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Centenary United Methodist Church 411 East Grace Street Richmond Virginia 23219
Rev. Matthew D. Bates, Senior Pastor
THE CONNECTION
2014
200 years in the heart of the city with the city at heart”
Acts of Faith Centenary is a sponsoring faith community in Richmond’s Acts of Faith,
and we will be offering many opportunities to attend theatre performances as a group.
Sunday, February 2, at 2:00 pm we will attend a performance of Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad at the Virginia Rep’s Children’s Theatre of Virginia at Willow Lawn. (Note that this show is only an hour, and you will be home in plenty of time to get ready for the Super Bowl!) This stirring drama with music is a classic tribute to the great American who freed herself and hundreds of her people from the bonds of slavery. Tickets will be around $15.
Sunday, February 9, at 2:00 pm we will attend a performance of Olympus on My Mind at the Virginia
Rep’s Barksdale at Hanover Tavern (13181 Hanover Courthouse Road in Hanover). This musical spoof is a jubilant, contemporary take on Greek mythology. Tickets will be between $25 and $35 each depending on the size of our group.
Sunday, February 16, at 2:00 pm we will attend a Henley Street Theatre/Richmond Shakespeare
performance of Death and the Maiden at Gottwald Playhouse at Richmond CenterStage. A victim of state-sponsored abuse seeks retribution when her prominent attorney husband brings home as a guest the man she believes abused her. This award-winning South American drama burst onto the London theatre scene, igniting dialogue about still-crucial issues of women’s rights, war crimes, and social justice. Tickets will be around $10.
Sunday February 23, at 2:00 pm we will attend a performance of From Door to Door at the Weinstein
Jewish Community Center (5403 Monument Avenue). This heartwarming, bittersweet comedy is about three generations of Jewish-American women. A trio of actresses play the three women over the course of sixty-five years as we see how each successive generation of women lives up to the expectations of the past and makes brave choices about the future. At the play’s end, the three women stand as links in a chain made of faith, love, and understanding. Tickets will be around $15.
Sign up for any or all of these performances on the bulletin board in the hallway near the kitchen.
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)
Friday, February 28 at 8 pm there will be a special FREE preview performance in our Fellowship Hall. Henley Street Theatre/Richmond Shakespeare will present The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged), an irreverent, high-speed roller-coaster through the Bard’s plays – all 37 in 97 minutes! Join this madcap trio of ambitious prop-laden actors in tights as they weave their wicked way through all of Shakespeare’s comedies, histories and tragedies in one wild ride that will leave you breathless and helpless with laughter! (“If you like Shakespeare, you’ll love this show. If you hate Shakespeare, you’ll love this show!” – The Today Show)
Ryland Bailey, Jr. - Chair Kim Golden Todd Harbold Doug Kleffner Lorna Leake Susy Meyer
John Mingus David Pippin Aaron Richardson Mary Sue Sanderlin Earl Siddons Mary E. Vetrovec
Building Study Committee Update! The preliminary drawing for the kitchen and elevator has been completed and is located on the bulletin board outside the kitchen. As we have already had requests for changes, we are still open for suggestions for improvement. The kitchen design company we are using is Food Service Consultants, and our architect is J.T. Cox and Associates. If you have any questions, please ask one of our building study committee members.
I would like to thank you for all of the gifts received for the kitchen renovation and elevator.
Ryland Bailey, Jr.
Building Study Committee
OUTREACHINGS
Looking back over 2013, we find that Centenary did make a difference in helping those that are in need.
Over 10,000 meals were served to our Friday walk-in guests in addition to foot washing providing
relief to tired feet.
Working with Social Services to provide emergency assistance for rent, electricity and
prescriptions.
30,000 meals packed in two Operation Sharehouse events answering needs in Haiti.
Two golf tournaments involving both golfers and sponsors that allowed us to hold the Stop Hunger
Now Events.
Participation in the Kaboom event at UMFS which provided a beautiful playground for the
residents and students.
Sponsoring a child from UMFS to attend a week at Westview on the James.
Providing a temporary home for 35 women during our CARITAS week- three meals and a warm ,
safe place to sleep.
Providing space for twice-weekly AA meetings.
Helping to sponsor two fulltime missionaries- Clara Biswas in Cambodia and Pat Watkins- VA
Conference Caretakers of God’s Creation.
Provided financial assistance to Julie Landsdown volunteering in the Middle East.
The many answered calls from UMCOR for disaster relief and UM Special Sundays supporting
Human Relations Day, One Great Hour of Sharing, Native American Ministries, Peace With Justice, World Communion UM Student Day and UMFS.
