The
Battery Park
Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ)
EVANGEL
March 2017
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MISSION STATEMENT
 Bridging – Our church family with our
neighbors
 Building – Ministries to serve
 Becoming – Disciples for Christ.
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VISION STATEMENT
We strive to be a church where people are
spiritually healed, joy reigns, and the love of
God is shared. 
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IDENTITY STATEMENT of the
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
“We are Disciples of Christ, a movement for
wholeness in a fragmented world. As part of
the one body of Christ, we welcome all to the
Lord’s Table as God has welcomed us.” 
OFFICE HOURS
Monday through Thursday 9am - 3pm
Rev. Rachel Scott Woodall, Senior Minister
Rob Peterman, Choir Director
Kimberly Golden, Organist
Juliette Canada, Office Manager
Sunday School 9:30am
Worship 11:00am
www.batteryparkchristianchurch.org
[email protected]
[email protected]
Sunday Services
Sunday School 9:30am
Worship 11:00am
Day Light Savings time
begins Sunday, March 12!
Spring forward!
Please join us
Every Wednesday
5:30 p.m.
during the Lenten Season
with
Prayer
Dinner, Fellowship &
Reflection of the
Season.
“And after you gave your
confidence to him you were,
so to speak, stamped with the
promised Holy Spirit as a
guarantee of purchase” –JB
Phillips,Ephesians 1:13.
What does it look like to be
stamped with the Holy Spirit
or marked as Christ’s own?
Each week will lift up a mark
of God’s love on us.
24 HOUR PRAYER VIGIL
MARCH 27
Living the Good News
I read a story in Sue Monk Kidd’s book, Firstlight, about a young man coming in to
visit the elderly preacher of his church. The young man had lost his job and life’s problems
were compounding. He paced back and forth in the preacher’s study, clenching his fists,
ranting, asking why God wouldn’t answer his prayers. The elderly preacher calmly and
quietly replied. The young man couldn’t hear him, so the preacher replied again in the
same manner. The young man had to stop pacing and move closer and closer to finally be
able to hear what the preacher was saying. Finally he got so close his head was next to the
preachers, and he heard him say, “God sometimes speaks in whispers, so we will move
closer to hear.” (p.166)
That story struck me as the perfect motivation to observe Lent. Lent is an
opportunity to move closer, to lean in to God, to shut out all of the other voices, and to
listen for God. Throughout scripture, God’s way is seldom of the loud, in-your-face
variety. God is more often encountered in the retreat up the mountain, the closets of
prayer, the still, small voice beckoning to us. Yet our culture is full of to-do lists, sights
and sounds, gadgets and non-stop information. Even our own minds can ramble on in
such a way that it can be difficult to be still and focus on Christ.
There are many disciplines available to utilize during the 40 days of Lent, not
counting Sundays, which is always a celebration of the resurrection. Some include coming
to church on Sunday for study and worship, taking part in the Lenten study on
Wednesdays, reading the devotional material and the Bible daily, concentrated times of
prayer with a set amount of time to simply be quiet in the presence of God. Giving up
something, to focus on what Jesus gave up for us, or following through on a tangible way
to show Christ’s love even when it requires a sacrifice on our part, are other ways to share
in the act of sacrificial giving. A choir director I used to work with gave up smoking one
year and used the money he saved to buy something the church needed as a spiritual
disciple. Also plan now to attend the Maundy Thursday worship on April 13. This service
is moving and meaningful, allowing the message of Holy Week to be felt while still
reminding us that Easter is coming.
Indeed, we are an Easter people! Let’s empty ourselves of anything that keeps us
from knowing and living that truth fully. See you on Wednesday and Sunday!
Grace and peace, Rachel
PRAYER LIST
HOMEBOUND MEMBERS
Lois Cosby
Dorothy Dillard
Helen Jeanne Keeling Betty Land
OTHER MEMBERS
Sam Marsh, Diana Heller, Nick Ware, Lilly Adams, Jean Carr,
Molly Echols, Lucy Baughan, Elinor Richardson, Clara Lois Ware
MEMBERS’ FAMILY AND FRIENDS
Frank Shuler, Lisa Maze; Chris Bates, Amy and Galen DeGraff, Janet
Adams and Family; Jewell Woodall; Betsy & Jenna, friends of Chockie
Roberts; Ed Ogozaly; Rachel Price, niece of the Bobbios; Shari,
Diana’s daughter; Carol, Brian Aylor’s cousin; Donny Garrett,
Richard Garrett’s brother; Mike, friend of the Garrett’s;
William Mixon, brother of Frances Lucas; for those looking for jobs,
for those in abusive relationships; for all places of violence and that
all people may live in peace; for those with chronic illness; for those in
areas impacted by natural disasters.
CHURCH MEMBERS AND FRIENDS IN MILITARY SERVICE
Benjamin Blaisus; Jessica and Daniel Bruce; Thomas Carr, Jr.;
Joseph Daniele; Logan Heckman; Cody LaBarr;
Adam Pasieka; Josh Prieto; Kenneth and Kristie Vaughan;
Tim Williams; Troy Williams; John Wilkinson
IN MISSION
Michael Joseph and all of our missionaries
(See www.globalministries.org for a list)
VA Regional Church search & call for new regional Minister.
