December 10, 2023

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.

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.

Praises

• Children's Christmas Cantata this Sunday, what a joy to hear our Children's choirs

• Judy L. - recovering from fusion procedure; doing well

• Being in this beautiful church with God ever present

Expectant Parents

• Ryan and Laura P. expecting a baby girl in January

• Colin and Crystal K. expecting a baby girl in March

Upcoming Surgeries

• Jennifer T. - upcoming medical tests

• Chuck G. - back surgery December 13; also having trouble with his knee

Hospital

• Dea H. (from Rich and Marian D.) - recovering from heart surgery, in ICU

Health Concerns

• Phyllis M.'s daughter-in-law Stacie - back in the hospital

• Joe K. - recovering at home from double pneumonia and trouble swallowing

• Barbara W.

• Bernie P.'s sister Margaret - hospice care

• Paige H. (from Jamey W.) - exploratory surgery for cancer

• Carrie H. (from Jamey W.) - recovery from broken hip and surgery

• Sam G. (from Sheila M.) - allergic reaction to medication

• Caitlin W.'s cousin Jim - blood clots in both legs and unknown spots on his liver

• Jane Q. - hospice care, at home

• Wendy O. - shoulder surgery November 21, home recovering

• Keith M. (Craig's brother) - home recovering

• Judy L. - back surgery November 29, home recovering

• Michelle (Pastor Art and Norma Jean's future daughter-in-law) - tachecardia, at home, will follow up with cardiologist

• Bill S.'s sisters as they deal with multiple health issues

• Bill and Linda S.'s friends in Arizona dealing with cancer

• Quinn L. (from Grace L.) - influenza B virus

• Serena L. (from Grace L.) - foot injury

• Kyson F. - 5-year-old who attended CUMC Preschool last year; chemo treatments have begun

• Wendy O.'s father Jerry - dementia is progressing rapidly

• Katie B.'s mother Marijean - diagnosted with an auto-immune disease, extended treatment required; having trouble breathing

• Michelle I. (family friend of Sue B.) - broken pelvis, dislocated hip and broken arm due to a car accident; long recovery ahead

• Belinda B. - pulmonary health issues

• Mercy G. (from Sheila M.) - floppy larynx

• Cheyenne's father-in-law Richard G. - going through chemo for lymphoma

• Lynn and Daryl's son Mark - many health concerns

• Leigh P.'s father Wayne - cancer

Sympathies Extended

• Louise M. and family on the passing of Don on December 1

• Family and friends of Bill C. on his recent passing

• Kim W., family and friends of Judy M. who passed on November 29

• Garret D., family and friends on the passing of his mother, Mitzie on November 21.  Arrangements TBD

General Prayer Concerns

• Mark and Becky F.'s son - in Antarctica/South Pole

• Brenda and Marshall (from Mark and Becky F.)

• Daeyon and family as they look for a place in Culpeper to rent, and for a smooth transition

• For the health of all during the winter/holiday season

• Mira (from Bill and Linda S.) - rebuilding after the fire

• Hazel (friend of Helena B.) - fell recently, no serious injuries

• Jon and Traci (Mark and Becky F.'s son and daughter-in-law) - caring for their daughter who had 10 seizures November 11

• Safe travels for family and friends over the holidays

• College students preparing for exams

• Children in war-torn countries

• Israel and Gaza

• Elizabeth A. (from Evelyn H.) - peace of mind, health issues

• Joyce M. (from Lois F.) - depression, 87 years old and home alone

• Katie I. (Grace L.'s sister)

• United Methodist churches in Virginia

• Violence in America, war in Ukraine

• Walker, Seiny, Alena, Chad and Isa in Honduras

Military

• Ben B. - Army Reserves in Virginia

• Isaiah C. - U.S. Marine Corps

• Patrick D. - Fort Gordon, Georgia

• RJ - Oahu, Hawaii

• Robert (Syd's grandson) - US Navy in Hawaii

• Nathan M. - U.S. Marine Corps - Quantico (Basic School)

• Hunter M. - recruiter in West Virginia

• Noah S. - Camp LeJeune

• Daniel S. (Lee's brother) - Army special forces deployed

Sunday

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM - Wesleyan Fellowship Class in Room 203
10:15 AM - 10:50 AM - Faith and Fellowship Class

Monday

6:30PM - Men's Bible Study

Tuesday

10AM - Golden Friends in Room 201

Wednesday

4:30PM - Advent Study with Norma Jean
6:00PM - Advent Study with Pastor Won
6:00PM - Chancel Ringers Practice in Music Room
6:00PM - Praise Band Practice in the Sanctuary
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

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