Apostles Class Update 4/14/24 

 

 

NEW Apostles Class Schedule

9:15- 9:45 Gather, socialize, announcements, prayer requests and opening prayer (30 min)

9:30-10:30 Lesson, discussion and closing prayer (1 hour) 

 

WELCOME VISITORS! 

 

Sign up for a new KMC nametag at the KMC welcome desk or outside church office- $5 donation- pick them up on the table outside the church office

 

Find out more class and church news at:

· Apostles’ Class website : http://www.kumcapostles.pbworks.com

· Kingwood Methodist website: www.kingwoodmethodist.org

 

· REALM KMC Directory and so much more.... - Create your own Realm account and sign up online at https://onrealm.org/

· KMC Communications via Constant Contact ( "KMC Friday Five", etc.)- notify Kelly Glowacky in the church office 281-358-2137 kelly.glowacky@kingwoodmethodist.org if you wish or do not wish to receive the communications from the church.

· How is it with your soul today? Need prayer or know someone who does? Contact Kerry Hamilton @ kerrysnotebook@gmail.com or Lynn Harper Laharper1427@gmail.com to be added to the class update prayer list OR KMC Prayer Ministry info on the church website https://www.kingwoodmethodist.org/prayer/

 

Interested in being a class officer? Contact Kerry Hamilton 713-306-0319. Find out more at- http://kumcapostles.pbworks.com/w/page/8501781/Officers%20and%20Position%20Descriptions

 

 

KMC CURRENT NEWS AND EVENTS: https://kingwoodmethodist.org/events/

 

2024 Class Care Committee: We help with meals, send get well cards or help coordinate other care needs for our class. If you would like to help let our class members know they are loved, consider signing up to help on the Care Committee. Care Committee members: Debbie Huxohl dhuxohl@aol.com 281-389-0665, Cathy Walvoord catwalvoor@aol.com and Terri Hurd Tmhurd2016@gmail.com ALSO- If you or someone in your family or a member of KUMC is in the hospital or ill, PLEASE contact one of the care committee persons and/ or the church office at 281-358-2137 so they can add them to the KUMC office hospital notification board and prayer list.

 

Care Drivers Needed: If you are familiar with the Medical Center of Houston and would be willing to drive a class member who is unable to drive themselves downtown, please let the Care Committee (Debbie, Cathy or Terri) know you are available and they will call upon you as a need arises.

 

Apostles Class Service Opportunities- suggestions? Contact Steve Brown 713-501-4874  stevenmbrown1059@gmail.com 

• WELCOME people on Sundays with a smile and the love of Christ- Sign up to greet/ usher/ parking lot attendant on Sunday mornings- contact Jack and Lorraine Dress at ( Lorraine cell) 770-356-0397 OR  ldress46@bellsouth.net
  
• SOSS pantry, clothing volunteers( M-W-F 8:30-12 noon) or after hours food/ supplies pick up. Contact Steve Brown  713-501-4874
• ESL classes at KMC on Wednesdays- volunteers needed- do NOT have to speak Spanish or another language. Interested? Contact Carol McNally 713-492-5458 cagmgigi@gmail.com
• KMC Welcome Desk needs volunteers Monday- Friday 8:30-12 and 12:45-5pm; Contact Barb Dickson if you can take a shift or be a sub barbara.dickson@kingwoodmethodist.org OR 281-358-2137
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Apostles 2024 Social Committee contacts- Karen Brown @ 281-360-2625 (H) or 281-467-3914 (C) or sbrown1059@aol.com; Men's breakfast and lunch contact- Steve Brown 713-501-4874

2024 Apostles' Social Schedule: Contact Karen Brown if you want to host a party at your home, have any suggestions for social events or class meals out. Karen Brown @ 281-360-2625 (H) or 281-467-3914 (C) or sbrown1059@aol.com; Men's breakfast and lunch contact- Steve Brown 713-501-4874

 

Spring 2024 Apostles' Social Schedule- "Tried and True" events and some new ones as well!

 

April

 

Men's breakfast April 25th @ 7:30 am (* NEW TIME for this restaurant only) at the NEW "Flying Biscuit" on Lake Houston Parkway, 4329 Kingwood Drive, near Hunan Gardens take- out 

 

Event: Friday April 26th- Houston Cistern Tour and Art installation exhibit and lunch at The Post * Book your $12 tickets ASAP for 10 am or 11 am tour; Plan to carpool down, tour cistern and eat lunch downtown. Website for booking tickets- http://buffalobayou.org/tours/ ; Click on "book tickets" for Ha Ha Real. Let Linda Lossman ( 281-883-3303) or Karen Brown 281-467-3914 know you have booked tickets so they can plan carpooling and lunch. CARPOOL PLANS: Meet at Painted Tree Fri, Apr 26th. Be ready to depart by 8:50 AM.  Est drive time is 30 minutes. If all goes well, we will arrive early enough to walk some of the paths around Buffalo Bayou Park. Lunch is at Niko Niko’s 2520 Montrose Houston 77006. (7 minutes away) Lunch meeting time – 11:30-11:45 am (allowing time to explore more of Buffalo Bayou after tour 10-10:30)

Downtown Parking options:

 

1. Water Works Parking Lot at 105B Sabine St. (approx. 20 free spots)  
2. Sabine street (free) enter off either Memorial or Allen Parkway.  
3. Park along Allen Parkway (metered- $1.00 for 3 hours) 140 spots but these will be a bit of a walk to the Cistern.

