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Welcome to The Bridge News Section, a weekly update of the Rappahannock River District of the United Methodist Church
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District Celebrations
are three regional events that will combine conducting district conference business, charge conference business, and a significantly greater amount of time to worship, praise, fellowship, and celebration of all God has done through our district from 2011 to 2018.
At each location we will experience a gathering featuring the most special worship and praise event possible. The event will be from 2:30pm - 4:30pm.The two business portions (district and charge conference) will occur early in the event followed by praise and celebration.
The dates and locations are:
October 21
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– Fredericksburg/Stafford Region held at Ebenezer Stafford
October 28
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– Southern Region held at Wright’s Chapel UMC
November 4
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– Northern Neck Region held at Andrew Chapel Westmoreland UMC
We are asking attendees to bring donations for Heartwood Mission Center, Crossroads Mission Center and Healthy Harvest Food Bank.
October 21 Event: Heartwood Mission Center
October 28 Event: Crossroads Mission Center
November 4 Event: Healthy Harvest Food Bank
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October 21
Hands on Ministry
The Heartwood Center
Heartwood Center Needs:
- Mac & Cheese individual cups
- Chef Boyardee Microwavable cups
- Tuna and/or Chicken Salad Box Kit
- Rice a Roni Microwavable cups
- Cereal single serving boxes
- Pop Tarts
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October 28 : Hands on Ministry
Crossroads Mission Center
Crossroads Mission Center Needs:
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- Individual Oatmeal packets or cups
- Individual servings of cereal (small boxes)
- Fruit Cups
- Small boxes of raisins
- Granola bars
- Mac and Cheese Individual serving cups
- Spaghetti/Meatballs, Beefaroni, Ravioli Individual serving cups
- 100% Fruit juice boxes – Individual servings
- Capri Sun juice packets
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November 4 Hands on Ministry
Healthy Harvest Food Bank
Healthy Harvest Needs:
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- Small to go peanut butter packs
- Tuna –small pop top lids
- Pork & beans–small pop top lids
- Ravioli/spaghetti–pop top lids
- Ramen noodles packages
- Small single serve mac & cheese
- Chips in small bags
- Pudding cups
- Jello cups
- Cookies – individually wrapped
- Fruit snacks
- Cracker packages
- Raisin packages
- Apple sauce or fruit cups
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At our upcoming Fall Celebrations on October 21, October 28, and November 4, the District will elect At-Large Delegates for next year's Annual Conference in Roanoke (June 20-22, 2019). We need to elect 23 At-Large Delegates and 8 reserve delegates.
The same ballot will be presented at each Fall Celebration. In order to be on the ballot, you need to complete a nomination form by clicking the link below and
returning it to the
District Office by October 10, 2018. Because of scheduling issues, this is a FIRM deadline. Forms must be in the office by this date. You an email the information to the District Office at
rappahannockriverdistrict@vaumc.org
You can nominate yourself or someone else (with their permission).
If you have any questions, please let us know.
Rappahannock River District Office:
Mail: PO BOX 100, Ladysmith, VA 22501
Phone
: 804.448.8326 Office or 804.304.8566 Cell
District Celebrations:
Sunday, October 21, 2018: Ebenezer Stafford
Sunday, October 28, 2018: Wright's Chapel
Sunday, November 4, 2018: Andrew Chapel Westmoreland
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FIRM DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 10 FOR ANY NOMINEE FORMS
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In addition to electing At-Large Delegates to the Virginia 2019 Annual Conference at our upcoming Fall Celebrations, we will also be nominating up to 9 people to attend the 2020 General Conference and 2020 Southeastern Jurisdictional Conference.
General Conference is May 5 - 15, 2020 in Minneapolis, MN.
District lay nominations for the
2020 General Conference and 2020 Southeastern Jurisdictional Conference
will be voted upon at each district conference. Laity who wish to be nominees as delegates for these conferences shall complete the lay nomination form at
evc.vaumc.org.
Click on the "District Lay GC Nomination" button
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Upon completion, the form automatically will be submitted to the district office in which the lay nominee’s church is located. Electronic submission is preferred but if a nominee is unable to complete an electronic nomination, he/she may contact the district office.
Conference Standing Rule III.D.3 contains information about the church membership requirement for nominees.
III.D.3. Church Membership. All nominees shall have been professing members of The United Methodist Church for at least two years preceding their nomination and must be members of churches in the Virginia Annual Conference and shall have been active participants in The United Methodist Church for at least four years preceding their election. They also must be active members within The United Methodist Church at the time of holding General Conference and jurisdictional conference. The four-year participation and two-year membership requirements may be waived for young persons under twenty-five years of age. Such persons must be members of The United Methodist Church and active participants at the time of election.
