The witnessThe witnessThe witnessThe witness A PUBLICATION OF TOMS BROOK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH– NOVEMBER 2016

Gree�ngs my friends in the Name of the Lord!

We live in troubling �mes both here at home and overseas. One

could be quite afraid, especially if one watched the nightly news

which always seems to sensa�onalize the worst of humanity. Yet, for God’s people,

there is another way, and it is the way of peace. Jesus le" us with a gi" as He says in

John 14:27, “I am leaving you with a gi"—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I

give is a gi" the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.”

If there is one thing I would like to have a lot of it is, “peace of heart and

mind.” Jesus actually commands us not to be afraid or troubled so how might I obey

this command? Well, it is going to be hard to do this if I am filling my mind with a

con�nuous stream of nega�vity like the nightly news or websites that promote trag-

edy. What to do then? Here is what I do on a daily basis. I replace the nega�vity

with things that are posi�ve, specifically things that involve Jesus. I get out my “read

through the Bible in two years’ guide” and start reading again. Or I get a cup of

coffee and sit in a quiet place and talk to Jesus. I go visit a friend. Perhaps call some-

one I haven’t talked to in a while, just to catch up. Then I no�ce, amazingly, that I

am at peace.

Let us pray: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Thy Name. Thank You for the gi" of

peace of heart and mind. Help me pa;ern my life so that I may live in Your peace

every day. In Jesus Name, Amen.”

The peace of God be with you,

Pastor Stan

Charge Conference ReminderCharge Conference ReminderCharge Conference ReminderCharge Conference Reminder

Our annual Charge Conference will be held on Tuesday, November 15, at

7 p.m. This will be an occasion for evaluating how the current year has

progressed with goals and ministries. It will also be the time to

establish goals for the coming year, electing officers to the

Church Council, and setting the church budget for 2017.

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Relay for Life

Home and Holiday Décor Sale

Saturday, November 5

8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Toms Brook UMC Fellowship Hall

Come support Relay for Life and decorate your home at the same �me!

New and gently used home and holiday decora�ons will be offered for sale. If you don't need anything

for your home, soups and baked goods will also be available for purchase. ALL proceeds will go to Re-

lay for Life.

Wanted Cooks and Bakers

We will also be selling soup by the quarts and baked goods at the Home

Décor Sale. We are looking for donations of all kinds of soup and baked

goods. Any leftovers will be sold on Sunday, November 6 after church.

Please contact Diana Bauserman (465– 8199) if you have any questions.

The LebanonThe LebanonThe LebanonThe Lebanon----St. Stephen’s Community Choir’s 34St. Stephen’s Community Choir’s 34St. Stephen’s Community Choir’s 34St. Stephen’s Community Choir’s 34thththth

Annual Christmas ConcertsAnnual Christmas ConcertsAnnual Christmas ConcertsAnnual Christmas Concerts

Nov. 27 Strasburg United Methodist Church

Dec. 3 Mt. Jackson United Methodist Church

Dec. 4 Walnut Springs Chris�an Church, Oranda

Dec. 10 Emmanuel, Fishers Hill

Dec. 11 Toms Brook United Methodist Church

All concerts will begin at 7:00 p.m. This season begins the 34th

year of performing Christmas and Easter con-

certs here in the Shenandoah Valley! The choir consists of volunteer members from nearly 20 churches with-

in the county. Each season they perform for one nursing home or assisted living facility. We have a beau�ful

concert season planned for you this year. Come out and let us “Prepare your heart for a King!”

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Thanksgiving DinnerThanksgiving DinnerThanksgiving DinnerThanksgiving Dinner

Hearts and Hands will host our annual Thanksgiving Dinner this year on Tuesday, November

8, starting at 6:30 p.m. Turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, and gravy will be provided. Side

dishes and desserts are requested.

Daylight Savings Time Ends on Sunday, November 6. Don’t

forget to turn your clocks back one hour before services.

“Senior Moments” Luncheon“Senior Moments” Luncheon“Senior Moments” Luncheon“Senior Moments” Luncheon

Friday, November 18, at 11:00 a.m.

Toms Brook UMC Fellowship Hall

Robbie Limon returns!

Come join in the fellowship, food, and fun! “Senior Moments” presents the many faces of Robbie

Limon, of Middletown, VA, an award-winning entertainer who mixes vocal performances with

acting/singing roles at professional theater including the lead roles as Hank Williams, Sr. and

Buddy Holly at Wayside Theater.

The luncheon is FREE for seniors 65+ who are church members and friends of the church.

