Fairview United Methodist Church

1013 Westover Drive

Danville, VA 24541

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Fairview United Methodist Church

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Address 1013 Westover Drive

Danville, Virginia 24541

Telephone: 434-792-3391

Email: fairviewumc@comcast.net

Fax: 434-792-2115

Website: www.fairviewumcdanville.org

Administrative Assistant: Adrian Smith

Music Director: Greyson Clifton

Director of Christian Education: Katherine Lewis

Director, Becky’s Kiddie Kollege: Susan Ratliff

Youth Director: Juli Odell

Senior Pastor : Rev. Kathleen Monge

Pastor Telephone: 434-710-0360

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To transcend our human frailties through the worship of God

and the proclamation of God’s Word.

To transform people into faithful disciples through the spiritual

disciplines of study, fellowship, and service.

To transmit the love of Jesus Christ to a broken world through the ministry of

hospitality and evangelism.

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Greetings brothers and sisters in Christ, Greetings brothers and sisters in Christ, Greetings brothers and sisters in Christ,

As this article is being written, plans that had been scheduled for January 24As this article is being written, plans that had been scheduled for January 24As this article is being written, plans that had been scheduled for January 24ththth were changed when were changed when were changed when

the storm moved into our area. People raced to the store on Wednesday and Thursday to purchase the the storm moved into our area. People raced to the store on Wednesday and Thursday to purchase the the storm moved into our area. People raced to the store on Wednesday and Thursday to purchase the

basics to survive a few days basics to survive a few days basics to survive a few days ––– or longer if power was lost due to power lines being down. I too made or longer if power was lost due to power lines being down. I too made or longer if power was lost due to power lines being down. I too made

plans, forwarding info to the house in case the storm was worse than predicted. Friday morning, snow plans, forwarding info to the house in case the storm was worse than predicted. Friday morning, snow plans, forwarding info to the house in case the storm was worse than predicted. Friday morning, snow

began to fall. I shoveled the driveway and sidewalk when it was 3 began to fall. I shoveled the driveway and sidewalk when it was 3 began to fall. I shoveled the driveway and sidewalk when it was 3 ––– 4 inches of light powdery snow. 4 inches of light powdery snow. 4 inches of light powdery snow.

Then, heavier and more dense snow came down along with sleet and high winds. My plans to keep Then, heavier and more dense snow came down along with sleet and high winds. My plans to keep Then, heavier and more dense snow came down along with sleet and high winds. My plans to keep

ahead of the snow and keep the driveway accessible did not happen. Over a period of a few hours, my ahead of the snow and keep the driveway accessible did not happen. Over a period of a few hours, my ahead of the snow and keep the driveway accessible did not happen. Over a period of a few hours, my

wellwellwell---made plans were altered again! And through tears of frustration, I was once again humbled by made plans were altered again! And through tears of frustration, I was once again humbled by made plans were altered again! And through tears of frustration, I was once again humbled by

circumstances beyond my control. circumstances beyond my control. circumstances beyond my control.

Through this process, I was once again reminded of the bumper sticker, “I plan, God laughs.” Through this process, I was once again reminded of the bumper sticker, “I plan, God laughs.” Through this process, I was once again reminded of the bumper sticker, “I plan, God laughs.”

These 4 words are an appropriate succinct summary for most of our lives! Looking back over the past 12 These 4 words are an appropriate succinct summary for most of our lives! Looking back over the past 12 These 4 words are an appropriate succinct summary for most of our lives! Looking back over the past 12

and ½ months, Mark and my plans for the future were brought to an abrupt halt that altered all future and ½ months, Mark and my plans for the future were brought to an abrupt halt that altered all future and ½ months, Mark and my plans for the future were brought to an abrupt halt that altered all future

plans made self, family and friends. There would be no golden anniversary. There would be no grandpa plans made self, family and friends. There would be no golden anniversary. There would be no grandpa plans made self, family and friends. There would be no golden anniversary. There would be no grandpa

beside me as our grandchildren celebrated milestones in their lives. There would be a lot of decisions to beside me as our grandchildren celebrated milestones in their lives. There would be a lot of decisions to beside me as our grandchildren celebrated milestones in their lives. There would be a lot of decisions to

be made quickly, and the frustration of each decision bringing new and even more complicated be made quickly, and the frustration of each decision bringing new and even more complicated be made quickly, and the frustration of each decision bringing new and even more complicated

decisions. Where was the God of all order and delight in the chaos that surrounded my family and me?decisions. Where was the God of all order and delight in the chaos that surrounded my family and me?decisions. Where was the God of all order and delight in the chaos that surrounded my family and me?

