May 25, 2017 Pastor’s Ponderings Street ’n Steeple It is that time of year again—June. June brings graduations, winding up of the busy- time of ministry and… Annual Conference. Annual Conference is both the name of the geo- graphic group of United Methodist churches - and it is the name for the annual meeting that we United Methodist Christians use to celebrate ministry, remember those who have died, ordain and commission clergy - and find out who is going where! It is the very last thing after the long meeting that all the clergy and laity representatives from all over the Virginia Conference attend. The June edition of the Advocate (the VA UMC magazine - Appointment Edition) is distributed, and one by one the District Superintendents (our local geographic area – district - supervisors) come to the podium and announce that the “appointments of the …..district are correct as printed (or have corrections). ” At the end, the Bishop moves to the podium and “fixes” the appointments, making them official. The conference is adjourned, and clergy go home: to finish packing, if they are moving; or catch up on their email, phone calls and visits if they are not. Sooner or later, every United Methodist Church is affected by a move. I am pleased to say that this year is NOT such a year for CSUMC. Pastor Joanna and I are very pleased that we have been pro- jected to return to continue our ministry together with you at Cave Spring. We are in the midst of an exciting time at CSUMC. We share in vibrant worship, engaging formation, authentic connection and passionate service. Over the last few weeks, we have shared in a “strategic visioning” process to dis- cern God’s dreams for ministry through our church family. Many of you participated in the “Dreaming Meetings” organized around our faith journey process (Experience God, Grow Together, Serve Oth- ers), where we brainstormed goals for our shared ministry through 2022. The time we spent together was exciting and fruitful. Many ideas were shared as common themes bubbled up. On Tuesday, May 23 rd , Extended Council approved the following Core4 Goals for 2022 that will provide creativity, direction and focus to our ministry as we seek to “become LOVE (the love of Christ) to share LOVE”: We will be a church that celebrates that we are a hospitable and welcoming church within the walls and beyond. We will be a church that provides avenues of connection for ALL people to authentic relationship. We will be a church that cultivates equipped followers that do ministry daily. We will be a church that wants to serve the many faces of Jesus and actively participates in serv- ing the worldwide church with our neighbors near and far. God is calling CSUMC, both clergy and laity, to be people who are authentically sharing the love of Christ. God is leading us to focus on sharing the hospitality of Christ, so we can connect in relation- ship with Christ and each other. God desires that we be Christ followers who are equipped to lead and to share their story about life with Jesus, so we can be actively engaged in ministries that touch the lives of God’s people in our church, community and world. It will be exciting to see how God will use the CSUMC family to make these goals come alive. Keep the eyes of your heart open to how God is leading you to be part of the Core4 for 2022! Blessings! Denise
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May 25, 2017
Pastor’s Ponderings
Street ’n Steeple
It is that time of year again—June. June brings graduations, winding up of the busy-time of ministry and… Annual Conference. Annual Conference is both the name of the geo-graphic group of United Methodist churches - and it is the name for the annual meeting that we United Methodist Christians use to celebrate ministry, remember those who have died, ordain and commission clergy - and find out who is going where! It is the very last thing after the long meeting that all the clergy and laity representatives from all over the Virginia Conference attend. The June edition of the Advocate (the VA UMC magazine - Appointment Edition) is distributed, and one by one the District Superintendents (our local geographic area – district - supervisors) come to the podium and announce that the “appointments of the …..district are correct as printed (or have corrections).” At the end, the Bishop moves to the podium and “fixes” the appointments, making them official. The conference is adjourned, and clergy go home: to finish packing, if they are moving; or catch up on their email, phone calls and visits if they are not. Sooner or later, every United Methodist Church is affected by a move. I am pleased to say that this year is NOT such a year for CSUMC. Pastor Joanna and I are very pleased that we have been pro-jected to return to continue our ministry together with you at Cave Spring. We are in the midst of an exciting time at CSUMC. We share in vibrant worship, engaging formation, authentic connection and passionate service. Over the last few weeks, we have shared in a “strategic visioning” process to dis-cern God’s dreams for ministry through our church family. Many of you participated in the “Dreaming Meetings” organized around our faith journey process (Experience God, Grow Together, Serve Oth-ers), where we brainstormed goals for our shared ministry through 2022. The time we spent together was exciting and fruitful. Many ideas were shared as common themes bubbled up. On Tuesday, May 23rd, Extended Council approved the following Core4 Goals for 2022 that will provide creativity, direction and focus to our ministry as we seek to “become LOVE (the love of Christ) to share LOVE”:
We will be a church that celebrates that we are a hospitable and welcoming church within the walls and beyond.
