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1 LIVING NEW LIFE the Chronicle Crestwood Church July 2017 Richmond & Midlothian, Virginia The Pastor s Pen Dear Crestwood Congregation and Family: When we think about summer, most of us think about a slower pace. But at Crestwood, the pace isn t necessarily slower, it just shifts to involve other things. We have much to celebrate as ministry rolls on in meaningful ways, even if Sunday mornings and Wednesday nights don t carry the exact same routine. As you read, offer some prayers for these upcoming summer ministries to be fruitful. Over 60 women are participating in two Bible studies offered this summer. The morning study includes ministry to fifty children as well. There is a hunger for biblical teaching and discipleship at Crestwood for which I am grateful to God. Thank you to Crestwood volunteers providing both teaching and children s ministry - pray for them and the growth of those they lead! Over 25 men gathered for the first of a series of men s get togethers this summer where men will explore the dynamics of following Jesus in their particular roles as men. The interest in coming together reflects a healthy desire for men to be together and encourage one another to be faithful and steady in a shifting world. Pray for these men to grow in godliness and friendship. On July 8th we begin another week of Vacation Bible School ministry, engaging 125 children for a week of gospel teaching. We look to impact our community through this network of relationships. Pray for tireless workers and for fountains of God s grace to soak our children and staff. Recreation Ministry has already completed one weeklong basketball camp. One day soccer clinics as well as a volleyball camp and another basketball camp In This Issue... will fill the summer, bringing over 100 young people into our sphere of influence via sports. Pray that these opportunities P. 2 Combined Worship & Congregational will reach people with little interest in Christ and draw them Meeting, July 16th nearer to himself. P. 3 Crestwood Mission Teams P. 4 Local Missions & Congregational Care P. 5 Summer Opportunities P. 6 Nursery Schedules / VBS P. 7 More Summer Opportunities P. 8 Albania Mission Trip P. 9 Parish News P. 10 July Calendar By the time you read this, two mission teams will have departed Crestwood and returned already. Five people went to the Navajo nation in Arizona to build a church and share Christ through children s ministry. Nineteen teenagers along with three leaders spent a week in West Virginia also doing ministry with children. Pray that the work they watered will flourish. (continued on Page 8)

2 Page 2 the Chronicle Crestwood - Loving and Leading People to the Life-Changing Jesus Dr. Robert K. Burns Associate Pastor and Lead Pastor, East Campus Josh Weeks Director, Youth Ministries Susan Petrillo Director of Children s Ministries Margaret K. Webb (Peg) Director, Music Ministries Janice S. Baum East Campus Organist & Choir Director Maura Brigham West Campus Accompanist M. Tinsley Jones Director, Recreational Ministries Susan L. Martin (Susie) Church Administrator and Executive Assistant Cathy D. Marshall Administrative Assistant Daniel Smith Financial Assistant Tyrone V. Cooper Sexton, West Campus Combined Worship & Congregational Meeting Sunday, July 16, 2017 The Session calls the congregation to meet on Sunday, July 16, for the purpose of hearing a report from the Pastor Nominating Committee (PNC) and, afterward, to take action on the nomination they will make concerning the Senior Pastor position at Crestwood Church. The PNC is united in its choice of an individual with 20 years of ministry experience and strong qualifications who is currently serving as the Senior Pastor of another congregation. On Sunday morning, July 16, Crestwood will hold one worship service for the entire congregation in the West Campus Family Life Center at 10:00 a.m. There will be no other services at either campus that day. The congregational meeting will follow at 11:10 a.m. During the morning service, normal nursery and Children in Worship will be offered. These ministries will continue to oversee children during the congregational meeting. This is an exciting time in the life of Crestwood Church and we hope you will make every effort to be present on July 16 for corporate worship and the congregational meeting to follow. Here we grow again! The Layman reported in June that Crestwood s denomination continued to grow in ECO: A Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians gained 78 churches and approximately 18,475 members in While the 2016 membership numbers have not been completely finalized yet, Stated Clerk Dana Allin said that the numbers so far show that at the end of 2015 we had 100,081 members and at the end of 2016 we had 118,556. That s an increase of 18,475 members. ECO ended 2016 with 326 churches up from 248 at the end of 2015 and, halfway into 2017, the denomination has grown to more than 340 congregations. Editor s Note: Submissions due on the 15th of each month. Please send to: cathymarshall@crestwoodchurch.org Age 55+ PrimeTimers we are currently on a summer break. Enjoy the summer and stay tuned for fall plans to be announced!

