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UMW News – January 2018

The UMW would like to thank everyone who supported the Cookie Walk.  Thank you to those who helped set up the event, made cookies, and donated their time.  All of your helped made this a great event!  The knitting and sewing group will start meeting on January 4th at 10:30 a.m. for those who would […]

“New Year.”

“And the one who was seated on the throne said, ‘See I am making all things new.’ Also he said, ‘Write this, for these words are trustworthy and true.” [Revelation 21:5 N.R.S.V] January first begins a new year. For some people this is a major event. They celebrate New Year’s Eve. Many do this by […]

Poinsettia Orders (Orders Due Dec. 5th)

If anyone would like to order a poinsettia to be placed on the altar in memory/honor please let the office know and order forms will be available in the bulletins. We are ordering 20 inch poinsettia’s from Personal Touch Florist, who provided us with the beautiful poinsettia’s last year. They will cost $21.00 each and […]

UMW News October 2017

We are looking forward to a very busy November. Our regular meeting will be on the 14th at 10:00 am. We will meet in the Fellowship Hall for our World Thank Offering program which will be presented by Earlene. Following the program we will have soup, sandwiches and dessert. All women are invited to attend. […]

Pledge Sunday – November 19th

Pledge Sunday will be November 19th. Please place your pledge card in the offering plate or in the box outside the church office. Pledge cards are available at all entrances of the Sanctuary.

“Thanksgiving.”

“Count your many blessings, name them one by one and it will surprise you what the Lord has done.” The other night I was having trouble sleeping.  Some people say that sleeplessness is a part of the aging process, but I am too young for that to be true, so there must have been another […]

New Pastor Expectations Survey

With the retirement of Richard it is time for the Staff Parish committee, with input from the congregation, to identify the traits we want our new pastor to possess. Staff parish developed the following survey that will help us reflect on pastoral skills that 1) positively impact the future of our church; 2) assist with […]

Children’s Ministry – THANK YOU!

A big THANK YOU! To all the volunteers from FUMC & Mt. Olivet UMC for donating your time, to the members who donated pudding, jello, and the Galax Fire Department for providing some water fun. This great event could not have happened without you! 

Camp Dickenson Benefit Golf Tournament – 08/09/2017

Camp Dickenson Benefit Golf Tournament Wednesday, August 9, 2017 Draper Valley Golf Club Camp Dickenson is a United Methodist Church Camp that will serve 400 children, youth and adults this summer. Summer camp provides a wide variety of activities for campers to enjoy – including swimming, hiking, crafts and canoeing.  In addition, Bible study and […]