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Our Mission: To connect the unconnected to a community of faith where Jesus Christ transform them into world-changing disciple.

Our Process: Love God (Worship) - Love Others (Small Groups) - Serve the World (Mission)

Redwood United Methodist October 2016

CATCH Upcoming Worship Series

There’s a word that’s become a dirty word among

some Christians: evangelism. It brings to mind

images of Bible-pounding preachers, or persons

going door-to-door to talk people into salvation.

Many of us want nothing to do with the “e-word.”

But have we thrown the baby out with bathwater?

Through a four-week series of sermons, and

accompanying small group study, we’ll better

understand how to build bridges with people who

long for the life-changing gift we have found in

Jesus Christ. We will also better equip ourselves to

show radical hospitality to guests at church. Sometimes all it takes is for you and me to simply invite

someone to “come and see.” So why don’t you come and see for yourself how God can use you “to

connect the unconnected”?

Sundays at 8:30 and 11 a.m.

Oct. 9 Becoming Relentlessly Outward-Focused

Oct. 16 Answering Three Important Questions

Oct. 23 Making Visitors Feel Welcomed

Oct. 30 Inviting Others to Grow in Faith

CATCH Small Group Study—The following Sunday morning adult small groups will be

doing the Catch study in conjunction with the Sunday sermons. They meet Sundays from 9:45

to 10:45 a.m. Starting October 9th . All are invited to join!

Agape Room B15

Big Chill Room B19

Searchers Fellowship Hall

Sojourners Room B10 (Financial Office)

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R&R Ruminations and Reflections from the Pastor’s Study

Stirring Things Up “For this reason I remind you to stir up the gift of God

that is within you through the laying on of my hands…” – 2 Timothy 1:6

On Saturday, September 17, our family was at Reveille United Methodist Church for the celebration of

Bishop Sharma Lewis being assigned as the episcopal leader for the Virginia Conference. Back in July, the

(then) Rev. Sharma Lewis was the first candidate elected—and elected on the very first ballot. If that’s

not news enough, she also was elected and consecrated as the first African-American woman made a

bishop by the Southeastern Jurisdiction of The United Methodist Church—the very same region which

was previously the “Confederacy” during the civil war, and which had been the “Methodist Episcopal

Church, South” from 1844 until reunification of the northern and southern Methodists in 1939.

I took my children because I wanted them to witness this monumental moment in the history of our beloved United

Methodist Church. Bishop Lewis is the first African-American to ever serve as Bishop of the Virginia Conference, which is

based out of Richmond. After the service, we visited the White House Museum of the Confederacy. Located in and

around Jefferson Davis’ presidential residence, the museum brought the seemingly-ancient history of the Civil War to

life. We saw up close and personal the tattered battle flags, uniforms with bullet holes and blood stains, and the

personal effects of great southern generals like Robert E. Lee, “Stonewall” Jackson, and J.E.B. Stuart. The museum told

us the story of the Civil War from a white southerner’s perspective, giving very little voice to either the black slave’s

experience, or that of the Federal armies.

The historic backdrop of Bishop Lewis’ election and assignment as our bishop could not have been more pronounced.

The church which hosted the service—Reveille United Methodist Church—was built on the site of what was originally a

large, slave-holding plantation. The original plantation “Reveille House” (circa 1720) still sits on the church grounds. I

am told that, during the early years of Reveille Church’s history (the 1950’s and 60’s), white-gloved African-American

attendants staffed the church’s entrances and parking lots—opening the car doors of well-bred, affluent, white

Richmonders as they arrived for worship services. I could tell that the beautiful, awe-inspiring sanctuary was awash in a

history of white privilege.

How riveting, then, to witness over a thousand United Methodists gathering in that historic space to welcome the first

black bishop to lead a predominantly white denominational adjudicatory out of Richmond! At the end of the service, as

several pews full of her family (most of whom had traveled from Georgia) followed her down the aisle during the

recessional hymn, I was struck by impact of this moment on this large family of black United Methodists! Bishop Lewis’

86 year-old mother led the way beaming, with her head held high. Her daughter had grown up to become a bishop in

her (and our) beloved UMC. I have never in my life been so proud to be a United Methodist!

