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SUNDAY WORSHIP

SCHEDULE

Celebration

Praise Worship

8:30 a.m.

Traditional Worship

11:00 a.m.

SUNDAY SCHOOL

9:45 a.m.

For All Ages

FRIDAY

Celebrate Recovery

Community Meal

6:00 p.m.

Worship Service

6:30 p.m.

VOLUME 11 ISSUE 7 JULY 2013

I N S I D E T H I S

I S S U E :

R & R 2

Potluck 3

Thank you 3

A New Name 3

Our Family 4

Staying Connected 5

Prayer Study 6

Henry Fork Center 7

REDWOOD

GOLF TOURNAMENT

"Mark your calendars!

The Redwood Golf tournament is set for

August 3, 2013 at Mariner's Landing Golf Course.

Lunch is at 12:00 noon and tee off at 1:00 pm.

Signup sheets are available; talk to Steve Ratliff

(540-334-1028) or [email protected].

If you're not a golfer there's plenty of things to do to

support the event. Folks are needed to help at the

course to set things up, drive the snack carts around,

check golfers in, and set up the prizes."

We're bringing a global fair to the kids

at our Vacation Bible School, EVERY-

WHERE FUN FAIR: WHERE GOD'S

WORLD COMES TOGETHER! Your

children will become neighbors at EVE-

RYWHERE FUN FAIR as they explore

God's welcoming love and discover how

Jesus teaches us to be great

neighbors.

After a high energy opening at Friend-

ship Central, the neighbors make their

way to the Bible Bazaar. Interactive

Bible lessons reveal five Friendship

Phrases for living as the kind of neighbor Jesus teaches us to be,

and your neighbors will discover Scripture Souvenir memory verses

that will boost their faith long after VBS.

The children will expand on what they've discovered by participating

in a variety of activities: making their own art projects at the Crea-

tion Zone, singing new music at the Choral Corner, participating in

recreational activities in Global Games, and enjoying tasty snacks at

the Eatery Expo.

To register or to find out more about EVERYWHERE FUN FAIR, call

the church office at 483-9090 or visit the church website

at www.redwoodumc.org.

STEP RIGHT UP!

JOIN US AT REDWOOD UMC

ON JULY 7-11 FROM 6:00-8:00.

http://www.redwoodumc.org/

R&R Ruminations and Reflections from the Pastor’s Study

PRIMING THE PUMP OF PRAYER

The theme of last month’s Virginia Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church was, “Lord, teach us

to pray.” Our new leader, Bishop Young Jin Cho, has cast the vision for us Methodists to become a praying

people. He recognizes that a main reason Methodists fail to be fruitful today is that they’ve become so busy

doing ministry, that they overlook the real power source for ministry: God. Bishop Cho understands that a

dynamic church which makes a true and lasting impact is a church which prays.

Bishop Cho asked seminary professor and author Dr. Steven Harper to lead the Annual Conference Bible study sessions on

prayer. These were fantastic! As Dr. Harper led us to Acts (a book we’re immersed in right now at Redwood), he pointed out

that the early disciples were devoted to “the prayers” (Acts 2:42). “The prayers” he said referred not to praying, in general, but

to their way of prayer. The early Christians—as did all good Jews of the day—had a set pattern of daily prayers. There were

seven set times of prayer throughout each day. In other words, much like modern Muslims pause to pray five times a day, the

early Christians paused regularly throughout their day to go to God in prayer. (There are indications that Jesus, himself, fol-

lowed just such a pattern of daily prayers.) Dr. Harper asked us—and I ask you: “Do you have a patterned prayer life?”

The idea of moving towards praying at seven set times throughout the day is overwhelming even for me. But I believe there’s

something to be said for, what St. Paul called, “praying without ceasing” (ref. 1 Thessalonians 5.17). Perhaps even just one set

time of prayer each day can lead us to incorporate prayer more frequently throughout the day.

In the past two years, I’ve discovered what this can be like. My daily routine of early morning prayer and devotion has become

something of a daily exercise in priming the pump. I have found that, the more regularly I pray in the morning, the more often

I’m praying at other times of the day: when I’m driving to the office; when I’m sitting to start writing my sermon; when I

pause to eat lunch; when I’m on my way to a visit or a meeting; before calling someone on the phone; while I’m washing dishes

after dinner; while brushing my teeth; when I lie down to go to sleep. Praying intentionally just once a day has primed the pump

of my prayer life. I find myself more conscious of and attuned to the Holy Spirit throughout my day, and praying more than I

ever had before.

The truly amazing part is that, when the pump is primed, and I’m more prayerful throughout the day, everything is different!

Not only is my work more fruitful, more productive, more enjoyable, but also I live my life more aware of and grateful for

God’s blessings. Grace primes the pump, and more grace flows, filling me with joy, with love, with hope, with peace. So I

challenge you: If you don’t have a set time for daily prayer, take it up. You will find God using it to abundantly bless!

