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Stephens City U.M. Church 5291 Main Street P.O. Box 428 Stephens City, VA 22655 Address Service Requested Mailing Address Goes Here NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION Permit No. 3 Stephens City In the mountains of Tennessee they have a type of religion in which people get saved in the spring, grow cold in the sum- mer, backslide in the autumn and fall away completely in the winter: Then they get saved all over in the spring revival. The spring revival came to one community in the Tennessee mountains. The revival had gone on about 10 days, and peo- ple knew it was nearing its climax. A certain man came into the meeting and sat in the back row. The next night he moved halfway toward the front. The third night he was sitting in the front row. The fourth night he broke out in prayer, “Lord, fill me!” Over to one side there was a woman who knew the man well. She cautioned the Lord, “Careful, Lord! He leaks!” This October, let us not follow the habits of these “Autumn Christians.” Let us heed the warnings found in Hebrews 3:12-15— “Take care, brothers and sisters, that none of you may have an evil, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God. 13 But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called “today,” so that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin. 14 For we have become partners of Christ, if only we hold our first confidence firm to the end. 15 As it is said, “Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion.” In Christ’s service, Pastor Bob From the Pastor’s Desk… 2014 Sunday Worship 8:30a.m. Traditional 9:45a.m. Contemporary 11:00a.m. Traditional Sunday School 9:45a.m. & 11:00a.m. Church Staff Rev. Bob Gochenour Senior Pastor Rev. Waverly Reames Minister of Visitation Mary Walden Administrative Assistant David Renner Director of Music Missy McGunigal Children &Youth Choir Director Donna Green Children &Youth Choir Accompanist Jacquetta Owen Bell Choir Director Bobby Cook Building Superintendent Mary Levesque Childcare Preschool 540-869-1368 Rooted in God’s Word, Growing Disciples, Sharing Christ’s Love with Word and Deed
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In the mountains of Tennessee they have a type of religion in
which people get saved in the spring grow cold in the sum-
mer backslide in the autumn and fall away completely in the
winter Then they get saved all over in the spring revival
The spring revival came to one community in the Tennessee
mountains The revival had gone on about 10 days and peo-
ple knew it was nearing its climax A certain man came into
the meeting and sat in the back row The next night he moved
halfway toward the front The third night he was sitting in the
front row The fourth night he broke out in prayer ldquoLord fill
merdquo
Over to one side there was a woman who knew the man well
She cautioned the Lord ldquoCareful Lord He leaksrdquo
This October let us not follow the habits of these ldquoAutumn
Christiansrdquo
Let us heed the warnings found in Hebrews 312-15mdash
ldquoTake care brothers and sisters that none of you may have
an evil unbelieving heart that turns away from the living
God 13But exhort one another every day as long as it is
called ldquotodayrdquo so that none of you may be hardened by the
deceitfulness of sin 14For we have become partners of Christ
if only we hold our first confidence firm to the end15As it is said ldquoToday if you hear his voice do not harden your hearts
as in the rebellionrdquo
In Christrsquos service
Pastor Bob
From the Pastorrsquos Deskhellip
2014
Sunday Worship
830am Traditional
945am Contemporary
1100am Traditional
Sunday School
945am amp 1100am
Church Staff
Rev Bob Gochenour
Senior Pastor
Rev Waverly Reames
Minister of Visitation
Mary Walden
Administrative Assistant
David Renner
Director of Music
Missy McGunigal
Children ampYouth
Choir Director
Donna Green
Children ampYouth
Choir Accompanist
Jacquetta Owen
Bell Choir Director
Bobby Cook
Building Superintendent
Mary Levesque
Childcare
Preschool
540-869-1368
Rooted in Godrsquos Word Growing Disciples Sharing Christrsquos Love with Word and Deed
2015 Highlights of the Journeys of Paul with Revs Bob and Kathy Gochenour
Oct0ber 10-22 2015 a 13 day cruise in Greecethinspamp Turkey starting from
$3998 aboard the Azamara Journey throughout the Mediterranean and
watch the Bible come alive like never before
Daily Itinerary Day 1 Depart from USA Day 2 Istanbul Turkey Day 3 Troas amp Troy Turkey Day 4 Philippi Greece Day 5 Pergamum Turkey Day 6 Ephesus amp Miletus Turkey Day 7 Patmos Greece Day 8 Rhodes Greece Day 9 Chania CretemdashGreece Day 10 Santorini Greece Day 11 Mykonos Greece Day 12 Athens Greece Day 13 Athens to USA
Get a color brochure with more details from Pastor Bob Gochenour or the Church office
We are pleased to
announce that
Dr Tracy Fitzsimmons
President of
Shenandoah University
will be our Lay Speaker
The service will be held
in the sanctuary
Come be a part of this special service
The 945 am and 1100 am services will also be held
that day for those unable to attend the special Laity
Sunday Service
If you would like to have you andor your family added to the birthday list please
contact the church office 869-2348
01 Nancy Slonaker 06 Larry Pifer 21 Cathy Barley
Mary Levesque 10 Wade Gunn Kathy Corbit
Allison David 12 Sandy Walker 24 Ray Ewing
02 Marty Barley 13 Ryan MacRae Pauline Nichols
Alexis McCormick 15 Jane Smith 27 Dot Henkle
04 Bruce Ryker 17 Caroline Solomon Ron Paul
Rocky Lorey 18 Greg Conrad Laurence Pfouts
05 Tom McGunigal Alyson Myers 28 Jim Slonaker
Dutch Collins 19 Devyn Drago
STEPHENS CITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
5291 MAIN STREET PO BOX 428
STEPHENS CITY VA 22655
OFFICE HOURS 830AM - 100PM
PHONE 540-869-2348
FAX 540-869-3574 E-MAIL scumcverizonnet
WEBPAGE stephenscityumcorg
SENIOR PASTOR Rev Bob Gochenour
scumcpastorverizonnet
WATTS NEWS - Stephens City United Methodist Church will host Winchester Area Temporary Thermal Shelter (WATTS) clients the 3rd week of December (Dec 15-22) As you know this takes many servants from setup welcoming clients each evening meal preparation cleaning etc So please reserve these dates and con-sider how you might serve Our immediate need is for a team that would be will-ing to organize the volunteers and meals for the week clients are staying at our church If you are willing to serve on the team please contact Denny or Kathy Lewis (662-4905) kathyndennycomcastnet) or Pastor Bob (869-2348) scumcpas-torverizonnet
Part time positions- Winchester Area Temporary Thermal Shelter is accepting ap-plications for Night Managers for our Nov 10 2014 - Mar 30 2015 season Experi-ence working with homeless adults and emergency response desirable but not required Current valid drivers license reliable transportation to and from work and background check are required Send resume amp cover letter to wattsopman-agergmailcom
The Frederick County Parks and Recreation has chosen WATTS to be the sole bene-ficiary of a Half Marathon which will be staged over the November 7th weekend Registration will start the evening of November 7th at the Family Sports Center across from Gander Mountain and events will be on Saturday November 8th WATTS is expected to provide over 150 volunteers to work the registration give out t-shirts keep the food stocked man the water stations help cleanup and provide assistance along the course Pre-registration on Friday November 7th is from 330pm-830pm The Half Marathon will start at 600am and the cleanup will end around 100pm There are many different shifts that for the most part are no longer than 4 hours You may register to volunteer or run on the Frederick Co Parks amp Rec website wwwfcvausbattlefield-half Winchester District Save the World Mission Fair -Saturday October 11 2014 1-5pm Clarke County Fair Ground Hands on Mission Stop Hunger Now and Flood Buckets Worship Rev Amanda Garber will be bringing the Word then we will have Communion and Great Fellowship More information can be found on the church bulletin board Missionary Support in Chileour church is pleased to continue to help support John Elmore in Chile He leads the El Vergel United Methodist Church and itrsquos school The educational endeavor aids young people by teaching agricultural methods so that they will be able to support themselves andor their family Pic-tures and a video of his efforts at El Vergel can be seen on you computer at jelmore56wordpresscom If you see the moniker ldquoRed Hot Chile Peppersrdquo thatrsquos our John (itrsquos another way he identifies himself)
October 5 ndash Matthew 2816-20 Sermon Go to the Ethnos
Theme World Communion Sunday Holy Communion will be served
October 12 - Matthew 221-14 Sermon The Wedding Garment
Theme Discipleship
October 19 - Laity Sunday 830 am Worship Guest Speaker
Dr Tracy Fitzsimmons President of Shenandoah Universitymdash
title and text to be determined
