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THE AMBASSADOR “So we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We beseech you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God (2 Corinthians
5:20).”Volume 13, Issue 5 A newsletter for the Pastors and Lay Leadership of the Charlottesville District May 2015
An Evening of Karaoke & Silent Auction Presented by Scottsville UMC, 158 E. Main Street, Scottsville Saturday, May 30th from 7-10pm in the fellowship hallProceeds benefitNo More Malaria and Heart HavensVolunteers and Auction Items Needed:- Karaoke set-up and music tapes- An MC for the evening- Goods & Services for the silent auction- Help with publicity-Getting food donations organized-Setting up the silent auction- Clean-up teamCall the church office, 434.286.4736, and ask for Stacito volunteer or donate an item.
Youth Ministry
SAVE THE DATE!District Youth Rally
August 30, 2015Byrd Chapel UMC
Conference EventsNovember 13-15, 2015: Middle School Retreat
December 4-6, 2015: High School Retreat
UMW EventsMAY1-3rd......Spiritual Life Retreat at Blackstone. 15-17th..Charter for Racial Justice Seminar at Blackstone, Details to be announced. Social Action coordinator, Barbara Drinkwater, should attend.
JUNE6th.........UMW Day at Ferrum College19-21st..Virginia UM Annual Conference in Roanoke.20th.......Virginia Conference UMW Breakfast
Virginia United Methodist Assembly Center/ Blackstone Conference and Retreat CenterVUMAC or BCRC is our conference Retreat Center. It has been serving the Virginia conference for sixty years. Our executive director is Mr. Sam McCracken and he is doing a wonderful job of restoring the Assembly Center to its original beauty and usefulness. We have just hired a Development Person, Debbie Baugham, and she will begin work on May 11. Debbie will be contacting many in our conference to increase the usage of the facility and to ask for help in raising the funds needed to restore the building.
VUMAC received a bequest of $100,000 in 2014 from the Estate of H.S. Abernathy, a former UMM President and long-time member of Community UMC in Virginia Beach. VUMAC installed a Bio-Mass Furnace that heats the whole building, all the hot water and the swimming pool from wood chips. This addition has cut the use of oil and saves VUMAC about $8000 a month. The whole first floor has been refurbished and looks beautiful. We have plans to refurbish the second and third floors and these kinds of things happen because of gifts like H.S. Abernathy and many others who help and have helped but we need your help to continue this.
Good things are happening at Blackstone but we cannot expect bequests to come each year so we must reach out to faithful “Partners” and new “Partners” who will help us thrive so that VUMAC can continue to be a place of spiritual growth and leadership development for the clergy and laity of our Virginia Annual Conference. Five Districts made commitments to VUMAC last year and we hope all 16 will help this year as we make our 2016 Budgets. Last year Charlottesville, Elizabeth River, James River, Lynchburg and Staunton made commitments. Danny Kesner and Tommy Herndon serve on this Board and we hope you will consider helping VUMAC. VUMAC gets no Conference Funding.
VUMAC is our Conference Retreat Center and welcomed more than 13,000 guests last year. Please consider helping VUMAC. If you would like more information or a program about VUMAC, please contact Sam McCracken or Debbie Baugham at 1-434-292-5308.See page 7 of this newsletter for donation information.
Heart Havens Fund RaisersMt. Olivet UMC, 2500 Old Lynchburg Road, North Garden, on the Batesville Charge is sponsoring this Saturday, May 2, from 5-7 pm a BBQ and Bingo Fundraiser for Heart Havens.Please spread the word to all Bingo lovers. Also, Mt. Zion UMC, 23941 Mount Zion Church Road, Oak Park is hosting the Hartland Hall Choir on Saturday, May 2, at 7 p.m.
The Heart Havens Vision Team appreciates all of these efforts as we continue raising funds for our HH Apt Building!!!
