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Friday, July 3, 2026
Join us Sunday in Kobler Hall for ALL worship services: 8:15, 9:45, and 11:15 am
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Please Note: Our offices are closed today for the holiday observance.
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Pastor's Points:
Our sermon series on Faith and Trust concludes this week with the marriage of Rebekah and Isaac. It’s an incredible story that plays out like a modern-day rom-com.
But under the betrothal story, and camels, and gold is a story of the prevenient grace of God, the unshakeable trust of an unnamed servant, a community of faithful believers, and the remarkable strength and faith of a young woman leaving her family and traveling to a life she does not know. At every step of the journey to and back again, God’s actions and faithfulness are on full display.
How do we know that God is the One who is leading us?
Are we paying close enough attention to the ordinariness in our lives to even see how God answers our prayers?
And do we trust that God keeps God’s promises?
This story is about the faith and trust of a servant and a woman and the faithful, lovingkindness of a trustworthy God.
Stay cool this weekend, hydrate, and check on your neighbors!
See you Sunday,
Pastor Emilee
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Notes you need for this weekend:
**REMINDER: For the rest of the summer, we will be worshiping in Kobler Hall for ALL services until the A/C in the Sanctuary is fixed.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the holiday weekend and limited staff availability, our nursery will NOT BE STAFFED on Sunday, July 5th. However, the room (on the lower level) will be available to use WITH your child(ren) should you need a space for them to roam safely; it is equipped with a bathroom and closed-circuit TV to view the worship service.
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Looking for a way to stay cool and connect with your church family? Don’t miss out on great food, fellowship, and fun at our Summer Potluck this week! We’ll be gathering indoors with the AC blasting, so you can leave the humidity at the door.
NO RSVP NEEDED!
Just bring your favorite side dish, salad, or dessert to share. (And hey, if life is crazy right now, a bag of chips is absolutely A-OK, or just your presence counts too!) We can't wait to see you there.
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Starting this Sunday - July 5th (during the 9:45 am service) is Simple Sunday School!
We're excited that our new Children's Ministry Director, Liz, will be leading the team, and excited that your kiddos will have their own space to go during our 9:45 service!
Please bring them into the service, and they will be dismissed before the sermon and return as a group at communion time.
We can always use extra helping hands with this program (even teens are welcome to help!). Please reach out to Liz. Or click the link below to sign up for some open slots! (it'd be amazing if we had more than 2 people to help)
SIGN UP HERE
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Coffee With Care! Sign up to - Set up, or clean up!
Help us share that goodness by volunteering with our Sunday morning coffee bar (setup or tear down); training is provided, love of neighbor required, love of coffee optional—but highly encouraged. Sign up yourself/family/friends/small group below.
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WHO: Anyone with a heart for serving the local food-insecure population!
HOW: Click on the image to head to our "COME SERVE" page
WHEN: NOW! All summer and beyond!
You could also get on the rotating list of people/groups/families who MAKE the bagged lunches for distribution. Contact Jillian Murray for more information.
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Are you interested in crafting/ decorating/ beautifying our space?
We are giving the entrance to the Children’s Wing a "facelift" before Sunday School kicks off this August, and we need your help! Liz Bridges is looking for volunteers to assist with decorating. Even if you aren’t crafty, your hands and help placing items are incredibly valuable.
When: Starting Monday, July 20th at 10:00 AM
Schedule: Liz will be working each morning at 10:00 AM until the project is complete.
Where: Children’s Wing Entrance (2nd floor, right of the elevator)
As the saying goes, "many hands make light work"—with enough help, we might even finish in just a day or two! Please consider joining Liz to give our children a wonderful new start to their Sunday School year.
Questions about potential easy tasks you could help with!
Email Liz!
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Click on the image below to fill out the form & express interest in helping!
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Women of FUMC - Don't miss out for this great small group study starting next week!
We will explore the lives of 12 women from Scripture, offering modern applications for personal growth, relationships, and faith through video sessions and guided discussions.