Thanks to all of you participating in the events either with your presence and/or prayers. Planning ahead, in addition to the ongoing Friday Walk-in Program and foot washing, we have already scheduled a CARITAS week for April 5-12, a golf tournament on May 1, a volunteer fair with the Downtown Ministry for May 4, and an Operation Sharehouse event for May 17.
4th SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY
February 2, 2014
Micah 6:1-8
Psalm 15
1 Corinthians 1:18-31
Matthew 5:1-12
5th SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY
February 9, 2014
Isaiah 58:1-9a (9b-12)
Psalm 112:1-10
1 Corinthians 2:1-12 (13-16)
Matthew 5:13-20
6th SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY
February 16, 2014
Deuteronomy 30:15-20
Psalm 119:1-8
1 Corinthians 3:1-9
Matthew 5:21-37
7th SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY
February 23, 2014
Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18
Psalm 119:33-40
1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23
Matthew 5:38-48
The scripture readings are provided so that you may read and reflect
upon them during the days prior to each worship service.
United Methodist Day at the General Assembly Thursday, February 6, 2014
Schedule of Events 7:00 am Gather at Bon Air UMC for registration & breakfast 8:00 am Travel together to the General Assembly & Capitol Square 8:30 am Attend committee hearings and meet with legislators* (Capitol tours will be available) 11:00 am Gathering in Capitol with Marco Grimaldo, CEO of the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy Noon Joint session of House & Senate 12:45 pm Return to Bon Air for lunch, Live streaming of House and Senate Sessions 2:00 pm Gathering in Sanctuary with Speakers for Discussion 3:30 pm Adjourn
*Contact your legislators’ Richmond offices in advance to set up an appointment.
How do I register? The registration price is $35. Registration includes information packet, hot breakfast, box lunch, parking, transportation to the Capitol grounds, and afternoon speakers. Visit the conference website www.vaumc.org for more information. Online registration is strongly recommended!
The following gifts have been received in memory of Alexander Weatherly Thrower.
Kitty & Roger Allen Marie Allen & Eleanor Allen Elizabeth & Billy Andrews The Armstrong Family Lisa & Reid Ashe Pam & Charlie Baskervill Karen & Craig Bell Dana Bensinger & Bill McKenney Judith Benson Colleen & Jack Berninger Vikki & Bill Brock Cynthia Burkholder Harriet & Bruce Case Mr. & Mrs. Maitland S. Chase, III Wilbur Cheatham Lillian M. Cuoco Donald L. Creach Andrew Crosland Mary & Les Dobbs Christine Drake & Curtis Drake Barbara Ebert Frances Elmore Suzanne & George Elmore Susann Ervin Laura & Brian Fuller Winnie Gee The Glasgow Family Livingston Grant Peter Greer Julie G. Griffin Anne Halladay Todd Harbold Nancy & Wayne High Nancy & Jack Hill Betsy & Jim Holden Margaret Hollis Mr. & Mrs. Charles G. Howard Leah & Bob Hundley Tammy & Mike Jones Andy Jordan Evelyn & Sid Kessler
The Honorable James & Twyla Kulp Nancy Lee Ms. Risa Levine Susannah McCuaig McGuireWoods LLP Dolores Miller Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Moore Mr. & Mrs. H. Randall Morgan, Jr. and family Sharon & Stephen Murphy Munn & Associates PC Mary Alice Nesbitt North Wind Services Nuclear Waste Management (Canada) Mrs. Lisa Saunders Passarella Mary E. Paulson David Pippin Dr. & Mrs. James Ramey Suzanne Ray Dave Robertson Jacqueline Robinson Mary Lou & Walter Rosypal Marilyn Sansbury Larry Saraka Mr. and Mrs. Charles Saunders Manya & Scott Saunders Mary & Richard Scherer Janie & David Sellers Lillian S. Sharpe Pat Shipley Sharon & Richard Steele Dr. & Mrs. Bruce Usher John Vetrovec Mary E. & George Vetrovec Charley Webber Virginia Whittington Mirian & Jim Wickham Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin Williamson Barbara & Bob Willis Dr. & Mrs. Robert Youngblood Phoebe & Bizhan Zarnegar Warren Zirkle
UMW Thanks... A big thank you to Leah Hundley for again handling the pecan sales. Such a big effort for the UMW. Thanks, Leah!
Congratulations to Melissa Martinez on the birth of her daughter, Karisia, on January 5th! Melissa
is one of our wonderful nursery workers.
Richmond District Hearts for Justice Tea
When: Saturday, February 15, 2014
Where Reveille UMC, 4200 Cary Street Road Registration: 10:15 AM; Program 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Bring your favorite teacup. Program Focus: "Embracing Diversity with Our Korean-American Friends". Presenter is Miran Kim, a member of the Korean UMC of Greater Washington and Virginia Conference Representative to the UMW Program Advisory Group. Good way to expand your heart following Valentine's Day!
