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Windsor Hills United Methodist Church
Window on Windsor Hills
Join us for our next WHAT! (Windsor Hills All Together)
Sunday, March 4 @ 4:30 pm
35 Years of Caring & Sharing
Come Celebrate our AFTERCARE Social Club
Read all about it on page 3!
Lenten Luncheon Series
12:05 pm Worship
12:30 pm Lunch
For those who are joining us from work, you get to go through the food line first.
Cost of lunch is $5.00.
Please make reservations by Monday the week of each luncheon.
Details for the Lenten Season and Easter, see page 3.
page 2 Volume 3 The Pastor Writes…...
Dear Friends,
As you know by now, Beth Christopoulos, our super-efficient and truly car-ing Administrative Assistant, is leaving us. When you read this, she will be at Lake Junaluska in her new job. Happy face for Beth and Lake J. And for her beloved Atlas (her grandson) and his mama and papa. Sad face for us. God bless you, Beth. Thank you for your extraordinary work.
When you read this, we (the Staff-Parish Relations Committee) may have determined who her replacement will be…and maybe not. We will announce it as soon as we have found the right match for the position. Please bear with us through this process. Even when we have a new person in the office, please bear with us, as there will be learning curve to the various work that needs to happen to help us continue to run efficiently and with grace. This position is a heartbeat of our ministry together and so very important.
Whether we have made a new hire yet or not, there will be things that are not up to our current standards and things will fall through the cracks. We will, however, seek to minimize those things as much as possible. And, then, pretty soon, we will be moving full speed ahead once again in our ministry together.
I want to remind you, as well, that we are still in transition with our ministry with senior adults. Michael Copeland has been a godsend to us as our new Assistant Pastor and Director of Senior Ministries. As has Heather Case, who has stepped into the role of Windsor Hills Tours Coordinator. We have made great progress in a short two months but, again, please bear with us. Pray for your church and for these transitions, and for all the people involved. May the Lord grant us grace and strength. Peace,
Doug
Administrative Assistant
Windsor Hills United Methodist Church is seeking a qualified individual to serve as the Administrative
Assistant for our congregation. It is a part-time position (approximately 25 hours per week) in a busy
church office setting. Windsor Hills is a thriving congregation in a pleasant atmosphere. The job requires
both technical and interpersonal skills. For more details, see the posting on the District website: http://
roanokeumc.org/docs/Administrative%20Assistant.%20%20Job%20Description.pdf
. The position is available immediately, with salary commensurate to training and experience. Send a resume and cover letter to the Rev. Doug Paysour at [email protected] or mail to Windsor Hills UMC, 3591 Windsor Road, Roanoke, VA 24018. (posted 02/06/2018)
“The Way” - All Church Lenten Study Continues!
Everyone is invited to join in our All-Church Lenten Study each Sunday through March 25
at 10 am in Windsor Hall.
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Volume 3 page 3 † LENTEN LUNCHEONS † MAUNDY THURSDAY † EASTER
2018 Lenten Luncheon Series Wednesdays beginning at 12:05 pm
We’ll worship first to allow those who join us during their lunch hour to return to work in a timely manner.
Lunch served at 12:30 pm
with those from work going first in the food line.
Reservations required by noon on Monday the week of the luncheon.
Cost of lunch $5.00. Call 774-4730
March 7 - The Rev. Denise Bates, Senior Pastor, Cave Spring UMC
March 14 - The Rev. Dr. Kyle Allen, Senior Pastor, Covenant Presbyterian Church
March 21 - Lenten Lessons & Hymns in the Sanctuary
March 29 ~ Maundy Thursday Drop-In Dinner begins at 5:45 pm ¦ Service at 7:00 pm
Easter Sunday
7:00 am Sunrise Service with Oak Grove Church of the
Brethren ~ Location to be determined.
Easter Services at Windsor Hills
Celebration of the Resurrection at 9 am & 11 am
35 YEARS OF CARING AND SHARING
In 1982, the Administrative Board at WHUMC approved a new ministry for our church. It was presented to the members of an adult Sunday School class and interested church members by Mental Health Services of the Roanoke Valley. It was
called AFTERCARE SOCIAL CLUB, serving adults with mental disabilities who had been previously psychiatrically hospitalized. Church members participated in several training sessions, and visited other churches already providing this ministry. Our first meeting was March 1983.
