Page 12 The Circuit Rider May 2012 Non-profit Org. U. S. Postage PAID Richmond, VA Permit No. 1851 Chamberlayne Heights United Methodist Church 6100 Chamberlayne Road Richmond, VA 23227 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Our Vision Statement: ALIVE IN CHRIST Notice of Publication and Mailing: The Circuit Rider is published each month. If you would like to be removed from the mailing list, please contact the church office at [email protected] or 804-266-3551. IN MINISTRY IN MINISTRY IN MINISTRY IN MINISTRY Rev. Livingstone Dore, Pastor ~ (804) 338-6067 ~ E-mail: [email protected]Julie Crawford, Office Administrator ~ (804) 266-3551 ~ E-mail: [email protected]Kristen Schussler, Music Director ~ (804) 266-3551 ~ E-mail: [email protected]Stacey Spear, Bell Choir Director ~ (804) 266-3551 ~ E-mail: [email protected]Patricia Dombroski, Treasurer ~ (804) 266-3551 ~ E-mail: [email protected]Office Hours: Monday ~ Thursday: 9:00 AM ~ 1:00 PM Church Office: 266-3551 Education Bldg.: 266-9513 Kitchen: 266-6556 White House: 266-6556 Fax: 266-0097 Website: www.chamberlayneheightsumc.org Join us on facebook! www.facebook.com/CHUMC51 THE CIRCUIT RIDER THE CIRCUIT RIDER THE CIRCUIT RIDER THE CIRCUIT RIDER Chamberlayne Heights United Methodist Church Chamberlayne Heights United Methodist Church Chamberlayne Heights United Methodist Church Chamberlayne Heights United Methodist Church MAY 2012 From The Pastor “The biggest thing people want in church is relevance to their lives, and it’s up to the church to build that bridge between the life-changing power of Christ and people’s everyday lives.” -Ed Young About four years ago, I wrote my “FROM THE PASTOR” page on the Tutoring ministry here at CHUMC. I want to return to portions of that article and remind you once again of the importance of this ministry to the church: Everyone of us, whether we are parents or not, struggle everyday as to how best to juggle the pressures of work and family life. These days most seem to arrange or rearrange their lives in ways that allow them just enough time to acknowledge certain milestones in the lives of their children—birthdays, playing first soccer game, baseball or basketball game, school play, etc. Taking the time to sit and help one’s child or children with homework is perhaps not high on the list of priorities; or maybe one is just not prepared to offer any such assistance. That is where I believe we come in as a church. Chamberlayne Heights Church is called to be in ministry to the community. And through our Tutoring Ministry, we make disciples for Jesus Christ. At the same time, those who volunteer as tutors and helpers, benefit holistically and spiritually. By our actions we live out the New Testament teachings: “Take the time and trouble to keep yourself spiritually fit. Bodily fitness has a limited value, but spiritual fitness is of unlimited value, for it holds promise both for this present life and for the life to come.” ( 1Timothy 4:8) Taking the time tutoring a child once a week for two hours, can mean more to the child and tutor in ways not expected. It offers the opportunity to get to know one another and thus allow the church to become a caring, and discipling community. It also allows the church the privilege to reach the churched as well as the un-churched. The tutoring ministry ended for the school year on April 26 th . I want to extend once again my sincere thanks to all the Tutors for their time, gifts, and abilities in helping to make this past season a success and a blessing. Thanks to the teachers and staff of Chamberlayne Elementary School for working with us all these years, and for believing in what we do. Thanks to the students for enriching our lives and allowing us to impact their lives. To parents, donors, helpers, meal providers, thank you! Special thanks as always to Helen Wood for her steadfast commitment to this ministry. To all, your diligence, prayers, and generosity make up the foundation of this important Outreach Ministry tool of the church. And for that, we give God thanks. Livingstone Dore, Pastor l l WORDS TO DIGEST Which is stronger? The urge to grow or the resistance to change? 2012
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Chamberlayne Heights United Methodist Church 6100 Chamberlayne Road Richmond, VA 23227
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THE CIRCUIT RIDERTHE CIRCUIT RIDERTHE CIRCUIT RIDERTHE CIRCUIT RIDER Chamberlayne Heights United Methodist ChurchChamberlayne Heights United Methodist ChurchChamberlayne Heights United Methodist ChurchChamberlayne Heights United Methodist Church
MAY 2012
From The Pastor
“The biggest thing people want in church is relevance to their lives, and it’s up to the church to build that bridge between the life-changing power of Christ and people’s everyday lives.” -Ed Young About four years ago, I wrote my “FROM THE PASTOR” page on the Tutoring ministry here at CHUMC. I want to return to portions of that article and remind you once again of the importance of this ministry to the church: Everyone of us, whether we are parents or not, struggle everyday as to how best to juggle the pressures of work and family life. These days most seem to arrange or rearrange their lives in ways that allow them just enough time to acknowledge certain milestones in the lives of their children—birthdays, playing first soccer game, baseball or basketball game, school play, etc.
