Windsor Hills United Methodist Church

LATE JUNE / july 2019

Window on Windsor Hills

Fifth Sundays Unified Service

and Church Potluck

June 30

Please join us for a Fifth Sunday Unified Service at 10:30

am on June 30, followed by a true potluck. We will also

have a Unified Service on the 5th

Sundays of Sept. 29 and

December 29.

Let’s fill up our Sanctuary! Sunday

School will take a break on June 30.

Summer Sundays of Fun!

We have a special program of play and fellowship for

children over the summer. So far, we have made no-

sew fleece blankets and enjoyed a Water Day. Kids -

join us at 10:00 as we gather together for a special pro-

ject or fun event:

☺ June 30...Cookies for the Fire Dept.

☺ July 7...Ice Cream Sundaes & Making Table

Favors for the Rescue Mission

☺ July 14...Popsicles & Outdoor activities,

lower parking lot

☺ July 21...Making Blessing Bags for Homeless

& Tie-Dye project

☺ July 28...Water Day!

The Pastor Writes…

General Conference Follow-Up

Notes from Pastor Doug

As you likely know, the Traditional Plan passed at the Special Session of General Conference in February, as we sought to bring unity to our divisions regarding human sexuality. The Judicial Council ruling in April noted that some provisions of the Traditional Plan were unconstitutional according to the The Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church (¶1-99). A Virginia Conference power-point and explanatory notes at https://www.vaumc.org/GC2019 may clear up exactly what will and will not go into effect, scheduled to be January 1, 2020 in the United States. Note that you need to look at both to have a clear understanding as the notes are supplemental information to the slides. While the notes are at the bottom of the Power-Point slides, they are easier to read in the separate document. Here are the primary changes to our current polity as I understand them. • Mandatory Minimum Penalties for pastors who perform a same-sex wedding are set denomination

wide at one-year suspension for the first offense and termination of credentials for the second offense.

• While a Just Resolution may be sought in a particular case, the new provision is that the bringer of the complaint must be satisfied with the outcome.

• While it has been true that United Methodist Clergy may not be a “self-avowed practicing homosexual,” the new disciplinary provisions clarify exactly what that means—being in a same-sex marriage, a civil union, or domestic partnership, or having made a public declaration of being gay. Because various conferences have enforced this prohibition according to their local standards, a number of clergy are already serving who are LGBTQ. Those persons may be brought to a church trial in order to remove their credentials after January 1, 2020.

• Conference Boards of Ordained Ministry and District Committees on Ministry are prohibited from recommending any person who is gay for ordination. The provision for those groups to be vetted to certify their willingness to do so, however, was declared unconstitutional.

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Page 2 Volume 7 † Prayers † The Pastor Writes †

Prayer Concerns: Brenda Wiley; Kent Shiner; Joan Wheeler; Bob Cosner (Amy Cosner’s uncle); Kathye Ashford; Steve Stutsman; Cheryl McCormick; Terry Delaney; Ann Fletcher; Bobby Ayers; Don Grubb; Lori Holliday; Gladys Peterson; Phyllis Trent; Barbara Gleixner; Ernest Baker; Phyllis Prado; Phyllis Crowgey; Rosemary Ellis; Elyse Thaler; Cindy Girman (Nan & Bill Johnson’s daughter); Bernita Latimore (Bill Johnson’s sister).

Prayers for Continued Healing: Ruth Kreienbaum; Mac Brackenrich (Rene Wolfe’s nephew); Bill and Nan Johnson; Shirley Brown; Butch Pence (Perry Pence’s father); Becky Day; Ruth Hartsel; and Jean Pearson.

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- Continued from page 2

• There is a provision for those churches who disagree with the denomination’s position on human sexuality who wish to exit the denomination to do so with their property intact. There is a step-by-step process for that to happen. The deadline for doing so is December 31, 2023.

