Category: Missions

Raised Up in September

by laurelhillumcMissions / Upcoming Event

harveyreliefOur world is showing it’s need for Jesus Christ more and more every day.  Whether we are facing civil unrest or natural disasters, we are being called upon by the Lord to be raised up and counted during the month of September.  We are the church, the body of Christ, commissioned as the Lord’s representatives in the earth.

This begins with our commitment to share the good news of Jesus Christ through word, deed, and sign.  This involves demonstrating our love for people in concrete and honest ways.  Invite your friends and neighbors to worship with you as we find fresh wisdom from God’s ancient source of truth, the Holy Scriptures this month.

Join us in supporting those devastated by Hurricane Harvey through UMCOR and see the five ways you can help right now. Remember also, September is Hunger Awareness Month and the Society of Saint Andrew asks for our involvement including participating in the Virginia Day of Action, Friday September 29, 2017.

Plus, here is our September Calendar and newsletter.

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Our Missions and Ministries in Bloom!

by laurelhillumcMissions / Upcoming Event

flower-power-fundraisingYou can begin your support of our Missions and Ministries Fundraiser right now by going online and  placing your order.

Join us as our spirit blossoms helping those in need. Working together we will successfully support missions and ministries outreach in our community, state and throughout the world. This summer and early fall the goal is to raise $6000 through the new “Missions and Ministries in Bloom” fundraiser. Laurel Hill United Methodist is a church with a focus on growing our faith in the Lord while helping the least of our brothers and sisters. (Matthew 25:40) Join us and order today!

Tell your friends all about it and let’s work together to bring Missions and Ministries into Bloom!

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Thank You for a Great VBS!

by laurelhillumcMissions / Upcoming Event

VBS2017FMCThanks to everyone who helped and supported Camp Out: Learning S’More about Jesus! Counting everyone, we had over 125 participants in Vacation Bible School this year.  We also were able to provide fresh water for 107 children through our VBS offering. Plus, we made 88 “GUTSY” Bears for the Henrico County Police Department to use as comfort bears.

We also had great food and so much of it we got to share twice with the local Fire Department.  Everything was so much fun, especially sharing the gospel of Jesus with the children.

Thanks to Four Mile Creek for hosting this cooperative ministry!

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Upcoming Events for Laurel Hill UMC

by laurelhillumcMissions / Upcoming Event / Weekday School

LaurelHillUMCYou are invited to come join us every week for worship and Sunday School at 1919 New Market Rd in Varina, VA. Our early service starts at 8:45 AM. Sunday School begins at 9:45 AM and our traditional service starts at 11:00 AM.

  • May 17th – Join us for a time of prayer and seeking the Lord in our sanctuary. The service starts at 7:00 PM.
  • campoutMay 25th – We will be having a Pre-Registration Dinner for Vacation Bible School at Four Mile Creek. The dinner will begin at 5:30 AM. Print out and fill out the registration form and bring it with you as we get ready for a fun filled Bible School “Camp Out” weekend, June 23 – 25. We are looking for volunteers to help prepare food on May 25 and o help out with our preschool class. There is also still an opening for the game station.  Please contact Angela Ragland if you are interested in helping with VBS at  ourragland@gmail.com. or 432-4179.
  • May 29th – There will be Memorial Day Program at the Fort Harrison National Cemetery.  This is the third year we have participated in this program planned by the Richmond National Battlefield Park and each year the program has been very meaningful. The speaker at the program will be Al Barnes, who currently is the historian for the Virginia National Guard.  His short talk is intended to be World War One-themed, since this is the centennial year for America’s entry into that conflict. We will be joined by the Honor Guard of the Henrico Division of Fire, as well as the Division of Fire Quartet, who will sing the national anthem.  For anyone who wishes to sing with the choir, we will be practicing at 10:45 am that day, in the sanctuary and travelling together to the cemetery by church bus around 11:30 am.  Guests are welcome to ride the church bus to the cemetery, or meet us there.
  • June 3rd – Celebrate Varina is at Dorey Park from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM. If you would like to serve as a Laurel Hill Church or Weekday School witness that day, contact Margo Keeles or Barbara Wendel (795-2772).
  • June 4th – Is our Graduation Sunday. During our 11:00 AM service, we will recognize our graduates and consecrate them for their future plans. We will also be sharing 1st Sunday Lunch together!
  • June 16th – 18th – The 235th session of the Virginia Annual Conference will meet at  Hampton Roads Convention Center (HRCC) in Hampton VA. We rejoice that we can take 160 Kits to Conference this year!

If anyone needs a copy of our Lay Leadership list, they can pick one up in the office. Thanks.

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