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Connection 12100 Champion Forest Dr. Houston, TX 77066 | 281-444-3126 (P) | 281-444-1733 (F)
W W W. K I N S M E N LU T H E R A N . O R G
Ins ide This I ssue Inspiring Worship 2—6
Experiencing Family 7—13
Sharing Grace 14—17
Kinsmen Budget Update 18
Birthdays 19
Sunday Worship Time Change Beginning March 1.
8:30 AM Traditional Worship Service
9:45 AM Education Hour
11:00 AM Contemporary Worship Service
(Saturday service remains at 5:30 PM)
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coming to a new worship time will be your Lenten discipline. This is not easy. We know this. This decision was not made lightly. Still, for others of you, this is a long-awaited change. One of the benefits of this change will be a regular education hour. Many of you have asked “What classes
will be offered?” The classes during the education hours
will be biblical/ theological and leadership training classes. Different kinds of biblical/ theology classes might be "An Overview of the Bible," "Lutheran Theology 101," "A Study on the Gospel of John," "The Life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer," "Living the Life You've Always Wanted," and other classes. Short-term leadership training classes will include training for ushers/ greeters, assisting ministers, new group leaders, leaders for Alpha, how to pray, etc. Many of you gave additional suggestions for classes in the survey. Thank you for the feedback. We are already implementing one of those new ideas. Several requested Spanish language classes, so beginning March 1, Pastor Gabriel will be teaching a beginner level Spanish class. All of these classes can be found on page 9. It is my hope and prayer that we focus on the long-term benefits of this change as we move into this new normal. And let us keep our focus on our relationship with Jesus as we Journey to the Cross this Lenten season. Grace and Peace, Beth Warpmaeker Senior Pastor
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
As I mentioned in a recent sermon, one of the books the church council reads every year is a book entitled “The Balcony Perspective.” Each
year, the church council is reminded that they have a very important
wisdom and perspective they bring to the decisions we make as a congregation. In the book, the day to day worries are described as being on the dance floor. When we are caught up with daily ministry and personal concerns, we are caught up in what is called the dance floor. That is an important place to be. However, the church council has been asked to see from a different perspective. They have been asked to climb up to the balcony. They are to have the balcony perspective and wisdom MORE than the dance floor perspective. They are called to look at the day to day operations, but mostly they are called to reflect on the past and the future direction of God’s church and the ministries at Kinsmen. The dance floor
AND the balcony perspectives are important and both perspectives bring wisdom to any decision that is made, but sometimes the balcony perspective calls us to look beyond our own wants and needs and stresses to the bigger purposes and to the long-term priorities of God. As we begin the season of Lent, we will be entering into a new discipline and practice as a congregation. You (through the survey) and the leadership at Kinsmen recently made a difficult decision that will affect many in this congregation. This is the decision to change our worship times. This was a decision that the church council believes will benefit the long-term vision of this congregation. I hope that each one of us will try to see things from the long-term, balcony perspective as this change is implemented. For some of you,
Pastor’s word
Grace and Peace,
Save the Date! Mark your calendars! The Installation worship service for Pastor Gabriel will be at 4:00 PM on May 3. This will be a bilingual worship service, and all are invited to attend. A reception will follow in the Community Life Center.
Installation of Pastor Gabriel Marcano
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2/29 & 3/1 Lent 1 – “Jesus prepare us” Genesis 2:15-17, 3:1-7; Matthew 4:1-11
3/7 & 3/8 Lent 2 – “Jesus saves us” Genesis 12: 1-4a; John 3:1-17
3/14 & 3/15 Lent 3 – “Jesus loves us (and likes us)” Romans 5:1-11; John 4:5-42
3/21 & 3/22 Lent 4 – “Jesus provides a new outlook” Ephesians 5:8-14; John 9:1-41
3/28 & 3/29 Lent 5 –“Jesus gives us hope” Psalm 130; John 11:1-45
NEW SERMON SERIES Join us this Lenten season as we begin a five-week journey into a deeper relationship with Jesus. Together we will read through the Gospel of John and see how Jesus enters right into the mess of our lives with his grace and forgiveness. On the weekends we will look at Jesus’ one on one encounters with the
devil, with a religious leader, with a woman full of shame, with a man born blind, and with a friend he raises from the dead. On Wednesday evenings, we will meditate on Jesus’ “I AM” sayings. No matter
how messy our lives are, Jesus reaches out to you and me to initiate a one on one relationship.
