I am a fan of pens, journals, writing paper, basically anything related to school and office

supplies. I have had this affinity since childhood. I loved back to school shopping: theme

books, decorative pencil bags, specialty pens, Trapper-Keepers, highlighters, stickers, book

covers. My father operated an accounting office and I would pour over all the supply cata-

logs, making a list of favorites I would ask him to include in the next office order.

When September approaches my heart longs for new tools. This

year I discovered a local Virginia company that promotes a life

filled with fountain pens and all manner of writing instruments.

So…. I have added a new pen to my life. Recently they asked for

followers’ to post favorite quotes written by a fountain pen. The

difficult task of picking one of hundreds of favorite quotes en-

sued. Finally I chose one by Maya Angelou :

“Hope and fear cannot occupy the same space. Invite one to stay.”

There is so much this inspires in my journey of faith. It reminds me of the innumerable ref-

erences in Scripture that call upon us to “fear not”. It inspires me to direct my energy to-

ward the Gospel that is hope. It also teaches me that I have a choice and the call to act. I do

the inviting. I pick which will inhabit my soul. I choose whether my relationships will be

filled with wonder or despair. Remembering the horrible circumstances of Maya’s young

life, the terrible trials of people of faith throughout the ages, the experiences Jesus faced; I

think also of how hope sustained their journeys. No matter what we encounter, we retain

the choice to walk in hope or fear. Hope grows into peace, peace springs into joy. This

quote is a powerful reminder for me to rely on the presence of God. I am thankful to Maya

Angelou for letting the glory of the Holy Spirit shine through her life and writings. I pray

that we will all choose to invite hope to stay as we journey in faith together.

And as for the new pen… it is a beautiful rainbow delight with a black steel nib which will

write this quote and many more words of hope for years to come!

Blessings, Pastor Gretchen

Wesley United Methodist Church

September 2019

Volume 10, Issue

Wesley TidingsWesley Tidings

Kids Nite Out

MLBS

Mother’s Day Out

Choir Rehearsal

Blood Drive

Eqer Group

Pics

2

Harmony House-4

His Glory

TFAM-Skip Friel

Solid Rock

Hyssong

Dominion Gospel

3

UMW News

Bishop Lewis

Counter Schedule

4

Pumpkin Patch

Fall Festival

5

Machen Elem—

pics from Break-

fast

Connectional Ta-

ble—Emerging

6

Sages

Discretionary

Fund

Hunger Action

Month

Note from Rise

against Hunger

7

Prayer Concerns

Lectionary

Marriage Enrich-

ment

8

Stewardship 9

Birthdays

Anniversaries

Lay servant train.

YRD UMM prayer

breakfast

District Conf.

10

Calendar 11

Prayer Convoc.

UMM Spiritual Ad

UMCOR

12

What’s Inside

this issue: PPPASTORASTORASTOR’’’SSS PPPONDERINGSONDERINGSONDERINGS

Summer Worship time 10 AM will continue through September 8th. Individual Sunday School Classes will resume Sunday, September 1, at 9 AM.

Reflecting on our combined Summer Worship, Wesley's Leadership Board discerned that

here are many positive responses to having one service over the summer months. Wanting

to hear from everyone in the congregation, the Leadership Board invites you to dialogue

about worship times. All are encouraged to gather in the fellowship hall after worship

on September 8th for food and conversation about Wesley’s worship schedule.

We welcome this time of open, honest conversation together. Before then you are welcome

and encouraged to talk with and ask questions of the Leadership Board.

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Mary Levin Bible

Study

Mary Levin Bible Study will

take place:

Wed, Sep 4th, 7:00 PM, at the home

of Amy Stanley.

All ladies of the church are welcome as we study “Ten

Women of The Bible” – by Max Lucado.

Choir Practice Resumes

Our new choir year is starting Thursday, September

5, 7:00 PM. As customary, we will have an abbrevi-

ated rehearsal followed by a dessert fellowship. I

look forward to starting up again.

