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Harrisonburg District
Hilltopper
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Special points of interest:
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Activities & Events
Anniversaries & Birthdays
COM/Adm Council meetings
UMM/UMW
Youth Sunday
50’s Drive In
Upcoming Events
District Mission Coordinator
October 2013
Our District Mission Coordinator Melissa Fretwell:
Many of you may know I struggle with… hard-headiness.
In 2001, I moved to the northern end of Harrisonburg and took a teaching position at J.
Frank Hillyard Middle School. At that point, I felt a nudge that I would eventually end up ‘on
the hill.’ For 11 years, Our Holy Friends (God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit) were working with
me to develop enough courage to go to ‘the hill.’ Finally last fall, I went to ‘the hill’ and found
Eastern Mennonite Seminary to be a holy space to encounter Our Holy Friends. It was a year like no other with
many ups and many downs and many ups.
This summer I journeyed through Clinical Pastoral Education where I experienced chaplaincy service at RMH and
Bridgewater Retirement Community. I could fill an entire Hilltopper with stories that transformed my soul. Let me
just say that stories such as Resurrection Bingo confirmed my call to ministry and my pastoral care skills.
However this means… more school! Originally I had only agreed with Our Holy Friends to complete one year of
seminary work. Well, now they’ve got me! In order to eventually be able to serve in a Chaplain role I need to com-
plete a Masters of Divinity. The Good News is that my previous graduate work will help to reduce the load however
this process will take two more years of graduate studies.
As I reflect upon my life, I continually am in awe of Our Holy Friends work through ordinary people like you. People
who took the time to notice me, to teach me, to give me opportunities. I mean… who gives a female teenager, who
can barely speak without crying. New Hope UMC gave me new hope so that I can prepare myself to offer God’s res-
urrection hope to others.
Support along this journey allows me to keep on keeping on. I am grateful for the opportunity to work part time at
the Harrisonburg District Office of The United Methodist Church as the District Director of Missions. This experi-
ence is a beautiful opportunity to learn as well as connect with the people of the Valley and beyond.
I ask for your continued support. I ask for your prayers. Please pray for my ability to trust in my abilities and to
ignore the evil voices of inadequacy.
Melissa Fretwell
(540) 271-2078
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ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL Met on Thursday, September 19th with 14 present. Bruce led with devotions from the Upper Room
followed by prayer. Committee reports were received. Youth have plans for tailgating events at both Wilson
High School and Fort Defiance High School. Also making plans to attend Winter Fest at Liberty University in
December. Plans are being made for community outreach for a “trunk/treat” event for Halloween and a parade
with New Hope Fire Department for Christmas. Hospitality Team will be meeting soon to refine policy. Work is
being done in the Library and materials/books may be available for deposing in the near future. Trustees have
completed projects including air-conditioning in office, painting outside of parsonage, water filter changes,
landscaping, roof work in progress, new freezer was donated, need to dispose of freezer in basement;
exterminator for outside bees; work on fence in cemetery, grass planted and trees trimmed. Kevin Armstrong was
approved for immediate office as chairman of Finance Committee. Officers for 2014 and Budget for 2014 were
reviewed and will be finalized for Charge Conference approval at the November meeting. Upcoming events
include baptism on October 19th at 3 pm; approved Finance Committee initiating fall stewardship campaign;
research project for media to be available in key areas of the church. Meeting adjourned with prayer.
Community Outreach Recommendation has been made and plans
will begin for a community Trunk or Treat
activity at the New Hope Community
Center. Watch for announcements with
details.
Also will work with New Hope Ruritans
and New Hope Fire Department for
possibility of a Christmas Parade.
If you can help with either of these
outreach emphases, contact Cindy Deavers
for more information.
PAGE 3 HILLTOPPER HARRISONBURG
United Methodist Women
The UMW celebrated UMW
Sunday on 9/22/13 with Dr.
Jennifer Braaten, President of
Ferrum College. Ferrum College
is celebrating 100 years.
Congratulations to Ferrum and
thanks to UMW for their continued support of Ferrum.