The deadline for these forms to be submitted to the District Office is October 10, 2018.
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Rappahannock River District United Methodist Women
Harvest Prayer Breakfast
Saturday, November 3, 2018
Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.
Breakfast – 9 a.m. (Each unit bring two of your favorite breakfast dish. If you have our district cookbook, you are encouraged to use one of those recipes.)
Program: 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Guest Speaker: Rev. Penny D. Cory
Kilmarnock UMC
89 East Church Street
Kilmarnock, VA 22482
Offering: United Methodist Women Mission Giving
Note: Please bring one or more healthy children’s snack items such as juice boxes, snack bags, fruit cups, etc. Donations will be given to The Haven (the domestic violence shelter in Warsaw).
There will be collection points available for stamps, flip tops, and ink cartridges.
There is no charge for this event, but
pre-registration is requested by October 20th
to facilitate planning and preparation. Child care will be available
ONLY if requested by October 20
t
h
. Questions? Contact J.M. Gallier via email at
jmcg5580@va.metrocast.net
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Commission on the Way Forward Update
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Youth Embracing Service (YES!)
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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 first event will be Saturday, October 20
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10am-3pm at 64 Hartwood Church Road, Fredericksburg 22471 (
behind the Hartwood Fire Station
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Future dates: November 17, December 15, January 19, February 16, March 16, April 20, May 18.
Rev. Gayle Porias
Pastor Mount Horeb UMC
The Heartwood Center Director
Rappahannock River District
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Builder's Club Call #6 Announced
The Rappahannock River District Builder’s Club Committee has approved our sixth Builder’s Club Call. We are pleased to announce that this call is for Eastland United Methodist Church. The request is for construction of a 2,872 square foot detached addition. This project includes a fellowship hall, handicapped ramp, kitchen and bathroom. Project plans and a letter from Eastland UMC Pastor Craig Muffley are linked below for your review.
Construction has already begun with a completion date of November 30, 2018.
Financial Information:
Estimated Cost of Project $ 680,000
Cost paid on construction $ 86,000
Debt upon completion $ 551,000
(Church Mortgage, Members’ Pledges)
Your support will help Eastland UMC to reach more people within the surrounding communities. We are asking that you support this call by mailing a check payable to “Rappahannock River District Builder’s Club” to:
Rappahannock River District Builder’s Club
PO BOX 100
Ladysmith, VA 22501
Donations are tax deductible and must be received by November 15, 2018.
Help God’s kingdom grow by supporting the Rappahannock River Builder’s Club today.
Working in His Kingdom,
Dave
David A. Kellison, President
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District Youth Council Meetings
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We are getting together at Hillcrest UMC (
2208 LaFayette Blvd, Fredericksburg)
at 2:00pm on the following dates:
October 28
We will be studying the Leadership Qualities of Nehemiah and everyone is invited! Come Join Us!
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District Youth Retreat 2019
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Save the Date - April 5 - 7, 2019
District Youth Retreat
Camp Piankatank
$100 per person
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PIANO OR ORGAN ACCOMPANIST - DAHLGREN UMC
Dahlgren UMC, Dahlgren, is seeking applications for a piano or organ accompanist for weekly choir rehearsals and 11AM Sunday services. Requirements: Skilled at playing the piano or organ; Ability to sight read music; Experience accompanying choral groups; Team player who strives for excellence with grace. Normal Hours. Sunday Worship Service (11:00 am to noon); Choir Rehearsal (typically 1 hour weekly). Compensation negotiable. For more information contact the office of Dahlgren UMC at (540) 663-2230 -
office@dahlgrenumc.org
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Upcoming Events & Meetings:
October 5 - 6 Lay Servant Training, Regester Chapel
October 9 Ordained Ministry, District Office
October 10 Connectional Ministries, Wright's Chapel, 7:00pm
October 11 Location & Building, District Office, 7:00pm
October 18 District Finance Committee, Fredericksburg UMC, 7:00pm
October 21 Fall Celebration for Fredericksburg/Stafford Region, Ebenezer Stafford, 2:30pm
October 28 Fall Celebration for Southern Region, Wright's Chapel, 2:30pm
November 4 Fall Celebration for Northern Neck Region, Heathsville, 2:30pm
November 7 Full Clergy Association Meeting, Wright's Chapel
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CONTACT INFORMATION
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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