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1 H E A D L I N E R C H U R C H B R E T H R N O F T H E MARCH 2019 "We who are strong ought to put up with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Each of us must please our neighbor for the good purpose of building up the neighbor." Romans 15:1-2 (read 15:1-6) NRSV Strength is not only a privilege, but an obligation. This is true of any strength we possess. Some strengths are not readily visible, for instance, emotional, spiritual or physical abilities. Some are more obvious, such as possessions and relationships. These are not only for our enjoyment and pleasure, but a responsibility to God and each other. Whatever strength or ability we possess has been given to us by the creative power of God. What we are and what we possess are God's. An analogy would be a potter who creates a piece of pottery. The pottery is not independent of the one who brought it into being and gave it form, neither are we independent of God who has created us. The Apostle Paul teaches the strong to bear with the failings of the weak. He is specifically referring to those who are spiritually weak. By implication he is teaching that our strengths should be used to edify the weak and do good for our neighbor. There are times when our patience wears thin with those around us and our circumstances, whether within the church or the world. At this point we need humility. Humility is recognizing our place in God's scheme of things. God continues to create and recreate us and those around us. Likewise, God alone is the judge of others. If we realize that we ourselves are not finished (and thus, "weak") in every area and that the judgment seat is not ours, it gives us the humility to be forbearing of others. Armed with this Christ-like humility, we can bear with one another's failing. When we bear with others we bear the cross and are drawn closer to Jesus by this shared experience. He is our example. His Spirit gives us the power to make the example real in our daily living. Paul understood this through his own life experience. Few persons have been endowed with more strength and ability than Paul. Sometimes this made him proud and arrogant. In many instances, however, Paul manifested his strength by forbearing almost unbearable weaknesses in those around him. Some insisted that all Gentiles converted to Christianity should keep the Law of Moses and, if male, be circumcised. Paul wrestled against this "tooth and nail." He won from the council in Jerusalem the reversal of this unreasonable demand. Yet, in Acts 16, we find that he had his associate Timothy circumcised after this issue had been decided for the sake of the Jews amongst which they ministered. Paul lived what he taught. As Christians, we must also walk in the path of Jesus. Scripture is the account of God's redemption of creation culminating in Jesus Christ. It guides us toward God's purpose. Paul describes three qualities of spiritual strength in Romans 15:4. The first which is necessary for our strength is "steadfastness." Steadfastness is a persistence that refuses to give up (not a bullheadedness that fails to recognize when to quit pursuing ambition and self-will). It is like the wrestler who refuses to let go. Think of Jacob's all night struggle in order to receive a blessing in Genesis 32. A companion to "steadfastness" is "encouragement". "Encouragement" is the strength and insight which we receive as we study and live the gospel together. We are to encourage one another by word, deed and presence. The third element is "hope." Hope is our trust in the benevolent purpose of God even in the midst of a creation that is incomplete and imperfect. It knows that God does all things well. It is not some idyllic belief that our lives and this world will just get better and better, nor is it the idea that all we desire in this world shall be ours. True hope is and must be grounded in God, in what has been done for us through Jesus Christ, and what is yet to be done. Hope, and steadfastness, and encouragement enable us to receive God's strength. That strength empowers us to bear one another's failing and share in the burden of Christ's cross. As God continues to work with, among and in us, we become more and more able to do so. Paul prays in Romans 14:5-6, that we are in accord with Jesus Christ and have harmony with one another. We stand responsible before God for our use of the strengths given to us. We deny the gifts of God when we deny our strength and ability! What are your strengths? If you are strong emotionally, can you use your coping power to strengthen those who have endured much? If you have spiritual strength, can you use your power to intercede for, encourage and lift up others? If your strengths are physical, can you glorify God by using your hands to bring your neighbor's good? If you are wealthy, can you use your possessions to provide strength to others? Have you ever thought about the relationships God has given you and what wonderful opportunities they present to strengthen Christ's church? Let us be strong for God and for one another that we may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! David K. Shumate District Executive Min ister VIRLINA DISTRICT 3402 Plantation Road, NE Roanoke, Virginia Ph. (540) Fax (540) VIRLINA Toll Free David K. Shumate, DISTRICT EXECUTIVE MINISTER Mary Sink St. John, DIRECTOR OF DISTRICT CONFERENCE, NURTURE AND WITNESS GARY L. BASHAM, DIRECTOR OF MINISTRY FORMATION Ed and Susan McKimmy, COORDINATOR OF DISASTER RESPONSE 319.p65 1 2/22/2019, 1:00 PM