Our District Annual meeting will be held on October 10th at 7 pm
at Otterbein UMC. In Harrisonburg.
Our next local unit UMC meeting will be held on October 21st at 7
pm.
Time to be thinking and planning for our annual Fall Bazaar on
November 9th. We will need your help with craft items, baked
goods and those wonderful canned goods (jellies, sauces, relishes)
United Methodist Men Next meeting is Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at 6:30 pm (dinner
and meeting). Dinner will be served by Mabry/Shiflett Circle
Mabry/Shiflett Circle
Met on Monday, September 2nd with 9 mem-
bers present. Devotions were shared on set-
ting priorities and our program was on immi-
gration.
Our next meeting will be held at Legacy with
Ruby and Marguerite Howell hosted by Cindy
Deavers.
COM (Council on Ministries) Met on Monday September 9 with 10 members present. Devotions were led by Robin Craun on hopes
rewards with scripture from Romans 5:8 followed by prayer.
Reports from committees indicated positive feedback from Youth Sunday. Plans include 50’s drive in,
tailgate parties at both Wilson and Fort Defiance for homecoming games; and Winter Fest. Plans are being
made to celebrate Children’s Sabbath on 10/13. UMM had two work nights this summer and will return to regu-
lar meetings beginning September 17th. Plans were announced for UMW Sunday on 9/22 including speaker,
Dr. Jennifer Braaten from Ferrum College with lunch provided by UMW following worship service. Will rec-
ommend to finance committee that COM budget remain same for 2014. Review and update continues for the
Hospitality team and policy. Committee will continue to explore updating our church’s mission statement.
Children’s Message
10/6 Cindy Deavers
10/13 Al Tuten
10/20 Robin Craun
10/27 Kim Maugans
Acolytes
10/6 Abby Armstrong
10/13 Taylor Meier
10/20 Penny Pence
10/27 Kaylee McLaren
Nursery Workers
10/6 Dana & Clara Breeding
10/13 Carolyn & Kenny Fretwell
10/20 July Riner & Michelle
McLaughlin
10/27 Wendy & Kevin McLaren
Lectionary Readings
WORSHIP ASSISTANTS October 2013
10/20
Jeremiah 31: 27-34
Psalm 119: 97-104 or Psalm 19
2 Timothy 3: 14-4:5
Luke 18: 1-8
10/27
Joel 2: 23-32
Psalm 65
2 Timothy 4: 6-8; 16-18
Luke 18: 9-14
10/6
Lamentations 1: 1-6
Psalm 137
2 Timothy 1: 1-14
Luke 17: 5-10
10/13
Jeremiah 29: 1, 4-7
Psalm 66
2 Timothy 2: 8-15
Luke 17: 11-19
PAGE 4 HILLTOPPER HARRISONBURG
CHILDREN’S CHURCH
Children’s Choir
Children’s Message
Ethel White sharing her Ferrum College ex-
perience and memorabilia from her college
days. Ferrum College is celebration 100 years
PAGE 5 HILLTOPPER HARRISONBURG
UPCOMING Special EVENTS
Take time to mark your calendars and make plans for these upcoming special events
10/6/13 5:00 pm WRE Benefit Concert “Faithful Men” at Verona UMC
10/4 and 5 7:30 am Community Yard Sale at Weyers Cave Community Center benefit Verona
Food Pantry
11/17 District Conference and Leadership Training at Manor Memorial UMC
(GUEST SPEAKER: Mickey Efird ) More details at later date
11/18 Special Bible Study (Mickey Efird) More details at later date
11/25 7:00 pm New Hope Church Charge Conference
11/27 7:00 pm Community Thanksgiving Eve service hosted by New Hope UMC
12/8/13 EVENING AT BLACKSTONE
4:30 PM Open House
5:30 pm Banquet
7:00 pm Performance The Hunt Family
Reservations: by November 15th is $46 or by December 7th $51
Car pooling from New Hope will be available.
