes 11:00am 7 Mike Fisher 14 Liz Wise 21 Eric Helfrich 28 Briton Christenson

GREETERS 8:30am 7 Keith & Fran Garver 14 Mike & Laura Abernathy 21 Jim & Susan Harris 28 Jennifer Ridgell/ Sharon Meendering 11:00am 7 Garry & Joyce Mallernee 14 Betty Walker/Gaye St. John 21 Marty & Perriann Payne 28 Pat Moser/Mary Jo Snipes

HEALING PRAYER MINISTERS 8:30 Debbie Troutman 11:00 Lindsay Daugherty

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

30TH ANNUAL COMMUNITY WOMEN’S PRAYER BREAKFAST

August 10, 2019 at 9 a.m. the Women of Kimball Prayer Breakfast and we want to ask you to mark your calendars to include and support this event and invite friends and family from the community. Our speaker will be Nikki Rainey from Present Age Ministries and the theme for the event will be taken from Romans

12:2—“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and

acceptable and perfect.”—Sign up deadline is July 31st.

July Appeal for Southern Seminary Opening the Doors, Answering the Spirit’s Call

During the month of July, we will have a special appeal for our Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary in Columbia, SC. Seminarians in North Carolina

face daunting challenges including an average debt when they leave seminary of nearly $50,000. This campaign will do several things: assist current seminarians as they prepare for ministry in the NC Synod; assist future seminarians who will attend Southern for reduced tuition, room and board, and books.; assist elderly, retired pastors who struggle with very small retirement incomes. Our appeal in North Carolina has a goal of $2,000,000. We currently lack $500,000 to meet that goal – and this is KMLC’s opportunity to assist . Your offerings will be gladly received during the month of July. Checks may be made payable to Kimball and designated “Seminary Fund” or you may pay on line.