3 the Chronicle Page 3 Crestwood is on the Move Missions teams to Navajo Nation, West Virginia, Jamaica This summer Crestwood teams are heading out to the mission field in the U.S. and abroad. By the time you read this, one team will have returned from Arizona where they assisted in building a church and conducting a Vacation Bible School for a newly formed congregation in the heart of the Navajo reservation in northeast Arizona. Joining Rec and Gilda Stanbery were Wanda Bass, and Kris & Parker Hall. In July a group of our teens will head to Bluefield, West Virginia Here s is a drone's eye view of the building site for Builders of Hope Church in to conduct a Vacation Bible School Rock Point, AZ. On the Navajo nation. Construction began in earnest on Sunday afternoon, June 18th. The completed building, including steeple, was comin an impoverished community. pleted four days later. Our team, headed by Rec and Gilda Stanbery coordianother group of young people, nated VBS in the small tent at the top of the photo. in conjunction with the AmericanRob and Janice Burns will be leading a trip to Caribbean Experience (ACE), one of Crestwood s Albania to help conduct Vacation Bible School at a Mission Partners will travel to St. Mary s parish in church that is supported by Alongside Ministries, one the mountains of Jamaica. There they will conduct of Crestwood s Mission Partners. Participating in the a VBS and interact with the residents in this trip will be David and Martha Wild, Jim Scorzelli, isolated community far from the resorts so familiar Wilbur Kakonge, and Martha Kairu, to Americans. You can support this trip by providing the following school supplies for the 250+ students sponsored by ACE. Check with Josh Weeks to see what has already been contributed and what is most needed. Crestwood has two openings reserved for the Outreach Foundation s week-long November trip to visit Egypt and spend some time with our partner congregation in El Sadat City. Pencils Backpacks Spend a delightful week with a great group of mislarge Erasers Ring Binders sion-minded Presbyterians many of whom are also Pencil Sharpeners Packs of 24 Crayons partnering with churches in Egypt. If you would like Glue Sticks Looseleaf Paper to participate, please contact Mission Builders ChairRulers Composition Notebooks man Brian Regrut ASAP. Visit Egypt in November with The Outreach Foundation School Supplies for Jamaica

4 Page 4 the Chronicle Local Missions Ministry Here are some opportunities to love and serve our neighbors! Coming to the West Campus, August 5-12 CARITAS (Congregations Around Richmond Involved to Assure Shelter) For over 20 years, Crestwood has provided shelter for homeless people for one week each year through CARITAS This year we will host 32 men at our West Campus from August Volunteers are needed and opportunities include: overnight hosts, dinner and lunch preparers, food donors, and laundry providers. There is also an excellent opportunity for fellowship each evening where you can engage in conversation and games with our guests. Be sure to check sign-up sheets at both campuses, as well as on The City and our website. Please also consider donating new white socks and underwear and gently-used men s clothing. Your Help Is Needed! Congregational Care Did you know that the Congregational Care Committee oversees the delivery of meals to people recovering from illness, surgery, or childbirth, or facing another stressful situation? We do, but we need your eyes and ears to help us to know who needs what. If you know someone in the Crestwood family dealing with such a situation and in need of meals, please Martha Wild at mrthwild@gmail.com. Did you also know that the Congregational Care Committee oversees the delivery of cards to encourage members of our church family who are going through difficult times? The best way to let us know if someone in your family would benefit from a card is by placing a request for prayer in the offering plate on Sunday morning. Rest assured the person will be prayed for and notified via a card from a member of the Correspondence Committee. There is another way you can help. We are always open to ideas, and our committee meetings are open to anyone, not just deacons. If you would like to share an idea with us about how we can better serve the congregation, please join us at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 11, at the West Campus.

