Pastor’s Blog Oct. 2020
We have been examining the first part of an ancient tradition of prayer that made a distinction between two ways of knowing and...
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Earlier in this challenging year, we were exploring in the newsletter different kinds of prayer. When COVID-19 broke out, this...
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Dear Benn’s Church Friends, Well, between pandemics and hurricanes, we are needing to keep a constant look-out in the crow’s nest of...
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One of the most basic and ancient forms of prayer in the Christian tradition is known as Lectio Divina – “divine reading” or praying...
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Dear Friends in Christ, During the current pandemic and our extended time staying home, we have an opportunity to deepen our study...
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Please join us on Sundays for Worship!
IN-PERSON WORSHIP @ 10:00am: has resumed in the Family Life Center (FLC).
VIRTUAL:We will continue to broadcast live on FB and this website.
Worship Bulletin -Click on link below
Beginning May 9th, we will be going back to our regular worship times and places! 9:00am in the Family Life Center (FLC) 11:00am in the Sanctuary
Beginning Sunday May 2nd, new indoor singing guidelines will be in place. Please refer to the link below for specific details about these new guidelines.
http://vaumc.org/upcoming-transition-indoor-singing-guidelines/
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We now have several options for making donations: You can mail in your check, use your bank’s Bill Pay option. Also, new is the “donate” button found on our website! For those that would like to donate stock or capital gains from their IRA accounts, please call the church office.
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Benn’s World Famous Chick-A-Que
May 1st—-Cost~ $10
Menu~1/2 of a NC-style pit-cooked chicken, baked beans, cole slaw, and roll.
**Due to social distancing requirements, this event will be DRIVE THROUGH/PICK UP only.
Don’t miss it ~ get your tickets early!!
For tickets: Contact the church office at
757-357-3373.
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Food Pantry
Donations to the COP can still be dropped off at church. Please place items in the basket by the outside door of the church office. Thank you for helping our community and neighbors!
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Graduates and Families!!
If you know of someone in our church family who is graduating from high school or college, please let the office know so they can be recognized.
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Join virtual Lay Servant training this spring
| The Rappahannock River District is pleased to offer another virtual training session this May open to all districts. The following classes will be available: Basic, UM Polity, and Leading Worship. The classes will be held on Zoom on May 1,8, and 15 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Participants must attend all three sessions to receive credit for the class. If you have any questions, please contact the district Director of Lay Servant Ministries, Pastor Kevin Elmore at kevinelmore@vaumc.org. |
| Learn more information with the district flyer. |
| Lay Servant Training is a leadership development program for our laity in the UMC. It can help anyone who is interested in learning more in their pursuit of being a better leader and servant for Christ’s church. These classes can be used as tools in discerning God’s call for your personal walk and ministry. If you are a Lay Servant, you must attend the ENTIRE course in order to receive credit for certification or recertification. Recertification is required every three years for both Certified Lay Servants and Certified Lay Speakers. |
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Be sure to visit our outdoor “Little Library”! Perfect place to find a great book to read during these colder months!
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