Windsor Hills United Methodist Church

AUGUST 2019

Window on Windsor Hills

Outdoor Movie Night

with Supper…

SATURDAY, August 17

7:00 pm

All a r e invit ed as we gat her for a fun evening wit h hot dog

supper and outdoor movi e wit h popcorn and n achos! Br ing

chairs, bl ankets, air mattr e sse s, as we set up in t he pa rking

lot aft er supper. Also, t he band King will make a s pecial

gue st appea rance! Kids, y ou may wea r pajamas if y ou like. All

a ge s a r e welcome, and t hi s i s a nice summer evening to in-

August AfterCare:

Tuesday,

August 13…

Bowling and

Supper, Lee Hi

Lanes, 6:30 pm

Tuesday, August 27...Southwest

Virginia Wildlife Center Comes to

Windsor Hills, 6:30 pm!

page 2 Volume 8 The Pastor Writes…...

The Pastor Writes… Dear Friends, Not finding much on regular television that interests us, Gail and I recently began binge-watching a show called “Downton Abbey,” which is about the Crawleys, a British aristocratic family who finds their world changing dramatically during the second and third decades of the 20th century. War, social movements and protest, along with technological changes (like the “wireless” radio), were conspiring to move the earth under their feet. Adapting to the changes, or not, is a constant theme of the series. We find that the second and third decades of the 21st century are shaping up to be just as tumultuous as the 20th century. The last two sentences in the previous paragraph could be about our times, our circum-stances, except changing the nature of the technological changes from “wireless” radio to internet, Artificial Intelligence, smart phones, etc. What do we do in such times? Do we sit and comment negatively about everything new that comes down the pike? And never accept anything new? Do we blindly accept new things simply because they are new…and therefore better? I believe that we need a discerning spirit in times like these in order to live out our lives and our faith with integrity, so that we do not reflexively accept or reject anything new that comes along…just because it is new. As I am writing this, I am meditating upon the story of Mary and Martha in Luke 10. Martha goes rushing around serving the meal for those gathered around Jesus and her sister Mary is not helping. She is sitting and listening at the feet of Jesus. When Martha complains about Mary not helping, Jesus says that Mary “has chosen the better part.” In my mind, what that means is that she is keeping her mind focused on Jesus, to keep her life centered on Jesus. Jesus is the proverbial “one thing” that is needful for living a life and faith with integrity, producing the fruit of God’s Spirit in our lives, experiencing the joy of God’s presence in our lives, even when the earth seems to be moving underneath our feet. In times like these…and all times, remember this: “turn your eyes upon Jesus, look full in his wonderful face, and the things of earth will seem strangely dim in the light of his glory and grace.” That will keep us centered. That will keep us choosing “the better part.” Peace,

Doug

P.S. If you have watched “Downton Abbey” all the way to the end…please don’t tell us how it ends!

Preparing for 2020

It is time for our committees and groups to begin the process for planning for the next year, 2020!

As the ministry groups meet prior to our August Council on Ministries meeting, work together to explore hopes and dreams for your groups' ser-vice in the coming year. Start with hopes and dreams, then goals, then cal-endar and then make your budget requests for the coming year. In all things, remember our mission, to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transfor-mation of the world.

All administrative groups need to do the same to report to the Finance Committee by mid=September for budget requests.

Help!!!!

We are looking for a volunteer to serve as Secretary at Administrative Board meetings. This would involve attending the meetings, writing down what is discussed. This allows Ad Board to effectively review and follow up, and helps the meetings to flow better. See Pastor Doug if you are interested.

We have a number of young adults who are around church life in one way or another. God is placing a call on the heart of someone (individual or team) who will coordinate young adult life here, take special inter-est, mentor, and have a big part in wrapping God’s loving arms around them so that they can continue to grow in discipleship. Is God calling you? Are you listening? If you wish to talk about it, call Pastor Doug, right now. Take a look at our softball team, you will find where some of those young adults are. By the way, our soft-ball team is not all young adults. Just so you know. We are seeking more and more ways to connect our young adults to the life of the church.

Welcome New Members!

On Sunday, August 4 (at 5 pm) we will hold a New Member Exploration Gath-ering in our Church Library. This informal time of conversation will be just right for those of you who have worshipped with us here at Windsor Hills UMC for a while, but who would like to learn more about being a member of Windsor Hills and a disciple of Jesus Christ. Please let Pastor Doug know if you are in-terested in attending.