35 years later, we are still going strong. Come on March 4 for WHAT! in Windsor Hall from 4:30-6:00 to learn more about this journey, meet our Social Club members and volunteers, help us celebrate this ministry, and enjoy dinner together.
We meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays in the old fellowship hall, and it always feels like “a homecoming” when we gather together. We play games, make crafts, listen to music, exercise, and EAT! (we can always use more help in the kitchen!) When we venture into the community, it can include dinner out, a baseball game, Zoo visit, bowling, picnics, etc.
This church is amazing in its outreach to our club members! Thank you, Windsor Hills! Thank you for 35 YEARS!
page 4 Volume 3 PRAYERS † MISSIONS †
Prayer Concerns: Gail Ungerer; Phyllis Prado; Tim Stovall; Bill Johnson; Ron Eisen; Rene Wolfe’s nephew, Mac Brackenrich; Nan & Bill Johnson’s daughter, Cindy Girman, Bill’s
sister, Bernita Latimore, Nan’s sister, Jean Partin.
Prayers for Continued Healing: Shirley Brown; Charles Trent; Teenie Abernathy; Kay Jacob’s brother, Douglas Reed; Gladys Peterson; Butch Pence, father of Perry Pence; Evelyn Humphrey; Dick Miller; Jim Crowgey; Betty Wood; Becky Day; Ruth Hartsel; Jean
Pearson; Carly Cash’s friend, Ryan; John Watkins’s sister, Linda; Bill Simmerman.
Remember to Pray for our homebound members and all who are caregivers.
† Our love and sympathy, with the sure and certain hope of the resurrection, are with Gary Saunders
upon the death of his mother, Pauline Francis Saunders Handegan of Morton, Illinois.
Our Annual Lenten Mission Offering - Five Miles & Beyond - is underway!
Did you know that in 2017 over 120 Windsor Hills UMC members reached out into
our community and beyond? You can help us continue to reach even more people
for Christ with your generous donations of time and tithing. Lenten Offering enve-
lopes are available for your prayerful giving. Thank you & bless you.
KAIROS Prison Ministries – Our KAIROS Team is preparing for another 3 ½ day “Short Course about Christ’s Love” at Keen Mountain Correctional Center on April 3-6. Your prayers and home-baked cookies are an important part of this ministry. A cookie bin will be in the Narthex to receive cookies beginning on March 11.
If you would like to learn more about KAIROS, please consider joining us for an ‘Informational Breakfast’ at the Church of the Holy Spirit on Saturday morning, March 10, from 8:30-10:00 AM. For more information, contact Richard Lawson (276-952-5791), Dave Benson (540-797-6046), or Ken Briggs (540-314-9616). Thank you for supporting KAIROS Prison Ministries.
WALKING IS HEALTHY – On Sunday mornings, please consider reserving the parking lot closest to the church building for: our elderly members, our visitors and guests, families with small children, and others who have difficulty walking. Those of us who are able will benefit from the healthy walk. Thank you. - Your Parking Lot Greeters
Thank you for the cards, calls, prayers & flowers during my treatment and
recovery. Lori Holliday
To my Wonderful Windsor Hills Church Family,
There are not enough words to express my deep gratitude and love for all of you. Thank you, Doug, for your kind and generous words. It has been my deepest pleasure to work along side you as a team to glo-rify God. Thank you, Karen and choir, for your heartfelt rendition of Mary McDonald’s “He Will carry You.” Thank you for your love offering which will carry me through this transition of moving to my new home. Here is my new address (effective 3/1/2018): 10 Balsam Drive, Apt. D, Waynesville NC 28786. You are always and forever in my heart. Beth
The Altar Flower Sign-up calendar is looking mighty empty! Please stop by the hallway outside the office and sign up for your special day. Forms are also available in the breezeway and you may call the office with your request: 774-4730.
page 5 Volume 3 DISTRICT NEWS † LECTIONARY & STEWARDSHIP
Stewardship Update (Completed months will be posted. February will be in the April newsletter.)