5 the Chronicle Page 5 Sunday Morning Prayer East Campus Join us for a time of prayer together from 9:15-10:15 a.m. in the Library. All are welcome. David Pegram will facilitate this time that will continue through August. West Campus July 16 & August 13 - Room 106 9:30-9:50 a.m. / 10:30-10:50 a.m. Praying as a church family is a blessing - come join us! Join Us For River Baptism Sunday, July 9 1:00 p.m. For Women - This Summer! 10:00-11:30 a.m. It s not every day one gets invited to a baptism at the river, especially if you re a Presbyterian. But we re off to the James River to celebrate the profession of faith of our 2017 confirmands who have not yet received the Sacrament of Baptism: Yvan Canesius, Matthias Kozusko, Mugisha Melianne, Maria Nishimwe, Dinna Niyonizigiye, Erick Niyonkuru and Raphael Niyongabo. These students will complete the process of membership with their baptisms on Sunday, July 9th, at 1:00 p.m. Baptisms are a public, corporate event, not private or individual, so we hope as many of the congregation as possible will attend! The baptisms will take place at Robious Landing Park, and we ll meet in the main parking and walk together to the old boat ramp. A map is available at each campus. Wednesday Mornings June 28 - August 23 West Campus Lissa Eggleston, Leader Join Us and Bring a Friend!

6 Page 6 the Chronicle Countdown to Crestwood VBS! Galactic Starveyors will be here: July 10 th July 14 th Grab your telescopes and get ready for a week of Discovering the God of the Universe! Children will explore the mysteries and wonders of Christ the Creator through music, Bible stories, crafts, snacks, and games. They will experience the stars, planets, the moon and other celestial objects in our own Crestwood Planetarium. We are looking forward to a fun-filled week that is sure to capture the imaginations of kids for the Kingdom of God! Want to volunteer or donate supplies? Look for a sign-up link on the Crestwood Website. If you are able to loan out your telescope or available to help assemble our planetarium July 5-7, please contact Susan Petrillo for more details at or susanpetrillo@crestwoodchurch.org Nursery Schedules - July 2017 July 02 July 09 July 16 July 23 July 30 WEST CAMPUS 8:15 Babies & Toddlers Deena Kretzer Marla Bachman Lynn Blake Angelika & Nadia Vugteveen Susanne Jernigan Samantha Haslego Ralph & Betsy Saunders :45 Babies & Toddlers Tim & Janet Hughes 10:45 Babies & Toddlers Chris & Catherine Foca Grayson & Barrick Mogel TBD Colleen Herrin T.J. & Jessica Hughes :45 Preschool TBD Todd & Kelly Kieling Michelle DelliCompagni Terry Lautzenheiser Beth & Matt Gardner EAST CAMPUS 10:15-11:30 Babies & Toddlers Bonnie Dorwin Madelaine Gaharure Emerine Gaharure Clarisse Obendje Niyo Claude Gaharure Gerry Nixon Catherine Earnest Rozine Hafashimana Ntirandekura (Aloys) Cathy Davenport Mapendo Valeriya Carrie Long Reid, Joni & Christopher Wade

7 the Chronicle Page 7 Join Us For a... Free Family Big Screen Movie! Friday, July 21 & August 4-7:30 p.m. For further details, please visit our church website: Volleyball Camp Charter Colony Campus Women s Summer Bible Study Monday Evenings 6:30-8:00 p.m. (Rising 5th - 9th Graders) July West Campus 9:00 a.m noon Sunday School Summer Sabbatical June 4 - September 3 Sunday School Resumes September 10 Watch the City for ways to stay in the Word this summer! June 19 - July 31 West Campus Invite a friend! Michelle Weeks, Facilitator