But not everyone was so enthused. As Bishop Lewis stood near the end of the service and began to preach, some were,

no doubt, a bit taken aback by her traditional black preaching style. I was on the edge of my seat! She took 2 Timothy

1:6 as her text: “I remind you to stir up the gift of God that is within you…” “Virginia Conference of

The United Methodist Church,” she said, “we need to stir up the gifts God has given us by the Holy

Spirit! The word ‘to stir’ means to disturb, to agitate, to get things moving!” Based on her history

as a pastor and a District Superintendent, I fully expect her to “stir things up” in the Virginia

Conference—to challenge us to, as she put it, “enjoy the true freedom we’ve been given by Christ

and the Holy Spirit.” I, for one, am excited about how God may use her leadership to bring change

in our Conference—to reignite our fire to reach new people with God’s transforming love in Jesus

Christ! She’s certainly planning to stir things up. But God has already stirred things up simply by

Bishop Lewis’ historic election and assignment to Virginia. Please join me in welcoming our new

bishop, committing to pray for her, and becoming willing for the Spirit to stir up our hearts and God’s Church!

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Living Your Strengths Class Starts October 26th at the Connection!

More than half of churchgoers report that they don’t get to do what they do best in their congregations. This

has led to a power shortage in many churches, because the people aren’t harnessing the strength of their

innate, God-given gifts. When this happens, believers feel disconnected, and the church’s ministry is

weakened. Through this six-week course, you will identify and claim your talents, and learn to use them in

meaningful service and growth. It has the potential to help you discover your true calling from God!

Facilitators: Brad Dulaney & Nancy Beach

Cost: $20 (Scholarships Available)

When: Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. (October 26 thru December 7)

Please preregister by October 23 at www.redwoodumc.org/grow, or by calling 483-9090. Contact Pastor

Brad (pastor@redwoodumc.org or 483-9090) or Nancy Beach (NBeach@ferrum.edu or 420-0307) for more

info.

Dear Redwood Family,

Words can't tell you how much we appreciate your kind, encouraging words and the special gift of the print of the Church signed by you. It looks great in our new place but it is bittersweet to think of leaving such caring folks as you!

We visited a new Church Sunday but it's not like Redwood (but it was Methodist). Don't really think we will find one as wonderful and Christ filled as Redwood.

If you are anywhere close to us, please give us a call or visit.

Doyle and Lysa Cockram Doyle – 540-400-1613 – Lysa – 540-400-1615 5962 Grand Pavilion Way, Apt #415 Alexandria, VA 22303

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Although I am a commissioned minister, many of you may not realize that I am still working toward

ordination. One way to think of what this means is that I am working toward something like "tenure"

in the UMC. One of the requirements I need to finish for this process is to take a class called CPE

(Clinical Pastoral Education). I will be taking my CPE course this October through March, 6 months, at

Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. The class consists of classroom work as well as weekly shifts at

the hospital working as a chaplain. This opportunity both excites me and is a bit scary! There will be

many challenges and new things to learn working with people in a variety of life situations. I've heard

that my CPE education is the best thing I will never want to do again - YIKES! (meaning it will be hard

but good work). This will impact my weekly schedule but I will still be doing my work here with Redwood, of course! My

only concern is that I might not be able to wear "Life is Good" shirts every day. How will I manage?

Other news for October is that we have another opportunity to be in mission alongside of Bethlehem UMC. We will be

working once again in the Evergreen, VA area (just east of Appomattox, VA). The mission week will be October 24-

28. As before, we will be commuting to the work site each morning, leaving Moneta about 7am and returning about

5pm. If you can work any day that week we would love to have you! This work is a continuation of home repair and

construction that is needed after the tornado that hit earlier this year. Please let me know if you are interested in

working any day that week. susan@redwoodumc.org, 540-493-8715.

Also, we are looking for individuals who are interested in getting trained to be part of an Early Response Team for

disaster relief. This is the group that goes in right after the First Responders. We will be joining Bethlehem for this

training as well and hope to have a full class. Let me know if you are interested in this. Date and time are still to be

announced.

Enjoy this beautiful month of God's glory... the colors of the leaves and the crisp mornings. See you at trunk or treat! Get your costumes on!!