945 am amp 1100 am worship Hebrews 1019-25 Sermon What Difference Does Church
Attendance Make Theme Worship
October 26 - Hebrews 111-38-16
Sermon Life is HardhellipBut God is Good Theme Trusting in Jesus
Middle School Youth (6th-8th grade)
Sat 1004 - Apple Gleaning at Marker-Miller Orchards for Society of St Jo-seph
Meet in church parking lot 830a Bring cash for treats amp beverages at the Country store Return approx 1130-12n Well call parents upon leaving Sun 1005 - No Youth meeting Sat 1011 - Winchester District Mission Fair at Clarke County Fairgrounds Meet in church parking lot 1230pm bring a packed meal Return approx 630p Well call parents upon leaving Sun 1012 - No Youth meeting Sun 1019 Youth Fellowship Dinner in FH 430p-630p Registration amp pay-ment for the VA UMC Fall Retreat in Nov is due Sun 1026 - Corn Maze 4p-6p Bring cash for entrance fee and snacksdrinks
Reminder emails will go out each week with any updates or details If you have any questions please feel free to call Nina at 540-974-3255 or 2sat-urn3comcastnet
Childrenrsquos ministries will be sponsoring a
trunk-or-treating event in the
church parking lot
Watch for date and time
Come out and support
Stephens City UMC
Preschool at
Pleasant Valley Road
Chic-fil-A
October 14th
530pm
to 730pm
SCUMC newsSCUMC newsSCUMC newsSCUMC newsSCUMC newsSCUMC newsSCUMC newsSCUMC news
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The Lunch Bunch will meet October 15th Anyone who might enjoy some fellowship and good food with other nice people is invited There is no other agenda for the gather-ing Everyone is responsible for the cost of herhis own meal The Butcher Block very kindly reserves space for
the lunch bunch so we need to give them a head count a day ahead of the gathering Please let us know you are planning to attend by phoning Kathryn Koerner at 540-869-2575 or by e-mail to Waverly Reames at wgreamesaolcom Donrsquot miss the fellowship fun and good food
Donrsquot forget to sign-up for the Martinrsquos A+ Rewards program Every time you shop at a Martinrsquos grocery store with your BONUSCARD you will be helping the preschool earn cash
Sign-up sheets are in the churchrsquos gathering area
BREAKFAST IS SERVED by the UMM on October 25th
Pancakes sausages and gravy will be served from 7am to 11am in the fellowship hall
Get your ticket from any UMM member and save Prices of tickets are $500
At the door $600
Just a reminderif you have changed your personal infor-mation ie address homecell phone number or email address please let the church office know so we can keep your contact information up-to-date
The SCUMC will be holding a food drive for our food pantry beginning Sunday Oct 5th World Commun-ion Sunday Needed items are cereal boxed pota-toes pastas rice peanut butter canned meats (tuna corned beef hash chicken ham vienna sausages) soups dish detergent soap toilet paper
We donrsquot want to forget about our four-legged friends Another donation we can also use is dog food Many clients have pet dogs that need to be fed also Any size bags would be greatly appreciated
We also would like to be able to offer homelesstransient people a back-pack full of items Therefore if yoursquore willing to give backpacks and can openers that would be greatly appreciated also
Items can be placed next to the food pantry door (in the old part of the building) or next to the basket in hallway downstairs Please do not place in C-Cap box since those items will go to C-Cap
On Oct 12th the food pantry will have an Open House for those of you who may not know where the food pantry is and will be given more infor-mation about what we distribute Thanks to many in the church who have continually supported the food pantry over the years It truly is a miracle that we are able to accomplish what we do It can only happen with the support of our congregation and the community As they say ldquoIt takes a villagerdquo
Did you know that SCUMC along with Stephens City Mennonite and Trinity Lutheran Church are sponsoring an afterschool pro-
gram More information is in the newsletter and in the pamphlets in the gathering area If yoursquod like to enroll contact Cathy Ritter just4kidz22655gmailcom or call 540-303-3676 There is a minimal $15 registration fee Feel free to share this information with your friends
Just4Kidz is in need of volunteers on Mondays and Wednesday and on early dismissal days The MondayWednesday help is needed from 345-600 and the early dismissal help is needed from 130-345 Someone to do this on a weekly basis would be great but if you can only help once or twice a month that would be good too
SCUMC newsSCUMC newsSCUMC newsSCUMC newsSCUMC newsSCUMC newsSCUMC newsSCUMC news
UMW October Activities
A Candle Burning Service was held to remember and honor the women in our communities who have given them-selves and their gifts to help improve the quality of life for women and children everywhere
The following women were honored or remembered by the Phoebe Circle
(We know it is only the tip of the iceberg) Debbie Jones ndash UMW Jeanette Lavan Pala Schrader- Food Ministry UMW Nina Dunleavy ndash Work with youth Kathy Lewis ndash Mission amp UMW
In Memory of Hazel Ewing Anna Wanzer Jamie Sandy Vonda Davis Cornelia Boyer
We honor all the women of UMW and the Stephens City UMC who help in many different ways to care for those in need
On September 6 the Winchester District School of Christian Mission had Mission Encounter 3 classes were offeredrdquo Roma of Europerdquo ldquoHow is it with your Soulrdquo and ldquoThe church and People with Disabilitiesrdquo The UMW served 48 participants in the program for breakfast and a special lunch by Chef Pala A very special thanks to the following people Pala Schrader and Kim Degroot who prepared all the food Music by Quintin Degroot Bob Walden Computer Sound Screen and basically anything the speaker needed Decorations Pam Barley and Lorraine Orndorff Servers and Clean up staff (busy bees in the kitchen) Debbie Jones Sandy Staton Nancy Slonaker Lori Zollinger Ginny Miller Cindy North and Pat Konschak
Also a special thanks to everyone who baked or brought items Nancy Comer Joanna Fonville Nancy Slonaker Adelle Gunn Debbie Jones and Kim De-groot
Forgive me if I have forgotten anyone who contributed to the District Mini Mission Event UMW could have not done it without each and every person
Looking Ahead Oct 14 6pm Board Meeting at 630pm UMW will be making and sending care
packages for college students and service members
Notice the time change as there is a charge conference at 7PM
If anyone has a family member in the military or going to college or advance schooling please let the church office or Kathy at kadams32000yahoocom know their name and address so we do not miss sending them a care package We will be in need of shoe boxes and items to put in the care packages and will have a box upstairs under the coat rack and downstairs by the elevator for contributions
MUSIC NOTESrdquo
Choir rehearsals on Wednesday nights
HANDBELL CHOIRS Jacquetta Owen ndash Director
Rehearsal Room 212
530-6pm - Wesley Ringers (G2-5)
6-645pm - Youth Ringers (G6-12)
645-730pm - Stephens City Ringers (SCR) (0-2 years exp)
VOCAL CHOIRSSymphony of the Valley
Melissa McGunigal ndash ChildrenYouth Choirsrsquo Director
Rehearsal Room 200
530-6pm - Primary Praise Choir (K-G2)
6-630pm - Wesley Singers (G3-5)
645-730pm - Youth Singers (G6-12)
David Renner-Director of MusicSymphony of the Valley
SanctuaryFellowship Hall
7-830pm Chancel Choir (Youthadults in Sanctuary)
Thursdays 745-9pm Symphony of the Valley Fellowship Hall
October 2014 Music Worship Schedule Sunday October 05 - World Communion Sunday
830am SCR Chancel Choir Ensemble
1100am SCR Chancel Choir
Sunday October 12
830am Worship Leader
1100am Chancel Choir
Sunday October 19 - Laity Sunday
815am1045am Prelude Wesley Ringers Chancel Choir
Symphony of the Valley Strings
amp Percussion
Sunday October 28
830am Youth Ringers Worship Leader
1100am Chancel Choir
Chancel Choir leads worship each Sunday September-May
at the 11 am worship service
SCUMC INSTRUMENTAL AND VOCAL CHOIRS
Wesley RingersmdashA bell choir for children 2nd grade-5th grade Rehearse from Sep-
tember-May every Wednesday night in room 212 The choir will ring occasionally at
the 830 or 11am morning worship September-May They will lead worship on Christ-
mas Eve
Youth RingersmdashA bell choir for youth 6th grade-12th grade Rehearse from Septem-
ber-May every Wednesday night in room 212 The choir will ring every 4th Sunday at
the 830 or 11am morning worship September-May They will lead worship on Christ-
mas Eve
Stephens City RingersmdashA bell choir for adults with over 2 years experience Rehearse
from September-May every Wednesday night in room 212 The choir will ring on the
1st Sunday of the month at the 830 and 11am worship services September-May They
will lead worship on Christmas Eve
Primary PraisemdashA vocal choir for children K-2nd grade Rehearse from September-
