Kyle UMC Weekly Newsletter
May 3 thru May 10, 2022
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Sunday, May 15, 2022
In Person Services
in the Family Life Center
9am -Masks Recommended
10am- Sunday School for all ages
11am- Masks Required
Join us on Facebook live at 9am Sundays.
Scripture
Acts 11:1-18
Message
“Stay Rooted: People of Re-Formation”
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Church Council Meeting
Sunday, May 15th
1:00pm in the Family Life Center
Please submit reports to Jayme Bryson by May 11th at brysonjaymej@gmail.com
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Welcome to the Church Family, baby Sofia!
Sofia Valentine Serres was baptized into Kyle UMC on Sunday, May 1st at the 11am service and was surrounded in love by her parents Alissa Serres and Jordan Wing as well as other family members and her new church family!
Welcome to the family! We love you so much already!
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PART-TIME SUMMER MUSIC COORDINATOR
We are delighted to be able to post a new position for a part-time summer position!
Kyle UMC is seeking applicants for a summer music intern. Please send cover letter and bio/resume to KUMC Admin (Alissa) at admin@kyleumc.org for review by SPRC.
MUSIC COORDINATOR INTERN JOB DESCRIPTION
This part-time position for Summer 2022 will assist with pastor with planning worship and
music.
RESPONSIBILITIES
In coordination with pastor
Plan, select meaningful worship music to match sermon topic
Schedule talent to lead singing or provide special music
Offer variety for worship music, including voices (soloists. ensembles, groups),
instruments
Schedule individual to manage tech support for worship
REQUIREMENTS
Committed Christian leader
Caring relationships with members
High school graduate
Ability to sing in groups and solo
Attend both Sunday services
Plan/attend practices for Sunday worship
Meet with pastor, as requested
DESIRED
Ability to accompany congregational hymns or soloists on piano a plus
OTHER
Begin mid-May and end mid-August
App. 8 hours/week
Hourly pay - $15.00
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May Blessings Box Drive- May Flours
April Showers bring May "Flours"! Donate baking supplies like flour, sugar, pancake mixes, muffin and cake mixes.
Thanks for Loving your Neighbor, KUMC! As always, please help us maintain the integrity of our Blessings Box. Please no opened or used food or hygiene products.
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KUWF NEWS
Kyle UMW is now Kyle United Women in Faith. We actively serve our church and community. We have begun to plan our annual UWF Sunday for June 12. We hope
you will come and join us as we serve our church and share our faith.
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MONTHLY DEVOTIONALS
Kyle UWF is offering a monthly devotional to be emailed, texted or mailed directly to you. You don’t have to be a member of Kyle United Methodist Church to receive it. Please contact Lynne Kyle at 775-338-2014 (mobile) or 512-504-3888 (home) or lkyle2350@aol.com.
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MAY 2022 CHEER CIRCLE
The Cheer Circle meeting was held Monday, May 9 at 11am in the FLC. Hostess was Betty Brooks who celebrated upcoming Memorial Day with decorations and delicious food. Betty’s Devotional was “be the Light” and the meanings it brings.
We continue to work on the upcoming May activities supporting our KUMC and UWF Sunday on June 12. After that, we will take the summer off and resume in September.
The Cheer Circle meets on the second Monday of each month at the time and location above. We share a monthly devotional, prayers, fellowship, friendship and a light lunch. If you want to learn more about this wonderful opportunity of faith and service, please call Circle Leader Natha Caldwell at 512-618-3908. We can provide a ride too.
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SAVE THE DATE!!
FREE COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE
Saturday, May 14th
We're back for the Fourth Annual Free Garage Sale! May 14th we'll welcome the community back to our FLC and allow them to shop with no cost! Of course, this depends on church donations! Consider "Lightening Your Life for Lent" by collecting items you no longer use to be donated to people in need in our community- clothes, toys, housewares, furniture, tools etc. We will take up donations in the FLC the week before the garage sale.
Drop off schedule:
Tuesday, 5/10: 5pm-8pm
Wednesday, 5/11: 5-8pm
Thursday, 5/12: 9am-2pm
Friday, 5/13: 10am-5pm
Help make this Community Outreach Mission a success by volunteering to serve by helping sort donations and helping the day of the event! Contact Shannon Taylor with questions at shannontaylor0924@gmail.com
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UPDATE FROM TRUSTEES
1 Work will soon begin on air conditioner that services Fellowship Hall and Meals on Wheels office. We have been fortunate for mild weather the last few weeks so that it wasn’t roasting in that area; however, it appears that Texas heat will soon be upon us. We have three bids for this work, all at significant cost and are fortunate to be able to use the restricted building fund account for this work.
2 Thanks to all who helped freshen the parsonage for the arrival of Pastor Kallie and family. It will need a quick once-over in mid-June before they take residency.
3 With so many keys to the church in circulation, Trustees have decided to begin the process of rekeying certain areas. The church office has recently been rekeyed and we will limit keys to that space. If you have a reason to need one, please let Nancy Davidson know.
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Adult Sunday School meets at 10am every Sunday.
Wallace Class- Join the class this Sunday for "Easter from the Back Side" led by Brian and Lynette Barker.
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The Christ in the Current Class is led by Brenda Hearn. Explore current events and confront them with scripture.