All are welcome to join the choir!!

Mother’s Day

Out

Mother’s Day Out is looking for individuals to share

their talents (i.e. reading, crafts) with their children.

Please contact Laurie Burt if you are interested.

Registrations are still open for the fall!

Contact person: Sylvia Krisnow

KIDS NIGHT OUTKIDS NIGHT OUT Will not meet for Will not meet for

SeptemberSeptember

Next KNO will be announcedNext KNO will be announced

Blood Drive September 9th

2:00-7:00 PM

We will have a sign-up on the bulletin board outside

the sanctuary for those who are able to volunteer. We

hope you will give blood if you are able and let folks

know about the drive. If you would like to sign up

please visit redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code:

WUMC.

The Eqer Group

Wesley UMC has been so wonderfully warm and wel-

coming to the former Aldersgate members and we ap-

preciate you so much. Aldersgate will always be a

part of us but we would like to move forward with

Wesley so we decided to find a name to represent

us….and…..the Eqer group was chosen. Eqer is a

Hebrew word that is pronounced (ay’-ker) and it

means an off shoot, transplant, a member of a so-

journer’s family. So the Eqer group are Members of

the former Aldersgate UMC that have found a home

at Wesley UMC. Thank you!! Grace and peace to

you all, Donna Turley.

Many thanks to those who helped

with moving the mulch for the play-

ground

In the community Event—Mamma Mia

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Performing an upbeat blend of acoustic rock and varie-

ty, Skip Friel and The Resonators have emerged as local

favorites at regional festivals and on more intimate stag-

es. With award-winning, finely-crafted songs, Skip and

his band hook audiences with a mix of original and fa-

vorite cover songs.

“Friel is a very talented vocalist with a big and unique voice,” writes To-

ronto Exclusive Magazine. Whether performing original compositions or

favorite cover songs, award-winning songwriter Skip Friel delivers an en-

ergetic and moving performance. Entertaining solo or with his band, The

Resonators, Friel’s music spans from acoustic variety to tasteful rock.

Cover songs include both contemporary and popular tunes of the past.

Solid Rock Concert

with Ice Cream Social

Solid Rock will be in concert at 6 P.M. on

Sunday, September 22nd. This is the 10h

year that we will be blessed by their service

to God. Solid Rock is a local Bluegrass-

Gospel group but they are recognized as one

of the premier bands throughout the region.

If you attended any of their performances in

the past, I'm sure you will not want to miss

them this time. If you've never heard them

perform, then you are in store for a big treat.

If you have questions, please feel free to ask

Charlie or Becky Morris or even Caroline

Morris (she loves the group). A love offering

to support their ministry will be taken. They

will also have CDs on sale for those wish to

take home some of their music.

Dominion Gospel Duo Sunday, September 8th at 6 PM.

Father and son duo, Tim Meeker and

Bradly Meeker-Parsons, currently tour

throughout the United States with their signature brand of

roots influenced gospel music. Audiences across the

country have been giving this father and son team rave

reviews. You are sure to be blessed by their accomplished

musicianship, and soulful harmonies This will be their first

appearance in our Church so plan to come and give them a

big Wesley welcome. Contact person, Charlie Morris.

Harmony House—Christian Coffee House

Friday September 13th

7:00-9:00pm

4 His Glory—this is a second appearance for this Southern Gospel group. This talented group comes from

Warwick UMC and sings in the ”old style” where harmonies are accompanied by only a piano and a bass.

We are blessed to have them again so come support this group and our Harmony House program.

All are welcome! Invite your friends. Donations are appreciated for the meal and the performers.

Coffee House at Wesley UMC

September 27, 7 PM

Performing:

Skip Friel

$5 donation for admission and

snacks appreciated.

On Friday, September 20th at 7:30

PM, the Hyssongs will be at Em-

maus Baptist Church in Poquoson.

