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April 2018 Page 12 Saint Paul United Methodist Church St. Paul s Pages From the Pastor s Study Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1Sunrise Service- 6:30am Sunday School9am Worship- 8Sunday Worship- 15Sunday Worship- 22Sunday Worship- 29Sunday Worship- 2 3Prayer 9 10Prayer 16Staff Parish Relations Commit. 7:00pm 17Prayer 23 24Prayer 30 4 Choir 11Children s Choir 18 Choir 25 Choir 5Prayer Shawl Ministry- First Thurs. Luncheon11:45 am 6 7 12 13 14 19Prayer Shawl Ministry- 20 21 26 27 28 Resurrection at here and now. John 11 revealed the Resurrection as the present and future reality. Three days after Lazarus died, Jesus came and met Martha, a sister of Lazarus. I can found in their conversation both the present and future reality of the resurrection. Jesus said, Your brother will rise again. (Present reality) Martha answered, I know he will rise again in the resurrection at the last day. (Future reality.) Jesus said, I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live even though he dies, and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. (Present reality living in the faith) Jesus asked, Do you believe this? (an invitation to the faith of resurrection as present reality). Jesus came to the tomb and said, Take away the stone. After he prayed Jesus said, Lazarus, come out, Take off the grace clothes and let him go. (Present reality). Resurrection begins at here and now with the faith of Jesus Christ. I feel the power of resurrection each morning when I see dark night changing into the dawn and light. I hear it when the bird singing. I see it when the nature shows the glory of God season by season. I know it works in me in faith, hope, joy, and assurance. I see it in new life of people saved from the power of darkness, Continued on page 2) Inside this issue: March Birthdays 2 A New Thing 2 April Birthdays 3 Choir News 3 Sunrise Service 4 Upper Room 4 Witness Committee 5 Human Trafficking 6 VBS 7 Christ Has Risen 7S Pack 145 News 8 UMM 8 Cub Scouts 9 Boy Scouts 10 Flowering the Cross 10 March Calendar 11 April Calendar 12
Page 2 Page 11 (Continued from page 1) healed from sick, reconciled from brokenness, in the life of forgiving and forgiven. I feel it in my heart with people when we sing a song of the promise of the resurrection. The power of the resurrection works here and it continues until when the Lord Jesus will finally complete it at the last day. Thanks be to our Lord, Jesus Christ. Happy and Blessed Easter to you all! Paul The Called Church Conference met March 4 (Sun), and voted for proceeding "Vision Process,2018." We have prayed and planned it since October last year. The first phase was congregational "Bible Reading Plan 2018," beginning January. More update about this process will be announced. We ask for your prayer and discernment. "See, I am doing a new thing!" ( Isaiah 43:19) March Birthdays Lois Basham - 2 Kay Porter 3 John Bowler 3 Margaret Ann Peyton 6 Daniel Song 7 Hayley Tucker 8 Melissa Akers 8 Susan Chase 9 George East 11 Alex Cooper 11 Dan Rhudy 12 Sarah Fitch 13 Joyce Bishop 15 Sydney Duncan 16 Kitty Byrd 18 Betty Jones 18 Wayne Elliott 21 Perry Cox 22 Reese Ann Altizer 23 Dawn Marie Cornish 23 Connie Bell 23 Kellen Mitchell 24 Taylor Newman 26 Jennifer Cooper 29 Chip Warren 31 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 4Sunday School 9am Worship 11Sunday School 9am Worship- 18Sunday Worship- 25Sunday Cantata- Palm Sunday March 2018 5Witness Comm. 6Prayer Joshua-7pm 12 13Prayer Lent Study-7pm 19Church Council 7pm 20Prayer Lent Study- 7pm 26 27Prayer Lent Study-7pm 7 Choir- Choir- 7:15pm 14 Choir- 21 Choir- Choir-7:15 pm 28 Choir- 1Prayer Shawl Ministry 10:00 am 2 3 8 9 10 15Prayer Shawl Ministry-10:00am 16 17 22 23 24 29Holy Thursday at Presbyterian Church-7pm 30 Good Friday Church Office closed 31
