News to Use at Fredericksburg United Methodist Church
Today we celebrate the Upward Basketball ministry. We welcome Upward families and volunteers. We are so thankful for our committed leaders and the whole Upward Team. Our 9:45 Contemporary service welcomes a guest inspirational sports speaker in Wayne Via. In our sanctuary services this weekend, we continue a focus on what it means to wholeheartedly love as God would have us love in today's world. We look deeper at 1 John 2:15-16 as Pastor Gina continues to preach on "Loving What God Loves." 
THIS SUNDAY February 23rd!!
While the 9:45 service this week will have an Upward Basketball flare, all members and visitors of FUMC will be blessed to hear the inspiring message from Wayne Via titled "Are you Ready?" Your attendance is a great opportunity to learn about and support one of FUMC's ministries. Upward players and coaches want to say "THANK YOU!" to FUMC for their support and prayers during the past 2 months. It has been a great experience for all involved!
Traditional Ash Wednesday services are at Noon & 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary.

This year we've added a Family service at 6:00 pm , for those are looking for a child-friendly, educational worship experience. This service will be in the Sanctuary and last 30 minutes. If you've never been to an Ash Wednesday service, or would like your child to learn more about the practices of Lent, this service is for you! We hope to see lots of kids and parents attend! 
February 26th ASH WEDNESDAY
Dinner provided by:
United Methodist Men

Time: 5:00 - 6:30pm
Location: Kobler Hall
Menu: ALL -YOU-CAN-EAT Pancakes & Sausage
No reservations necessary!
Donations gratefully accepted , proceeds go to Heart Havens and other church mission work.
Contact Larry Julihn to help out!
Monday February 24th - 7:00 pm - Sanctuary
FUMC Called Charge Conference to approve the church budget. If you have questions about the church budget, please contact Robert Baird, our financial administrator at finance@fumcva.org

Wednesday February 26 - NO Better Health Ministry class! Join us back on March 4th to hear from Dr. Greg Szlyk, from Urology Associates.

Thursday February 27 - 6:30 pm - Fellowship Hall
The Dialogue Group that met last month will meet again to hear and discuss more concerning the upcoming General Conference . For more information head to our website section: General Conference 2020

Sunday March 22 - 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Wright's Chapel - 8063 Ladysmith Rd, Ruther Glen, VA 22546
Rappahannock River District will be hosting a laity session with presentations and Q&A with Ms. Martha Stokes and the Rev. Keith Boyette, concerning the Protocol. For more information on the Protocol go to the General Conference section of our website: General Conference 2020
Ways to LOVE others like God loves us!
#1 Welcome Kiosk
CONNECT team is looking for YOU to help in all areas on Sunday morning!
If you have a gift of greeting others with a smile and can answer some basic questions about FUMC, WE NEED YOU to welcome guests at our new welcome desk/kiosk in the gathering space. No commitment; sign up when you can. Contact Jilllian Levis at jillianlevis@gmail.com or (540) 538-3650.
#2 COMMUNITY DINNER
FUMC serves dinner to the area's neediest neighbors on the second Saturday each month. Come serve a meal with us!
Click on the picture to sign up to help at the next one (March 14)!
#3 FOOD PANTRY.... FUMC has a vibrant and active food pantry open to the community 5 days a week from 1-3 pm.
BUT.. an opportunity for families to serve our community on Sundays at 11:00 am is available! Load and deliver food to our Hazel Hill neighbors. Sign-up sheets are on the SERVE bulletin boards. Contact the Food Pantry at pantry@fumcva.org or Trish Vaughan at (540) 656-0905.
Great ways to get involved!
NEW study opportunity!
Faithful & Inclusive: 
The Bible, Sexuality, and the UMC
Wednesdays, March 5- April 8, 5:30-6:30 pm Room 210
Questions Email Dr. Rev. Mochel Morris at  mochelmorris@vaumc.org
(rsvps requested but not required!)
Join us for a 6-week class that seeks to take us beyond easy answers and provides us with a safe and gracious forum to consider new perspectives on the lives of those who are in our families, neighborhoods and churches. Through facilitated discussion, video teaching and the study of scripture, participants will join in a quest for deeper understanding. It does not seek to convince anyone of any particular view; rather it seeks to provide a method that allows participants to come to their own perspective. Sign up for the Wednesday dinner, pick it up, and bring it to the class (or bring your own, if preferred)

1: How United Methodists Interpret Scripture
2: Old Testament Passages
3: The Influence of Culture on How We Read the Bible
4: New Testament Passages
5: The Jesus Ethic: What Did Christ Say?
6: Where Does the United Methodist Church Go From Here?
KIDS WITH PURPOSE
Join us for our last evening program we visit Chancellor's Village retirement community and visit with some of the people there whole can't make it to regular services but we want to feel like they are still a part of our FUMC family!
Click on the picture to email Jillian Murray with questions!
Coffee and the word!
Join this weekly small group that meet at the Charlotte Street entrance and walk to a local cafe for caffeine (optional!) and fellowship!
Join us Saturday's at 6:15pm!
For more information email Bonny Hibbard
Please click above to fill out a form for:
EVENT REQUESTS - submits your event for review and scheduling
COMMUNICATION - submits a request to advertise your event or meeting
NEWSLETTER - quarterly newsletter; next one is April 2020; articles due by COB March 15th
Fredericksburg United Methodist Church | (540) 373-9021 | www.FUMCVa.org