The Fairview Christian NewsletterOffice : (434) 845 - 6031

E-Mail: FairviewChristian@comcast.netwww.fairviewchristian.org

Pastor Curtis Wheeler - Senior MinisterChris Harris - Youth Coordinator

Emilee Houser - Music CoordinatorPaula Card - Administrative Assistant

Vol. 33 August 1, 2017 No. 08

Office Hours:Monday to Friday

8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Sunday Services:Sunday School - 9:40 a.m.

Blended Worship - 10:45 a.m.

In This Issue:

70 Years. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 3ABCs of Friends. . . . . . . . . . pg 4August Calendar.. . . . . . . . . pg 9August Serving Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . Back CoverBirthday/Anniversary Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . pg 6Christian Ed News. . . . . . . . pg 3Coffee & Church.. . . . . . . . . pg 3Coffee House. . . . . . . . . . CoverGetting to Know You.. . . . CoverNotes & News.. . . . . . . . . . . pg 4Office Hours. . . . . . . . . . . CoverPastor’s Ponderings. . . . . . . pg 2Promotion Sunday. . . . . . CoverPrayers/Concerns.. . . . . . . . pg 3Questionnaire. . . . . . . . . . . . pg 7Sunday Sermons. . . . . . . . . pg 2Tuesday Dinners. . . . . . . . . pg 3Thank You Notes. . . . . . . . . pg 3THINK.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . og 2Verse for Month. . . . . . . . CoverYouth & Kid’s Page.. . . . . . . pg 5

Verse for the Month:

Rejoice in the Lord and beglad, you righteous;

sing, all you who areupright in heart!Psalm 32:11 niv

GETTING TO KNOW YOU, GETTING TO KNOW ALL ABOUT YOU . . .Or so the song goes. And we DO want to get to know YOU!

Many of you are life long members of FairviewChristian Church. Some of you recently have joined ourcongregation to be fellow members who join us in worshipto God, our father, and our Savior, Jesus Christ. In order toget to know everyone better, we have included a short andsimple questionnaire that we want EVERYONE tocomplete and then return to one of our elders or to thechurch office. This information will be shared via anannouncement screen on Sunday morning so we canconnect a name to the face we see, to get to who we are,

how we came to Fairview, what we do for the Lord and this congregation. We don’t want you to be “just” another face on a pew.

Please complete the questionnaire by Sunday, August 20 andreturn, as stated above, to an elder or to the church office where thesecretary will see that it gets to an elder.

We look forward to getting to know all about you!

COFFEEHOUSE PLANNED

A fun evening of music, food and entertainment isplanned for Friday, August 4 in the fellowship hall beginningat 6:30 p.m.. You are invited to participate with your ownmusic ability (instruments, vocals, or both), poetry reading,comedy skit, whatever your talent specialty may be. Please

sign up by calling the church office or by signing on the sheets providedon the chancel in the Sanctuary.

PROMOTION SUNDAY is August 27.

On this day, we will recognize our ChristianEducation students who will advance from the PrimaryDepartment to the third floor of the Educational wing toMiddle School or higher Sunday School classes. Please join

us as we continue to encourage their growth and knowledge of our Lord.

PASTOR’S PONDERINGS

General Assembly 2017

Indianapolis saw Disciples once again makinghistory. We can make history for the sake of politicalcorrectness or on behalf of real change for the fullnesswithin the kingdom of God. I have to admit that Iapproached the election of Rev. Teresa Hord Owens withsome cynicism. The bio and picture that had been mailedout had not rang a bell. When I first saw her, I felt instantlymore comfortable realizing that I had indeed met herbefore and had heard her speak before. When presentedto the General Assembly, she answered questionssubmitted by members of the larger church with the heartof a minister not just an academic.

Rev. Hord Owens (also known as Rev. Terry) hasserved as dean of the Chicago Divinity School for the last12 years. She is much beloved by students and membersof her home church, Light of the World Christian Church,in Indianapolis. For several years she also has served asa local pastor in Downers Grove, IL. Before coming to theChicago Divinity School, she served to restructurebusinesses. She indeed has the skills our church needsnow desperately. Many times in her presentation beforethe vote and in her sermon at the close of the GeneralAssembly, she asserted that hers is not a job in isolationbut that it will take all of us to propel our church into thefuture. One of the most moving moments of theAssembly was when the pastor of Light of the World, whowas charged with delivering the installation prayer, calledthe whole of the Assembly forward for the laying on ofhands. We all are a part of Rev. Terry’s ministry to andwith us.

