CALLED TO MAKE DISCIPLES OF JESUS CHRIST FOR THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE WORLD

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1 Warwick Weekly 11/5/17 CALLED TO MAKE DISCIPLES OF JESUS CHRIST FOR THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE WORLD Worship Today Our theme for today is Let the Redeemed of the Lord say so! It is also All Saints Day. Please see the enclosed insert for the list of the beloved people who died in the last year. We have a white rose for a family member of our church members who passed away this year, they are availabe in the Narthex and the Gathering Area. We will also celebrate the Lord s Supper together in all three services. It will be a full service designed to help you see the legacy of generosity at Warwick Memorial in deeper ways. Veterans Thanked for Their Service Next Week We will celebrate Veterans day next Sunday with a special video montage put together by Paul Cummings with the help of all of our veterans who wished to share pictures. We will also be blessing the Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes and UMCOR Health Kits, so please be sure to have them returned to the church on or before next Sunday (see page 2 for all the details on these). Women s Retreat - Fearless Next Saturday, November 11th Our theme for this year, Living Fearlessly, is something that is very relevant to the world we are living in today. Our speakers will be Pastor Gina and Pastor Peggy and our worship leader will be Kerri Hardwick, accompanied by The Lampstand Band. Check-in begins at 9am. Get your tickets now you can buy them after worship in the Gathering area or outside the Sanctuary, or through the week at the church office. New this year, you can sign up and pay using the WMUMC App on your smartphone. The cost is $10 if you buy a ticket in person and $11 if you use the App (to cover the processing fee) either way, this is a great deal! Invite your friends now. Lunch and childcare will be available, please indicate that you require childcare when you get your ticket. Pray for this event and for its leaders as we seek to make this a time of spiritual growth and equipping for women of all ages. Generous Living is the Way of Christ During October we were led through an experience of what it means to live generously. It was a time to evaluate how close we were coming to responding to God s Word. This congregation continues to demonstrate generosity by being a community of believers that is faithful to our mission statement, to make Disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world, and to our membership vows, to faithfully participate in the ministries of the church by our prayers, our presence, our gifts, our service, and our witness We always need to take time to renew our commitments and to evaluate if we are growing spiritually. We are reminded that God expects our best, and we remember that everything that we have belongs to God. When we work towards tithing for Kingdom building, God is pleased. We recognize that gifts include talents that can be used in church programs. Our sacrifice of time used to serve strangers in need locally and globally is generous giving. When we bag food, care for a child, supply Thrive, make flood buckets, health kits, and Christmas boxes, we are present in mission just as those present in Honduras and Red Bird Mission. Yet, we all need to grow in our Discipleship. Our presence in worship and church school is imperative and will develop the confidence necessary to spread the seeds of the Gospel and remind us that God is our priority, as well as our Tower of strength and security. We need to renew a Christian focus. Discipleship is a lifestyle and a continuous challenge; so today, with the Holy Spirit s presence and help, we renew and begin again to grow as God s servants. In Christ, The Generosity Team Closing the Living Generously Study Series Warwick Memorial United Methodist Church s Living Generously study series is coming to a close by inviting pledges for ministris and debet retirement for As an example to the congregation, the members of the Leadership Team and the Generosity Team have already pledged in the following ways. By October 29, 2017, leaders provided 19 pledges for the amount of $118,120 to the Family Life and Operations Fund; and leaders provided 17 pledges for the amount of $78,080 to be payable during 2018 to the Building Fund. Today, November 5 is pledge Sunday for the congregation. Having pledges for 2018 provides Warwick Memorial s Leaders the knowledge they need to prepare plans and make commitments to accomplish the underlying goals to Warwick Memorial s calling, To Make Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World. We thank the leaders for their expressions of Living Generously with their pledges of gifts for Gifts are one of the ways God called us to Live Generously during our recent study series. The others are your time, talents, service, and thoughts and prayers for others here and away from our campus. In the future look for more information about Living Generously in these ways.

