Easter Theologian of the 20Th Century, Argued That Jesus Himself Is the Subject of the Cryptic and Caustic Stories That We Call Parables— April 21, 2019, 6:30 A.M

Spring Sermon Series: “Crazy Talk: Stories Jesus Told (About Himself)” Karl Barth, whom many scholars identify as the greatest Easter theologian of the 20th century, argued that Jesus himself is the subject of the cryptic and caustic stories that we call parables— April 21, 2019, 6:30 a.m. which explains why we kill Christ in large part because of the stories he tells. Jesus, for example, is the Father’s son who goes into the far country. Robert Capon, author and interpreter of the parables, argued that the parables are primarily ways Jesus spoke of his death. Thus, Jesus is the fatted calf whose whole life and purpose is his death which makes possible a feast of reconciliation.

Often Jesus’ parables are interpreted in a way that makes his death seem a tragic misunderstanding. By contrast, the parables do not reveal eternal truths or universal principles about God that are intelligible to anyone. The parables are stories told to Jesus’ disciples even if others are near to hear. They reveal not timeless truths but the scandal of the Gospel and what it means to be a student of that good news and a community whose life would not be possible without it.

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OFFERTORY “Blessed Assurance” Hymnal No. 369 1. Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine! O what a foretaste of glory divine! +Please stand as you are able Heir of salvation, purchase of God, born of his Spirit, washed in his blood. The flowered cross used in today’s services is given in honor of Refrain: This is my story, this is my song, praising my Savior all the day long; Peter and Alice Snitzer’s 45th wedding anniversary. This is my story, this is my song, praising my Savior all the day long. Spring Sermon Series: “Crazy Talk: Stories Jesus Told (About Himself)” VOCALISTS Karl Barth, whom many scholars identify as the greatest Easter theologian of the 20th century, argued that Jesus himself is the subject of the cryptic and caustic stories that we call parables— April 21, 2019, 8:30 a.m. which explains why we kill Christ in large part because of the stories he tells. Jesus, for example, is the Father’s son who goes into the far country. The author Robert Capon, an interpreter of the parables, argued that the parables are primarily ways Jesus spoke of his death. Thus, Jesus is the fatted calf whose whole life and purpose is his death which makes possible a feast of reconciliation.