Installation Service OfRev. Teresa Hord Owens

“Rev. Terry”Newest President of the Disciples of Christ

Rev. Hord Owens is the first African Americanwoman to lead our denomination and only the secondwoman. She fully realizes the unique position that placesher in to speak on matters of justice as a minister. Thetheme of this General Assembly was “That we all may beone”. As a graduate of Berea College where our moytocomes directly from scripture “That God has made of oneblood all nations of humanity,” that is always my prayer aswell.

I want to wish Rev. Terry the best as my GeneralMinister and President and covenant with her to do mybest to speak in favor of inclusion of all God’s children andpledging further to keep Rev. Hord Owens in prayer. Weare blest to have a skilled and Christ centered leader likeRev. Terry.

Blessings,

Pastor Curtis

SUNDAY SERMONS - AUGUST

August 06: “A Good-bye to Friends”Matthew 4:10b

August 13: “What About Inclusive Language?”Matthew 6:4

August 20 “Jesus Speaks on Family Life”Matthew 19:4

August 27: “Is There Life After We Die?”John 6:47

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PRAYERS / CONCERNS

HOME: Shirley FleshmanBill CollinsMyrna Lawhorne SaundersTerry GarrettBrenda Crews

ACTIVE MILITARY: Jessica Mays, Shawn Riley, ShawnWilson. Benjamin Mosby CONCERNS: Delores Almond, Mary Anderson, SarahAugis, Alice Clark, Jennifer Colbert, Bill & Loraine Collins,Pat Cox, Kathy Coleman, Arlene Davis, David Doss,Juanita Doyle, David Dudley, Melissa Franklin, Terry & LizGarrett, Dorene Graybill, AG Jefferson 3rd, Subrina Jones,Doris Keiser, Jim Keiser, Mary Large, Delores Linn,Daphaney Parker, Beckie Rowland, Frances Saunders,Dawn Schmitz, Beckie Shy, Catherine St. John, Joyce &Richard Taylor, Ryland Tuck, Rachel VukmirovichSPECIAL CONCERNS: Sabrina Sands, Leah Heffner,Hubert Wooldridge, Tracy Hamilton, Joey Davis, Rev.Dennis Sparks, Daphaney Parker, Linda Stoner, KeithHudnall, Patricia Henry, Joan Chapin, J.P. Kreger (JudyJohnson’s brother)PRAYER CHAIN: If you need to activate the prayer chain,call Shirley Fleshman (239-5083) or church office.AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY NUMBERS:

Pastor Curtis Wheeler or the presiding elder for the week

(found on the last page of the newsletter)

TUESDAY COMMUNITY DINNER UPDATE

June 27: 61 dinners served 2 meal homebound members14 volunteers

July 04: No dinners - Independence Day holidayJuly 11: 56 dinners served

1 meal homebound members11 volunteers

July 18: 70 dinners 1 meal homebound members16 volunteers

Coffee and the church

An 8-year-old girl who lived two doors away from aretired pastor asked him, "Why do you drink coffee?" Thesurprised pastor answered with a smile, "Because I likethe taste of it and it gets me going in the morning."

That pastor might have been interested in this bitof trivia: In 1592, Pope Clement VIII declared coffee to bea legitimate drink for Christians. Before that edict, it hadbeen labeled "the wine of infidels" because of its popularityamong non-Christians.

THANK YOU NOTES

Thank you for the honor of being named one of six ElderEmeritus’ of Fairview Christian Church. After 30 years ofservice to the church as either a deacon, an elder, or achairperson of a committee, I still continue to serve, nowas Minister of Spiritual Mentoring and Caring, which wasapproved at the January 2017 Board meeting. The dutiesunder this title include visiting the sick, homebound, carefacility and elderly members, work with the pastor, Cabinetand other leadership in looking into the future of ourcongregation, look for opportunities to recognize andencourage spiritual gifts of our members and will assistour pastor in keeping the congregation aware of what weour ministries/departments income and needs are. Mosesgot at late start in ministry at the age of 80, so I amfollowing his lead, only a little older. I look forward toserving you to the best of my abilities. Again, thank you forthe honor bestowed on my fellow elders and on me asElder Emeritus. Les Davidson

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION NEWS

LADIES, MARK YOUR CALENDARS! On August 7, 2017at 5:30 p.m., we will be viewing a video of Liz Curtis Higgsentitled “Embracing Grace.” The CD is 52 minutes long. There will be discussion for 15 to 20 minutes afterward. The program will be held in the Sunshine room. Lightrefreshments and beverages will be served so you don’thave to bring anything. Feel free to invite someone tocome with you to hear an encouraging presentation aboutGod’s great love and his grace. Any questions, pleasecontact Gloria Spain.

