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Reveille United Methodist Church

4200 Cary Street Road, Richmond, Virginia 23221  

(804) 359-6041  www.reveilleumc.org

 

November 13, 2011 

 
In This Issue

Glorious Gifts Returns

Volunteers Needed for Glorious Gifts

Worship

Children and Worship Family Night

Youth News

Leisure Club

Wonderful Wednesday

Efficient Abundance

Alpha Celebration

Youth Choir JAM

Fall Bake Sale

Article Headline
New Elementary Choir Director

Recycle Ink Cartridges

Newsletter Deadlines

Faith & Family Brunch

Special Gifts

Calendar

Staff


Top Alternative Gifts Program Returns

Glorious Gifts Here December 4 and 11

 

Glorious Gifts is an alternative marketplace where you can purchase services or goods for charitable organizations as gifts in honor of friends and loved ones, and these gifts will support eight of Reveille's outreach projects. It's a way to purchase one gift that benefits several people at once. For each Glorious Gift that you buy, you will receive a card to present to your friend or loved one. At the same time one of Reveille's projects will be able to purchase needed supplies or services.

 

You will be able to shop for Glorious Gifts in the fellowship hall from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on December 4 and December 11, and on-line shopping will be available from November 20 to December 16. 

 

The eight outreach projects participating in Glorious Gifts this year are Friends of Barnabas (Honduras Medical Mission Trip), Youth Mission Trips in Summer 2012, CARITAS, Friends of the Homeless, Rebuilding Together of Richmond, prison ministry, Westview on the James camperships, and Stop Hunger Now.  Beginning with this issue of The Window, a couple of the participating projects will be highlighted.  

  

CARITAS 

Congregations Around Richmond Involved To Assure Shelter, otherwise known as CARITAS, was formed to address the lack of temporary housing and meet the needs of area homeless persons.  Each year, Reveille hosts up to 28 people from the Family Focus Program. Reveille provides the evening meal, breakfast, lunches for the following day and overnight lodging. Volunteers greet the guests, serve dinner, pack lunches, and stay overnight, serving breakfast the next morning. In the evening, volunteers transport guests to and from laundry and shower facilities and help entertain the children. CARITAS at Reveille has a long history and has typically involved over 100 volunteers a year. Volunteers often report that their experience with CARITAS is very rewarding and gives them a chance to step out of their ordinary lives.

 

Stop Hunger Now 

Stop Hunger Now is an international hunger-relief organization whose mission is to end hunger in our lifetime. The organization provides food and life-saving aid to the world's most destitute and hungry, primarily through school feeding programs and shipments to areas in crisis situations. Stop Hunger Now meals are highly nutritious, dehydrated meals comprised of rice, soy, vegetables, flavorings, and 21 essential vitamins and minerals.  Meals are packaged by volunteers through a fun and engaging assembly line process. The meals are easy to transport, store, and distribute to those in greatest need. Reveille's goal is to package at least 20,000 meals each fall. Each meal package provides food for six people. On October 16 of this year, over 100 Reveille volunteers packaged over 11,000 meals, and plans are being made for another packaging session in 2012.  

 

Glorious Gifts Needs Volunteer Help

 

If you can help by being a cashier or data entry volunteer for Glorious Gifts on either December 4 or December 11, please contact Susan Collett here or by phone at 512-0745.

 

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Worship

November 13, 2011

 

8:30 and 11:00 a.m.

Preacher: Rev. Abby Kocher

Scripture: Psalm 123, Matthew 25:14-30

Sermon: "The Good Life in Real Life"

 

9:30 a.m. - The Point

Preacher: Rev. Dr. Jim Noland

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Sermon: "Grace or Judgment?"


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Children and Worship Family Night

 

On Sunday, November 13, first graders and their parents will gather at 5:00 p.m. in room 03 for a fun filled family night. Since September the first graders have been learning all about worship. 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. A light dinner will be provided and child care will be available for younger siblings. 

 

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Youth Group News 65%This Sunday night, November 13, the middle school youth will be writing notes to U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan. The high school youth will put together care packages for the college freshmen and boarding school students, as well as writing notes to the troops. For the care packages, we will 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.

 

The evening schedule is

                  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

 

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. We will leave Friday evening and return mid-afternoon on Sunday. To register, please send a check for $115, payable to Reveille UMC, to Dwayne's attention by this Sunday, November 13.

