Worship

January 16, 2010

8:30 and 11:00

Preacher: Dr. Jim Noland

Scripture: First Corinthians 1:1-9

John 1:29-42

Sermon: "The Lamb of God"

9:30 - The Point

Preacher - Rev. Abigail Kocher

Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-7

Theme: Exploring God's Call

Joys and Concerns

SYMPATHY

The Reveille family extends Christian love and sympathy to Rich Foley and family on the passing of his father, William R. Foley, on January 6 in Williamsburg; and to Sarah Gantt and family on the passing of her brother, James (Jimmy) Edwin Gray, Jr., on January 10 in Richmond.

NEW LIFE

Congratulations to Paula and Greg Hough, whose son, Nicholas Stanley Hough, was born January 10, 2011.

Ministry Sunday

You are Invited

"You are invited."  We see these words on wedding announcements and party invitations.  E-vites and Facebook events invite us to participate in a gathering, or even to support a cause.  In truth, each of us has received an invitation to participate in God's work in the world. 

On Ministry Sunday, January 23, Reveille will host The Reverend Dr. Rhonda VanDyke-Colby, Dean of Spiritual Life at Shenandoah University, and several of her students.  Dr. VanDyke Colby will share a message of invitation at all three services, laying a challenge for how we must respond to God's call. 

This week, our preview of Ministry Sunday continues with articles from Facilities Manager Bill Wright and Music Director and Organist Cathy Armistead, as they share how they have felt called to do God's work here at Reveille.

Bill Wright

I grew up in the Methodist Church.  I attended Sunday school and rose through the scouting levels to become an Eagle Scout.  My grandfather was a Methodist minister, and my mother was very active in a Methodist Women circle, as well as events for youth. For many years, my father worked for Cokesbury Bookstore, and I often went with him to various annual conferences to help him display and sell books and other Cokesbury items.

In college I majored in business and facility management. For twelve years, I worked in the resident life department and then as student union director of a West Virginia university.  When my parents started having health issues, I decided to return to Richmond and find work here.  I heard of the job opening for a facility manager at Reveille, and with what I learned from my university job and other jobs I previously held, along with being raised in the Methodist Church, I figured I might have something valuable to offer here.  I have just completed 10 years at Reveille, and I have learned many things here. 
 

Cathy Armistead

I began singing at age 2, playing the organ at age 10, and had my first church job at age 14.  I have sung in choirs all my life and have been blessed with inspirational teachers, professors and choir directors (mentors) who have encouraged and guided me.  When I was a sophomore in college, I began looking back on my life to see how I had gotten where I was and realized God had been guiding me all the way.  I have always felt "pulled" to do what I am doing now, and I believe this is not unique to me - we are all created, endowed and guided by God to be ministers in God's kingdom!  And not only ministers inside the church, but out in the world, in our every day lives, every minute of the day. God has created us uniquely to serve as only we can serve.  What are you uniquely gifted to do for God today? 

Acts of Faith

January 14 - March 19

The Acts of Faith Festival is a collaboration between Richmond's faith community and professional theatre companies and is America's largest faith inspired theatre event.

As the seventh year of Acts of Faith unfolds, a preview event will be held Friday, January 14, 7:00 p.m., at the Empire Theatre, 114 West Broad Street. Each theatre involved will present a brief scene or reading from their upcoming play. No tickets are required; this event is free and open to the public.

Immediately following each performance during the festival, the theatre will offer at least one open session to discuss the faith issues presented in the play. This session will include the play director, cast members, and faith leaders in the community.

For additional information, please visit The Acts of Faith or pick up a flyer at church.

Update on Church Building

As we begin the New Year, I want to bring you up to date on the progress of the new building.  In early November, after much work with the architects, the Building Committee submitted the site Plan of Development (POD) to the city for comment and approval.  The city responded in December and the Committee is developing a response to the concerns raised by the city. We expect that our response will be well received and that we will soon be able to proceed to the bidding process with the sub contractors.  If all continues to go as planned, we should be able to break ground this spring. 

 - Jim Noland

Tuesday, January 18

11:00 a.m.

Fellowship Hall

Covered Dish Luncheon

Main dish and drinks provided.

Please bring your favorite side dish or dessert.