Seventy yearsBy the time you’re 70 years old, you will have spent nearlya quarter of a century sleeping. The average personspends about 23 years of his or her life in bed. Here areestimates of how most Americans spend their wakinghours during those 70 years:

• 11 years working• 8 years in leisure pursuits• 6 years eating• 5 years grooming• 4 years being educated• 3 years talking• 2 years reading• 6 months worshiping God

Perhaps Sunday morning worship isn’t as long as itseems.

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NOTES and NEWS

BIBLE READING BOOKMARKS for Augustwere inserted into the Sunday, July 30bulletins. Additional copies of the bookmarkcan be found on the table in the Narthex andoutside the church office. Share with afriend! The Old Testament reading is on Year 1 of a twoyear plan to read the entire Old Testament.

ELDERS: Communion to our home bound and carefacility member residents will be servedSunday, August 6. Please sign your nameby those to whom you will visit. The list

has been updated so please check it carefully. Also – the monthly elders meeting is Monday, August 14 at6:30 p.m. All elders are encouraged to attend.

CABINET MEETING is Monday, August 21 at 6:30 p.m. inthe Sunshine Room.. All department and committeechairpersons as well as presidents or a representative ofthe Christian Men’s & Women’s Fellowship are to be inattendance.

DON’T FORGET TO CHECK ONYOUR OLDER FRIENDS: Pleasecheck on you older relatives and friendswho live at home alone to make surethey are staying cool and are gettingplenty of fluids during the hot summermonths. This is an excellent free health check for themwhile giving you a mental boost with a visit - which is goodfor you too!

FOOD CLOSET NEEDS: There is a continual need inrestocking the shelves of our food panty. While allnonperishable foods are welcome, we need jell-o/gelatin(mix with hot/cold water), any kind of breakfast items thatcan be shelved (no breads) like instant oatmeal (packetkind), breakfast bars or dry cereal, juice boxes (Capri Sunvariety packs well), instant potatoes, vegetables of allkinds, muffin mixes, beans, rice, canned meats (tuna,salmon, chicken, ham, etc.),, peanut butter, spaghetti &spaghetti sauce, and ramen noodles. Do not bring sloppyjoe cans/mixes or salad dressings OR items that havebeen open for consumption or are out of date items.

NEWSLETTER UPDATE: The next monthly issue of thechurch newsletter (September) will bemailed during the week of August 28. However, the newsletter informationneeds to be into the office by Sunday,August 20 to be included in the

September newsletter. Please email the church office at FairviewChristian@comcast.net, or leave the notice inwriting on the secretary’s desk between now and Sunday,August 20.

ALL CHURCH BIRTHDAY BASH is planned forSaturday, September 23. Tables will bearranged by month, so if you were born inSeptember, you will sit at that table while afamily member may sit at a table for May ifhe/she/they were born in that month. Also,volunteers are needed to help decorate thetables with a theme for that month. Thedecoration will be the door prize for that month. Pleasesign up by Friday, September 8.

The of Friendship

A friend:

Accepts you as you are Believes in you Calls you just to say "Hi" Doesn't give up on you Enjoys every bit of you (even the unfinished parts) Forgives your mistakes Gives unconditionally Helps you Invites you over Joins you, even during hard times Keeps you close at heart Loves you for who you are Makes a difference in your life Never judges Offers support Picks you up Quiets your fears Raises your spirits Says nice things about you Tells you the truth when you need to hear it Understands you Values you Walks beside you Xplains things you don't understand Yells when you won't listen and Zaps you back to reality

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Youth & Kids Corner*

*And the Young At Heart

CHILDREN’S & YOUTH GROUPS: Check withyour leaders to confirm your meeting.