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Children's Ministry
Join us for Sunday School every Sunday at 10am in the Family Life Center. Masks are required.
New Curriculum Starting in January!
LEARNING THROUGH A LENS OF WONDER
Celebrate Wonder is a Sunday school curriculum that engages children’s natural sense of curiosity to help them understand God’s love. It creates a safe environment for kids to ask big questions — helping them explore the Bible in ways that feed their imagination and encourages creativity. Through carefully-selected Bible stories, songs, videos, and hands-on activities, Celebrate Wonder gives children the tools to explore their faith while incorporating it into their daily lives.
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SAVE THE DATE!!
Vacation Bible School 2022
will be IN PERSON! Woo hoo!
The weekend of July 16-17.
Exact times and schedule to be determined.
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Acolytes in Worship! We are adding acolytes back to our worship services! Please sign your child or youth up to acolyte on a Sunday! We will review and practice during Sunday School as a refresher!
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Youth Ministry
Sunday School at 10am on Sundays! Masks encouraged.
Youth Group Schedule
May 15th- Group Paint Night
May 22nd- Water Games
June 12-Welcome to Youth Pool Party (all graduating 5th graders welcome to join us!)
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Confirmation Sunday
Sunday, May 22nd!
Join us to celebrate our confirmands as they make this next step in the faith journey!
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Craft Market
We are looking forward to events in the Fall and are considering moving the Annual Gift and Craft Market to earlier in the year, possibly some time in November. We have received comments in the past as to how late our event is in the holiday shopping season. If you have suggestions on dates that would work, please let Alissa know!
Also, church member Pam Hardin is requesting help making craft items for her booth this year. If you would like to help make items, please contact her at pamielou7@gmail.com.
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Faithful Heart Yoga
Instructors: Krystyn Jensen & Edmee Files
Saturday mornings, 8:30am – 9:15am
KUMC Fellowship Hall
For Active Older Adults, Chair Yoga options available, and anyone who wants to feel a Christian connection while working to heal and/or strengthen your body while building your connection to Christ!
RECOMMENDED DONATION: $5/person or a donation to the Blessings Box.
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Coffee Group meets every other Tuesday at 9:30am
in the Fellowship Hall
Next Coffee Group:
May 24th
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Bible on Tap
Join the bible study on Monday evenings at 6:30pm in person on the outdoor patio at Ilario's.
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Income and expenses for the month of April were listed in last week's newsletter prior to a complete review of month end reporting by all parties. Finance would like to verify that everything is correct before posting Income and Expense numbers in the newsletter again. We are working on making sure everything is correct as posted by this week's Church Council meeting and will report on any difference noted at that time. We will provide the monthly Profit and Loss statements as well as Year to Date numbers at that time.
There has been concern regarding oversight in the Finance Team and we are working to correct the situation which can be difficult in a small church with limited resources for volunteers. We are currently needing people to fill the Finance Chair and Treasurer positions on the Finance Team. If you are interested in serving your church in this capacity, please contact Zoe Fallgren (Chair of Nominations) at zoe@zoelea.name
We appreciate the dedication and faithfulness of our church members and leaders in making sure that we are following all the proper procedures and policies to ensure that Kyle UMC continues to grow and thrive to be a benefit to this community. If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Stella.
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Your giving remains critical for our continued ministry. Please give to your church electronically or by mail if you are able. Help us continue to be the church for a community in need.
Online: Click the button below or go to Kyleumc.org and click the green online giving button at the bottom of the home page.
*NEW- Text to Give: 1-844-336-0751
By Mail: PO Box 69, Kyle, Texas 78640
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*We will not be in the office regularly at this time.
Please leave a message on the office phone at 512-268-2331 or email admin@kyleumc.org
You may contact Pastor Stella at 512-415-6708 or stellaburkhalter@gmail.com.
Children and Youth Ministry Director Alissa Villarreal is available at 361-441-4206 or childrenandyouth.kumc@gmail.com.
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Our purpose is to serve God by dedicating ourselves to pray each day for each person, need and concern as listed in both the confidential prayer list and the persons named in the church bulletin and newsletter. We welcome anyone who would like to join us. For more on joining, contact Natha Caldwell (512-618-3908).
Prayer request slips are available in the sanctuary pews and may be placed in the offering plate on Sunday to be given to the pastor. Persons may also contact Joann Runkle (832-741-7237) crunkle1@austin.rr.com or Nancy Davidson texan-ny@verizon.net or 518-542-6294 or Pastor Stella Burkhalter (512-415-6708) with requests (please include both email and phone info for us).
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Prayers for Our Homebound
Craig Christiansen, Alice Herzog,
Paul Nipper, Virginia Moore
For All God’s People
All those with COVID, the people of Ukraine,
Melanie Tiemann, Margaret McGuiness,
Cody Childress, Shirley LaFleur, Jean Moser, Lorene Whitten, Curtis Rosenthal, Isaac Pucket, Tammy Parra, Olga Parker, Caroline Steiger,
Mark Bidwell, Elena Villarreal, Doris Gomez, Barbara Wallace
Prayers in Sympathy
The family of Warren Nathan, Carole Coburn's stepfather
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The newsletter now has it's own email!
If you would like to submit something for the weekly newsletter, you need to submit on Mondays, so we can send it out by Tuesdays.
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