Program: de Rochonnet delights, LLC.  Jeanne-Louise Womble is an artisan chocolatier who has been making chocolates for more than 27 years.  She will tell us all about chocolates and will provide samples.  

New Beth Moore Bible Study begins January 19

The Beth Moore Bible Study entitled Believing God: Experiencing a Fresh Explosion of Faithwill begin this Wednesday, January 19, at 9:30 a.m. in room 210.  This ten-week study is based on Isaiah 43:10 and explores what it means not only to believe in God but to believe God.  The study will examine the lives of Abraham, Moses and others as examples of those who believed God.  Register on line at www.reveilleumc.org.  If you have questions, contact Kelly Weaver at kellysweaver@hotmail.com or (713) 703-6035, or Carol Uzzle at discipleship@reveilleumc.org or 359-6041, ext. 117.  The student book costs $15, and child care will be available.

Help for Job Seekers
 

On Wednesday, January 19, Ed Landry from St. Michael's Church will be with us to talk about St. Michael's job assistance ministry, "JAM".  JAM provides a variety of resources and services to support job searchers in identifying and obtaining employment that meets their skills and needs.  It has been quite successful.  Please come and join us at 6:45 p.m. to learn more about this important ministry.  The program will end at 7:30 p.m.

Before the program, we will have a fellowship meal that begins at 6:00 p.m.  The menu will be baked salmon, rice pilaf, asparagus, croissants, 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 the dinner by signing the friendship pad on Sunday morning or by calling the church office by Monday, January 17 at 3:00 p.m.

Bag Lunches

On the Sunday before the fourth Monday of each month, our older elementary children invite you to join them in making sandwiches and packing bag lunches for 160 homeless persons. We will be preparing bag lunches on Sunday, January 23 at 10:30 a.m. in the fellowship hall.This is a wonderful time for folks of all ages to work together.   

Hot Meal

We have received the wonderful news that Richmond Friends of the Homeless is going to be able to continue to provide meals daily at Greater Mt. Moriah Baptist Church.  We will host the meal on Thursday, January 27.  Additional information will be in next week's Window.  If you like to provide food or serve, the sign-up bulletin boards will be up this Sunday. 

Seeking Singers for the Duruflé Requiem

Preparing for our 2011 Mission Benefit Concert, rehearsals for Maurice Duruflé's Requiem will be on Thursday nights at 8:00 p.m. in the choir room.  This masterwork will be presented Sunday, May 22, at 7:00 p.m. in our sanctuary.

Duruflé's Requiem is a beautiful twentieth-century French setting of the Mass, which will be conducted by Dr. Charles Staples, from Trinity United Methodist Church, and accompanied by a chamber orchestra and Reveille's Cathy Armistead on organ. All who would like to sing in this concert are invited; we have plenty of copies of the musical score. For more details, please contact Cathy at 359-6041 or cathya@reveilleumc.org. 

Alpha is Coming to Reveille

Have you noticed banners reading "Alpha is coming" and wondered what that means?

Over the next several weeks be sure to check The Window for information about Alpha as we prepare for our first Alpha experience that will begin in late February.

What is Alpha?

Alpha is a study course that covers the basics of Christianity. It answers questions like "Who is Jesus?" and "Why did he die?" The Alpha course lasts 10 weeks, with a day or weekend getaway in the middle.  Each week, guests gather to share an informal meal, sing a few songs, listen to a talk on how Christianity approaches the question at hand, and then gather into small groups for discussion.  The talks act as a springboard for small group discussions.  Plan to attend Wonderful Wednesday on February 9 when the program will focus on Alpha. 

The student book costs $15.  Child care will be available.

If you have questions, please contact Burdette Robinson at mbrobinson777@gmail.com or 837-7717, or Carol Uzzle at discipleship@reveilleumc.org, or 359-6041, ext. 117. 

United Methodist Women Spiritual Life Retreat

Are you over burdened with the demands of family life, work and - yes, church?

Come and refresh your soul at the 5^th annual Spiritual Life Retreat at Reveille on February 19.  It's better than a day spa and the food is far yummier! 

