OUTREACH. Letters, Birthdays, etc... p. 2 BAPC News/Events...pp. 3-4 Session Reports... p. 5 Youth... p. 6 Calendar...p. 11

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1 OUTREACH BON AIR PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 9201 W. Huguenot Rd., North Chesterfield, VA 23235, Ph: , Fax: November 2012 Dear friends, One of the very many blessings I have received serving BAPC over these past few months is the opportunity do some continuing education to strengthen my knowledge and skills for ministry. I m in the middle of a class taught at the Virginia Institute of Pastoral Care on ministry with persons dealing with addiction. I ve learned a lot about chemical addictions during the past few weeks, but I ve also learned a lot about the ways in which all kinds of things can substitute for our spiritual longings. Gerald May, a physician and spiritual director, wrote a book a number of years ago entitled, Addiction and Grace. May tells us that the human brain has an innate tendency to form emotional attachments, and these attachments permanently affect the wiring of the brain so that old cravings we thought we had left behind long ago can be triggered by all kinds of things. What is interesting is that this doesn t apply only to chemicals we take into our bodies, but also to relationships, to different kinds of good habits such as exercise, and to ways of thinking or feeling. All of these, according to May, can become addictions. Another way to say this is that any of them can begin to take over our lives, making us less free and more locked into patterns of life that keep us from being open to the renewing and redeeming work of God s Spirit. I m reminded of this as we get closer to the holiday season. All of those old associations, those triggers, are bound to come up again, and the old cravings will surely follow. For me, as for many, it s food! The smell of a Thanksgiving turkey already makes me start reaching for Christmas cookies! For others, it may be overindulgence with alcohol, or it may be unrealistic expectations about family warmth and togetherness, or it may be anger from past hurts we have not let go, or depression that began with a healthy process of grief but eventually became something we came to rely on. The point is, we have an ongoing tendency to have certain desires and feelings because they are now wired into our brains, and we expect to face those feelings again, and again. But May s book isn t just about addiction it is also about grace! That is, God equips us with resources to detach from our cravings. When we cultivate our own personal spirituality (our relationship to God) and as we lean on the help of others, we can gain strength and find freedom. If you re like me, you need grace to help you enjoy the holidays in the best and most faithful way. I m no doctor, but I m going to prescribe for myself plenty of time for prayer and meditation, along with accountability to a community of faith (this one!) to help keep me strong and free for life with God in the world. I hope you will join me. Blessings, Tom James Temporary Supply Pastor Inside this month... Letters, Birthdays, etc.... p. 2 BAPC News/Events...pp. 3-4 Session Reports... p. 5 Youth... p. 6 Calendar...p. 11 Highlights this month... Thanksgiving Offering...p. 3 PNC Update...p. 7 CROP Walk...p. 8 Book Group...p. 9 Calendar Items to Note...p. 10

2 PAGE 2 OUTREACH November 2012 birthdays/ anniversaries 1 Daniel Miranian, John and Sally Schultz 2 Rebecca Philpotts, John Schultz 3 Hannah Miller, Preston Smilek 7 Louise and Bruce Ensley 8 Daniel Schultz 11 Robert Brett, III 12 Pat Lindsey 14 Kaya Whitlock 15 Nicholas Bandy 16 Len Jackson, William Perko, Geoffrey Anderson 17 Katie Copeland 18 Patricia DeButts 19 Erick Kasten, Jack Van Vleck, Leslie Pankey 21 Jim Chaffin, Rebecca Comstock 23 Carolyn Carper, Joan Collins, Sandy Edwards, Brian Reed, Kyle Stevens, Ryan Stevens 24 Paul Lindsey 27 Lorna Anzelone, Marshall Wright 29 Nicole Gallini John and Liz Rupp 30 Edie Smith, Claire Boeger Letters... Dear Friends, The flowers which you sent last Sunday really added a touch of good cheer to my room and were admired by all who came here. I appreciate your thoughtfulness and prayers during my recovery. Louise Mallory Many thanks to our Bon Air Presbyterian family for your phone calls, cards and prayers during the recent passing of my Dad. It means so much to us to know that others care at a time like this. Sincerely, Joan Jackson & Family Most of our friends and acquaintances in the church are already aware that we moved to the Brandermill Woods Retirement Community a few months ago. Due to the added distance, we have decided that it is in our best interest to affiliate with a church closer to home. We have found that to be The Brandermill Church, and will soon become members there. For almost fifteen years, we have enjoyed our relationship with Bon Air Presbyterian and we leave with fond memories. Best wishes to all. Harriet and Gene Puckett Nov. 12 November 4 Prayer Ministry To request prayer support from our church s prayer chain, or to join in this ministry, please call Deborah Houghton at (debho@comcast.net) or the church office at (office@bonairpc.org) Outreach is published monthly by Bon Air Presbyterian Church, a non-profit organization. Thomas James, Temporary Supply Pastor. Jane Chandler, editor; Brenda Norton, ass t editor. Bon Air Presbyterian Church 9201 W. Huguenot Rd., Richmond, VA Telephone: Fax: Internet address:

3 OUTREACH November 2012 PAGE 3 Opportunities to Serve Christ.to Make a Difference Children s Thanksgiving Offering The Thanksgiving Offering will be taken Sunday, November 18. This offering has been designated to benefit the following Presbyterian Ministries: Volunteer Emergency Families for Children Their mission is helping children and youth in crisis. They recruit, train and support volunteers who provide short-term shelter care and mentoring to abused, neglected, runaway, homeless and at-risk children and youth. Since 1979 they have reached out to over 15,000 children and youth in crisis. Presbyterian Children s Home of the Highlands They have provided a restorative ministry in a Christian environment to abused and neglected children of the Appalachian region of Virginia since In order to accomplish their mission they have an accredited on-campus school, individual and group counseling, vocational training and exposure to a variety of cultural and educational activities. Presbyterian Homes and Family Services Since 1903 this organization has seen to the spiritual, mental and physical needs of abused and neglected children and mentally challenged adults. Homes are located in Lynchburg, Zuni, Fredericksburg, South Hill and Waynesboro. Edmarc Hospice for Children Located in Chesapeake this group has been caring for children with life threatening illnesses and their families since Currently it ministers to over 200 families, including the siblings of the ill child. It provides skilled nursing services to the very sick children in their home as well as a vast array of supportive services. Freedom House Volunteers For 2013 BAPC has prepared casseroles for Freedom House for many years. We are looking to add some volunteers to the program. We have cooks, servers, and drivers who volunteer 6 times per year. Check out the descriptions and see which job is calling to you. Cooks pick up a pan and recipe every other month. Buy the ingredients and prepare the casserole as instructed. Place the uncooked casserole in the church refrigerator on the designated day. Drivers pick up the casseroles at our church one Thursday every other month and deliver them to the Conrad Center. This task can be done anytime after 11:30am and before 4pm. Servers go to the Conrad Center one Thursday evening every other month and serve the casseroles to the guests. It s very easy and it helps a lot of people! We also have a list of substitutes for those who cannot commit to six times a year, but can help out when needed. If you feel called to serve in this way, please contact Alisha Gallini at awgallini@aol.com or before December 15. Thank you! Stewardship What is in your Pledge Pocket now? Is it ready for its primary inhabitant: the pledge card? Will its coins, bills, and notes tell you how you might fill out this year's pledge card: the one for 2013? Has the number stepped up from last year's card? Has your salary or retirement pension stepped up? Calvin, our primary Presbyterian ancestor, referred to salary as something sacred, a concrete expression of God's care for us in knowing that we need money. But money can make us or break us; it can be a blessing or a curse; it can drive us closer to God or it can drive us further away. Our use is our sacred choice for spending wisely and joyfully, a tool for understanding ourselves and what we believe.