WELCOME AND GREETING ONE ANOTHER

THE CHURCH GATHERS FOR DIVINE WORSHIP April 21, 2019 Then came the morning that sealed the promise: Your buried body began to breathe SUNDAY 8:30 a.m. Out of the silence the Roaring Lion declared the grave has no claim on me (Repeat) Thank you for joining us at Annandale Church! Please fill out the pew pad and pass it on. Jesus Yours is the victory whoa (Chorus) Gathering Song: “What a Beautiful Name” You were the Word at the beginning - One with God the Lord Most High Jesus Christ my living hope. Oh God You are my living hope Your hidden glory in creation now revealed in You our Christ Welcome and Passing of the Peace What a beautiful Name it is, what a beautiful Name it is: the Name of Jesus Christ my King Announcements What a beautiful Name it is - nothing compares to this -what a beautiful Name it is: The Name of Jesus You didn’t want heaven without us, so Jesus You brought heaven down Scripture Lesson: John 20:1-18 - Gary FitzGibbon My sin was great Your love was greater - what could separate us now Sermon: “Explaining Easter” - Rev. Jason Micheli What a wonderful Name it is, what a wonderful Name it is: the Name of Jesus Christ my King Offering of the People - Offertory: “Forever (We Sing Hallelujah)” - Worship Band What a wonderful Name it is - nothing compares to this -what a wonderful Name it is: the Name of Jesus What a wonderful Name it is: the Name of Jesus The Great Thanksgiving - Lord’s Prayer: Hymnal #895 Invitation and Communion - Communion Music: “Death was Arrested” - Worship Band (Instrumental) Death could not hold You; the veil tore before You; You silence the boast of sin and grave Closing Song: “What a Beautiful Name” The heavens are roaring the praise of Your glory, for You are raised to life again Our Father everlasting, the all creating One, God Almighty Through Your Holy Spirit conceiving Christ the Son, Jesus our Saviour You have no rival, You have no equal; Now and forever God You reign Yours is the kingdom, Yours is the glory, Yours is the Name above all names Chorus: I believe in God our Father. I believe in Christ the Son. I believe in the Holy Spirit. Our God is three in One What a powerful Name it is, what a powerful Name it is: the Name of Jesus Christ my King I believe in the resurrection - that we will rise again - for I believe in the Name of Jesus What a powerful Name it is - nothing can stand against -what a powerful Name it is: the Name of Jesus (Instrumental) What a powerful Name it is: the Name of Jesus. What a powerful Name it is: the Name of Jesus Our judge and our defender, suffered and crucified: forgiveness is in You Opening Prayer Descended into darkness, You rose in glorious life, forever seated high Song of Praise: “Living Hope” (Chorus) How great the chasm that lay between us - how high the mountain I could not climb In desperation I turned to heaven and spoke Your name into the night I believe in You. I believe You rose again. I believe that Jesus Christ is Lord Then through the darkness Your loving-kindness tore through the shadows of my soul I believe in You. I believe You rose again. I believe that Jesus Christ is Lord The work is finished the end is written: Jesus Christ my living hope I believe in life eternal; I believe in the virgin birth Who could imagine so great a mercy; what heart could fathom such boundless grace I believe in the saints’ communion and in Your holy Church The God of ages stepped down from glory to wear my sin and bear my shame I believe in the resurrection, when Jesus comes again The cross has spoken I am forgiven; the King of kings calls me His own For I believe in the Name of Jesus Beautiful Savior I’m Yours forever. Jesus Christ my living hope For I believe in the Name of Jesus - for I believe in the Name of Jesus Chorus: Hallelujah praise the One who set me free! Hallelujah death has lost its grip on me You have broken every chain; there’s salvation in Your name, Jesus Christ my living hope Benediction (Repeat) Invite your pew neighbor to fellowship hour in Wright Hall Spring Sermon Series: “Crazy Talk: Stories Jesus Told (About Himself)” Easter Karl Barth, whom many scholars identify as the greatest theologian of the 20th century, argued that Jesus himself is the April 21, 2019, 9:45 a.m. subject of the cryptic and caustic stories that we call parables— which explains why we kill Christ in large part because of the stories he tells. Jesus, for example, is the Father’s son who goes into the far country. The author Robert Capon, an interpreter of the parables, argued that the parables are primarily ways Jesus spoke of his death. Thus, Jesus is the fatted calf whose whole life and purpose is his death which makes possible a feast of reconciliation.

Greeting Leader: Christ is Risen! All: Christ is Risen indeed!

Song “Christ the Lord is Risen Today,” vs. 1-2

Christ the Lord is risen today, Alleluia! Earth and heaven in chorus say, Alleluia! Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia! Sing, ye heavens, and earth reply, Alleluia!

Love’s redeeming work is done, Alleluia! Fought the fight, the battle won, Alleluia! Death in vain forbids him rise, Alleluia! Christ has opened paradise, Alleluia!

Opening Prayer

Easter Story

Communion Prayer

Closing Song “Christ the Lord is Risen Today,” vs. 3-4 Lives again our glorious king, Alleluia! Where, O death, is now thy sting? Alleluia! Once he died our souls to save, Alleluia! Where’s thy victory, boasting grave? Alleluia!

Soar we now where Christ has led, Alleluia! Following our exalted Head, Alleluia! Made like him, like him we rise, Alleluia! Ours the cross, the grave, the skies, Alleluia!