Sunday Worship Time Change Beginning March 1.
8:30 AM Traditional Worship Service
9:45 AM Education Hour (See page 9 for more information on classes.)
11:00 AM Contemporary Worship Service
(Saturday service remains at 5:30 PM)
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Midweek Service Focus: I AM sayings During midweek Lenten worship, we will be focusing on the “I AM” statements of Jesus from the Gospel of John. A quote seen on social media states: “I AM. Two of the most powerful words; for what you put after them shapes your reality.” This midweek series will help us imagine that what Jesus puts after “I AM” in the Gospel of John shapes
our reality.
3/4/2020 Midweek 1-- “I AM the Bread of Life”—Text: John 6:35-40
3/11/2020 Midweek 2-- "I AM the Light of the World"—Text: John 8:12-20
3/18/2020 Midweek 3- "I AM the Door"—Text: John 10:1-10
3/25/2020 Midweek 4- "I AM the Good Shepherd"—Text: John 10:11-18
4/1/2020 Midweek 5- "I AM the Resurrection and the Life"—Text: John 11:17-27
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Easter lilies may be ordered from the Flower Committee. They cost $10 each and may be dedicated in honor or in memory of a loved one. Order forms are available online at kinsmenlutheran.org or at the Welcome Center. In order to be recognized in the Easter Sunday bulletin, all orders must be in by Sunday, April 5. Thank you for sharing grace.
April 5 8:30 AM Traditional Worship Service
9:45 AM Education Hour
11:00 AM Contemporary Worship Service
12:30 PM Domingo de Ramos Misa (Bendición y Procesión de Ramos)
April 9 Maundy Thursday 7 PM
April 10 Good Friday 12 PM & 7 PM
3 PM Viernes Santo oficio de Tenebrae
April 11 Easter Eggstravaganza 2 PM
April 12 Holy Communion celebrated
at all services.
6:15 AM SUNRISE SERVICE
8 AM TRADITIONAL FESTIVAL WORSHIP
9:30 AM CHILD FOCUSED, ADULT FRIENDLY WORSHIP
11 AM CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP
12:30 PM Domingo de Resurrección
Bendición de agua
Holy Week—Easter Worship Schedule
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Mark your calendars for our next Abendmusik event!
Abendmusik and Endowment Committee present “John: His Story.” This brings to life the great miracles performed by Jesus chronicled in the Gospel of John. Recounted by ordinary people who bore witness to Christ, these moments of comedy and drama combine for a moving account of the story of Jesus, remembered by his beloved disciple, John. As we journey through Lent, share the story of Jesus, as chronicled by his beloved disciple. The performance will last approximately 11∕2 hours.
Sunday—March 29 at 4:00 PM
A.D. PLAYERS ON TOUR PRESENTS
Sirviendo a Dios por medio de la Sagrada Familia Por el Pastor Gabriel M.
Cuando leemos con atención el relato la Presentación del niño Jesús contenido en el Capítulo 2 del Evangelio de Lucas. Podemos darnos cuenta de que la primera vez que Jesús entra el Templo de Jerusalén, fue a los cuarenta días después de su nacimiento. La ofrenda de los dos pichones es una clara expresión de la teología de la vida presente en Lucas. la familia de Jesús se contaba entre los bendecidos de Israel. La Segunda vez que Jesús va al templo tenia entre 12 y 13 años de edad. Jesús se pierde en medio de la multitud y sus padres lo buscan desesperadamente durante tres 3 días. ¿Podrías imaginar por un momento la preocupación de María y José ellos sin celular para contactar a Jesús?
