April 7, 2024
Sermon Information
Sermon Series: How to Manage Emotions
April 7: Guest Preacher - Pastor Craig Muffley
April 14: Anger
April 21: Envy
April 28: Sadness
Announcements
Altar Flowers
Would you like to recognize a significant event such as a birthday or anniversary while also providing a beautiful display for the altar? If you would like to reserve a date, please call the office at 540-825-0764 or sign up at Altar Flower Sign Up .
Church Office Hours
Normal office hours: Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm and Friday from 9am-1pm.
Worship Times
Worship Schedule: 9AM - Blended and 11AM - Traditional. Our services are available via livestream.
Budget Update
Budgeted Need YTD: $138,208 Received YTD: $120,944 Current Shortfall: <$17,264>
Online Bible Study through Amplify Media
Amplify Media is an online bible study resource at Culpeper UMC for individual, family and group learning. With Amplify Media, you have FREE access to countless online bible study resources. Amplify Media is available via their website as well as apps for Apple iOS, Android and Roku devices.
To access Amplify Media, you will need to create an account. Go to https://my.amplifymedia.com/ and click on the person icon on the top right and choose Enter Access Code. Enter our Congregation Access Code: WTXMVL and click the blue VERIFY button. Create an account by entering your name, email address and password of your choosing. Click Start a Free Membership at the bottom of the page to create your account.
Once your account is created, you can access Amplify Media from your computer's browser by going to https://my.amplifymedia.com/amplify and enter your login credentials. You can also download an Amplify Media app from your devices through the appropriate online store. Search for "Amplify Media" and login to your account to enjoy Amplify Media wherever you are.
Sunday Prayers
Praises
Tanner S. turned 1 year old and is walking
Linda P. and family (from Lois F.) is healing
Nancy T. is full of praise and thanksgiving to all those who sent cards and prayed for her recovery from knee surgery. It went well and she is at home and making progress
The Way of the Cross last Saturday, March 23 -- all stations at Culpeper UMC
Tyler W. - recent KLS episode has ended, praying that this is the last one
Granchildren returning for Easter (from Bill and Linda S.)
Sheila M. is thankful for the many prayers for successful surgery and quick recovery
The joy of watching and listening to the CUMC children's choir on Palm Sunday
Larry and Sandy Z. are planning to go to Honduras on the mission trip
Upcoming Surgeries
Judy L. - breast cancer surgery April 23 at UVA, followed by chemo and radiations
Helena B.'s husband Dan - surgery on March 11 went well, should begin radiation in a couple of weeks
Health Concerns
Crystal S.'s father-in-law Doug - undergoing cancer screening
Nancy T. - knee surgery March 22, recovering at home
Dave C. - radiation treatment
Amy (from Lynn P.) - stage 4 pancreatic cancer
Bill S.'s sister Naomi - comfort care
Avery S. - broke elbow, surgery March 17
Jeannette J. - prayers for full healing of tendonitis in both wrists, been over 2 months, should be healed by now
Baby Lincoln (from Lynn P.) - facing multiple surgeries
Fred F. (from Maria W.) - back and spine surgery recently, extremely tough recovery
Many friends dealing with health issues
Judy L. - recovering nicely from wrist replacement surgery; breast biopsy came pack positive, no further details
Grace L.'s daughter Teresa doing well, but no has pneumonia
Wayne E. - recovering at home
Aaron B. - Trigeminal neurologic issues and lower spinal issues
Cheyenne's daughter Eden - further testing, prayers to get in quickly and get answers
Belinda B. - spirits are good but still needs prayer for pulmonary and heart issues (Dogwood)
Kara (Natalie B's college roommate) - CT scan April 30 with follow-up appointment May 9 with Oncology to see about options
Lynn and Daryl's son Mark - many health concerns, returned to Alaska
Sympathies Extended
Bill and Linda S. on the passing of Bill's sister, Naomi, who passed on March 30
Kenneth and Mary Ann C. on the passing of Kenneth's nephew, Derek on April 4
Daniel and Caitlin W. and family and friends on the passing of Daniel's father, Andy on April 24.
The family and friends of Frances Wood who passed away on March 14. A clebration of life will be held Thurday, May 2 from 12:00-3:00pm at new Salem Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall, 8233 Sperryville Pike, Culpeper VA.
General Prayer Concerns
Living the Dream 5K and Walk for Hope Saturday April 20 at Yowell Meadow Park
Brenda and Marshall, Gracie and Angie and Joy - from Mark and Becky F.
Victims of the Baltimore bridge collapse
Mental health of our college students
Neighbors in the Boston area (from Lynn P.)
Bonnie F. (from Lois F.) - her husband is losing his memory
CUMC Community Room mission project begins Monday, April 8
John and Traci (from Mark and Becky F.) - moving
Our broken world, our military and first responders
UMC General Conference April 23-May 3 in Charlotte, NC
Children in war-torn countries, including Israel, Gaza, Ukraine, etc.
Walker, Seiny, Alena, Chad and Isa in Honduras
Small Groups
Sunday
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM - Wesleyan Fellowship Class in Room 203
Tuesday
10AM - Golden Friends in Room 201
7PM - Strength in Struggle Bible Study in the Community Room
Wednesday
7:15PM - Chancel Choir Practice in Music Room
Thursday
6:30PM - Accountability Torch Bearers in Room 202 and Virtual
6:30PM - LIFT in Ladies' Parlor