Gethsemane`s Vision Statement

Volume 7, Issue 6
June 2012
Sharing God’s Love By… Loving God, Loving Others, Serving In Love
The Gethsemane
Gospel Light:
Bill’s Corner
Martha’s Reflections
Announcements
Children’s Ministry
Student Ministry News
Additional Announcements
Upcoming Sermons
Gethsemane’s
Vision Statement:
We're taking a
journey back
to Bible
mes...
without
leaving
our Church!
A community…
...of compassion for the lost, the
broken, and the hopeless.
...where everyone
experiences the
transforming love of God.
...where everyone is
discovering their God-given
abilities and gifts.
...where everyone is being
equipped for significant ministry
opportunities.
...of missionaries who are taking
the transforming love of God to
Mechanicsville,
surrounding areas and the world
through service and
personal relationships.
...of individuals and families
who are nourished through prayer, empowered by the Spirit and
directed by the Word of God.
...where everyone is anticipating
and preparing for the appearing
of our Lord and Savior Jesus
Christ.
Tell your frie
nd s
and neighb
ors!
You' ll get to
talk to Jesus'
mom, Mary,
and find
out what life
was like when
Jesus was a
kid.
The adventure will be: June 24 thru June 28.
The celebra on begins at 6:30 each evening and ends at 8:30 pm.
The week's adventure ends Thursday with a FAMILY PICNIC and
CLOSING PROGRAM from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.
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For more info christians.org
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Bill’s Corner
let’s grow
together.
continue
the legacy.
Last month, during Spring Break,
we traveled to
Myrtle Beach,
South Carolina.
This is certainly a
popular vacation
spot. However, for
us it has become more than that as
both my parents and Becki’s parents
live in that area.
On May 23 Becki and I celebrated
our 25th Anniversary. Many of you
have celebrated 40-plus, 50-plus,
and even 60-plus years of marriage.
Thank you for your example to others in what marriage should be. It is
becoming more and more rare to see
life-time marriages as God intended.
I honor you and thank you for leaving that legacy to your children and
grandchildren.
Since Tyler was in college, he wasn’t able to go with us. Becki and I
did travel back to Myrtle Beach less
than two weeks after our Spring
Break trip to see Tyler in the Cincinnati Christian University choir as
they were finishing up their choir
tour. We drove down one day and
back the next. We again were able
to spend time with family.
Becki and I credit 25 years of marriage to a strong foundation of faith
passed down by our families and the
examples of faithful marriage set by
our parents and grandparents.
Thank you!
I share this with you to emphasize
that family is important to us. Why?
Because we both were raised in the
church and raised in Christ. Family
is ordained by God, the strength of
society, and a picture of the church
and Christ’s love for the church.
Lil’ Zone Classroom
Moving!
On June 3rd, during
worship services, our
Toddler Worship class will
be meeting across the
hall in Room L5 (current
Toddler Sunday School
room).
Community Outreach
32nd National Veterans Wheelchair Games  Tuesday, June 26,
2012
Hanover Lanes
Volunteer Opportunities:
 Bowling: Help register bowlers,
retrieve balls and place them on
ramps and adjust ramps.
 Water, Ice, Towels: Assist with
getting water, ice and towels to athletes.
 Fans in the Stands: Actively par-
On June 3 I will begin a series on
the family called “Building Blocks
For the Family.” The family unit
has to become your highest priority.
No matter the status of your family,
God can redeem you, work in you,
and strengthen you.
ticipate by cheering for the Veterans
during their events.
Two Ways to Register: Online OR
through Gethsemane
1) Register online:
Go to http://
www.richmond.va.gov/nvwg/
index.asp.
Click on “2012 Richmond
Games Volunteer Application” – on
the right menu list.
Volunteer opportunities listed
above are on the online form under
Tuesday, June 26, 2012.
2) Register through Gethsemane:
Pick up volunteer forms at the
Welcome Center.
Provide your 1st, 2nd and 3rd
choices and list June 26, Hanover
Lanes and the desired time on the
form.
Martha's Reflections
Ladies . . . the study
you’ve been waiting
for . . .
October Baby—
Every Life Is Beautiful
Monday nights at 6:30
Starting June 4
in Room L2 in the
Sanctuary Lower Level
Teacher: Amelia Brinson
Questions?
Contact Amelia at
[email protected]
C.W.F. (Christian Women’s
Fellowship) is a very service
-oriented group at Gethsemane. Membership is open to
all ladies of the church. We
meet on the third Monday of
each month at 7:00 p.m. If
you would like more information, please contact Edna
Williams at 779-2906.
