Memorial Baptist

Hatcher Herald

2300 Dumbarton Road, Henrico, Va. 23228 804-266-9696 Web Site: Hatcherchurch.org Email: [email protected]

November 18, 2016

Vol. 94 No. 11

Sunday, December 18, 5:15 p.m. The Christmas Banquet will be held Sunday evening, December 18 to coincide with the church’s Christmas Music Program. Everyone is invited, but reservations for the dinner are required. Deadline for reservations is Monday, December 12. Cost of the meal is $7.00 per adult and $3.00 per child under age 12. Please make checks payable to Betty Robinson instead of Hatcher Church.

Christmas Dinner Menu: Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes with gravy, Green beans, rolls, dessert, coffee or iced tea.

Sunday, December 18, at 7:00 p.m.

All the musical groups in the church will participate in this special program entitled “The Silence and the Sound” Accompaniment for the program will be provided by an Orchestra and Organist Warren Mitchell. Mark your calendar and plan to bring friends and neighbors. If you need transportation, the church van will pick up within a 5 mile radius of the church and take you home following the musical program. Please call the church office 266-9696, to put in your request for transportation before December 12, and remember to make your reservations for the banquet.

Your Pastor’s Heart December 2016

“Christmas – The Silence and the Sound” “But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.” Luke 2:19 (NIV) Christmas is filed with sights and sounds that are so unique to Advent. There are even those aromas that remind us of the season. I truly love the Christmas vibe and atmosphere. If anyone experienced the true Silence and Sound of Christmas it was Mary. The Sound was that of the infant Christ’s cry. There were no carols, no brass or stringed instruments; only the sounds of a newborn baby and the occasional reminder of the presence of livestock. Then – there was the Silence – the solitude that every mother relishes to simply gaze at the miracle in her arms with quiet thoughts of joy, amazement and anticipation! I am filled with anticipation as we worship during Advent this year. My sermon series is entitled “Christmas – The Silence and the Sound” in concert with our Christmas music production of the same title. What makes this unique is that each Sunday my sermon topic will correspond with the themes of our Christmas musical. The purpose is to weave together the message and the music so that the music production on December 18th will tie our 2016 Christmas message together. Like you, I am so grateful for the Silence and Sounds of Christmas! I believe that God is preparing to bless us in so many ways this Christmas season. My prayer is that discouraged and defeated hearts will be drawn to us; that you and I will be God’s messengers of hope and peace; that person, after person, after person will surrender their lost and weary souls to Jesus, the hope of the world!

God of our creation, thank you for Jesus, our salvation! Merry Christmas Hatcher Church!

Pastor Greg Week of Prayer for International Mission December 4 – 11, 2016

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Starting in 1888, the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering was established to empower the International missions efforts for Southern Baptists. After more than a century, the annual offering continues its steady growth. Your giving enables missionaries to be sent to make disciples and multiply churches among unreached peoples and places for the glory of God. Empower missionaries to do God’s work around the world. If you are uncertain about the needs, consider the amount needed based on the average cost of supporting a missionary: $58,200 a year (average); $4,850 a month ; $1,119 a week ; or $159 a day National LMCO Goal: $155 Million Hatcher’s LMCO Offering Goal: $4,000 “You have … heard about this hope in the message of truth, the gospel that gospel resound has come to you. It is bearing fruit and growing all over the world, just as it has among you since the day you heard it… “ COLOSSIANS 1:5-6

PRAY DURING THE WEEK OF PRAYER FOR INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS There is great power in prayer. Using the brochure in your Week of Prayer materials you and the entire church can pray for specific missionaries sharing the gospel around the world.

GIVE TO THE LOTTIE MOON CHRISTMAS OFFERING In partnership with you, IMB is able to send missionaries so the gospel will resound throughout the world. Lottie Moon Offering is a vital part of the work–100% of the money goes to sending & sustaining missionaries.

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During this Thanksgiving season, we have an opportunity to give back a little of that which we have been blessed by God. Please buy a few extra items to share with those less fortunate. We suggest boxes of cereal, peanut butter, jelly, Pop tarts, vegetables, soups. etc. If you cannot shop, consider making a donation to help purchase a turkey or last minute perishable items by contacting Wayne Duke, David Dunston, Cecilia Fleet, Kathy Ridenour or Lena Taylor. This Sunday, November 20, the Deacons will pack the food boxes following the 11:00 worship service. Thanks to our Youth, and their leaders, Cynthia and Rilton May for volunteering to deliver the Thanksgiving Food Boxes. WHAT A BLESSING! Everyone can help in one way or another.

