Calendar of Events for the Week

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Calendar of Events for the Week 1/11-17 Caritas
(FH Rm 248) Sun., 1/11 830am Traditional
Worship Service 900am Breakfast
945am Sunday School for all
ages 1100am Traditional Worship
Service 230pm FOCUS Praise Band
Practice 330pm Youth Bells (Rm
110) 400pm Youth Choir (Rm 110) Prayer
Time 430pm FOCUS Contemporary Worship
Childrens Musical Youth 530pm Youth
Dinner, Fellowship Worship (Youth Pod) Mon.,
1/12 930am Beth Moore Bible Study (Rm
110) 1000am ESOL Registration (Upstairs
Fellowship Hall) 630pm SPRC Meeting (Pastors
Study) Boy Scouts (Rms 242-245) Girl Scouts
Service Unit Meeting (Rm 249) Tues.,
1/13 1000am Mary E. Farmer Circle ESOL
Registration (Upstairs Fellowship
Hall) 630pm Beth Moore Bible Study (Rm 110)
Finance Committee Meeting (Rm 249) Brownie
Scouts (Rm 244) Cub Scouts (Rms 107, 108, 109,
240-241) Wed., 1/14 1000am Beth Moore Bible
Study (Beth Spitzleys Home) ESOL
Registration 1100am Staff Meeting (Rm
110) 615pm Kidz Bells (Rm 110) 700pm MMs
(Childrens S.S. wing) Youth Bible Study (Youth
Lounge) 745pm Beulah Road Quartet
(Sanc) Thurs., 1/15 1000pm Bible Study (Rm
109) 600pm Bells of Praise (Rm 110) Girl
Scouts (Rms 245, 246-247) 630pm Rebekah
Fellowship 700pm Sanctuary Choir (Rm
106) Satl, 1/17 1000am Beulahs Best departs for
Newport News WEEKLY SPECIAL GIFTS for
1/4 Cumulative Pastors Discretionary
Fund 100.00 Sound System
100.00
50,039.30 Christmas (World Service)
20.00 2008 Special Budget Appeal 4,600.00
11,590.00 Building
Fund 550.00 Community Dinner
60.00 Scholarship Fund 50.00 Youth Fund
25.00 Upward Soccer 300.00 Communion
Urban Ministries 302.00 Organizations/Groups
Donating to the Special 2008 Budget
Appeal Wesleyan-Stratton Fellowship Rebekah
Fellowship Jo Harvey Bible Class UMM
WordSeekers SS Class New Centurions Ruth
Robertson Alpha Circle
Beulah UMC WEEKLY BEACON
January 11, 2009 THOSE WHO
GRIEVE Dave Jones and family at the loss of his
mother, Ruby Lee Parson Jones, on January
2. Harry and Ellen Trimble at the loss of his
mother, Frances V. Trimble, on January 4. John
and Diane Kuti at the loss of his sister last
week. PAINTING IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL Our
well loved building is celebrating its tenth
anniversary. It is beginning to look a little
worn around the edges from hosting all the events
it has seen. We have an account set up for any
contributions toward the goal of 5,000 (present
total 428.00) to pay for this face-lift. Anyone
wishing to contribute should mark their gift with
account 2217 and place in the offering plate,
or deliver to the office. We look forward to
bright, fresh rooms in the Fellowship
Hall. UPCOMING WEDNESDAY NIGHT STUDY Simply
Enough is an intergenerational Bible study being
offered at Beulah this winter.  We invite all
youth and adults to join us on Wednesday nights
(Feb. 4, 11 and 18) following dinner. We will
begin with a short video segment featuring Tony
Campolo and Shane Claiborne that focuses on
simple, just living and follow with a time of
discussion on the topics of Lifestyle, Food,
Celebrations, Stuff, Money and Justice. Join Ben
Horrocks and Dianna Hastings as we facilitate an
intergenerational time of fellowship, discussion
and appreciation of one another. Questions may be
directed to Dianna or Ben in the church
office. SPROUTS This years SPROUTS group will
begin meeting on Sunday afternoons from 330-500
beginning on February 1st.  SPROUTS is a
children's ministry for 3rd - 5th graders who
want to help one another grow in their faith in
Jesus Christ.  We meet weekly for 2 months to
support one another and hold one another
accountable as Christian disciples.  We also
enjoy a large group time when we focus on a
justice issue.  This year we anticipate taking on
the justice issue of world hunger.  I would love
to have 100 participation from our 3rd - 5th
graders.  Please prayerfully consider this
opportunity and sign your child up below.  If you
have any questions, please call the church
office. Child's name ___________________________
__ Child's grade __________________________ Paren
t's name _________________________________________
_________________ If you are available to help
with the Sprouts program, please include your
phone number _________________
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THE PEOPLE SERVE Acolyte 830 Ryder
Sadler 1100 Paolo Jimenez, Amy Byers Bible
Bearer 830 Wren Sadler 1100 Karen
Carter Sound 830 Steve Clark 1100 Brandon
Brooks 430 Greeters 830 1100 Peggy
See, Cathy Keller Focus Band 430 Addie Brooks,
Ray Byers, David Diane Conner, Curtis Lee
Giles, Christa Kris Helms, Robin Henderson,
Jim Tyler Video Children's Church  Nursery 1
(Rm. 101) 830 Faye Grissom, Karolyn Soyars
Nursery 1 (Rm. 101) 1100 Faye Grissom Nursery
34 (107) 1100 Margaret Burke, Dawn
Owens Nursery 300 Robin Rudd, Mary Jo
Hoyt Nursery 430 Robin Rudd, Ailene Wilson,
Karolyn Soyars Nursery 600 Robin Rudd, Bethany
Ward Tellers Sewell Lee, Valerie Sarrett, Al
Harris Ushers 830 David Andusko, Richard Hensel,
Bruce Sadler 1100 Walt Hayden, C.T. Abernathy,
Chris Anderson, Alex Compton, Carl Griggs, Roy
Hartless, Richard Robertson, Garry Soyars, Bill
Stearns
PRAYER CONCERNS - SPECIAL PRAYER REQUESTS George
Shirley Schmeltzer Mary Pfeil (Bill Pfeils
mother) Wanda Hairfield (Bill Goodmans
sister) Arnie Beck Lew Troxell Lou Peake
Sandra McCafferty (Jim Eads sister) Lewis Duke
Lucille Freeman
Sharon Williams (Daughter of Pat Harts neighbor)
Gladys Roberts Michael Arthur, Jr. Dot
Mauro Bonnie Claire Shelton (B.
