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Join us in worship this weekend
Pastor Gina will be preaching on Luke 3:3 -9 about "Preparing the way"!
Services at 8:15, 9:45, 11:15 am.
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This Sunday! A time to worship together as a family, to strengthen your faith, and share in ALL THE GOOD of the coming time of HOPE, JOY, LOVE, & PEACE
Correction : We invite ALL AGES to worship together as there will be NO Youth or Children's Sunday school, OR nursery offered. (this is a change from previously stated)
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ANGEL TREE is BACK!
Again this year FUMC is partnering with Prison Fellowship Ministries Angel Tree to provide Christmas gifts to children who have a parent in prison. However, there are two ways for you to select Angels in 2021. First, approximately 50 Angel tags, along with directions, will be available in the Gathering Space outside Kobler Hall beginning Sunday, November 21. Find one on the tree and sign it out!
Gifts are due to back to THE YOUTH GROUP ROOM on the lower level (this is a change from last week, and a more secure location) by December 12. Contact Pat Blosser (540-
907-5212 ) or ptblosser@gmail.com for more information.
DONATE ONLINE: You may participate virtually, as we did last year, by selecting your Angel(s) online and purchasing a $25 gift card.
1) CLICK HERE to find the children's tags to give to online!
2) YOU WILL NEED this code for FUMC: KW5D7 (just copy and paste it! )
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Pledging your giving for 2022 is still going on!
Our financial & membership secretary, Michelle Cooper would be happy to help you get set up on auto-draft! Email or call her 540-373-9021
You can find more pledge cards or instructions to do it online at our GIVE page
Thank you to all who have already pledged for the coming year. Pledging helps us guage our income and align our budgets to help the church and community continue to make disciples for the kingdom of God!
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Did you listen to / see week 4 of our Finding Hope podcast & video series?
Available in Podcast (audio only form) or video!
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Mosaic Devotional
November 28-December 4th
Click on to watch Pastor Chelsea mid-week meditation from last year! A good refresh for the season.
Find this and previous weeks at THIS LINK
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Ways to do "ALL THE GOOD" | |
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Drive the van for the Micah Cold Weather Shelter(at Red Roof Inn)
FUMC has been asked to drive on Mondays through the winter (November 2021 - March 2022) We have secured our church bus and just need drivers. If you have time to help please let Mike Cotter know ASAP so he can coordinate a schedule. The more we get the easier this SERVICE opportunity will be. If you have driven before you just need to complete the re-authorization form at FUMC. If not, we just need to get you approved and on our insurance approved list which means a copy of your license and form completed...as well as an easy check of your driving
EMAIL MIKE COTTER to get involved!!
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WE NEED YOUR Help at the day center!
Volunteers are needed at the Micah Hospitality Center on Princess Anne Street from 2:30 to 5 to assist guests waiting to screen for hotel shelter, return phone messages, and sort mail.
We hope to fill the following dates on Mondays with FUMC volunteers but if another day of the week (Monday through Friday) is better for you please let us know.
Nov 22; Dec 10; Feb 7,14,21,28; March 7,14,21,28
Contact Diane Cotter at dianecotter@comcast.net or call 540-845-9636 to volunteer or to get more information.
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Click on the picture above to read more about how we can reach out and help our Micah friends and neighbors during this season!
Hotel kits and Thanksgiving day dinner delivery!
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#GivingTuesday: Nov. 30
On November 30, 2021, people all around the world are coming together to tap into the power of human connection and strengthen communities and change our world. Will you be one of them?
Micah will be participating in GivingTuesday, which is also the start of our annual love your neighbor campaign, and we need your help!
By joining the GivingTuesday movement, you’re proving that in times of uncertainty, generosity can bring the whole world together.
Here is how you can get ready to give:
Mark your calendar Calendar Invitation
Give. On November 30, go to www.dolovewalk.net and give our bring a check to our office at 1013 Princess Anne St. You can also support us by contacting us to volunteer, joining us for special events over the advent season, or supporting some of the special needs we have throughout the Christmas season (ideas in this very newsletter!). You can also keep up with current needs of Micah by following us on Purposity.
Other Ways to Support Micah on Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Amazon Smile
Welcome Home Baskets
Shop at smile.amazon.com and Amazon will donate to Micah, at no cost to you. Also, Consider sending items from our wish list to help us as we move neighbors into housing.
Help us welcome home the many neighbors who are moving into housing. Donate gift cards or click the button above for more ideas for a welcome home basket. Contact Kyra for more information.
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THIS Sunday & on Zoom on WEDNESDAY 12/1! and our new 4 week sermon series titled " All The Good".
The messages will be based on this book which we welcome you to use in your small group or at home. There is even a personal, daily devotional you can pick up! Click on the image to see the different resources associated with it.
ALSO - there will be 3, pastor-led groups for the Advent study, "All The Good".
1 in-person Sunday School class with Pastor Mary (starts 11/28)
2- an online Wednesdays at NOON group with all the pastors (starts 12/1)
3- an online Wednesday evenings group at 6:30 pm with Pastor Josh (starts 12/1).
