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What's Going On At Rodes UMC?

Vacation Bible School

Please note the change in location for VBS!

Vacation Bible School will be held Monday, June 25 through Friday, June 29 from 8:15am until noon at Rodes UMC. Vacation Bible School is jointly sponsored by Rodes UMC and Hebron Baptist. Classes will be available for preschool through sixth grade. Over the past several years Hebron and Rodes have worked together to offer the love of Jesus into our community. Teachers and staff for VBS come from both churches. An offering is collected from the students to be used for a ministry project. Pre-registration will be Sunday, June 24th from 2pm to 4pm at Rodes. The theme this year is "Amazing Wonders: Encountering God's Awesome Power.

Westview-on-the-James
1231 West View Road
Goochland, VA 23063

(804)457-4210

Summer Camps at Westview-on-the-James

Did you know that Rodes UMC is affiliated with a well established and accredited resident summer camp ministry that has been serving families since 1980 and retreat groups since 1966?

The first week of camp starts June 17th! Other camps are available the weeks of July 8, 15, 22, and 29. Reserve your spot while they're still available. For more information, visit the website: http://www.westviewonthejames.org/, or email 1231westview@hughes.net .

United Methodist Men

The United Methodist Men will meet Tuesday, June 19, 7:30 P.M. in the church building library. All men are invited to attend. There are updates concerning projects the men are involved with. After a time for devotions, business, and fellowship, the men join the United Methodist Women for refreshments.

"Like" Us on Facebook!

Rodes UMC now has a Facebook page! If you are on Facebook, you can visit the Rodes United Methodist Church page. The page has been updated with dozens of photos of the church (inside and outside), the Lord's Acre Sale, and Applebutter Making Time. When you "like" us, your Facebook friends will get a notice that you "like" Rodes United Methodist Church. Your friends will have an opportunity to check us out, too.

Rodes UMC Endowment

Click here for information on the Rodes UMC Endowment.

Missionary Update

Thank you for your support of Clara Biswas, a missionary serving in Cambodia. Rodes United Methodist Church has a covenant relationship with her in which we commit to support her financially. Our financial goal is $1050.00 per year. Any money raised above the covenant amount will be used to support projects she is involved with. You can donate through the church treasury or through the United Methodist Men. You can also pray for her. Clara is involved in ministering to disadvantaged people. Some of those persons she ministers to live near and collect items from the dump site. Through her working with children and families she is able to help those persons with basis needs and present the gospel message. Since the covenant with her began, the financial obligation has been met and some funds collected above that amount for her mission projects.

Men's Study

Afton Men’s fellowship and Bible study beginning 7:30 A.M. Breakfast is offered. Twice a month members of this study lead singing at local nursing homes, on the second Tuesday at Avante and the fourth Tuesday at Augusta. Men from various churches attend this study and help with the singing.

Prayer Time

Each Thursday morning, you are invited to an hour time of singing and praying at the home of Bob and Maggi Nelson from 8:00 - 9:00 A.M. The Nelsons live on Avon Road across from the Rodes Church building. The address is 197 Avon Road.

Food Drive

Each month food will be collected for the Nelson County Pantry. The pantry feeds about 250 families per month. There is a container in the narthex and social hall for your donations. Desperately needed food items include: Canned meats (tuna, salmon, SPAM), canned vegetables, canned fruits, pasta and pasta sauces, peanut butter, boxed fruit juices, and cereals.

Bible Study

The Wednesday morning Bible Study taught by the pastor in the Rodes United Methodist Church fellowship hall is being held on Wednesday mornings 10:00 A.M. The study usually lasts about an hour. You are invited to join us for this time of fellowship and study. Currently we are studying the parables of Jesus, as recorded in the 15th chapter of Luke.

Worship Services on CD

The Sunday main worship service is being recorded onto CD. If you miss a Sunday, and would like to listen to a recording of the service, you may borrow the CD recording of the service and listen to it. The CDs can be found in the mailbox area between the Sanctuary and the Sunday School building. Please return the CD when you are finished listening to it so others may have a chance to hear the service. If you would like a copy of a particular service, please see Mark Garwood, and one will be made for you.

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Clara Mridula Biswas 

Missionary Support : Clara Biswas

Clara Mridula Biswas is assigned as a community worker in Cambodia. She works to improve the lives of impoverished children in Phnom Penh, many of whom are homeless and live in the streets. Clara is ministering in a place that most of us will never travel to and ministering to a people we will probably never personally minister to. Clara was chosen by the Rodes United Methodist Men to be supported financially. The goal is to raise $1050 per year. Special offering envelopes are available in the vestibule of the church building or your can send your gifts to 8472 Rockfish Valley Highway, Afton, VA 22920. Please make your checks to the United Methodist Men and mark your gift "for missionary support." Thank you for your support of Clara through your prayers and finances.