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Welcome to The Bridge, a weekly update of the Rappahannock River District of the United Methodist Church
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A letter from Bishop Sharma D. Lewis following General Conference 2019
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Regional Post General Conference Update
Please feel free attend any of the following meetings for an update on the results of the General Conference:
Thursday, February 28 Tabernacle UMC, Fredericksburg 7:00pm
Saturday, March 2 Trinity Catlett UMC 10:00am
Saturday, March 2 Warsaw UMC 4:00pm
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Open Table Model
Most of our work as pastors and laity in our communities is transactional- paying for or providing food, shelter, clothing, utilities assistance. Transactional ministry doesn’t change the situation much. Transformational ministry brings us into direct relationship with people and leads to friendship, healing, purpose and changed lives.
What is Open Table? It’s a model for creating “community and transformation through relationships with individuals and families who are homeless or experiencing poverty, including young adults, veterans, probation/re-entry, survivors of human trafficking, refugees and others.” Open Table, a licensed model based on research and 15 year experience provides training, on-going education and resources to non-profits, faith-based groups as well as others who want to make a sustainable difference in people’s lives.
How does it work? A person of family is identified and assessed for readiness to enter into this relationship with a Table of volunteers. 6-8 volunteers work with an individual and 10-12 volunteers work with a family. The volunteers act as encouragers, life specialists, and advocates for the individual of family. The Table of volunteers, individual or family develops goals and accountability that become the overall plan of transformation.
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A Farewell, Welcome & Installation Celebration
Sunday, June 30, 2019 at 3:00pm at Wright's Chapel
Save the Date!
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Save the Dates:
May 3 & 4, 2019 Lay Servant Training, (will include
Intentional Discipleship
Training). You do not have to be on the Lay Servant track to attend the training. Warsaw UMC
September 20 & 21, 2019 Lay Servant Training (will include
Ministry of the Laity
Training) You do not have to be on the Lay Servant track to attend the training. Location TBS.
November 16, 2019
District Conference & Training.
Training will include
Best Practices - Romans 12
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Children Ministries
. Wright's Chapel UMC
March 14, 2020
Church Leaders
Training . Tappahannock Memorial UMC
April 25, 2020
Intergenerational & Family Ministries, Best Practices - Roman 12.
Remington UMC
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What
: Peace United Methodist Church Potato Drop
(sponsored by Society of St Andrew)
NEEDS:
- Funds to pay for transportation costs - ~$6,000
- Workers to bag potatoes on March 23rd
- Workers to distribute sacks of potatoes to food pantries/food banks
- Prayers to pray for the success of this community service project
Info:
Drinks and light lunch provided for workers
Please Notify us if you or your organization can support this community service project.
Peace UMC Office
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The Rappahannock River District Board of Missions is an incorporated elected body of laity and clergy providing leadership and support for a variety of mission opportunities. Our focus areas include The Heartwood Center, Crossroads Mission Center, El Salvador UMC along with Volunteers in Missions, the Builder's Club, support of new faith communities and expansions of existing faith communities are our main ministry areas. We also maintain grant money to support local church mission outreach events.
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Youth Embracing Service (YES!)
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The Heartwood Center Youth Embracing Service
The Youth Embracing Service Club will be meeting on Saturday, March 23 at 8:15 am at the Heartwood site.
We will be traveling to Peace UMC in Fredericksburg for a potato drop
. A truckload of potatoes will be dropped in the parking lot and we along with other volunteers will be bagging potatoes for food banks from 9am-12 noon. Lunch and snacks will be provided. If you and your youth would like to go, please give me an estimate of number of attendees. This will replace the March 16th event.
Blessings,
Gayle.
Rev. Gayle Porias
Pastor Mount Horeb UMC
The Heartwood Center Director
Rappahannock River District
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Youth Retreat Registration
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McKendree United Methodist Church
at 4347 Manfield Road, in King William County is searching for a pianist to provide music at its weekly 9:30 am Sunday worship service. This is a paid position, salary negotiable. McKendree is located about 20 minutes east of Mechanicsville. Contact Pastor Betty Jo Sims at 804-839-2769 if interested.
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Wright's Chapel UMC
, Ruther Glen, is looking for a part-time Music Director. Key duties include leading two Sunday morning traditional services and one contemporary service. To recruit, develop and engage members and musicians to be involved in the worship experience. Piano (Keyboard) and Singing skills are required. For details, visit the Virginia Conference website at
www.vaumc.org/jobs
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Feb. 28 Update on General Conference, Tabernacle, 7:00pm
March 2 Updates on General Conference: Trinity Catlett UMC at 10:00am and Warsaw UMC at 4:00pm
March 4 Bishop Lewis Address 10:00am - 11:30am
March 14 Location & Building, Wright's Chapel, 7:00pm
March 14 Heartwood Board, New Hope, 7:00pm
March 13 - 18 Lynn out of office - (PAUMCS Conference)
March 20 FULL Clergy Meeting, Wright's Chapel UMC
April 1 Connectional Ministries, Wright's Chapel UMC
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CONTACT INFORMATION
District Superintendent:
Rev. Dr. Theodore Smith
2019 District Co-Lay Lay Leader:
2019 District Co-Lay Leader:
Cell: 804.304.8566
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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