Unbinding Your Heart We invite you to be a part of the congregational study, “Unbinding Your Heart: 40 Days of Prayer and Faith Sharing.” During each Sunday in Lent we will be having a light lunch at 12:15 pm in the Fellowship Hall followed by small group sessions that will explore and discuss prayer and faith sharing. Each Sunday afternoon will end around 2 pm. The dates of this study will be March 9, 16, 23, 30 and April 6. Please mark your calendars and plan to be a part of this study – we hope to have as many people as possible involved. This will be a wonderful opportunity for fellowship, nurturing your faith, and moving into a closer relationship with God.
Christmas Card Writing Project – 2013
Many thanks to all who contributed Christmas cards for the walk-in project this year and to those who helped in any way. We especially appreciate the dedication of Sarah Hunter, Katrina Fontenla and Neil Shingleton who interacted with the walk-ins on one or more Fridays and assisted with those who needed help and of Bernice Walter who stamped and mailed approximately 100 cards. We also appreciate the non-members who gave of their time. On December 13, John Torrence and two other Gideons came to give out Bibles and interact with interested guests, and Judy Stoneman recognized the veterans in the group and explained to them how to get Humana Health Care and other services available to them. The walk-ins filled out 57 cards which were delivered to the VA hospital for distribution to veterans who needed some Christmas cheer. It’s nice that they can do for others, too. The following incidents indicate how much our church’s ministry to the walk-ins means to them. One client said, “This is the prettiest Christmas tree I have ever seen.” Another stood in a chair to move an ornament to the top of the tree which, she felt, needed a topper. One lady thanked us for mailing the card to her sister who called with her phone number so they can now stay in touch. A well-dressed gentleman who is staying at The Healing Place for the treatment of drug addiction expressed appreciation for our church’s help and said he has faith that he’ll be healed. Many said they were thankful for what our church does for them. If you have any left over cards from this Christmas, we'll be happy to accept these for use in December 2014. Thanks,
Nancy Hill
Chocolate Éclair Dessert In a small saucepan over medium heat, mix together and boil for one minute: 1/3 c. cocoa (Hershey’s) 1 c. sugar 1/4 c. milk (2%) 1/8 tsp. salt Then add: 3/4 – 1 stick butter (“sweet cream” …NOT “unsalted”) 1 tsp. vanilla Mix well, remove from heat and let sit while you make the rest! Mix together in a large mixing bowl: 4 c. cold milk (2%) 2 pkgs. Instant French Vanilla Pudding Then add: 8-oz. container of Cool Whip – French Vanilla flavor if you can find it!...(it’s a “seasonal” flavor) and enhances the flavor Prepare a 9” x 13” glass or metal pan: Rub 1 thin slice of butter around the pan with your fingers (you don’t want to spray w/Pam, but the butter helps keep the dessert from sticking)… Line the bottom of the pan with 1 layer of Graham Crackers (Chocolate graham crackers are my favorite, since they enhance the flavor, but regular plain Graham Crackers can be used)… Spread 1/2 of the pudding mixture on top of the Graham Crackers… Add a 2
nd layer of Graham Crackers and spread the remaining pudding mixture on top.
Cover this layer of pudding mixture with a 3rd
layer of Graham Crackers…almost a whole box will be used. With a thin spatula or the back of a spoon, spread the warm chocolate mixture all over the top of the Graham Crackers - to the edges…spread carefully so as not to disturb the layer of Graham Crackers. DO NOT Cover…put the pan in the refrigerator overnight, and it then can be covered if necessary – when the chocolate is “hard!” It is best to make this a day ahead of serving since that allows time for the Graham Crackers to soften. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve. I have been making this since 1999, and it has always been a hit!! Enjoy!!
