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Page 12 The Circuit Rider December 2011 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 DECEMBER 2011 FROM THE PASTOR “The joy of Christmas is not found in buying the perfect gi or preparing the perfect meal. It is found in receiving the perfect gi of Immanuel – God with us. So no maer how our plans turn out this year the important thing is that our Savior was born!” -The Link, December 2002, p.12 As we get ready to celebrate CHRISTMAS – the birth of Jesus the Christ, I share with you some Advent and Christmas events happening here at CHUMC. On December 4, we’ll have the blessing of the “Chrismon tree.” This is an annual event. This tree will be decorated with signs of Christmas, and you are invited to join us for this Advent service as we prepare to welcome the birth of Christ Jesus. December 11, is our Pledge/Commitment Sunday. Please be thoughul and prayerful as you consider making your financial commitment for 2012. At 10am on Sunday, December 18 th , the Chancel Choir will present its annual Christmas cantata, entled A SONG IN THE AIR. The Joy Ringers will also ring in the good news with sengs of “Ring We Now of Christmas,” and “Lullabys for The Christ Child.” Please note, that there is only one service this day, so please mark it on your calendar and plan on worshipping with us. Our Christmas Eve Service – December 24 th , is at 7:30pm. This is the only service. It will be a family service with Holy Communion and Candlelight. Please join us for this special worship service as together we celebrate the birth of Jesus the Christ – King of kings and Lord of our salvaon. Then, Christmas Day, worship will be held at 10am only. Join us for this CAROL-SING-ALONG service. Come ready to sing your favorite Christmas carols. Let us make a joyful noise as we celebrate the birth of Jesus – IMMANUEL! God with us! `xÜÜç V{Ü|áàÅtá tÇw [tÑÑç axã lxtÜ4 `xÜÜç V{Ü|áàÅtá tÇw [tÑÑç axã lxtÜ4 `xÜÜç V{Ü|áàÅtá tÇw [tÑÑç axã lxtÜ4 `xÜÜç V{Ü|áàÅtá tÇw [tÑÑç axã lxtÜ4 Livingstone Dore Livingstone Dore Livingstone Dore Livingstone Dore l l WORDS TO DIGEST “God’s Christmas gi to you has three qualies that make it unique: First, it is the most expensive gi you’ll ever receive. Second, it’s the only gi you’ll ever receive that will last forever. Third, it is an extremely praccal gi – one you’ll use every day for the rest of your life. Interested?” -Rick Warren, The Purpose of Christmas, p.8 2011
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The Circuit Rider December 2011

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 MINISTRYIN MINISTRYIN MINISTRYIN 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 RIDERTHE CIRCUIT RIDERTHE CIRCUIT RIDERTHE CIRCUIT RIDER Chamberlayne Heights United Methodist ChurchChamberlayne Heights United Methodist ChurchChamberlayne Heights United Methodist ChurchChamberlayne Heights United Methodist Church

DECEMBER 2011

FROM THE PASTOR “The joy of Christmas is not found in buying the perfect gi� or preparing the perfect meal. It is found in receiving

the perfect gi� of Immanuel – God with us. So no ma!er how our plans turn out this year the important thing is

that our Savior was born!” -The Link, December 2002, p.12

As we get ready to celebrate CHRISTMAS – the birth of Jesus the Christ, I share with you some Advent and Christmas

events happening here at CHUMC.

On December 4, we’ll have the blessing of the “Chrismon tree.” This is an annual event. This tree will be decorated

with signs of Christmas, and you are invited to join us for this Advent service as we prepare to welcome the birth of

Christ Jesus.

December 11, is our Pledge/Commitment Sunday. Please be though*ul and prayerful as you consider making your

financial commitment for 2012.

At 10am on Sunday, December 18th

, the Chancel Choir will present its annual Christmas cantata, en0tled A SONG IN

THE AIR. The Joy Ringers will also ring in the good news with se1ngs of “Ring We Now of Christmas,” and “Lullabys

for The Christ Child.” Please note, that there is only one service this day, so please mark it on your calendar and plan

on worshipping with us.

Our Christmas Eve Service – December 24th

, is at 7:30pm. This is the only service. It will be a family service with

Holy Communion and Candlelight. Please join us for this special worship service as together we celebrate the birth

of Jesus the Christ – King of kings and Lord of our salva0on.

