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