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Welcome to the weekly update of the Rappahannock River District of the UMC
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2020 Mission Trip Announced
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2020 Mission Trip
El Salvador (UMVIM) Mission Trip
June 21-27, 2020
We are excited to reconnect with our International Methodist Mission Partner—The Evangelical Methodist Church in El Salvador. In 2020, we’ll send a District team to continue our relationship-building, food distribution and VBS.
Applications are available from the District Office, the District website, or by contacting Rev. Robin BeMiller ( [email protected]), Team Leader.
Trip Cost: Expected to be in the $850-$950 range, including airfare. A limited number of $300 scholarships are available to persons under 30 years of age.
Application and Deposit Deadline: February 29
th, 2020 - $250 deposit is due with your application. Make checks payable to “Rappahannock River District UMC”, memo: El Salvador Trip and mail to:
Rappahannock River District Office
PO Box 100
Ladysmith, VA 22501
Final payment will be due at the second team meeting – April 18
th. The application fee is non-refundable after airline tickets are bought.
March 21
st
, April 18th, May 16
th
, & June 6
th
, 2020 from 9:30-11:30 am
Location TBD.
Team Meetings – are
mandatory (or must be made up) – March 21
st, April 18
th, May 16
th and June 6
th at a location to be determined, 9:30 am – 11:30 am
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Please keep the family of
Julia Ann Tubbs
in your prayers for her passing on December 8, 2019. Julia served as an active member of the Fredericksburg UMC church for 47 years. She and her husband, Larry, have been integral in the life of the district and have blessed many with their ministries and friendships through the years. Larry served as the District Lay Leader for the Ashland District and the Fredericksburg District.
The family will receive friends from 6 pm to 8 pm on Friday, December 13 at Covenant Funeral Service in Fredericksburg. A celebration of life will be on Saturday, December 14 at 11 am at Fredericksburg United Methodist Church.
A reception will follow.
leave a message for the family if you choose.
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Please keep the family of
Rev. James Robert "Bob" Regan, Jr
. in your prayers for his passing on December 9, 2019. Bob served as lead pastor of Fredericksburg UMC from 1983 - 1994. He and his wife, Jeanette, were involved in many ministries throughout the years.
A service will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, December 12 at Fredericksburg United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends an hour prior at the church and a reception will follow after the service.
leave a message for the family if you choose.
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S/PPR Committee Training will be offered on two regions of the district in January:
January 11 at Hillcrest UMC in Fredericksburg
January 18 at Tappahannock Memorial in Tappahannock
The training will be from 10:00am - 12:00pm.
This class is great for new committee members and anyone who would like a refresher course or who has questions.
Please RSVP so we have adequate handouts and can contact you in case of inclement weather.
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Christmas Blessings Food Packing and Delivery
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Every year at Christmas the Heartwood Center provides “fill-in-the-gap” food for children who rely on the breakfast and lunches provided at school. During the long break many children are at risk of inadequate food supplies. This year, that number has increased significantly. The Heartwood Center will be holding food packings and delivering food to the schools.
Fauquier County 96 children. December 16
th 9am at Mount Horeb UMC 10867 Elk Run Road, Catlett.
Stafford County 366 children. December 17
th 9am at St. Matthias 426 Deacon Road, Fredericksburg,
Caroline County 153 children. Rev. Chris Watson, Rev. Mark Lawrence, Rev. Carol Seeley and Rev. Lou Woolner are coordinating this event.
Two-Day Bags: Single-serving lunch entrees (2) Variety is helpful! Easily prepared by a child.
Single-serving breakfast items (2) Oatmeal envelopes or cereal
Single-serving snacks (2) Child friendly
Single-serving beverages (2) Shelf stable milk would be a great gift !
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Heartwood Center Needs You!
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We believe children shouldn’t go hungry.
We believe children should have a safe place where they can learn about Jesus.
We believe churches can work together to make bigger things happen.
The Heartwood Center needs help in bringing forth this vision.
If you believe these things are important and are interested in learning more. Please contact Rev. Chris Watson (
[email protected]
) or Rev. Gayle Porias (
[email protected]
).
Some areas of our team's needs are social media communications, financial management, bookkeeping, construction project management, graphics, teaching, praying, food collection and distribution coordination, youth camp, working with youth.
Rev. Gayle Porias
Pastor Mount Horeb UMC
The Heartwood Center Director
Rappahannock River District
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Job Opening: DAHLGREN DIRECTOR OF MUSIC
Part time salaried position: Director of Music, responsible for overall leadership of the music program at Dahlgren United Methodist Church, to include traditional, contemporary, and children’s music. Candidate should be a Christian with a strong commitment to Jesus Christ, have a demonstrated capability or experience in directing a music program, be able to maintain a positive, professional atmosphere in all aspects of the music program, be able to work well with others, exhibit good communication skills, and have an ability to read music, as well as an understanding of the function of music within the overall worship program and life of the congregation.
Please mail resumes to Dahlgren United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 1797, Dahlgren VA 22448 or emailed to
[email protected]
by 15 November 2019.
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Emmanuel UMC
Pianist:
Emmanuel UMC is searching for a pianist for their 9:30 am service. The pianist would play hymns and lead the choir anthem.
There is no choir practice during the week.
All those who are interested in may contact us via
[email protected] and 804-462-7376 (Geri Vick, Worship committee chair)
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Liberty UMC
Seeking a
Pianist/keyboardist
(Organ too if possible) to play at Sunday morning church service. Part time position for small vibrant church. Opportunity for growth in the position.
To find out more details, please call 540-439-0267 or message us through our facebook page:
Liberty UMC-Bealeton
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The Youth meetings occur on the second Sunday of every month. We usually meet at Hillcrest UMC starting at 2 pm unless otherwise indicated below. We have Melrose as a satellite site. If someone is seeking to join Melrose site, please contact me.
Next Meeting:
Jan. 12th at Hillcrest at 2pm
Follow us on
Facebook
for up to the minute news and announcements:
Rappahannock River District Youth
T.J. Oliver, District Youth Coordinator
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The Christmas Story Comes Alive
Please join us at Zion United Methodist Church for this family service as we celebrate the Advent season together.
December 15, 2019
6:00pm
Zion United Methodist Church
8700 Courthouse Road
Spotsylvania
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Upcoming Meetings this month
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January 7 Ordained Ministry, Wright's Chapel
January 11 PPR Training , 10am - noon, (Hillcrest)
January 13 Board of Missions, 7 pm (Tabernacle)
Janaury 15 Superintendency, 7 pm (Tabernacle)
January 18 PPR Training, 10am - noon (Tappahannock Memorial)
January 28 Connectional Ministries, 7 pm (Wright's Chapel)
January 30 UM Day at General Assembly
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CONTACT INFORMATION
District Superintendent:
Rev. Charles Bates, Ph.D.
2019 District Co-Lay Lay Leader:
2019 District Co-Lay Leader:
Mailing Address: PO BOX 100, Ladysmith, VA 22501 Phone 804.448.8326 FAX 804.448.8328
Office Location: Inside Wright’s Chapel UMC at 8063 Ladysmith Road, Ruther Glen, VA (do not use for mail)
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