A year of living differently than before and listening to the news from around the world with A year of living differently than before and listening to the news from around the world with A year of living differently than before and listening to the news from around the world with

newly opened ears and heart has helped me to put all into a new perspective. In our Christian faith, the newly opened ears and heart has helped me to put all into a new perspective. In our Christian faith, the newly opened ears and heart has helped me to put all into a new perspective. In our Christian faith, the

majority of Christians around the world will begin the reflective season of Lent on Wednesday, February majority of Christians around the world will begin the reflective season of Lent on Wednesday, February majority of Christians around the world will begin the reflective season of Lent on Wednesday, February

101010ththth. When I say majority of Christians, I am not limiting to the U.S. Protestant Christians. Down . When I say majority of Christians, I am not limiting to the U.S. Protestant Christians. Down . When I say majority of Christians, I am not limiting to the U.S. Protestant Christians. Down

through the centuries of Christians being persecuted (by others as well as within the Christian faith) there through the centuries of Christians being persecuted (by others as well as within the Christian faith) there through the centuries of Christians being persecuted (by others as well as within the Christian faith) there

has been wisdom developed to incorporate a designated length of time to reflect on what Jesus’ life, has been wisdom developed to incorporate a designated length of time to reflect on what Jesus’ life, has been wisdom developed to incorporate a designated length of time to reflect on what Jesus’ life,

death, and resurrection meant and means for the world we live in today.death, and resurrection meant and means for the world we live in today.death, and resurrection meant and means for the world we live in today.

The entire season of Lent focuses on how the knowledge of what we know about Jesus. The The entire season of Lent focuses on how the knowledge of what we know about Jesus. The The entire season of Lent focuses on how the knowledge of what we know about Jesus. The

internal knowledge of Jesus’ living, teachings, and sacrifice for us have transformed a world that is very internal knowledge of Jesus’ living, teachings, and sacrifice for us have transformed a world that is very internal knowledge of Jesus’ living, teachings, and sacrifice for us have transformed a world that is very

different than predifferent than predifferent than pre---Jesus. It is as I reflect on this knowledge and the events of the past 55 weeks that I Jesus. It is as I reflect on this knowledge and the events of the past 55 weeks that I Jesus. It is as I reflect on this knowledge and the events of the past 55 weeks that I

have chosen to offer a Lenten Bible Study: “What does the Bible Really say about Forgiveness?” I will have chosen to offer a Lenten Bible Study: “What does the Bible Really say about Forgiveness?” I will have chosen to offer a Lenten Bible Study: “What does the Bible Really say about Forgiveness?” I will

use a variety of supplemental resources but the focus will be the work within the scriptures themselves. use a variety of supplemental resources but the focus will be the work within the scriptures themselves. use a variety of supplemental resources but the focus will be the work within the scriptures themselves.

It will be a challenging course but I can promise that everyone who takes it will identify themselves It will be a challenging course but I can promise that everyone who takes it will identify themselves It will be a challenging course but I can promise that everyone who takes it will identify themselves

within the scriptures, forgiven and/or forgiving. within the scriptures, forgiven and/or forgiving. within the scriptures, forgiven and/or forgiving. Cont. on Page 2

Rev. Kathleen Monge

Christian EducationChristian EducationChristian Education Katherine Lewis, Director of Christian Education

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It looks like 2016 is off to a good start. There is a part of me that is still shaking my head

wondering where January went. We are preparing for big and new changes for this year and while some

of that may make us a bit uneasy, let’s all work to rest in the assurance that God is in control all the time.

