OUTREACH ADDING OUR OWN CHAPTER TO THE GOSPEL STORY. Seeking and Serving Christ to Make a Difference May, 2017

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1 OUTREACH Seeking and Serving Christ to Make a Difference May, 2017 ROMEO s will meet May 9, Noon Peking Restaurant Call Don Thornburg The Book Discussion Group will meet on Tuesday, May 16 at 1:30 p.m., Library. The book is Care of Wooden Floors Joan Baker is the leader. Please bring your choice of book for September. ADDING OUR OWN CHAPTER TO THE GOSPEL STORY On Easter Sunday, we heard the Resurrection narrative from the cliffhanging Gospel of Mark. Jesus was nowhere to be found and the women were so terrified that they ran off without saying a word, just like the disciples did on the day of Jesus arrest. Mark s Gospel left us waiting for a sequel to wrap it all up. Or, could it be that the Gospel is a never-ending story that encourages believers in each generation to continue the story, to speak the Good News for themselves, and bring the Gospel into dialogue with their lives and in their times? Brothers and sisters in Christ, the story of the Gospel s good news now belongs to us. What will we write in the chapter that we pass on to the next generation? Where do we find our Risen Lord in our times? How are we transformed and transforming, forgiven and forgiving, loved and loving? During the Easter Season, the Sundays between Easter and Pentecost, our worship themes will explore how we compose our own chapter of the Gospel story by being the body of Christ, the Church. Some folks mistakenly think that the church is simply a place where we go on Sunday mornings. The truth is that we don t go to church, we are the church! The church is not a building, it is believers who are actively engaged in the ministry of Jesus Christ. In fact, consider the word church, not as a noun, but a verb. The church is the engagement of people of faith with the Lord, the Word, and God s people in the congregation, the community and beyond. The church is the embodiment, the incarnation, of Jesus Christ in the world today. The church is the dynamic revelation of God s kingdom on earth. Join us each Sunday morning as we affirm that we are the church. Join us as we engage in the audacious endeavor of writing our own chapter as we live out the Gospel imperative to BE THE CHURCH! What a blessing it is to join you in this composition. Pastor Janet How will we be remembered? What faith, what values, what church will we pass on to the next generation? Let s not sit passively by and let our chapter be written for us. Be the authors of our own legacy. Be the church! The SSSJ Concert Series concluded on April 29. The Bluegrass Concert scheduled for May 21 will not be held. April 30 May 7 May 14 May 21 May 28 June 4 Be Bold Be Involved Be Contagious Be Faithful Be Confident Be Passionate

2 PAGE 2 OUTREACH May, 2017 birthdays/ anniversaries 2 Cindy Wright, Paul & Marta Rowe 3 Gisela Stech 4 Crimson Smilek-Edwards Jan Jones & Larry Newark 6 Joseph Pankey, Michael Barrett, Paul & Pat Lindsey 8 David Huffine 9 Sawyer Negaard 10 Milton Myers, Don Thornburg 11 Lindy Pokorny 12 Chuck Barrett 13 Barbara Wagner 15 Alan Sestak, Glenn Hurlbert, Davis Ramseur 17 Alex Wilson 18 Bailey Ardoin, Chuck & Janet Barrett 19 Linda Jackson 21 Lynn Stevens 23 Deborah Houghton 24 Bruce & Terrie Miller 26 Nancy Peace, Braden Wright, Vicki McAllister 29 Robert Halpern 30 Mitchell Copeland, Bill & Pat Wilson 31 Joy Winstead Letters... Bill Cushnie wishes to thank all those who sent cards and notes wishing him well during his recent illness. BAPC is a wonderful caring community. Many thanks, Bill The Endowment Fund at Bon Air Presbyterian Church, established in 2005, is a collection of assets given by individuals and managed by the church in perpetuity and invested to generate income to be able to support designated purposes. Since inception the Endowment Fund has awarded grants of over $48,000 for the purposes of 1) Mission and Outreach, 2) Capital Improvements, and 3) New or special programs. The members of the Endowment Fund Committee wish to express their appreciation to all the individuals who have prepared grant requests leading to improvements in the life of the church and the community. Should you have any questions about the Endowment Fund or the many projects supported, please contact any of the following Endowment Fund Committee members: Paul Beigbeder, Irene Caperton, Darleen Cavin, David Huffine, Erick Kasten, Gloria Myers, Jane Nagel, or John Rupp. Outreach is published monthly by Bon Air Presbyterian Church, a non-profit organization. Rev. Dr. Janet Winslow, Pastor; Jane Chandler, Editor; Brenda Norton, Assistant Editor. Articles may be submitted to Brenda Norton, office@bonairpc.org by the 15th of the prior month. Bon Air Presbyterian Church 9201 W. Huguenot Rd., N. Chesterfield, VA Telephone: Fax: Internet address: 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).