May every Wednesday night in room 200 The choir will sing every 2nd Sunday at the
830 or 11am worship September-May They will have an AdventChristmas program
and lead worship on Christmas Eve
Wesley SingersmdashA vocal choir for children 3rd-5th grade Rehearse from September-
May every Wednesday night in room 200 The choir will sing every 3rd Sunday at the
830 or 11am worship September-May They will have an AdventChristmas program
and lead worship on Christmas Eve
Youth ChoirmdashA vocal choir for youth 6th-12th grade Rehearse from September-May
every Wednesday night in room 200 The choir will sing every 4th Sunday at the 830
or 11am worship September-May They will have an AdventChristmas program and
lead worship on Christmas Eve
Chancel ChoirmdashA vocal choir for adults (18 yrs and beyond) that read 4 part choral
music-soprano alto tenor and bass They rehearse from September-May every
Wednesday night 7-830pm in the sanctuary The choir sings every Sunday at the
11am worship service They will perform on Christmas Eve
______________________________________________________________________
Youth Participation PolicymdashIn fairness to all musical participants will sing or play in
their own agegrade level ensembles unless invited by a director to ring bells or sing in
a different choir If invited by the director to join an additional ensemble the musi-
cianrsquos primary responsibility is to ring or sing in hisher agegrade level ensemble
______________________________________________________________________
SoloistsmdashSoloists and small groups who sing throughout the year are regular commit-
ted members of a choir
Join a choir today Contact Missy McGunigal Jacquetta Owen or
David Renner
Music donations Honorariums and Memoriams may be made to
SCUMC Special music 052-16 Thank-you
2015 Highlights of the Journeys of Paul with Revs Bob and Kathy Gochenour
Oct0ber 10-22 2015 a 13 day cruise in Greecethinspamp Turkey starting from
$3998 aboard the Azamara Journey throughout the Mediterranean and
watch the Bible come alive like never before
Daily Itinerary Day 1 Depart from USA Day 2 Istanbul Turkey Day 3 Troas amp Troy Turkey Day 4 Philippi Greece Day 5 Pergamum Turkey Day 6 Ephesus amp Miletus Turkey Day 7 Patmos Greece Day 8 Rhodes Greece Day 9 Chania CretemdashGreece Day 10 Santorini Greece Day 11 Mykonos Greece Day 12 Athens Greece Day 13 Athens to USA
Get a color brochure with more details from Pastor Bob Gochenour or the Church office
We are pleased to
announce that
Dr Tracy Fitzsimmons
President of
Shenandoah University
will be our Lay Speaker
The service will be held
in the sanctuary
Come be a part of this special service
The 945 am and 1100 am services will also be held
that day for those unable to attend the special Laity
Sunday Service
If you would like to have you andor your family added to the birthday list please
contact the church office 869-2348
01 Nancy Slonaker 06 Larry Pifer 21 Cathy Barley
Mary Levesque 10 Wade Gunn Kathy Corbit
Allison David 12 Sandy Walker 24 Ray Ewing
02 Marty Barley 13 Ryan MacRae Pauline Nichols
Alexis McCormick 15 Jane Smith 27 Dot Henkle
04 Bruce Ryker 17 Caroline Solomon Ron Paul
Rocky Lorey 18 Greg Conrad Laurence Pfouts
05 Tom McGunigal Alyson Myers 28 Jim Slonaker
Dutch Collins 19 Devyn Drago
STEPHENS CITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
5291 MAIN STREET PO BOX 428
STEPHENS CITY VA 22655
OFFICE HOURS 830AM - 100PM
PHONE 540-869-2348
FAX 540-869-3574 E-MAIL scumcverizonnet
WEBPAGE stephenscityumcorg
SENIOR PASTOR Rev Bob Gochenour
scumcpastorverizonnet
WATTS NEWS - Stephens City United Methodist Church will host Winchester Area Temporary Thermal Shelter (WATTS) clients the 3rd week of December (Dec 15-22) As you know this takes many servants from setup welcoming clients each evening meal preparation cleaning etc So please reserve these dates and con-sider how you might serve Our immediate need is for a team that would be will-ing to organize the volunteers and meals for the week clients are staying at our church If you are willing to serve on the team please contact Denny or Kathy Lewis (662-4905) kathyndennycomcastnet) or Pastor Bob (869-2348) scumcpas-torverizonnet
Part time positions- Winchester Area Temporary Thermal Shelter is accepting ap-plications for Night Managers for our Nov 10 2014 - Mar 30 2015 season Experi-ence working with homeless adults and emergency response desirable but not required Current valid drivers license reliable transportation to and from work and background check are required Send resume amp cover letter to wattsopman-agergmailcom
The Frederick County Parks and Recreation has chosen WATTS to be the sole bene-ficiary of a Half Marathon which will be staged over the November 7th weekend Registration will start the evening of November 7th at the Family Sports Center across from Gander Mountain and events will be on Saturday November 8th WATTS is expected to provide over 150 volunteers to work the registration give out t-shirts keep the food stocked man the water stations help cleanup and provide assistance along the course Pre-registration on Friday November 7th is from 330pm-830pm The Half Marathon will start at 600am and the cleanup will end around 100pm There are many different shifts that for the most part are no longer than 4 hours You may register to volunteer or run on the Frederick Co Parks amp Rec website wwwfcvausbattlefield-half Winchester District Save the World Mission Fair -Saturday October 11 2014 1-5pm Clarke County Fair Ground Hands on Mission Stop Hunger Now and Flood Buckets Worship Rev Amanda Garber will be bringing the Word then we will have Communion and Great Fellowship More information can be found on the church bulletin board Missionary Support in Chileour church is pleased to continue to help support John Elmore in Chile He leads the El Vergel United Methodist Church and itrsquos school The educational endeavor aids young people by teaching agricultural methods so that they will be able to support themselves andor their family Pic-tures and a video of his efforts at El Vergel can be seen on you computer at jelmore56wordpresscom If you see the moniker ldquoRed Hot Chile Peppersrdquo thatrsquos our John (itrsquos another way he identifies himself)
October 5 ndash Matthew 2816-20 Sermon Go to the Ethnos
Theme World Communion Sunday Holy Communion will be served
October 12 - Matthew 221-14 Sermon The Wedding Garment
Theme Discipleship
October 19 - Laity Sunday 830 am Worship Guest Speaker
Dr Tracy Fitzsimmons President of Shenandoah Universitymdash
title and text to be determined
945 am amp 1100 am worship Hebrews 1019-25 Sermon What Difference Does Church
Attendance Make Theme Worship
October 26 - Hebrews 111-38-16
Sermon Life is HardhellipBut God is Good Theme Trusting in Jesus
Middle School Youth (6th-8th grade)
Sat 1004 - Apple Gleaning at Marker-Miller Orchards for Society of St Jo-seph
Meet in church parking lot 830a Bring cash for treats amp beverages at the Country store Return approx 1130-12n Well call parents upon leaving Sun 1005 - No Youth meeting Sat 1011 - Winchester District Mission Fair at Clarke County Fairgrounds Meet in church parking lot 1230pm bring a packed meal Return approx 630p Well call parents upon leaving Sun 1012 - No Youth meeting Sun 1019 Youth Fellowship Dinner in FH 430p-630p Registration amp pay-ment for the VA UMC Fall Retreat in Nov is due Sun 1026 - Corn Maze 4p-6p Bring cash for entrance fee and snacksdrinks
Reminder emails will go out each week with any updates or details If you have any questions please feel free to call Nina at 540-974-3255 or 2sat-urn3comcastnet
Childrenrsquos ministries will be sponsoring a
trunk-or-treating event in the
church parking lot
Watch for date and time
Come out and support
Stephens City UMC
Preschool at
Pleasant Valley Road
Chic-fil-A
October 14th
530pm
to 730pm
SCUMC newsSCUMC newsSCUMC newsSCUMC newsSCUMC newsSCUMC newsSCUMC newsSCUMC news
SCUMC newsSCUMC newsSCUMC newsSCUMC newsSCUMC newsSCUMC newsSCUMC newsSCUMC news
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The Lunch Bunch will meet October 15th Anyone who might enjoy some fellowship and good food with other nice people is invited There is no other agenda for the gather-ing Everyone is responsible for the cost of herhis own meal The Butcher Block very kindly reserves space for
the lunch bunch so we need to give them a head count a day ahead of the gathering Please let us know you are planning to attend by phoning Kathryn Koerner at 540-869-2575 or by e-mail to Waverly Reames at wgreamesaolcom Donrsquot miss the fellowship fun and good food
Donrsquot forget to sign-up for the Martinrsquos A+ Rewards program Every time you shop at a Martinrsquos grocery store with your BONUSCARD you will be helping the preschool earn cash
Sign-up sheets are in the churchrsquos gathering area
BREAKFAST IS SERVED by the UMM on October 25th
