February 2012: Circuit Rider

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The Circuit Rider February 2012

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FEBRUARY 2012

FROM THE PASTOR

“Preach the word. Be ready to do it whether it is convenient or inconvenient…”

-2 Timothy 4:2 (CEB)

Last March, 2011, the church held a special mee ng to hear the report and recommenda ons of the “Checking Vital

Signs – Assessing your local church poten�al” Task force. The District Superintendent a&ended the mee ng, and so

did many of you.

We all heard the report and recommenda ons. In fact, some of you offered your recommenda ons at the mee ng

as well.

Since adop ng the report and recommenda ons, the Task Force has been working to implement them. It has not

been an easy task, but by God’s help and with a spirit of discernment, members of the Task Force have been

mee ng, praying and sharing together. I complement the team for their willingness to be involved and for their

sincere concern for the future of our church.

One of the recommenda�ons is to change worship �mes. A�er much discussion, it was decided that beginning

Easter Sunday, April 8th

, and going forward, there will only be one worship service. Worship will be at 11 o’clock

and Sunday school will con�nue to be at 9:45am.

We are praying that with this change and with a unified body, visitors to our church will be open to coming back and

worshiping with us and become part of our church family.

There is strength in numbers. We all know that. But more important is that as things change around us, we too

must be prepared to do whatever it takes to reach others with the gospel. Perhaps that’s what Paul had in mind in

his final words to the young preacher Timothy. “Be thoroughly prepared to preach the word in season and out of

season…”

I pray that you will help us make this change a frui4ul one – for CHUMC and God’s kingdom.

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“The secret of ge,ng ahead is ge,ng started.”

-Sally Berger

2012

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SAT.

1 9:30 am Renovare 6:00 pm Family Night Supper 7:00 pm Choir

2 5:00 pm Tutoring

3 4

5 8:45 am Worship 9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship

6

9:30 am Small Group

10:30 am Meal Makers

7:00 pm Boy Scouts

7:00 pm Joy Ringers

7

1:00 pm Bulletin Deadline 4:00 pm DKG Society Meeting 6:00 pm Small Group

8 9:30 am Renovare 7:00 pm Choir

9 12:00 pm Senior Lunch 1:30 pm CHUM Knitters and Crocheters 5:00 pm Tutoring

10

11

12 8:45 am Worship 9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship

13

9:30 am Small Group

10:00am ODPP

10:30am Meal Makers 7:00 pm Boy Scouts 7:00 pm Joy Ringers

14 1:00 pm Care Committee Meeting 1:00 pm Bulletin Deadline 6:00 pm Small Group

15 9:30am Renovare 7:00pm Choir

16 5:00 pm Tutoring

17 6:30pm RARC Dance

18

19 8:00 am Men’s Breakfast 8:45 am Worship 9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship

20

9:30 am Small Group


21 1:00 pm Bulletin Deadline 6:00 pm Small Group

22 9;30am Renovare 7:00pm Choir 7:30 pm ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE

23

5:00 pm Tutoring

24

25 CARITAS begins

26 CARITAS 8:45 am Worship 9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship

3:00 pm Finance Meeting 4:00 Church Council Meeting

27 CARITAS

9:30 am Small Group


28 CARITAS 9:00am Senior Breakfast 10:00 am Old Ivy Garden Club 1:00 pm Bulletin Deadline 6:00 pm Small Group

29 CARITAS 9;30am Renovare 7:00pm Choir

FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS

1 Sandra Eason 1 Sarah Mullen 5 Erin Fitzgerald 6 Miriam Blevins 6 Arla Crooks

8 Imogene Watson 10 Barbara Moore 12 Louise Butner 14 Shirley Nixon 15 Fay Nunnally

17 Marjorie Flippen 18 Jeannette Newman

18 Bea Tweedie 22 Patricia Dombroski

22 Michelle Hull 24 Carolyn Spurlock 28 Carlyle Kefauver

FEBRUARY ANNIVERSARIES

10 Harold & Barbara Moore 28 Livingstone & Michele Dore

*If you have any additional items about the Birthday and Anniversary list, please contact

Mary McFarland.