3 OUTREACH May, 2017 PAGE 3 BUILDING FOR OUR FUTURE Session Takes Strategic Action At the January Session meeting, the Feasibility Study summary and recommendations were reported by consultant, Sean Mitchell, of Generosity Development. The presentation was the result of months of assessment of our congregation s willingness to support a capital campaign focused on the development of the Welcome Corridor. Sean concluded that the possible proceeds of a capital campaign may be in the range of $550,000 and $575,000. The highest priority project components for the campaign are recommended to include asbestos removal, bathroom renovation, new doors, and HVAC. Following the Feasibility Study Report, the Building Utilization Committee was commissioned to develop a scaled-back building renovation plan that would fit the projected capital campaign proceeds. The committee met with Huff Morris Architects and three potential general contractors to work together in developing revised plans for the renovation with focus placed on the areas of greatest priority. The Building Utilization Committee also developed a preliminary timeline of how the capital campaign proceeds would be used and how much would be available for construction. The analysis was based on a monthly cash flow model and includes estimated pre-construction costs (architectural and plan development), capital campaign consultant costs, interest expenses for a short-term construction loan, contingency fund, expected unfulfilled pledges, capital campaign benevolence component, and the use of some campaign funds for current maintenance needs and the replenishment of the deferred maintenance fund. The analysis and timeline were thoroughly discussed with the Session. The Building Utilization Committee also developed a general timeline for the capital campaign, funding, and construction which was also presented to the Session. Since the project construction will begin with asbestos removal, it is hoped that the construction would begin during the summer of 2018 when worship services could more easily be moved to the Fellowship Hall and the preschool program would not be in session. Therefore, the initiation of a capital campaign should be expedited. Effective funding of the construction project will involve obtaining a construction loan to fund the project until all of the pledges from the capital campaign have been received. However, the plans were developed with the assumption that there will be no outstanding debt once all capital campaign funds are received. The current cash flow analysis suggests that a loan would be in the range of $249,000 to $274,000. Any loan recommended by the Session must be approved by a congregational vote. Based on an extended discussion with the Building Utilization Committee regarding their findings and recommendations, the Session took the following actions: Approved the selection of Century Construction to initially work with Huff Morris Architects to develop a revised renovation/construction plan and to ultimately oversee the construction of the project. Century Construction agrees to provide pre-construction services without charging a fee if they serve as contractors for the construction project, Approved the formation of a slate of candidates for a Capital Campaign Committee in order to expedite the launch of a campaign, Approved the use of Sean Mitchell of Generosity Development to serve as a consultant to guide and facilitate the capital campaign, Approved a committee to investigate obtaining a short-term loan for the initial funding of the renovation. Questions and requests for additional information may be directed to members of the Session or the Building Utilization Committee: Darin Smouse, Pete Gallini, Paul Beigbeder, and Barbara Jacocks.

