The Sandpiper Newsletter
Sandbridge Community Chapel UMC
3041 Sandpiper Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Office : (757) 721-3105 Fax (757) 721-5198
E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]
Web: www.sccumc.org
March/April 2015
WORSHIP SCHEDULE:
8:30am Traditional Service with Communion
10:00am Sunday School for all ages
11:00am Contemporary Service
A Word From Pastor Clyde
March & April 2015
PASTOR’S WORD
We are coming to the holiest time of the year in the Christian calendar—Lent and the glorious day of
Easter resurrection. There are many things happening around the church for Easter. I hope that you will take
the time to look through the newsletter and put them on your calendar. I especially love the sunrise services
here on the beach. Last year was freezing! But we still had a great turnout and the wonderful breakfast along
with the warm fellowship more than made up for the cold.
Easter means one basic thing to me and that is Jesus is alive! As Paul put it, if Jesus be not raised then
our faith is vain and we of all people are most to be pitied. But Paul went on to shout out that Jesus was raised
and he is alive. Easter is our opportunity once again to reacquaint ourselves with all that means to us and to
our daily lives.
One thing it means is that Jesus is Lord. The confession that Jesus is Lord was part of the Christian
church from the very beginning. Today I believe that we say it much too flippantly. It comes from the basic
Jewish confession that “the Lord our God is one God.” When Christians said that Jesus was Lord, they were,
in effect, saying that Jesus was God. So they were not only saying that they would obey Jesus in all things as
they would their boss (or lord as they were called back then) but they were also saying that Jesus was Lord as
God was Lord.
Because the early Christians were proclaiming Jesus as Lord and God, they were willing to go to their
deaths before they would bow down to emperors who asked them to call them Lord. So what does that mean
to us today? Do we really mean that Jesus is Lord of our lives? I know that I fail pretty miserably most of the
time. I have a terrible habit of going off on my own and then trying to square it with what I think that Jesus,
maybe, possibly, might allow. That is a long way from looking to Jesus first.
I believe that Lent is a great time to examine how we might put Jesus first. How might our lives be different if we made Jesus total Lord of all that we do? Are there priorities that we might change? Would our
spending and giving patterns be different? What about the movies and TV that we watch? As Easter approaches, let’s take the time to at least consider what it means to make Jesus Lord of our lives.
Pastor Clyde
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MINUTES OF ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL MEETING
SANDBRIDGE COMMUNITY CHAPEL UMC
Administrative Council
Name
Chairperson
Don Ashby
[email protected]
Vice Chairperson
Frank Gupton
[email protected]
Recording Secretary
Ben Lane
[email protected]
Lay Leader
Marybeth Grambo
[email protected]
Lay Member @ Annual Conference Gerald Phelps
[email protected]
Finance Chairperson
Doreen Roadman
[email protected]
Church Treasurer
Fred Jenkins
[email protected]
Stewardship
David Whitley
[email protected]
Youth and Children’s Ministry
Steve Joyner
[email protected]
Missions
Jen Eliason
[email protected]
Membership
Margie Dowe
[email protected]
Disaster Coordinator
Ben Lane
[email protected]
Historian
Charles Learned
[email protected]
Worship
Margie Dowe
[email protected]
IT Coordinator/Communications
Andrew Roper
[email protected]
Youth Representative
Ben Hilliard
[email protected]
Member-At-Large
Joan Kennedy
[email protected]
Trustees Chairperson
Fred Greene
[email protected]
Staff/Pastor Parish RC Chairperson
Joan Davis
[email protected]
Day School Director
Beth Comerford
[email protected]
Pastor
Clyde DeLoach
[email protected]
Secretary
Tina Ciccone
[email protected]
Youth Ministries
Steve Joyner
[email protected]
Music Director
Bryan Harrell
[email protected]
Staff
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E-Mail
In Attendance:
Pastor Clyde DeLoach
Tina Ciccone
Andrew Roper
Don Ashby
Ben Hilliard
Beth Comerford
Fred Greene
Doreen Roadman
Margie Dowe
Charles Learned
Ben Lane
Call to Order: Don Ashby called the meeting to order at 7:01pm with Pastor Clyde giving the opening
prayer.