Denise Bennett, our spiritual guide for the morning, is a professional storyteller and a chaplain at the Hermitage in Richmond. She is also a gifted musician and will be playing the harp to calm and sooth us.  She has told stories in many settings - churches, schools, theatres, retirement communities, hospitals and festivals.  She has led worship for such diverse denominations as Four Square Gospel to Roman Catholic to Unitarian.  Denise will help us to survive the seasons of our lives and help us to put God at the center, no matter how busy we are.

The Spiritual Life Retreat is sponsored by the Reveille United Methodist Women and is open to all women at Reveille, in the Richmond District and beyond.  Child care will be provided. Registration and coffee begin at 8.30 am. The retreat starts at 9:00 a.m. and will conclude with lunch at 12:00 noon.

The cost for the morning is $25, which includes materials and guest speaker, welcome coffee and breakfast snacks, a lunch of crab cakes or chicken with coleslaw, corn bread and Key Lime pie for dessert.

Vacation Bible School and Day Camp

July 25-29, 2011

 

Special Gifts

Reveille House Fund

In memory of Mary Helen Smith

Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Beck

Mrs. Dudley Wiltshire

Mr. and Mrs. John Baillio

Susan B. Reynolds

Samaritan Fund

In memory of Frances Watson Etheridge

Carolyn and Jeanne

Congregational Care Fund

In memory of Bertha King

Mr. and Mrs. Marion Allen

Mary Lou White Circle

In memory of Byron Willard, Jr.

Sara N. Willard

Scholarship Fund

In memory of Bertha King

Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Beck

General Memorial Fund

In memory of Lester Mosher

Sarah M. Hall

In memory of Elizabeth Gladding

Ben and Toni Blanton

In memory of Hugh W. Owens

Kenneth Owens

Swansboro School Project

In memory of Larry Murtaugh

T. Scott Riggs

United Methodist Women

In memory of Ercil Casey

Christine Young

Mildred Ann Stewart

Mr. and Mrs. James Christman

Mary and Doug Reid

Sunday, January 16

8:30 am     Worship*(Chapel)

9:30 am     Confirmation Class (Scout Lodge)

9:30 am     Sunday School for All Ages (Education Building)

9:30 am     Worship at The Point (Fellowship Hall)

9:30 am     New Small Group (Reveille House Dining Room)

10:30 am   Coffee Fellowship (Fellowship Hall)

11:00 am   Worship* (Sanctuary)

4:00 pm     Youth Handbell Choir (Sanctuary)

4:30 pm     High School Youth Choir (Choir Room)

4:30 pm     Middle School Youth Group (Room 200)

5:00 pm     Primary Choir Rehearsal (Room 104)

5:00 pm     Cherub Choir Rehearsal (Room 105)

5:00 pm     Reveille Today (Church Parlor)

5:00 pm     EGR Small Group * (Reveille House Parlor)

5:00 pm     Elementary Ringers (Sanctuary)

5:30 pm     Elementary Choir Rehearsal   (Room 211)

5:30 pm     Sunday Night Dinner (Fellowship Hall)

5:45 pm     Primary Ringers (Sanctuary)

6:00 pm     Middle School Youth Choir (Choir Room)

6:00 pm     High School Youth Group (Room 200)

Monday, January 17

7:00 am     Men's Prayer Breakfast (Fellowship Hall)

6:15 pm     Reveille Ensemble (Sanctuary)

7:00 pm     Reveille Ringers (Sanctuary)

Tuesday, January 18

9:30 am     Staff Meeting (Reveille House Dining Room)

11:00 am   Leisure Club (Fellowship Hall)

12:30 pm   Prayer Ministry (Chapel)

7:30 pm     Scout Troop 444 (Fellowship Hall)

Wednesday, January 19

9:30 am     The Seekers Class* (Church Parlor)

12:15 pm   Midday Worship (Chancel)

12:30 pm   Prayer Ministry (Chapel)

6:00 pm     Wonderful Wednesday* (Fellowship Hall)

Thursday, January 20

12:30 pm   Prayer Ministry (Chapel)

7:00 pm     Chancel Choir Rehearsal* (Choir Room)

7:30 pm     CrossPoint Rehearsal* (Fellowship Hall)

Friday, January 21

12:30 pm    Prayer Ministry (Chapel)

* Child care provided