Helen and Phin Wood wish to thankHelen and Phin Wood wish to thankHelen and Phin Wood wish to thankHelen and Phin Wood wish to thank their church family mem-their church family mem-their church family mem-their church family mem-bers and friends for your condolences in response to the recent bers and friends for your condolences in response to the recent bers and friends for your condolences in response to the recent bers and friends for your condolences in response to the recent death of Dr. Tom Schermerhorn,death of Dr. Tom Schermerhorn,death of Dr. Tom Schermerhorn,death of Dr. Tom Schermerhorn, Helen's brother in Atlanta, Helen's brother in Atlanta, Helen's brother in Atlanta, Helen's brother in Atlanta, Georgia. Georgia. Georgia. Georgia.

Precious, dear CHUMC “Family,”Precious, dear CHUMC “Family,”Precious, dear CHUMC “Family,”Precious, dear CHUMC “Family,” Thanks for your wonderful care, concern, prayers, calls, and Thanks for your wonderful care, concern, prayers, calls, and Thanks for your wonderful care, concern, prayers, calls, and Thanks for your wonderful care, concern, prayers, calls, and support during my sister Betty’s struggles with COPD. I feel support during my sister Betty’s struggles with COPD. I feel support during my sister Betty’s struggles with COPD. I feel support during my sister Betty’s struggles with COPD. I feel greatly blessed to be a part of my CHUMC Family, and I pray greatly blessed to be a part of my CHUMC Family, and I pray greatly blessed to be a part of my CHUMC Family, and I pray greatly blessed to be a part of my CHUMC Family, and I pray God will continue to bless our future endeavors together. Spe-God will continue to bless our future endeavors together. Spe-God will continue to bless our future endeavors together. Spe-God will continue to bless our future endeavors together. Spe-cial thanks to our pastor, Livingstone Dore, for his calls. I , and cial thanks to our pastor, Livingstone Dore, for his calls. I , and cial thanks to our pastor, Livingstone Dore, for his calls. I , and cial thanks to our pastor, Livingstone Dore, for his calls. I , and my family, appreciate and thank you for all the calls and cards my family, appreciate and thank you for all the calls and cards my family, appreciate and thank you for all the calls and cards my family, appreciate and thank you for all the calls and cards following Betty’s death.following Betty’s death.following Betty’s death.following Betty’s death. Very Sincerely, Very Sincerely, Very Sincerely, Very Sincerely, Miriam BlevinsMiriam BlevinsMiriam BlevinsMiriam Blevins It’s a blessing to belong to a church with so many loving t’s a blessing to belong to a church with so many loving t’s a blessing to belong to a church with so many loving t’s a blessing to belong to a church with so many loving and kind members. Thanks for the many cards, prayers, and and kind members. Thanks for the many cards, prayers, and and kind members. Thanks for the many cards, prayers, and and kind members. Thanks for the many cards, prayers, and well wishes for Fred’s recovery. The men have remembered well wishes for Fred’s recovery. The men have remembered well wishes for Fred’s recovery. The men have remembered well wishes for Fred’s recovery. The men have remembered him each month at their breakfast meetings. I am so thankful him each month at their breakfast meetings. I am so thankful him each month at their breakfast meetings. I am so thankful him each month at their breakfast meetings. I am so thankful for the ladies that make the meals and deliver them to the shutfor the ladies that make the meals and deliver them to the shutfor the ladies that make the meals and deliver them to the shutfor the ladies that make the meals and deliver them to the shut----ins. There have been days when I have forgotten about eating ins. There have been days when I have forgotten about eating ins. There have been days when I have forgotten about eating ins. There have been days when I have forgotten about eating so thanks, all you ladies, for the love and care you dish out.so thanks, all you ladies, for the love and care you dish out.so thanks, all you ladies, for the love and care you dish out.so thanks, all you ladies, for the love and care you dish out. If you have benefitted from their labors, join me in making If you have benefitted from their labors, join me in making If you have benefitted from their labors, join me in making If you have benefitted from their labors, join me in making a donation to the meal makers so they may continue their a donation to the meal makers so they may continue their a donation to the meal makers so they may continue their a donation to the meal makers so they may continue their good works for others. Thanks everyone and God bless. good works for others. Thanks everyone and God bless. good works for others. Thanks everyone and God bless. good works for others. Thanks everyone and God bless. ---- June and Fred CarpentersJune and Fred CarpentersJune and Fred CarpentersJune and Fred Carpenters Thank you for all the cards, calls, flowers, prayers, and food due Thank you for all the cards, calls, flowers, prayers, and food due Thank you for all the cards, calls, flowers, prayers, and food due Thank you for all the cards, calls, flowers, prayers, and food due to the recent knee surgery I had.to the recent knee surgery I had.to the recent knee surgery I had.to the recent knee surgery I had. ---- Vicki RappVicki RappVicki RappVicki Rapp