Previous Minutes: Last month’s minutes (15 January 2015) were approved by the Council.
Lay Leader Report (Marybeth absent; Report provided):
District News
Imagine No Malaria – Display to be set up in the Narthex during Lent. Propose having the April 25 th Lemonade stand that Bishop
Cho has asked all Virginia Churches to do to bring awareness to the UMC continuing mission: Imagine No Malaria – Our Faith
in Action
Service Opportunities
JCOC servings – Disciple 1 and 4 Classes will be serving JCOC on 14 February 2015.
GROUPS or Individuals are encouraged to sign up for the remaining serving dates
March 17 (Tuesday)
May 19 (Tuesday)
July 30 (Thursday)
Sept 3 (Thursday of Labor Day weekend)
Nov 24 ( Tuesday before Thanksgiving)
Contact Marybeth Grambo at [email protected] to sign up. Bible Studies, Men’s Group,
Youth Group, Girl Scouts are all encouraged to sign up in advance for one of these dates.
All are encouraged to donate items to this ongoing local mission.
Menu will remain the same except for the Breakfast
Red Beans/ rice/ Corn Bread/ Roasted Vegetables/ Fruit/ Dessert/ Lemonade/Tea
Outreach Events
Day School Bulletin Board for SCC – The SCC Day School Bulletin Board has it’s February display. Pictures of Youth Group,
LIO and JCOC servings are posted. Listing of sermons, Youth Group Activities and contacts to get plugged in are also
listed. Board with pictures will change each month. ANY ideas for Church promotion are welcome. Contact Marybeth Grambo [email protected]
Children’s Ministries
Living Inside Out Children’s Ministries: LIO has moved to the classroom in the Sanctuary. Many hours were
spent getting the room put together and the craft supply cabinet organized. Had two Sunday classes there
already and the kids enjoy it! We will be moving into the Lent LIO program on February 22nd.
LIO Bulletin Board: The bulletin board across the hall from the LIO classroom will also have monthly displays. Pictures, projects and upcoming events will be posted.
VBS: DATES: June 22-26; VBS meeting to be announced soon!! ANYONE who is interested in being a part of the VBS
leadership team, please contact Marybeth Grambo- [email protected] as soon as possible.
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Lay Delegate for Annual Conference (Gerald Phelps absent): No Report.
Financial Chair Report (Doreen Roadman):
SCC Finance Committee Meeting; 6:30 p.m. February 5, 2015.
Present: Pastor Clyde DeLoach; Doreen Roadman, Finance Chairperson; Fred Jenkins, Treasurer; David Whitley, Stewardship; Fred
Greene, Trustees; David Whitley, At-Large
1. We opened with discussion of the 2014 income and expenses. The pattern continues to reflect a moderate deficit of monthly cash
flow. Doreen presented a report for the past 4 years, highlighting annual income deficits ranging from $7500 to $15,000, with the exception for 2012 the year the church experienced a pastoral change. On average the church is falling short approximately $1200-$1500
per month to cover the budgetary needs.
2. A discussion ensued regarding the need for stewardship training/education. There hasn't been any form of stewardship campaign or
education in a number of years. Also, there is a shift in the methods of giving. Suggestions included researching internet and phone
methods of giving. The committee also agreed to pursue more information on organized stewardship campaigns. David Whitley will
follow through on this area.
3. Trustees are looking to replace the windows in the sanctuary building as well as replace the front door. The combined costs will be
approximately $23,000. Perhaps donations from UMM and UMW will help defray some cost. In addition, a possible capital campaign
to raise funds for the windows may ensue. In the meantime, a suggestion was made to proceed with obtaining bids for windows and use
the equity line of credit as a means to pay for the project if need be. Everyone agreed to proceed accordingly.
4. It is time to review the church liability policies as well. Fred Greene will contact the Church Mutual agent and schedule an appointment to review the policies.
