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Welcome to The Bridge, a weekly update of the Rappahannock River District of the United Methodist Church
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Please Support the El Salvador Mission Trip
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The 2018 District Mission Team is set and we are seeking your support.
How can you help?
1.
PRAY
… for each team member as they make their preparations for the trip … for safe travel to (July 2) and from (July 6) El Salvador … that
our presence in El Salvador will continue to build and strengthen our relationship with our international mission partner, the Evangelical Methodist Church of El Salvador … and that our hearts will be open to being blessed and transformed by our gracious hosts.
2.
DONATE
any of the following items: Spanish language bibles and
hymnals, basic school supplies, used laptops, soccer balls, and
toothbrushes & multi-vitamins (for adults & children).
3.
DROP OFF
your donations at any of these locations by
June 21
st
:
(
Please
call or email
each location in advance to make drop-off
arrangements to be sure that someone is there to accept the donation
.)
We are thrilled to have a team of 12 representing the District this year and 6 of the 12 are age 20 or under! Praise God!
Again,
please pray for our team members
:
Eastland UMC - Rev. Craig Muffley, Team Leader, Judy Muffley, Bill Todd,
Sarah Cole, and Chloe Quaye
White Stone UMC – Rev. Bryan McClain and family: Stephanie, Nancy, Erin, and John
Bowling Green UMC – Rev. Carol Seeley & Melrose UMC – Lucinda Wigfield
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Kits for Conference
As your church begins preparation for collecting items for kits, there is currently an appeal from UMCOR for Hygiene, School, and Cleaning Kits only.
Click here for the complete list of items and instructions on packing each kit
. Collection times will be from Thursday, June 14 from noon to 8 p.m. and on Friday, June 15 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. For questions, contact the Kit Collection Coordinator, the Rev. David Magruder at Zion UMC in Seaford (York River District) at (757) 898-7417 or
davidmagruder@vaumc.org
. Money for the kits should be sent to Conference Treasurer, Virginia Conference UMC, PO Box 5605, Glen Allen, VA 23058. Checks should be made payable to Virginia Conference UMC.
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Peace United Methodist Church has the following office equipment for sale:
Riso EZ 221U duplicator- $700
The following items are a “make an offer”
Kyocera Ecosys FS1028MFP table top multi machine (copier, printer, fax, scanner)
Brother Intellifax 820MC fax machine
HP Color LaserJet 3600N printer
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Missionary Clara Biswas speaking on our District
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Clara Mridula Biswas is a missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries serving as a community worker in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. She works with the ‘poorest of the poor,’ especially children, in slum areas and garbage dumps to facilitate their transfers to relocation and rehabilitation centers.
“To bring hope to the hopeless, bring light to those who are in the dark, bring Christ to the poor, and share the love of God,” (Luke 4:18-19) summarizes Clara’s understanding of her service.
Tappahannock Memorial UMC will be hosting Clara Biswas June 20th 10:30 - 1:00 covered dish lunch included. All are invited to welcome Clara with us as she shares her adventures and mission. Tappahannock Memorial is located at 345 Earl Street, Tappahannock. For more information, call 804.443.2278.
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Bethel UMC (Lively)
in Lancaster
is seeking a Director and Teacher for their Preschool. Salary will range from $16 - $20 per hour for the Director and $15 - $18 per hour for the teacher. The exact amount will be determined by the level of expertise. Applicants need to submit their applications by June 15, 2018 to
beumcva@gmail.com
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Wilderness Community Church
in Spotsylvania, VA is seeking a Director of Youth Ministry. Primary responsibilities are to coordinate along with a team of youth ministry volunteers Christ-centered ministries that serve Youth (6th to 12th grade). This is a part-time, salaried position. If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to
pastordenise@wildernesschurch.org
. For more information on the position,
wildernesschurch.org/job
opening.
Part-time Organist/Pianist wanted for
Tappahannock Memorial United Methodist Church
, Tappahannock, VA. This person will be responsible for providing music for two Sunday worship services, choir rehearsals and special worship services of the church. Salary negotiable. For more information, please contact the church office at
tappmethodist@gmail.com
or 804-443-2278.
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Fletcher's Chapel Church
in King George County is looking for a
pianist/organist
for two Sundays in June -- June 17 and June 24. If you know someone who is available and willing to play, please contact Rev. Michael Reaves at
michaelreaves@vaumc.org
or call (540) 775-7247.
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Kindred Project retreat at Annual Conference 2018
The Kindred Project is an ecumenical gathering of clergy and laity of the Virginia Conference to promote contemplative practices. For the third year in a row, the Kindred Project will be hosting a retreat prior to Annual Conference. You are invited to join on
June 14, 2018
from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Hampton Roads Convention Center in the conference prayer room.
The subject is lectio divina, a meditative way of reading scripture. A new presenter will begin a one hour presentation at the top of the hour with ten minutes of silence. You may come for an hour or two or the whole time. Retreat leaders will be the Rev. Becky Cloud; Janie Mitchell, D.Min; the Rev. Tom Frost; and Joy Crawford.
For further information or to RSVP please contact the Rev. Kimberly Barker-Brugman at
pastorkim10@gmail.com
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And a special bonus - We will be offering a 'get to know the Kindred Project' and update on our offerings time over dinner at 7 pm at Warwick Memorial United Methodist Church,
38 Hoopes Road,
Newport News, VA 23602
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Phone: (757) 877-2270.
The menu is:
baked lasagna and ziti, salad, rolls and dessert. We will also have lemonade and sweet tea to drink. $12 per person.
We will finish the evening with an 8 pm evening prayer service.
Come for any and all of these special events. If coming for the retreat or dinner please rsvp to Rev. Kimberly Barker-Brugman at
pastorkim10@gmail.com
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Crossroads Mission Center
is looking for volunteers who can help package and deliver food to the children of King William County who are participating in the Summer Food Program. The program provides “2-Day Bags” consisting of 4 meals for 2 days for 1 child. The bag contains 2 breakfast, lunch, snack and drink items. The program runs from
June 16 – August 25
. We need drivers (background check is required and will be provided) and packagers
. Training will be held on June 5, at 6:00, at Crossroads Mission Center
,
694K Sharon Road, King William, VA
. We are also looking for individual and corporate sponsors. If you or your organization would like to collect items needed for the bags, please visit our web site at
crossroadsmissioncenter.org
for a complete list of needed supplies. Monetary donations received will be used to purchase food and can be mailed to Crossroads Mission Center. If you have any questions, please call
804-769-2139
or email us at
crossroadsmissioncenter@gmail.com
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Upcoming Events & Meetings:
June 7
Heartwood Board
, 7:00pm, St. Matthias UMC
June 15 - 17
Annual Conference
, Hampton
June 19
Church Building & Location
, 7:00pm, Wright's Chapel UMC
June 21
District Superintendency
, 7:00pm, Tappahannock Memorial
June 22
Lay Servant Committee
, 11:30am, Warsaw UMC
June 24
District Youth
, 2:00pm, Hillcrest UMC
June 25 - 29
Parking lot at Wright's Chapel will be paved the week of June 25.
June 30
Episcopal Residence Dedication & Open House
, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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District Superintendent:
Rev. Dr. Theodore Smith
2018 District Co-Lay Leader:
2018 District Co-Lay Lay Leader:
Mailing Address: PO BOX 100, Ladysmith, VA 22501 Phone 804.448.8326 FAX 804.448.8328 Cell: 804.304.8566
Office Location: Inside Wright’s Chapel UMC at 8063 Ladysmith Road, Ruther Glen, VA (do not use for mail)
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