Taking the time to sit and help one’s child or children with homework is perhaps not high on the list of priorities; or maybe one is just not prepared to offer any such assistance. That is where I believe we come in as a church. Chamberlayne Heights Church is called to be in ministry to the community. And through our Tutoring Ministry, we make disciples for Jesus Christ. At the same time, those who volunteer as tutors and helpers, benefit holistically and spiritually. By our actions we live out the New Testament teachings: “Take the time and trouble to keep yourself spiritually fit. Bodily fitness has a limited value, but spiritual fitness is of unlimited value, for it holds promise both for this present life and for the life to come.” ( 1Timothy 4:8) Taking the time tutoring a child once a week for two hours, can mean more to the child and tutor in ways not expected. It offers the opportunity to get to know one another and thus allow the church to become a caring, and discipling community. It also allows the church the privilege to reach the churched as well as the un-churched. The tutoring ministry ended for the school year on April 26th. I want to extend once again my sincere thanks to all the Tutors for their time, gifts, and abilities in helping to make this past season a success and a blessing. Thanks to the teachers and staff of Chamberlayne Elementary School for working with us all these years, and for believing in what we do. Thanks to the students for enriching our lives and allowing us to impact their lives. To parents, donors, helpers, meal providers, thank you! Special thanks as always to Helen Wood for her steadfast commitment to this ministry. To all, your diligence, prayers, and generosity make up the foundation of this important Outreach Ministry tool of the church. And for that, we give God thanks.
Livingstone Dore, Pastor
l l
WORDS TO DIGEST
Which is stronger? The urge to grow or the resistance to change?
2012
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13 8:45 am Worship 9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship * Joint Bell Ringers (CHUMC/SGUMC) @ Chamberlayne Heights UMC
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10:30am Meal Makers 7:00 pm Boy Scouts 7:00 pm Joy Ringers
15 1:00 pm Bulletin Deadline
16 9:30am Renovare 7:00pm Choir
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18 6:30pm RARC Dance
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20 8:00 am Men’s Breakfast 8:45 am Worship 9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship 3:00 pm Finance Meeting 4:00 Church Council Meeting
21 10:30am Meal Makers 7:00 pm Boy Scouts 7:00 pm Joy Ringers
22 10:00 am Old Ivy Garden Club 1:00 pm Bulletin Deadline
23 9;30am Renovare 7:00pm Choir
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27 8:45 am Worship 9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship
28 10:30am Meal Makers 7:00 pm Boy Scouts 7:00 pm Joy Ringers
29 1:00 pm Bulletin Deadline
30 9;30am Renovare 7:00pm Choir
31
MAY BIRTHDAYS
4 Elaine Hoke 4 Ann Via
5 Eleanor Pennell 6 Philip Coppage 10 Ruby Goodrich 11 Anne Gresko 13 Jean Deitz
18 Flora Bellamy 18 Liz Dombroski 18 Joan Williams 21 Julie Crawford 22 Jimmy Bond 24 Charles Green 24 Arlene Phillips 27 Russ Baldwin 27 Mary Epperson 28 Lucille Stone
29 Mary McFarland 31 Jack Gill
MAY ANNIVERSARIES
8 Irving & Louise King 14 Art & Fay Nunnally
20 Ernest & Martha Kersey 20 Jay & Susan Brown
*If you have any additional items about the Birthday and Anniversary list, please contact
Mary McFarland.
I appreciate the cards and prayers!!! Also, the Care Committee for
sending me a “Happy St. Patrick’s Day” Card!!! My prayers continue for Chamberlayne Heights UMC and the
Congregation. Sincerely,
Beverley Jackson
Thank you to all those who bought and helped make Easter Eggs this year!