As a staff here at church, we started some team building workshops to help strengthen us as a team. This

will help us not only to be preparing for our new leadership in July but strengthen us for the months

ahead as well. Ministry can’t stop because we are nervous about change. Let’s work together to focus

on God’s plan for our church during this season of change.

I am excited to have the opportunity to attend a worship seminar during the first week of

February. I hope that we will be able to gather lots of new and fresh ideas. We (Pastor Monge, Juli,

Greyson, and myself) are attending as a staff and will be out of the office Thursday and Friday, February

4th and 5th.

Our Wednesday Night suppers will resume on February 10th. Watch your bulletin for the

scheduled menu. We will have our Ash Wednesday Service that evening at 6:30. Please join us to begin

the season of Lent. I am diligently working on offerings for small groups. These can but do not have to

be on Wednesday Nights. If you have any ideas or are willing to facilitate or even co-facilitate a group,

please let me know. We are working on finding opportunities to offer growth. The Pastor will be

offering a Bible study about forgiveness on Wednesday mornings and evenings. We are planning to

continue our Wednesday night dinners through April with the exception of a few weeks. We are trying

to be good stewards of our resources including time of volunteers and money for materials. Please try to

be aware of this and let us know if you are planning to attend the meal each week. This helps us know

how much food to prepare.

We will be having a family game time on Sunday, February 28th from 3:00 - 6:30. We are doing

this in conjunction with a chili cook-off. So I need people willing to make a pot of their favorite chili for

us to try. We will do penny votes with all proceeds going to Children’s Missions. So, let me know if

you plan to attend and play games or would like to enter your chili into the contest. This event is always

a fun one, please make time to attend.

Keep watching the bulletin and further newsletters for more fun and exciting events to come!

Blessings,

Kate

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I will offer this class on Wednesday evenings, beginning on Wednesday, February 17th at 6:30 p.m.

The goal is to be completed by Holy Week but it may go over into April due to weather and unpredictable

events. I will also be offering the same class on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. If you want more

information, please contact me. I am excited and yes, apprehensive. From past experience, I know that Bible

study always surprises my “status quo” and comfort levels. It is for this reason that I am offering it here

before my life has another major life change in July. Yes, I remember – I plan and God laughs.

Whether you join in the Bible Study or not – may you have a blessed and holy Lent as you prepare to

celebrate the Resurrection at the end of March.

God bless, Pastor Monge

Feb Dinner Help

7 Sage, Hale Sage, Hale

14 Mitchell, Deane Jamie Holt

21 Campbell, Brooks Jeff Hale

28 Ragsdale Neal Ragsdale

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Juli Odell,Juli Odell,

Youth DirectorYouth Director VFW begins again this month. Come join the youth at

the VFW for steak dinner on February 5th at 5:30 p.m.

Youth Council will meet on February 8th at 7 p.m.

The youth will have our Super Bowl Party at the Sage’s

home on Feb 7th at 6 p.m.

2016 College Scholarships

Applications are being accepted now through April 1st, 2016 for the Evans Scholarship,

Cox-Hardy Scholarship*, UMW Scholarship, and Edna Davis Scholarship.

Eligible applicants include students of sound morality, faith, and direction who are committed to academics,

civic involvement, and spiritual leadership. The selected recipients shall receive a $500.00 scholarship to be

applied toward educational expenses incurred in the pursuit of any level of higher education (undergraduate,

graduate, or seminary). Applicants may either be members of Fairview United Methodist Church or a relative of

an active member.

Applications and instructions are available upon request in the church Welcome Center.

*Applicants for the Cox-Hardy Scholarship must be local Danville/Pittsylvania County graduates.

2016 Affirmation of Faith/Confirmation Class

We had our first overview class on Sunday, January 31st. It is not too late

to be a part of this class. Classes are open to all persons interested in

learning more about being a Christian – especially in the 21st century.

Affirmation of Faith classes are preparatory classes that are designed to

equip and strengthen all of us on our faith journey as followers of Jesus.

