Attention: WUMC has an AED installed and ready for use upstairs in the hallway by the boys restroom. Today: Information and Registration Meeting for Nicaragua Mission Trips in Memorial Hall at 10:45 a.m. The first trip is February 7-15, 2015 and is geared towards adults doing well repair. The second trip is March 28-April 5, 2015 (Holy Week) and is geared towards youth doing home construction. Cobbler Mountain Grass today, from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. Come join us for this fantastic outdoor concert. In case of rain, the event will be held in Memorial Hall. To honor Marilyn Sue Parker’s memory, there will be a benefit for the Fauquier SPCA on Sunday, October 12 from 5-8 p.m. The benefit will be held at Poplar Springs Inn & Spa. Tickets are $75/person or $125/couple and include dinner & dessert, live entertainment, dancing and a silent auction. For tickets, call 540-788-9000. Follow this event on Facebook at All Heart SPCA Benefit for updates on the event. PRIMETIMERS - Please join us at Graves Mountain Lodge on October 15 and celebrate Graves Mountain Apple Harvest! Lunch is $15/person. We'll depart WUMC at 10:45 a.m. for those interested in carpooling. Lunch begins at noon! Please RSVP to Nancy Stephens at 540-222-0902 by October 9 if you will attend or want to carpool. The Nomination Committee will meet this Tuesday, September 30 at 7:00 p.m. in the library. Please plan to attend if you are on the committee. MOPS/MomsNext will meet here in Memorial Hall on Tuesday, October 7th at 9:30. Our guest speaker will be talking about health and wellness. Mommy's well being always comes up short; learn how we can take care of ourselves while managing the family.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014 WEEKLY CIRCUIT RIDER a Sunday publication of

Warrenton United Methodist Church Open hearts, open minds, open doors

Middle and High School YOUTH

Where Can You Find Us Today??? 11:00 High School Panera Breakfast. Meet there with $$.

Children’s Ministry News

Sunday School is today at 9:30 am! The theme for September is “In the Beginning” and the verse is “Lord, you have done so many things! You made them all so wisely! The earth is full of your creations!” (Psalm 104:24) We will be learning that there is “a time for everything” from Ecclesiastes 3:1-8. Sunday School is for ages 2 - 5th grade. Harvest Party is coming Friday, October 24th. Wear your costume and enjoy the crafts and the good food.

Putt Putt Trip

Today, Noon - 4:00 pm

Join us as we travel to Woody’s Gold Range in Herndon to play some mini golf. Cost is $10.50 plus some money for

lunch on the way.

This Wednesday!!! All teens are welcome from 6:45 pm-7:45 pm at the Ellis home for dinner and some time of teen faith discussion. Need directions? email Cindy at info@mccamera.com or call 540-905-5382.

Financial Page September 21 Worship

attendance: 359

Weekly giving needed:

$13,462

31-Aug 9,311

7-Sep 16,368

14-Sep 11,734

21-Sep 9,409

2014 YTD Avg 11,199

Prayer requests may be texted to 540-300-7010

before our 9:30 service.

Worship Service Information

Reverend: John Chadsey

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Altar flowers presented in memory of Tom & Micki Griffith

by Dee & Don Akers

Acolyte

9:30 Tori Weaver 11:00 William Stanziano

Greeters

8:00 Barbara Downes, Barbara Rizzardi

9:30 Jim & Jessica Scheurer, Linda Stouffer

11:00 Daniel Dubinsky, Steve Ramey

Readers

9:30 Marcia Payne 11:00 Abigail Springer

Ushers

8:00 Willie Washington, Ed Headly, Gail Bandy, Tim DeHaven

9:30 George Southard, David Whitmoyer, Jack Wintersteen, Tim DeHaven

11:00 Bob Doenges, Robert Cassell, Wayne Freeland, Frank Palme

PLEASE KEEP IN PRAYER:

Blue Ridge: Irene Dayton Royal Haven: Richard Harris

Harrisonburg: Evelyn Coombs Overlook: Frances Borgmann, Dorothy Toler

Amerisist: Janet Harris Oak Springs: Posie Benchoff Fauquier: Connie Davis

Health & Healing: Sandy Starr; Trish Warner; Kathleen Rhodes; James

Scheurer; Ed & Peggy Marshall; Ann MacMahon; Barry Grandon; Kathryn

Modlin; Jeanette Bridges; Kyle Howard; Macoia Richmond; Carl Winstead;