Pancakes sausages and gravy will be served from 7am to 11am in the fellowship hall
Get your ticket from any UMM member and save Prices of tickets are $500
At the door $600
Just a reminderif you have changed your personal infor-mation ie address homecell phone number or email address please let the church office know so we can keep your contact information up-to-date
The SCUMC will be holding a food drive for our food pantry beginning Sunday Oct 5th World Commun-ion Sunday Needed items are cereal boxed pota-toes pastas rice peanut butter canned meats (tuna corned beef hash chicken ham vienna sausages) soups dish detergent soap toilet paper
We donrsquot want to forget about our four-legged friends Another donation we can also use is dog food Many clients have pet dogs that need to be fed also Any size bags would be greatly appreciated
We also would like to be able to offer homelesstransient people a back-pack full of items Therefore if yoursquore willing to give backpacks and can openers that would be greatly appreciated also
Items can be placed next to the food pantry door (in the old part of the building) or next to the basket in hallway downstairs Please do not place in C-Cap box since those items will go to C-Cap
On Oct 12th the food pantry will have an Open House for those of you who may not know where the food pantry is and will be given more infor-mation about what we distribute Thanks to many in the church who have continually supported the food pantry over the years It truly is a miracle that we are able to accomplish what we do It can only happen with the support of our congregation and the community As they say ldquoIt takes a villagerdquo
Did you know that SCUMC along with Stephens City Mennonite and Trinity Lutheran Church are sponsoring an afterschool pro-
gram More information is in the newsletter and in the pamphlets in the gathering area If yoursquod like to enroll contact Cathy Ritter just4kidz22655gmailcom or call 540-303-3676 There is a minimal $15 registration fee Feel free to share this information with your friends
Just4Kidz is in need of volunteers on Mondays and Wednesday and on early dismissal days The MondayWednesday help is needed from 345-600 and the early dismissal help is needed from 130-345 Someone to do this on a weekly basis would be great but if you can only help once or twice a month that would be good too
SCUMC newsSCUMC newsSCUMC newsSCUMC newsSCUMC newsSCUMC newsSCUMC newsSCUMC news
UMW October Activities
A Candle Burning Service was held to remember and honor the women in our communities who have given them-selves and their gifts to help improve the quality of life for women and children everywhere
The following women were honored or remembered by the Phoebe Circle
(We know it is only the tip of the iceberg) Debbie Jones ndash UMW Jeanette Lavan Pala Schrader- Food Ministry UMW Nina Dunleavy ndash Work with youth Kathy Lewis ndash Mission amp UMW
In Memory of Hazel Ewing Anna Wanzer Jamie Sandy Vonda Davis Cornelia Boyer
We honor all the women of UMW and the Stephens City UMC who help in many different ways to care for those in need
On September 6 the Winchester District School of Christian Mission had Mission Encounter 3 classes were offeredrdquo Roma of Europerdquo ldquoHow is it with your Soulrdquo and ldquoThe church and People with Disabilitiesrdquo The UMW served 48 participants in the program for breakfast and a special lunch by Chef Pala A very special thanks to the following people Pala Schrader and Kim Degroot who prepared all the food Music by Quintin Degroot Bob Walden Computer Sound Screen and basically anything the speaker needed Decorations Pam Barley and Lorraine Orndorff Servers and Clean up staff (busy bees in the kitchen) Debbie Jones Sandy Staton Nancy Slonaker Lori Zollinger Ginny Miller Cindy North and Pat Konschak
Also a special thanks to everyone who baked or brought items Nancy Comer Joanna Fonville Nancy Slonaker Adelle Gunn Debbie Jones and Kim De-groot
Forgive me if I have forgotten anyone who contributed to the District Mini Mission Event UMW could have not done it without each and every person
Looking Ahead Oct 14 6pm Board Meeting at 630pm UMW will be making and sending care
packages for college students and service members
Notice the time change as there is a charge conference at 7PM
If anyone has a family member in the military or going to college or advance schooling please let the church office or Kathy at kadams32000yahoocom know their name and address so we do not miss sending them a care package We will be in need of shoe boxes and items to put in the care packages and will have a box upstairs under the coat rack and downstairs by the elevator for contributions
MUSIC NOTESrdquo
Choir rehearsals on Wednesday nights
HANDBELL CHOIRS Jacquetta Owen ndash Director
Rehearsal Room 212
530-6pm - Wesley Ringers (G2-5)
6-645pm - Youth Ringers (G6-12)
645-730pm - Stephens City Ringers (SCR) (0-2 years exp)
VOCAL CHOIRSSymphony of the Valley
Melissa McGunigal ndash ChildrenYouth Choirsrsquo Director
Rehearsal Room 200
530-6pm - Primary Praise Choir (K-G2)
6-630pm - Wesley Singers (G3-5)
645-730pm - Youth Singers (G6-12)
David Renner-Director of MusicSymphony of the Valley
SanctuaryFellowship Hall
7-830pm Chancel Choir (Youthadults in Sanctuary)
Thursdays 745-9pm Symphony of the Valley Fellowship Hall
October 2014 Music Worship Schedule Sunday October 05 - World Communion Sunday
830am SCR Chancel Choir Ensemble
1100am SCR Chancel Choir
Sunday October 12
830am Worship Leader
1100am Chancel Choir
Sunday October 19 - Laity Sunday
815am1045am Prelude Wesley Ringers Chancel Choir
Symphony of the Valley Strings
amp Percussion
Sunday October 28
830am Youth Ringers Worship Leader
1100am Chancel Choir
Chancel Choir leads worship each Sunday September-May
at the 11 am worship service
SCUMC INSTRUMENTAL AND VOCAL CHOIRS
Wesley RingersmdashA bell choir for children 2nd grade-5th grade Rehearse from Sep-
tember-May every Wednesday night in room 212 The choir will ring occasionally at
the 830 or 11am morning worship September-May They will lead worship on Christ-
mas Eve
Youth RingersmdashA bell choir for youth 6th grade-12th grade Rehearse from Septem-
ber-May every Wednesday night in room 212 The choir will ring every 4th Sunday at
the 830 or 11am morning worship September-May They will lead worship on Christ-
mas Eve
Stephens City RingersmdashA bell choir for adults with over 2 years experience Rehearse
from September-May every Wednesday night in room 212 The choir will ring on the
1st Sunday of the month at the 830 and 11am worship services September-May They
will lead worship on Christmas Eve
Primary PraisemdashA vocal choir for children K-2nd grade Rehearse from September-
May every Wednesday night in room 200 The choir will sing every 2nd Sunday at the
830 or 11am worship September-May They will have an AdventChristmas program
and lead worship on Christmas Eve
Wesley SingersmdashA vocal choir for children 3rd-5th grade Rehearse from September-
May every Wednesday night in room 200 The choir will sing every 3rd Sunday at the
830 or 11am worship September-May They will have an AdventChristmas program
and lead worship on Christmas Eve
Youth ChoirmdashA vocal choir for youth 6th-12th grade Rehearse from September-May
every Wednesday night in room 200 The choir will sing every 4th Sunday at the 830
or 11am worship September-May They will have an AdventChristmas program and
lead worship on Christmas Eve
Chancel ChoirmdashA vocal choir for adults (18 yrs and beyond) that read 4 part choral
music-soprano alto tenor and bass They rehearse from September-May every
Wednesday night 7-830pm in the sanctuary The choir sings every Sunday at the
11am worship service They will perform on Christmas Eve
______________________________________________________________________
Youth Participation PolicymdashIn fairness to all musical participants will sing or play in
their own agegrade level ensembles unless invited by a director to ring bells or sing in
a different choir If invited by the director to join an additional ensemble the musi-
cianrsquos primary responsibility is to ring or sing in hisher agegrade level ensemble
______________________________________________________________________
SoloistsmdashSoloists and small groups who sing throughout the year are regular commit-
ted members of a choir
Join a choir today Contact Missy McGunigal Jacquetta Owen or
David Renner
Music donations Honorariums and Memoriams may be made to
SCUMC Special music 052-16 Thank-you
WATTS NEWS - Stephens City United Methodist Church will host Winchester Area Temporary Thermal Shelter (WATTS) clients the 3rd week of December (Dec 15-22) As you know this takes many servants from setup welcoming clients each evening meal preparation cleaning etc So please reserve these dates and con-sider how you might serve Our immediate need is for a team that would be will-ing to organize the volunteers and meals for the week clients are staying at our church If you are willing to serve on the team please contact Denny or Kathy Lewis (662-4905) kathyndennycomcastnet) or Pastor Bob (869-2348) scumcpas-torverizonnet
