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Redwood United Methodist Church Volume 6 Issue 12 December 2017

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community of faith where Jesus community of faith where Jesus community of faith where Jesus community of faith where Jesus

Christ transforms them into worldChrist transforms them into worldChrist transforms them into worldChrist transforms them into world----

changing disciples. changing disciples. changing disciples. changing disciples.

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Love God (Worship)Love God (Worship)Love God (Worship)Love God (Worship)

Love Others (Small Groups)Love Others (Small Groups)Love Others (Small Groups)Love Others (Small Groups)

Serve the World (Mission)Serve the World (Mission)Serve the World (Mission)Serve the World (Mission)

CCCCHURCHHURCHHURCHHURCH SSSSTAFFTAFFTAFFTAFF PastorPastorPastorPastor

Rev. Bradley S. DulaneyRev. Bradley S. DulaneyRev. Bradley S. DulaneyRev. Bradley S. Dulaney pastor@redwoodumc.org

Minister of Community OutreachMinister of Community OutreachMinister of Community OutreachMinister of Community Outreach Rev. Susan HughesRev. Susan HughesRev. Susan HughesRev. Susan Hughes

susan@redwoodumc.org Director of Music MinistriesDirector of Music MinistriesDirector of Music MinistriesDirector of Music Ministries

Ashley CundiffAshley CundiffAshley CundiffAshley Cundiff ashley@redwoodumc.org

Director of Children & Youth MinistriesDirector of Children & Youth MinistriesDirector of Children & Youth MinistriesDirector of Children & Youth Ministries Jessi FortnerJessi FortnerJessi FortnerJessi Fortner

jessica@redwoodumc.org Administrative AssistantAdministrative AssistantAdministrative AssistantAdministrative Assistant

Stacey SinkStacey SinkStacey SinkStacey Sink stacey@redwoodumc.org

TreasurerTreasurerTreasurerTreasurer Pat HorningPat HorningPat HorningPat Horning

treasurer@redwoodumc.org PianistPianistPianistPianist

Lisa EdwardsLisa EdwardsLisa EdwardsLisa Edwards Nursery AttendantNursery AttendantNursery AttendantNursery Attendant

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Worship, Communion, Carols & Candlelight! Christmas Eve Services at Redwood UMC

Sunday December 24, 2017

Bring your friends and families to join us for one of our special times of worship! With Christmas Eve falling on a Sunday, please note differences from past years’ service schedules.

���� 8:30 a.m. Worship Service—This laid-back service keeps the fourth Sunday in Ad-vent. With carols led by Pastor Brad on the guitar, the service will include a sermon in the Advent series Faithful. Childcare is provided.

����11:00 a.m. Family Christmas Eve Service—Bring your children and grandchildren to this hands-on Christmas celebration, which will include a newly-revised impromp-tu staging of the Christmas story (by those kids who choose to participate), as well as carols sung by candlelight. Childcare is provided.

���� 8:30 p.m. Candlelight & Communion—This traditional Christmas Eve service is filled with warmth and hope. With carols led by our choir, the service concludes with Holy Communion and the lighting of candles. Childcare is provided.

���� 11:00 p.m. Candlelight & Communion—This traditional, “Midnight” service is a meaningful way to celebrate Christmas. With carols and special music, the service concludes with Holy Communion and the lighting of candles to welcome this holy day. A Note on Sunday School & Small Groups—Please note that, on Christmas Eve, De-cember 24th, Sunday school classes or adult small groups will NOT be meeting. How-ever, Sunday school and small groups WILL meet on New Year’s Eve, December 31st.

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R&RR&RR&RR&R Reflections and Ruminations from the Pastor’s Study...

How Cancer Has Changed Me

On Good Friday this year, as I was

carrying a large cross around Rocky Mount

with fellow Jesus-followers, I was absorbing

the news from the day before that my wife,

Kim, had breast cancer. The weight of the

cross burdened my body, and its hardness

cut into my shoulder and against my head—

just as the thought of my wife having cancer

burdened my mind and cut my heart. Nearly

eight months have passed, and my mind and

heart have been changed through the crucible of cancer.