Tom Campbell; The White Family; Ginger Lauren; Becky Trimble; Aline

McDavid; Chloe Taylor; Betty Corbin; Jackie Whisenant; Douglas McQueen;

Lake Meadows; Chelsea Fasick; Ty Erwin; David Ricci & family; Cecilia & Millie

Baldwin; Phil & Ann Timmermans; Tori Kalinsky; Joan Wines; Donna Polansky;

David McCorkle; Adam & Katy Leighton; Connor Rhodes; Tony Scott; Jim

Worst; Beth Ledgerton; June & John Mayhugh; Don & Della Grant; Thelma

Cassell; Owen Wheat; Brenda Boyd; Kyle Pinelli; EC Schwab; Loye Roach

World: Northern Iraq; Vietnam, Israel, Palestine the countries and their people

Military: Robert Wasson; Nick Bakewell; Andrew Dakon; Sean Trapani;

Timothy Huffman; David Baughman; Andrew Kerns; Lucy Bednarski; Michael

Santoro; Chris Ball; Sean Breen; Steve Conner; Brian Farrell; Ray Freeman; Seth

Frost; Chase Hagans; Brandon Harris; Raven Harris; Randy McCreary; Rich

Nichols; Alex Przybylek; Cory Randall; Michael Randall; David Riesberg; Scott

Reppard; Cory Smith; Brandon Trapani; Shawn Walker; Ray Whaley; Daniel

Williams; Jeremiah Williams

Budget $700,000

Total 2014 Year-To-Date Income $425,548

Total 2014 Year-To-Date

Disbursements

$491,455

9-24-14 General Fund Balance $2,822

9-24-14 Designated Fund Balance $90,912

9-24-14 Apportionments Paid 82.82%

Go to warrentonumc.org and click “online contribution”, then click “give now”

and follow directions for one time, weekly or monthly options.

With your smart phone and an app such as “Red Laser”, touch

the UPC symbol at the top right, take a picture of the QR code,

open URL, and follow the directions.

To request offering envelopes, send an email to

finance@warrentonumc.org or call the office at 540-347-1367.

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Church Calendar

Sunday, September 28

9:30 Sunday School

10:45 Nicaragua meeting, MH

11:00 High School Panera Breakfast*

12:00 Youth Putt Putt Trip*

4:00 Bluegrass Concert, outdoors

Monday, September 29

9:00 Kingdom’s Kids & WUMP

1:30 Staff Meeting, C25

6:30 Chapel Bells, Sanctuary

7:00 AA/Alanon, C22, C23, C26

Troop 175, MH, C18

Tuesday, September 30

9:00 Kingdom’s Kids & WUMP

9:30 Disciple Bible Study, C25

10:00 Intercessory Prayer, Library

6:00 Praise Band, Sanctuary

6:30 Disciple Bible Study, C25

7:00 Cub Scouts, MH

Nomination Comm, Library

Wednesday,October 1

7:00 Men’s Breakfast*

9:00 Kingdom’s Kids & WUMP

1:00 Prayer Shawl Ministry, C25

6:45 Youth Bible Study*

7:00 Coffeehouse Band, C18

7:30 Chancel Choir, Choir Room

Thursday, October 2

9:00 Kingdom’s Kids & WUMP

9:30 Faith Bible Study, C25

7:00 LCT Practice, Sanctuary

Troop Committee Meeting, C18

Friday, October 3

9:00 Homeschool Group

Kingdom’s Kids

Saturday, October 4

10:00 LCT Practice, Sanctuary

Coming up: Youth Hoagie Sale

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*off campus

Women’s Retreat

October 10-11, 2014

Shaped By Grace

Join our first annual Women’s Retreat. Experience the joy and

refreshment of a time apart to strengthen your walk with God.

Our speaker is Ann Maines, an experienced teacher and leader of

retreats. We will be at the Carter Hall Conference Center in

Millwood, Virginia (32 miles from WUMC). The cost is $175 for

a double room and $220 for a single (due now). Make checks

payable to WUMC Women’s Retreat on memo line.