As to what will happen in the near and distant future, none of us know. Because we are a democracy (and democracy is messy), any or all of these provisions may change with our regularly scheduled General Conference just four months after these new provisions are scheduled to take effect. Since it would then be four years until the next General Conference, more may become clearer about what is our way forward as a denomination, as two or three denominations, and as to our polity as United Methodists. A few churches may leave the denomination…or many may leave the denomination. Individuals will make their own decisions, still, according to their own consciences, which will impact our attraction of new members and retention of current ones. As you are probably aware, I see this as a justice issue, focusing on the Open Table of the Lord. What I have loved about the United Methodist Church, and how it has formed me, is that we are a people of grace, rather than law. For those who are in committed, same-sex relationships, I believe that the Church should encourage their faithfulness to one another, honor their love for one another and use their gifts for ministry as lay persons or as clergy to extend the gospel of Jesus Christ to the ends of the earth. I also believe that we need to stay in conversation with one another, whether we agree or disagree, so that God’s Holy Spirit may continue to work in mighty ways as in Acts 15, in the early Church’s time of disagreement.

One thing that I want you to remember is this— we are still Windsor Hills UMC and what makes us special is a loving and welcoming spirit, along with a passion for serving

our community. Let us continue to be who we are…and remember whose we are. We belong to a God of grace and

peace.

Peace,

Doug

That having been said, we will have a gathering for all who are interested in having further conversation within Windsor Hills UMC on Monday evening, July 22 at 7 pm.

Volume 7 Page 3 † The Pastor Writes †

Volume 7 † AFTER CARE ZOO TRIP † THANK YOU † Page 4

Dear Scholarship Committee,

Thank you for your generous scholarship award. I am

unbelievably grateful for this opportunity and financial burden it

will lift.

Sincerely,

Eric Aldridge

Dear Scholarship Committee,

Thank you for the generous donation from Windsor

Hills UMC.

Sincerely,

Maigan Aldridge

Dear Windsor Hills,

Thank you for the generous Amazon gift card you gave me and for celebrating my PT school

graduation with me! It meant a lot. The money will help me buy some new scrubs to wear for my

job in DC. Being a part of WHUMC was so instrumental in where I am today and I am so thankful

for a church family that has continued to support me during my studies.

Love,

Greta Weidner

WHUMC,

Thank you so much for recognizing us as graduates in the service and for the Amazon gift card. I

have loved growing up in this church and cannot thank you all enough for all of your support. I’m

looking forward to seeing where the future takes me! Thanks again for all of the support!

Love,

Carla Weidner

After Care Goes to the ZOO…

On June 11 several of our After Care members and volun-

teers went to Mill Mountain Zoo. We took our own box

lunches and enjoyed an outdoor picnic. We had 2 volun-

teers from the Zoo give us a tutorial on a beautiful, colorful

parrot as well as a great big tortoise

who moved more quickly than any of us anticipated. Then we saw all the

animals and enjoyed the scenery of bamboo and greenery (that rhymes).

Many of us took the train ride, making us feel like kids again.

It was a special day for those who attended, as it was so good to be away

from the concrete of our everyday lives and enjoy the ride up to Mill

Mountain Star and Zoo with friends who all had a good time.

Volume 7 † CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES †

Children’s Ministries...

By now, VBS has passed and we have enjoyed family time at Fairystone. We purposefully cleared

the calendar during July to allow time for everyone to enjoy their family and not feel pulled in

various directions. Summer should be a time of slowing down and drinking in all the sounds and

tastes of summer. Like splashing in pools, cooking out on the grill, late nights catching lightning

bugs, picnics, hikes, and so many other activities our children will remember as they get older.

Some of my best memories of being a kid involve sitting on the porch of my grandparents’ house

while my Papaw made homemade peach ice cream and my Grandma told stories. I reminiscence

on my times playing flashlight tag and running through the sprinkler with my brothers. It truly is

the simple gift of time our children remember. Slow down and live in the moments.

Upcoming Events & Activities: During the summer months, Sunday School slows down and we

move into our Sunday Summer of Fun during the months of June and July. Below is a listing of

each week’s activities:

June 30th: Cookies for Fire Dept. Bring cookies to Fellowship Hall at 10 am. Children will pack

them and then after church they will deliver them.

July 7th: Ice Cream Sundaes and Table Favors for the Rescue Mission

July 14th: Popsicles & Outdoor Activities in the Lower Lot

July 21st: Homeless Blessing Bags & Tie-Dye Activities

July 28th: Water Day

Coming in August….Family Movie Night! TBA

Helping Hands is a new District-Wide Children’s Mission Event and will be held at Windsor Hills

this year. I will be contacting parents soon of those rising 3rd through 6th graders to see if they are

interested in participating. The focus is on service, friendship, and a fun sleepover inside the church.

Mark your calendars for July 25th & July 26th. Please let me know if your child/friends would be

interested in attending.