We will be a church that provides avenues of connection for ALL people to authentic relationship. We will be a church that cultivates equipped followers that do ministry daily. We will be a church that wants to serve the many faces of Jesus and actively participates in serv-
ing the worldwide church with our neighbors near and far.
God is calling CSUMC, both clergy and laity, to be people who are authentically sharing the love of Christ. God is leading us to focus on sharing the hospitality of Christ, so we can connect in relation-ship with Christ and each other. God desires that we be Christ followers who are equipped to lead and to share their story about life with Jesus, so we can be actively engaged in ministries that touch the lives of God’s people in our church, community and world. It will be exciting to see how God will use the CSUMC family to make these goals come alive. Keep the eyes of your heart open to how God is leading you to be part of the Core4 for 2022!
Blessings! Denise
On June 4th we will worship as a whole church family at one worship service at 10:30 AM,
in the Sanctuary. We will be celebrating Confirmation as we welcome the confirmands
into membership, as well as honor our graduates. All this will be shared in a very special worship service, including Holy Communion,
designed and led by our youth.
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April Year-to-Date Financial Update
Total collected through May 21 for: Habitat Apostles Build - $2,445 Backpack Ministry - $13,808 COP Camperships - $2,875
Monthly Church Budget $74,568.00 Income Received for the month 76,102.00
Expenses for the month 68,244.00 Net Operating Income (Loss) 7,858.00
YTD Revenue $290,679.00
YTD Expenses 271,597.00
YTD Operating Income (Loss) 19,082.00
If you think you may miss church services this summer due to travel or other
commitments, consider scheduling a re-curring electronic contribution today. It’s easy! Your consistent support is vital to our church, especially during summer
months. To set up a recurring contribution, visit our church website
(www.cavespringumc.org and select “ONLINEGIVING” at the bottom) or
complete an authorization form (in the lit-erature rack outside the church office) and
return it to the church office.
Sunday, June 4 Confirmation, Graduate and Youth Sunday
CSUMC’s Children’s Wednesday Night group, FaithWeaver Friends, has completed their year-long service project, Blessing Bags!
Throughout the 2016-2017 school year, they collected donated items, and used a portion of their very own Noisy Offering, and assembled 100 bags! These bags are being handed out to YOU at our June 4th service in hopes that you will join FWF in being a part of this amazing ministry. We would like to encourage your family to take a bag home and give it to someone whom you feel may benefit from receiving this blessing.
A very heartfelt “thank-you” to everyone who donated items toward this project!
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Make plans to attend
Vacation Bible School, June 19th - 22nd, 9:00 AM to noon.
Sign up on our website (www.cavespringumc.org)! NOW!
VBS Set Design: Are you interested in helping decorate for VBS? We need volun-teers to assist in set design and creation on Wednesday, June 7 and 14, 5:30-8:00 PM and Saturday, June 17, 12:00 PM until we finish! Feel free to come any time - bring yourself and your family. Contact Sarah Hurt (ministryasst@cavespring umc.org) or Jennifer Caldwell ([email protected]) for more information. VBS Volunteers Needed! Calling all VBS Volunteers! We are looking for addi-tional hands to be present the week of June 19-22, 9:00 AM to noon. If you would like to lead a group of children or run a fun station, please let us know! Contact Jill-Marie Weaver ([email protected]) or Sarah Hurt ([email protected]) for details.
Thank you to everyone who has donated a gift card to help make VBS a success! Our donation board will be in the Narthex through Sunday, June 11 for anyone who would still like to contribute. Questions? Contact Sarah Hurt (ministryasst@cave springumc.org).
