First Reunion Letter June09-final.dbb

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June 17, 2009 Dear Friend: We have begun to plan for what we had been calling our Asbury UMC Sunday School Reunion, which occurs every two years. This year our reunion will be INTER-GENERATIONAL as we not only celebrate the role of Sunday School in our lives, but also time spent in the Youth Choirs, Methodist Youth Fellowship, Rhythmic Choir, Liturgical Dance, Junior Church, Junior Usher Board, Bible Study, Vacation Bible School, The Rock, Summer Institute and all other past and current CHRISTIAN EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT ASBURY.

A CELEBRATION OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT ASBURY What:

When:

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2009

Time:

10:30 AM Worship Service

Luncheon:

In G1 immediately following the worship service

Who: All who have ever participated in Sunday School or any other Christian Education program/activity at Asbury United Methodist Church All who care about and wish to support Christian Education at Asbury Our families and friends RSVP and Registration Deadline:

SUNDAY, AUGUST 9, 2009

Dr. Emerson Williams (who joined Asbury’s Sunday School as a boy many years ago when his father was appointed pastor) came up with the idea for these biennial reunions more than 30 years ago. This year’s celebration is our way of saying “Thank You” to him for this vision and the many other ways that he demonstrates his commitment to Asbury. As in the previous reunions, we will begin our September 13th celebration by worshiping together at Asbury’s 10:30 a.m. service. The planning committee is definitely inter-generational and committed to providing a great time for ALL AGES. After the worship service, a full meal, time for socializing, some fun, and group photos are being planned for those who register for the luncheon. We want to encourage full participation this year by seniors, singles, families, children, youth and couples; but we know that the recession is having an impact on all of us. Consequently, this year’s registration fee has been reduced and families will pay no registration fee for children under 10 years of age. (See the accompanying registration form.) As in previous years, from the funds raised, we anticipate making a contribution to Asbury’s Capital Campaign for church renovations and to the Sunday School/ Youth Group. Please register and join us! Encourage your family and friends to register too. Let us know if you have pictures and memoirs that can be shared during the luncheon. Be sure to get the enclosed registration form in by the August 9th deadline. If you have questions, don’t hesitate to call. Yours in Christ,

DeAnna Banks Beane (202) 362-1920 Reunion Planning Committee