Region Ten Community Services Board Hosting 2015 Mental Health First Aid TrainingsWHAT: Mental Health First Aid is similar to First Aid and CPR. Mental Health First Aid helps individuals to support those experiencing mental health problems and aids in getting people professional help and support. It is an interactive 8-hour course that teaches a 5-step action plan to offer initial help to people with the signs and symptoms of a mental illness or in a crisis, and connect them with the appropriate professional, peer, social, or self- help care. For more information on Mental Health First Aid, please visit www.thenationalcouncil.org or www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org.We offer two versions of Mental Health First Aid: the Adult Version and a Youth Version for Adults who work with adolescents. Choose the one that is right for you.WHO: Local citizens, families, school personnel, police officers, corrections staff, nursing home staff, hospital staff, government staff, faith communities, employers, teachers, front desk staff, nurses, resident advisors, social workers, lawyers, Scout leaders, coaches and more. WHEN:
May 15, 2015 8:00 AM-5:00 PMAdult Version
May 22, 2015 8:00 AM-5:00 PMYouth Version
June 12, 2015 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Adult Version
July 17, 2015 8:00 AM-5:00 PMAdult Version
August 21, 2015 8:00 AM-5:00 PMYouth Version
September 18, 2015 8:00 AM-5:00 PMAdult Version
October 16, 2015 8:00 AM-5:00 PMAdult Version
November 13, 2015 8:00 AM-5:00 PMAdult Version
December 11, 2015 8:00 AM-5:00 PMAdult Version
WHERE: Region Ten Community Services Board500 Old Lynchburg Rd. Conference Center
Room 500A, Charlottesville, VA 22903COST: Classes will be $25 per person for materials and lunch.REGISTER: Contact: Jane Lewis, 434-970-1282 or [email protected] Ten provides mental health, intellectual disability, crisis and substance use services for adults and children living in the City of Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Greene, Fluvanna, Louisa and Nelson. Since Region Ten's inception in 1969, we have grown to more than 500 employees working to enrich our community one life at time.
Heart Havens Donations
The above donation button is located on the home page of the Charlottesville District website.
http://charlottesvilledistrictumc.org. This is a secure website, through PayPal, where you can go to donate to Heart Havens.
Camp Young at Heart - An Ecumenical Camp for Adults of All AgesRegistration for Camp Young at Heart 2015 August 25 – 27, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM, held at Aldersgate UMC
It’s time to register for our twelfth annual Camp Young at Heart. Registration forms can be found at www.cvaumc.org or www.broadus.org. Please select your three classes (one for each time period) and put them on your registration form. Please note that if you are signing up for either “Discovering Your God-Given Gifts” or “Painting Your Memories”, you only need to select one additional class.. Make your check payable to “Broadus Memorial Baptist Church” and designate “Camp Young at Heart.”
We have lined up a great list of classes and outstanding teachers, offering a wide variety of subjects, including many not previously offered. Registration fee is only $20.00 for one person or $35.00 for a couple. What a bargain! Additional expenses are covered by the sponsoring churches.
We have also lined up some great entertainment for your enjoyment during the lunch hour. You won’t want to miss it.
If you have never been to camp before, you will need to bring your own lunch. On Wednesday, we are asking you to bring a meat, salad, vegetable, or dessert to share. Drinks, coffee and snacks are provided every day.
Camp Young At Heart will be held at Aldersgate United Methodist Church on East Rio Road. There is plenty of parking available, the building is wheelchair accessible, and there is an elevator.
Please share this information with the other adults at your church, as well as your friends and neighbors. You are our best recruiters! Spread the word!
