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Reveille United Methodist Church

4200 Cary Street Road, Richmond, Virginia 23221  

(804) 359-6041  www.reveilleumc.org

 

January 8, 2012 

 
In This Issue

January Worship Theme

Worship This Sunday

Youth Group News

2012 Church Council

Alpha

Journey 101: Serving God

Parables From the Back Side

Sunday Evening Bible Studies

Altar Flowers Dates Available

Art and Music Program to be Offered

Calendar

Staff


Please note that articles submitted for inclusion in Reveille publications are subject to editing.

TopWhere Are Your Roots?

 

So, where are your roots? Perhaps you are remembering where your parents or grandparents originated, or your own country of Rootsorigin. Perhaps you think first of a family homestead or recall memories from childhood of adults and peers who shaped you - places you went and experiences you shared. Over the first few weeks in January, Reveille's worship services will explore our Christian roots - how God nurtures and nourishes our growth and enables us to produce fruit that seeds new growth. This theme will culminate with Ministry Sunday on January 22, when guest preacher and former Reveille intern Rev. Tom Arthur will share the message.

 

This Sunday, January 8, begins the series with the waters of baptism. It is that water, or better still, God's presence in that gift of water, that nourishes our growth as disciples. An unwatered seed never sprouts. A seed immersed in water grows roots that seek more nourishment, and that nourishment allows the seed to sprout and grow. Every Christian's roots trace back to the waters of baptism. 
 

Worship

January 8, 2012

 

8:30 and 11:00 a.m.

Preacher: Rev. Dr. Jim Noland

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5, Acts 19:1-7

Sermon: "The Seed of the Spirit"

 

9:30 a.m. - The Point

Preacher: Rev. Abby Kocher

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5

Theme: New Beginnings

 

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Youth group kicks off 2012 this Sunday, January 8, with a question: What is a Christian? We will play some games, share some discussion and lay some challenges about living into ouYouth Group News 65%r Christian faith in the coming year.

 

The schedule is as follows:

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

 

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Your 2012 Church Council

 

Persons who serve on the church council have heard God's call and have stepped forward to offer spiritual leadership for our congregation. We are grateful for their commitment of time and talent in service to Christ here at Reveille. All members are encouraged to pray for them and for the staff, that together they will discern God's will for the ministries of Reveille United Methodist Church.

ELECTED MEMBERS

Ministry Area

Name

Chair

Claire Kaugars

Lay Leader

Dick Davis

Council Secretary

Lili Boyd

Finance

Bob Asplund

Staff-Parish Relations

Carol Hampton

Trustees

To be determined 1/8/12  

Age-Level Ministries

Amy Donald

Communications

Glenda Lewis

Leadership

Rich Schweiker

Nurture/Congregational Care

Evelyn Wilson

Outreach

David Collett

Stewardship

Pete Watson

Teaching/Learning

Keith Thompson

Witness

Jill Gaynor

Worship

Margaret Hamilton

Weekday School Representative

Tara Bennett

Youth Representative

Chris Cantone/Kirby Collett

Treasurer

O. Allen Davis

 

 

STAFF

Title

Name

Pastor

Jim Noland

Associate Pastor

Abby Kocher

Associate Pastor

Stephen Coleman

Minister for Teaching & Learning

Carol Uzzle

Director of Music

Cathy Armistead

Director of Youth Ministries

Dwayne Stinson


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Ten for Ten

 

Music Director NoteHappy New Year, Reveille! This month marks ten years of ministry at Reveille for me. I want to say "thank you" for allowing me this privilege in a tangible way: Beginning January 29, I will play a short "concert piece" as the postlude, and I invite you to come to the chancel to enjoy it, or you may stay wherever you are in the sanctuary (the balcony is the "best seat" in the house). It is my plan to give ten such postludes throughout the year, hence the name, "Ten for Ten." I hope you will enjoy this gift, given in love and gratitude.

- Cathy Armistead

 

 

Joys and Concerns

 

SYMPATHY

The Reveille family extends Christian love and sympathy to Eleanor Elliott on the passing of her sister, Jeanne Whitesalle, on January 2 in North Palm Beach, Florida; and to Ty Jefferson on the passing of his grandmother, Dolly Jefferson, on January 2.


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Alpha

 

A 10-week Alpha course is being offered this winter on Tuesday evenings from January 24 - April 3. Each session begins with dinner at 6:00 p.m. Small group discussions follow a video focused on an aspect of faith. Through the small group, participants are able to ask questions and explore their faith in a supportive and encouraging environment. All are welcome to participate, from those who are new to the faith to those who would like the opportunity to examine and discuss their faith.

 

A recent Alpha participant wrote "My faith has been strong for years, but not very well informed and I felt almost afraid to open my heart and brain together to God. I now feel much braver, calmer. I feel more committed (and willing to be that way) and I am more disciplined about prayer and Bible reading/study."

 

Child care is provided each evening, as well as for the day retreat that takes place halfway through the course. If you would like to learn more about Alpha or have questions, please contact Burdette Robinson here or call him at 837-7717; or contact Carol Uzzle here or call her at 359-6041, ext. 117. You may register online here or by calling Carol.