LENTEN SERVICES Trinity Presbyterian Church, 113

Wilkinson Rd., is hosting its annual Wednesday NOON LENTEN SERVICES.

The services begin on Ash Wednesday, February 22nd —April 4th. The thirty

minute services start at 12:30 p.m., preceded by lunch at 12:00p.m. and followed by another lunch at 1 p.m.


Our Prayer Ministry

*indicates a new person added to our prayer list (If you have submitted a name for this list, please call the office

with periodic updates on the person(s) for whom you seek prayer.)

Keith Bryant, Son of Anne Sibley Bryant Billy Tatum (friend of Jane Gill, has cancer) Melinda Peters (wife of Beverly Simmons’ boss, has cancer. Please see www.caringbridges.org/visit/psalm11814melinda) Pat Pratt (friend of Gayle Baldwin) Patricia Wilson (aunt of Beverly Simmons) Elizabeth Swank (Betsy) (Peggy Harman’s cousin) Rev. Gene Gee (former pastor of CHUMC) Eydie Vechery (mother of Jenny Washburn) Jack Sutton (father of Susan Taylor) Alonzo Lynch (cousin of Carolyn Spurlock) Coty Link (Sarah Mullen’s nephew’s wife) Mike Adee (uncle of James Simpson)

Mary Grace Brooks-(sister of Diane Barrett) Greg Huseth (Friend of Joan Williams) Dawn and Tim Hankins Richard White III Rae Green Lila Kieselhorst (Fred Dombroski’s Mother) Phyllis Kennedy (Sue Long’s mother) - Hip replacement surgery

FAMILY AND FRIENDS

Church Family Tom Austin Art Guthrie Bill and Nelma Short Arlene Crowl (at David’s house)

Russ Baldwin (Eye Surgery)

Carolyn and Emmett

Spurlock Rickie Newsome Frank and Sarah Mullen Beverly Jackson Mabel Shelton Jim Smuts Martha Kersey Dorothy Grainger Stacey Spear

Lucille Stone Military Personnel Mark Baldwin Kevin Morgan Thomas Muniz Emmett Spurlock III Greg Allam Clay Minter

Our Missions and Missionaries Randy Hildbrant (Jubilee Project) The work of UMCOR (UM Comm.

On Relief) Ben Simmons

(Indonesia)

ATTENTION! ALL KNITTERS, CROCHETERS AND ANYONE WHO WOULD LIKE TO LEARN: ALL KNITTERS, CROCHETERS AND ANYONE WHO WOULD LIKE TO LEARN: ALL KNITTERS, CROCHETERS AND ANYONE WHO WOULD LIKE TO LEARN: ALL KNITTERS, CROCHETERS AND ANYONE WHO WOULD LIKE TO LEARN:

The CHUM Knitters and Crocheters will meet on Thursday, February 9th, at 1:30pm., following the Seniors MeetingThursday, February 9th, at 1:30pm., following the Seniors MeetingThursday, February 9th, at 1:30pm., following the Seniors MeetingThursday, February 9th, at 1:30pm., following the Seniors Meeting. Please join us in the parlor, and help us provide chemo hats, caps for newborns, blankets, baby sweaters, hats, scarves and much more for those who need a little some-thing extra to make their life easier.