Blessings,

Heather

“Children are not a distraction from more important work.

They are the most important work.”

C.S. Lewis

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† YOUTH NEWS † Volume 7 Page 6

A Summer Blessing

May you walk with God this summer in whatever you do wherever you go. Walking with God means... walking with honesty and with courage. Walking with love and respect and concern for the feelings of others.

May you talk to God this summer on every day and in every situation.

Talking with God means... praying words of praise for the beauty of creation. Saying prayers of thanks for friends and good times. Asking God's help in all your decisions. Expressing sorrow when you have failed.

May you talk with God every day. Amen. © BeliefNet

Hey, Youth Families! I hope all is well with you! We have a lot of things happening this summer. Please mark your calendars with the events listed below! Be on the look out for random texts, or emails, from me about pop up outings.

I will be contacting the youth and parents directly at church and via text to keep them informed. You may also stay tuned thru the church Facebook page, Sunday bulletin, Constant Contact and on the church website for updates! ~Megan

Students are encouraged to invite friends to come to all youth events!

Keep Julia in your thoughts and prayers as she travels to Europe for a couple of weeks!

June 30 5th Sunday- Red Sox baseball game, 12:30 pm

July 2019

7/13- Kings Dominion

We are rescheduling the Pool Party at Pastor Doug's- looking at July 14th or 21st

August 2019

8/3 Wet'n Wild Emerald Pointe Water Park

8/18- Regular youth meetings to resume, 5-7pm.

8/25 Red Sox baseball game

Blessings!

Megan

Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you. Deuteronomy 31:6

NEWS FROM THE DISTRICT OFFICE

July 7, 2019 4th Sunday after Pentecost 2 Kings 5:1-14 Psalm 30 Galatians 6:(1-6) 7-16 Luke 10:1-11, 16-20

July 14, 2019 5th Sunday after Pentecost

Amos 7:7-17

Psalm 82

Colossians 1:1-14

Luke 10:25-37

July 21, 2019 6th Sunday after Pentecost

Amos 8:1-12 Psalm 52 or 82 Colossians 1:15-28 Luke 10:38-42

July 28, 2019 7th Sunday after Pentecost

Hosea 1:2-10 Psalm 85 Colossians 2:6-15 Luke 11:1-13

Volume 7

Alta Mons is a summer camp and retreat center owned by the

Roanoke District of the United Methodist Church and located in

Shawsville, VA. We are open year round, providing space for others

to experience God through outdoor ministry. We have summer camp

and other programs throughout the year for children of all ages The

theme this year is Hope in the Valley.

Three weeks are available as summer camp op-

tions for children and youth: June 30th-July 5th,

July 7th-12th, and July 14th-19th. It would be

great to have a group from Windsor Hills go to-

gether.

Alta Mons, 2842 Crockett Springs Road,

Shawsville, VA 24162 (540) 268-2409

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See the Holy Land with Bishop Lewis

Did you go to the May Super Seniors Luncheon and see the beautiful Holy

Land presentation by Pastor Michael? Would you like to experience the

Holy Land yourself? Here is an opportunity to do so, led by the same

company that led the trip the Copelands went on.

Bishop Sharma Lewis will be hosting a 10-day Holy Land Journey for our

conference, February 24 – March 4, 2020. On this 10-Day journey where

you will visit all the major sites, such as the Sea of Galilee, Mt. of Beati-

tudes, Jordan River, Bethlehem, Nazareth, Jerusalem and more with Edu-

cational Opportunities Tour. This once-in-a-lifetime adventure will provide

participants the opportunity to walk where Jesus walked and to engage the

life and ministry of Jesus.

A day-by-day tour description and registration information may be found at

http://www.eo.travelwithus.com/tours/hl20022420l#eotours.

Bishop Lewis would love for you to join her!

† CAMP ALTA MONS † HOLY LAND TRIP †

Windsor Hills Tours Presents…

If you would like a copy of the trip form and registration forms, be sure to stop by my office…

I have extras inside the bin outside my door. Trips with openings include; Wohlfahrt Haus in

August; and NYC/Lancaster Christmas Holiday in November. Check the website

www.windsorhillsumc.org as the remaining seats available are updated as new registrations come in.