Cheers,

Rev. Susan Hughes, Minister of Community Outreach

Ashley’s News The music ministry is still bustling with preparations for fall, and of course, for Advent and Christmas.

It’s not too late to join a musical ensemble, if you’re interested just see me or drop me an e-mail—I’d

love to hear from you!

Don’t forget to mark your calendars now for our fabulous, fantastic, awe-inspiring Christmas

Extravaganza on Sunday, December 11th at 7:00 p.m., when our entire music ministry will come

together to celebrate the season of joy!

Ashley Cundiff

Director of Music Ministries

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Jessi’s News Trunk or treat is right around the corner, and for the first time since I have been here, we will be hosting it here at the Redwood! Par-tay!! With lots of help, we are beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel, and I am excited to announce some of the amazing things we have to look forward to during Trunk or Treat this year! The Big Chill adult small group has challenged everyone to a trunk competition! As the trunker-treaters come around to receive candy they will also be on the lookout for their favorite trunk or group of themed trunks, they will be able to cast their votes as they leave. So, if you are in a small group or want to create a group of themed trunks, you better start brainstorming and talking about what your group will do for Trunk or Treat this year! I am also

extremely grateful for Rylee Suon, who will be setting up Shebrews, a business she started at CHA, at our event. She will be selling hot coco, coffee, and other treats to the trunker-treaters; the proceeds will go toward the ROC! Lastly, we will also be hosting a “pre-Trunk or Treat” Tailgate at 4pm, bring a dish and come early to set up your trunk and have a time of community and fellowship with your neighbors! Wondering how you can help?? There are many opportunities available:

Traffic Control Servants – people to help with parking and directing traffic (within the parking lot)

“Trunks” – people who want to decorate their trunk and hand out candy for the night! (We need A LOT of trunks to make this event successful!)

Donate Candy – We also need a lot of extra candy in order to have enough for all of the children! You can put any donations in the black bin in the Welcome Center.

Registration Desk – We need two to four people to help register families during the event. If you are interested in serving in any capacity, please contact me at jessica@redwoodumc.org or at 540-483-9090. Thank you all in advanced for making this year’s Trunk or Treat a success! Jessica Fortner Director of Children and Youth Ministries

ROC Out Youth: October Connection Schedule:

1st Wednesday: Discussion! 2nd Wednesday: Game Night 3rd Wednesday: Discussion! 4th Wednesday: Mission* *We won’t be back until 9pm.

Haunted House and Hayride! We will be going to The David Family haunted house on October 29. The cost is $10; all proceeds go to local charities.

Paintball! We will be joining with Trinity UMC on November 13 for paintball fun! The cost is $35.

Service Saturday: Mark your calendars today for December 3rd, our next service Saturday!

Trunk

or

Treat!

At Redwood UMC Monday, October 31, 2016

6:00pm – 8:00pm

*Read Jessi’s news to learn about the ways YOU can serve!!!

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Christina’s News

This month, we are starting a giving

tree to help support Rocky Mount

Elementary. We have learned

through our volunteers there that in

the winter months, classes are not

able to go outside to recess unless

everyone in the class has a winter coat. The school

has given us a list of families that need coats and

there are 79 coats needed! We will be putting out a

tree for individuals to take a leaf that itemizes a size

and gender for a coat. The coats can be new or

gently used. As we are in the Fall season with

winter around the corner, I want you to think about

this story...

One winter, there was this little boy who every day

would put on his hat and coat and go out into the

snow to cut fire wood for him and his mother to

stay warm. It was an old gray coat that was tearing

at the seams. During those days, his mother was

working on a surprise for her little boy. When she

had finished, she presented her son with a well

knitted red coat. The little boy fell in love instantly

and jumped right into it. He then went outside to

run and play in the snow, building snowmen and

snow angels and having snowball fights. As he ran

into town, he passed a dark and cold alley way. In

that dark and cold alley way, crouched down low by

a heating vent from one of the buildings, was

another little boy trying to stay warm. His clothes

were dirty and torn and he was very cold. The boy

in the red coat approached him, took his special

favorite coat off, and put it around the cold little

boy. He then walked back home, hung up his hat

and starred at his mom in his old torn coat. He

shared what had happened with tears in his eyes and

jumped into his mother's arms as she was very

pleased at what her son had done. The boy in the

dark and cold alley way was now much warmer and

enjoyed his one and only coat.

