El Salvador

UMVIM District Mission Trip

August 3-10, 2019

We are excited to reconnect with our International Methodist Mission Partner—The Evangelical Methodist Church in El Salvador. In 2019, we’ll send a District team to continue our relationship-building, food distribution and VBS.

Applications are available by clicking the buttons below or contacting the District Office.

Trip Cost:  Expected to be in the $750-$850 range, including airfare. $300 scholarships will be available to persons under 30 years of age.

Application and Deposit Deadline:  April 30 ^th , 2019 - $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 – June 8. No refunds after the airline tickets are purchased.

Team Meetings are mandatory (or must be made up) – May 11 ^th , June 8 ^th , July 13 ^th (all second Saturdays) at a location to be determined, 9:30 am – 11:30 am

If you have any questions, please contact Co-Team Leaders Rev. Carol Seeley ( [email protected] ) or Rev. Robin BeMiller ( [email protected])

Lay Servant Training can help anyone who is interested in learning more in their pursuit of being a better leader and servant for Christ’s church. These classes can be used as tools in discerning God’s call for your personal walk and ministry. 

We are pleased to announce that Lay Servant Training will be offered on May 3 & 4 at Warsaw UMC.

Classes Offered include:

The Basic Course

Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts

Policy in the UM Church

Leading Worship

Intentional Discipleship Making

If you have any questions, please contact Lay Servant Ministries Director Dottie Garrison at 703.403.8953 or [email protected]

 

We hope you can join us!

The Committee for the Rappahannock River District Builder’s Club has approved our seventh call. This call is for Zion United Methodist Church which is located in Spotsylvania county and serves the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania areas. The request is for construction involving new footings, foundation, wrap around deck, a/c unit, electrical and installation of a trailer (24’ x 36‘) for use in a food pantry ministry. 

I have met with Pastor Barry Blakley and Finance Committee Representative Walter Rawls and reviewed the project and construction. Construction has already been completed. 

 

Financial information

Estimated original cost of Project $    35,000

Cost paid on construction $    20,000

Debt Remaining upon completion     $      6,300

 

Please see the letter from Pastor Barry Blakley for additional information about this need.

Our Rappahannock River District Builder’s Club currently has 139 members from all over the district who have committed to support fellow churches. You too can help God’s Kingdom grow by joining the Rappahannock River Builder’s Club. It’s easy to join - become a member today by making a donation to this call for Zion UMC’s food ministry. Donations typically range from $10 to $100. But, whatever amount you are able to send would be welcome. The club has no more than 3 calls a year. All donations are tax deductible.

 

Your support will help Zion UMC to reach more people within the communities served by the food pantry ministry. We are asking that you support this mission by sending a check payable to: “Rappahannock River District" and mailing to Builder's Club, Rappahannock River District, PO BOX 100 Ladysmith, VA 22501 before April 30, 2019 . 



Blessings,

Dave

David A. Kellison, President

[email protected]

The Matsiko World Orphan Choir will return to perform at Regester Chapel the evening of Saturday, March 23 at 7:00 p.m. Come join us for an uplifting and inspiration array of songs and dances native to 23 children cultures.  The mission of the Matsiko Choir is to make known the plight of the many orphaned children in the world today, who come from places as diverse as Liberia, Africa, Peru, Nepal and India. This is a great night for the entire family. You will have an opportunity to visit with the children and to share in light refreshments. 

Regester Chapel UMC

85 Bells Hill Road

Stafford, VA 22554

(540) 659-2642

PPR Alert

The Annual Clergy Evaluations were sent out this week. If you didn't receive the email, please check your spam folders. Your pastor also received a copy.

Upcoming PPR Deadlines:

Parsonage Reviews due May 1.

Clergy Evaluations due June 1.

What :     Peace United Methodist Church Potato Drop (sponsored by Society of St Andrew)

When :     March 23rd - 9:00am - Noon

NEEDS:

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

       Email:     [email protected]

       Phone:   (540) 786-8585

       Bob Harbick - Cell  703-727-1457

 

BAKED SPAGHETTI DINNER

SPONSORED BY

Irvington United Methodist Church

( Proceeds are for installing a handicap pad at the handicap entrance to the church)

Friday, April 12, 2019

4:30 P.M. TO 7:30 P.M.

  Educational Building 

26 King Carter Drive

Irvington, Va.

$10.00 PER PERSON FOR ADULTS

$4.00 FOR CHILDREN UNDER 6 YRS OLD

(Price includes Baked Spaghetti, Salad, Garlic Bread, Beverage, and Dessert)

(CARRY-OUT AVAILABLE)

For tickets, call Church Office (804)438-6800; Bonnie Pettey (804)438-5101;

Audrey Lowery at (804) 438-438-6122 or Pastor Jesse Blythe at 804-580-9723

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.

 All youth need to complete a registration. Go to:  www.theheartwoodcenter.org/registration-info/. Adult volunteers are welcome.

Need more information? Email  [email protected]  or call 540.788.9838.  

Rev. Gayle Porias

Pastor Mount Horeb UMC

The Heartwood Center Director 

Rappahannock River District

Emmanuel UMC at Morattico is seeking a pianist/choir director. For more information, please contact [email protected]

April 1 Connectional Ministries, Wright's Chapel UMC

April 5 - 7 District Youth Retreat

April 8 Board of Missions, Tab UMC

April 9 Ordained Ministry, District Office

April 11 Church Location & Building, Wright's Chapel UMC