Students learn not only about the Christian faith through the centuries

and our own United Methodist tradition, but also learn what it means to

be a Christian and how to live out our faith, daily for the rest of our lives.

Monthly Attendance and Offerings

Average Weekly Giving in January:

$ 7,056.17

Average weekly giving Year to Date 2015:

$ 7,056.17

Weekly Contributions Needed to Meet Budget:

$ 10,379.87

2016 Budget Approved by Admin. Council:

$ 539,753.00

Sunday

8:30 11:00 Offering

Jan 3

99 57 $ 8,160.00

Jan 10

119 67 $ 6,703.50

Jan 17

81 60 $ 6,305.00

Jan 24

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February Anniversaries

7th Duane & Joyce Burnett

Greyson Clifton, Music Director Music Ministry 2 Bettye Parker

4 Delores Jennings

6 Brian Whitlock

7 Frank Black

Nicholas Harrrelson

Mickey Stevens

8 Betty Jo Call

Audrey Savage

9 James Holt, Sr.

10 Susann Dahlquist

Carl Bedsole

Carol Black

Lorie Batterman

13 Lindesy Hyler, Sr.

Chris Tompkins

James Alderson, Jr.

Mary Alderson

14 Mildred Guilliams

Vicki Harrelson

15 Christy Hicks

17 Erin Parker

19 Holly Connor

20 Richard Dooley

Helen Harris

Barbara P. Jones

22 Phillip Smith

Elizabeth Walker

Martha Mitchell

Brittany Roberts

23 Thelma Alverson

24 Janice Holt

Alan Tate

25 Mary Fulcher

28 Dave Giffen

29 Emily Burton

February Birthdays

Greetings from the Music Desk! The new year has begun, and with it, all music programs

are now back on track! So if you are a part of any of the music ensembles here at Fairview, WE

ARE BACK! See the bulletin and worship screens for all music program updates. Interesting in

joining an ensemble? See me or one of our members for any information.

Children's Music programs will remain on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. We have begun weekly

lessons but all are invited to join. A portion of each week's class will review elements taught

previously so that no one is left behind.

I need your help! I spend a large amount of time listening and researching new music but I

can't hear and read everything. If you have a musical suggestion for any service, feel free to

email me at gpnoman@gmail.com. I appreciate all comments and questions!

Mark your calendars! Ash Wednesday is February 10th and Easter is March 27th. Do not let

these important church holidays sneak up on you!

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February Worship Volunteers

Subject to change. Thank you to all who volunteer! If you would like to serve, contact Adrian at fairviewumc@comcast.net or 434-792-3391.

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Feb 7 Feb 14 Feb 21 Feb 28

8:30

Greeter

Martha Sue

Thompson

Suzanne

Giffen

Mary

Fulcher

Joanne

Ferguson

11:00

Greeter

Alice

Evans

Joyce

Burnette

Jeanette

Knick

Bobbie

Nordon

8:30

Lay Reader

Meghan

Harden

Madeleine

Jones

11:00

Lay Reader

8:30 Ushers

Dale Ferrell

Dave Giffen

Jan Grogan

Patty Barker

11:00 Ushers

Randy Stephens

Helen Bedsole

Jim Jennings

What makes your life full and rich? Is it

your involvement in church? Your job? Is it the

friends with whom you go to the movies, or the

buddies who come over to watch the football

game? Could it even be the small choices you

make every day, such as what to have for breakfast or what to watch on TV in the evening? All of these

things together are what fill our lives with joy and keep us engaged in our communities. Adults with

intellectual disabilities want a life just like yours: a life where they are part of a community, get to

experience the many joys the world has to offer, and make their own choices. That’s where Heart

Havens comes in.

Heart Havens is a Virginia Conference Advance Special mission that provides residential support

to adults with intellectual disabilities, but it’s so much more than just providing a house. Heart Havens

empowers people to discover what it is they love and then pursue it. No matter what the goal is, Heart

Havens is all about helping the people they support find a way to make their dreams a reality.