La paternidad de José y María por Jesús es la misma de todo padre y madre que educa a sus hijos en la fe, que le introduce a la vida y a la comprensión de la realidad. Recreando a la Sagrada Familia de Nazaret, los padres se han de preocupar seriamente por el crecimiento y la educación de los propios hijos, para que maduren como hombres y mujeres responsables y ciudadanos honestos, sin olvidar nunca que la fe es un don precioso que se debe alimentar en los hijos también con el ejemplo personal.
Como Jesús crecía en obediencia, sabiduría, en estatura y en gracia ante Dios y ante los hombres» (Lc 2, 52). Que el amor, la entrega y la dedicación de María y José sean ejemplo para todos los esposos cristianos, que no son los amigos o los dueños de la vida de sus hijos, sino los custodios de este don incomparable de Dios.
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l u t h e r h i l l O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Lutherhill Summer It's not too late to join us this summer! Price increase and limited spots available after March 15. It's already time to think about summer camp! Kids in 1st grade through 5th grade can
travel together to Lutherhill this summer! You’ll want to reserve your spot ASAP as space is limited for our week of June 14-19. Contact Sara Ray with questions and let her know you registered, and register at www.lutherhill.org. Please use “kinsmen” as your cabin mate to make sure you share a cabin with your Kinsmen family!
Explore Retreat at Lutherhill – Calling all happy campers in 1st - 5th grades! Come out to the Hill to explore all that camp has to offer – from the giant swing to archery, arts & crafts to campfire worship. This is a great opportunity for anyone who’d like to take a trial run at camp for a full
weekend retreat before coming out for a whole week in the summer! March 27-29, $80 per child. We also need adults to travel with us! Contact [email protected] if interested.
Camp Hope Camp Hope –– – Registration opening this month Registration opening this month -- - check your email! check your email!
Early Learning Open House March 5 at 6:30 PM Special discount on monthly tuition for Kinsmen members!
•Many classes in 2019-20 school year filled up, so make sure you register early to save your spot! •Meet your teachers and get a discount on 2020-21 registration!
Lutherhill’s Explore Retreat – 1st through 5th graders March 27-29
S a v e t h e D at e J u ly 6 - 1 0 , 1 3 - 1 7, 2 0 - 2 4
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If you’re not receiving the Tuesday email or the Remind youth ministry text, If you’re not receiving the Tuesday email or the Remind youth ministry text, If you’re not receiving the Tuesday email or the Remind youth ministry text,
please notify Pastor Mark at [email protected] you’re not receiving the Tuesday email or the Remind youth ministry text, If you’re not receiving the Tuesday email or the Remind youth ministry text,
please notify Pastor Mark at [email protected] notify Pastor Mark at [email protected]
Next price increase is March 15! June 14-19 (Jr High Camp) - register early both for the price discount and because this week may fill. Name "Kinsmen" as your cabin mate when you register. This should be the same week as the younger Kinsmen campers and Sr. High campers as well. Register at www.lutherhill.org.
Camp Hope Staff Applications are available now.. Interviews will begin during Spring Break.
Camp Hope is one of the ways we form Middle School, High School and young adult leaders at Kinsmen. Though learning to be a leader through Camp Hope can be challenging, you may be surprised at what God will do through you.
I encourage you to apply and interview even if you think your summer plans will prevent you from participating.
If nothing else, it will be good practice for future job opportunities.
Middle School @ Lutherhill
High School Youth – Apply for Camp Hope
June 14
2021 ELCA Youth Gathering
What: ELCA Youth Gathering - 30,000 Lutheran Youth
When: June 29 – July 3, 2021
Where: Minneapolis
Who: Youth who are in 8th to 12th grade at the time of registration (September 2020) are eligible to attend the gathering as a participant.