Page 10 Page 3 Troop 145 meets every Monday evening that Montgomery County Schools is open in the Activity Building at 7:00 PM. March Service Project Month March 16-17th Campout at the Graham Farm to earn the Wilderness Survival merit badge April Requirements Catch-Up Month April 20-22 Grayson Highlands State Park Campout May Merit Badge Month May 18-20 Foster Falls Campout June 17th week to Summer Camp in/around Camp Ottari in Pulaski County The Troop 145 Committee is seeking members to meet the 2nd Monday of each month and witness the great advancement of these young boys. Choir News Easter Cantata The St. Paul Adult Choir will present their Easter Cantata on Palm Sunday, March 25. The cantata is called The Alleluia Tree, with text by Susan Boersma, and original music and hymn arrangements by Mark Hayes. The choir has been working hard rehearsing our weekly Sunday anthems along with the cantata pieces. We are excited to help lead worship on Palm Sunday and share the story of Christ's last week through song! Singers Wanted! The St. Paul Adult Choir always has an open door for any new interested singers! No experience required! Would love to have you join us! We meet Wednesday nights in the choir room at 7:15pm for an hour and then rehearse just before service at 9:30am on Sundays. If you are not interested in a weekly commitment, we also invite you to share your musical talents through the summer while the choir takes a break. Contact Heather McClaugherty at heathermcclaugherty@gmail.com. FLOWERING OF THE CROSS Easter Sunday we will be honoring our tradition of Flowering the Cross. We approach the cross with thanksgiving for the forgiveness of our sins, yet rejoicing in the message of the Resurrection. Thank you Jesus! Bring your flowers (or share in those provided), celebrate, and remember the love Jesus has for you. April Birthdays Ruth Boothe 1 Betty Semones 1 Gary Sparks 6 Brody Nelson 7 Sara Lane 12 Annell Winbery 12 Joyce Lester 13 Carol Cornish 14 Bernadine Lester 15 Bryce Wade 15 Todd Altizer 16 Tina Sheppard 16 Anne Lawson 17 Justin Bowler 19 Bob Chapin 19 Bob Cornish 22 Matthew Jordan 26 Daniel Warren 28
Page 4 Page 9 Cub Scout PACK 145 Easter Sunrise Service April 1, 2018. We will meet at 6:45 am and the service will begin at 7:00 pm with Pastor Paul Song giving the sermon. Following the service, there will be free coffee and a light breakfast. If it is raining the service will be in the fellowship hall. We will be joined by the Presbyterian Church. THE UPPER ROOM The Upper Room The Upper Room Devotional magazine published by The United Methodist Publishing House is a wonderful source of inspiration, devotion and spirit building hope! It is an inspiring devotional to begin your day. You are encouraged to get a copy from the church and they are available in the vestibule of the church, free or you may contribute a dollar for cost. And one of the neat ideas is to save and create a Devotional Booklet for yourself from the various writers and articles that appear. You can create and use for a personal and private devotional guide. Why not give it a try, you will like it, and it will make a difference in your life, as it has in the lives of others! Sunday, March 11th - Lion Den #3 Webelos Den #7 Wolf Den #2 Tiger Den #9 Sunday, March 18th - Ninja Warrior Training 3:00 PM Sunday, April 8th Lion Den #3 Webelos Den #7 Wolf Den #2 Tiger Den #9 April TBD Bear Den #5 Saturday, April 14th Pack Yard Sale Fundraiser Tuesday, April 24th Disc Golf Friday, May 4th Saturday, May 5th Family Campout At Alta Mons Sunday, May 6th - Bear Den #5 Sunday, May 13th - Lion Den #3 Webelos Den #7 Wolf Den #2 Tiger Den #9 Tuesday, May 22nd Pack Promotion Picnic Time to celebrate the grand 2017-2017 Scout Year! Grilled meal will be provided along with the promotion of all ranks. Saturday, May 26th 14th Annual Flags with VFW at Sunset Cemetery
