Pastor’s Note… What is something I hear very often? “We, United Methodists, love to eat.” But, what if that’s not all we’re supposed to love? Through the month of October our sermon series finds its focus in Isaiah 58 and God’s Chosen Fast. This fast is more than just abstaining from select foods at select times. Instead, this sermon series focuses on what God would like to see quickly take place in each of our lives. Beginning on October 7 th , we’ll see how fast we can call on God out of a pure heart. That Sunday is also World Communion Sunday and I invite you to be here to experience the service of Holy Communion in a very special way. October 14 th is Children’s Sabbath when we rejoice how Jesus is working through our children and how Jesus delivers us and sets us free from every yoke of bondage. October 21 st will be a Total Praise Sunday. Our Celebration Choir and I will be singing almost the entire service. We also will have a special guest with us that day, Butch Taylor. Butch is best known for his work as a guest keyboardist/vocalist with Dave Matthews Band from 1997 to 2008, performing both on tour and studio albums. He also serves as a professor of jazz piano at UVA and works with me to produce My Music Snack, a monthly ministry of psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. The last Sunday of October, we welcome the Rev. Ed Johnson who will be sharing the final message in our series: “You Will Be Called the Restorer of Paths to Dwell In.” Come and see how you are meant to be a part of God’s healing work! Thank you to everyone for making our first three months at St. Paul’s such a gracious and welcoming time for Karen and I. We appreciate meeting so many of October 2018 Newsletter
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Pastor’s Note…What is something I hear very often? “We, United Methodists, love to eat.” But, what if that’s not all we’re supposed to love?
Through the month of October our sermon series finds its focus in Isaiah 58 and God’s Chosen Fast. This fast is more than just abstaining from select foods at select times. Instead, this sermon series focuses on what God would like to see quickly take place in each of our lives.
Beginning on October 7th, we’ll see how fast we can call on God out of a pure heart. That Sunday is also World Communion Sunday and I invite you to be here to experience the service of Holy Communion in a very special way.
October 14th is Children’s Sabbath when we rejoice how Jesus is working through our children and how Jesus delivers us and sets us free from every yoke of bondage.
October 21st will be a Total Praise Sunday. Our Celebration Choir and I will be singing almost the entire service. We also will have a special guest with us that day, Butch Taylor. Butch is best known for his work as a guest keyboardist/vocalist with Dave Matthews Band from 1997 to 2008, performing both on tour and studio albums. He also serves as a professor of jazz piano at UVA and works with me to produce My Music Snack, a monthly ministry of psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs.
The last Sunday of October, we welcome the Rev. Ed Johnson who will be sharing the final message in our series: “You Will Be Called the Restorer of Paths to Dwell In.” Come and see how you are meant to be a part of God’s healing work!
Thank you to everyone for making our first three months at St. Paul’s such a gracious and welcoming time for Karen and I. We appreciate meeting so many of you at the Meet & Greet times. Plus, it’s been exciting to see so many new people at Wednesday night MORE, the Fun Fair Picnic, and at the many service opportunities we’ve had.
I hope you will make your plans to join our Church Retreat on Saturday, October 27th. Transportation will be provided for the day and meals are only $22.00 for the day. Also, don’t miss the opportunity to help with Trunk or Treat on October 31st at the Staunton Mall. We’ll be sharing more info with you as the day approaches!
In grace and peace…Norman Ramsey
October 2018 Newsletter
October Teaching Series…
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GOD’S CHOSEN FAST8:30am – Praise & Worship
9:30am – Sunday School10:30am – Traditional Worship
October 7, 2018: Calling on God Out of a Pure Heart(World Communion Sunday Offering)
October 14, 2018: Delivered and Set Free from Every Yoke(Children’s Sabbath)
October 21, 2018: Sharing a Life Worth Living(Total Praise Sunday with the Celebration Choir & Butch Taylor)
October 26 - 28, 2018: Pastor attending Tribe Conference, Franklin, TN
October 28, 2018: “You Will Be Called the Restorer of Paths to Dwell In.”(Guest Preacher: Rev. Ed Johnson)
October 26 – 27: Church Retreat @ Camp Overlook
OCTOBER PRAYER LIST (Each prayer request submitted to the church office will remain on the list for approximately 6 weeks at a time. If you would like a request to remain on there for longer please let the office know).