-Martha Bragg
Dear CHUMC friends, To wish all of you the best of health and prayerful that your Easter
Celebration indeed gave honor to our Savior, Jesus Christ. We, Que and I, are truly thankful to God that he is still blessing us with a reasonable amount of good health and that we are still in our (somewhat) right minds! So many here, where we live, are not quite as well as we are
(sadly). Sandra had all the family at her home for a beautiful gathering and brunch for Easter Sunday. I thank so many of our friends for keeping in touch with their cards and prayers for us. I really miss all of you still. It’s been 1 year as of the 6th of April since we moved. The food is still good and plentiful here. We will be glad to see any of you who can come to see us
at any time. I love you all. Sincerely,
Imogene & Quincy Watson
Dear CHUMC Family, Thank you for keeping Ken in your prayers during his recent
Surgery. Thank you for your cards, acts of kindness, and for just being there for us.
Love, Ken and Myrtle Ruth Stockman
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Our Prayer Ministry
*indicates a new person added to our prayer list (If you have submitted a name for this list, please call the office
with periodic updates on the person(s) for whom you seek prayer.)
Keith Bryant, Son of Anne Sibley Bryant Billy Tatum (friend of Jane Gill, has cancer)
Melinda Peters (wife of Beverly Simmons’ boss, has cancer. Please see www.caringbridges.org/visit/psalm11814melinda)
Pat Pratt (friend of Gayle Baldwin) Patricia Wilson (aunt of Beverly Simmons) Elizabeth Swank (Betsy) (Peggy Harman’s cousin) Rev. Gene Gee (former pastor of CHUMC) Eydie Vechery (mother of Jenny Washburn) Jack Sutton (father of Susan Taylor) Alonzo Lynch (cousin of Carolyn Spurlock) Coty Link (Sarah Mullen’s nephew’s wife) Mike Adee (uncle of James Simpson)
Mary Grace Brooks-(sister of Diane Barrett) Greg Huseth (Friend of Joan Williams) Dawn and Tim Hankins Richard White III Rae Green Lila Kieselhorst Phyllis Kennedy (Sue Long’s mother) - Hip replacement surgery Russell and Arla Crooks Pat Hale (Friend of Irene Couch & Jimmy Bond) Ben Simmons (Missionary in Indonesia) John Pratt
FAMILY AND FRIENDS
Church Family Tom Austin Bill and Nelma Short Arlene Crowl (at David’s house) Russ Baldwin (Eye Surgery) Carolyn and Emmett Spurlock
Rickie Newsome Frank and Sarah Mullen Beverly Jackson Martha Kersey Dorothy Grainger Stacey Spear Lucille Stone Bea Tweedie Charlie Burton
Fred and June Carpenter Jim and Harriett Howell Ken Stockman Phyllis Cartwright
Military Personnel Mark Baldwin Kevin Morgan Thomas Muniz Emmett Spurlock III
Greg Allam Clay Minter
Our Missions and Missionaries Randy Hildbrant (Jubilee Project) The work of UMCOR (UM Comm. on Relief)
ATTENTION! ALL KNITTERS, CROCHETERS AND ANYONE WHO WOULD LIKE TO LEARN: ALL KNITTERS, CROCHETERS AND ANYONE WHO WOULD LIKE TO LEARN: ALL KNITTERS, CROCHETERS AND ANYONE WHO WOULD LIKE TO LEARN: ALL KNITTERS, CROCHETERS AND ANYONE WHO WOULD LIKE TO LEARN:
The CHUM Knitters and Crocheters will meet on Thursday, May 10th, at 1:30pm., following the Seniors MeetingThursday, May 10th, at 1:30pm., following the Seniors MeetingThursday, May 10th, at 1:30pm., following the Seniors MeetingThursday, May 10th, at 1:30pm., following the Seniors Meeting. Please join us in the parlor, and help us provide chemo hats, caps for newborns, blankets, baby sweaters, hats, scarves and much more for those who need a little something extra to make their life easier.
Yarn, patterns and Yarn, patterns and Yarn, patterns and Yarn, patterns and needles or crochet hooks will be needles or crochet hooks will be needles or crochet hooks will be needles or crochet hooks will be
provided.provided.provided.provided.
Family Night Dinner
May 2nd is the last Family Night Dinner until September. I hope all
of you will come join the fun and fellowship. This month we will
give the UMM and UMW a respite from cooking. We will have a
COVERED DISH DINNER. Come and BRING YOUR FAVORITE DISH
TO SHARE. Drinks will be provided. Kier Burton is scheduled to
present our program. Since we all know and love Kier we can look
forward to a fun evening.
Make your reservation in the usual way and if you have to cancel,
please do so by noon on Monday so we know how many places to
set.
Grace upon grace,
Martha
Parents/Grandparents of College Students and Military
Please give us the current addresses of your sons, daughters, and/or grandchildren's schools or deployment locations.
