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Reveille United Methodist Church
4200 Cary Street Road, Richmond, Virginia 23221
(804) 359-6041 www.reveilleumc.org
April 17, 2011
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 Holy Week Services
You are invited, indeed, encouraged to experience the deep meaning of Easter by participating in the full array of our Holy Week services. Our worship has been planned to give us insight into the true glory of the resurrection.
We cannot fully appreciate the wonder of the resurrection unless we walk through the valley of death with Jesus. We begin Holy Week by recalling Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, acknowledging as we celebrate this joyous occasion that this bright beginning was soon eclipsed by the darkness of betrayal and the agony of crucifixion. Our focus on the cross reminds us of the depth of God's redeeming love and the power of forgiveness to erase the effects of sin.
Finally the glory of Easter reveals the power of God to transform death into new life.
April 17: THE SUNDAY OF PALMS AND PASSION
8:30 a.m. Worship in the sanctuary with the Reverend Dr. Jim Noland preaching.
9:30 a.m. Worship at The Point in the fellowship hall with the Reverend Abby Kocher preaching.
11:00 a.m. Worship in the sanctuary with the children's palm procession, music by the Chancel Choir and the Elementary Ringers, and the Reverend Dr. Jim Noland preaching.
April 21: HOLY THURSDAY
7:00 p.m. Our service will commemorate Jesus Christ's institution of the Lord's Supper and his command that his disciples love one another; the Reverend Abby Kocher preaching and celebrating.
April 22: GOOD FRIDAY
7:00 p.m. Our worship will be a service of Tenebrae, or "shadows," and will include special music from the Chancel Choir and a solo by Todd Gray; the Dr. Reverend Jim Noland presiding.
April 24: EASTER
8:30 and 11:00a.m. Our worship in the sanctuary will be a joyous celebration of the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Music will be provided by the Chancel Choir and a brass ensemble; the Reverend Dr. Jim Noland preaching. The 11:00 service will include Holy Communion.
9:30 a. m. Our Easter worship at The Point in the fellowship hall will include music by CrossPoint, and the Reverend Abby Kocher will preach. Holy Communion will be celebrated.
Child care for young children will be provided at all services.
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Worship
April 17, 2010
Palm/Passion Sunday
8:30 and 11:00
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Jim Noland
Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11
Philippians 2:5-11
Sermon: "The Power of Obedience"
9:30 - The Point
Preacher: Rev. Abigail Kocher
Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11
Matthew 26:14 - 27:66
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Just for Young Children
Palm Sunday Weekend
Easter Egg Hunt
Rain or shine, Reveille's annual Easter egg hunt will be on this  Saturday, April 16, at 10:00 a.m. Children through second grade and their families are invited to come to the grassy area just outside the fellowship hall to participate in a fun family event that will include crafts, games, and an Easter egg hunt. A scavenger hunt is planned for first and second graders.
Bring a basket for collecting and a light snack or refreshment to share. If you would like to help out or have questions, please contact Amy Donald at 741-5355.
Palm Sunday Procession
Our preschool children through second grade will lead the Palm  Sunday procession at the 11:00 a.m. worship service this Sunday, April 17, by waving palm branches. The children will practice during Sunday school.
Following the children's message, the younger children will return to their Sunday school classes for Extended Session. First and second graders will join their parents for worship.
Parents of the children in the two-year-olds class are asked to accompany their children for the procession and then take the children back to their classroom following the procession. Our youngest children will not be staying for the children's message.
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Prayerful Reflection during Lent
As we approach the end of the week of April 10, we continue our Lenten prayer focus introduced at last Sunday's worship services: Pray for the blessings of the Spirit.
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We are making care packages this Sunday
Please bring your contributions for the college student care packages to church this  Sunday, April 17 and place them in either the marked container in the fellowship hall or the similar container in the alcove across from the welcome center.
If you can, please join us in the fellowship hall at 12:00 noon to help prepare fifty care packages for our college students. For more information, please contact Amy Donald at 741-5355 or Carol Uzzle at 359-6041, ext. 117 or discipleship@reveilleumc.org.
