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The Tower Times
October 2008 |
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October 5
October 12
October 19
October 26 |
The Pastor’s Message True Freedom. One of the questions I am often asked as Pastor is, “What can I do to stop worrying so much?” I believe the underlying desire in this question is the longing for the experience of freedom—freedom from anxiety and despair so that we can fully live life with meaning and joy. Over and over again the issue that makes us the most anxious and causes us the most anxiety is money. In our culture today there are few things that raise our passion or demand of us so much focus in our lives than this. As a Christian you have the power through Jesus Christ to rise above despair and overcome this obsession by your own faithfulness in your personal stewardship of gifts. The Scripture makes clear that the regular, systematic offering of a portion of the resources God has given you so reorders your priorities as to build real maturity in your spiritual life. The very best way to overcome the power that money has over us is to give a portion of it back to God! We are grateful to our Chair of Stewardship Frank Wheelock and his Campaign Steering Committee who lead us in our “People Giving to People” emphasis. They are planning a wonderful event with a church-wide dinner after church on October 19. You will want to put that on your calendar! Your church invites you to claim again the true experience of freedom that faith in Jesus Christ brings. Rev. Bill |
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PASTOR’S INQUIRY For those who are curious about the United Methodist Church or want to learn more about the Christian faith join Rev. William G. Davidson Sundays 9:30 am—10:00
am = In the library Oct. 5 “The
Bible: You Can Take It At Its Word” (2) |
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL
Wimmer Class
(Senior Adult) - The International
Lesson Series Additionally, the Pathfinders will be walking in support of The Christophers and ALS research, at the Walk To Defeat ALS. It is October 5th at Hollins University, starting at 2pm. Please join us. |
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WEDNESDAY SERVICE |
THE COUNCIL ON MINISTRIES |
The Fall schedule of our Wednesday service of praise and prayer 6:30 PM concludes Oct 1. This is an informal time of worship in the sanctuary with contemporary music, prayer, and testimony by church members. Join us! |
will meet Monday, October 6, at 7:00 p.m. in the library/conference room |
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WE WILL HOST THE HOMELESS |
THE AFTERCARE SOCIAL CLUB |
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OCTOBER 26—NOVEMBER 1 in our Youth House through the Interfaith Hospitality Network. If you can help provide a meal or serve as overnight host for any one evening Sunday, October 26, Friday, October 31, or Saturday, November 1 please contact the church office. |
will meet on Tuesday, October 7, at 6:00 p.m. for game night and pictures. Call Bonnie Dayton, 981-0237 if you would like more information |
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THE SOUTH ROANOKE PLAYERS Rev. Bill would like to form a drama group for occasional “reader’s theater” presentations during worship and other occasions. The upcoming schedule includes the play The Velveteen Rabbit for worship on October 26. If you are interested in drama and would like to be involved in one or more please contact him or the church office (344-4437) . |
CIRCLES TO MEET The Mary Circle will meet on Monday, October 20 at 7:30 in the church library. We will begin a study of J. Ellsworth Kalas' book, "A Hop, Skip, and a Jump Through the Bible." For more information, call Anne Ferguson at 345-2436. Come join us. The Dottie Walker Circle will meet Tuesday, October 14, at 10:30 a.m. in the Terry Wimmer Classroom. |
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR ADULT FELLOWSHIP ACTIVITIES The ADULT FELLOWSHIP GROUP is off to a great fall. There were 17 participants for the September program and 8 are scheduled to go on the Hudson Valley, NY, trip with Cave Spring UMC in October. On Thursday, October 16, lunch will be served in the fellowship hall at 12:00 noon, and then everyone will board the church bus to go to the parsonage for a tour. Dessert will be served at the parsonage. Tentative plans have been made with the Taubman Art Museum for a guided tour on Thursday, November 20, with lunch in the museum café. On December 4, the group will be bussed to Hotel Roanoke to see the Christmas trees and decorations and then have lunch in The Regency Room. Check the AFG bulletin board at the 24th St. entrance for details and to register for these activities. Everyone is invited to participate! If you have any questions, contact Norma Ruble (890-1718 or twrnsr@cox.net). |
