April Good News 2019Our ministry vision for the Virginia Annual Conference is “to be disciples of Jesus Christ who are lifelong learners, who influence others to serve.”  

From Pastor Liz Without Easter, the Christian faith is a waste of time. That's what the apostle Paul says: "If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins.” (1 Corinthians 15:17). The reason for this is that Christ's Resurrection not only gives us hope for eternal life, but because God used the Resurrection to confirm that what Jesus said in his earthly life was true. Jesus said he would rise from the dead. If he hadn't, who would have taken his teachings seriously thereafter? "But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead," Paul says (1 Corinthians 15:20). The resurrection was God's stamp of authenticity on Jesus, proclaiming, "Yes, Jesus is my Son. Yes, he has overcome death. Yes, what he told you is true. Trust him! Follow him!" There will be special worship opportunities at Chestnut Hill UMC during Holy Week and on Easter Sunday. These include: Palm/Passion Sunday Palm parade and worship on April 14; Holy Thursday Worship – April 18 at 5:00 pm; Easter Sunday Worship – April 21 at 10:30 am, and our joint Cantata at Timberlake UMC, April 28, at 11:00 am at Timberlake UMC. There will be Sunday School, but NO worship service on the 28 at Chestnut Hill UMC. We hope you can join us for all of these and on Easter Sunday and bring a guest to join in celebrating Christ's resurrection.

~Blessings, Grace and Peace, Liz

Holy Thursday(also called Maundy Thursday)

Early Christians began to regard the Thursday of Holy Week as a special time for participating in the Lord's Supper. The day came

to be called "Maundy Thursday," a reference to Christ's giving a "new commandment" (John 13:34) to

His disciples. The word "maundy" comes from the Latin word for "commandment." On Holy Thursday, April 18 at 5:00 p.m., we will gather with others for a special service of Holy Communion, as we connect with those who shared that first Lord’s Supper.

 Open Door PolicyPastor Liz wants to remind you that she has an open door policy. Feel free to drop by and speak with her about anything church-related that might be on your mind. You don’t need an appointment as she is usually in her study each morning Monday through Thursday. Feel free to schedule an appointment if you wish.

Join us Thursday nights for Bells at 6:00 p.m.& Choir at 6:45 p.m.

Mark your calendar…Join us for the cantata:

“To the Risen King “being performed at Timberlake UMC

Sunday, April 28th, 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.!

~Heather Wilson, Director of Music

Remember Your Special Easter Offering!This year our Easter Offering will go towards the painting of our church. Envelopes will

be provided in the pew racks. Your continued support of our church is greatly appreciated!!

Children’s MinistryMark your calendars. There will be an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 6th, 1:00-3:00 p.m. We will be providing a snack. Donations of candy and volunteers to stuff Easter Eggs are needed. Continue to keep in prayer the children and our programs.

~Jody Underwood, Lay

Bishop Peter D. Weaver Will Serve as Interim Bishop of Virginia Conference

Bishop Peter (Pete) D. Weaver began his duties as interim bishop of the Virginia Conference effective Thursday, Mar. 7, 2019. Peter D. Weaver was born into a parsonage family in Greenville, Pa. Following education at W. Va. Wesleyan (BA), Drew University (MDiv) and Boston University (ThD) he served United Methodist churches in Pittsburgh, Pa. for 25 years focusing on making disciples through ministries with youth, young adults, older adults, the homeless, industrial workers and executives and with weekly radio broadcasts. He was a founder of “Bethlehem Haven” for homeless women and “One Voice Against Racism.”

In 1996, he was elected a bishop and served the Philadelphia Area (1996-2004) and Boston Area (2004-2012). From 2012-16 Bishop Weaver served in Washington, DC as Executive Secretary of the United Methodist Council of Bishops and now serves as Bishop-in-Residence at Drew University Theological School.