8 Page 8 the Chronicle The Pastor s Pen - conclusion Another nine teenagers and two leaders will head to Jamaica on July 22nd to participate in kingdom work in that nation. And the night before they leave, a team of seven adults departs for a week in Albania to do children s ministry, adult teaching, and evangelistic outreach with the Bilisht Evangelical Church. In addition to these official Crestwood teams, there are other members engaged in a variety of summer ministries, such as Bob and Joan Heath who annually trek to Harlan, KY to share the love of Christ in service. Your prayers will open the way to fruitfulness rather than barrenness for these teams. These are exciting times for Crestwood Church as we share good news with neighbors near and far. May you be encouraged to offer a generous word or an act of grace and kindness to the people you encounter this month. Dr. Robert K. Burns Lead Pastor, East Campus Albania Mission Trip On July 21st a team of seven from Crestwood will travel to Bilisht, Albania for a week of ministry. We are working with a vibrant congregation in this country once considered the hardest of hardline Communist nations. (Albania is located north of Greece and behind the heel of Italy.) Because even simple supplies like paper plates and craft sticks are not readily available in Albania, we need to take everything we need with us, including items like scissors and glue. If you would like to donate any items, check the partial list on Crestwood s website. More than anything else, we welcome your prayers as we go in the name of Crestwood and Christ to participate in the work God is doing in strengthening his church in Albania. The team of Rob & Janice Burns, Martha Kairu, Wilbur Kakonge, Jim Scorzelli and David & Martha Wild will do children s ministry, adult teaching and evangelistic outreach. Previous outreach has led to ongoing Bible studies in seven neighboring villages. The nominal Muslims populating Albania today are coming to faith in Jesus! The church that is hosting us enjoyed 230 in worship on Easter Sunday, with 40 persons making decisions for Christ. They also are a distribution center for Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes in their community.

9 the Chronicle Parish News Page 9 01 Emily Hall 01 Tess Williams 01 Timothy Dobyns * 01 Lacey Niyokuru * 02 Amanda Young 02 Betsy Saunders 02 Frieda Habimana * 04 Anne Lewis 04 Sam Cross 05 Bailey Burket * 06 Donna Clark 06 Jessie Smith 07 Bill Muse 07 Brad Arnold 08 Travis Wilson 08 Katie Walker 08 Harper Durrette 08 Hunter Durrette 09 Drew McKissick 11 Zane Jones 11 Arabel MacIver * 13 Reid Wade 13 Alex Mait 13 Drew Lambert 13 Annalise Young * 15 Kit Tyler 15 Colleen Ritter 15 Rachel Wilson 16 John Daniel 16 Janet Hughes 16 Liz Triesler 16 Rob Heath 17 Raye McKissick 17 Rusty Gregg 17 Andrew Crockett 18 Tracey Moody 18 Kristen Wolenberg 19 Jo Anne Payne 19 Matt Gardner 20 Bob Barton 20 Susan Weigly 21 Larry Phillips 23 Raquel Millacci 23 Drew Buffington * 24 Joni Wade 24 Isabelle Childress * 24 Stella Jernigan * 24 Alice DeVriendt * 25 Katie Tapper 25 Don Nobles 26 Evan Rawls 26 Jocerine Ngendakumana * 27 Anne Harrell 27 Brenda Miller 27 Jay Payne 27 Lydia Habimana * 28 Carrie Long 28 Matthew Benson 29 June Young 30 Rene Clark 31 Matthew Wild 31 Margaret Earnest * * child / youth 2017 Graduate Homebound: Margaret Cripe Hospitalized / Elsewhere: Tom Applewhite, Lakewood Manor Christian Sympathy: Sympathy of the congregation is extended to: Suz Hale on the death of her mother. Tori Smith on the death of her grandmother. Pascal & Lou Ann Cromer on the death of their granddaughter. Dolores Bisbee & Lynn Bisbee on the death of their husband and father. The family of Jody Wise on her death. Active Military: Stephen Johnson, Ft. Benning, GA (son of Mary Johnson) John Kennedy, Virginia Beach, VA (son of John & Betty Kennedy) Navy Lt. Ruth Cook McLane, Newport, RI (granddaughter of Priscilla Cook) Air Force 2nd Lt. Samantha Cook, Vandenberg AFB, CA (granddaughter of Priscilla Cook) Brian Swenk, Ft. Story, Germany (son of Rob & Trisha Barton) Sincere Thanks Dear Crestwood Family, We are not really sure how people get by without a church family! You all have been so wonderful as we say goodbye to mom/ grandma! Your love and thoughtfulness has been expressed in so many ways, through calls, visits, text messages, notes, cards, food, hugs and prayers! We love our church family! Thank you! Thank you! Joni, Reid, Hunter and Chris Wade Margaret Anne Schwarzmann University of Richmond, Magna Cum Laude Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Maggie will attend the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Blacksburg, VA (Maggie was left out of the June newsletter in error.)