I’ve grown to embrace how much in life is truly beyond my

control. Who would’ve ever thought that my wife—a model of

health and wellness, with no significant family history of cancer—

would develop breast cancer in her early 40s? Even when you do

everything in your power to stay healthy, safe, secure, etc., life has

this way of throwing you curve balls you never would’ve expected or

wanted. This rocked me to my core. It helped me to loosen my grip

on things, and be/er accept whatever comes my way with open

hands, open mind and open heart—whether I like them or not. I

used to get angry or frustrated more o0en when things didn’t go

according to my plans. But now, I more easily receive what comes,

and surrender my will (wants, desires, dreams, longings) to some-

thing greater than myself. Like Jesus praying in the Garden of Geth-

semane, I am able to say, “Not my will, but your will be done”—even

when what is happening around me isn’t necessarily in accordance

with God’s will as I understand it. I be/er trust that, with God, no

trial, suffering, wrong or defeat is wasted, because grace can take

what is ugly and make it beau8ful.

I be/er grasp how precious and wonderful is life. The prospect

of losing the one person I love more than anyone else in this life

opened my eyes to just how good it is to live in this world. When

crea8ng all of this (and us), God called it good. And how truly good it

is! Being confronted with the possibility of losing my wife opened

my eyes to the blessedness and loveliness I so o0en had overlooked.

I used to let my eyes focus more on all that’s wrong with the world.

(A0er all, that’s what perfec8onists are good at doing!) But God has

be/er perfected my vision, so that I see the beauty and magnificence

of the created world energized by the Holy Spirit.

With my eyes opened more fully, I feel I’m be/er able to love.

Part of this is realizing how very deeply I love my wife. (Having

walked with her through the past months of poison and pain, surgery

and sorrow, uncertainty, sickness, and loss, I feel our bonds have

grown stronger.) But it’s also in realizing I’m loving others more fully

than I did. My heart bursts more when I see my kids get off the bus.

I no8ce people more than I used to. I find myself looking more into

peoples’ eyes, and glimpsing their fear, their hope, or their joy. God

has stoked the fires of love in my heart. And while I’m painfully

aware of how far short my love s8ll falls, I trust the Holy Spirit to

grow a more Christ-like love in my heart.

None of this is my doing. I could not change myself if I tried!

God’s taken something horrible, and used it to shake me loose, so

that I might be/er trust and rely on “the unforced rhythms of

grace” (ref. Ma/hew 11:28-30 Message transla8on). This is all God’s

work. The cross Jesus carried was one of the most wretched, horri-

ble, unjust moments of human history. The Triune God took the

death that we offered God’s Son, and transformed it into life. The

crucifixion and resurrec8on of Jesus is the fountain from which grace

upon grace flows. The cross I carried on Good Friday became what

carried me and changed me through this unwanted journey. As we

together journey to Bethlehem over the coming weeks, I pray God

will also use those unwelcomed journeys of our lives to change us

more and more into the people we were created to be.

Your brother in Christ,

Rev. Brad Dulaney

Pastor

Advent-Christmas Worship Series

Fromhisbeginningsasahumblecarpentertohisall-

importantroleastheearthlyfatherofJesus,Joseph’splaceinthe

Nativitystoryissometimesoverlooked.ButJoseph’slifecontains

valuablelessonsforallofus.Hiscourageousactionswerecrucialto

thebirthofChrist,andGod’splantosavehumanity.Througha

seriesofsermons,andaccompanyingsmallgroupstudy,the

Christmasstorywillcomealiveinnewways.JoinusthisAdvent-

ChristmasseasonaswelookattheChristmasstorythroughthe

eyesofJoseph.

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December3 ACarpenterNamedJoseph

December10 WhoseChildIsThis?

