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2330 South Jefferson Street
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The Tower
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FEBRUARY 2007 |
The Pastor’s Message |
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Worship Times Our Sunday worship is at 9:00 and 11:00 AM. Sunday School is at 9:45 AM. February 4 February 11 February 18 ASH WEDNESDAY February 21, 7:00
p.m. February 25
Evangelism: Sharing the Good News Telling Your Story You are asked to read and study the text each week in preparation for worship. |
Evangelism: Sharing Good News! When was the last time you invited a friend, relative, acquaintance or neighbor to church? This season of Lent we are challenged to grow in our spiritual lives through the theme: “Evangelism: Sharing Good News.” We will share in this experience in a number of ways: Our Stewardship of Prayer emphasis centers our prayer life on our spiritual growth in evangelism and lifts up those who are not now active in a church community. During the Lenten season you are invited to attend weekly one of our 20-minute prayer gatherings:
Evening Prayer
Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Evangelism: Sharing Good News! is the focus of our Wednesday Lenten Dinners and Lenten Services as our guest preachers share their own perspectives on personal evangelism. I will preach a sermon series on this theme at the beginning of the season. I will also be teaching the General Board of Discipleship curriculum Faith Sharing to our adult Sunday School Classes throughout the year. Our worship during Lent will provide personal opportunities to come forward for prayer as we seek to grow more spiritually mature in this aspect of our service in the name of Jesus. Be open to the guidance of the Holy Spirit to lead you to friends, relatives, acquaintances or neighbors for whom to pray. Be open to your Lord’s invitation to invite them to come to church with you for a deeper relationship with Him. When was the last time you invited a friend, relative, acquaintance or neighbor to church? There is no better time than the season of Lent to grow more spiritually mature, for you and for them! Rev. Bill |
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SOUTH ROANOKE CHURCH —
We celebrate the
generosity of God’s people for others in need through funds contributed
and received above and beyond our church budget in 2006: |
HANDBELL PURCHASE A goal of the music department this year is to expand our set of bells. Our 4 octaves of bells are played by all age groups in the church. Over the years our adult bell choir has progressed to becoming one of the best bell choirs in Roanoke. As we have grown in numbers and expertise, we now want to add a 5th octave to our bell set. At present, we are borrowing bells from other churches each time we play. We have a goal of raising $7000.00 to cover the set of bells and related expenses. Individual bells can be given as memorials or contributions can be made to the total amount. If you have questions or would like further information, please contact Joe Kennedy, 344-4437. |
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TIME FOR FELLOWSHIP |
2007-08 Preschool/MDO |
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Mark your calendars for Wednesday, February 28th, for the next event sponsored by Family Ministries. We will have an opportunity to welcome members who have joined us this past year. There will be dinner and entertainment prior to the Lenten service. |
Registration begins
January 22, 2007 and continues until all classes are filled. |
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ADULT FELLOWSHIP GROUP: Join us on February 1 for a trip to one of Roanoke’s most recognized landmarks—St. Andrew’s Catholic Church. We will be given a tour of this fascinating ornate church, followed by lunch across the street at Hotel Roanoke. Sign up on the Adult Fellowship Board by the church office. We will have our lunch at the church on February 15. Watch the bulletin for program information. |
Interfaith Hospitality Network
South Roanoke United
Methodist Church will host the families of the Interfaith Hospitality
Network at our youth house February 18–25th SRUMC is responsible for
providing meals, evening & overnight hosts for Sunday the 18th &
Saturday the 25th. We also need someone with a vehicle with a trailer
hitch to pick up the cots from the previous host church (Raleigh Court
United Methodist Church) and bring them to the youth house. |
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SPRING LAITY RETREAT |
ATTENTION CHILDREN in K-2 |
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April 21-22,2007 |
South Roanoke United
Methodist is offering an After-school program for children in
Kindergarten - 2nd grade every Tuesday from 4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m. |
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| A GRATEFUL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT | Columbarium Memorial Wall |
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We have received the following note from Camp Alta Mons:
Thank you for the 100 chairs donated by South Roanoke UMC. They have been
placed in the Alta Mons dining hall to replace some fairly worn
chairs. Please express to the church the camp’s appreciation for all it
support to the camp. We are looking forward to the men and youth
groups constructing the cabin this spring.
Yours in Christ’s Service,
The generous contribution by a number of members of our church of the new cushioned folding chairs in the fellowship hall made this gift possible |
The attractive Memorial
Wall which faces the front portion of the garden has been sparingly
utilized. The intent was that deceased members who were responsible for
organizing and financing South Roanoke United Methodist Church should be
memorialized.
