NIMMO NEWS-YOUR WEEKLY NEWS & UPDATES |
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Come Worship with us this Sunday!!
8:30am – Informal Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary: This 45 minute service includes congregational singing, liturgy, scripture, and a message.
9:45am – Non-Traditional Worship at the pavilion:
Worship from your car or bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on the lawn as we worship God together through music, scripture, prayer, and a message.
11:00am Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary: This service includes congregational singing, choir, liturgy and scripture, message, and a children's message.
CLICK HERE to see the bulletin for this week's 11:00 service.
If you missed last week's service, you can view it HERE
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If you would like an electronic version of the Lenten Devotional sent to you, please email the office to request one.
Please put Lenten Devotional in the subject line. Thank you!
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WOMEN OF WORSHIP LUNCHEON IS BACK!
What: WOW - Women of Worship Monthly Luncheon
When: Friday, March 18th @ 12 noon
Where: YNot Italian
Landstown Commons Shopping Center
3276 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach
Please join Nimmo's Women of Worship for lunch! We always enjoy visiting with each other, and talking about the Lord moving in our lives. RSVP to Debbie Gunia at 757-468-2784 or irunthemall@hotmail.com
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MEET AND GREET SUMMARY
We had a well attended Meet and Greet Monday evening with City Councilwoman Barbara Henley and representatives from Royal Farms.
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THE ORANGE SIGNS
The Roadbed Committee will be posting Orange Signs on the property in accordance with City Planning requirements. Nimmo UMC is asking the City of Virginia Beach to proffer the abandoned roadbed to the church since Princess Anne roadway has been re-routed with no proposed future use for the old roadbed. Thanks for your understanding.
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NEW 2 NIMMO
Sunday, March 27th @ 12:15 PM
If you are new to Nimmo UMC and are looking for ways to connect or have questions about membership, faith, baptism, theology, or Methodism please join Pastor Amanda for lunch and an overview of ways that you can connect and grow in your faith at Nimmo.
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ENVELOPES OF HOPE
During the season of Lent Nimmo will be having a Special Offering with a goal of raising $2,000 to support of Habitat for Humanity.
Envelopes for offerings are hanging in the narthex. If you would like to support this cause please select an envelope corresponding to the amount you would like to give. There are also envelopes with a “?” for you to place an amount of your choosing.
Place your donation in the basket next to the envelopes, in the offering plate, or return it to the office. Checks should be made out to Nimmo UMC with “Habitat Lenten offering” in memo section. If you prefer to give on-line visit https://secure.myvanco.com/YPCY/campaign/C-Z53Z Under notes please put “Habitat Lenten offering” or scan the QR code.
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Please note, there is no scheduled meeting today, 3/17/22 |
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LAST CALL!
COLLEGE STUDENTS
Parents, we need your help! Congregational Care Committee will once again be sending care packages to our college students prior to exams. Given the current climate and the rapid changes in plans, updating this info is more important than ever! Please give us your student's UPDATED school contact info on this short form so they can be included in this ministry opportunity. Please fill out the info so we can be sure we have the most current info BY MARCH 20th. We appreciate your help so we can bless your student. If your student is enrolled in a school and doing virtual at home, we need that info also!
SERVICE MEMBERS
If you have an active duty military service member in your family, please provide their current information on this short form by MARCH 20th so the Congregational Care Committee can bless them with a care package.
You may also update any of this information by emailing the office or calling during office hours.
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ORIGAMI CRANES PROJECT
If you are watching the news, you may be wondering how we can find peace in a world so full of turmoil.
This is an excellent question to ponder during Lent – through quiet prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Meditation and stillness aren’t for everyone. Some of us enjoy active prayer – by walking, knitting, painting, (even chores) – where the focus is on discerning God’s will.
This year at Easter, along with our traditional lilies, we’d like to fill the sanctuary with origami cranes – the International Symbol of Peace. (Ask me for the story… It is a great story of resilience and hope!)
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This project is open to anyone who has an interest in trying something new during Lent. It can be done at church or at home; age is no limitation!