Part time positions- Winchester Area Temporary Thermal Shelter is accepting ap-plications for Night Managers for our Nov 10 2014 - Mar 30 2015 season Experi-ence working with homeless adults and emergency response desirable but not required Current valid drivers license reliable transportation to and from work and background check are required Send resume amp cover letter to wattsopman-agergmailcom
The Frederick County Parks and Recreation has chosen WATTS to be the sole bene-ficiary of a Half Marathon which will be staged over the November 7th weekend Registration will start the evening of November 7th at the Family Sports Center across from Gander Mountain and events will be on Saturday November 8th WATTS is expected to provide over 150 volunteers to work the registration give out t-shirts keep the food stocked man the water stations help cleanup and provide assistance along the course Pre-registration on Friday November 7th is from 330pm-830pm The Half Marathon will start at 600am and the cleanup will end around 100pm There are many different shifts that for the most part are no longer than 4 hours You may register to volunteer or run on the Frederick Co Parks amp Rec website wwwfcvausbattlefield-half Winchester District Save the World Mission Fair -Saturday October 11 2014 1-5pm Clarke County Fair Ground Hands on Mission Stop Hunger Now and Flood Buckets Worship Rev Amanda Garber will be bringing the Word then we will have Communion and Great Fellowship More information can be found on the church bulletin board Missionary Support in Chileour church is pleased to continue to help support John Elmore in Chile He leads the El Vergel United Methodist Church and itrsquos school The educational endeavor aids young people by teaching agricultural methods so that they will be able to support themselves andor their family Pic-tures and a video of his efforts at El Vergel can be seen on you computer at jelmore56wordpresscom If you see the moniker ldquoRed Hot Chile Peppersrdquo thatrsquos our John (itrsquos another way he identifies himself)
October 5 ndash Matthew 2816-20 Sermon Go to the Ethnos
Theme World Communion Sunday Holy Communion will be served
October 12 - Matthew 221-14 Sermon The Wedding Garment
Theme Discipleship
October 19 - Laity Sunday 830 am Worship Guest Speaker
Dr Tracy Fitzsimmons President of Shenandoah Universitymdash
title and text to be determined
945 am amp 1100 am worship Hebrews 1019-25 Sermon What Difference Does Church
Attendance Make Theme Worship
October 26 - Hebrews 111-38-16
Sermon Life is HardhellipBut God is Good Theme Trusting in Jesus
Middle School Youth (6th-8th grade)
Sat 1004 - Apple Gleaning at Marker-Miller Orchards for Society of St Jo-seph
Meet in church parking lot 830a Bring cash for treats amp beverages at the Country store Return approx 1130-12n Well call parents upon leaving Sun 1005 - No Youth meeting Sat 1011 - Winchester District Mission Fair at Clarke County Fairgrounds Meet in church parking lot 1230pm bring a packed meal Return approx 630p Well call parents upon leaving Sun 1012 - No Youth meeting Sun 1019 Youth Fellowship Dinner in FH 430p-630p Registration amp pay-ment for the VA UMC Fall Retreat in Nov is due Sun 1026 - Corn Maze 4p-6p Bring cash for entrance fee and snacksdrinks
Reminder emails will go out each week with any updates or details If you have any questions please feel free to call Nina at 540-974-3255 or 2sat-urn3comcastnet
Childrenrsquos ministries will be sponsoring a
trunk-or-treating event in the
church parking lot
Watch for date and time
Come out and support
Stephens City UMC
Preschool at
Pleasant Valley Road
Chic-fil-A
October 14th
530pm
to 730pm
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The Lunch Bunch will meet October 15th Anyone who might enjoy some fellowship and good food with other nice people is invited There is no other agenda for the gather-ing Everyone is responsible for the cost of herhis own meal The Butcher Block very kindly reserves space for
the lunch bunch so we need to give them a head count a day ahead of the gathering Please let us know you are planning to attend by phoning Kathryn Koerner at 540-869-2575 or by e-mail to Waverly Reames at wgreamesaolcom Donrsquot miss the fellowship fun and good food
Donrsquot forget to sign-up for the Martinrsquos A+ Rewards program Every time you shop at a Martinrsquos grocery store with your BONUSCARD you will be helping the preschool earn cash
Sign-up sheets are in the churchrsquos gathering area
BREAKFAST IS SERVED by the UMM on October 25th
Pancakes sausages and gravy will be served from 7am to 11am in the fellowship hall
Get your ticket from any UMM member and save Prices of tickets are $500
At the door $600
Just a reminderif you have changed your personal infor-mation ie address homecell phone number or email address please let the church office know so we can keep your contact information up-to-date
The SCUMC will be holding a food drive for our food pantry beginning Sunday Oct 5th World Commun-ion Sunday Needed items are cereal boxed pota-toes pastas rice peanut butter canned meats (tuna corned beef hash chicken ham vienna sausages) soups dish detergent soap toilet paper
We donrsquot want to forget about our four-legged friends Another donation we can also use is dog food Many clients have pet dogs that need to be fed also Any size bags would be greatly appreciated
We also would like to be able to offer homelesstransient people a back-pack full of items Therefore if yoursquore willing to give backpacks and can openers that would be greatly appreciated also
Items can be placed next to the food pantry door (in the old part of the building) or next to the basket in hallway downstairs Please do not place in C-Cap box since those items will go to C-Cap
On Oct 12th the food pantry will have an Open House for those of you who may not know where the food pantry is and will be given more infor-mation about what we distribute Thanks to many in the church who have continually supported the food pantry over the years It truly is a miracle that we are able to accomplish what we do It can only happen with the support of our congregation and the community As they say ldquoIt takes a villagerdquo
Did you know that SCUMC along with Stephens City Mennonite and Trinity Lutheran Church are sponsoring an afterschool pro-
gram More information is in the newsletter and in the pamphlets in the gathering area If yoursquod like to enroll contact Cathy Ritter just4kidz22655gmailcom or call 540-303-3676 There is a minimal $15 registration fee Feel free to share this information with your friends
Just4Kidz is in need of volunteers on Mondays and Wednesday and on early dismissal days The MondayWednesday help is needed from 345-600 and the early dismissal help is needed from 130-345 Someone to do this on a weekly basis would be great but if you can only help once or twice a month that would be good too
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UMW October Activities
A Candle Burning Service was held to remember and honor the women in our communities who have given them-selves and their gifts to help improve the quality of life for women and children everywhere
The following women were honored or remembered by the Phoebe Circle
(We know it is only the tip of the iceberg) Debbie Jones ndash UMW Jeanette Lavan Pala Schrader- Food Ministry UMW Nina Dunleavy ndash Work with youth Kathy Lewis ndash Mission amp UMW
In Memory of Hazel Ewing Anna Wanzer Jamie Sandy Vonda Davis Cornelia Boyer
We honor all the women of UMW and the Stephens City UMC who help in many different ways to care for those in need
On September 6 the Winchester District School of Christian Mission had Mission Encounter 3 classes were offeredrdquo Roma of Europerdquo ldquoHow is it with your Soulrdquo and ldquoThe church and People with Disabilitiesrdquo The UMW served 48 participants in the program for breakfast and a special lunch by Chef Pala A very special thanks to the following people Pala Schrader and Kim Degroot who prepared all the food Music by Quintin Degroot Bob Walden Computer Sound Screen and basically anything the speaker needed Decorations Pam Barley and Lorraine Orndorff Servers and Clean up staff (busy bees in the kitchen) Debbie Jones Sandy Staton Nancy Slonaker Lori Zollinger Ginny Miller Cindy North and Pat Konschak
Also a special thanks to everyone who baked or brought items Nancy Comer Joanna Fonville Nancy Slonaker Adelle Gunn Debbie Jones and Kim De-groot
Forgive me if I have forgotten anyone who contributed to the District Mini Mission Event UMW could have not done it without each and every person
Looking Ahead Oct 14 6pm Board Meeting at 630pm UMW will be making and sending care