12/15 Church Wide Christmas Celebration Covered dish dinner followed by music
The Hunt Family - parents and seven children—all very musically talented both singing and
playing a variety of instruments as well as a variety of musical selections (gospel, blue grass,
country, Christmas carols). This is a rare opportunity to hear and see this group perform. You
will not want to miss them.
October is National “Talk
About Prescriptions” month
(TAP Month). According to the
National Council on Patient In-
formation and Education
(NCPIE), the best way to use
medication safely and appropri-
ately is to be well-informed with
good reliable information and to
be willing to ask questions of
your health care professional
about your medicines
(prescription or over-the-
counter). Questions should in-
clude instructions for use, pre-
cautions, and side effects, espe-
cially whenever a new medicine
is prescribed. Make sure you
share information with your doc-
tors, pharmacists, nurses and
other health care professionals
about other prescription and
OTC (over the counter) medi-
cines you are taking. Be sure to
include dietary supplements,
herbal remedies and vitamins
too. To help you stay current and
accurate about your own medi-
cations or medications for some-
one whom you are a caregiver,
create a current list of all the
medicines, including prescrip-
tion and OTC medicines. Carry
this list with you and/or give a
copy to a friend or family mem-
ber in case of an emergency.
Show the list to your healthcare
providers at every visit. It is im-
portant to read all written infor-
mation that comes with the
medicine, as well as save it for
future reference.
NCPIE addresses six important
questions to ask your health care
professional in their “Educate
Before You Medicate” cam-
paign.
1. What is the name of the
medicine and what is it supposed
to do? Is this the brand or ge-
neric name?
2. How and when do I take it –
and for how long?
3. What foods, drinks, other
medicines or activities should I
avoid while taking this medica-
tion?
4. What are the possible side
effects, and what do I do if they
occur?
5. Will this new prescription
work safely with the other pre-
scription and nonprescription
medicines I am taking?
6. Is there any written infor-
mation available in large print,
or in a language other than Eng-
lish?
The NCPIE is also launching the
campaign: “Be Medicine
Smart”, to improve medication
adherence. Many people have
multiple chronic conditions, so
they have more medications to
take. Adhering to a medication
plan can be challenging, but can
be done.
Information in this article was
obtained from the NCPIE web-
site. Many more resources are
available for consumers and
health care providers at http://
talkaboutrx.org/
Information provided by Dana
H. Breeding, RN Health Educa-
tor from Community Wellness,
Nurse’s Health Corner
PAGE 6 HILLTOPPER HARRISONBURG
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UNITED METHODIST WOMEN’S SUNDAY
Dr. Jennifer Braaten President of Ferrum
College was our guest and she spoke on for-
giveness and grace. Our ladies chorus pro-
vided a wonderful anthem. Several of our
ladies received the UMW special recogni-
tion pin and certificates. One of our
alumni shared her college days memora-
bilia. Our gathering ended with sharing a
meal and cake congratulating both Ferrum
College and UMW.
PAGE 8 NEWSLETTER TITLE VOLUME 1, I SSUE 1
Tables are Set
Last minutes instructions
Ice Cream Crew
Ready & Waiting
Antique Cars
50-s Drive In
Youth fund raiser—WOW Cleared
over $2000 for youth projects
PAGE 9 NEWSLETTER TITLE VOLUME 1, I SSUE 1
Youth Sunday
August 25, 2013
Our youth shared some very real and
traumatizing life experiences and
how their faith makes them strong
for such times.
Boy Scout Troop 86 dedicated re-
cently constructed cabin in honor of
scoutmaster Mark Howdyshell.on
Saturday, September 21, 2013.