December17 RaisingaChildNotYourOwn

Dec24(8:30a.m.only) The Journey to Bethlehem

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Susan’s MusingsSusan’s MusingsSusan’s MusingsSusan’s Musings Thoughts from RUMC’s Minister of Community Outreach...

2017

Confirmands

This past Sunday was a fantas8c

celebra8on as we talked about the year in

review and truly gave thanks for the small

and mighty ways God has worked in and

through our community of faith. One of

the ministries that was celebrated was

our Wednesday night intergenera8onal

ministry that we affec8onately call "The

Connec8on." Nancy Beach, one of our lay leaders, shared an

overview about the programs that we have for children,

youth, and adults at The Connec8on. But this month, we also

have a special celebra8on just for The Connec8on. This will

be happening on Wednesday, December 13 at our regular

8me with dinner beginning at 5:45 pm and our programming

beginning at 6:30 pm. This night we have a Christmas

celebra8on and gradua8on! We will be specifically li0ing up

the adult classes that have been going on this fall as well as

recognizing a special event—gradua8on for the GeKng Ahead

par8cipants! Many individuals will have the opportunity to

share what they have been learning in class and how they

have been impacted. In the past, this celebra8on night has

been a 8me of tes8mony—more about how we have been

growing in our love for God and each other as well as learning

a few things! If you are not a Connec8on regular, I encourage

you to come and listen in—see what The Connec8on is all

about and enjoy hearing the powerful stories that will be

shared. Besides that... it is usually the best spread of Christ-

mas cookies and desserts around!

I look forward to seeing you on December 13 at The

Connec8on! May you be blessed to be a blessing to others!

Peace and Joy,

SusanSusanSusanSusan Susan Hughes

Minister of Community Outreach

Please Help Us Fill thePlease Help Us Fill thePlease Help Us Fill thePlease Help Us Fill the

Stepping Stone Bags for Christmas!Stepping Stone Bags for Christmas!Stepping Stone Bags for Christmas!Stepping Stone Bags for Christmas!

Redwood UMC will be helping to fill 50 Christmas Bags for the children

of Stepping Stone Mission in Rocky Mount, Virginia. This will be the 6th

year we, as a church, have participated in this important community

service project. Please help us fill the bags with the following items:

Items Needed for Children Ages Infant to 14 Years OldItems Needed for Children Ages Infant to 14 Years OldItems Needed for Children Ages Infant to 14 Years OldItems Needed for Children Ages Infant to 14 Years Old

����HatsHatsHatsHats

����GlovesGlovesGlovesGloves

����SocksSocksSocksSocks

����Small Toys (board games, playing Small Toys (board games, playing Small Toys (board games, playing Small Toys (board games, playing

cards, dolls, trucks, cars, Lego’s, cards, dolls, trucks, cars, Lego’s, cards, dolls, trucks, cars, Lego’s, cards, dolls, trucks, cars, Lego’s,

footballs, baseballs, soccer balls, footballs, baseballs, soccer balls, footballs, baseballs, soccer balls, footballs, baseballs, soccer balls,

etc.) etc.) etc.) etc.)

����Coloring Books and CrayonsColoring Books and CrayonsColoring Books and CrayonsColoring Books and Crayons

����Puzzles and Crossword Puzzle Puzzles and Crossword Puzzle Puzzles and Crossword Puzzle Puzzles and Crossword Puzzle

BooksBooksBooksBooks

����Reading BooksReading BooksReading BooksReading Books

����Stickers & Sticker Books Stickers & Sticker Books Stickers & Sticker Books Stickers & Sticker Books

����School Supplies (paper, pencils, School Supplies (paper, pencils, School Supplies (paper, pencils, School Supplies (paper, pencils,

pens, rulers, scissors, etc.)pens, rulers, scissors, etc.)pens, rulers, scissors, etc.)pens, rulers, scissors, etc.)

All items must be NEW AND UNWRAPPED. Please deliver all items to Redwood UMC by Sunday,

December 17th. If you prefer, you may make a monetary donation. Your contribution will be used to

purchase enough items for each child.

