August 17, 2025

Altar Flowers

Flowers on the altar are given to the Glory of God in thanksgiving as Bill & Linda Stead celebrate their 61st wedding anniversary on August 15th.

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 

• 9AM - Traditional 

• 10:05AM - Contemporary 

• 11AM - Traditional 

Livestream available for all services.

Budget Information

Budgeted Weekly Need:  $8,843       Received Last Week:  $11,158     Current Surplus/<Deficit>:   <$21.148>

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.

JOYS & PRAISES

• Maggie N thanks everyone for their prayers for her daughter; her spirits are high & she appreciates your kindness

• Kristin B is happy to be home after babysitting her granddaughter for 2 months 

• Jean B is thankful for her the birth of her 2nd grandchild, Ridge recently

• John V (friend of Josh & Caroline H) – successful heart transplant, in rehab in Richmond 

EXPECTANT FAMILIES

• Brian & Caroline H (Mary Jo’s son & daughter-in-law) are expecting a baby boy in August

SYMPATHIES EXTENDED

• Alison C (Alison's dad) and the family and friends of Harry C who passed away on August 4

• Helena B, Kenny & Beth B, & all the family & friends of Dan Bu who passed on July 28. 

• Mardo P (Darryl & Sharon L’s son-in-law) & family on the recent passing of his mother 

HEALTH CONCERNS

• Hailey W (Kelly & Maria’s daughter) – surgery to repair broken left ankle 8/14 at UVA

• Mike W – back injection 8/12

• Kim W – being admitted to UVA 8/13 for a few days to establish new heart medication, ablation end of October

• Jean B – recurring pains in arms & legs from bulging discs in neck & back

• Carrie, Tracie, Brenda, David (from Mark & Becky Fe) - illnesses

• Aunt Bea (from Andrea F) - declining health 

• Judy L– surgery 8/11 for glaucoma

• Jacki K – long recovery & rehab ahead, home

• Margaret J, her mom, Kay B & sister, Wendy in a terrible car accident in VA Beach; in hospital in VA Beach

• Melissa B (Cousin of Jamey W) – cyst behind knee burst, extreme pain, will need surgery

• Jeanette J – not off sleep medications, pray for sleep

• Betsy (Susan K’s sister) – breast cancer, starting chemo

• Sydney T (from Sheila M) – recovering from serious car accident on 7/8, ventilator removed & breathing on her own, has had tingling in her toes & fingers

• Roger & Hazel E (friends of Helena B) – Roger retina detachment, another surgery soon

• Harry I (Grace L’s brother) -in rehab currently, will transfer to assisted living (Alzheimer’s)

• Betty W (friend of Helena B) – had a stroke 6/16, rehab Encompass in Fredericksburg

• Cheryl P (from Jeanie B) – health concerns

• Jenny S (Grace L’s niece) – caregiver, extreme stress

• Lavern (Amy W's mom) - many health concerns 

• Christina (Sharon L's niece) stage 4 cancer

• CJ J – chemo for stage 4 colon & stomach cancer

• Dave C – health concerns

GENERAL CONCERNS

• First responders

• Becky R - (from Mark & Becky F) – life struggles

• Jenn & Matt (from Mark & Becky F) - travel mercies 

• Safe travels for family members of Bill and Linda S (August & September)

• Jamey W - continued strength and healing 

• The upcoming school year

• Bettie I (Grace L’s sister-in-law) – caregiver

• Those dealing with mental illness & depression

• Peace in the Middle East; peace between Israel & Gaza & peace between Russia & Ukraine

• Our broken world, our military & 1st responders 

• Walker, Seiny,  Alena  & William S & Chad, Isa & Janet S in Honduras

Sunday

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM - Wesleyan Fellowship Class in Room 203

10:15 - 10:50 AM -  Children's Sunday School


Thursday

6:30PM - LIFT in Ladies' Parlor

6:30 PM - The Chosen Small Group in Community Room

If you would like information on any of these classes, call the office at 540-825-0764