The Spire
October 15, 2007
Mission Trip to Zimbabwe
You’re invited to hear Kay Cheves report on her recent trip to Zimbabwe at a brown bag lunch sponsored by the Missions Council on Sunday, October 21, following 11:00 worship.
Quarterly Business Meeting
Sunday, October 28
Following the 11:00 Worship Service and a Covered Dish Luncheon
This Business Meeting may be the most crucial session of the year. We will consider the 2008 budget proposal that was mailed to all members, and we will elect new servant-leaders for 2008. Other matters may also require church action. Please pick up the Book of Reports in advance so that you can get the details of church life. Your participation is important!
Sunday School
All are invited to Sunday School!
Classes for all ages begin at 9:30 am.
Adult Classes
Esther B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Room W-203
Traditional Bible Study. . . . . .Room W-108
Contemporary Issues. . . . . . . . . . . . Library
Topical Bible Study. . . . . . . . Room W-105
Pollard (Men’s) Class. . . . . . .Room W-103
Children & Youth
Nursery: 3 & Under. . . . . . . . .Room E-105
Primary: Pre-K - 2nd . . . . . . . .Room E-206
Intermediate: 3rd - 5th . . . . . . .Room E-209
Middle School. . . . West Wing, Lower Level
High School. . . . . .West Wing, Lower Level
Notes & Reminders
Donations for the Seafarer Ministry Christmas project are being collected in the baskets in the Fellowship Lounge. A list of suggested items is available in the Lounge. This is an annual project of Women for Missions (formerly Appleby-Maiden Circle).
Please be sure the church office has your email address so you’ll receive weekly emails of church news and reminders of upcoming events.
Ladies...Mark your calendars for Church Women United “World Community Day” on November 2 at 10:30 am at St. Bede’s Campus Ministry Center (corner of Richmond Road and Harrison Ave).
WBConcert Series
WBC’s inaugural concert series kicks off on Sunday, November 4, at 4 pm with The American Youth Harp Ensemble, a unique group of 10 harpists from the Richmond area. Through television and radio performances on CNN, ABC, PBS, and NPR, this ensemble has achieved national recognition for its musical and imaginative programming of music arranged for harp ensemble. The ensemble has also performed at the Kennedy Center, Carnegie Hall, the United Nations, the Edinburgh Festival, the American Harp Society National Conference, and internationally in Germany, Milan, and Paris. The concert will be held in the sanctuary and is free and open to the public. An offering will be taken, and sponsor donations are being accepted by those who wish to assist in underwriting the series.
New Name for Circle
The Appleby-Maiden Circle has changed its name to Women for Missions. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month (September - May) at 10 am in the South Wing. Meetings include speakers, special projects and refreshments. All ladies of the church are welcome!
Youth Activities
Youth Group Meeting
October 21, 5:30 to 6:30 pm.
Students in grades 6-12 are invited to join us for a time of fun and discipleship. Bring a friend!
Football Parking Fundraiser
October 27 @ 9 am
Help us man the parking lot before the big game! All proceeds go toward youth missions and programs.
W&M Students!
Seth will be at the Market Place @ Campus Center on Thursdays from 12:30 - 2 pm. Come and meet with him as your schedule allows.
Girl Scout Troop 1119 is working with Avalon to refurbish the playroom at the safe house. They are in need of toys, books for all ages, and monetary gifts to purchase items not donated. A list of suggested items as well as a collection basket have been placed in the Fellowship Lounge. Your donations will be appreciated! Members of Troop 1119 include April Cross; Cathy Cross is troop leader.
A Word From Our Pastor
DEAR ONES
Our youngest and I had a ritual when she was at pre-school. One of her first mornings, you see, she was feeling a little insecure and wasn’t ready for me to go. So, I sat down with her on my leg, held her awhile, then asked if she would like a horsey ride. Humming the William Tell Overture (also the theme for the Lone Ranger series, if you’re old enough to remember), I would bounce her on my knee. The music would get faster and faster. The knee would bounce higher and the rider in every direction. A smile would burst forth like the sun of the morning. Then we both were ready for the day.
BUT ONE MORNING, another little child stood shyly watching with obvious interest in our fun. So I invited her to join us on the other knee. What fun we had! Thereafter, this little rider joined our regular ritual. And a couple of days later a third joined. Then, a fourth. And, one day, actually numbers five and six! With three on each leg, giggling, clinging to each other, all bouncing away!
I was stronger then.
But maybe I was stronger then because of that exercise!
And they were great days!
If you would make great days for yourself and for our church, give time and attention and all your love to the children. They need our time, our attention, our embrace, and a few more knees on which to ride! This past Sunday’s worship emphasis was the children. Make the children your mission. Speak to them. Learn their names. Join their play. Invite the children of your neighborhood to our church, for Jesus said, “Let the children come unto me...”
See you where the church gathers. JIM
Calendar Highlights
Youth Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10/21, 5:30 pm
Christmas Committee. . . . . . . . . . .10/21, noon
Missions Brown Bag Lunch and
Zimbabwe Report. . . . . . . . . . . .10/21, noon
Women’s Bible Study. . . . . . . . . . 10/24, 9 am
Men’s Bible Study. . . . . . . . . . 10/24, 6:45 pm
Book Discussion Group. . . . . . . . . 10/25, 8 am
Youth Football Parking. . . . . . . . . .10/27, 9 am
Quarterly Business Meeting. . . . . . .10/28, noon
Women’s Bible Study. . . . . . . . . . 10/31, 9 am
Men’s Bible Study. . . . . . . . . . 10/31, 6:45 pm
Book Discussion Group. . . . . . . . . . 11/1, 8 am
Music Ministry
Handbell Choir. . . . . . . . . . Tuesdays, 7:30 pm
Choir. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wednesdays, 7:30 pm
Girls Chorus. . . . . . . . . . . . .Sundays, 9:30 am
NEXT SPIRE
...will be mailed October 30.