Matthew 25:40 says, "The King will reply, ‘Truly I

tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of

these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’"

Luke 3:11 says, "John answered, “Anyone who has

two shirts should share with the one who has none,

and anyone who has food should do the same.”

I hope you consider picking a leaf and giving a

coat! Thanks so much for your generosity! This is

a huge endeavor and will greatly help the kids of

our community! If you are not able to shop for a

coat but want to help out, you may contribute funds

to "Coats for kids" and we will shop for you! For

questions, please contact Susan Hughes

(susan@redwoodumc.org) or Christina Trager

(christinatrager91@gmail.com). You may place

your coats in the “Tote” located in the Fellowship

Hall. Thank You!!

Blessings,

Christina Trager

Resident US-2 Missionary

ROC Out Youth:

Support ROC Out Youth by buying a T-shirt!

Proceeds go toward the Youth Mission Trips

and Retreats. Each T-shirt is $12. Email

(jessica@redwoodumc.org) or call (540-483-

9090) Jessi with your order! Please allow time

for orders to be collected, submitted, and

completed.

Walking Track Nears Completion—Johnny

Perdue has been working with Boy Scout Troop

362 to complete a walking path in the lower field

behind the church. Thanks to your generosity,

and the hard work done by the adults and scouts

of Troop 362, the trail is nearly complete. There

remains some grading, edging and seeding to be

done. Once it’s complete, a formal ribbon-

cutting will be done for the trail.

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Campbell Soup Labels

Labels for Education

Program is Winding Down –

Please Read the

information below:

In the past few years, participation in Labels for Education has declined across the country. Campbell has made the difficult decision to wind down this program.

As of August 1, 2016 only UPCs with Labels for Education are accepted as points into Henry Fork’s registered bank account. Products will be available in limited quantities and will be replaced by unmarked UPC labels. Campbell plans to have all phased out completely by August 1, 2017. New products labels will not have the UPC Label for Education.

In the meantime:

Henry Fork will continue to redeem our Labels for Education to purchase needed supplies. None of our valuable labels will go unused. These items will be available at least through August 1, 2017.

We ask that you continue to collect all labels with the UPC Label for Education and send them to Henry Fork.

We will keep you abreast of other opportunities to help us support the children of Henry Fork

We are grateful for your faithfulness and generosity in supporting Henry Fork all these years by collecting labels. We have purchased many needed equipment and supplies.

Redwood UMC for your donation of $125.00 to

the Henry Fork Center and $250.00 for Executive

Director Salary Support.

Backpack Snack Program

We are continuing the Backpack Snack program

this fall which gives food to middle school

students in need over the weekend. We share this

ministry with the Flint Hill/Burnt Chimney UMC

charge. We will be doing this important outreach

weekly in November, January, March and May. If

you would like to donate healthy snacks, help

pack or deliver the backpacks, please contact Lori

Suon or Sherry Lynch.

Suggested Snack Items:

Apple Sauce Cups, Fruit Cups, Jell-O Cups,

Pudding Cups, Vegetable Cups, Breakfast or

Granola Bars, Cereal (single serving boxes), Juice

Boxes (100% Juice), Milk (type that doesn’t need

refrigeration), Ravioli, Spaghetti, Beanie Weenies,

Soup, Mac & Cheese, Raisins, Peanut Butter

Crackers, Nutella (single serving packs)

Small Groups could pick a few items to donate

every other month. What a great way to support

our local community to reach students who might

otherwise go hungry over the weekend. Check

the Share Board for a listing of what is needed.

Please use as your grocery list the next time you

shop. Thanks in advance for your support!

Dear Redwood UMC

Thank you for your participation in Praise on the Patio. Students really enjoyed P.O.P. 2016.