Sunday, November 20, 2:00 p.m. at Moody Middle School Field This is a flag football tournament for those in 6th grade through adults (who think they are still young enough to play). Following the game, youth will return to church and help deliver the Thanksgiving boxes. Contact Cynthia May at 804-221-1869 or [email protected]

Community Thanksgiving Service Tuesday, November 22, 7:00 p.m. @ Bethlehem Baptist Church, 4210 Penick Rd Special Music by Combined Choirs from all the Lakeside Churches.

McShin Thanksgiving Dinner

Wednesday, November 23, 5:30 p.m., in HMBC Dining Hall Each year we try to show our appreciation for McShin and what they mean to our Church, our Community and to families of those in recovery by offering a traditional Thanksgiving meal for residents, staff and family members. Charlie and Cecilia Fleet head up this wonderful event. They need help with decorating the tables, servers on November 23, and especially donation of pies for dessert. Please contact the Fleets if you can donate a pie or can help in any other way.

Please Note: No Wednesday Night Church Dinner and No Church Activities on November 23 The Church Office and CDC will be closed on Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25. If you have an emergency please contact the Pastor or the Deacon Chair, Lena Taylor.

Among Our Church Family IN MEMORIAM Mrs. Pat Payne Died November 15, 2016 Mr. L. Harold Paxton Died November 10, 2016 Mrs. Pat Kinder Died November 10, 2016

SYMPATHY TO Gene Payne in the death of his wife and to Shirley Tuck in the death of her sister, Pat Payne. In addition to being a Hatcher member she also worked in our CDC for 30 years. A Memorial Service will at the Church on Sunday, November 27, 2:00 p.m. Susan Heath and Harold Paxton, Jr., in the death of their father, Harold Paxton. Robert Kinder Sr., and Robert Kinder Jr., in the death of their wife and mother, Pat Kinder. Glenda and Benny Jones in the death of her sister, Opal Sims, in Jackson, Mississippi last week. Rose Bookman in the death of her son, Kenny Paul Vaughan, on November 4. Also to Marie and Emily in the death of their brother. Paul and Sharon Vecchione, in the death of his brother, James Vecchione of Marshalls Creek Pennsylvania, Sunday October 30. Robert and Sudie Thorsen in the death of their daughter, Rebecca (Becky) Thorsen on October 29. Becky was the 30 year old granddaughter of James & Jerry Thorsen

The family of Jeffrey Sprangler , 52 year old co-worker of Rilton May passed away on October 28. Charlie and Cecilia Fleet in the death of his aunt, Mildred (Millie) Robertson, October 26, 2016. The family of Robert V. Foster, Jr. Mr. Foster worked as a custodian at Hatcher during the 1990’s. Robert passed away November 12, 2016.

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital: Robert Hagerman, Cynthia May’s cousin, injured in fire at Colonna Shipyard. REHAB Westport Manor: Betty Blanchard, Jim Blanchard’s mother Laurels @ Willow Creek: Rosella “Billie” Parrish Parham Rehab Harwood Dunston, Room # 32 Dot Dunston’s husband Greenfield Residences @ Monument Ave Harold Beard, Apt. 501 HOME FROM HOSPITAL OR REHAB Margaret Dunkle, Kathy Webber’s mother Peggy Ingram’s mother, Marie Stewart Mary Pennington, Bessie Hannah’s sister Towneley Gordon Annie Berry Byrd Farmer June Llewellyn Lisa Moore Walker –Judy Moore’s daughter Mary Atwell, Knee replacement surgery Jane Owen – Please call her before visiting

Delicious home cooked meals are served each Wednesday beginning at 5:15 and are served until 6:00 p.m. Please make weekly or permanent reservations by emailing or phoning the Church Office. Please make all checks for dinner payable to Betty Robinson—NOT to the church. Cost: Main: $7.00; Children’s Meal: (12 & under) $3.00. RESERVATION DEADLINE: Mondays @ Noon

November 23 – NO CHURCH DINNER NO CHURCH ACTIVITES November 30—Main meal: Beef stew, green peas, biscuits, dessert, coffee or tea. Children’s meal: Pizza, green peas, dessert and drink. December 7—Main meal: Spaghetti, tossed salad, bread, dessert, coffee or tea. Children’s meal: Same. December 14— Baked Potato Bar, ham, cheese, broccoli, toss salad, rolls, dessert, coffee or tea. Children’s meal: Corn dog, French fries, dessert and drink. December 21—Main meal: Ham, macaroni and cheese, green beans, rolls, dessert, coffee or tea. Children’s meal: Same. December 28—No Meal and No Activities

2016 Christmas Store for the Baptist Centers Think about what you and your family received last year at Christmas. Can you help other families less fortunate than you with their Christmas this year? Gifts are needed for children ages birth through 12 years old. (Shortages were reported last year for the 7-10 year old group.) Suggestions include: Clothing (jeans, sweaters, sweatshirts, sleepwear, socks, underwear, coats, hats, and gloves in regular and large sizes) Games, toys, books, bicycles (and helmets). Please go easy on stuffed animals, Barbie dolls, Candy Land and Chutes and Ladders. Please purchase gifts that you would want your own children or grandchildren to receive. Do not wrap. Please leave price tags on items. Items must be turned in to the church by Wednesday, November 30.

