What's Happening at Reveille

On Saturday, July 9, our team of 60 youth and 12 adults will board an Amtrak train bound for New York City. In the course of its trip the team will share worship with two churches as the choir performs Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

These youth and adults will organize food in the largest food distribution center in the United States - a warehouse that resources food pantries and soup kitchens across New York. They will deliver meals through Meals on Wheels and prepare and serve meals in soup kitchens. These opportunities to serve will provide our youth and adults a vision of poverty and homelessness that Richmond cannot offer. It will allow them to see the grace of God at work in others' lives and to receive the grace that can come only through those who are truly grateful even for the little bit they have.

Please pray for the team as they prepare and during their trip, July 9-16. The team members are Jack Anderson, Ross Anderson, Cathy Armistead, Kelly Baxter, Caroline Bell, Elizabeth Bell, Mark Bell, Rachel Bishop, Molly Black, David Bogaev, Emily Bogaev, Michael Brown, John Bullock, Susan Bullock, Chris Cantone, Katie Cantone, Tom Cantone, Gracie Carter, Anna Lyle Collett, Kirby Collett, Brian Craven, Jamie Craven, Caroline Creasey, Harvey Creasey, Oliver Creasey, Sarah Denny, Mary Evans, Emma Farmer, Laura Follansbee, Jackson Fuller, Lizzie Graumlich, Lee Gray, Julia Greer, Elise Grinkemeyer, Susan Grinkemeyer, Kyreke Jackson, Alexa Johnson, C.J. Johnson, Taylor Kent, Mary Kern, Abigail Killius, Cara Klich, Cal Kuester, Caroline Lea, Danielle Lewis, Bentley Logue, Erin Maloney, Ben Manspile, Ellie Manspile, Meredith Neurohr, Buddy Phanord, Daniel Pinson, Hope Reichel, Clay Rogers, Anna Salmon, Lori Salmon, Matt Salmon, Collin Sandler, Claire Schweiker, Rich Schweiker, Richard Schweiker, Marlee Shepherd, Rachel Smith, Dwayne Stinson, Doug Thompson, Grace Thompson, Hannah Thompson, Joshua Thompson, Luke Thompson, Rinat Thompson, Sholpan Thompson, and Zarina Thompson.

Please choose a few each day to lift up by name as you pray so that they may feel God's power and presence as they serve on Christ's behalf.

Worship

July 10, 2011

8:30 and 11:00 a.m.

Preacher: Dr. Jim Noland

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23

Sermon: "Life in the Spirit"

9:30 a.m. - The Point

Preacher: Rev. Abby Kocher

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23

Theme: Seeds of Faith

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Honduras mission team leaves July 16

In our 11:00 worship service this Sunday, we will commission the Honduras Mission Team, which will leave on Saturday, July 16 to travel to remote mountain villages in Honduras. While there, the team will provide health care, vitamin and anti-parasite Honduras Medical Mission

medications, eye care, and new this year - dental care. Eleven of the 15 team members are Reveille members, and seven of those are new Honduras missioners.

The team includes an internist, a pediatrician, a nurse practitioner, a dentist, and three nurses. The remainder of the team members will help out however and wherever needed. The 2011 team is being co-led by Al Rogers and Mary Kay Jarrett and also includes Ellen Bruny, Emma Bruny, Jean Donaldson, Cate Jarrett, Will Jarrett, Claire Kaugars, Katie Kaugars, Sheryl Manspile, Miriam McAtee, Jackie Covolo, Ed Klein, Ryan O'Connell, and Dori Perkins.

Please pray for these persons during their trip, July 16 to 24, as well as the people of Honduras who will receive their special care and Christian love.

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Joys and Concerns

WEDDING BELLS RANG

Congratulations to Whitney McCahill and Clement Teden, who were married in our sanctuary on July 2, 2011.

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July Book Review: Heaven is for Real

On Wednesday, July 20, please join our own Stephen Coleman for a review of the #1 New York Times bestseller, Heaven is for Real.

Heaven Is for Real is the true story of a small-town Nebraska

pastor's four-year-old son, who during emergency surgery, slips from consciousness and enters heaven. He survives and begins talking about looking down to see the doctor operating on him, as well as seeing his dad praying in the waiting room. The family doesn't know what to believe, but as the details of Colton's experience unfold, the evidence became clear.

Colton describes meeting people in heaven sharing impossible-to-know details about each person. He describes meeting the sister his mother had miscarried before he was born and of whom he had no knowledge and meeting his great grandfather, who died 30 years before Colton was born. He talks about the horse that "only Jesus can ride," about how "reaaally big" God and his chair are, and how the Holy Spirit "shoots down power" from heaven to help us.

Told by his father, but often in Colton's own words, the disarmingly simple message is that heaven is a real place, that Jesus really loves children, and that we must be ready because there is a coming last battle. This story has taken many by storm and has impressed many a skeptic.

For more information about this and our other summer book reviews, please click here.

Join us for refreshments at 10:30 a.m. in the fellowship hall with the book review starting at 11:00 a.m. Child care will be available.

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Will you help feed the homeless?

This month we will prepare bag lunches for the homeless on Sunday, July 24 in the fellowship hall at 10:30 a.m. On Thursday of that week, July 28, our day campers will be serve the hot meal at both of the Friends of the Homeless feeding sites.

We first became aware of Richmond Friends of the Homeless when our day camp prepared and served a hot meal several years at the original feeding site. Each year we ask Shawnee Hansen, the founder, to meet with the children. We are proud of our children and their parents who have helped us as a congregation make Matthew 25:35 a reality.

Come join the children on Sunday, July 24 in helping to prepare the bag lunches. Please contact Jennifer Huneycutt if you would like to contribute food for the bag lunches this month.