Our Friends Class really enjoys making and sending monthly cards and would like to send some to your loved ones! A special thanks to Jane Rhyne, her helpers, and our Care Committee
Dear Sisters and Brothers, Today I became a Malawi Registered Nurse. It has been a stress to many people around me until I get this. It is an amazing story about the answer of our prayers. I was told Malawi License is required to teach here since we have arrived Malawi. As a retired nurse who has never administered IV injection during the entire nursing career it was a big challenge. The experience of a young nurse who had arrived earlier and gone through a month of practice here made me stressful. The schedule for my practice turned out very generous one and beyond of my imagination. It cannot be like this without God's intervention. I believe it is the answers to everybody’s prayers for me and thank you for your prayers. Practices were arranged at our Daeyang Luke Hospital which had lost the qualification as a training hospital awhile ago. When we have a new matron who came after me they gave unexpected credit to this hospital. My practice could be started earlier before she started work for us, but this good timing was His provision. It washed away many concerns regarding to the transportation in rainy season, consuming of time and physical energy, etc. If I had been assigned the other hospital which is located 30 minutes driving distance it was a big burden for me who don't drive here. The four week schedule with only 15 days practice made me survive physically. During the practice days I learned that I am supposed to retire from clinical practice. It was a good experience to learn about this country. Malaria and HIV are the diagnosis of most patients. Malaria is a real serious threat to everybody who lives here. Also it is a big relief from many conflicts which the system and culture caused to have the feeling of not being accepted as a partner, sometimes we have felt we are treated like enemy. Especially my husband has had rough time when he was working for cafeteria. It was a fight which God know his heart. Through difficult time God allow us to grow. We need to humble ourselves and to depend on God’s help when we work out frustration, anger, and helplessness and find the meaning of our mission here. God’s words are our resort and deliver us comfort and strength always. I am praying for His guidance and wisdom which I can behave appropriately to my present position as a missionary lecturer in Ma-lawi. I am looking for more specific knowledge and skills. Please continue prayers for our mission here. With thanks, Yea Sook Kim
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This month the spotlight’s on Kristen Schussler! She’s the Choir Director This month the spotlight’s on Kristen Schussler! She’s the Choir Director This month the spotlight’s on Kristen Schussler! She’s the Choir Director This month the spotlight’s on Kristen Schussler! She’s the Choir Director for Chamberlayne Heights, and she has graciously agreed to participate in for Chamberlayne Heights, and she has graciously agreed to participate in for Chamberlayne Heights, and she has graciously agreed to participate in for Chamberlayne Heights, and she has graciously agreed to participate in this edition of the Circuit Rider. Read on, for more information about this edition of the Circuit Rider. Read on, for more information about this edition of the Circuit Rider. Read on, for more information about this edition of the Circuit Rider. Read on, for more information about Kristen and what she has in store for the Choir. Kristen and what she has in store for the Choir. Kristen and what she has in store for the Choir. Kristen and what she has in store for the Choir. How long have you been directing the Choir?How long have you been directing the Choir?How long have you been directing the Choir?How long have you been directing the Choir? I came to CHUMC in July of 2010, and I have been so welcomed by everyone in this wonderful church family.
What brought you to Chamberlayne Heights?What brought you to Chamberlayne Heights?What brought you to Chamberlayne Heights?What brought you to Chamberlayne Heights? I had played for my previous church for several years, and I was looking for growth and change. I learned that CHUMC was looking for someone enthusiastic who could help reinvigorate their music program, and I have enthusiasm to spare, so it seemed like a match made in heaven.
What is your favorite part about leading the Choir?What is your favorite part about leading the Choir?What is your favorite part about leading the Choir?What is your favorite part about leading the Choir? I love rehearsing with this group of individuals. Thanks to some great characters in the choir, we have a balance of fun and focus in rehearsals, so we get a lot done and laugh a whole lot while we're at it.
What do you think people gain from being a part of the Choir?What do you think people gain from being a part of the Choir?What do you think people gain from being a part of the Choir?What do you think people gain from being a part of the Choir? There is a wonderful sense of family with this choir, and it is so special to be a part of. By singing
together and worshiping together through the music we share with the congregation, we get to know each other and grow to-gether in ways we wouldn't otherwise. We also all gain a sense of confidence in ourselves, our abilities and our gifts through singing for the congregation.
