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On Easter Sunday, April 16, we celebrated the resurrection of our Savior, Jesus Christ. It was truly a beautiful day full of music, handbells, trumpet, and the Word, with over 400 people in attendance for the three morning worship services.
The Sunrise service at 6:30 am began outside on the lawn as parishioners decorated the cross with greens and flowers and proceeded to process inside to adorn the barren Sanctuary with flowers, candles, and communion elements. The 8:30 am and 11:00 am services were alive with special music and an Easter message from Pastor Tracy.
Near the end of both regular worship services, Lisa Gibbs-Smith gave a brief overview of our church’s perceived call to “Living Love” within our own church, our broader community, and our nation. She asked each person to take the “post-it” note that was attached to the bulletin and write what Living Love means to them and/or how we can move forward in this call.
“What word, action, or idea can you share as we listen together for God’s guidance? What step forward might we take as a church?” There were whiteboards placed at the front and rear of the Sanctuary, and by the end of both services, the boards were filled with expressions of hopes and desires, ideas for living out our love for each other, and deep longings for justice and mercy in our world. 182 people contributed to this vital brainstorm. We are currently compiling everyone’s thoughts and ideas and will communicate where we think God is leading us as a whole in Living Love.
Clarendon UMC s 606 N. Irving Street s Arlington, VA 22201 s 703.527.8574 s www.clarendonumc.org
Clarendon United Methodist Church May 2017
GOOD NEWSLETTER
Easter: He is Risen! He is Risen Indeed!
Photos: (top) the sunrise service (middle) the sanctuary on Easter morning (bottom) bells and trumpet at the 11:00 am service
Happenings & MilestonesLOVING GRATITUDEThanks to Rande Young and her 2–3 grade Sunday School Class, as well as Dianne Swanson and Paul Gibert, for planting the beautiful flowers at the Corry Hall entrance off the parking lot. The garden was in full bloom just in time for Easter Sunday! Rande would like to solicit other “Gardeners on Call” to help with sprucing up the church flower beds. If you have any bulbs (Iris, Peonies, Dahlias, etc.) that you would like to share with the church to plant this spring, please let us know. In addition, the Outreach Ministry is working on a proposal to install a “Plot for Hunger” vegetable garden which would provide food for AFAC. We will need willing hands to maintain this effort. Families welcome! Contact Catie Christiaanse ([email protected]) for information.
FAITH, FOOD AND FELLOWSHIPMay 11—Laura Bishop Talks about EthicsLaura Bishop, Ph.D., Kennedy Institute of Ethics, Georgetown University. An active member of CUMC, Laura will talk about her work and the role of ethics in all parts of our society.
May 25—Music by Denny and Laura EdelbrockDenny and Laura Edelbrock once again close out our season with a variety of songs for both piano and trumpet, including some patriotic tunes ahead of Memorial Day.
YOUTH NEWSThe youth are busy planning their annual mission trip to Salem, Virginia, on August 22–28th. Any youth (Grades 6–11) are welcome to participate. The Central UMC in Salem will be hosting the youth and will lead the group in a week of worship, praise, service and recreation. Cost is $200 per youth. Scholarships are available. Contact Diane Smith ([email protected]) if you are interested. The Youth Group will be meeting for activities on Sunday, May 7 and May 21 from 6:00–7:00 pm.
GIVING LOVE Every fall our stewardship ministry reaches out to the church family to make monetary donations to support the life of the church for the coming year. The CUMC Stewardship Co-Chairs, Leif Grotos and Karen Darner, are excited about taking the first steps in the process and would like to invite members who are interested in stewardship to join them. Please contact Lief ([email protected]) or Karen ([email protected]) if you would like to be a part of envisioning our future and working toward making it a reality. Their first meeting will be held in May.