Adult Care Facilities:Shenandoah Nursing Home: Chick CrawfordThe Legacy: Christie Null, Anna Argenbright, Ken Kyle, Maxine Chittum, Susie Ritchie, Delores BradleyAugusta Nursing and Rehab: Joyce HulveyBeulah Land: Nancy ClineThe Manor: Kaye VanderhoffMembers at home: Doris Bocock, Meade Loomis, Betty Combee, Dave Rowe, Muffett Butler, Lelia ClemBaldwin Park: Sonny DunnBrightview: Don Echler
Our Church Family: Rev. Rob Woodfin & family, Penny Vines, Ray & Joan Pitsenbarger, Glen & Bettie Oberholtzer, Shirley Eagle; Rick Rickabaugh, Anna Collins; David Hickey; Bessie Carroll; Charlie Huffman; Megan Wenger; Emily Harlow; Juanita May; Tom Fleisher; John Koch; Sheryl Anderson; Bob Paul
Our Church Leadership:Bishop: Rev. Sharma LewisDistrict Supt.: Rev. Dave RochfordSt. Paul’s Staff & Council Leadership: Norman Ramsey, Martha Ramsey, Missy Huffer, Ashlyn Hawley, Ken Nicholas, Chris Lyle, Angela Smith, Cindy Lowe, Mary Katherine Graham, Debbie Galway, Mary Irving, Doug Harris, Mark Wenger, David Meyr, Mary Flint, Shirley Eagle, Carl Balderson, Mark Clarke, Donna Ludwig, Glen Oberholtzer, Kelley Harris
Serving In Missions. . .El Salvador: The Peterson family, Earl & Becky Cox’s daughter & family
Family and Friends:April Anderson, friend of Sheila Thurber Lydia Atkins, daughter of Renee HummellMarcia Brown, friend of the Dresch familyGary Chapman, Rene’ Van Fossen’s father Mary Evans and Steve Bryant, friend of John & Rachel Cline Ruth Hensley, friend of Abbott & Mary Katherine GrahamRoy Hey, friend of Emily Harlow Greg Lam, friend of Charles & Susan Huffman Debbie Larson Seth Long & family, son of Andy & Melody Long Gifford Mabie, brother of Mary Flint Betty Miller, friend of Barbara Bishop & Debbie Folweiler Midge Price, friend of Glenna Jones Jimmy Ramsey, son of James and Martha RamseyJudy Smith Donnie Stover, friend of Linda Houff, Gail Smith and Donna & David Ludwig Brandon & Brittany Tankesley and twin baby girls, friends of Barbara Bishop Beverley (Baker) Thompson, cousin of James & Martha RamseyDoug & Tricia Thompson and family, friend of Abbott & Mary Katherine Graham Trinity (2 year old with cancer), friend of Marilyn McGonigal Ed Watkins, friend of Abbott & Mary Katherine Graham Mackenzie Wood, friend of Gary & Cindy Lowe
Note from the Finance Committee
August Income: $35,187.56August Expenses: $31,752.36 plus unpaid apportionments of $6,572.25 = $38,324.61
YTD Income: $287,909.34YTD Expenses: $276,466.13 plus unpaid apportionments of $36,443.87 = $312,910.00YTD Income (loss): $ 11,443.21 less unpaid apportionments of $36,443.87 = ($25,000.66) We are behind on our apportionments as follows: Conference $28,456.50 and District $ 7,987.37 for a total of $36,443.87. Please continue to keep up with your faithful giving. If you have any questions, please see any member of the Finance Committee.
WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY…Sunday, October 7, 2018 @ 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Services. St. Paul’s Worship Design Team invites YOU to join in a SPECIAL and UNIQUE celebration as we share the Bread and the Cup with Christians all over the world!
Total PraiseSunday, October 21, 2018
10:30 A.M.
You Are Invited to Join Celebration, Pastor Norman Ramsey and Friends for a Special Service of
Worship through Music
Our 2018 Christmas Cantata will be “LET THE WHOLE WORLD SING” by Joel Rainey. Since the birth of Christ, the gospel message has spread across the globe and Christmas is now celebrated annually in more that 160 countries. Despite our many differences, we celebrate the season united as one kingdom of believers. This is the theme of Let The Whole World Sing, a 30-minute musical which consists of seven movements plus a closing reprise. From the Celtic lilt of “In The Bleak Midwinter” to the African rhythms of “Come, Come, Emmanuel,” through the Caribbean styled “Christ is Born,” these arrangements gently underscore the universality of the gospel message. New music is blended with familiar, traditional carols in a wide variety of styles to create an interesting and fresh retelling of the Christmas story. You are invited to come sing with us for Christmas, even if you are unable to attend Chancel Choir regularly. Along with the Cantata Book, you will
receive a CD to listen to during the week as you learn the music. Beginning Wednesday, Oct. 3, we will rehearse the Christmas Cantata for the first 30 minutes of Chancel Choir practice, 7:45-8:15 pm. As long as you learn the music, you are welcome to sing with us this Christmas, even if you can’t make every rehearsal. Come sing with us Sunday, December 16th @ 10:30 am!
Join us EVERY TUESDAY at 12:30 PM in the Sanctuary for Community Prayer Time. This will be a time to gather and pray for one another, the community and our ministry. If you have any questions, please contact Patsy Dillon at [email protected]
If you have kids who have completed 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade, don’t let them miss out on the fun and fellowship! Have them join us for Funtastic Friday! We will meet from 6:00pm to 7:30pm on October 19th beginning with dinner, followed by games and activities designed to help us grow in our relationship with God and grow closer to one another. If you have any questions, please contact Chris Lyle at 290-2858 or email at [email protected].
Trunk or Treat: Join us on Wednesday, October 31st from 6:00-8:00 PM for Trunk or Treat at the Staunton Mall Parking lot (moved indoors if rains). We will be collecting candy to be handed out at Trunk or Treat from now until October 21st. Please leave candy (or monetary donation to purchase candy) in the receptionist office or Welcome Center in designated box. Also, watch for signup sheet for anyone who would like to setup up a "trunk".
Little People Preschool… Preschool is off to a great start! The students have transitioned into their classes and are settling in well. We have a lot of exciting things happening in October.
Wednesday, October 10 - School picture dayThursday, October 18 - Father’s Night at 6:00 p.m.Monday, October 31 - Harvest Day
Our youth group has teamed up with the youth from Christ UMC for another year and we are excited about what is to come. Youth is for students in 6th-12th grades. We would love to have all of our youth here at St. Paul’s and their friends participate in our activities. If you have any questions at all or if you are not receiving emails about the youth, please contact Angela at 540-290-0470 or [email protected]
October 7 - 4:45-8:30 p.m. – Fields of Faith – Meet at St. Paul’s UMC. We will travel to Christ UMC for dinner and then we will go to Fort Defiance High School. We will return to St. Paul’s when it is over.
October 14 – 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. - Dinner and Jr and Sr High Youth Group
October 21 - 10:30 am - Youth serve in this service 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. - Dinner and Jr and Sr High Youth Group
October 28 - 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. - Dinner and Jr and Sr High Youth Group
During our regular youth meeting we have dinner from 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. Then we meet as a whole group from about 6-6:20 p.m. At 6:20 we split up into small groups. 6th, 7th and 8th graders meet together. Our 10th-12th graders also meet in one group.
10:30 worship service opportunity - The third Sunday of each month the youth will usher, do the children’s sermon, read scripture and do the prayer during the 10:30 am service.