This family trio resides in Maine and

will be making the third appearance

in the area. They will share gospel music accompanied by

brass instruments (trombone and trumpet) as well as sharing

the remarkable miracle God worked for their family. We will

once again plan to have Dinner prior to the concert at the

Poquoson Diner at 5:45 PM. If you have never heard this

group or been to our dinner-concert gatherings, now is the

time. A sign-up sheet will be put on the bulletin board so we

can reserve space at the diner. Contact person, Charlie Morris.

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United Methodist Women News Mark your calendars for the Next UMW meeting on Monday, September 30th at 7:00 PM

The United Methodist Women toured the Wesley Community Service Center on August 21st. The Wesley

Center provides Meals on Wheels weekly, Food Distributions is Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Satur-

day), a clothes closet, and line dancing on Saturdays. This summer they started a STEM program for 14 chil-

dren. Go to https://www.wesleycenterportsmouth.com/newsletter to read about all the events happening and

to see what you can do to help! After the tour, the ladies met for lunch at the Bier Garden (German Food) in

Portsmouth.

COUNTER

SCHEDULE

EPTEMBER

SEPT 1—Becky Morris/

Donna Turley

SEPT 8—Donna Turley/

Amy Stanley

SEPT 15—Amy Stanley/

Renee Arnold

SEPT 22—Renee Ar-

nold/Pat Fitzgerald

SEPT 29—Pat Fitzger-

ald/Zack Eitzen

After a six-month medical leave, Bishop Sharma D. Lewis’ return

to the Virginia Conference is planned for September 2019.

Lewis started her medical leave at the beginning of March as she

underwent several hip surgeries. In her absence, Bishop Peter D.

Weaver, retired bishop, was named the interim episcopal leader.

Lewis said she is appreciative of all the prayers and gestures of

care and concern she received from around the conference and United Methodist

connection. She has steadily improved in her recovery and the time frame of her

return is contingent on her continued healing and by advisement of her medical

team.

Lewis also wanted to share her appreciation to Bishop Weaver for his calm and

steady leadership in this interim period. She asks that the conference be in prayer

and give thanks for the ways that Bishop Weaver has led and served this confer-

ence.

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Pumpkin Patch 2019Pumpkin Patch 2019 It is almost that time again!! The pumpkins will be coming soon!! Please save the date—October 4th

at 4 PM to help unload the pumpkin truck. In past years, Wesley has been blessed with many willing

volunteers who have given their time to help make the “PUMPKIN PATCH” a huge success!

As always, any suggestions or ideas for making this the best “Pumpkins Patch” are

welcomed! Please consider taking an active part in this exciting community

outreach project. It is a great way to get to know more of our neighbors

and fellowship with those within own church family.

Pat Fitzgerald

October 12 (1October 12 (1--4 PM)4 PM)

Fall is on its way and so is the Pumpkin PatchFall is on its way and so is the Pumpkin Patch. . On October 12th from 1PM

to 4PM, Wesley is having an exciting Fall Festival to celebrate this season

with our church and community.

There are lots of events planned: There are lots of events planned: bounce houses, games, and much more.

We will have a Chili Cook Off so get those chili recipes dusted off and ready

for tasting.

So get ready for an exciting time, let your friends and neighbors

know about our Fall Festival.

As always volunteers are needed to make this happenAs always volunteers are needed to make this happen!

If you can help in any way there will be signup sheets

on the bulletin board or you can email—

rfscalzi@cox.net or call—647-3169 or 851-2426

Your Companion in Christ,

Lynnette Scalzi

Fall FestivalFall Festival

Page 6 September 2019 Volume 10, Issue 9

Wesley treated the

teachers and staff of

our community part-

ner, Machen Elemen-

tary School, to a

"back to school"

breakfast on the first

day of school for fac-

ulty and staff. Many

thanks to all those

who volunteered to

shop, cook, serve, and

clean up from this

highly successful

event.

