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Number43Volume53 October23,2015

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Next Wednesday evening we will join together in the church parking lot for a fall festival! All are invited to come enjoy hot dogs, popcorn, games for children, and fellowship for all ages. This event will

take the place of our regularly scheduled Wednesday night dinner and

activities.

PreparingOurHeartsfor

CommunionandSharingGod’sLove

We have been challenged, throughout this year, to bring a special offering, over and above our usual monetary gifts, as a way to prepare our hearts for Communion. This November 1st, as you prepare your hearts for the Lord’s Supper, consider bringing some non-perishable food items that we can, in turn, offer to the Fredericksburg Community. The students of the University of Mary Washington will be receiving these items that you bring, and will be distributing them to the community in need. Thank you!

New“OnCall”PhoneNumberfor

ContactingMinisterialStaffWhenthe

ChurchOf3iceisClosedAs you may know, we publish a phone number in the newsletter calendar each week for the Minister On Call. Please note that there is a new phone number. This new number 540-300-1442 will allow the Minister On Call to receive a phone call, voicemail, and a transcribed phone message email and text. This number is available for you to contact a minister when an important matter arises, and it will be active “after hours” when the church office is not open.

October 28th 5:15pm-6:30pm

AllSaintsDay

On Sunday, November 1, we will join with Christians throughout the world in observing All Saint’s Day. This is a day to commemorate of the “communion of saints,” the “great cloud of witnesses”, all believers living and dead who encourage us and support us in our faith. As we share a communion meal, we will recall all those who have nurtured our spiritual growth and development. Specifically, we will remember and honor those members of our congregation who have died in the past 12 months.

FamilyFunDayatBelvedere!

Saturday,November7th

2pm-5pm

Families and children of all ages, join us for a family fun day. We will meet at Belvedere at 2pm and enjoy farm activities then gather around a fire pit at 4pm for roasting marshmallows. Please RSVP to Erin Silver or Stacy Pierce by November 1st. Cost: $10 per person (2 and under are free).

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WillbeReceivedDuring

Novemberand

December Nominations for the Board of Trustees are being accepted during the months of November and December with election occurring at the business meeting in January. Terms of service are for two years commencing on February 1. The primary function of the Board of Trustees shall be to make any and all decisions necessary for the smooth functioning of the Church between regular and called business meetings of Members. If you wish to nominate someone, please confirm their willingness to serve and then submit their name to the church office. Please contact Dennis Sacrey for further info.

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--Greeters Schedule--

Princess Anne St: Jerry & Vicki Silver Sanctuary Door: Keith & Janis Snider Caroline Street: John Snellings Children’s Area: Robert & Chaleé Carmichael Youth Area: Volunteer from Youth Class Amelia St: Hugh Mullen

--Deacons-- 8:30am

Rick Frank (Lead), Ralph & Marsha Stewart, BJ King Michael Silver, Cheryl Seay (W)

Chris Hylton, Larry Hicks (B)

11:00am Randall Pierce (Lead),

Brenda Haun, Burnie Parker, Stacy Pierce, Jackie Haney, Val Knight,

Jeff Leggitt, Phyllis Marcom Allison Herod, Steve Gallahan (W&B)

--Bus Drivers--

Early

Jerry Rice

Late

Keith Morris, Jim McGlone

--Ushers--

8:30am Phil & Suzanne Short, Ray Bishop,

Whit Yelverton, Kyle Loving, Elevator: Mike Wondree

11:00am Beverly Blaisdell & Paul Messplay,

Norm & Linda Stott, Tom & Zena Harvley-Felder

Saturday, October 24 To Reach a Minister After Office Hours,

please call 540-300-1442

Sunday, October 25 8:30am Worship 9:45am Sunday School 11:00am Worship 12:30pm Kirundi Worship

Monday, October 26 2:00pm Revelation Ringers 6:15pm Genesis Ringers 7:00pm Messiah Rehearsal

Tuesday, October 27 10:30am ESL Classes 6:30pm Stewardship Development Wkgrp

Wednesday, October 28

7:15pm Sanctuary Choir

Thursday, October 29 10:30am ESL Classes 5:00pm Community Dinner

Friday, October 30

Saturday, October 31 To Reach a Minister After Office Hours,

please call 540-300-1442

Sunday, November 1 8:30am Worship /Lord’s Supper 9:45am Sunday School 11:00am Worship/Lord’s Supper 12:30pm Kirundi Worship

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The “church bulletin can now be viewed online. If

you do not have a computer, email Margaret and ask her to forward it

to you.