Upcoming trips: There are some upcoming trips scheduled that we are looking forward to. Please let me know if you have any questions. If you know your student will be able to attend, please let me know as soon as possible. We are always in need of adults to attend our activities with us and to go on your trips. If you are interested, please let Angela know.
Journey Middle School Retreat – Our 6th, 7th and 8th graders will travel to the YoungLife Camp in Rockbridge Baths for our middle school retreat March 15-17, 2019. Sign up by February 1st. The cost is $150 per student. For more info check out www.journeyweekend.com
We are working on scheduling mission trips for the summer of 2019. Stay tuned for more info!!
MORE… FOOD…FELLOWSHIP… STUDYWednesday Nights at St. Paul’s
Dinner: 5:30- 6:15 pmCost: $4 children under 12 $8 adults $20 maximum
Kids for Christ 6:00-7:30 pm (nursery provided)
Adult Small Groups: 6:15-7:30pm • Praying Grace-Training for Personal Ministry…Terry Teykl• A Tour of Prophesies…Dr. David Jeremiah•Book Discussion group- connect with others, engage in life giving conversation and pray togetherEverybody, Always by Bob Goff – begins October 14th
SERVE Committee…A new month is near, along with one of the favorite times of the year to SERVE… and your Serve Committee is hard at work to carry your personal (and St. Paul’s!) loving and generous spirit
into Staunton, Fishersville, Augusta County and beyond. New people are coming forward all the time to join us in SERVE-ing; will you join us?
>>Breaking news<< The UMCOR Hygiene kits provided through your generosity and prepared through your hard work are on their way (literally as I type this) to the UMCOR Distribution Center, and from there, to the victims of Hurricane Florence in North Carolina!! St. Paul’s, this is your loving spirit and warm generosity put immediately to work for those who desperately need it. If you did not know this, 100% of all monetary gifts and supplies received by UMCOR are distributed; there are no “administrative” or other fees. Everything given goes to those who need it.
Your Serve Committee is poised to bring fresh sheets and other bedding to the residents of the Ritenour Rest Home, working in partnership with Christ UMC. Offering the gift of these sheet sets to the residents will immediately improve the daily life of the people who live there. This is for THEM; everything else is secondary. Thanks to all who made this possible, either through labor or gifts of time and treasure.
The Valley Mission Sunday Meal program and the Trinity Episcopal Lunch program continue with great results! The Mission Meal program is still looking for volunteer groups/families to cook and serve the Sunday meal for November 18th and December 16th (not Thanksgiving or Christmas). Remember that you are eligible to be reimbursed 100% for any needed supplies. Please see Jackie McGovern, Mary Flint, or Leslie and David Meyr for details.
When you see Cindy Lowe, please talk to her about the Stock the Pantry (“STP”) program. This continues to expand St. Paul’s outreach on a one-to-one connection level. Relieving food anxiety and uncertainty in the greater Staunton area, this program is mainly for persons transitioning out of homelessness. STP is working so well we’re copying it, working with the leadership at New Directions to assist clients re-establishing their lives. The New Directions Center is a non-profit community organization devoted to reducing the occurrence and impact of emotional, physical, and sexual violence in Staunton, Waynesboro, and Augusta County. This program is designed to protect the identity of the clients; please see a member of the Serve team if you wish a more detailed explanation. In addition, New Directions will make a presentation to the United Methodist Men at their breakfast on November 17th.
Your Serve Team will meet again Tuesday, October 9th at 5:30 in St. Paul’s library (this is a change for the Committee!); please attend if you have any suggestions or questions, or if you want to join this active, fun and vital group.
Transportation Ministry
October driver: Matt Fleisher (540-885-5208)November driver: Bob Paul (540-885-1540)December driver: Matt Fleisher (540-885-5208)
If you are in need of a ride to Worship, please call the office at 540-886-2317.
