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AUMC WITNESSOur Mission: Love God, Love Neighbor, Serve the World

Annandale United Methodist Church6935 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003P: (703)256-8330 F: (703)914-8896

Ministers: Rev. Clarence R. Brown

Associate Pastor: Eduardo CarrilloRev. Cynthia Johnson-Oliver

Dr. Paul Y. Shin

June 7, 2011Vol. 8 No. 12 We are a Stephen Ministry Church

REGISTER FOR VBS TODAY!

Once again thousands of United Methodists from most of Virginia will assemble in Roanoke Civic Center for our annual conference June 15-19, 2011. This is the time each year when clergy and laity have the opportunity to worship, learn, fellowship, and participate in setting the future for the United Methodist Church. There will be an ordination service on Friday night and a memorial service on Saturday. This year’s theme is “Being Christ to Others: Snapshots of the Kingdom”. The focus of the gathering will be on mission as well as electing delegates to 2012 General and

Jurisdictional Conferences. Bishop Kammerer has invited the Rev. Sam Wells, dean of Duke Chapel in Durham, N.C., to be the conference preacher. Annandale UMC will be represented by Rev. Clarence Brown, Rev. Eduardo Carrillo, Rev. Cynthia Johnson-Oliver, and Dr. Paul Shin, clergy, and Kevin Sabo and Janet Petty, laity. Alexandria District delegates from AUMC are John and Betty Reeves. The global mission projects designated by the bishop for the Annual Conference Offering include $50,000 for Mozambique – Leadership Development/Living Water; $50,000 for Brazil – Shade and Fresh Water/Children at Risk; $50,000 for Agape Christian Children’s Community Center, Inc. on the Eastern Shore, and $50,000 for Shalom Zone: Grace Ministries – Roanoke. Your support of these vital ministries in witness to our faith is encouraged. Please write "Conference Offering" in the memo line of your check.

Virginia Annual Conference Meeting

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2011 Graduating SeniorsWILLIAM “WES” JENKINS

Bishop Ireton High SchoolWes is a member of Annandale UMC and has

participated in many programs, such as VBS, The Pittsburgh Project, and as a Crucifier. Wes plans on attending Campbell University where he will continue playing baseball.

BENJAMIN “BJ” ODOMAnnandale High SchoolBJ is a member of Annandale UMC and has participated in many programs, such as Youth Choir and The Grid. BJ has also been very involved in the theater

productions at Annandale High School. After graduation, BJ plans on attending Syracuse University where he will study Musical Theater.

COURTNEY SABOLake Braddock Secondary School Courtney has been a leader in the school’s CREW team during her entire four years. This Fall she will

attend Marietta College in Marietta, Ohio and will be on the CREW team there as well.

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Read Acts 2:1-21 Parthians, Medes, Elamites, Mesopotamia, Judea, Cappadocia, Pontus, Asia, Phrygia, Papphylia, Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabs. Do you know what these words have in common? What you have read is the diversity of languages and backgrounds the Holy Spirit is conducting through

the disciples in order to transmit the good news. Now if the Holy Spirit is able to be among different cultures and languages and make sense of it all, why, with our advances in communications are we isolated from our own communities? Has the Holy Spirit stopped? Perhaps the breath of God is not as palpable as it used to be? When the disciples started speaking different languages and the tongues of fire were upon them, the big barrier between the Good News and the people was the difference of language. Now it seems that communication has become something that can be done in our cars, around the corner and even on the opposite side of the world. Even translations are easier to access. Then why is it difficult to talk to people about the Good News? As Disciples of Christ we need to step out of our comfort zones and talk about the Good News. Maybe your forte is not speaking; communication is not only verbal but physical. Therefore we can live out the Good News; the way we treat others: instead of gossip let’s do blessing; instead of cursing let's pray for our enemies. Let the Holy Spirit fill our speech and our actions so the world knows about the Good News.

Peace,

Eduardo Carrillo

BRIDGING SUNDAYJune 12 ~ Both Worship Services

Celebrate the bridging of our 5th grade class from Children’s Ministry to Youth Ministry. Help

mark this important milestone of faith as our oldest children transition to a new part of their faith journey. Presentation of the 5th grade project will also be part of the service.

CLERGY CORNER

2011 COLLEGE GRADUATES

Samuel SummervilleStrayer UniversityMaster of Science in Information System & Network ManagementPlans for the Future: Will be working for Cox Communications Araminta SummervilleStrayer UniversityMaster in Business Administration & Finance

Kieran Patrick McCloskey Virginia Tech Magna Cum Laude in Biochemistry, with a minor in Chemistry. Plans for the Future: Kieran plans to join the Navy's Officers Candidate School, attend medical school, and become a doctor for the U.S. Navy in the future!

Sarah Bracken Shenandoah UniversityBachelor of Science, Music, Arts ManagementPlans for the Future: Looking for a job in Arts Management!

Nina RuhterUniversity of VirginiaB.S. Civil and Environmental EngineeringPlans for the Future: Nina will celebrate her graduation with a trip to Iceland in June. After that, she will perform research on stormwater for a professor at UVA.

Blake ArringtonCatholic UniversityDoctor of Musical Arts in Orchestral PerformancePlans for the Future: I plan to continue playing clarinet in the United States Air Force Band.

