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Volume 4 Issue 9

SEPTEMBER 2015

New Choices: Eight New Christian Education Classes by Dr. John Jacobs

St. Paul advised that our minds must be renewed to resist the distractions of this conforming world. As Christians, we are called to be life-long students of Christ’s saving power to make everything new! May we never reach the point on our spiritual journeys when education takes a permanent vacation.

In the spirit of the medieval saints and scholars who kept learning alive in the Dark Ages, let us each vow never to stop reading, thinking, speaking, and listening in the pur-suit of the knowledge that will kindle in our hearts the pas-sion to know Christ and to make him known. Therefore, in addition to the Christian education classes already in place—the 9:30 a.m. Sunday School class led by Bill Wetmore and the 10:45 Sunday School class facili-tated by Al Mangum, both at the Care Cottage; the 4:00 p.m. Thursday Bible study led by Bill Wetmore and the 9:30 a.m. Monday Beth Moore women’s study facilitated by Betty Mangum, both at the Care Cottage; and the Wednes-day morning Seminary Lecture series taught by Pastor Ash-ley Smith—more class opportunities are being added. Beginning this month, Christian education will ex-pand at The Village Chapel with these additions: (1) “Paul’s Letter to the Phillipians,” led by Jim and Eleanora Voekel; (2) “Cults in America,” led by Bill Bremer; (3) “The Grace Awakening,” by Charles Swindoll, a book discussion led by Christine Warren; (4) another book discussion group, read-ing from C. S. Lewis and N. T. Wright, led by Eric von Salzen; (5) "Speak Up for God” - a course in public speaking, making presentations, and chairing committees - led by Jack White; (6) “The Truth Project” - a highly acclaimed video course in Christian apologetics, facilitated by Roy Longhta with assis-tance by Pastor John; (7) “Mere Christianity”, by C.S. Lewis, a class taught by Pastor Ashley; (8) Stephen Ministry train-ing, led by Pastor John and Betsy Jacobs. This program in Christian pastoral care is described on page 3 of this Her-ald. More detailed descriptions of the other new classes can be found on page 2.

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The Village Chapel’s Youth Serve Historical Outreach

By Dr. Ashley Neil Smith

We are God’s handiwork,

created in Christ Jesus to do

good works, which God pre-

pared in advance for us to

do. (Eph 2:10)

On Thursday, August 13th, Youth from The Village Chapel volunteered their time and service to The Bargain Box II. The Bargain Box was founded as an outreach ministry of The Village Chapel and used to be located in the Chapel’s Care Cottage. Dot Evans, a long time member of the Chapel, cur-rently leads the ministry and her ongoing support has been crucial to this very important ministry in our community.

The youth spent the time sorting and dis-playing clothing and thrift items for resale. They learned how the thrift store serves the local com-munity and how important it is for people to get necessary clothes and supplies, without having to

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Each of these classes will meet weekly and will begin again after each time it finishes, repeating the course until the end of May, 2016. That means Christian education students can attend multiple classes through-out the year, or choose to stay with one class for as long as they want. I can’t urge each of you more emphatically to consider prayerfully your commitment to our calling as disciples of Christ, to find a Christian education class to attend this fall - especially if you’re not already attending one. Our health as a community of faith depends on our involvement: body, soul, and mind. Pastor John Jacobs

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pay full retail price. The youth ended their service, with a well earned visit to Pizza Café! Nothing like work-ing and sharing a meal together, all in the name and for

the cause of Christ!

Angela Saunders Wins

Beaufort 5k Run!

Congratulations to Angela Saunders who recently placed first in her age bracket during a 5k road race in Beaufort, NC. She is pictured with her son, Ben, and daughter, Beth, who also participated.