LIBRARY HOURSSunday: 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM & 11:30 AM – 12:00 PMWednesday: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (starting September 5, 2018)Thursday: 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
*Thanks so much for the lovely flowers. It’s nice to be remembered! Ken Kyle
*From Grateful Hearts…we want to thank everyone who gave of their time and talents to make the Fun Fair Picnic a Blessing for so many! God’s people doing Great Things! To Him Be the Glory, The Connect Team
Country Store and Tenderloin Dinner 2018…It is finally fall and that means it is time for St. Paul’s congregation, family and friends to gear up for the annual Country Store and Tenderloin dinner.
In Sympathy to the families of:
Dawn ThompsonBeth Martin, niece of Pat SmithAlleen Cox
This along with Celebration’s Dinner Theater is a big fundraiser for the church. The money raised will be split among capital improvements and local outreach missions here in the valley.
The event will be on Saturday, November 10th from 3:00pm to 6:30pm. Tickets for the dinner are $12 adult and $6 for children. We almost ran out of tickets and more importantly food last year so I highly recommend that you get them early!
This has always been successful because of your help. So, please stop by our table in the Narthex for more information on how you can volunteer your talents to make this event the best ever!
APPLESAUCE: If you pre-ordered applesauce, it has been made and available for you. Please see me or any cheerful TICKET TABLE volunteer during the month of October to pay for and pick up your applesauce. If you have any questions, see Leslie Meyr (757-319-9420).
Retreat at Camp Overlook
Country Store, 3:00-6:30 pm &
Pork Tenderloin Dinner, 3:00-6:30 pm
Saturday, November 10th, 2018
Dinner Tickets: Adults, $12, Children ages 5-10, $6, and under age 5, free.Tickets are available in the narthex each Sunday through the month October, from any team member, the church
Arts & Crafts: Patsy Dillon Holiday Gifts: Antiques & Collectibles: Becky Cox Misc.: Woodworking: Dining Room: Mary Flint & Sharon HirtriterKitchen: Eric & Sarah BlackwellBaked Goods, pickles, jellies, etc.: Evelyn Campbell & Faye Taylor
Donated items should be priced and brought to the Family Life Center on Friday, November 9th from 3 - 7 p.m., and on Saturday, November 10th from 9 a.m. to noon. Please no “yard sale” items.
Proceeds will go to capital improvements and local missions in the valley. For more information contact Leslie
October 26, 27
Come for the Weekend--a couple of rooms leftPayments due by October 14thRoom fee=$95.00 3 meals=$37.00 per person
or Come for Saturday, October 27th 2 meals = $24.00Church van leaves at 7:30 am and returns about 5:00 pm
Make checks payable to: St. Paul’s UM ChurchMemo line: Overlook retreat
Our study time this fall will include:
The Voice of the Prophets! Prophets are the spokesmen for God. They bring a message that calls people away from earthly kingdoms to the Kingdom of God. During our time together we will worship, share in fellowship and food, and spend time studying the prophet's role in God's kingdom and their message of hope amidst chaos. We will also consider the need and presence of modern prophets calling us today. Come and listen to the voice of the prophets.Rev. Tom Crosby