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With Gratitude To Annandale United Methodist Church,

I deeply appreciate your care, concern and prayers during my illness! Thanks to God, my surgery has been deemed successful and I am confident that each and every prayer of our Church members proved beneficial to my recovery. I feel deeply blessed and grateful to be a member of Annandale United Methodist Church. Yours sincerely,

Margaret Moser

CAMP EXCEL AT AUMCJUNE 27-JULY 29

Annandale UMC will host Camp EXCEL (Challenging Academically Minded Pupils to EXcel in Communication, Education and Leadership) from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for rising 3rd to 8th graders. The goal of the camp is to improve/advance the campers level of achievement in the areas of reading comprehension, written expression, and mathematical proficiency, and includes other enrichment and recreational activities. Look for brochures in the atrium or go to www.thecampexcel.org for more information.

ALL THINGS NEW: FRUITFUL AND MULTIPLYING

In 2008 the Virginia Conference approved an ambitious plan to begin 250 new faith communities in the next 30 years. To date 14 new faith communities have been planted including several in the Alexandria and Arlington Districts. Your gifts to All Things New will help this vision grow and prosper. Additional information is available at the Welcome Center or the church office. See, I am making all things new. –Revelation 21:5

AUMC’S GOT TALENTTalent Show and Ice Cream Social

Save the date! Sunday night, June 12 at 6:00 our Annual Church Wide Talent Show, AUMC’s Got Talent, and Ice Cream Social will take place in the Sanctuary and Wright Hall. Now is the time to sign-up for a slot and we have

room for everyone! Last year's event was such a huge success and I am confident that this year’s talent will be even better. If you sing, play an instrument, act, juggle, or whatever, come and be a part of this great evening for the whole Annandale church family! If you are interested in signing up or getting more information, please e-mail Pat Vaughn at pvaughn@annandale-umc.org or call him at (703) 256-8330.

NOTE FROM FINANCE OFFICE: If you are using the pew envelopes, please put your full

name on the envelope.

Calling all kids and AUMC people who are young at heart. GATHER AT THE RIVER, this year's VBS registration, has begun. So check out the atrium display table or the website for registration information. All you good folks who

are ready for a good time of learning and sharing God's word, sign up to be part of the volunteer crew!

If you would like to be notified when we have funerals for AUMC members, please send an email to drogerson@annandale-umc.org or call the church office, 703-256-8330. An email will be sent when the arrangements are final.

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LECTIONARY TEXTSJun 12, 2011, Day of Pentecost: Acts 2:1-21, Psalm 104:24-34. 35b (UMH 826)1 Corinthians 12:3b-13, John 7:37-39

June 19, 2011, First Sunday after Pentecost, Trinity Sunday and Father's Day: Genesis 1:1-2:4a, Psalm 8 (UMH) 743), 2 Corinthians 13:11-13, Matthew 28:16-20

SUNDAY, JUNE 12Outreach Greeters: (8:30) J. Vance, D. Abdulle (9:30) A. Witkowski (10:30) L. McConville, E. MossGreeters: Memorial CommitteeFellowship Hour Hosts: Staff ParishWelcome Center: (8:30)E. Gibson, S. Hanson (9:25) L. Nester, P. Byrne (10:30) D. Johnson, D. JohnsonAcolytes: (8:30) TBD (11:00) TBDCrucifers: (8:30) TBD (11:00) TBDUshers: (8:30) B. Pethtal, P. Pethtal, R. Roberts (C) K. Sabo (11:00) D. King, G. Rothman, G. Sherwood (C) R. Gordon

SUNDAY, JUNE 19Outreach Greeters: (8:30)E. Wilson, C. Cox (9:30) M. Pearson (10:30) D. JohnsonGreeters: ParsonageFellowship Hour Hosts: UMMWelcome Center: (8:30) A. Snitzer, P. Snitzer (9:30) J. Guidi, V. Guidi (10:30) F. HillAcolytes: (8:30) TBD (11:00) TBDCrucifers: (8:30) TBD (11:00) TBDUshers: (8:30) A. Burris, J. Clarke, A. Cogswell (C) B. Brown (11:00) E. Ramsey, R. Smith, R. Witkowski (C) P. Snitzer

NEXTDEADLINE

June 10 is the deadline for the June 21Witness which covers June 26 & July 3

MINISTRY MEETINGSMon. June 13 Staff Parish 7:00 p.m. Room 210Tues. June 14 Missions 7:00 p.m. Room 302 Tues. June 14 Staff Parish 6:00 p.m. Room 209Tues. June 14 Finance 7:00 p.m. Room 209

AUMC WEEKDAY CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

CONSIGNMENT SALE A BIG SUCCESS

The AUMC Weekday Children’s Programs’ spring Consignment Sale was a big success. Thanks go to Heidi Gallacher and Shawna Wells who coordinated the event with church staff and parents and teachers from all three of the weekday programs. Over 50 consignors provided lots of merchandise. It was a great community effort.

KIMCompleted

4th-6th Grade

JR KIMCompleted

2nd-3rd Grade

KIDS IN MISSIONMonday, July 11 –Thursday, July 14, 2011

6:30-8:30 p.m.Completed 2nd - 6th Grade (June 2011)

Kids Loving God, Loving Neighbor, and Serving the World

Registration fee of $15 for your first child & $10 for each additional child ($35 maxium per family). Scholarships available at the church office.

REGISTER TODAY. Forms available on-line www.annandale-umc.org or in the Parent Resource Area on the 3rd floor and at the

Atrium display table

For more information contact: Becki Stewart, Director of Christian Education for Children 703.256.8330 bstewart@annandale-umc.org.