Your brother in Christ,

Brad Dulaney

Pastor

Redwood UMC

With Warmest Thanks

The Memorial Garden and the other memorials were a won-

derful gift, in memories of our loved ones and friends.

I am one of Rev. Comers' daughters, and I want to say

"Thank You" to everyone. Some I remember and know and

some new.

I had a wonderful time and have added some new memo-

ries. My mother, sister, nephew and I are grateful.

Kay Comer Hill

To My Church Family

I want to thank you all for the cards and telephone calls.

It meant a lot to know you were so thoughtful and caring.

Much love,

Kathryn Bennett

What's in a name? Why a change in name? Sometimes a change in

name is just that - a name change.

That is true of the Roanoke United Methodist Home, now officially

"The Hermitage in Roanoke".

ONLY the name has changed, not the care and service received by

the residents. The facility is a non-profit community providing con-

tinuing care. The Hermitage in Roanoke is one of seven facilities

owned and operated by VUMH, Inc. and most are already named Her-

mitage. The name change to The Hermitage in Roanoke strengthens its

connection to the history and heritage of VUMH. Being a continuing

care facility means that resident, if they choose, may continue to reside there the remainder of their lives.

You may wonder what happens if a resident outlives his/her financial resources. The Samaritan Program, to which we all

have the opportunity to contribute, provides a lifeline for those persons. Contributions made to the Samaritan Program pro-

vide financial assistance to those individuals who have exhausted their funds and enables them to remain in the facility where

they receive the same quality of caring services. The staff of The Hermitage does not even know which residents are Samari-

tan assisted. We will be receiving an offering for the Samaritan Program on July 14, 2013. That is your opportunity to

help.

Peggy Woody

Hermitage Guild Representative

Thank You Redwood!

Thank you so much for all of your Hospitality!

York River District Youth Choir

Church-Wide Potluck…

At Four Corners Farm

Sunday, July14 @ 4-7pm

One and all are welcome, bring your family, your friends,

you do not have to be a member of the church. Family fun

and games for ALL ages as well as a corn hole game, live

music, ladder ball, volleyball! Come on out and have a good

ole’ time at the farm! Please bring a lawn chair and picnic

blankets if you’d like. Play an instrument? Bring it along,

too.

Directions to the Farm: From Rocky Mount

· US 220 North, Turn left (west) onto Brick Church Road

(697—by the Virginia Furniture

Market (from here look for the Four Corners Farm signs)