Senior guests (65+) are also invited for a nominal $5.00 fee. Please sign up on the sheet on the

church bulletin board or call Jeff & Linda Delano (459-4197) to attend.

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Church Family NewsChurch Family NewsChurch Family NewsChurch Family News

Lend-a-Hand Report - In September, we were very busy taking a record number of calls. The

church had 24 calls or visits and spent $877.25 for area outreach to 10 people/families. We sent

Valley Christian Outreach $100 for area outreach.

Bread of Life Food Pantry distributed 4,437 pounds of food in September to 77 families,

which consisted of 253 people.

Compassion Cupboard - The donations for October were: 12 (6 oz.) boxes of stuffing and 11

(24 oz.) cans of pasta sauce.

Food Collections and Outreach ReportsFood Collections and Outreach ReportsFood Collections and Outreach ReportsFood Collections and Outreach Reports

Birth Announcement:

Kallen Bryant McCoy was born September 30, to Suzanna McCoy. Kallen is the

grandson of Amy Thorpe and great grandson of Paul and Debbie Buckley.

On Sunday, October 16, Ethan Funk was presented with his

Eagle Scout Merit Badge.

Ethan started Scouting while in Elementary school. He was a Cub Scout

when the Toms Brook Methodist Church sponsored a troop here. Ethan

then joined Troop 575, sponsored by the Woodstock Moose. His leaders

while in scouts were Lisa Currie, Troop Leader for Cub Scouts and Boy

Scouts. Steve Snarr and Don Hindman in Boy Scouts. Ethan attended

summer camp many years and received the Top Shot award for shooting

skills his final year at Camp Rock Enon. He was also tapped out for

Order of The Arrow, which is an honor organization in the scouting organization.

Ethan’s Eagle Project was to redo and update two camp sites at the Elizabeth Furnace

campground in Fort Valley. This was done earlier this year in February and March.

The Eagle Scout Award is the highest honor awarded in Scouting and represents many years of

community work, individual accomplishments, and hours and hours of work.

Thank you to all who have supported Ethan in his years of Scouting. If you know of a boy that

would be interested in scouting, please reach out to them and encourage them to become in-

volved with a troop. The experience is well worth the time and effort.

Congratulations to Ethan on a job well done!!!

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November Missions and Outreach Support OpportunitiesNovember Missions and Outreach Support OpportunitiesNovember Missions and Outreach Support OpportunitiesNovember Missions and Outreach Support Opportunities

Hanging of the GreensHanging of the GreensHanging of the GreensHanging of the Greens

Hanging of the Greens will be held

Friday, November 25, beginning at 6:30

p.m. The Worship Committee would like to

encourage all to come and enjoy the blessing

of preparing our sanctuary for Advent.

Veterans ProgramVeterans ProgramVeterans ProgramVeterans Program

Our children’s Sunday School classes

will honor our Veterans on Sunday, November

13, at the 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. worship

services. All veterans please contact Diana

Bauserman (465-8199) or Debbie Buckley (436

-3392) and let them get a count of how many

will be attending that Sunday. Thank You!

OPERATION Christmas ChildOPERATION Christmas ChildOPERATION Christmas ChildOPERATION Christmas Child

Toms Brook UMC will be the area’s Operation Christmas Child collection center again this

year. Please see the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board outside the sanctuary. This is a great

opportunity for families to serve together!

Dates & Times of Collec�on are as follows:

Nov. 14 - 16 (Mon. - Wed.) - 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Nov. 17 - 18 (Thurs. - Fri.) - 5 - 8 p.m.

Nov. 19 (Sat.) - 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Nov. 20 (Sun.) - 1 - 4 p.m.

Nov. 21 (Mon.) - 9 - 11 a.m.

The official OCC web site is h;p://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/opera�on-christmas-child/

Shenandoah Alliance for Shelter Shenandoah Alliance for Shelter Shenandoah Alliance for Shelter Shenandoah Alliance for Shelter

25th ANNUAL EMPTY BOWL SOUPER SUPPER

Friday, Nov 18, 2016, at 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. * Central High School, Woodstock, VA

Tickets: $35.00 for Adults ~ $20.00 for Students

Includes soup in your choice of a bowl donated by a local artist!

See Kathy Church (481-4974) for tickets, and the bulletin board for additional details!

Christmas is Coming!Christmas is Coming!Christmas is Coming!Christmas is Coming!

Watch for the Alternative Giving Christmas tree in the back of the sanctuary in December,

and for other opportunities to support some great missions and Christmas shop for that loved

one who has everything.