Benediction

The Egg Hunt Begins Spring Sermon Series: “Crazy Talk: Stories Jesus Told (About Himself)” Karl Barth, whom many scholars identify as the greatest Easter theologian of the 20th century, argued that Jesus himself is the subject of the cryptic and caustic stories that we call parables— April 21, 2019, 11 a.m. which explains why we kill Christ in large part because of the stories he tells. Jesus, for example, is the Father’s son who goes into the far country. The author Robert Capon, an interpreter of the parables, argued that the parables are primarily ways Jesus spoke of his death. Thus, Jesus is the fatted calf whose whole life and purpose is his death which makes possible a feast of reconciliation.

Love’s redeeming work is done, Alleluia! Fought the fight, the battle won, Alleluia! Fear of death can no more stop us from our pressing here below. Death in vain forbids him rise, Alleluia! Christ has opened paradise, Alleluia! For our Lord empowered us to triumph over every foe. Alleluia! Alleluia! On to victory now we go. Lives again our glorious King, Alleluia! Where, O death, is now thy sting? Alleluia! Once he died our souls to save, Alleluia! Where’s thy victory, boasting grave? Alleluia! Every day to us is Easter, with its resurrection song. When in trouble move the faster to our God who rights the wrong. Soar we now where Christ has led, Alleluia! Following our exalted Head, Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! See the power of heavenly throngs. Made like him, like him we rise, Alleluia! Ours the cross, the grave, the skies, Alleluia! Benediction Opening Prayer: Invite your pew neighbor to fellowship hour in Wright Hall O God, who for our redemption gave your only-begotten Son to the death of the cross, delivering us from the power of the Enemy, Sin and Death: Grant us so to die daily to sin, that we may evermore bear Choral Response: “Hallelujah Chorus” - Handel witness to that faithful life which you vindicated by raising it from the dead; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Postlude: “Lift High the Cross” - Nicholson, arr. Tucker; Organ, Brass and Percussion

Welcome and Passing of the Peace Announcements

Offertory: “Thine Be the Glory”- Handel, arr. Pinkston; Caroline Evans, piano Instrumentalists

Doxology: Hymnal #94 Andrew Wilson, trumpet Matt Nudell, trombone Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia! Andrew Roe, trumpet Denny Stokes, timpani Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Manny Collazo-Llantin, French horn Caroline Evans, piano Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Christine Purdue, trombone Beverly Everett, organ Prayer of Dedication Lenten Mission Projects at Annandale Church Welcome to Annandale Church! Donate by writing checks to Annandale United Methodist Church with “Lenten Mission Projects” in the 6935 Columbia Pike, Annandale VA 22003 | annandalechurch.com memo line, or online at www.annandale-umc.org Thank you for joining us for worship today! Come to Wright Hall after the service for 100,000 HOMES is a national movement to find permanent homes for chronically homeless people. fellowship and refreshments, and feel free to take this leaflet home for a friend. Our goal is to raise $10,000 to support FACETS’ Rapid Re-Housing Program, which seeks to place area homeless families and individuals in permanent housing as quickly as possible. The people of Annandale Church extend a warm Easter welcome to all who are visiting! Your presence with us increases our joy on this great day of celebration. We pray the spirit of the risen ACCA, the Annandale Christian Community for Action, is a coalition of 26 churches serving Christ will touch you this day, and we invite you to come back and worship with us again soon. Join the Annandale area. ACCA programs include: furniture, transportation, family emergency, Meals on Wheels, shelter assistance, housing repair and child development. This year’s goal is $10,000. us in Wright Hall immediately after worship for coffee, refreshments and fellowship. Next Sunday, April 28, Rev. Lee will preach at our contemporary 8:30 a.m. service and our traditional-style CAMP HIGHROAD is a Christian adventure camp located near Middleburg with swimming, 11 a.m. worship. Sunday school will be at 9:45 a.m. boating, archery, horseback riding, a challenge course and climbing wall, and several lodges. Supplies purchased with a $7,500 Lenten Mission donation will support cleanup and repair work at the camp.

