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Vol. 186 February 2018 No. 2Connecting with theVirginiaAdvocateThe official magazine ofthe Virginia Conference ofThe United Methodist ChurchPILLOW TALKChristmas 2017 has passed and our minds are likely tobe on New Year’s resolutions and diets as I write thiseditorial.SubscriptionsIt was our pleasure in the Advocate office to have Heart Havensas this month’s feature. In order to prepare, I, along with our videographer Nick Ruxton, visited two homes in Richmond—the Mary BethMadeline PillowEditorGraff and Garber Morris houses—to meet with residents. I also talkedwith Sarah Wilkinson, communications and volunteer manager forHeart Havens, for the feature article.The Advocate is published once a month. Thedeadline to submit news and ad copy for theMarch 2018 issue is January 26. For moreinformation on future deadlines, contact theAdvocate office or visit the website.future and simply to learn about the organization if you have neverheard of its important ministry.In my interview, Sarah talked about the residents’ hopes for theAdvertising/TributesRates for advertising and tributes are available upon request.new year which we could all add to our 2018 resolutions as well.Sarah shared about Heart Havens’ person-centered model thatLocal Church NewsItems should be typed (preferably sent viae-mail) or printed legibly, no more than100 words, and of conference-wide interest.Complete names of individuals, churches anddistricts should be included. Because of spacelimitations, the Local Church section prohibits news items related to church members’birthdays (of less than 100 years), weddinganniversaries, receptions for moving and/orretiring pastors, photos of traditional Chrismon trees or Easter trees/crosses, and anyitem over two months old. Color photosare encouraged. Photos returned only ifsubmitted with a stamped, self-addressedenvelope. Photos included on a spaceavailable basis. The editor reserves theright to edit all copy or refuse publication.focuses on an ability rather than disability. Often those without disabilities think of those with disabilities only in one way. But if thatis not true for persons without disabilities, why should it be true forthose with disabilities?In 2018, residents of Heart Havens have their own dreams andhopes for the new year; for example, Barry wants to learn to playgolf.As Sarah said in our interview, these dreams of the residents arejust as worthy of further exploration and worthy of support as any-Lettersone else’s dreams.worth no matter their backgrounds, disabilities or political affilia-Letters to the Editor are printed on a spaceavailable basis. Letters should be limited to150 words for space reasons. The Advocatewill not print letters addressing a topic beyondtwo months of the publication of that issue.The Advocate editor reserves the right toedit all letters.tions? 2018 Virginia AdvocateThe world in 2018 can use as much of that mindset as we can putforth. In your corner of the world, are you valuing people and theirAfter all, God finds worth in each of us. Are we finding that worthin others? It’s my hope in this new year that we don’t put issues before people. It’s my hope that we remember to find our own worth inmeaningful things like in people, charity and love.Luke, a resident atHeart Havens, enjoysgoing to the State Fair.2Print subscriptions are 20/one year; 30/two years; 40/three years. Special bulkrate for five or more copies going to asingle address is 12 each for one year.For both printed copy and online access,subscriptions are 25/year; 35/two years; 45/three years. For online only, cost is 10/year; 15/two years; 20/three years.Subscribe online at www.vaumc.org, under“Resources Publications.”DeadlinesI hope you’ll read the article to learn what is in Heart Havens’Worthyof.P.O. Box 5606, Glen Allen, VA 23058Phone: 1-800-768-6040 c.orgWebsite: www.vaumc.orgDetailed guidelines for the followingavailable upon request.USPS 660-740 ISSN 0891-5598Published monthly by Virginia United Methodist Communications, Inc., an agency of theVirginia Annual Conference of The UnitedMethodist Church. Periodical postage paid atGlen Allen, Va., and at additional mailing offices. The Virginia United Methodist Advocateis owned by Virginia United Methodist Communications, Inc.POSTMASTER: Send changes of address toVirginia United Methodist Advocate, P.O. Box5606, Glen Allen, VA 23058. Editorial andbusiness offices are located at 10330 StaplesMill Rd., Glen Allen, Va. Office hours are 8:30a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.VIRGINIA ADVOCATE FEBRUARY 2018