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Joys and Concerns
IN MEMORIAM
Madge Gordon Weaver Haga
April 3, 2011
Otis L. Andrews, Jr.
April 7, 2011
SYMPATHY
The Reveille family extends Christian love and sympathy to the Reverend Craig Kocher and family on the passing of his grandfather, Henry Haley Shriver, on March 27 in Grafton, Ohio; to Jill Gaynor and family on the passing of her stepmother, Judy Walker, on March 30 in Middletown, New Jersey; to the family and friends of Madge Haga; and to the family and friends of Otis Andrews.
NEW LIFE
We welcome the following newborns:
- Jackson Miles Downs, son of Rob and Lori Downs, born March 25, 2011. Jackson has a big sister, Anna, and Reveille grandparents - Beth Downs, Bob Downs and Carol Hampton.
- Thomas Aiden Takacs, son of Sarah and Jason Takacs, born March 29, 2011.
- Hannah Erin Noland, daughter of Amy and Josh Noland, born April 7, 2011. Hannah has a big brother, Tommy, and Reveille grandparents - Jim and Mary Anne Noland.
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Construction project update
to help keep you informed
PARKING
The circle driveway in front of the church, as well as the front door, are closed off for the beginning of our building project.
Parking spaces along the driveway to the back of the church are reserved for special needs and handicapped parking. We plan to have people there to assist with the new parking for a few weeks until the congregation gets used to the change. People using the special needs parking spaces may enter the building through the weekday school door or through the Garth entrance, both of which provide accessibility to the entire church building.
If you are able, please consider parking on Antrim Street or Windsor Way or across Cary Street Road in Windsor Farms. On Easter Sunday, we will have a police officer on Cary Street Road to help members and guests cross between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
8:30 SERVICE MOVES TO SANCTUARY
The 8:30 worship service will be in the sanctuary until the new chapel is completed.
LANDSCAPE IS BEING READIED FOR CONSTRUCTION
To prepare the area that will house our new facility space, many boxwoods have been relocated and several trees have been removed. Care has been taken to remove only what is necessary. Fencing has been installed around the construction area for safety.
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Youth Sunday is May 15! That means on April 17, youth group will begin planning and preparing our service with the theme "What does the Lord require of you?"
Our schedule is
4:30 p.m. combined youth choir
5:30 p.m. dinner ($3)
6:00 p.m. combined choir
Senior highs: Come to the beach with us. The senior high retreat will be April 29-May 1 in Sandbridge, Virginia. We will be doing some group-building and worship and will just spend some quality time together. The cost is $90/person. If you intend to go, please get a check (made out to Reveille UMC) to Dwayne by Thursday, April 21.
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Early newsletter deadlines announced
 The following issues of The Reveille Window will have early deadlines:
May 1 - deadline is Wednesday, April 20
May 8 - deadline is also Wednesday, April 20
There will be two separate issues, but they have the same deadline.
Newsletter articles should be e-mailed to Cheryl Arrington or to the appropriate staff liaison. If an article needs approval from a staff person or committee representative, please allow time for you to get that approval before submitting the article for publication.