Yarn, patterns and Yarn, patterns and Yarn, patterns and Yarn, patterns and needles or crochet hooks will be needles or crochet hooks will be needles or crochet hooks will be needles or crochet hooks will be

provided.provided.provided.provided.

SENIORS LUNCHEON

The Seniors started off 2012 in a fun way!

Thirty-six seniors attended the play "Blue Ridge Mountain Christmas" at Barksdale's Hanover Theatre. The music and talent of the performers helped us stay in the-Christmas mood a little longer. For our meeting on January 12 we played Bingo. A B Jones made it a fun time as our caller! He made sure everyone won some of our multitude of "white elephant" prizes. Our next meeting will be Thursday, February 9 at 12 noon. We will have a covered dish lunch. We are so fortunate to have as our speaker, Roy Proctor, Arts and Enter-tainment writer/critic for the Richmond Times Dispatch. He will inform and enter-tain us with his stories! Come and bring a friend to this fun program and enjoy the fellowship of the Seniors.

On February 1st, we begin a new year of Family Night Dinners.On February 1st, we begin a new year of Family Night Dinners.On February 1st, we begin a new year of Family Night Dinners.On February 1st, we begin a new year of Family Night Dinners. The The The The men have graciously agreed to prepare the meal.men have graciously agreed to prepare the meal.men have graciously agreed to prepare the meal.men have graciously agreed to prepare the meal. I have it on good I have it on good I have it on good I have it on good authority that the dinner will be extra delicious.authority that the dinner will be extra delicious.authority that the dinner will be extra delicious.authority that the dinner will be extra delicious. It is called Deluxe It is called Deluxe It is called Deluxe It is called Deluxe Chicken Enchiladas.Chicken Enchiladas.Chicken Enchiladas.Chicken Enchiladas. The meal will also include green beans, salad, The meal will also include green beans, salad, The meal will also include green beans, salad, The meal will also include green beans, salad, and assorted beverages and desserts. Come prepared to enjoy.and assorted beverages and desserts. Come prepared to enjoy.and assorted beverages and desserts. Come prepared to enjoy.and assorted beverages and desserts. Come prepared to enjoy. Make Make Make Make your reservations by filling out the gold slip or call the church before your reservations by filling out the gold slip or call the church before your reservations by filling out the gold slip or call the church before your reservations by filling out the gold slip or call the church before noon on Monday Morning.noon on Monday Morning.noon on Monday Morning.noon on Monday Morning.

Ben Blevins will talk with us about the Highland Project.Ben Blevins will talk with us about the Highland Project.Ben Blevins will talk with us about the Highland Project.Ben Blevins will talk with us about the Highland Project. This is a This is a This is a This is a mission project our church supports with enthusiasm.mission project our church supports with enthusiasm.mission project our church supports with enthusiasm.mission project our church supports with enthusiasm. Come prepared Come prepared Come prepared Come prepared to have a good meal, good program and good fellowship.to have a good meal, good program and good fellowship.to have a good meal, good program and good fellowship.to have a good meal, good program and good fellowship.

Family Night Dinner


JOIN CHAMBERLAYNE HEIGHTS UNITED METHODIST ON FACEBOOK

its very own Facebook page! If you have a Facebook site of your own, please visit

and “like” us to keep you updated with the most current happenings of the church,

and to join in conversation!

If you don't have a facebook site,

check out www.facebook.com www.facebook.com www.facebook.com www.facebook.com to see what it's all about.