Connectional Table launches Emerging, an online anthology on our church

The Connectional Table is proud to announce the launch of Emerging, a digital collection of essays, articles

and other content discussing what may be taking shape in the life of our connection as a result of the out-

come of the 2019 Special Session of the General Conference. The purpose of the website,

www.emergingmethodism.com, is to be a venue of conversation including voices from a multiplicity of

viewpoints. The hope is that it will help lead us to forge a compelling consensus toward what to teach, how

we teach, who we are, and how we will continue to live together in ministry. It is not a forum for debate or

for proposals about structure, but a space to invite critical thinking and reflection on what is emerging in

Methodism. The project draws inspiration from Isaiah 43:18-19: “Don’t remember the prior things; don’t

ponder ancient history. Look! I’m doing a new thing; now it sprouts up; don’t you recognize it? I’m making

a way in the desert, paths in the wilderness.”

Content will reflect on at least one of the following topics:

● Leadership: Our Call

● Ecclesiology: Our Church

● Theology: Our Beliefs

● Missiology: Our Mission

● Polity: Our Structure

● History: Our Story

Page 7 September 2019 Volume 10, Issue 9

The Pastor’s Discretionary Fund is run-

ning low. The money in this fund is used to

help the families of our community when

they are having difficulty paying their utility

bills.

If you would like to contribute to this fund,

please annotate “for Pastor’s Discretionary

Fund”.

Contact person, Sylvia Krisnow.

HUNGER ACTION MONTH

September is Hunger Action Month – a

month where people all over America stand

together with Feeding America and the na-

tionwide network of food banks to fight hun-

ger. It’s a month to spread the word and take

action on the hunger crisis, and dedicate our-

selves to a solution.

Challenge and deepen your spiritual life as

you read, reflect, and take action to end hun-

ger in our community and across the country.

During this month explore nonprofits and

agencies in our area that strive to end hunger.

H.E.L.P. Society of St. Andrew. Rise Against

Hunger. These are a few to get you started.

Pick one to connect with

and find a way to support

their efforts through pray-

ers, donations, and serving.

Rise Against Hunger

It is with great pleasure that we

announce the destination of the

Rise Against Hunger meals you

helped package on 6/8/2019. A

shipping container, holding

285,120 meals, has been sent to

Nicaragua for our partner OR-

PHANetwork. If you happen to receive more than one of

these announcements, your meals have gone to impact multi-

ple partners.

ORPHANetwork is an organization that nourishes lives

through food assistance and other services in Nicaragua. To

learn more, please visit our partner/country spotlight on the

Impact Stories tab and click and drag on our World Aid Map

at https://www.riseagainsthunger.org/world-aid/.

Ending hunger is only possible if we continue to grow the

movement. We encourage you to share the news about this

shipment. Since 2005, volunteers like you have helped us

distribute over 455 million meals worldwide. We can end

hunger by 2030, but we can't do it without you.

Please visit our website www.riseagainsthunger.org and con-

tinue your involvement. Consider making a donation, plan-

ning another meal packaging event (at your place of worship,

school, company, civic club, etc), joining our advocacy ef-

forts, or even inviting us to speak to a group.

World Communion

Sunday

October 6th

Sages

September 25th

Noon

This month the sages will meet

at Park Lane Restaurant .