We will provide the paper and instructions; we can also sit and fold a crane together to learn the process. As you make your crane, feel free to write a prayer on the paper. It’s a lovely thought to see your prayer “flying” to God at Easter.
Fold one for a teacher, or a nurse, or a pastor, or police person…
Fold one in honor of the children of Ukraine, or Russia, or right here at home.
Fold one for the sick or aged, or for newborn innocence.
Fold one and take that moment to pray for understanding of God’s will, for hope, for peace.
Our cranes will remain in the church until after Pentecost. Then they will be available to give away to anyone in need of a reminder of God’s love, hope and peace.
The materials will be available at church. I am also available for questions or assistance. On Saturdays through Lent, I am happy to spend time at church to sit and fold with you. Please get in contact with me to set up a time that works for you.
Kristin Rickard
757.282.3124
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Your Next Level Innovations Team has completed Nimmo’s Breakthrough Prayer! After much prayer and care, and discernment, we have come up with a prayer that we feel personalizes our hopes and desires as we pray to God, that he may lead us in our journey to the next level as a church committed to making Disciples of Jesus Christ. |
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Please keep this prayer in your hearts and join us in praying it at breakfast and dinner time, and then listen, watch and wait as exciting things begin to happen at Nimmo.
If you have any questions, please contact any member of our team: Jack Calhoun, John Folsom, Marie Grindle, Melody Jeffrey, Robin Nelson, Mary Ann Schmidt or Pastor Amanda.
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BEGINS SUNDAY, MARCH 27th! |
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We are excited to offer confirmation classes this spring and to celebrate confirmation during all of our worship services on Sunday, June 5, 2022.
In our denomination we baptize infants and the parents take the baptismal vows for the children. In confirmation, the person takes the baptismal vows for themselves! Confirmation class is open to any person 6th-12th grade.
Confirmation classes will take place from 4 to 5pm on Sundays at Nimmo United Methodist Church on March 27th, April 3rd & 24th, May 1st, 15th, & 22nd. We will also have a day of service at some point and one or two parent meetings. This dates and times will be shared closer to the start of confirmation.
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CANDY DONATIONS FOR EASTER EGG HUNT
The Learning Team is asking for donations of individually wrapped candy to stuff into the plastic eggs for our Easter Egg Hunt this year. We are requesting there be no chocolate since it can melt. For example: individual packages of Skittles, Sour Patch Kids, Starburst, packs of jelly beans, etc.
Please bring your donations to the church office. Contact Sharla Hall with any questions or if you would like to help. Thank you!
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YOUTH MISSION TRIP
We are excited to be resuming our annual youth mission trip this summer! We will be traveling to Romney, WV with Jeremiah Project. This trip is open to all Middle & High School students.
Dates: July (exact dates TBD soon)
Cost: *$399 per person *scholarship and fundraising available. Contact Lucas McGee with any questions.
Deposit: $100
For more information of Jeremiah Project mission trips, visit:
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NIMMO GARDEN
THIS WEEK: dress for the weather, hat, gloves & refillable water bottle. **RSVP to nimmogarden@gmail.com in case of rain cancellation
TGIFriday Work Group 10-11:30 am – mulch flower beds, cover inner flower beds with compos, clean up grapevine trimmings.
Saturday March 19, 10am – 12pm (rain day Sunday 3/20 1pm – 3pm) Stop by to visit the garden or help with compost spread. Pre-Season Work Day for community plots . Gardeners will prepare plots by adding compost & turning over cover crops. RSVP to garden@nimmochurch.com in case of inclement weather.
Saturday May 7, 9am – 12pm Planting Day help plant tomatoes, peppers and herbs.
HELP WANTED/WISHLIST:
Group of teens to help move and re-install trellises in April.
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NIMMO'S GARDEN PANTRY
In addition to our regular pantry staples, for Easter we would like to provide Easter dinner bags to our patrons, so we are requesting: Cooked hams, canned pineapple, canned sweet potatoes, shelf stable milk.
GOT COUPONS?