packages for college students and service members
Notice the time change as there is a charge conference at 7PM
If anyone has a family member in the military or going to college or advance schooling please let the church office or Kathy at kadams32000yahoocom know their name and address so we do not miss sending them a care package We will be in need of shoe boxes and items to put in the care packages and will have a box upstairs under the coat rack and downstairs by the elevator for contributions
MUSIC NOTESrdquo
Choir rehearsals on Wednesday nights
HANDBELL CHOIRS Jacquetta Owen ndash Director
Rehearsal Room 212
530-6pm - Wesley Ringers (G2-5)
6-645pm - Youth Ringers (G6-12)
645-730pm - Stephens City Ringers (SCR) (0-2 years exp)
VOCAL CHOIRSSymphony of the Valley
Melissa McGunigal ndash ChildrenYouth Choirsrsquo Director
Rehearsal Room 200
530-6pm - Primary Praise Choir (K-G2)
6-630pm - Wesley Singers (G3-5)
645-730pm - Youth Singers (G6-12)
David Renner-Director of MusicSymphony of the Valley
SanctuaryFellowship Hall
7-830pm Chancel Choir (Youthadults in Sanctuary)
Thursdays 745-9pm Symphony of the Valley Fellowship Hall
October 2014 Music Worship Schedule Sunday October 05 - World Communion Sunday
830am SCR Chancel Choir Ensemble
1100am SCR Chancel Choir
Sunday October 12
830am Worship Leader
1100am Chancel Choir
Sunday October 19 - Laity Sunday
815am1045am Prelude Wesley Ringers Chancel Choir
Symphony of the Valley Strings
amp Percussion
Sunday October 28
830am Youth Ringers Worship Leader
1100am Chancel Choir
Chancel Choir leads worship each Sunday September-May
at the 11 am worship service
SCUMC INSTRUMENTAL AND VOCAL CHOIRS
Wesley RingersmdashA bell choir for children 2nd grade-5th grade Rehearse from Sep-
tember-May every Wednesday night in room 212 The choir will ring occasionally at
the 830 or 11am morning worship September-May They will lead worship on Christ-
mas Eve
Youth RingersmdashA bell choir for youth 6th grade-12th grade Rehearse from Septem-
ber-May every Wednesday night in room 212 The choir will ring every 4th Sunday at
the 830 or 11am morning worship September-May They will lead worship on Christ-
mas Eve
Stephens City RingersmdashA bell choir for adults with over 2 years experience Rehearse
from September-May every Wednesday night in room 212 The choir will ring on the
1st Sunday of the month at the 830 and 11am worship services September-May They
will lead worship on Christmas Eve
Primary PraisemdashA vocal choir for children K-2nd grade Rehearse from September-
May every Wednesday night in room 200 The choir will sing every 2nd Sunday at the
830 or 11am worship September-May They will have an AdventChristmas program
and lead worship on Christmas Eve
Wesley SingersmdashA vocal choir for children 3rd-5th grade Rehearse from September-
May every Wednesday night in room 200 The choir will sing every 3rd Sunday at the
830 or 11am worship September-May They will have an AdventChristmas program
and lead worship on Christmas Eve
Youth ChoirmdashA vocal choir for youth 6th-12th grade Rehearse from September-May
every Wednesday night in room 200 The choir will sing every 4th Sunday at the 830
or 11am worship September-May They will have an AdventChristmas program and
lead worship on Christmas Eve
Chancel ChoirmdashA vocal choir for adults (18 yrs and beyond) that read 4 part choral
music-soprano alto tenor and bass They rehearse from September-May every
Wednesday night 7-830pm in the sanctuary The choir sings every Sunday at the
11am worship service They will perform on Christmas Eve
______________________________________________________________________
Youth Participation PolicymdashIn fairness to all musical participants will sing or play in
their own agegrade level ensembles unless invited by a director to ring bells or sing in
a different choir If invited by the director to join an additional ensemble the musi-
cianrsquos primary responsibility is to ring or sing in hisher agegrade level ensemble
______________________________________________________________________
SoloistsmdashSoloists and small groups who sing throughout the year are regular commit-
ted members of a choir
Join a choir today Contact Missy McGunigal Jacquetta Owen or
David Renner
Music donations Honorariums and Memoriams may be made to
SCUMC Special music 052-16 Thank-you
Middle School Youth (6th-8th grade)
Sat 1004 - Apple Gleaning at Marker-Miller Orchards for Society of St Jo-seph
Meet in church parking lot 830a Bring cash for treats amp beverages at the Country store Return approx 1130-12n Well call parents upon leaving Sun 1005 - No Youth meeting Sat 1011 - Winchester District Mission Fair at Clarke County Fairgrounds Meet in church parking lot 1230pm bring a packed meal Return approx 630p Well call parents upon leaving Sun 1012 - No Youth meeting Sun 1019 Youth Fellowship Dinner in FH 430p-630p Registration amp pay-ment for the VA UMC Fall Retreat in Nov is due Sun 1026 - Corn Maze 4p-6p Bring cash for entrance fee and snacksdrinks
Reminder emails will go out each week with any updates or details If you have any questions please feel free to call Nina at 540-974-3255 or 2sat-urn3comcastnet
Childrenrsquos ministries will be sponsoring a
trunk-or-treating event in the
church parking lot
Watch for date and time
Come out and support
Stephens City UMC
Preschool at
Pleasant Valley Road
Chic-fil-A
October 14th
530pm
to 730pm
SCUMC newsSCUMC newsSCUMC newsSCUMC newsSCUMC newsSCUMC newsSCUMC newsSCUMC news
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The Lunch Bunch will meet October 15th Anyone who might enjoy some fellowship and good food with other nice people is invited There is no other agenda for the gather-ing Everyone is responsible for the cost of herhis own meal The Butcher Block very kindly reserves space for
the lunch bunch so we need to give them a head count a day ahead of the gathering Please let us know you are planning to attend by phoning Kathryn Koerner at 540-869-2575 or by e-mail to Waverly Reames at wgreamesaolcom Donrsquot miss the fellowship fun and good food
Donrsquot forget to sign-up for the Martinrsquos A+ Rewards program Every time you shop at a Martinrsquos grocery store with your BONUSCARD you will be helping the preschool earn cash
Sign-up sheets are in the churchrsquos gathering area
BREAKFAST IS SERVED by the UMM on October 25th
Pancakes sausages and gravy will be served from 7am to 11am in the fellowship hall
Get your ticket from any UMM member and save Prices of tickets are $500
At the door $600
Just a reminderif you have changed your personal infor-mation ie address homecell phone number or email address please let the church office know so we can keep your contact information up-to-date
The SCUMC will be holding a food drive for our food pantry beginning Sunday Oct 5th World Commun-ion Sunday Needed items are cereal boxed pota-toes pastas rice peanut butter canned meats (tuna corned beef hash chicken ham vienna sausages) soups dish detergent soap toilet paper
We donrsquot want to forget about our four-legged friends Another donation we can also use is dog food Many clients have pet dogs that need to be fed also Any size bags would be greatly appreciated
We also would like to be able to offer homelesstransient people a back-pack full of items Therefore if yoursquore willing to give backpacks and can openers that would be greatly appreciated also
Items can be placed next to the food pantry door (in the old part of the building) or next to the basket in hallway downstairs Please do not place in C-Cap box since those items will go to C-Cap
On Oct 12th the food pantry will have an Open House for those of you who may not know where the food pantry is and will be given more infor-mation about what we distribute Thanks to many in the church who have continually supported the food pantry over the years It truly is a miracle that we are able to accomplish what we do It can only happen with the support of our congregation and the community As they say ldquoIt takes a villagerdquo
Did you know that SCUMC along with Stephens City Mennonite and Trinity Lutheran Church are sponsoring an afterschool pro-
gram More information is in the newsletter and in the pamphlets in the gathering area If yoursquod like to enroll contact Cathy Ritter just4kidz22655gmailcom or call 540-303-3676 There is a minimal $15 registration fee Feel free to share this information with your friends
Just4Kidz is in need of volunteers on Mondays and Wednesday and on early dismissal days The MondayWednesday help is needed from 345-600 and the early dismissal help is needed from 130-345 Someone to do this on a weekly basis would be great but if you can only help once or twice a month that would be good too
SCUMC newsSCUMC newsSCUMC newsSCUMC newsSCUMC newsSCUMC newsSCUMC newsSCUMC news
UMW October Activities
A Candle Burning Service was held to remember and honor the women in our communities who have given them-selves and their gifts to help improve the quality of life for women and children everywhere