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Feeding those less fortunate
Bag Lunches to be prepared April 24 We will prepare bag lunches for the homeless on Easter Sunday morning, April 24 at 10:30 a.m. in the fellowship hall. We want to set a record and prepare 160 bag lunches in 15 minutes. This is not a speed relay but a fulfillment of Many hands make the task go by quickly. Monthly, on the Sunday before the fourth Monday, our older elementary children and  their families invite the congregation to join them in making sandwiches and packing lunches. The group meets in the fellowship hall immediately following the 9:30 worship service. Each lunch bag receives a drink box, a container of applesauce or a fresh fruit, a bag of chips, and a dessert. Meanwhile, in the kitchen, ham and cheese sandwiches are made. On Monday morning the men of the Men's Prayer Breakfast group put the sandwiches in the lunch bags. Later in the morning the bags are taken to be distributed at the Friends of the Homeless serving site at Greater Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. We hope you will help us meet the challenge of preparing the bag lunches in 15 minutes or less. The coordinator for this ministry is Jennifer Huneycutt, and she will be happy to answer any questions you have. Hot Meal to be Served April 28 Reveille members prepare and serve a hot meal for Friends of the Homeless each month. Volunteers for this program are always needed and appreciated. Please sign up to prepare a potato casserole or to help serve the April 28 meal. Sign-up sheets are posted at the welcome center and in the fellowship hall. For more information or to volunteer, please e-mail Mary Jane Walls or call her at 355-4479. Return to Top |
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Coming Soon:
The Big Apple or Bust! Youth Auction
Going once, going twice, sold! If you are in the market for a delicious pie, a sumptuous carrot cake, art, jewelry or even yard work or babysitting services, Reveille is the place to be. On April 27, the Wonderful Wednesday program will be the annual youth auction. We will have desserts, services, and items available for silent bidding, with some additional special voice auction items as well.
The auction will benefit our July youth mission trip to New York City. Seventy-two people are signed up for what we expect will be a transformative trip to the Big Apple. Specifically, the auction proceeds will help to defer transportation and food costs for our group.
In addition to the bidding, the youth choir will provide a preview of their music from their mission musical, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Come and support our youth!
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Helping our neighbors
Rebuilding Together of Richmond
April 30
It's not too late to sign up. If you would like to participate in a worthwhile outreach project, volunteer for Rebuilding Together of Richmond, which will take place on Saturday, April 30 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Reveille is sponsoring two houses this year in the John Paul area near Church Hill. We need both skilled and unskilled workers. If you can't come the entire day, you can come either in the morning or afternoon.
The tasks in our houses include replacing several doors, security locks, outside hand rails, and tile, as well as helping with clutter and various other tasks. E-mail R. C. Hall or call him at 690-5263 to sign up or if you have questions. You may also sign up online here.
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GrandCamp for grandparents and grandchildren
April 29-30
GrandCamp for grandparents and their elementary aged grandchildren will be held at Westview on the James in Goochland County April 29-30. This is an opportunity for grandparents and grandchildren to spend time together having fun, making crafts, playing games, eating s'mores, and more. The registration deadline is April 20. For additional information, e-mail Carol Uzzle or call her at 359-6041, ext. 117.
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Would you like to know more about Reveille Church?
Come to Reveille Today
Reveille Today is an opportunity for new members, those who are considering joining Reveille, or those who are just curious to get an overview of our church's worship and ministries in a relaxed class setting. Meeting in the church parlor and continuing for two weeks, the spring session will be held on May 15 and 22 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Child care is available. To register, please call 359-6041, ext. 114 or e-mail Cheryl Arrington.
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Graduates information requested
Graduation marks an important moment in the lives of students and their families. Is  there someone in your family who will receive a degree this spring from high school, college, or a graduate program? If so, please share your joy with our church family by e-mailing Carol Uzzle, Minister for Teaching and Learning, or calling her at 359-6041, ext. 117, or by e-mailing Dwayne Stinson, Director of Youth Ministries, or calling him at 359-6041, ext. 122.
Please provide the name of the graduate, school and degree, and future plans. We will recognize our graduating high school seniors at the 11:00 a.m. worship service on May 15, and their names will appear in The Reveille Window. Names of those graduating from college or graduate programs will be published in a June issue of The Window.
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Do you know me?
The following persons are Reveille members who have moved and not given us their forwarding address. These names have been published previously in The Reveille Window, and each was read at the 2010 annual charge conference. The names of those people whom we still are not able to communicate with by the end of this summer will be read one more time at the annual charge conference this fall and will be removed from our rolls after approval by the charge conference. If you know the whereabouts of any of the following and can provide a current address or phone number, please e-mail Anne Stratton or call her at 359-6041, ext. 125.