4 PAGE 4 OUTREACH November 2012 Second Sunday South of the James November 11-4:00 p.m. Concert pianist Charles Staples, director of music ministries at Trinity United Methodist Church on Forest Avenue, will perform for the Second Sunday South of the James Concert Series on Sunday, November 11, at 4:00 p.m. in the sanctuary. Admission will be by free-will donation. Information is available at Communion Bread From time to time our church celebrates communion using different breads or different methods. In October for World Communion Sunday, our own Shawn Thomas baked the bread for us. For December, our youth will be baking the bread. Sometimes we have what we call "Breads of the World" to represent unity in diversity. This most often happens close to Pentecost (in June) but we have chosen to do this other times of the year as well. Out of respect for all and our unique diversity of our congregation and the styles of communion that are part of each original church tradition, we also include Intinction from time to time. This is often selected due to the time of year or season. Sacraments is part of the Worship Division. We understand and respect the vital importance of Communion and we take care and thought in our communion preparation duties as well as recruiting Elders to serve. Thank you, Barb Nehls Sacristy Co-Chair. Communion Bread. Nov. 6 Gifts were given to the Memorial Fund in memory of Lucy Earle by Sandy Sieben; The Copeland Family; Miller, Earle & Shanks, PLLC; Lynn Bell; William & Carolyn Rose; Virginia Morgan; Winchester Building Supply Co., Inc.; Kent Darrah & Family and John F. Ewell. A gift was given to the Music Ministry Enhancement Fund in memory of Lucy Earle by Harold & Laura Greer and Joy Winstead. A gift was given to the Second Sunday South of the James Fund in honor of Carolyn & Paul Leatherman by Ben & Peggy Chappell. Acolyte Program Thank you to the acolytes who served in October: Nicole Gallini, Lindy Pokorny, Thomas Jackson and Abby Rowe. Julia Gallini carried the Processional Cross and Pete Gallini was the adult helper. The acolytes scheduled for November 2012 are Marshall Wright, Skyler Pokorny, Rachel Paz and Mitch Olsen. Michael Barrett will carry the Processional Cross and Jennifer Smouse will be the adult helper. Operating Fund September 2012 Actual Budget Difference Receipts Pledges $ 371,841 $ 377,028 Other 11,955 8,253 Total 383, ,281 (1,485) Expenses 364, ,281 (21,264) Net $ 19,779 $ - $ 19,779

5 OUTREACH November 2012 PAGE 5 The BAPC Session Reports At its regularly scheduled meeting on Sunday, October 7, 2012, the Session: Approved the Visioning Task Force report and approved a three member Session Vision Team comprised of Elders Unroe, Siegel and Cavin. Postponed until next month s meeting a decision on whether or not to move forward with the organ renovation. Heard from the Property Division that the order for the replacement boiler will be placed this week and delivery will be expected in three weeks. Approved a recommendation from Staff Relations to extend the contract between BAPC and Rev. Thomas James until January 31, Approved a motion from the Stewardship Division to appoint a Financial Review Committee. Heard from Congregational Care Division that there will be a workshop on The Rippling Effects of Divorce on Sunday, October 21, 2012 from 5-7 PM, presented by Anne Cattlett. Were reminded by Church and Society division that the Stop Hunger Now event will take place on Sunday, October 14, 2012, preceding the Second Sunday South of The James concert. Session Divisions were reminded that their budget requests are due to Stewardship Division by Friday, November 16, The Fellowship Division reminded Session of the Fall Festival and Halloween Trunk-Or-Treat on Sunday, October 28 from 3-6 PM. Salvation Army Christmas Stockings Stockings will be available in the Foyer on Sunday, November 4. Please pick up a header & instruction sheet with each stocking. Filled stockings must be returned to the church by Sunday, December 2.

6 PAGE 6 OUTREACH November 2012 Kid s Kingdom in WORM Worship Rotation Led by Shawn Thomas Smith Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done; on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For Thine is the kingdom, and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Nov 4 Nov 11 Nov 18 Nov 25 Dec 2 Dec 9 Lord s Prayer: Praying like Jesus. Jesus teaches us to pray and how we can pray The Apostles Creed: What we believe. Look at how creeds help us say what we believe Sacraments: What are they and why do them? Understanding Communion and Baptism Communion: What is it? Make bread to celebrate in communion next week Baptism: Take it to the Water. Water is essential in life and the life of a Christian Putting it all together: How worship celebrates God and what we have learned Share your gifts by signing up to lead a workshop. Click on the link below and sign-up is done online! Password is WoRM Want to know more about the upcoming curriculum? Click on the link below to see the complete lesson sets from January-May! Youth Fellowship Middle School Nov 4 1:00-3:30 CROP Walk (Drivers Needed) Nov 7 4:00-7:00 Chili Cook-off Fundraiser Nov 11 5:00-7:00 Faith and Film: Enchanted (Bring $3 for meal) Nov 18 5:00-7:00 Cookout at the Smith s (parents drop off at Smith s) Nov 25 12:00-3:30 Rake and Run (Bring sack lunch) High School Nov 4 1:00-3:30 CROP Walk (Drivers Needed) Nov 7 4:00-7:00 Chili Cook-off Fundraiser Nov 11 5:00-7:00 Minute to Win It (Bring $3 for meal) Nov 18 5:00-7:00 Freedom House Nov 25 12:00-3:30 Rake and Run (Bring sack lunch) Check out for complete Fall Schedule of Events Join Bon Air Presbyterian Youth on Facebook groups/ /