Our page can be found at:

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Hi everyone, I'd like to invite all of you to a class that will be starting on November 6th during the Sunday School hour, in the Choir Room. The class is called Why We Sing, and is open to every single member of the church whether you're a musician or not. We will have a different topic for each Sunday of the month, so even if you can't come every week, I encourage you to join us for a week that interests you and gain some in-sight into the music of the church- the history, the liturgy, and the reasons behind what we sing and play each Sunday. 1st week: Hymn Study: We'll take a look at some of your favorite hymns and learn who wrote them and why, so that we'll have a deeper understanding of the music and the text as we sing the hymns together. Suggestions are welcome for hymns that you'd like to learn more about! 2nd week: Music Theory for the Layperson: Don't let the name of this class scare you. We'll be learning basic techniques for understanding the music in the hymnal as a congregation member, so you can be more confident in lifting your voice and sing-ing every Sunday. No prior music experience required! 3rd week: Music in the Methodist Church: John and Charles Wesley understood the importance of music when they founded the Methodist Church, which is why our United Methodist Hymnal is one of the most commonly used hymnal across denomina-tions. We'll discuss the role they envisioned for music in the Methodist service and in the Christian life, as well as discuss the service music as it pairs with our liturgy. 4th week: Contemporary Christian Singing: There is a wide range of opinions about contemporary Christian music, but no one can deny that it's had an impact in our denomination, and in the universal Church. We'll take a look at the contemporary movement as it has developed over the years, and learn some of the most influential contemporary songs. 5th week: Grab-bag/Discussion: For the odd 5th week, we'll focus on a topic that is of interest to anyone in the class, in a dis-cussion format.

Our Music Director, Kristen Schussler, has created a blog, organistsdoitwithpedals.wordpress.comorganistsdoitwithpedals.wordpress.comorganistsdoitwithpedals.wordpress.comorganistsdoitwithpedals.wordpress.com, to share and talk about church-musician-y things, dis-cuss some of the chancel choir's repertoire, the music planned for Sunday services, and other topical discussions. Stop by and say hi if you're in the mood for some hymn background and

history, or a corny music joke! If you're interested, you can sign up to receive an email when it's updated. It'll also be linked to the new CHUMC website, and you can always check for updates on Facebook!

Check out the music blog!

CHUMC WINTER– SPRING SMALL GROUP STUDY

WHAT’S THE LEAST I CAN BELIEVE

AND STILL BE A CHRISTIAN?

DATES: Monday Morning starting on February 6, 9:30-11:00 a.m.

Tuesday Evenings starting on February 7, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

PLACE: Barton Heights Fellowship Hall We will embark on an exciting seven week study, discussing several things Christians don’t need

to believe, and things Christians do need to believe. Invite friends, family members, neighbors, and coworkers to this unique study!

Please call the church office to let us know if you are interested in attending the morning or evening small group.

ALIVE IN CHRIST: Growing, Living, Sharing.


*MORE CHANGES ARE UNDERWAY!*

Many of you may remember when the "Checking Vital Signs" study was completed and the findings of

this group were shared with our congregation. This was a church-wide meeting held on April 10, 2011.

At the conclusion of this presentation, input was requested from you, asking for your ideas and rec-

ommendations as to how you felt we could have a more viable church. Since that meeting individuals

and groups have been working diligently to make your ideas a reality. To date, we have hired our

Music Director, Kristen Schussler; we have hired Stacey Spear, our Bell Choir Director; a Transportation

Team is being created to transport members to doctor appointments, grocery shopping, and worship

services; a new position has been approved by Finance and Church Council to add a Program Director

to our staff; and we hope to increase the visibility of our church through Facebook and our upcoming

web site. As you can see, changes are indeed taking place since this study was completed and your

ideas made known to us.

Another major change is going to be made based on your input and the attendance we are cur-

rently experiencing on Sunday mornings. Effective Easter Sunday, April 8th, we will

discontinue our 8:45 AM worship service. We will have one service going forward at 11:00 AM with Sunday School starting at 10:00 AM. One service will allow our congregation to wor-

ship as one body and will increase the energy and spirit of our worship service. We will also have

the opportunity to get to know the folks who have worshiped at another time throughout the years.