Rameys niece) Faye Arthur Bruce Lancaster
Betty Parrish/Carole Shelton (Sister/friend
of Kitty Waldrop) Shirley Bondurant Lisa
Davidson Jim Hart Rebecca Boney
(Elizabeth Quaiffs grandaughter) Debbie Barkley
Dorothy Trefun (Ailene Wilsons mother)
Claudia Rader (Rebecca Mendozas aunt) Linda
Connor Shirley Pfeil Dean Byers
Livia Mackinson (friend of Rose Byers
sister) Barbara Grammer/W.T. Hobbs (Emma
Bradleys sister-in-law/brother-in-law) Todd
Jennifer Ostrum Skip Studebaker Donna Turner
(Lorraine Spencers sister) Christie
Geraty (Barbara Tinsleys friend) Jane Piquet
Janice Clayton (friend of Pat Soyars) Eric
Cunningham Addie Brooks Bob Danielson Mike
Smith (Addie Brooks uncle) new addition to a
list PRAYER CONCERNS - CONGREGATIONAL
CARE At-Home Families Russell Leonard Lois
Carpenter Harrison Mary Chester Ninna
Smith Ida Musser Joe and Peggy OBrien
Bernice Clarke Buster Clarke Robert
Beasley
PERSONS OF INTEREST FOR THE WEEK MISSIONARY
SERVICEMAN Chuck Jack (Supt. Of Red Bird
Missionary Conference) CPL Tyrone E. Davis 540
Queendale North 4th Marines Comm, Unit
35970 Beverly, KY 40913 FTO AP
96602-5970 Email chuck.jack_at_redbirdconference.org
Birthday January 11 COLLEGE STUDENT
Joseph Carson (JMU) POLICE OFFICER/FIREFIGHTER
1730 Stratford Drive Chris Townsend
(Chesterfield Fire-Paramedic) Harrisonburg, VA
22801 IN SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY Col. Rick
Robinson (Family friend of the Lowes) SSG Wesley
Townsend SGT Kenny B. Adcock - Iraq (friend of
Sandra Saunders) Kenneth Trey Lankey, III Aaron
Thompson Dean A. Byers, Navy (Bethesda, MD) CPL
Tyrone Davis - Iraq Sgt. Chris Miller (Kathy
Donovans great-nephew) BEULAHS EXPECTANT
PARENTS Marco Michelle Guarniere Brian and
Jorie Walker Jennifer Troxell Cabuay Ryan
Tracy Hensel Christian denotes a new addition
to a list

Beaufont Healthcare Lucy Corr Village 200 Hioaks
Road, Richmond, VA 23225
PO Box 170, Chesterfield, VA 23832 Margaret
Hastings-Rm. 109 Dale
Station Dale Duffy-Rm. 320 Bon Secours
Retirement Community Doris Jackson-Rm. 301
6701 Ironbridge Parkway, Chester, VA 23831
Becky Wilmoth-Rm. 323B Nell Harris-Pavilion
Assisted Living Myrtle Langford-Rm 734
Brandermill Woods Retirement Community Matoaca
Station Bessie Johnson-508 14303 Brandermill
Woods Trail, Midlo., VA 23112 Mary
Hendrickson-Rm 509B Frances Wadkins, Apt. B213
Clover Hill Station Betty Corsa-Rm 218A
Elmcroft of Chesterfield Bermuda Station
Virginia Spencer-Rm 110 1000 Twinridge Lane,
Richmond, VA 23235 Simpson House Lyn Dowdell,
Room 178 2101Belmont Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
19131 MeadowView Terrace Montie Robertson PO
Box 712, Clarksville, VA 23927 Southerland
Place Ogene Pitts 14016Turnberry Lane,
Midlothian, VA 23113 Ruxton Health Kate Coleman
7246 Forest Hill Avenue, Richmond, VA 23225
Kathleen King-Rm. 218
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Esther Its Tough Being A Woman by Beth
Moore We began with our introductory session on
Wednesday morning, January 7 and continue on
Wednesdays from 10 am to noon, at the home of
Beth Spitzley will end just before Memorial Day
on Wednesday, May 20 .
