The Notes - June 15, 2017

Volume 47

Issue 24

June 15, 2017

6th Grade Serve Week
27 of our sixth grade students plus a group of parents, staff, and volunteers recently served at four different mission sites in four days!

Monday, they helped make games for students to learn shapes, colors, and words at the downtown YMCA.
Tuesday, they prepared over 150 hygiene bags for Church of the Reconciler, cleaned out the Thrive closet, and cleaned and restocked the Christmas Eve candles at VHUMC.
Wednesday, one group worked in the community garden while another group scrapped paint and applied a coat of primer at Urban Ministries.
Thursday, they helped with an annual mail-out and cleaned and organized a supply closet at Pathways.

The week of service was eye opening for our students as they learned about needs in our very own communities! We are so proud of them and their willingness to serve! If you have any questions about other events going on this summer with Thrive Student Ministries contact Juli Hansen ([email protected]).

Coffee with the Pastors
Everyone is invited to interact with our pastors, learn about our church, and hear how to become more involved and engaged in our community on Sunday, June 25, at 9:45 am, in the Fellowship Hall. Please contact Suzanne Scott-Trammell ([email protected]) with any questions.

Informal Joining and Welcoming Service

We are hosting an informal joining and welcoming service on Sunday, June 25, at 12:15 pm, in the Chapel. We hope you have found our church to be place you would call "home." We also hope you will become active in our ministries - growing in and giving back from the gifts and love that you've been given. This is a brief service in the Chapel, followed by lunch in the Fellowship Hall. Please contact Suzanne Scott-Trammell ([email protected]) if you're interested or have questions.

Sunday Evening Worship

Come as you are and join us for warm fellowship and lively singing in the Chapel at 5:00 pm. Butch Williams will preach this week on "The Laboring Few" from Matthew's Gospel; followed by "Lose & Find" on June 25.

Parents Night Out Registration
Parents Night Out is a laity-led ministry designed to enrich the marriages of couples with children (ages 3 months through 5th grade) by providing a loving, safe, and fun-filled time for their children while parents enjoy an evening out together. It's families helping families grow stronger. We are currently accepting registrations for a few more families for the 2017-18 school year. For more information, email Julie Bray ([email protected]).

Summer Theatre Production
The Summer Theatre Production (formerly produced by The Parable Players) will be presented by The Conservatory of the Arts. This summer's show, "Life, Love, and Laughter" is a compilation of three one-act plays that embody the ups and downs of everyday life. The show will take place in Tyson Hall, on June 23 and 24, at 7:00 pm. Tickets are available by clicking the link or at the door each evening. For more information, contact Sandy Draper ([email protected]).

I Love America Day
Come join us on Thursday, June 29, at Wald Park for this fun community event at 6:00 pm! VHUMC coordinates the children and youth area with inflatables and games. We need more volunteers to work a one- or two-hour shift. Then, enjoy the time walking around, sampling food, listening to music, and interacting with our community. For more information or to sign up for a shift, contact Suzanne Scott-Trammell ([email protected]).

Mel Sparkman Scholarship Recipients
Congratulations to Stephen Mims and Madeline Johnson, this year's recipients of the Mel Sparkman Memorial Scholarship. Stephen will be attending University of Alabama and Madeline will be attending Auburn University.

Wonderful New Furnishings
Thanks to the Decorating Team for the new and re-upholstered furniture in our Chapel and Sanctuary narthexes. They did an outstanding job making those spaces more attractive and welcoming. Funding came from the John Barnett memorial gifts and other designated funds.

Summer HIIT Exercise Class
Join group exercise instructor, Jordan Singletary, for a high intensity interval training (HIIT) class in the Lighthouse gym on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, from 5:30-6:30 pm. The class will not meet on June 8 and July 25. The cost is $5/class. Contact Megan Drumm ([email protected] / 769-0139) for additional details.

Upward Flag Football and Cheerleading

Register now for Upward flag football and cheerleading! The season begins with practices the week of September 4 and games begin Saturday, September 16. Games and practices will take place at Southminster Presbyterian Church in Vestavia. Children grades K5-4th are invited to join in the fun! Registration is $105 until August 22. Late Registration is $115. Flag football jersey and shorts or cheerleading outfits are included. You can register at The Lighthouse or online by clicking the link. Contact the Lighthouse (822-9631), with questions or for additional information.

Helping Hands in the Hills Planning
The Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce and City of Vestavia Hills are planning the third annual Helping Hands in the Hills "day of service" to assist our residents (senior citizens, disabled, etc.) who need a helping hand with minor projects around their homes. This community service day will be on Saturday, September 9, but they want to identify needs and assistance teams now. Please be thinking about your volunteer teams and/or possible community service projects to be considered. Please contact the Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce ([email protected] / 823-5011) for more information.