Wow, wow, wow! That’s what I have
to say about the Spring Concert, The
Healing Has Begun, that took place
May 20. The Worship Choir members
and others had been praying about this
service to be used by God to bring spiritual healing, and I believe He did just
that.
I can’t forget the Oxygen Band—it
was so good to see our teens leading in
worship. Thanks to Tyler Allen, Preston Mundy, Nathan Vaughan, Summer
Stone, Conner Dunn, and Whitney Talley for using their abilities for the
Lord. Gethsemane’s musical future is
in good hands.
Many of the comments after the concert included, “Gethsemane is blessed
with an abundance of musical talent.” I
definitely agree with that statement.
And I am so grateful to the gifted songwriters and musicians who penned the
lyrics and wrote the music that conveyed the message that Jesus is our
healer—by His wounds we are healed.
The Holy Spirit was moving throughout the evening. Many people brought
their burdens and turned them over to
Jesus as we symbolically either put
those burdens into the fountain or
placed them on the cross.
The final song of the evening was triumphant as it reminded us: “There’s a
world full of people dying from broken
I am thankful to the members of the
hearts, holding on to their guilt, thinkWorship Choir and Bell Choir for all
ing they fell too far. So, don’t be afraid
the hours of rehearsal and their hearts
to show them your beautiful scars;
that are dedicated to serving Christ
cause they’re the proof—you’re the
through music. Gethsemane’s Praise
proof—the healing has begun. HalleluBand leads us every week in praise and jah, hallelujah! Just lift your eyes, and
worship of our Lord, and in the absence lay it down. What once was lost has
of Keith Jones, it was wonderful to
now been found. Hallelujah, halleluhave Tyler Wines available to step in
jah!”
and lead the service in several songs.
We have the words of life—so let’s use
We were also blessed by diverse styles them to heal our broken world.
of music and accomplished soloists and
instrumentalists.
—Martha
New Sunday School Bible Studies
Crossroads - Creation vs. Evolution
Helping Hands - Unquenchable Faith
Bereans - Acts
Rising Church - Answers in Genesis
Faithbuilders - Matthew
Find Us Faithful - Free Refill: Coming Back for
More of Jesus
The Eves - October Baby: Every Life Is Beautiful
Contact Martha Wilkerson if you have any questions
about the classes that are offered—779-2044 or
[email protected].
Cheyanne
Lynn
Born: May 15
Weight: 6.5 lbs.
Length: 20 in.
Congratulations to
Amber Arrighi
Proud grandparents,
Billy & Loretta Jefferson
Great-Grandmother: Joyce
Gill
Question of the Month:
What’s next?
With prayer, multiple changes, information
gathering, and input from multiple segments of the
congregation, it looks like a final design of an addition to our current facilities has been developed. This
design maximizes the space, pulls everything together, and provides the most support for our current ministries as possible with the amount of square footage
it includes.
Communication is continuing with lending
institutions to determine the requirements for a loan,
which have become more stringent, and with the
county and state to determine the minimal requirements for our entrance and parking.
Thank you for continued prayer and support
as we continue to look forward!
BUDGET
REQUESTS DUE
Attention All Ministry
Team Leaders:
Budget requests for FY20122013 are due to the Finance
Team by June 17. See Glenn
Lewis if you have any questions.
WEEKLY AVERAGES
FOR APRIL:
Average April Attendance:
8:30 a.m.: 181
11:00 a.m.: 207
Total: 388
Sunday School: 183
Required Weekly Giving:
$11,630
Avg. April Weekly: Giving:
$10,879
FYTD Avg. Wkly. Giving:
$11,077
Melvin and I would like to take
this opportunity to thank our
church family for all the prayers,
cards, letters, and phone calls as
well as the visits during Melvin’s
recent hip replacement surgery,
rehab, therapy, and then the infection that required a second surgery be performed.
Special thanks to Bill Wines for
his many visits both at our home,
and during Melvin’s hospitalization. Thank you to the C.W.F. for
the pie and to the Sunday School
classes for all those cards.
We are deeply thankful for the
love and caring members of Gethsemane Church of Christ.
Melvin & Eleanor Tate
I would like to thank Bill Wines for
all the visits to me and everyone
for the pretty cards, and the
C.W.F. Thank you so much.
Evelyn Talley
Thank you for all the cards and
prayers—I love all of you!
Fannie Ferri
I just wanted to add a note of
thanks for all of the prayers and
support for myself and my family
during my most recent back surgery. I am strengthened and encouraged by the notes from the
Women’s Ministry of Gethsemane
and especially thankful for Bill
Wines’s presence and gift of
peace and caring as well.