Emmanuel Youth MinistryPlease check out this gofundme page for Yanci Aleman, a bright, conscientious, highly motivated high school graduate from an extremely impoverished village in El Salvador, where the average annual family income is $700. She wants to be a doctor and help people. It will cost $40,000 total for all her years of university to be a doctor. Please forward to anyone you know who might help. If we all help a little, it will help a great deal, and then she can spend her lifetime helping others.Thanks,Jonna [email protected]
Children's Ministry GatheringIf you have a heart for children, currently serve in Children's Ministry within your local congregation (as a volunteer or paid staff) or feel called to begin serving in Children's Ministry - then perhaps you may want consider this invitation for a new Children's Ministry Gathering. We are meeting on the last Wednesday of each month at 9 am. The goal is that each time we gather we may find encouragement from one another and engage in helpful conversation regarding our ministry with the next generation. We also envision that our gathering will be ecumenical in nature, therefore please share this information with others in your communities. Our next gathering will be at Panera Bread (the one by Target) at 9 am on May 27. For more information, feel free to contact me at
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[email protected] - Julie Nitzsche, Director of Children's and Youth Ministry, Stanardsville United Methodist Church
Mt. Moriah United Methodist Church4492 Garth Road Crozet, VA 22932434-823-9557 [email protected]
Part Time Lead Musician/Choir DirectorMt. Moriah UMC, located in White Hall, VA, is seeking a part time lead musician and/or Choir Director to lead our Sunday Morning musical program. We are a small semi-rural congregation of 75 located 12 miles west of the University of Virginia/Stonefield area of Charlottesville and 5 miles north of the rapidly growing Crozet area. We seek a blend of traditional as well as contemporary music involving piano and organ. We currently have a small choir of 6 to 8 participants, eager to engage in heartfelt praise and worship.
Duties include: Playing of congregational music during Sunday Worship involving three hymns, a choir special and a prelude as well as postlude. The pastor will work with the director in the selection of music (generally giving a great deal of freedom to the director!). Other various special services include: Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, and Christmas Eve. Other opportunities abound for extra income for weddings and memorial services.
Compensation includes $75.00 a week and two paid vacations a year as well as incredible fellowship and experience with God. This is a wonderful opportunity for students as well as retired musicians seeking an opportunity as well as extra side income.
Please send all inquiries to Rev. John Ward at [email protected] or call us at 434-823-9557.
Summer Youth Mission ProjectJune 25-28Harrisonburg, VAA mission experience for youth in grades 6 through 12 to go out into the world, following Christ’s commandment to love and serve one another. As we partner with RISE, a UMC Faith Community, again this year, we will be engaged with homeless persons, immigrants, persons living in poverty, and a variety of other opportunities. Students will be challenged to see the world as Christ does and to see themselves as God does, and build community with one another. We will conclude our time together on Sunday with worship at RISE and a celebration!· Cost is $175/ student · Students: at least 3 and no more than 15· Adult chaperones needed: at least 1 male and 1 female (must be at least 21 years of age, able to provide transportation, and have completed safe sanctuaries training)· Accommodations: the RISE mission house on Mason Ave.· Depart: Thursday, June 25 @ 9am and return Sunday, June 28 @ 2pm· Early Registration by May 15 – email [email protected] or call 434-841-0459. Late registration by June 1 – Add $10. Payment is due May 15 (you may mail or deliver checks to 'SUMC Youth Mission') Partial refund available up to June 15. ~ Julie NitzscheDirector of Children's and Youth MinistryStanardsville United Methodist Church
Dear Friends in the Family of United Methodists in the Virginia Conference!Did you know that 1 in 6 people in our Commonwealth are at risk for the issues of hunger? Children, especially the younger ones, are those who are most affected, and the developmental results of malnutrition can be startling.
For the last 6 years, twice in each of the three cities in which we United Methodists have gathered, you have been asked to bring “4 Cans 4 Conference” to benefit the local Food Banks, and the array of nearby agencies and churches which draw from their resources to help feed those in need. Together, “4 Cans...” at a time, we have contributed nearly 60,000 pounds of food to help others, in the time of the year when the “incoming” supplies are often at their lowest levels. So, on behalf of all
those who are “downstream,” THANK YOU for your generous and gracious gifts for this offering.