Pete (as he prefers to be called) and his spouse, Linda, now live in Williamsburg, Va. and have eight grown daughters and twelve grandchildren. Along with enjoying family, Pete plays the trombone, does woodworking, water sports, and helping with ministry with persons who are homeless.

His “life verse” is: “If anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation!” (II Cor. 5:17) You can view his full biography at https://vaumc.org/pages/news/vanews/vanews_bishopweaverbio

Join Us for a Very Special Worship Service

Easter SundayApril 21 at 10:30 a.m.

Easter is the most important holy day of the Christian faith. Its roots are tied to the Jewish Passover, which was the season in which Jesus was executed. Passover is when Jews remember how God liberated them from Egypt. For Christians, the more proper name is Resurrection Sunday, and it marks the discovery of the empty tomb and the return of Jesus from death. It is the liberation of all humans from the consequences of our stubborn refusal and inability to follow God. The Easter Service is not some sort of a stand-alone thing. It is part of a series of events, the devotions of Holy Week, that the early Church treated as one worship service. It starts at the 'Holy Thursday' or 'Maundy Thursday'), which marks Jesus' mandates to serve, to take Holy Communion, and to love as He loved. On that day Jesus was

betrayed and arrested. Good Friday is the day of Jesus' execution, the first day of Jesus' death The Easter season isn't just Easter Sunday. It's 50 days long, and the last of those days is Pentecost, marking the birth of the Church and the coming of the Holy Spirit with power.

The Merry Marthas will meet at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 10, at the Legacy Oaks Club House. We will have an April Shower for Miriam's House, all items to be brought to this meeting. Judy Robertson will get a list of needed items to members.

**********************************We are doing the Park View Community Mission dinner on Wednesday, May 1 at 5:30. If you can help either with cooking in the afternoon or serving and cleaning up in the evening, please let Judy Robertson know soon.

~Judy Robertson

Top of the Hill will meet on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, 11:00 a.m. Lunch out

at O’Charley’s restaurant(Wards Rd.).

Mission Memo…Our cart for March was loaded with goodies for Park View Mission.  They included 48 rolls of toilet paper; 15 packs of feminine products; 2packs of baby wipes (312 wipes); 2 packs of diapers (50); shampoo 2; conditioner 2; soap and body wash 8; deodorant 18; toothbrushes 10; toothpaste 12; and 7lbs. of can goods.  These items were needed and appreciated by Park View mission.  We will continue to collect any hygiene products including feminine products and baby diapers and wipes.  Also they are in need of any size plain under wear for men, women , and children.  Thank-you to all who faithfully contributed to this mission and out reach for our community.

**DRIVERS NEEDED for Inner City Meals on Wheels April 29 thru May 3.  Please contact Linda Jessen if you can drive any day that week. My home phone is 239-2359. The route takes about an hour.  You will be driving the Technician who will deliver the meals. Thanks for your help.

~Thank you, Linda Jessen & The Mission Committee

Chestnut Hill UM Members:

The family of Gene Harris acknowledges with deep appreciation your kind expressions of sympathy. Thanks everyone for the beautiful cards and to Pastor Liz for the wonderful service.

~Love & Blessings, The Harris Family

FRIENDS WHO CAREPlease send your reports of visits and phone calls each month to Scottie Nuckols, 1250

Jefferson Oaks Court, # 44, Forest, VA 24551. Or e-mail to mx55566@gmail.com. On your report please note the month and year, names of those visited (or called) and the number of times visited or called that month and any comments of our pastor. Please try to get this information to Scottie by the 5th of the month. We express our appreciation to all the volunteers who participate in this ministry of compassion. For February: Visits: 9, Calls: 35. 

Food Cart...We will be collecting items for the Food Cart for Park View Community Mission. 

F or the M onth of APRIL ““Diapers & Wipes, Hygiene products

(Including Feminine), Toilet Paper, Men, Women, Children Undergarments (any size)

Please place in the food cart, located in the Commons. Help those in need. 

Souper Bowl of Caring: We collected $1,409.00 for Meals on Wheels. Thank you for your support.