2 L O C A L I N T E R E S T Betty Kefauver Waldron, aged 87, of Copper Hill, VA, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 27, Funeral service were held on Friday, February 1, 2019 at the Mount Union Church of the Brethren with Pastor Greg Fleshman officiating. Beaver Creek - John Michael Graham, Katie Graham, Kim Fox, Gary Thompson and Sonya Thompson by baptism January 27, Burks Fork - Robin Vest by letter February 18, Donna Barber by baptism May 27, Cedar Bluff - Wayne Patrick and Shirley Patrick by letter November 11, Hopewell - Tommy Croft by letter November 18, Jeters Chapel - Ashley Long by baptism October 7, Vickie Stover by letter October 28, Mount Hermon - Kendall Varner by baptism May 27, Kathy Ann Randall by letter September 9, Linda Helms by letter November 25, Red Oak Grove - Richard W. Thomas, Sr. and Carolyn L. Thomas by letter December 16, Judy Ann Weddle by letter January 20, Roanoke, Summerdean - Reece Beard, Travis Guilliams, Maddie Lenker, Eva Stultz, Conner Vernon and Ridge Beard by baptism April 1, Audrey Presley and Peggy Randall by letter April 1, Debbie Graham and Don Prillaman by letter June Bob Coffman and Carolyn Coffman by letter July Eli Bergsten, Kim Bergsten. Peggy Walker, Kevin Vernon Carrie Vernon, Traci Showalter and Doris McDonel by letter December 16, Smith Mountain Lake Community - Rebecca Yopp by baptism August 26, Tabitha H. Rudy by letter January 27, REMEMBERING OUR DEPARTED SAINTS Catherine Diane Mannon, aged 74, of Floyd, VA, passed away on Wednesday, February 20, She was a member of Laurel Branch Church of the Brethren. Diane was the sister of J. Hebron Quesenberry, former pastor of the Red Oak Grove Church. Sylvia Rorrer Hancock, aged 92, of Floyd, VA, passed away on Wednesday, February 20, She was a member of the Fairview Church of the Brethren in Floyd County and the widow of Reginald Hancock. Pauline Lester Mannon, aged 97 of Floyd, VA, passed away on Saturday, February 9, She was a member of the Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren. Frances Marie Bower Lynch, aged 70, of Boones Mill, VA, passed away Sunday, February 10, She was a member of the Antioch Church of the Brethren. David Cornelius Flora, aged 89, died peacefully at his home in Boones Mill on Sunday, February 10, He was a member of the Germantown Brick Church of the Brethren and the grandfather of Karen Stutzman, wife of former Fraternity Church Pastor Paul F. Stutzman. William Calvin Ronk, aged 91, of Fincastle, VA died Tuesday, January 1, He was the father of Patricia A. Ronk, licensed minister and member of the Roanoke-Oak Grove Church. PASTORAL PLACEMENT REPORT BETHEL - Part time position, no profile available - Pulpit supply - various. BOONES MILL - Part time position, profile circulating - Pulpit supply - various. EDEN, FIRST - Full time position, profile pending - Edward C. Woodard began as interim pastor on January 1, FRATERNITY - Full time position, profile pending - Paul F. Stutzman has resigned effective February 28, JETERS CHAPEL - Part time position, profile pending - Pulpit supply - various. JONES CHAPEL - Part or full-time position, profile circulating (P/I) -Emma Jean Franklin Woodard serving as interim pastor. LYNCHBURG - Part time position, profile pending - Leah O. Harness serving a interim pastor. MAPLE GROVE - Part time position, no profile available - Timothy Sink serving as interim pastor. MASONS COVE - Part time position, no profile available - Jack W. Lowe, Jr. serving as interim pastor. MONETA, LAKE SIDE - Part time position, profile circulating - Christian Becker (FGBC) began as interim pastor on December 1, NEWPORT NEWS, IVY FARMS - Part time position, profile circulating - Pulpit supply by Nathaniel Milton. OAK GROVE, SOUTH - Part time position, no profile available - Pulpit supply - various. PETERS CREEK - Full time position, profile circulating (P) - Johnny Thompson (AG) serving as interim pastor. RED HILL - In negotiation, trial sermon and vote date to be determined. SAINT PAUL -Part time position, no profile available - Mark A. Bolt is serving as interim pastor. SHELTON - Part time position, no profile available - Joseph D. Smith serving as interim pastor. TRINITY - Part time position, profile circulating (P) - Pulpit supply - Chris Foster for February. HEADLINER DEADLINE ON MARCH 25, 2019 Deadline for the May 2016 HEADLINER is March 25, Forward items to <EHeadliner@aol.com> or to 3402 Plantation Road, NE, Roanoke, VA Please make sure to change our address if you have not done so! 319.p65 2 2/22/2019, 1:00 PM