On Pentecost Sunday, June 9, we welcomed several new members: Joe and Ann Gillen, Tommy and Kari Boothe (with their children Gunnar and Jaxon), and Joan Compton. We rejoice to share with them together in our walk of faith.

Several others have attended the New Member Exploration Gathering, but have not yet joined. If you are one of those persons, and are now ready to join, please talk to Pastor Doug.

We are blessed that the people of Windsor Hills continue to invite, welcome and embrace new friends in our walk of faith!

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page 4 Volume 8 † PRAYERS † COMPOSER WEEKEND †

Prayer Concerns: John Black; Anne Quinley; Joan Compton; Brenda Wiley; Dick Ungerer;

Kent Shiner; Bobby Ayers; Don & Gerry Grubb; Gladys Peterson; Phyllis Crowgey;

Rosemary Ellis; Barbara Gleixner; Elyse Thaler; Cindy Girman (Nan & Bill Johnson’s

daughter); Bernita Latimore (Bill Johnson’s sister); Bishop Sharma Lewis.

Continued Prayers: Terry Delaney; Phyllis Prado; Joan Wheeler; Phyllis Trent; Ernest

Baker; Rita Weikel; Ruth Kreienbaum; Mac Brackenrich (Rene Wolfe’s nephew); Bill &

Nan Johnson; Shirley Brown; Butch Pence (Perry Pence’s father); Becky Day; Ruth Hartsel;

Jean Pearson.

Our Love and Sympathy, with the sure and certain hope of the resurrection, is conveyed

to the family of church member and After Care Social Club member Lori Holliday, who

died July 5, 2019, including her mother Marie Holliday, and her siblings Todd, Lynn, Lisa,

and Sharon & their families. A celebration of Lori’s life was held July 10.

Composer

Weekend

2020:

Joel Raney

Mark it on your

calendar!

WHUMC will again

host a Composer

Weekend !

We will be welcoming composer Joel Raney on

April 25-26, 2020.

More About Joel Raney...

JOEL RANEY (b. 1956) started playing the piano sometime between learning to walk and learning to read. His taste for gospel music began in a rural Bap-tist church in Alabama, an influence that shows strongly in his work to this day. After completing his degree in choral conducting at the University of North Alabama, he went on to sharpen his keyboard skills, earning a masters degree in piano performance at The Juilliard School. Since 1999 he has taken the church music scene by storm, with over 200 titles in print, primarily with Hope Pub-lishing where he serves as Editor. His innovative style and inspired arranger's instincts put his numerous choral an-thems, musicals and cantatas, handbell compositions, piano solos, and instru-mental works at the top of sales charts year after year.

Hopepublishing.com

Thank You for all the calls, cards, prayers, and concerns

during my surgery and recovery.

Sincerely,

Cheryl McCormick

Volume 8 page 5 † SEPTEMBER SUPER SENIORS †

Super Seniors

Luncheon

September 25

12:05 pm

Please join us for a very special

musical program featuring...

Brothers Kevin and Bryan

Matheson perform as The Clas-

sic Strings Duo and received

critical acclaim at their Carne-

gie Weill Recital Hall début.

They have been recognized for

their mesmerizing and spirited

performances.

Their talents have taken them to Japan, Sicily, Ireland, and the Czech Republic and to per-

form on concert series throughout the southeast. They have released five CDs and are sup-

ported by funding from the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment

for the Arts. You can follow their performances at ClassicStringsDuo.com

On September 25, Kevin and Bryan will be accompanied by Judy Clark.

Pianist Judy Clark has taught music in both public and private schools and has served on the

faculties of Roanoke College, Hollins University, Mary Baldwin College, and Washington and

Lee University. As a performing artist, she has collaborated with Jonathan Mack, Elizabeth

Futral, Ralph Evans, and Marilyn DuBow, and has

toured Japan twice with the Classic Strings Duo.

She is currently regional coordinator for Young Au-

diences of Virginia, organist at South Roanoke

United Methodist Church, and freelance coach/

accompanist.

Volume 8 † ALL NEW!!! SENIOR LUNCHEONS & PROGRAMS †

Senior Luncheons and Programs for the 2019-2020 Season

All luncheons are scheduled for Wednesdays and will begin with lunch at 12:05 pm

with the program beginning at 1:00 pm.