5. Doreen brought up the need to conduct an audit on the Day School's debt. Before the official consolidation of the day school with the
church the school charged expenses to a personal credit card. Those expenses have to be audited to validate before steps are taken to
implement a financial plan to pay the debt off. Fred Jenkins and Dave Grambo volunteered to serve. Will ask one more member to join
this team.
6. Endowment Committee Meeting will be scheduled in March.
Treasurer’s Report (Fred Jenkins absent, Report provided):
General Fund Income for January 2015 .........….……. $18,100.00
Expenses …………………………………………………………….... $20,300.00
Expenses exceeded Income …….…….……….……..……… ($2,200.00)
Stewardship Report (David Whitley absent): No Report.
Youth Leader Report (Steve Joyner absent; Report provided by Ben Hilliard)
1. This month the youth are going to a Newsboys concert at London Bridge Baptist Church.
2. Michael Lindsey from Waves of Love will be in town the 19th to the 22nd. He will be at Youth Group speaking and he will be at church that Sunday.
3. We are in the middle of confirmation classes with the youth as well. Students are coming to large group sessions and meeting with their mentors.
4. The Nicaragua Mission group continues to fund raise and plan behind the scenes.
Membership Report (Margie Dowe): No Report.
Disaster Coordinator Report (Ben Lane):
1. The Revised Disaster Response Plan (dated 12 February 2015) was presented to Council. Ben went over the
format and briefly discussed portions of the plan.
2. Once the revised plan is posted to the website, all may access the Disaster Response Plan and the related articles.
Missions Report (Jen Eliason absent): No Report.
Communications Report (Andrew Roper) Andrew led the discussion on the continuing need for a digital
music control system. A motion was made to purchase the digital system but after “budget and priority spending
discussion” led by Fred Greene, the motion was pulled from the floor. The Trustees and the Financial Committee
will discuss and provide recommendations at the next council meeting.
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Staff/Pastor Parish Relations Report (Joan Davis absent): No Report.
Trustee’s Report (Fred Greene):
The February meeting of the Sandbridge Community Chapel Trustee Committee was cancelled awaiting
the CY15 priorities from the Administration and Finance Committees.
January Projects:
- The painting of the Narthex continued with the brown trim being painted white.
- Excess Narthex furniture was removed and wall hangings were positioned.
February Projects: Complete 2014 Projects
Finish painting Narthex trim
Install plaques on Sanctuary walls
Continue cleaning up the ceiling access closet
Replace lights bulbs in the outdoor sign CC sign
Replace or Glue floor tiles
Replace ceiling tiles
4. Additional 2015 Projects will be prioritized by availability of funds and need.
Current projects are:
Replace windows: Seven 1st floor windows and two on the second floor are in
need of replacement.
The remaining five 2"d floor windows are serviceable.
Front Entrance Door - Getting estimates now (The Methodist men may fund
the purchase of the
door - estimated at $3,000).
- North Exterior Entrance Door - Getting estimates
- Construct a small playground for younger children (estimated at $250).
- If the church has Cox TV cable, a small TV will be purchased (Est. at $185).
Construct a vestibule for the entrance.
(Cost unknown)
Purchase a digital mixer for the Sanctuary sound system (estimated at $2,900)
4. Christmas Home Tour: The Christmas home tour has been revised (5 December) and the committee would
like the Church to participate as we have in the past; i.e. the youth group prepared and sold lunch to those on the
tour; a bake sale was organized by the Methodist Women; and a crafts sale was held at the Day Care Center. Profit
from this activities all went to the church.
5. Future Challenges:
- Annual inventory of everything.
- Parsonage Annual review - NLT 1 June 2015.
- Clean up the shed in the spring.
Pastor’s Report (Pastor Clyde DeLoach):
1. The Sandbridge Chapel Day School will have an Open House this Sunday (February 15). Beth Comerford
will have more information in her report. The kids will sing at the 11:00 am service.
2. Lent will begin with Ash Wednesday on February 18. We will have a Self-Denial Meal in the Narthex at 6
pm and an Imposition of Ashes Service at 7 pm.
3. The Cluster’s Lenten Services start on February 22 and I encourage you to see what other churches are doing.
There will be meals at each service.