7 OUTREACH November 2012 PAGE 7 PNC Update Tom James excellent sermon last week entitled "THE LONG ROUTE" aptly describes our PNC process of discernment in our call of a Senior Pastor for BAPC. (If you weren't able to attend worship last week, we encourage you to go on our website to read it, or ask the office for a hard copy) Thus far, we have received 200 PIFS (Personal Information Forms) from a wide variety of prospective candidates. We continue to review PIFS, then develop a working list of those whose sermons we would like to hear. Further refinement of this list leads to a phone interview of some, and a personal meeting or a visit to their home church or a neutral pulpit. In this manner, we are trying to move beyond the printed page of the PIF, a single sermon on a CD, and bring into perspective the whole person who we feel will best serve BAPC now and in the future. Tempted as we might be, there are no shortcuts in this process. Guided by the HOLY SPIRIT, and always bolstered by positive participation of the congregation in the full life of the church. The PNC continues on what many think is a longer road than they anticipated. We continue to ask for your prayers and encourage your presence in worship...please don't sit this one out waiting to see who might end up in the pulpit. We all are the church; we each have an active role to play...come join us, enjoy the fellowship, excellent sermons and wonderful music of collective worship which is vital during this time of transition. John Rupp, Moderator PNC Mature Moderns November 16-10:00 a.m. For its November 16 program, Mature Moderns welcomes one of Richmond's finest organists, Bruce Stevens, whose topic is "Visiting Great European Pipe Organs." In addition to Mr. Stevens' commentary, there will be projected pictures, sound excerpts, and a few film segments as we enjoy the varying styles of organs in Germany, France, Spain, Denmark, and England. This program will delight both our eyes and our ears. We hope that you will join us at 10:00 a.m. for refreshments, followed by the program at 10:30 a.m. Please bring your neighbors and friends, too. Women in the Church Prime Time Circle will meet on Monday, November 5 at 7:00 p.m. in the Parlor. Hostess are: Judy Holland and Sandy Hartje. Sisters Circle will meet on Tuesday, November 13 at 10:30 a.m. in the Middle School Room. Please read Lesson 3. Remember to bring your stocking stuffers for ages 3-5, boys and girls. Morning Bible Study Circle will meet on Tuesday, November 13 at 10:15 a.m. in the Parlor. L.Y.D.I.A. Circle will meet on Thursday, November 8 at 6:30 p.m. at Nuevo Mexico. Prime Time Circle November 5-7:00 p.m. Ray McAllister, Editor of Boomer Magazine and author of several books will be our speaker. Hostesses are Judy Holland and Sandy Hartje. Nov. 4 Nov. 11 Nov. 18 Nov. 25 November Sermons Shawn Thomas Smith preaching "The Thickness of Stained Glass" Psalm 127:1-2; Mark 12:38-44 Shawn Thomas Smith preaching "Every Last Square Inch" 2 Samuel 23:1-7; John 18:33-37

