Recycling CansRecycling CansRecycling CansRecycling Cans

We now have recycling cans located throughout the church. Please be

sure to help us by recycling items such as aluminum cans, plastic bottles

and bulk paper in the “blue” “blue” “blue” “blue” trash cans.

Online GivingOnline GivingOnline GivingOnline Giving

The Finance Committee is pleased to announce that we now have

online giving available on our website. Go to

chestnutmemorialumc.org, click on the donate/tithe icon, and follow directions to make your profile, designate your recurring gift or your

one-time gift.

Journey to BethlehemJourney to BethlehemJourney to BethlehemJourney to Bethlehem

We are in need of votive candles (not tea lights) for our Journey to

Bethlehem. Please place candles in the box located in the foyer. Thank

you!

Disciple 2 GraduatesDisciple 2 GraduatesDisciple 2 GraduatesDisciple 2 Graduates

Congratulations to the following members who have completed Disciple

2:

Tim Ewing Dee Riter

Heather Fleming Doris Stroup

Orie Heist Ellen Steadman

Teacher: Greg Schön

Y.E.S.! (Youth Evening Service)Y.E.S.! (Youth Evening Service)Y.E.S.! (Youth Evening Service)Y.E.S.! (Youth Evening Service)

Our next service will be Sunday, November 4, Sunday, November 4, Sunday, November 4, Sunday, November 4, at 4:00 pm4:00 pm4:00 pm4:00 pm. Worship in a new, fun, and social way! Enjoy music, games, lessons, skits, and other

exciting ways to learn about God! Fellowship time follows after the

service, where you can chat and grab a snack. A service led by the Youth

for the Youth!

Welcome to Chestnut Memorial United Methodist ChurchWelcome to Chestnut Memorial United Methodist ChurchWelcome to Chestnut Memorial United Methodist ChurchWelcome to Chestnut Memorial United Methodist Church

If you are a guest—please know that we are glad you are here. We

want to include you in our church family. Please ask any Usher for a

guest bag (found in the entry way) before you leave today. We are glad

you visited us and invite you back anytime.

General AnnouncementsGeneral AnnouncementsGeneral AnnouncementsGeneral Announcements

Thanksgiving BagsThanksgiving BagsThanksgiving BagsThanksgiving Bags are available in the narthex. Please help us share with those who are less fortunate in our community. Bags are due back to

the church by Sunday, November 11th.

Trunk or TreatTrunk or TreatTrunk or TreatTrunk or Treat————TODAY at 3:00 pmTODAY at 3:00 pmTODAY at 3:00 pmTODAY at 3:00 pm————5:00 pm5:00 pm5:00 pm5:00 pm

This is a Fun Festival for children under the age of 10. We’ll have a

bounce house, games, cake walk, popcorn and drinks, arts and crafts,

and much more. Wear your favorite costume and join the fun!

Everything is free! Please check on the sign up sheet for ways to help. If

you want to provide cup cakes or candy, please stay away from

anything with peanuts. Candy donations may be placed in the church

office. Thank you!

Wednesday Night SupperWednesday Night SupperWednesday Night SupperWednesday Night Supper

All Wednesday evening activities for Wednesday, October 31Wednesday, October 31Wednesday, October 31Wednesday, October 31, are

canceled.

Advent Devotional BookletAdvent Devotional BookletAdvent Devotional BookletAdvent Devotional Booklet

We are planning an Advent Devotional Booklet for families to use this

year during Advent. We will need your help and are asking you to submit a devotional on Advent. It can be a story of a special Christmas

memory, something special your family does to celebrate the season,

etc. Devotions need to be turned into to Diane Barnes no later

November 1 and booklets will be available before Advent begins. For more information, contact Diane at 595-6531.

Long Range Planning Task Force Final ReportLong Range Planning Task Force Final ReportLong Range Planning Task Force Final ReportLong Range Planning Task Force Final Report

The Final Report of the Long Range Planning Task Force has been

posted on our website, www.chestnutmemorialumc.org, click on

Resources, Long Range Planning. If you have any comments or

suggestions, contact Bob Baker (757-867-8155, kabbak@cox.net).

