Warwick Weekly - March 3, 2013

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1 Warwick Memorial United Methodist Church 38 Hoopes Road Newport News, VA (757) Our Mission: to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. OUR VISION: Love, learn, grow, and serve through Christ. OUR CORE VALUES: to be centered on Christ to live as His family to be Biblically grounded to grow spiritually to embrace our diversity to serve others Resident Bishop: Young Jin Cho MINISTERS: all members of Warwick Memorial District Superintendent: Joseph D. Carson Senior Pastor: William G. Davidson Associate Pastor: Jessica D. Squires Dir. of Music Ministry: Page Williams Music Assistant: Susan Brendle Emergent Worship Music Dir. : Kerri Hardwick Administrative Assistant: Donna Jones Facilities Manager: Jim King Custodian: Henry Daggs Nursery Coordinator: Edie Moore DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR LENT The Way: Forty Days of Reflection: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus by Adam Hamilton CHURCH-WIDE STUDY FOR LENT to accompany this individual devotional The Way: Following in the Footsteps of Jesus by Adam Hamilton This study follows the footsteps of Jesus through on-site visits to the Holy Land using historical information, archaeological data, and stories of the faith. Each Adult Sunday School Class, the Children s Fellowship, our Youth Group, and the Young Adult Small Group will share in this church-wide study during the Season of Lent. Warwick Weekly - March 3, 2013 SUNDAY MORNING SCHEDULE 8:30 am Worship in the Sanctuary 9:00 am The Lampstand in the Celebration Center 9:30 am Fellowship Time 10:00 am Sunday School 11:15 am Worship in the Sanctuary Serving Today Ushers: (8:30) Jim Crittenden, Nathan Jones, Bill Brady, Jerry Haynes (9:00) Ken Bradley (11:15) Mary Ann Hoye, Beth Murray, Jean Shaffer, Bonnie Turner Greeters : (8:30) UMW (9:00) Joy Robinson (11:15) UMW Acolytes for next Sunday (8:30) Lindzee Burnett, Samantha Chante Lance (11:15) Hannah Davis Sermon Series for Lent 8:30/11:15 Sanctuary Worship The Way: Following in the Footsteps of Jesus Pastor Bill will center his messages on the life and ministry of Jesus as highlighted in our 40-day Personal Devotional and Church-wide study of the same title (with a side trip to the home of the Prodigal Son) February 17 Baptism and Temptation February 24 The Healing Ministry March 3 Proclaiming the Kingdom March 10 Two Robes: Which One is Yours (the Prodigal Son and the Older Brother) March 17 Sinners, Outcasts, and the Poor The Lampstand 9:00 am Breaking Down Barriers For this six-week sermon series Pastor Jessie will focus on how we can surrender every facet of our lives to God. When we truly surrender, God breaks down the barriers of sins in our lives that have kept us from authentically practicing our faith. February 17 Overcoming Temptation February 24 Living in the Kingdom March 3 Weighing our Sin March 10 We are all Prodigals March 17 Receiving Healing March 24 Recognizing Christ March 3, 2013 Page 8 March 3, 2013 Page 1