Page 8 Page 5 Cub Scout Day Camp Week of June 4th Cub Scouts will explore ways to make a difference and show the world some love. Details to be provided soon. of America policy. Pack 145 will be working with the United Methodist Men on allowing girls to join Cub Scouts per the National Boy Scouts Spring Recruitment Starts April 1st No foolin! Cub Scouting is where the fun is! A balanced program of outdoor, citizenship, and sportsmanship adventures await boys and girls ages 5-10 years old. Know of a friend or family member very interested in the adventures that Cub Scouts and Pack 145 can offer? Please encourage him to join! Visit www.cubpack145.com and the JOIN TODAY webpage. Mission Continues The UMM initiates spiritual growth opportunities for all men of the church. Men of different gifts, graces and areas of interest are encouraged to attend our monthly meetings on the third Thursday at 6:30 PM. Please mark your calendars: March 15th August 16th April 19th September 20th May 17th October 18th June 21st November 15th Alta Mons July 19th December - no meeting There are many opportunities for participation to continue the goals within St. Paul UMC and the community along with our charter with THREE Boy Scout units: Cub Scout Pack 145, Boy Scout Troop 145 and Venture Crew 145. WITNESS COMMITTEE The Witness Committee has been busy meeting and getting ready for our new Pictorial Directory. We want to thank all that have signed up to have pictures made and encourage those that haven t to do so soon! Pictures will be made March 20-24 and you must have your picture in the directory to get a directory. Also thanks to those that are serving as hostess for our sign up and for picture days! We appreciate the help very much. If you would like to bring canned goods or snacks that will be given to MCEAP and/or Micah book pack you will receive a $5.00 off coupon for purchases you might make on your pictures. Coupons for military service (active or not), first responders or Senior Citizen (60+) can be obtained on the Lifetouch website. Remember there will be a lot more work to be done after pictures are made before the directory will be in our hands. So please be patient and we will keep you posted when they arrive. We have passed the taking of church flowers that aren't given by individuals to the caring groups. They are doing a great job with this and we just felt they were a better fit for getting the flowers into the homes of our friends that would benefit most from their beauty. We continue to prepare and hand out visitor bags and the Prayer Shawl group continues to knit and crochet shawls, and lap blankets. Thus far in 2018 we have given out 4 and plan on having another blessing of new ones on March 11, 2018.
Page 6 Page 7 Use your Talents to Raise Awareness of Human Trafficking Give Voice to those Enslaved be a part of the JOINT VENTURE VBS St. Paul will be joining Christiansburg Presbyterian, Park UMC and Asbury UMC in a Community Vacation Bible School, July 23-26, from 6:00-8:00 each evening. ALL AGE GROUPS (cradle to elders) are invited to participate in this wonderful opportunity for fun, fellowship, and faith-building. Mark your calendars and stay tuned!! Easter Drama Caught in Traffic Women, Men, Youth, Children, Musicians (Any age or ability) Saint Paul United Methodist Church (Christiansburg) Projected date June 01, 2018 Please contact: Freda Johnson @540-320-5796 Email fjohnson@radford.edu Shirley Brown @540-449-6705, Email broshirl5@aol.com Peggy Streich @540-315-5229, Email pstike@aol.com You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. It WAS NOW ABOUT NOON, and darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon, for the sun stopped shining. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two. Jesus called out with a loud voice, Father, into your hands I commit my spirit. When he had s aid this, he breathed his last. Now there was a man named Joseph...a good and upright man...from the Judean town of Arimathea...Going to Pilate, he asked for Jesus body. Then he took it down, wrapped it in linen cloth and placed it in a tomb cut in the rock, one in which no one had yet been laid... On THE FIRST DAY OF THE WEEK, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they entered they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. While they were wondering about this, suddenly two men in clothes that gleamed like lightning stood beside them. In their fright the women bowed down with their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; He has risen! (Luke 23:44-46, 50-=53, 24:1-6 (NIV)