 

May

Ladies lunch May 8th @ 11:45 am @ Karen Brown's

Men's lunch May 8th @ 11:45 am TBA

Men's breakfast - May 23rd- TBA

Event: CANCELLED- May 3rd- Galveston Home Tour; *Working on a new outing for May

NEW Event: Sunday May 19th-  lunch at Spring Creek Bar BQ in Atascocita

 

June

Ladies lunch June 12th @ 11:45 am @ Gina Dutcher's

Men's lunch June 12th @ 11:45 am TBA

Men's breakfast June 22nd @ 8 am at TBA

Event: June 7th at Cidercade https://www.cidercade.com/houston/ and lunch at Original Ninfa's * Lynn Harper to coordinate

 

 

Things happening around the church and area https://kingwoodmethodist.org/events/

 

The Table: Wednesdays in the Vine ( gym). The weekly schedule of classes and the weekly meal menu is available at kingwoodmethodist.org/the-table/  

 

Estate planning workshop April 15th 6:30 pm E200/201 Led by estate planning attorney Tamara Hensarling Paul, this workshop will focus on the importance of having key documents current and in good legal order. Tamara will provide some easy-to-follow examples and information on how our church can be included in your estate plan. There will be a workshop fee of $10 per person (or couple) which includes one copy of the Estate Planning Workbook. Please register with Kelly at the church office (281-358-2137) so we can print a sufficient number of workbooks.

 

Community Picnic- Wednesday April 24th from 6-7:30pm - in the park by SOSS on Crystal Springs- Join us for a fun-filled evening! Free hotdogs, chips, desserts, and a visit from the Kona truck. Kids can enjoy inflatables while adults bring lawn chairs and yard games. Let's gather the neighborhood together - invite your friends and neighbors!

 

Seasons of Change- Saturday April 27th from 8:30am-12 noon  E 200/201; sponsored by the KMC Women's Ministry- Spring is a time when we shake off the cold of winter and look forward to a new season for growth and change. With this in mind, we are having a women's workshop on transitions on April 27th in E200/201. We will begin gathering at 8:30am and speakers will begin at 9:00am. This event is for women who find themselves at a crossroads, such as their youngest child going to kindergarten or college, going back to work or retiring, or anyone who is struggling to find what to do "next." We will share brunch and have a speaker, followed by a discussion with our table groups. We hope to see you there! **REGISTRATION: https://kingwoodmethodist.org/events/

 

Community Night of Prayer and Worship April 28th from 5-6:30pm Join Kingwood area churches as we unite to pray for our community at Woodbridge Baptist. Doors will open at 5:00pm. When we lift up each other's praises and requests before the Lord, we find an unparalleled sense of unity between God and us. This is why praying for and with each other is so important! It's not just a nice thing to do for someone; it is a vital part of growing in our own faith while encouraging others along the way.

 

Lake Houston Musical Arts Society: spring 2024 schedule

 

KW POPS: tickets at 281-319-7677 https://kingwoodpops.org/concerts-tickets/

 

Generations of Classic Rock April 19th @ 7:30 pm and Saturday April 20th @ 3pm

 

Sola Gratia: Sunday June 2nd at 4pm Choir benefit for Oaks of Righteousness concert at Strawbridge UMC. Dessert reception to follow. $20 donation per person. Tickets at www.oaksoftexas.org or at the door.

 

Society Of St. Stephen celebrated 42 years in operation in November 2023. Help us celebrate by finding out how YOU can volunteer to help. SOSS office phone # 281-358-7722 For any questions or how to volunteer, contact NEW SOSS Director Steve Brown at stevenmbrown1059@gmail.com SOSS current needs: blankets, bedspreads, comforters, men's small and medium shirts, ladies, girls, men's and boy's underwear- all sizes; Hygiene donations needed and welcome- shampoo, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, razors, shaving cream. SOSS is in desperate need of non- perishable food items- canned corn, family size cereal, regular size peanut butter with the Houston Food Bank order list and availability of healthy food are at a dangerously low level. Food can be dropped off at SOSS M-W-F from 9-12 and in the Commons at the Welcome Desk. NEW!- workdays are reinstated on 2nd Wednesdays of the month. NEXT workday coming up Wed. May 8th @ 12:30 pm at SOSS

 

SOSS Back to School Tennis Tournament Tuesday May 7th 8:30-1pm @ Kingwood Country Club- Proceeds from the tournament will support purchase of back to school supplies for area students in need in SOSS service area and fund need based college scholarships. YOU CAN HELP!

