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Pastors' Points:
This Sunday we celebrate All Saints Day. The day where we, as a church, remember and celebrate those who have gone before us. We take the time to honor the grief and love we have for those we have lost. And we will look to Revelation 7 -- as we look both behind and ahead of us. The communion of saints that surrounds us includes not just those who have gone before but people in the present world, too. We are sustained in our faith by people of every tribe and nation and language. Our prayers are strengthened and our praise harmonized by people around the world that we know nothing of… but they’re there, serving and loving and praying and praising.“The lamb will be the shepherd.” Here’s the mystery of God’s radical divine humility. We are led by the lamb who has been subject to us and our will and even our violence. Now that’s reconciliation.“God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.” We look forward to that, but it better not just be for ourselves. We might pray for the tears of those who suffer way more than we do.
Peace be the journey,
Pastor Emilee
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Please note: With work and installation still in progress on the new HVAC system for the Sanctuary, please bring another layer if you run cold, or use the bulletin as a fan if you trend warm! :) Thanks for your patience and understanding as we get this new system in place.
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All Saints Choral Scholars Benefit Concert & Luncheon
Join us on Sunday, November 1st at 12:30 pm for an incredible benefit concert supporting our Choral Scholars program, featuring soprano Kelly Curtin and tenor Aurelio Domínguez. Praised by Opera News for her "crystal-clear soprano", Ms. Curtin will take the stage alongside Mr. Domínguez, a versatile tenor whose career spans appearances with the Washington National Opera, film, and regional stage. Don't miss this extraordinary afternoon of music—attend to experience two exceptional local artists while directly investing in the future of our youngest choir members. Lunch & concert in Kobler Hall.
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This Sunday! Royal Tea & Coffee Morning being hosted in loving memory of Goody Okyne, commemorating ten years since her transition on October 30, 2016. With gratitude for her life and enduring love, her family warmly invites the congregation to join them for fellowship following the service. Nana and Alex Noi
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Class starts next Saturday
Are you curious about the UMC and/or interested in becoming a member of Fredericksburg United Methodist Church? Come to this short 3 Session class — Saturday, November 7 8:30- 10 a.m., and Sunday, November 8 and 15 during the 8:15 service. Contact pastoremilee@fumcva.org for more information or to sign up!
| | | Next Sunday 11/8 in the Gathering space! Shop & Support through our Highland Support Project partners! | | |
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Youth Ministry Email Update
| Hello parents and youth! October is almost at an end. Halloween is right around the corner. I hope your kids have a blast and stay safe! *** Here are your current standings! Remember it's up to your kiddos to reach out to me to report their service hours. | | | | | |
11/16 - JOY Ministry tour of the National Museum of the Marine Corps
Mark your calendars! On Thursday, November 16th, our JOY (Just Older Youth) Ministry is heading out for a special museum tour led by Bob La Chance.
RSVPS needed to Bob LaChance!
Schedule & Travel Details:
11:00 AM: Meet in the FUMC parking lot. We will be using the FUMC van, any additional participants will carpool as needed.
Lunch: We will dine together at the NMMC Tun Tavern located inside the museum.
Afternoon: Following lunch, we will finish exploring the museum before heading back to FUMC.
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Save the date for a 1.5-hour Holiday Trolley Tour with the JOY (Just Older Youth) Ministry on Thursday, December 10th at 6:30 PM, departing from FUMC/Kobler Hall ($16 per ticket).
Seating is limited to 33 people on a first-come, first-served.
More information and sign-up are coming soon!
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Save the date for an evening of warm fellowship and holiday cheer as we prepare our hearts and the church spaces for Advent!
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Micah’s Cold Weather Shelter Need Volunteers
Serve on FUMC’s shelter team (3rd, 4th & 5th Saturdays, Nov 15–mid-March, 5:30–6:30 PM) to set up and check in guests; ages 10+ welcome.
Contact Gerry Madigan at (540) 735-5337 or gerry.j.madigan@gmail.com to sign up (optional orientation Nov 8 & 11)
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Drive Warmth This Winter: Cold Weather Shelter Bus Driver!
Micah's Cold Weather Shelter opens when overnight temps are projected to being below freezing. FUMC provides drivers on Tuesday and Saturday mornings and Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday evenings. If interested contact Mike Cotter for more information. We need a few more drivers to make it a lighter load for all. We'd love to have you join the driving team!
mvcotter@comcast.net
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Your Help Matters: Keep Our Food Pantry Partnership Alive!
We need two drivers every Monday to retrieve food donations from BJ’s. Without consistent weekly volunteers, our pantry risks losing this vital partnership. If you can help, please sign up at THIS LINK (also on our COME SERVE webpage) . POC Susan Bixby
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October schedule is open!
Help pass out bagged lunches to our neighbors at the fellowship hall kitchen door on Wednesdays from 11:30 - 1 pm!
A smile and willing hearts and hands are all it takes!
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| | Don't forget that a SUPER easy way to donate needed items for the Food Pantry is checking out our Amazon Wish List, and getting it delivered directly to church! | | Link locations to things you need! (click on the graphics above) | | |
UWF Green Team Tip of the Week, “Faith in Action”
Between fast fashion and kids growing two inches overnight, it’s way too easy to get caught in a cycle of constant buying and clutter—not to mention what manufacturing all those extra clothes does to our planet and our wallets. Instead of dragging worn-out kids through crowded store aisles, why not shop amoungst friends!? . Make a morning of it with coffee, snacks, and a casual clothes-swap hangout where the kids can pick out "new-to-them" styles. You’ll keep textiles out of landfills, save a bundle on back-to-school or seasonal gear, and build community while you’re at it. Win-win-win!
Do you have a heart to make this happen here at FUMC? Contact Sandy Howson and we can get started organizing a clothing swap!
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Obituary information for Paulina Jean Smith (Dye) | We extend Christian Sympathy to the family & friends of Paulina Smith, who passed into eternal life in June. Please click below for the obituary. | | | | |
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