2 WARWICK WEEKLY WMUMC.ORG Page 2 Living Generously... Living Generously and Tithing Tithing is an Old Testament concept and often given as the standard for our giving. In the New Testament, giving is more geared to doing Jesus work. The scriptures also reveal how we should give. Here are some examples: We should give voluntarily. 2 Cor. 9:7 says, Let each one do just as he has purposed in his heart; not grudgingly or under compulsion; for God loves a cheerful giver. We should give generously and expectantly. 2 Cor. 9:6 says, Now this I say, he who sows sparingly shall also reap sparingly; and he who sow bountifully shall also reap bountifully. We should give sacrificially. Mark 12:41-44 says, And He sat down opposite the treasury, and began observing how the multitude were putting money in the treasury; and many rich people were putting in large sums. And a poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which amounts to a cent. And calling His disciples to Him, He said to them, Truly I say to you, this poor widow put in more than all the contributors to the treasury; for they put in out of their surplus, but she, out of her poverty, put in all she had to live on. Our 2017 stewardship theme of Living Generously seems supportive of the concept of tithing. So, how much should we give to the church? Remembering that Christ gave his all for us, perhaps 2 Cor. 9:7 answers that question best of all, Let each one do just as he has purposed in his heart; not grudgingly or under compulsion; for God loves a cheerful giver. Review of the Scriptures we asked you to memorize over the last 5 weeks: Week 1 Luke 10:27 You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself. Week 2 Matthew 6:24 No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other, or be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money. Week 3 2 Corinthians 8:8-9 This is one way to prove your love is real. You know how full of love and kindness our Lord Jesus Christ was. Though he was very rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that by his poverty he could make you rich. Week 4 Proverbs 18:10-11 The name of the Lord is a strong fortress; the godly run to him and are safe. The rich think of their wealth as an impregnable defense; they imagine it is a high wall of safety. Week 5 Matthew 6:19-21 Do not store up treasures here on earth, where moths eat them and rust destroys them, and where thieves break in and steal. Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal. For wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will be also.

3 WARWICK WEEKLY WMUMC.ORG Page 3 Classes, Meetings & Programs... Advent Study Coming Soon Our 2017 Advent worship series and book study will be based on the book by Magrey R. devega called Awaiting the Already and is an Advent journey through the Gospels. Each Gospel, in its own way, leads us on the Advent journey of preparation for Christ s coming. You will be taken on a tour through the four Gospels narratives that announce Christ s birth and make way for his ministry. Discover what parts of the Christmas story come from which Gospel, and uncover Advent s tension between the past and the future within your own life. We will be offering a study class beginning the first week of Advent (week of 11/26) so stay tuned for more details of time and place. Book will be available for $10 (at the first class or from the church office prior to first class). Blessed Mess Group Meets Sunday Evenings Our Young Adult Sunday School Class, Blessed Mess, also meets on Sunday Evenings from 5:45pm to 7:30pm, so bring your kids to Children s and Youth Fellowship and then come and hang with the group! We ll share good food and better conversation. For more details, check with Pastor Bert. Men s Fraternity Series 33 Helps Men Follow Jesus As a man experiences the different volumes of 33, he will find himself building a vision for Authentic Manhood in his own life that is built on the gospel of Jesus Christ and was modeled by Him in His 33 years on earth. Join us in Room 27 at 7pm on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month (next meeting is November 7th). The United Methodist Men Monthly Meeting Join the UMM for their monthly dinner and meeting on Tuesday, 14, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. If you plan to attend, call Gene Osborne at (H) or (C) so we can have plenty of food prepared. The Wired Word: A New Small Group During the Sunday School Hour - Led by Pastors Peggy & Gina Meets in room 20 at 10:10am-ish. Our central study will always be based in the scriptures and will relate to life in the here and now. The class is called The Wired Word and you can join them any week and invite a friend to come, too. You don t need to prep or pre-read to join in the conversation or simply listen and learn. Missions & Minstries of Interest... THRIVE Food and Shoe Collection for Giving Tuesday Giving Tuesday is on November 28th this year. We will be doing our annual collection for THRIVE and the bags are available beginning TODAY. We are also asking for gently used shoes for their shoe drive. Instructions are on the bags. We ask you to share them with friends, neighbors, co-workers. Collected food/shoes can be returned to the church on Sunday, December 3rd to be blessed and delivered to THRIVE that week. THRIVE s Annual Fruit Fundraiser Now Progress Cartons of Oranges or Apples, and mixed cartons of Oranges, Grapefruit, Tangelos, and Apples. Proceeds go to support local community programs from the THRIVE Food Pantry. Orders, along with payment, must be turned in by Nov. 5th. You can contact Carol Bennett by phone or cmxhb2@ juno.com, or Ken Bradley via at Kenbradley1000@gmail.com to place your order, OR you may contact THRIVE to place your order - phone ext.5. Checks should be made to: THRIVE Peninsula. Delivery will be around the end of November. LAST WEEK S NUMBERS... Attendance 10/29/17 8:30am :00am :15am - 72 Total Worship Attendance: 235 Sunday School Attendance: 130 Wonderful Response Christmas Health Kits and Shoeboxes! Please help us package Shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child and Health Kit bags for UMCOR. Additional bags, boxes, and shipping donation envelopes are available on the tables in the Narthex and the Gathering Area. UMCOR suggests a $2.00 donation per Health Kit for shipping and toothpaste. Franklin Graham s Operation Christmas Child is now suggesting a $9.00 shipping donation per shoebox. We hope that you will be able to participate in these collections as a mission outreach project. We will collect and bless the kits and shoeboxes next Sunday, November 12th. You can return them to the church office during the week if you would like them here ahead of the services. PORT Homeless Shelter Starts Dec. 6th Our annual week to host our local homeless through the Port program is coming up soon - December 6th to the 13th. We need volunteers to help with various needs throughout the week. Please our facility manager at facility@wmumc.org or call the church office at to learn more about how you can help. We are also collecting new and gently worn jeans, packs of new men s underwear and Coleman ponchos. Feel free to drop off any donations to the church office between now and December 6th. Honduras Mission Trip Dino s Join us on the following dates between 4pm and 9pm for dine in and carry-out orders to help us raise funds for our 2018 Honduras Medical Mission Team. Tuesday, November 7th Tuesday, January 9th Tuesday, December 12th Tuesday, February 6th

4 WARWICK WEEKLY WMUMC.ORG Page 4 Upcoming Events and Things of Interest... Crafts Join us every Tuesday in the Fellowship Hall from 9:30am to 2pm for craft day in preparation of the upcoming Cookie Walk and Bazaar. Bring a lunch item to share! For more information, contact Sharon Blake at or Marsha Six at Confirmation Sunday Please join us on Sunday, November 19th as we celebrate our 2017 confirmation class and welcome them into membership during the 9am and 11:15am services. Please continue to pray for our 8 youth as they take this journey in their spiritual lives One City Marathon Charities Announced THRIVE Peninsula has been selected as one of the two official charities for the 2018 Newport News One City Marathon. As selected charitable partners, THRIVE and VersAbility Resources will benefit from promotion on the marathon website and through social media, inclusion in the post-race celebration, and online donation opportunities at