Windsor Hills United Methodist Church

july 2020

Window on Windsor Hills

Exciting news for our friends who are not on-line!

Now you can simply dial a local phone number

302-6964

and listen to the most recent sermon and announcements,

to keep you connected to your church.

Tell us if you have friends who are not online, who are missing their church!

Feel free to share the number yourself, as well.

Stay Connected

As these difficult times continue, there are ways for us to stay connected to Windsor Hills

UMC life. See page 2 for further information about delaying in-person worship. Soon, small

groups can begin meeting with restrictions (also see page 2).

You can write an encouraging note to someone in the congregation, or make at least one

phone call a day to check in on a church member.

We are sending Children’s Worship Bulletins to parents with children. Encourage your

children to use them...and to participate in on-line worship, which includes a children’s

time.

Join in Wednesday morning Bible Study, and Wednesday Mornings Matter, through Zoom.

Go to our website, https://windsorhillsumc.org. The services will be posted soon after we

livestream on Facebook each Sunday afternoon on the homepage.

We are livestreaming on Facebook at https://Facebook.com/WindsorHillsChurchRoanoke/.

You do not need a Facebook account to watch. We are working to improve our technology

to better help us all to worship together.

Please continue to pray for one another and our world through this challenging time.

Required Health Acknowledgement Form

If you plan to attend an in-person meeting at the church (or on behalf of the church), you

will need to fill out a Health Acknowledgement Form (like you may do if you happen to

visit in a hospital or other medical facility). It must be filled out before you attend and

kept up to date for subsequent visits. For those who do not have internet access, they

may call the Church Office to give the information over the phone. It may be found at:

https://www.evc.vaumc.org/open/worshipregistration/Index.cfm

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Delaying Our Return to In-Person Worship

Dear Friends,

We are delaying our tentative date of July 12 for re-opening for in-person worship to a date yet to be determined. Here’s why: As preparation for gathering for in-person worship again, we established a Healthy Church Team (HCT) to work on many of the protocols for gathering safely and smartly. We had tentatively set a date to begin in-person worship of July 12 and began working towards doing so.

In recent weeks, our guidelines for worship from the Annual Conference had been clarified, which noted that not only would congregational singing be prevented, but also there would be no special music with singing as well. Since music is such an integral part of our worship and praise, the HCT wrestled with whether the worship would be a one-note service, with only speakers. Face coverings are required for the pastor as well as anyone reading scripture or other parts of the worship service. Our current technology expertise and equipment falls short of providing good quality audio in both in-person and on-line gatherings.

The HCT decided to postpone our in-person gathering, while we worked on technology issues that would enable us to provide joyful worship in both the in-person and on-line gatherings. This may be later in the Virginia Conference’s Phase 2 or in Phase 3. Additionally, Roanoke is seeing a spike in new COVID-19 cases.

Meanwhile, the State of Virginia moved to Phase 3 in its re-opening process on Wednesday, July 1. We do not know when the Virginia Conference will follow suit. The move to Phase 2 had a little over a month lag.

Thus, we are postponing our tentative date for re-opening for in-person worship and the Healthy Church Team will revisit the best ways and dates for us to move forward. We will keep you informed as we go.

I hope that more and more of you will worship with us on-line (via Facebook) on Sundays at 11 am or anytime later...or to hear the sermon via telephone (302-6964)...or to gather your small group via Zoom (we can help with that). Soon, small groups can begin meeting under these safety precautions for individuals:

filling out a Health Acknowledgement Form online at https://www.evc.vaumc.org/open/worshipregistration/Index.cfm (or call the church office)

Wearing a mask Practicing social distancing

If any of you have technical expertise with video, sound, or computers and wish to be a part of an enhanced Tech team, please let us know right now!

I know that some of you may be disappointed, while others may be relieved. Yet, for all of us, we long for that day when we can gather in the Lord’s house and sing praise to God and hear the Word of God proclaimed. We have this hope.

