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Newsletter, November 2016

Congrega on Calls New Pastor

In a called business mee ng on October 30th, the congrega on called the Rev. Christy Foldenauer to serve as Senior Pastor begin-ning Sunday, November 20, 2016!

Christy has served most recently as the Discipleship Pastor at Gayton Bap st Church in Henrico. Her responsibili es at Gayton included se ng vision and strategic direc on of exis ng lifegroups and classes as well as con nually assessing the need for new group and training new leaders; curriculum assessment; providing pathways for adults to get connected to the church through membership and service-oriented ministries; preaching several mes a year and ongoing teaching responsibili es for various groups.

Christy has been involved and served in various leadership posi ons in area churches for nearly twenty years. Christy was or-dained while serving Gayton Bap st Church. Prior to being called to ministry, Christy served in progressive management and lead-ership posi ons with Wachovia Bank.

We eagerly await Christy’s first Sunday as we move into God’s Future.

Thank You Pastor Search Team!

We are thankful to the Pastor Search Team for their commitment to and diligence in the search process. The Team received and reviewed over 200 resumes from around the country but the finalist already lives in this area.

Our hear elt thanks and apprecia on to the Pastor Search Team: Jeff Easton, Paul Hare, Sue Stout, Sally Waldrop and Burt Walker! Your work and process will always be a blessing.

A er Rev. Christy Foldenuaer begins her ministry on Sunday, November 20th, I will con nue to serve on Sundays and one day per week with my last day with you on Sunday, December 18th.

Some months ago, I began to sense the church’s need for a smooth transi on when the congrega on called the new Senior Pastor. By design, the Inten onal Interim Pastor leaves at least one month prior to the new pastor to facilitate closure with the Inten onal Interim and me for the congrega on to prepare for the new pastor. However, I began to sense a different approach might be helpful for Tomahawk. With this approach I would be a part of the Sunday service and work one day per week for up to one month. This would allow, hopefully, for a smooth transi on and “hand-off” from me to Christy as well as an opportunity for she and I to work together for up to a month.

This transi on was met with agreement by the Deacon Body, the Pastor Search Team, the Personnel Team and the Administra ve Council. Christy, as well, likes this transi on process. On Sunday, November 20th, I will begin the revised schedule. Christy and I have talked about which day during the week for me to be here and it probably is going to be Tuesdays.

It has been wonderful to work with and serve you during these past two years. I am deeply grateful for this season and I am hope-ful for the future. You are very fortunate to have called such a grounded, mature, spiritual, though ul, and gi ed new Senior Pas-tor!

Blessings,


Wednesday Night Dinners, Fellowship, Study and Ac vi es

6:00 PM Blessing of the Meal & Dinner Serving begins at 5:50 PM

6:30 PM Praise Team Children’s Choirs Youth Choir Adult Studies

7:15 PM Youth Group (ends at 8 PM) 2nd & 4th Wednesday’s Mission Friends & CIA (ends at 7:45 PM) Adult Choir (ends at 8:30 PM)

Thank You Fall Fes val Volunteers! -This year’s Fall Fes val was the most successful yet! At least 551 persons a ended in addi-

on to the volunteers who served. Thank you to Diane Wisner for leading this event and to each person who made this a signifi-cant community outreach! Most of the 551 who a ended were not members of Tomahawk, so it was a wonderful outreach event

for the community.

Thank you to the Finance/Budget Team who presented the 2017 TBC budget which was passed at the

October 16th Quarterly Business Mee ng! Kim Jones serves as the Finance/Budget Chair. Copies are

available in the church office.

Thank you to the Nomina ng Team for their work staffing 2016-2017 church leadership.

Wednesday Evening Bible Study The adult Wednesday evening study is a summary of some books of the Bible with books that begin with the le er J. We meet in room 206. Led by Jim Vaught.

Path to Giving Pledge Sunday

Sunday, November 13

The second Sunday in November will be our Pledge Sunday. We ask that you prayerfully consider to make a financial pledge to Tomahawk this year. Remember that suppor ng our church is really just a means by which we are suppor ng the cause of Christ through our congrega onal ministries. We will dedicate our commitments to God during the 11:00 worship hour on November 13.