Columbarium Committee Search Committee |
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News from BLAST-Bible Learning Adventure Stations Our rotation Sunday school is sailing right along complete with Kevin the whale, a very large prop to help our K - 7th graders learn the lessons from the Jonah story. Thanks to Terri Allen, Laura Long, Jacob Long, Katy Cain, William McIvor and the Kevorkian family (George, Ingrid, Isabella, Diana, Richard and Chris) for their help in building Kevin the whale! Upcoming topics for the spring include Psalm 8, Lent, Easter and Esther. Our children and adult leaders are all enjoying experiencing Bible stories through art, science, drama, computers, games, video and cooking. We ask adults for only a three week commitment at a time with minimal preparation needed. A BIG THANK YOU goes to those who have helped out since September:
John Christopher Norma Ruble
Caty Joppich If you haven't had a chance to share your time with our children yet and would like to help, contact Dawn Long, 989-2837 or Heidi Christopher, 774-3672. |
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IT’S SNOWING! IS CHURCH OPEN? In most cases of inclement weather Sunday School and worship services will be held as scheduled. If travel is determined by the National Weather Service to be too dangerous (e.g. ice on roads) church activities will be cancelled. This decision will be made by 7:00 am Sunday. Cancellation announcement only will be made on:
--the church answering system (344-4437) |
RESCUE MISSION "WISH LIST" FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY: O.T.C.’s (Over the counter medications) such as Tylenol, antifugal cream and products for headlice. Each month the Rescue Mission highlights needs for their ministry to the homeless, those recovering from addictions and in the midst of life transitions. Please bring your contributions to the church and place them in the box outside the main office.
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UNITED METHODIST MEN I was very pleased with the UMM supporting one our most needy Angel Tree children during Christmas. We were able to provide most of his needs along with some nice gifts for this eleven year old boy during the holidays. We are now concentrating on future months. On January 20th we discussed some future endeavors such as working / touring at the Rescue Mission and getting speakers for future monthly meetings along with a Sweetheart Dinner in the Spring. We encourage all the men of the church to join us at the next meeting on February 20th. The location will be posted in the church bulletin in February. |
The Mary Ragland Circle, formerly known as the Knight Thyme Circle, is currently studying the series Connecting in Christ Together (six sessions on Fellowship). Their usual meeting time is the third Tuesday of the month at 7:30 in an individual member’s home. The lesson for this month is “Extreme Forgiveness.” For this meeting we will gather in the library at South Roanoke United Methodist Church on Monday, February 26th at 7:30 p.m. We would love to have new members. Please contact Anne Ferguson at 345-2436 for more information. |
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ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD NEWS New Staff Position Not Funded for 2007 - The Council on Ministries, as part of our 5-year plan, established a priority for spiritual growth. One of the needs identified to support this priority is a new full-time staff position of Director of Children’s Ministry and Communication. During 2006, a job description was developed for this position and salary survey conducted of similar positions in the Conference to establish a salary commensurate with the required qualifications and duties. Based on Council’s recommendations, the Staff Parish Relations Committee included this position in their 2007 budget request. Finance committee initially included this position in developing the 2007 budget, but following the annual pledge campaign it became apparent that the shortfall between pledges and budget was very significant. At that time, Finance requested all committees and work areas review their 2007 budget requests. As part of this process, the Director of Children’s Ministry and Communication was not funded for 2007. Staff has been discussing ways to cover the duties envisioned for this position in order to meet our ministry priorities. In addition, The Administrative Board formed an ad hoc committee consisting of the chairs of COM, Finance, Trustees and Staff-Parish to conduct a Feasibility Study on ways to better align our staffing, programming and finances. If you have any input for this committee, please share it with the members of this committee: Andrew Sherman, Mark Hall, Tom Ruble, Ross Jefferies, and Patty Oshida..
District Superintendent Suggested Reading Calvin Witt, Chair |
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SUPER BOWL PARTY We are having our annual Super Bowl Party at the Jones home. We hope that you will plan to join us on February 4th, 2007 from 6:00—8:45 (until half-time) for dinner and football. We will head to our house after a Joint Youth meeting from 5:00—6:00. FOOTBALL AND HAMBURGER—YEAH |
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Sexuality Retreat
February 9th & 10th,
2007 |
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Girls Night Out — Friday, February 2nd.
We will hang out and
spend our time together relaxing and hanging out. |
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Ski Retreat /
Spirituality Retreat
8th –12th grade
Skiing—$75.00 SIGN UP BY 2/18 |
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CHILDREN NEWS PMM Feb. 1st ~ We will head to Thunder Valley—cost $10.00 as we will have the place to ourselves. Unlimited Laser tag & go carting. Remember this is late day pick-up (6:00 p.m.). February 8th ~ We will continue our series on Prayer. We are back to our regular program hours (4:00—5:30). February 15th ~We will visit our friends at Brandon Oaks ~ This is a late day pick-up (6:00 p.m.) February 22nd~We will begin studying the life of Jesus. We are back to our regular program hours (4:00—5:30).