Inside Greeters: Judy McClelland & Shelba Funk

Emmett & Phyllis Umberger

Acolyte: Chelsea Stine

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Ushers: Gary Kronk Sonny Holler

Shelba Funk Judy McClelland

Sean Davis

Visual Creation:

Run Visuals:

Linda Hudgins

Brian Funkhouser

Elizabeth Davis

Abby Davis

Sound Board : Doug Midkiff Elizabeth Davis

Communion: Diana Bauserman—Set-up

Dr. Stan Thompson,

Bobby Funkhouser—Servers

Phyllis Umberger—Set-up

Dr. Stan Thompson,

Ed Smallwood—Servers

Traditional Worship-8:30 a.m.

Lay Ministry for NovemberLay Ministry for NovemberLay Ministry for NovemberLay Ministry for November Page 6

Note: This list will be posted on the church bulle�n board for your convenience. Please find a subs�tute if

you are unable to be present on a Sunday when you are scheduled to serve. Devo�on leaders should con-

tact the coordinator at the number provided.

S.S. Devotional Leaders/Pianists:

Coordinator: Candy Phillips-465-5071

November 6—Candy Phillips/Marcy Bauserman

November 13—Becky Stickley/Marcy Bauserman

November 20—Debbie Buckley/Marcy Bauserman

November 27—Stan Thompson/Marcy Bauserman

Modern Worship-11:00 a.m.

“Oh, give thanks to the LORD!

Call upon His name;

Make known His deeds among the peoples!”

I Chronicles 16:8

Sermons & Scriptures for NovemberSermons & Scriptures for NovemberSermons & Scriptures for NovemberSermons & Scriptures for November

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November 6 “The Needy Are Jesus” Matthew 25:31-46

November 13 “Be Thankful in All Circumstances” I Thessalonians 5:5-18

November 20 “The Thanksgiving Table” Psalm 95:1-5, 100:1-5

November 27 “The Miracle Birth of John the Baptist” Luke 1:1-25

November

Birthdays 1 Michaela Jo Fleming

3 Carly Lively

4 Sco; Rinker

4 Mark Prince

4 Mary Fay

6 Grace Davis

6 Olivia Keller

8 Sco; Ryman

10 Leo Ryman

11 Laura Maynard

13 Michael McCoy

14 Emily Moran

15 Susan Bailey

16 Ashley Glading

19 Marie Ryman

20 Adam Bodkin

20 Nina Partlowe

21 Stephen McCarthy

21 Issabelle Spronse

22 Kayla Rinker

25 Johne;e Chapman

25 Bre; Phillips

25 Danny Lichliter

26 Debra Grant

28 James Currie

28 Doug Midkiff

30 Chance S�ckley

Anniversaries

6 Chuck & Donna Eagle

16 Larry & Phyllis

Himelright

22 Nelson & Marie Ryman

Birthdays & AnniversariesBirthdays & AnniversariesBirthdays & AnniversariesBirthdays & Anniversaries

Fellowship Time______Fellowship Time______Fellowship Time______Fellowship Time______

Come join us for coffee and pastries and catch-up with your

church family. This fellowship time takes place each Sunday

right after the 8:30 a.m. worship service.

24 Ken & Marlyn Hoffman

24 Gary & Pat Holler

26 Robert & Debbie

Funkhouser

27 Michael & Cindy

Hunter

29 Sco; & Dawn Rinker

We are in the process

of updating our

church directory.

If you have a change

or addition, please

contact the church

office-

540-436-9312 or

tbumc@shentel.net.

TOMS BROOK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

P.O. Box 99 Toms Brook, VA 22660

Toms Brook UMC

3263 N. Main St.,

P.O. Box 99,

Toms Brook, VA 22660

Office Phone: 540-436-9312

Email: tbumc@shentel.net

Web: tomsbrookumc.net

Minister:

Dr. Stan Thompson

Cell: 540-230-1897

Email: stantherock@hotmail.com

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~ Sunday Worship Schedule ~

Tradi�onal Worship: 8:30 a.m.

Life Applica�on Classes: 9:45 a.m.

Modern Worship: 11:00 a.m.

~Monday thru Friday~

Morning Prayer Service: 7 a.m.

POSTMASTER: RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

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Community Thanksgiving Service Community Thanksgiving Service Community Thanksgiving Service Community Thanksgiving Service

You are invited to a Community Thanksgiving Ser-

vice, sponsored by the Northern Shenandoah

County Community Churches. It will be held at

Toms Brook UMC on Sunday, November 13, at 7

p.m. Rev. Deanna Boynton will be bringing the

message. Toms Brook UMC Master’s Choir will be

providing special music.