Last-minute reminder: 

Reveille Teams will Work with   

Rebuilding Together of Richmond  

 

On Saturday, April 27, teams from Reveille will help remodel three houses in the Fulton Hill neighborhood. They will remove clutter, paint inside and outside, install vapor barriers in a crawl space, replace a bathroom floor, rebuild railing and steps on a back porch, and do other projects, as well. Watch for pictures in an upcoming issue of The Reveille Window.

 
Newsletter Masthead
Reveille United Methodist Church

4200 Cary Street Road, Richmond, Virginia 23221  

(804) 359-6041    http://reveilleumc.org

 

April 28, 2013 

In This Issue

Life School Musical this Sunday

Sunday Worship

Our Environmental Stewardship Team

Youth News

Wonderful Wednesday Meal and Holy Land Program

UMW General Meeting

Enjoy Music, Support Swansboro

Summer Fun Dates for Your Calendar

May ParentLINK Newsletter

Helping Hands Mission Opportunity

Vacation Bible School Registration

Vacation Bible School Needs

Day Camp Registration

Joys and Concerns

A Note of Gratitude

Special Gifts

Newsletter Issues and Deadlines

Calendar

Staff


Go to Reveille's Website

 

TopLife School Musical to be  

Presented Sunday

 

All of our children's choirs will offer Life School Musical, by Pam Andrews, Rob Howard, and David Guthrie, this Sunday, April 28, as the sermon for our 9:30 am (The Point) and 11:00 am worship services. This high-energy musical is based on Psalm 25:4-5.

 

Life School Musical Quoting the Life School Musical Website: "When Miss Knowsalot's class at Life School begins on this particular Friday, the students have no idea what a special day it is destined to be! Ben, the new kid, and all the other students get the surprise of their life when colorful characters from the Bible materialize on the scene to truly bring their lessons to life. By the end of this delightful romp they have come face to face with the life-changing power of the Gospel, and they've been handed the keys to life by some very special characters." 

 

Come and be inspired by our talented children, and please invite family and friends!

 

Sunday Worship

April 28, 2013

 

8:30 am

Preacher: The Reverend Dr. Jim Noland

Scriptures: Acts 11:1-18

Revelation 21:1-6

Sermon: "Eden Restored"

 

9:30 and 11:00 am

Life School Musical 
 

Caring for God's Creation

 

We celebrated God's Creation in worship last Sunday, April 21. This is a perfect time to introduce our new team for environmental stewardship: Susan Creasey and Bob Shippee, leaders; and Vickey Verwey, Sue Agee, Ellie Manspile, and Christina Nagi.

 

Members of this team will use their talents to discover ways to implement parts of The Green Church Initiative, so we can strive to be better caretakers of God's creation. Be on the lookout for easy changes you can make at church and at home to help respect our planet.

 

 

Youth News

 

On Sunday, April 28, the youth group will continue planning for Youth Sunday, with the theme "God Has Work for Us to Do."

 

The schedule for the evening is as follows:Youth

     4:30 pm - Combined choir

     5:30 pm - Dinner ($3)

     6:00 pm - Combined youth group

 

YOUTH SMALL GROUPS - Our youth ministry is offering a variety of small groups as another opportunity to deepen your faith and connect with your friends from Reveille during the week. If you are interested, please email Dwayne Stinson or Ansley Higginbotham for more information.

 

Making good decisions about sex is difficult. Reveille is sponsoring a sexuality retreat for youth, grades 6-12, Friday, May 10, through Saturday, May 11. The retreat will meet at camp Westview on the James and will include sessions divided (at various points) for boys and girls, and for middle school students and high school students. Derek Jones and Michelle Wolff will facilitate. Derek has produced curriculum for youth ministry, and Michelle is a Ph. D. candidate at Duke University. Both have extensive training in Christian ethics and practical decision-making. The cost for the event is $30, payable to Reveille UMC by April 30.

 

HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS: Reveille is your family. Please let the church office
know your plans for this fall. At worship on May 12, Reveille will recognize our graduating seniors, so also please confirm whether you are available to be part of the 11:00 am service that day. 

 

Wonderful Wednesday on May 1:

Meal and Perspectives of Holy Land Tour

 

On Wednesday, May 1, co-leaders Jim Noland and Laughton Corr, along with other Reveille tour group members, will offer a slide presentation of their 2013 pilgrimage to Israel and Jordan. Please join this group in the fellowship hall at 6:45 pm as they share the cultural, historical, and spiritual perspectives of their very special trip to the Holy Land.Wonderful Wednesday 2

 

Before the presentation, please join us for our Wonderful Wednesday meal. The menu will be beef stroganoff, bowtie pasta, vegetable medley, tossed salad, rolls, and chocolate cake. The cost for the meal is $5 for adults and teens, $3 for children ages 4 to 12, and free for anyone under 4. Please make a reservation for dinner heresign up on the friendship pad during Sunday worship, or call the church office at 359-6041 on Monday.