Our HYPOTHERMIA PREVENTION PROGRAM partners with FACETS to prevent injury or Live Easter animals today! Be sure to check out the live animals on our death to local people who are homeless during cold weather. The $3,500 raised will help us assist grounds near the Columbia Pike side of the church. We’ll have lambs, goats, our neighbors in need. To volunteer, contact Teresa Beyer at [email protected] or 301-221-8321. bunnies and a donkey from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Stop by and snap a photo! The KAIROS PRISON MINISTRY team shares the transforming love of Christ with the men incarcerated at Greensville Correctional Center in Jarratt, VA, through visits including “Prayer and Share” gatherings. The $4,000 raised will help pay for some of the expenses of the ministry. Children’s Easter service outside, followed by an Easter egg hunt: Weather permitting, we’ll have a special service for the children at 9:45 a.m. in the FOOD MINISTRIES AND PROGRAMS at our Mission Center include food distribution to an estimated 290 family members, backpack meals for low-income students and lunches for the Bailey’s lower courtyard. Our traditional Easter egg hunt will follow, which will be behind Crossroads Community Shelter. Our funding goal this year is $10,000. To volunteer, contact Betsy the church in the playground area and cemetery. Clevenger, [email protected] or 240-682-2067. Spread some Easter joy to our homebound members: If you would like to deliver some of The POE MIDDLE SCHOOL weekly meals ministry serves over 300 students each week during our beautiful Easter flowers to a homebound member, sign up at the table in the atrium. You may the school year. The $10,000 raised will help our teams prepare and serve a hot meal on Tuesdays after school. To volunteer, contact Sheila Kyer at [email protected] or 703-981-6080. take flowers from the altar after the 11 a.m. service.

RISING HOPE United Methodist Mission Church serves those living in poverty along the Route Needed: Kairos cookies and prayers. The Kairos Prison Ministry Team 1 Corridor. Our goal is to make a $5,000 contribution to Rising Hope’s campaign to replace kitchen is preparing to share God’s love with the men at Greensville Correctional equipment, the HVAC system, and to pay down the mortgage and purchase a new church van. Center, May 2–5. A cookie sign-up sheet, prison-approved cookie recipes and instructions are on the table in the atrium. Sugar-free and gluten-free cookies RISE AGAINST HUNGER aims to end hunger by packaging and distributing meals worldwide. The organization’s low cost, highly nutritious meals can be easily shipped and stored. Our Lenten Mission are especially needed. If you cannot bake cookies but want to make a donation for baking supplies, goal is to raise $7,500 for this project. make a check payable to AUMC (with Kairos Cookies in the note line). Donations are due today. Cookies must be baked by next Sunday, April 28. If you are willing to pray for the team and The HAITI Lenten Mission Project will continue our long-standing efforts to help the people of weekend participants, please add your name to the sign-up sheet in the atrium. Contact Bill Iwig at Haiti rebuild from earthquakes and hurricanes. Our goal of $7,500 will purchase supplies to help a 301-365-7532 for more information. mission team rebuild churches, schools, clinics and orphanages. Vacation Bible School: “Escape to Athens with Paul!” July 8–12 9 a.m.–noon. More information about registration, online payment and volunteering will be available soon at Interested in anything you see? Come on over! annandalechurch.com/classes under the Children’s Ministries section. Volunteers, center leaders and Visitors and newcomers are always welcome. shepherds are needed to make this week possible.