Seventy years ago at the 1947 Virginia Annual Conference, a report of the Board of Hospi-tals and Homes was adopted which requested a sacrificial offering of thanksgiving and ex-pression of gratitude for the legacies of faith of the older adults in our lives and congrega-tions. This was the first offering to support the mission and ministry of the Virginia Confer-ence “Home for the Aged.” The Virginia Annual Conference continues to dedicate a special
offering time period for the Samaritan Program of Virginia United Methodist Homes, Inc. (VUMH). Over the years, the name and time frame of the special offering have changed, but the focus has remained the same: to ensure the personal security and peace of mind of our most vulnerable residents. During the 2016 fiscal year, the Samaritan Program provided $851,177 to help residents remain in their “home” at their respective VUMH communites. In the last 10 years, over $8 million has been provided in benevolent care support for residents.
Your gift to the Samaritan Offering supports residents who have been blessed by longevity but have outlived their financial resources. Samaritan gifts are not used for operational, capital, or administrative costs, but are instead made available only for benevolent care. Your gift ensures someone’s personal security and peace of mind.
Samaritan Offering gifts, which are received from Mother’s Day, May 14th , through Father’s Day, June 18th, may be designated to any of our Virginia United Methodist Homes communities. Undesignated gifts will be used where the need is greatest. Both designated and undesignated gifts serve the same purpose: to provide finan-cial assistance to residents whose ability to pay for care has been diminished. Please consider making a gift today to help those who are in need of your generosity. You truly can make a difference in someone’s life. Contributions can be made through the church regular or special offering. You can also visit the VUMH website at www.vumh.org or Facebook page @VUMHInc. to give online. For more information, call VUMH at (804) 474-8700 or (888) 673-1031 toll free.
Bishop Lewis has announced the annual conference mission offering goal of $200,000 to focus on the following missional priority projects:
$50,000 Cambodia - For continued support for our partnership with the Methodist Mission in Cambodia as they move toward being an autonomous Methodist Church. $25,000 Brazil – For our continued long term support of the Shade and Fresh Water ministry with at-risk children across several conferences in the Methodist Church of Brazil. $25,000 Mozambique – Our partnership with the United Methodist Church of Mozambique focuses on ed-ucation by providing lay training resources that strengthens their discipleship and witness across both conferences in Mozambique. $50,000 Virginia Long Term Disaster Recovery – We are committed to a long term response to those whose lives were changed by tornadoes and hurricane Matthew in 2016. The funding of the recovery will allow further teams to answer the call to make a compassionate response. $25,000 Ethnic Minority Missional Ministries – Funds for grants to go toward developing ministry out-reach in the conference to immigrants and other marginalized groups. $25,000 Virginia Volunteers in Mission – To provide funds available to small membership faith communi-ties, who wish to engage in mission, that may lack resources.
You may share your support either using online giving via the website or by marking your check “Annual Conference Offering.”
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Patsy Ford, Office Manager brought to you by Staff Parish Relations Committee
Our own Patsy has been employed in her current position by the CSUMC family since January, 2001. She was born Patsy Herbst, the middle of three sisters, in Sewickley, PA. just outside of Pittsburgh. There she attended catholic schools until her father was transferred by his job to Richmond and the family moved to Mid-lothian, VA. There she continued her education and graduated from Midlothian High School. Following high school, she enrolled in Madison College in Harrisonburg, VA, graduating with a double major in Marketing and Management from James Madison University. Not many people get to enter a college and then graduate from a university without changing schools. After completing her education, she decided to look for employment in either Richmond or Roanoke. A friend, who was from Roanoke, told her he had a friend at the Virginia Employment Commission in Roanoke who could probably help her find a job. Surprise, surprise, it turns out this well-connected friend of a friend was none other than Karl Ford. Her first job was in her field, doing marketing research for Martin Research, Inc., a company who no longer operates in this area. It turns out she became very well-connected here in Roanoke, for after being on the job for a little over a year, Patsy Herbst changed her last name to Ford. Patsy and Karl have two children: Michael, the oldest, and a daughter, Heather. Michael is married and lives in San Francisco, while Heather lives and works in Washington DC. Karl is a Realtor with MKB and has been 35 years in his field. Patsy left work just before Heather was born and did not return to the workplace until both children were in school. She then became employed at Davidson’s downtown store in their office. While considering new employment, a CSUMC church member let her know that our church was look-ing to hire, and that lead to her being hired here during the Bill Logan tenure. Patsy is a member of Our Lady of Nazareth Catholic Church, where she has served on the Parish Council. Away from work she likes reading, jig-saw puzzles, doing crosswords, spending time outside and taking care of her kittens and Mr. Turtle. During these seventeen years at CSUMC, she has worked for seven different ministers. Patsy expresses how much she likes her job as well as the feeling of connection with members of our church. Her responsibilities are many, and I know she would delight in being told how much we appreciate the work she does for us.