Hampton—Peninsula Town Center

4200 Kilgore Avenue | Hampton, VA 23666

Phone: 757-838-2748

Contact person, Kaye Brundage

Nhung Nguyen

Karen Bowers

Ava Wood

Dorothy Blumer

Presley Carney

Janice Crumpton

Jim Rowe

Ryan Sweeney

Clayton Houston

Cynthia Cooper

Sarah Flowers

Wade Bellan

Joseph Gilday

Justin and Julia Gilday

Nancy Clark

David Glascock

Jeff Birdsall

April Pelham

Jeremy Harding

Nina Shreaves

Kevin Lykins

Claire Lewis

David Lively

Joe Ames

Jim McKirdy

Bishop Sharma Lewis

Morag Richards

Valerie Beal

Nina Winfree

Pauline Desclos

Barbara Greene

Ben Stanley

Bill Warrick

Susan Nichols

Jo and Buddy Carlile

Bud Curtis

Nancy Bellan

Other Concerns: The tragedies occurring in our country and around the

world; police officers and first responders; all who are grieving; our seniors;

our church and the entire United Methodist Church; recovery from addiction;

young adults needing a closer walk with

Christ; those awaiting test results; healing

for those in pain.

Our Christian Sympathy goes to Ann

Wilson and family on the death of her

brother, Bobby Wheeless.

Prayer Concerns

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Men’s Bible Study

The Men’s Bible Study will meet every

Thursday beginning on September 6th, 5:15

PM for dinner followed by Bible Study at

6:00 PM. The men will be studying the book

of Luke. Contact person: Dave Williamson

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SEPTEMBER 2019—Stewardship— What If There Is An Answer?

This is the time of year, when church leaders begin discussing next

year’s budget. They look at the giving for this year thus far and the past

few years. Figures are reviewed, budget requests are received, staff

compensation considered, all far too often under a cloud of anxiety.

It is unfortunate that anxiety is a part of the picture, but it is. God did

not design the church to be anxious about money. It has too much pow-

er over us and too often takes the joy out of serving Christ and his

church.

What if there is an answer that lies right in front of us? Well, there is. God has given us the answer from the

very beginning. It is the tithe and it is generosity. With these two biblically based teachings your church can

receive all it needs and more to accomplish it’s mission.

When the nation of Israel was established all of Israel was taught to give of their “first-fruits” to support the

work of the temple. From oil for the lamps, to lambs for the sacrifices, to food for the Levites who were as-

signed temple duties, this was primary. The tithe was seen as a response for God’s graciousness to Israel.

Additional giving was for the festivals and to support the poor.

In the gospels, Jesus says little about the tithe but preaches about the danger of riches and depending on

one’s wealth and not on God.

In the letters of Paul and others, generosity has become, in my opinion, the new standard. Generosity is a

gift of the Holy Spirt (Galatians 5:22-24). I believe the tithe still stands as a benchmark, and as Betsy

Schwartzentrub says in Guidelines for Stewardship, 2012, “The tithe is the floor, not the ceiling.”*

Imagine; if all Christians everywhere joyfully embraced the tithe and generosity as a normal practice of

spiritual discipline. Imagine. What difference would that make for your church? It is a serious question and

deserves pondering. Estimates are that Christians give about 2-3% of their income. Faithful worshipers

maybe 4%. But what if we all gave 10%? Or more? What if this had been our practice for generations? Im-

agine.

So what about next year? Maybe even this Fall, will you be among those who practice the tithe and/or gen-

erosity as one part of your spiritual life? Begin now to prayerfully discern how you can bring this spiritual

discipline into your home and life. God will show you the way.

And practice generosity! Always practice generosity!

Rev. David A. Rash info@StewardshipMattersVa.org

© Stewardship Matters of Virginia LLC www.StewardshipMattersVa.org

Wesley’s Stewardship Focus Sept 22- October 20

Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Coming in late September Wesley's attention will turn

to Matthew 6. Together we will explore the Treasures of God’s grace.

In the counter-cultural teachings of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said that wherever

we focus our hearts; there we’ll find our treasure—not the other way around.

In "Treasure", a church-wide stewardship program and small-group study, author Jacob

Armstrong reexamines how what we think about money directly connects to our values,

faith, and the health of our relationships. When our hearts are centered on God, our

church, and our family, we’ve already struck it rich! Let’s go on treasure hunt together.