This decision will be evaluated as we go forward. We will be asking for your input, as it is our de-

sire to make this transition as smooth as possible.

THE UNITED METHODIST MEN, ALONG WITH

THE BOY SCOUT TROOP, WILL BE MAKING

BRUNSWICK STEW ON SATURDAY, MARCH 31,

UNDER THE DIRECTION OF RENOWNED STEW

MASTER BILLY MOORE.

THE COST WILL BE $7.00/QUART. ORDER EAR-

LY, SO YOU DON’T MISS OUT. PLEASE PLACE

YOUR ORDERS WITH THE CHURCH OFFICE,

PHIN WOOD, DICK WHITE, DON GRESKO, OR

BRUCE ECKER.

MORE DETAILS WILL FOLLOW AS WE GET CLOSE

TO STEW DAY.

UNTIL THEN, IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS,

PLEASE CALL BRUCE ECKER AT 804-746-6484.

The Circuit Rider will begin including a new article

next month. We will be placing a “spotlight” on individuals around the church, and on ministries that we feel should be recognized within the community.

In order to run this article, we will need your help every month. Let us know if there is a person or

ministry that you would like to highlight for the next month.

Please contact the church office, if you would like to

recognize a ministry or someone, with a small paragraph explaining about the individual/ministry and why they have impacted your life. If possible, include a

picture with your paragraph.

We are available at [email protected] and 266-3551

A TRANSPORTATION TEAM

is being created in an effort to provide transporta-tion to medical appointments for members of our congregation. Art Long has agreed to serve as the

coordinator of this committee. We are looking for volunteers who are willing to assist Art with this endeavor. As soon as we get a team together, we will let you

know so that scheduling can begin. This is an im-portant ministry for our church, as some of our

members are unable to drive.

Please give Art a call on 746-9296 if you will be able to help.

I know we all have different memories of our previous bazaars - tired feet, exhaustion, back pain, fun, laughter, good food, shopping sprees wonderful fellowship, etc. Plans are back on the drawing board for our third bazaar. Our previ-ous bazaars, after expenses, brought in around $10,000! This could provide a “real boost” to our church finances. BAZAAR EXTRAORDINAIRE III is being planned for FRIDAY and SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19TH and 20TH. Please mark your calanders. Joan Williams and Helen Wood will be actively seeking vendors for our bazaar. Please let them know if you would like to be a vendor. If you know any crafters, be sure to let them know about our bazaar. We will keep you updated as future plans are finalized. Carolyn Pendleton and Phin Wood are serving as chair-persons for our bazaar. Let them know if you would like to help!

EXTRAORDINAIREEXTRAORDINAIREEXTRAORDINAIREEXTRAORDINAIRE


2011 proved to be a year of open arms and open hearts for our “Feed My Sheep” Out-2011 proved to be a year of open arms and open hearts for our “Feed My Sheep” Out-2011 proved to be a year of open arms and open hearts for our “Feed My Sheep” Out-2011 proved to be a year of open arms and open hearts for our “Feed My Sheep” Out-

reach/Missions activities. With our dedication to involvement in missionary work, sup-reach/Missions activities. With our dedication to involvement in missionary work, sup-reach/Missions activities. With our dedication to involvement in missionary work, sup-reach/Missions activities. With our dedication to involvement in missionary work, sup-

port of national, international, and handsport of national, international, and handsport of national, international, and handsport of national, international, and hands----on ministries as well as special collections on ministries as well as special collections on ministries as well as special collections on ministries as well as special collections

throughout the year, many of our goals were met. throughout the year, many of our goals were met. throughout the year, many of our goals were met. throughout the year, many of our goals were met.