Average Monthly Income Needs………….$39,916.00
JANUARY - Rec’d End-of-Month on Budget………..$30,438.36
NEWS FROM THE DISTRICT OFFICE
Revised Common Lectionary 2018
March 4, 2018 3rd Sunday in Lent
Exodus 20:1-17
Psalm 19
1 Corinthians 1:18-25
John 2:13-22
March 11, 2018 4th Sunday in Lent
Numbers 21:4-9
Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22
Ephesians 2:1-10
John 3:14-21
March, 2018 5th Sunday in Lent
Jeremiah 31:31-34
Psalm 51:1-12
Hebrews 5:5-10
John 12:20-33
March, 2018 Passion/Palm Sunday
Liturgy of the Palms
Mark 11:1-11
Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29
Liturgy of the Passion
Isaiah 50:4-9a
Psalm 31:9-16
Philippians 2:5-11
Mark 14:1-15; 47 or
Mark 15:1-39 (40-47)
Save the Dates for these Learning Opportunities! 5 Talent Academy - March 11, 2018, 9 am - 3 pm at Fieldstone UMC, Christiansburg
Next Gen Summit - April 21, Raleigh Court UMC. A gathering to connect and resource children and youth ministry leaders.
LEADING ON THE EDGE - New Way of Doing an Old Thing. Saturday, April 28, 2018. Laity & Clergy training for Roanoke District local church leaders focusing on Religion and Race, Poverty and Homelessness, Ministry and Mental Illness, and more. $10.00 with lunch provided. 9 am - 3 pm. Fieldstone UMC. Sponsored by the Roanoke District Common Table.
For more information, check out the District website: http://www.roanokeumc.org/
Alta Mons
Summer Camp 2018 registration is open! Check out the details at www.altamons.org
Paul Bunyun Day - March 17th @ 9 AM
The Community Outreach Program (COP), a mission of the Roanoke UMC District for at-risk children, is a participant in Roanoke Valley Gives Day on March 14th. Roanoke Valley Gives day is a 24-hour event to raise money for local non-profits. Gives can be scheduled ahead of time at: https://rvgives.givebig.org/c/rvgives/a/communityoutreachroanoke. Your gift helps support our mission of improving the lives children and their families.
¦ Candace Hess, [email protected]
March 26, 2018 Monday of Holy Week Isaiah 42: 1-9 Psalm 36: 5-11 Hebrews 9: 11-15 John 12: 1-11
March 27, 2018 Tuesday of Holy Week Isaiah 49: 1-7 Psalm 71: 1-14 1 Corinthians 1: 18-31 John 12: 20-36
March 28, 2018 Wednesday of Holy Week Isaiah 50: 4-9a Psalm 70 Hebrews 12: 1-3 John 13: 21-32
March 29, 2018 Holy Thursday Exodus 12: 1-4 (5-10), 11-14 Psalm 116: 1-4, 12-19 1 Corinthians 11: 23-26 John 13: 1-17, 31b-35
March 30, 2018 Good Friday Isaiah 52:13-53:12 Psalm 22 Hebrews 10: 16-25 John 18: 1-19: 42
Holy Week † March 26 - March 31
March 31, 2018 Holy Saturday Job 14: 1-14 Psalm 31: 1-4, 15-16 1 Peter 4: 1-8 Matthew 27: 57-66 or John 19: 38-42 Easter Vigil
page 6 Volume 3 MARY MCDONALD † UMM † TRUSTEES †
Mary Martha Circle - SAVE THE DATE
Calling all ladies! Our Ladies Tea is scheduled for Saturday, May 5th so mark your calendars!
Our program will be a fashion show and we need help to make it the best ever. Would you like to model some fun fashions? Perhaps a mother/daughter ensemble? Wearing an amazing evening gown creation? If you’re not the modeling type, perhaps you can bake for this special event.
Come join in the fun!
Call Karen Saunders at 540/989-2768 to chat about how you can help make this a truly successful & memorable Ladies Tea.
UMM [United Methodist Men]
If you see a statue being erected on the front lawn of the Salem “Back to the Future” Courthouse, it’s not an image of Gen. Andrew Lewis, it’s one of Steve Magenbauer, head coach of the Spartans. Green Bay had Lombardi , and Salem now
has Magenbauer. The town is 100% body and soul behind him, under Friday night lights, and throughout the week.
On Feb. 19 Steve spoke to a good turnout of the UMM, and gave insight into his amazing overall 50-3 won-lost record, 4 class 4A state championships, and 2 4A Coach of the Year awards during his 10 year coaching tenure at Salem High.
Salem High’s success does not come from recruiting super student athletes, but from buy-in by typical Salem home-grown young people to the school’s high standards, and their acceptance of personal accounta-bility for behavior and performance, whether in the classroom, the band room, or on the football field.
Steve is old-school in establishing discipline and de-manding personal best effort from each player, with the emphasis on 11 players performing as 1 very effective football team, and the results speak for themselves. All players wear full football gear at all practices to build cohesiveness and toughness. Emphasis is placed on safe football techniques. Salem experienced no concussions during this past year’s championship season.
