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A Note from Pastor Pete
April 26, 2024
This week, I was intrigued to hear the news from Baltimore that the shipping channel is beginning to reopen. As you recall, the Francis Scott Key Bridge fell into the channel after a ship collision weeks ago, and since then, most shipping traffic has ground to a halt.
To remedy the situation, authorities brought in a massive crane called The Chesapeake 1000. It is the largest crane on the east coast. Slowly, this crane and others have been working to clear the channel, so that critical cargo and trade can continue.
This Sunday, we are beginning a two-week series entitled “Grape Growing 101.” Jesus reminds us that he is the vine, and we are the branches. As we “abide” in him, we will bear fruit; the fruit of love and joy that moves from our lives into the lives of those around us.
But abiding is not that easy. Often, that conduit between us and Jesus, like the shipping channel, gets clogged up. What we need are some heavy-duty cranes to clear the channel, so that the tidal flow moves and the fruit of our lives is delivered to the world.
All of us want to matter and to make a difference. The Good News is that we can. We just might need some help in clearing those channels. Come join us this Sunday and let’s talk some more. See you there! - In Christ, Pastor Pete
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In Memoriam
Doris (Dot) Werner Coor - April 24, 2024
Sympathy
The Reveille family extends Christian love and sympathy to
Stephen Coor and family on the death of Dot Coor.
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Rehab a Home with Rebuilding Together
Join a team of Reveille volunteers tomorrow and help repair a home for someone in need right here in our community. Morning, afternoon, and full-day shifts are still 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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Sermon: "Grape Growing 101 Part 1: Pruning and Abiding"
Scripture: John 15:1-8
Preacher: Pastor Pete Moon
8:30 am, Worship, chapel
9:30 am, The Point, fellowship hall
--Put together snack bags for Swansboro Elementary
9:30 am, Sunday school classes for all ages
11:00 am, Worship, sanctuary/livestream
--We will recognize our 2024 Confirmands in worship.
Noon, Children's Musical Rehearsal, fellowship hall
4:30 pm, All Good Gifts Youth Arts Program, sanctuary
View the updated April 28 schedule
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All Good Gifts Youth Arts Program
Our youth have been hard at work preparing for their All Good Gifts program this 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! Check out the program and invite your friends! The program will also be recorded and shared via email once available.
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Hospitality Discussion with the Welcome and Inclusion Team
The Covenant Sunday school class invites you to join them and members of the Welcome and Inclusion Team this Sunday at 9:30 am in the chapel. A presentation will be offered on hospitality best practices and how you can make others feel welcome at Reveille.
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At the UMC General Conference (now through May 3), legislation is being considered on a wide range of denominational topics, including regionalization, human sexuality, budget, and social principles.
--To learn more about General Conference and the 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. Register to receive a Zoom link.
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Worship Services on May 5: We will have Holy Communion at our 8:30 am service and also at The Point at 9:30 am. At the 11:00 am service, our Children's Choirs and Ringers lead worship and present the musical Moses and the Freedom Fanatics.
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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