Fincastle UMC Flyer A Publication of Fincastle United Methodist Church

June-July 2020

Our Vision FUMC is a community of faith that welcomes all and seeks to embody the Spirit of God in Jesus Christ through radical hospitality, passionate worship, intentional faith development, risk-taking mission and service and extravagant generosity.

THANK YOU Marsha and Betty!! Marsha Campbell and Betty Reynolds have kept our FUMC congregation, and many other people in the local area, safely outfitted in face masks while we endure the COVID 19 pandemic. From the first moment it was apparent face masks were going to be a necessity, these gracious and talented women got to work sewing and they haven’t stopped yet. Both have made hundreds of masks and in doing so have prevented the spread of disease and provided health, safety and peace of mind to so many people. Your efforts are truly appreciated!!

With every good mission there are always people behind the scenes doing great things to support the cause—so THANK YOU to all who have contributed materials, donated money, ran 3D printers, made deliveries or whatever else it took to keep these face masks available to all. There is no way to know the full impact these face masks had but we are all so grateful to have them!

Blessing Box: Take what you need. Leave what you can. Written by Barbara Kagey, bkagey@comcast.net, 540-473-2474 or cell 540-819-2903

The FUMC Church Council has approved the construction of a “Blessing Box”. To me, “Blessing Box” means that those who leave items are blessed enough to be able to do so, and that those who need to take items, are blessed that the items are there to take. The Blessing Box will be stocked with shelf-stable food items as well as basic toiletries free to be taken by anyone in need. Examples (but not limited to) are as follows:

Shelf-stable food items: instant/boxed meals (mac & cheese, ramen, etc.); snack foods (crackers, Goldfish, etc.); rice/cereal/oatmeal/pasta; peanut and nut butters; nuts, dried fruit and raisins, trail mix; canned goods (soups, beans, fruit, canned tuna, etc.), spices, and cooking oils.

Basic toiletries which may be donated are: shampoo and conditioner, toothbrushes and toothpaste, bars of soap, feminine hygiene products, laundry detergent, deodorant, toilet paper/paper towels.

You may also make a monetary donation to FUMC with “Blessing Box” in the memo line.

The Blessing Box will be placed on the porch of the FLC so that it will be clearly visible and out of the elements. We expect to have it available and stocked within the next two weeks. You may drop off donations at the FLC.

If you would like to join this service group please contact me using the information listed above. See page 7 for more information regarding the blessing box.

June Birthdays

The FUMC Clothes Closet is located in the downstairs area of the Family Life Center and is open about 4 days per month. For

more information, contact Rhonda Campbell @ 992-5008.

Clothing Closet Closed

until Further Notice

Also, please note that clothing donations cannot be accepted at this time due to limited storage space. Please hold your donations until we are able to resume

normal operating hours again. Thank you.

4 Phyllis Tenser

5 Mary Bess Smith, Amanda Tyree Goodwin

7 Kyle Pelligra

9 Annette Lane, Joshua Tucker

11 Kate Graff

12 Austin Campbell

15 Randy Cravens

16 Haley Baker, Benjamin Martin

19 Norwood Bolton, Rain Yancey

20 Blake Ferguson

24 Tom Turner

27 Mia Thomas

28 Teresa Corvin, Maggie Drewry

1 Scott Critzer

5 Hannah Lane

7 Julie Baker, Michael Chesser

8 Kerry Campbell

9 Nolan Linthicum

11 Nancy Cronise

12 Mike Hurd, Sam Saunders

15 Rhonda Campbell, Gavin Corvin

22 Paige Falls

28 Robert Wagner

30 Savannah Corvin, Susan Martin

July Birthdays

June 7 June 14 June 21 June 28

Lay Reader Doug Ross Mike Hurd Terry Tucker Kerry Campbell

Children’s Sermon Paul Tucker Trina Yancey Betty Reynolds Art Pendleton

June Worship Leaders

Shared Blessing by Doug Ross

As America opens up safely and regionally we discover the many good acts that people have done for others.

I watched a gold match between four superstars to benefit food banks. Tiger Woods and Peyton

Manning played against Phil Mickelson and Tom Brady in a driving rain to raise twenty million dollars.

Many companies joined our government in providing needed supplies and assistance. Our first responders and medical workers risked their lives in service to others. The class of 2020 sacrificed much of their traditions as well as half of their senior year. Many organizations, businesses and individuals have feted the seniors to lessen their loss. Truckers kept moving vital supplies. Grocery stores remained stocked (except for toilet paper), for everyone. Restaurants provided take-out and delivery. Patrons bought restaurant food to assist the restaurant owners and workers. Scientists worked together to find a treatment and a vaccine.

There are thousands of other acts of kindness, and thousands more to come. The pandemic has undoubtedly caused harm, misery and death. It has also revealed humans helping humans.

We are reminded of Jesus’ words to the disciples from Matthew 25: “Whatever you have done for the least of my brothers, you have done for me.”

Helping others is a gift from God, for the people of God.

Thanks be to God.