TABLE OF nippetsSTORIES8-11Virginia News8Northern VA church holds event for veterans12-13Equipping for Ministry10Two churches gather for unity service22Living the Word12Starting the 2018 Bible Challenge24Clergy & Diaconal26From the Bishop27One Last WordHeart Havens MonthCover: Lyvette is a resident of a Heart Havens home.Above: Jasmine, another Heart Haven resident, celebrates her birthday. Photos courtesy of Sarah Wilkinson.The Virginia Advocate StaffMadeline Pillow Editor, Director of CommunicationsCathryn Huff Graphic DesignerPam Culler Administrative SecretaryScan this code to go to theconference website:www.vaumc.orgVIRGINIA ADVOCATE FEBRUARY 2018Board of Directors of Virginia United Methodist Communications, Inc.: Keri Marston, chair. The Virginia UnitedMethodist Advocate uses the services of United Methodist Communications and United Methodist News Service. The reporting of news regarding any person or event, or the placement of any advertisement within thesepages, does not constitute endorsement by the Virginia Advocate or any entity of The United Methodist Church.Opinions of writers are solely those of the authors and not necessarily those of this publication.3
COMMENTARYHow can we be amiracle?By Eric Vaudthen writing thisWarticle, Advent wasjust around the corner,and I was preparing asermon series from MikeSlaughter’s book Christmas Is Not Your Birthday.Letters to the Editor are printed on aspace-available basis. Letters may beemailed to MadelinePillow@vaumc.orgby the first of the month.4The first chapter in thebook is titled “Expect aMiracle,” and he talksabout how we can bea miracle for othersthroughout the seasonsof Advent and Christmas.So, how can we be amiracle for our brothersand sisters who live in aHeart Havens house?I never had a directconnection to HeartHavens, but when I wasbeginning my ministry on the ElizabethRiver District I served aschaplain of the districtUnited Methodist Men(UMM) which had alwaysbeen involved with HeartHavens. I’ve since hadthe joy of introducingtwo churches to HeartHavens. Neither hadheard of this importantministry. The response?They could not wait toget involved with HeartHavens, from organizinga supply drive to doinghands-on work. Thosewho work in these areasreceive joy from giving of their time to be amiracle for our brothersThe Rev. Eric Vaudt is pastor of FoxHill Central UMC,York River District.and sisters with intellectual disabilities.When we work forthe glory of God, wereceive blessings andjoy and, when it comesto Heart Havens, thestaff and residents alsoreceive blessings and joy.We don’t have to be ableto replace a deck or adoor to be involved. Wemight not be the bestpainter or landscaper orhave any skill that mightcontribute to the upkeepof a Heart Havens home,but one thing we allhave is the love of Godpoured into our hearts bythe Holy Spirit (Romans5:5). When we sharethat love, we become amiracle worker.Why get involvedwith Heart Havens? Thebetter question is whynot? We, as Christians,are encouraged to sharethe love of Jesus withothers and that includesour brothers and sistersliving in a Heart Havenshome.However, giving inlove means sacrifice —giving something elseup to be involved insomething that can makea difference. Isn’t thatwhat Jesus did for us?When it comes to HeartHavens just giving someof our time can make aworld of difference andthen, because we feeljoy through that sacrificial act of love, we willbe spurred on to otheracts of love. We not onlybring joy and happinessinto other lives, but weglorify our living and loving Lord as well.Get involved! Go visita home and spend timewith our friends (butcall ahead first!) Organize supply drives, havea meal with them orsimply make a financialdonation. These are justa few ways the church,YOU, can be involvedand instead of expectinga miracle, we just mightbe a miracle for someone else and we mightalso be blessed! Beinginvolved with HeartHavens is a win-winscenario. You can eithertake my word for it orjust go and do it. Youwon’t regret it!– The Rev. Eric Vaudt is pastorof Fox Hill Central UMC,York River District.VIRGINIA ADVOCATE FEBRUARY 2018
EVENTSFEBRUARYUMVIM Team Leader trainingFeb. 3, Crums UMC, BerryvilleTeam Leader Training is required forfirst time United Methodist VolunteersIn Mission (VIM) team leaders, but allinterested persons are welcome toattend whether leading a team or not.This training will be held from 9:30a.m. to 3 p.m. at Crums UMC in Berryville, Va.The Virginia Conference offerssessions in different parts of the state.Invite your friends! There must beeight participants to offer this training. There is a no registration fee,though you are encouraged to makean offering to the host church tocover the cost of lunch. Doors open30 minutes prior to training. Continuing Education Units (0.5 units) will beprovided for those needing CEU certification. Pre-registration is required.Register by sending an email to CindyIngroff in the conference office(CindyIngroff@vaumc.org) with thefollowing information: name, emailaddress, phone number, church,district, dietary restrictions and if youare pursuing the training for CEU units.Registration deadline is noon on theMonday before the training event. Formore information, contact ForrestWhite at VirginiaUMVIM@gmail.com.UMVIM Team Leader trainingFeb. 