Gifts & MemorialsIn Memory ofEugene Harris

Given by: Beryl Martin, Jimmy & Barbara Blunt,Fred & Sue Norvelle, Wilton & Kitty Burgess

Louise WoodyGiven by: Frances Unruh

Helen FleckGiven by: Jimmy & Barbara Blunt, Top of the Hill,

J. Owen Stinnette, Imelda Chancey, Gene & Neta Pearson,

The Barrow Fellowship Sunday School Class, Fred & Sue Norvelle

Richard FinchGiven by: J. Owen Stinnette, Imelda Chancey,

Gene & Neta Pearson, Beryl Martin, Frances Unruh, Robbie Perrow, The Barrow Fellowship Sunday

School Class, Hylton & Sylvia Glass, Wilton & Kitty Burgess

Margaret RobertsonGiven by: Herman & Rebecca Steward

Jesse Stinnette, Sr.Given by: Wilton & Kitty Burgess

Read Ahead Each Sunday The lectionary provides us with readings from the Gospel, the Epistles (Letters) the Old  Testament and the Psalms. The lectionary follows a three year cycle, which when finished will have covered the majority of the Bible. Pastor Liz believes that reading ahead will increase your understanding and enjoyment of the service.

April 7 2019 ~5th Sunday in Lent. The Scriptures are & Psalm 126. The sermon

text Philippians 3:4b-14 is and the message is “Bored?”.

April 14, 2019 ~Palm Sunday. The Scriptures are Isaiah 50:4-9a; Philippians 2:5-11& Psalm 118. The sermon text is Luke 19:28-40 and the message is “Stones”.April 18, 2019 ~Holy (Maundy) Thursday. The Scriptures are Exodus 12:1-4, 11-14; John 13:1-17, 31b & Psalm 116. The sermon text is 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 and the message is “A Festive Meal”.April 21, 2019 ~Easter Sunday. The Scriptures are Acts 10:34-43; 1 Corinthians 15:19-29 & Psalm 118. The sermon text is Luke 24:1-12 and the message is “Surprise!”.April 28, 2019 ~2nd Sunday of Easter, We will have our Cantata at Timberlake at 11:00 a.m

April Birthdays1 Marable Southall-Vess3 Tammy Cole

Nicholas RedfordFinn Tiller

5 Burnell Tyree6 Tamlyn Beiler7 Donna Abbott9 Kay Allen

Jenna InmanBarbara LeFewMichael Southall-Vess

10 Robert Weaver13 James Peters, Jr.16 A. Ellen White17 Dianne Johnson19 Donald Childress20 Debbie McGlothlin

22 David ColeRobert MyersJason SmithLaura White

23 John Harden24 Kelly Kinzer27 Kim Stewart

Elizabeth Willis28 Linda Collins29 Carolyn Phelps

 Those Who Serve ~ APRILUSHERS: Fred Norvelle, Head Usher

NURSERY CAREGIVER:

Erin Ecklund, Nursery Supervisor

Our Church Financial PictureThrough the end of FEBRUARY 2019

General Operating Funds:

Needed to meet our 2019 Budget $ 233,633

Needed to meet our budget to date $ 38,939

APRIL GREETERS:April 7 ~Pat ShortApril 14 ~Kitty BurgessApril 21 ~Elaine ClarkeApril 28 ~Scottie Nuckols

CHILDREN’S CHURCH (Ages 4-11)

Information will be provided in the bulletins.

MONEY COUNTERS

Hylton Glass, Sylvia Glass, Maggie Musgrove

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In MemoriamRichard William Finch Jr

July 3, 1925 – March 1, 2019Chestnut Hill United Methodist Church extends Christian love and sympathy the family of Richard William Finch Jr and especially to

his wife, Doris. 

