Editor Note: All notes will be given to Allen in their entirety. The following are some excerpts. Thanks for sharing.

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1 Kenilworth Church PC(USA) Faith, Love, Action October, 2015 We Appreciate Our Pastor e are blessed to have Rev. W Dr. Allen P. Smith as our Pastor since Allen was born in Richmond, Virginia and grew up in High Point, North Carolina. He holds a BA in Humanities from Warren Wilson College, a MDiv from Yale University and a PhD in Literature and Theology from the University of Glasgow in Scotland, United Kingdom. Allen has worked as a research associate with the University of Glasgow and preached while living in Scotland. He was ordained in February, 2009 by the WNC Presbytery and officially became our Pastor on February 15, Allen is entering his seventh year of ministry at Kenilworth Presbyterian Church. As a token of our collective appreciation for Allen being our Pastor, the congregation was invited to share notes of appreciation with the editor for this newsletter. Editor Note: All notes will be given to Allen in their entirety. The following are some excerpts. Thanks for sharing. It is such a blessing to have you as our minister! I especially appreciate your availability in times of crisis or sorrow; the simple and meaningful way that communion is served; your thoughtful and interesting sermons and always end the service with the reassuring message that God loves you ; and, last but certainly not least, your jolly good sense of humor. I hope we will be blessed with your presence for many more years to come. - Shirley Mathis You are a very welcoming person with a great sense of humor. - Mitzi Shamble I appreciate your quiet, conversational tone and the selfdeprecating humor you use to punctuate and accentuate your fervent, often impassioned, messages. - Nancy Dillingham We know that, but by your willingness to be vulnerable, you allow us to feel safe and offer that safety to each other. - The Warrens Your sermons are easy to relate to because they are so often shared from your own life experiences. - Mike Cox Thank you for guiding me to Christ with the simple phrase, God loves you. I appreciate your knowledge in showing me how the lessons of the Gospel apply to our lives. - Marsha Cox Thanks for being my spiritual leader and especially for being my very good friend! - Sally Martin You give of yourselves (Allen and Mary) not just to God, but to church, community and individuals in need. We love you. - Mary and Jason Allen has the unique ability to meet us where we are, bring out the best in us, and encourage us to share our talents with the congregation. It is a privilege to work and lead worship with him. - Edna Banes Such a bright, funny, insightful, self-deprecating, and well educated man is a rare and wonderful thing to have in our church. I am very grateful! - Katherine Jowers You really rock! - The Taylors And, YOU are awesome! - Linda

2 Our Pastor At Work Building Bridges Spiritual Leader Popcorn Expert The Session Moderator Blesses the pets as well as the people Master of Ceremony Demonstrating Sharing the Love with a beach ball Landscaping Memorial Garden

3 Memorial Garden Mulch Workday 9/22/2015 John Elenburg Linda Underwood Entrance Flowers by Jeff Scoltock Our Pastor Mike Cox Not pictured: Katie Adams Calvin U. As John Elenburg would say, the help is MULCH appreciated. Thanks, Mike, for organizing and rewarding. Mums by Linda U. Photos by Cal

4 Blessing of the Pets Thank You to all the volunteers who made the Blessing of the Pets possible. 9/20/2015 Charlie s Angels Animal Rescue volunteers brought dogs for adoption.

5 he Prayer Circle will meet T on Tuesday, October 20 at 12:30 p.m. at the Church. Prayer requests to: Milllie Bruns Call (828) or to immillie@live.com - Milllie Prayer Circle Community Outreach via Halloween very year KPC opens its E doors to the community on Halloween. We offer our bathroom facilities for the community to use during the neighborhoods HUGE celebration. KPC hands out thousands of pieces of candy. We need CANDY DONATIONS for the children who visit KPC on Halloween. Just leave the donations with Katie. We also need volunteers. Please arrive at the church anytime between 5pm - 9pm on Halloween if you would like to help. Costumes are optional. Come prepared to have fun and show the community, especially the children, that Kenilworth Church is a friendly and fun place to be. Giving Opportunities n a table in the narthex you O see four baskets: Loving Food Resources, Nickel- A-Meal, General Fund and Building Fund. As Allen reminds us each Sunday, Give as you are able, always first to those in greatest need. Loving Food Resources feeds those who are living with HIV/ AIDS or who are in home hospice care with any diagnosis. terminal illnesses. To learn more GoTo Nickel-A-Meal funding goes to help feed those in need in our community. To learn more GoTo -meal-hunger-program The General Fund goes towards operation costs (salaries, utilities, charities, etc. ) The Building Fund goes towards repairs to our buildings following the Seven Year Plan approved by the Session. Thank you for your contributions. All Saints Day unday, November 1 is All S Saints Day. During a special litany, we will name those members of our congregation who died since November 1, Also, if you d like to include the names of family members and close friends who have died in he past year, please Edna Banes, ebanes2@gmail.com or send information to the church office. I Thank You wanted to publicly thank Allen, Mary, Chuck Lockwood, Kevin Bryant, Session members and church members who worked so hard to spruce up the church grounds, sanctuary, fellowship hall and to help make the Chater family part of the Kenilworth Church family for the duration of their stay in Asheville. -Betsy Chater For Your Calendar October 4 p.m. - Mary Virella and Jason Minton Wedding and Reception. November 1 - All Saints Day Service

6 Kenilworth Church, PC (USA) 123 Kenilworth Rd. Asheville, N.C Phone: Website: kenilworthchurch.org The Kenilworth Church Team The Session: Rev. Dr. Allen Smith, Session Moderator, cell Gus Adams Millie Bruns, chair, Education Mike Cox, chair, Property and Finance Bob Craddock, chair, Outreach & Hospitality Steve Hill, chair, Worship & Vision Sally Martin Don Peterson, Treasurer/Clerk Jeff Scoltock, chair, Personnel Calvin Underwood, Assistant Clerk and Newsletter Editor Staff: Rev. Dr. Allen Smith, Minister Rev. John David Stewart, Pastor Emeritus Katie Adams, Director of Outreach and Program Development LaMont DeBruhl, Sexton Chuck Lockwood, Music Minister AND.YOU! About the Newsletter f you would like to share a I word of appreciation for someone, some personal news, give feedback to the editor, etc. please contact me at calvin.underwood@gmail.com New Members The Goff family (pictured L-R Jennifer, Riley, Cary and Jake) joined KPC on September 27, Rev. Smith performed the profession of faith ceremony followed by a warm welcoming from the congregation. Welcome to our newest members. Please CLICK on the logo above and sign up to follow Kenilworth Church on Facebook OR go to kenilworthchurchl. Events, Birthdays and Anniversaries: See the Kenilworth Church Calendar prepared monthly by Katie Adams. Copies in the narthex starting the first Sunday and online at Our Mission : Kenilworth Church (PC USA) is called by God to welcome all people into the Christian Community. We strive to exhibit God's unconditional love and hospitality to all people. We welcome and include all people without regard to race, age, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, education or economic class. We share our gifts of time, talent, and treasure to serve God in our community and the world.