Congratulations to Ruth Anne Luckenbaugh! Ruth Anne, who has been our director of The church office will be closed Monday, April 22, in celebration of Easter. children’s ministries since 2017, has accepted a new position with our Weekday Children’s Programs. She will become the director of the Early Learning Program, which serves children ages 1–3 on United Methodist Men’s dinner, April 25: Men, young and old, are invited to a Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Please congratulate Ruth Anne when you see her on this new dinner of New York strip steak and lobster tail on Thursday, April 25, at 6:30 p.m. in position. To read more, see the Current Events section at www.annandalechurch.com. Wright Hall. Invite your son, a neighbor or a friend for fellowship and some delicious food. Afterwards, we’ll have a choir rehearsal with Pat Vaughn for the 11 a.m. service Thank you for your generous contributions to our Lenten Mission Projects. To date, on May 12 (Mother’s Day). Due to the special meal we have planned, we MUST we have raised $50,000 towards our goal of $75,000 to fund these 10 projects: 100,000 Homes, have your confirmed reservation for dinner. RSVP to Gary FitzGibbon at ACCA, Camp Highroad, Food Ministries/AUMC Mission Center, Haiti, Hypothermia, Kairos, Poe [email protected] or 703-963-8707. Middle School Food Program, Rise Against Hunger and Rising Hope UMC. Check the back of the bulletin to learn more. You can still make donations using the special envelopes or give online at Rebuilding Together, Saturday, April 27: Help ACCA renovate the home of a www.annandalechurch.com. deserving family in our area! Youth (age 14 and over) and adults are encouraged to participate for the whole day or part of the day. It’s a great opportunity for students who need service hours. If you are interested in helping or fixing snacks for the Ministry outreach opportunities at Golden LivingCenter: Join us on the first Sunday of the workers, contact John Clarke at [email protected] or 703-642-3836. month as we minister to the residents of Golden LivingCenter – Sleepy Hollow (6700 Columbia Pike). We meet at 2:30 p.m. to sing hymns and reflect on the scripture. This is a ministry of presence, Calling all graduates! The May issue of the Witness newsletter will highlight so simply “being there” is appreciated by the residents. If you play an instrument or would be willing our 2019 high school and college graduates. If you’d like to be included, please to prepare a brief scripture lesson, that would be helpful, too. To get involved, contact Karen Stewart send us a photo and the following information: name of student, degree, name of at 703-304-0809 or [email protected]. high school or college, and any other information you would like to share such as future plans (college, graduate school, new job, etc.). Email your info to Volunteers needed to make home visits: About 30 members of Annandale UMC [email protected] by May 3. For an example, see the May 2018 Witness on the are homebound and enjoy brief visits from church members. A small number of Caring AUMC website at http://annandalechurch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/May-15.pdf. Ministry team members make the monthly visits, but more volunteers are needed! If you are available to make 2-3 homebound visits about once a month, please contact Barbara FaithJustice immigration forum: “Hospitality, Sanctuary, Advocacy,” May 5: Join us for Gordon at [email protected] or 703-300-5184. Or contact Dottie Rogerson in the next FaithJustice Forum on Sunday, May 5, at 1:30 p.m. in Wright Hall. From providing legal the church office at [email protected] or 703-256-8330, ext. 112. The Caring Ministries services to traveling to the border, this panel will discuss ways team does not replace visits by AUMC’s three pastors; it supplements their efforts. that people of faith are fulfilling our biblical calling to welcome the stranger and to oppose injustice and oppression. Learn more and Names on our prayer list: Contact