Adults 19 years old and have been out of high school for one year by the Gathering can serve on the Gathering Volunteer Corp. (applications available May 2020)
Adults between 20-30 years old by the Gathering can serve as Servant Companions. (applications available November 2020)
Adult leaders for Kinsmen must be at least 21 by the Gathering.
We will have another interest meeting in the early summer.
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The Bible’s Big Story/ Our Story Location: Library Pastor Beth Warpmaeker and Seminarian Rudy Flores will lead a 4-week Biblical overview class with pictures of the sites that will be seen on the Holy Land trip. We will meet on Sunday mornings in the Library: Mar. 1, Mar. 8, Mar. 15, Mar. 22 at 9:45 am.
The study materials we will use cover the entire sweep of the biblical narrative in a memorable, graphic format that helps you visualize its sequence of events and grasp the wonder of the message from Genesis to Revelation. Please register for this class on the website so we know how many materials to order.
Letting Jesus Shape Your Life. Led by Pastor Mark Location: Community Room Do you feel out of shape? I’m not talking about whether you are eating right or going to the gym. Do parts of your life feel out of shape? I know mine does from time to time. The season of Lent gives me an opportunity to refocus on the way the life Jesus desires for me. During this six-week study, we will explore practical ways to let the life of Jesus shape your life.
Are you interested in learning the Spanish language? Location: Room 22 If so, we are offering a class starting on March 1 at 9:45 AM. Room information will be coming.
Please register for the class you would like to take by going to kinsmenlutheran.org and clicking on the “9:45 AM Education Hour” button on the front page. There is a link to register for a class in the descriptions. This will be helpful so we know how many people to expect. See you in class!
True Spirituality: Becoming a Romans 12 Christian Location: Conference Room Leader: Gary Simpson - Gary is a husband, father, grandfather and long time member of Kinsmen. Gary has been a Small Group Leader, Stewardship Chair, among other leadership positions in various congregations. In his free time Gary enjoys traveling with his wife Debby, spending time with his 6 grandchildren, and serving as a MUD board President.
Jesus: The God Who Knows Your Name Location: Room 18 Leader: Roslyn Potcinske - Roslyn is a wife, mother and grandmother. She and her husband have been members of Kinsmen for six years. Roslyn enjoys serving as a Small Group Leader, ESL tutor, in the Quilting Ministry and has served in leadership positions at her previous church home of forty plus years. She enjoys traveling with her husband, Hilmer, playing bridge, creating stained glass projects, crocheting and doing other hand work. Spending time with family is one of her greatest joys.
John: Gospel of Light and Life Location: Room 21 Leader: Eric Turnquist - Eric and Melissa are the proud parents of their school-age children and cheer them on in all their endeavors. He enjoys singing in the Alleluia Choir, being active in the Gaming Group, being a Small Group Leader, and serving on the Church Council.
Classes and Small Groups at 9:45 AM in the Community Life Center.
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Do you know anyone in your life who is a skeptic, a seeker, or spiritual but not religious? Do you know anyone who may want a place to discuss their doubts and questions about life and faith? Do you know anyone who is Christian but is going through a tough time in their life and struggling with their faith? Maybe you should invite them to try Alpha.
Are you interested in being involved in Alpha. Alpha is a way we provide space for conversation about big questions no matter what you believe. A new season of Alpha will be launching soon. Contact Pastor Mark if you are interested.
explorere life faith meaning
Do you know anyone in your life who is a skeptic, a seeker, or spiritual but not religious? Do Do you know anyone in your life who is a skeptic, a seeker, or spiritual but not religious? Do you know anyone who may want a place to discuss their doubts and questions about life and faith? Do you know anyone who is Christian but is going through a tough time in their life and struggling with their faith? Maybe you should invite
Alpha is a way we provide space for conversation no matter what you believe. A new season
Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo March 5, 2020
General Admission is $15.00. This includes the fashion shows, shopping, wine garden, the carnival for the young at heart, and the ranching and wildlife expo to name a few of the opportunities available. We will leave Kinsmen at 10:00 AM and return at 3:00 PM, lunch is on your own. (concert and events in Reliant Stadium are not included) We are taking the Precinct 4 bus and only 36 seats are available. Contact Colette Edwards @ cedwards@kinsmenlutheran for more information. To register visit kinsmenlutheran.org under the events tab.