Decorate the Sanctuary for Christmas

Sunday, November 20th A er Worship

Please join us in decora ng the church for the Advent Season. We will meet a er church on November 20th and hang wreaths, assemble and decorate the tall chrismon tree in the sanctuary, and two other trees that do not require decora ng. All are welcomed to join us for a great me of fel-lowship. If you have ques ons please contact Amy Dixon 804.240.1018

To all my friend and church family, Thank you for praying for Willis and I and our family. Many acts of kindness has been extended to us. Jim, you have been so good to all of us. Thank you for your con nued faithfulness to our church. God sent us you when we most needed you! Love, Sue Connell


Fellowship Hall Improvements Through Special Offerings We have reached our financial goal and work will begin shortly. Thank you for your contribu ons to this project! Fellowship Hall area improvements to be completed in phases as addi onal contribu ons of Special Offerings are received.

Phase Four: New par ons and le in Men’s and Women’s Rooms, $2000 each As of Sunday, October 30 Total contribu ons received: $ 11,071.00 Total paid out: $ 5229.10 Leaving a Balance of: $ 5689.90

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! On Sunday evening October 30, our new Handbell Choir met for the first me! We are excited to have people who have played before and some who are new to ringing. We welcome new members and promise we will teach you how to play.

Below is a schedule of rehearsals leading up to Christmas. Feel free to join us, we would love to have you! All rehearsals are at 5:30 PM. Sunday, November 6 Sunday, November 20 Sunday, December 4 Our bells look beau ful a er being serviced and cleaned by Mr. Sam Holland, who was employed with Schulmerich Bell Company for over 30 years as a technician. We are excited to be playing again and look for-ward to helping make the Christmas season a joyful one at Tomahawk! Susan Kish, Music Director

Who Doesn’t Love Good Food?

New Tomahawk Cookbook Is In the Works Each month, the Tomahawk Cookbook commi ee will be collec ng recipes with a different theme. This month we are collec ng

your favorite Thanksgiving recipes. Please look for the recipe cards in your Sunday School

class or at the Welcome Center. Please fill out the card with your favorite recipes, and

drop it in the recipe box at the Welcome Center.

Anyone interested in helping create a cookbook that will combine favorite recipes from

our church members with some helpful ideas for the modern family, please contact: Susan Cheatham Judy Midkiff

[email protected] [email protected]

561-0906 739-7624

Youth Fundraiser

BAKE SALE Sunday, November 20th a er worship service

Lots of home baked goodies and treats!!!

Come out and support the TBC Youth! Contact: Elaine Liebgo or Sue Stout


CCHASM Thanksgiving Meal Gift Package A COMPLETE MEAL GIFT PACKAGE INCLUDES:

1 – 40 oz Can of Yams or Sweet Potatoes 2 – 16 oz Boxes or Packages of Stuffing Mix

1 – 13 oz Box of Mashed Potatoes 2 – 10 oz Cans or packages of gravy

1 – 16 oz Can of Cranberry Sauce 1 – Box of Hot Chocolate

2 – 15 oz Can of Corn 1 – box of tea bags

2 – 15 oz Can of Green Vegetables 1 – Box or bag of cookies

$15.00 Grocery Store Gift Card (For a Turkey)

Where do I bring the bags? Thornton Chapel

Where do I bring the grocery gift cards? Church Office or give to Pete Zangardi

When? No later than November 13.

Operation Christmas Child

Shoeboxes – Due Nov. 20 What goes in my shoebox???

“Wow” Item

Delight a kid! Start with a medium item that will capture the child’s attention the instant they open the box. Ideas in-clude: Soccer ball with pump, Stuffed animal, Toys (puppets, trucks, etc.), Doll (baby, Barbie, etc.), Musical instrument, Outfit, Shoes

Other Suggestions

Toys: Include items that children will immediately embrace such as toy cars, yo-yos, jump ropes, balls, toys that light up and make noise (with extra batteries), etc. School Supplies: pens, pencils and sharpeners, crayons, markers, note-books, paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books, etc. Non-liquid Hygiene Items: toothbrushes, bar soap, combs, washcloths, etc. Accessories: T-shirts, socks, hats, sunglasses, hair clips, jewelry, flashlights (with extra bat-teries), etc. Crafts: Make your own items such as hair bows, finger puppets, and friendship bracelets.

Age and Gender-Specific Ideas: Girls 2-4, Girls 5-9, Girls 10-14, Boys 2-4, Boys 5-9, Boys 10-14. A Personal Note: You may enclose a note to the child and a photo of yourself or your family. If you include your name and address, the child may be able to write back.

Do Not Include

Used or damaged items; war-related items such as toy guns, knives, or military figures; chocolate or food; out-of-date candy; liquids or lotions; medications or vitamins; breakable items such as snow globes or glass contain-ers; aerosol cans.