Pastor Ashley Smith

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Christian Education at TVC this Fall There is a new line up of classes for adult Christian education for the fall, both established classes and new offer-ings. Here is a summary: 9:30 a.m. Adult Sunday school class, led by Bill Wetmore, at the Care Cottage. 10:45 a.m. Adult Sunday school class, members, their guests and local visitors, meet at the Chapel’s Care Cottage, It features the award-winning Bible study “That the World May Know” led by biblical historian and theologian Ray Vander Laan. The DVD Series is filmed by Focus on the Family Pro-ductions in Israel, Egypt and Turkey. Each lesson stands on its own, regular attendance is not required, and it is open to any-one who would like to attend. The current topic is “The Life and Ministry of the Messiah.” Call Al Mangum at 910-215-9093 for more information. 9:30 a.m. Monday Beth Moore women’s study facilitated by Betty Mangum. New study Children of the Day begins Sept 14. Books available at the Chapel office for $16. For information, contact Betty Mangum at (910) 215-9093. At Care Cottage. 4:00 p.m. Thursday Bible study led by Bill Wetmore. New topic starting September 10, “The Parables of Jesus”. For more information, call Bill Wetmore at 295-2234.

NEW: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday “Paul’s Letter to the Phillipians,” led by Jim and Eleanora Voekel. A 6-week Bible study using the En-gaging God's Word Bible Study Materials from Community Bi-ble Study (CBS) and offering some slides and insights from their trip to the Mediterranean on the Journey of Paul this past summer. The study will be held at the Voelkel's home, October 5th to November 10th. 6:30 p.m. Sunday: A study of “Cults in America,” led by Bill Bremer, beginning Sept 13, in the Conference Room. We need to be aware of who these groups are in today’s society. Many of us know people who have been involved in some of them and it is important to know what is being taught. We will present a look at their histories and do a Biblical examination of their false teachings, why they are successful and how to witness to their members. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday: A book study of “The Grace Awakening,” by Charles Swindoll, led by Buck and Christine Warren. In this best selling classic, Swindoll urges Christians to reject the bondage of legalistic living and to embrace the free-dom of Christianity. The author notes, believing in grace is one thing; living it is another. The book is offered on Amazon for about $12.00. This 6-week study will be held in the Warren’s home. 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesday: Book Discussion Group, led by Eric von Salzen. October: Mere Christianity, C. S. Lewis; No-vember: N. T. Wright’s The Challenge of Jesus. Time/day to be announced: "Speak Up for God” - a course

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in public speaking, making presentations, and chairing commit-tees - led by Jack White, retired Naval Captain, Viet Nam vet-eran, and professional speech trainer. This course is for anyone lacking confidence in public speaking; for anyone wanting to be more effective in making a presentation, advocating a position, or expressing an opinion; or anyone wanting to be more relaxed and self-assured in leading a group. Video training will be avail-able, and one-on-one tutoring is also an option. Call Jack at 235-9282 about class times. Time/day to be announced: “The Truth Project” - a highly acclaimed video course in Christian apologetics, well-received at The Village Chapel several years ago, and facilitated by Roy Longhta, assisted by Pastor Jacobs. 4:00 p.m. Sunday “Mere Christianity”, led by Pastor Ashley, this is the classic book by C. S. Lewis on the essentials of the Christian faith, that has converted unbelievers and encouraged the faithful more than any other book of the 20th century. Time/day to be announced: Through Stephen Ministry, con-gregations are able to equip and empower a team of laypeople - Stephen ministers - who provide one-to-one, Christ-centered care to people experiencing grief, unemployment, hospitalization, loneliness, divorce, financial distress, a terminal illness, and other life difficulties. Pastor John and Betsy will hold informa-tional meetings in September to recruit members for our initial Stephen Ministry group. We expect to begin the training in Octo-ber.

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Women’s Discussion Group Reconvenes Submitted by Diane Shelby

After a relaxing summer break, the Women’s Discussion Group will meet from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 10, 2015, in the choir room of The Village Chapel. We will be discussing the religious beliefs of Thomas Jefferson using an excerpt from the book The Faith of Our Fathers, written by Alf J. Mapp, Jr. Mr. Mapp was a professor at Old Dominion Uni-versity for thirty-one years and a nationally recognized authority on Thomas Jefferson. This will be a serious and thoughtful study of the faith journey of Thomas Jefferson and not a political discussion, even though our election season begins. We warmly welcome and encourage all ladies to join us. Copies of the reading are in the Chapel office. For more information contact Diane Shelby, 295-5165.