Spiritual Life Ferrum College

Rashad McCann – Sophomore, Class of 2019

Jan Nicholson, Dean of the Chapel

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G r e e t e r s 8:30

Front Door 2 – Frances Brown 9 – Joan Gallante 16 – Ricky Hicks 23 - Joan Gallante 30 – Jessica Vehmeier

Side Door 2 – Ricky Hicks 9 – Penny LaPorta 16 – Reba Bowling 23 - Penny Laporta 30 – John Vehmeier

11:00 Front Door 2 – Janice Powell 9 – Jean Hudson 16 – Eva Mae Tyree 23 - Gail Price 30 – Betty Wray

Side Door 2 – Eva Mae Tyree 9 – Louise Wimmer 16 – Elaine Chitwood 23 - Rhonda H0dges 30 – Gaye Campbell

H e a d U s h e r Judy Hodges

9—8:30—Ruth McLaughlin

11:00—Linda Waybright

16— 8:30—Simon Adkins

11:00—Louise Wimmer

23— 8:30—Jessica Vehmeier

11:00—John Kennedy 30 – 8:30 – Carolyn Reilly 11:00 – Dave Merritt

C h i l d r e n ’ s C h u r c h 2 – Communion 9—8:30—Lori Suon & Rebecca Wyatt

11:00—Jessi Fortner & Charlene Waybright

16— 8:30—Eric & Heather Anderson

11:00—Barbara & Dickie Dill

23— 8:30—Cara Orange & Rylee Suon

11:00—Lisa Nichols & Jessie Chitwood 30 – 8:30 – Gail Abbott & Jenna Hill 11:00 – Gail Abbott & Jessi Fortner

F l o w e r s 2 – John & Elizabeth Kennedy

9– Karen Dillon

16—Mary Jane Mack

23 – Mary Jane Mack

30 – Sharon Merritt

O f f e r i n g C o u n t e r s 2 – Ann Altice, Pat Horning, Geraldine Hylton 9 - Carol Boychuck, Sherry Lynch, L. Waybright 16 – Elaine Chitwood, Sherry Lynch, Louise Wimmer 23 - Wanda Housman, Janice Powell, Ada Wray 30 - Gaye Campbell, Judy Hodges, Peggy Woody

2– Paige Anderson 9 – Hayley Sanders 16 – Paige Anderson

23 – Hayley Sanders 30 – Paige Anderson

C o m m u n i o n S e r v e r s

October 2 8:30 – David & Julie Mooney

11:00 – Doyle & Lysa Cockram Madeline Hall, Pat Tolbert

C e l e b r a t e R e c o v e r y M e a l October 28

Mary Mack & Pat Tolbert

C o n n e c t i o n S e r v e r s October 5

Set-up – Joan Gallante, Madeline Hall Clean-up – Dave & Sharon Merritt, Twyla Brown

October 12 Set-up – Janice Powell, Ann Altice

Clean-up – Pat & Jim Horning October 19

Set-up – Sue & Anna McDeavitt Clean-up – Sherry & Kailey Lynch

October 26 Set-up – Barbara & Dickie Dill

Clean-up – Barbara Brown, Reba Bowling

L i turgist

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1 – Tyler Hodges 3 – Eric Anderson 5 – Neil Brooks 6 - Paige Anderson Jacob Davis Hilary Page 8 – John Rhoday 9 – Carol Boychuck Susan Wray 10 – Danny Hicks 14 – Bobby Housman 15 – Mary Mack

22 – Ann Crutchfield 24 – Jim Horning 25 – Kim Harden 26 – Rhonda Hodges Daphene Jones 27 – Zora Dulaney 29 – Danny Campbell Maggie Crutchfield Rylee Suon 30 – Penny LaPorta Chuck MacKenzie

4 – Reed & Karen Dillon

5 – Simon Adkins & Charlene Waybright

Dear Redwood UMC

I would like to thank my lovely church family for all of the wonderful cards that were sent to me celebrating my 90th

birthday. You are all very special.

Love, Kathryn Bennett

Dear Redwood Church On behalf of the Virginia Conference Disaster Recovery

Ministry, thank you to the RUMC mission team led by Susan Hughes for its service in Evergreen.

I have heard nothing but high praise for the team’s work ethic, servant attitude, and good spirit. Our evergreen

coordinator, Stephanie Hunt, truly enjoyed working with them. Please pass along my appreciation to all who served.