ACTIVITIES & EVENTS—October
PAGE 10 HILLTOPPER HARRISONBURG
10/1 1:30 pm Minnie Carr Circle Church Social Hall
10/4 & 5 7:30 am Yard Sale at Weyers Cave Community Center (benefit for Verona Food Pantry)
10/6 10:30 am World Communion Sunday
10/6 2:00 pm Big Meadow picnic
10/6 5:00 pm Faithful Men at Verona UMC (benefit for WRE)
10/7 9:00 am Verona Food Pantry Volunteers
10/7 7:00 PM Mabry/Shiflett Circle meeting at The Legacy hosted by Cindy Deavers
10/8 1:30 pm New Hope Chorus
10/10 7:00 pm District UMW Annual Meeting at Otterbein UMC (Harrisonburg)
10/13 10:30 am Children’s Sabbath
10/14-19 Mission team to Tangier Island
10/15 6:30 pm UMM meeting (Mabry Shiflett Circle serving meal)
10/19 3:00 pm Baptism Service for Seth Joyner
10/20 10:30 am Laity Sunday 10/21 9:00 am Verona Food Pantry Volunteers
10/21 7:00 pm UMM meeting
10/22 1:30 pm New Hope Chorus
10/26 Trunk or Treat Event (details to be announced)
11/9 Noon until Ham, Oyster, Turkey Supper (HOTS)
Hey Seniors (55 and up)
Gather with friends for food, fellowship and entertainment at
Hi Noon
Our local Hi-Noon is growing by leaps and bounds but there is always room for one more. Contact
Shirley Western if you are interested in attending.
Our next Hi Noon meeting is Thursday, October 10, 2013 at noon at Barren Ridge Church of the Brethren.
For best viewing of Hilltopper photos
see the Hilltopper pages on the
New Hope Church web site,
mynhumc.weebly.com
1st Bobby Beard
3rd Carolyn Pace
3rd Mike Canipe
3rd Donald & Amy Michael
5th Leon Sheets
6th Matthew Coffman
6th Mary Beth Walker Hill
6th Warren & Janet Davis
7th Ronald Booth
7th Alison Coffman Markow
8th Carl Arndt
9th Leigh Shaver
9th Dallas VanLear
11th Rebecca Jo Kraisser
12th Mary Lu Lewis
12th Lee VanLear
12th Jeremy & Michelle
McLaughlin
14th John & Martha English
14th Thomas & Pat Ewers
15th Jean Critzer
15th Pat Ewers
15th Philip Mabry
16th Brett Sundeen
16th Kyle Kraisser
17th Cody Coffey
19th Braden Herman
19th Fred Riner
23rd Berk Harner
23rd Steve & Tonya Meier
24th Inez Hite
24th Jonathan Walker
24th Dylan Anthony
25th Amy Herman
26th Sarah Barr
26th Robert Hicks
26th Johnnie & Teresa Barr
26th Eddie & Vinda Shaver
27th Nancy Glass
28th James Howdyshell
29th Amy Michael
29th Wayne Morris
Anniversaries & Birthdays for October
PAGE 11 HILLTOPPER HARRISONBURG
If we have any incorrect information or are missing information, please leave updates in
mailbox in church library for Hilltopper or email [email protected]
Thank You
Thank you for your support of Valley Mission. Your contribution of $500 is greatly appreciated. Susan
Richardson, Executive Director (8/13/13)
Thank you for your support of the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank. Your gift of $500 is making a big difference
at a time when our neighbors really need help. More than 115,000 people depend on us each month. Michael
McKee, Executive Director (8/9/13)
A gift of $2,500 was received in August 2013 for Weekday Religious Education (WRE). Thank you all so
much for supporting this ministry to get God's Word out to our children. God bless! Nancy Baber, Treas-
urer, Middle River WRE
Thank-you notes were also received for New Hope hospitality.
From Louretta Wilson and Patty Tiller, family members of Bill Shenk.
From Grady and Terry Stout, and other family members of Ellen Stout.
The Dick Randolph family, in memory of Bettye Randolph.
Sue Snider, daughter of Buddy Harris
Congratulations Graduate Addition
Savannah Ritchie, graduating from Stuart Middle School and entering Fort Defiance High School. Good Luck
Savannah!
New Hope United Methodist Church
PO Box 86
New Hope, Va 24469
Web Page: mynhumc.weebly.com
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New Hope United Methodist Church
55 Round Hill School Road
New Hope, Virginia 24469
363-5612
Rev. Douglas Gunsalus, pastor
Email: [email protected]
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