Stephen Ministry Is Coming

Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2 In addition to the pastoral care, prayer support, and visitation coordination and reports already provided at The Village Chapel, Pastor John and Betsy Jacobs will be-gin Stephen Ministry training this fall. Stephen Ministry is a 40 year- old program of one-to-one pastoral care currently in 12, 000 churches representing 160 denominations across the United States, Canada, and 24 other countries. More than 600,000 laypeople have received Stephen Ministry training, and more than 1.5 million people have had a Stephen minister to be with them, providing one-to-one care during tough times. Through Stephen Ministry, congregations are able to equip and empower a team of laypeople - Stephen minis-ters - who provide one-to-one, Christ-centered care to peo-ple experiencing grief, unemployment, hospitalization, lone-liness, divorce, financial distress, a terminal illness, and other life difficulties. Stephen Ministry provides a wonderful means to help pastors “equip the saints for the work of min-istry” (Ephesians 4: 11-12). Stephen Ministry pastors report that they find great joy in helping laypeople recognize that God is calling them to ministry, helping them to identify and nurture their gifts, and then seeing them use those gifts in meaningful ministry. Pastor John and Betsy will hold informational meetings in September to recruit members for our initial Stephen Ministry group. We expect to begin the training in October. The goal is for our entire Chapel family to become engaged in support of a ministry committed to the promise that no one will suffer alone. Interested? Then contact Pastor or Betsy Jacobs; Eleanora Voelkel or Liz Skvarla (Stephen ministers in previ-ous churches); or people you know at Community Presbyte-rian Church, Bronson Memorial Presbyterian Church, Em-manuel Episcopal Church, Bethesda Presbyterian Church (Aberdeen), and Our Savior Lutheran Church, who are fa-miliar with Stephen Ministry in their church. Also visit www.stephenministries.org to learn more about Stephen Ministry and to watch online videos about the difference Stephen ministers are making in people’s lives. Pastor John

FOOD DONATIONS NEEDED! INTER-FAITH FOOD PANTRY

by Don Hamilton

There is an urgent need for the following food dona-tions: Peanut butter, jelly Mac & Cheese Pasta, pasta sauce Canned fruit (peaches or mandarin oranges are

good choices) Canned meat or canned tuna fish Children's cereal

Please bring these items and place them in Food Boxes located in the Narthex (on the left as you enter TVC) and in the Atrium next to Chapel Hall.

Please consider making this a monthly “Outreach of-fering..." Thank you for feeding those in need of food!

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Please contact the office if your birthday or anniversary information is incorrect.

SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS

1 Beth Saunders 2 Sarah Hawes Jim Obi 4 Lauren Reynolds 5 Duncan Obst 6 Irene Knox Mark Byrd Tisha Edrington Joanna Martin 9 Cecelia Harding 10 Dee Park 11 Bettye Spence Beverly Walsh Rob Culp Tucker Newman 15 Pat Tomasetti Vickie Smith Ericka Granata 16 Gail Devore Bev Tyler Brooklyn Adams Dick Hensdale

17 Jan Kelly 18 Dave Bigler Heidi Anaya 19 Ellene Shannon Kay Goulet Gil Gilbertson 21 Sarah Twilla 22 Bill Summey Betty Hurst Jeanenne Watters Irene Bradley 23 Ellen Matthews 24 Guy Veni Fred Behning 25 Nancy Smith William Dawson 26 Anne VanderWolk 27 Rita Burnat 28 Dot Young 29 Edie Ashdown Alex Totten-Lancaster 30 John Bonzo

Jacob and Don load donated fans to be delivered to the Coalition.

SEPTEMBER

4 Ron and Nancy Davis

Jack and Linda Damron

5 Jack and Kay Lund

6 Ken and Darlene Wilhelm

14 Guy and Jane Bean

15 Don and Kay Goulet

16 Bob and Linda Eelman

18 Gene and Carol Horne

Art and Martha Romero

21 Deen and Johanna Edgar

Dick and Marianne Haefele

23 Regis and Janis Sholtis

25 Tracy and Flossie Parks

27 Richard and Lisa Kruse

29 Dean and Carolyn Holzgraf

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The Village Chapel Music Series

2015-2016

September 20 (5:00 PM) Lindsey Sparks, flute

Stephen Gourley, piano

November 8 (4:00 PM) Duke University Chorale

Rodney Wynkoop, conductor

December 6 (4:00 PM) Christmas Concert

The Village Chapel Choirs

with Moore Brass, and Monica Sparzak, organ

May 15 (5:00 PM) A Program of Chamber Music – Haydn and Beethoven

Karen Lewis, violin; Paul Kirkpatrick; Stephen Gourley, piano

New Children’s Choir Director

We are pleased to announce the hiring of Deborah Dreyer

as our new children’s choir director, following Shannon Venable’s

appointment as Director of Children’s Music at Brownson Memorial

Presbyterian. A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Deb brings with her a

wealth of teaching experience of all ages, including several years

at West Pine Middle School.