Then, Christmas Day, worship will be held at 10am only. Join us for this

CAROL-SING-ALONG service. Come ready to sing your favorite Christmas carols.

Let us make a joyful noise as we celebrate the birth of Jesus – IMMANUEL! God

with us!

`xÜÜç V{Ü|áàÅtá tÇw [tÑÑç axã lxtÜ4`xÜÜç V{Ü|áàÅtá tÇw [tÑÑç axã lxtÜ4`xÜÜç V{Ü|áàÅtá tÇw [tÑÑç axã lxtÜ4`xÜÜç V{Ü|áàÅtá tÇw [tÑÑç axã lxtÜ4

Livingstone DoreLivingstone DoreLivingstone DoreLivingstone Dore

l l

WORDS TO DIGEST

“God’s Christmas gi/ to you has three quali2es that make it unique:

First, it is the most expensive gi/ you’ll ever receive.

Second, it’s the only gi/ you’ll ever receive that will last forever.

Third, it is an extremely prac2cal gi/ – one you’ll use every day for the rest of your life. Interested?”

-Rick Warren, The Purpose of Christmas, p.8

2011

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SAT.

1 5:00pm Tutoring

2 3

4 8:45 am Worship 9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship

5

10:30 am Meal Makers

7:00 pm Boy Scouts

7:00 pm Joy Ringers

6

1:00 pm Bulletin Deadline

7 9:30am Renovare 6:00pm Family Night Supper 7:00pm Choir

8 12:00pm Senior Lunch 1:30pm CHUM Knitters and Crocheters 5:00pm Tutoring

9

10

11 8:45 am Worship 9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship 3:30 pm Chancel Choir & Bell Ringers Cantata Rehearsal

12

10:00am ODPP

10:30am Meal Makers 7:00 pm Boy Scouts 7:00 pm Joy Ringers 7:00 pm Finance Committee Meeting

13 NEWSLETTER

DEADLINE

1:00 pm Care Committee Meeting 1:00 pm Bulletin Deadline

14 9:30am Renovare 7:00pm Choir

15 5:00 pm Tutoring 7:00 pm Administra-tive Council Meeting

16 6:30pm RARC Dance

17

18 8:00 am Men’s Breakfast 8:45 am Worship 9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship

19 10:30am Meal Makers 7:00 pm Boy Scouts 7:00 pm Joy Ringers

20 1:00 pm Bulletin Deadline

21 9;30am Renovare 7:00pm Choir

22

23

24

25 8:45 am Worship 9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship

26 10:30am Meal Makers 7:00 pm Boy Scouts 7:00 pm Joy Ringers

27 9:00am Senior Breakfast 1:00 pm Bulletin Deadline

38 9;30am Renovare 7:00pm Choir

29

30 31

DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS

7 Jean Turner 8 Rebecca Dunn 11 Donna McGuinn 13 Diane Barrett 17 Bill Short

17 Martha Williams Rekni 18 Dorothy Bullock 19 Rebecca Long

20 Madeline Brissette 20 Lucas Ecker 26 Keir Burton

28 Mary Frances McGuinn

DECEMBER ANNIVERSARIES

19 Phin & Helen Wood 19 Fred & June Carpenter 19 Ken & Myrtle Ruth Stockman

22 Bill & Sharon Kelly 23 Montford & Bernice Corley 30 Jim & Harriet Howell

*If you have any additional items about the Birthday and Anniversary list, please contact

Mary McFarland.

Dear Meal Makers, Thank you so much for the delicious meal you sent me. It was a nice treat and I really enjoyed it. Liz Lowry brought it and paid a nice little visit which I really appreciated.

May God bless you for the good work you all are doing in the name of the church.

Sincerely, Virginia James

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JOIN US FOR JOIN US FOR JOIN US FOR JOIN US FOR FAMILY FAMILY FAMILY FAMILY

NIGHT DINNER!NIGHT DINNER!NIGHT DINNER!NIGHT DINNER!

I give God THANKS for all of my brothers and sisters who gave their time and energy to make the Family Night Dinners so successful this year. It is such a blessing to be able to ask for help and know that the answer will be a cheerful "YES I WILL" Thank you and God Bless you! On December 7th at 6:00 pm the dinner will be prepared by the UMM. I don't have the menu as I write this, but am confident it will be delicious. Amy and Preston Ladd will regale us with songs of Christmas both present and past. Please make your reservation by signing the Gold slip you will find in your bulletin the Sunday prior to the dinner. Or, call the church office before noon on Monday. I look forward to celebrating with you this last dinner of 2011. Come prepared to have a fun time. Grace upon grace, Martha Sherrod.