Thank you in advance for your generous donation. We can make a difference one child at a time!

Please see or call Lori Suon (540-520-5005) for details.

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Youth NewsYouth NewsYouth NewsYouth News News and Notes from RUMC’s Director of Children and Youth Ministries...

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December Youth Group December Youth Group December Youth Group December Youth Group

Schedule: Schedule: Schedule: Schedule:

December 6: James Overview

December 13: The Last Youth

Group of the Year!! Ugly Sweater

Christmas Party!

Save the Date, BiSave the Date, BiSave the Date, BiSave the Date, Bi----District RetreatDistrict RetreatDistrict RetreatDistrict Retreat

The bi-district retreat will be held on February

23-25. This retreat is for Lynchburg and Danville

UMC Districts! We will have the opportunity to

come together with other youth from our area

for fun, fellowship and worship!

Fundraising Efforts Underway to Fundraising Efforts Underway to Fundraising Efforts Underway to Fundraising Efforts Underway to

Support Youth 2018 Mission TripsSupport Youth 2018 Mission TripsSupport Youth 2018 Mission TripsSupport Youth 2018 Mission Trips

�ROC Out Youth is selling Christmas ornaments to

raise money for its upcoming mission trips! Details

about the ornaments (including how to order) are availa-

ble in the Welcome Center. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR

YOUTH BY PURCHASING AN ORNAMENT! They

make great Christmas gifts!! (Interested youth can sign up to

man the ornament station before Connection on Wednesdays and

before/after Sunday worship by contacting Jessi (540-312-0641 or

(Jessica@redwoodumc.org.)

�Don’t forget that you can Rent-A-Youth! Do you

have a household project that our youth could help you

with? Maybe you want your windows washed for Christ-

mas, or you need help wrapping all those presents...or

maybe your New Year’s resolution is to start off the year

with a clean basement. Call Jessi at 540-312-0641 to see

if Redwood’s youth can help!

Sisters Gathering: Calling All Women!

Beginning Thursday, December 14 at 7:00 p.m., join

other women for a 8me to connect and share in a

home seKng. This small group mee8ng will be held at

the home of Susan Hughes, 380 Firstwatch Drive,

Moneta. All are welcome, and bring a friend if you like!

Contact Susan at susan@redwoodumc.org or 540-493-

8715 for more informa8on or direc8ons.

Tuesday Table Communion Service

Start your Tuesday with sharing in a means of grace in

Holy Communion. All are invited to this 30-minute

service! Tuesdays at 7:00 a.m., followed by Interces-

sory Prayer Team Mee8ng.

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Ashley’s NewsAshley’s NewsAshley’s NewsAshley’s News Notes from RUMC’s Director of Music Ministries…

As our musical ensembles have been rehearsing selections for the up‐coming Christmas Music Extravaganza during the past couple of months, I’ve had astronomers on my mind. Maybe this is an odd association, but considering that our theme this year is “Bring in the Light,” it’s not coming completely out of left field.

When I decided on the theme (before last year’s Christmas Extravaganza was even over!), I was thinking about the Christmas star, and about how completely befud‐dled, amazed, and even terrified people must have been when it miraculously appeared over Bethlehem. My guess is there were many who were too mired down in their earthly concerns to even turn their gaze to the heavens to see it, and many more that found the mystery of its presence unsettling, and chose to look away. But those who did decide to gaze upon it, and to follow its light, were blessed beyond measure as they found God, not off in some celestial space light years away, but right there with them. So my thoughts have turned to astronomers, who dare to search for light in realms inconceivably far away. Maybe they're not directly searching for Christ as the Wise Men were, but I have to assume they somehow encounter something of the divine anyway, as they take in the great miracle that is the universe. I confess that I often keep my gaze downward, mostly looking at my own two feet as I trudge through busy days and earthly worries. It seems like it takes more energy, or motivation, or even courage, than I can drum up to turn my gaze to the sky and search out the light. My daughter, a tiny astronomer herself, knows better. She knows that the first thing to do when looking out into the night is to actively search for the moon, the stars, and the planets. And I find when I follow her example I’m too amazed at creation to feel bogged down by earthly shortcomings anymore. God is in those celestial lights, which somehow manage to shine all the way down to earth. As the winter nights grow darker, I invite you to join us on December 17th for the Christmas Music Extravaganza, where we will all be reminded that even when times seem dim, a light is always burning for those who have the courage to search for it. I hope you’ll join me and the rest of the music ministry in experiencing this special event!