Dottie Rogerson in the office at drogerson@annandale-umc. RSVP at www.faithjusticefoundation.org/event/immigration-forum/. org to add someone to our prayer list. If a name has been on the prayer list for awhile, please let us know if you would like to have it removed. The flowered cross used in today’s services is given in honor of Peter and Alice Snitzer’s 45th wedding anniversary. Children’s Ministries d Prayers for our members Ruth Anne Luckenbaugh, [email protected] Evie Herbst Beth Graves Danitria Bradley Tina Svenson Virginia Cannon John Thomas Cora Russell George Hill Mary Ruth Stacy Tammy Rapp Children’s Easter Service: Join us at 9:45 a.m. today for a special child-focused service in the courtyard, Emily Dunker August McCarthy Edouard Quansah Beverly Pierce Ramona Thompson immediately followed by an Easter egg hunt. Julie Montgomery Linda Land Debbie Strickland Sue Plucknett Charlotte Sell Sue Meekins Stephanie Lips Joan Oliver Sunday school classes meet next Sunday at 9:45 a.m. Volunteers are needed - go to annandalechurch. com/cmvolunteers to sign up! Prayers for our friends and family: Eve Moscowitz, friend of Marie Cavanagh Vickie Melson Dori DeSpain, friend and sister-in-Christ, Pam Adams Fran Fluharty, sister of Rita Witkowski Granny Brown, friend of the Witkowski family Laverne Baker, friend of Melissa Plewes AUMC YOUTH Andy Reilly, grandson of Pat and Gary Sherfey Sylvia Hardewig, sister of Winnie Tegge 6th-12th Grade; Leader: Rev. Peter Kwon, [email protected] Clarice Karter, friend of Jane Underhill Hannah Porras Sunday School Penny Earley, friend of Jim and Judy McConville Betty Townes (9:45 a.m.) Youth Night (5:30-7:30 p.m.) Max, grandson of Betsy Clevenger Karen Bizer, step mother of Mike Bizer Classes will resume next Sunday. Youth Night will resume next Sunday. Sheryl Blunt, friend of Ruth Anne Luckenbaugh Robert Elder, friend of Marcia Twomey Joan Fontz, mother-in-law of Bill Pemberton Jenny Porter, friend of the Pagnard family Mary and John Crossin, friends of Gail Pemberton Dale Thomas, friend of Kelly Neitzey Youth Sunday and Talent Show on June 2: The youth will lead a single worship service at Emma Twyman, mother of Pam Adams Hazel Poole, mother of Brenda Poole 10:30 a.m. All youth are invited to join in and help out - contact Peter to get involved! Also, our Annual Tracy Wellington, friend of Tracy Carney Jean McDowell, mother of Sandy Barker Annandale Church Talent Show will be held at 6:30 p.m.! If you want to participate, please let Peter know Grace Brakefield, aunt of Sandy Barker Kirk Chryst, friend of Marcia Twomey or email our music director, Pat Vaughn, at [email protected]. Norma Pickens and family, friends of Louise Golobic Donald Grubb, brother of Freda Hill Paul Keplinger, father of Sheila Kyer Justin, friend of Michele Earhart James Jenkins, friend of Charles Cox Eva Fong, sister of Anna Moeller Fran Keen, mother of Molly Wilmarth Earl Rocca, friend of John Houston Rev. Jason Micheli Mary Korves, mother of Trish Bradley Paula Bevan, sister of Fred Carns [email protected] Willa Jones, grandmother of Cameron Houston Amy Rasmussen, friend of Debbie Strickland Bob Woolfenden, brother of Jeanne Guidi Scotty Vice, friend of Rocky Speake Sunday school classes meet next Sunday at 9:45 a.m.: Visit annandalechurch.com/classes for details on Kaveh Rahmani, friend of Clay Carney Harrison Reed, friend of Cyndi Jones classes, teachers and more. Matt McConville, brother of Jim McConville Nathan Hancock, friend of Carol Burns Sue Wilson, friend of Jim and Judy McConville Kevin, friend of Rita Witkowski New Sunday school study starts April 28: TheIn His Steps Sunday School Class will start a new study, Richard Johnston, brother of Sindy Keplinger Debbie Faeder, sister of Sindy Keplinger “Devotion to Christ: The Divinity of Christ in Earliest Christianity,” on Sunday, April 28, in Room 302 at Robert Black, father of Jeanie FitzGibbon Joanie Millan, daughter of Elaine Hiner 9:45 am. In this study, we will explore when, where, and why people first