You are invited to join a CanCare support group in Room 22 at 10:30 AM. The group will meet for 30 minutes. The meetings are the 4th Sunday of every month. The next meeting will be on March 22. Questions? Contact Lynnae Schatz ([email protected])
Might you or a loved one be fighting cancer?
Throughout the school year on Wednesday evenings, Kinsmen offers a hot meal that includes salad and dessert. The meals are served from 5:45-6:45 PM. The suggested donation is $5 for those 13 and over;
$3 for those 4-years-old to 12-years-old and free for those 3 and under. Takeout meals are available.
MARCH Menu
March 4 Meatloaf march 11
Tuscan Chicken march 28
Tacos march 25
Garlic Butter Chicken
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Multi-Perspectival Book Club—March 19 One of our congregational goals is to increase our cultural awareness. One way to do this is by reading books that highlight different perspectives and then discussing what we learned from that perspective. In January, the Long Range Vision team had a discussion on Malcolm Gladwell’s book “Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know about the People We Don't Know.” For
March, we will be reading the book “Dear Church: A Love Letter from a Black
Preacher to the Whitest Denomination in the U.S.” We will meet in the Library
at 7:00 PM on Thursday, March 19. Refreshments will be served. If you want to join in the discussion online, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/1894176700684999/ Here is an Amazon link to purchase the book—https://amzn.to/2SUPBbx
Are you interested in a trip to the Holy Land to visit our mission partners in Bethlehem? A group of 27 people are going in June 2020. We were full, but there are two spots that are available, so you can still go! Check out the brochure in the narthex at church or email Pastor Beth if you want her to email you a copy of the brochure.
Holy Land Trip
This term of our Bible study marks the 20th year for this small group at Kinsmen. It was started in the spring term of 2001 by a former member and has met continuously since that time. There are some in the group who have been there since the beginning! We have also had several women from other faiths and churches join us throughout the years.
We first started meeting in a classroom but quickly outgrew the space and moved to the choir room. We stayed there until the Youth and Family building was ready when we began to meet in the community room. We decided to decorate that room and the crosses you see on those walls were brought by each of the ladies attending at the time. We also pooled funds and purchased the clock and the labor of hanging all and painting was supplied by one of the women as well.
During our 20 years, we have studied God’s word, prayed for each other and shared in fellowship together. We have helped some ladies bury their husbands, provide meals during recovery from surgery or illness and have just been a friend when needed.
We have also had a servant’s heart and sent packages to soldiers, collected school supplies for neighboring schools, stuffed Easter eggs, provided treats for KCA on Halloween and Valentine’s Day as well as gifts for the teachers themselves. We helped neighbors affected by Houston’s notorious flooding with cleanup and meals. We also do a ministry with greeting cards and prayers for those we feel need to be lifted in prayer. For the last several years we have also provided the Kinsmen staff with a Christmas lunch in someone’s home.
We try to find studies of God’s word using a video based study, a few days of homework, and then go over the weeks video and homework together in small groups. We invite anyone interested to join us any Thursday morning. We are always open and flexible and would love to see you! The number of ladies goes up and down, the faces change, but we go on.
Our next study will start March 26 with the book of Job.
LADIES THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY TURNS 20!
