March 24, 2024
Sermon Information
Sermon Series: The Final Week of Jesus
March 24: Saturday - Guarding the Tomb
March 31: Sunday - The Empty Tomb
Announcements
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.
Budget Update
Budgeted Need YTD: $106,813 Received YTD: $80,368 Current Shortfall: <$25,946>
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.
Sunday Prayers
Praises
Colin and Crystal K. welcomed their first child, Adalyn Jayde into the worl on March 19 at 10:57am, weighing 6 lbs, 12 oz. Everyone is doing well.
Wayne and Jo E. would like to thank their church community for all the prayers of healing; he is getting stronger every day
Chuck G. - recovery blessings
Caitlin W. - finished her PhD dissertation
Pastor Won - finished his Doctor of Ministry dissertation and will graduate in May
Pastors Art and Norma Jean and all the family thank everyone for all the prayers for their daughter-in-law Michelle. Her surgery went well and she is recovering at home
Don S. - praises for his continued recovery
Glenna thanks God for 50 years in good health and sound mind, and for His goodness and many blessings
Upcoming Surgeries
Nancy T. - knee surgery March 22
Fred L. (friend and neighbor in Roanoke) - heart procedure this week
Helena B.'s husband Dan - surgery on March 11 went well, should begin radiation in a couple of weeks
Health Concerns
Dave C. - radiation treatment
Amy (from Lynn P.) - stage 4 pancreatic cancer
Bill S.'s sister Naomi - hospital
Avery S. - broke elbow, surgery March 17
Jeannette J. - prayers for full healing of tendonitis in both wrists, been over 2 months, should be healed by now
Tyler W. - KLS episode has returned
Baby Lincoln (from Lynn P.) - facing multiple surgeries
Fred F. (from Maria W.) - back and spine surgery recently, extremely tough recovery
Many friends dealing with health issues
Michelle F. (from Pastors Art and Norma Jean) - surgery went well, recovering at home
Judy L. - recovering nicely from wrist replacement surgery; breast biopsy came pack positive, no further details
Grace L.'s daughter Teresa - doing well, but now has pneumonia
Sheila M. - surgery March 5, expected to go home this week
Helen W. - recovering at Culpeper Health and Rehab after a recent fall
Aaron B. - Trigeminal neurologic issues and lower spinal issues
Cheyenne's daughter Eden - further testing, prayers to get in quickly and get answers
Kim W. - recovering from glaucoma surgery, 2nd phase March 18
Belinda B. - spirits are good but still needs prayer for pulmonary and heart issues (Dogwood)
Kara N. (Barb's college roommate) - disease with no immediate cure
Lynn and Daryl's son Mark - many health concerns, returns to Mayo Clinic in January
Sympathies Extended
The family and friends of Frances Wood who passed away on March 14. A clebration of life will be held Thurday, May 2 from 12:00-3:00pm at new Salem Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall, 8233 Sperryville Pike, Culpeper VA.
KAS and family on the passing of KAS' father Doug on March 4. The family visitation will be on Sunday, March 10 from 6pm-8pm at Found & Sons. Funeral will be Monday, March 11 at Mitchells Presbyterian at 1pm with a reception to follow.
General Prayer Concerns
Linda P. and family (from Lois F.) as they grieve the loss of Linda's mother Lillian who passed away on February 20
Bonnie F. (from Lois F.) - her husband is losing his memory
CUMC Community Room mission project begins Monday, April 8
John and Traci (from Mark and Becky F.) - moving
Our broken world, our military and first responders
Cathy P. - safe travels to and from Turkey
UMC General Conference April 23-May 3 in Charlotte, NC
Children in war-torn countries, including Israel, Gaza, Ukraine, etc.
Walker, Seiny, Alena, Chad and Isa in Honduras
Small Groups
Sunday
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM - Wesleyan Fellowship Class in Room 203
Tuesday
10AM - Golden Friends in Room 201
7PM - Strength in Struggle Bible Study in the Community Room
Wednesday
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