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Reveille United Methodist Church

4200 Cary Street Road, Richmond, Virginia 23221  

(804) 359-6041  www.reveilleumc.org

 

November 6, 2011 

 
In This Issue

Chimes Restored

Daylight Time Ends

Worship

Have You Pledged?

Journey 101: Knowing God

Youth Group News

Joys and Concerns

Wonderful Wednesday

Children and Worship Family Night

Alpha Celebration

Youth Choir JAM

UMW Bake Sale

Reveille History DVD

West Richmond Thanksgiving Service

Attendance and Stewardship Report

Calendar

Staff


Chimes are Restored

 

This past Christmas, the chimes inside the pipe organ chamber (on the lectern side) literally fell down - with a great CRASH! A donor came forward to provide funding for the restoration of the chimes, and the work was recently completed. You will have the opportunity to hear the chimes each week announcing the beginning of worship, and you will hear them this Sunday featured in the prelude, "Cortege," from Cortege et Litanie, composed by Marcel Dupr�. We hope you will enjoy the ringing of the chimes as an additional avenue of praising God in worship.

 
Daylight Saving Time Ends
2:00 a.m. this Sunday


Daylight Time Ends 

 

Remember to turn your clocks back one hour  

before you go to bed on Saturday night, November 5.

 

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Worship

November 6, 2011

All Saints Sunday

 

8:30 and 11:00 a.m.

Preacher: Rev. Dr. Jim Noland

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17

First John 3:1-3

Sermon: "What Do You Want to be When You Grow Up?"

 

9:30 a.m. - The Point

Preacher: Rev. Abby Kocher

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17

Theme: As Those Who Have Hope

 

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Your Pledge Can Make a Difference in God's World

 

This year's stewardship theme has been Responding to Grace, because our giving is an opportunity to respond to God's grace in our lives. We have had wonderful response, but for those who haven't yet submitted a pledge, we ask that you take some time to prayerfully consider your pledge to fund the 2012 Reveille operating budget, and the moments of grace that financial support provides.   

Pledge 2011 

Pledge cards went out in the mail, but you can also pick up one from the church pew racks, the fellowship hall, or the church office. If you haven't already, please fill out your pledge card and place it in the offering plate during church or send it to Glynis Holcomb in the church office. 

 

Receiving your pledge is an important part of the church's planning for 2012, allowing for more informed and effective outreach and ministry efforts during the year. Your timely response will help as 2012 budgets and plans are developed. 

 

Thank you for your support in making a transformative difference in God's world.

 

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Journey 101: Knowing God

 

This Sunday evening, November 6, Journey 101: Knowing God will begin at 5:00 p.m., led by our senior pastor, Jim Noland.

 

If you are looking for a short six-week class centering on how to know God through Bible study and to learn more about God's will for us, this is the study for you. The evening will begin with a presentation by our pastor followed by small group discussions. 

 

Please register for Journey 101: Knowing God online here or by calling Carol Uzzle at 359-6041, ext. 117. Child care will be provided. 

 

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Youth Group News 65%This Sunday night, November 6, the youth group will follow its normal schedule: 

 

4:30 p.m. - Middle school youth group/High school choir

5:30 p.m. - Dinner ($3)

6:00 p.m. - High school youth group/Middle school choir

 

On Sunday night, November 13, the high school youth will put together care packages for the college freshmen and boarding-school students. We will be happy to accept cookies or brownies (on a paper plate in a Ziploc bag), multi-packs of gum, candy, and microwave popcorn, or you can send something you believe the students might enjoy.  Please e-mail Dwayne to let him know what you plan to bring, or sign up on the sheet located on the bulletin board by the high school room.

 

High school students:  Moving worship, powerful speaking, small groups and chances to meet other high school students from across Virginia - yes, the fall senior high retreat at Eagle Eyrie is coming. The event is December 2-4, leaving Friday evening and returning mid-afternoon on Sunday. To register, please send a check for $115, payable to Reveille UMC, to Dwayne's attention by November 13.  

 

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Joys and Concerns

 

SYMPATHY

The Reveille family extends Christian love and sympathy to Mark Ritter and family on the passing of his father, Douglas Ritter, on October 19, in Springfield, Virginia; to Bob Downs and family on the passing of his uncle, William Samford Baker, Jr., on October 21 in Greenville, South Carolina; and to Keith Armistead and family on the passing of his father, Charles Thomas Armistead, Sr., on November 2 in Biloxi, Mississippi.