4 PAGE 4 OUTREACH May, 2017 SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE Monday, May 29 10:00 a.m. in our Sanctuary Join us as we honor those who are serving, have served, or have lost their lives in service to our country defending our freedoms. We will spend time in prayer and reflection, recognize veterans and their families, sing patriotic songs, and read the names of Virginians lost in the line of duty during the past year. Forgo the crowds and traffic at the Virginia War Memorial. Invite your friends and neighbors. TRIALOGUE INTERFAITH DISCUSSIONS Addressing the Growing Fear in Our Society Interfaith dialogue helps us to get to know our neighbors as we deepen our mutual understanding and appreciation for the three Abrahamic faith traditions. These gatherings also provide important opportunities to address religious and moral issues we face during this stressful time of misunderstanding in our nation. The three Thursday evening meetings are scheduled from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Following a brief presentation by the faith leaders, all participants form groups with members representing various faith traditions and discuss the topics among themselves. Come a few minutes early and enjoy refreshments and fellowship before the meetings. Everyone, adults and teens, are encouraged to join these meaningful discussions. April 27 at St. Edward Catholic Church (Dolfield Dr. at Huguenot Rd.) May 11 at 2017: OR AMI (9400 W. Huguenot Rd.) May 18 at the Islamic Center of Virginia (1241 Buford Rd.) During the season of Lent, many of us participated in The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus. This bible study provided an insight into how Jesus ministry shaped and touched the lives of all those he encountered. Through his teachings we are called to use our time, talents, treasure, gifts, hearts and minds to continue to spread his message in the world today. Our Stewardship Ministry Team is asking you to consider ways you might serve, lead and make a difference. Your completion of an on-line survey, beginning May 14, will help all ministry team leaders to recognize your unique and valuable skills and interests. Paper surveys will be available for those that are unable to complete the survey on-line. All responses are desired by Thursday, May 25.

5 OUTREACH May, 2017 PAGE 5 The BAPC Session Reports At its regularly scheduled meeting on April 9, 2017, the Session: Approved a Capital Campaign with the primary goal of raising funds to fund the revised renovation and construction plan with a secondary goal of setting aside a portion of the funding to pay for currently needed repairs to roofing and soffits, Sanctuary sconces and to replenish the deferred maintenance fund for future unforeseen repairs by forming a Capital Campaign Committee (CCC). The committee should be in place by June Approved the hiring of a consultant to assist the CCC. Approved the hiring of Sean Mitchell as the consultant to assist the CCC. Approved the hiring of Century Construction to initially develop a revised renovation/construction plan and to ultimately oversee the construction of the final renovation/construction plans (which will be finalized at a later date). Approved designating a team to investigate obtaining a loan for the initial funding of the renovation and construction plan. Approved slate of Associate Pastor Nominating Committee (APNC). Approved calling a Congregational Meeting on Sunday, May 21 after the 11:00 worship service for the purpose of electing the APNC. Election of the Associate Pastor Nominating Committee Sunday, May 21, at Noon Candidates include: Alise Anzelone, Ed Callear, Louise Ensley, Kent Pankey, Kathy Sestak, Beth Unroe, and Ernie Wright. COMPANIONS ON THE WAY Sunday, May 21, at 3:00 p.m. EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO JOIN US! PRESBYTERY OF THE JAMES LOOKS TO THE FUTURE Give Your Input Ask Your Questions Join members of the Presbytery Vision 20/20 Team on Wednesday, May 10, at 7:00 p.m. in the Room 104. Learn about how the presbytery uses our benevolence contributions to further in ministry of Jesus Christ. Share your ideas about how the presbytery can support our congregation s mission and ministry to seek and serve Christ to make a difference. Everyone is invited to come, listen, learn, and share as the Vision 20/20 Team develops a strategic plan for the Presbytery of James for the coming years.

6 PAGE 6 OUTREACH May, :45 A.M. TO 10:45 A.M. Preschool (Room 218): Growing in Grace and Gratitude Elementary (Room 409): Growing in Grace and Gratitude Middle & High School Youth (Room 401): Faith Questions: God s Creation 9:45 a.m. in Rooms THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO LUKE - While others claim the world is without promise, Luke presents the story of Jesus Christ as good news, challenge and hope. Luke s story makes sense of the past, offers guidance for the present, and secures hope for the future. Join Harold Greer for a survey of the Good News from Luke s Gospel. YOUTH EVENTS Sunday, April 30 - Youth Group Biking on Capital Trail at Noon. Join us as we bike on the Capital Trail and explore the beauty of God s creation in our own backyard. Sunday, May 7 - Youth Group and Confirmation Class, W orship in Creation, at 8:00 a.m. Join us as we worship God by hiking in prayer and exploring the beauty of God s creation in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Sunday, May 21 - Confirmation Sunday - Join us as we welcome our confirmands into membership in the church at 11:00 a.m. worship. At 5:00 p.m. - End of year picnic for all youth. Sunday, June 4 Graduation Sunday at 11:00 a.m. worship. Please join us in worship at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 21, as we welcome our Confirmands into the life of our congregation. Please continue your prayers for Kate Hurlbert, Erin Fisher, Dana Peace, and Jackson Rowe as they grow in their faith journey. Graduation News! It s graduation season! Please let us know if you have a graduate in your family from high school, college or higher education that we might celebrate them! We will celebrate all of our graduates on Sunday, June 4, at the 11:00 a.m. service. Please send the church office the following information by Sunday, May 28: 1) graduate s name, 2) parents names, 3) school of graduation 4) date of graduation 5) future plans.