10, Burke UMC, BurkeTeam Leader Training is required forfirst time United Methodist VolunteersIn Mission (VIM) team leaders, but allinterested persons are welcome toattend whether leading a team or not.This training will be held from 9:30a.m. to 3 p.m. at Burke UMC in Burke,Va.VIRGINIA ADVOCATE FEBRUARY 2018The Virginia Conference offerssessions in different parts of the state.Invite your friends! There must beeight participants to offer this training. There is a no registration fee,though you are encouraged to makean offering to the host church tocover the cost of lunch. Doors open30 minutes prior to training. Continuing Education Units (0.5 units) will beprovided for those needing CEU certification. Pre-registration is required.Register by sending an email to CindyIngroff in the conference office(CindyIngroff@vaumc.org) with thefollowing information: name, emailaddress, phone number, church,district, dietary restrictions and if youare pursuing the training for CEU units.Registration deadline is noon on theMonday before the training event. Formore information, contact ForrestWhite at VirginiaUMVIM@gmail.com.MARCHLay Servant AcademyMar. 2-4, 4H Center, WirtzLay Servant Academy is aboutequipping laity (those who are notclergy) to carry out the discipleshipmaking mission of the church.Courses are open to anyone andeach course is designed to help thoseserving the local church learn moreabout leadership, personal faith development and of The United Methodist Church. The courses are alsodesigned to support those seeking tobecome Certified Lay Servants andCertified Lay Speakers. Visit www.vaumc.org/2018LSA to get detailedinformation and registration. For moreinformation, contact Beth Christianat bethchristian@vaumc.org or 804347-5999.The Advocate magazine publishing schedule requiresthat information be compiled sooner than the monthfor which it is published. For events you are interested in, please contact those listed for the events aspoints of contact for the most up-to-date information and for questions.5
SNIPPETSAdditional newsassociate joinsconferenceCommunicationsofficeThe conference Communications officewelcomed Forrest White asa part-time news associateon December 4. White isa well-known and wellrespected individual in theconference from his workas United Methodist Volunteers in Mission (UMVIM)coordinator to his role asLong-term Recovery Manager for the February 2016tornado recovery. Conference Director of Communications Madeline Pillowsaid she is excited about6White’s addition to the staffas well as the increasedcapacity to cover VirginiaConference news. “Forresthas a strong backgroundin journalism, and we lookforward to his contributionsto the news coverage inthe Advocate magazine aswell as on our website andsocial media,” said Pillow.You can find White’s firstarticle for the conferenceon pg. 12.ConferenceConvocationon Race andReconciliationscheduled forApril 14Bishop Sharma Lewis’Convocation on Raceand Reconciliation isscheduled for April 14, atAnnandale United Methodist Church. The keynotespeaker for the event isRomal Tune, a full-timespeaker and author. Tunecultivates purpose andpassion that equips peopleto heal the wounds oftheir past, bravely offeringhis own journey as a casestudy of raw transparencyand refreshing honesty. Heguides audiences throughthe process of identifyingand embracing their uniquedestinies. Committed to living the six-word sentencethat defines his life, “hehelps hurting people findhealing.”The convocation willoffer opportunities for participants to explore furtherthe calling as disciples tolife-long learning regardingsocial and cultural issuessuch as racial division,justice and Christ’s call toreconciliation and peace.VIRGINIA ADVOCATE FEBRUARY 2018
SNIPPETSCalling21internshipapplications dueFeb. 1The Calling21 internshipprogram is a summerexperience for collegestudents who are discerning God’s call on their life.Each intern will receive abroad exposure to churchlife and leadership withtheir host church whichmay be located in a smalltown, a suburb or a cityenvironment anywhere inthe Virginia Conference.The process of the internship allows interns to askquestions and learn aboutvarious aspects of ministries, both clergy and lay.The internship dates arefrom June 3 to Aug. 7.Go to www.vaumc.org/calling21 to learn moreabout the internship or ifyour church is interested inhosting an intern. For additional questions: Contactthe Rev. Allie Rosner Bass,chair of the Calling 21team, at allierosnerbass@vaumc.org or the Rev.Lindsey M. Baynham, associate director for the Centerfor Clergy Excellence,at lindseybaynham@vaumc.org or 804-5211160.Lake Junaluskaaddresses racistbehaviorsLake Junaluska’s Boardof Trustees releaseda letter in October 2017addressing racist behaviorsof the organization in thepast. The trustees shared,“Lake Junaluska has notshown love or even acceptance of some of God’schildren during some ofits 104-year history. Inparticular, people of color,specifically African Americans, were not loved oreven welcomed during asignificant part of our history. As we reflect on thishistory, it is clear that LakeJunaluska not only allowedVIRGINIA ADVOCATE FEBRUARY 2018individuals in the majority culture to participatein racist behaviors but theorganization itself createdand maintained restrictions,written and unwritten, thatwere racist. As leaders ofLake Junaluska Assembly,Inc. in 2017, we acknowledge this failure to do aswe have been called byGod to do; to love ALL ofGod’s children. For this werepent.”The trustees also sharein the statement actionssteps that they committo “implement actions toeliminate” any forms ofracism. Read more of thestatement on the conference website at www.vaumc.org under “Conference News.”7