Blessings,

AshleyAshleyAshleyAshley

Ashley Cundiff Director of Music Ministries

Please join the music ministry for our second annual Christmas Music Extravaganza on Sunday, December 17that 7:00 p.m. All of our musical ensembles, including choir, praise band, and bell choir, will come together for an evening of scripture and a variety of awesome music designed to bring the light of the season into your heart! ! Wise Men (and women) searching to brighten the Advent and Christmas seasons know that the light of Christ can be found in our sanctuary during this very special evening. Don’t miss the joy, fun, and beauty of this inspiring event!

Christmas Reception following the Music Extravaganza in the Welcome Center!

Please stay for Fellowship, Beverages and other Refreshments!

Wednesday, December 20th

6—8 p.m.

Meet In and Return To the

Welcome Center

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Covenant LetterCovenant LetterCovenant LetterCovenant Letter From Lisa Nichols, Henry Fork Service CenterFrom Lisa Nichols, Henry Fork Service CenterFrom Lisa Nichols, Henry Fork Service CenterFrom Lisa Nichols, Henry Fork Service Center

November 2017

Dear Friends,

“I thank God every 8me I remember you, constantly praying with joy in eve-

ry one of my prayers for all of you, because of your sharing in the gospel from the

first day un8l now. I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work

among you will bring it to comple8on by the day of Jesus Christ.”

Philippians 1:3-6

Giving Tuesday will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 28, 2017, encouraging churches and individuals to

share through the Advance of the United Methodist Church. Giving Tuesday has become a day of giving for many

different not-for-profit organiza8ons, and I hope you will consider sharing through the Advance.

What will your gi0s do? A gi0 to my Advance Special number (982953) will support missionaries around the

world through Global Ministries. Global Ministries just consecrated 7 new adult missionaries and a class of 18 Global

Jus8ce Fellows, all of whom will be serving in the interna8onal track. We celebrate the goal of “From everywhere to

everywhere” and rejoice that adults of all ages are willing to serve God through Global Ministries.

Your gi0 can support the recovery efforts from the recent natural disasters through UMCOR. Because of the

One Great Hour of Sharing offering taken by churches, 100% of the money that goes to UMCOR actually goes

through UMCOR to places where it is most needed. Here in VA that has been the VA Beach area, where UMCOR and

UMVIM teams are helping to rebuild a0er Hurricane Ma/hew. Although many agencies respond when disasters oc-

cur, the United Methodist Church is known to be one of the last groups to leave a0er the recovery phrase of the re-

sponse. To find and fund specific projects go to www.umcmission.org, click the Give Now bu/on at the bo/om of

the page, then click either UMCOR or missionaries.

Your gi0 can be your 8me and talents. Henry Fork Center uses individual and teams to work with our students

and keep the campus beau8ful and func8onal. Ferrum College and Blue Ridge Bible College students come to get

credit for class, but also to get to know our students and spend one-on-one 8me together. Ms. Linda comes and

helps our older students with homework and reading skills. Teams from PA come during the summer and are our

“miracle workers” on the campus and in the community. Where can you use your gi0s and talents?

Thank you for sharing your gi0s and talents through the Advance and assis8ng Henry Fork Service Center in

“making God’s love visible in our community.” I greatly appreciate your prayers, cards, and support, and thank God

that we are in partnership together in mission. May God con8nue to bless and grow your outreach ministers in your

community, your state, and around the globe.