What do you look forward to for this year and next year with the Choir?What do you look forward to for this year and next year with the Choir?What do you look forward to for this year and next year with the Choir?What do you look forward to for this year and next year with the Choir? This year is winding down for the choir, after they worked so hard on the Easter Cantata. We won't sing during church in the summer, but when we start up again in the fall, we'll start working on our Christmas Cantata right away, and that's going to be very exciting. I'm also looking forward to our BBQ Chicken fundraiser coming up in June!
How do you think the Choir impacts the community?How do you think the Choir impacts the community?How do you think the Choir impacts the community?How do you think the Choir impacts the community? We are able to sing only because our God blessed us with these musical talents. So before every service, the choir prays that as we lift our voices in song, our music is experienced by the congregation in a way that will praise and glorify Him.
How can one join the Choir?How can one join the Choir?How can one join the Choir?How can one join the Choir? You can call me at 315.521.0924, or email me at [email protected], or go to our website and my contact info is there as well. Also, if anyone is interested in joining the Celebration Singers, I would love to get that Also, if anyone is interested in joining the Celebration Singers, I would love to get that Also, if anyone is interested in joining the Celebration Singers, I would love to get that Also, if anyone is interested in joining the Celebration Singers, I would love to get that group started again. It's a more informal group,group started again. It's a more informal group,group started again. It's a more informal group,group started again. It's a more informal group, less traditional than the Chancel choir. It'sless traditional than the Chancel choir. It'sless traditional than the Chancel choir. It'sless traditional than the Chancel choir. It's made up of people who love to sinmade up of people who love to sinmade up of people who love to sinmade up of people who love to sing but may not g but may not g but may not g but may not know how to read music, and usually sings upbeat or contemporary music, once a month during the 8:45am service. We'll welcomeknow how to read music, and usually sings upbeat or contemporary music, once a month during the 8:45am service. We'll welcomeknow how to read music, and usually sings upbeat or contemporary music, once a month during the 8:45am service. We'll welcomeknow how to read music, and usually sings upbeat or contemporary music, once a month during the 8:45am service. We'll welcome ananananyone yone yone yone Interested, so please reach out to me and Interested, so please reach out to me and Interested, so please reach out to me and Interested, so please reach out to me and we'll find a time we'll find a time we'll find a time we'll find a time that works for everyone to get together and start singing!that works for everyone to get together and start singing!that works for everyone to get together and start singing!that works for everyone to get together and start singing!
Please help Chamberlayne Heights put together UMCOR kits! If you would like to donate items you can drop them off at the church office
or leave them in the designated basket in the Narthex.
Health Kit
• One hand towel measuring approximately 16” X 28” (no fingertip of bath towels)
• One washcloth
• One wide –tooth comb
• One nail clipper
• One bar of soap (bath size in wrapper)
• One toothbrush (in original packaging)
• Six standard size Band-Aids
Place all items in a one-gallon plastic bag with a zipper clo-sure, remove excess air from bag, and seal. Please do not add toothpaste.
School Kit • One pair of blunt metal scis-
sors (rounded tip)=
• Three 70-count spiral note-books or notebooks 200-210 pages. (No loose-leaf or filler paper)
• One 30 centimeter ruler (12”)
• One hand-held pencil sharp-ener
• One large eraser
• Six new pencils with erasers
• One box of 24 crayons (only 24)
• One 12”X 14” to 14”X 17” finished size cotton or light-weight canvas bag with cloth handles. (please, no reusable shopping bags or backpacks.)
Pack all items inside the cloth bag.
Emergency Clean-Up Bucket • One five-gallon plastic bucket with
resealable lid
• Five scouring pads
• Seven sponges, assorted sizes
• One scrub brush
• Eighteen cleaning towels (reusable, like Easy Wipes)
• One 50-78 oz. box laundry detergent
• One 12 oz. bottle of liquid concentrated household cleaner (like Lysol)
• One 24-28 oz. bottle liquid disinfectant dish soap (like Dawn)
• One package of 48-50 clothespins
• Clothesline, two 50ft. or one 100 ft.
• Five dust masks
• Two pairs latex gloves (like Playtex)
• One pair work gloves
• 24 to 28 bag roll of heavy duty 30-45 gallon trash bags (may remove from carton)
• One 6-9 oz. bottle of insect repellent (pump, drops or lotion, not aerosol)
Put all items in the plastic bucket and seal lid with packing tape.
Layette Kit • Six cloth diapers
• Two T-shirts or under-shirts (no onesies)
• Two washcloths
• Two gowns or sleepers
• Two diaper pins
• One sweater or sweatshirt (can be hand-knitted or crocheted)
• Two receiving blankets (one can be a hand knitted or crocheted baby blanket)
Items must be new and under 12 months in size. Wrap items inside receiving blanket and secure with both diaper pins.
