The Christian Progress Dahlgren United Methodist Church JANUARY 2020
A Prayer for the New Year
The prayer below by Billy Graham appeared first in The Saturday Evening Post in 2008. It is still relevant on all points over a decade later. (Copied by permission from the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association)
Our Father and our God, as we stand at the beginning of this Our Vision: new year, we confess our need of your presence and guidance as we face the future. Reaching All We each have our hopes and expectations for the year that is ahead of us—but you alone know what it holds for us, and only you can give us the strength and the wisdom we will need to meet with the Love its challenges. So, help us to humbly put our hands into your hand, and to trust you and to seek your will for our lives during this coming year. of Christ
Amid life’s uncertainties in the days ahead, assure us of the certainty of your unchanging love. Thomas G. Lee, Sr., Amid life’s inevitable disappointments and heartaches, help us to turn to you for the stability and comfort we will need. Pastor
Amid life’s temptations and the pull of our stubborn self-will, help us not to lose our way but to have the courage to do what is right in your sight regardless of the cost. P.O. Box 1797 And amid our daily preoccupations and pursuits, open our eyes to the sorrows and injustices of Dahlgren, VA 22448 our hurting world, and help us to respond with compassion and sacrifice to those who are friendless and in need. Office Hours:
We pray for our nation and its leaders during these difficult times, and for all those who seek to Monday-Thursday bring peace and justice to our troubled world. We pray especially for your protection on all 8:30AM - 3:30PM those who serve in our armed forces, and we thank you for their commitment to defend our freedoms, even at the cost of their own lives. Be with their families also and assure them of your Church: (540) 663-2230 love and concern for them. Emergency Contact: Bring our divided nation together and give us a greater vision of what you would have us be. (540) 263-2238 As we look back over this past year, we thank you for your goodness to us—far beyond what we [email protected] have deserved. May we never presume on your past goodness or forget all your mercies to us, but may they instead lead us to repentance, and to a new commitment to make you the Email: foundation and center of our lives in the year ahead. [email protected]
Finally, we thank you for the promise and hope of this new year, and we look forward to it with expectancy and faith. These things we ask in the name of our Savior, who by His life, death and Website: resurrection has given us hope both for this world and the world to come. www.dahlgrenumc.org
Amen.
2020 BIBLE READING CHALLENGE Once again, Bishop Sharma Lewis is encouraging the clergy and laity of the Virginia Conference to practice the spiritual discipline of reading through the Bible in a year. For 2020, this challenge involves following a reading plan based on 18 themes covered in 21 days each. You are encouraged to go to vaumc.org/2020BibleChallenge for the list of daily readings and questions. It’s free!
• January 1-January. 21 (21-day plan): Seeking God’s Presence • January 22- February 11 (21-day plan): Knowing God • February 12- March 3 (21-day plan): Intentional Living
• March 4- March 24 (21-day plan): Redemption • March 25- April 14 (21-day plan): Fruit of the Spirit: Love • April 15- May 5 (21-day plan): Fruits of the Spirit: Joy • May 6- May 26 (21-day plan): Fruit of the Spirit: Peace • May 27- June 16 (21-day plan): Fruit of the Spirit: Patience • June 17- July 7 (21-day plan): Fruit of the Spirit: Kindness • July 8- July 28 (21-day plan): Fruit of the Spirit: Goodness • July 29- August 18 (21-day plan): Fruit of the Spirit: Faithfulness • August 19- September 8 (21-day plan): Fruit of the Spirit: Gentleness • September 9- September 29: Fruit of the Spirit: Self-Control • September 30- October 20: Trust • October 21- November 10: Mercy • November 11–December 1: Bearing Fruit • December 2-December 23: Cares of this world • December 24- January 13: Rest
JANUARY MISSION FOCUS SOUPER BOWL Happy New Year! It’s time for Souper Bowl 2019 and it’s GAME ON! The Goal is to fill up the King George Local Food Pantry! Our yearly goal is 3000 lbs., and we hope to raise 1000 lbs. of that through the Souper Bowl contest. Here’s how it will go: The congregation will be divided into (2) two teams. Names ending with A-G will be Team Angels and names ending with H-Z will be Team Saints. There will be labeled boxes located in the atrium for each team. Every 50 pounds donated by your team scores a touchdown and every 25 pounds scores a field goal. The finale will be a Soup Luncheon held after the 11:00 service on Sunday, February 2nd hosted by the Mission Team.
Let’s have fun with this and support our Food Pantry!!
BELIEVE IN JESUS CHRISTMAS EVENT Thanks to everyone for your prayers. The first annual Believe in Jesus Christmas Event held on December 14th was a great success with more than 170 people attending. The event included the DUMC and Friends Band, the singing of Christmas Carols, a play about the Nativity, crafts, photo opportunities, snacks, face painting, an appearance by Young Miss King George and Santa. Heartfelt thanks go out to all the volunteers who were responsible for the success. With more than 45 volunteers assisting before and during the event, there are too many to list individually.