Prayer ListPrayer ListPrayer ListPrayer List Joe Ladd, Louis & Barbara Reed,Joe Ladd, Louis & Barbara Reed,Joe Ladd, Louis & Barbara Reed,Joe Ladd, Louis & Barbara Reed,

Bill Stephenson, Catherine Rinehart, Bill Stephenson, Catherine Rinehart, Bill Stephenson, Catherine Rinehart, Bill Stephenson, Catherine Rinehart,

Joe Overton, David Belote, Marie Sealey, Glenna Chandler, Joe Overton, David Belote, Marie Sealey, Glenna Chandler, Joe Overton, David Belote, Marie Sealey, Glenna Chandler, Joe Overton, David Belote, Marie Sealey, Glenna Chandler,

Warren Landis, Ernest Howard, Tom Callaghan, Irene AmickWarren Landis, Ernest Howard, Tom Callaghan, Irene AmickWarren Landis, Ernest Howard, Tom Callaghan, Irene AmickWarren Landis, Ernest Howard, Tom Callaghan, Irene Amick

Calvin Ryder, Lavada Wilde, Bud Majors, Mya DeanCalvin Ryder, Lavada Wilde, Bud Majors, Mya DeanCalvin Ryder, Lavada Wilde, Bud Majors, Mya DeanCalvin Ryder, Lavada Wilde, Bud Majors, Mya Dean

Our Service PersonnelOur Service PersonnelOur Service PersonnelOur Service Personnel

Our military that are serving at home and in other countries and their families.

Jeff Morris John Mills Robbie Dash

Nathan Sheets Josura Mays Justin Norman

Jared Mays Bobby Fuller Jason Fuller

Jeff Jones Andy Smith John Riter

Matt Baker Rusty Dash Calvin C. DeWitt

Geoffrey Machin Richard Palmer Michael Rausch

Tyler & Leigh Krutsinger Matthew Rausch Nathan Cox

Mike Conley Jennifer Oliver Matt Jury

Owen Mayo Robert McMath Jake Mills

Nathan Richardson Kevin Kittrell Jay Timberlake

Jonathan Bertera Ian Landry Deacon Maddox

Stephen Moyer Paul Gibson

FlowersFlowersFlowersFlowers

The flowers are given to the Glory of God and in honor of Frank & Jean

Barger’s 45th wedding anniversary.

Welcome!Welcome!Welcome!Welcome!

Today we welcome the Reverend Rudy Tucker and his wife, Alicia, to

our church. Rudy served Chestnut Memorial UMC as pastor from 1993-

2001. He currently is serving at Grace United Methodist Church in

Manassas VA. Welcome Rudy & Alicia!

UMMUMMUMMUMM UMM UMM UMM UMM UMM UMM UMM UMM UMM UMM UMM UMM

The Chestnut Memorial UMM on Sunday October 21st, 2012, again

presented Laity awards to five more members of Chestnut Memorial

UMC. The 2012 recipients’ were

• Dana Dahl Dana Dahl Dana Dahl Dana Dahl –––– for her work heading up the “Food Pantry”, helping to

organize the “Journey to Bethlehem and helping to organize the

“Vacation Bible School”.

• Beverley Everitt Beverley Everitt Beverley Everitt Beverley Everitt ---- for her dedication to the improvement and maintenance of the flower beds and grounds around our church and

her steadfast support for the many programs at Chestnut Memorial

UMC.

• Matt Twiggs Matt Twiggs Matt Twiggs Matt Twiggs –––– for his dedication to the youth of Chestnut Memorial

by teaching Sunday School and assisting with the many youth

programs at Chestnut Memorial, for the outstanding

accomplishments while being Chairman of the Finance Committee

and for cooking the best Bar-B-Que (in the area) to support the

many Fundraisers at Chestnut Memorial and to support the

“Wounded Warriors Fund”.

• Beth Walker Beth Walker Beth Walker Beth Walker –––– for her dedication to the improvement and

maintenance of the flower beds and grounds around our church and

her steadfast support for the many programs at Chestnut Memorial

UMC.

• Bill Wolcott Bill Wolcott Bill Wolcott Bill Wolcott –––– for his outstanding support for the “Upward Sports

Program”, his genuine involvement in the United Methodist Men

and all the activities at Chestnut Memorial UMC.

The United Methodist Men thanks all the 2012 recipients for their

dedication, hard work and support to Chestnut Memorial UMC, thanks

everyone for all your outstanding efforts, keep up the great work.