Keith Jenkins
The ZONE Children’s Ministry NEWS
Welcome Hosts
Needed for
Children’s
Check-In Room:
We’re taking a journey
back to Bible
times...without leaving
our Church! You’ll get to
talk to Jesus’ mom, Mary,
and find out what life was
like when Jesus was a
kid.
The adventure will be:
June 24 thru June 28.
The celebration begins at
6:30-each evening and
ends at 8:30 pm.
The week’s adventure
ends Thursday with a
FAMILY PICNIC and
CLOSING PROGRAM from
6:30 to 8:30 pm.
For more information: visit
www.gethsemanechristians.org
or call: 779-2044.
Pre-registration has begun—you can register
online at the church website or pick up forms in
the Welcome Center.
5th
Grade
Swimming
Party!
All 5th graders are invited to
join Ms. Lori at the Martin’s
pool for a farewell to
Children’s Ministry party.
Look for more details in next
month’s newsletter and in your
church bulletins.
Permission slips need to be
filled out and can be found on
our website or you may pick
up slips from Ms. Lori in
Kid Zone.
Join our team of greeters!
Welcome parents and guests as you assist
them in checking in their children to our services.
Training is provided. No experience required.
Kid Zone, Mini Zone & 3rd & 4th
Grade Offerings Help MCEF!
You did a GREAT JOB! Over the last few
months, you have given $450.05 to our local
food bank! Thank you for giving so generously to families in
this area who need food and
help with the basic needs.
You are being like Jesus to
these people.
Call the office or Lori Dunn to sign up!
Sunday School Promotions
June 3rd
REMINDER…..
Rising Kindergarteners - Rising 6th graders’ Sunday School
Promotions will be done EARLY this year.
See NEW Classroom signs with grades and teachers listed
in hallways, starting Sunday, June 3rd.
Some classes will stay the same. If you have any questions
about your child’s new classroom, please call Lori Dunn.
Children’s Classes and teachers:
Toddlers: (19 mos-36 mos.) Will & Robin Kahn
Preschool: Mary Hanvey & Bernice Abele
5’s & Rising Kg.: Edna Williams &
Angie Wojnicki
Rising 1st & Rising 2nd: Pearl
Martin & Beverly Parsley
Rising 3rd: David & Mary Coleman
Rising 4th: Tina Fearnow & Gina
Christian
Rising 5th: Jimmy & Theresa Brooks
Rising 6th: TBA, (13 week class to be held in Room L4)
New Preschool Worship Series!
Preschoolers learn about
patience, kindness, selfcontrol, and prayer
New Elementary
Worship Series
in Kid Zone!
*Where kids learn
how to be
Followers of God!
Student Ministry News
Join Us Each Week
For Sunday School…
Please turn in any CIY
payments to Ellyn
Foshay. The funds are
now due. Thank you!
10AM to 10:45AM
Jr. High TeacherJenn Jones
ATTN: HIGH SCHOOL
GIRLS!!
A New Sunday School
Class Begins June 3
Just 4 u!
Teacher– Becki Wines
Sr. High TeachersPhil Vaughan &
George Bayer
CIY STUDENT
CHURCH WORK
DAY:
SATURDAY,
JUNE 2ND
9am-noon
The more help we
Have, the faster the
Work gets done!
June 9 CIY Fundraiser Canceled
Due to the generosity of several of our church members, we no longer
need to hold the CIY fundraiser dinner that had been planned for June
9. Please continue to pray for our students who will be attending the
MOVE Conference July 16-20. Thank you!
Our 2012 High
School Graduates
Conner Dunn—Lee-Davis High School
will attend Cincinnati Christian University
Brittney Ellett—Hanover High School
will attend VCU in their Nursing Program
Ashtyn Thomas—King William High
School
JR. & SR. HIGHERS! DON’T
MISS THE LAST 2 B4
SUMMER BREAK!!
5/27—NOT A FAN x 2
6/3—GRAD PARTY!
Announcements
Ladies Retreat
June 29-30
at Bay-Six
Oak Hill Camp Schedule—2012
Week
Age/Grade
Date
Deans
Camp Fee
Senior Week
9th - 12th Grades
June 17-22
David Van Buskirk / Chris Long
Registration Deadline: May 26
$165 prior to May 26
$185 after May 26
$50 non-refundable deposit
required with registration.
Junior I Week
3rd - 5th Grades
June 24-29
Arabella Moss | Lark Baile
Registration Deadline: June 4
$165 prior to June 4
$185 after June 4
$50 non-refundable deposit
required with registration.
