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Reveille United Methodist Church
4200 Cary Street Road, Richmond, Virginia 23221
September 19, 2010
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 Reveille Days Continue
Sunday, September 19:
Knowing God through Teaching and Learning
Through our teaching and learning ministries, we pass the story of God's redeeming love from one generation to the next. In our worship services this Sunday, we will celebrate our Sunday school participants and teachers along with others who provide leadership for teaching and learning ministries. Third graders will receive their Bibles at the 11:00 a.m. worship service. We'll hear from our youth about the ways they have grown in faith through confirmation classes. We will also celebrate our new small group ministry for adults.
Next Sunday, September 26: Serving God through Outreach
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Worship
September 19, 2010
8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Preacher: The Reverend Dr. Jim Noland
Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-10
John 14:1-9
9:30 a.m. - The Point
Preacher: The Reverend Abby Kocher
Scripture: John 14:1-9
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Please Note:
Church Conference
September 26, 2010
As announced in a recent letter to all members, Reveille will hold a church conference on Sunday, September 26, 2010 in the sanctuary immediately following the 11:00 a.m. worship service. The Reverend Dr. David Jarvis, a former Superintendent of the Richmond District, will preside. The purpose of the church conference is to approve the proposed building project. All professing members of Reveille are invited to be a part of this significant step in Reveille's growth.
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Joys and Concerns IN MEMORIAM Henry C. Staples, Jr. September 11, 2010 SYMPATHYThe Reveille family extends Christian love and sympathy to Betty Staples and family on the death of her husband, Hank; and to the Cotzias family on the recent death of Betty Ginos Cotzias, Niki and Zoe's grandmother.
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Stephen Ministry Training Class
On September 19, Stephen Ministry will begin training its 11th training class. The class consists of five people: Stu Blain, Skip Bottom, Mike Huneycutt, Catherine Ritter and John Salmon. We will begin our training with a weekend retreat that will take place partly at Reveille and also at Roslyn. Some of the topics on the retreat will be Person of the Caregiver, the Art of Listening, Confidentiality and Feelings: Yours, Mine and Ours. After the retreat, the class will continue throughout the fall for a total of 50 hours of training.
Stephen Ministry is also pleased to announce that Brant Smith completed Stephen Ministry leadership training in Pittsburgh in August. Brant joins Wendi Black as one of our Stephen Leaders. Wendi and Brant will teach, inspire and encourage the new training class. Our new training class, Brant, Wendi and all of our Stephen Ministers make a big commitment to our caring ministry at Reveille. Please keep us in your prayers.
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Confirmation Retreat
This weekend, September 17-18, our new class of confirmands will attend their kick-off retreat at Westview-on-the-James. As we celebrate Teaching and Learning Ministries this Sunday, please remember them and their mentors in prayer as they begin a year of exploration and investigation into what it means to be a disciple and a United Methodist.
The members of the class are Eric Asplund, Jack Bassett, Trey Berry, Charlie Caravati, Carter Clements, Katherine Custer, Lizzie Graumlich, Victoria Kunberger, Bentley Logue, Clay Rogers, Hannah Thompson, Luke Thompson, and Zarina Thompson.
Their mentors, who will walk alongside them this year, are Abby Baker, Tim Black, Susan Creasey, Jud Elliott, Rick Farmer, Mary Evans, Sharon Humphreys, Andy Poarch, Rich Schweiker, Brant Smith, Didi Templeman, Sally Thompson, and Clark Williams. We are grateful for their commitment and pray God's blessings on their relationship with these teens.
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Tell us about your ways of Loving, Knowing, and Serving God
The theme for Reveille Days 2010 is "Loving, Knowing, and Serving God." Within our congregation, we do this in so many ways - through music, mentoring, teaching, Bible study, acolyting, preparing meals and providing medical care, only to name a few.
Please take a moment to reflect on how you love, know, and serve God. Then take a moment to write down your response - a short phrase or a few sentences will do fine. Or maybe there is a photo or symbolic memento you would like to share. Your response will be incorporated into the decorations for the Reveille Day celebration. Our lunch tables on October 3 will display the many ways our lives of faith reflect loving, knowing, and serving God. For example, you may describe a mission trip or outreach project, a small group or class that has changed your life and deepened your faith, or an activity in which you participate that draws you closer to God. Whether they are very simple or very creative, all responses are welcome.
You may leave your response with Abby Kocher at the church office, or e-mail it to creaseys@verizon.net. All personal items (photos, mementos, etc.) will be returned after the luncheon. Please respond by Sunday, September 26. If you have questions, please contact Susan Creasey at creaseys@verizon.net.
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Wonderful Wednesday Presents Joseph, Prince of Egypt
Our guest speaker for Wonderful Wednesday will be Joseph, Prince of Egypt as portrayed by Bill Young. Bill will dress in costume and give a first-person impression of Joseph as told in the book of Genesis. Please come and here this powerful and inspirational story in a new way. It will educate and enlighten the whole family.
Before our program, join us for our fellowship meal. The menu will be herb roasted chicken, baby potatoes, tossed salad, yeast rolls, dessert and fruit. The cost is $6 for adults, $3 for children ages 4 to 12 and free for anyone under 4. Please make a reservation for dinner by signing the friendship pad on Sunday morning or by calling the church office by Monday, September 20 at 3:00 p.m.
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Does your Sunday faith matter on Monday? This is the question we will tackle this Sunday night at youth group, as we consider how being a Christian influences not just how we think but what we do and even who we are. Also, don't forget your donation to support Tatiana and Jose, the children we sponsor through Worldvision.