3 N E W S & E V E N T S WORLD HUNGER WALK AT ANTIOCH - APRIL 28, 2019 The World Hunger Walk will be held on Sunday, April 28 starting at 3 p.m. This six-mile walk starting and ending at Antioch Church raises awareness of and generates funds for world hunger. Walkers walk for money that has been pledged to them or may make a contribution. The walk starts and finishes at Antioch Church of the Brethren and includes rest stops along the way with refreshments provided. You can download your registration and sponsorship form < WORLD HUNGER GOLF TOURNAMENT - MAY 11, 2019 The World Hunger Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, May 11. The lunch is at noon and the tournament play begins at 1 p.m. Join us at the Westlake Golf and County Club for our 15th Annual eighteen hole captain's-choice golf tournament. There will be prizes for top three, team scores, longest drive, closest to the pin and more. The tournament includes lunch, driving range access and soft drinks during play, with all proceeds go to support world hunger. Download your team registration form from < events> and be sure to let all your golfing friends know about this great opportunity for golf, fun, fellowship and the support of a great cause! YOUNG ADULT CONFERENCE - MAY 24-26, 2019 Young Adult Conference will be held on May at Camp Blue Diamond near Petersburg, Pa. The theme for 2019 is Enflame Us with Your Love; Empower Us with Your Spirit! The event offers people ages 18 to 35 a chance to enjoy fellowship, worship, recreation, Bible study, service projects, and more. Registration costs $150 and includes food, lodging, and programming. Upon request, the Youth and Young Adult Ministry will send a letter to your congregation asking them to provide a $75 scholarship. Make scholarship requests by April 1. Scholarships are available to current Brethren Volunteer Service workers. A non-refundable deposit of $75 is due within two weeks of registering. Go to < >. NATIONAL JUNIOR HIGH CONFERENCE - JUNE National Junior High Conference is June at Elizabethtown (Pa.) College on the theme Strong and Courageous (Joshua 1:9). Register by March 31 to take advantage of the early-bird fee of $180 per person. Starting April 1, registration increases to $210 per person. A non-refundable deposit of $100 is required within two weeks of submitting an online registration. The conference is for youth who have completed grades 6 to 8 and their adult advisors. Go to < STEVE VAN HOUTEN TO COORDINATE WORKCAMPS Steve Van Houten will serve the Church of The Brethren as Interim Coordinator of Workcamps. He previously served as a pastor, including the Cloverdale Church in Virlina District, until his retirement in August He is a graduate of Manchester College and of Bethany Theological Seminary. Steve begins his work on March 6, ANNUAL REPORT FORMS DUE (as of February 20, 2019) It is important that the listed forms below be completed and returned as they comprise the mailing list for the HEADLINER and for other important information of congregations. If your congregation is listed in the delinquent list, please get the information mailed as soon as possible. Form E - Congregational Outreach Report - Self-allocation for 2019 (was mailed from the General Offices in Elgin and was due back December 3, 2018): If your congregation is listed below, please get the information mailed as soon as possible. Blacksburg-Iglesia del Buen Pastor Fellowship, Boones Mill, Cedar Bluff, Copper Hill, Coulson, Crab Orchard, Daleville, Duncan Chapel, Durham-Peace Covenant, Floyd- Iglesia Cristiana Nueva Vida, Good Shepherd, Henry Fork, Jeters Chapel, Laurel Branch, Lynchburg, Maple Grove, Mount Bethel, New Hope, Newport News-Ivy Farms, Oak Grove (South), Oakvale, PleasantDale, Pleasant Valley, Pleasant View, Poages Mill, Pulaski-First, Red Hill, Roanoke-Iglesia Cristiana Renacer, Saint Paul, Shelton, Smith Chapel, Smith River, Spruce Run, Vinton, Virginia Beach-Christian Church Uniting, Wakefield Chapel, West Richmond Additional Officers Form (was mailed from the District Resource Center in December/January Memo for Ministers and was due back January 15, Beaver Creek, Bethany, Bethlehem, Blacksburg, Iglesia del Buen Pastor Fellowship, Blue Ridge, Boones Mill, Cedar Bluff, Concord-Living Faith, Copper Hill, Crab Orchard, Daleville, Duncan Chapel, Durham-Peace Covenant, Eden- First, Fairview (Floyd), Fairview (Rocky Mount), Iglesia Cristiana Nueva Vida (Floyd) Fraternity, Good Shepherd, Henry Fork, Hiwassee, Jeters Chapel, Jones Chapel, Laurel Branch, Lynchburg, Maple Grove, Masons Cove, Moneta- Lake