I know we all have different memories of our previous bazaars - tired feet, exhaustion, back pain, fun, laugh-ter, good food, shopping sprees wonderful fellowship, etc. Plans are back on the drawing board for our third bazaar. Our previous bazaars, after expenses, brought in around $10,000! This could provide a “real boost” to our church finances. BAZAAR EXTRAORDINAIRE III is being planned for FRIDAY and SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19TH and 20TH. Please mark your calendars. Joan Williams and Helen Wood will be actively seeking vendors for our bazaar. Please let them know if you would like to be a vendor. If you know any crafters, be sure to let them know about our bazaar. We will keep you updated as future plans are finalized. Carolyn Pendleton and Phin Wood are serving as chairpersons for our bazaar. Let them know if you would like to help!
is being created in an effort to provide transportation to medical appointments for
members of our congregation. Art Long has agreed to serve as the coordinator of this committee.
We are looking for volunteers who are willing to assist Art with this endeavor. As soon as we get a team together, we will let you know so that sched-uling can begin. This is an important ministry for our church, as some of our members are unable to
drive.
Please give Art a call on 746-9296 if you will be able to help.
The Circuit Rider has started including it’s “Spotlight” article. We will be placing a “spotlight” on individuals around the church, and on ministries that we feel should
be recognized within the community.
In order to run this article, we will need your help every month. Let us know if there is a person or ministry that you would like to highlight for the next month.
Please contact the church office, if you would like to recognize a ministry or someone, with a small paragraph explaining about the individual/ministry and why they
have impacted your life. If possible, include a picture with your paragraph.
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FOUR STEP PROCEDURE:
1. Read about the three scholarships available to church members. 2. Write a letter to the Scholarship Committee which will include these three points:
What do you expect to do with your education? How do you anticipate your college education influencing your spiritual growth and development? What do you expect your involvement with the church to be in
in 10 years? 3. Complete the information portion of this page (see below). 4. Submit this page with your letter attached to the Scholarship Committee by June 10, 2012
SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTIONS
Meads Scholarship: Interest earned on this fund is available for use by a member of Chamberlayne Heights United Meth-odist Church who is pursuing a career in full time ministry in the church. Redford Scholarship: Interest earned on this fund is available for use by a member who will graduate from high school at the end of the current academic year and has been accepted at an institution of higher learning. Cauthorne Scholarship: Interest earned on this fund is available for use by a member who is or who will be attending an institution of higher learning for the next academic year.
Full Name:_____________________________________________________ Home Address:__________________________________________________ Home Phone:__________________ Email address:______________________ High School:____________________________ Graduation Year:___________ College you will be attending:________________________________________ Number of years completed (college):__________Number of graduate hours:______ College address: (if applicable)_______________________________________ Planned college major (if known):_____________________________________
Chamberlayne Heights United Methodist Church 2012 Scholarship Information and Application
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Please submit your application under cover to the church office by June 10, 2012. Attention: Scholarship Committee
Applications are available in the church office for members who will be attending an Applications are available in the church office for members who will be attending an Applications are available in the church office for members who will be attending an Applications are available in the church office for members who will be attending an institution of higher education in the fall of 2012.institution of higher education in the fall of 2012.institution of higher education in the fall of 2012.institution of higher education in the fall of 2012. OurOurOurOur scholarships which help support the scholarships which help support the scholarships which help support the scholarships which help support the
expenses of college students in a small way are legacies of the Meads, Redford, and expenses of college students in a small way are legacies of the Meads, Redford, and expenses of college students in a small way are legacies of the Meads, Redford, and expenses of college students in a small way are legacies of the Meads, Redford, and Cauthorne families.Cauthorne families.Cauthorne families.Cauthorne families. The deadline for returning applications is Sunday, June 10.The deadline for returning applications is Sunday, June 10.The deadline for returning applications is Sunday, June 10.The deadline for returning applications is Sunday, June 10.
SENIOR LUNCHEON
Our senior luncheon April 12, featured a very unusual program. Adolph (Dolph) Moller used his talents on the accordion to lead us down memory lane. Dolph played the first three notes of a tune and the first person to “Name That Tune” received a prize of a candy bar. Everyone enjoyed singing along and the competition was fierce. Dolph, a Lutheran and a resident of Midlothian, said that his appearance at our Methodist church here on the Northside, represented his entry into the Foreign Mission Field!