race registration. Additionally, these organizations will be able to utilize a crowdfunding Run for Free program to raise money for their cause. Now entering its fourth year, the marathon has contributed almost $50,000 to its charitable partners since its inception in App Tip #5 Make Your Pledge By App We have been working through our Living Generously series, and have come to a time to consider out 2018 financial support of our mission and ministries here at WMUMC. New this year is the option of making your pledge through our WMUMC app on your device (available for IOS or Android). It works the same way as the paper pledge sheet, but through the convenience of your device. You can always adjust your pledge by contacting the office. Look for the button that says Pledge and simply fill out the form. Couldn t be easier. Don t be afraid, connect with us today. Please contact the office with any questions at Communion Offering Helps Others On the first Sunday of each month our tradition has been to help others in our community. To do this, we invite you to contribute to the Pastor s Discretionary Fund ( Communion Offering envelopes in our offering envelope box, or designate your contribution Discretionary Fund ). Place these contributions in the offering plates during the services. Bring non-perishable food items for THRIVE Peninsula s food pantry, and place them in the baskets in the sanctuary or Celebration Center entrances. We are also still collecting used shoes to help raise funds for THRIVE s client services, while assisting micro-enterprise entrepreneurs in developing nations and reducing waste in our nation s landfills. We have collected over 4000 pairs of shoes in the last 3 years. Please deposit shoes in the bin located in the Celebration Center Gathering Area. Food donations can be dropped off at the church office any time during the week. The Commission on a Way Forward Update The Commission on a Way Forward has drafted an interim report to share with the Council of Bishops in its task of finding a way forward for The United Methodist Church (UMC) on the extent of LGBTQ inclusion. During the meeting in Nashville, Oct. 30-Nov. 1, members of the Commission agreed on presenting an interim report that emphasizes the need for unity of the UMC, yet recognizing the different theological understandings on LGBTQ identity. We are convinced that with love, we will continue to discern God s vision for our church and listen and see what God wants us to be and to do, said Bishop David Yemba, one of the moderators of the Commission. The three-day meeting at the United Methodist Publishing House featured heartfelt and spirit-filled devotions and a deep desire to share the love of God to all of God s people in the global church. As a commission of the Council of Bishops, the interim report will be shared with the bishops during their meeting at Lake Junaluska, North Carolina, next week. The members expect the bishops to offer feedback that would help the commission in getting to a final report next year in readiness for the 2019 Special Session of the General Conference. About the Commission: The 32-member Commission on a Way Forward was appointed by the Council of Bishops to assist the bishops in their charge from the 2016 General Conference to lead the church forward amid the present impasse related to LGBTQ inclusion and resulting questions about the unity of the church. Cookie Walk and Bazaar Saturday, December 2, 9am to 2pm Put the date on your calendar! Cookie Walk - A whole church project, offering thousands of homemade cookies for $6.00 per pound. Cookie sale profits stay within our church. Craft Sale - The United Methodist Women sponsor the crafts with all proceeds going to UMW Missions. Handcrafted items are made all year by WMUMC crafters and individuals at home. Special food items are on our Goodies for Gifts table! Peanuts - The United Methodist Men will have their homecooked peanuts for sale for yourself or for a gift for someone who has everything! Breakfast and Lunch - Our Mission Teams will be selling food to raise funds for their trips next year. Cookbooks - The Warwick Memorial Cookbook will be available Questions? Call Marsha Six ( ) or Sharon Blake ( )