 

 

UMW General Meeting

Tuesday, May 7, 10:30 am

 

Focus:  Human Trafficking

 

All are welcome to attend Reveille United Methodist Women's General Meeting, which will be held Tuesday, May 7, at 10:30 am in the fellowship hall. The speaker will be Krissy Velasco from the Richmond Justice Initiative (RJI), who will address the topic of human trafficking.

 

RJI is a non-profit, faith-based organization whose mission is to educate, equip, and mobilize communities with the tools needed to be a force in the global movement to end human trafficking. Please come to find out more about this and the UMW's other outreach programs and mission projects.

 

We will provide lunch for $8 following the meeting. Please make your reservation by noon on Wednesday, May 1, by calling your circle leader or Alva Haley. Email Jennifer McCluskey or call her at 359-6041, ext. 121, by May 1 if child care is needed.

 

 

Hear Great Music, Support Swansboro

 

Love music? Want to help support Swansboro Elementary School? Do both by enjoying a night of musical variety sponsored by Elizabeth Bell and featuring Musical notes - color musicians and singers from the Richmond community. Selections will range from classical, to jazz, to modern pieces and will showcase the talent of many performers, including some Reveille members.

 

Concert proceeds will go toward Swansboro's Dancing Classrooms program, which teaches ballroom dancing to students as a vehicle for learning manners and respect. The concert will be at 7:30 pm on Friday, May 17, in the sanctuary. A dessert reception will follow. If you would like to support Dancing Classrooms, see Reveille musicians perform, or just hear some great music, we hope to see you there!

 

Elizabeth Bell

 

 
 "Summer Fun" Save the Dates for Reveille Families

 

This summer, let's get together and have some fun!  More information will come soon, but please save the following dates:

 

JUNE 19 

Ice Cream Social and Game Night following a special Wonderful Wednesday dinner

 

JULY 24

Potluck dinner with our CARITAS guests and then a movie on the lawn  

 

AUGUST 21

Pool Party

 

 CHILDREN'S MINISTRY

The ParentLINK Children's Ministry Newsletter 

 

The ParentLINK newsletter is a great resource for parents, grandparents, or anyone who is interested in learning more about children. This resource, created by Group Publishing, highlights a specific theme each month. In addition to the thematic information, the newsletter also has sections that review upcoming movies, books, and music, as well as games for children. Make sure to take a look at the personalized calendar with upcoming events for children and families at Reveille, as well as a more in-depth written section that gives you all the details you would want to know.  Read the May ParentLINK here.

 

Helping Hands Mission Opportunity

 

Registration is beginning for the Helping Hands mission trip, a Virginia Conference-sponsored children's mission opportunity that will take place on Thursday, July 18,and Friday, July 19. Our home base will be Woodlake United Methodist Church in Midlothian, Virginia. This two-day program engages rising third through rising sixth graders  in hands-on projects such as working in a food pantry, serving lunch to firefighters, picking up trash with the Adopt-A-Highway program, making journals for veterans, preparing casseroles for homeless organizations, visiting at a nursing home, and working in a garden, to name a few. We also worship together and spend Thursday night in a fun fellowship activity. Please register here and turn in a check for $36 (payable to Reveille UMC) to Lori Epps in the church office no later than Sunday, April 28. If you are interested in serving as a chaperone, please email Lori Epps or call her at 359-6041, ext. 117.

 

 

Vacation Bible School Registration is In Progress

 

Vacation Bible School, open to children from age four through rising second graders, will take place July 29-August 2 from 9:00 am to noon. There will be no charge to attend VBS this summer.

 

This year's theme is "Everywhere Fun Fair."  The children will learn about our neighbors in countries such as Japan, Zimbabwe, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Mexico. They will focus on the Bible verse theme, "Love the Lord your God....and your neighbor as yourself," from Luke 10:27. Activities will include crafts, missions, music, recreation, and snack time. It will be a great week as we look to see how God's World comes together. Online registration began Sunday, April 14. Register your child here.

 

For more information, please email Jennifer Rosen or call Lori Epps, Director of Children's Ministries, at 359-6041, ext. 117.

 

 

Vacation Bible School Wishes

 

In addition to seeking volunteers for our week-long Vacation Bible School, (to volunteer, please sign up here) we have several wishes for supplies. We are looking for a black top hat, large circus animals for decoration (for example, a big stuffed elephant), carnival games, a large snow cone machine, a large cotton candy machine, and a dunk tank.  If anyone has a connection with a rental company or can donate any of these items for the week of July 29-August 2, please email Jennifer Rosen or call Lori Epps in the church office at 359-6041, ext. 117.

 

 

Day Camp Registration is In Progress

 

Day Camp, which is open to children entering third through sixth grades, will take place July 29-August 2 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. There will be no charge to attend day camp this year.