The next Senior meeting will be Thursday, May 10, beginning with a covered dish luncheon at noon in the Barton Heights Fellowship Hall. Our speaker will be Tom Morris. Tom worked as a reporter for the Times-Dispatch for 17 years and was a vice president of the Martin Agency in its public relations division for 17 years. His program, “Traveling Far to the West to Get to the Far East,” is a slide presentation of his cruise from Vancouver, British Columbia through Alaska, Vladivostok, Sapporo, Busan South Korea and into China.
Come and enjoy this interesting and educational program. And don’t forget to bring a friend!
CAN YOU HELP US HELP HHH?
As a follow-up project to our exciting March program presented by Babs Jackson, President/CEO of HHH, Hospital Hospitality House, the Seniors decided to collect items needed for the house and to visit the facility. Items needed include non-perishable food supplies, trial size cosmetic items and housekeeping supplies. Our goal is to collect the items during the months of May and June and deliver them to HHH in July when we tour the facility. The Seniors will have flyers available soon which will indicate the items needed and there will be a collection box in the Narthex beginning in May. Look for additional information in upcoming church bulletins and plan to join us when we take our donations to the center. The mission of HHH is to provide lodging in a safe, caring environment where patients and their families can find respite and support during a medical crisis. Since their beginning, the facility has hosted people from all of the states plus 31 foreign countries. More information about HHH can be found on their web site www.hhhrichmond.org.
Please plan to support this Seniors’ project to HELP HHH!
CAN YOU HELP US?
Pantry Items • Soups
• Ready to go Meals
• Milk
• Tuna
• Snack Food
• Canned Meats
• Fruits
• Coffee & Creamer
• Crackers
• Cereal
• Sugar, Salt & Pepper
• Vegetable Oil
• Loaf Bread
Did you know? Our guests include recent trans-plant patients, chemotherapy and radiation patients, relatives of trauma victims, and relatives of specialized surgery patients.
Daily House Items • Silverware & Cutlery
• Pots & Pans
• Hand Sanitizer
• 10, 45, 50 gallon trash bags
• Dishwasher Liquid/ Hand Soap
• Copy Paper
• Furniture Polish
• Pens
• Bingo Prizes
• DVD’s Trial Size Items • Shampoo
• Conditioner
• Soap
• Disposable Razors
Have a Shower for HHH • Alarm Clocks
• Irons
• Blankets
• Double Bed Sheets (White)
• Pillow Cases (White)
• Wash Clothes (White)
• Bath Towels (White)
The Hospital Hospitality House 612 E. Marshall St. Richmond, Va 23219 (804)-828-6901 Www.hhhrichmond.org Email: [email protected]
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LAMB’S BASKET Lakeside Area Food Pantry
Distribution: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
10AM - 12:45 PM Patrons are welcome at LAMB's Basket twice a month for the first six months then need to reapply. The disabled and the elderly may
continue coming twice a month as long as is needed.
Volunteering: LAMB's Basket is staffed entirely by volunteers; there are no paid employees.
To volunteer, please contact Ray Mallory at (804) 565-8007 or [email protected]
LAMB’S BASKET INFORMATION PHONE: 804-565-8007 ~ E-MAIL: [email protected]
Street address for donation drop-off: 5612 Greendale Road, Richmond
VIRGINIA STATE EMPLOYEES HAVE UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO SUPPORT PRISON CHAPLAINCY
Chaplain Service Prison Ministry of Virginia, Inc. is the official agency that provides Chaplains to Virginia’s state prisons and juvenile correctional centers. The Chaplains serve as prison pastors and religious program coordinators in 31 state adult prisons and at three state juvenile correctional centers. The chaplains con-duct worship services, teach, counsel, and coordinate the many volunteers who assist in ministering to the male, female and youthful offenders incarcerated in the state prison system. The chaplains are supported by denominations, churches, foundations, and individuals, as well as by some of the profits from the Department of Corrections’ Commissary Fund. Chaplain Service is a registered charity with the Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign (CVC). The CVC Code for Chaplain Service is 3002. This pre-sents a unique opportunity for state employees from all of the various state agencies to support prison minis-try and to help change lives and ensure safer communities. Chaplains are essential to the Commonwealth of Virginia in that they ensure equal access to religious programming and services as required by the First Amendment and the federal RLUIPA (Religious Land Usage and Institutionalized Persons Act) law.
What’s the Buzz Among our Missions Partners???
In response to our contributions in support of our identified mission partners, we have received comments regarding our gifts from our 2011 goal. Here are a few comments.