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) Tom Schermerhom (Brother of Helen Wood) Barbara Barnes (friend of Pat and Owen Brodie) 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) Betty Wilhoit (Sister of Miriam Blevins) Greg Huseth (Friend of Joan Williams) Dawn and Tim Hankins Richard White III Rae Green Lila Kieselhorst (Fred Dombroski’s Mother) Gloria Arfert (friend of Irene Couch and Jimmy Bond)

FAMILY AND FRIENDS

Church Family Tom Austin Jack Paschall Art Guthrie Bill and Nelma Short Arlene Crowl (at David’s house) Russ Baldwin (Eye Surgery)

Carolyn and Emmett Spurlock Rickie Newsome Frank and Sarah Mullen Martha and Wray Bragg Beverly Jackson Mabel Shelton

Military Personnel Mark Baldwin Kevin Morgan Thomas Muniz Emmett Spurlock III Greg Allam Clay Minter

Our Missions and Missionaries Steve and Diantha

Hodges (Southern Sudan) The work of UMCOR (UM Comm. On Relief) Ben Simmons

ATTENTION! ALL KNITTERS, CROCHETERS AND ANYONE WHO WOULD LIKE TO ALL KNITTERS, CROCHETERS AND ANYONE WHO WOULD LIKE TO ALL KNITTERS, CROCHETERS AND ANYONE WHO WOULD LIKE TO ALL KNITTERS, CROCHETERS AND ANYONE WHO WOULD LIKE TO

LEARN: LEARN: LEARN: LEARN:

The CHUM Knitters and Crocheters will meet on Thursday, December 8th, at 1:30pm., following the Seniors MeetingThursday, December 8th, at 1:30pm., following the Seniors MeetingThursday, December 8th, at 1:30pm., following the Seniors MeetingThursday, December 8th, at 1:30pm., following the Seniors Meeting. Please join us 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.

The Seniors enjoyed having Barbara Ward speak at their November meeting. Her testimony about her journey from fear to faith as chronicled in her book "One More River" was an inspiration to us all.

Our next meeting will be Thursday, December 8.Our own Stacey Spear, bell choir director, Our next meeting will be Thursday, December 8.Our own Stacey Spear, bell choir director, Our next meeting will be Thursday, December 8.Our own Stacey Spear, bell choir director, Our next meeting will be Thursday, December 8.Our own Stacey Spear, bell choir director, will entertain us and enhance our Christmas spirit with music and bells. will entertain us and enhance our Christmas spirit with music and bells. will entertain us and enhance our Christmas spirit with music and bells. will entertain us and enhance our Christmas spirit with music and bells.

We will meet at 12 noon and will have a covered dish lunch.We will meet at 12 noon and will have a covered dish lunch.We will meet at 12 noon and will have a covered dish lunch.We will meet at 12 noon and will have a covered dish lunch. Come join the fellowship and the joyous sounds of Christmas music.

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Beginning January 2012January 2012January 2012January 2012, Chamberlayne Heights’ newsletter The Circuit Rider will be distributed by edistributed by edistributed by edistributed by e----mailmailmailmail.

If you do not have access to a computer and would still like to receive the newsletter, hard copies will be made (per request) and left in the narthex for pickup the first Sunday of every month.

Please be in touch with the church office if you would still Please be in touch with the church office if you would still Please be in touch with the church office if you would still Please be in touch with the church office if you would still like to receive the Circuit Rider and to let us know how you like to receive the Circuit Rider and to let us know how you like to receive the Circuit Rider and to let us know how you like to receive the Circuit Rider and to let us know how you would like to receive it. would like to receive it. would like to receive it. would like to receive it.

This is the last month before our newsletter is sent out via eThis is the last month before our newsletter is sent out via eThis is the last month before our newsletter is sent out via eThis is the last month before our newsletter is sent out via e----mail, so please be sure to call mail, so please be sure to call mail, so please be sure to call mail, so please be sure to call 266266266266----3551 and sign up3551 and sign up3551 and sign up3551 and sign up!!!!