believed in the divinity of Jesus and Irinah Andrianantenaina, niece of Nivosoa Robjhon Jacqueline Wilson, friend of Sandra Chase some of the early Christian devotional practices. How has the Christian church evolved over the centuries? Betty Chase and Betty Owen, friends of Sandra Chase Larry Lausten, husband of Lucille Lausten The study consists of eight DVD lectures and class discussion. You are cordially invited to join us for this For bereaved members and their families: faith-building study. Robin Patton and family on the death of her Uncle Kyle Cyrus Tracy Carney and family on the death of her Aunt Genie Miller FaithJustice immigration forum: “Hospitality, Sanctuary, Advocacy,” May 5: Join us for the next The funeral for Betty “Polly” Morris will be Wednesday, April 24, at 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary, with interment FaithJustice Forum on Sunday, May 5, at 1:30 p.m. in Wright Hall. From providing legal services to traveling following in the church cemetery. Reception will follow in Wright Hall. to the border, this panel will discuss ways that people of faith are fulfilling our biblical calling to welcome the The funeral for Stanley Corley Groves will be held Friday, May 3 at 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary, with interment stranger and to oppose injustice and oppression. Learn more and RSVP online at following in the church cemetery. Reception will follow in Wright Hall. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 2 www.faithjusticefoundation.org/event/immigration-forum/. from 5-7 p.m. at Demaine Funeral Home, 5308 Backlick Road, Springfield VA. The beautiful flowers on our 2019 Easter altar have been placed by the following persons: From: In Memory of: From: In Honor of: Beckie Himes and Miranda Lansberry Zachary Himes Alice and Peter Snitzer Sandra Chase Beth Graves, Nick, James, Henry Wakeman Elden (Duke) Nootenboom Ann Cooke Bob and Nancy Sayre Beverly Harris and Barbara Yancey John and Mollie Yancey Bible Fellowship Class Burnett and Ramona Thompson David and Sandy Barker Evelyn Thomas, mother of Sherri Kenski Bible Fellowship Class Jerry Beyer David and Sandy Barker Richard Gallagher Cyndi and Chris Jones Our Wandering Saints in NOVA area Donald and DeEtte Johnson Royale Smith Steinle DiPetto family Hazel Poole Donald and DeEtte Johnson William E. Johnson Gary Loving wife, Pat Elizabeth Walker Elden Nootenboom Her children and grandchildren Martha C. White Gary and Debbie Callen Basil and Beulah Callen, parents Her family Liisa White Gary and Debbie Callen Lloyd and Florence Harford, parents Her family Lindsay S. McGee Janet and Chuck Woods Dick and Jeanne Woods Her family Martha W. Grover Janet and Chuck Woods George Leroy Jack and Jane Underhill 9 grandchildren Janet and Chuck Woods Jack and Jeanne Ramsen Jim McConville Judy McConville Kevin Sabo Janet Petty Sabo Jim and Judy McConville Betsy Clevenger Landy and Nivo Robjhon Their parents, Honore and Laurence Jim and Judy McConville Catie, Mark, and Skyler Padget Razafindratitchaina Jim and Judy McConville Elizabeth McConville Mr. and Mrs. Bill Iwig Dale and Norma Hay Lydia Circle Sally Bizer Mr. and Mrs. Bill Iwig Duke Nootenboom Marcia, Peter Snitzer family Alice and Peter Snitzer, our parents Mr. and Mrs. Bill Iwig Haskell and Willa Smith Pat Sherfey My Husband, my best friend, Gary Sherfey Pat and Gary Sherfey Gary’s parents and brother, Mabel, Gib and Pat and Gary Sherfey Pat’s parents, Jeanne and Vince Guidi Ramon Pete and Alice Snitzer Our family Pete and Alice Snitzer Our parents Rocky Speake Theresa Speake Rocky Speake Shantana Lakee Speake The McConville family Freda Hill Rosemary Perdue Her husband, Johnny The McConville family Gwen Cody Sandie Meadows Loved ones Steve Reynolds Hilda Reynolds The McConville family Parents and Grandparents The Snitzer family Gordon Weihmiller Their children and grandchildren Norma and Dale Hay Their family Frank and Arlene Vance Their family Phil and Evie Gibson Willa Ogata Kenneth and Kazuyo McEwen