Side Fellowship, Mount Bethel, Mount Joy, Mount Union, New Bethel, New Covenant, New Hope, Newport News-Ivy Farms, Nineveh, Oak Grove (South), Oakvale, Olean, Parkway, Peters Creek, PleasantDale, Pleasant Valley, Pleasant View, Poages Mill, Pulaski-First, Red Hill, Red Oak Grove, Roanoke-Central, Roanoke-Iglesia Cristiana Renacer, Roanoke-Williamson Road, Saint Paul, Saunders Grove, Schoolfield, Selma, Shelton, Smith Chapel, Smith River, Spruce Run, Stonewall, Troutville, Vinton, Virginia Beach-Christian Church Uniting,Wakefield Chapel, West Richmond. CHURCH DIRECTORIES NEEDED - REMINDER If your congregation has a printed or electronic church directory, the District Resource Center and Camp Bethel would appreciate receiving a copy. Please mail to Virlina District Resource Center, 3402 Plantation Road, NE, Roanoke, VA and to Camp Bethel, 328 Bethel Road, Fincastle, VA Or, send by to <virlinasecretary@gmail.com> or <campbetheloffice@gmail.com>. 319.p65 3

4 DISTRICT OFFICE CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 3402 Plantation Road NE Roanoke, VA Non-Profit U.S. Postage PAID Roanoke, Virginia Permit #78 Continuing the work of Jesus. Peacefully. Simply. Together. RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED C A L E N D A R O F E V E N T S MARCH Ministers and Spouses Retreat - SML 4-H Center (DKS) 4 6:30 PM Northern Area Ministers Meeting - Camp Bethel (DKS) 8 2:00 PM Historical Committee (DKS/MSS) 11 5:30 PM Iglesia Del Buen Pastor Steering Committee (DKS) 12 6:00 PM Mission Resourcing Committee (DKS) 15 6:00 PM Good News Team (DKS) FaithQuest at Camp Bethel 16 1:00 PM Nominating and Personnel (DKS/MSS) 18 6:00 PM Southern Area Ministers - Ferrum (DKS/MSS) 19 10:00 AM Awakening Committee (DKS) Pilgrimage XXIII - A FaithQuest for Adults - Camp Bethel 29 PM Brethren Prayer and Worship Summit - Harrisonburg, VA (DKS) 31 4:00 PM Memorial Service for Harold and Hazel Moyer - Roa, Williamson Road (DKS) APRIL New Church Development Advisory Team - Elgin, IL (DKS) 5 6:00 PM Commission on Witness (MSS) :45 PM Awakening Service - Roanoke, Ninth Street (DKS) 8 9:00 AM Awakening Bible Study - Vinton (DKS) 9 9:00 AM Awakening Bible Study - Masons Cove (DKS) 10 9:00 AM Awakening Bible Study - Roanoke - First (DKS) 12 6:00 PM Commission on Ministry (DKS) Sounds of the Mountains at Camp Bethel 15 5:30 PM Commission on Nurture (MSS) 6:00 PM Northern and Southern Area Ministers Meeting - Iglesia del Buen Pastor - Blacksburg (DKS) 19 District Resource Center Closed - Good Friday 21 AM Worship at Daleville (DKS) 26 7:00 PM Commission on Stewardship (DKS) 27 Christian Citizenship Seminar (ends on May 2) 29 6:30 PM District Board Executive Committee - (DKS) 319.p65 4

5 W I T N E S S O P P O R T U N I T I E S MINISTRY AND MISSION DAY - MAY 4, 2019 Ministry and Mission Day in Virlina will be held at the Summerdean Church of the Brethren located at 6604 Plantation Road, N.E. in Roanoke, Virginia on Saturday, May 4, It will be a day of worship, workshops, food, fellowship, and the Annual Conference Briefing. Registration will start at 8:30 a.m. Hymn sing and worship begin at 9:00 a.m. with the message by Roy U. Turpin, the 2019 Virlina District Conference Moderator. The worship theme will be "Don't Hide the Cross!" with scripture focus from 1 Corinthians 1:18. Following worship, attendees will have the opportunity to pick from several workshops: "Ministry Approaches for New Populations" - This will provide tools for congregations in reaching those who live close but may be relationally distant. This will be presented by the Josh Brockway of the Discipleship Ministries staff of the Church of the Brethren. "Dementia and Spirituality" - This is a presentation on forms of dementia and the differing characteristics of each type. There will be sharing on how congregations can be welcoming and affirming to families and individuals with dementia who are dealing with this progressive challenge. Ways to provide support and care for the person with dementia and caregivers in the family will be explored. It will be presented by Heddie Sumner, RN, BSN, Educator on Dementia, Caregiving and Disabilities. "Wearing the Striped Shirt: Serving as a Congregational Moderator" - There is little or no training for persons who serve as congregational moderators. This workshop provides some basics for leading a meeting and understanding simple parliamentary procedure. It will be presented by David K. Shumate, District Executive Minister, and others. Each workshop will be offered twice and provides 0.1 CEU for ordained ministers. Lunch will be provided with information about the menu and cost posted as soon as it is available. Following lunch, the Annual Conference Delegate Briefing will take place. It will be led by the Standing Committee Delegates of the Virlina District and 2019 Annual Conference Moderator, Donita Keister. The Delegate Briefing will