Date Program

September 25, 2019 The Classic Strings Duo (see page 3)

Kevin and Bryan Matheson,

Accompanied by Judy Clark

October 23, 2019 Identity Theft

Speaker: Jeremy Stewart, President of Lighthouse

Financial

November 20, 2019 Greece Travelogue by Heather Case

December 18, 2019 Catered Lunch and Christmas Music

Featuring Karen Jones Harwood, Organist

January 22, 2020 Bingo and Fun Prizes

February 26, 2020 Celtic Christianity — Anita Brown Boothe

March 25, 2020 Norman Arrington, Biblical Dramatist

April 22, 2020 Music by Woodsong

May 27, 2020 Options for Seniors who wish to Downsize

The Rev. Dr. Benjamin

Burks, Executive

Director,

Brandon Oaks

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† CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES † Volume 8 page 7

Children’s Ministries...

For some of us, August feels like summer time is over as our kids are

returning to school, and it’s time to get back into the routines of life.

I’m sure many of us have seen the Pinterest posts of lunches on the

first day of school vs. the last day. Those beautiful box lunches

are filled with cut out rocket-ship sandwiches, sweet notes, and healthy

snacks for the middle of the day. By the end of the year, the

lunchboxes are full of whatever is in the cabinet such as packets of

sugar, stalks of celery, bag of cheez-its, and maybe an apple. These

posts remind me of the seasons of life. Just like the New Year, the

start of school is a time to reflect, create new routines, and encourage

our children to put their best foot forward.

So often, we focus on creating routines for our children. I would say don’t forget about yourself. Try to carve out time for a devotion each morning before the kids wake or listen to worship music as you go for a morning walk/run. While we focus on our children and their spiritual formation, don’t forget to feed your desire for God. By modeling a life invested in God, you will be giving your children a wonderful gift.

After much thought and time spent looking over calendars, Children’s Council has decided to continue our Sunday Summer of Fun/Mission Work throughout August to allow our teachers a little more flexibility. We also would like to move our kids up to their next class on Blessing of the Backpack day in September. Please continue to bring your kids to the Fellowship Hall downstairs where activities will be planned.

Upcoming Events & Activities: While it may only be August, please make note we will begin working on the Christmas Musical shortly. If your child is interested in participating, please let Heather know.

August 17th: Outdoor Movie Night (Wonder Park) starts at 7:00 pm

September 8th: Blessing of Backpacks/Move-Up Day & Volunteer Appreciation Brunch

September 29th: Children’s Sabbath at 10:30 am (run by the children)

*December Events:

December 1st: Practice after service with lunch

December 7th: Dress Rehearsal & Christmas Party Downtown

December 8th: Christmas Musical at 10:30 am

December 24th: Family Service at 4:30 pm

Children’s Council has finished planning for the remainder of 2019 and through 2020. Be on the look-out for a new Calendar of Events!

Joyful Voices will resume in August, but will be focused on the Christmas Musical.

Blessings,

Heather

“Children are not a distraction from more important work.

They are the most important work.” C.S. Lewis

† YOUTH NEWS † Volume 8 page 8

Youth Events...

Hey, Youth Families! I hope all is well with you!

August is here and I can’t believe how fast time has gone! The carefree days of

summer are almost over, and soon it’ll be time to get back to school.

We have really done some great activities this summer and I know God will

continue to bless us as we move throughout the year. With school starting

soon, we will begin a schedule of events to keep things consistent during the

school year and to help us better serve you, our church and the community.

Something to ponder: You know you’ll have to focus on many things this school

year, but are you focusing on the right things? Read Psalm 90:12 “Teach us to

number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” While we may not know

the exact number of days we have to live, we do know that we don’t have forever

to live on this earth. So keeping that in mind—that we have a small number of

days that make up our life—how do you feel about the way you spend your days?

Where does God fit into how you spend your days?

August Events:

August 3 Wet'n Wild Emerald Pointe Water Park

August 17 Outdoor Movie Night, 7 pm

August 25 Red Sox Game

Upcoming:

September 8 Youth Group meetings resume, 12-2 pm

September 15 Back to School Rally

September 28 Car Show

Things to keep in mind:

Students are encouraged to invite friends to come to all youth events!

On months when there is a 5th Sunday, the Youth will usher.

Youth meetings will not meet when we have WHAT events or holidays.

We are always looking for volunteers to help with youth meetings, providing and

serving meals, being guest speakers, etc. Please let me know if you are interested

in serving with the youth. Of course I always welcome feedback and ideas from

you! I want to hear what you need from me to help you grow in your faith.

If you have any questions or want more information about Youth Group, you can

contact me via email megrodman@hotmail.com , or phone: (540) 588-8699

– Megan Rodman

What is Christian Stewardship?

