Sunday School & Small Groups Special Events

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July 1, 2018

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Sunday School & Small Groups

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Children's Sunday School 9:45 AM

Adult Sunday School 9:45 AM

Nursery (0-3 yrs) is available for all services 3 year old-5th grade—Sunday school is off for the summer. Enjoy worshipping with your family.

Adventurers - Room 201 Faith and Fellowship - Room 202 Girlfriends - Room 208 Wesley Forum - Room 209 Christian Living - Room 210 Wayfarers - Fellowship Hall (lower level) Christianity and Current Events -Parlor

Youth Sunday School 9:45 AM Sunday School is off for the summer. Enjoy worshipping with your family.

Adult Sunday School 11:00 AM Contemporaries - Room 210

Special Events

HOSPITALIZED: CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY TO: Greg and Alison Xanthopoulos and family on the death of his father, Steve Xanthopoulos; Steve and Jenna Cooley and family on the passing of his niece, Erin Rogers.

Looking Ahead... •

visit: fumcva.org/calendar for full listing of events The Welcome Reception for Pastors Gina and Josh is TODAY at noon in Kobler Hall. We will need people to set up the tables and chairs following the 9:45 service in Kobler Hall and donations of food are welcome. Fredcamp is having a fundraiser at Salsaritas (Massaponax location) TODAY from 11am -3pm. Also, FUMC Youth are having a meet and greet at Sweet Frog in Eagle Village July 6-8. Pastor Gina will be there on Saturday, 7/7 from 2:00—3:00, Pastor Josh will be there on Sunday, 7/8 from 2:00—3:00. Mention FUMC Youth or bring the flier found around the church and in the newsletter to ensure they get a percentage of the profits. The SEEK team invites children and adults to participate in handing out flags during the July 4th Heritage parade, Wednesday July 4th. They will meet at 8:45am at the Charlotte St Parking lot and proceed to the parade area. Sign up on the church website at www.fumcva.org/seek-his-people. Or talk with Denise Gates today in the Gathering Space.

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We prayerfully send two mission teams into the world this week. FredCamp and Highland Support Project • FredCamp campers are: Henry Counsell, Malachi Farrar, Jessica Silkensen, Jessica Sellinger, Megan Earnesty, Will Earnesty, Robert Almy, Jack Almy, Olivia Brooks, Caroline Davis, Katie Dawson, Alexia Ryan, Kelsey Wilson. Chaperones- Mark and Lisa Earnesty, Tracey Farrar, and Amy Dotto. • Highland Support Project missionaries are: Bill Botts, Sue Botts, Joanne Forsyth, Bethany Newton, Karen Newton, Tyler Newton, Gwen Reilly, and Trish Vaughan. We had an incredible and fun-filled week at VBS! We had 180 kids participate, plus 75 adult and 25 youth volunteers. Thanks to everyone who donated their time, effort and supplies. It was incredible to see God in action at FUMC. Looking forward to 2019! Summer mission team Commissioning schedule: Jeremiah Project, 9:45 service on July 8. Summer Wednesday night dinners will begin on July 18th (through August 8). Come join us for a Potluck dinner from 5:00—6:30.pm. The menu for that night will be Chopped BBQ, rolls, slaw and sauces. Bring a side or dessert to share. Drinks will be provided.

Exploring Family Resemblance Sacred Connections Ephesians 4:1-6

Going Deeper this Week (Our pastors encourage you to use the questions, suggestions and text below as you reflect upon today’s message in your devotional): What individuals form your spiritual heritage? Take time this week to offer thanks for those who have shown you the way of Christ. Reflect upon those whose “finger prints” are most prevalent upon your heart. How might you seek to live into the positive imprint that would make your spiritual mothers and/or fathers proud of your life in Christ? Read Hebrews 12 this week. Who is present in your “great cloud of witnesses?” In what ways do you remember them “running the race” with faithfulness? How can you learn from the way they followed Christ’s example? From Hebrews 12, spend time reflecting upon our connection to Jesus, as “pioneer and perfecter” of our faith. How closely are you following him in “the race?” As you read Hebrews 12, what direct family resemblance can you claim and consider in Jesus’ life, death and suffering? Do you feel God calling you to connect more deeply to Christ and receive the discipline of the Holy Spirit? If so, what are you willing to do to invest in pursuit of that calling? When we are honest, some days it is hard for others to see our “sacred connections.” Sin and our self-interest often cover over God’s goodness within. What are you willing to do to reveal Christ more in your daily interactions? How can your Family connection (in Christ) grow deeper to more faithful horizons? In what ways can you utilize summertime as a means to condition, for the holy race set before us? How can summer be a great opportunity for you and your family to reveal your connections in Christ? What individual and family commitments can you make to do this authentically, whether traveling or otherwise this summer? If you want to go even deeper for the present preaching series, Pastor Gina suggests a great quick read (or re-read) of In the Name of Jesus: Reflections on Christian Leadership by Henri Nouwen. In a short, concise reflection upon his spiritual journey from professor/renowned academic at Norte Dame, Yale and Harvard to personal care aide for a person with special needs, Nouwen draws a path to the true essence (image) of Christ in life, service and leadership.

July 1, 2018

Welcome to Fredericksburg United Methodist Church. We are glad you are here. Please let us know that you were here by filling out the perforated edge of this worship program and place it in the offering basket. Today we hear a sermon from Pastor Gina Anderson-Cloud on Exploring Family Resemblance. The title is “Sacred Connections.” We are so happy you are here as we welcome our new pastors and hear from Pastor Gina. We also celebrate our week of Vacation Bible School, singing songs of praise the children learned throughout the week. We pray for safe travels and God’s hand in the service of the Highland Support Project and FredCamp Youth mission team.