 

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Journey 101: Serving God

January 22 - February 26

 

On Sunday evenings beginning January 22 at 5:00 p.m. our associate pastor, Abby Kocher, will lead a 6-week class in the Journey 101 series. These classes will focus on serving God, exploring the following: 

  • Biblical background for service and social justice
  • Use of financial gifts and resources for God's purposes
  • Ways to become a better steward of time
  • Ways of sharing personal faith stories
  • Spiritual gifts and their role in serving God and others

This is the third of the Journey 101 courses. The classes are similar in design to the Alpha course. The other classes in this series are Journey 101: Loving God and Journey 101: Knowing God. The three classes are offered throughout the year and can be taken in any order. Child care will be available.

 

You may register online here or by contacting Carol Uzzle at 359-6041, ext. 117 or here.

 

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Parables from the Back Side:  

Bible Stories with a Twist

Wednesdays, January 11 - April 4

 

Most Christians have probably heard the parables of Jesus so many times that we can almost recite them verbatim. Sometimes we are too comfortable in our understanding of the parables. If you are looking for the opportunity to view 12 of Jesus' parables with new eyes, consider participating in the Wednesday morning ladies' Bible study that will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 11. The 13-week study is entitled Parables from the Back Side: Bible Stories with a Twist. Each week the study will focus on the parable through the eyes of a minor or unsympathetic character found in the parable. Those participating in this class will come away each week having viewed a parable they know by heart with new eyes. The study book costs $9. Child care will be available.

 

You may register online here or by contacting Carol Uzzle at 359-6041, ext. 117 or here

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Sunday Evening Bible Studies

Beginning February 4

 

On Sundays beginning February 4, we will offer two new Bible studies from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Each study has a resource book which costs less than $10. Child care will be provided.

 

IMMERSION BIBLE STUDY - BOOK OF ACTS

If you are interested in tracing the beginnings of the early church and seeing how the church grew under the ministry of Paul and others, you might like to participate in the February study of the Book of Acts, the history book of the New Testament. Andy Weaver will lead this 8-week exploration, which uses the new Common English Bible.

 

LIVING THE GOOD LIFE TOGETHER: DISCERNMENT

If you are looking for a small group experience with a twist, consider participating in this 12-week study. The first half - six weeks - is a time of discovery and preparation: Come and See. The group will apply their learnings to daily life during the last half of the class: Go and Do. Discernment is defined in this class "as seeking God with all our senses - taste, sight, sound, smell and touch. It means using all our senses to discern the presence of God - and to do this with clarity. Such discernment informs wise actions in our daily lives."

 

You may register for both classes online here or by e-mailing Carol Uzzle here. You may also call Carol at 359-6041, ext. 117 to register.

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Altar flowers

Dates Available to Place

Sanctuary Altar Flowers 

If you would like to reserve a date to place flowers on the sanctuary altar, many dates are still available. We especially would like to fill the following: January 15 and 29, February 5 and 19. If you would like to reserve a date, please contact Cheryl Arrington here or call her at 359-6041, ext. 114. The cost for flowers is $33.

 

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Art and Music Program for Advent

 

The Covenant Sunday School Class will host Dennis King and Kevin Bruny for a program of art and music on Sunday, January 22 at 9:30 a.m. in the chancel area of the sanctuary. The program will include seasonal carols, new and old, accompanied by a mixed media presentation of stained glass art.

 

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Calendar of Opportunities


SUNDAY, JANUARY 8

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

9:30 AM

Confirmation Class

Scout Lodge

11:00 AM

Worship*

Sanctuary

12:15 PM

Called Trustees Meeting

Church Parlor

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

Cherub Choir Rehearsal

Room 105

5:00 PM

EGR Small Group*

Reveille House Dining Room

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, JANUARY 9

7:00 AM

Men's Prayer Breakfast

Fellowship Hall

12:30 PM

Prayer Ministry

Adult Library

6:15 PM

Reveille Ensemble

Sanctuary

7:00 PM

Reveille Ringers

Sanctuary

7:00 PM

Stephen Ministry

Room 210

TUESDAY, JANUARY 10

12:00 PM

Frances Carroll Circle

Church Parlor

12:30 PM

Prayer Ministry

Adult Library

6:30 PM

Communications Committee

Reveille House Parlor

7:30 PM

Scout Troop 444

Fellowship Hall

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11

9:30 AM

Women of Spirit

Room 210

12:15 PM

Midweek Worship

Sanctuary

12:30 PM

Prayer Ministry

Adult Library

7:30 PM

Finance Committee

Reveille House Dining Room

THURSDAY, JANUARY 12

9:30 AM

Seekers Small Group

Room 209

12:30 PM

Prayer Ministry

Adult Library

7:00 PM

Chancel Choir Rehearsal*

Choir Room

FRIDAY, JANUARY 13

6:00 PM

Youth Ski Retreat

Wintergreen

12:30 PM

Prayer Ministry

Adult Library

 

 

 

*Child care provided


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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

Tyrell A. Jefferson, Custodian

Elaine B. Kastelberg, Director of Weekday School

Beverley F. Tilley, Weekday School Administrative Assistant


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