Exciting Youth Ministry Changes

The Staff-Parish Relations Committee is pleased to announce that we will be staffing our youth ministry in a different way. Heather Case, our Director of Ministries with Young People, will be spearheading the work with our youth, developing a program that will enhance our youth ministry overall. One noticeable change is that our youth will be in

partnership with the youth of Raleigh Court UMC, our nearest UM neighbor on Grandin Road. Heather will work in tandem with their Director of Next Generation Ministries, Eric Anderson, in order to enhance the youth ministry at both churches. Through district events and some other shared events, the youth at the two churches have been around one another a good bit already. When they are able to get together in person again, the new youth ministry will be a strong 20+ person group, which will make for a more lively and enjoyable experience for all of them. Thus, Heather’s job description is changing to reflect this new reality, in addition to her interests in programming beyond young people. The “Dopesick Book Study,” as well as the recreational initiatives (softball, bowling) have already shown her abilities and interests in the area of programming. Her new title, you may have noticed, is Director of Program Ministries, but you may still call her “Heather” and continue to pray for her as she recuperates from her surgeries.

Senior Adults—The SPRC may also have an announcement soon regarding

the vacant Director of Ministries with Senior Adults position.

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Farewell to the Rodmans

Godspeed to our dear friends, Megan and Bill Rodman, Lola and Nixie, who are

moving to Florida, as Bill has taken a new job. Megan capably led our youth for a

year and a half. We will miss them enormously.

Megan is the daughter of Phyllis Prado and the sister of Krista Davidson, who

remain members at Windsor Hills and is the aunt of Krista and Colin’s children,

Kiera, Cody and Kai. Love to all of them in this time of transition.

Congratulations! Garland and Sandra Kidd are proud to announce the graduation of their grandson, Nicholas Harmon Kidd

from the Medical College of Virginia May 8, 2020 with an MD degree in family practice. He was awarded

an internship in Family Medicine at the University of Virginia Medical College and is now serving there.

He will complete his residency there as well. Nicholas is the son of Brian and Sharon Kidd of Salem, VA.

page 4 Volume 7 † PRAYERS † SCHOLARSHIPS † SERMON SERIES †

Revised Common Lectionary

July 5, 2020 5th Sunday after Pentecost

Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67 Psalm 45:10-17 or Psalm 22 Romans 7:15-25a Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30

July 12, 2020 6th Sunday after Pentecost

Genesis 25:19-34 Psalm 119:105-112; or Psalm 25 Romans 8:1-11 Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23

July 19, 2020 7th Sunday after Pentecost

Genesis 28:10-19a Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24 Romans 8:12-25 Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43

July 26, 2020 8th Sunday after Pentecost

Genesis 29:15-28 Psalm 105:1-11, 45b Romans 8:26-39 Matthew 13:31-33. 44-52

Prayer Concerns: Frank Anderson (Lynn Price’s friend); Linda Harris (John Watkins’ sister); Bette

Near; Kyler Jones; Audrey Fawcett (Anne Kidd’s mother); Anne Kidd’s sister-in-law and brothers;

Kris Stutsman; Luca Peter Penizotto (Gary & Karen Saunders’ great-grandson); Larry Lynch (Kim

Cash’s father); Heather Case; Eber (Tom Simpson’s brother); Ron Wiseley (Barbara Wiseley’s

husband); Rev. Don Baldwin (Pastor, Fairview UMC); Avis Board (Pat Bussey’s sister); Phyllis

Prado; Linda Price; Cain Watkins (son of John & Marcy Watkins)

Continued Prayers: Teenie Abernathy; Rev. Glen Langston (Marianne & Jennings Bird’s friend);

Chuck Neighbor; Joan Wheeler; Rita Weikel; Terry Delaney; Vince Clinevell; Shirley Simmons;

Ron Eison; Jeannine Burks; Branan Thompson; Anna-Marie Nolen (Veldsmans’ granddaughter); Bobby Ayers, Don

& Gerry Grubb; Rosemary Ellis; Barbara Gleixner; Elyse Thaler; Bob Bohon; Phyllis Trent; Ruth Kreienbaum; Mac

Brackenrich (Rene Wolfe’s nephew); Shirley Brown; Becky Day; Ruth Hartsel; Jean Pearson.

Our Love and Sympathy, along with the sure and certain hope of the resurrection, are with the family of Gladys

Peterson, who died May 25, 2020; and with the family of Gizella Takacs, who died June 9, 2020.

Scholarships Awarded

The scholarship committee is happy to announce that we have awarded scholarships

to four students for the coming year.