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Christian Education Opportunities for 2011-2012

There will be many opportunities in the coming year for you to grow in your faith: heart (loving God), head (knowing God), and hands (serving God).

Bible study 2011

Not sure where to start? Try Alpha.

Want to start a small group and grow in your faith together? Sign up with some friends, neighbors, or co-workers for one or more of our Journey 101 classes. Want to make some friends and grow as disciples? Sign up for Journey 101 and get ready for the trip of a lifetime.

Or perhaps you are interested in Disciple Bible Study or maybe something short term. We have that, too.

Want to know more? Meet in the church parlor after 11:00 a.m. worship on Sunday, July 17 or Sunday, July 31 and all your questions will be answered.

Can't wait? E-mail Carol Uzzle, Minister for Teaching and Learning, or call her at 359-6041 or to learn more about the classes listed below.

Our offerings:

Alpha

September 8 through November 17, 2011

10-week study, Thursday evenings from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.

Invite a friend and explore the basics of Christianity.

Will be offered January 22 through April 1, 2012.

Journey 101: Loving God

August 7 through September 11, 2011

6-week study, Sunday evenings from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Will be offered again April 15 through May 20, 2012.

Journey 101: Knowing God

November 6 through December 11, 2011

6-week study, Sunday evenings from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Will be offered again August 2012.

Journey 101: Serving God

January 8 through February 12, 2012

6-week study, Sunday evenings from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Will be offered again in October 2012.

Disciple 1

Begins September 11, 2011

34-week survey of the Bible

Sunday evenings from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Disciple 4

Begins September 11, 2011

32-week class on wisdom literature, John, and Revelation

Sunday evenings from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Immersion Bible Study

Begins October 2, 2011

Multiple 8-week New Testament book studies using the new Common English Bible

Sunday evenings from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Two additional 8-week studies will follow, one beginning January 8, 2012 and

the other beginning March 4, 2012.

Living the Good Life Together

Begins September 18, 2011

Multiple 12-week studies to inspire and equip Christians for daily living

Sunday evenings from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

An additional study will begin January 8, 2012.

In upcoming issues of The Reveille Window there will be more information about each study. Online registration will be offered later in the summer.

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A note of thanks

The Honduras Mission Team would like to thank all those who generously contributed toothbrushes for the team to take with us July 16 when we journey to Honduras to provide medical and dental care to the people there. We hope to give a toothbrush to everyone we care for and especially the children. Whether you donated toothbrushes, supported us through Glorious Gifts, or will pray for our safe travel and effective work, we could not make this transformational mission happen without the support of the congregation and we thank you.

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Ways you can support VBS and Day Camp

Before we know it the halls of Reveille will be busy as children participate in Vacation Bible School (VBS) and Day Camp the week of July 24. Listed below are the ways that VBS 2011 logo

you can support this important summertime ministry:

The craft center needs paper towel rolls and food magazines.

The Bible storyteller needs a chimenea (a small, rustic outdoor fireplace), clay dishes, jugs and other items that might be found in a Biblical kitchen.

Actors are needed to be an Israelite woman, Jesus, Peter, townspeople, and disciples. The role of disciple is an easy role, as you will simply be acting out the Passover meal silently.

Day camp needs empty food boxes (such as cereal, crackers, granola bars, etc.) for a recycling project. Broken down boxes are fine.

Please leave the VBS and Day Camp craft items in the bright blue plastic totes near the elevator near the choir room or the fellowship hall.

E-mail Lili Boyd or call her at 763-5655 if you can help with the items needed for the storyteller or are interested in being an actor.

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Mark your calendar for these upcoming events

Reveille 5K

Saturday, September 17

Reveille Day

Sunday, September 18

More information to come in future issues of The Reveille Window.

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Attendance and Stewardship Report

June 26, 2011

Worship Attendance...................................................... 369

Sunday School Attendance............................................. 110

Projected Collections for 2011............................... $1,268,574

Amount Received June 26, 2011........................... $ 5,679

Amount Received Through June 26, 2011................ $ 506,832

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Calendar of Opportunities

SUNDAY, JULY 10
8:30 AM	Worship*	Sanctuary
9:30 AM	Epiphany Small Group*	Room 206
9:30 AM	Sunday School for all ages	Education Building
9:30 AM	The Gathering Small Group*	Reveille House Dining Room
9:30 AM	Worship at The Point*	Fellowship Hall
10:30 AM	Coffee Fellowship	Fellowship Hall
11:00 AM	Worship*	Sanctuary
MONDAY, JULY 11
7:00 AM	Men's Prayer Breakfast	Fellowship Hall
9:30 AM	Garden Committee	Garden
12:30 PM	Prayer Ministry	Adult Library
7:00 PM	Property Committee	Reveille House Dining Room
7:00 PM	Stephen Ministry	Room 210
TUESDAY, JULY 12
9:30 AM	Staff Meeting	Reveille House Dining Room
12:30 PM	Prayer Ministry	Adult Library
6:30 PM	Co-Ed Softball	Byrd Middle School
7:00 PM	Communications Committee	Reveille House Dining Room
WEDNESDAY, JULY 13
11:30 AM	Covenant Group	Reveille House Parlor
12:15 PM	Midday Worship	Sanctuary
12:30 PM	Prayer Ministry	Adult Library
7:00 PM	Finance Committee	Reveille House Dining Room
THURSDAY, JULY 14
7:30 AM	Church Council Planning Group	Reveille House Dining Room
12:30 PM	Prayer Ministry	Adult Library
7:30 PM	CrossPoint Rehearsal	Room 104
FRIDAY, JULY 15
12:30 PM	Prayer Ministry	Adult Library
*Child care provided

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For more information, call the church office at (804) 359-6041.

Reveille is online at www.reveilleumc.org.