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2330 South Jefferson Street
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2330 South Jefferson Street
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The Tower Times |
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October 2003 |
The Pastor’s Message |
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Worship Times Our Sunday worship is at 11:00 AM. Sunday School is at 9:45 AM.
There is a Contemporary
Service each Wednesday at 7:00 PM
October 5
October 12
October 19 You are asked to read and study the text each week in preparation for worship. |
(Remember) the words of the Lord Jesus, for he himself said, "It is more blessed to give than to receive." Acts 20:35
The Apostle Paul
shares with us a saying of Jesus which does not it self appear in the
Gospels. This unique kernel of wisdom shared by Paul is consistent with
our Lord's concern that we must live our lives in life-enhancing ways. In
this spirit the church is called upon to teach us how to do just that. Rev. Bill |
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The Adult Fellowship Group |
New Staff Position |
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We leave for our annual trip to Capon Springs on October 6 at 10:00
AM. We have 23 people going to enjoy this beautiful and historic resort. |
We welcome to our church staff The Reverend Cheryl Harrison-Davidson who has accepted the position of Director of Contemporary Music in preparation for our Contemporary Worship Service schedule to begin again Wednesday, October 1, at 7:00 PM. |
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| CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP SERVICE TO BEGIN AGAIN OCTOBER 1! | |
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The Contemporary Worship Committee, following extensive discussion with our new pastor, Rev. Bill Davidson, is pleased to announce that the Wednesday night Contemporary Worship Service will begin again on Oct. 1, 7:00 PM in the sanctuary. Rev. Bill will bring the message for the service on October 1. |
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Staff Vision and Covenant
STAFF VISION We invite your prayers for us as we seek to help shape the body of Christ (the congregation) into the image of Christ. We also commend this vision and covenant to each committee, class, and group of our church as a model for your work together! |
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Do you like looking at pictures? How do you feel about graph paper? Do you always have a camera in your hand? Would you like to get a first hand look at the new pictorial directory? The Pictorial Directory Committee needs you. We are looking for any and all volunteers who would like to help pick a cover, design activity pages, organize proof photos, schedule appointments and so much more. I guarantee we will have fun. We will need to meet a couple of times in September and then about once a week in October. Please consider being a part of this ministry as it does involve everyone in the church and reaches out to all of us. Call Jeanne Whitaker at 989-5551 for more details.
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Submit Your Pictures We are looking for pictures taken during recent church events or those in the near future. The Pictorial Directory Committee would like for you to submit your photographs for consideration as a part of the many activity pages that will be included in the new directory. Please place them in an envelope with your name written on it and leave them in the church office or give them directly to Jeanne Whitaker. We will return them to you once the directory is completed in October. Get out your camera and catch some fellow church members busy at work and play. |
Pictorial Directory On October 7 through the 11, we will be taking pictures for the 2003 Pictorial Directory. Appointment sign-ups will be held on the first two Sundays in September. Please come by one of the directory tables. On September 7, we will be set up in the fellowship hall from 9:30 to 10:00 AM and then after the worship service in the front of the church and also in the education wing. On September 14, there will be tables set up after the worship service at the same two locations. Sign-up early to schedule a time that is best for you and your family. Other times in the church office. Should you have any questions, please call Jeanne Whitaker at 989-5551. |
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NEIGHBORHOOD GATHERINGS TO The Pastor and the congregation are grateful to the members of the Staff-Parish Relations Committee who opened their homes for these small group opportunities to meet together. Cheryl and I deeply appreciated these 10 opportunities to get to know so many of you. Thanks to the Brandon Oaks community, the Hall's, the Abbott's, the Sherertz's (and Caty Joppich), Dotty Carder, the Miller's, the Wallace's, the Mundy's, the Duerk's, and the Steffe's!! |
Bazaar and Luncheon The Roanoke Hermitage Guild is proud to host the annual Bazaar and Luncheon at the Roanoke United Methodist Home on Thursday, October 9, 2003 from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM. The luncheon will be from 11:30 – 1:00. Luncheon tickets cost $7 and can be purchased from Hermitage Guild Representatives. The Bazaar will feature books, attic treasurer, furniture, jewelry, crafts needlework, decorations, clothing, jellies, snack bar, plants, bake sale, etc. If you wish to donate items or volunteer, please contact Doris Cutright (772-9454) or Virginia Shaver (343-6079). |
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Youth News The pumpkins are coming! They are set to arrive on Monday, October 6 at 3 PM. Come out and help us unload 2,000 pumpkins! (then of course... buy 3 or 4!) Our Junior High youth groups will be helping to raise money for the Youth Service Fund of the United Methodist Conference. They will be participating in the HAUNTED HAYRIDE at Camp Alta Mons on Saturday, October 18th. Please come out and enjoy your "haunted hay ride". Our Senior High youth will once again venture up to Wintergreen to participate in their Haunted Cabin. In return, our youth earn ski passes to use during the winter ski season. Our Mission's Committee and the youth will be sharing their experiences from this summer in Africa, Alaska and Tennessee on October 26th. There will be a pot luck supper, followed by slides and testimonies. Watch your bulletin for times and sign ups. College Care Packages: We are sending out care packages to all of our college students this month. Please get the address of your college student to Tim, so that he can make sure your student gets his/her "surprise" package. Tim Dayton, Youth Ministries
Music Ministry Schedule We will begin all rehearsals the week following Labor Day. We invite children, youth and adults to join in us for musical fun and growth. Call Joe Kennedy (344-4437) for more information.