The recipients are:

Audrey Kidd Christopher Lawson Jasmine Eaton Victoria Worrell

Congratulations to these students and best wishes for a successful academic year.

July Sermon Series: The Lord’s Prayer

• July 5 “The Power and the Glory”

Praise!

• July 12 “Kingdom Come”

On Earth as in Heaven

• July 19 “Daily Bread”

Sustenance

• July 26 “Forgiven”

Forgiving

As we enter July we are continuing to find ways for our church family and friends to stay connected to Windsor Hills Church life and continue to support our important mission projects. It’s time for:

"Christmas in July" for Operation Christmas Child

This will be our 10th year changing children's lives all over the world in Jesus' name through the power of a simple gift with Operation Christmas Child.

Where do I start?

Shop for boys and girls ages 2 - 14

Shop for items that will fit into a shoebox

A "Wow" Item: a medium size item that will capture the child's attention the instant they open

their shoe box. Ideas include: soccer ball (deflated) with pump, stuffed animal, toys (puppets,

trucks, etc.), doll (baby or Barbie, etc.), musical instrument, outfit, shoes. School Supplies: pens, pencils and sharpeners, crayons, markers, notebooks, paper, solar calcula-

tors, coloring and picture books, etc. Back to school sales are everywhere in July.

Accessories: T-shirts, socks, hats, sunglasses, hair clips, jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra

batteries), etc.

Toys: Include items that children will immediately embrace such as toy cars, yo-yos, jump ropes,

balls, toys that light up and make noise (with extra batteries), etc.

Non-liquid Hygiene Items: toothbrushes, bar soap, combs, washcloths, bandaids, etc.

Quality Crafts: Make your own items such as hair bows, finger puppets, and friendship bracelets

Do Not Include: Used or damaged items; war-related items such as toy guns, knives, or military fig-ures; candy and toothpaste; liquids or lotions; medications or vitamins; breakable items such as snow globes or glass containers; aerosol cans.

Our Shoebox Packing Party will be October 4 or 11.

Because of Vacation Bible School being cancelled this year, we will not have all of the wonderful donations of

school supplies and toys from our VBS children that we have been blessed with in the past.

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“I want every child to know there is a God

who loves them, I want every child in this

world to know His Son, Jesus Christ.” Franklin

Graham, Samaritan’s Purse President

· Operation Christmas Child demonstrates God's love to children in need worldwide by delivering gift-filled shoeboxes and the good news of Jesus Christ!

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Operation Christmas Child Next Steps:

* There will be a tote in the breezeway to place donations for Operation Christmas Child “Christmas

in July”.

* Also, you may collect items and drive by the church on Tuesday, July 28 for our “Drive Through”

Drop off from 1:00 –300. All of these donations will be used at our Packing Party at our October

WHAT! program.

* Please consider a monetary gift if you are unable to shop. We will be

happy to shop for you if you are unable.

Thank you, church family, in advance

for your continued support of Operation Christmas Child Christmas in July.

Please continue to pray for one another and our world as we navigate this challenging time.

For more information contact:

Debbie & Dave Tanis 556-9032, or Kris Stutsman 353-5595.

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Do you have a collection of unused takeout utensil packets at home? Consider donating them to the

Rescue Mission!

Under the leadership of Suzanne Porterfield and her grandson, we are collecting unopened, wrapped

utensil packets that the Rescue Mission can use with the meals they provide for the hungry in our

community. This ensures dinner guests have sanitary utensils.

The church started the collection by donating 1,500 utensil packets. A plastic bin is available at the lower

level education door for you to drop off any donations of disposable utensil packets. Suzanne will deliver

them to the Rescue Mission periodically.

Thank you!

Overload

When life takes a turn for the worse

With wars, murders, and such

When bad news come on like a curse

It can all be way too much

When you feel like throwing up your hands

And giving in to crying and despair

When disasters end your beautiful plans

And you think that no one cares

I have learned to turn off the T.V.

And place my focus on God

He alone is the answer, you see

When life seems to be so hard

Have we ever known God to fail

He has the answer to everything

The Bible has good things to tell

God’s solutions to whatever life brings

So in these days of sorrow and woe

Let’s let Jesus be our friend

He’s the one who always knows

The beginning to the wonderful end!

by Linda Perry

Linda Perry is a beloved member of our AfterCare Social Club. She loves to write poems and share them with others. Thank you, Linda!