*For more information, see Glen Oberholtzer or Mary Irving
October 2018PHELPS, SR., Lou & Pattie 10/03SHERMAN, Wray & Ashley 10/03HOLLINGER, Dave & Sherelle 10/06OAKES, Ken & Andrea 10/06COUNTER, George & Deborah 10/08HERSHEY, JR., Burk & Linda 10/08LAWLER, Ed & Nancy 10/14MCCORMICK, Vince & Betsy 10/19HAYNES, Gary & Kathy 10/20WILSON, Jeremy & Sara 10/20
SPROUSE, Chris & Debbie 10/21CAMPBELL, Bill & Evelyn 10/26KURTZ, Jeffery & Lisa 10/26MCCRAY, Tom & Gerry 10/26
ROWE, Judy 10/16MCGONIGAL, Marilyn 10/01 LYLE, Morgan 10/17CALDWELL Jr., Alexander 10/03 HUDKINS, John 10/18CRAWFORD Jr., "Chick" 10/03 WOODFIN III, Bobby 10/18HARRIS, Ronnie 10/03 LAMBERT, Mick 10/20POLLAK, Louise 10/03 HIGGINS, Landen 10/21BACK, Missy 10/04 WOODFIN II, Rob 10/21EAGLE, Roger 10/04 SAMS, Scott 10/22SMITH, Angela 10/04 DAVIS, Taylor 10/23LIMERICK, Doris 10/05 FORSYTH Jr., Clarence 10/23CRABTREE, Huck 10/06 KYLE, Ken 10/24BOSSERMAN, Melinda 10/07 JOHNSON, Marcie 10/26CLARKE, Noah 10/07 DAVIS, Gene 10/27BACK, Josh 10/11 SHEFFER, Peyton 10/27HARRIS, Mary 10/11 MAY, Juanita 10/29SAMS, Gloria 10/13 DETAMORE, Andy 10/30DAUGHERTY, Vallie 10/15 SIMMONS, Caleb 10/30DARBY, Walker 10/16 HUFFMAN, Charles 10/31HUFFER, Missy 10/16NICHOLAS, Linda 10/16
October: Ann Allanson October: The Woodfin’sNovember: Debbie Galway November: The Clarke’sDecember: TBA December: Susan Graham
10:30 Children’s Message Acolyte(s)
October: Mary Irving Oct. 7: Isaac Eagle & Clinton ClineNovember: Mary Katherine Graham Oct. 14: Micah Woodfin December: Chuck Weatherman Oct 21: Emily Minter
Oct. 28: Clinton Cline
Children’s Church TellersOctober: Chris Lyle Oct. 7: Bill Campbell & Debbie Hinkle Oct. 14: Rick Galway & Nancy Harris Oct. 21: Mary Irving & Kelley Harris
Oct. 28: Jim Irving & Shirley Eagle
October Ushers:Bo Flint, Jerry Sheffer, Tom Fleisher, Larry Hull, Jack Earhart, Max Hirtriter
Scott Wine, Junior Conner, John Thompson, Bill Campbell
(**If you cannot be in worship on the Sunday in which you are scheduled, please switch with someone on the list and let the church office know of the change.)
October 2018
Wed. 17 Bible Study @ 6:15-7:30 PMMon. 1 Scouts @ 7:00 PM Chancel Choir Practice @ 7:45 PMTues. 2 Men’s Discussion Group @ 8:00 AM (Chapel) Thurs. 18 Preschool Father’s Night @ 6:00 PM (FLC)
Bible Study @ 9:30 AM (Chapel) Pavilion Reserved (Shenandoah Bike Festival)
Community Prayer @ 12:30 PM (Sanctuary) NO BasketballAspire Group @ 4:00-5:30 PM (Youth Room) Fri. 19 Funtastic Friday @ 6:00-7:30 PM (FLC)FLC Reserved @ 6:00-9:00 PM (WWRC) Shenandoah Bike Festival (McGovern)
Wed. 3 MORE @ 5:30 PM Sat. 20 Shenandoah Bike Festival (McGovern) Bible Study @ 6:15-7:30 PM Celebration Dress Rehearsal @ 7:00 AM (Sanctuary)Chancel Choir Practice @ 7:45 PM Youth Room Reserved @ 12:00-5:00 PM (Evelyn)
Thurs. 4 FLC Reserved @ 7:00 PM (Snyder) Sun. 21 Shenandoah Bike Festival (McGovern)Fri. 5 FLC Reserved @ 6:00-9:00 PM (WWRC) Laity SundaySun. 7 World Communion Sunday Worship @ 8:30 AM
Worship @ 8:30 AM & 10:30 AM Total Praise Worship @ 10:30 AMLibrary @ 9:00 AM & 11:30 AM Sunday School @ 9:30 AMSunday School @ 9:30 AM Narthex Reserved @ 2:00 PM (Blackwell)
