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

March 2020 Newsletter Online at: WWW.KIMBALLCHUR CH.ORG 704-933-4101

Inside this Issue:

•Pastor’s article •Upcoming Events •Homebound •March Birthdays & Anniversaries •Prayer page •Signed up to serve • Calendar •Kids Page •Upcoming Events

FROM THE PASTOR

Giving Up On Lent Just as Mardis Gras has popularized the idea of partying hard on Fat Tuesday before Lent begins, many of the people who now observe Lent itself are not following strictly religious notions. These days, it seems, almost everyone is giving up something for Lent. Time Magazine noted last year that “The customs that surround the Lenten Season have a quality to them that transcend religion.” People can pick up advice on what to “give up” for Lent on many social media outlets from organizations that are not rooted in any Christian beliefs. For instance, PopSugar has a list of unhealthy foods to give up for Lent and the International Business Times has a list of abstaining suggestions for business travelers.

But according to the Church’s idea of Lent, sacrifice during this season ought to include compassion and care for others. As the early Christian mystic John Chrysostom put it, “No act of virtue can be great if it is not followed by advantage for others. So, no matter how much time y ou spend fasting, no matter how much you sleep on a hard floor, wear ash es, and sigh continually – if you do no good for others you do nothing great. ”

Pastor Mark Buetow who writes the “Dare to be Lutheran” blog puts it this way: “Just think of what a joy it would be to others if, instead of spending your time watching TV, you spent time doing something with pe ople – like talking to your parents, or spending quality time with friends or neighbors? Or maybe giving up eating lunch out a couple of times a week , and putting that money toward a hunger offering at your church?”

We’ll help with the dilemma for Lent 2020. If you’re interested in volunteering your time, Liz and I can make any number of suggestions for your volunteer hours. In addition, Offerings received during our Lenten Services on Wednesday evenings and with our Lenten piggy banks, will all go to our ELCA World Hunger Appeal – which insures that monies sent will be used in a most efficient and effective way. Watch for the Lenten calendars and banks upstairs near the narthex…and please be present on Wednesday evenings for worship during these 40 days, where we remember all that Christ has done for us, SO THAT we might do for others.

Peace and love, Pastor John

Church Office hours

Monday– Friday

8am-4pm

Worship 8:30am

Contempo-rary Worship

9:45am

Agape Time and

Sunday School

11:00am

Traditional Worship

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Planned Giving Info Session for Adults at Kimball

Sunday morning, March 22 nd at 10:00 AM in the Fellowship Hall

You have been a faithful steward for your church during your lifetime. Proper information and preparation – Planned Giving - will allow you to continue your stewardship and giving to Kimball far into the future! This is an exciting time to be the church in Kannapolis. Please think about the part that you want to play in

the future of this congregation. You have the opportunity to continue to support this ministry

in many ways; naming your church as a beneficiary in your estate plan or the making

of an endowment gift can assure your continued participation in the life and mission

of Kimball for years to come.

Sunday morning, March 22 at 10:00 AM , we will welcome Stephanie Burke from the NC

Synod to our congregation, as she conducts a seminar on Planned Giving. Stephanie will be giving a brief presentation during the Sunday School hour, but will offer anyone the oppor-tunity to make an appointment for a session with her at a date/time of your convenience.

Looking to the future, a strong endowment will be a necessity for any church moving forward, indeed, good stewardship requires us to think

of the future. Stephanie will help us think together about how we might strengthen the mission and ministry of this church we love. Simply put we encourage every member to consider Kimball Lutheran Church in your

Planned Giving. Martin Luther once said “The heart of the giver makes the gift dear and precious.” We would ask that you consider

those ministries/missions at Kimball that are most dear to you. And then consider what

provision you might establish to see that these ministries grow and prosper.

For more information about this session or about Planned Giving at Kimball you can contact Pastor John or members of the

Planned Giving Team: Laura Abernathy, Howard Bentley, Eric Jones, and Lauren

Nichols. We hope you will join us on March 22 nd.

2020 Lenten Schedule to

focus on Facing the Cross For 2020, our Lenten Theme will

set our focus on the cross of Jesus Christ that lies before us. As we face the cross during these 40 Days, we also face certain aspects in our lives which are not always in line with the cross. We come to terms with them in this series through the cross of Christ – who came to save us and give us life in all of it’s fullness. Each of these worship services begins at 6:30 PM, and will be about 30 minutes in length. We will be using the beautiful Holden Evening Prayer Service by Marty Haugen. A nursery is provided for each Wednesday Night Service. Remember that Lenten Meals, for those who sign up for them, will be from 5:45-6:20 each Wednesday during this Season. If you have any questions about our schedule, please contact the Church Office.