STAFF “ON-PREMISES” HOURS September/2008—May/2009 *Administrative
Assistant Penny Haynes *Minister
of Youth and Children Paula Coker-Jones
(weekly total of 30 hours “on-premises” and 10 hours, meetings, appointments, visitation, etc.) *Director
of Music Ministries Rafael Scarfullery
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AMINISTRY OF CARING FOR OUR MILITARY PERSONNEL Our family was so dearly blessed by your generosity when Thom was deployed to Afghanistan last year. I was especially overwhelmed with your help and support since we were brand new members. One of the shining gifts of our congregation is it's ability to warmly envelop members (and non members!) in a crisis or challenge. We would like to "pay forward" your gift to us by creating a very simple mission project to support any military personnel that are related to members of the church, in the church, or even close neighbors or friends. We will occasionally post news about these brave folks in our church newsletter so we can all pray for them collectively, and we will send care packages to them as well. We ask for your help in two ways: 1. Send names and information about those serving in the military that you feel would benefit from our support. 2. Let me know if you would be interested in helping send a care package to a soldier overseas sometime this year. Please send that information to mgmburnett@cox.net, or call us at 540-400-0902. Thanks again for being such a blessing to us, The Burnett family: Thom, Michelle, Stella, Lucy, and Molly |
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News Briefs |
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¨ Newsletter schedule: The deadline for articles for the November issue of the Tower Times is October 15. Send articles to Kate Garrett or email to kgarrett@benefitsmanagement.com. Articles can be sent at anytime prior to the deadline. ¨ The Aftercare Social Club will meet on Tuesday, October 7, at 6:00 p.m. for game night and pictures. Call Bonnie Dayton, 981-0237 if you would like more information ¨ The Interfaith Hospitality Network: We will host the homeless on October 26—November 1 in our Youth House. If you can help provide a meal or serve as overnight host for any one evening Sunday, October 26, Friday, October 31, or Saturday, November 1 please contact the church office.
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MEETINGS: |
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OCTOBER 2008 |
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1 12:00 Midday Prayer 6:30 Service & Praise |
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| 5 Worship Service 11:30 MOPS 4:00 Pumpkins Arrive |
6 6:00 Youth Leadership 7:00 Council on Ministries |
7 6:00 Aftercare |
8 12:00 Midday Prayer 1:30 Jelly Bellies 5:30 University of Faith |
9 3:00 Junior Mint / PMM 5:45 Youth Praise Band |
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| 12 Worship Service 5:00 Youth Orchestra 5:45 SRUNCY |
13 Columbus Day |
14 10:30 Dottie Walker Circle |
15 12:00 Midday Prayer 1:30 Jelly Bellies 5:30 University of Faith |
16 12:00 Adult Fellowship Lunch 3:00 Junior Mint / PMM 5:45 Youth Praise Band |
17 Jr. Hiugh Mission Weekend |
18 Jr. Hiugh Mission Weekend |
| 19 Worship Service Catered Lunch 5:00 Youth Choir 5:45 SRUNCY |
20 7:30 Mary Circle Mississippi Mission Trip ==> |
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22 12:00 Midday Prayer 1:30 Jelly Bellies 5:30 University of Faith |
23 3:00 Junior Mint / PMM 5:45 Youth Praise Band |
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| 26 Worship Service Return Pledge Cards 5:00 Youth Orchestra 5:45 SRUNCY |
27 Interfaith Hospitality Network Week - At Youth House --> |
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29 12:00 Midday Prayer 1:30 Jelly Bellies 5:30 University of Faith |
30 3:00 Junior Mint / PMM 5:45 Youth Praise Band |
31 Halloween
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WELCOME! We're glad to have all who have joined us for this time of worship. Especially to our guests and visitors, we welcome you to South Roanoke and to our fellowship. We invite those who have no church home to make South Roanoke your church and add your witness to ours. THE DEADLINE for articles for the November issue of the Tower Times is October 15. Send articles to Kate Garrett or email to kgarrett@benefitsmanagement.com. Articles can be sent at any time prior to the deadline. AVAILABLE IN THE NARTHEX: The May/June Upper Room, large print United Methodist Hymnals, individual hearing enhancement equipment, and children’s bulletins (ages 3-12). Please ask an usher to assist you. ____________________________________
“Pastor’s Inquiry Class”
Schedule of topics ____________________ JOIN OR VISIT AN
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS! |
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