~Doug Hankins, SPRC
CSUMC will be represented by our Lay Annual Conference Delegates, Debbie Jones and Bonnie Dick-son, as well as by Pastor Joanna and Pastor Denise. We also have some in our church family who will be attending Annual Conference, either representing the Roanoke District, or because they serve on a Conference Committee. Annual Conference will be held in Hampton, Virginia June 16-18. Please keep the Conference and all participants, including Bishop Sharma Lewis, in your prayers. We are blessed to welcome Rev. Wayne Carter to lead worship at 8:45 and 11:00, and Mr. Dave Ross will be leading Well-spring at 9:00, along with other lay participants, Sunday, June 18.
BACKPACK MINISTRY
We celebrate the work of our Backpack Minis-try and its dedicated volunteers. If you would like to make a donation in support of this ministry of the church, you can do so online through our church website, place it in the offering plate, or bring by the church during regular office hours. Make checks to CSUMC; please include "Backpack Ministry" in the memo. Thank you to all who make this ministry possible through your prayers, your gifts, and your hours of hard work!
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Join us this summer for "First Fridays" as we explore what it
means to "Be a Friend, GOD'S Way”! Children ages 12 months and up are invited to join us Fri-day, June 2nd, 6:00-8:00 PM. We will provide dinner, have some playtime and watch the movie "WALL-E" while parents get a much needed evening out! Contact Sarah Hurt with questions and registration, or email [email protected].
From Your Lay Leader December 2016 –May 2017
Hi, fellow members and friends at Cave Spring United Methodist Church. Can you feel it? I can. It is the love of God moving in and through us and helping us share that love with each other and those in our midst whom we have yet to meet.
During the advent season, I spent much time in the presence of those I love. This began with The Lovefeast, a UMW fellowship luncheon, a potluck dinner, Lunch with Lowe, and the Christmas cantata “Savior of the Na-tions Come,” Christmas Eve service, ending on Christmas day. Yes, I have a husband and mother whom I love, but in addition to them, I love all of you. We share the love of Christ and for our church. I have found no greater satisfaction in my life, than being part of something wonderful with like-minded people. That some-thing is much greater than ourselves.
Our new Bishop, Sharma Lewis, visited Cave Spring UMC for our district meeting in November. The service was a lively and motivational look at the direction Bishop Lewis would like to see the Virginia Conference move. That move is “To Take Jesus to the Streets.” the title of her sermon. We need to share the love of Je-sus with "skin on” (stole this from Denise), in the world. We need to continue to develop and nurture our hearts for discipleship.
Now in 2017, good things are happening around us. We have new members joining our fellowship. Our church has become a safer place for our members, staff, and the children who are nurtured and taught in a loving Christian atmosphere. The Wesley Hall windows are absolutely gorgeous and prominently display the cross. We have dedicated Christians serving on committees, leading our Sunday school classes, heading up our ministry teams, hosting small groups, working with our youth, etc., determined to help make decisions for the betterment of Cave Spring United Methodist Church. This is lovingly done under the very capable leader-ship of Pastor Denise and Pastor Joanna and through the workings of our wonderful staff. The way I see it, with God as our ultimate guide and leader, we cannot lose.
We just now have finished the Lenten season, another significant time in our Christian lives. Now, we are be-ginning a time to “Dream for our Future” at CSUMC. There will be opportunities for us to come together and grow in our Christian lives together. We need the input of all our lay people (that means you and me) to share our visions for what we want our church and our ministry to look like, to make us feel proud and excited to be members here.