 

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Leisure Club 50% 

Our lively group of senior adults will have their next gathering Tuesday, November 15, at 11:00 a.m. in the fellowship hall. The program will feature John Byrd, a comedy ventriloquist. John began learning ventriloquism at the age of 10 and has performed at a wide variety of venues, entertaining all age groups from kindergartners to senior citizens.

 

After the program, we will have a covered dish luncheon. The main dish and drinks will be provided. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share. Guests are welcome!

 

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Wonderful Wednesday

Experience the 2011 Annual Conference, Part 3

 

On November 16, our program will conclude Dick Davis' three-part series about the 2011 Annual Conference. You will hear the powerful ordination sermon by the Reverend Sam Wells and see the inspiring ceremony of ordination for those who are committing their life to the service of our Lord and Savior.  

 

Prior to Turkey dinnerthe program be sure to join us for our fellowship meal, which will be a Thanksgiving meal of turkey and dressing, mashed potatoes with gravy, roasted acorn squash, cranberry sauce, rolls, pecan pie and fruit. 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 14.

 

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Efficient Abundance

November 17, 12:00

 Brown Bag Lunch

The next Efficient Abundance class, entitled "Simply Abundant Holidays," will meet Thursday, November 17 from 12:00 noon -1:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall (Please note this slight change in time). This monthly brown bag lunch series is a joint partnership of Reveille UMC and the Reveille Weekday School. We hope you will join us for this opportunity to enjoy discussion and fellowship while also building bridges with our Weekday School families. Bring your brown bag lunch. Contact Carol Uzzle here or 359-6041, ext. 117 if you have questions, are interested in attending, and/or you will need child care.

 

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Alpha 

Join Us for the Alpha Celebration

 

Have you heard about Alpha and wondered what this 10-week course is all about? Do you have friends who want to learn more about what it means to be a Christian? Or do you want to engage in meaningful conversation about your faith in a small group setting? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions we invite you to join us this 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?  

 

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. Child care will be provided.

If you have questions or would like to learn more, please contact Burdette Robinson, Alpha Coordinator, here or call 837-7717. You may also contact Carol Uzzle here or call 359-6041, ext. 117.  Please contact Carol to register for dinner.

 

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Youth Choir JAM at Reveille

 

Youth Choir JAM will be held at Reveille on Friday and Saturday, November 18 and 19. The Festival Concert will be given at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, and you are invited. 

 Youth Choir

Now in its 17th year, JAM will be conducted by Dr. Mark Patterson, Director of Music Ministries at Salisbury Presbyterian Church in Midlothian. We are very fortunate to have this nationally-renowned clinician and composer come here. Over one hundred youth will gather to sing anthems of inspiration and praise, such as "Wade in the Water," which our youth choir sang for church a couple of months ago. You will not want to miss this spectacular event.

 

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Reveille United Methodist Women

Fall Bake Sale

 

Bake sale 2The UMW ladies will be baking this week for their Annual Fall Bake Sale next Sunday, November 20. There will be a wonderful assortment of cakes, pies, cookies and other baked goods to purchase for your family's Thanksgiving dinner. Bring your checkbook or extra cash to take home some goodies and help support the local missions championed by Reveille's United Methodist Women at the same time. Look for the bake sale tables in the main hallway leading to the sanctuary and in the fellowship hall.

 

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Thanksgiving display

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


 

New Elementary Choir Director: Emily Bogaev 

 

We are very pleased to announce that our own Emily Bogaev will direct the Elementary Choir January through April 2012. Emily is a senior at Hanover High School and has grown up at Reveille. She has participated in Reveille's children's choirs, youth choirs and youth group. During the summer of 2009 Emily was our summer music intern, helping Musical notes - colorto plan and implement our Tampa mission trip, Vacation Bible School and Kaleidoscope Music and Worship Camp.

 

At school Emily is a cornerstone of her music program, having participated in Women's Chamber Ensemble, Highlights, Sound FX and Satin Dolls, and has leadership responsibilities this year for Chamber and Satin Dolls. Emily was selected to be one of only two representatives from Hanover County to participate in the Virginia Honors Choir next weekend for the Virginia Music Educators Convention in Norfolk.