The dates and themes for Wednesday evenings are:

♦ March 4- Facing Temptation (Hebrews 4:14-15)

♦ March 11 – Facing Our Fears (Isaiah 41:10)

♦ March 18 – Facing Our Selfishness (St. Matthew 6:19-21)

♦ March 25 – Facing One Another (Ephesians 4:31-32)

♦ April 1 – Facing Suffering (Romans 8:18-19)

MILESTONE FOR A MEMBER! Our congratulations to faithful Kimball Member Richard Dorton , who will have completed 15 years of dedicated service with Wal-Mart on March 7th. During that time Richard was twice named Employee of the Month. We rejoice with him and with Mary, his mother, at this important milestone at work!

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!!! It’s with great joy that we received

the following new members recently:

♦ Bailey Olivia Hamilton joined us by Holy Baptism. Born on July 11 of last year, she was sponsored by her parents – Ginger and Stafford Hamilton. Proud maternal grandparents are Kimball Members Eddie and Lisa Dunlow; equally proud maternal aunt is Kimball Member Jessica Dunlow. We rejoice with the family at this joyous time!

♦ Josh Lamberth joined us by transfer, sponsored by his wife, Anna Overcash. Josh is a native of Statesville and is employed as an Electrical Lineman at Utility Line Construction. He enjoys golf and the long-haired dachshund (Finley) he shares with Anna. Josh is at home at 2470 W. NC Hwy 152 in China Grove; 28023 (704-345-2974);

♦ Kelli Petty Overcash also joined us by transfer. She is a native of Kershaw, SC a graduate of Clemson and Winthrop and is the Principal at Kershaw Elementary. Kelly enjoys spending time with her husband, Frankie (who was her sponsor) and reading, particularly on the subject of child/adult Psychology. The family is at home at 2324 Old Camden Road in Monroe; 28110 (803-804-6325).

We were so very pleased to receive these new members…and encourage you to get to know them better in 2020!

There will be a soup luncheon Sunday, March 8th hosted by the Kimball Lutheran Men with

proceeds going to the projects of the Lutheran Men.

Thank you to all who made the Shrove Tuesday dinner such a success. There were too many volunteers to thank individually but our heartfelt thanks goes to all who graciously donated their time and food. 102 people attended and $835 was raised for the Youth Mission trip. -The Shrove Tuesday Team

J.O.Y. Group On Thursday, March 12th @ 11:30

am the J.O.Y. group will meet at China Grove Family House

Restaurant for food, fellowship & devotions.

Small Group Ministries Tuesday Night Simple Supper/ Book Club is scheduled for March 10th, 6:30pm at the home of Fran Patterson. The books are The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michelle Richardson and/or The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes. Please join us for a night of food, fun and fellowship. ****************** Friday Night Simple Supper/ Book Club is scheduled for March 27th, 6:30pm, hosts: David and Donna Taylor. The books we will be discussing are 7 Men and/or 7 Women by Eric Metaxas. Please join us for a night of food, fun and fellowship.

Bible and Brew Bible and Brew will return to the 3rd Friday of the Month on March 20th at 6:30pm. House TBA. If you are

interested in hosting please text or see Liz.

CARVER Corner1 We are collecting new or gently used children's books for ages 5-12 years old. Our goal is to give each student at Carver Elementary 3-5 books at the end of the school year so they can read over the summer. Here are some ways you can help. As you are shopping, please pick up 1-2 books for any grade level. There is a bin on the ramp for you to put books in as you collect them. Or you can donate money to the Carver fund (please let Fran Patterson know that you gave) and she will purchase books for you. We use Scholastic.com to order books and can usually get them at a very reasonable price. Any questions, please contact Fran Patterson @ gatorslrc@yahoo.com.

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Homebound Members Brian Center-Lincolnton •Eleanor Foil Caremoor •Aileen Triece Big Elm •Libby Meadows Morningside •Libby Hunsuck Trinity Oaks Health & Rehab. •Robert Gribble, Gladys Litaker Taylor Glen •Evelyn Whitley The Laurels •Shirley Helms At their home •Sylvia Graham, Doris McCarn, Bettie Overcash, Anna Richter, Jane Ritchie, Earline Snipes, Linda Rivers

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

March Birthdays 1 Hunter Murph, Danny Sloop, John Shaver 2 Adam Russell 3 Todd Haley 4 Gale Owens 5 Earline Snipes 9 Jean Davis 11 Ava Ramsey 13 Mary Dorton 14 Garry Mallernee 17 Gladys Litaker, Dawn Hardy 19 Dolph Myrick, Arien Sawyer 20 Bryan Graff, Justin Troutman, Jessica Troutman 22 Phillip Moore, Mary Ridenhour, Jayson Martinez (V) 23 Tensley Kuffner (V), Erica Bentley 24 Kamden Ridgell 25 Derek Hinson 26 Evelyn Whitley, Lynda Wise, Cooper Hinson 27 Jeff Poole, Shirley Miller 29 Sheila Goodnight, Katie Glass

