Sunday is Bag Lunch Day

It's that time again this month to prepare bag lunches for Richmond Friends of the Homeless. Come to the fellowship hall at 10:30 a.m. this Sunday, May 27, to make sandwiches or help pack the bag lunches. If you would like to contribute food, please contact Jennifer Huneycutt here.

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A Music Note from the Director

The fourth installment of the ten celebratory postludes will be Sunday, May 27, at the 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. services. You will enjoy another famous wedding postlude - Toccata, by Charles Marie Widor. Please remain for the postlude in your favorite listening spot in the sanctuary and perhaps reminisce about your wedding. I hope you enjoy Widor's Toccata.

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Joys and Concerns

IN MEMORIAM

Louise Rainey Tigue

May 21, 2012

SYMPATHY

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Many Thanks for a Wonderful Day

Sunday, March 20, 2012 was an important day in the life of Reveille Church. We enjoyed uplifting worship, confirmed 21 young persons as professing members in our United Methodist Church, baptized one young person, celebrated our new addition with the laying of a cornerstone, and topped off the evening with an inspiring Mission Benefit Concert presented by the combined choirs of Reveille and Shady Grove (Mechanicsville) UMC. All in all, it was quite a day.

There are many people to thank, including the hardest working building committee in the known world, with special thanks going to its tireless leaders, Jim Overacre and Mark Bell. We should also highlight Dwayne Stinson's wonderful work, along with the mentors, with our confirmation class, and Cathy Armistead's leadership of our music ministry. Sunday night she directed two bell choirs, conducted the combined choirs and played the organ for Rutter's Requiem. All that after leading music in two worship services.

The day also included three receptions, two of which were held in our new welcome center. There are many people to thank for these, but special recognition goes to the Wednesday morning Bible study group known as Women of Spirit. Led by Bonnie Overacre and Margret Hamilton, they decorated the new space and provided what was effectively a lunch for several hundred people.

I may have left out some names that should be recognized because almost everyone contributed in some way. It takes a congregation to make a church. So thanks go to all of you for your commitment to our vision of expanding our facility to the greater glory of Christ's mission here at Reveille.

Jim Noland

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Abundant Donations Will Bless Many

Thank you to everyone who donated their time and belongings to the fabulously successful Fill-A-POD Drive for CARITAS and other charities! The POD had to be emptied three times over the week, with overflow going into the toddler classroom and the picnic shelter.

Our abundance was so overwhelming that we were able to serve agencies beyond our original intentions and are already working on expanding next year's drive to be able to include more types of donations by forging more partnerships, including the Richmond Department of Social Services and the Health Department.

CARITAS, Richmond Healthy Start, Anna Black, Jennifer McCluskey, the Elizabeth Project, ACTS, Goodwill, The View, Foster Care Services, Swansboro Elementary, and the City of Richmond thank you for your generous support.

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Altar Flowers Dates Available

The following dates are open to place flowers on the sanctuary altar in honor of or in memory of someone, or maybe just because you would like to sponsor the flowers:

June 10, July 22, August 5, August 12 or August 19

To sign up for one of these dates, please contact Cheryl Arrington in the church office here or call 359-6041, ext. 114.

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Annual Conference Offering 2012

One of the highlights of Annual Conference is the Conference Mission Offering. This year the goal is $200,000 to be divided among four projects: a shade and fresh water ministry in Brazil, leadership development for our Church's work in Mozambique, church planting in Cambodia, and support for the ministry of Shalom Farms right here on the Richmond District. Please visit the Virginia Conference website here for additional information. Reveille has always given generous support to the outreach work of the Annual Conference and our opportunity to continue this tradition will be on June 17.

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Reveille Coed Softball Begins Soon

Reveille has a coed softball team open to all members and frequent visitors which is about to swing into action. We play on Tuesday evenings starting on June 5and going through July 31. This is a slow-pitch league, so we play with 10 people on the field at a time, and there must be an even split of five men and five women on the field. New players are always welcome to join us. No skills are necessary, but it is helpful to have your own glove. The most important requirement is the desire to have fun and meet some other Reveille members.

Some weeks we play at Byrd Middle School on Quioccassin Road near Regency Square, and some weeks we play at Moody Middle School on Woodman Road near Our Lady of Lourdes Church. Some weeks we play at 6:30 p.m. and other weeks we play at 8:15, but we are always finished by 10:00 p.m. The schedule will appear in a later issue of The Reveille Window so that spectators can come watch the action.  

If you are interested in playing, please contact Martha Hodges by e-mail here or call the church office at 359-6041, ext. 114.

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Plans for Summer Sunday School for Children

Sunday school for children continues throughout the summer. The unit of study for children in June currently in the three-year-olds class through kindergarten is In the Beginning with a focus on the creation story and on through the story of Noah and the ark.

Children currently in the first through the fifth grades will combine for the summer beginning June 3 in room 200 on the second floor of the education building. They will explore the book of Psalms.

During the summer parents and others who love children volunteer to teach. If you would like to know more about this opportunity, please contact Carol Uzzle, Minister for Teaching and Learning here or at 359-6041, ext. 117.

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Summer Choir Begins June 10

Summer Choir begins a little early - Sunday, June 10! Please come to the NEW choir room at 10:30 a.m. on that day. It's located where the old chapel used to be, just next to the church parlor.

Who can sing in Summer Choir? EVERYONE is invited. This is an intergenerational choir for children, youth and adults who love to sing. Summer Choir Bonuses: NO rehearsals and NO robes! Simply come to the choir room at 10:30 a.m. on the Sunday you are able to sing, learn the anthem (which is always fun and easy!) and sit in the choir loft.

This is the fourth year for Summer Choir, and we have had as many as 30 singers in a single Sunday! Please join us for a great summer of singing and meet new friends. For more information, contact Cathy Armistead here or call 359-6041, ext. 123.

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Vacation Bible School and Day Camp Registration

Don't put off registering your children for this summer's VBS or Day Camp, which will meet July 30-August 3. If your child is placed on a waiting list, there is no guarantee that they will be able to participate.

VBS's theme this summer is Operation Overboard: Dare to Go Deeper with God. Children, age three by the end of September through those entering the second grade this fall, will be engaged in music, the Bible, crafts and missions related to the Bible story and theme of the day. VBS meets from 9:30 a.m. until noon. The cost is $25. You may register and pay online here. 

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Issues and Deadlines for The Reveille Window

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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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