When we gather in June 2015, let me invite you to bring “at least” 4 cans of food - for every clergy and every lay person who attends, so that, in a small way, we can help feed the children and families of the greater Roanoke-Salem area who are “at risk” from hunger issues.
Each person coming to the June 2015 Annual Conference is asked to bring at least: a can of soup or stew, a can of veggies or fruit, a can of meat or fish, and a can with a pop-top (any contents) for easy opening by the recipient. In addition, peanut butter and jelly are always needed, as are dry goods such as rice, pasta, pancake mix, grits, and mixes such as Hamburger Helper and boxed macaroni and cheese.
Please DO NOT bring glass jars (they break too easily), home-canned goods, bent or “crinkled” cans, out-of-date items, or exotic or limited use things (remember: not everyone loves things like your favorite - pickled jalapeno pepper jelly!)
We will be setting up a large U-Haul truck near the “Kits” trucks in the Convention Center Parking Lot, with banners and directional signs, to help with “one stop dropping off” of your items. If you’re not able to bring food, the Food Bank will be glad to receive either cash or checks made payable to “Food Bank.”
Also, if you would like to help in the gathering of these gifts, consider spending a couple of hours with like-minded friends receiving the goods. I will be setting up a “Sign Up Genius” site by mid-May, and invite you to help in the gathering, sorting, and preparing of the goods for transport and delivery to the nearby Food Bank.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me, either by calling Walker Chapel UMC in Arlington (703-538-5200) or by e-mail ([email protected]) as soon as possible. Engage your Church’s Women’s / Men’s Groups, Mission Emphasis folks, Youth, Sunday School Classes, Lay Member and Pastor(s) or even your congregation-at-large. Send - or bring - 4 Cans, 4 Boxes of Cans, 14 or even 40 Boxes of Cans, or even $40 (which will feed a great many hungry folks!).
Let’s pass 10,000 pounds of food in our 2015 “4 Cans 4 Conference” offering!
Thank you for your generosity!Grace and peace.Jim EarleyWalker Chapel United Methodist Church4102 N.
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Glebe Rd.Arlington, Virginia 22207Office - 703-538-5200Cellular - 571-239-3529Parsonage - 703-536-7720
Imagine No MalariaThe Madison UM Charge sold lemonade at Yoder's Country Market Sat., April 25 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. The money counters report that we brought in $269.31. I've attached a picture of one shift of our workers. Our youth made the posters in the background.
Madison County had a lot of special events this morning and a number of our members were committed to those, but still we felt good about our lemonade sales on this damp, cold day. Three other travelers who saw us, said, "Oh! Our church is doing that, too!"
I hope the Conference will have had a good day of fundraising! Yours in Christ,Betsy CaudillThe Madison UM Charge
Cunningham UMC Youth Lemonade Stand, April 26: Raised $232.
Looking AheadSunday, June 7, 2015 at Aldersgate UMC, 1500 E. Rio Rd., Charlottesville4:00 pm – Annual Conference Orientation5:00 pm – District Stewards
Vacation at Lake JunaluskaFeaturing affordable packages all year round for families and groups, Lake Junaluska is the perfect place to discover your next getaway in the mountains.Celebrate July 4th at Lake Junaluska: July 2-5Enjoy a patriotic celebration with reserved seats at the Balsam Range and Lake Junaluska Singers concerts. Festivities include fireworks, a parade, and more. Two-night packages start at $152* per person. Includes lodging, select meals, and reserved concert seats.Whitewater Rafting & Zipline AdventuresLake Junaluska Adventure Packages offer all-inclusive rafting and zipline packages bundled with YOU in mind. We provide simplicity each step of the way in order for you to relax and have a great time with your group.Biltmore Estate Packages: Year-roundThe Biltmore Estate, located in Asheville, is just a short drive away when you stay at Lake Junaluska. The estate boasts a plethora of festivities and activities for any season. Includes lodging, breakfast, and Biltmore Estate ticket.
