October 22, 2023
Sermon Information
Sermon Series: Living in Freedom
October 22: Living in the Spirit
October 29: The Spirit of Hope
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.
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
Jamey Weakley - God's healing hands in helping him with his back and spine
Marilyn Woody (from Jamey W.) - healing is happening for her hips and back
Jennifer and David - healed of COVID
Don S. - praises for his continued health improvement
Expectant Parents
Dayeon Kim and Medium Hong are expecting a baby boy in November
Ryan and Laura P. expecting a baby girl in January
Colin and Crystal K. expecting a baby girl in March
Hospital
John M.'s brother Rick - in Atlanta hospital, issue with his feet and possibly heart problem
Phyllis M.'s daughter-in-law Stacie - recovering after srugery
Kyson F., 5-year-old who attended CUMC Preschool last year, tumor found, kidney removed September 6, finished radiation, chemo treatments have begun
Joyce I.'s son-in-law Scott L. - critical condition
Health Concerns
Donna B. - COVID
George M. (from Susan L.)
Eric B. (from Susan L.) - medical trials
Chuck G. - back surgery December 13
Jack D. - heart procedure went well
Ed B. - upcoming MRI on October 17 for his back
Pete R.'s mother Karen - need answers as to why she is passing out
Pete R. - upcoming stress test on October 26
Howell L. (from Bill and Linda S.) - cancer
The Hashes 22-year-old granddaughter (from Bill and Linda) - cancer
Lynn P. - chronic neck pain
Craig A. - recovering at home, slight set back, needs prayer
Mercy G. (from Sheila M.) - that her rapid breathing issues resolve
Belinda B. - health issues
Mary Ann C. - continued recovery and back at The Culpeper
Lois F. - recovering at home after total knee replacement
Lynda S. (Alberta M.'s nephew's wife) - tongue cancer, part of it removed, possibly more near or on her clavicle
Paul B. (Jithendra's cousin) - recovering from open heart surgery
Aunt Maria (from Dave and Lynne R.) - hospice care
Don M. - cancer treatments
Craig A.'s sister Lori L. - chemo treatment being adjusted for her multiple myeloma
Earlene J. (Kim W.'s mother) - major surgery in September possibly
Cheyenne's father-in-law Richard G. - going through chemo for lymphoma
Lynn and Daryl's son Mark - many health concerns
Sandi Z.'s parents - dad has dementia and severe diabetes; mom is in hospice care
Leigh P.'s father Wayne - cancer
Sympathies Extended
Sam, Amy and family on the passing of Sam's mother Barbara on October 13
Family and friends of Nick D. who passed on October 8
Mae P. and the family and friends of Ernie who passed on September 30.
General Prayer Concerns
Israel and Gaza
Elizabeth A. (from Evelyn H.) - peace of mind, health issues
Jessica E. - going back to school, prayers for a smooth transition for her and the children
Joyce M. (from Lois F.) - depression; 87 years old and home alone
Katie I. (Grace L.'s sister)
United Methodist churches in Virginia
Violence in America, war in Ukraine
Walker, Seiny, Alena, Chad and Isa in Honduras
Military
Ben B. - Army Reserves in Virginia
Isaiah C. - U.S. Marine Corps
Patrick D. - Fort Gordon, Georgia
RJ - Oahu, Hawaii
Robert (Syd's grandson) - US Navy in Hawaii
Nathan M. - U.S. Marine Corps - Quantico (Basic School)
Hunter M. - recruiter in West Virginia
Noah S. - Camp LeJeune
Daniel S. (Lee's brother) - Army special forces deployed
Small Groups
Sunday
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM - Wesleyan Fellowship Class in Room 203
10:15 AM - 10:50 AM - Faith and Fellowship Class
Monday
6:30PM - Men's Bible Study
Tuesday
10AM - Golden Friends in Room 201
Wednesday
6:00PM - Chancel Ringers Practice in Music Room
6:00PM - Praise Band Practice in the Sanctuary
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