5 WARWICK WEEKLY WMUMC.ORG Page 5 Children, Youth and More... Children & Youth Fellowship Groups Note to parents: JAM time, M&M s and Youth meet from 5:45pm to 7:30pm. There are occasional exceptions and those will be posted in the Warwick Weekly. Parents drop children to the specified room location and pick up there, too. The JAM (Jesus And Me) Time Kids (pre-k) will meet in room 28. Contact Sharon Ellis at cutygrgal@cox.net or for more information. The M&Ms (Magnanimous and Mindful) (children 1st to 5th grade) will meet in the Fellowship Hall. Contact Sharon Ellis at cutygrgal@cox.net or for more information. The M&Ms are learning from Kids Travel Guide to the Beatitudes this year. The Youth gather in the Youth Room, room 23. We welcome all youth grades 6 through grade 12. Contact John Evans at youthweb@wmumc.org or cell/text. Follow the youth events by visiting their website at WarwickYouth.org. Pick up brochures on the welcome stands in the Narthex and Gathering Area to learn more about these programs. A snack supper is provided for all age groups (unless otherwise noted from week to week). Parents can assist with meal preparations, so please see Sharon Ellis (cutygrgal@cox.net) or John Evans (youthweb@wmumc. org) for more information on how to help. Fun for Kids in Sunday School All kids Pre-K to Grade 5 are invited to our Celebration Center on Sunday mornings at 10:10am for Sunday School opening. Kids gather there first for music and video fun, then go to their classrooms with their teachers. We start in the Celebration Center with a short video before moving to our classrooms. Remember to invite a friend to church and Sunday School. Each month the kids study a new Bible verse and Children can collect Bible Bucks for different assignments, tasks, and positive behavior each Sunday. Every third Sunday is Sunday Funday. Please encourage your child to invite friends. Feel free to speak to any Sunday School leader if you have any questions. Sunday School Classes (educational wing): 1st and 2nd grade meet in room 18 3rd, 4th and 5th grade meet in room 14 6th and 7th grade meet in room 16 We also have Youth Sunday School available each week. Grade 8 and up meet in the Youth Room (room 22). Carpenters Class: For those who have children with special needs, please visit us in the Carpenter s Class, room 30, in the Sunday School hall from 10:10am to 11:10am on Sunday mornings. This includes people of any age from six through young adults. The class teachers are Kathie Watkins and Marilyn Gardner. Youth Choir Rehearsals Youth in 6th to 12th grade are invited to join Page Williams in the Choir Room at 5pm, then go on to Youth Fellowship at 5:45pm. If you would like to be a part of our awesome youth choir, come and see what it s all about. Page Williams is the music director. If you would like to know more, you can contact Page at (call or text) or pagewilliams1@yahoo.com. Cherub and Junior Choir Rehearsals Children from 4 years to 5th grade are welcome to sing in the Cherub and Junior Choirs. Rehearsals are Wednesday afternoons at 4:45 for Cherubs and Juniors together. Attn: Parents of JAM and M&M Kids... Children s Pageant is Coming Soon Rehearsals Begin Tonight Attention parents - we are going to begin our pageant practices starting today, November 5. If you wish for your child to have a speaking part in the pageant, he/she needs to be present for all of the Sunday practices which will be during regular M&M time (5:45pm), throughout November. All children participating need to be present for the dress rehearsal on Saturday, December 2 at 4pm. We are excited to begin this joyous season with your children. All children from age 3 to 5th grade can be a part of the pageant - there are also non-speaking parts. A Super Christmas Children s Pageant December 3rd at 3pm Our infant and toddler nurseries (Room 25 and 26) are open during worship, Sunday School, and many scheduled events. We offer professionally trained staff for children birth through age 4. Please ask a greeter, usher or pastor for directions to the nursery. Please do not use the nursery if your child is sick or running a fever, in consideration of the other children and families. Childcare is provided as part of our ministry and there is no fee.