5:15pm Fall Festival

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andSilentAuction

Saturday,November14th

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Ministry Budget

Weekly Needs $28,918

Sunday, October 18 $12,292

Y-T-D Total $909,318

Ahead/Behind Budget -$305,238

BUOH in Missions

Weekly Needs $4,808

Sunday, October 18 $1,190

Y-T-D Total $115,846

Ahead/Behind Goal -$86,090

Capital Fund

Sunday, October 18 $1,842

Y-T-D Total $61,149

-In Memory of- Ministry Memorial Fund for Al Gregory, given by At Auction, Inc.; Brenda Edwards; Gerry & Raymond Fowler; Walter J. Sheffield, Attorney at Law, P.C; Nancy B. Stack; Bill & Marla Tignor...for Phyllis Jones, given by Margaret & Clifton Samuels; Talmadge, Margaret-Ann and Alex Garner

Embrey Endowment for Phyllis Jones, given by Jackie Haney...for Rose Vella, given by Sandra & Paul Ranno...for Charles Williams, given by Hope Sullivan and Levi Taylor

Watering The Roots for Al Gregory, given by Jim & Bettie Wiltshire; Marian Wiltshire; Bill & Nancy Young...for Phyllis Jones, given by David & Anne Pierce...for Jean Lambert, given by Leo & Lillian Breeden; Marian Wiltshire...for Walter Mason, given by Marian Wiltshire; The Ruth Class

Children’s Ministry for Phyllis Jones, given by Johnny & Kathy Jones

Global Missions (Syrian Refugees) for Phyllis Jones, given by Maria Scott Circle

Thursday Community Meal for Al Gregory, given by The Entheos Sunday School Class

BUOH for Al Gregory, given by Ann Strother...for Gavin Knight on his 43rd birthday, October 13, given by Val & Brenda Knight...for Walter Mason, given by Ben & Janice Clark

Music Ministry for Jean Lambert, given by Kent & Peggy McGlone

Capital Fund for Al Gregory, given by Wayne Dodd

-In Honor of-

Watering the Roots for Al Gregory, given by Ben & Janice Clark...for Phyllis Jones, given by Holly Leitch

Music Ministry for Beatrice Lee on her 100th birthday, given by Charlotte M. Walker

ESL for Tom & Zena Harvley-Felder, given by Nancy Young

Ministry Fund for Beatrice Lee on her 100th birthday, given by her daughter, Bea Brooks...for Suzanne Snider on her birthday, October 18th, given by her mother, Kathy Snider

Embrey Endowment for Patti English, given by Hope Sullivan and Levi Taylor

Early Late

George Whitehurst Durga Chhetri Jerry Rice George Whitehurst Durga Chhetri

-BusDrivers-

November 1 November 8 November 15 November 22 November 29

Tony Overby Mark Houghton Rich Pitts Robert Carmichael Keith Morris Dean Goff Tony Overby Jim McGlone Mark Houghton Rich Pitts

8:30am Melanie Edwards (Lead),

Jerry & Vicki Silver, Adam Pence

Welcome Bill & Marla Tignor

Balcony Ralph Stewart, Durga Chhetri

November 1 Extra Deacons for Communion:

Larry & Joy Case, Rick Frank, Darrell & Terri Caldwell,

Jane Sthreshley

Offertory Prayer: November 1 Darrell Caldwell November 8 Jerry Silver November 15 Bill Tignor November 22 Keith Wampler November 29 Adam Pence

-Deacons-

11:00am Ben & Janice Clark,

Frank & Carol Young, Carla Harrington, Adam Pence

8:30am Bob & Martha Burke, David & Anne Pierce,

Mike Puskar Elevator: Mike Wondree

-Ushers-

11:00am Jimmy Hilldrup (Lead), Keith & Janice Snider,

Jack & Shirley Schweitzer, Dewey & Judy Lowman,

Neal Walters

Welcome and Balcony: Bill & Nancy Young

November 1 Extra Deacons for Communion:

Kent McGlone, Jim McGlone, Marian Wiltshire

Offertory Prayer: November 1 Mike Wondree November 8 Marilyn Dungan November 15 Dewey Lowman November 22 Jimmy Hilldrup November 29 Bill Young

Every Christmas, the Special Friends Bible Study Class has a birthday for Jesus. At the party, we like to give each Special Friend a small Christmas gift.