This month, we lift up Heart Havens Month, a time to both support the Heart Havens mission

with our gifts and celebrate the gifts that people with intellectual disabilities bring to the church. Gifts we

collect for Heart Havens allow them to continue providing a vibrant lifestyle for the people they support.

To learn more about Heart Havens and the Heart Havens homes around the Conference, please visit

www.hearthavens.org.

There are no special offering envelopes, but you can indicate “Heart Havens” on your monthly or

weekly offering envelope to give to this special mission during the month of February. Thank you!

February EVENTSFebruary EVENTS

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

31 8:30am Contemporary Worship

10:00am Sunday School

11:00am Traditional Worship

5:30pm Intercessory Prayer

6:00pm UMYF

6:30pm Affirmation of Faith

Meeting

1 6:00pm Trustees Meeting

6:00pm Handbell Rehearsal

2 10:00am Intercessory Prayer

10:00am Dan River Retirees

6:00pm Men’s Night Out

6:00pm Choir Rehearsal

7:30pm Youth Praise Team

Rehearsal

3 6:00pm Children’s Music

4 10:00am Ladies’ Knitting

5 5:30pm Youth Serving at VFW

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8:30am Contemporary Worship

10:00am Sunday School

11:00am Traditional Worship

5:30pm Intercessory Prayer

6:00pm Youth Super Bowl

Party @ Sage Home

6:30pm Affirmation of Faith

8 12:30pm Staff Meeting

2:00pm Garden Club

2:00pm Worship Committee

6:00pm Handbell Rehearsal

7:00pm Finance Committee

7:00pm Youth Council

9 10:00am Intercessory Prayer

6:00pm Choir Rehearsal

7:30pm Praise Team Rehearsal

10 ASH WEDNESDAY 1:00pm Men’s Prayer Vigil

5:30pm Wednesday Night Supper

6:00pm Children’s Music

6:30pm Ash Wednesday Service

11 10:00am Ladies’ Knitting

7:00pm Education Committee

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14 VALENTINE’S DAY

8:30am Contemporary Worship

10:00am Sunday School

11:00am Traditional Worship

5:30pm Intercessory Prayer

6:00pm UMYF

6:30pm Affirmation of Faith

15 PRESIDENT’S DAY

6:00pm Handbell Rehearsal

7:00pm Administrative Council

16 8:00am Dan River Retirees

10:00am Intercessory Prayer

6:00pm Choir Rehearsal

7:30pm Praise Team Rehearsal

17 10:30am Pastor’s Bible Study

5:30pm Wednesday Night Supper

6:00pm Children’s Music

6:30pm Pastor’s Bible Study

18 March Newsletter Deadline

10:00am Ladies’ Knitting

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8:30am Contemporary Worship

9:30am BP Screening

10:00am Sunday School

11:00am Traditional Worship

5:30pm Intercessory Prayer

6:00pm UMYF

6:30pm Affirmation of Faith

22 6:00pm Handbell Rehearsal

7:00pm SPRC Meeting

23 10:00am Intercessory Prayer

12:15pm BKK Board Meeting

6:00pm Choir Rehearsal

7:30pm Praise Team Rehearsal

24 10:30am Pastor’s Bible Study

1:00pm Men’s Prayer Vigil

5:30pm Wednesday Night Supper

6:00pm Children’s Music

6:30pm Pastor’s Bible Study

25 10:00am Ladies’ Knitting

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28 8:30am Contemporary Worship

10:00am Sunday School

11:00am Traditional Worship

3:00pm Family Game Time

& Chili Cook-Off

5:30pm Intercessory Prayer

6:00pm UMYF

6:30pm Affirmation of Faith

29 6:00pm Handbell Rehearsal

1 10:00am Intercessory Prayer

10:00am Dan River Retirees

6:00pm Men’s Night Out

6:00pm Choir Rehearsal

7:30pm Praise Team Rehearsal

2 10:30am Pastor’s Bible Study

5:30pm Wednesday Night Supper

6:00pm Children’s Music

6:30pm Pastor’s Bible Study

3 10:00am Ladies’ Knitting

4 5:30pm Youth Serving at VFW

5 5:00pm Emmaus Gathering