Grace to you, and peace,

Lisa Nichols Lisa Nichols Lisa Nichols Lisa Nichols

Church and Community Worker

Deaconess

Elizabeth L. Nichols

Henry Fork Service Center

P.O. Box 888, Rocky Mount, VA 24151

lisaanichols@cs.com, 540-483-2819

Advance Special #982953

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News and Notes From Henry Fork Service Center...News and Notes From Henry Fork Service Center...News and Notes From Henry Fork Service Center...News and Notes From Henry Fork Service Center...

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to benefit the Henry Fork Service Centerto benefit the Henry Fork Service Centerto benefit the Henry Fork Service Centerto benefit the Henry Fork Service Center

This year’s Christmas Offering will be used to help re8re the

mortgage at our Henry Fork Service Center. Celebra8ng 50 years of

serving children in an impoverished area of Franklin County, the

Center s8ll has a mortgage balance of about $36,000. Paying off the mortgage will enable the

Center to serve more children and purchase a new van. Your generosity can help us reach our goal

of raising $10,000. Several other suppor8ng churches are par8cipa8ng as well, as we all seek to

“burn the mortgage”! Thank you Redwood Church!

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In today’s culture, online giving and/or

payments have become more and more

acceptable as a convenient way to pay bills or

give to your church. At Redwood Church, we

encourage you to consider using this service.

However, we also encourage you to give using

the ACH option—funds coming from your

checking or savings account rather than from

a credit or debit card. The transaction fees

the church incurs are much smaller when

the funds are coming from a checking or

savings account.

For questions about this or any other aspect of

giving to Redwood Church,

please contact Russ Crosier, Financial Secretary:

rlcrosier1934@centurylink.net

To give online, visit:

http://redwoodumc.org/#/giving-to-redwood

Thank you!

Donate Some Baked Goods &

Pre-Order Your Christmas

Sweets

� Redwood’s UMW is having a bake sale on

Saturday, December 9 at the Rocky Mount

Farmer's Market from 9:00am to 3:00 pm. We

are reques8ng your support in dona8ng home-

made cakes, pies, and individually wrapped

cookies, bars, or brownies. You may leave your

baked goods in the church Welcome Center by

5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 8 or bring them

to the Farmer's Market the morning of the sale.

Contact Pat Horning (540-576-3739 or

treasurer@redwoodumc.org) or Mary Mack

(540-483-7134) if you have any ques8ons.

�The UMW is taking orders for any cakes or

pies you might want for Christmas. Contact

Madeline Hall (540-483-0062) with your order.

�Proceeds will go to support UMW missions

and the ROC.

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Connection Graduation Celebration

Wednesday, December 13 5:45-6:30 p.m.

Join us for the closing Connection Dinner of the fall.

Dinner is followed by the Graduation Celebration for those completing adult

classes—including graduation of our Getting Ahead participants.

All are welcome and invited to come and hear how God is working among us!

And, if you’re so inclined, please bring cookies to share as a part of this

festive occasion!

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SanctuarySanctuarySanctuarySanctuary