The following women were honored or remembered by the Phoebe Circle
(We know it is only the tip of the iceberg) Debbie Jones ndash UMW Jeanette Lavan Pala Schrader- Food Ministry UMW Nina Dunleavy ndash Work with youth Kathy Lewis ndash Mission amp UMW
In Memory of Hazel Ewing Anna Wanzer Jamie Sandy Vonda Davis Cornelia Boyer
We honor all the women of UMW and the Stephens City UMC who help in many different ways to care for those in need
On September 6 the Winchester District School of Christian Mission had Mission Encounter 3 classes were offeredrdquo Roma of Europerdquo ldquoHow is it with your Soulrdquo and ldquoThe church and People with Disabilitiesrdquo The UMW served 48 participants in the program for breakfast and a special lunch by Chef Pala A very special thanks to the following people Pala Schrader and Kim Degroot who prepared all the food Music by Quintin Degroot Bob Walden Computer Sound Screen and basically anything the speaker needed Decorations Pam Barley and Lorraine Orndorff Servers and Clean up staff (busy bees in the kitchen) Debbie Jones Sandy Staton Nancy Slonaker Lori Zollinger Ginny Miller Cindy North and Pat Konschak
Also a special thanks to everyone who baked or brought items Nancy Comer Joanna Fonville Nancy Slonaker Adelle Gunn Debbie Jones and Kim De-groot
Forgive me if I have forgotten anyone who contributed to the District Mini Mission Event UMW could have not done it without each and every person
Looking Ahead Oct 14 6pm Board Meeting at 630pm UMW will be making and sending care
packages for college students and service members
Notice the time change as there is a charge conference at 7PM
If anyone has a family member in the military or going to college or advance schooling please let the church office or Kathy at kadams32000yahoocom know their name and address so we do not miss sending them a care package We will be in need of shoe boxes and items to put in the care packages and will have a box upstairs under the coat rack and downstairs by the elevator for contributions
MUSIC NOTESrdquo
Choir rehearsals on Wednesday nights
HANDBELL CHOIRS Jacquetta Owen ndash Director
Rehearsal Room 212
530-6pm - Wesley Ringers (G2-5)
6-645pm - Youth Ringers (G6-12)
645-730pm - Stephens City Ringers (SCR) (0-2 years exp)
VOCAL CHOIRSSymphony of the Valley
Melissa McGunigal ndash ChildrenYouth Choirsrsquo Director
Rehearsal Room 200
530-6pm - Primary Praise Choir (K-G2)
6-630pm - Wesley Singers (G3-5)
645-730pm - Youth Singers (G6-12)
David Renner-Director of MusicSymphony of the Valley
SanctuaryFellowship Hall
7-830pm Chancel Choir (Youthadults in Sanctuary)
Thursdays 745-9pm Symphony of the Valley Fellowship Hall
October 2014 Music Worship Schedule Sunday October 05 - World Communion Sunday
830am SCR Chancel Choir Ensemble
1100am SCR Chancel Choir
Sunday October 12
830am Worship Leader
1100am Chancel Choir
Sunday October 19 - Laity Sunday
815am1045am Prelude Wesley Ringers Chancel Choir
Symphony of the Valley Strings
amp Percussion
Sunday October 28
830am Youth Ringers Worship Leader
1100am Chancel Choir
Chancel Choir leads worship each Sunday September-May
at the 11 am worship service
SCUMC INSTRUMENTAL AND VOCAL CHOIRS
Wesley RingersmdashA bell choir for children 2nd grade-5th grade Rehearse from Sep-
tember-May every Wednesday night in room 212 The choir will ring occasionally at
the 830 or 11am morning worship September-May They will lead worship on Christ-
mas Eve
Youth RingersmdashA bell choir for youth 6th grade-12th grade Rehearse from Septem-
ber-May every Wednesday night in room 212 The choir will ring every 4th Sunday at
the 830 or 11am morning worship September-May They will lead worship on Christ-
mas Eve
Stephens City RingersmdashA bell choir for adults with over 2 years experience Rehearse
from September-May every Wednesday night in room 212 The choir will ring on the
1st Sunday of the month at the 830 and 11am worship services September-May They
will lead worship on Christmas Eve
Primary PraisemdashA vocal choir for children K-2nd grade Rehearse from September-
May every Wednesday night in room 200 The choir will sing every 2nd Sunday at the
830 or 11am worship September-May They will have an AdventChristmas program
and lead worship on Christmas Eve
Wesley SingersmdashA vocal choir for children 3rd-5th grade Rehearse from September-
May every Wednesday night in room 200 The choir will sing every 3rd Sunday at the
830 or 11am worship September-May They will have an AdventChristmas program
and lead worship on Christmas Eve
Youth ChoirmdashA vocal choir for youth 6th-12th grade Rehearse from September-May
every Wednesday night in room 200 The choir will sing every 4th Sunday at the 830
or 11am worship September-May They will have an AdventChristmas program and
lead worship on Christmas Eve
Chancel ChoirmdashA vocal choir for adults (18 yrs and beyond) that read 4 part choral
music-soprano alto tenor and bass They rehearse from September-May every
Wednesday night 7-830pm in the sanctuary The choir sings every Sunday at the
11am worship service They will perform on Christmas Eve
______________________________________________________________________
Youth Participation PolicymdashIn fairness to all musical participants will sing or play in
their own agegrade level ensembles unless invited by a director to ring bells or sing in
a different choir If invited by the director to join an additional ensemble the musi-
cianrsquos primary responsibility is to ring or sing in hisher agegrade level ensemble
______________________________________________________________________
SoloistsmdashSoloists and small groups who sing throughout the year are regular commit-
ted members of a choir
Join a choir today Contact Missy McGunigal Jacquetta Owen or
David Renner
Music donations Honorariums and Memoriams may be made to
SCUMC Special music 052-16 Thank-you
The SCUMC will be holding a food drive for our food pantry beginning Sunday Oct 5th World Commun-ion Sunday Needed items are cereal boxed pota-toes pastas rice peanut butter canned meats (tuna corned beef hash chicken ham vienna sausages) soups dish detergent soap toilet paper
We donrsquot want to forget about our four-legged friends Another donation we can also use is dog food Many clients have pet dogs that need to be fed also Any size bags would be greatly appreciated
We also would like to be able to offer homelesstransient people a back-pack full of items Therefore if yoursquore willing to give backpacks and can openers that would be greatly appreciated also
Items can be placed next to the food pantry door (in the old part of the building) or next to the basket in hallway downstairs Please do not place in C-Cap box since those items will go to C-Cap
On Oct 12th the food pantry will have an Open House for those of you who may not know where the food pantry is and will be given more infor-mation about what we distribute Thanks to many in the church who have continually supported the food pantry over the years It truly is a miracle that we are able to accomplish what we do It can only happen with the support of our congregation and the community As they say ldquoIt takes a villagerdquo
Did you know that SCUMC along with Stephens City Mennonite and Trinity Lutheran Church are sponsoring an afterschool pro-
gram More information is in the newsletter and in the pamphlets in the gathering area If yoursquod like to enroll contact Cathy Ritter just4kidz22655gmailcom or call 540-303-3676 There is a minimal $15 registration fee Feel free to share this information with your friends
Just4Kidz is in need of volunteers on Mondays and Wednesday and on early dismissal days The MondayWednesday help is needed from 345-600 and the early dismissal help is needed from 130-345 Someone to do this on a weekly basis would be great but if you can only help once or twice a month that would be good too
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UMW October Activities
A Candle Burning Service was held to remember and honor the women in our communities who have given them-selves and their gifts to help improve the quality of life for women and children everywhere
The following women were honored or remembered by the Phoebe Circle
(We know it is only the tip of the iceberg) Debbie Jones ndash UMW Jeanette Lavan Pala Schrader- Food Ministry UMW Nina Dunleavy ndash Work with youth Kathy Lewis ndash Mission amp UMW
In Memory of Hazel Ewing Anna Wanzer Jamie Sandy Vonda Davis Cornelia Boyer
We honor all the women of UMW and the Stephens City UMC who help in many different ways to care for those in need