Place registrations and checks in box in the lobby

We still have room available. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity!

Friday, October 10

Registration from 4:30-6:00pm

6:00-6:45 Dinner

7:00-9:30 Session 1

Saturday, October 11

8:00-8:45 Breakfast

9:00-11:45 Session 2

12:00-12:45 Lunch

12:45-2:00 Time for fun

2:00-4:00 Session 3

4:00 Heading Home!

For more information, pick up a brochure in the Lobby.

NICARAGUA MISSION OPPORTUNITIES The first trip will be February 7-15, 2015.

This ministry will repair a minimum of 4 drinking water wells for impoverished rural villages. This will be an adult team.

The second trip will be March 28-April 5, 2015. This Ministry will build Dignified Homes for impoverished rural families. Preference will be given to HS and MS youth as this trip coincides with

Spring break for our public schools

Meeting Today at 10:45 in Memorial Hall. Call the church office for more information.

Thank you to all who assisted with cleaning the church kitchen, and the table and chairs in memorial hall this summer. I thank you for giving of your time and service to this task. Now I ask the members of the congregation to assist us in providing a kitchen ready to be used for all by following the simple list posted in the kitchen after each use. May you find all you need for fun and fellowship in our church kitchen! Thank you for giving this space your respect! The Kitchen Maintenance Team! Food Distribution- In September we served 98 households, 292 individuals, 90 under 18 and 46 over 65. Our next food giveaway is Saturday, October 18th and the additional give away items are fall & winter clothes (gently worn or new) and dish soap. Please bring these items on Thursday & Friday, October 16th & 17th. We need help Friday to unload the truck at 1 p.m. and to box food at 3 p.m., please call Aubrey Smith 540-347-7843 if you can help. Calling all Runners! Do what you enjoy and help the ministry and mission of Rising Hope UM Mission Church (a church that serves the least, the lost and left out – the homeless, the poor and those in recovery). Register to run in the 5K Halloween Hustle for Hope on Saturday, October 25th at Lake Fairfax Park in Reston. Entry ‘fees’ for this run and the Trick or Trot fun run for children under 12 (same day and place) are low, low, low -- just $20 per runner ($10 for children under 12 and a $50 family maximum). For more information and to register go to the Bi-district website (http://www.novaumc.org/event-items/hustle-for-hope-2014) or contact Herb Brynildsen at alexandriapc@novaumc.org.

PUBLICITY TEAM – Plan and implement ad campaign; have

posters printed and distributed* around community; arrange for

newspaper, web and cable ads; prepare flyers for drop off* at

various locations and as handouts* at Warrenton Chorale

performances. (*We will need extra helpers for these 3 tasks.) MEALS TEAM – Different people or teams to prepare 4 lunches

and 4 suppers for construction, tech, and decorating work

teams. Sunday thru Wednesday, Dec. 8th thru 11th. Food costs

can be reimbursed. Food needed for between 8 and 12 people. CHOIR SUSTENANCE TEAM – Saturday & Sunday, Dec. 13 & 14,

(double performance days), prepare &/or serve snack supper

for singers and support people (about 100 people total). Food

costs will be reimbursed. FIRST AID / SPOTTERS TEAM – Assist singers and backstage

support as needed during all rehearsals and performances in

tree. Schedule to be created after number of volunteers known. USHERS TEAM – 5 ushers needed at each performance to greet

guests, collect tickets, hand out programs, escort guests to

seats, and take up collection.

TO VOLUNTEER, PLEASE SUBMIT PART OF INSIDE PAGE

Performances Thursday, December 11 (7:30 pm) Friday, December 12 (7:30 pm) Saturday, December 13 (4 pm & 7 pm) Sunday, December 14 (4 pm & 7 pm) Music rehearsals on Thurs nights & Sat mornings Prep work begins Sunday, December 8th

For more information, contact one of our ‘Dynamic Duo’: Living Christmas Tree Coordinator, Alice West, at 703.754.8042 / alicewestcpa@gmail.com

Director of Music Ministries, Gina Renfro-Smith, at her Church Office, at 347.1367,x 129 / music@warrentonumc.org

or go to our church website at www.warrentonumc.org ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

It's not too soon to start thinking about

being a part of our exciting Christmas ministry.