ACLOYTES SERVING IN AUGUST:

August 06: Makayla Agee, Julius Donigon August 13: Syniea Douglas, Demarious Mitchell August 20: Allayah Lovelace, Dynasia August 27: Makayla Agee, Tori Harvey

Christian Symbol

Hen

The hen represents Jesus’ deepcare and compassion even for those who killedprophets God had sent to them. “O Jerusalem,Jerusalem,” mourned Jesus shortly before hisdeath. “How often would I have gathered yourchildren together as a hen gathers her broodunder her wings, and you were not willing!”(Matthew 23:37, ESV).

T.H.I.N.K. first

British evangelist Alan Redpath

suggested these five helpful questions to ask

yourself before you speak:

T — Is it True?

H — Is it Helpful?

I — Is it Inspiring?

N — Is it Necessary?

K — Is it Kind?

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BIRTHDAY & ANNIVERSARY CALENDAR for AUGUST:

BIRTHDAYS:

1 Ray New, Jr.

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3 Tracey Wallower, Allyson Gordon

4 Brandie Reynolds

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6 Bernice Maddox, Joan Powell Bateman

7 Wesley Stanley, Judy Browning

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10 Starla Caudill, William Hardwick

11 Bill Alvis, Jr., Kenneth Snider, Ruby Van Scoten,

Hannah Moore

12 John Goding, III, Dakota Roach

13 Robbie Fitzgerald, Allison Krantz

14 Carolyn Brown, Gail Stokes

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17 Wayne Beeler, Adam New, Allison Kate Elder

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19 Tracey Fix Stump, Conner Harvey Lane

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21 Marie Snider

22 Irene Morrell, Mike Gordon

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24 Dianne Johnston, Damian Carwile,

25 Dennis Campbell

26 Roger Earles

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29 Jane Merricks, Christine Hudson, Gloria Spain

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31 Gwen Evans, Jathan Martin

ANNIVERSARIES:

03: Bill & Mary Wayne Hardwick

07: Bobby & Donna Moore,

11: Steve & Kathy Dancey

12: Barry & Deborah Creasy

15: Terry & Liz Garrett

18: Jack & Vivian Hamilton

19: Melvin & Sharon Jamerson

H.D. & Vida Trent

20: Paul & Beth Ann Wright

26: Jay & Jennifer Baumgardner

Please Note: If you do not see your name in either

the birthday list or anniversary list, please contact

the church office (845-6031) to correct this oversight.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUa questionnaire about you and your life at Fairview Christian Church

Please complete the questionnaire, then return to an elder of the churchor mail to the office at Fairview Christian Church, 2701 Campbell Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24501

by Sunday, August 20, 2017

We all see one another every Sunday at church, but have you placed a name to that face you see? Thepurpose of this questionnaire is to first, tell us a little about yourself, then we will be sharing your picture andyour information during our announcement slide presentation on future Sundays so we all can learn who theone in the pew next to you is.

Name: __________________________________________________________

Number of Years in Church: _________________________________________

Current Functions in the Church (elder, deacon, Sunday School attendee, teacher, etc.) ___________________________

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Previous Functions in the Church: _____________________________________________________________________

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Other Family Members, past or present, active in Fairview Christian Church: ___________________________________

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Current employment (job), hobbies, interests outside of church: _____________________________________________

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What are your dreams for this church in 10 years and how will you make them come true? _________________________

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Leave a trust? Be an active worker in _____________________________________________ How? ________________

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Feel free to add information on any question on the back.

Return to an elder or the church office by Sunday, August 20, 2017.

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Additional Space for information:

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The Fairview Christian NewsletterPublished Weekly By

FAIRVIEW CHRISTIAN CHURCH(Disciples of Christ)

2701 Campbell AvenueLynchburg, Virginia 24501

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SERVING SCHEDULE for AUGUST

Elder/Deacon Teams: August 06: Team 2 - Wayne GordonAugust 13: Team 5 - Virginia HubbardAugust 20: Team 6 - Bobby St. JohnAugust 27: Team 1 - Patty Gordon

Lay Worship Leaders:

August 06: Wanda CampbellAugust 13: Hunter MooreAugust 20: Hannah MooreAugust 27: Doris Dodson

Greeters: August 06: Estelle EllerAugust 13: Ray UgronAugust 20: Lowell & Sylvia ClarkAugust 27: Faye Lipscomb, Brenda Nuckles

Acolytes: See Youth PageBus/Car Driver: Ray UgronSunday Lock-Up: Volunteer needed

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