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2020 Marriage Milestone Celebration PHOTOS
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Bloodmobile - The Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center donor coach will be here on March 22 from 8 AM – 12:30 PM. Blood donations are crucial at this time because it will help patients through and recover from Spring Break. Additionally, in 2019, Kinsmen helped save over 200 lives, with the blood donations with the donor coach. This is absolutely amazing. Please sign up for your appointment at kinsmenlutheran.org
Housing need From time to time we are in need of housing for a seminarian or graduate student. If you have a rental property, garage apartment or a similar housing option, please let Pastor Mark know.
We have received a thank you note from Lutherhill Ministries. All thank you notes are posted in the hallway by the church offices for viewing.
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noisy offering
March 7 & 8
It is our custom to collect a Noisy Offering for a Mission Partner on the second weekend of every month. March’s offering will be collected for Lutheran World Relief. LWR is breaking the cycle of poverty for lasting change and is our partner in global relief and development since 1945. Founded by Lutherans in the United States at the end of World War II, grounded in Lutheran theology and building on decades of experience, LWR tackles global poverty by helping people adapt to the challenges that threaten their livelihoods and well-being. LWR works with people based on need, regardless of race, religion or nationality and it does not evangelize. LWR provides aid in emergencies and helps families restore their lives. LWR partners with communities to build and grow rural economies. LWR breaks the cycle of poverty, so families and communities can thrive. GOAL: To help people build self-sufficiency and create new community-owned approaches to problem-solving that will last long after the projects end.
MISSION: Affirming God’s love for all people, LWR works with Lutherans and partners around the world to end poverty, injustice and human suffering. VISION: Empowered by God’s unconditional love in Jesus Christ, LWR envisions a world in which each person, every community and all generations live in justice, dignity and peace. VALUES: LWR is grounded in profound thankfulness for God’s gracious, self-giving love for all humankind, revealed in the redemptive acts of Jesus Christ. Gratitude marks the way we relate to one another and to all creation. Though our experiences vary, we view community as a gift. We give thanks for our wondrous diversity. We celebrate being alive. We abound with joy, hopefulness, hospitality and deep appreciation for the gift of one another (Psalm 136). Today, LWR operates in East and West Africa, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East, helping some of the world’s poorest communities build the resilience they need to thrive.
Lutheran World Relief Quilting Can you tie your shoes? How about iron? If you answered yes to either question, consider joining in the quilting bee for Lutheran World Relief on Saturday March 21 from 9 AM – noon in the gym. This will be our last quilting bee for the 2019-2020 season. Come for an hour or stay for the day. Training is provided.
When you make and send a Quilt, you are not only comforting someone you have never met, but providing an object that is useful in ways you probably never imagined.
The ultimate purpose of a Quilt is to provide warmth, an essential need for people in every climate, and LWR tries to ensure top standards in fabrics and filler accordingly.
In addition to being a cozy, clean new bed cover, it can be: a baby carrier, tied around a mother’s back; a market display, spread on the ground and piled with vegetables; a sack for transporting those goods to market; a sunshade; a shawl; and most importantly a constant reminder that someone, far away, cares a lot.
If you have questions contact Connie Jackson, or Lynnae Schatz ([email protected]) Blest be the ties that bind our hearts in Christian love!
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Lutheran World Relief and Personal Care Kits Lutheran World Relief and Personal Care Kits
This Lent, we will be joining Lutheran World Relief (LWR) in A SEASON OF HOPE to announce to the world the HOPE of Christ. We will collect items for Personal Care Kits that give people around the world the tools to stay healthy in life’s
most challenging situations. Our goal is to assemble 150 LWR Personal Care Kits. We will collect items in the narthex from Ash Wednesday through Maundy Thursday (April 9). The items needed for the Personal Care Kits are:
• Light-weight bath-size towel (between 20” x 40” and 52” x 27”), dark color recommended
• Bath-size bars of soap – in original wrapping – 3-5 ounce bars.