JOIN EITHER OF THESE ZOOM groups at -
Topic: Tuesday Meetings
Every week on Tue,
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86799326214?pwd=Zkt0bXM4aHFVK2xsSVRlbG5hWU9Pdz09
Meeting ID: 867 9932 6214
Passcode: 034206
Dial in option
+1 301 715 8592 US
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Starting THIS Saturday & Sunday! | |
Do "ALL THE GOOD" with this Holy Land virtual tour you can do at home!
Click on the image to find out more! 4 consecutive Saturdays beginning this weekend!
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"Deeper in the word"
Another great way to be connected with others and lean into the season with this book and its teachings... is to join a new Sunday school class!!
This class run by Vera Stevens invites you to join them starting Sunday, November 28th at the 9:45 am time slot, in the Parlor (across from the senior pastor's office) for fellowship and diving "deeper in the word".
Any newcomers to the church; we would love to have you join us!
Contact Pastor Mary if you have any questions about this or getting connected with one of our existing Sunday school groups.
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Better Health - Gratitude! Don't miss it! Wednesday, December 8th! Plus a dinner by Kenny Smith!
Want to sleep better, improve your relationships, boost your immune system and even lose weight?!? Gratitude is more than an attitude! There is a formula to the practice of gratitude.
Come to the last Better Health meeting of the year. Come and enjoy the gustatorial stylings of none other than our own Kenny Smith! Meal TBD
You can also eat at home and come to class at 7:00 PM or grab n go for your dinner, and enjoy class by way of ZOOM!
Click on the graphic to get the zoom link! Dinner reservations coming soon!
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Wednesday, December 8th!
You don't want to miss the next Grab & Go (or stay for the Better Health Gratitude program!). With a special meal cooked by none other than Kenny Smith!
Make your reservation now!
Grab & Go curbside available at 5:30 or come by 6:30 to get a plated meal and stay for the program!
Click on the image to sign up!
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Come grab your parade seat - Sat. December 4th
Play some games, grab a s'more, and a picture! Maybe some caroling happening too! Youth will be selling concessions off Princess Anne St. as a major fundraiser!
If you're interested in donating some items that the Youth will be selling, here is a request list!
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Bookmark and SHARE our Christmasintheburg.com page for all your seasonal updates!
click on the image above!
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Some ways to get into the spirit through Micah and Street Church!
Join Pastor Chelsea and friends!
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Calling all ladies! United Methodist Women invites you to join them ... next Thursday! | |
PRAISES for a great FALL POUNDING!
FALL Pounding was a great success! 95 bags were collected and shared at Heritage Park. More than $3000 was collected to support the $15 Giftcard purchase which gave families their own meat for Thanksgiving. Most of the bags were loaded to the brim thanks to volunteers who made sure the most necessary items were included. Diapers and female items went to the Food pantry serving 40+ families on a weekly basis. THANK YOU TO ALL WHO CONTRIBUTED! Check out the pictures below from our team of busy bees! And thanks to Team Cotter for the organization of this annual blessing!
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Order yours today to help us bring the season to our building and honor your loved one
Poinsettias/Holiday Flowers: To donate poinsettias/holiday flowers in memory/honor of a loved one, either use the envelopes available around the church or go online or on the SimpleChurch app and indicate “Holiday Flowers”. The suggested donation is $15.00 per plant.
If you give online, contact michellecooper@fumcva.org to let her know for whom the flowers are given in memory or honor
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Calling 21 Program - College friends & parents take note! | Calling 21 is a Young Adult, Local Church Internship Program. It is a partnership ministry among the Virginia Conference Center for Clergy Excellence, the Cabinet, and Shenandoah University. The purpose of the program is for college students to explore their calling. It is conference-wide, grass roots, congregation-based, youth-focused approach to the Virginia Conference's emerging culture of call. | | | |
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Dear FUMC church family,
Jeff and I, and our daughters Amanda and Olivia want to thank everyone who had a part in our son Jeffrey's memorial service. Pastor Gina and Pastor Jerry, Shirly Cullop and the Barnabas ministry team of volunteers, Michelle Cooper, Don and Mary Grace and their kitchen crew, Trish Vaughan and Kenny Smith. There are too many names to mention, but you know who you are. Everyone contributed in making the day very special for our family and for everyone who attended the service. We thank you, we thank you, we thank you!!
With appreciation and love,
Rona and Jeff Costello, Amanda Perdue, and Olivia Anderson
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Rappahannock River District News! Click on the graphic below to see what's going on in the area and through our district. | |
United Methodist Student Day Sunday | The United Methodist Church | One of the major challenges that students face is the lack of financial support to attain a college education. Worrying about expenses adds to the already existing anxieties youth experience and it may take away from their ability to excel in their studies or activities. But for students attending United Methodist Churches, we extend a hand to help them accomplish their career goals. This Sunday we offer a special offering towards this mission! | | | | | | | |