 Our schedule is as follows:
4:30 p.m. Middle school youth group/high school choir
5:30 p.m. Dinner ($3.00)
6:00 p.m. High school youth group/middle school choir
It is not too late to sign up for Ultimate Frisbee, which will be held next Sunday, September 26, at Collegiate School. Our youth teams will play to raise money for Stop Hunger Now. If you would like to play, contact Dwayne immediately (Dwayne@reveilleumc.org). The cost is $25. If you are not playing, please feel free to come watch the games. The event begins at 1:00 p.m.
Girls: If you still want to attend the girls retreat next weekend, contact Dwayne immediately. The cost is $30 for this event. Arrive at Westview-on-the-James at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, September 24. It will end by 7:00 p.m. on September 25.
Parents of teens: Don't forget the mandatory parents meeting this Sunday, September 19 at 12:15 p.m. in the senior high room. Please RSVP to Dwayne immediately.
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Adult Study Opportunities for the Fall
As United Methodists we place a strong emphasis on continuing to grow in our faith throughout life. Listed below are some opportunities that you may want to consider.
FROM FEAR TO FREEDOM
This woman's study group is using Rose Marie Tribble's book, From Fear to Freedom as their text. Facilitated by Mary Anne Noland, this morning group began on September 15 at 10:00 a.m. and will meet for twelve weeks.
CHRISTIAN WORLDVIEW
The theologian and the philosopher, Jim and Jake Noland, are offering an expanded seven-week study exploring what it means to have a Christian worldview. During the summer they offered this popular class as a three-week series. Come explore how our view of the world as Christians permeates all of our life. The class begins this Sunday, September 19, at 5:00 p.m.
THE BIBLE FROM SCRATCH: The Old Testament for Beginners
Do you sometimes wonder how Bible stories and scripture apply to your life? This 8-week study is for anyone who would like to gain an overview of the Bible and come away with a fresh perspective. A date has not been set but we will begin the class in October on Sunday evenings, with the possible addition of a weekday or weeknight class.
DISCIPLE 1: Becoming Disciples through Bible Study
The Young Adult Sunday school class will begin the Disciple 1 study on October 10 at 9:30 a.m. and adults of all ages are welcome to participate. Contact either Jake Noland at jake.stormy@gmail.com or Carol Uzzle at discipleship@reveilleumc.org to register or if you have questions.
Child care will be provided.
For additional information on any of the classes above or to register, please contact Carol Uzzle at discipleship@reveilleumc.org or 359-6041 ext. 117.
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COVERED DISH LUNCHEONTuesday, September 21
11:00 a.m.
Fellowship Hall
Main dish and drinks provided.
Please bring your favorite side dish or dessert.
Program: The Seniors Band of Richmond.
Come enjoy some music, entertainment and fellowship!
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Reveille Basketball Sign-up Under Way
Interested in playing church-league basketball? The Reveille men's team is now forming for the 2010-11 season.
The Reveille men's basketball team participates in one of the competitive Henrico County recreational leagues. The 14-game regular season runs from mid-November to mid-March and concludes with a playoff tournament. Games are played on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday nights at Byrd Middle School.
Players must be 18 or older and cannot be listed on a current high school or college team roster. Non-Henrico residents pay a $15 fee.
Team size is limited and a few openings remain for the 2010-11 roster. To register, please contact Steve Knockemus by Sunday, October 17 at 307-3512 or steveknockemus@hotmail.com.
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Can You Help Feed the Homeless?
Hot Meal
We are asking for your help for Thursday, September 23. This is our day to join with Richmond's Friends of the Homeless by serving a hot meal to the less fortunate at Greater Mt. Moriah Church. Our menu is roast chicken, green beans and wonderful cheese and sour cream potato casseroles. Bread and dessert are furnished through other sources.
Please sign up either near the welcome center or in fellowship hall if you can make one of the 10 casseroles; recipes are provided. You may leave your potato casserole in the fellowship hall kitchen refrigerator by Wednesday during regular office hours, or on that Thursday morning. Please sign up if you can come with us to serve the meal. We leave church at approximately 11:00 a.m. and return by 1:00 p.m. Or you can meet us there for less than an hour. Child care will be available if you let us know beforehand. For more information, please contact Joanna Tilley at 556-5935 or sandjtilley@comcast.net.
Bag Lunches
We hope you will plan on lending a hand and helping prepare sandwiches and bag lunches at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, September 25, in the fellowship hall. On Monday morning, the lunches will be distributed to the Richmond Friends of the Homeless feeding site at Greater Mt. Moriah Church. This is an outreach project of the third through fifth graders of Reveille. Contact Susan Creasey at creaseys@verizon.net if you would like to contribute food.
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Seventh Annual Family Peace Festival
Through its United Methodist Women, Reveille supports the Interfaith Council of Greater Richmond (ICGR). ICGR was formed in 1929 and has grown substantially over the years. It has more than 259 individual members and 56 congregations of 19 different faiths.
The Interfaith Council of Greater Richmond supports the annual Family Peace Festival, which is in itsseventh year. The mission of the annual Family Peace Festival is to provide an opportunity for children, youth, and adults of the greater Richmond area to gather in celebration of peace and diversity.
The 2010 Family Peace Festival will be held this Sunday, September 19 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Mary Mumford Elementary School, located at 211 Westmoreland Street, 23221, just a few blocks west of Reveille. For more information, access http://www.familypeacefestival.org/.
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Special Gifts
Swansboro School Project
In memory of Larry Murtaugh
Mr. & Mrs. David Austin
Ernst & Young
Mr. Robert G. McElroy
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For more information, call the church office at (804) 359-6041.
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