OFFICE VOLUNTEERS Due to cuts in staff hours,
our volunteers are even more valuable. There are
days during the month (mostly Wednesdays) when we
especially need to fill the 10am 1pm time.
Please talk to Pat Soyars (275-6785) about which
days are available and also about being an
on-call staffer. We really appreciate the help
of our current volunteers, and would like to
welcome more to our office family. ADVOCATE
ARTICLE There is a copy of the intergenerational
article written by P.T. Holmes and Dianna
Hastings on display on the bulletin board. We are
very proud to have been highlighted in the
December issue as a church with many volunteers
from several generations. If you would like a
copy to take home, please let the office know of
your interest. SARAH EASTWOOD PRESENTS Wesleyan-
Stratton Fellowship is honored to have Sarah
Eastwood tell her story of her mission trip to
Africa last summer. If you missed it when she
shared at our Wednesday night program, you are
welcome to join us at 1pm, Wednesday, January 21
in the Crusaders Classroom. This promises to be a
great opportunity for all of us. BEULAHS
BEST Beulahs Best will meet on January 19 at
10am. Our guest speaker will be Keith Applewhite
who will update his former presentation on Gangs
of Chesterfield. UNITED METHODIST MEN The
United Methodist Men will kick off the New Year
with a meeting on Tuesday, January 20. The
evening will begin at 600 pm with dinner and
will be followed by a program provided by Brandon
Brooks. Brandon will tell us about the Saturday
Bus Ministry at Beulah and how it has impacted
his life. The United Methodist Men is the
spiritual enrichment, fellowship and missions
group of the men of the church. Its membership is
not determined by ageyoung adults, middle aged,
and seniors are all welcome and are encouraged to
attend. Our primary mission is to support Upward
Soccer, but we also help support Beulahs Boy
Scout Troop 880 and the youth trips, among other
ministries. We had a great year in 2008 and are
looking forward to an even better one in 2009.
Please indicate your intention to join us on
Tuesday, January 20 by filling out the RSVP form
below and placing it in the collection plate or
by telephoning Carl Griggs at 675-2910 no later
than 5pm on Monday, January 19, as we need a
head count for the dinner. I look forward to
seeing you on the 20! Carl Griggs, President,
United Methodist Men Yes, I plan to attend the
Methodist Mens meeting on January
20th. ____________________________________________
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Jesus The One Only by Beth Moore We begin
January 12 and 13 (Monday mornings at 930am or
Tuesday evenings at 630pm). The class will meet
in Room 110 main building. Workbooks are
available at the first session for 20. Call the
office or Margaret Burke (714-2353) to reserve a
spot.
Beulahs Best TRIPS 2009 Feb. 7 (Sat.)
Roanoke Driving Miss Daisy Mar. 17 (Tues.)
DC-Natl Air Space Museum Pentagon Apr.
7(Tues.) Annapolis-US Naval Academy May 19
(Tues.) Mount Vernon May 30 (Sat.)
Norfolk-Chrysler Hall-Wicked June 13(Sat.)
Roanoke-Singin in the Rain June 20 (Sat)
Winchester-Hairspray July 1 (Wed)
Fredericksburg-Pajama Game August 4-5
Abingdon-Barter Theatre Sept 28-30 Cape May,
NJ Oct 27 (Tues) Natural Bridge, Bedford D-Day
Memorial Dec 1(Tues)? Outer Banks
Theatre-Christmas Show Dec. 17-19 NY. For
trip info, call Ann Gould, 276-2264.
SATURDAY BUS MINISTRY TO THE COMMUNITY The
Saturday Bus Ministry continues, and we'd love
for you to join us on Saturdays at 1000am in the
Fellowship Hall. Donuts and coffee will be
provided. If you're available to help with coffee
and donuts, please call Addie Brooks at
425-5994.  2009 NURSERY VOLUNTEERS URGENTLY
NEEDED We need to schedule the Nurseries for
2009 from January through the end of June.
Anyone who would like to participate in helping
the Church by babysitting in the Nursery for any
of the following times, please fill out the form
below I am interested in helping out in the
Nursery for at the following times Name
_______________________________________ Telephone
No. _______________________________ Time
(Please check one. If you are available for more
than one time, please indicate your preference by
entering 1, 2, 3, etc., beside the
checkbox). 830 AM ?
300 PM ? 600 PM ? 1100 AM ?
430 PM ? Please
turn in the forms to either the volunteer desk or
the Church office. Once all the forms are
received, a roster will be created and sent to
each participant. Thank you in advance for your
assistance.