Lake Junaluska Singers & Donald Davis: August 7-8Bask in the beauty of Lake Junaluska during this summer music weekend featuring the Lake Junaluska Singers and Appalachian story teller Donald Davis.Fall Foliage Getaway: September 1 – November 29Experience the majesty of the changing fall leaves! Conveniently located close to the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Great Smoky Mountains, Lake Junaluska is the perfect escape.Smoky Mountain Folk Festival: September 4-5The 45th Annual Smoky Mountain Folk Festival offers two nights of the finest traditional music and dance of the Southern Appalachian Region. Both nights will include a rich variety of the region's finest fiddlers, banjo players, string bands, ballad singers, buck dancers, and square dance teams as well as the marvelous sounds of dulcimer, harmonica, jew's harp, bagpipes, spoons, saws, and folk ensembles.Lake Junaluska Appalachian Christmas: December 11-13Be merry in the mountains of North Carolina with a weekend of Christmas music, local artisan crafts, and a tour of the exquisitely decorated Biltmore Estate--all for an amazing low
rate! Performances by the Lake Junaluska Singers and the Cockman Family, an Appalachian craft show, and more awaits.
Special Rate For Church Project LoansIf your church has projects planned, the Virginia United Methodist Credit Union has the solution. Use a VUMCU project loan to fund painting, parsonage repairs, kitchen upgrades, parking lot improvements & heating/AC systems. We have a fast and easy application process(48 hours with a completed application) and there is no fee to apply. Our project loans are unsecured and for amounts up to $50,000 with special rates as
low as 3.75% APR*now thru 6/30/2015. Contact Mike for details at 866-657-0004 or [email protected].*All loans are subject to approval. Credit restrictions apply and rates are subject to change.Thanks,Janie Hightower
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Marketing ManagerVirginia United Methodist Credit Union804-672-0200www.vumcu.org
“There’s a Woman in the Pulpit”I'm pleased to inform you that I have an essay in a new book, "There’s a Woman in the Pulpit: Christian Clergywomen Share Their Hard Days, Holy Moments & the Healing Power of Humor." It is being published by SkyLight Paths Publishing and is available directly from my publisher (www.skylightpaths.com; 800-962-4544), or from BarnesandNoble.com, amazon.com, and other retailers. The book’s contributing authors represent 14 denominations, 5 countries, and more than a dozen seminaries.
I'm the Director & Campus Minister for the Wesley Foundation at the University of Virginia (wesleyatuva.org). I blog for the National Campus Ministry Association and have written pieces for Ministry Matters, as well as blogging regularly at Snow Day (deborahlewis.net).
Sincerely,The Rev. Deborah E. Lewis Campus Minister & DirectorThe Wesley Foundation at UVA434-977-6500 , www.wesleyatuva.orgFind us on Facebook
Mission Work Area – Did you know?Family Backpack Program For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. (Ephesians 2:10 NIV)Ten years ago, Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Charlottesville, Virginia started a backpack partnership program with Greer Elementary School in Albemarle County. Greer is one of the most diverse schools in Albemarle County with over 20 languages spoken by its student body. Greer’s school population has approximately 85% of its children being on free and reduced lunches. Our backpack program began packing backpacks of food for 200 children deemed to be in need. These bags contained milk, tuna, peanut butter, canned vegetables, boxed macaroni and cheese, etc. Two years ago we changed from packing bags for individuals to family style food such as boxes of cereal, canisters of oatmeal, multiple cans of soup, bags of rice, beans, and pasta, canned fruits and vegetables. Starting the family style program for 150 families has enabled us to reach over 700 people each week, a huge difference from the original 200 children each week. We realized that not including the family left others at home with nothing to eat.How does the program work? The food comes from the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank through the Feeding America Program. Aldersgate has been blessed to receive grant money so that all food distributed each week is of no cost to the church or the families who participate. Each Wednesday, volunteers meet the food truck and unload approximately 1,500 to 2,000 pounds of food. On Thursday evenings during the school year, church volunteers go to Greer and pack the bags of food for the families. Each Friday morning the bags of food are delivered to the student’s classroom by teachers to take home. This food helps provide for those families who may not have food over the weekends. Thanks be to God.Person Submitting: Deb Reynolds Backpack coordinatorChurch: Aldersgate United Methodist
Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Charlottesville DistrictPastor: Scott Davis
Pancake Breakfast Fund RaiserA total of $935 was raised for Heart Havens. Another $476 was raised for the Matthew 25 Fund.