General Church search & call for new General Minister and
President.
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Special Prayer request, please pray for my uncles, Perry and Steve
Moore. Perry has dementia and his health is deteriorating rapidly
and my uncle Steve was his caregiver until recently when he was
forced to turn over care to the state.
Thank you
Terri Chaney
The following memorials have
been
received by
Battery Park Christian Church
In memory of Carlton Wiltshire
by an anonymous giver.
In memory of Hazel Nuckolls by
Brenda Parrish, Robert and Laura
Wagner, Charles and Patsy
Stockdon, and an anonymous
giver.
In memory of Davis Carr by an
anonymous giver.
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Christian Women Fellowship
Our CWF will meet Monday
March 13th
at
10:30 am
Please join us for fellowship, fun
and study.
Bring your bag lunch and we’ll
eat together.
Everyone is Welcome!
Average Attendances:
PRAYING AHEAD. . UPCOMING SCRIPTURES
March 5
2 Corinthians 6:10-13
March 12
John 3: 1-17
March 19
John 4: 5-42
March 26
John 9: 1-41
2017
January – 53
March May
July –
September
November
February- 54
AprilJune–
August –
October –
December-
Department Reports
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
March
March
Aquamarine, the birthstone of March, has a rich
color and has long been a symbol of youth, health
and hope. Its mesmerizing color ranges from pale
to deep blue and are reminiscent of the sea.
Carolyn Garthright
Joshua Ice
Laura Wagner
Megan Roberts
Jeff Bobbio
Bill Nuckolls
Sam Marsh
Christian LeBlanc
Trinity Carr
Skip Stockdon, Jr.
Elinor Richardson
Lisa Nuckolls
Stephanie Richardson
Mark McCray
Courtney Levasseur
Melissa Seiler
Dylan Garthright
Emilia LeBlanc
Anne Colgin
Cheryl Williams
Tim Williams
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Each week during the year, we “spotlight” a
homebound member. During the week, remember to
send that member a card, write a note, or make a
phone call. Let them know how much they are
missed!
3/5
Mrs. Lois Cosby
1600 Westbrook Ave., PHC9210
Richmond, VA 23227
3/12
Mrs. Dorothy Dillard
1600 Westbrook Ave., PHC 9149
Richmond, VA 23227
3/19
Ms. Helen Jeanne Keeling
7600 Autumn Parkway, #806
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
3/26
Mrs. Betty Land
7300 Forest Av., #324A
Richmond, VA 23226
There are several of our members who aren’t able
to attend on a regular basis who are not on this
list, but are in our thoughts and prayers. Let them
know as well that we are thinking of them.
A perfect birthstone for March, the Aquamarine
creates a beautiful accent to spring and summer
wardrobes.
This gem reflects the glory of our
Creator as do our March birth honorees.
We thank God for you.
If you have been unable to come to church and
want to be added to our homebound list, please let
the church office or the Elders know. We miss and
pray for everyone who is unable to make it to
church.
Elder Communion Schedule
Loaf
Cup
Note
Church in Society News
March 5
March 12
March 19
March 26
Ronnie Walker
Susie Bodenheimer
Eric Seiler
Tim Williams
Vivian Palmore
Richard Garrett
AT Scruggs
Melissa Seiler
Lent begins
Thanksgiving Food Drive:
Thanks to everyone who contributed to the Thanksgiving Food Drive. We
took
bags
of canned goods to the food
April many
2
AT Scruggs
Ronniepantry
Walker at St. Thomas
April 9
Richard Garrett
Susie Bodenheimer
Palm
Sunday
Episcopal
Church
where they will be distributed
to families
and
April 16
Vivian Palmore
Eric Seiler
Easter
individuals
April 23
inMelissa
our Seiler
community. Please continue
Tim Williams
to bring food throughout
April 30
Ronnie Walker
AT Scruggs
the year!
Adult Home Party:
March 5
March 12
March 19
March 26
April 2
April 9
April 16
April 23
April 30
Diaconate Schedule
Preparers: Jason Richardson and Brian Aylor
Servers: Drew Pollard, Judy Pollard, Jason Richardson and Brian Aylor
Preparers: Frances Lucas and Sherry Saunders
Servers: John Stoner, Gesla Nwankpa-Rockingham, Frances Lucas and Sherry Saunders
Prepares: Chockie Roberts and Brian Aylor
Servers: Bill Kinsey, Buddy Lucord, Chockie Roberts, and Brian Aylor
Preparers: Drew Pollard and Judy Pollard
Servers: Drew Pollard, Judy Pollard, Jason Richardson, and Mark Jones
Preparers: John Stoner, and Gesla Nwankpa-Rockingham
Servers: John Stoner, Gesla Nwankpa-Rockingham, Frances Lucas and Sherry Saunders
Preparers: Bill Kinsey, and Buddy Lucord
Servers: Bill Kinsey, Buddy Lucord, Chockie Roberts, and Brian Aylor
Preparers: Jason Richardson, and Mark Jones
Servers: Drew Pollard, Judy Pollard, Jason Richardson, and Mark Jones
Preparers: Frances Lucas and Sherry Saunders
Servers: John Stoner, Gesla Nwankpa-Rockingham, Frances Lucas and Sherry Saunders
Preparers: Chockie Roberts and Brian Aylor
Servers: Bill Kinsey, Buddy Lucord, Chockie Roberts, and Brian Aylor
Next Board meeting March 15th at 7:15pm
2am March 12, 2017 turn your clocks forward!