Reminders:

-Package the items in a wrapped shoebox (lid wrapped separately) or one of the dedicated OCC boxes, and put a rubber band around it.

-Please donate $7 for each box to help with shipping and other related costs.


November Youth News:

Don't forget to check the youth bulle n board in the SS hallway and we will con-nue to have youth choir and youth bible study on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays

of each month. Blessings to all!

Sunday, Nov 6 - Youth Choir singing with Praise team during worship.

Wednesday, Nov 9 - Youth Choir 6:30-7:15pm and Youth Bible Study 7:15-8pm.

Friday, Nov 11 - Volunteer opportunity at Chesterfield Food Bank on Iron Bridge Road, 5-7pm. This is a great way to serve in our

local community!

Saturday, Nov 12 ‐ Youth Hang and Bake, 1-4pm at the Midkiff home. We will be preparing for the youth bake sale fundraiser,

hanging out, and ea ng some snacks. Bring your favorite cookie dough, brownie mix, or any other recipe with ingredients. We'll

have our hand mixers ready to go. Let's get our bake on!

Friday, Nov 18 - Youth volunteer at Opera on Christmas Child Collec on center, Crestwood Presbyterian church in Charter Colo-

ny, 6:30-8pm.

Sunday, Nov 20 - Youth Bake Sale Fundraiser. Calling all Youth!!! This money goes to your youth fund to help pay for retreats and

other ac vi es. We'll need lots of help with dona ons of baked goods and me. Please look for the sign up sheet on the youth

bulle n board. We'll need youth and parents to help set up, sell, and clean up. Please also stay a erwards to help the beau fica-

on commi ee decorate the church for Christmas. We'll be decora ng trees, and hanging greens and wreaths. Lunch will be pro-

vided. More hands make light work!

Wednesday, Nov 23 - no ac vi es tonight- Happy Thanksgiving to all!

Wednesday, Nov 30 ‐ Youth Choir 6:30-7:15 and Youth Bible Study 7:15-8pm.

If you know of a rising 6th grader or any middle or high school youth who would like to be added to our youth distribu on list, please forward their contact info to Elaine Liebgo at [email protected] and we'll invite them to join us. As always, invite a friend to come with you to youth group!

Please contact Elaine Liebgo or Sue Stout with any ques ons.

MDBA Christmas Store We have the opportunity to par cipate in the Middle District Bap st Associa on Christ-mas Store again this year. The Christmas Store is designed to help parents provide gi s for their children on Christ-mas Day who otherwise could not afford to do so. Each family will pay $3.00 per child for the gi s they receive, however if the family cannot afford to pay, the parents will s ll re-ceive the gi s. This offers the parents an opportunity to feel they have contributed to the gi s and also helps offset some of the expenses of the Christmas Store. Each child will re-ceive one ou it and one age appropriate toy. Please leave all tags and receipts with gi s. Each family also receives wrapping paper and a Bible when they pick up the gi s. If you would like to sponsor a child or more than one child, please contact Doris Wampler, 745-9138 or the church office. You will be given the sizes and a family number. The gi s will need to be returned to Tomahawk Bap st Church by November 20.


The Senior Ministry of Tomahawk Church

Guys and Dolls

will not have a mee ng in November because of the Thanksgiving Holiday.

HOWEVER.......

In DECEMBER....Astra Thornton has again invited Guys and Dolls to come to her house for a Christmas luncheon. As before, we each should bring a neutral gi of no more than $10, to exchange. We always enjoy good fellowship and get in the Christmas spirit at Astra's.

Please make a reserva on if you can. The date is Tuesday, Decem-ber 13, 2016, at 11:30 A.M.

“Old Man Winter” is coming towards us but we don’t care because we ‘re keeping warm, kni ng or croche ng shawls on our laps. We ‘d love to have you join us. It’s so calming and peaceful to sit and work and enjoy fellowship. If you don’t know how to knit or crochet, we will teach you. We meet every Monday at 10:30 AM l 12:30 PM except on the 4th Monday when we meet at 9:30 AM l 11:30 AM.

November 2— Rhea Ziesmer

5— Kenneth Treat

11— John Bateman

14— Henry Swoap

19— Caitlin Smith

19— Sara Smith

21— Doug Harrell

26— Emily Troch

28— Melissa Bateman

29— Doris Wampler

30— Bill Smith

Is your birthday missing?? Contact the

church office so we can make sure you are includ-

ed!