Beginning this academic year, Deb will be teaching Multime-

dia and Web Design as well as Career Management at Pinecrest High School. She has

also served for the past year as a staff singer in our Chapel Choir. Deb and her fiancée

Richard are engaged to be married in October of 2016.

Deb will work closely with Stephen Gourley, our Director of Music, using a well-

established curriculum that will ensure that our children are well taught in the basics of

music theory and rhythm, as well as liturgy. We are thrilled to have Deb serving with us in

this capacity and look forward to her leadership.

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VILLAGE CHAPEL MEMBER PICTURED IN THE FEATURE ARTICLE ABOUT OUR

CHAPEL IN THE PINEHURST MAGAZINE JULY/AUGUST EDITION

Submitted by Shirley Nelson

Sandy Corcoran was perusing the article when she suddenly realized that she was the young woman riding the beautiful palomino horse in the above picture. She recalls that during her family vacation in the 1950s to Pinehurst, she decided to take advantage of the rid-ing stables associated with the resort, and as the group was riding up from the front of the Chapel, a photogra-pher asked if he could get their picture. He specifically asked Sandy to ride her horse to the front for the pic-ture. Now years later, Sandy and her husband Tony are residents of Pinehurst and most importantly decided to join the Chapel when they arrived here. The old ad-age “it’s a small world” surely applies here. We’re so glad they did and thank you Sandy, for calling this to our attention. By the way, Sandy still has the jacket she was wearing in the picture and can still “get into it”!

Break Night Transportation

Some members have indicated they would like to attend Break Night on Wednesday

evenings but do not feel comfortable driving after dark during the Fall and Winter evenings. The Vil-lage Chapel can arrange transportation for those members either by using the Chapel van or by ask-ing one of our regular attendees to pick you up. So, if you want to attend, which we encourage, and you need a ride, please call Heather, Can-

PLANNING ASSISTANCE WORKSHOP OCTOBER 17 Submitted by Donald G. “Buck” Adams, Jr

The Village Chapel Foundation Committee cordially invites all congregation members and their guests to attend its Planning Assistance Workshop. This event will feature speakers in the following areas: estate planning; wealth manage-ment; healthcare; assisted living; service planning; and memorial site planning. It will take place in Chapel Hall on Saturday, October 17th from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon, with a luncheon following. Af-ter their presentations, the speakers will be avail-able to field questions from the audience, and (time permitting) to answer individual questions in a one-on-one setting. There is no charge for ad-mission to the event and the luncheon. We hope you will take advantage of this free, one-stop opportunity to learn from profes-sionals in various fields. SO THAT WE CAN MAKE THE APPROPRIATE ARRANGEMENTS, PLEASE NOTIFY US NO LATER THAN OCT. 10, 2015 IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND, AND IF SO, HOW MANY PERSONS WILL BE IN YOUR PARTY. We hope to see you on October 17th!

The Village Chapel Foundation Committee

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Meet the Jacksons

That old toe tapper, “You Must Have Been A Beautiful Baby….Cause Baby Look at You Now”…personifies one of our most popular and active members: Jane Jackson, better known to her friends as “Janiemae”, has de-voted her energy and talents unstintingly to