JOIN CHAMBERLAYNE HEIGHTS UNITED METHODIST ON FACEBOOK

its very own Facebook page! If you have a Facebook site of your own, please visit

and “like” us to keep you updated with the most current happenings of the church,

and to join in conversation!

If you don't have a facebook site,

check out www.facebook.com www.facebook.com www.facebook.com www.facebook.com to see what it's all about.

Our page can be found at:

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December 11

Stewardship/Commitment Sunday

Consecrating Estimate of Giving for

2012

December 18

Christmas Cantata: “Let’s Sing—A

Song in the Air”

Bell Choir participating in the

Cantata.

10:00 am service only.

December 24

Christmas Eve Service

7:30pm service only.

December 25

CHRISTMAS DAY!

Carol—Sing—Along

10:00am service only.

January 1

NEW YEAR’S DAY!

A special Covenant Renewal Service

and

Holy Communion in both services

PLEASE JOIN US IN WORSHIP OF

PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING!

THE OLDER ADULT THE OLDER ADULT THE OLDER ADULT THE OLDER ADULT

RECOGNITION RECOGNITION RECOGNITION RECOGNITION

SERVICESERVICESERVICESERVICE

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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

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 cen-ters. The chaplains conduct 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 presents a unique opportunity for state employees from all of the various state agencies to support prison ministry and to help change lives and ensure safer communities. Chap-lains are essential to the Commonwealth of Virginia in that they ensure equal access to religious pro-gramming and services as required by the First Amendment and the federal RLUIPA (Religious Land Usage and Institutionalized Persons Act) law.

CHAMBERLAYNE CONNECTIONSCHAMBERLAYNE CONNECTIONSCHAMBERLAYNE CONNECTIONSCHAMBERLAYNE CONNECTIONS TUTORING PROGRAM UPTUTORING PROGRAM UPTUTORING PROGRAM UPTUTORING PROGRAM UP----DATEDATEDATEDATE

Our local outreach ministry with children at Chamberlayne Elementary School has begun.

Children are eager to learn, tutors are ready to tackle their tasks, and opportunities for providing snack suppers are open!

Please consider sponsoring a meal one Thursday evening for 20 students. A sign-up sheet is posted on the bulletin board near the water fountain in the kitchen hall. Your support is greatly appreciated. Helen Wood, tutoring coordinator

A CLASSIC CHRISTMAS!A CLASSIC CHRISTMAS!A CLASSIC CHRISTMAS!A CLASSIC CHRISTMAS! Featuring Antonio Vivaldi’sFeaturing Antonio Vivaldi’sFeaturing Antonio Vivaldi’sFeaturing Antonio Vivaldi’s

“Magnificat”“Magnificat”“Magnificat”“Magnificat”

Chancel Choirs and Handbell Choirs Chancel Choirs and Handbell Choirs Chancel Choirs and Handbell Choirs Chancel Choirs and Handbell Choirs of of of of

Shady Grove United Methodist Church, Mechanicsville Shady Grove United Methodist Church, Mechanicsville Shady Grove United Methodist Church, Mechanicsville Shady Grove United Methodist Church, Mechanicsville Reveille United Methodist Church, RichmondReveille United Methodist Church, RichmondReveille United Methodist Church, RichmondReveille United Methodist Church, Richmond

Friday, December 16, 2011, 7:30 p.m. at Shady Grove UMC

8209 Shady Grove Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111

Sunday, December 18, 2011, 5:30 p.m. at Reveille UMC 4200 Cary Street Road, Richmond, VA 23221