10 Page 10 the Chronicle July 2017 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Sunday Morning Worship 8:30a West Campus 10:30a East Campus 11:00a West Campus 1 Youth Mission Trip to WV 12:00p African Friends 2:00p African Choir/EC 2 Communion Sunday Summer Sunday School Sabbatical 9:15a Sunday Morning Prayer/EC 2:00p African Church/EC 2:00p Voice Camp/WC 4:00p African Prayer Group/EC 9 Summer Sunday School Sabbatical 9:15a Sunday Morning Prayer/EC 9:45a Gathering/WC 1:00p River Baptism 2:00p African Church/EC 4:00p African Prayer Group/EC 16 Summer Sunday School Sabbatical 9:15a Sunday Morning Prayer/EC 9:30a Sunday Morning Prayer/WC 10:30a Sunday Morning Prayer/WC 11:00a Youth Jamaica Mission Team Commissioning/WC 2:00p African Church/EC 4:00p African Prayer Group/EC 23 Summer Sunday School Sabbatical 9:15a Sunday Morning Prayer/EC 2:00p African Church/EC 4:00p African Prayer Group/EC 30 Summer Sunday School Sabbatical Albania Mission Trip 9:15a Sunday Morning Prayer/EC 2:00p African Church/EC 4:00p African Prayer Group/EC 3 7:30a Men s 10:00a Voice Camp/WC 5:00p Witness Ministry/WC 10 7:30a Men s 9:00a Food Pantry/EC 9:30a Vacation Bible School/WC 6:30p Women s Evening Summer Bible Study/WC 17 7:30a Men s 6:30p Women s Evening Summer Bible Study/WC 24 7:30a Men s 9:00a Food Pantry/EC 6:30p Women s Evening Summer Bible Study/WC 4 Independence Day - Church Offices Closed 11 7:00a Men s Prayer Group/WC 9:00a Staff Meeting/WC 9:30a Vacation Bible School/WC 6:30p Diaconate Ministry Teams/WC 18 7:00a Men s Prayer Group/WC 9:00a Staff Meeting/WC 25 7:00a Men s Prayer Group/WC 9:00a Staff Meeting/WC 5 10:00a Women s Morning Summer Bible Study/WC 12:00a Voice Camp/WC 6:30p Vocal Team/WC 7:00p Praise Band/WC 12 9:30a Vacation Bible School/WC 5:30p Indoor Soccer Clinics/WC 6:30p Vocal Team/WC 7:00p Praise Band/WC 7:00p Men s Gathering, Capital Ale House Midlothian 19 10:00a Women s Morning Summer Bible Study/WC 6:30p Vocal Team/WC 7:00p Praise Band/WC 26 10:00a Women s Morning Summer Bible Study/WC 5:30; Indoor Soccer League/WC 6:30p Vocal Team/WC 7:00p Praise Band/WC 7:00p Men s Gathering, Capital Ale House Midlothian 6 12:00a Voice Camp/ WC 6:00p East Praise Team/EC 6:30p Commitment Ministry/WC 7:00p Chancel Choir/EC 13 9:30a Vacation Bible School/WC 6:00p East Praise Team/EC 7:00p Chancel Choir/EC 20 6:00p East Praise Team/EC 6:30p Youth Jamaica MIssion Team Packing Party & Meeting/WC 6:45p Mission Builders/WC 7:00p Chancel Choir/EC 27 6:00p East Praise Team/EC 7:00p Chancel Choir/EC Summer Office Hours 7 6:30a Promise Keepers/EC 12:00p Church Office Closes 6:00p Youth Dinner & VBS Work Night/WC 14 6:30a Promise Keepers/EC 9:30a Vacation Bible School/WC 12:00p Church Office Closes 21 Albania Mission Trip 6:30a Promise Keepers/EC 12:00p Church Office Closes 7:30p Family Movie Night/WC 28 6:30a Promise Keepers/EC 12:00p Church Office Closes 8 12:00p Private Reception /EC 2:00p African Choir/EC 15 12:00p African Friends 2:00p African Choir/EC 22 Albania Mission Trip Youth Jamaica Mission Trip 2:00p African Choir/EC 29 12:00p African Friends 2:00p African Choir/EC The Church Offices once again observe Half Day Fridays continuing through August 25. The offices will close at 12 noon each Friday, with the exception of July 14 - the last day of Vacation Bible School. This is a practice in many churches and our Session believes it is a great benefit to our church staff.