 

RECEIVED THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

October 23, 2011

 

Lucas Montgomery Hite

Son of Creighton and Anne Marie Hite

 

Oliver Creighton Hite

Son of Creighton and Anne Marie Hite

 

Charles Zachry Johnson

Son of Hal and Carson Johnson

 

Harper Mae Proffitt

Daughter of Matt and Christen Proffitt

 

McKenzie Elizabeth Schaefer

Daughter of Eric and Jenny Schaefer

 

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Wonderful Wednesday

Experience the 2011 Annual Conference with Dick Davis, Part 2

November 9 

 

At the October 12 Wonderful Wednesday, Dick Davis presented our first look at Annual Conference 2011. An informative introduction to the overall purpose and agenda of the conference was followed by video of a wonderful sermon. This began a three-part series about Annual Conference.

Wonderful Wednesday 2 

On November 9, part 2 in this series will give us a look at what in the world the United Methodist Church is doing. Who are we helping and how are we doing it? Your money is used to provide this help, along with the hard work of fellow United Methodists, so wouldn't you like to know what is being done? You will hear selected excerpts from a Bible study conducted by the General Chairman of Global Ministries for our extended church. His story is the story of United Methodism in the world today.

 

You will hear the report from the Virginia Conference Common Table (Don't know what this is? Come and find out.)You also will see how a vote on important work of the church is conducted with two thousand people in attendance. How are individuals recognized to speak on issues in such a large group? 

 

Prior to the program, be sure to join us for our fellowship meal, which will be pork chops, parsley potatoes, mixed green salad with goat cheese and Craisins, crown rolls, fruit and brownies. The cost of the meal is $7 for adults and teens, $3 for children ages 4 to 12 and free for anyone under 4. You may make your dinner reservation online here, mark the Wonderful Wednesday box on the friendship pad on Sunday or call the church office (359-6041) by 3:00 p.m. on Monday, November 7.


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Children and Worship Family Night

 

On Sunday evening, November 13, our first graders will conclude their Children and Worship class as they and their parents participate in a family night. This special evening will provide an opportunity for first graders and their parents to work together in learning centers focused on the various elements of worship. The families will gather in the first grade room at 5:00 p.m.  A light dinner will be provided and child care will be available for younger siblings.

 

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Join Us for the Alpha Celebration

 

You are invited to join us on Thursday, November 17, at 6:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall for the Alpha Celebration Dinner. This special event provides the opportunity to become acquainted with the 10-week Alpha course and to hear how those who have participated this fall have grown in their faith.  Following dinner there will be an opportunity to see a video presentation by Nicky Gumbel entitled How Can I Make the Most of My Life? Participants will share how Alpha has impacted their lives over the past ten weeks. We hope you will come and invite friends and family members who are seeking to understand the Christian faith or to grow in their faith. If you have questions or would like to learn more, please e-mail Burdette Robinson, Alpha Coordinator, here   or call 837-7717. You may also e-mail Carol Uzzle here or call 359-6041, ext. 117.Child care will be provided.


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Youth Choir JAM is Back!

 

Youth Choir JAM has returned to Reveille, by popular demand. JAM is a weekend festival for area youth choirs, directed by a nationally renowned conductor, and it has been taking place annually since 1994. JAM has been held in several area churches through the years and is returning to Reveille for the first time since 2005. The dates are Friday and Saturday, November 18 and 19, with the Festival Concert taking place on that Saturday at 3:00 p.m.

 

This year, we are pleased to have one of Richmond's own as conductor - Dr. Mark Patterson, Director of Music Ministries at Salisbury Presbyterian Church in Midlothian.

 

Dr. Patterson is known for his fresh, energetic arrangements for older children's choirs and is in demand throughout the United States as a festival conductor. Several of our youth were under the direction of Dr. Patterson a few years ago at Lake Junaluska Music Week.

 

Please join us for the Festival Concert; all are welcome. You will enjoy hearing various musical styles sung by the massed youth choir and help those in need at the same time. A free will offering will be collected, a portion of which will go to CARITAS - Congregations Around Richmond Involved To Assure Shelter.

 

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Reveille United Methodist Women

Fall Bake Sale

 

Bake sale 2There will be a wonderful assortment of cakes, pies, cookies and other baked goods to purchase for your family's Thanksgiving dinner at the UMW's Annual Fall Bake sale on November 20, the Sunday before Thanksgiving. Look for the bake sale tables in the main hallway leading toward the sanctuary and in the fellowship hall that morning. The proceeds will go to support our local missions such as All God's Children's Camp and camperships to Westview on the James.


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History of Reveille DVD is Here

 

Bill Perkins, President of the Richmond District Historical Society (of the United Methodist Church in Virginia), made a presentation here in March on the heritage and history of our church. This presentation was preserved on disc and we have two copies in the adult library. If any Sunday school class, small group or individual would like to see this presentation, please check out one of the DVDs.