the Chapel for almost 20 years. Proud of her South Carolina heritage, Jane was the product of a caring and wholesome upbringing. Her parents guided her with their loving examples and set the groundwork for her growth as a devoted Christian. Born in Rock Hill, SC, her mother shaped her love of singing and entertaining by encourag-ing her to perform, as young as age 3, for the family friends and relatives who came to their home to visit. She has pursued her love of entertaining and singing ever since. A graduate of Winthrop College, Jane began her first non-music job in Charlotte and along the way met and married Bob Foster, had three daughters, and settled in Fairfield, CT. A young bride with a southern accent in a northern culture, Jane decided that her friends responded more to her southern charm than her desire to be taken seriously. So she gave them what they wanted and adopted a nickname which has followed her ever since that time….”Janiemae”. The response was well re-ceived and allowed her to begin her much desired role as a seri-ous volunteer in her community. Her winning smile, compassion and empathy combined with her musical talents and a bent for perfection made her a natural leader, one of those people every-one enjoys being with. Expanding her singing experiences in CT, Jane sang and participated in Choral Societies, Chorales, and semi profes-sional singing groups. Some of her fondest memories include singing at the Reagan White House on two separate occasions, managing a musical tour in Central Europe with a full chorus and orchestra, and raising funds for several organizations through producing and directing musical revues for them.

It was at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church in Fairfield that Jane was embraced by the Holy Spirit and since then she has dedi-cated her life to Christ. After more than 35 years in CT, Jane and her family moved to Pinehurst and joined the Village Chapel which has become the center of her life here. She began by be-ing a devoted member of the 11:00 service choir and when the 9:30 service was instituted, she helped get the choir off the ground under the direction of Darlene Skinner. She has contin-ued as a loyal singer since 1997, singing in both choirs each Sunday. In addition to the music program, Jane is a Lay Reader and assists in serving communion. When the Lay Eucharistic

Because members tend to associate themselves primarily with one of our three services, the receiving of new members and the departure of those long associated with the Village Chapel often go unnoticed by many of us. The purpose of this column is to ensure that new members are recog-nized by the entire congregation, that the service of our departing members is honored, and a chance to “Meet the Members”.

Ministry was instituted, Jane joined that group and takes communion to our homebound members who cannot get to Church on Sunday mornings. This, she feels, is a most grati-fying ministry. Her role as a leader at the Chapel began when she was elected to the Board of Trustees. Her first responsibility was as Chairman of the Membership Committee, after which she was elected as the first woman Chairman of the Board in which capacity she served for two years. Following that ser-vice she chaired the Worship Committee for 3 years and continues as an at-large member on the committee. Among her favorite efforts for the Chapel was orga-nizing and producing a musical program for the Chapel’s 75th Anniversary Celebration. Then when Chaplain Ed Galloway retired, she directed an extravaganza performance as a lov-ing, happy, and fitting sendoff for him. The large cast of sing-ers loved the tribute as did the astounded guest of honor and the audience in Chapel Hall. In 2007 Jane married Charlie Jackson. Charlie was born and raised in Mississippi and after graduation from high school joined the US Air Force. Following four years in the service, he went to Memphis State University. He then joined the CIA and enjoyed a highly successful career of 35 years, serving with distinction in a number of countries. He moved to our lovely Pinehurst in 1994 and while a member of the Presbyterian Church was on the Finance Committee. Part of the marriage contract with Janiemae was that he join her at the Village Chapel, where Charlie showed he has a bit of Southern charm as well. His sense of humor and caring dis-position has endeared him to us all. He can always be counted on to serve. He is a regular at Break Night and has volunteered with the Coalition and Habitat for Humanity. He has served as an usher at the Chapel for several years. The Herald is pleased to feature these TWO beauti-ful people, cherished members of the Village Chapel.

Thanks Jane and Charlie for all you do.

The Village Chapel has experienced some “Farewells” recently: Betty Hogg, Tove Longhta, and Mable Osborne. Each is mourned by family and friends. More formal “Farewells” will follow in upcoming issues of The Chapel Herald.

The Village Chapel Welcomes New Members! Bill and Shirlene Bremer

Richard and Allyson Schoen Joann Baker

Judith Anne Sherer

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Loving Well Woman’s Retreat: Featuring Beth Moore

Date: Saturday, October 24th, 2015 Time: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

at the Care Cottage , 55 Community Rd, Pinehurst

Cost: $20 * Continental breakfast, lunch and retreat materials included.