This chart describes our distribution of gifts for 2011 through CHUMC.This chart describes our distribution of gifts for 2011 through CHUMC.This chart describes our distribution of gifts for 2011 through CHUMC.This chart describes our distribution of gifts for 2011 through CHUMC.

Thank you for your continued support of this important Thank you for your continued support of this important Thank you for your continued support of this important Thank you for your continued support of this important

part of our church’s task to continue to bepart of our church’s task to continue to bepart of our church’s task to continue to bepart of our church’s task to continue to be Alive in Christ, Growing in the Word, Living the Word, and Sharing the Word.Alive in Christ, Growing in the Word, Living the Word, and Sharing the Word.Alive in Christ, Growing in the Word, Living the Word, and Sharing the Word.Alive in Christ, Growing in the Word, Living the Word, and Sharing the Word.

Outreach/Missions Report for 2011Outreach/Missions Report for 2011Outreach/Missions Report for 2011Outreach/Missions Report for 2011

PROJECT /AGENCY AMOUNT Randy Hildebrant (Jubilee Project, Sneedville, TN) $ 600.00 Society of St. Andrew (Gleaning Agency) 600.00 Highland Support Project (Guatemala Project) 600.00 Virginia Methodist Homes (Samaritan Fund) 650.00 United Methodist Family Services 600.00 CARITAS (supplies for guest week) 482.30 RARC (Richmond Agency for Retarded Citizens) 500.00 ISH (Interfaith Services of Henrico) 500.00 LAMB’S Basket (monetary gifts: $250 and $208.86) 458.86 LAMB’S Basket (food drive can drive purchases) 782.14 Chamberlayne Connections Tutoring Program 100.00 Chaplaincy Service Prison Ministry of VA, Inc. 500.00 STOP HUNGER NOW! (meal packaging event) 2,570.55 Flood Bucket Fee (postage) 115.00 UMCOR (Japan Emergency) 287.00 TOTAL GIFTS DISTRIBUTED IN 2011 $ 9,345.85

LAMB’S BASKET Lakeside Area Food Pantry

Distribution: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

10AM - 12:45 PM Patrons are welcome at LAMB's Basket twice a month for the first six months then need to reapply. The disabled and the elderly may

continue coming twice a month as long as is needed.

Volunteering: LAMB's Basket is staffed entirely by volunteers; there are no paid employees.

To volunteer, please contact Ray Mallory at (804) 565-8007 or [email protected]

LAMB’S BASKET INFORMATION PHONE: 804-565-8007 ~ E-MAIL: [email protected]

Street address for donation drop-off: 5612 Greendale Road, Richmond

VIRGINIA STATE EMPLOYEES HAVE UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO SUPPORT PRISON CHAPLAINCY

Chaplain Service Prison Ministry of Virginia, Inc. Is the official agency that provides Chaplains to Virginia’s state prisons and juvenile correctional centers. The Chaplains serve as prison pastors and religious program coordinators in 31 state adult prisons and at three state juvenile correctional cen-ters. The chaplains conduct worship services, teach, counsel, and coordinate the many volunteers who assist in ministering to the male, female and youthful offenders incarcerated in the state prison system. The chaplains are supported by denominations, churches, foundations, and individuals, as well as by some of the profits from the Department of Corrections’ Commissary Fund. Chaplain Service is a registered charity with the Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign (CVC). The CVC Code for Chaplain Service is 3002. This presents a unique opportunity for state employees from all of the various state agencies to support prison ministry and to help change lives and ensure safer communities. Chap-lains are essential to the Commonwealth of Virginia in that they ensure equal access to religious pro-gramming and services as required by the First Amendment and the federal RLUIPA (Religious Land Usage and Institutionalized Persons Act) law.

Parents/Grandparents of College Students and Military

Please give us the current addresses of your sons, daughters, and/or grandchildren's schools or deployment locations.

Our Friends Class really enjoys making and sending monthly cards and would like to send some to your loved ones! A special thanks to Jane Rhyne, her helpers, and our Care Committee

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