What's Happening at Reveille

41He sat down opposite the treasury, and watched the crowd putting money into the treasury. Many rich people put in large sums. 42A poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which are worth a penny. 43Then he called his disciples and said to them, "Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the treasury. 44For all of them have contributed out of their abundance; but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on." (Mark 12:41-44)

This passage has both haunted me and encouraged me. I am haunted because I have always felt like I haven't been able to contribute enough monetarily to this WONDERFUL church. I am encouraged because I am reminded that such a small offering by this widow must still have great purpose in God's eyes.

As I have given over these last 22 years, it always felt like it was so little. How can so little make a difference? Consequently, whenever there is a discussion about tithing and gifts to God, I shrink before this undertaking. But one day, as a member of the stewardship committee, I listened to a discussion about church giving. I had a "ah-ha" moment.

I started calculating that there are four fifth Sundays in a year. What if, on those extra fifth Sundays, everyone plans to bring an extra gift of $5, or $10, or whatever EXTRA you may have; no gift is too small. For May 29, I have placed my extra gift in the plate and I am marking the calendar for the next fifth Sunday, July 31. Let's find out the abundance that an extra gift on a special Sunday can bring to further God's kingdom.

- Kathy Driver

Worship this Sunday

May 29, 2011

8:30 and 11:00 a.m.

Preacher: Rev. Stephen Coleman

Scripture: Psalm 66:8-20

9:30 a.m. - The Point

Preacher: Rev. Abigail Kocher

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Theme: Abiding Spirit

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Church office will be closed on Monday

In celebration of Memorial Day, the church office will be closed this Monday, May 30. We will re-open at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 31.

In case of emergency, please contact the pastor on call at 380-8668.

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Joys and Concerns

SYMPATHY

The Reveille family extends Christian love and sympathy to Chuck Thompson and family on the passing of his mother, Georgia Thompson, on May 11. The Thompsons are non-resident members of Reveille living in Nashville, Tennessee.

We also extend Christian love and sympathy to Anne Neurohr and family on the passing of her father, David Lile West, on May 20 in Richmond.

NEW LIFE

Congratulations to Jenny and Eric Shaefer on the birth of their daughter, McKenzie Elizabeth Schaefer, on May 16, 2011. McKenzie has a big brother, Gavin.

THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

May 22, 2011

Katherine Brooks Custer

Victoria Elizabeth Kunberger

Zarina Faith Thompson

NEW MEMBERS

May 22, 2011

The 2010-2011 confirmation class: 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.

WEDDING BELLS RANG

Congratulations to Courtney Ware and Bobby Moyer who were married in our sanctuary on May 21, 2011.

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Conference offering will help many

The Virginia Conference will have its annual meeting June 15-19 in Roanoke. Our four appointed clergy - Jim Noland, Abby Kocher, Stephen Coleman, and Carol Uzzle - will attend, along with our elected lay members of the annual conference - Kevin Bruny, Carrington Castle, Ruby Corr, and Dick Davis. They will take with them a check from Reveille which reflects your generous offering to be combined with those from other churches in the conference. The goal is for this offering to raise $200,000 to be shared by ministries in Brazil and Mozambique, and in Roanoke, as well as in Horntown, Virginia on the Eastern Shore.

Please make your contribution by writing Annual Conference Offering on your check and making it payable to Reveille UMC.

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Mission Trips to Sierra Leone planned

November and December 2011

Do you wish to grow closer to God through ministry in Africa? Applications are being accepted for two mission teams to Sierra Leone. Each team travels for approximately two weeks, early to mid-November, and late December to early January. The November team will have medical focus to support Mercy Hospital and the Child Rescue Centre (CRC). The December team is suited for young adults, 18 and older, to mentor, tutor and foster healthy relationships with CRC students. More information about these mission trips may be found here and you may apply online here. The application deadline is June 15.

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One last call: Please let us know of spring graduates

In the June 12 issue of The Reveille Window we will list Reveille members who recently graduated from colleges and professional programs. We would like to share your family's joy with the church family.Please provide the name of the graduate, school and degree, and future plans by e-mailing Carol Uzzle, Minister for Teaching and Learning, or calling her at 359-6041, ext. 117 by Tuesday, May 31.

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Mission opportunities for college-age adults