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The Tower Times |
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March 2002 |
The Pastor's Message |
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Worship Times Our regular worship time on Sunday is 11:00 AM. Sermons For March Watch and Pray Matthew 26:41 March 10 March 17 March 24 March 31 You are asked to read and study the text each week in
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Lent is about forgivenesss, reconciliation with God and one another. Recently, Dr. Robert Roth passed along to me an article that is fitting for this season of the Christian year. Thus, I share it with you. Forgiveness Boosts Health; NEW YORK, Dec 28 (Reuters Health) - To err is human and to forgive divine, according to the old adage, but humans who forgive are known to experience significant physical and mental health benefits from doing so. Now researchers report that these beneficial health effects appear to vary by age, along with the willingness to forgive others, the willingness to forgive oneself and the feeling of being forgiven by God. "Taken together, our findings emphasize that forgiveness is a multidimensional phenomenon," write study lead author Dr. Loren L. Toussaint of the University of Michigan and colleagues. "There are age differences in some forms of forgiveness and in their relationship to health." Their conclusions are based on survey responses from more than 1,400 adults during a 5-month study period. In general, young adults (18-44 years) reported that they were less likely to forgive others than middle-aged (45-64) and older adults (65 and older). They were also less likely than older adults to believe that they had been forgiven by God, the investigators report in the Journal of Adult Development. Among survey participants of all ages, however, reports of forgiveness of themselves |
and others were associated with decreased psychological distress, including feelings of restlessness, hopelessness and nervousness. Further, young adults who reported high levels of self-forgiveness were more likely to be satisfied with their lives, whereas middle-aged and older adults who reported high levels of forgiveness of others were more likely to report increased life satisfaction. But not all forgiving is immediately beneficial, the findings suggest. Proactive forgiveness--asking for forgiveness, rather than granting it--was associated with increased psychological distress among all study participants. Other acts of proactive forgiveness would include asking God's forgiveness for hurting someone or praying for someone who has hurt them. The researchers speculate that this may be because such proactive individuals are "'taking the first step' in the process of forgiveness," which may lead to heightened stress. In other findings, attendance at religious services was associated with decreased psychological distress, particularly among young and middle-aged adults, and increased life satisfaction among young and old adults. Service attendance was also associated with higher self-rated health among all age groups. Think on these things. Forgiveness is the way of the cross. May we find ourselves in the grip of God’s love.Yours in Christ, Amos Rideout |
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| Did you know that... | New Calendar Display |
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- The average worship attendance (including the
Contemporary Service) at South Roanoke was 289 in 2001? |
Check out the new calendar case in the hallway by the church office. You will see three months of activities for South Roanoke Church. Also, there is a new yearly calendar on the bulletin board by the church office. The yearly calendar will contain information regarding weddings, IHN weeks, Vacation Bible School, etc. The monthly calendars will contain all activities. Help us keep it up to date by reporting to Penny any and all additions as soon as possible. You are asked to check the calendars before scheduling any activities at the church. |
The Adult Fellowship Group |
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March 14, 2002 the Adult Fellowship will have the opportunity to visit the "Backstage" and other parts of the Jefferson Center's Shaftman Performance Hall, Fitzpatrick Hall, and learn more about the Jefferson Center and its many services to the community. Join us for this trip at 10:00 AM. For our luncheon on March 21, we have invited our own Ken Witt to show and tell us about our new church web site. If you don’t own a computer and are not familiar with the web, this will be an opportunity to see it and see how our church can use this technology. |
Plans have been made for a trip to Ashe County, NC and Old Salem on May 15 and 16. The price of $120 will include transportation, motel, donations, gratuity, and ticket to Old Salem. Meals are not included. There is a poster outside the office with information and sign-up space. Help with the planning by indicating your interest as soon as possible. Visit our web site (srumc.com) to see information on all our spring activities. |
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| Weekday Preschool | Special Lenten Services |
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Come join us for Mother’s Day Out and Preschool classes each day from 9:00 – 12:00 noon, with optional extended hours. Some needs at this time are: tape/CD players; children’s music and video tapes; sturdy riding toys; sand toys for our sandbox. Invite others to tour our facilities and obtain the brochures and registrations forms available in the Preschool Office. Call Cathy Bear (982-3707). |
As we approach Easter, the Wednesday CWS will feature messages on the last words of Christ by Amos Rideout, John DeVerter, Doug Newman and Bob Garner. These will lead up to two special services in Holy Week. On Wednesday, March 27 we will have a Love Feast and Communion, and on March 28, Communion and Tenebrae Service by the choir. Join us for these times of preparation for the resurrection. |
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| The Good Shepherd Columbarium and Memorial Wall | Missions Report |
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The Columbarium Committee wants the membership to know that everything is complete, and ready for any member who wishes to use it as an alternative to burial. This could consist of reserving a Niche for future use as well as immediate needs. In addition, there is a Memorial Wall where Plaques memorializing former members of the church and their spouses may be mounted. Spaces may be reserved for future needs if desired. Dotty Carder is working with a group of long time friends who might like to participate. If anyone has useful information in this regard, it would be appreciated. Those having an interest in either of the above should contact a Committee member for documents, assistance or further information. Committee members are: Dickey Linkous, John Christopher and Dave Burrows. The formal Dedication service of the facility will be held immediately after the church service on Palm Sunday, March 24, 2002. |
One of Afghanistan’s greatest
needs is help in renewing the education of their children, especially
the girls who have not been receiving schooling because of the years of
war and devastation.