 

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We Gather Together

West End Interfaith Community  

Thanksgiving Service

Tuesday, November 22, 7:00 p.m.

 

Seventh Street Christian Church

At the corner of Grove and Malvern Avenues

 

Preacher: Reveille's Reverend Dr. Jim Noland

 

Offering will benefit the Central Virginia Food Bank

 

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Attendance and Stewardship Report

October 23, 2011

 

Worship Attendance....................................................................... 564

Sunday School Attendance.............................................................. 256

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

Amount Received October 23, 2011........................................ $       7,333

Amount Received Through October 23, 2011............................. $   817,423


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Calendar of Opportunities

 

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6

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 DR

9:30 AM

Worship at The Point*

Fellowship Hall

9:30 AM

Confirmation Class

Scout Lodge

10:30 AM

Coffee Fellowship

Fellowship Hall

11:00 AM

Worship*

Sanctuary

4:00 PM

Youth Bells Rehearsal

Sanctuary

4:30 PM

High School Youth Choir

Choir Room

4:30 PM

Middle School Youth Group

Room 201

5:00 PM

Elementary Ringers

Sanctuary

5:00 PM

Primary Choir Rehearsal

Room 207

5:00 PM

Immersion Bible Study*

Room 210

5:00 PM

Cherub Choir Rehearsal

Room 105

5:00 PM

EGR Small Group*

Reveille House DR

5:00 PM

Journey 101 - Knowing God

Church Parlor

5:00 PM

Living the Good Life*

Reveille House Parlor

5:00 PM

Sunday Night Dinner

Fellowship Hall

5:00 PM

Disciple 4*

Room 209

5:30 PM

Elementary Choir Rehearsal

Room 211

5:45 PM

Primary Ringers Rehearsal

Sanctuary

6:00 PM

High School Youth Group

Room 202

6:00 PM

Middle School Youth Choir

Choir Room

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7

7:00 AM

Men's Prayer Breakfast

Fellowship Hall

9:30 AM

Garden Committee

Garden

12:30 PM

Prayer Ministry

Adult Library

6:15 PM

Reveille Ensemble

Sanctuary

7:00 PM

Reveille Ringers

Sanctuary

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8

9:30 AM

Staff Meeting

Reveille House DR

12:00 PM

Frances Carroll Circle

Church Parlor

12:30 PM

Prayer Ministry

Adult Library

6:30 PM

Building Committee

Church Parlor

7:30 PM

Scout Troop 444

Fellowship Hall

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9

9:30 AM

Women of Spirit Bible Study*

Room 210

11:30 AM

Covenant Group

Reveille House Parlor

12:15 PM

Midday Worship

Sanctuary

12:30 PM

Prayer Ministry

Adult Library

6:00 PM

Wonderful Wednesday

Fellowship Hall

6:30 PM

Communications Committee

Reveille House Parlor

6:45 PM

Believing God *

Room 209

7:30 PM

Finance Committee

Reveille House DR

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10

7:30 AM

Church Council Planning Group

Reveille House DR

9:30 AM

Seekers Small Group

Room 209

12:30 PM

Prayer Ministry

Adult Library

5:30 PM

Alpha Prayer Meeting

Reveille House Parlor

6:00 PM

Alpha*

Fellowship Hall

7:00 PM

Chancel Choir Rehearsal*

Choir Room

7:30 PM

CrossPoint Rehearsal

Fellowship Hall

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11

12:30 PM

Prayer Ministry

Adult Library

 

 

 

* Child care provided                DR = Dining Room 


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Staff

 

James R. Noland, Senior Pastor

Abigail W. Kocher, Associate Pastor

Stephen A. Coleman, Associate Pastor

Carol T. Uzzle, Minister for Teaching and Learning

Cathleen V. Armistead, Director of Music Ministries

Dwayne H. Stinson, Director of Youth Ministries

Kaarina Jobe, Worship and Music Leader for The Point

Anne W. Stratton, Administrative Manager

Cheryl L. Arrington, Pastoral and Congregational Care Secretary

William F. Wright, Facilities Manager

Glynis M. Holcomb, Financial Manager

Thomas A. Goodall, Custodian

Elaine B. Kastelberg, Director of Weekday School

Beverley F. Tilley, Weekday School Administrative Assistant

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Charlene P. Kammerer, Bishop-Richmond Area

R. Kern Eutsler, Bishop-in-Residence

Steven R. Jones, District Superintendent

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For more information, call the church office at (804) 359-6041.
Reveille is online at www.reveilleumc.org.