8 PAGE 8 OUTREACH November 2012 Confirmation Meeting with Parents The Confirmation Class is rapidly approaching. An integral part of this journey begins with an informational and planning meeting with parents, Sunday, November 18 at noon in the Library. We will discuss options that will best suit all of our youth. Please bring your calendars to this important meeting. I look forward to continuing on the journey with our confirmands this year. If you have any questions, please contact Shawn Thomas Smith stsmith@bonairpc.org. The Worship Division would like your Christmas memory, tradition, snapshot, menu, or recipe for our A Very Merry Christmas December Bulletin Board. Share a paragraph with us for our collage of Christmas Moments. Please submit by November 23. There is a box in the Church Work Room to collect your contributions or you can them to Darleen Cavin at cavind@verizon.net, and we ll do the printing. (Snapshots will be returned after Christmas, be sure to label them). The Youth at Bon Air are participating in the Richmond CROP Walk on November 4, so put on your walking shoes to make a difference in the world. Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty (CROP) will share more than $3.7 million with food banks, pantries, community gardens, and other local efforts nationwide. Together we can make a difference all over the world by raising money and walking in solidarity with people who have to walk every day just to survive. After each worship service on November 4, BAPC Youth will collect donations and then gather with over 200 others to begin the walk. This is your chance to join in and with each step journey toward eliminating hunger. The Book Group Tuesday, November 20-1:30 p.m. The Book Discussion Group will meet Tuesday, November 20 at 1:30 in the Library. The book is "The Bridge at Andau" by James Michener. Nancy Van Auken is the discussion leader. ROMEOs meet November 13 The ROMEO s will meet at Apollo's Restaurant (10226 Midlothion Tnpk) on Tuesday, November 13 at noon.

9 OUTREACH November 2012 PAGE 9 BAPC Third Tuesday Book Club Selections 1:30 PM in Church Library November 20, 2012 Bridge at Andau by James Michener Leader: Nancy Van Auken December 2012 No Meeting Scheduled January 15, 2013 The Deep End of the Ocean Leader: Sara Unetic by Jacquelyn Mitchard February 19, 2013 From a Distance by Tamera Alexander Leader: Joan Baker March 19, 2013 Still Life by Louise Penny Leader: Betty Fabian April 16, 2013 One Thousand White Women by Jim Fergus Leader: Wilma Johnson May 21, 2013 Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand Leader: Gina Turner September 17, 2013 Corduroy Acres by Alexander McCall Smith Leader: Nancy Van Auken We will also go over book choices and authors for the season. If you have any questions please feel free to contact any of the leaders. Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser for Youth Wednesday, November 7, 2011 The youth are sponsoring a Chili Cook-off as a fundraiser for Youth Fellowship Activities. Please sign-up on the sheet outside Shawn Thomas office to submit your Chili in the cook-off. Cost: $5 per Person and $20 per Family. All proceeds will benefit the Youth of BAPC. Questions: see Shawn Thomas Smith.

10 PAGE 10 OUTREACH November 2012 Important Calendar Items November 15 - Outreach articles for December newsletter due. November 16 - Budgets due to Stewardship Division There will not be a Weekly dinner on Wednesday, November 21 in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. November Church Office Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday ALL items for the November 25 bulletin are due to the church office by Noon on Monday, November 19. November 28 - Coordinating Council meets at 7:00 p.m. in the Beck Room. ALL Division Moderators are asked to attend this important meeting. If you would like a poinsettia placed in the sanctuary in memory of or in honor of someone during Christmas, please fill in the information below and submit it with a check for $10.00 each to the church office by Sunday, December 2. Poinsettias may be picked up after the 9:00 PM Worship Service on December 24. I wish to order poinsettia $10.00 each. Total $. In Memory of: In Honor of Given by:

11 OUTREACH November 2012 PAGE 11 November 2012 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Friendship Café 11:30 Preschool Mtg. (104) 6:00 YOGA ( ) 6:30 Herb Stone (B) 7:00 Fellowship (L) :00 Cub Scouts (Back Portico) 4 Zuni Peanuts on Sale Communion / 5 Meal / Coffee All Saints Day Service 7:00 Session (B) 5 Friendship Café Preschool Closed - Staff Workday 9:30 YOGA ( ) 7:00 Prime Time Circle (P) 6 Friendship Café Preschool Closed - Staff Workday 4:00 Da Capo (Choir area) 6:30 Chancel Ringers (S) 7 6:15 Dinner (FH) 6:45 New Member Class (L) 7:30 Chancel Choir 8 Friendship Café 6:00 YOGA ( ) 6:30 LYDIA Circle (@ Nuevo Mexico) 6:30 Herb Stone (B) :00 Al-Anon (FH/K) 9th-11th Massanetta (Youth Event) 11 Pledge Sunday 4:00 SSSJ 7:00 Nominating Com. (L) M4M = Thanksgiving Offering 12 Friendship Café 9:30 YOGA ( ) 7:00 Cub Scouts (SS/B) Veterans Day 13 Friendship Café 10:15 Morning Bible Study Circle (P) 10:30 Sister s Circle (MS) 12:00 ROMEOs (@ Apollo's Midlothian Tnpk) 4:00 Da Capo (Choir area) 6:30 Chancel Ringers (S) 7:00 Stewardship (P) 14 2:00 Congregational Care (L) 6:15 Dinner (FH) 7:00 Church & Society (L) 7:30 Chancel Choir 15 Friendship Café 6:00 YOGA ( ) 7:00 Christian Education (L) 16 10:00 Mature Moderns (B) 5:00 Barbara Gregory (S) BUDGETS DUE 17 1:00 Lambda Chi Alpha (K & SS Wing) 2:00 Barbara Gregory (S) 18 Thanksgiving Offering 19 Friendship Café 9:30 YOGA ( ) 7:00 Cub Scouts (SS/B) 20 Friendship Café 1:30 Book Club (L) 4:00 Da Capo (Choir area) 6:30 Chancel Ringers (S) 7:00 CHADD (104) 7:30 Property (L) Office Closed Preschool Closed Thanksgiving 23 Office Closed Preschool Closed Friendship Café 9:30 YOGA ( ) 7:00 Cub Scouts (FH) 7:00 Preschool Board (P) 27 Friendship Café 12:30 GRIVA ( ) 12:30 Preschool Staff (L) 4:00 Da Capo (Choir area) 6:30 Chancel Ringers (S) 7:30 Worship (L) 28 6:15 Dinner (FH) 7:00 Coordinating Council (B) 7:30 Chancel Choir 29 Friendship Café 6:00 YOGA ( ) 6:30 Herb Stone (B) 30 Preschool Book Fair in Room 104 (26th-30th)

12 Bon Air Presbyterian Church 9201 W. Huguenot Road Richmond, VA Address Service Requested Non-Profit Organization November Helpers Sunday, November 4 Acolyte: Marshall Wright Acolyte and Michael Barrett Cross Bearer Nursery: 8:30 - Pat Wilson; 9:45 Jane Nagel; 10:45 Sandy Hartje & Lydia Morris Extended Session: 11:00 - Adult Alisha Gallini, Youth Julia Gallini Ushers: 8:30 - Terry & Linda Oggel; 11:00 Joe Turner s Team Registrar: Bill Wilson Communion Stewards: 8:30 Ken Pankey, June Pankey, Greta Reeves, Marta Rowe, Darleen Cavin. 11:00 Arnie Rice, Ed Callear, Stephen Galyen, Doug Paz, Rebecca Comstock, Darin Smouse, Faye Beigbeder. Acolyte: Nursery: Extended Session: Ushers: Registrar: Acolyte: Nursery: Extended Session: Ushers: Registrar: Acolyte: Nursery: Extended Session: Ushers: Registrar: Sunday, November 11 Skyler Pokorny 8:30 Elaine Kasten; 9:45 Margy Paz; 10:45 Lesley Gallaher & Rachel Paz Adult Emily Boots, Youth Maddie Negaard, Elizabeth Britton 8:30 - Darleen Cavin, Jack West and 11:00 - Joe Turner s Team Russ Wilson Sunday, November 18 Rachel Paz 8:30 Greta Reeves; 9:45 Elaine/Becky Ogburn; 10:45 April Smith & Nicole Gallini Adult Barbara Gregory, Youth Sam Barnes, Jacob Smouse 8:30 - Perry Jones, Alan Sestak and 11:00 - Joe Turner s Team Ed Callear Sunday, November 25 Mitch Olsen 8:30 Becky Harvell; 9:45 Bettie Church; 10:45 Marta Rowe & Abby Rowe Adult Alisha Gallini, Youth Nicole Gallini, Marshall Wright 8:30 - Bob & Kathy Andes and 11:00 - Joe Turner s Team Ted McCormack