I visit churches, working with Finance/Stewardship Committees and church leaders. I preach and

teach what I believe is an essential understanding of what it means to be a faithful and generous stew-

ard. Much of what I have learned I have gained from others, listening to and reading those who have

been on this journey longer than me. One of them is Herb Miller and here (he) writes, “Christian

stewardship is the faithful management of all that God gives so that God can use our gifts to trans-

form us spiritually and to extend Christ’s transforming love to others.”*

I love that! By giving we are transformed and our spiritual lives deepened. Nothing about money,

but yet money is included, as is time, talents, spiritual gifts, “all that God gives” to make our lives ful-

filling. Everything leads to and points to God! Or as we might say, “It’s not about us! Its about God!”

Do you know we are stewards of relationships, friendships, a valued commodity in this world that

requires care and cultivation?

The end result of a wholesome and healthy Christian stewardship is that God gets the glory and

God’s kingdom is enlarged, enriched, strengthened, and disciples are made.

Herb then goes further for disciples of Jesus: “Financial stewardship is treasure management that

helps us to escape the trap of selfishness by keeping ourselves spiritually focused on God.” Again, it is

a matter of spirituality, of focusing on God, so that we manage the financial treasurers we have to

avoid the traps set for consumers by the aggressive retail pitches and appeals. Wouldn’t that be a

blessing to the church and to the home!

Christians also value the stewardship of the earth and its natural resources. While others work to

save the earth - a worthy goal - the Christian values environmental stewardship because God created

the earth, world and universe. “I believe in God the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth…”

It is again, “the faithful management of all that God gives…” We do not worship creation, we wor-

ship the Creator and see the earth as a good gift from God. Humans were given “dominion” over all

the earth.

Clearly, we have not done well in either regard. We Christians have much to confess about how

we have “stewarded” the earth and our possessions. But God always welcomes starting again, starting

over, and you can make a new promise to God to be a better steward of your money, possessions,

blessings, relationships, and friendships. We all can practice earth-care.

Write down those two definitions by Herb Miller and post them where you can see them daily. Let

them sink in. And practice generosity. Always practice generosity!

Rev. David A. Rash info@StewardshipMattersVa.org

© Stewardship Matters of Virginia LLC www.StewardshipMattersVa.org

Stewardship: It’s Not What You Think. It’s What You Believe…and Do!

*New Consecration Sunday, Herb Miller, Abingdon Press, pg. 7

page 9 Volume 8 † STEWARDSHIP † LECTIONARY †

Revised Common Lectionary

August 4, 2019 8th Sunday after Pentecost

Hosea 11:1-11 Psalm 107:1-9, 43 Colossians 3:1-11 Luke 12:13-21

August 11, 2019 9th Sunday after Pentecost

Isaiah 1:1-10-20 Psalm 50:1-8, 22-23 Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 Luke 12:32-40

August 18, 2019 10th Sunday after Pentecost

Isaiah 5:1-7 Psalm 80:1-2, 8-19 Hebrews 11:29-12:2 Luke 12:49-56

August 25, 2019 11th Sunday after Pentecost

Jeremiah 1:4-10 Psalm 71:1-6 Hebrews 12:18-29 Luke 13:10-17

WEEDING WEDNESDAY

AUGUST 14, 2019

6:30 PM TO 8 PM

Calling all people who can help on Wednesday, August 14 from 6:30 to 8 pm. We need hedge

trimmers and people to rake and carry cut branches. The parking lot edges need to be trimmed

badly. If we have many hands we can make much quicker work of this project.

Join us for a fun evening of trimming bushes!!

Volume 8 page 10 † WEEDING WEDNESDAY † HELPING OUR OWN †

Did you know that the donations in the offering plates

at the front of the church on communion Sundays

fund the Minister’s Discretionary Fund which is used

for people with emergency financial needs.

Another fund, the Helping Our Own Fund, is supported

by envelope donations, specifically marked for this

fund. This fund is used for church members only with

special financial needs.

The Helping Our Own

fund has been nearly

depleted. This is an

opportunity to give to

help those in need.

Altar Flowers

Would you consider giving flowers

one Sunday in memory of a loved

one? Or perhaps you would give

them in honor of someone, or a

special occasion? The flower

chart, located in the hallway in

front of the office, has openings.

The cost is $45. There are Altar

Flower forms in the breezeway

and around the church, or you

may call the church office for more

information.