If I were a kid again and physically up for the demand-ing summer two-a-day practices in full gear, I’d sign on to play for Steve. He commands respect, and turns out winners, on the football field, but more importantly, in later life. From the UMM perspective, his statue on the old courthouse lawn is well deserved.
(UMM continued)
The speaker for the upcoming meeting Monday evening March 19 will be David Perry- Director of The Blue Ridge Land Conservation Association. See you there-
Jim Crowgey-UMM Communications
Sing to the Lord ~ The Music of Mary McDonald Mary McDonald, Directing
April 10, 2016 ¦ 3:00 pm Mary will also be at the 11:00 am worship service.
Once again, we will be inspired by the spirit and energy of Mary and her music. Also, we will be joined by several other choirs and special friends at the concert.
Everyone is welcome! Invite your friends and plan for this very special day of celebration as we welcome my friend back to Windsor Hills. - Karen Jones Harwood
Do you need or want to learn CPR? Windsor Hills will be hosting a CPR/AED course at a time convenient for those who are interested. We have one person signed up. We need 6. The Trustees are offering to pay half of the $50 fee for the course for the first 5 people to sign up. To do that please email HelenRuth Burch at [email protected] . It is important to have people in our congregation certified in CPR and who know how to use the AED. This is not at skill that is just useful at church functions—it carries over into the rest of our lives. I am looking forward to having at least 5 people sign up for this class. - HelenRuth Burch
Volume 2 CHILDREN † YOUTH MINISTRIES page 7
Greetings In Christ from W.H.Y. (Windsor Hills Youth)
We’ve had lots going on lately! We had a wonderful time at Virginia Tech during the Wesley Weekend. The theme this year was being “Anchored in God.” It was very emotional, as students of the Wesley Center told personal stories of times when they felt lost in grief and how their faith and the fellowship of church helped them get back on their feet again. Breakout groups for the youth allowed for them to explore there own challenges and there need for the personal and ever present love of God.
We were so happy that many of you enjoyed out Potato Bake! Our sincere thanks for the love offering which will go towards the down payment for our Lake Junaluska retreat in July.
Our Sunday 2/25/18 meeting was a special Youth Group Meeting from 5 pm – 7 pm with a gathering for all Adults and Youth to form a Youth Council to assist guiding the vision of Windsor Hills Youth. You do not need to commit to joining the council but it will be an open forum to discus the dreams and
goals of the program and to discuss how the council will be a part of it.
As always, we are praying for you!
Yours in Love & Joy! Pastor Jeff and WHY (WHY? Because we love you ♥)
404-735-4765 or [email protected]
Hello Friends!
Warmer weather seems to be heading our way. While we are looking forward to longer days and warmer weather, Children’s Ministries hasn’t let the cooler weather stop us from having fun. We had 50 people join us for Snow Tubing at Wintergreen and 21 children attended our 2nd Annual Parent’s Night Out. A big thank you to the youth who came and helped! They provided much needed help and leadership throughout the evening.
As we embark on the season of Lent and the Easter season, invite your child to share in the journey with you as you explore it for yourself. Studies show if we want our children to have faith “that sticks” or is du-rable, we must include them by making them feel they are part of their faith community. Explain Lent is a time of serving others, fasting, and reflecting on the life of Jesus Christ. When discussing the Easter story, remember to keep it age appropriate. For most children gaining a deeper understanding of Holy Week may seem scary. Keep it simple by explaining Holy Week in terms they will understand: Psalm Sunday, Maundy
Thursday, Good Friday, and ending with Easter Sunday. By explaining Holy Week, children gain a better under-standing of Easter and God’s amazing love for us.
In the Works: Young People Greeters, Readers, & Offering Plat Helpers. I will e-mail out a schedule for when your child is set to serve in one of these roles. Our Easter Egg Hunt & Parent Brunch will be on March 25
th
during the Sunday School hour. We are also planning a Spring Carnival on May 19th which should be loads of fun!
Make sure and like us on Facebook if you haven’t already as we post pictures from our outings and events on a regular basis.