On September 6 the Winchester District School of Christian Mission had Mission Encounter 3 classes were offeredrdquo Roma of Europerdquo ldquoHow is it with your Soulrdquo and ldquoThe church and People with Disabilitiesrdquo The UMW served 48 participants in the program for breakfast and a special lunch by Chef Pala A very special thanks to the following people Pala Schrader and Kim Degroot who prepared all the food Music by Quintin Degroot Bob Walden Computer Sound Screen and basically anything the speaker needed Decorations Pam Barley and Lorraine Orndorff Servers and Clean up staff (busy bees in the kitchen) Debbie Jones Sandy Staton Nancy Slonaker Lori Zollinger Ginny Miller Cindy North and Pat Konschak
Also a special thanks to everyone who baked or brought items Nancy Comer Joanna Fonville Nancy Slonaker Adelle Gunn Debbie Jones and Kim De-groot
Forgive me if I have forgotten anyone who contributed to the District Mini Mission Event UMW could have not done it without each and every person
Looking Ahead Oct 14 6pm Board Meeting at 630pm UMW will be making and sending care
packages for college students and service members
Notice the time change as there is a charge conference at 7PM
If anyone has a family member in the military or going to college or advance schooling please let the church office or Kathy at kadams32000yahoocom know their name and address so we do not miss sending them a care package We will be in need of shoe boxes and items to put in the care packages and will have a box upstairs under the coat rack and downstairs by the elevator for contributions
MUSIC NOTESrdquo
Choir rehearsals on Wednesday nights
HANDBELL CHOIRS Jacquetta Owen ndash Director
Rehearsal Room 212
530-6pm - Wesley Ringers (G2-5)
6-645pm - Youth Ringers (G6-12)
645-730pm - Stephens City Ringers (SCR) (0-2 years exp)
VOCAL CHOIRSSymphony of the Valley
Melissa McGunigal ndash ChildrenYouth Choirsrsquo Director
Rehearsal Room 200
530-6pm - Primary Praise Choir (K-G2)
6-630pm - Wesley Singers (G3-5)
645-730pm - Youth Singers (G6-12)
David Renner-Director of MusicSymphony of the Valley
SanctuaryFellowship Hall
7-830pm Chancel Choir (Youthadults in Sanctuary)
Thursdays 745-9pm Symphony of the Valley Fellowship Hall
October 2014 Music Worship Schedule Sunday October 05 - World Communion Sunday
830am SCR Chancel Choir Ensemble
1100am SCR Chancel Choir
Sunday October 12
830am Worship Leader
1100am Chancel Choir
Sunday October 19 - Laity Sunday
815am1045am Prelude Wesley Ringers Chancel Choir
Symphony of the Valley Strings
amp Percussion
Sunday October 28
830am Youth Ringers Worship Leader
1100am Chancel Choir
Chancel Choir leads worship each Sunday September-May
at the 11 am worship service
SCUMC INSTRUMENTAL AND VOCAL CHOIRS
Wesley RingersmdashA bell choir for children 2nd grade-5th grade Rehearse from Sep-
tember-May every Wednesday night in room 212 The choir will ring occasionally at
the 830 or 11am morning worship September-May They will lead worship on Christ-
mas Eve
Youth RingersmdashA bell choir for youth 6th grade-12th grade Rehearse from Septem-
ber-May every Wednesday night in room 212 The choir will ring every 4th Sunday at
the 830 or 11am morning worship September-May They will lead worship on Christ-
mas Eve
Stephens City RingersmdashA bell choir for adults with over 2 years experience Rehearse
from September-May every Wednesday night in room 212 The choir will ring on the
1st Sunday of the month at the 830 and 11am worship services September-May They
will lead worship on Christmas Eve
Primary PraisemdashA vocal choir for children K-2nd grade Rehearse from September-
May every Wednesday night in room 200 The choir will sing every 2nd Sunday at the
830 or 11am worship September-May They will have an AdventChristmas program
and lead worship on Christmas Eve
Wesley SingersmdashA vocal choir for children 3rd-5th grade Rehearse from September-
May every Wednesday night in room 200 The choir will sing every 3rd Sunday at the
830 or 11am worship September-May They will have an AdventChristmas program
and lead worship on Christmas Eve
Youth ChoirmdashA vocal choir for youth 6th-12th grade Rehearse from September-May
every Wednesday night in room 200 The choir will sing every 4th Sunday at the 830
or 11am worship September-May They will have an AdventChristmas program and
lead worship on Christmas Eve
Chancel ChoirmdashA vocal choir for adults (18 yrs and beyond) that read 4 part choral
music-soprano alto tenor and bass They rehearse from September-May every
Wednesday night 7-830pm in the sanctuary The choir sings every Sunday at the
11am worship service They will perform on Christmas Eve
______________________________________________________________________
Youth Participation PolicymdashIn fairness to all musical participants will sing or play in
their own agegrade level ensembles unless invited by a director to ring bells or sing in
a different choir If invited by the director to join an additional ensemble the musi-
cianrsquos primary responsibility is to ring or sing in hisher agegrade level ensemble
______________________________________________________________________
SoloistsmdashSoloists and small groups who sing throughout the year are regular commit-
ted members of a choir
Join a choir today Contact Missy McGunigal Jacquetta Owen or
David Renner
Music donations Honorariums and Memoriams may be made to
SCUMC Special music 052-16 Thank-you
MUSIC NOTESrdquo
Choir rehearsals on Wednesday nights
HANDBELL CHOIRS Jacquetta Owen ndash Director
Rehearsal Room 212
530-6pm - Wesley Ringers (G2-5)
6-645pm - Youth Ringers (G6-12)
645-730pm - Stephens City Ringers (SCR) (0-2 years exp)
VOCAL CHOIRSSymphony of the Valley
Melissa McGunigal ndash ChildrenYouth Choirsrsquo Director
Rehearsal Room 200
530-6pm - Primary Praise Choir (K-G2)
6-630pm - Wesley Singers (G3-5)
645-730pm - Youth Singers (G6-12)
David Renner-Director of MusicSymphony of the Valley
SanctuaryFellowship Hall
7-830pm Chancel Choir (Youthadults in Sanctuary)
Thursdays 745-9pm Symphony of the Valley Fellowship Hall
October 2014 Music Worship Schedule Sunday October 05 - World Communion Sunday
830am SCR Chancel Choir Ensemble
1100am SCR Chancel Choir
Sunday October 12
830am Worship Leader
1100am Chancel Choir
Sunday October 19 - Laity Sunday
815am1045am Prelude Wesley Ringers Chancel Choir
Symphony of the Valley Strings
amp Percussion
Sunday October 28
830am Youth Ringers Worship Leader
1100am Chancel Choir
Chancel Choir leads worship each Sunday September-May
at the 11 am worship service
SCUMC INSTRUMENTAL AND VOCAL CHOIRS
Wesley RingersmdashA bell choir for children 2nd grade-5th grade Rehearse from Sep-
tember-May every Wednesday night in room 212 The choir will ring occasionally at
the 830 or 11am morning worship September-May They will lead worship on Christ-
mas Eve
Youth RingersmdashA bell choir for youth 6th grade-12th grade Rehearse from Septem-
ber-May every Wednesday night in room 212 The choir will ring every 4th Sunday at
the 830 or 11am morning worship September-May They will lead worship on Christ-
mas Eve
Stephens City RingersmdashA bell choir for adults with over 2 years experience Rehearse
from September-May every Wednesday night in room 212 The choir will ring on the
1st Sunday of the month at the 830 and 11am worship services September-May They
will lead worship on Christmas Eve
Primary PraisemdashA vocal choir for children K-2nd grade Rehearse from September-
May every Wednesday night in room 200 The choir will sing every 2nd Sunday at the
830 or 11am worship September-May They will have an AdventChristmas program
and lead worship on Christmas Eve
Wesley SingersmdashA vocal choir for children 3rd-5th grade Rehearse from September-
May every Wednesday night in room 200 The choir will sing every 3rd Sunday at the
830 or 11am worship September-May They will have an AdventChristmas program
and lead worship on Christmas Eve
Youth ChoirmdashA vocal choir for youth 6th-12th grade Rehearse from September-May
every Wednesday night in room 200 The choir will sing every 4th Sunday at the 830
or 11am worship September-May They will have an AdventChristmas program and
lead worship on Christmas Eve
Chancel ChoirmdashA vocal choir for adults (18 yrs and beyond) that read 4 part choral
music-soprano alto tenor and bass They rehearse from September-May every
Wednesday night 7-830pm in the sanctuary The choir sings every Sunday at the
11am worship service They will perform on Christmas Eve
______________________________________________________________________
Youth Participation PolicymdashIn fairness to all musical participants will sing or play in
their own agegrade level ensembles unless invited by a director to ring bells or sing in
a different choir If invited by the director to join an additional ensemble the musi-
cianrsquos primary responsibility is to ring or sing in hisher agegrade level ensemble
______________________________________________________________________
SoloistsmdashSoloists and small groups who sing throughout the year are regular commit-
ted members of a choir
Join a choir today Contact Missy McGunigal Jacquetta Owen or
David Renner
Music donations Honorariums and Memoriams may be made to
SCUMC Special music 052-16 Thank-you
