• Dina Hernandez
• Dick and Peggy Newhall, Susan Shaw's parents
• Ercell Binns
• Jim Weber, Carol Weber's brother
• Usin Marks 
• Bob Moss, Gail Fewell's uncle
• Emily and Michael Coutee, Marcia and Bud Pridgen's niece's children
• Bea Fones
• Norma Parker
• Jim Wallace
• Mary Nelle Evans
• Lisa Eversburg
• Dot Runion, Mary Padgett's sister
• Ethel Spillars
• Margaret Gallo, Steve Gallo's mother
• Alice Parker, James Parker's sister-in-law
• Diane Hines
• Gail Fewell
• Billie Moore, Bea Fones's sister
• Deployed:
  • Burton Shields (Carolyn Shields's brother)
  • J.D. Lawrence (James and Norma Parker's grandson)
  • Ben Spencer, Susan Shaw's nephew
• The men and women of the armed forces and their families
  

                                              August 1, 2010                          August 8, 2010

 

Sermon by Steve Hyde:                     Sermon by Bob Turner:

Lion with a Tender Heart        "Faithiness"

  Scripture Lessons:

  Hosea 11:1-11                                  Isaiah 1:1, 10-20

  Psalm 107:1-9, 43                             Psalm 50:1-8, 22-23

  Colossians 3:1-11                              Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16

   Worship Leader:
                Clarence Hoop                               Steve Greene

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Dina Hernandez's spirit is so beautiful and strong--as much as that of the new baby, little Miqueas! Those of us who visit at the Hernandezes' home have very much enjoyed seeing the family and drawing strength from each of them. Bea Kirby is Dina's deacon and Clarence Hoop is Julio and Lisa's deacon. Bea and Clarence are doing a masterful job of helping: Bea coordinates food and Clarence takes food every week and mows the lawn when it needs it. And thank you to everyone who has helped so far, includingBea Kirby, Clarence and Lucy Hoop, Steve Hyde,  Bob and Sarah Turner, Carol Weber, Bob Sampson, Cathy Baskin, Meaghan Manley, Natalie and Rachel Turner, Doris Van Gorder, Judy Carfagno, Dave Farmer, Dot Murphy, Nancy Hall, Lill Wachter, Geneva, Emily, and Katie Pope, and Kay and G.J. Tarazi--by my count 23 persons so far! And many of these listed have provided help more than one time.   

Right now, members of the Ravensworth community are providing three meals a week. We also volunteer two evenings a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays) from 5 to 8 p.m. to help around the kitchen (serving the evening meal, cleaning up afterward, watching children, etc.). Usually two persons go together to do this.

Please volunteer for these two needs (meals and/or housework). Bea and Clarence will each be away some days in August. We are trying to plan two weeks in advance so we can let the family know what to expect. Contact Bea Kirby (703-978-8157) or Kay Tarazi (703-917-1560), who is helping Bea coordinate our church efforts for the Hernandez Family. 

Kay Tarazi

Stones into Schools: Promoting Peace with Books, Not Bombs, in Afghanistan and Pakistan, by Greg Mortenson, will be the subject of an interfaith book discussion held at Ravensworth on August 8 from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. This is Mortenson's second book about his amazing work and that of his non-profit organization, the Central Asia Institute (CAI), to promote peace through education by establishing more than 130 schools, most of them for girls, in remote regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan. It isn't necessary to have read his first book, Three Cups of Tea, to understand and appreciate Stones into Schools.  If plan to attend, please contact Geneva Pope (703-569-4751).