All three churches in the Rapidan Charge were represented. Members from other churches that attended were from Beth Car Baptist, Our Lady of the Blue Ridge Roman Catholic, and Fairview Christian. Others came from the announcements in the two local papers. And still others came from the posting of the event on the Madison Chamber of Commerce website.
Project SPYSummer Project Youth (SPY) is a week long mission adventure for middle and high school students. It is a home repair ministry making homes safer, warmer, and drier for families in the New River Valley who need our helping hands. Spiritually, we seek to be God's hands and feet in the world. Because of God's love for us, we are working to love others in tangible ways. During their stay, students will be guided through a necessary home repair project, while experiencing dynamic worship and focused discipleship, topped off with incredible amounts of fun. Our Project, in essence, is to provide you with all of the required support for you to lead your students in a life changing ministry. If you would like more detailed information or would like to schedule a meeting at your church, please contact me, Justin Gilly ([email protected]). I look forward to hearing from you and I look forward to the seeing you this summer at Project SPY!
2015 SPY Weeks
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June 20 - June 26 June 27 - July 3 July 11 - July 17July 18 - July 24July 25 - July 31 August 1 - August 7Contact Erin Johnson
540-260-3402 [email protected] North Franklin Street Christiansburg, VA 24073
www.fieldstoneumc.org
2015 Annual ConferenceThe 2015 session of the Virginia Annual Conference will be held at The Berglund Center (formerly the Roanoke Civic Center) in Roanoke, VA, June 19-21. Theme of this year's Annual Conference is “From Members to Disciples.”
This year Annual Conference will elect delegates for the 2016 General Conference & 2016 Southeastern Jurisdictional Conference using electronic devices (for the first time). Due to the extra time needed for voting, annual conference will begin earlier than usual with Clergy and Laity sessions held Friday from 10am thru Noon and the opening plenary session will begin at 2pm.
Annual Conference PreachersRetired Bishop Charlene Kammerer Bishop Young Jin Cho Virginia Annual
Saturday morning ConferenceMISSION Service Sunday MorningSaturday evening WORSHIPORDINATION Service
Reverend Young Bong Kim Annual Conference TeacherPastor Korean UMC of Greater Washington Reverend Tim BiasFriday Evening General Secretary for theMEMORIAL Service General Board of Discipleship
Kits for UMCOR to be collected at Annual ConferenceVarious types of Relief Supply Kits will be collected at the 2015 Virginia Annual Conference session. Kit collection is being conducted to replenish the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) supply. Local churches are encouraged to collect items for any of the most requested UMCOR kits — Bedding, Birthing, Cleaning, Health, Layette, School and Sewing Kits — and bring them to Annual Conference. For kit instructions, go to http://www.umcor.org/ UMCOR/Relief-Supplies. Kits should be taken to the two tractor-trailers at the far end of the Roanoke Civic Center Parking lot A, near the intersection of Williamson Road and Orange Ave. (across from the Sheetz Gas Station). Kits will be received THUR., June 18, 12noon-2:00p.m.; FRI., June 19, 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m.; and SAT, June 20, 8:00a.m.-12noon.