Anniversaries

4 Larry & Sylvia Anderson 48 years 14 Matt & Melisha Fisher 7 15 Chris & Jennifer Buttner 6 20 Doug & Sharon Brothers 49 27 Jerry & Donna Lambert 39 31 Phillip & Debbie Troutman 36

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March Service Kimball’s Ministers in service on Sundays

MONTHLY TELLERS 9:00 am each Monday

Bob Hill & Eric Jones

COUNCIL ASSISTANTS 8:30 Keith Garver/Randy Price 11:00 John Glass

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

WORSHIP ASSISTANTS 8:30am 1 Jodie Hott 8 Donna Taylor 15 Kim Ellis 22 Nancy Demeny 29 One Worship Service Anne Futterer

11:00am 1 Briton Christenson 8 Joe Tallent 15 Anne Futterer 22 Huyla Jackson

ACOLYTES 8:30am 1 Ella & Ava Ramsey 8 Zander Nichols/ Jack Smith 15 Ella & Ava Ramsey 22 Zander Nichols/ Jack Smith 29 One Worship Service Ella & Ava Ramsey 11:00am 1 Knox Christenson 8 Choir 15 Knox Christenson 22 Choir

PROJECTION (Video) 8:30am 1 Randy Price 8 Debbie Troutman 15 Mike Abernathy 22 Patrick Little 29 One Worship Service Laura Abernathy 11:00am 1 John Glass 8 Garry Mallernee 15 Milton Matheny 22 Eric Helfrich

SOUND (Audio) 8:30am 1 Tim Patterson 8 Rick Teumer 15 Keith Garver 22 Howard Bentley 29 One Worship Service Garry Mallernee 11:00am 1 Garry Mallernee 8 John Glass 15 Garry Mallernee 22 John Glass

LECTORS 8:30am 1 Frankie Bogutsky 8 Todd Haley 15 Kim Ellis 22 Darian Miller 29 One Worship Service Sharon Brothers 11:00am 1 Anne Futterer 8 Tony Lippard 15 Kaylee Helfrich 22 Mary Dorton

GREETERS 8:30am 1 Jim & Susan Harris 8 Keith & Fran Garver 15 Jim & Ann Fisher 22 David & Donna Taylor 29 One Worship Service Tammy Stearns & Leigh Glass 11:00am 1 Tom & Brenda Brown 8 Tim & Huyla Jackson 15 Eric & Jenny Jones 22 Bob & Judi Hill

HEALING PRAYER MINISTERS 8:30 Lindsay Daugherty 11:00 Lois O’Millian

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

Greetings from Preschool:

The children are excited to begin exploring the season of Spring this month! The children will learn about Plants, Zoo Animals, the Earth, Insects and Bugs, Rainbows and of course Spring! They will be engaging in activities that teach them about God’s creation. Last month we had a field trip to Discovery Place Kids in Huntersville and we had a blast! It was nice to spend the morning with our families. We still have openings for the 2019-2020 School Year. Registration information is available in the church office or online at kimballchurch.org. If you have any questions about Kimball Lutheran Preschool, please call the church at 704-933-4101. The upcoming 2020-2021 school year information and Summer Camp information will be coming out soon. Our supply needs currently are: wipes and double-sided tape. We appreciate your consistent and generous support of our preschool program. We also appreciate all your prayers as we continue to work with our children and families, sharing the love of Jesus Christ.

Youth Ministry for March HS/MS Events for March 2020

• March 1st – LaserQuest and Lunch

• March 15th – Confirmation 2-4pm.

• March 15th 5:15-7pm HS/MS Youth

BYG Camp 2nd-5th Grades Our 2-5th graders will have the chance to go to Building Youth Group Camp @ Camp Agape. The cost is $80.00. More info to go out next

week!

THANK YOUS From KMLC Youth!

The Youth would like to Thank the congregation for continually supporting Youth Ministries in our

congregation. The Valentine’s Dinner and Dance was very well attended and we collected a total of $2000, which is the most that we have ever made! Those funds will be split between LYO, Agape Day

Camp and 2021 ELCA Youth Gathering Also, a big thank you to the Joe Gribble Sunday School class for the Shrove Tuesday Pancake

dinner. Over $800 was collected and will be used for our Summer Mission Trip!