Now that schooling for children has begun again, there is a need for school supplies and through the United Methodist Committee on Relief, we can get school kits to them. This is an urgent call for these kits in order to reach the children as soon as we can. Contact the church office or Tallulah Gregory, Moonyeen Rideout or Diane D’Orazio for information about the contents of each kit. The kits will be collected at church and will be dedicated on March 10, 2002 during the worship service. |
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| Aftercare Social Club | Lenten Offering |
| Join us this month when we meet at the church on March 12 at 6 to eat, play games and make plans for the upcoming year. Tell bonnie dayton (981-0237) if you would like to get involved. We meet every 2nd Tuesday. |
The COM has approved dividing our Lenten offering between the ASP Mission Project and the Agape Mission Service of Dr. D’Orazio. Any amount received over their needs ($12,000), will go to local missions. |
Come to Brunch |
| The United Methodist Men will sponsor a brunch on Saturday, March 16 at 9:30 AM in the Fellowship Hall. The guest speaker will be James (Bud) Robertson, a Civil War historian and professor at Virginia Tech. He will speak on Religion in the Civil War. The cost of this catered brunch will be $9.00 per person. Your non-refundable payment will be required with your reservation. We expect a large crowd, therefore, reservations will be accepted on a first come, first served, basis. |
News Briefs |
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HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING IN SUNDAY SCHOOL Winter-Spring 2002 BABIES TODDLERS (Age 2) PRESCHOOL THROUGH GRADE FIVE JUNIOR HIGH SENIOR HIGH WIMMER CLASS |
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MARCH 2002 |
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| 3 11:00 Order of Worship 5:00 Choir and Youth activities
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4 7:00 AM Prayer Meeting 7:00 Council on Ministries |
5 2:30 Youth Bells 5:30 Disciple Bible Study Totally Tuesday |
6 7:00 Contemporary Worship Service |
7 3:30 PMMs 7:30 Chancel choir |
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| 10 11:00 Order of Worship 5:00 Choir and Youth activities |
11 7:00 AM Prayer Meeting |
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2:30 Youth Bells 5:30 Disciple Bible Study 6:00 Aftercare Totally Tuesday |
13 7:00 Contemporary Worship Service
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14 10:00 Adult Fellowship Trip 3:30 PMMs 7:30 Chancel choir |
15 Tower Times deadline for April articles |
16 9:30 Brunch and Civil War lecture by James Robertson |
| 17 11:00 Order of Worship 5:00 Choir and Youth activities Confirmation Classes Begin |
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7:00 AM Prayer Meeting |
19 2:30 Youth Bells 5:30 Disciple Bible Study Totally Tuesday |
20 7:00 Contemporary Worship Service 7:45 Weekday Preschool Committee |
21 12:00 Adult Fellowship Lunch 3:30 PMMs 7:30 Chancel choir |
22 Confirmation Retreat |
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| 24 Palm Sunday 11:00 Order of Worship 5:00 Choir and Youth activities |
25 7:00 AM Prayer Meeting |
26 2:30 Youth Bells 5:30 Disciple Bible Study Totally Tuesday |
27 7:00 Love Feast and Communion |
28 3:30 PMMs 7:30 Communion and Tenebrae Service |
29 Egg Dye |
30 Easter Egg Hunt |
| 31 EASTER 11:00 Order of Worship No evening activities |
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ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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GUESTS and VISITORS are welcome to join us at South Roanoke for worship and fellowship. We invite those who have no church home to make South Roanoke your church and add your witness to ours. And for a modern worship experience, join us each Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. for our contemporary service. THE WEEKDAY PRESCHOOL IS EXPANDING! The Mother’s Day Out program will be expanded to 5 days, with a new Tuesday/Thursday class beginning February 5th. This class will be a MDO class but geared to two-year old children. This may open up some spots on Monday, Wednesday or Friday. The MDO program is open to children 15 months through 2 years. There will be a limit of 8 children maximum and 5 children minimum for the class. If you are interested in joining this class, know of someone who may be interested, or have questions, please contact Cathy Bear, 982-3707 (school) or 981-0216 (Home) ASAP. THE UNITED METHODIST MEN will sponsor a brunch on Saturday, March 16 at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The guest speaker will be James (Bud) Robertson, a Civil War historian and professor at Virginia Tech. He will speak on "Religion in the Civil War". The cost of this catered brunch will be $9.00 per person. Reservation forms will be included in next week’s bulletin and your non-refundable payment will be required with your reservation. We expect a large crowd, therefore reservations will be accepted on a first come first served basis. THE 2002 SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION at Camp Alta Mons for 1st thru 12th grade youngsters has begun. Registration forms and brochures are available on the bulletin board by the church parlor. You may also register your child online