7 OUTREACH May, 2017 PAGE 7 IMAGINE! traumatized children receiving immediate and compassionate emotional support, unfilled health services jobs being filled by welltrained and eager workers who were previously underemployed, all children becoming excited and successful learners because they are proficient readers, those entering the workforce finding available and affordable housing. When we join together with other Richmonders Involved in Strengthening Our Community (RISC) we make dramatic differences in the lives of our neighbors. We can t do it alone, however when we stand with our partner congregations, 1,700 come together to let the decision makers know that we stand for justice, we stand with our neighbors in need, we stand in faith and response to the call of our Lord, Jesus Christ. This year, our goal is to have 100 OF OUR MEMBERS AND FRIENDS stand together at the NEHEMIAH ACTION ASSEMBLY Monday, May 1, at 7:00 p.m. (Doors open 6:15 p.m.) Carpools leave our church at 5:30 p.m. St. Paul s Baptist Church, 4247 Creighton Rd, Richmond, Sign up on the bulletin board in the Church Office Lobby. Bring a friend! JOIN US AS WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE TOGETHER ELEMENTARY READING The Problem: 15 elementary schools are unaccredited in reading in Henrico, most in Eastern Henrico. More than 1/4 of the students in these schools failed reading, increasing their risk of dropping out of high school and going to jail. RISC s Proven Solution: Direct Instruction reading curriculum has shown 40 years of impressive results in teaching struggling students. Buckingham County, VA reports student reading proficiency increased from 40% to 98% in 2 years! What Now? Richmond Public Schools & City Council officials recently approached RISC to work on a pilot program of Direct Instruction in RPS! At the Action, we will ask Richmond and Henrico schools to implement this reading curriculum. HEALTHCARE JOBS HOTLINE The Problem: In Richmond s most distressed neighborhoods, only 10% of adult residents have full-time jobs with benefits. RISC s Proven Solution: A healthcare careers pipeline connecting our community s workforce centers (which provide training and support services) with our region s hospitals, where over 500 entry-level jobs go unfilled each year and promising career paths abound. What Now? Because of RISC s work, HCA Hospitals and VCU Health have committed to recruit employees from the workforce centers to fill these in-demand jobs! At the Action, we will ask the hospitals and other stakeholders to followthrough on their commitments. CHILDHOOD TRAUMA The Problem: 90% of children and youth treated for mental illness in our region have experienced trauma; including abuse; neglect; witnessing domestic or community violence; divorce, death, or incarceration of parents; and living in poverty. In Chesterfield County, 1 in 12 children live in poverty and the effects of poverty, community violence, and other possibly traumatic experiences is evident. RISC s Proven Solution: In communities like Walla Walla, WA, schools have trained their staff to respond to traumatized children resulting in school suspensions dropping from 798 to 135 in just one school year! What Now? At the Action, we will ask Chesterfield schools to acknowledge the impacts of trauma on their students and take steps, in collaboration with other county agencies, to explore an evidence-based trauma training for school staff.