Sharon Steele
SUN MON TUES WED THU FRI SAT
Every Sunday
8:40 AM Informal Worship 10:00 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Traditional Worship 12:15 PM Handbell Choir Practice
Every Monday
Every Tuesday
12:00 PM Men’s Group at Aunt Sarah’s
12:00 PM - AA 7:00 PM Bowling at Shrader Lanes
Every Wednesday
12:00 PM Staff Meeting
7:00 PM Chancel Choir Practice
Every Thursday
Every Friday
10:30 AM Walk-In & Bless My Sole Ministries
12:00 PM - AA
1
2 2:00 pm
Theatre Outing to
Harriet Tubman
3
4
5
6
UNITED METHODIST DAY
AT THE GENERAL
ASSEMBLY
7
8
9 2:00 pm
Theatre Outing to
Olympus on My Mind
10 6:30/7:00 pm Committee Meetings
8:00 pm
Administrative Council
11
12
13
14
15
16 2:00 pm
Theatre Outing to
Death and The Maiden
17
18
19
20
21 22
23 2:00 pm
Theatre Outing to
Tartuffe
24
25
26
27
28 8:00 pm
Complete Works of Shakespeare
(abridged)
February 1 Chloe Simpson February 2 Rachel Bates February 4 Maria Dandridge February 5 Troy Nelson February 9 Toni Shelton February 11 Jim Hill February 12 Peggy Childress February 14 Mary Edwards
February 17 Eli Armstrong February 18 Earl Jones Christina Kidd Gregory Speidel February 19 Andy Jordan February 20 Agatha Kidd
February 21 Chrissy Muse February 22 Nancy Grand Ann Sykes Ley Willis February 23 Jim Armstrong February 25 Justin Bates Alan Davis Virginia Sykes February 26 Melissa DeVader February 29 Ina Wilson
MARDI GRAS
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THIS YEAR'S MARDI GRAS DINNER ON MARCH 2 AT 5 P.M. THIS EVENT ALWAYS INCLUDES GOOD FOOD, GOOD MUSIC AND GOOD FELLOWSHIP. DETAILS WILL BE COMING SOON. -THE ARTS COMMITTEE
WORSHIP HELPERS
ACOLYTES
02 Christina Kidd
09 Madison Lee
16 Isabel Junker
23 Katie Shingleton
ALTAR GUILD
02 TBA
09 TBA
16 TBA
23 TBA
BANNER BEARERS
02 Agatha Kidd
09 Vic Grand
16 Chris Junker
23 Ryland Bailey, Jr.
COMMUNION STEWARDS
02 Goldie Craig
Susan Thomas
GREETERS
02 Susy Meyer
Herb Young
09 Ryland Bailey, Sr.
Ryland Bailey, Jr.
16 Barrett Brown
John Mingus
23 Bette Dillehay
John Dillehay
HALL MONITORS
02 Bob Hundley, Sr.
Justin Bates
09 Robb Stottlemyer
TBA
16 Bob Hundley, Jr.
Wilbur Cheatham
23 Alan Davis
Matthew Steele
LAY READERS
02 Nancy Grand
09 Doug Wilson
16 Ginny Jarvis
23 Vic Grand
NURSERY
02 Carolyn Dinwiddie
09 Patsy Marrs Wilson
16 Nancy Hill
23 Ginny Jarvis
TELLERS
03 Ginny Jarvis
Sylvia Whaley
10 Ryland Bailey, Jr.
Jack Hill
18(Tuesday)
Ryland Bailey, Jr.
Jack Hill
24 Roy Cooke
Lila Irby
USHERS
Lorna Leake, Captain
Kim Chen
Lee Chen
Dan Corcoran
Les Dobbs
COORDINATORS
Lay Readers:
Phyllis Stump (330-2544)
Greeters, Hall Monitors and Ushers:
Sylvia Whaley & Clint Jones
(795-5492)
Tellers:
Suzanne Ray (262-4854)
CENTENARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Worship………………………………………..8:40 a.m.
Sunday School………………………………..10:00 a.m.
Worship …………………………………...…11:00 a.m.
STAFF
Senior Minister………………...….….Matthew D. Bates
Minister to Senior Adults…….…..Cheryl Owen-Watson
Director of Music/Organist…………...Stanley M. Baker
Director of Membership Development…...….Ann Davis
Administrative Assistant………...………Reeves Danter
Senior Accountant……………...…….…….John Lampe
Facilities Manager…………...…………..Al Richardson
Sexton…………………………...……………Saran Yin
Choir Section Leaders …………………Brittany Brooks
……………………………...………………Alden Bean
……………………………………...…….Todd Minnich
………………………………..…….………...Sam Cook
Early Service Musician………….………Lee Covington
Nursery Worker……………….…....…Melissa Martinez
Nursery Worker………………………...Shannon Hocutt
411 East Grace Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Phone: 648-8319
www.centumc.org
Matt – [email protected]
Cheryl - [email protected]
Ann - [email protected]
Reeves – [email protected]
Stan – [email protected]
John - [email protected]
Centenary United Methodist
Church is a Reconciling
Congregation, extending
hospitality and encouraging
full participation of all,
regardless of age, race,
national origin, gender,
gender identity, sexual
orientation, marital status,
educational or economic
background and physical or
mental ability.
CENTENARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
411 EAST GRACE STREET
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 23219
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
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