SPECIAL SERVICE & SPECIAL DAYS Volume 8

AUGUST 2019

Serving the House of the Lord: We thank each of the following for serving

the House of the Lord:

Ushers

4 J. Fred Eaton, Fred & Sandra Eaton, Norma Tompkins 11 Wayne & Kay Jacobs, Jennings & Marianne

Bird 18 Bob Bohon, Louise Fletcher, Greg Lyons, Katherine Lyons 25 Bill Jones, Glenn & Lisa Gleixner, Betty Briggs Parking Lot Greeters

4 Dave Armstrong, Devin Bledsoe, Barbara Conner, Bette Near 11 Dave Tanis, Wayne Jacobs, Bill Rodman, Mark & Carolyn Fisher 18 Richard Lawson, Tom Akers, Ben Carson & Kathye Ashford 25 Dave Armstrong, Devin Bledsoe, Barbara Conner, Bette Near

Kid Greeters 4 9 am Cooper Wolfe & Jaxon Case 11 am Nixie Rodman 11 9 am Kaden Liechty & Dakota Eaton 11 am Emily Harris 18 9 am Gunnar Boothe & Haddie Martin 11 am Harper Gregory 25 9 am Harper Flanary & Blake Flanary 11 am Kai Davidson Nursery

4 Terry Delaney, Dave Tanis, James Eaton 11 Gail Paysour, Dana Gregory 18 Ashlee Flanary, Carolyn Fisher, Brenda Simpson 25 Terry Delaney, Dave Tanis, James Eaton

Acolytes

4 Cody Davidson 11 Mason Case 18 Kiera Davidson 25 Kendall Wolfe

Altar Guild Norma Tompkins and Gladys Morris

Sunday Morning Coffee Club

4 Tracey Bennett 11 Carolyn Fisher 18 Dana Bledsoe 25 Sandra Eaton

Communion Servers—August 4

9:00 am Mark & Carolyn Fisher 11:00 am Mike Gregory & Susan Russell

August 4 Mike & Ashlee Flanary

August 5 Dick & Pat Bartlett

August 7 Bill & Sally Rodgers

August 8 Dave & Debbie Tanis

August 12 Greg & Maureen Lyons

August 13 Barry & Dee Brown

August 17 Mark & Carolyn Fisher

August 18 John & Marcy Watkins

August 21 Jim & B.J. Crook

August 22 Bill & Nan Johnson

August 31 Charles & Martha Moore

1 Ashtyn Gerhart

3 Jennings Bird

Jocelyn Simpson

4 Valerie Dick

5 Maureen Lyons

6 Connie Armstrong

9 Martin Tanis

Byron Long

Debra Rogers

10 Bill Powell

Conner Jones

11 Audrey Kidd

12 Mike Pearrell

13 Ted Powell, Jr.

14 Gladys Peterson

15 Abby Marhardt

16 Tom Lee

17 Cheryl Witt

20 Kyndal Wiseley

21 Anne Quinley

Rob Gilsdorf

22 Becky Day

23 Diane Powell

26 Bridgette Williams

Melissa Kell

Bill Carder

27 Meredith Campbell

Sandra Eaton

Barry Brown

29 Tim Steller

31 Katherine Lyons

Birthdays & Wedding Anniversaries:

If anyone has been overlooked, please let us know.

Call the church office - 774-4730. Thank You!

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REV. DOUG PAYSOUR

Lead Pastor

KAREN LACHOWICZ

Administrative Assistant

REV. MICHAEL COPELAND

Assistant Pastor - Director, Senior Adult Ministries

HEATHER CASE

Director, Ministries with Young People

MEGAN RODMAN

Youth Director

KAREN JONES HARWOOD

Director, Music / Organist

TASHA EATON

Church Treasurer Director, Nursery Ministries

RICHARD LAWSON

Church Sexton

`Worship with us! Windsor Hills United Methodist Church

Open Hearts. Open minds. Open doors.

www.windsorhillsumc.org

www.facebook.com/WindsorHillsChurchRoanoke

Email: whumc3@whumc.roacoxmail.com

Interested in joining the Windsor Hills Bowling League? We will have an informational meeting on August 25th after the 11am service in Windsor Hall. Make plans to attend!

Youth Travel to WV for Habitat Service Day:

Thank you so much to this amazing group of youth and their parents for all their hard work and dedica-tion to complete this project. This group worked relentlessly in close to 100 degree temps to build this play set for Ava. She was very excited and she said she could not believe that the play set was hers!!

Thank you youth, parents, and our Windsor Hills family!!❤ Rene Wolfe