Welcome to The Bridge Local Church Events Section  October 4, 2017

YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO JOIN US FOR:               THE OBSERVANCE OF OUR  187th HOMECOMING CELEBRATION OF HENDERSON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH    72 Henderson Drive, Route 202, Callao VA on SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8th, 2017 AT 10:00AM    "Pressing On in the Strength of Christ" PASTOR SHAUNA D. McCRANIE WILL BRING THE MORNING MESSAGE SPECIAL MUSIC WILL BE PROVIDED BY STUART O'BIER AND RON JEWELL AND THE CHOIR. FOLLOWING THE SERVICE, A DELECTABLE LUNCHEON, FIT FOR A KING, WILL BE SERVED.

United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) Early Response Team (ERT) certification training.  Early Response Teams respond during the first phase of disaster relief, providing Christian presence. Your church and community could also be faced with a disaster. Train to be ready to respond and know the first steps to help.  ERT Basic Training Class & Recert  Date: -  Saturday, October 14, 2017 - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Place: Regester Chapel United Methodist Church,  85 Bells Hill Road, Stafford, VA  Contact Michele Michaelian ( MicheleMichaelian@gmail.com) to sign up. Cost: Basic - $55, Recert $40

PTSD Caregiver Workshop Zion UMC will host a workshop for Caregivers of those with PTSD on October 21 from 10:00am - 2:00pm. Two retired army chaplains; Rev. David Canada, and Rev. Kenneth M Ruppar, will lead us in a day of Bible study, prayer, spiritual reflection and coping skills. Lunch will be provided (free will offering). The workshop is free.  Please RSVP to Pastor Kim Barker-Brugman at  pastorkim10@gmail.com  so we can plan the proper number of lunches.  Zion UMC, Spotsylvania Courthouse, 8700 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania, VA 22553

‌ Wilderness Community UMC invites any United Methodists interested in International Mission opportunities, or seeking to support important mission work, or just interested in learning of the work God is doing in Medellin, Colombia to attend a presentation by Pastor Brian Miller of Global Transformation Ministries at Wilderness Community Church Wednesday, October 25th.  Pastor Brian Miller has been in ministry for over twelve years, caring for the impoverished families and street children in Medellin, Colombia. Brian has especially focused his ministry on the young women who have been forced into prostitution by family circumstances and poverty. His church has partnered with local schools and government officials to help alleviate this sad condition. Sex trafficking is a very important issue of concern for Christians today and it is rampant in Medellin. Come learn about the issue from a Christian soldier on the front lines of addressing this concern. The presentation will start at 7 pm and last until 8:30 pm. Refreshments will be served. The church is located at 10501 Plank Road, Spotsylvania. Please contact Rev. Denise Walton at Wilderness Community Church, pastordenise@wildernesschurch.org by October 25 th if you will be attending.

The Kindred Project comes to the Rappahannock District:  Kindred Project is a group of clergy and laity who gather together for the practice of spiritual disciplines, contemplative prayer and fellowship. The format varies slightly from region to region. Most gatherings last about two hours and include the following: Moments of gathering and greeting Devotions 20 minutes of silent contemplative prayer Conversation that flows from our experience of the Divine in the prayer We all come seeking a deeper relationship with God, and often people find they experience spiritual nurture and community.  Join us at Zion UMC,  8700 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania, VA 22553  for a time of centering prayer. We will meet the last Tuesday of the month from 10 - 11:30 am with the option of lunch afterward.  This month it is October 31. Its a great time to prep for All Saints Day. If you have any questions please contact Rev. Kimberly Barker-Brugman at  pastorkim10@gmail.com  or  540-840-0014 .