SoSA: “Thank you for your gift of $600 we received. Your donation will be used by the Society of St. Andrew to feed our hungry brothers and sisters by salvaging nutritious produce from fields and packing houses and delivering it to feeding agencies across the country that feed the hungry.”
LAMB’S Basket: “On behalf of Board of Directors of LAMB’ Basket I would like to thank you for your generous $1608.86 contribution to the food pantry. As you know, our organization is entirely volunteer, and we rely on the support of those who care about this worthwhile ministry.”
CHAPLAIN SERVICE PRISON MINISTRY OF VA, INC .: “Thank you and other Saints on the Missions Committee for the donation of $500 to Chaplain Service Prison Ministry of VA., Inc. …May god continue to bless you and your talents and abilities to serve so many ministries at CHUMC.”
ISH: “Interfaith Services of Henrico gratefully acknowledges the gift of $1000.00 in 2011.” In 2011 emergency financial assistance for over 206 Henrico families was made possible. Over 79% of the total of $4,147 collected in 2011 by this agency was used to provide emergency funds for rent, mortgage and utility payments to help keep families safe and together in their homes in an effort to prevent homelessness.
VIRGINIA UNITED METHODIST HOMES, INC: “On behalf of VUMH, Inc., thank you for your gift of $600.00 to the Samaritan Program. I am grateful you have chosen to contribute to the benevolent work of VUMH to support residents who can no longer meet the expense of their care.”
GREATER RICHMOND ARC : “GRARC thanks you for your gift of $500.00. Your support is significant – it impacts lives for good. Each dollar you have given has been used to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities…”
JUBILEE PROJECT. INC: “Jubilee Project, Inc. acknowledges and expresses appreciation and thanks to you for supporting our program’s cause with your kind donation. Jubilee Project is continuing its work for the economically disadvantaged through building asses of abilities and opportunities.”
STOP HUNGER NOW!: Your gift of $2570.55 is appreciated as we continue to end world hunger in our lifetime by providing food and life-saving aid to the world’s most vulnerable and by creating a global commitment to mobilize the necessary resources.
THANK YOU to each of you who assisted us with preparing a snack supper for our precious children during this year’s season of tutoring. We found that students prefer pizza, miniature corn dogs, hot dogs, pancakes, and macaroni and cheese as their main dishes for supper. No chips, grapes, cookies, or ice cream were ever left over when offered to the children! Your monetary gifts were used for the purchase of paper supplies and beverages.
You may want to consider ways in which you can be involved in this important community involvement ministry next school year. We’ll need tutors, substitute tutors, and snack supper chefs. Be on the look-out for volunteer opportunities with this program by the time “Back-to-School” items go on sale in the summer! We hope to run our tutoring ministry next season from October through April. Helen S. Wood: Tutoring Ministry Coordinator
DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITY/ INVOLVEMENT November 2011 - April 2012
PERFORMANCE GRADE
15 volunteer tutors actively engaged in tutoring students CHUMC Tutors:
Martha Bragg, Pat Brodie, Pauline Goins, Anne Gresko, Jennifer Harris, Beverly Simmons, Amy Wolfe, Lauryn Wolfe, and Helen Wood
FIRST MENNONITE CHURCH Tutors: Ferne Alderfer, Dereck Basinger, Margaret Bruckhart,
Lana Gantt, Lily Ocasio, and Valerie Wermuth
A
17 students (K – 5) reported regularly for tutoring A 9 alternate tutors who were on call to substitute
Miriam Blevins, Diane Barrett, Christa Beckler, Julie Crawford, Doreen Peay, Joan Williams, Charles Brown, Paula Brown, and Phin Wood
A
19 snack suppers voluntarily prepared and served December 11 – April 26
A
One fantastic program registrar: Jean Deitz A Flexibility in use of church facility for tutoring A
Attitude of snack supper volunteers A Menus for snack suppers A
Cooperation of and with tutee parents A Behavior of students in the program A
OVERALL GRADE A
CHICKEN DINNER DRIVE THRU
When: June 9 Time: 4pm-6pm Where: CHUMC Parking Lot Cost: $6.00
What do you get: A delicious dinner (to go) made by stew master, Billy Moore, and his secret ingredients. It will consist of a chicken leg quarter, baked beans, cole slaw, roll, and brownie.
How do you get one: Buy a ticket from someone in the music department or Julie Crawford. Bring your ticket on the 9th. Wait in your car and your dinner will be brought to your car, and served in a to go box. Take it home and be the hero of the night.
All proceeds go to support the CHUMC music department! Get your ticket today!