For information or to ask questions, contact:
Pam Brandt, 540-446-9667, pbrandt381@gmail.com
Janet Hedrick, 571-213-2670, jhedrick815@gmail.com
NOTE: While we encourage regular attendance, one does not need to attend every session. The book is available on Amazon or im
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Nominate a 2027 Priority!
Don’t forget that we want YOU to help shape the future of
FUMC by submitting a goal/priority for 2027!
We are collecting via the online form (click on the FLAME logo)
or the yellow boxes outside Kobler and at the front desk!
Want to read more about these efforts and see the new leadership matrix?
CLICK HERE
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*BACKPACK BLESSING AND RISING 3RD GRADERS
Attention FUMC Families! We have some exciting milestones coming up as we prepare for the new school year. Mark your calendars for Sunday, August 9th, when we will hold our annual Backpack & School Item Blessing during worship—bring your backpacks and school supplies to receive a special blessing for the year ahead! Additionally, we are currently ordering Bibles for our rising 3rd graders to celebrate this special step in their faith journey. To help us prepare for both the blessing and to ensure we have an accurate count for our 3rd-grade Bibles, please take a quick moment to fill out our
Backpack Blessing and Rising 3rd Grader Survey
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New year - new form needed! Help us stay up to date!
*SUNDAY SCHOOL REGISTRATION FORM FOR FALL 2026
We are thrilled to kick off our Fall Sunday School Program on Sunday, August 16th! Join us every week during the 9:45 a.m. worship service right in the Children's Wing. "God's Kids Kingdom" as we have named it, will be unveiled, with some new touches added, very soon! PLEASE go to the following link to sign your child up for Sunday School. You can also find the link to the registration form on our Children's Ministries Facebook page, in paper copy at the church, or by emailing Liz Bridges directly at: Liz H-B
(even if you already registered/provided info in past years, please help our new director Liz get up to speed!)
2026-2027 SUNDAY SCHOOL REGISTRATION FORM
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YOUTH VOLUNEERS NEEDED & WELCOME
Do you enjoy working with children? Do you like volunteering? Children's Ministry is looking for volunteers to help with multiple volunteer opportunities!! Please fill out the form in the link below, or email Liz Bridges at: llizhugginsbridges@fumcva.org and whenever we have an opportunity to help our ministry, we will include YOU!
***Keep in mind, if you volunteer, you will join our volunteer incentive program, and earn points towards rewards, as well as receiving credit for volunteer hours should you need any for school or a program you are involved in!!
We are so thankful for you!!!!!
FUMC Youth Volunteer Form
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Help fill out our summer schedule of help needed every Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday!!
A great activity for kids/teens to help with!
CURRENT PANTRY DONATION WISH LIST !
Pasta sauce
Canned tuna, salmon, or chicken
Canned assorted vegetables
1 lb bag of rice
1 lb. bags/boxes of spaghetti
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VISITATION MINISTRY TEAM!
If you or someone you know would like a visit from a person on our team, scan the QR code to fill out the form! Contact Becky Brooks at beckybooko2@gmail.com for more information! (interested to be ON this team? we could always use helpers!, email Becky!)
CLICK ON THE GRAPHIC FOR THE FORM!
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Registration form and more details coming soon!
This event will be held at Fredericksburg Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall
810 Princess Anne Street
Fredericksburg VA 22401
REGISTRATION FEE $30 (Includes lunch)
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Green Tip(s) of the Week!
Stay cool and eco‑smart this July 4th weekend by freezing a reusable water bottle to cut down on plastic waste while keeping your drinks cold. Seek out natural shade from trees or canopies instead of energy‑heavy cooling gadgets. Choose breathable, light‑colored clothing to stay comfortable without extra electricity. Wrap up the holiday by cleaning up promptly and opting for sustainable celebration alternatives like LED sparklers to protect wildlife and reduce pollution. Wishing you a safe, cool, and environmentally conscious holiday weekend. Small choices add up—and together, we can celebrate sustainably!
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Fredericksburg, VA 22401
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