White pages june 16 2013

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Rev. Denise M. Childers PASTOR

ST. GEORGE’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

4910 Ox Road, Fairfax, VA 22030 P: 703.385.4550 | E: [email protected]

Preschool: 703.385.4422

JUNE 16, 2013 SUNDAY WORSHIP 10:30 AM

Vital Congregations are identified by five main characteristics:

1. Vital Worship

2. Vital Lay Ministry

3. Vital Community (through small groups that study, pray, worship and serve together)

4 Vital Mission-ers

5. Vital Pastors

During the past six weeks, we have focused on all but one, Vital Pastors. Today, we will share briefly about the role of the pastor. As you and I say our good-bye as Pastor and People, we open the door for new pastoral leadership and a new relationship. May God’s blessing be upon this church and upon Steve and Karen Wells as they come among you to lead. Pray for them. Speak to them with kindness. Listen to them with love. And Serve and Work together for the Glory of God. This is my prayer for you.

Thank you, sincerely.

Pastor Denise

A NOTE FROM FROM KATIE WEBSTER

Pastor Denise received the following thank you note from Katie Webster and wished to share it with the congregation:

Pastor Denise, Thank you so much for the beautiful quilt and kind note from you and the STGUMC congregation. I am back at work today and it was such a treat to see this sweet gift waiting for our girl. Olive will love curling up with the quilt – as will all of the other girls! The prayers and love from the community, the church, has meant a great deal to us over the last couple of weeks. Thank you for being part of that – and please pass on our gratitude to your congregation.

In Christ,

Katie Webster

KITS FOR VIRGINIA CONFERENCE ARE DUE TOMORROW,

JUNE 17, 2013

Every year, the Virginia Annual Conference collects school kits, layette kits, sewing kits, and health kits to be distributed through UMCOR to children and families in need throughout the world. This is OUR opportunity to be a part! The directions for the kits are in the narthex. If you can assemble one or more kits, simply buy the items listed (and only those items, please), put them into a gallon size zip lock bag and return them to the church narthex by tomorrow.

We also need to provide $1 per bag for shipping, so monetary gifts are helpful, too. Today, Sunday, June 16, 2013, we will dedicate the gifts to the Glory of God and they will be added to all the others collected from Virginia Annual Conference churches. Let’s take this opportunity to be a part of something God is blessing!


THANK YOU FROM RISING HOPE UNITED METHODIST

MISSION CHURCH

STGUMC has received a thank you letter from Pastor Keary Kincannon of Rising Hope United Methodist Mission Church, thanking us for the $1,000 contribution received to assist its ministry with aiding the homeless and needy along the Route One Corridor. The full thank you letter and more information about their programs can be read on the bulletin board in the Fellowship Hall.

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS

The Sunday fellowship gathering is in need of individuals, groups, or classes to provide snacks and prepare coffee and lemonade during the summer months. The schedule will remain the same [9:00 AM Sunday school, 10:00 AM Fellowship, and 10:30 AM Worship]. If you are able to assist, please let the office know [[email protected] or 703.385.4550]. Thank you!

PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION

Please contact the preschool office for more information or questions about registering your child [[email protected] or 703.385.4422]. Brochures are on the welcome table in the narthex. Enroll now! There are still a few spots available.

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS

The Sanctuary need straightening up once a week (on either Thursday or Friday). It only takes about 45 minutes and training takes about five minutes. It is a great job for a high school student looking to get service hours. For more information, contact the office [[email protected] or 703.385.4550].

SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL CORNER

CHILDREN’S CLASSES Pre-K through 12

th grade – Summer Sunday

School begins today!

ADULT CLASSES Journey Through the Bible – Disciples and

Other Sinners, by Ron Kerr. Fictional adaptation of beloved Biblical characters; we will examine and study the Scriptural references used therein. Everyone is welcome to participate. 9:00 AM in Room 205.

Couples’ Class –Adam Hamilton’s Making Love Last a Lifetime. Please join us. 9:00 AM in Room 204.

SUNDAY SCHOOL ROOM ASSIGNMENTS

PreK – K ........................... Room 101

1st

- 4th

Grade ................... Room 104

5th

– 6th

Grade .................. Room 106

Youth ............................... Senior High Room

GEEK NOTES AND UPDATES

The development of a comprehensive list of all ministries and missions is currently ongoing and all ministry and mission leaders are asked to assist in its development. Please submit the following information: ministry or mission name, primary and secondary points of contact, actively involved supporting organizations (i.e., UMM, UMW, UMYF), with a brief description to Kevin Phillips [[email protected]].

mailto:[email protected]


WANTED: SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS

This is an easy and rewarding one-time or as many times as you feel the spirit move you to teach a Sunday School Class this summer. We will continue with the normal “Come Grow with Us” curriculum through the months of June and July. This means we will have regular classes for ages Pre-K-K/1

st-2

nd

-3rd

-4th

/5th

-6th

/combined Youth (Jr/Sr High) (four age groupings). Please note that the week’s materials will be provided so that minimal preparation is needed. If you pick-up the package of information at least a week before the session you should be good to go. With any questions about the materials, please contact Wendy Williams [[email protected] or 703.425.9506]. There will also be two adult classes – Journey Thru the Bible continues and the couples class will be holding an eight week program centered around “Understanding Your Spouse” (not couples’ therapy but rather the art of spiritual communication and understanding).

