Text Box:  The women and men who volunteer at the CCAP Christmas event are Christians who “walk the walk”. For three years now, they have answered the call to celebrate Christ’s birth by serving the poor.  They know their tables at First United Methodist Church, put the beautiful gifts carefully in place and replenish as needed. They greet the guests warmly and help them make their selections.  And, for three years now, we have watched the clients crowd into the alcove, often after waiting a couple of hours in the dark morning. They get in line and sign in. They sign their names, the number of adults and the number of children they will be “shopping” for. This year we held a second day for people who had not registered at CCAP first and who had no where else to turn.  In two days, about 333 people passed thru First United Methodist Church and over 1000 gifts were given out.  God bless the women and men who “walk the walk” and the people in the community who fill the tables with gifts. And, God bless our poor. Text Box: Lay Speaking Ministries School   The annual Lay Speaking Ministries School at Blackstone is Feb. 24-26. Twenty-four classes are planned along with an evening of storytelling by Denise Bennett, a professional storyteller and playwright on Friday night. Space is limited so visit the Virginia Conference website at www.vaumc.org to download the registration form. Go to “Events” and click on the February dates. Costs are detailed on the form. Complete the form and mail it as soon as possible. Text Box: “building for the generations” plaque

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Text Box: Thanks to those who have purchased a plate in honor or memory of someone special.  Plates purchased recently are listed below:

 

 

 

 

 


“BUILDING FOR THE GENERATIONS” PLATES

IN MEMORY OF:

GIVEN BY:

Ryan North

Koinonia Sunday School class

IN HONOR OF:

GIVEN BY:

The Rev. Dr. Stephanie Sault

2005 Disciple 5 class

 

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