Wednesday, July 19 at 7 PM, we will be gathering together in the sanctuary for a deep time of prayer. Come and let’s worship the Lord and seek His face together!
1919 New Market Rd, Henrico, VA 23231
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Upcoming Events for Laurel Hill UMC
You 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.
May 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!
May 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 If anyone needs a copy of our Lay Leadership list, they can pick one up in the office. Thanks.
Set Aside Time
The snow had just started when Karen’s cousin, Matt Mason posted this yesterday. We are praying for everyone at home today in the snow. It’s 22 degrees and snowing and feels colder because of the wind. But, if it makes you feel better, it’s minus 11 in White Lake, Wisconsin where Hannah and Ava are this morning.
As we are set aside because of the snow this weekend, I would recommend a few things if things get cancelled.
1. Set aside the time you were going to be in Sunday School and District Leadership Training on Sunday and use that same amount of time to read and meditate upon the Scriptures.
2. Set aside your tithes and gifts that you would have given or put on the altar rail and save it for the opportunity to share later.
3. Set aside that time you would have been in corporate worship to listen to good, Biblical preaching on TV or better yet sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to each other making up a melody in your heart to the Lord.
Use this time you are set aside by the snow to bless the Lord and rely upon Him. Don’t forget to check on your neighbors. Love you.
Enter His Gates with Thanksgiving
I know you’ve witnessed this scene. A person is trying to prove he is no threat or danger and moves forward with hands down, palms exposed, nothing hidden or held back. Yes, his hands are empty. He is helpless if the One he approaches would take advantage of his surrender and his drawing near.
But, nevertheless, the person moves forward.
Then, the person realizes suddenly how beautiful the One he approaches is. Why hadn’t he come forward sooner? How could he have missed the glory, the beauty, or the splendor that now is so attractive?
It’s simple really. The person had never before dared to come this close.
This is the invitation of Psalm 100. “Enter His gates with thanksgiving and into His courts with praise. Be thankful unto Him and bless His name for the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting, and His truth endures unto all generations.” (Psalm 100: 4-5)
Community Thanksgiving Service
The churches of Route 5 and Varina community gather together for worship and thanksgiving on Wednesday, November 23rd at 7:00 PM at Antioch Baptist Church, 1384 New Market Rd, Richmond, VA 23231. We’re expecting our revival choir to be back together for this special service. The Rev. Norman Ramsey of Laurel Hill United Methodist Church will be preaching.