 

• make a donation to the tournament at https://sossbacktoschool.missions-kingwoodmethodist.org
• donate  a $20 gift card for a door prize
• donate a new gift item in these categories add to our raffle baskets- kitchen items, "girlie" stuff, sports stuff, Christian gifts, outdoor items (* Check with Carol Kollehner to see if what you have can fit in a raffle basket Carol- 281-744-2090 ckollehner@gmail.com 
• attend the tournament and bid on a silent auction package or buy tickets for one of the fabulous raffle baskets

 

 

Opportunities to pray for people in our church:

 

1. Healing and Prayer worship service- Most Second Sundays of the month in the LOFT in the K building 6-7 pm.

 

Prayer Garden memorials-If you would like to honor or memorialize a loved one by placing a brick in the Prayer Garden, the forms can be picked up from Kelly Glowacky in the church office. The cost of a brick is $50.00. It will be ordered and installed by the Prayer Garden Committee.

 

Emmaus 2024 walks: Find out more about Emmaus at www.hnec.org

Men's Emmaus July 11-14th

Men's Emmaus September 19-22nd

Women's Emmaus September 26-29th

 

Kairos 2024- www/kairosoftexas.org

 

Life Row Kairos Polunsky July 25th/ 26th

 

Fall Kairos TBA

 

Upcoming KMC Mission Trips/ Opportunities to serve: Information on the trips and forms on the KMC website-http://www.kingwoodmethodist.org/missionsContact Clint Wyllie or Gladden with any questions: church office- 281-358-2137 or Clint Wyllie at clint.wyllie@kingwoodmethodist.org or Gladden Lawrence gladden.lawrence@kingwoodmethodist.org.

 

Monthly Missions Opportunity "MMO"- In addition to a new emphasis on volunteer support each month for the selected recipient of our MMO, you may also donate all month long to the KMC Missions Committee selected monthly mission offering recipient. Checks may be made out to KMC , memo line- "MMO" https://www.kingwoodumc.org/monthly-mission-offering/https://kingwoodumc.org/give/

- April MMO: UM ARMY

 

This summer youth mission trip has been a longstanding staple in our missional identity. UM ARMY and Flipt are where the seeds of missions are planted in many of our students’ hearts. These weeks focus on sharing the love of Jesus by serving those identified as having a significant need. These teams build wheelchair ramps, fix porches, and share their faith, leaving a lasting physical and spiritual impact on the clients.

 

This year’s UM ARMY trip will be to Athens from June 16th to 22nd. We are asking for financial support to help send these kids to camp and for you to step in and volunteer to make it happen.

 

CURRENT STUDY-  The Book of Philippians by Jo Saxton

https://app.rightnowmedia.org/en/content/details/368582

The life Jesus invites us into when we follow him is one of sacrifice. But does sacrificial living mean the Christian life should be riddled with sorrow? Paul answers that question in his letter to the Philippians with a resounding NO! Paul, and the Philippians with him, lived joyfully in the midst of persecution, prison, and poverty. In this eight-session series, Jo Saxton takes us through Philippians to encourage us to follow Jesus no matter what life throws at us. Through Paul's words and example, learn how joy and sacrifice can go hand-in-hand.
study guide   https://reader.rightnowmedia.org/1016/369158

 

Trailer  https://app.rightnowmedia.org/en/player/video/368582?session=369167

 

4/7    Philippians 1:1-11    video #1  https://app.rightnowmedia.org/en/player/video/368582?session=369158

 

4/14  Philippians 1:12-26   https://app.rightnowmedia.org/en/player/video/368582?session=369159

 

4/21  Philippians  1:27-2:11

 

4/28  Philippians 2:12- 30

 

5/5    Philippians  3:1-11

 

5/12  Philippians 3:12-21

 

5/19  Philippians 4:1-9

 

5/26  Philippians 4:1-23

 

Summer Schedule:  Ray Vander Laan's ten week "Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ." In this fourth volume of the "Faith Lessons" series, historian and teacher Ray Vander Laan teaches how confronting evil can be loudly proclaiming the name of Jesus or quietly caring for someone in need.

 

Volunteers lead the discussions during the summer and give our four teachers time off to enjoy the class discussions. Let Kerry Hamilton know if you would be willing to facilitate a discussion during the summer.  Contact Kerry at kerrysnotebook@gmail.com 713-306-0319