 

This year's theme is "Follow Jesus." The children will go out into our community and serve others in Jesus' name, and they will learn about loving God and each other through various activities here at Reveille. On Thursday evening we will host a celebration of the week for participants and their parents, followed by a sleepover for the children. Please register and sign up to volunteer here.  

 

If you would like more information, please email Ellie Speer or Lori Epps, or call 359-6041, ext. 117. 

 

Joys and Concerns

 

SYMPATHY

The Reveille family extends Christian love and sympathy to Paige Bell and family on the death of her sister-in-law, Angela, on April 19 in California.

 

RECEIVED THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

April 21, 2013

 

Lillian Claire Handley, daughter of Shawn and Sharon Handley

Evan MacLaren Kahl, son of Jeremy and Allison Kahl


 

A Note of Gratitude

 

Burrell and John Stultz and the family of Elizabeth Stultz Moore wish to express our sincere gratitude for the many prayers and expressions of friendship, kindness, and sympathy during this time of great sorrow.


 

Special Gifts

 

Congregational Care Fund

In honor of Anne Stratton

Dr. and Mrs. Robert P. Black

 

In memory of Lisa Moore

Marshall and Brenda Gordon

 

Garden Fund

In memory of Jim Neff

Ethel Sketchley

John and Ruth Taylor

 

In memory of Bill Wright

Ethel Sketchley

 

Issues and Deadlines for The Reveille Window

 

ISSUE

DEADLINE

May 12

Wednesday, May 1

May 19

Wednesday, May 8

May 26

Wednesday, May 15

June 2

Wednesday, May 22


 
Calendar of Opportunities

SUNDAY, APRIL 28

8:30 AM

Worship*

Chapel

9:30 AM

Sunday School for All Ages

Education Building

9:30 AM

Worship at The Point*

Fellowship Hall

10:30AM

Coffee Fellowship

Welcome Center

11:00AM

Worship*

Sanctuary

2:30 PM

Superstar Cast Rehearsals

Sanctuary

4:00 PM

Youth Handbell Choir

Sanctuary

4:30 PM

Combined Youth Choir

Choir Room

5:00 PM

Children's Choir Picnic

Picnic Shelter

5:00 PM

Christian Believer*

Room 211

5:00 PM

Reveille Today

RH Dining Room

5:30 PM

Sunday Night Supper

Fellowship Hall

6:00 PM

Combined Youth Group

Youth Center

MONDAY, APRIL 29

7:00 AM

Men's Prayer Breakfast

Fellowship Hall

9:30 AM

Garden Committee

Garden

12:30PM

Prayer Ministry

Chapel

1:00 PM

Program Staff

RH Dining Room

7:00 PM

High School Boys

Small Group

Youth Center

7:00 PM

Reveille Ringers*

Sanctuary

8:00 PM

Alcoholics Anonymous

Fellowship Hall

TUESDAY, APRIL 30

9:30 AM

Staff Meeting

RH Dining Room

10:30AM

Parents Prayer Study

Senior High Room

12:30PM

Prayer Ministry

Chapel

7:00 PM

Middle School Girls

Small Group

Offsite

7:00 PM

Worship Committee

RH Dining Room

7:30 PM

Boy Scout Troop 444

Youth Center

WEDNESDAY, MAY 1

7:00 AM

High School Girls

Small Group

Offsite

9:30 AM

Women of Spirit*

Room 210

12:15PM

Midweek Worship

Sanctuary

12:30PM

Prayer Ministry

Chapel

7:00 PM

Middle School Boys

Small Group

Youth Center

7:00 PM

Parents Study

Middle School Room

THURSDAY, MAY 2

9:30 AM

Seekers Class

Room 209

12:30PM

Prayer Ministry

Chapel

6:30 PM

Stewardship Committee

RH Dining Room

6:30 PM

Mothers Small Group*

Senior High Room

7:00 PM

Chancel Choir*

Choir Room

7:30 PM

CrossPoint Rehearsal

Room 104

8:00 PM

AA (Closed meeting:

call 332-2727)

Fellowship Hall

FRIDAY, MAY 3

8:00 AM

Tee-Ology

Offsite

12:30PM

Prayer Ministry

Chapel




*Nursery care available for children three years old and younger


 

Staff

 

Jim Noland, Senior Pastor

Katie B. Anthony, Associate Pastor

Stephen Coleman, Associate Pastor

Cathy Armistead, Director of Music Ministries

Tamara Nicely, Assistant Director of Music Ministries

Lori Epps, Director of Children's Ministries

Jennifer McCluskey, Director of Adult Ministries

Dwayne Stinson, Director of Youth Ministries

Kaarina Jobe, Worship and Music Leader for The Point

Glynis Holcomb, Financial Manager

Ken Case, Facilities Manager

Lisa Adams, Administrative Assistant 

Cheryl Arrington, Pastoral and Congregational Care Secretary

Thomas Goodall, Custodian

Darius Stokes, Custodian

Elaine Kastelberg, Director of Weekday School

Beverley Tilley, Weekday School Administrative Assistant