Prayers for ARM Mission Trip
Please pray for the following students going on our 7th and 8th grade Alabama Rural Ministry (ARM) trip from June 18-23. They will be traveling to Livingston, Alabama.

Daniel Alexander
Raines Anthony
Maggie Ball
Tyler Bern
Blakely Berryhill
Bentley Brunson
Abbie Bullock
Mallory Bullock
Adeline Carroll
Wyatt Cook
Drew Daniel

Logan Ferris
William Gant
Julia Gill
Laura Ellen Hayes
Blake Jeffers
Fisher Jones
Abby Kate Mason
David Mathews
Josh Mathews
Mary Helen Peerson Maggie Phillips

Walt Phillips

Russell Price

Anna Robicheaux

Carly Smith

Avery Stewart

Tatum Swafford

Ella Sweeney

Sophie Mae Talbert

Everett Thompson

Julia Tuggle

Thomas Watson

Conservatory of the Arts Summer Specials

Musicianship Classes

We are once again offering our Musicianship (music theory) Classes for adults and students who wish to learn how to read music or advance your musical knowledge. Anyone can take these classes, but it will particularly be of use to students in middle or high school choir or band. Classes have started, but you can still join us. Click the link or contact Ellen Bryant ( [email protected]) to register or for more information.

Art Workshop

Art Workshop is designed for students who have completed 5K and are looking for a class on sketching, painting and sculpting techniques. The kids will take home a finished canvas art piece, a sculpture, and more at the end of the week. This workshop will be July 17-21 from 2:00-3:30 pm. Click the link to register.

Piano Camp

There are only a few spots left in Piano Camp for students who would like to learn to play in ensembles with two or more other students, enjoy meeting a guest artist, and learning how to use music technology. Piano Camp will be held the week of June 19-23 from 9:00 am-1:00 pm and is for students with all levels of piano experience. Click the link to register.

Photography Class

This five-week photography course is designed specifically for the amateur photographer who wants to improve the quality of their photos. Middle school students through adults are welcome to register for this class. Come with a basic working knowledge of your point and shoot or SLR digital camera. These classes will meet for five Thursdays from 6:00-7:30 pm beginning July 13. Click on the link to register.

Kindermusik Classes

Kindermusik classes are new this summer at VHUMC! Kindermusik is one of the very best ways to share the wonderful gift of music with young children from infants through age six. There is a June session and a July session. In addition, fall classes begin in August! Don't let your child be left out! Classes are available both in the morning and late afternoons to accommodate busy parent schedules. Click the link for more information or to register.

Summer Grand Camps
If you have a grandchild between the ages of 4 to 9-years-old, then you need to consider taking them to Camp Sumatanga this summer. Jim Frazier will be leading two Grand Camps July 9-11 and July 12-14. You will have the chance to spend quality time with your grandchild while you swim, ride horses, hike, canoe, fish, make crafts, and sing songs around the campfire. Click on the link to register or call 256-538-9860.

BSC Service of Tribute
Dr. Ralph M. Tanner, Birmingham-Southern College alumnus (BA, '54; MA, '57) and president (1972-75), passed away in Baldwin City, Kansas, in November 2016. Please join his family and friends at a Service of Tribute in Birmingham on Friday, June 23, at 1:00 pm, in the Yeilding Chapel, on the BSC campus. Informal reception and conversation to follow in Hulsey Hall.

Ongoing Outreach

Paint Supplies Needed

The Grace Class is responding to a request from Grace Episcopal Church in Woodlawn for paint and supplies to help Grace Works Ministries paint a 50-foot mural on the outside wall of Willow Woods community center. The need is for new and partially used cans of exterior paint of any color - preferably pre-mixed with primer. They also need old brushes, roller poles and handles, and medium rollers. Basically any painting supplies that you are willing to give. Please place paint items on the outside balcony behind Tyson Hall anytime during the week of June 19-23.

Food Pantry

The Food Pantry needs medium size shopping bags for fresh fruits and veggies that we receive from our F a rmers Market for our families. Special thanks to Rocky Ridge Pharmacy for donating monthly food , S prouts for donating produce on Mondays and Wednesdays , Publix and Panera Bread for their continuing donations , and the four awesome 7th graders who helped us unload the trucks this past Monday!

Oak Mountain Mission

Oak Mountain Mission desperately needs furniture to be given to families who have lost their homes due to fires, floods , or loss of jobs. Please call Brenda at 685-5757 to arrange a pick-up. They are open Monday - Thursday from 8 :30 am - 1:00 pm .