Heather W. Case, Director, Ministries with Young People ¦ [email protected] - (540) 774-4730 Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." Isaiah 40:31
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Magic Summer Camp: The Life of Joseph, June 25th - 29th (9:00 to 1:00 pm)
Register online @ https://vbspro.events/p/whumc-magic (Cost $50 per child)
Vacation Bible School: Babylon, July 15th – 19th (5:30 to 8:15 pm)
Mark your calendars ☺
Art Summer Camp: Put on the Armor of God, August 6th - 10th (9:00 to 1:00 pm)
Register online @ https://vbspro.events/p/whumc-art (Cost $50 per child)
SPECIAL SERVICE & SPECIAL DAYS Volume 3
Where is Your Heart Leading You to Serve?
Missions: Dave Tanis, 556-9029
Nursery Coordinator: Tasha Eaton, 922-3538
Altar Guild: Norma Tompkins, 525-7366
MARCH WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
3/03 Mark & Jennifer Schilke
3/10 Tim & Melanie Steller
3/27 Bob & Joenell Bohon
3/31 William & Susan Cole
MARCH BIRTHDAYS
3/01 William Quesenberry, Elyse Thaler
3/05 Dan Toti, Michael Gee
3/08 Tom Shupe, Daniel Bennett
3/10 Karen Harwood, Ellen Witt
3/11 Justin Pendleton
3/12 Tommy Simpson Jr., Martha Moore,
Kim Alexander, Nancy Suah
3/13 Sharon Seidel, Nancy McNeil
3/14 Kyleigh Alleman
3/16 Suzanne Porterfield, Arnold Lucas
3/17 Trina Steinmaker, Jim Crook
3/19 Matt Simpson, Phyllis Butts
3/23 Dana Gregory
3/25 Jonathan Plichta
3/27 Kelly McDow, Jaxon Case
3/29 Barbara Wisely
Birthdays & Wedding Anniversaries, Address and Phone Changes
Please let the church office know of any updates - 774-4730. Thank You!
MARCH 2018
SERVING THE HOUSE OF THE LORD: We thank each of the following for serving the House of the Lord:
Ushers
4 Kathye Ashford, Ben Carson, Bill & Charlotte Kagey 11 Bill Powell, Becky Smythers, Chris & Heather Harris 18 Bill Rogers, Janice Young, Travis Case, Karen Carper 25 Polly McFarlane, Terry Delaney, Alvin & Dolly Callahan
Parking Lot Greeters
4 Dave Tanis, Wayne Jacobs, Mark & Carolyn Fisher 11 Chuck Weidner, Perry Pence, Tom Akers, Bill Rodgers, Richard Lawson 18 Ken Briggs, Roy Aust, Garland & Sandra Kidd 25 Dave Armstrong, Devin Bledsoe, Ann Fletcher, Barbara Conner
March Altar Guild
Norma Tompkins & Gladys Morris
March Nursery CHECK WITH TASHA
4 9:00, Bill Kagey; 10:00, Needed; 11:00, Braden Cash 11 9:00, Blaire Liechty; 10:00, Dave Tanis; Jasmine Eaton; 11:00 18 9:00, Esna Veldsman; 10:00, Needed; 11:00, JFred Eaton 25 9:00, Claudia Liechty; 10:00, Carolyn Fisher; 11:00, Debbie Tanis
Acolytes
4 Mason Case & Nixie Rodman 11 Jasmine Eaton 18 Julia Bledsoe 25 Kendall Wolfe
Communion Servers - March 4
9 am - Martin & Lillie Tanis
11 am - Wayne Jacobs, Glenn Gleixner
Name Tag Sunday
is March 4th - Always the
first Sunday of each month!
Jonathan T. Holt
774 EAS/OPS
Unit 94135
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Tone Biggs
Shirley Biggs’ grandson, recently deployed to Afghanistan.
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WINDSOR HILLS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
3591 Windsor Road Roanoke, VA 24018
Office (540) 774-4730
Church Email [email protected]
www.windsorhillsumc.org
REV. DOUG PAYSOUR
Lead Pastor
BETH A. CHRISTOPOULOS
Administrative Assistant
REV. MICHAEL COPELAND
Director, Senior Adult Ministries
HEATHER CASE
Director, Ministries with Young People
REV. JEFFRY YOO-HESS
Director, Youth Ministries
KAREN JONES HARWOOD
Director, Music / Organist
TASHA EATON
Church Treasurer Director, Nursery Ministries
FRED EATON
Church Sexton
Worship with us! Windsor Hills United Methodist Church
Open hearts. Open minds. Open doors.
www.windsorhillsumc.org
www.facebook.com/WindsorHillsChurchRoanoke
Email: [email protected]