For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. -Ephesians 2:10 (NIV)
THANK YOU We want to give a huge heartfelt thank you to Tom Sanford for the time, energy, and devotion he put into the Praise Band over the past nine years of leadership. We all appreciate the loving contribution he gave to show Dahlgren UMC his commitment to the Lord. We also want to say thank you to each member of the Praise Band Team who have supported and enhanced our Early Service Worship by making a true joyful noise to the Lord! Thank you for everything, Tom, and the Praise Band!
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC DUMC would like to welcome Rebekah Tremaglio as our new Director of Music. Rebekah was competitively selected from a public hiring announcement. This is a new position for DUMC and Rebekah will be responsible for the Choir, Children’s Choir and the Contemporary Music program. We are looking forward to supporting her as she develops and grows the music program at Dahlgren United Methodist Church. Stay tuned for additional announcements as she transitions into this position January 1, 2020.
LITURGISTS, ACOLYTES, USHERS AND GREETERS NEEDED We are looking for folks who would be willing to serve as a Liturgist during the 11:00 service. We also need Ushers and Greeters for the 11:00 service. Acolytes are always needed, and training will be provided. These jobs are cycled throughout many people so you would not be serving every week. Please contact Dave or Ava Hanger, Maggie McDaniel, or Larry Leonhardt if you have an interest in participating in these Ministries. You may also let Pastor Tom know.
LITTLE LAMBS BIBLE STORY AND ART TIME Little Lambs Bible Story & Art Time is a “parent & me” style group for ages 0-5 yrs. that meets once a month during the school year on the 1st Friday of the month here at DUMC from 10:00 AM -12 Noon. We read a Bible story, have a snack, do art projects related to the story, and have play time – all FREE of charge! Please join us on FRIDAY, January 17th. Please bring a friend! You may call the church office for more information at 540- 663-2230 or email [email protected].
THURMAN BRISBEN CENTER Thurman Brisben always has a need for bath towels, twin bed sheets and blankets. They can be gently used. Please leave these items in the atrium labeled for Thurman Brisben. Thank you.
SHEEP’S PEN Dahlgren United Methodist Church, 17080 14th St, King George. The Sheep’s Pen is located in the little brown building behind the church. Gently used items from books to toys, clothes to household items, and lots more are available. All items are donated, and all proceeds go to the church. Open First and Third Friday from 8:00 AM-12:00 PM if the weather is good.
RED CUP SUNDAY CHANGE COLLECTION The last Sunday of each month will be “Red Cup Sunday”. Change will be collected each last Sunday and sent to our Missionary, Clara Biswas. This month it will be on January 26th. We continue to support Clara’s Ministry to the Cambodian Children. Please check out the Mission Bulletin Board to see Clara’s most recent Christmas letter and children’s artwork. YOUTH PROGRAM S FOR AGES 4-18 WEDNESDAY NIGHT PROGRAM Tell others about our Wednesday night dinner and hour-long church event for children ages 4 -10 years old. GLoH meets from: 5:30-6:00 PM (free dinner) * 6:00-7:00 PM (classes)
DAHLGREN YOUTH FELLOWSHIP All Middle School and High School youth are welcome. Regular meetings are on the First and Third Sunday of each month. Meeting are held at the church from 4:00 - 5:30 PM.
The DUMC Youth Group will have a lock-in on Friday, January 3rd, 2020. We will plan to meet at the church around 5:30 PM. Dinner, breakfast and drinks will be provided. Youth that plan to attend should bring snacks to share.
Stafford Food Security will be coming in at 9:00 AM, Saturday morning, January 4th, to hold a packing event – packing meals for children/families in our community. This is a mission project that the youth have been very involved in – having held a packing event before and 3 neighborhood collections.
Details will be mailed out regarding the end time for the event closer to the date . NEW CHURCH DIRECTORIES Copies of the 2020 Church Family Directory are located at the back of the Sanctuary beginning January 5th. Please take one per family to help keep down the cost of copying.
Church Family in Assisted Living Facilities
Gilbert Dunbar Moomaw Magnolias of Chesterfield - Room 22 6701 Courtyard Road Chester, VA 23831
Jack Short 12100 Chancellor’s Village Lane #5104 Fredericksburg, VA 22485
Catherine Jewell Westmoreland Rehab & Healthcare Center 2400 McKinney Boulevard Colonial Beach, VA 22443
Bible Study and Fellowship
Bible Study, Prayer Groups and Classes Weekly Monday Morning Prayer - Meets Monday mornings from 7:00-7:30 AM. Start your week off right! Tuesday Men’s Bible Study - Meets on Tuesday mornings at 10:00 AM in the sanctuary at the church. Tuesday Disciple Fast Track – Meets Tuesdays from 7:00-8:30 PM in Social Hall. Wednesday Evening GLoH Program – Meets Wednesdays with dinner and study - 5:30-7:00 PM. Thursday Prayer Meeting - Meets on Thursdays at 11:30 AM in the sanctuary.