The month of August will see all the children’s classes combined into a one-room schoolroom and the youth will stay combined as well. The theme for AUGUST is MISSIONS. The adult classes will continue on their scheduled path.

THE VIRGINIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE

The Virginia Annual Conference will meet Friday, June 21 through Sunday, June 23, 2013 in Hampton, Virginia. Pastor Childers and our Lay Member to Annual Conference, Mike Jones, will be in attendance.

The Annual Conference meets for worship, reporting, and decision making on behalf of Virginia United Methodists for the year ahead. Please be in prayer for all who participate. Thank you.

FACETS

[FAIRFAX AREA CHRISTIAN EMERGENCY

AND TRANSITIONAL SERVICES]

June 23, 2013 is the next date we will be providing meals for the homeless. Three individuals have volunteered to prepare the meal, but one more volunteer is still needed. Contact Shirley Nelms [703.591.1873] if you are able to serve. Drivers are also needed and if you can help that evening, please contact John Egan [504.912.9339].

Organized groups such as circles, music groups, youth fellowships, etc. should take the opportunity to sign up now for the month they prefer to serve until the end of the year. The months of September through December remain open.

Please, sign up now if you plan to serve; in this way, you will get the month of your preference. The schedule is posted on the Sign Up board in the Fellowship Hall.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Registration is open for the Everywhere Fun Fair at St. George’s Vacation Bible School! This year’s VBS will be held July 22-26, 2013 from 12:30-3:30 PM (new time) and is open to all 4 year olds through rising 4th graders. Rising 5th and 6th graders will participate in a Mission Camp, where they will travel locally for hands-on mission projects. The cost is $25/child and $50/family, and includes one CD and t-shirt per child. Volunteers for VBS are also needed! Whether you would like to travel with groups of children or lead a station, we have a place for you. We also are offering online registration for the first time this year. Check out the VBS Bulletin Board across from the elevator, or the Narthex display, and/or see the church’s web site for more information, including registration forms and the link to register online. Questions? Contact Julie Moore, VBS Director [[email protected]].

mailto:[email protected]


WEEKLY EVENTS

SUNDAY, JUNE 16, 2013 FATHER’S DAY

9:00 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM Fellowship 10:30 AM Worship

MONDAY, JUNE 17, 2013

7:00 PM AA Women

7:00 PM Boy Scout Troop 1865

TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 2013

9:30 AM Exercise

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 2013

7:00 PM AA

7:30 PM Al Anon

7:30 PM CANCELLED-Finance Meeting-CANCELLED

THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2013

7:30 PM AA#164

7:30 PM Chancel Choir

FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 2013

Virginia Annual Conference

3:30 PM Girl Scout Troop 1731

SATURDAY, JUNE 22, 2013


10:00 AM AA

SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 2013

ReCreation Team Leaves


9:00 AM Sunday School

10:00 AM Fellowship

10:30 AM Worship

3:30 PM FACETS - meal prep and delivery

ST. GEORGE’S STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION

Rev. Denise M. Childers, Pastor [email protected] 703.385.4550 ext 101

Beth Dash, Administrative Assistant [email protected] 703.385.4550 ext 100

Julaine Ricard, Preschool Director [email protected] 703.385.4550 ext 110

Kevin Phillips, Admin and IT Support [email protected] 703.385.4550 ext 100

Sylvia Mulherin, M.M., Interim Music Director [email protected] 703.385.4550 ext 105

Jen Youngen, Coordinator, Youth Activities [email protected]

Eleazar Castenada, Custodian

703.385.4550

ATTENDANCE SUNDAY, JUNE 9, 2013

Worship .................................................... 138 Nursery ......................................................... 6

SERVING TODAY SERVING NEXT

SUNDAY

LAY READER JANE CHAPPELL JANE CHAPPELL

ACOLYTE ELLA SVARVERUD ADDY NORMANN

USHERS JEFF ROOT

DOUG WRIGHT MARY SUE FRANCE

BRIAN SACHLIS

HAPPY CLUB KATHY CRYBLSKEY

BEV TURNER TRACY WHITE

JULAINE RICARD

CHILDREN’S CHURCH

[NO CHILDREN’S CHURCH]

ALICE EDWARDS CURT MOORE

GREETERS ANN PLATENKAMP SALLY ADKINS

COUNTERS CHUCK HEBERLE

MARGARET BECKING JEFF ROOT

SALLY ADKINS

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