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At youth group this Sunday night, April 22, the middle school youth will begin planning for Youth Sunday, which is May 13. The high school youth will either continue the sexuality discussion we began last week or work on the Youth Sunday service.

Our 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

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Joys and Concerns

BIRTH

Congratulations to John and Lori Pleasants on the birth of their son, Zachary Joseph Pleasants, on April 3, 2012. Marye Pleasants is the proud Reveille grandmother.

DEATH

Bob Rhea Johnson

April 16, 2012

SYMPATHY

The Reveille family extends Christian love and sympathy to Marilyn Johnson on the passing of her husband, Bob; to Graham and Kathy (Brown) Driver on the passing of his mother, Ann C. Driver of Salt Lake City, Utah, on April 16; and to Margaret and Bates Chappell on the passing of her sister, Virginia (Ginger) Cole Handy, on April 14.

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Rebuilding Together of Richmond

April 28

Plans are almost complete for Reveille's participation in Rebuilding Together on April 28. If you have volunteered and have not been contacted, please e-mail R.C. Hall here or call Rev. Abby Kocher at 359-6041, ext. 111. We plan to start at 8:00 a.m. at 2204 Ford Avenue. Lunch will be provided.

Our project this year involves a major renovation of a kitchen, door replacements, facia repairs, and installation of a small accessibility ramp.

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Is There a Grad in Your Family?

Graduation marks an important moment in the lives of students and their families. Is there someone in your family who will receive a degree this spring from high school, college, or a graduate program? If so, please share your joy with our church family by contacting one of the following: Carol Uzzle (e-mail or 359-6041, ext. 117) or Dwayne Stinson (e-mail  or 359-6041, ext. 122).

Please provide the name of the graduate, school and degree, and future plans. We will recognize our graduating high school seniors at the 11:00 a.m. worship service on May 13, and their names will appear in The Reveille Window. Names of those graduating from college or graduate programs will be published in a June issue of The Window.

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Children's Choir Musical Coming Soon

Our elementary and primary choirs have been working hard on their spring musical, Joseph, from the Pit to the Palace, by Jimmy Getzen and Gail Getzen. This high-energy retelling of the Biblical story of Joseph will be presented at The Hermitage this Sunday, April 22 at 7:00 p.m., and at Reveille on Sunday, April 29 for The Point (9:30 service) and at the 11:00 a.m. service. Emily Bogaev will direct, with assistance from Susan Bullock, Lori Salmon, Leigh Brabrand, Martha Hodges and Lili Boyd. Please mark your calendars; you will not want to miss it!

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United Methodist Women General Meeting

Tuesday, May 1

You are invited to attend the United Methodist Women General Meeting on Tuesday, May 1 at 10:30 a.m. in the fellowship hall. If you would like to learn more about Reveille's outreach programs and upcoming mission projects, you will not want to miss this meeting. Claire Kaugars, Church Council chair, will be the speaker. Lunch will be provided following the meeting; the cost is $8. Reservations for lunch need to be made by noon on Wednesday, April 25. Contact the church office at 359-6041 to make your reservation. If you need child care, please contact Rev. Carol Uzzle here or at 359-6041, ext. 117.

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Vacation Bible School Needs

Do you have any items that will help set the theme for Vacation Bible School this summer? With a nautical theme, we are looking for everything from scuba diving equipment to pool noodles and inflatables. If you can help, contact Carol Uzzle here or at 359-6041, ext. 117. Please note that we will not need these items until this summer.

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VBS and Day Camp Registration

During the week of July 30-August 3, the halls and grounds of Reveille will be alive with children learning to live as disciples of Jesus Christ. This year our Vacation Bible School children, who are age three by September 30 through those entering the second grade in the fall, will be exploring the depths of God's love.

Our rising third through fifth graders will participate in Day Camp that same week. Their days will be filled with being God's presence in the world as they let light of God's love shine through their actions.

Don't forget to register your child online here:

Vacation Bible School 

Day Camp 

Paper copies of the registration forms are available in the church office.

Please read the instructions carefully for submitting the registration forms online. There are separate forms for VBS and Day Camp. VBS parents: please note to hold down the control button on your computer when selecting ways you can help with VBS. Once you complete the form, you need to save it to your computer and then send it to reveilleumc@gmail.com noting on the subject line VBS/Day Camp.

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Issues and Deadlines for The Reveille Window

Please note that the deadline for the next issue is Monday, April 23, two days earlier than usual.

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Special Gifts

CHAPEL FURNISHINGS

In memory of Edward Tyree Chappell, Sr.

Glynis Holcomb

YOUTH SPACE

In memory of Nancy VanDerVeer (Dwayne Stinson's aunt)

Glynis Holcomb

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Calendar of Opportunities

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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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