2 Joys and Concerns for March 3-9, 2013 Joys: The flowers on the altar today are given to the glory of God by Jimmy Dunn in loving memory of his wife, Christine. We pray for those in the hospital or a care facility: Beverly Krespach, Gardens of Warwick Fran Shaffer at Mennowood John Comer at Mennowood Winnie Nelson at the Gardens of Warwick Forest Kitty DeWees at Warwick Forest Assisted Living Ruby Lusby at Patriot s Colony in Williamsburg Jane Guthrie, mother of John Guthrie, at St. Francis Nursing Center Ginny Masters at Colonial Manor, Williamsburg Dick Kilroy at The Chesapeake Janie Rogers at Warwick Forest Evergreen Unit Donna Jones We Pray for those who are at home: Blair Gloss Carol Bennett Jimmy Dunn Fred Townsend Dick At Lee Lynn Davenport Darrell Wood Julia Frank Kent Palmer Betty Potter Ted Potter Paul Lowe Sonny Wood Other: Those who are unemployed Those Who are Deployed: Chris Davidson Afghanistan Relationship Missionary: Steve and Diantha Hodges Africa Judy Morton Jim Pimblett Elton Bennett Chris Ployd Christina Tanner, chronic illness Nancy Gloss Jeff Cox, treatment for COPD Katie Tanner-Barker (daughter of Cindy and Lee Skaggs, sister of Crystal Skaggs) undergoing treatment for stage 4 liver disease Bob Warthan, undergoing cancer treatment Rupert Scott Jewell Stalnaker Eleanor Lucento, health concerns March (Sun) 8:30 am Worship 8:45 am Prayer and Praise 9:00 am The Lampstand 9:30 am Coffee and Fellowship 10:00 am Sunday School 11:15 am Worship 2:00 pm Capital Campaign Team 4:00 pm Upward Awards Events 4:30 pm Laudamus Te Ringers 5:00 pm Youth Choir 5:30 pm Alcoholics Anonymous 5:45 pm Children s Fellowship 5:45 pm Youth Group 8:00 pm Alcoholics Anonymous 4 (Mon) 9:45 am ECMS: Family Music for Babies 10:30 am Mothers Nurturing Mothers 10:45 am ECMS: Family Music for Toddlers 5:30 pm Troop 6 Court of Honor 6:00 pm Wesley Sermons Bible Study 6:00 pm Scouts 7:30 pm Praise Choir Rehearsal 8:00 pm Alcoholics Anonymous (Spanish) 5 (Tue) 9:30 am-2:30 pm Craft Workshop 1:30 pm ECMS: Music Makers: At Home in the World 4:00 pm ECMS: Music Makers: At Keyboard Year 1 5:15 pm ECMS: Music Makers: At Keyboard Year 3 7:00 pm Staff-Parish Relations Committee 7:00 pm Drama Rehearsal 7:30 pm Gloria Dei Ringers Rehearsal 6 (Wed) 9:00 am TOPS 9:30 am ECMS: The Cycle of Seasons 10:45 am ECMS: Family Music for Toddlers 4:15 pm Cherub Choir Rehearsal 4:45 pm Junior Choir Rehearsal 5:25 pm Jubilate Ringers Rehearsal 6:00 pm Final Words Bible Study 7:00 pm Lampstand Band Rehearsal 7:30 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal 8:00 pm Alcoholics Anonymous (Spanish) 7 (Thu) 9:30 a.m. Sewing Group 9:30 am ECMS: The Cycle of Seasons 10:45 am ECMS: Family Music for Toddlers 2:00 pm Discovering Soul Care Study 4:00 pm ECMS: Music Makers: Around the World 5:15 pm ECMS: Music Makers: At the Keyboard Year 2 7:00 pm Barbara Liddick Circle 8 (Fri) 7:00-9:00 pm Spanish Bible Study 9 (Sat) all day/evening Alcoholics Anonymouns 2:00 pm Drama Rehearsal March 3, 2013 Page 2 March 3, 2013 Page 7

3 Living Word Drama Team Offers Mission Scholarships Our Living Word Drama group is offering scholarships for members of Warwick Memorial or for persons who attend Warwick Memorial regularly. These scholarships are to assist persons in paying the cost to participate in church approved or other humanitarian mission projects. To apply for a scholarship submit a typed paper of not more than one page that describes the name, purpose and cost of the mission, what you will do on the mission, where it will take place, sponsoring organization and why you need financial support in order to participate. The Drama Team will consider all requests and may approve one or more scholarships and the amount to be awarded to each. Requests will be received until March 30 th. Please give your request to a member of the Drama Team in a sealed envelope. You may call Jim Taylor at if you have questions. WMUMC Prayer Chain If you have a prayer request that you want sent out on the prayer chain, send the request to Jim Rogers, 68eagle@cox.net. If you would like to be added to the prayer chain Jim at this same address. Lenten Offering Our Lenten Offering is designated for Denbigh United Christian Outreach (50%) and Lackey Free Clinic (50%). You may contribute with the Lenten Offering envelope in your envelope box or by designating your contribution for Lent. Passion/Palm Sunday March 24 8:30 & 11:15 am Canticle of the Cross by Joseph Martin Praise and Chancel Choirs 9:00 am Lampstand Band Holy Thursday March 28 7:30 pm Holy Communion in the Sanctuary Praise, Chancel, and Youth Choirs Good Friday March 29 6 am 6pm Prayer Vigil (pray at home or in the sanctuary) 7:30 pm in the Celebration Center The Last Words: A Tenebrae Service based on the Seven Words from the Cross by Ronald D. Vaughan A presentation of the Living Word Drama Ministry Praise and Chancel Choirs Easter Sunday March 31 Sonrise Service 6:30 am led by our youth Sonrise Breakfast 7:30 am 8:30 am Sanctuary Service 9:00 am The Lampstand in the Celebration Center 10:00 am Sunday School 11:15 am Sanctuary Service Clothing and School Supplies Needed for Local Elementary School The Community Missions Team, part of the Outreach Committee, invites all our members to consider donating school and a few clothing supplies/items to the local Epes Elementary School (K-5 th grade), located only two miles from Warwick Memorial and we have learned there s an urgent need for the following: Book bags Composition Books Crayons, Pencils Hats Gloves Socks The Epes Elementary administrative staff cares deeply about their babies as they are fondly referred. The staff appreciates our help so much. We will collect these items until Sunday, March 31 st. Please place donations in the Center area in the bin marked Local Missions, The Mary Freeman Circle will meet this Monday, March 4 at 7 pm at the home of Sina Hofler. The Dana Tyson/Ardell Lett Circle will meet on Tuesday, March 5th at 10:30 am in the Aldersgate Classroom. Kay Fippinger is in charge of the program. VBS Team Members and Other Volunteers There will be a meeting on Tuesday, March5th at 6.pm in the Aldersgate classroom for all team members and anyone wishing to volunteer with us this summer. We will meet to plan and give out materials. The Fun Fair will begin soon, June This year should be bigger and better because we are hoping to partner with another church. Join us for a wonderful event for our children. Bonnie Turner and Sharon Ellis, Co-Directors Young Adult Small Group The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus led by Pastor Bill Wednesdays, 7:00 pm at the parsonage 1241 Patrick Lane begins this Wednesday March 3, 2013 Page 6 March 3, 2013 Page 3