6 WARWICK WEEKLY WMUMC.ORG Page 6 Expand your Spirit Through Prayer... Your Guide to the Latest at WMUMC... Household Prayers Morning Thank you, Lord, for waking me up this morning, giving me a new start and another day to live for you. The light of day reminds me of the overwhelming love you give to us such that you even call us your children. Let me live this day in gratitude, showing your love in all that I say and do; for the sake of your son, Jesus, in whose name I pray. Amen. Evening God of the heavens, I cannot count the stars you have strewn across the sky, nor can I measure the grace you have poured out upon me. Thank you for the gifts of this day, for they show me your generosity. Thank you for its challenges, for in them I find your wisdom and strength. Bless all those I have met today, and forgive me for the ways I have caused harm. Keep me in your care this night; and if I do not awaken in the morning, receive me into the glorious company of all the saints. In Jesus name. Amen. Sick? Going to Hospital? If you are hospitalized, planning surgery, or have become ill, please contact the church office at or by ing warwick.memorial@wmumc.org. If you have an urgent situation, please call or text our care line at (757) or the church office at (9am to 5pm). If you are going to the hospital, please let us know the date, time, and hospital where you will be receiving care. Due to HIPAA regulations, the hospital will not automatically inform the church of your hospitalization. Prayer List Please pray for those at home, in the hospital or care facility: Fran Shaffer (York Convalescent Center), Jane Guthrie (St. Francis), Harry Fisher (The Newport), Caroline Blume, Anne Greene, Jane Goetz, Chris Ployd, Beverly Mayeaux, Sharon Blake, Marguerite Proffitt, Lynn Davenport, Bill and Helen Brady, Phyllis Arbogast, Eleanor Lucento, Pat Kennedy, Fae Conner, Lisa Crittenden, Connie Moran, Linda Henderson, Carlton Purgold, Sue Kelley, Jean Shaffer, David Ellis, Nancy Gloss, Joe Gindhart, Denise Workinger, Samantha Fries, Judy Hackett, James Watkins, Ruth Ritenour, Betty Potter, the family of Julia Frank Deployed Armed Forces: Brian Budlove (Japan), Mike Kinder, Collin Proctor (on a ship near North Korea). Warwick Memorial UnitedMethodist Church Rev. Gina Anderson-Cloud, Co-Sr. Pastor pastorgina@wmumc.org Rev. Bert Cloud, Co-Sr. Pastor pastorbert@wmumc.org Rev. Peggy Langille, Associate Pastor pastorpeggy@wmumc.org 38 Hoopes Road Newport News, VA WMUMC.org We are social, look us up: Today 8:30am Sanctuary Service 9am Contemporary Worship Service (CC) 10:10am Sunday School 11:15am Sanctuary Service 5pm Youth Choir (Music Room) 5:45pm Blessed Mess Young Adult Study (Rm 10) 5:45pm JAM, M&M s & Youth 5:45pm Divorce Care (library) 5:45pm Financial Peace University (Rm 27) 8pm AA (Rm 20) Monday, November 6 10:00am Peninsula Agency on Aging (FH) 6:30pm Boy Scouts Troop 6/Cub Scouts 6pm Upward Coaches Training (Rm 27) 7pm Mary Freeman Circle (Rm 10) 7:30pm Praise Choir Rehearsal Tuesday, November 7 9:30am Craft workshop (FH) 10:30am Tyson/Lett Circle (Rm 10) 10am Peninsula Agency on Aging (Rm 27) 4pm Confirmation Class (Rm 27) 6pm Upward Coaches Training (Rm 27) 7pm Men s Fraternity 33 (Rm 27) 7pm Nominations (Library) 7:30pm Bell Choir Rehearsal Wednesday, November 8 1:15pm Staff meeting 4:45pm Cherub & Junior Choirs 5:30pm Lampstand Band Rehearsal (CC) 6pm Lampstand Planning Mtg (Rm 27) 7pm Nominations Committee (Rm 27) 7pm Special Needs Workgroup (Library) 7:30pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal 8pm AA Spanish Speaking (Rm 20) Thursday, November 9 9:30am Evangelism Team Mtg (Library) 10am Peninsula Agency on Aging (Rm 21) 1pm Care Team Mtg (Rm 27) 6pm DYBL Girls Softball (CC) 6:45pm UMW Executive Mtg (Library) 7pm Trustee Team Mtg (Rm 10) 7pm SPRC Mtg (Rm 27) Friday, November 10 6pm Yoga (CC) 6:30pm Cub Scout Mtg (Rm 16) Saturday, November 11 9am Women s Fearless Retreat (CC) 6pm AA English Speaking For complete calendar please visit the website at wmumc.org and contact Jim King at facility@wmumc. org for room availability and reservations. Deadline for Warwick Weekly submissions is Tuesday at 12 noon