at www.altamons.org LENTEN DEVOTIONAL BOOKLETS are available in the narthex for your use during this season of the year. Pick up a copy as you leave this morning. MARK YOUR CALENDARS: On Wednesday, April 24, South Roanoke Church will offer a health screening to members of the church, as well as to the community. There will be three non-invasive, completely painless screenings for vascular disease and one screening for osteoporosis. You will be hearing more about this in the following weeks. In the meantime if you have any questions feel free to call the church office, 344-4437. CHURCH WOMEN UNITED will meet on Friday, March 1 for World Day of Prayer. They will meet at the Williamson Road Church of the Brethren at 10:00 a.m. If you would like more information, call the church office, 366-0291. JOIN THE ADULT FELLOWSHIP GROUP as they have a fascinating "backstage" tour of the Jefferson Cent's Shaftman Performance Hall, Fitzpatrick Hall, and other places not open to the public. Learn more about the Jefferson Center and its many services to the community. If you would like to participate please sign up on the sheet on the board by the church office. The tour will be Thursday, March 14, and the church van will depart from the parking lot at 10:00 a.m. Also, please check out other events that are coming up in the next several months on the board by the church office. CONFIRMATION CLASSES WILL BEGIN Sunday, March 17 for all 6th graders who have not yet been confirmed in the church. Talk to Tim Dayton to sign up. THE LENTEN OFFERING this year will go to the ASP Mission Project and the Agape Mission. The goal is $12,000.00. Anything received over this amount will go to local missions. THE CHURCH SANCTUARY will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Good Friday, March 29, for prayer and meditation. Please come anytime you like and stay as long as you wish. THERE WILL BE an Easter Egg Dye in the gym on March 29, at 6:00 p.m., and an Easter Egg Hunt on March 30, at 11:00 a.m. FERRUM COLLEGE invites you to the Tenth Anniversary of United Methodist Women's Day on Saturday, June 8, 2002. This will be a day for celebrating commitment to Higher Education, while honoring the ministry and retirement of Ferrum College Alumnus and Danville District Superintendent, The Reverend Robinson "Bob" McAden and Ferrum College President Dr. Jerry M. Bo9one. A worship service in Vaughn Chapel will begin at 10:30 a.m. with Bishop Joe Pennel preaching. A complimentary lunch will be served at 12:00, and at 1:30 "The Odd Couple" production will be performed at the Blue Ridge Dinner Theatre. The cost for the play will be $6.50 per person. for reservations for lunch, or more information you may call 540-365-4286. SOCCER SHOES ARE NEEDED! If you have any used soccer shoes your kids have outgrown, please consider donating them to the kids at the Agape Children's Home in Kisumu, Kenya, one of Roanoke's seven Sister Cities. These kids are currently playing soccer barefoot. Diane D'Orazio and Robyn Dayton will handcarry these shoes tot he Agape Home when they travel to Kisumu with a mission group this July. Please bring your donations tot he church office. TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH is in need of high chairs and baby walkers. If you have any you would like to donate, please call Barbara Duerk, 343-1616. NEW MEMBERS WILL BE RECEIVED on Sunday, March 17 at the 11:00 a.m. worship service. If you would like to unite with South Roanoke Church at this time, we ask that you come to an orientation class on Sunday, March 10, at 7:00 p.m. THERE WILL BE a meeting of the Weekday Preschool Committee on Wednesday, March 20, at 7:45 p.m. in the preschool office. THERE WILL BE a meeting of the Contemporary Worship Service Committee on Wednesday, March 20, at 7:45 p.m. in the library/conference room. THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: Wouldn’t it be nice if we could find other things as easily as we find fault." -Wings of Silver PLANS HAVE BEEN MADE for a trip to Ashe County, NC and Old Salem on May 15 and 16. The price of $120 will include transportation, motel, donations, gratuity, and ticket to Old Salem. Meals are not included. There is a poster outside the church office with information and sign-up space. Help with the planning by indicating your interest as soon as possible. THE ROANOKE VALLEY INTERFAITH HOSPITALITY NETWORK needs volunteers to help collect donated furniture items and assist in moving families into their new homes. If you are interested, please contact us at 343-9982. ON HOLY THURSDAY we will celebrate the Last Supper with a Tenebrae Service in the church sanctuary. The service will begin at 7:30 p.m. The Tenebrae (meaning "shadows"), an early eighth-century service, was once observed as an all-night vigil. Our service adapts it as an extinguishing of the lights indicative of the flight of the disciples following the Last Supper, and the darkness that fell over the earth as the Son of God was crucified. The music, A Service of Darkness by Dale Wood, vividly portrays the suffering, pain, ugliness and horror of Christ’s death on the cross. THE ROANOKE DISTRICT SINGLES FELLOWSHIP will meet on Sunday, April 7 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at Greene Memorial United Methodist Church. If you would like more information about this group, call Terri Allen, 725-1991. |