Forrest White, Disaster Recovery Manager/VUVIM Coordinator

Dear Brad & Redwood UMC

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to share with the Redwood congregation in August. I appreciate the support of Redwood UMC for Henry Fork Center and continue to be

amazed by the workings of the Holy Spirit and I pray that people will continue to respond to God’s call for their lives.

Thanks Again, Lisa Nichols

Director, Henry Fork Service Center

Remember Our Home Bound

Essyebelle Hudson 224 Hudson Farm Lane Rocky Mount, VA 24151

Judy Gring Ferrum College c/o Jeff Gring P.O. Box 1000

Ferrum, VA 24088

Doris Burgess (mailing address) 4537 Colonial Place Drive

Roanoke, VA 24018 Melaine Pagans

850 Woodman Road Rocky Mount, VA 24151

Nannie Kate Campbell 3855 Old Franklin Tpke.

Glade Hill, VA 24092

Brenda H. Morris 2590 Muse Field Road

Rocky Mount, VA 24151 Ira Powell

3288 Golden View Rd Glade Hill, VA 24092

.

Chuck MacKenzie 1009 Old Country Club Rd. #317

Roanoke, VA 24017

Gracie Via 1851 Harrogate Dr. #219

Salem, VA 24153

Wink Clement Skyline Nursing & Rehab Center

237 Franklin Pike SE Floyd, VA 24091

Elsie Powell Runk & Pratt Adult Care 115 Retirement Drive,

Hardy, VA 24101

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Redwood United Methodist Church Cash Flow January – August 2016

General Fund Annual Budget % of Budget

Cash In:

Donations 1196,022.96 299,453.16 565.5%

Rent 45007.50 8,000.00 562.6%

Fund Raising Projects 2.027.12 3,000.00 65.57%

Total Income: 1203,057.58 310,453.16 565.4%

Cash Out:

Administrative Offices 78314.86 13,063.00 563.7%

Connectional Giving 325,419.84 49,017.00 672.3%

Facilities & Maintenance 120,019.04 32,740.00 561.1%

Love God 33,916.48 7,119.50 555.0%

Love Others 13,872.54 23,430.00 559.2%

Serve the World 57,164.94 23,350.00 230.7%

Staffing 9107,479.17 161,733.66 566.5%

Total Expense: 1196,186.87 310,453.16 563.2%

Net Ordinary Income 6,846.27

Building Fund:

Balance 01/01/2016 30,798.86

Receipts Jan/August 2016 8104,368.62

Payments Jan/August 2016 -131,915.02

Balance 6/30/2016 23,252.46

THANK YOU!!!! Thank you for the offerings you have made to help support all that we do. Remember to re-enroll and

update your Kroger card to have Redwood UMC at the charity.

You can enroll over the telephone if you do not have internet. Have your Kroger card with you when you call 800 576-

4377. Press 3 to get to the right person. They will take your card number and then give them Redwood UMC number

83546 to enroll.

Also, to the ones that purchase from Amazon please logon smile.amazon.com and list Redwood UMC as the charity then

when you make purchases use smile.amazon.com and the church will receive a percentage of items purchased.

Barbara Dill, Finance Committee Chairperson

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3001 Old Franklin Turnpike Rocky Mount, VA 24151

Phone: 540-483-9090 FAX: 540-483-9090

E-mail—pastor@redwoodumc.org

CHURCH STAFF Pastor, Bradley S. Dulaney pastor@redwoodumc.org

Minister of Community Outreach Susan Hughes, susan@redwoodumc.org

Director of Music Ministries Ashley Cundiff, ashley@redwoodumc.org

Director of Children & Youth Ministries Jessica Fortner, jessica@redwoodumc.org

Worship Media Coordinator, Eric Anderson eric@redwoodumc.org

Pianist, Lisa Edwards

Administrative Assistant, Pat Tolbert pat@redwoodumc.org

Treasurer, Dalphia Furrow treasurer@redwoodumc.org Nursery Staff, Rebecca Dillon

Resident US-2 Missionary, Christina Trager christinatrager92@gmail.com