Children's Offerings Elementary Sunday School - (Pre-K -5th grade) classes will begin at 9:45 AM and Children’s Church occurs during the 11:00 AM service. We lead children to experience God through Bible study lessons, positive peer relations, prayer, fun Christian activities, and Christian music so they may come to know Jesus as their Lord and Savior! Middle School & High School - (6th -12th) classes will begin at 9:45 AM. We lead our Youth to experience God through Bible study lessons, positive peer relations, prayer, and other activities so they may come to know Jesus as their Lord and Savior!
Adult Sunday School Offerings The Gospel Project – An inspiring curriculum led study. Meets at 9:45 AM in Room 14 (Door to the left in the Atrium). Faith Builders meets in the small alcove on the left at back of Social Hall at 9:45 AM with a Bible study and discussion format. The Seekers Sunday School Class is an adult Bible study discussion class using the Uniform Series International Bible Lessons. Come seek and learn through this thoughtful and rewarding Bible study series. Meets at 9:45 AM at the Belle House. The Christian Studies Sunday School (CSSS) Meets at 9:45 AM in the back left of the Sanctuary.
All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work.
2 Timothy 3:16-17 ESV
And most of all be warm in your love for one another; because in love there is forgiveness for sins without number: 1 Peter 4:8
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Office Closed 7:00 AM Monday Church Office Church Office 11:30 AM Prayer Office Closed Church Cleaning Red Cup Sunday for Clara Biswas Morning Prayer closes @ 12:00 PM Closed Group Office Closed 8:30 AM Contemporary Service 10:00 AM Men's New Year's Day 9:45 AM Sunday School Group 5:00 PM Youth 9:00 AM Mission 11:00 AM Traditional Service 6:00 PM Choir Lock-In Planning Meeting @ Practice Carolyn Short's home
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Office Closed 7:00 AM Monday 10:00 AM Men's 5:30 PM GloH 11:30 AM Prayer Office Closed Church Cleaning 8:30 AM Contemporary Service Morning Prayer Group Program Group 9:30 AM Guarding Office Closed 9:45 AM Sunday School Hearts CO-OP 11:00 AM Traditional Service 7:00 PM Church 6:00 PM Choir 7:00 PM Boy Scouts Council Practice 4:00 PM Youth Fellowship 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Office Closed 7:00 AM Monday 10:00 AM Men's 5:30 PM GloH 11:30 AM Prayer Office Closed Church Cleaning 8:30 AM Contemporary Service Morning Prayer Group Program Group 8:00 AM Sheep's Office Closed 9:45 AM Sunday School Pen Open is 11:00 AM Traditional Service 5:30 PM Finance weather is nice
7:00 PM DCP 6:45 PM Disciple 10:00 AM Little Meeting Bible Study 6:00 PM Choir Lambs Practice 6:00 PM Game 7:00 PM Boy Scouts Night 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Office Closed Church Office 10:00 AM Men's 5:30 PM GloH 11:30 AM Prayer Office Closed Church Cleaning 8:30 AM Contemporary Service Closed for Holiday Group Program Group 9:30 AM Guarding Office Closed 9:45 AM Sunday School Hearts CO-OP 11:00 AM Traditional Service 6:30 PM Boy Scout Adult Leader 4:00 PM Youth Fellowship Meeting 6:45 PM Disciple 6:00 PM Choir Bible Study 7:00 PM SPRC Practice 7:00 PM Boy Scouts 26 27 28 29 30 31 1
Newsletter Deadline 7:00 AM Monday 10:00 AM Men's 5:30 PM GloH 11:30 AM Prayer Office Closed Church Cleaning Office Closed Morning Prayer Group Program Group Office Closed Red Cup Sunday for Clara Biswas 8:30 AM Contemporary Service 6:45 PM Disciple 9:45 AM Sunday School Bible Study 6:00 PM Choir 11:00 AM Traditional Service Practice 7:00 PM Boy Scouts
The Back Page
January Greeter & Greeter Usher(s) Liturgist Acolytes Flowers Usher 11:00 AM 11:00 AM 11:00 AM 11:00 AM 8:30 AM
5 Janice Shelton, Maggie Larry & Jan Maggie Kathryn Communion Linda Wilkes, McDaniel Leonhardt McDaniel Suon & Denise Makayla Ramsbotham Schriner
12 Janice Shelton Denise Larry & John Nelson Brian Getty Linda Wilkes, Ramsbotham Susan & Audrey Denise Bartyczak Hanger Ramsbotham
19 Janice Shelton Susan Maggie Denise Dillan & Eric Linda Wilkes, Bartyczak McDaniel Ramsbotham Suon Denise Ramsbotham on
26 Janice Shelton Maggie Denise Andrew Chasen &
Linda Wilkes, McDaniel Ramsbotham Grossen Canyon Denise & Lisa Engel Ramsbotham Wagner
December 2019 General Fund Giving Total: Financial
Update Current December Giving up to Dec. 22 General Fund Giving: $32,184.00 December 2019 General Fund Monthly Goal: $29,294.00
WAYS TO DONATE**These TO DAHLGREN amounts UNITED do not reflect gifts given
METHODISTfor CHURCHmissions, mortgages or any other designated funds.
Collection box to the right DUMC Website Donor arranged of the Sanctuary (dahlgrenumc.org) through personal entrance click on “Donate” on-line banking