February 5, 2023

CUMC 101

Are you new to Culpeper UMC?  Do you want to know more about beliefs and ministries of our church and our denomination?  Come join us for a three-week small group study after the 11:00am service beginning on Sunday, February 5th.  Light lunch will be provided.

• Week 1:  Wesley and Methodism

• Week 2:  United Methodist Church History and Policy

• Week 3:  Culpeper UMC History, Mission and Ministries

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. 

Please stay home if you are sick, have a fever, or display two or more of the following symptoms: shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, chills or shaking, cough, flu-like symptoms, diarrhea, intestinal upset, or fatigue, sore throat, headache, muscle pain, recent loss of taste or smell.

Worship Times 

Worship Schedule:  8AM - Traditional, 9:29AM - Modern, 11AM - Traditional.  Our 9:29AM and 11AM services are available via livestream.

Focus Groups 

As we seek discussions in our focus groups regarding the affiliation question, we acknowledge that many members would like to share information.  Our goal is to preserve the sanctity of our worship services while providing our members with information on the affiliation question avenues to disseminate that information to those interested.

We have designated our Chapel/Library as our Information Center for the affiliation question. There will be a prayer wall, and all are encouraged to share their prayers as we go through this exploratory process. There will also be cards available to share your suggestions, questions and concerns. 

For those wanting to share information, please see a Leadership Team member or contact Kelly Weiss at kellyweiss@culpeperumc.org. Information provided to us will be used to prepare an informational pamphlet for the congregation.

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

• Anne and James welcome newborn baby James David to their family

• Bernard (neighbor of Phyllis and Cheryl) - successful surgery January 23

• Belinda B. - surgery January 24 went well, recovering at Dogwood

Hospital

• Peggy C. - fell with multiple contusions and a gash above her eye; currently at Martha Jefferson Hospital

• Tom (from Frank and Adair) - in hospital with pneumonia

• George H.'s mother Elsie - fell and broke her femur, surgery February 1

• Evelyn H. - health issues

• Mike (Pete's co-worker) - heart attack; had carotid endarterectomy and triple bypass on January 2 at UVA

• Kim W.'s mother Earlene - moved to Encompass Rehab in Charlottesville

• Jo - recovering from hip surgery at The Culpeper

Health Concerns

• Mark's (Pete's coworker) mother - terminal liver cancer

• Ross (from Craig and Diana) - brain surgery January 31

• Parents of Sandi Z. - mother has Alzheimer's and father severe diabetic

• Millie L. - her restored health through physical therapy

• Jeannette's husband James - hip pain

• Margie (friend of Helena) - fell and broker her hip; recovery from surgery at Culpeper H&R

• Edie (Kenny's aunt, Helena's sister-in-law) - massive heart attach a week ago; home now and doing well

• Kim - recovering at home from kidney stones surgery January 30

• Nancy T. - preparing for knee replacement February 16

• Ed K. - heart attack; home recovering

• Jean K. - inflammation around her vocal cords

• Brian and Susan W. and family as they recover from a serious car accident

• Sue J. (friend of Sue B.) - recovering from surgery

• Doreen's granddaughter Emerald Rose - recent car accident, recovery time 12-18 months, in traction, broken pelvis and shoulder

• Mike W. - 2nd opinion on February 1

• Denise (from George and Lydia) - cancer treatments

• Becky (Mark H.'s cousin) - prayers for successful cancer treatments

• Pete's mother Karen - recovering from ankle surgery at home

• Dave R. - heart issues

• Sharon (from Sheila M.) - breast cancer

• Wanda's brother Jeff - Alzheimer's Aphasia

• Marian D.'s daughter Darcy - liver cancer, chemo

• Bruce (from Rich and Marian) - dialysis

• Crystal S. - health and safe delivery for baby boy Stine (due April 30)

• Crawford H. - bladder cancer

• Jeannette's husband James - mysterious hip pain, unable to sit or drive

• Lee's stepfather Larry - lung and brain cancer

• Elvin

• Sue B.'s mother Marilyn - hospice care

Sympathies Extended

• Kee and Bill and family on the passing of Kee's brother, Evan

• Mary Alice and Jack on the passing of Mary Alice's brother, Jeremiah "Dickie" on January 24.  A memorial service will take place at Salem Volunteer

• Angie and Jeff (friends of Mary Alice) on the passing of their daughter, Danielle on January 19

• Don and Tammy (close friend of Donna B.) on the passing of their 31-year-old son, Kevin from a drug overdose

General Prayer Concerns

• Crystal S. - teaching placement for 2023-2024 school year

• Sheila's niece Janelle - custody hearing for sole custody of her 3 daughters January 31-February 2

• The family of Tyre Nichols

• Krista (friend of Dawn H.)

• Rev. Liz Petry, Madison Charge - Rose Park UMC experienced an arson fire; the Sanctuary has extensive damage

• For all those "under the weather"

• Shawn H. - finding a new job

• Kim W.'s parents as they transition to living in Virginia from Florida

• Williams family (from George and Lydia) - life challenges

• The unexpected death of Jan's son's friend and colleague

• Janelle and daughters (from Sheila) - safety

• Rachel (from Sheila) - healing

• Church growth, ways to welcome our members back to church

• United Methodist Denomination

• Rey de Gloria (sister church in Cuba)

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

Military

• Ben - Army Reserves in Virginia

• Isaiah - U.S. Marine Corps

• Patrick - Fort Gordon, Georgia

• RJ - Oahu, Hawaii

• Jake - Air Force

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

• Hunter - recruiter in West Virginia

• Noah - Camp LeJeune

• Daniel (Lee's brother) - Army special forces stateside

Sunday

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM - Wesleyan Fellowship Class in Room 203
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM - Bible Basics in  Room 206 (Nick's Place)
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM - Adult Student in Room 202
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM - Speak Truth (virtual)

Tuesday

10AM - Golden Friends in Room 201

Wednesday

6PM - 7PM - Chancel Ringers in the Music Room
6:30PM - 8PM - Praise Band rehearsal in the Sanctuary
7:15-8:30 - Choir in the Music Room

 Thursday

10AM - 11:30AM - Disciple Fast Track 1 in Room 203
6:30PM - LIFT in Ladies' Parlor
6:30PM - Accountability Torch Bearers in Room 202 and virtual

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