Amanda Auerbach
John Baynum, Polly Baynum, Timothy Baynum
Betty MacQueen Belcher
Helen Boynton
Laura Cable
Ruth Anne Chandler
Alvin Ray Clary
Marian Starke Johann Craighill
Stacey L. Cutchin
David Allen DeCook, Helen Rhane DeCook
Karen Beth Dervishian
Charles Dunford, Jr.
Sally Utley Durant
Marvin Virginia Dutcher
Walter Leigh Elliott
Kimberly Millican Haines, Robert David Haines
Etta Heiby
Martha Francis Johnson, Mark Mitchell Johnson
Phyllis Licht
Clarence H. Lipford, Jr.
Kathy A. Morris Markham
Elizabeth Loewenthal Meagher
Heather Majorie Midkiff
Laura Lee Mitchell
Pamela Sue Morris
Kristine Lee Post
Mary Elizabeth Rose
Jean Rotenzier
Jane Ruhberg
Betty Taylor Savage
Rebecca Susan Swartz
Paul Witt
James Wood, Mrs. James Wood, Dennis Wood
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Special Gift
Building Fund
In memory of Joseph S. Bacigal
Dr. Robert W. Downs, Jr. and Ms. Carol L. Hampton
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Attendance and Stewardship Report
April 3, 2011
Worship Attendance...................................................... 448
Sunday School Attendance............................................. 288
Projected Collections for 2011............................... $1,268,574
Amount Received April 3, 2011............................. $ 8,109
Amount Received Through April 3, 2011..................$ 247,022
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Calendar of Opportunities
Sunday, April 17
8:30 am Worship* (Sanctuary)
9:30 am Sunday School for All Ages (Education Building)
9:30 am Worship at The Point (Fellowship Hall)
9:30 am The Gathering Small Group* (Reveille House Dining Room)
9:30 am Epiphany Small Group* (Room 206)
10:30 am Coffee Fellowship (Fellowship Hall)
 11:00 am Worship* (Sanctuary)
12:00 pm New York City Mission Team (Fellowship Hall)
12:15 pm College Care Packages (Fellowship Hall)
3:00 pm Joseph Rehearsal (Choir Room)
4:30 pm Combined Youth Choir (Choir Room)
5:00 pm Children's Choir Picnic (Picnic Shelter)
5:00 pm EGR Small Group* (Reveille House Dining Room)
5:30 pm Sunday Night Dinner (Fellowship Hall)
6:00 pm Combined Youth Group (Room 200)
Monday, April 18
7:00 am Men's Prayer Breakfast (Fellowship Hall)
9:30 am Garden Committee (Grounds)
12:30 pm Prayer Ministry (Adult Library)
6:15 pm Reveille Ensemble (Sanctuary)
7:00 pm Reveille Ringers (Sanctuary)
7:00 pm Lay Leadership (Reveille House Dining Room)
7:00 pm Easter Egg Hunt Committee (Room 209)
Tuesday, April 19
9:30 am Staff Meeting (Reveille House Dining Room)
11:00 am Leisure Club (Fellowship Hall)
12:30 pm Prayer Ministry (Adult Library)
5:30 pm Alpha Leaders (Reveille House Parlor)
6:00 pm Alpha (Fellowship Hall)
7:00 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room)
7:30 pm CrossPoint Rehearsal* (Fellowship Hall)
7:30 pm Scout Troop 444 (Room 211)
Wednesday, April 20
9:30 am Seekers Small Group* (Church Parlor)
12:15 pm Midday Worship (Chancel)
12:30 pm Prayer Ministry (Adult Library)
Thursday, April 21
12:15 pm Trustees (Reveille House Dining Room)
12:30 pm Prayer Ministry (Adult Library)
7:00 pm Holy Thursday Service (Sanctuary)
Friday, April 22
12:30 pm Prayer Ministry (Adult Library)
7:00 pm Good Friday Service (Sanctuary)
* Child care provided
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For more information, call the church office at (804) 359-6041.
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