MOTHER’S DAY BANQUETMay 13, 6:00 pmOur annual Mother’s Day Banquet is fast approaching. It is a fun-filled evening hosted by the Murky Men, who provide delicious food, excellent service and top-notch original entertainment. The cost is $12.00 for adults, and $7.00 for children 10 and under. There will be a gluten-free option for dinner. Reservations can be made through the church office by either email ([email protected]) or by calling at 703-527-8574. Childcare will be provided for children 6 and under, but please let us know when you place your reservation, so we can plan accordingly.
CUMC BOOK CLUB: ENRIQUE’S JOURNEY, BY SONIA NAZARIO May 23, 7:00 pm, Church LibraryThis is a story about a boy from Honduras who travels alone to reach his mother, after she left him to find work in the US eleven years before. Enrique’s Journey puts a human face to the ongoing debate about immigration in the US and portrays a story about love, family, and the meaning of “home.” This story, originally published in a newspaper, won a Pulitzer Prize. The books are available for $10 in the workroom behind the church office. For more information, please contact Laura Bishop ([email protected]).
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLAugust 14–18, 5:30–7:30 pmExplore crowded market places, tiptoe past watchful Roman guards, encourage 1st century Christians who meet in a dark cave, and visit Paul for discoveries about God’s love. This five-evening event is for the entire family. There will be dinner and classes for both children and adults. To register, complete the form found on the church website and return it to the church office. For more information please contact Diane Smith ([email protected]).
GOODBYE JOE!Joe Mohr, our Wesley Seminary intern for the past two years, will complete his internship on Sunday, April 30th. Come to hear him preach on his last “Intern Sunday,” and wish him and his wife Rebecca (daughter of members Scott and Donna Goltry) well at a special reception following both services.
ACCESSIBILITY SUMMITTen CUMC members attended a full-day conference in Washington DC on March 24, on how to create a loving, welcoming, and spiritual place in our church for people with special needs. Thanks to Laura Edelbrock for coordinating. Stay tuned for more information…
Andrew Miller ...................... 1
Dan Dixon ..........................2
Kim Kerby............................2
Nora Parker .......................3
Jerry Michael ......................5
Maureen Weaver ...............6
Colin Petersen ..................8
Patricia Howard ................9
Erin Thompson ..................9
Elden Lamb ...................... 10
Walter Derieux ..................11
Jackson London ...............11
Jayson London ..................11
Jonathan London .............11
Jim Ruddick ......................13
Peter Stewart ................... 14
Jed Dennis .........................15
Judy Yolles ........................ 16
Anne Zebra .......................17
Evelyne Byers ................. 19
Eugene Thomas ............. 19
Nora Zebra ...................... 20
Susan Hedges ...................21
Garrett Stevenson ..........22
Emma Watson .................27
John Rieckwald .............. 30
Isabelle Russo ................ 30
Pete Davis ..........................31
Jen London ........................31
Matthew Owens ...............31 Accessibility summit attendees: (back row) Laura Edelbrock, Suzanne Mott, May Shang, Jane Dixon, Cathy and Ed Betts, (seated) Laura Bishop, Jennifer Underwood
Clarendon UMCPastor Tracy McNeil Wines606 N. Irving StreetArlington, VA 22201
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OUTREACH UPDATEOn April 1, the Honduras Mission Team gave
a presentation of their recent trip to the
Honduras Independence Bilingual School
(HIBS) with Glen Evans. They were inspired
and educated about local families and
customs, encouraged by teachers providing
knowledge and mentoring to the students,
and are ready to go back to experience this
important ministry. Glen brought pictures of
many of the children at the school that need
monetary support to sustain the education
needed to lift them out of poverty.
You can support a child for $70
a month, or give any amount
towards their education here:
www.artforhumanity.org/hibs.
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SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES:8:30 am Informal Service
11:00 am Formal Service
LOOK INSIDE FOR:• a recap of the CUMC
Easter services
• notes of thanks and praise
• upcoming events at CUMC
• ways to get involved
• and more!