FUMC Calendar for June 2020

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 4 5 6

Trustees Meeting 7pm

7 8 9 10 11 12 13

10am Zoom Service

Red Cross Blood Drive @ Daleville

YMCS 12-6pm

14 15 16 17 18 19 20

10am Zoom Service

21 22 23 24 25 26 27

10am Zoom Service

28 29 30

10am Zoom Service

FUMC Calendar for July 2020

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 4

Independence Day

5 6 7 8 9 10 11

10am Zoom Service

12 13 14 15 16 17 18

10am Zoom Service

19 20 21 22 23 24 25

10am Zoom Service

26 27 28 29 30 31 AUG 1

10am Zoom Service

August Newsletter Deadline

Missions and Causes – Volunteers Needed!

By Kerry Campbell

Missions and Causes – Volunteers Needed!

Church Council has remained busy. At our Zoom meeting last week we received reports from six study groups previously assigned to review every thought, idea or suggestion that emerged from the January and February Parsonage Fellowship meetings.

The study groups did an outstanding job and we were able to identify many ideas we could use, incorporate into existing programs or refer to an existing committee or work group for their consideration.

Council identified six areas requiring new committees, chairpersons or volunteers.

We are looking for people willing to step forward and take a role in making those things happen. They are:

1. Marketing and promotion. We don't have a marketing committee or chairperson at this point. We are accomplishing some marketing functions but we need someone to exercise overall supervisory coordination. The floor is open for volunteers.

2. History. As I understand, this committee would welcome some help. Our history is one of our strengths. We need to show it to those outside our Church. Our own members have a great interest in knowing more of it.

3. Youth Group. The Youth Council is in place and they are working on this. They will welcome help, especially younger adults with an interest in this area. We have some youth who have an interest. The time is right!

4. Healthy Church Team. This is the conference designation for the mandated com-mittee each Church must have before it can begin in-person worship again. In-person worship is not yet approved but we are asked to plan for it in advance. We are told the committee must include the pastor, a medical professional, a lawyer, and representatives from Trustees and hos-pitality/greeters. We will welcome volunteers for that committee.

We need some from the required groups and will welcome anyone who has an interest in planning for re-opening, whenever that may occur. It can't possibly be before June 7 and it appears state guidelines will push it beyond that time.

5. Zoom worship moderator. Doug Harris would like

to turn this over to someone else by June 7. Volunteers?

Suggestions?

Missions and Causes—Continued

6. Blessing Box. Council approved the concept and another nearby Church using this ministry advises their experience is positive. The concept is simple: a publicly available “box” where food or essentials can be left to be picked up by anyone needing them. Often stated: if you have something, leave it; if you need something, take it.

The perception is that an unusually large number of people are hurting now. Many are willing to help. This is meant to be anonymous and honor-system based. No one needs to sign up or qualify; they just drive past and take what they need.

The other Church gave us some interesting insights as to how they operate theirs. There is more than one way to do that. We need a committee to take over all aspects of this mission: the operational concept, cost, design, location, construction and continuing operation.

We don't want to build something and put it in place and have it become an orphan after the novelty wears off! This committee would make the Blessing Box "its baby!" Volunteers who feel called to help with this important mission are invited. Barbara Kagey is willing to take the lead on this effort. Others willing to work on it should contact her.

This all sounds like a lot. This is a good time, however, to undertake these things. Needs in the community are great. Our NEED to be active, involved and participating is great. Maybe we even have a little extra time on our hands to get something extra done!

While the chairperson has no desire to have "hands on" everything we do, Council does need to coordinate new committees and chairpersons. Except for the Blessing Box (contact Barbara) wherever above you see the word "Volunteer" or "new committee," please contact Kerry Campbell if you are willing to help.

Committee chairpersons are free to contact their own "volunteers" and let him know who they are! Kerry will keep the list of those who are willing and we will have Council sanction their efforts, perhaps by e-mail vote or if necessary, at an interim Zoom meeting.

Kerry: Lkc24090@aol.com. Text 540-520-9473

Sample of a Blessing Box

Jennifer Coon Award Recipients

FUMC members Landon Bolling and Aidan Shin have been named recipients of this year’s Jennifer Coon Award. This award is one of the highest honors a Breckinridge Elementary student can receive. The award recognizes those

who exemplify the qualities of strong character, responsibility, caring, trustworthiness, fairness, respect and citizenship.

The award was established to honor the memory of Jennifer Coon, a former Breckinridge student who is fondly remembered for her exemplary character. Jennifer was a member of our FUMC family where her mother Angela has been a life-long member.

Each year teachers and staff members at Breckinridge nominate students from preschool through fifth grade. The students chosen receive engraved plaques and their names are permanently recorded on the Breckinridge plaque, which hangs in the hallway showcase.

Landon was chosen from the fifth grade and Aidan was chosen from the second grade. We are extremely proud of both and that they would exemplify the virtues described comes as no surprise to those of us at FUMC who know them. Congratulations Landon and Aidan!