Child care provided upon request

Registration Form

Name _______________________ Phone _______________ Email _________________________

Check _________ Cash_________ Number attending _____

Children ___ Age____ Food allergies____________________

Please return the form & payment to

The Village Chapel

10 Azalea Rd Pinehurst, NC 28327

Registration due date is Sunday October 18th, 2015

*Scholarship available by contacting Janis Sholtis 910-295-1057

Email janissholtis@gmail.com

Mark your calendar to be part of this meaningful and fun day with Beth Moore, your chapel friends and friends from the community. The day will include great food, time for discussion as well as fun, laugh-out-loud skits and games. This moving DVD based study contains four heart-to-heart video messages designed to help women embrace the biblical mandate to love and to develop skills for loving others. The messages were taped at a Living Proof Life event. Beth discusses how some people are a joy to love, others are difficult to love, and how we all deal with people who are humanly impossible to love.

Only God can ultimately give us the complete love we so desperately need!

FAITH IN ACTION — GIVING BACK By Don Delauter

Your stewardship committee selected as the theme for this year’s program, “Faith in Action — Giving Back.” We’re talking about giving back to God. To illustrate this concept, let us turn yet again to the wonderful encounter Jesus had with the Pharisees regarding tribute to Caesar. Follow-ing is a paraphrase of the incident. Jesus had listened to the Pharisees as they asked another gotcha question, this time about paying tribute to Caesar. Jesus probably was think-ing, there they go again; these Pharisee guys just don’t get it. He knew they were being hypocritical and told them so. He asked them for a coin and the one they produced had an engraving of Cae-sar’s likeness on it. He said to them, “give to Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God what is God’s.” As usual his answer blew them away. So what does this story say to us in the 21st Century? Pick up a quarter and you’ll see Washing-ton, the man’s likeness. This might remind us that we give a lot to Washington — obviously not the man — but the government (and yes, Raleigh and Moore County too). In fact we have Caesars at vari-ous levels all wanting us to pony up with what “belongs to them.” But what about giving to God what is His? We might ask ourselves, what do we have to give? If we are honest, the answer is, everything – including ourselves. C.S. Lewis in “Mere Christian-ity” said, “Every faculty you have, your power of thinking, or of moving your limbs from moment to moment, is given to you by God. If you devoted every moment of your whole life exclusively to his service, you could not give Him anything that was not in a sense already His.” If we agree with Lewis, the decision to give back should be easy. We know that as committed Christians, we have already given ourselves (back) to God, and from time to time we need only re-mind ourselves of whose we are and respond ac-cordingly. But what else should we give? In the community we call The Village Chapel there is an abundance of possibilities. In varying degrees, we all have been blessed by God with

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time, talent and treasure. Paul addresses – as only Paul can — this idea in his letter to the Romans (12:6-8): “We have different gifts according to the grace given to us. If a man’s gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; if it is encourag-ing, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is lead-ership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.” There would seem to be something here for every one of us. Interestingly Paul did not mention money in this passage, though he certainly did elsewhere. We too are apt to consider money separately. We should not. We should think about giving money in the same spiritual context as any other gift we give. Deciding to give according to our ability and capability is a personal challenge to each of us. Ac-cepting this challenge and following through with our gifts is the way we grow spiritually and faithfully. It is also how – as Jesus tells us in Matthew 6:19 — we store up treasures for ourselves in Heaven. “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” It is not yet time to fill out your commitment card for what you plan to give monetarily to TVC in the next year. But it is time to think and pray about what you really can contribute of your time, talent and, yes, your treasure as you continue your Chris-tian journey. You will find – as many of you already know — that GIVING BACK IS A GREAT SOURCE OF JOY.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT

BARGAIN BOX II

Bargain Box II, the pioneer thrift shop

in Pinehurst, founded in the basement of The

Village Chapel in 1952, is in need of VOLUN-

TEERS. If you can help for 3 hours a week,

please call Dot Evans at 246-1688. Store

hours are 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., Tuesday

through Saturday.

Over the years the proceeds of the

Bargain Box have provided over $900,00 in

donations to Moore County charities and

nursing scholarships.