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FEBRUARY 2007 |
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| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
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1 4:00 PMM 6:45 Praise Team 7:30 Choir 7:30 Youth Praise |
2 Pizza preparation 6:10 pm - Girl's Night Out |
3 Pizza pick-up |
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Worship Service Youth Super Bowl Party at Paula's |
5 7:30 Feasibility Committee |
6 10:30 Dottie Walker Circle 4:00 K-2 Children 6:00 Aftercare |
7 12:00 Mid-week Prayer 7:00 Youth Leadership |
8 4:00 PMM 6:45 Praise Team 7:30 Choir 7:30 Youth Praise |
9 Sexuality Retreat -> |
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| 11 Worship Service |
12 7:00 Council on Ministries |
13 10:30 Dottie Walker Circle 11:30 Valentine Luncheon 4:00 K-2 Children 6:00 Aftercare |
14 12:00 Mid-week Prayer |
15 12:00 AFG Luncheon 4:00 PMM 6:45 Praise Team 7:30 Choir 7:30 Youth Praise |
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17 8:30 Men's Breakfast |
| 18 Worship Service 7:30 Admin Board |
19 Interfaith Hospitality Network Week -> |
20 4:00 K-2 Children 6:00 Pancake Supper |
21 Ash Wednesday 12:00 Mid-week Prayer 7:00 Service-The Choices We Are Called to Make |
22 4:00 PMM 7:30 Choir 7:30 Youth Praise |
23 Youth Ski & Spirituality Trip |
24 Youth Ski & Spirituality Trip |
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26 Training 9:00-1:00 CPR/AED 6:00-10:00 CPR/AED 7:30 Mary Ragland Circle |
27 4:00 K-2 Children 7:00 Lenten Prayer Time |
28 7:00 Morning Prayer 12:00 Mid-week Prayer 6:00 Dinner & Lenten Service |
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ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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*CHILDREN
(AGES 3 through 1st GRADE), at the 11:00 a.m. service, may meet the acolyte to recess to Children’s
Church. Please ask your child to line up behind the acolyte who will lead all
children out together. After the worship service, parents must pick up their
child in the Children’s Department; children will not be allowed to leave
the room until their parents arrive. DEADLINE
FOR ARTICLES for the
March issue of the Tower Times is February 15. Send articles to Kate Macdonald at
kmacdonald@benefitsmanagement.com.
Articles can be sent at any time prior to the deadline. HALLELUJAH!
WE HAVE REACHED OUR GOAL! Our
goal of $10,100.00 for the Advent offering for 2006 was reached this week due
to the generosity of one of our church families who made up the shortfall. We
wish to thank all of our members who have contributed to this fund. You are
truly an awesome congregation! SAVE
YOUR CAMPBELLS LABELS! We ONLY
need the barcode from the labels. Put your labels in the box at the
24th street entrance. These labels help Clearbrook Elementary School with
fundraisers. SRUMPS
2007-08 Preschool and
Mother’s Day Out Registration began January 22, 2007. Registration for the
upcoming school year will be open to all current students and to South Roanoke
United Methodist Church members. Applications may be picked up in the
Preschool office or on the church bulletin board. The application fee is $45
for each student and is collected at the time of application. Sibling
application fee discounts are available. HANDBELL
PURCHASE: A goal of the
music department this year is to expand our set of bells. Our 4 octaves of
bells are played by all age groups in the church. Over the years our adult
bell choir has progressed to becoming one of the best bell choirs in Roanoke.
As we have grown in numbers and expertise, we now want to add a 5th octave to
our bell set. At present, we are borrowing bells from other churches each time
we play. We have a goal of raising $7000.00 to cover the set of bells and
related expenses. Individual bells can be given as memorials, or contributions
can be made to the total amount. If you have questions or would like further
information, please contact Joe Kennedy, 344-4437. ADULT
FELLOWSHIP GROUP: Sign
up on the Adult Fellowship Board by the church office for lunch at the church
on February 15, at 12:00 noon. THERE
WILL BE a meeting of the
Feasibility Committee on Monday, February 5, at 7:30 p.m. in the
library/conference room. THE
AFTERCARE SOCIAL CLUB will
meet on Tuesday, February 6, at 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. If you would
like more information regarding our Social Club you may call bonnie dayton,
981-0237. THE
UPPER ROOM CIRCLE would
like to invite the women of the church to a Valentine Luncheon on Tuesday,
February 13, at 11:30 in the Fellowship Hall. Please R.S.V.P. to Dawn Long,
989-2837, if you would like to join us. FROM THE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES: We
regret to inform the congregation that the wall and ceiling above the choir
loft is again stained and peeling. Since the repair last summer the original
source of the problem has finally been determined to be a steam leak in the
heating system which is now being repaired. The Trustees will schedule
painting as soon as possible and they appreciate your patience with this very
difficult problem. MEMORIAL GIFTS: Given in Memory of Mary Ragland by: Frank and Bobbie Schmitt, Weekday Preschool SRUMC and Rosemary Lemon. Given in Memory of Emma Grim by: Mr. and Mrs. Prentice Moran, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Jeffries, and Rosemary Lemon and Susan Enright. Given in Memory of Harriet Minichan by: Dr. and Mrs. Nelson Teague, James R. Hickam, Dr. L. Y. Marshall, Betty and Jack Shaver, Mr. and Mrs. William L. Neal, Mr. and Mrs. William Richardson, Pat Baker, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Jeffries, David P. Minichan, III, Molly Putnam, and Lee and Mary Lou Shaffer. |