Landon Bolling, 5th Grade Aidan Shin, 2nd Grade

Savannah Corvin graduated from James River High School and plans to take law enforcement and

criminal justice courses at Virginia Western Community College. She then hopes to join the Botetourt County Sheriff’s Department as an Animal Control Officer. Congratulations Savannah!!

2020 Graduates

Kaylene Elliott graduated from James River High School with Honors. Her future plans include attending

Virginia Western Community College for two years then onto Radford University to earn a degree as a K9 Handler for the Sherrif’s Department. Congratulations Kaylene!!

Fincastle Preschool - 2020 Graduation

Botetourt County will have 8 new kindergartners this fall!! Kevin Shin along with his 7 classmates graduated Fincastle Preschool. Students pictures are: (listed from left to right, top to bottom)

Kevin Shin Carson Sink Wyatt Sartorius

Sydney Walker Addison Sprinkle Bailee Flint

Lainey Parker Heidi Longley

Congratulations to all and best of luck in elementary school!

Thank you to the Fincastle Preschool Teachers, Victoria Hurd and Mandy Childs, for a successful 2019-2020 school year.

Registration for the 2020-2021 school year is now open please call 473-1428 or Victoria at (540)915-1814. Visit the website at fincastlepreschool@yahoo.com

Kevin Shin (Son of Pastor and Sunny Shin)

June 7 Matthew 28: 16-20

June 14 Matthew 9: 35-10:8

June 21 Matthew 10: 24-39

June 28 Matthew 10: 40-42

June Worship Schedule

A Message from The Pastor

Waiting is often necessary, even though we want to see our plans fulfilled right now. Sometimes the waiting seems to go on and on, so that we begin to doubt that our dreams and wishes will ever come true. As we journey toward our dreams, we seek confirmation or promises that our striving will bring results. When our faith community sets a vision for the kingdom of God and works to fulfill our missions, we want God to make the end results clear.

While wandering in the wilderness for forty years, the Israelites would have wondered when they were going to enter the Promised Land. Many ordinary people would have given up. Although the Israelites had God's promise, their daily reality was harsh, filled with uncertainty, complaints, and resentment. The leaders carried a heavy burden. The Israelites waited and sought God’s will. As the Israelites experienced difficulties, they were broken before God and gradually sought their identity as God's children.

Their situation was uncertain, even with God’s promise. In our lives today, there seems to be constant uncertainty. What should we do at times like this? God wants us to believe in His sure promises and go forward, even when we are lost in uncertainty. I believe that God wants us to endure in waiting and to seek His will.

Luke believes that it is God's will for each of us to testify to the gospel to the world. But Jesus' disciples were not ready to testify about the Messiah who had died on the cross and was resurrected. They were not ready to share the gospel with all people. They had to wait for the promised coming of the Holy Spirit, the power of God's presence. Only then could they testify of the gospel, and this did not happen immediately. For fifty days after Jesus’ resurrection, they waited with prayer to receive the Holy Spirit.

What did the disciples pray during these fifty days? When they testified to Jesus as the Christ, they knew they would be persecuted. They would have wondered whether it was right to preach the Gospel to the Gentiles. They would have faced other troubling questions. It would have been difficult to decide how to witness the gospel without Jesus there to guide them. During this time, the people prayed together. We are called to testify that we are forgiven of our sins and to share the grace of God who has given us life. This is the Gospel of Jesus Christ, resurrected from the dead. To testify about Jesus, the disciples named their concerns and prayed to God until they received the Holy Spirit on the Pentecostal day.

When we face uncertainty, we hope that we can follow the paths of patience and prayer before rushing to act. As Jesus' disciples waited on the Holy Spirit and prayed, they may have experienced that their obstacles no longer seemed difficult or important. They would have had time to discern God's will by praying together. May we ask and pray together for God's will in difficult and uncertain times, and in all our plans.

7 He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”… 14 They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers. (Acts 1:7-8, 14)

Grace and Peace,

Kwangmin Shin

www.fincastleumc.org Rev. Kwangmin Shin, Pastor

Mary Rae, Organist

Brooke Stackpole, Choir Director

Laura Elliott, 9 am Music Leader

Michele Deaner, Administrative Assistant Annette Lane, Financial Secretary

Barbara Kagey, Financial Secretary

Fincastle UMC PO Box 63 Fincastle, VA 24090 540-473-3001

The Botetourt Ensemble, formerly known as the “Botetourt Brass”, have changed their

name to more properly include their non-brass instrument components such as the piano and now clarinet. Mary Rae, Organist/Pianist accompanies each rehearsal and most performances and now FUMC Choir Member, Kate Graff, who plays clarinet has joined the ensemble. While the newly dubbed Botetourt Ensemble may not be their final 'new name' (any suggestions are welcome!) they have met with great reviews from recent performances and the line up is listed below:

Kate Graff Clarinet

Jim Reynolds Trombone

Eric Claunch Alto Horn

Iain Graff Tuba

Mary Rae piano

Thank you all for sharing your talents with us!