According to an excerpt from material Martha Stokes shared in a Lay Leader training course, “All Baptized Christians are called into Ministry.” Through the rite of baptism, yes our sins are forgiven and we have new life; but, we are also called to be in ministry. Believe me, I am no authority on discipleship. All I have done is love Jesus, be present, and learn more about what it is to be United Methodist, and what is going on under the roof of Cave Spring United Methodist Church. We begin to do this in small groups, worship, mission work, etc. I would encourage all people interested in learning more to participate in The Journey class. Membership is not a prerequisite, and membership does not mean there is nothing more for us to learn. Also, join a Sunday School class. I feel this is the best way to feel a part of something and get to know people, as well as figure out where you can begin your walk of faith. If there is something else on your heart you would like to get involved in, please come talk with me, Jill-Marie, Joanna or Denise. Whatever makes us feel closer to each other and to God. In doing this, our hearts grow, and our path on our journey of discipleship is made clearer. See you in church, Bobbie Hanby
“Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and truth.” 1 John 3:18
This summer, like many summers before, I will plant flowers and herbs and some vegetables. Nothing impressive. And because I am not at all a pro-gardener, and I am still very much learning, I will have to remind myself on the days it doesn’t rain, on the days I get busy, that I need to wa-ter, check, trim, and feed these plants. Things don’t grow without some action. And I believe that is true about our faith life. And summer is a perfect time to grow in faith. And June will be a month you get a ton of invitations to grow. You may grow on our Lake Junaluska trip through powerful worship; you might grow at VBS being a leader in ministry here at our church, loving and serving those younger than you. You can model what it means to be a Christian to them. You may grow on a week-long time of hard work and fun on Appalachia Service Project. The theme this year is LOVE IN ACTION—and this summer at CSUMC you can certainly be LOVE IN ACTION!
Because we believe this to be true: “God has given us all the abilities and resources we could possibly need to serve others.” God has entrusted us to carry out this work by showing love and compassion to the hopeless. Recognizing need is important, but our call is incomplete without action. LOVE IN ACTION re-quires sacrifice on our part. LOVE IN ACTION demands concentration and effort. We must be moved be-yond nice words or general politeness. God has chosen you to passionately use your gifts to so that you cannot just love, but LOVE IN ACTION!” - ASP Love in Action Study ~Pastor Joanna
Let’s grow, let’s show love in action!
June 1st - ASP pre-trip meeting, 7:30 PM in Wesley Hall. June 3rd - Confirmation Rehearsal and Dinner Celebration, 4-7:30 PM. June 4th - Youth Sunday and Confirmation Service at 10:30 AM. Youth Summer Blastoff - come hang out and have dinner at Pastor Joanna’s house, 6-8:30 PM, 2806 Woodlawn Ave SW Roanoke June 5th - Rescue Mission - Servants 14 and up are invited to come serve dinner. Be at church by 4:00 PM so we can head downtown to love our neighbors! Done by 8:00 PM. Starting June 11th Youth Sunday School will join the Living in the Faith Adult Class in the Fellowship Hall to study, learn and grow together!! See you Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM! June 11-14th - Lake Junaluska Middle School Trip. Leave June 11 after 9:00 AM service, and back June 14 in the afternoon. June 19-22 **Vacation Bible School** Come help us and be a crew helper, or station helper, or set up and clean up!! Your hands are needed, 8:30 AM – noon. June 22nd - JUMP INTO YOUTH! We will leave the church after VBS,. All youth are invited, and rising 6th graders are invited to join the youth crew for lunch at Pizza Pasta Pit as a treat on the church; then we head to Launching Pad (bring money). You will need $10 to jump for 90 minutes. AND YOU MUST HAVE A SIGNED WAIVER (http://www. launchingpadsalem.com/pdf/SalemWaiver.pdf). We will be back by 3:30 PM. June 25-July 1st - ASP in Tennessee. Pray for the 34 people going to be LOVE IN ACTION! Join us for worship at the Wellspring Service (9:00 AM) on July 2nd as we celebrate our week in mission!
Follow CSUMC Youth on Twitter and Instagram: cavespringumy
Questions? Contact Pastor Joanna (associate@
cavespringumc.org).
We will recognize our high school and college gradu-ates on Sunday, June 4 at 10:30 AM. Please contact the church office ([email protected] or 989-3673)
by May 28 with the name of your graduate, to be included in our bulletin. Please let us know if you will attend.
Save the date for Music Camp June 26-30, 9:00 AM to noon Watch for details to come!