· Take the second left onto Parkview Drive

· Follow to curve in road, then left onto Old Mill Creek

Lane—dirt driveway

· Straight over the hill and down in the holler is our red

roofed farmhouse

2 - John Lumsden

3 - Joe Brown

Teresa Brown

Rose Scott

P.L. Lynch

6 - Dennis Powell

8 - Pete Zeigler

13 - Haley Crutchfield

Josh McPherson

14 - Barbara Brown

16 - Jarrett Amos

19 - Nancy Lynch

22 - Chasity Campbell

23 - June Palmer

Pat Tolbert

26 - Caden Palmer

27 - George Board

Angela Davis

Ray Ferguson

Yvonne Hughes

28 - Phillis Smith

30 – Taylor Kidd

31 - Danny Rigney

2 - Mike & Tammy Manning

17 - John & Megan Sawyers

20 - Stewart & Susan Mason

30 - Walter & Yvonne Hughes

OFFERING COUNTERS 1 - Carol Boychuck, Yvonne Hughes,

Linda Waybright

8 - Ann Altice, Pat Hrning,

Geraldine Hylton

15 - Elaine Chitwood, Sherry Lynch,

Phillis Smith, Louise Wimmer

22 - Wanda Housman, Chuck MacKenzie,

Janice Powell, Aubrey Smith

HEAD USHER

Steve Morris

LITURGIST

Susan Hughes

COMMUNION SERVERS

8:30

Mary Mack, Danny Hicks, Heather Sanders

11:00

Linda Haldaman, Barbara Brown, Ann Altice,

Yvonne Hughes, Pat Tolbert

GREETERS

Bill Law

FRANKLIN HEALTH CARE

720 Orchard Ave.

Rocky Mount, VA 24151

Catherine Campbell

Annise Preston SOUTH ROANOKE NURSING HOME

3823 Franklin Rd. SW

Roanoke, VA 24014

Mattie Johnson

Wink Clements HERMITAGE OF ROANOKE

1009 Old Country Club Rd.

Box 305

Roanoke, VA 24017

Martenia Nester KING’S GRANT

350 Kings Way Rd.

Martinsville, VA

Margaret Thurman RUNK & PRATT

SML Retirement Village

115 Retirement Dr.

Hardy, VA 24101

FLOWERS

7 - Sharon Merritt

14 - Louise Wimmer

21 - Gaye Campbell & Sherry Lynch

28 - Gaye Campbell & Sherry Lynch

8:30

Front Door

7- Annette Board

14 - Paula Ratliff

21 - Jason Cundiff

28 - Danny Hicks

Side Door

7 - Frances Brown

14 - Brenda Hicks

21 - Russell Meeks

28 - Joyce Minnear

11:00

Front Door

7 - Ann Altice

14 - Linda Waybright

21 - Judy Hodges

28 - Reva Campbell

Side Door

7 - Eva Mae Tyree

14 - Louise Wimmer

21 - Rhonda Hodges

28 - Elaine Chitwood

OUR MILITARY

RCT Ryan S. Emerson 6076

Marianne K. Nassef

Reserve Chaplain

US Air Force

Master Sgt. Joel Via

Lcpl. Robert J. Perdue

San Diego, CA

Lcpl. Wesley T. Perdue

Palm, CA

Marine—Harlee Paschal

Remember Our Home Bound

Essie Doss

484 Twin Creeks Ferrum,VA 24088

Dorothy Hodges

160Goldmine Rd. Glade Hill, VA 24092

Tessie Perdue

P.O.Box 45 Redwood, VA 24146

Judy Gring

Ferrum College c/o Jeff Gring P.O. Box 1000

Ferrum, VA 24088

Thelma Bowman P.O. Box 46

Redwood, VA 24146

Gracie Via 1536 Rosewalk Lane Roanoke, VA 24014

Danny Rigney

109 White Pine

Boones Mill, VA 24065 Congratulations to Susan Hughes who was commis-

sioned as a Provisional Deacon in the United Method-

ist Church Saturday, June 22nd during Annual Confer-

Kroger Gift Card & Tips—Everyone loves a win-win situation. Our June check was for

$874.00. Kroger sells gift cards to many places, and pre-paid Visa cards. Check out their

display behind the cash registers. The win-win occurs when you purchase these gift cards

with your Redwood Kroger card. Just go to Kroger, select the gift card and the money

amount, got to the checkout line, and purchase with your Redwood Kroger card. You will

receive double fuel points and our church will receive 5% of your total purchase. If you

would like Kroger card, contact the church office at (540) 483-9090 o r

Lesson #22 in the Celebrate Recovery manual is called

“Gratitude”. We are encouraged to have an “attitude of grati-

tude” every day in our prayer life and:

Be thankful to God: “Do not be anxious about anything,

but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiv-

ing, present your request to God.” Philippians 4:6

Be thankful for others: “Let the peace of Christ keep you

in tune with each other, in step with each other. None of

this going off and doing your own thing. And cultivate

thankfulness. Let the word of Christ—the Message—have

the run of the house.” Colossians 3:15-16

Be thankful for my recovery: “As for us, we have this

large crowd of witnesses around us. So then, let us rid

ourselves of everything that gets in the way, and the sin

which holds on to us so tightly, and let us run with determi-

nation the race that lies before us.” Hebrews 12:1

Be thankful for my church: “Enter the temple gates with

thanksgiving.” Psalm 100:4

What are you grateful for in your life? How do you show your

gratitude?

Join us every Friday @ 6PM for dinner, worship, and small

group discussion at Redwood UMC. We are grateful for this

ministry!

For more information about Celebrate Recovery, call Paula

Ratliff at 334-1028 or e-mail [email protected].

Stephen Ministers: The After People People often ask, “What exactly is a Stephen Minister?”

One way to put it is that Stephen Ministers are the

After People.

Stephen Ministers are there:

. . . after the phone call you hoped you’d never get.

. . . after the divorce papers are served and the bottom falls

out of your life.

. . . after the funeral, when everyone has left and the emo-

tions you’ve held at bay come crashing in on you.

. . . after the doctor says, “I’m sorry, but there’s nothing

more we can do.”

. . . after the nursing home director shakes your hand and

says, “Welcome to your new home.”

. . . after the last child honks the horn, waves, and drives

away—and the house suddenly seems empty.

. . . after the gavel goes down, the handcuffs go on, and

your loved one is led away.

. . . after the baby arrives, demanding more of you than you

ever dreamed possible.

. . . after you find a pink slip with your final paycheck.

... . after your family and friends have heard your story

one too many times, but you still need to talk it out.

Stephen Ministers are the “After People.” They are ready

to come alongside you—or your friends, neighbors, co-

workers, or relatives—and provide comfort and support for

as long after as needed.

Copyright © 2009 by Stephen Ministries St. Louis, Missouri. All rights

reserved. Representatives of a congregation have permission to photo-

copy this document for use within their congregation to build support for

Stephen Ministry.

Prayer Study

Prayer Ministry Beginning with

Study—Several weeks ago, Rev. Du-

laney challenged the church to begin an

intentional prayer ministry. 19 persons

stepped up to the plate!