Actual receipts to date $ 29,385

Shortage to meet budget to date $ 9,554

Actual expenditures to date $ 32,706

Shortage meet expenses to date $ 3,321

Joy In Missions Funds:

Our Giving Goal for 2019 $ 11,600

Needed to meet our goal to date $ 1,933

Actual receipts to date $ 1,734

Special Offerings* (not budgeted):

Received to date $ 380

Dispersed to date $ 0

*Christmas, Easter, Annual Conference,

World Communion, etc.

2019 Joy In Mission Donations

To date, the following amounts have been paid to the missions indicated.

Missionary Covenant Relationship $ 2,500

Interfaith Outreach $ 1,000

Park View Missions~Food for Families $ 1,750

Society of St. Andrew $ 1,000

Adult Care Center $ 500

Blue Ridge Area Food Bank $ 500

Camp Timothy $ 500

Churches for Urban Ministry $ 500

Daily Bread $ 500

Free Clinic $ 500

Good Neighbor $ 500

Habitat for Humanity $ 250

Heifer Project $ 500

UMCOR-Non-Administrative $ 500

Undesignated $ 600

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS:

Meals on Wheels (Souper Bowl) $ 1,409

UMCOR(One Great Hour of Sharing) $ 0

UMCOR (Tornado Relief) $ 0

Chestnut Hill United Methodist Church

4660 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24502

Phone Number: 434-239-8423: FAX: 434-239-7209

E-mail: chestnuthillumc@comcast.net

On the web: www.chestnuthillumc.net

Church Office HoursMonday-Thursday~9:00 am—3:30 pm

Friday~9:00 am-1:00 pm

DIRECTORY OF CHESTNUT HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Sharma Lewis Richmond Area Resident BishopScott Davis Lynchburg District SuperintendentLiz Ecklund MinisterVernie Barrow Minister EmeritusMonica C. Campbell Administrative AssistantHeather Wilson Director of Music MinistryJudy Martin BookkeeperElaine Clarke Lay LeaderJody Underwood Lay Children’s/Youth Ministry Coor.Chris Glass Communications Coor.Erin Ecklund Nursery Supervisor

April 2019Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesd

ay Thursday Friday Saturday

319:15 AM Sunday School 10:30 AM Worship 11:00 AM Church 24/7

1 29:00 AM Prayer Group 10:00 AM Homeschool First

3 46:00 PM Handbells 6:45 PM Choir

59:00 AM Homeschool First

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1:00 PM Children: Easter Egg Hunt

79:15 AM Sunday School 10:30 AM Worship 11:00 AM Church 24/7

87:00 PM Wesleyan Group

99:00 AM Prayer Group 10:00 AM Homeschool First 7:00 PM Homeschool First Member Meeting

1010:00 AM Merry Martha's@ Legacy Oaks Club House

116:00 PM Handbells 6:45 PM Choir

129:00 AM Homeschool First/Curriculum Sale

139:00 AM Homeschool First Used Curriculum Sale

14 Palm Sunday 9:15 AM Sunday School 10:30 AM Worship 11:00 AM Church 24/7

15 169:00 AM Prayer Group

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18 5:00 PM Maundy Thursday Service 6:00 PM Handbells 6:45 PM Choir

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21 Easter Sunday 9:15 AM Sunday School 10:30 AM Worship 11:00 AM Church 24/7

22Church Office Closed

239:00 AM Prayer Group 10:00 AM Homeschool First

2411:00 AM Top of the Hill

256:00 PM Handbells 6:45 PM Choir

269:00 AM Homeschool First

274:00 PM Red Shoes Dance Academy Spaghetti Supper/Program

289:15 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Worship @ Timberlake UMC

“Easter Cantata”

29 309:00 AM Prayer Group 10:00 AM Homeschoo

15:00 PM Park View Missions Dinner

26:00 PM Handbells 6:45 PM Choir

3Homeschool Rehearsal 9:00 AM Homeschool First

410:00 AM Homeschool First Festival of the Arts 6:00 PM

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

11:00 AM Church 24/7

l First Homeschool First Teen Event