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January 3, 2019

Welcome to The Bridge, a weekly update of the Rappahannock River District of the United Methodist Church

All God's Children Camp Needs Mentors

We still need plenty of mentors to come join us at Camp Chanco on the James, near the Richmond area. Please consider giving a week this summer to mentor a child who is waiting for you! Contact Lori Smith at 571-245-9591 or lttlelori@gmail.com and let's make 2019 the best yet! Dates below:

June 16-21

August 11-16

PPR Chairs Reminder

The Annual Appointment Preference Forms which were emailed to Chairs and Pastors on October 25 are due in the office by Jan. 10.

Wednesday, Jan. 16 Warsaw UMC

287 Main Street, Warsaw

6:30pm

Saturday, Jan. 19 Trinity Catlett UMC 9280 Old Dumfries Road, Catlett 10:00am

In a past newseltter article, DS Smith offered to make a presentation on the upcoming General Conference and The Way Forward. Two areas of the District have scheduled these meetings. They are open to anyone from around the district - please feel free to attend.

Youth Embracing Service (YES!)

Youth Embracing Service (YES!)

The Heartwood Center is organizing and sponsoring a monthly day of service and team building during the school year for Middle School and High School students.

Every third Saturday of the month a service project, team building activities, recreation, Bible study and lunch will be scheduled. The events will be on Saturdays 10am-3pm at 64 Hartwood Church Road, Fredericksburg 22471 ( behind the Hartwood Fire Station ).

Future dates: January 19, February 16, March 16, April 20, May 18.

All youth need to complete a registration. Go to: www.theheartwoodcenter.org/registration-info/. Adult volunteers are welcome.

Need more information? Email youthcamp@theheartwoodcenter.org or call 540.788.9838.

Rev. Gayle Porias

Pastor Mount Horeb UMC

The Heartwood Center Director

Rappahannock River District

McKendree United Methodist Church at 4347 Manfield Road, in King William County is searching for a pianist to provide music at its weekly 9:30 am Sunday worship service. This is a paid position, salary negotiable. McKendree is located about 20 minutes east of Mechanicsville. Contact Pastor Betty Jo Sims at 804-839-2769 if interested.

Wright’s Chapel UMC , Ruther Glen, is looking for a part-time Music Director. Key duties include leading two Sunday morning traditional services and one contemporary service. To recruit, develop and engage members and musicians to be involved in the worship experience. Piano (Keyboard) and Singing skills are required. For details, visit the Virginia Conference website at www.vaumc.org/jobs

Wilderness Community Church located in Spotsylvania, VA is seeking a part-time Financial Administrative Team Leader. Duties include working with church finances in consultation with the Finance Committee and senior pastor. Must have at least two years experience with financial management in a profit or nonprofit setting. The position is for daytime working hours. Must show proficiency with computers including experience with Quickbooks. For consideration, send resume to llacasse@wildernesschurch.org by January 15, 2019.

January Meetings

Jan. 7 Board of Missions, Tabernacle

Jan. 8 Ordained Ministry, District Office

Jan. 10 Location & Building, District Office

Jan. 12 PPR Training, Trinity KG

Jan. 14 Scholarship Committee, District Office

Jan. 16 Northern Neck Way Forward Update, Warsaw 6:30pm

Jan. 17 District Superintendency, FUMC

Jan. 19 Fauquier Region Way Forward Update, Trinity Catlett, 10:00am

Jan. 19 Youth Embracing Service! Heartwood Center

Jan. 30 Finance Committee, FUMC

Jan. 31 Heartwood Board, New Hope

Feb. 4 Connectional Ministries, District Office

CONTACT INFORMATION

WWW.RAPPAHANNOCKRIVERDISTRICT.ORG

District Superintendent: Rev. Dr. Theodore Smith

DS Email: rappahannockriverds@vaumc.org Cell: 540.419.5131

2019 District Co-Lay Lay Leader:

Terry Bain terry.bain@yahoo.com

2019 District Co-Lay Leader:

David Berry david.w.berry1@gmail.com

District Lay Servant Ministry Director Dottie Garrison dottiegarrison@yahoo.com

Heartwood Director: Rev. Gayle Porias gayleporias@vaumc.org

Crossroads Minister: Rev. Mark Roscoe markroscoe@vaumc.org

District Secretary: Lynn Manley rappahannockriverdistrict@vaumc.org

Cell: 804.304.8566

Mailing Address: PO BOX 100, Ladysmith, VA 22501 Phone 804.448.8326 FAX 804.448.8328

Office Location: Inside Wright’s Chapel UMC at 8063 Ladysmith Road, Ruther Glen, VA (do not use for mail)