The next step towards the formation of

this ministry is to train and equip those who want to be a part

of it. On Wednesday evenings through the rest of the summer,

Rev. Dulaney and Linda Haldaman will facilitate a 7-week

study on intercessory prayer. Even if you missed last week’s

introductory session, it’s not too late to jump on board! Con-

tact Rev. Dulaney (483-9090 or [email protected]) or

Linda Haldaman (420-2396 or [email protected]) for

further information.

Even if you didn’t sign up to be a part of the prayer ministry,

you’re welcome to join this study!

mailto:[email protected]

Elizabeth L. Nichols

Henry Fork Service Center

P.O. Box 888, Rocky Mount, VA 24151

(540) 483-2819 [email protected]

Advance Special #982953

June 2013

“so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs

to all the others. We have different gifts, according to the grace given

us.” Romans 12:5-6a

Dear Friends in Christ,

We finished the school year at Henry Fork Service Center yesterday with a carnival full of relay races and games for

our 60+ Afterschool program children. We have a couple of days to get ready, then begin the Summer Program on Monday,

June 17th with all ages coming to the campus from 9:00-3:00 Monday – Friday. As I was getting my daily dose of Vitamin D

and ridding our raised beds from the weed invasion, this reflection came to me.

I’m not a Master Gardener, but I can work with our children and youth to grow food in our neighborhood. The pre-

school students started the first crop of sugar snap peas in early March, and we picked the peas a couple of weeks ago and tried

them. The afterschool students helped to plant tomato plants, pepper plants, and cucumber and squash seeds. Those plants have

thrived on the rain and the warm weather, and we have peppers on the plants. I’m afraid to try them because we planted six dif-

ferent varieties and one of those was jalapenos! But we’ll be eating the peppers off the vines because I could take my limited

knowledge and share it with the students around me.

I’m not a naturalist, but I can share my love for the outdoors and little knowledge of plants and trees with the children

and youth around me. Last year one of the favorite themed weeks was outdoor week. Now that was probably because we

cooked our own hot dogs and got to made s’mores hot off the bonfire, but we also went hiking in one of the county parks. We

noticed first hand that we had coniferous trees and deciduous trees (pine trees and hardwoods!). We discovered that sassafras

trees have three different kinds of leaves and for “leaves of three, let them be.” We were able to spend a couple of hours in

God’s creation because the teachers were willing to go with me on an adventure, and are planning to do that once a week this

summer.

I’m not a master chef (by any means), but I can cook with the children and youth around me. The preschool students

spent considerable time in the kitchen this year, making cookies and brownies and cooking Thanksgiving Dinner for their fami-

lies. The Venture Crew made spaghetti and chocolate chip pancakes (not on the same day) and learned both how to work to-

gether and to cook from scratch. By giving them a chance to experiment, we learned that you can put too many chocolate chips

in a pancake, and that canned is good but homemade is better.

We are seeking volunteers to work with all of our students on these activities and more this summer and as we move

into the school year. There are probably organizations and activities in your church and community in which you can share your

knowledge. God does not call us to be experts before we share our gifts; God calls us to share our gifts. The group of United

Methodist Women from the Richmond District who recently visited Henry Fork Service Center had probably never built a

fence for cucumber vines, but by working together they accomplished their task. The following verses in Romans 12 state, “If

it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach, if it is encouraging, let him encourage, if it is contributing to the needs

of other, let him give generously.”

Thank you for sharing generously through Covenant Relationships and the Advance. May God bless you as you reach

out in partnership with my ministry at Henry Fork Service Center and in mission in your community.

Lisa Nichols

Church and Community Worker

mailto:[email protected]

NONPROFIT ORG.

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REDWOOD, VA

PERMIT NO.2

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CHURCH STAFF

Pastor, Bradley S. Dulaney

[email protected]

Minister of Community Outreach Susan Hughes

[email protected]

Treasurer, Dalphia Furrow

[email protected]

Director of Children & Youth Ministries, Eric Anderson

[email protected]

Director of Music Ministries, Jerry Sayers

[email protected]

Pianist, Lisa Edwards

Administrative Assistant, Pat Tolbert

[email protected]

Nursery Staff, Rebecca Dillon

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE

All information for August newsletter should be given to

Pat Tolbert by July 15th.

3001 Old Franklin Turnpike Phone: 540-483-9090

Rocky Mount, VA 24151 FAX: 540-483-9090

E-mail—[email protected]

OUR MISSION:

TO CONNECT THE UNCONNECTED

TO A COMMUNITY OF FAITH WHERE

JESUS CHRIST TRANSFORMS THEM

INTO WORLD-CHANGING DISCIPLES.

Our Ministry Process

The church office will be closed on Thursday,

July 4 in observance of Independence Day.

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