January 15, 2023
Sermon Information
Sermon Series
January 15: Guest Preacher: Tom Boyd
January 22: Discerning the Will of God -- Knowing God's Will
January 29: Discerning the Will of God -- Knowing God's Purpose
Announcements
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.
Culpeper 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
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.
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 .
Worship Times
Worship Schedule: 8AM - Traditional, 9:29AM - Modern, 11AM - Traditional. Our 9:29AM and 11AM services are available via livestream.
Sunday Prayers
Praises
Mark and Becky F. - thankful they were with family over the holidays
The bapitsm of Henry James last Sunday, January 8
Lois is praising God she is healed from illness
Jamey gives praise for this father who is having his 14th birthday in Heaven
Chuck and Lynn's granddaughter who received her Eagle Scout rank and was also on the Dean's list at University of Miami
Pam H.'s daughter and granddaughter's safe trip from Wisconsin and their return after Christmas
All the possibilities that a new year brings!
Hospital
Donna O. - recently in hospital for pneumonia
Ed K. - heart attack, ICU at UVA, Charlottesville
Kee's brother Evan - flu and pneumonia
Mike (Pete's co-worker) - heart attack; had carotid endarterectomy and triple bypass on January 2 at UVA
Kim W.'s mother Earlene - UVA 24-hour dialysis
Dan (from Steve and Charrie) - UVA hospital
Jeannie's brother-in-law Richard - rehab
Jo - recovering from hip surgery at The Culpeper
Health Concerns
Wanda's brother Jeff - Alzheimer's Aphasia
Marian D.'s daughter Darcy - liver cancer, chemo
Bruce (from Rich and Marian) - dialysis
Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills
Crystal S. - health and safe delivery for baby boy Stine (due April 30)
Kim W. - back and hip issues
Mike W. - more follow-up appointments with neurologists
Ann N. - sinus infection
Crawford H. - bladder cancer
Jeannette's husband James - mysterious hip pain, unable to sit or drive
Belinda B. - cancer has returned, surgery January 24
Lee's stepfather Larry - lung and brain cancer
Bill's sister Naomi
James (from Bill and Linda) - waiting for test results
Paco (from Sharon L.) - upcoming ear surgery to remove a tumor
Ben (friend of Miriam H.) - health issues
Elvin
Sue B.'s mother Marilyn - hospice care
Sympathies Extended
Jean K. and family on the passing of her uncle, Wayne Jr. on January 11 in New Jersey
Hagazi and family on the passing of his "American Dad" on January 2
Doreen, family and friends on the passing of Doreen's husband Joe on December 28.
General Prayer Concerns
Ed and Sue K. - recovering from recent illnesses
The children of Ukraine whose lives have been disrupted
Julia (from Mark and Becky F.)
Grace (from Mark and Becky F.)
Sue asks for good health for family members
Financing for the Warming Shelter
Matt and Debbie H. - travel mercies as they fly to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico on January 16
A healthy new year for all, our churches that are opening up, and the hope of members return
Protection for children
Families strengthen in their faith
Craig's mother Carolyn - still dealing with the loss of her husband
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
Small Groups
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