CHURCH PICTURE DIRECTORY UPDATE We are off to a good start! In the first round of sessions, Lifetouch photographed 31 Hatcher families, as well as several church, CDC and McShin staff. In addition, we have scheduled about 40 families the weekend following Thanksgiving. If you have not scheduled an appointment, there are 5 spaces available on Friday, November 25. Currently, there is no availability on Saturday, November 26 (unless there are cancellations). If you cannot keep your appointment, please let the church office or Debbie Welch (389-2061) know as soon as possible so that another family can use your reserved time.

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Breakfast with Santa!

December 10, 9 a.m.— 11 a.m., Dining Hall

Sponsored by McShin &Families 4 Recovery

Hatcher Child Development Center Our CDC is raising money to purchase new playground equipment. To help raise money and to make your Christmas Shopping adventures a lot less hectic and more enjoyable, you can help support these events:

Ticket s: $5 in advan c $8 at the D e o o r Cont Alden act: 804-2 Gregory 4 alden 9-1845 o r g@m cshin. org

Hatcher & McShin Men’s Basketball ‘16—’17 Schedule

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS SILENT AUCTION December 5—8th, in the CDC Hallways The bidding will end at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 8.

All games are played @ Chickahominy Middle School in Hanover

Thursday, December 8, 7:00 p.m. CDC Christmas Program in the Sanctuary

Monday, November 21

7:20PM

Monday, November 28

7:20PM

CRAFT & VENDOR CHRISTMAS SHOW

Monday, December 12

6:30PM

Tuesday, December 13, 4:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m. It will feature Lakeside Businesses and local Craftsmen. If you are interested in participating you can rent a table for $30.00 and sell your craft items or you can come out and purchase items to support the Lakeside Community and the Hatcher CDC.

Monday, January 9

6:30PM

Monday, January 23

6:30PM

Monday, December 5

7:20PM

Monday, January 30

7:20PM

Monday, February 6

7:20PM

Monday, February 13

7:20 PM

Monday, February 27

6:30 PM

Church Staff

The Rev. J. Gregory Webber, Senior Pastor The Rev. Dr. Gerald Robinson, Minister of Music/Worship and Discipleship

VISIBLE RESULTS 9:00 a.m. Worship Service on November 13, 2016

43

9:30 a.m. McShin Recovery Worship November 13

55

Bible Study Fellowship Attendance on Nov. 13

84

11:00 a.m. Worship Attendance November 13

92

FINANCIAL REPORT

Tucker Wright, New Day Worship Leader Cynthia May, Director of Youth Jo Mitchell, Director, CDC J. Warren Mitchell, Church Organist Debra Nicholls, Administrative Assistant Kay Craig, Love & Fellowship Coordinator

Budget Needs per Week Envelope Receipts November 13,, 2016 Memorials/Endowment Gifts YTD Annie Armstrong All other budget receipts All other receipts Budget Needs Year to Date Envelope Receipts Year to Date

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

7,588.00 8,552.00 25.00 1,292.00 90.00 1,094.00 349,048.00 358,165.38

December 30th—January 1st 2017 . Everyone is asked to bring a gift with a value of around $10 for the gift exchange. Gifts should be suitable for a boy or girl. Snacks and drinks will be provided.

youth will be attending Winterfest at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va. Tickets are $100 plus food and lodging. If you’d like to make a donation to offset the cost it would be much appreciated. Thanks, as always, for your support. Cynthia May, Youth Director

Sunday, December 18th Youth will deliver the Christmas boxes in the afternoon before the Christmas Dinner and Musical Program.

2016 Poinsettia Order Form To donate a Poinsettia, given in honor or in memory of a loved one, please fill out form below and return it to the church office with a check . Poinsettias cost $12.00 each. Checks should be made payable to Hatcher Memorial Baptist Church, with a notation of “Poinsettia Order” in the memo section. Orders must be received in the office by Monday, December 12. Poinsettias will adorn the Sanctuary on December 18. Please print clearly the names as you wish them to appear in the bulletin. In Honor Of: ___________________________________________________________________________ In Honor Of: ___________________________________________________________________________ In Memory Of: __________________________________________________________________________ In Memory Of: __________________________________________________________________________ Given By: ________________________________________________________ Phone No._____________ Total Numbers of Poinsettias Ordered __________________

Amount of Check ________________