With the death of loved ones, the Church’s sympathy is ex-tended to Shane and Jane Edwards and family on the
death of his grandmother; to the family and friends of Nancy Hartley; to Charlie and Shirlie Sult and family on the death of his sister, Minnie Lee Sult; to Becca and Bruce Tuttle and family on the death of her sister, Martie Byrum; to Carole Click and family on the death of Gary Click; and to Dorlee Allison and family on the death of Charles Allison. “In death, there is resurrection.”
In Rehab: Vivian Moore (Brandon Oaks), Andy Lucas (Friendship South); Care Communities: Mike Jones (NC), Elinor Old, Tuggy McClure, Libby Nelson, Elaine Nuckols, Blackie Whit-taker, Leonard Cameron; At Home: Amanda Heasley, Fran and Bob Hall, Connie Kirk, Carole Wade, Mildred Newby, Don Garlock, Ruby Shealor, Lucille Palmer, Edna Edwards, Chuck Blankenship, Ward Donat; Ongoing: Carolyn Schneider, James Gardner, Josh Thurston, Connor Barr, Parker and Susan Houk, Meredith and Meg Burrow, Colleen Moore, Carson Ma-chado (Nancy Hoch’s grandson); Loved Ones in our Prayers: Members & friends in care facili-ties, Phyllis Allen (Janie Fetter’s daughter), Jane Ternus and Joan Pentecost (Ann Stobbelaar’s sisters), Marjorie Hueglin (Mike Hueglin’s moth-er), Walter Anderson (Robert Anderson’s fa-ther), Arthur and Janice Miller (Paula Jekielek’s parents), Doris Schofield (Stacy Johnson’s grandmother), Carl Grubb (Hope Key’s grandfa-ther), Mary Frances (Pat Mengerink’s mother), Tyler Hampton (Ardell Stone’s grandson), Julia Parker (Charlie and Shirlie Sult’s granddaugh-ter), Tommy Martin (Tommie Ann Perdue’s fa-ther), Mark Hunt (Amber Hunt’s grandfather, LG), Jerry Collins (Peggy McGhee’s brother), Mary Frances (Pat Mengerink’s mother), Aaron Male (Ryan Capps’ father-in-law); Serving Our Country: Ryan Adams, Kenny Christopher, Joshua Kolenda, Joshua Khoury, Allen Sloane, Kevin McAden, Eddie Graham, Evan Sexton, Tim Hogan, Braum Mohler, Katie Young, Logan Smidt.
In an effort to keep this list up-to-date, names submitted will be listed for two weeks.
Congratulations to the following:
Heather and Martin Tritsarolis on the birth of their son, Max, on May 7. Proud grandparents are Randy and Sandy Martin. Sarah and Brian Stevens on the birth of their son, Hudson Joseph, on May 14. Proud grand-mother is Vickie Clarke. Proud great grandmother is Anne Clarke. Stephen and Amy Hughes on the birth of their son, Henry Benjamin, on May 12. Proud grandpar-ents are Bill and Nancy Hughes..
CSUMC is participating in the 2017 Habitat for Hu-manity’s Apostles Build. Upcoming build dates are May 31, June 24, July 15 and August 2. Thank you to all who have signed up to work or to pro-vide food for workers. Financial contributions are still welcome (make check to CSUMC, marked for Habitat). Questions? Contact Terry Altizer (312-0644 or [email protected]).
What a wonderful year we've had in the Week-day School and MDO! We are ready to enjoy our summer break. Many of our friends are returning for more fun next year, but we still have a few openings for new friends in some classes. Please email Tarra Svec at [email protected] for more infor-mation and availability. Have a won-derful summer! We look forward to seeing everyone again in the fall!