• Adult-size toothbrush in original packaging
• Sturdy comb
• Metal nail clippers
In 2019 alone, 137,760 Personal Care Kits reached struggling families in 18 countries. Lutheran World Relief can’t keep
up with demand. Without your love, families will suffer. Simply drop off your items at the table in the narthex through Maundy Thursday (April 9). The kits will be assembled on Good Friday (April 10). Be watching for more details on the kit assembly. Thank you for your extraordinary generosity.
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ENDOWMENT NEWS “May the God of hope fill you
with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13
A Note from Craig Sutter about the Endowment Fund:
In her sermons, Pastor Beth has often talked about the importance and power of keeping an “abundance mentality” rather
than a “scarcity mentality”. As someone who makes a living in sales, I am very familiar with the ups and downs that come
with these mentalities. Early in my career when things would go well, it was easy to keep an abundance mentality, but I would become vulnerable to thinking that my success was solely of my own doing. Inevitably, that would be followed by a period where I would go into a slump and my confidence would wane, leading to scarcity thinking.
What I’ve learned over the years is that confidence is a fragile thing, but God’s love for us is rock steady. If we trust in Him during both good times and bad, he will always provide us with exactly what we need. So if things are not going so well at the moment, keep trusting in Him and look for opportunities to take actions that reflect your faith in Him. Likewise, when things are going well, show God how much you appreciate His abundant gifts by sharing those gifts with others.
It will soon be “bonus season” for many working professionals and one way to express your faith and thankfulness is to
apportion a gift to the Kinsmen Endowment Fund. The Endowment Fund enhances the financial stability of Kinsmen and provides security for the future. Your contributions earn income that is used to fund ministries in accordance with the funds distribution policy and in keeping with donor intent.
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13
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GLIMPSES OF GRACE JANUARY 2019
Noisy Offering Habitat for Humanity
$1089.41
General Mission Support $7,687.60
Designated Mission Support $540.00
KCA Scholarship $235.00
Naomi/Campus Ministry $120.00
JANUARY TOTAL $9,672.01
Y-T-D TOTAL $9,672.01
GLIMPSES OF SHARING GRACE:
CARE MINISTRY
February 2019
Flower Delivery 26
Prayer Shawl 1
grace
Glimpses
KINSMEN BUDGET UPDATE - CHURCH ONLY
Operating Highlights for January 2020
Budget Actual Variance
Total Income 144,185 130,459 (13,726)
Total Expenses 132,659 138,874 6,215
Net 11,527 (8,415) (19,941)
Year-to-date
Total Income 144,185 130,459 (13,726)
Total Expense 132,659 138,874 6,215
Net 11,527 (8,415) (19,941)
Giving Update
Thankoffering Budget Actual Variance
Month-to-Date 98,748 84,293 (14,455)
Year-to-Date 99,748 84,293 (14,455)
Total Pledges 102
Against Pledge 83
Over Paid Pledge -
Non-Pledged 96
Total Households
Giving 179
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MARCH BIRTHDAYS *
*This list is compiled from church records. If your name is missing or the information listed above is
incorrect, please notify the church office. ([email protected])
Tiffany Schmeisser 1
Timothy Ian Stolz 1
Sheri England 2
Thomas Gumm 2
David Holmstrom 3