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4. We are working diligently as Doreen told you to close the gap in our finances. It is important to understand
that we are in better shape than most churches. At the same time, we must be good stewards and be proactive in
our approach to our shortfall. One thing that we will try is that I will attend a week-long seminar on Philanthropy this summer at the University of Richmond. It will teach me about getting grants and setting up giving campaigns. It will also address handling estate planning. We have people who will certainly remember Virginia
Tech in their wills; why not the church? We simply have to show them what a great job we are doing changing
lives for the better here in the church.
5. I am very pleased with the response to the Youth mission to Nicaragua. We have had great support from the
community. Jimmy Reeves from the Baja gave $1,000 and the golf tournament will donate some of their money
to trip and other people have stepped forward. I believe this will be an ongoing ministry and a way to bring the
community together.
2015 CLUSTER LENTEN SERVICES
DATE
HOST CHURCH
PREACHER
Feb 22
Tabernacle UMC
Rev. Barbara St. Jean (Bethel UMC)
March 1
Bethel UMC Rev. Jack Davis (Tabernacle UMC)
March 8
St. Luke’s UMC
Rev. Fred Brockhausen (CCUMC)
March 15
Back Bay Christian Rev. Diana Johnson (KIUMC)
March 22
Nimmo UMC Rev. Chuck Moseley (Oak Grove Baptist)
March 29
Charity UMC Rev. Clyde DeLoach (SCCUMC)
THEME: New Life
TIMES: Fellowship begins at 5:00pm
Worship begins at 6:00pm
OFFERING: Knott’s Island UMC Food Pantry
SCC Music Report (Bryan Harrell absent): See Communications Report.
SCC Day School Report (Beth Comerford) See Pastor’s Report.
Church Historian (Charles Learned):
General discussion on identifying those who will provide Sir Charles with annual church committee/activity history reports for 2014.
Meeting Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 8:10 pm, with a closing prayer from the Pastor.
Next Meeting: 12 March 2015 at 7pm.
Respectfully,
Ben Lane, Recording Secretary
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Living Inside Out – SCC Children’s Ministry
**March/ April LIO News**
Marybeth Grambo – LIO coordinator
[email protected]
Please join us at 10 am every Sunday in the classroom next to the Library
Ages K-5
Snacks, Games, Crafts and the WORD!! – Look for our Display across from our room
We’re starting our LENT SERIES March 8th:
I BELIEVE
A fun interactive 4-week series on why we believe in Jesus’ resurrection and how we keep growing in our faith no matter
how old we are
We’re finishing up our series on Jesus’ Miracles and why he used them
We talked about fasting ….and how we learn to rely on God when we fast from the things of the world we give a lot of
power to!
During the Lent Season we’ll be making bread like Jesus ate and talking about the foods He ate for the Passover.
After Easter (April 5th) we’ll be talking about the SUPERHEROES of the Bible!
There is so much fun and so much to learn!
Please contact me if you would like your young people to attend!
Vacation Bible School ….Just around the CORNER!!
JUNE 22-26 2015
As we shake off the cold and snow it’s time to start thinking about summer!
What is one of the GREATEST local outreach opportunities our church does? Vacation Bible School!
You can be a part of something extraordinary as SCC steps out of the box for this year’s VBS!!
We need you to be a volunteer! No experience necessary!
Please email Marybeth at [email protected] if you would like to help in the following areas:
ART AND CRAFTS
KITCHEN
TEAM LEADERS
STORYTELLING
GAMES
REGISTRATION
PROMOTION
We’ll have an organizational meeting / training in March/April…….we’ll keep you posted on exact dates/times!
Youth News
The youth are busy this spring with fundraising for Nicaragua. Confirmation is coming to a close and Confirmation Sunday is Palm Sunday at the 11am service. Regular youth meetings are still happening Friday's 6:45-8:45pm in the community center.
