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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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“Behold, I Do A New Thing”
See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? Isaiah 43:19a
Who says “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks?” The Virginia Conference UMC will meet this year in our 236
th
session and will do something amazing, different, new, and true to the mission of the UMC.
When we gather in Hampton this year for Annual Conference we will set aside time on Saturday, June 16
th
from
2 pm to 5 pm for a “Great Day of Service!”
Yes! When we gather in the city of Hampton this year we will do much more than business as usual. This year we will take a pause in Conference business to engage in hands on service to care for the least, lost, and disenfranchised throughout the city of Hampton. This year,
the Annual Conference has coordinated with Hampton agencies to have our 2,000 to 3,000 delegates and visitors go into all parts of the city to work with Hampton residents in mission work.
Following a Mission Service on Saturday, June 16, Bishop Lewis has asked all clergy and lay members to participate in The Great Day of Service. This event will be broken into three sections: ministry within the City of Hampton, United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) kit building in the convention center, and presentations on social justice issues at the convention center. Each clergy, lay delegate, and visitor/observer is invited to sign up for one of these activities prior to Annual Conference. The options include: Ministry in the Hampton Roads area to include area neighborhood clean-up; Block Walks to pray for the residents; and
packing United Methodist Committee on Relief
(UMCOR) Kits at the Convention Center.
Registration is open and the response has been wonderful. Thus far, more than 700 (of the 2,000) folks have registered to serve. So, we are reminding all church and district delegates - and every United Methodist who can come for the day - to register.
Each participant will receive a T-shirt to be worn during the Great Day of Service.
I’ve already signed up for the neighborhood clean-up and encourage our Rappahannock River District Delegates, Church Annual Conference Members and any observers from the district to register today! Click the picture below to register!
(If you don't see a picture look to the top left of your email just below where it shows who the email is from and click "Show images")
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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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Invitation for ALL Laity,
All are welcome to attend one of the two laity cluster group meetings on June 2 or 3. We expect at least one lay person from each church to attend this important gathering.
Everyone is welcome!
The purpose of the laity cluster meetings will be to bring together lay leaders, certified lay servants, and other interested lay persons so that we can learn from one another, share ideas and resources, and partner together as we begin our journey toward intentional discipleship. Each meeting will open with introductions and devotions, followed by updates from your district lay leaders on various topics. There will be time for you to share with one another as well.
Our first meeting agenda is:
· Welcome/Introductions/Opening Devotion
· Update on Commission for the Way Forward
· Intentional Discipleship
· Future cluster meeting topics
· Closing Prayer
We will be using the same regional groupings that we are using for our district fall celebrations. If you cannot attend your church’s assigned meeting time, please feel free to attend the other one. Here’s the schedule:
Saturday, June 2, 2:30-4:00 pm, Regester Chapel UMC sanctuary: All churches in Fauquier, Stafford, Fredericksburg, and Spotsylvania
Sunday, June 3, 2:30-4:00 pm, Tappahannock Memorial UMC fellowship hall: All churches in the counties of Caroline, King George, King William, Essex, and King and Queen, as well as Colonial Beach and Grace (Oak Grove) churches.
Please RSVP to either of us at least one week prior to the meeting date so we can make sure we have enough handouts.
Blessings,
Terry Bain Debbie Dietrich
804-761-1625 804-769-3730
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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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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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Please visit the conference website
Annual Conference Offering
Bishop Lewis has announced the annual conference mission offering goal of $200,000 to focus on the following missional priority projects:
Cambodia: $50,000 - Church Growth and Development and Community Health & Agric. Development
Brazil: $25,000 - Shade and Fresh Water Ministry with Children
Mozambique: $25,000 - Lay Leadership Development
Native Americans: $10,000 - Support for Volunteers in Mission teams working with Native American Ministry and Tribal Youth
Cuba Recovery: $25,000 - Hurricane Recovery for Churches in Cuba
Haiti: $25,000 - Funds to support Volunteers in Mission teams to Haiti
Puerto Rico Recovery: $25,000 - Hurricane Recovery support for Puerto Rican churches
Moscow Seminary: $15,000 - Support for student scholarships
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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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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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The parking lot at Wright's Chapel will be paved the week of June 25. We will be working from our homes. Please call our cell phones if needed:
Ted 540.419.5131
Lynn 804.304.8566
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Upcoming Events & Meetings:
May 30
Clergy Event: Clergy Farewell
, 11:30am, Wright's Chapel UMC
June 1
Lay Servant Committee Meeting
, 11:30am, Warsaw UMC
June 2
Laity Cluster Meeting
, 2:30-4:00 pm
,
Regester Chapel UMC: All churches in Fauquier, Stafford, Fredericksburg, and Spotsylvania
June 3
Laity Cluster Meeting
,
2:30-4:00 pm, Tappahannock UMC: All churches in the counties of Caroline, King George, King William, Essex, and King and Queen, as well as Colonial Beach and Grace (Oak Grove)
June 4
Connectional Ministries Meeting,
7:00pm, Wright's Chapel UMC
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 25 - 29
Parking lot at Wright's Chapel will be paved the week of June 25.
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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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