CASH for KITS send directly to Conference TreasurerIf you prefer to contribute cash to enable United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) to purchase relief kits, you can contribute $50 for each bedding, kit; $8 for each birthing kit; $55 for each cleaning kit; $12 for each health kit; $35 for each layette kit; $11 for each school kit; and $18 for each sewing kit.. In addition, UMCOR asks for $1 per kit ($1.50 for cleaning buckets) to cover processing and shipping and $1 for toothpaste for each health kit. Please do NOT bring checks to Annual Conference. ALL checks (for processing and shipping, for toothpaste and in lieu of providing kits) should be made payable to “Virginia Conference UMC,” earmarked for “KITS” and mailed to Treasurer, Virginia Conference of The United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 5605, Glen Allen, 23058 any time prior to Annual Conference, and no later than Aug. 31.
VOLUNTEERS needed to COLLECT KITS at Annual ConferenceMore volunteers are needed for this year’s “Kits for Conference” collection at Annual Conference. You can help (1)
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write information on a clipboard; (2) sort kits; (3) seal boxes; or (4) load boxes onto the tractor-trailers. Kit collection will take place Thursday, June 18 from 12-2:00 p.m.; Friday, June 19, from 8 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and Saturday, June 20, 8:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. If you can volunteer to help, e-mail Virgil Decker at [email protected] or contact Jeff Wilson at Huntington Court UMC, (540) 366-3465, to indicate what time you would be available.
VUMAC PARTNERS FOR THE VA.UNITED METHODIST ASSEMBLY CENTER Individual United Methodists and local churches and church groups across the conference have an opportunity to assist in the ministry of VUMAC through a “partnership” gift. Every year, for more than 60 years, the Blackstone retreat center has been serving hundreds of children, youth, and adults by providing facilities for educational and spiritual experiences in missions, evangelism, discipleship, stewardship, music, and worship involving lay persons and clergy. Lives have been changed here. Hearts have been warmed. Wounds have been healed. Careers have been changed. You can be a part of this ministry by becoming a “VUMAC Partner”:Let us know of your support today.
LEGACY PARTNER $5000
GOLD PARTNER $1000
SILVER PARTNER $500
BRONZE PARTNER $200 OTHER PARTNER $____
Yes, I (WE) want to be a Partner with our Conference Assembly Center:
NAME: (For an individual or church or church group) _______________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS:
CHURCH: (If Partner is an individual) DISTRICT: ________________________________________________________
SPECIAL PARTNERSHIPS: Thru the years, local churches and individual United Methodists have sponsored the renovation of guest rooms or meeting rooms within the Assembly Center. We would welcome the time to talk with you about this opportunity at Blackstone. There are wonderful memorial gift opportunities at VUMAC.
Contact VUMAC at 434-292-5308 Make checks payable to: Virginia United Methodist Assembly Center (VUMAC)Mail: VUMAC, P.O. 22, Blackstone, Va. 23824-0022
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A vine symbolizes Christ, the foundation of life and nourishment of all people, who, in turn, are like branches. When separate from the vine, we branches can’t survive – at least not spiritually. “Apart from me,” says Jesus, “you can do nothing” (John 15:5, NIV). But as God the gardener tends this relationship, we branches grow stronger and more mature in Jesus and alongside one another.
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The United Methodist Church
Charlottesville District Office 914 E. Jefferson St., Suite 104Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 http://CharlottesvilleDistrictUMC.org Email: [email protected]
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
Newsletter Deadline - May 15Please send your submissions for the June 2015 issue ofThe Ambassador to Carol Frost at [email protected] by May 15.
The Ambassador by emailIf you would like to receive The Ambassador by email, or if your email address has changed recently, please send an email to the District Office with your request to [email protected].
May 1-3 District UMW Spiritual Life RetreatMay 2 BBQ and Bingo Fundraiser for Heart Havens at Mt. Olivet UMCMay 2 Hartland Hall Choir at Mt. Zion UMC, fundraiser for Heart HavensMay 15 Deadline for The Ambassador articles to be sent to [email protected] 30 No More Malaria Karaoke Evening @ Scottsville UMC
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