begin at 1:30 p.m. and conclude by 3:00 p.m. Mark your calendars and come to Ministry and Mission Day in Virlina on May 4, KINGDOM BUILDING - AN EVANGELISM CONFER- ENCE - MAY 31 - JUNE 1, 2019 Kingdom Building - An Evangelism Conference will be held on May 31 - June 1, Moderator Elect for the 2020 Church of the Brethren Annual Conference, Paul Mundey, will be the keynote speaker. Brother Mundey was formerly the pastor of the Frederick Church in Mid-Atlantic District and was denominational staff for evangelism and church growth. He was instrumental in the design and implementation of the "Passing on the Promise" process in the late 1980's. The preliminary schedule of this event is as follows: Friday, May p.m. Pre-Session for Leaders "The Person I Must Become" 7-9 p.m. Session One "Announcing the Reign of God" Saturday, June 1 9 a.m p.m. Session Two "One Size Doesn't Fit All" 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Session Three "If Jesus Be Lifted Up" Sponsored by the Good News Team of the Virlina District Board - Commission on Witness, this event will be held at the Rocky Mount, First Church of the Brethren located at 405 Tanyard Road in Rocky Mount, Virginia. Early registration, received by May 10, will be $15 (groups registering five persons will get the sixth person free). From May 11 until the event, registration will be $20. For ordained ministers seeking Continuing Education credit, add $10. This event provides 1.0 CEU from the Christian Growth Institute. Save the date and watch for more information in district publications and on our website. ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN GREENSBORO - JULY 3-7, 2019 Annual Conference 2019 will be in Greensboro, NC, from July 3-7. Basic information is now available on the AC Website and registration and lodging reservations will open on March 4. All rooms are in the same hotel which is where the conference is being held. Each congregation is encouaged to have delegates in attendance as the conversation on the Compelling Vision will be the business of the week. VIRLINA DISTRICT CONFERENCE - NOVEMBER 8-9, 2019 The Virlina District Conference will be held at the Grandin Court Baptist Church in Roanoke, Virginia on November 8-9, Please save the date and watch for more information. WHAT IS DISASTER RESPONSE? HOW CAN I HELP? Who can go on a trip? What is a disaster response trip like? Do I need to be a skilled carpenter or electrician to go? How can I help children? The Disaster Response Committee welcomes the opportunity to speak to congregations who want to learn more about Brethren Disaster Ministries. Contact Virlina's Co-Coordinators, Ed and Susan Mckimmy, by phone (540) or <ed@mckimmy.net> to schedule a presentation for your congregation EVANGELISTIC, REVIVAL AND RENEWAL SERVICES Please send additions, deletions and corrections to <EHeadliner@aol.com>. Date Location Speaker May 5-7 Poages Mill, VA W. Gregory Broyles May 6-10 Spruce Run, WV Roy U. Turpin June 2-5 Troutville, VA Ed and Emma Jean October 6-9 Topeco, VA David K. Shumate 319.p65 5

6 N U R T U R E O P P O R T U N I T I E S ROUNDTABLE SENIOR HIGH RETREAT - MARCH 1-3, 2019 Save the date for the annual Roundtable Youth Retreat at Bridgewater College! Join other senior high youth from neighboring districts for this fun and Spirit-filled retreat lead by the Interdistrict Youth Cabinet and a yet-to-be-announced speaker. As soon as we have information, we will pass it on. Stay up to date by following IYC on Facebook and their website: <@InterdistrictYouthCabinet> and < FAITHQUEST SENIOR HIGH RETREAT - MARCH Senior High Youth are invited to attend FaithQuest - a retreat held every two years at Camp Bethel. You might be wondering What is FaithQuest? FaithQuest offers senior high youth an opportunity to explore their relationship with God while considering different spiritual practices, which symbols are sacred to us, and how to live in community with each other as Christians. Our FaithQuest leaders this year include: Hannah Oakes (Summerdean), Mike Elmore (Roanoke, Oak Grove), Sam St. John (Roanoke, Ninth Street), Amber Harris (Fraternity), Tabby Patterson (Roanoke, First), John Reed, Sr. (Cloverdale), Patrick Sims (Topeco), Harmony Johnson (Copper Hill), Amy Beery (Bethany Theological Seminary), Christa Craighead (Monte Vista) and Carol Elmore (Roanoke, Oak Grove). When & Where: March 15-17, Check-in begins at 7:00 p.m. on Friday evening. The retreat ends at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. It will be at Camp Bethel in Heritage Lodge. Find a registration form and more information at < virlina.org/events.html>. SOUTHERN AREA MINISTERS - MARCH 18, 2019 The Southern Area Ministers of the Virlina District will meet on Monday, March 18, 2019 at the Ferrum Church of the Brethren at 6 p.m. Mary Sink St. John, Director of District Conference, Nurture and Witness for the Virlina