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A Note from Pastor Pete
April 19, 2024
You may be familiar with the Avatar movie series. Jake Sully becomes an “avatar” in the world of Pandora. While there, he builds relationships with the native race, the Na'vi, who are ten-foot-tall, blue-skinned humanoids. As the movie progresses, Jake increasingly makes Pandora his home.
A key line in the film gives the movie's theme song its title, "I See You." There is a point in the movie where Jake’s romantic interest, Neytiri, rescues him. He comes back from near death, and she looks into his eyes and says, “I see you, Jake Sully!” Despite all the differences and struggles, she doesn’t just see him, but looks at him, in that much deeper way.
This Sunday in worship we will look at the familiar verses of Psalm 23, along with the words of Jesus as he calls himself “the good shepherd.” He says, “I know my sheep and my sheep know me…” To put it in the context of our movie illustration, Jesus sees us, and amazingly, we can see him. That means he sees us, with all our struggles and sins, and still calls us. And just as amazing, we see him, with that steady gaze of love and guidance.
As we will share on Sunday, we live in a world of increasing loneliness. Despite all the wonders of social media, we seem to feel more alone. In this world, this Jesus who “sees us” might be even more appealing. Come join us this Sunday and let’s talk some more. - In Christ, Pastor Pete
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Sermon: "What Makes the ‘Good Shepherd’ Good?"
Scripture: John 10:11-18
Preacher: Pastor Pete Moon
8:30 am, Worship, chapel
9:30 am, The Point, fellowship hall
9:30 am, Sunday school classes for all ages
11:00 am, Worship, sanctuary/livestream
--Youth will lead music and we will welcome new members.
3:00 pm, Afternoon rehearsals and classes for children, youth, and adults
View the updated April 19 schedule
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Join Reveille’s Massey Challenge Team, April 20
Race day is tomorrow, April 20! Show your support for our Monument Avenue 10k Moving with the Spirit team! Everyone who joins or donates will be invited to the team Porch Party. It's not too late to join the team!
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Welcome and Inclusion Team Conversations, April 21 and 28
The Covenant Sunday school class invites you to join them and members of the Welcome and Inclusion Team on April 21 and 28, at 9:30 am in the chapel. This Sunday, April 21, the team will share goals and plans for the coming year. Next Sunday, April 28, a presentation will be offered on hospitality best practices.
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Rehab a Home with Rebuilding Together, April 27
Come join a team of Reveille volunteers and help repair a home for someone in need right here in our Richmond community. Morning, afternoon, and full-day shifts are available. Several helpers are needed and kids age 10 and older can help with a parent. Lunch will be provided. Sign up
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All Good Gifts Youth Arts Program, April 28
Our youth have been hard at work preparing for their All Good Gifts program on Sunday, April 28, at 4:30 pm in the sanctuary. You won’t want to miss this wonderful evening of music, theatre, dance, and visual arts. Learn more and invite your friends!
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At the UMC General Conference (April 23-May 3), legislation will be considered on a wide range of denominational topics, including regionalization, human sexuality, budget, and social principles.
--To learn more about General Conference and the proposed legislation, visit www.vaumc.org/gc2024.
--Plan to attend our Town Hall meeting on General Conference outcomes featuring a presentation by Reveille member and General Conference delegate Jill Gaynor on Tuesday, May 7, at 6:30 pm. No registration is required. Everyone is also invited to the UWF Luncheon and General meeting on May 7 at 10:30 am in the fellowship hall where Jill Gaynor will also offer this presentation. RSVP for the UWF program by May 3.
--The Virginia Conference will host a post-General Conference Zoom webinar on Thursday, May 9 at 7 p.m. The panel will include Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson; Rev. Lindsey Baynham Freeman, head of the Virginia delegation; and delegates Rev. Mark Ogren, Marshall Bailey, and Rev. Dr. Jonathan Page. More details coming soon.
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Children's Sunday, May 5: Our Children's Choirs and Ringers lead worship and music, and present the musical Moses and the Freedom Fanatics during the 11:00 am service on Sunday, May 5.
Swansboro and Reveille Children's Choir Concert, May 8: The Swansboro Elementary Chorus and Reveille's Children's Choirs will share their gifts at a special concert on Wednesday, May 8, at 6:30 pm in the sanctuary. Everyone is invited to come and support these young musicians!
Music and Lunch at Fellowship Club, May 14: You are invited to Fellowship Club on Tuesday, May 14, 11:00 am-1:00 pm, in the fellowship hall. Special guest singer and guitarist Donald Coles will entertain us with music from various genres like pop, rhythm and blues, jazz, bluegrass, and gospel! A delicious lunch will follow the program. RSVP to attend
Mission Benefit Concert, May 19: The Chancel Choir, local orchestral musicians, and soprano Margaret Woods will perform Mendelssohn's Psalm 42 and other choral masterworks on Sunday, May 19, at 7:00 pm in the sanctuary. The Reveille Ringers will also perform. Proceeds benefit The Pace Center at VCU.
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Support Reveille's Ministries
Your financial gifts help sustain and grow ministry at Reveille. You can continue to support our ministries by giving online, using your bank’s bill pay service (tip: use your envelope number as your Reveille account number), or mailing a check to the church office. Thank you for your generous support of the work God does through Reveille.
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