8 PAGE 8 OUTREACH May, 2017 The Stewardship Ministry Team will begin ing the quarterly giving statements to members starting with the second quarter of 2017 (April June). Year-end statements used for tax purposes will continue to be sent via the U. S. Mail. Members who do not have an address will also receive their quarterly statements by regular mail. The giving statements will be sent to the address the church has on file, but only one statement will be sent to each pledge. The document will be an attachment to the in an Adobe pdf format from statements@bonairpc.org. You may have to adjust your spam filter or check your spam folder after the initial mailing to be sure you receive the statements in the future. This initiative was launched to enable members to receive their quarterly statements quickly and reduce mailing costs. If you DO NOT want to receive your giving statements by or have any questions, please contact Ted McCormack, Financial Secretary, at or tcmccormack@verizon.net. LIVING LORD S SUPPER On Maundy Thursday, we had the opportunity to join Jesus at the last supper he had with his disciples. Thank you to Bruce Miller for his assistance with costumes and sound. Thanks to our cast who included: Jesus, Ernie Wright; Peter, Ted McCormack; Judas, Harry Marxen; John, Kent Pankey; James, Ray Secondo; Philip, Marshall Wright; Simon, Dave Carper; Thomas, Erick Kasten; Andrew, Pete Gallini; Bartholomew, Norm Negaard; Thaddeus, John Rupp; Matthew, Pat Clayton; Nathaniel, Colin Pettigrew; Upper Room Host, Don Thornburg; and Liturgist, Kathy Sestak. Help Needed in Church Office - Week of May I am looking for men/women who can keep the church office open during office hours. Duties include answering the phone and helping members/visitors who come to the church. Help is needed for the following days/times: Monday, May 22 8:30 a.m. Noon. Tuesday, May 23 Noon-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 24 8:30 a.m. Noon. If you can help with one of above times please call me at ~ Brenda Norton, BAPC Office

9 OUTREACH May, 2017 PAGE 9 CVWMA Electronics Recycling, Document Shredding, and Selected Hazardous Materials Disposal Event Saturday, May 6, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m Midlothian Turnpike (old Kmart) Electronics recycled for free include: Flat screen TVs and monitors, computers, computer accessories, wires, cables, printers, fax machines, VCR camcorders, phones, stereos and more! CRT TVs and monitors 27"- $10. (Flat screens are free) Also, document shredding is provided for up to five boxes free. And, pesticides, herbicides and oil base paints will be accepted for free. Join other Presbyterian Women from throughout the Synod of the Mid-Atlantic, who will gather at Massanetta Springs Conference Center. A variety of learning opportunities will be available to help you refresh and grow in your faith. Please call Kay Richardson, , for more information. Acolyte Program Women s Birthday Offering The 2017 Presbyterian Women s Birthday Offering will be collected in May. The offering is to celebrate the blessings in the lives of Presbyterian Women. The offering funds up to five projects that are not included in ongoing General Assembly mission support. Thank you to the acolytes who served in April: Thomas Jackson (cross-bearer), Spencer Jackson, Dana Peace, Sara Hinterlong, Jack Pearcy, Jillian Peace, and Mitch Pearcy. The adult helper was Elaine Ogburn. The acolytes for May will be Dana Peace (crossbearer), Jillian Peace, Jacob Smouse, Dylan Paz, and Thomas Jackson. The adult helper will be Elaine Ogburn. A SPECIAL THANK-YOU to Thomas Jackson, Dylan Paz, and Jacob Smouse for their service as acolytes for many years. They are graduating from high school in June, so they will be acolytes for the last time in May. May they continue to carry the light of Christ wherever their lives will take them! Prime Time Circle will meet Monday, May 8, at 6:45 p.m. in Room 104. Program: TV Movie Amish Grace. Joslyn Shipman will lead a discussion of the Power of Forgiveness following the movie. Sister s Circle will meet Tuesday, May 9, at 10:30 a.m. in Room 403. Read Lesson 7 and do homework from April meeting.