† STEWARDSHIP † Volume 7

JULY 2020 ALWAYS STEWARDS

Thank you for your faithfulness in supporting the mission and ministries of your church in this unprecedented time, brought to us by the invading force of a virus. That’s what stewards do; they remain faithful when it is tempting to be less than faithful. In this time they remember their community of faith for they know church still needs to be the church even when worship is not hap-pening as usual. The writer Marva Dawn tells the story of helping her whining granddaughter get dressed on a Sun-day morning as she pined, “Why do we have to go to church? Why can’t we stay home so I can play with my friends?” Marva started to give her the usual narrative about church and how it is good for us, but she stopped, and her reply has been, for me, so instructive. She said, “We are not going to church, we are going to worship. We are the church!” (recalled from memory). Nothing has changed; we are still the church and we are still praying, teaching, supporting, and making sure people receive care. Some pastors report they are busier than ever. The consensus is that having a virtual sermon or bible study or meeting is more strenuous because we cannot really see the expressions on the faces of those to who we speak. Our eyes, our smiles, our frowns, our raised eyebrows are all communicating. The times call out from us a deeper faith and greater allegiance of our Lord. So being the church, being a steward, practicing generosity as we are able, are ways we say to the world that Jesus is Lord and we are his disciples! Say it – Jesus is Lord and we are his disciples! When we return to in-person, on-site worship, we will not be the same as we were before. This pandemic with its shelter-in-place instruction has changed us all to some degree or another. The warm affection of welcoming hugs may still be a way off yet. That day will come again. But the basic truths have not: Jesus is Lord and we are his disciples! As disciples, faithful stewardship and generosity are hallmarks of what it means to be a Christ-follower, in good times and tough times.

Rev. David A. Rash © Stewardship Matters of Virginia info@StewardshipMattersVa.org www.StewardshipMattersVa.org

Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising Stewardship: It’s Not What You Think. It’s What You Believe…and Do!

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July 2 Joan Compton Isaac Tisinger Jayne Sinclair Michael Nelson July 7 Linda Pearrell July 9 Kyler Jones Dick Miller July 11 Lois Powell July 12 Richard Lawson Wayne Veldsman

July 13 Dave Benson Mark Collyer

July 16 Doris Carper Bill Kagey Michael Wolfe July 17 Doug Paysour Travis Case July 18 Jimmy Tisinger July 19 Craig Kidd Mike McKee July 20 Terry Delaney Joan Wheeler Shannon Williams July 21 Randy Slusher July 23 Charlotte Kagey July 24 Mark Slusher Eric Aldridge July 27 Lyndsey Reynolds R.J. Eaton Kimberly Eaton-Brown Declan Masak July 30 Chris Harris July 31 Gail Paysour Gail Stickley Carl Rosen Annis McCrary

† SPECIAL DAYS †

July 5

Don and Ellen Witt

July 11 Dave and Joyce Benson

July 12

Zak and Esna Veldsman

July 14 Tommy and Kari Boothe

July 18

Randall and Vicki Lutz

July 19 Mike and Linda Pearrell

July 21

Tom and Melissa Simpson

July 31 Ron and Barbara Wiseley

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REV. DOUG PAYSOUR

Lead Pastor

KAREN LACHOWICZ

Administrative Assistant

HEATHER CASE

Director of Program Ministries

KAREN JONES HARWOOD

Director, Music / Organist

TASHA HUPP

Church Treasurer Director, Nursery Ministries

RICHARD LAWSON

Church Sexton

Currently offering on-line worship only.

(Return to in-person worship TBA.)

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Windsor Hills United Methodist Church

July 2020

Operation Christmas Child

Donations Needed Donated school supplies, toys, hygiene items, or accessories are needed as

we will soon begin filling shoeboxes for children as part of Operation Christmas Child. Be

collecting items throughout the month of July, and drive by our Drop Off at the church.

You may stay in your car—we will get your items from trunk or back seat.

Christmas in July Drop Off

Tuesday, July 28

1-3 pm

Read more and find the suggested gift list on

page 5.