District, will present the program. Please notify Ray M. Bayse pastor of the Ferrum Church of your planned attendance by calling him at (540) The church will be grateful for a forecast of the approximate attendance. PILGRIMAGE XXIII - MARCH 22-24, 2019 Pilgrimage XXIII will be held March 22-24, 2019, at Camp Bethel. People from 60 congregations in our district have attended this event which is a spiritual retreat for adults of all ages. It is for the young and old, for the new Christian and the one who has been a Christian for decades. Pilgrimage is for everyone! No matter where a person is on his or her faith journey, it is always good to take another step and draw closer to God. The basic structure of the weekend is the same each year with talks, small groups, fun times, inspiring worship services, and much more. Yet God continues to work in wonderful ways through this ministry, and we give Him all praise and honor! The only way to truly understand what Pilgrimage has to offer is to experience it. Prayerfully consider if this is your year to attend. If you would like more information, please contact Karen Haynes at (336) or <haynesmk1986@yahoo.com> or go to < grimage.com>. CHRISTIAN CITIZENSHIP SEMINAR - APRIL 27 - MAY 2 Christian Citizenship Seminar (CCS) provides high school aged students the chance to explore the relationship between faith and a particular political issue, and then act from a faith perspective regarding that issue. Christian Citizenship Seminar in 2019, held from April 27 - May 2, will focus on innovative approaches to resolving conflict and preventing civilian harm. All high school youth and their adult advisors are eligible to attend the seminar. Congregations are strongly encouraged to send an advisor with their youth, even if only one or two youth attend. Congregations are required to send one advisor for every four youth. Registration is limited to the first 60 participants. Registration opens December 3, 2018 at 1 p.m. (Eastern Time). The $425 registration fee includes: Event programming, lodging for five nights, two dinner meals, one in New York City and one in Washington D.C. and transportation from New York to Washington D.C. Each participant will need to bring additional money for most meals, sightseeing, personal expenses, and subway/taxi fares. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact Emmett Witkovsky-Eldred, the Youth and Young Adult Ministry Assistant, at ewitkovsky-eldred@brethren.org or (847) NATIONAL YOUTH SUNDAY - MAY 5, 2019 Mark your calendar for May 5. That will be National Youth Sunday in the Church of the Brethren. More information will be available at < PRAYER & WORSHIP SUMMIT - MARCH 29-30, 2019 The Brethren Prayer and Worship Summit will be held at the Rockingham County Fairgrounds in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The theme for 2019 is "Praying for the Vision." The purpose of this event is to provide the opportunity for Brethren to earnestly seek God's direction and for the Holy Spirit to guide us. The speakers and prayer time will focus on: VISION LOST ** VISION RECAPTURED ** VISION LAUNCHED. Those speaking will be: Larry M. Dentler --- Pastor of the Bermudian Church in Southern Pennsylvania District Donita S. Keister Annual Conference Moderator Michaela Alphonse --- Pastor of the Miami-First Church Paul Mundey Moderator-Elect and former pastor of the Frederick Church Additional information is available at < or you may contact Pastor Roy A. McVey of the Collinsville Church at <pastorroy@centurylink.net>. We have a copious quantity of brochures at the DRC for those interested. 319.p65 6

7 C A M P B E T H E L CAMP BETHEL SUMMER CAMPS 2019 The Camp Bethel theme "LET THE PEACE OF CHRIST RULE." Together: with God, with each other, and with creation. When we live together in intentional Christian community, even for just one week, we gain person-toperson relationship skills to benefit our families, schools, churches, communities, nation, and world. Registration opened January 7, so register early to guarantee your program choice. All information (brochure, forms, and schedule) is at < and watch weekly summer videos at < SOW THE SEED SCHOLARSHIP BANQUET - MARCH 7 The "Sow the Seed Scholarship Banquet" will beheld on Thursday, March 7 beginning at 6:30 p.m. Plant seeds of FAITH in the lives of children, youth and young adults! At $50 per person (larger gifts accepted), all costs and donations from the evening directly fund "camperships. RSVP by February 27 to <CampBethelOffice@gmail.com> or (540) Payments accepted in advance or at the table. Your gift is tax-deductible! Our base fee for a week of camp in 2019 is $350. A week at camp can change a life forever. Give the gift of CAMP! SPRING VOLUNTEER WORKDAY - APRIL 6, 2019 The Spring Volunteer Workday at Camp Bethel is Saturday, April 6. It begins with a free breakfast at 7:30am and includes a free lunch at 