Tom Liewer 3
Melissa McAnear 3
Suzanne Naseman 3
Grace Henze 4
Gloria Plata 4
Liz Pierce 5
Robert Roth 5
Kimberly Davis 6
James Herwig 6
Alison Jyrkama 6
Noah Jyrkama 6
Duncan McIntosh 6
Melissa Morgan 6
Caroline Peltier 6
Benjamin Temple 6
Michael Wangsmo 6
LaDawn Delgado 7
Angela Novacek 7
Evan Anderson 9
James Breedveld 10
Dale Funke 10
Shelby Lowe 10
Cliff Snyder 10
Lynn Molinaro 12
Alexander Montalvo 12
Donna Smith 12
Colton Toney 12
Carol Clark 13
Kyle Woods 13
Emily Alderman 14
Brenda Henning 14
Judith Tennant 14
Keeley Wooden 14
Connie Adams 15
Robert Gronwaldt 15
Colin Hope 15
Anna Lindblom 15
Jaqueline Beeskau 16
Jill Laing 16
Carl Rogers 16
Nikita Grimes 17
Patricia Benesh 18
Barbara Hey 18
Lauren Boller 19
Joshua Simpson 19
Erin Sutter 19
Stephanie Vincent 19
Alan Raschke 20
Mason Wall 20
Jane Jacobi 21
Santiago Arias 22
Vicki Awbrey 22
Brittany Bayer 22
Stefanie McIntosh 23
Sarah Mosqueda 23
Emma Wooden 23
Adrian Armstrong 24
Grace Merkel 24
Eric Nelsen 24
Jim Smith 24
Kelly England 25
Christian Lester 25
Ruby Remmert 26
Dianna Snyder 26
Rachel Velotas 26
Hunter Brown 27
Lena Rogers 27
Brian Schmeisser 27
Melissa Stewart 27
Margaret Collins 28
Matthew Gillette 28
Lantz Toney 28
Daniel Jones 29
Caleb Staff 29
Michael Cook 30
Raymond Delgado 30
Carol Hyun 30
Tina Rueda 30
Becky Best 31
Linda Brinz 31
Jeffrey Sell 31
Membership
Connection is a monthly publication of Kinsmen Lutheran Church. Deadline for submitting news is the 15th day of each month or the previous church business day if the deadline falls on the weekend or on a church holiday. Articles are preferred electronically, but may be faxed or hand-delivered to a staff member.
Interested in learning more about Kinsmen? Contact Pastor Beth, Pastor Mark, or Lynnae Schatz ([email protected])
for more information.
Worship Schedule:
INFORMAL WORSHIP
Saturdays
5:30 PM
TRADITIONAL WORSHIP
Sundays
8:30 AM
EDUCATIONAL HOUR
Sundays
9:45 AM
CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP
Sundays
11:00 AM
COMMUNION OFFERED AT ALL SERVICES
FELLOWSHIP BREAKFAST
beginning at 9 AM
OFFICE HOURS
Monday—Thursday 9 AM—5 PM
Friday 9 AM—12 PM
CONTACT
INFORMATION 281-444-3126 Phone 281-444-1733 FAX [email protected]
Rev. Dr. Beth Warpmaeker, Senior Pastor [email protected] — Ext 118
Rev. Mark England, Youth & Family Ministry [email protected] — Ext. 124
Rev. Gabriel Marcano, Ministerio Latino [email protected] — Ext. 119
Lynnae Schatz, Director of Congregational Life [email protected] — Ext. 143
Sara Ray, Director of Children’s Ministry & Outreach
[email protected] — Ext. 117
Colette Edwards, Special Events Coordinator [email protected] — Ext. 111
Julie Hughes, Office Manager [email protected] — Ext. 110
Aaron Sewell, Director of Media [email protected]
Jane Jacobi, Payroll Clerk [email protected] — Ext. 115
Anh Truong, Accounts Payable Clerk [email protected]
Kristen Schulze, Contemporary Worship Co-coordinator [email protected]
Lauren Rivera, Director of Children's Music [email protected] —Ext. 122
Sherrie McMahon, Organist, Abendmusik [email protected]— Ext. 122
Elizabeth Marks, Alleluia Choir Director [email protected]
Lisa Yeager, KCA Preschool Director [email protected] — Ext. 123
Stefanie McIntosh, KCA Before and After School Care Director [email protected] — Ext. 135
Rudy Flores, Seminary Intern, Communications Director [email protected] — Ext. 121
Ruben Aranda, Custodian
Gonzalo Montes, Custodian
Kinsmen Staff Reach a staff member directly by dialing 281-444-3127, plus their extension