4 THANK YOU Warwick Memorial, Your card truly shined some light in this time for me. It is truly a blessing to have such a loving and a supportive church community. Thank you and may God bless all of you. Love, Darrell Wood Dear Pastor and Congregation, Thank you fro your very kind donation which Adams United Methodist Church received in response to the devastating fire we experienced on January 23, Your generosity will make an immediate difference in the lives of our congregation. The donation will go toward our Building Fund which will help in the restoration of our Fellowship Hall Yours in Christ, Rev. Carl Perez, Pastor (a donation of $100 was contributed from our Discretionary Fund) Lilies and Alternative Giving 2013 You may place a lily for worship and/or give a gift in support of our Honduras Medical Mission or Local Missions Lilys will be displayed for worship in the sanctuary and The Lampstand (Celebration Center). The cost is $11.00 per lily. Please make checks payable to Warwick Memorial United Methodist Church and mark your check either lily or Honduras Mission or Local Missions. Orders for lilys and money must be turned in by March 17 Names will be printed in the Warwick Weekly on Easter Sunday. Lilys remaining after the 11:15 pm service on Easter will be delivered to our homebound members. Place your order form and payment in the offering. Lily Given By In Memory of In Honor of Port Volunteers Needed PORT sign-up sheets are up on the bulletin board outside of the fellowship hall. PORT starts for us March 6th through 13. Please sign up today. With thanks from the Facilities Manager. Save the Date March 12 ALL WOMEN ARE INVITED to join our United Methodist Women on a visit to the Wesley Community Service Center in Portsmouth. We plan to meet at the church at 9:30 am on Tuesday, March 12 to carpool. This center is a national mission institution offering programs and services. It is part of the VA Conference Advance Specials for mission opportunities. Please call Cindy Skaggs at for further information. We plan to do lunch after our visit. RECORD OF FAITHFULNESS Attendance Last Sunday...8:30 am-92; 9:00 am-82; 11:15 am-120 Total Worship Attendance..284 Sunday School Attendance Needed in Operating Budget Year to Date...$104, Needed each week...$13, Support to Operating Budget Year to Date...$118, Support to Operating Budget Last Week...$7, Available Balance in Building Fund...$166, (excludes $25, representing loan balance) Support to Destination Freedom since 6/1/10...$837, Support to Building Fund Last Week...$1, Amount needed by February 9 for mortgage payment...$13, Amount received Month to Date...$11, Celebration Center Loan Balance...$1,633, Alternative Giving (Honduras Mission or Local Missions) Given By In Memory of In Honor of Note: Do you plan to pick up your lily after the 11:15 a.m. service on Easter? Yes No, please deliver to a homebound member Place my lily(s) in: sanctuary for 8:30 and 11:15 services Celebration Center for Lampstand service March 3, 2013 Page 4 March 3, 2013 Page 5

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6 Easter Sunday - March 31 Easter Sonrise Service-6:30 a.m. led by our youth Easter Sonrise Breakfast-7:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. Sanctuary service 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Sanctuary service 9:00 a.m. The Lampstand in the Celebration Center