1. Prayer. Holly Hollman opened the meeting in prayer at 6:33 p.m., at the request of Church Moderator Jay Smith. There were 25 members present: Pastor Steve Hyde, Associate Pastor Bob Turner, Jay Smith, Holly Hollman, Nancy Hall, Gail Fewell, Roy Fewell, Homer Christensen, Charlene Christensen, Dave Pope, Carol Weber, Nancy Koehler, Cathy Baskin, Sandi Pope, Lydia Mercado, Clara Mercado, Ray Roan, Bob Sampson, G.J. Tarazi, Kay Tarazi, Geneva Pope, Bea Kirby, Nancy Alsheimer, Ann Hatcher, and Larry Hatcher.
2. Minutes of April 25, 2010, Business Meeting. The "s" should be deleted from "eight" on page two, "Old Business." As it seems that the first quarter minutes were not sent out from the church, comments and corrections may be tended, and are to be sent to the clerk at nancyITC@aol.com. 
3. Reports. 
1. Membership. (Recorded in April minutes: "The Church Clerk, Nancy Hall, noted that it had not been reported how Dina Hernandez had been presented for membership to the church, by transfer of letter or by requesting baptism. It was decided that since she had been at Columbia Baptist, the RBC staff should request a transfer of letter from them." Done?) The clerk mentioned that RBC has not been requesting or receiving letters of transfer, the only other way to join the church besides baptism. At least one family is maintaining their relationship with their previous church, so it would be instructive to find out if indeed they have transferred their letters to RBC.
2. Deacons: Chair Lydia Mercado presented a handout, "Oversized expectations: A small congregation gets megachurched," by Kyle Childress. The report included the diaconate's goals of encouraging congregational openness and friendliness, showing love and caring to our members and friends, and fostering spiritual deepening through worship and spiritual formation.
3. Education: Chair Nancy Hall reported that the Commission is updating the Child Abuse Prevention Policies and Procedures. We have the opportunity to have it reviewed by Fairfax County as well. It is the Commission's job to ensure that all at RBC have the CAPP training. We will continue the August 9:30 a.m. light breakfasts for five Sundays. Adrian Ashley will coordinate the first one; Cathy Baskin is working on the second Sunday; Philippians class has taken the third week assignment. Hot beverages will be inside, light refreshments will be on the Narthex porch, weather permitting.
4. Parents Day Out: This is PDO's fortieth anniversary. RBC will celebrate with them in October by inviting the staff to worship and a reception afterward. PDO has requested a directional sign to make their presence known.
5. Missions: Dave Pope reported in Chair Beth Moffett's absence. The Commission discussed a proposed change in the policy on providing monetary assistance to needy persons presenting themselves to the church. The current policy will stand. Recipients will receive a printed handout listing local support resources (including the ACCA food pantry) in addition to Safeway coupons.
6. Administrative and Treasurer: Chair Holly Hollman commented on an item under New Business, "Interpretation of Contract Policy." According to Treasurer Larry Hatcher, giving is up eight percent. The Commissions have been managing expenses well. The balance as of June 30 is $83,205.58. Annandale Play Care is still behind in their payments, but has been sending some monies forward, in the amount of $7,324.27 for the second quarter.
7. Leadership Council: Chair Ann Hatcher reported that the LC is working on fall programs. Roy Oswald will offer a presentation on "Congregational Polarities" on September 25.
8. Outreach Task Force: Bob Turner reported that the ad hoc committee is still meeting as a task force. Holly asked for a final report to capture the lessons they learned and the data they had gathered.
4. Old Business. None.
   
5. New Business.
1. Interpretation of Contract Policy. Dave Pope questioned when the LC needs to approve contracts. How does "direction of the church" occur? The language in the proposal will be reviewed for clarity.
2. Insurance Proposal. Cathy Baskin, representing Admin and Personnel, presented the proposal. A robust and productive discussion followed. The proposal was for RBC to pay 50% of any full-time employee's medical insurance costs and that employees being paid for less than full-time work could be covered under the church's group policy but at their own expense. An informal vote expressed the feeling of those present that 50% would NOT be sufficient.The Committee will continue to work on the proposal and present it at another time.
6. Closing Prayer. Steve Hyde closed the meeting in prayer, after many cares and concerns were expressed, at 7:59 p.m.