ANNOUNCEMENTS
Esther – Sarah Circle will meet at church on Tuesday, June 5 that 10:30. There will a short program and assembling of hygiene “Kits for Conference” followed by a pot-luck lunch. All women of the church are invited to attend.
Cemetery Association Annual Meeting – Please note, the Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting next Sunday, June 10th at 2:00 p.m. in the Joy Classroom.
Virginia Annual Conference (June 15 - 17)
The Virginia Annual Conference will be available to watch on live stream again this year (Friday, Saturday, Sunday). All are welcome to attend any worship or sessions at the Hampton Convention Center and all are encouraged to volunteer for various duties. Sessions start EARLY this year so we can have 3 hours for cleargy and laity to contribute to community service in the Hampton area.
Our own Pastor Ileana will be preaching Friday, June 15th at 7:30 p.m.
Find the conference schedule (Agenda), a link to the live stream, the Book of Reports, the Volunteer sign-up, and daily updates on the actions of conference on the official AC2018 webpage: https://www.vaumc.org/AC2018
Official social media hashtag is #vaumc18
Outreach Program – Make plans now to participate in our outreach program “How to Become a Storyteller” presented
by Rosabeth Ward on June 24th at 9:00 a.m. This is the start of our Summer outreach program to be held on Sundays beginning July 8th through August 5th .
UNITED METHODIST BISHOPS RECOMMEND A WAY FORWARD – On May 4th the Council of Bishops reported they will recommend the One Church Plan at the Special Session of the General Conference in 2019.
Bishops propose plan for Way Forward
BOAZ BOX – Please contribute nonperishable food items as you can. Protein items such as peanut butter, canned tuna/chicken, soup are especially needed.
NEWSLETTER - If you prefer to have your newsletter delivered by mail rather than through e-mail, please let the church office know. Provide your name and address and we’ll be happy to mail your copy to you.
TEXT MESSAGES - If you would like to be included on the text messages sent to the congregation regarding news of friends and family, upcoming events, and other information, please send Vicki Hogge a text with your name and request: 804-824-4000.