OUR MINISTRIES

---

Worship:  Worship for the whole family at 8:30 am and 11:00 am on Sunday. On “5th Sunday” months we gather for combined worship at 10:00 am.

Faith Formation / Sunday School:  Multiple classes for all ages meet for study and discussion on various topics Sundays at 9:45 am.

• Nursery: A nursery is available for infants through  toddlers during worship and Sunday School. Changing stations are in the nursery and also in the adult restrooms.
• Kingdom Kids/3-5 Alive: KK is for 0-2nd grade and 3-5 Alive is for 3rd-5th grade.  We meet on Wednesday nights for Faith Formation, as well as have a monthly event.  Our events are involved in serving, faith development, and fellowship. 
• Children’s Time in Worship: Children are invited to come forward during worship for a talk about the scripture of the day. 
• Preschool-KMLC Child Development Center: A preschool for children ages 1-4 that meets weekday mornings during the school year. Children learn how God loves them and how to enjoy learning.  Each week the children attend chapel and have music time.
• Children’s Music/Faith Formation:  The Kingdom Kids Choir meets weekly from  September to May.  It is for children pre-school through 3rd grade.  We gather to sing praises to God, listen to a weekly bible story and to have fellowship time together.  

• Music: Chancel Choir, Contemporary Ensemble, Handbells, Kingdom Kids choir  
• Women of the ELCA: Women’s circles meet monthly to have study, prayer, fellowship, and to plan service.
• Lutheran Men in Mission: Men gather for breakfast the first Sunday of each month for fellowship and devotions. 
•  JOY - Just Older Youth: Our Group for 55 and up, meets on the  second Thursday of the . month for fellowship, devotions and activities.  We also take an out of town trip each year during the spring/fall.  
• “We’re Here” Quilters: A quilting group makes quilts for Lutheran World Relief, local ministries and Kimball’s high school seniors. 
• Outreach Beyond our Congregation: Kimball actively serves in the community and the world.  A few ways we help support    include On Eagle’s Wings Mission, CVAN shelter for women, Kairos Prison Ministry, Habitat for Humanity, the Homeless Shelter, Samaritan’s Table, (CCM) Cooperative Christian Ministry food pantry and service. 
• G.W. Carver Elementary: Partnership with GW Carver Elementary School, helping with any needs of that community as well as supporting our local teachers 

•  Middle School & High School: MSs for 6th-8th grade  and HS is for 9th-12th grades. Our youth gather weekly, Sundays at 9:45 am for Faith Formation,   exploring & discussing Bible & faith bases, life issues, prayer and more.  Mini retreats,  mission trips, camp, service projects and  fellowship outings help them grow as  disciples and develop   relationships with God and others.
• Confirmation: We connect with Congregations from the Cabarrus/Stanley Confirmation Cluster.  7 - 9th grades on the 3rd Sunday of the month September-May.  
• Campfirmation- June 16th-June 21st at Lutheridge in Arden, NC.

• 5:30 pm Kingdom Kids/3-5 Alive Faith Formation 
• 5:45 pm Handbell Choir 
• 6:00 pm Simple Supper & fellowship together 
• 7:00 - 8:00 pm Bible Study w/Pastor John  

 Opportunities to study & discuss the Bible, theology, life issues, prayer and spiritual direction are offered at various times on week nights, week days, and Sunday  mornings. Kimball members help lead Via de Cristo retreats and small groups.