Heather W. Case, Director, Ministries with Young People

heathercase@whumc.roacoxmail.com

Volume 7 † STAMP CAMP † WH TOURS † SOFTBALL Page 8

Windsor Hills Flames Softball Schedule

Military Family Support Center Stamp Camp

** Food Catered by Mission BBQ **

Saturday, July 13, 2019 10 am - 1 pm Windsor Hills UMC

One of the wonderful ministries that Windsor Hills is dedicated to is the

Military Family Support Center, which helps low-income and disabled veterans

throughout the year. You can help and have fun at the same time by attending

the stamp camp on July 13. For a $25 donation, you get five make-and-take

stamping projects, refreshments, a silent auction, and fun and fellowship with

other stampers. We will also be collecting donations of toilet paper, paper towels, and other paper

goods. (If you cannot attend on July 13 but want to help MFSC, donate $25 and we will make the

projects for you if requested!). Youth 13 and older are

also welcome to participate.

Registration forms are in the breezeway, and should be

given or mailed to Gail Stickley, 2526 South Clearing

Road, Salem VA 24153. (Questions? Call Gail at 540-798-

7423, or Debbie Tanis at 540-556-9032).

Date Time Place Opponent

June 27, 2019 Thu 8:15 pm Oakey’s Ball Diamond Salem Baptist

July 9, 2019 Tue 8:15 pm Moyer Field #3 Glenvar Baptist

July 11, 2019 Thu 7:15 pm Moyer Field #2 FCC - CoEd

July 16, 2019 Tue 7:15 pm Moyer Field #2 Salem Wesleyan

July 18, 2019 Thu 6:15 pm Moyer Field #3 Raleigh Ct. Pres.

Welcome to our New Members, received on Pentecost, June 9, 2019.

Joan Compton

Joe and Ann Gillen

Tommy and Kari Boothe

(with Gunnar and Jax)

We are so happy to have you join our Windsor Hills church family! ☺

Festival of Wisdom

and Grace

August 5-8, 2019

Lake Junaluska

A conference for finding purpose and renewal in the second half of life.

...Inspiration and Renewal in the mountains of North Carolina

Grow deeper roots through a series of workshops, guided by the best and brightest in older adult

ministries. Each participant can choose four workshops. Also, NEW this year...optional afternoon tea,

optional field trips, ice cream social, lakeside devotional walk.

Brochures are around the church. You may also talk to Pastor Michael for more information.

lakejunaluska.com/wisdom-and-grace

Page 9 Volume 7 † WELCOME † LAKE JUNALUSKA †

THIS IS OUR CHURCH-WIDE MISSION PROJECT FOR JULY

Gift suggestions for boys and girls 2 – 14:

TOYS: include items that children will immediately embrace such as dolls, toy trucks, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, balls, toys that light up and make noise (with extra batteries), etc.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES: pens, pencils and sharpeners, crayons or makers, stamps and ink pads sets, writing pads or paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books, etc. Back to school sales are everywhere in July.

NON-LIQUID HYGIENE ITEMS: toothbrush, mild bar soap (in a plastic bag), comb, wash-cloth, etc.

ACCESSORIES: t-shirts, socks, ball caps, sunglasses, hair clips, toy jewelry, watches, flash-lights (with extra batteries).

A PERSONAL NOTE: you may include a note to the child and a photo of yourself or your family. If you include your name and address the child may write back.

No toothpaste. No candy. No liquids. No breakable items. No war-related items, military figures.

All items collected during “Christmas in July” will be packed into shoeboxes at our Shoebox Packing Party October 6th and will include our Youth and Children.

Vacation Bible School (June 24 – 27) will be collecting toys and school

supplies for shoeboxes.

Please place your items in the Operation Christmas Child bins in the Breezeway.

THANK YOU CHURCH FAMILY! For More Information: Debbie & Dave Tanis 556-9032; or Kris Stutsman 353-5595

It's Back!!

"Christmas in July"

for Operation

Christmas Child

We are changing children's lives all over the world in Jesus' name through the power of a simple gift. These shoeboxes have resulted in millions of

children coming to know Jesus, becoming his disciples and sharing his love with others.

The Windsor Hills Chancel Choir celebrating a successful Carnegie Hall Concert

with composer Mary McDonald (center, back row).