A SONG IN THE AIRA SONG IN THE AIRA SONG IN THE AIRA SONG IN THE AIR

On December 18th, On December 18th, On December 18th, On December 18th, the Chancel Choir is pleased to present this year's Christmas the Chancel Choir is pleased to present this year's Christmas the Chancel Choir is pleased to present this year's Christmas the Chancel Choir is pleased to present this year's Christmas Cantata, Cantata, Cantata, Cantata, A Song In The Air,A Song In The Air,A Song In The Air,A Song In The Air, during the during the during the during the Sunday worship service. Sunday worship service. Sunday worship service. Sunday worship service. The program will The program will The program will The program will tell the story of Jesus' birth, and share the joy of those as they heard the news and lift-tell the story of Jesus' birth, and share the joy of those as they heard the news and lift-tell the story of Jesus' birth, and share the joy of those as they heard the news and lift-tell the story of Jesus' birth, and share the joy of those as they heard the news and lift-ed their hearts and voices to sing praises to the newborn Savior. The heavenly host ed their hearts and voices to sing praises to the newborn Savior. The heavenly host ed their hearts and voices to sing praises to the newborn Savior. The heavenly host ed their hearts and voices to sing praises to the newborn Savior. The heavenly host sang "Glory!", and as the news spread throughout the world, all of creation joined to sang "Glory!", and as the news spread throughout the world, all of creation joined to sang "Glory!", and as the news spread throughout the world, all of creation joined to sang "Glory!", and as the news spread throughout the world, all of creation joined to sing. It was a song of hope, a song of peace, and a song of joy. His birth, God made sing. It was a song of hope, a song of peace, and a song of joy. His birth, God made sing. It was a song of hope, a song of peace, and a song of joy. His birth, God made sing. It was a song of hope, a song of peace, and a song of joy. His birth, God made flesh, was a promise that the Wonderful Counselor, the Prince of Peace, would flesh, was a promise that the Wonderful Counselor, the Prince of Peace, would flesh, was a promise that the Wonderful Counselor, the Prince of Peace, would flesh, was a promise that the Wonderful Counselor, the Prince of Peace, would change our world forever. Glory to God in the highest!change our world forever. Glory to God in the highest!change our world forever. Glory to God in the highest!change our world forever. Glory to God in the highest!

We hope that you will join us on We hope that you will join us on We hope that you will join us on We hope that you will join us on December 18th to raise your voice December 18th to raise your voice December 18th to raise your voice December 18th to raise your voice in joyful song with us!in joyful song with us!in joyful song with us!in joyful song with us!

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The Joy Ringers have begun practice! Anyone is welcome to join the choir. There is no previous bell experience needed. We practice every Monday night from 7:00pm until 8:30pm. We learn a lot and have fun doing so.

If you are interested please contact Stacey Spear at [email protected]

December 18December 18December 18December 18 – Joy Ringers will play bells during the service.

Hi everyone, I'd like to invite all of you to a class that will be starting on November 6th during the Sunday School hour, in the Choir Room. The class is called Why We Sing, and is open to every single member of the church whether you're a musician or not. We will have a different topic for each Sunday of the month, so even if you can't come every week, I encourage you to join us for a week that interests you and gain some in-sight into the music of the church- the history, the liturgy, and the reasons behind what we sing and play each Sunday. 1st week: Hymn Study: We'll take a look at some of your favorite hymns and learn who wrote them and why, so that we'll have a deeper understanding of the music and the text as we sing the hymns together. Suggestions are welcome for hymns that you'd like to learn more about! 2nd week: Music Theory for the Layperson: Don't let the name of this class scare you. We'll be learning basic techniques for understanding the music in the hymnal as a congregation member, so you can be more confident in lifting your voice and sing-ing every Sunday. No prior music experience required! 3rd week: Music in the Methodist Church: John and Charles Wesley understood the importance of music when they founded the Methodist Church, which is why our United Methodist Hymnal is one of the most commonly used hymnal across denomina-tions. We'll discuss the role they envisioned for music in the Methodist service and in the Christian life, as well as discuss the service music as it pairs with our liturgy. 4th week: Contemporary Christian Singing: There is a wide range of opinions about contemporary Christian music, but no one can deny that it's had an impact in our denomination, and in the universal Church. We'll take a look at the contemporary movement as it has developed over the years, and learn some of the most influential contemporary songs. 5th week: Grab-bag/Discussion: For the odd 5th week, we'll focus on a topic that is of interest to anyone in the class, in a dis-cussion format.

YES! If the basket is the LAMB’S Basket and our pantry is stocked with cases of canned foods pur-

chased with donations from church family members!

Here’s how to contribute: • Give cash or check toward the purchase of (boxed) canned goods.

• Collection dates only three Sundays: Nov. 27 through Dec. 11.

• Special envelopes are provided for your convenience. • The Outreach/Missions Committee will do the shopping for you to stock our pantry.

• P.S. This special food drive is in addition to our traditional Sunday LAMB’S Basket donations of foods and other supplies for families and their pets.

Will a pantry fit in a basket?

Watch our Can Tree Pantry

grow with your support of this food drive!

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


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