December 24, 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

• Lori J. - employment, improved heatlh

• Evelyn H.'s daughter Elizabeth - still doing well, enjoys her job

• Carrie H. (from Jamey W.) - healing is going well, at home, using a walker

• Paige H. (from Jamey W.) - surgery went well, waiting for test results

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

Hospital

• Beverly C. (from Jamey W.) - ICU in Winchester, fluid in lungs, blood in urine

• Scott L. (Joyce I.'s son-in-law) - back in the hospital in Fairfax, not doing well

Health Concerns

• Chuyc, G. - back surgery December 13 went well, home recovering

• Daryl N. - home from rehab, recovering after a fall

• Howell L. (from Bill and Linda S.) - healing

• Doreen V. - cardiac ablation in 2024

• John M. (Doreen V.'s brother-in-law) - had double bypass surgery, went well

• Gail H. (Doreen V.'s sister-in-law) - hip replacement December 20

• Gloria L. - pneumonia

• The Stine family - recovering from a month of illness

• Jo (friend of Helena B.) - diagnosed with prostate cancer; surgery in January

• Grace L.'s sister Debbie - health issues

• Jeff M.'s father Bob - recovering from his 3rd surgery in 19 months for cancer

• Joyce M. (from Lois F.) - recovering at Culpeper H&R following surgery

• Phyllis M.'s daughter-in-law Stacie - out of hospital, awaiting biopsy results

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

• Barbara W.

• 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

• 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

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

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

• 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

• Kristin B. and family on the passing of her father on December 12

• Bernie and Sonny P. on the passing of Bernie's sister Margaret on December 9

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

General Prayer Concerns

• Rob J. (Lori C.'s husband) - health

• All those whose joy this Christmas is tempered by the memories of loved ones who are gone

• The direction of the United Methodist Church in 2024

• Tornado victims in Tennessee

• Kurt J. - adjusting to special occasions/holidays without his wife, Sherry

• 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

• Safe travels for family and friends over the holidays

• Children in war-torn countries

• Israel and Gaza

• 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

Tuesday

10AM - Golden Friends in Room 201

Wednesday

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