Dear CSUMC Friends, Thank you for your many cards and calls at the time of death of Becca’s sister, Martie Kincer Byrum. Since our coming home to worship at CSUMC,
you have resumed your wonderful ways of being “family,” and for that we are grateful. May God’s love continue to shower upon you. ~ Bruce and Becca Tuttle
PRAYER CONCERNS
Thank you for your calls and cards during my sur-geries and rehabs. ~ Wayne Likens
• Rescue Mission: body lotion, ladies’ shaving cream, Q-tips, hair spray, gel, mousse, makeup, alcohol-free mouthwash, tissues, deodorant (men/women), dishwashing liquid, liquid soap, weekly pill boxes. • RAM: disposable plastic gloves, 55 gallon trash bags, napkins, paper towels, toilet paper, commercial size aluminum foil and plastic wrap • COP - bug spray, sunscreen, deodorant, washcloths, small flashlights, gently used spring/summer clothes (ages 1-11) • CHIP– board books, toy telephones, plush toys, rattles, blocks/Legos (ages 2-8), children’s gently used/new spring/summer clothes (ages 1-11). • St. James Community Center - clothing (all sizes, es-pecially children’s), small appliances, housewares, books (no large furniture). Contact Pat Huffman (540-772-1045).
Please place your items in the collection bins under the stairs outside the Reception Hall. Thank you!
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Celebrating Birthdays in June
Mission Needs
Sunday Volunteers for June
June 11 - 1st Sunday after Pentecost/Trinity Sunday Greeters: 8:45: Jean Saunders, Denise St. Clair 11:00: Doug and Mary Edith Hankins, Jennifer Adams Ushers: 8:45: Bill Meador, Suzanne Baker; 9:00: Lynn Meador; 11:00: David F. Ross, Dudley Parks, Gary and Mary Ellen Gross, Bobbie Rust Scripture Readers: 8:45: David Ross; 9:00: Stuart McGhee; 11:00: David Ross
June 4 - Day of Pentecost - One service at 10:30 AM Greeters: Brenda Ayers, Nancy Jennings, Becky Houchins, Ushers: John Kirby, Jerry Henderson, Jim Houk, Richard Dudley, David V. Ross, Frank Walkiewicz, Mike Johnson, Joe Vaughn; Scripture Reader: Linda Morgan Communion Stewards: Confirmands and Graduates
June 18 - 2nd Sunday after Pentecost/Father’s Day/Laity Sunday Greeters: 8:45: Amelia Muelenaer, Al & Donna Thomas 11:00: Carolyn Schneider, A.L. & Carolyn Black Ushers: 8:45: John Cummings, Suzanne Baker; 9:00: David & Sally Roller 11:00: Grady Baker, Joe Avery, Kay Blankenship, Jeff Schueler, Darrell Printz, Kevin Berger Scripture Readers: 9:00: Debbie Jones; 11:00: TBD
JOY Group and friends, please check the bulletin board for information for these overnight trips with St. Mark's
UMC and mark your calendar for day trips. Day trip sign-ups will be posted closer to the trip date. June 22-23--Jonah at the Sight and Sound Theater Sept. 28--Wohlfahrt Haus--"Ragtime" *Oct. 19--Barter Theater--"The Music Man" pending* Nov. 8-10: Christmas at the Biltmore House Dec. 1--Wohlfahrt Haus--Christmas at the Wohlfahrt Haus
June 25 - 3rd Sunday after Pentecost Greeters: 8:45: Rocky Carneal, Barbara Dyer; 11:00: Karen Hankins, Shirley Prillaman Ushers: 8:45: Reid Ammen, Ann and Gordon Stobbelaar, Mary Ellen Carneal; 9:00: Scott Williams, Jim Houk; 11:00: George Hawes, Harry Zulauf, Stan Boatwright, Jake Paysour, Karl Ford Scripture Readers: 8:45: Nancy Hoch; 9:00: Bill Kyle; 11:00: Carrol Wood
1: Anne Killinger, Ashely LaDuke, Zoey Alcazar 3. Babette Cribbs, Tim Cribbs, Bronce Monroe 4: Amy Fox, Abel Pace 5: David Cornett, Gretchen Orr 6: Clay Kinder, Linda Lang, George Hawes 7: Lynn Meador, Phillip Cochran, Justin Pile 8: Mildred Newby, Jackson McIlquham 9: Scott Williams, Dottie Garner, Sarah Hurt 10: Ed Stinson, Lily Fox 11: Mark Milberger, Kerry Buck, William Greer, Jesse Pace, Mariana Adams 12: Ethan Hoeppner 13: Amy Grant, Chris Jones 14: Carroll Gentry, Kim Williamson 15: Tracy Smith, Morgan Pace, Avery Weaver 16: Sera Tabb, Lauren Getz 17: Wendy Hall 18: Jamie Eller, Nancy Andrews, Bobbie Hanby, Will Hux, Madeline Blanton 19: Robbie Irvin 20: Susie Ross, Pete Martin, Shirley Monger, Sheila Beckner, Sika Agblevor, Kristen Bradshaw, Sarah Blanton, Braden Crossan 21: Gary Gross 22: Shannon Shaffer 23: Cheryl Parker, Braedon Houk, Hannah Shelton 24: Thomas Palmer, Linda Harris, Anna Canale 25: Deborah Tillman 26: Jeff Chrisman, Bronwyn Boone 27: Stan Boatwright, Jim Houk, Matthew Griffin, Jessica Pollock, Alex Vance, Dylan Carter, Brayden Heasley 28: Jim Harrison, Lindsey Fox, Nina Cummings 29: Allison Cribbs, John Michael Bohon, Lane and Leah Callahan 30: Karen Dinkins, Emily Cribbs
Have we missed your “special” day? Please call the church office
(540-989-3673).