OUR MOORE COUNTY OUTREACH FUNDS "AT WORK"

By Don Hamilton, Outreach Chair

Thanks to your Pledge & Plate contributions, TVC supports the Young Life in the Sandhills which is a faith based non-denominational out-reach youth ministry to introduce adolescents to the "Good News " of Je-sus Christ on their school turf… VC OUTREACH HISTORY: In 1993, the very first Outreach budget of $20,000 was approved by the Board and the entire amount was given to Young Life. According to Ray Barnes, then Chair of the Missions Committee, "This major gift resulted in the hiring of a YL intern, the first ever. It had the effect of doubling on-campus manpower working with teens at lunchtime and at afterschool activities. Our gift had a far-reaching impact on area churches. They realized that Young Life was growing rap-idly in the Sandhills and several churches increased the level of their fund-ing support..." I recently met with Greg Noble, YL Area Director, and Cole Morse, a rising junior at Pinehurst HS, who served as a cabin life leader at the 2015 Windy Gap retreat. They reported that 40 high school kids plus 10 "life leaders" and adults attended the week-long retreat focused on shar-ing the "Good News of Jesus Christ!" There was a great deal of sharing their spiritual experience during this time together. As evidence of this, Emily & I received a postcard from Drew Viney who said the following: "Dear Don & Emily, My name is Drew Viney. I am a rising junior at Pine-hurst HS. This week at Windy Gap, I grew closer to Jesus. Thank you for your support of Young Life." In addition, 13 youngsters stood up to con-fess their love and allegiance for Jesus Christ! Our association with YL will become even closer as Pastor Ashley has asked Greg to attend Break Night on September 16th to speak to the parents of our youth who are either in middle or high school, about be-coming involved in YL while in school as well as The Village Chapel youth activities.

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GETTING TOO MUCH PAPER IN THE MAIL?

The Chapel Herald is available for viewing and printing on the website at www.TVCPinehurst.com. If you would prefer to receive the Chapel Herald by e-mail, please inform LuAnn (luann@tvcpinehurst.com). We will continue to mail the Herald each month to those who have not asked for it by e-mail.

A special KUDOS to Ray Barnes who is resigning from the Communications Commit-tee. The committee had the benefit of Ray’s sound judgment and sage advice over the past year as the committee formulated its action plan for the year. The good news is that Ray will al-ways be available if we need to tap his reservoir of experience as we move on to new activities. And this as good a time as any to thank Ray for the priceless contributions he made in develop-ing the Chapel’s Radio Ministry, which remains our best known outreach program. Thanks, Ray. And a KUDOS to George Trail who scored a hole-in-one August 3 on the 150 yard par 3 8th hole at Pinewood Country Club in Asheboro. Kudos to the volunteers who helped with the mailing of the letter and ballot for the Bylaws, and for the volunteers (some of them the same) who helped with the mailing of Au-gust’s Chapel Herald: Marian Maag, Dee Park, Ann Torok and her granddaughter Mateja, Betty Hurst, and Janis Sholtis. We continue to solicit submissions for Kudos Korner. Think of it also as a place to share good news with your neighbors (the rest of the congregation). Did your grandson pitch a no-hitter? Did you shoot your age? Did your daughter graduate Summa Cum Laude? Let us share your good new with the rest of the com-munity through Kudos Korner.

* A note about the word ‘Kudos’: It es-sentially means “praise” and is singular rather than plural.

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"Simply Christian” - Break Night Makes Sense of Christianity Beginning Wednesday, September 9, our adult Christian education program for Break Night will be “Simply Christian: Why Christianity Makes Sense,” a 10-part DVD series featuring the compelling teaching of N. T. Wright, who offers a fresh presentation of the timeless truths of Christianity, making the case that faith is reasonable and rewarding for us today. In this course, Wright expands on the themes of his acclaimed book Simply Christian in ten inspiring and informative video lessons: Sept, 9 - Introduction to Simply Christian Sept. 16 - Justice and Spirituality Sept. 23 - Relationships and Beauty Sept. 30 - God Oct. 7 - Israel Oct. 14 - Jesus Oct. 21 - The Holy Spirit Oct. 28 - Fall Festival Celebration Nov. 4 - Worship and Prayer Nov. 11 - Scripture Nov. 18 - Church and New Creation I pray you will make Break Night a part of your weekly schedule, to help meet your needs for fellow-ship, worship, and Christian education. This is a time for all three Sunday congregations - between Sundays - to come together as an expression of the Christian unity for which The Village Chapel was founded. Pastor John

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