10 May 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Friendship Café 2 Friendship Café 3 4 Friendship Café 5 6 9:30 Yoga ( ) 6:15 RISC Nehemiah Action (St. Paul s Baptist) 6:45 Boy Scouts ( ) 7:00 Cub Scouts (SS/B) 8:00 Cub Scout Leaders (L) 6:30 Girl Scouts (405 & 409) 6:30 GenChat (B) 7:00 CE - Youth/Children (403) Noon Staff Mee ng (L) 6:15 Dinner (FH/K) 6:00 Yoga ( ) 7:00 Fellowship (L) 11:45 Pat Bray Student Recitals (S) 7 Communion/5 Meal/Coffee 8:00 Youth - Hiking Trip 7:00 Session ( ) 8 Friendship Café 9:30 Yoga ( ) 6:45 Boy Scouts ( ) 6:45 Prime Time Circle (104) 7:00 Cub Scouts (SS/B) 9 Friendship Café 10:30 Sister s Circle (403) Noon ROMEOs (Peking) 10 Noon Staff Mee ng (L) 2:00 Congrega onal Care (L) 6:15 Dinner (FH/K) 6:45 Chancel Ringer (S) 7:00 Church & Society (L) 7:00 Stewardship (B) 7:00 POJ Vision Team (104) 7:30 Chancel Choir 11 Friendship Café 6:00 Yoga ( ) 7:00 Trialogue (Or-Ami) Mother s Day 15 Friendship Café 16 Friendship Café Friendship Café :30 Yoga ( ) 6:00 Handbell Ringers (Hardshell) 6:45 Boy Scouts ( ) 7:00 Endowment Com. (L) 7:00 Cub Scouts (SS/B) 1:30 Book Group (L) 6:30 Girl Scouts (405 & 409) 7:30 Property (L) Noon Staff Mee ng (L) 6:00 Dinner - Picnic (FH/K) 7:30 Chancel Choir 6:00 Yoga ( ) 6:30 AAUW Book Group (409) 7:00 Staff Rela ons (B) 7:00 Trialogue (Islamic Ctr.) 6:00 AA Breakfast (FH/K) 6:00 Confirma on Dinner (B/K) 21 11:00 Confirma on 12:10 Called Congrega onal Mee ng (S) 5:00 Youth End-of-Year Picnic (TBD) 6:30 Elder Training (L) 22 Friendship Café 9:30 Yoga ( ) 6:45 Boy Scouts ( ) 7:00 Cub Scouts (SS/B) 7:00 Preschool Board (P) 23 Friendship Café 6:30 Girl Scouts (405 & 409) 7:00 GRIVA (B) 7:00 Communica ons (403) 7:30 Worship (L) 24 Noon Staff Mee ng (L) 7:30 Chancel Choir 25 Friendship Café 6:00 Yoga ( ) 6:00 Preschool Art Show (FH) 6:30 Elder Training (L) Last Day of Preschool :00 Chaffin Memorial Recep on (B) 2:00 Chaffin Memorial Garden Service Office Closed 30 Friendship Café 31 10:00 Memorial Day Service (S) 12:45 Preschool Staff (L) Noon Staff Mee ng (L)

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12 Bon Air Presbyterian Church 9201 W. Huguenot Road N. Chesterfield, VA Address Service Requested Non-Profit Organization Sunday Morning Ministers Sunday, May 7 Acolyte: 11:00 Jillian Peace Cross Bearer: 11:00 - Dana Peace Nursery: 8:30 Pat Wilson; 9:45 - Jane Nagel; 10:45 - Open Ushers: 8:30 Terry & Linda Oggel; 11:00 Paul Beigbeder s Team Registrar: Bill Wilson Acolyte: Nursery: Ushers: Registrar: Acolyte: Nursery: Ushers: Registrar: Acolyte: Nursery: Ushers: Registrar: Sunday, May 14 11:00 Jacob Smouse 8:30 Elaine Kasten; 9:45 - Margy Paz; 10:45 Becky Bullock & Dylan Paz 8:30 - Darleen Cavin & Tom Hephner; 11:00 Paul Beigbeder s Team Ed Callear Sunday, May 21 11:00 Dylan Paz 8:30 Greta Reeves; 9:45 Vicki Callear; 10:45 Gloria Myers & Mitch Olsen 8:30 - Perry Jones, Alan Sestak; 11:00 Paul Beigbeder s Team Tom Hephner Sunday, May 28 11:00 Thomas Jackson 8:30 Becky Harvell; 9:45 Open; 10:45 Marta & Abby Rowe 8:30 Mary Graf & Greta Reeves; 11:00 Paul Beigbeder s Team Ted McCormack