All women are invited to join our
United Methodist Women church fellowships:
· Night Fellowship - will meet Thursday, June 15, 6:00 PM at Wildflour Restaurant, Towers. They will not meet in July. · Afternoon Fellowship - will not meet in June. They will resume on September 12.
Ferrum College UMW Day, Sat., June 3. Registration at 9:30 AM. Speaker: Dr. Jody Spooner, Ferrum’s President. Lunch follows.
SUNDAY SCHEDULE Sunday School for all ages 9:45 AM
Traditional Worship Services at 8:45 and 11:00 AM Wellspring Praise Service at 9:00 AM
Senior Pastor, Denise Bates Associate Pastor, Joanna Marcy Paysour Pastor Emeritus, Arthur W. Wingfield Pastor Emeritus, Robinson H. McAden Director of Equipping & Connecting Ministries, Jill-Marie Weaver Children/Youth Ministry Assistant, Sarah Hurt Director of Music Ministries, Mark Milberger Organist/Music Associate, Ronn Lowe Weekday School Director, Tarra Svec Office Manager, Patsy Ford Business Manager, Kirsten Printz Administrative Assistant, Kim Yonce Custodian, Leon Cheatwood Church Childcare, Amber Hunt, Marley James
Cave Spring United Methodist Church 4505 Hazel Drive, SW Roanoke, VA 24018 540.989.3673 FAX 540.989.9463 Website: www.cavespringumc.org e-mail: [email protected]
Prepared Especially For:
“Ladies’ Night Out” will go to Carrabba’s on Tuesday, June 27. Meet at the church
at 5:00 PM to carpool. Dinner will be at 5:30 PM. Call Dorlee Allison (540-774-0485) or Pat Mengerink (540-982-2019) by the Monday before for reservations.
Deadline for the July Street ‘n Steeple
is Tuesday, June 27 at Noon.
2017 Altar Flower Sign Ups
2017 Altar Flower Calendars are in the Narthex. Select a date, and fill out an information sheet; drop it (and your check) in the offering plate or church office. Please make checks payable to CSUMC and mark for “altar flow-ers” ($41.00 each arrangement).
Address Service Requested
The VA Conference Older Adult Council invites you to an Olde Time Revival
featuring dynamic preaching by Bishop Sharma Lewis and inspiring worship led by Mi-chael Berkley (associate Dir. of Music, Woodlake UMC):
Date: Sunday, July 9 Time: 3:00– 6:00 PM
Place: Verona United Methodist Church
Mission Encounter July 28-29
Mission Encounter is a cooperative event sponsored by the Virginia Conference Missional Ministries Board (formerly the Board of Global Ministry) and the Virginia Confer-ence United Methodist Wom-en. This event offers a wonderful opportunity for the whole congre-gation to come alive to mission, by participating in an exciting week-end mission education experience. There are classes for adults where men, women, clergy and laity alike come to learn and be involved in mission groups by choosing one class out of three choices - a spir-itual growth study, geographical study or social issue. This year, July 28-29, the classes offered will be climate justice, living as a covenant community and the missionary conference of The UMC in the Unit-ed States (Red Bird, Oklahoma and Alaska). Contact Gail Sutcliffe with questions at 703-490-3381. Event will be held at Bon Air UMC in Chesterfield.