Next Chestnut Memorial UMM MeetingNext Chestnut Memorial UMM MeetingNext Chestnut Memorial UMM MeetingNext Chestnut Memorial UMM Meeting

The next meeting of the Chestnut Memorial UMM will be on Monday Monday Monday Monday

November 5November 5November 5November 5thththth, 2012 at 6:30 pm., 2012 at 6:30 pm., 2012 at 6:30 pm., 2012 at 6:30 pm. We will enjoy another delicious meal

prepared by Linda White. Signup sheets are posted on the UMM easel in

the Foyer. Please signup now, numbers needed for meal planning

Speakers will be Linda and Darrell Tenney (VIMS Mission Team), Linda

Sue Hughes (Mountain Mission Team), and Leanne Allen (Youth YES

Program) these folks will be talking to us and informing us what is

currently happening within these ministries and what their plans are for

the future. This presentation will keep us informed about what’s

happening in these ministries at Chestnut Memorial UMC. This will also

help us determine the assistance the UMM could be to these and other

ministries at Chestnut Memorial in the future.

EMPOWERING VITAL CONGREGATIONS TO MAKE MORE AND EMPOWERING VITAL CONGREGATIONS TO MAKE MORE AND EMPOWERING VITAL CONGREGATIONS TO MAKE MORE AND EMPOWERING VITAL CONGREGATIONS TO MAKE MORE AND

BETTER DISCIPLES FOR JESUS CHRISTBETTER DISCIPLES FOR JESUS CHRISTBETTER DISCIPLES FOR JESUS CHRISTBETTER DISCIPLES FOR JESUS CHRIST

Saturday, November 17, 2012Saturday, November 17, 2012Saturday, November 17, 2012Saturday, November 17, 2012 Schedule:Schedule:Schedule:Schedule:

Stop Hunger Now Packaging EventStop Hunger Now Packaging EventStop Hunger Now Packaging EventStop Hunger Now Packaging Event————9:00 am9:00 am9:00 am9:00 am————12:00 pm12:00 pm12:00 pm12:00 pm

District Conference 9:00 amDistrict Conference 9:00 amDistrict Conference 9:00 amDistrict Conference 9:00 am————10:00 am10:00 am10:00 am10:00 am

District Training 10:00 amDistrict Training 10:00 amDistrict Training 10:00 amDistrict Training 10:00 am————12:00 pm (2 sessions available)12:00 pm (2 sessions available)12:00 pm (2 sessions available)12:00 pm (2 sessions available)

Williamsburg UMCWilliamsburg UMCWilliamsburg UMCWilliamsburg UMC

500 Jamestown Road500 Jamestown Road500 Jamestown Road500 Jamestown Road

Williamsburg VA 23185Williamsburg VA 23185Williamsburg VA 23185Williamsburg VA 23185

(Overflow parking at the College of William and Mary’s (Overflow parking at the College of William and Mary’s (Overflow parking at the College of William and Mary’s (Overflow parking at the College of William and Mary’s

Phi Beta Kappa Hall)Phi Beta Kappa Hall)Phi Beta Kappa Hall)Phi Beta Kappa Hall)

Workshops to be heldWorkshops to be heldWorkshops to be heldWorkshops to be held:

Churches Don’t Have Money Problems! - Garry Livermon

“A Frog Boiling in Water” Caring for the Caregiver—Mary L. Brett Wright “How Come Nobody Told Me?” Getting Your Message Out to Your

Congregation- Linda Rhodes

The Method of Jesus...The Methodist of the Methodists - Greg West

Clergy Peer Groups: The Effectiveness Tool They Didn’t Teach You About in

Seminary—Brian Sixbey

A Survivor’s Guide to Navigating the Maze of Sunday School Curriculum for

Children—Cindy Banek

Who Can Pray for One Whole Hour? You Can!!!-Carol Bookwalter

“Microbits” Where Do I Start?” - Brian Siegle

You Lost Me, Young Adults and the Church-Max Blalock

You Can’t Do It Alone! Developing Effective Teams and Volunteers

for Youth Ministry—Jonathan Diggs

Workshops I & II Workshops I & II Workshops I & II Workshops I & II (they cover 2 hours) 10:00 am—12:00 pm

Safe Sanctuaries—Cecelia Short

Treasurers, Finance Chairs, Finance Members, and Anyone Interested

in the Finances of the Church—David Dommisse

Contact the York River District Office to RegisterContact the York River District Office to RegisterContact the York River District Office to RegisterContact the York River District Office to Register————596596596596----3476347634763476