 

From this impressive resume you may have guessed that Emily wants to major in music when she goes to college next year. You would be correct.

 

We know that you are as proud of Emily as we are, and will do all you can to encourage and support her and the Elementary Choir during this exciting time.

 

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Turn Trash Into Cash

Recycle Your Ink Cartridge

 

Stop! That ink cartridge you are about to toss in the trash could help support a middle school youth on her way to Jeremiah Project or a high school youth headed to El RecyclingSalvador.  Reveille's youth accept many varieties of inkjet printer cartridges. We collect them and every few months ship them for recycling. A few weeks later, a check arrives for youth missions. While this recycling does not raise large amounts, it turns trash into cash. 

 

Please save your Apple, HP, Dell, Canon, Lexmark and Sharp cartridges from home and work. Place each cartridge in a plastic sandwich bag and drop them in Dwayne Stinson's mail cubby in the church office. For more information about the cartridges we can accept, please check here. The program does not accept Epson cartridges. 

 

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Deadlines for Upcoming Issues of

The Reveille Window

 

 

Issue

        Deadline

 

 

Nov. 20

Wednesday, Nov. 9

 

 

Nov. 27

Wednesday, Nov. 16

 

 

Dec. 4

Monday, Nov. 21

 

 

Dec. 11

Wednesday, Nov. 30

 

 

Dec. 18

Wednesday, Dec. 7

 

 

Dec. 25

Wednesday, Dec. 14

   This will be a combined issue for

   the weeks of Dec. 25 and Jan. 1.

 

 

Jan. 8

Wednesday, Dec. 28

 


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Faith & Family Brunch this Sunday

 

The Faith & Family Class will be hosting a brunch in the church parlor at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, November 13. Those currently attending the class, those who have attended or visited in the past, and those interested in learning about the class are all invited.  The class includes couples who have been married from a few years to 20 years. Class study and discussion topics include lectionary lessons for the day, Christian faith, Bible study, and life issues. The class will begin a special Adam Hamilton Advent series on November 20. Please contact Donna Bowen at or Julie Klich at for more information about the brunch.

 

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Special Gifts

 

Congregational Care Fund

In memory of Robert Elliott

Frances Carroll Circle

 

Building Fund

In memory of Sam Waddell

Bob Downs and Carol Hampton

In memory of Gene Little

Bob Downs and Carol Hampton


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Calendar of Opportunities

 

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13

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

10:30 AM

Coffee Fellowship

Fellowship Hall

11:00 AM

Worship*

Sanctuary

12:15 PM

The Point Worship Planning

Reveille House DR

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 14

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

Property Committee

Reveille House DR

7:00 PM

Reveille Ringers

Sanctuary

7:00 PM

Stephen Ministry

Room 210

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15

9:30 AM

Staff Meeting

Reveille House DR

11:00 AM

Leisure Club

Fellowship Hall

12:30 PM

Prayer Ministry

Adult Library

7:00 PM

Staff Parish Relations

Reveille House Parlor

7:30 PM

Scout Troop 444

Fellowship Hall

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16

9:30 AM

Women of Spirit Bible Study*

Room 210

12:15 PM

Midweek Worship

Sanctuary

12:30 PM

Prayer Ministry

Adult Library

12:30 PM

Garth Committee

Church Parlor

6:00 PM

Wonderful Wednesday

Fellowship Hall

6:45 PM

Believing God*

Room 209

6:45 PM

Worship Committee

Reveille House DR

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17

9:30 AM

Seekers Small Group

Room 209

12:00 PM

Efficient Abundance*

Fellowship Hall

12:15 PM

Trustees

Reveille House DR

12:30 PM

Prayer Ministry

Adult Library

5:30 PM

Alpha Leaders

Reveille House Parlor

6:00 PM

Alpha*

Fellowship Hall

7:00 PM

Mothers Small Group

Reveille House Parlor

7:00 PM

Chancel Choir Rehearsal*

Choir Room

7:30 PM

CrossPoint Rehearsal

Fellowship Hall

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18

12:30 PM

Prayer Ministry

Adult Library

4:30 PM

Youth Choir JAM

Fellowship Hall

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19

9:00 AM

Liturgical Arts Committee

Sanctuary

9:00 AM

Youth Choir Jam

Fellowship Hall

 

 

 

*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.