It’s time to order your 2017 Easter Flowers
Orders for Easter flowers will be taken on March 12, 19 and 26. The Worship Department would
like to make lilies, hydrangea, and geranium available this year. You must have your orders in
by Wednesday, March 29.
Please make checks payable to Battery Park Christian Church. To ensure that orders do not
go astray, the order form and your payment should either be given to Vivian Palmore or turned in
to the church office Envelopes should be marked: “Easter Flowers, Attention: Vivian Palmore”.
Lilies – 6.5” pot
$11.50
Number given ______________________
Hydrangea – 6.5” pot
$20.00
Red _______
Pink _______
Number given _______________________
Geranium – 6.5” pot
$9.00
Red _______
Pink _______
Number given ________________________
The flowers are given in honor of ___________________________________________________
The flowers are given in memory of _________________________________________________
Name and phone number of Giver __________________________________________________
□ Pick up after service on April 16
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Donate to shut-in
We will be collecting items for the homeless students at John
Marshall High School during Lent. Please place items on the table
outside of the kitchen, and we will deliver them to John Marshall
the second week of April. The guidance counselor has indicated
that the following items are needed:
Deodorant
Lotions
Shampoo/Conditioners
Toothbrushes/Toothpaste
Combs/Brushes
Socks
Belts
Bras/Underwear
Feminine Pads/Tampons
Feminine/Baby Wipes
Any can goods or non perishable foods
Thanks so much! Please contact Laura Wagner, 288-1712,
[email protected], if you have any questions.
Souper Bowl Win!
Thank you to everyone who participated in our Souper Bowl Challenge
raising $135.68 for FeedMore. You are the true winners!
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Week of Compassion Recap:
We were blessed to have Mrs. Judith Frost join us in worship on February 26. She is a
member of the Week of Compassion board and was able to tell us firsthand about our
ministry. So far our offering supporting Week of Compassion has been $ 775.00 and
$100.00 for the Circle of Compassion endowment fund.
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Praying the Possibilities 2017
Do you need a reminder where you signed up to pray or want to add your
name? Just ask! And thank you for praying for BPCC this year.
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We will feature a new spot light of our staff starting with April’s Evangel
stay tuned.
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Thank you for the vacation opportunity to head to Memphis. While my main
purpose was to help my daughter with some things she needed, if possible, I
was also able to have lunch with my mother and with my grandson, and run
into a few friends. Overall, it was a good trip! ~ Rachel
WORSHIP FLOWERS
Every Sunday our worship area is graced by fresh flowers reminding us of our new life in Christ. These are
underwritten by members and friends of the church each week, the cost is $28. We have a chart for 2017
where anyone wanting to donate the flowers for a certain week can sign up to do so. The chart is in the
hallway outside the church office. You may also call or email the office to sign up. We are grateful for
these gifts and for the givers.
Evangel Deadline Articles for the April
2017 Evangel must be in the office by
Wednesday, March 22.
Please turn in articles or call church office (266-3973) by
that date. Articles can also be e-mailed to office at
[email protected].
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General Assembly of the Christian Church (DOC)
Be a witness for ONEness!
One of the last things Jesus did with his disciples was to bless them with the priestly
prayers that appear in John 17. He prayed that, “I’m praying not only for them, but
also for those who will believe in me because of them and their witness about me.
The goal is for all of them to become one heart and mind.”
(The Message)
On July 8-12 we will gather as ONE for the 2017 General Assembly in Indianapolis.
Thousands of Disciples gather from across the United States and Canada to
demonstrate our unity in service to the Christ. We will hear inspiring messages, elect
a new General Minister and President, hear about the results from Mission First! and
learn together.
Bible studies on the theme text (John 17:20-21a) from scholars at Disciple-related
seminaries are available online so you can go deeper into scripture.
Early registration discounts expire April 1, so get registered today for a 20 percent
savings at http://disciples.org/ga.
CRAIG SPRINGS 2017 CAMP SCHEDULE
Early registration due by May 15
Branching Out Connecting Through Christ
Craig Springs Camp & Retreat
Registration must be post marked no later than the deadline of May 15 to receive the
early registration discount.
Date
Camp
Total by May 15
Total after May 15
June 26-30
Nature Camp
$335
$335
July 2-7
Special Camp
$335
$335
July 10-15
AMPDD Camp
**$347
**$387
July 16-21
First Triple
**$347
**$387
July 23-28
Second Triple
**$347
**$387
July 30-Aug 4
New Covenant
**$347
**$347
August 4-7
*Family Retreat $75 per adult, $50 for under 18, free for 5 years and under.
Registration price includes $12.00 for Canteen fee for the week.