The Lord bless you and keep you

The Lord make His face to shine upon you and

give you peace

Thanksgiving Day

Con nental Breakfast & Coffee

November 24

8:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall

Hot bread and drinks provided.

Bring jams and jellies to share.

Advent Begins; People of Hope

Sunday November 27

Advent is our me of preparing spiritually to re-ceive and celebrate the birth of Jesus. Our Advent theme this year is People of Hope. Advent begins with the four Sundays preceding Christmas Day and help us to recall the Old Testament stories of longing and expec-ta on for the Messiah’s birth. During worship we focus on Hope, Love, Joy and Peace.

Annual Christmas Breakfast

Hosted by our Men’s Sunday School Class

Sunday, December 4, 2016 8:30—9:30 a.m.

Enjoy Christmas fellowship with our church family and a delicious home-cooked breakfast!

Sausage Gravy and Biscuits, Fried Apples, Eggs, Juice and Coffee

No Charge! (Donations accepted)

Prayer Concerns

Tomahawk Members Joann Anderson Jane Arehart Rucker Barden Ellwood Cash Chris Chance Marguerite Coates Sue Connell Willis Connell EB Davis Peyton Gryder Ed Hamle Chuck Jennings Lloyd Mawyer Jim Mayhew Harold McCabe Cheryl Munn Brent Walker Kayla Zangardi

Friends and Family Bill & Sara Bateman (J. Bateman) Marion Burns (B. Cheatman)Merle Condrey (D. Skinner) Pam Davis (B. Cheatham) Paul Hayden (S. Rudin) Janet Morrise Dana Trapanese (R. Ziesmer) Serving in the Military Stan Gibson – U.S.S. Eisenhower Jason Hehl – Pentagon Melanie Hehl—Italy Ryan Hehl - Italy Mark Redman – Ft. Bragg Jacob Sansbury - Iraq

Deacons on Call…

Our November deacons of the month will serve as ministers “on call” if you need assistance. Don’t hesitate to contact:

Shirley Co rell—276.2081 Robin Tarr—798.8328


Sunday Morning Prayer Time Gather with others at 9:45 AM in Room 218 to pray for Tomahawk Bap st Church, the Inten onal Interim Process, the Transi on Team and for God's leadership as we move into His future.

Prayer List The prayer list is updated once a week. Please no fy the office of any addi ons or changes. Copies are available on the Office bulle n Board in the hallway.

Financial Repor ng

FactsandFiguresSeptember2016 Income $29,034.00 YTD: $331,347.00 Expenses $21,723.00 YTD: $216,958.00

If you have ques ons, please contact Kim Jones, Chair of the Budget Commi ee, at [email protected]. Thanks!

The Family of Helen Liebgo who passed away October 26, 2016.

TBC Christmas Post Office

Opening December 4

We will once again offer a church Post Office for you to send Christmas cards to members of the church. The post office box will be located by the Welcome Center, and will be open throughout the Advent and Christmas season. Please write the person’s name on the envelope and place the card in the box according to the last name. And don’t forget to check for cards addressed to you!

Christmas Poinse as

Order Deadline: December 7

Ordering for poinse as will begin on Sunday, November 13.

Poinse as will be red this year, and may be given in honor or in memory of someone. They will be $10 each with proceeds going to missions. Deadline to order December 7.


Tomahawk Baptist Church

12920 Hull Street Road

Midlothian, VA 23112

Phone: 804.744.2044

Fax: 804.744.7841

www.tomahawkchurch.org

Dr. Jim Vaught, Intentional Interim Pastor

[email protected]

Susan Kish, Music Director

[email protected]

Kenny Taggart, Organist

Robin Tarr, Website Coordinator

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5

6 7 PSM 10:30 AM

8

9 Dinner & Activities begin at 6 PM

10

11 Volunteer at Food Bank 4:00 PM

12 Youth Hang and Bake 1:00 PM

13 Path to Giving Pledge Sunday CCHASM Bags due

14 PSM 10:30 AM

15 16 Dinner & Activities begin at 6 PM

17

18 Youth Volunteer at Crestwood OCC 6:30 PM

19

20 Christy Foldenauer’s First Sunday Youth Fundraiser & Church Decorating After Worship MDBA Christmas Store gifts due OCC shoeboxes due

21 PSM 10:30 AM

22 23 No dinner or activi-ties

24 Office Closed Thanksgiving Breakfast 8:30 AM

25 26

27 1st Sunday of Advent

28 PSM 9:00 AM

29 30 Dinner & Activities begin at 6 PM

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