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CELEBRATE SUNDAY SCHOOL
Wow!! What a day! 194 people came to celebrate Sunday school. It was a
joyous occasion for everyone. As Directors of Christian Education we were
amazed, delighted and humbled. We were amazed at how the people of South
Roanoke responded to the call of their church. and how the teachers came
together to meet the needs of the members. We were amazed at how the
ministers rose to the occasion and brought it all together. We were
delighted with the members who eagerly volunteered to do whatever was
needed to bring about this celebration. It was a delight to experience the
leadership of our new pastor Bill Davidson and the support he received
from our church's staff. We are blessed to have such an excellent cast of
leaders to guide us as we grow in our personal relationship with God and
His Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ. We were humbled by the lack of
complaints related to the breakfast shortages. Your comments ideas and suggestions on how to make Sunday School even better are welcome. You can call or write us or use our E-Mail KUELZE@INFIONLINE.NET
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New Members Please
add these names to your directory:
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Virginia Advocate Advocate subscriptions will be taken during the month of October. Call Penny at the church office. |
District United Methodist Women The Roanoke District UMW Annual Meeting will be on Sunday, October 5, 3-5 PM, at Cave Spring UMC. The guest speaker will be Carol Gaston, President , Virginia Conference UMW. |
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OCTOBER 2003 |
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1 7:00 Contemporary Worship Service |
2 3:30 PMM's-Fun Day 3:30 Youth Bells 7:30 Choir dinner/reh at Nolan's |
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| 5 11:00 Worship Service Youth and Choir Activities 6:30 Stewardship Dinner |
6 10:00 AFG Annual trip to Capon Springs Resort, West VA 3:00 Pumpkins arrive |
7 2:00 Totally Tuesdays |
8 Pictorial Directory 7:00 Contemporary Worship Service 7:45 CWS Committee |
9 Pictorial Directory 3:30 PMM's 3:30 Youth Bells 7:30 Choir |
10 Pictorial Directory |
11 Pictorial Directory Handbell Workshop |
| 12 11:00 Worship Service Consecration Sunday / Lunch Youth and Choir Activities |
13 7:00 Council on Ministries Committee |
14 10:30 Friendship Circle 2:00 Totally Tuesdays 6:00 Aftercare |
15 7:00 Contemporary Worship Service 7:45 Preschool Committee Deadline for November Tower Times articles |
16 12:00 AFG Lunch 3:30 PMM's 3:30 Youth Bells 7:30 Choir |
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18 8:00 United Methodist Men's Breakfast Haunted Hayride |
| 19 11:00 Worship Service Laity Sunday Youth and Choir Activities |
20 7:00 Finance Committee |
21 2:00 Totally Tuesdays |
22 7:00 Contemporary Worship Service |
23 3:30 PMM's 3:30 Youth Bells 7:30 Choir |
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| 26 11:00 Worship Service Daylight Savings Time ENDS - Set clocks back one hour. Youth and Choir Activities |
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28 2:00 Totally Tuesdays |
29 7:00 Contemporary Worship Service |
30 3:30 PMM's 3:30 Youth Bells 7:30 Choir |
31 Senior High at Wintergreen |
Senior High at Wintergreen |
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. PLEASE SIGN UP on the bulletin board by the church parlor to serve as a greeter. There are still several Sundays open during the summer months. All that is required is to be at the front door 15-20 minutes before the start of worship. Please check your calendars and volunteer to be a greeter! A NEW PICTORIAL DIRECTORY will be made this fall. Please set aside these dates on your calendars now so that everyone may be included: October 7-10: 1:30-9:15 p.m. and October 11: 9:00 a.m.—5:30 p.m. Appointment signups will begin Sunday, August 24. The Aftercare Social Club will meet on Tuesday, October 14 at 6:00 PM for a carnival (glamour shots and games). For information regarding the Social Club, call bonnie dayton (981-0237). The Friendship Circle will meet on Tuesday, October 14, at 10:30 AM in the Terry Wimmer Classroom. PLEASE SEND ARTICLES for the November issue of the Tower Times by October 15 to Joe Kennedy, or email to joesrumc@aol.com. The United Methodist Men will meet on October 18 at 8:00 AM. in the Fellowship Hall. There will be a Spirituality Retreat sponsored by the Virginia Conference on November 7-9. Contact Prentice Moran (725-8498) for information. Help our sister church Trinity UMC support their Sunday School program. Items are needed for their fall yard sale on Saturday, September 27. Call Barbara Duerk for pick-up at 343-1616. ATTENTION DINNER GROUPS OF SOUTH ROANOKE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH!!! New dinner groups will be forming on or about September 1. Everyone is welcome. If you are interested in joining a dinner group or if you need to change your status in dinner groups, please call Terry Wilkinson, 772-0490 or Colleen Marston, 989-0623 no later than August 27, 2003. |