The United Methodist connection inVIRGINIAChrist UMC holdsevent for veteransBy Madeline PillowChrist UMC in FairfaxStation held a “Listen2 Veterans” event onNov. 9, 2017, as a way forpeople, whether associatedwith the military or not,to learn more about theneeds of veterans returning from war.The Rev. John Speight,pastor of Christ Church, saidevents like “Listen 2 Veterans” provide a learning opportunity for their pastors,staff, Stephen Ministers andlaity seeking to supportveterans.“Many wonderful menand women who haveserved in our nation’smilitary come home fromcombat situations emo-tionally wounded,”Speight said. “Events suchas ‘Listen 2 Veterans’ offerto our congregation andour surrounding community opportunities to learnhow we can be in ministryto those who are strugglingwith emotional pain.”The church places ahigh importance on thewell-being of veteransthrough their militaryministry as it serves anarea with a large militarypopulation. Its congregantsare largely active or retiredmilitary.Bill Shugarts heads upthe church’s military ministry which began in 2008.The church is also the leadchurch of the NorthernVirginia Military MinistryOutreach (NVAMMO), acoalition of churches.Shugarts said thechurch has excellent relationships with Fort Belvoir’scare systems and did whathe called “innocent things”to form those relationships,from decorating at WalterReed during Christmastime back in 2009-2011to inviting the Fort Belvoirpersonnel to join them forWednesday night dinners.“Christ Church is blessedby its location to thismilitary regional complex,”Shugarts said. “The beautyof a church is you’ve gotlay leaders and systemsin these churches likeStephen Ministers who canhelp.”“Listen 2 Veterans”eventThe church was askedby the Traumatic BrainInjury (TBI) Clinic of FortBelvoir to hold a listening session for those withtraumatic brain injuryand post-traumatic stressPhotos courtesy of Bill Shugarts.8VIRGINIA ADVOCATE FEBRUARY 2018
The United Methodist connection inVIRGINIABill Shugarts heads up the militaryministry at Christ UMC in FairfaxStation.disorder. It took a coupleyears to for the ministry toorganize the event.“The military’s viewpoint is that listening helpsin addition to the othercare processes that theyuse. Listening is part of ittoo,” Shugarts said. “Anybody can do these listening sessions, and churchesare set up to do it betterthan anybody.”Shugarts also cites theH.E.R.O.E.S. Care program*as another avenue alongside Stephen Ministerswhich is open to churches.The event featured Dr.Paula J. Caplan who hascompleted over a decadeof work with militarypersons and veteranstransitioning back intosociety. She is the authorof When Johnny and JaneCome Marching Home: HowAll of Us Can Help Veterans.Through her work, Caplanhas developed provenlistening methods to helpcombat veterans from allwars.“Dr. Caplan’s researchshows that when a veteranreturns from a combat situation and struggles emotionally with the eventsof war, they are far toooften immediately labeledwith PTSD and prescribedpsychotic drugs to dull thepain and their memories.Little opportunity is givento veterans to talk throughand process their feelings,”said Speight.“She’s of the mainproponent that not everyveteran walking aroundis a mental health issue,”Shugarts said.Shugarts said Caplanbelieves in the power ofsupport groups for veterans, with individualswho actually listen to theveterans rather than try totalk over or downplay theirexperience. There are support groups in the military,but the downside of thosecan be the stigma attachedto them, Shugarts said.The event began withthe video “Is Anybody Listening” followed by a Q&Aportion with Caplan. It wasopen to the public and attended by community andchurch members, as wellas veterans.VIRGINIA ADVOCATE FEBRUARY 2018Christ Church’sMilitary MinistryMoving forward, themilitary ministry at ChristChurch will work with Stephen Ministers to advertisethat they have personstrained to listen to veterans.“It’s about the effective power of listening to aveteran,” Shugarts said.“Many people believethat nothing of value happens unless they attemptto ‘fix’ those struggling withPTSD, and that is not true,”Speight said.
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