1 Eddie Page

3 Joe/Debbie Coccimiglio (1988)

5 Ariel/Maricel Arus (1987)

Clyde Gumbert

6 Susanne Marcella

Sarah Snow

Kirsten Burt

7 Corrine Coccimiglio

Ed Saxton

Emily Winn (Stumpf)

Christopher Stumpf

Riley Companion

8 Rick Hartung

Birthdays and AnniversariesBirthdays and Anniversaries

Page 10 September 2019 Volume 10, Issue 9

9 Doug and Carolyn Gallaer ( )

11 Jack Lynch (former Pastor)

12 Eric/Charis Burns (1998)

Ray/Elaine Hudgens (1992)

Donna Kennedy

13 Brenda Baynham

Rick/Nita Hartung (1986)

Joey Scalzi

15 Burrell Taylor

16 Zach Ames

Jeff Jones

Hunter Snow

17 Lori (Page) Roberson

18 Carolyn Gallaer

20 Don Ward

Phoebe Wentz

21 Nancy Bellan

Mike Evans

22 Casey Taylor

Carol Morrison

26 Jeanne Lineberry

Jullian Lutes

27 Joyce D’Bene

30 Anne Companion

District Conference Sept 29th 3 PM at Warwick Memorial

All are Welcome!

Make plans to attend

Page 11 September 2019

Our Calendar is updated daily! Please go to our website for a current calendar. http//www.hamptonwesley.org .

September 2019

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 8:30 AM Praise Service

9:45 AM Sunday School

11:00 AM Traditional Worship

Service

2 Labor Day

3 9:30 AM Chair

Yoga Class

10:45 AM Prayer

Group

6:30 PM

Leadership Board

Meeting

7:30 PM Narcotic's

Anonymous - FH

4 10:00 AM

Exercise with Nola

Garrett -

Fellowship Hall

6:00 PM AA

Group Meeting -

FH

6:30 PM Praise

Team Practice

7:00 PM Mary

Levin Bible Study-

-Amy Stanley

5 9:30 AM Chair

Yoga

5:15 PM Men's

Bible Study

6:00 PM Girl

Scouts

7:00 PM Choir

Practice

6 7

8 8:30 AM Praise Service

9:45 AM Sunday School

11:00 AM Traditional Worship

Service

6:00 PM Dominion Boys Gospel

- Sanctuary

9 9:30 AM Monday

Crew Meeting

2:00 PM Red

Cross Blood Drive

10 9:30 AM Chair

Yoga Class

10:45 AM Prayer

Group

7:30 PM Narcotic's

Anonymous - FH

11 10:00 AM

Exercise with Nola

Garrett -

Fellowship Hall

6:00 PM AA

Group Meeting -

FH

6:30 PM Praise

Team Practice

12 9:30 AM Chair

Yoga

5:15 PM Men's

Bible Study

6:00 PM Girl

Scouts

7:00 PM Choir

Practice

13 7:00 PM Harmony

House - 4 his Glory

14 8:00 AM YRD

United Methodist

Men Prayer

Breakfast--St

Mark's UMC

15 8:30 AM Praise Service

9:45 AM Sunday School

11:00 AM Traditional Worship

Service

16 9:30 AM Monday

Crew Meeting

17 9:30 AM Chair

Yoga Class

10:45 AM Prayer

Group

7:00 PM Emmaus

Board Meeting

7:30 PM Narcotic's

Anonymous - FH

18 10:00 AM

Exercise with Nola

Garrett -

Fellowship Hall

6:00 PM AA

Group Meeting -

FH

6:30 PM Praise

Team Practice

19 9:30 AM Chair

Yoga

5:15 PM Men's

Bible Study

6:00 PM Girl

Scouts

7:00 PM Choir

Practice

20 7:30 PM The

Hyssongs from

Maine in Concert -

Emmaus Baptist

Church (dinner

prior at 6:00 PM)