Elevation Week
Teen Training
14 yrs. old and above
June 24-29
Grant Foster / Charleston Dupree
This is a new week for teens interested in training as Junior
Counselors.
$65
No deposit required.
Registration
deadline: June 4
Adventure Camp
Rising Kindergarten-1st
Grades
July 5-6
Penny Rozzell / Lori Dunn
Registration Deadline: June 11
$25
No deposit required.
Jr. High I Week
6th - 8th Grades
July 8-13
Donald Faris / Michelle Mende
Registration Deadline: June 18
$165 prior to June 18
$185 after June 18
$50 non-refundable deposit
required with registration.
Junior II Week
3rd - 5th Grades
July 15-20
Brandon & Heather Ferguson
Registration Deadline: June 25
$165 prior to June 25
$185 after June 25
$50 non-refundable deposit
required with registration.
Music/Drama Week
8th - 12th grades
July 21-29
Evelyn Cronin / Sandy McCrickard/
Christie Brust/ Grant Foster
Registration Deadline: June 30
$190 prior to July 2
$210 after July 2
Come join us at Gina Christian’s
home on the bay for a relaxing
time of fun, food, and good fellowship!
There are three ways you can
participate in this weekend retreat:
1. Join us Friday evening for
baked ziti at 6:30 and
spend the evening for worship, devotions, and a movie.
2. Join us for breakfast on
Saturday at 8:30 and spend
the day with us at the
Gwynn’s Island Festival
and enjoying time relaxing
by the Bay. We’ll stay until
early evening.
3. Join us Friday night for
dinner at 6:30 and stay until Saturday evening.
The house will sleep 13 in beds
(have to double up), and 20 (or a
few more) if you’re willing to
bring an air mattress for yourself.
Please contact Gina Christian or
Becki Wines if you have questions. Please pick up a form in
Explorer Camp
1st - 2nd grades
Revolution Week
6th - 8th Grades
July 25-27
Jessica & Allen Robinson
Registration Deadline: July 2
July 29-Aug. 3
Mike Stohler / Josh Smith
Registration Deadline: July 9
(Incl. $30 Materials
/Bus Fee)
$75 non-refundable deposit
required with registration.
$70 prior to July 2
$80 after July 2
$25 non-refundable deposit
required with registration.
$205 prior to July 9
$225 after July 9
(Includes $40 activity fee)
$50 non-refundable deposit
required with registration.
Elevation Week replaces our Teens-N-Training program and is designed to help students step up to the next level in
Christian Leadership. The objectives of the week is for teenage students to learn the importance of mentoring and
counseling of their your peers. Through course curriculum of proper counseling techniques, spiritual growth and
servant leadership, campers will be able to lead and challenge younger peers to spiritual growth in Christ. This week
is for teens who are 14 years old (as of June 1) and older who desire to work at Oak as Junior Counselors
and who have not attended our Teens-N-Training program in the past. The cost of this week is reduced to
$65 as this is a working week for those attending.
2
Adventure Camp is a 1-night / 1-day camp for kindergarten through 1st graders (those campers entering kindergarten through 1st grade in the fall of 2012. This week is recommended for those campers who have never attended
Oak Hill. Parents will have the option of attending with their campers for an additional $25.
3
Explorer Camp is a 2-night / 3-day camp for 1st through 2nd graders (those campers entering 1st grade or 2nd
grade in the fall of 2012. This week is recommended for those campers who have never attended Oak Hill.
4
Music/Drama Week is for 8th through 12th graders who are interested in singing and drama. This is an 8-day week,
during which the campers travel extensively offsite.
*Gethsemane will pay 50% of the EARLY REGISTRATION FEE for our campers.
If additional assistance is needed, contact the church office.
STAFF:
Senior Minister:
Bill Wines
Children's Ministry
Director:
Lori Dunn
Director of Education &
Choir Director:
Martha Wilkerson
Secretary:
Darlene Ferguson
Office & Church Phone
804-779-2044
Sunday Worship Times:
8:30 & 11:00 AM
Upcoming Sermons
June 3 “Building Blocks for the Family: No Substitutes”
June 10 “Building Blocks for the Family: Follow God
Seriously”
June 17 “Building Blocks for the Family: Honor Your
Parents”
June 24 “Building Blocks for the Family: Balance Work
and Family”
June 9 CIY Fundraiser Canceled
Due to the generosity of several of our church members, we no longer
need to hold the CIY fundraiser dinner that had been planned for June
9. Please continue to pray for our students who will be attending the
MOVE Conference July 16-20. Thank you!
Sunday School
10:00 AM
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