8:308:308:308:30 3—Phyllis Spence

10—Dickie Dill

17— Dickie Dill

24— Danny Hicks

31—Danny Hicks

11:0011:0011:0011:00 3—Eva Tyree

10— Judy Hodges

17— Linda Waybright

24—Jean Hudson

31—Linda Young

Welcome CenterWelcome CenterWelcome CenterWelcome Center

8:308:308:308:30 3—Bruce Spence

10—Barbara Dill

17—Barbara Dill

24— Mary Mack

31—Mary Mack

11:0011:0011:0011:00 3— Elaine Chitwood

10— Rhonda Hodges

17— Louise Wimmer

24— Gaye Campbell

31– Gaye Campbell

Rex Brown

4— Ann Altice

Brenda Hicks

Geraldine Hylton

11— Elaine Chitwood

Sherry Lynch

Louise Wimmer

18— Wanda Housman

Janice Powell

Ada Wray

25—Gaye Campbell

Judy Hodges

Peggy Woody

1/1—Carol Boychuck

Yvonne Hughes

Linda Waybright

3– Pat Tolber

10,17,24 –Poinsettias

31 — Madeline Hall

8:308:308:308:30 3—Peggy Woody

10—Evelyn Reilly

17—Kim Weinshcreider

24—Mary Mack

31—TBD

11:0011:0011:0011:00 3—Barbara Brown

10—Louise Wimmer

17—Lisa Nichols

24—Linda Verhoeff

31—TBD

SetSetSetSet----UpUpUpUp 6— Mary Mack

13— Mary Mack

CleanCleanCleanClean----UpUpUpUp 6— Gaye Campbell,

Judy & Rhonda

Hodges

13— Gail Price

3—Audryna Parker

10—Katelyn Parker

17—Paige Anderson

24—Audryna Parker

31— Katelyn Parker

December 8December 8December 8December 8 Elaine Chitwood, Louise Wimmer, Ann Altice

December 3December 3December 3December 3

8:308:308:308:30 David & Julie

Mooney

11:0011:0011:0011:00 Dennis Dickison

Sheila Nichols

8:308:308:308:30 3— Communion

10— Lori & Rylee Suon

17— Eric & Heather

Anderson

24— Christmas Eve

31— Gail Abbott &

JoJo Rhoday

11:0011:0011:0011:00 3— Communion

10—Barbara & Dickie

Dill

17—Susan Mason &

Annette Turner

24— Christmas Eve

31—Gail Abbott &

Dylan Parker

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1—Adelynn Brown

2— Tonya Haigler

Tom McDeavitt

Angela Wilmoth

3—Jeremy Parker

4— Betsy Ferguson

Angie Jambrik

5— Simon Adkins

7— Andrew Davis

10—Steve Abbatello

13— Walter Hughes, Jr.

14—Reba Bowling

Diane Gayle

Judy Gring

Brenda Morris

15—Lydia Dill

Kim Weinschreider

16—Barbara Abbatello

20— Jon Crutchfield

Debbie Gilmore

21—Valeria Hodges

Bryan Young

22— Kenny Waters

Harold Jones

25—Peyton Brooks

Buddy Davis

28—Luther Scott

30—Brenda Hicks

David Gilmore

Remember Our Home BoundRemember Our Home BoundRemember Our Home BoundRemember Our Home Bound Essyebelle Hudson

224 Hudson Farm Lane

Rocky Mount, VA 24151

Doris Burgess

4537 Colonial Place Drive

Roanoke, VA 24018

Melanie Pagans

850 Woodman Road

Rocky Mount, VA 24151

Nannie Kate Campbell

3855 Old Franklin Tpke.

Glade Hill, VA 24092

Brenda H. Morris

2590 Muse Field Road

Rocky Mount, VA 24151

Judy Gring

318 Hurt Drive

Ferrum, VA 24088

Chuck MacKenzie

1009 Old Country Club Rd.

#317

Roanoke, VA 24017

Lois Campbell

189 Redwood Road

Glade Hill, VA 24092

Gracie Via

1851 Harrogate Dr. #219

Salem, VA 24153

Kathryn Bennett

95 Bennett Lane

Rocky Mount, VA 24151

Margaret Hubbard

420 Greenview Drive

Rocky Mount, VA 24151

4—Dennis & Nancy Dickison

12—John & Elizabeth Kennedy

15—Wes & Elaine Astin

23—Colin & Betty Wray

28—Dave & Betty Werner

29—Jon & Anne Crutchfield

30—Carol & Paul Boychuck

Dear Church Family,

It’s been a long journey this past year dealing with

my cancer treatment but it is finally done. I am a

survivor! Thanks very much to everyone who

supported me with your prayers, phone calls, cards

and visits. Your caring concern really gave me the

strength to get through this as well as I did.

God bless you all,

Carol Boychuck

A Special Note of Thanks...

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