This year, like years past, we are asking Bible Study classes or individuals to purchase $25 gift cards from Wal-Mart to be given as gifts. Please give gift cards to Terri Caldwell, Marian Wiltshire, or Gail Hylton by November 29th. If you have questions, please call Terri at 372-4115.

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If you would like to attend and serve as a messenger from our church, please contact Dennis Sacrey and let him know of your interest.

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The Sanctuary Choir is beginning preparations for this year’s Christmas program. Our own Kevin Thomson has composed the music for this musical worship experience. Please consider joining the Sanctuary Choir in this presentation. Rehearsals are Wednesday nights beginning at 7:15pm. From now until Christmas, we will be rehearsing the Christmas music first in our rehearsal, so that those who wish to join us can participate, but will not have to stay for the entire rehearsal. We hope to see you on Wednesday!

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Biblical Study -- In the six weeks leading up to Christmas, we will study selected psalms on Wednesday nights. The Book of Psalms presents many, if not all of the themes of the Old Testament. It was quoted by Jesus and used by the early church to enhance worship. In the New Testament we find many direct quotes, plus images and ideas, contained in the psalms. One of our goals will be to see what the early church saw in these passages, rather than just our own interpretations. We will study psalms that verify, illustrate, and enhance the meaning of the gospels. What better way to prepare our hearts and minds for the coming of the Christ Child? Please bring your Bible and plan to be led in study by Jane Sthreshley in the classroom in Ferrell Hall! Social Justice – When Helping Hurts

Social justice in our modern world can seem so untouchable, but would you believe that many answers exist within the construct of broken relationships? Through reconciliation of relationship with God, self, others and the rest of creation we can address injustice, alleviate poverty and make it possible for ALL people to experience the fullness of life that God intended. Come explore a new framework for living out God’s call to care for the least, lost, lonely and left out, as Meghann Cotter leads us in discussion based on the book “When Helping Hurts,” by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert. This group will meet in C-209. Raising Healthy Children - Parent Discussion Group

All parents are welcome to join us for learning and discussion based on what it might look like to raise healthy children. We will discuss body image, spiritual formation, making and maintaining healthy relationships, as well as other topics that will broaden our ideas about what healthy looks like. Our hope is that this group will challenge and encourage all parents to think about their role as a parent while connecting with other adults who are also striving to raise healthy children. We encourage parents with children of all ages to participate so there is diverse conversation and learning from one another. This group will meet for six weeks in the college room (C203) and will be lead by Heather Murphy. Creating a Nativity Advent Banner for Families with Children – For the first three weeks of Session 2, you may choose to create a felt wall hanging onto which felt angels, camels, sheep, shepherds, the holy family members and many more items may be added daily! Even if you do not have small children living in your home, if you like to craft, I am sure there are families with children who would love to be the recipient of your creation! This group will meet in C-210 and be led by Marla Tignor.

Creating a Shadow Box Nativity – Cutting out images of individuals found at the nativity of our Lord, and placing them in a floating frame is a wonderful way to spend the first two Wednesday evenings of December! As you create this framed art, you are invited to consider the birth of Jesus! You may create this for your own home, or it would make a lovely gift so share. This group will meet in C-210 and be led by Marla Tignor. The Daniel Plan – Getting healthy is a choice, and following The Daniel Plan will move you toward living the kind of lifestyle God intends for you to live. Being healthy will impact every area of your life, including your walk with God. The Bible teaches that the starting point for change is dedicating your body to God. Come join a small group discussion on Faith, Food, Fitness, Focus, and Friends. The Daniel Plan is a lifestyle change that will leave you feeling better and more energetic than you have felt in years. Each session’s focus will be directly related to scripture, and you will gain support from the group as we discuss each week. Each session includes a video along with discussion and areas to apply what you have learned during the upcoming week. This is not a diet or exercise plan, but a plan to live life the way God intended you to! This group will meet in C-212 and will be led by Pam Hicks.