The Food Pantry has also begun collecting “Coupons for a Cause”. If you have coupons for things like diapers, pull ups, baby formula, baby food, pet food, etc. that you do not need, please consider donating them to the food pantry for distribution to clients to help with those costs. There is a collection bin in the pantry or you can bring them to the church office. Thank you!
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MUSIC AT NIMMO
The adult choir is in need of a few more male voices for this year's Cantata "Love Divine". Cantata rehearsal is every Wednesday 7-7:45pm. Contact Dyanna at dhornbaker@nimmochurch.com for more information.
Join Nimmo's Ladies Ensemble for special event singing. Rehearsals every Wednesday 6:30-7pm. Ages 12+ welcomed.
Do you crave organization and enjoy helping others? Then the music program could use your help! We are in need of helpers to assist with filing, entering data and other organizational tasks. Please email Dyanna at dhornbaker@nimmochurch.com to inquire about ways you can pitch in and help.
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CHOIR RESOURCES
Easter Cantata Rehearsal Tracks
Choir Anthem Rehearsal Tracks
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LEADERSHIP BOARD UPDATE
The next Leadership Board meeting is Monday, March 28, 2022 at 7:00 PM.
CLICK HERE for the highlights from the February Leadership Board meeting.
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LOST AND FOUND
This hearing aid was found at the church on Sunday. Please call the office to claim if it belongs to you. 757-427-1765 Thank you!
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STAYING CONNECTED
Thursday 3/17
7:00 PM Handbell Choir Rehearsal
7:00 PM Troop 791
Friday 3/18
10:00 AM Garden Workday
12:00 PM WOW Luncheon @YNot Landstown
12:00 PM Caregiver's Meeting
Saturday 3/19
10:00 AM Pre-Season Community Garden Workday (Raindate 3/20 @ 1PM)
Sunday 3/20
WORSHIP
8:30 AM Informal Traditional Worship
9:45 AM Outdoor/Drive Up Non-Traditional Worship at the pavilion
9:30 AM LIFE MATTERS SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS meets in Classroom #1 (aka Purple Room). Witness at the Cross by Amy-Jill Levine.
Contact Melody Jeffrey 757-477-3077 for details.
2:00 PM Town Hall
2:00 PM Girl Scout Troop 436
4:00 PM Confirmation Parent Meeting
5:00 PM Youth Group
Tuesday 3/22
5:30 PM Children's Music
Wednesday 3/ 23
6:30 PM Ladies Ensemble Rehearsal
7:00 PM Adult Choir
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PRAYER REQUESTS
Please be in prayer for Catherine Kellam, Lisa Bateman, JJ Jeffrey, Priscilla Peaks, Judy Harrell, Jennifer Smith, Lisa Bay, Philip Bay, Gene Campbell, Scott Steele, Alexa Clifton, tornado victims and families, Sonny Wheeler, CarolAnn Wheeler, Suzanne Israel, George Buzzy, Betty Montazami, Lynn Folsom, Sharon Henning, Ron Hallman, Betty Wheeler, Steve Lind, Brenda Wolkers, Robert Weaver, Art Seamster, Claude Wheeler, Wes Johnson, Howard Smith, Jimmy Paxton, Brenda Watkins, Maryland Hallman, Jay & Mary Ann Russell, Cindy Seamster, Linda Nowell, Jeff & Joann Wilson, health care workers, Emerie Castonon, Dennis Firestone, military personnel and their families, elected officials, both local and worldwide, our church and church leaders.
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WAYS TO GIVE
ONLINE-give with ACH or credit card through our online platform. CLICK HERE for more information.
MAIL-send your check to the church office at 2040 Nimmo Church Lane, Virginia Beach VA 23456
COMING SOON! Venmo
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NEW ADDRESS
EFFECTIVE NOW
OUR ADDRESS HAS NOW OFFICIALLY CHANGED TO:
2040 NIMMO CHURCH LANE
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23456
Please make a note in your address books.
*Our phone number will remain the same. Thank you!
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Nimmo UMC
757-427-1765
office@nimmochurch.com
nimmochurch.com
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