Going out on our limb is a lot of fun!!

Warrenton United Methodist Church

Presents to the Community:

The Fourteenth Season of

The Living Christmas Tree!

Our countdown to Christmas has begun! Here's your

opportunity to branch out and be a part of a lively and

invaluable WUMC team! Whether you want to be in-the-scene

or behind-the-scene,

can spare a little time or a lot of time…

there's a role for anyone who wants to participate!

Thursday, December 11 (7:30 pm)

Friday, December 12 (7:30 pm)

Saturday, December 13 (4 pm and 7 pm)

Sunday, December 14 (4 pm and 7 pm)

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Gina Renfro-Smith, our Director of Music Ministries,

has designed another exciting program! It's not too

soon to decide which role to play in being a part of

blessing our community with the good news of God’s

love through Jesus’ birth.

Join one of our LCT Teams!

…Details and Sign-up sheet are inside...

VIDEO TEAM – Beg, borrow or procure a video system to film

the shows. Run the system at several shows and edit together a

church archival copy. Low light system & decent sound needed. BACKSTAGE TEAM – For each tree rehearsal & performance,

assist singers from behind and under the tree, setting boxes for

each performance, assisting with house lights, and other duties.

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YES, I WANT TO BE A WUMC LIVING CHRISTMAS TREE

VOLUNTEER!

Name(s) _________________________________________

Address _________________________________________

Home Phone ________________Cell #________________

email ___________________________________________ Please circle your desired team(s): Singers Ushers

Preparation Tech - light, sound, elec

Construction Meals for work teams

Decoration Choir Sustenance

Tickets First Aid/Spotters

Video Backstage Hands

Set Design & Build Publicity Other ─ ask a question or tell us your talents here:

________________________________________________

________________________________________________

________________________________________________

Please tear off and place this form/page in the Offering Plate, or submit it to the Church Office. And…Thank you!!

15 MORE SINGERS NEEDED – Don't be shy! You don't have to

have perfect pitch to pitch in! Practices are on Thur nights 7-

9pm & starting in Oct, Sat mornings from 10am to noon. You’ll

receive a rehearsal CD to practice with at home or in the car,

music & lyric sheets to study (words are displayed on back wall

during shows so don’t worry about them too much!). Lots of fun

is Guaranteed!!... Just come to the next rehearsal!! PREPARATION TEAM – Carry LCT framework upstairs from under

the stage to facilitate the next team's work. At Noon on Sunday,

Dec. 7th, move items out of the sanctuary to accommodate the

tree’s framework. On Mon night, Dec. 15th, move all the LCT

materials back under the stage and re-set the sanctuary for

Sunday's worship if not already done. CONSTRUCTION TEAM – On Sunday, Dec. 7th, around 1pm, erect

the tree framework and attach the fiber optic star and rolls of

greens. We need to disassemble the tree on Mon, Dec. 15,

which will be a second chance to help this important team. LCT TECH TEAM –

LIGHTS: Establish, maintain and run computerized lighting

program for each performance. Mount lighting controllers in

tree, load and reprogram lighting cues as directed or necessary. SOUND: Mic the sanctuary & tree as requested & run sound. ELECTRICAL: Run Grounds for all lights on tree.

DECORATION TEAM – On Monday, Dec. 8th, fluff rolls of greens

after they are wired to the framework. Replace colored lights as

needed. Mount special lights on tree. Hang bows, snowflakes,

and gold tinsel on tree. Re-fluff tree’s decorations between

shows. On Monday, Dec. 15, remove decorations so construction

team can take tree down. Pack and store away decorations. TICKET TEAM – Edit, print, and cut tickets. Sign up to distribute

tickets beginning Oct 26 on Sundays between services and

arrange for mailing of phone requests or place requests in “will-

call” box for performances. Assist with call backs for tickets.

SET DESIGN & BUILD TEAM – Looking for artistic people to help

implement this year’s unique design goals. Drawing, cutting, and

hanging lots of paper might come into it. Paint set pieces. Procure

props and costumes as needed. For more info, email Gina at

music@warrentonumc.org

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