1:00 p.m. Your help is needed! Workday projects (rain or shine; indoor and outdoor) for all skill levels and all ages. RSVP for meals by April 1 by telephone to (540) or by electronic mail <CampBethelOffice@gmail.com>. For more information please go to < SOUNDS OF THE MOUNTAINS FESTIVAL - APRIL Our 18th Annual Sounds of the Mountains Storytelling Festival will be held on April The 2019 festival features excellent and nationally known tellers, Donald Davis, Josh Goforth, Bil Lepp, and Gayle Ross, plus food and a Friday campfire. Help spread the word and recruit sponsors for this important fundraiser. For information go to < WOULD YOU LIKE TO WORK AT CAMP BETHEL? We are now recruiting summer camp staff for our 2019 season. We need both counselors and kitchen helpers. Paid and volunteer positions are filled on a first-hired, firstfilled basis. Counselors serve May 27-July 18 and kitchen staff serve May 26-August 16. Detailed position descriptions, videos, and applications are available at < IT IS THE BEST SUMMER JOB EVER! URGENT NEED FOR 2019 CAMPER SCHOLARSHIPS In the summer of 2018, 75 campers received "Campership" funding totaling $20,430. Our December 6 Christmas Together Banquet raised $5,940 for 2018 Camperships. Now we need to rebuild our 2019 funds. $350 is the 2019 cost for one week of camp. Mark the memo of checks as "Camperships" or donate at < COME TO CAMP FOR FAMILY FUN IN JUNE AND JULY Join us for Family Fun Tuesdays and Wednesdays in June and July. Experience a Camp Bethel evening TOGETHER! The fun begins with dinner and singing at 5:30 p.m. in the Ark Dining Hall followed by nature fun and games, stand up paddleboarding or a river canoe trip. The evening activities are topped off with a campfire and S mores. The $10-$28 per person fee includes dinner, activity, supplies and s mores. For information go to < MEMORIAL DAY FAMILY WEEKEND- MAY 24-27, 2019 Our Memorial Day Family Weekend will be held on May Check our website at < MemorialDay> for the schedule of activities and our concert schedule. Please reserve meals before May 18 by contacting us at (540) or <CampBethelOffice@gmail.com>. SUMMER OPEN HOUSE AND FAMILY FUNDAY - MAY 25 Our Family Fun Day and Summer Camp Open House will be on Saturday, May 25: Camp Bethel invites you to come walk the grounds, meet other families and the camp staff, check out a cabin, and enjoy refreshments in the Ark Dining Hall on Saturday, May 25 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. Meet at the Ark at 1:00 p.m. Stay all day and enjoy Memorial Day Weekend free swimming and the concert at 7:30 p.m. SUMMER STAFF COMMISSIONING DINNER - JUNE 7, 2019 We will be having a summer staff commissioning dinner on Friday, June 7. Come end your voice and show your support to our Summer Camp Staff at 5:30 p.m. for a free dinner in the Ark Dining Hall. After dinner, with your help, we will commission the newly trained summer staff for their summer of ministry and mission to over 1,250 children and youth during seven weeks of Experiential Faith Formation and Outdoor Christian Education. Please reserve meals by June 5 at (540) or <CampBethelOffice@gmail.com>. BENEFIT GOLF TOURNAMENT AUGUST 21, 2019 Golfers and sponsors needed on Wednesday, August 21 for our 2019 Golf Tournament and Banquet. Play will be held at Ashley Plantation in Daleville. Tee off is at 12:30 p.m. and $70 per person includes green fees, cart and dinner at camp. For more information go to < CAMP BETHEL PEP! 5K RUN/WALK - AUGUST 24, 2019 Our newest fundraiser for the PEPPIEST gang around! The Camp Bethel Pep 5K Run/Walk begins with registration from 7-7:45 a.m. and an 8 a.m. start time. The $32.50 entry fee includes a race t-shirt, pre-and-post-race snacks, fully stocked water/aid stations, prizes and fun. Sponsor packages are available. Go to < for more information. "TREE COOKIES" NEEDED Can you help supply THOUSANDS of Tree Cookies for our 2018 programs (nametags, KinderCritters, crafts, etc.)? Any hard wood and any 2.5" or larger cross-cut showing tree rings is ideal. Cut 'em, drill 'em, deliver 'em, or contact us (540) or <CampBethelOffice@gmail.com>. 319.p65 7

8 N E W S & E V E N T S MONTE VISTA SPAGHETTI SUPPER - MARCH 9, 2019 Camp Bethel Fundraiser - Monte Vista Church is having a Spaghetti Supper on March 9, 2019 from 4:00-6:00. All donations will go to Camp Bethel through the Seed, Scattered and Sown project. We hope to make it another successful fund raiser for Camp Bethel! ROANOKE - FIRST CHILI COOK OFF - MARCH 9, 2019 On Saturday, March 9, at 5 p.m., the Roanoke - First Church of the Brethren (2001 Carroll Avenue, NW) will be hosting their annual CHILI COOK OFF. Funds derived from this event are used to provide Good as Gold Scholarships to Camp Bethel. Those wishing to enter a pot of chili are encouraged to contact Cliff Hartsel at (540) Everyone is invited out to taste test the product. AWAKENING SERVICES AT