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LENTEN SERMON SERIES 2015
March 1, 2015 “The Word Made Flesh” Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16; John 1:1-5, 10-14, 16-18
March 8, 2015 “The Miraculous Signs of Jesus” Exodus 20:1-17; John 2:1-5; 9:1-3
March 15, 2015 “The ‘I Am’ Sayings of Jesus” Exodus 3:13-14; John 8:56-58
March 22, 2015 “The Farewell Discourse” Jeremiah 31:31-34; John 15:8-10
March 29, 2015 Palm Sunday “The Arrest, Trial, and Crucifixion of a King” Isaiah 50:
4-9a; John 19:14b-20
April 2, 2015 Maundy Thursday “A Last Fellowship” Exodus 12:1-14; I Corinthians
11:23-26
April 5, 2015 Easter “Eternal Life” Acts 10:34-43; John 19:41-42; 20:1, 11-16, 18
April 12, 2015 “The Long Shot” Acts 4:32-35; John 21:15-17
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JCOC- Judeo Christian Outreach Center – Local Missions!
Our January serving is quickly approaching on January 22nd ! We have two
families lined up to serve the amazing folks at JCOC!
Now, we just need our meal!! Would you like to make food for JCOC?
We will be serving our famous Red Beans and Rice with cornbread, roasted
broccoli, peaches and dessert. If you want to purchase some fresh broccoli
or canned peaches, let us know! Sign ups for the meal are in the Narthex or
call the church office.
February 14th is our Next JCOC serving- We’ll be serving BREAKFAST at
7am!!!! Please let me know if you or your small group would like to serve.
We’ll come up with our menu when we have the servers. What a way to
show love on Valentine’s Day ….to serve those who have nothing. Better
than any box of chocolates for sure!!
JCOC SERVING DATES FOR 2015:
Tuesday, May 19th - Dinner
Thursday, Jul 30th - Dinner
Thursday, Sep 3rd - Dinner
Tuesday, Nov 24th - Dinner
If you would like to volunteer for one of the above dates, please contact
Marybeth Grambo at [email protected].
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EASTER SUNRISE BREAKFAST
PLEASE JOIN US!
DATE: Sunday, April 5th
TIME: 7:00 a.m.
(Immediately following the Sunrise Service)
PLACE: Sandbridge Community Chapel
Across the street at the Community Center
Our menu includes the following:
Breakfast casseroles, fruit, pastries,
bagels & cream cheese, coffee and juice.
We need a few helpers on Saturday, April 4th
from 4:00pm—6:00pm to help with set-up!
Also, we are planning a “Love Offering” to help with the cost of this wonderful breakfast!
Please contact Nicole Roper at #724-4200 or the Chapel office if you have
any questions!
Sandbridge Chapel Day School
W is for Winter
Oh, the weather outside is frightful,
but our school is so delightful!
Senses Week – Something smells good!
Day Of Kindness – SB Fire Station
Dinosaur Week – Excavating is hard work
Dental Health Week – Future Dentists
“Souper” Bowl Day – Go Team Day School
Sandbridge Chapel Day School
Con’t
Groundhog Day – Super Shadows
President’s Day – God Bless America
Valentine Week – Love One Another
Read Across America – Read By: Mr. John
Sandbridge Chapel Day School
Con’t
HaPPy Birthday Dr. Seuss!
Newsletter Articles are Due by the 15th of the month—so please make sure you have
your information in to the church office by that date.
Also, so much is happening at Sandbridge Community Chapel and most of it does
not get recognized—If you know of a note worthy activity or a positive story about
SCCUMC members, please send it along to the church office (our email is:
[email protected]) so we can share God’s blessings with everyone!!
SCCUMC Counters! Thanks for all your help!
March:
1st
8th
15th
22nd
29th
Tina Ciccone
Judy Gellasch
Tina Ciccone
Robbie Mitchell
Ben Lane
Nicole Roper
Andy Kennedy
Alice Watson
Donna Mack
Charles Learned
SCCUMC Greeters!
March:
1st
8th
15th
22nd
29th
Brenda Lane
Sherry Haines
Tina Ciccone
Pat Barton
Kim Lister
Kim Lister
Cindy Hilliard
Kim Lister
Brenda Lane
Sherry Haines