May 5, 2024
Sermon Information
May 5: Managing Emotions: Guilt and Shame
May 12: Mother's Day - Honor Your Father and Mother
May 19: Pentecost Sunday - Pastor Craig Muffley
May 26: Seven "I AM" - I Am the Bread of Life
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: $180,733 Received YTD: $148,083 Current Shortfall: <$32,649>
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
John and Donna O. welcome the birth of their granddaughter, Victoria marie on April 23. She weighed 6 lbs 10 oz. Mom, Ashley and baby Victoria are doing well.
Avery S. - broken elbow is healing well; pins have been removed. Thanks for all the prayers.
Our youth group and our youth chimes choir restarting soon. Thank you to Sheila Monahan for leading this music ministry.
Hospital/Upcoming Surgeries
Kelly H.'s father Steve B. - in the hospital, prayers for discernment on his care
Jo E. - CCU in Culpeper hospital - dialysis
Doreen V. - cardiac ablation July 3 at UVA
Sharon L. - major eye surgery May 1
Helena's husband Dan - radiation began April 23, first iron infusion April 24
Health Concerns
Brittan G. - broke his back at work, at home recovering
Walker and Seiny S. - virus
Jeff M. - back surgery April 24 went well; will be out of work 3-6 weeks
Judy L. - breast cancer surgery April 23; went well, recovering at home, followed by chemo and radiation
Donna (Lynn P.'s sister) - surgery April 24
Janet P. (Bill S.'s sister) - health issues
Bill and Linda S.'s granddaughter Isabella - health issues
Page A. not doing well
Sheila M.'s nephew Brandon - Bell's Palsy, prayers for restoration of muscle movement to left side of face and pain relief
Aaron B. - Trigeminal Nurologic treatment decisions
Hayden P. (friend of Jean B.) - chest pains
Paul K. (Jean's husband) - MRI April 27, checking on tumor, prayers it has not grown
Kim W. - nuclear scan April 16 in Richmond
Baby Lincoln (from Lynn P.) - releasted from St. Johns hospital after six weeks; he faces more surgeries
Katie B.'s mother Marijean H. - fell and broke arm in addition to continued struggles with breathing and autoimmune disease
Joyce's son-in-law Scott L. - in critical condition
Crystal S.'s father-in-law Doug - waiting for results of biopsy and tests
Nancy T. - knee surgery March 22, recovering at home
Dave C. - radiation treatment
Jeannette J. - prayers for full healing of tendonitis in both wrists, been over 2 months, should be healed by now
Cheyenne's daughter Eden - further testing, prayers to get in quickly and get answers
Belinda B. - continued prayer for pulmonary and heart issues (Dogwood)
Kara (Natalie B's college roommate) - CT scan April 30 with follow-up appointment May 9 with Oncology to see about options
Lynn and Daryl's son Mark - many health concerns, returned to Alaska
Sympathies Extended
Bishop Hector A. Burgos Nunez and family on the passing of his mother-in-law on April 29 in Upper New York. Bishop Hector is the bishop where Pastors Art and Norma Jean retired from.
Jeff and Kim T. and the family and friends of Jeremy who passed away April 15
Family and friends of Joyce M. (from Lois Ford) who passed away recently
The family and friends of Frances Wood who passed away on March 14.
General Prayer Concerns
All those affected by tornados
Crystal S. - making good choices for the 2024/2025 school year
Prayers for peace in the Middle East and all over the world
College campuses
High school and college students stay focused and finish strong
CUMC Community Room mission project begins Monday, April 8
Our broken world, our military and first responders
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
Wednesday
6:00 PM - Chancel Ringers in Music Room
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