ROANOKE-NINTH STREET CHURCH - APRIL 7-10, 2019 Awakening 2019 will take place at the Ninth Street Church of the Brethren (1103 Ninth Street, SE, Roanoke, Virginia) on April 7-10, Services begin each evening with a hymn sing at 6:45 p.m. and worship beginning at 7:00 p.m. The theme is "Resurrection!" Daniel L. Rudy, pastor of the Ninth Street Church, will be the featured speaker for this inspiring series of messages. Sunday - Acts 9: "Tabitha, Get Up!" Monday - Ezekiel 37: "Dry Bones and Holy Marrow" Tuesday - I Corinthians 15: "Resurrection Faith" Wednesday - Colossians 3: "The Marks of a Resurrected Life" In addition to the evening services, Bible Studies will be held by Tabitha Hartman Rudy each morning, Monday through Wednesday, from 9:00 until 11:00 a.m. The study on Monday will be held at the Vinton Church, on Tuesday at the Masons Cove Church and on Wednesday at the Roanoke- First Church. Each of these will feature a light breakfast at 8:30 a.m. prior to the study. HAVE YOU HEARD - SEED, SCATTERED AND SOWN? "Seed, Scattered and Sown: Reaching Beyond This Generation" is the theme of the mission resourcing campaign for the Virlina District which runs through The goal is to develop resources to fulfill the District's commitment to ministry with our children, youth and young adults; continue new church development and multi-cultural ministry; to provide assistance to our smaller, struggling congregations; to encourage development of set apart ministerial leadership, to minister to our college students at Radford University andvirginia Tech; and to provide necessary enhancements to fulfill Camp Bethel's future potential. As of February 6, 2019, there are 272 pledges totaling $540, with receipts totaling $404, Would you like to help? It's easy. You can make a one-time gift or pledge an amount to be paid over three years. Contact Roger Keffer (540) for more information. REMEMBERING HAROLD S. MOYER ( ) One of the longest serving pastors in the Virlina District, a mentor for many district and denominational leaders and an encourager of the saints, has passed into eternity. Harold Swanson Moyer, aged 89, an ordained minister and member of the Williamson Road Church in Roanoke, Virginia, died on January 10, Born on October 8, 1929 in Staunton, Virginia, Harold was the son of William T. and Ethel Pleasants Moyer. He was predeceased by his wife of 70-years, Hazel Fleeman Moyer, and his parents. He and Hazel were the parents of two children, Linda and Tim. Brother Moyer was a graduate of Bridgewater College (BA ). He subsequently graduated from Bethany Biblical Seminary, now Bethany Theological Seminary (B.D , D.Min ). He was licensed by the Waynesboro Church of the Brethren (Second District of Virginia, now Shenandoah District) in March 1946 and was ordained there in September His first ministry position was as Associate Pastor for the Washington City Church of the Brethren from June 1954 unto August Subsequently he served the Woodbridge Church as pastor from 1956 until During the time he was conference moderator of the former Eastern District of Virginia in The greater part of his active ministry was spent as pastor of the Williamson Road Church of the Brethren from September 1961 until October He was president of the Roanoke Valley Minister's Conference, was the first chairperson of the Virlina District Board from and was on the board of Bethany Theological Seminary. During his retirement years he served as interim pastor of the Green Hill, Roanoke - Ninth Street, Antioch, Roanoke - Central, Roanoke - First and Bethlehem congregations. MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR HAROLD AND HAZEL MOYER A memorial service for Harold and Hazel Moyer will be held at the Roanoke-Williamson Road Church at 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 31, Harold was the long-time pastor of the Williamson Road Church and a leader in our district and denomination. The service is sponsored by the congregation and the Northern Area Minister's Fellowship of the district. WAYNE C. GARST - FORMER CAMP BETHEL DIRECTOR Wayne C. Garst, aged 79, of Salem, VA, passed away on October 23, He was a long-time member of Green Hill Church of the Brethren. Born in Roanoke County, Wayne graduated from Andrew Lewis High School, attended Bridgewater College and received his B.S. and M.S. degrees from Virginia Tech. He spent 30 years working as part of the Virginia Cooperative Extension Service throughout the state. After his retirement in 1990, he served as the director of several camps, including our own Camp Bethel. Survivors include his wife, Jean Garst; children, Betsy Cossaboon (David) and Barry Garst (Stephanie); brother, Samuel Garst (Jeanette); five grandchildren and many cousins, nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held at the Green Hill Church on October 27, p65 8

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