Ashland Place

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

July 2, 2026

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SUMMER UPDATES FROM APUMC

A word from Sarah Cooper about the Wilderness Trail trip...

I am so grateful to have been able to experience something as amazing as Wilderness Trail.

Having never been much of a hiker, I was nervous to step out of my comfort zone to join new and old friends on a 4 day backpacking trip in Troutdale Virginia on the Appalachian trail. This trip not only helped me discover a new interest of mine, but helped me grow my faith while nurturing connections with one another. One of many examples is when we were at our second campsite doing a devotional, when wild horses ran by us. This moment was very special to me, seeing God move through the beauty in front of me with no distractions or stress from my every-day life.

Galatians 6:2 says, “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”

Throughout the week, no hiker in our group failed to live out this verse. Whether it was helping one another put on their pack or simply saying “fore” when a branch may hit the person behind you, everybody played a vital role in each person's experience. Though we faced challenges, I could not have picked a better group to experience them with and I am eternally grateful to have been able to learn more about myself and each other, gaining a new sense of appreciation for God's beautiful creation.

A word from our children's director, Linda...

Thank you to all the children and volunteers who attended last Sunday's STEAM camp. Great fun was had by all! Our next summer mini-camp will be held on Sunday, July 12 from 5-7pm and will offer music and art. All children and friends in grades K-5 are welcome!

For this coming Sunday's bulletin...

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AP YOUTH EVENTS

Youth events are open to youth in grades 7-12.

Friends are always welcome!

QUESTIONS?

Contact Joseph Griggs at (251)518-8001

WEEKLY YOUTH HAPPENINGS

Sunday School (10:00am)

Sunday evening fellowship (5:00pm)

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Around the Congregation...

CIRCLE OF CONCERN UPDATES

Please contact Rev. Julie Hare, Minister of Community Care, with any updates to the Circle of Concern or other ongoing care needs such as births and deaths. You can reach her in the church office at jhare@apumc.com or 251.478.6356.

Circle of Concern

Please hold these persons in your prayers: Fay Adams, John Allen, John and Angela Bell, Jean Brown & son James Williams, Bob Cook, Ann Cottrell, Braxton & Linda Lee Counts, Julie & Steve Dugan, Mihyon Ellis, Phillip Fields, Bruce Finley, Missy Foose, Carl George (Chance George's father), Marcia Golson, Holly Hastings (Dee Dee Cook's sister), Diane Holub (Angela Prine’s mother), Barbara Hunt, *Richard LeMaitre (Kethy McMaken's Brother in Law), Libba Lyon, Jean McCutchen, John McMurphy, David Richards, Sara Robinson, Tom Root, Mary Davis Rutledge, Nancy Scott, Lonn Spencer, Sherry Thomson, Robert Wheeler (Emily McGough’s brother), Merrill Whitener, Kathryn Willingham, and all caregivers (*new concern this week)

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