Page 11 Volume 7 † CHANCEL CHOIR RETURNS FROM NYC †

† SPECIAL SERVICE & SPECIAL DAYS † Volume 7

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 19 Mike and Linda Pearrell July 21 Tom and Melissa Simpson July 31 Mark and Jackie Slusher July 31 Ron and Barbara Wiseley

2 Joan Compton

Michael Nelson

7 Linda Pearrell

9 Dick Miller

Kyler Jones

10 Brenden Lawrence

11 Lois Powell

12 Wayne Veldsman

Richard Lawson

13 Dave Benson

Mark Collyer

16 Doris Carper

Bill Kagey

17 Doug Paysour

Travis Case

19 Mike McKee

Craig Kidd

20 Joan Wheeler

Shannon Williams

Terry Delaney

21 Randy Slusher

22 Michael Zindorf

23 Charlotte Kagey

24 Mark Slusher

Eric Aldridge

27 Lyndsey Reynolds

Kim Eaton-Brown

R.J. Eaton

28 Brian Eaton

30 Jean Clinevell

Christopher Harris

31 Gail Paysour

Gail Stickley

Carl Rosen

JULY 2019

SERVING THE HOUSE OF THE LORD: We thank each of the following for serving the House of the Lord:

Ushers

7 Anthony & Kimberly Cash; David Armstrong; Ruth Bunt 14 Tom & Brenda Simpson; Gail Paysour; Alex Seidel 21 Kevin & Susan Russell; Peggy Moles; Barbara Conner 28 John & Marcy Watkins; Steve & Joy Bowery

Parking Lot Greeters

7 Ken Briggs; Roy Aust; Garland & Sandra Kidd 14 Richard Lawson; Tom Akers; Ben Carson; Kathye Ashford 21 Dave Tanis; Wayne Jacobs; Bill Rodman; Mark & Carolyn Fisher 28 Ken Briggs; Roy Aust; Garland & Sandra Kidd

Kid Greeters 7 9 am Cael & Blake Flanary; 11 am Harper Gregory 14 9 am Kaden Liechty & Dakota Eaton; 11 am Emily Harris 21 9 am Jaxon Case & Cooper Wolfe; 11 am Gunnar Boothe 28 9 am Collin & Luke Dick; 11 am Nixie Rodman

Altar Guild Gladys Morris and Norma Tompkins

Nursery

7 Bill Kagey; Braden Cash 14 Blaire Liechty-Johns; Dave Tanis; Jasmine

Eaton 21 Esna Veldsman; James Eaton 28 Claudia Liechty; Carolyn Fisher; Debbie Tanis

Acolytes

7 Maggie Gregory 14 Julia Bledsoe 21 Jasmine Eaton 28 Kiera Davidson

Communion Servers - July 14

9 am: Richard Lawson & Traci Porter 11 am: Gail Paysour & Joan Wheeler

Sunday Morning Coffee Club

7 Garland & Sandra Kidd 14 Martha Moore 21 Robin & Susan Kidd 28 Bette Near

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WINDSOR HILLS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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Church Email whumc3@whumc.roacoxmail.com

www.windsorhillsumc.org

REV. DOUG PAYSOUR

Lead Pastor

KAREN LACHOWICZ Administrative Assistant

REV. MICHAEL COPELAND

Assistant Pastor - Director, Senior Adult Ministries

HEATHER CASE

Director, Ministries with Young People

MEGAN RODMAN Youth Director

KAREN JONES HARWOOD Director, Music / Organist

TASHA EATON Church Treasurer

Director, Nursery Ministries

RICHARD LAWSON Church Sexton

Worship with us! Windsor Hills United Methodist Church

Open hearts. Open minds. Open doors.

www.windsorhillsumc.org

www.facebook.com/WindsorHillsChurchRoanoke

Email: whumc3@whumc.roacoxmail.com

Helping Hands Mission Experience...

This exciting two-day mission experience for children (rising 3rd -

6th grades) is offered to all member churches of the Virginia Confer-

ence of United Methodist Church. On July 25-26, 2019 Helping

Hands will be held here at Windsor Hills UMC! Deadline to register

is July 19. Cost is $36 per person and includes t-shirt, meals and snacks and overnight stay.

Possible hands-on experiences:

- working in the Food Bank

- packing pack-a-snack bags for local schools

- cleaning up parks/schools

- making No-Sew fleece blankets for nursing homes

- making place mats for KAIROS

- making table favors for Rescue Mission

- working in a community garden

- worship and making new friends

See Heather to sign up, or email her at heathercase@whumc.roacoxmail.com