21 9:00 AM Bishop's

Convocation on

Prayer - Trinity

UMC, 903 Forest

Ave, Richmond

(deadline to

register: Sep 13)

10:00 AM Prayer

Shawl Ministrey--

Wallace UMC

22 8:30 AM Praise Service

9:45 AM Sunday School

11:00 AM Traditional Worship

Service

6:00 PM Solid Rock Gospel

Concert - Sanctuary - followed

by an Ice Cream Social in the

Fellowship Hall

23 9:30 AM Monday

Crew Meeting

24 9:30 AM Chair

Yoga Class

10:45 AM Prayer

Group

7:30 PM Narcotic's

Anonymous - FH

25 10:00 AM

Exercise with Nola

Garrett -

Fellowship Hall

12:00 PM

Newsletter

Deadline

12:00 PM Sages--

Park Lane

Restaurant

6:00 PM AA

Group Meeting -

FH

6:30 PM Praise

Team Practice

26 9:30 AM Chair

Yoga

5:15 PM Men's

Bible Study

6:00 PM Girl

Scouts

7:00 PM Choir

Practice

27 27-28 September -

2019 Spiritual

Advance, Virginia

Beach

7:00 PM

Tidewater Friends

of Acoustic Music-

-Skip Friel

28 27-28 Sep - 2019

Spiritual Advance -

Virginia Beach

29 8:30 AM Praise Service

9:45 AM Sunday School

11:00 AM Traditional Worship

Service

3:00 PM York River District

Conference--Warwick Memorial

UMC

30 9:30 AM Monday

Crew Meeting

7:00 PM UMW

Meeting

1 9:30 AM Chair

Yoga Class

10:45 AM Prayer

Group

7:30 PM Narcotic's

Anonymous - FH

2 10:00 AM

Exercise with Nola

Garrett -

Fellowship Hall

6:00 PM AA

Group Meeting -

FH

6:30 PM Praise

Team Practice

3 9:30 AM Chair

Yoga

5:15 PM Men's

Bible Study

6:00 PM Girl

Scouts

7:00 PM Choir

Practice

4 4:00 PM Pumpkins

arrive!

5 8:00 AM Lay

Servant Training--

Chestnut UMC

United Methodist Men Spiritual Advance Sept. 27-28

Registration is now open for the 2019 UM-

Men’s Spiritual Advance at Baylake UMC in

Virginia Beach on Sept. 27-28. Featured

speaker is the Rev. Dr. Kevin Watson, author

of The Class Meeting and Bible study teacher

at the 2019 Virginia Annual Conference. The

theme is Transforming Grace. Special rates are

available for pastors, early birds, spouses, and,

if you attended last year, Bring One Get One

(BOGO) for first timers. New this year,

church sponsorships are targeted for churches

who have never attended the event or those

currently with no formal UMMen organiza-

tion. Open to all churches, the challenge is to

line up 12 men to come and receive both a dis-

counted rate and a free event themed T-

shirt. A box lunch option is available on Sat-

urday to allow for more fellowship on site

with brothers in Christ. More information at

http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/

event?

llr=pjflbvcab&oeidk=a07egem5c6j289c454c

2510 N. Armistead Avenue

Hampton, VA 23666

Phone: 757-838-3044

Fax: 757-838-1663

E-mail: secretary@wesleyhpt.hrcoxmail.com

GretchenNelson@vaumc.org

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RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

Prepared with love especially

Plan for Bishop’s Convocation

on Prayer in September The Bishop’s Convocation on

Prayer is scheduled for Saturday,

Sept. 21 at Trinity UMC in Rich-

mond. Both clergy and laity are

invited to attend the gathering

which will include Dr. Terry Tekyl as plenary speaker and

breakout small groups. Deadline to register is Sept. 13. For

more information contact the Rev. Ted Smith, director of

Connectional Ministries, at TedSmith@vaumc.org. Go

online for more information: https://vaumc.org/Events

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