Westview on the James Youth Camp 

Zion United Methodist Church has been meeting in Spotsylvania for over 155 years. Our church has seen many changes in our community but has always been a place of friendship and kindness even in our darkest days. Zion has always been an active part of the Spotsylvania community and always will.  Come be a part of the historic past and our glorious future.  Visitors are always welcome. Nursery is available during the traditional service for children under 3 years. 

Rev. Barbara M. Jacobs is always available for you to share your concerns and cares.

 

 

First Epistle Lesson          Acts 4: 5-12

Second Epistle Lesson     1 John 3: 16-24

Gospel Lesson                 John10: 11-18

 

UMW Hosts Yard Sale/Bake Sale
     On Saturday, May 19, from 8am-1pm, the UMW will host the annual spring yard sale/bake sale.  Please save your "treasures" as you do spring cleaning and donate to the yard sale.  Of course, baked goods are always welcome for the bake sale.  Rain date is May 26.   Donated items may be brought to the Church on May 16 and 18, between 4-6pm.

 

Zion is pleased to announce the addition of a nursery coordinator to our staff.  Our Coordinator will staff the nursery each Sunday morning and at other times.  We at Zion were blessed with a generous memorial gift that enabled us to renovate completely our nursery.  Everything is new and beautiful!  We are also blessed with children to occupy the nursery.  Now, we welcome you and your children to join us.  Come and be part of Zion--a church with a rich heritage, a community perspective, and a giving spirit.

 

Zion is participating in the Cell Phones for Soldiers program.  No longer used cell phones, chargers, batteries, accessories, Blackberry PDAs, and pagers can be placed in the  designated collection box in the Fellowship Hall.   Mark Grace explains that this equipment is being reconditioned  for our American troops so they can stay in touch with loved ones.

 

UMCOR KITS FOR CONFERENCE

      Little things do mean a lot, especially when those little things are brought together as United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) Kits.  Each of these School Kits, Health Kits, Baby/Layette Kits and Birthing Kits are made up of such simple things but having or not having them can make a world of difference.  The need is great. May is our Kits for Conference Month.
Birthing Kit – These kits provide the essential items to promote a safe, clean delivery and to encourage good aftercare:
•    One hotel-size bar of soap (1 oz. and up)
•    One pair of clean latex gloves
•    One square yard of clear 4 mil. Plastic sheeting
•    Three pieces of clean string each 12” long
•    One clean single-use razor blade
•    Two flannelette receiving blankets, each 1 sq. yd.
•    •    Seal all items in a one-gallon plastic bag
School Kit:
•    One pair of blunt scissors
•    Three pads (or loose leaf) of 8 ½” x 11” ruled paper (aprox. 250 sheets total)
•    One 30-centimeter ruler
•    One hand-held pencil sharpener
•    Six unsharpened new pencils with erasers
•    One large eraser (2 ½”)
•    One box of 24 crayons (only 24)
•    Pack items in a 14" x 16" cloth bat with handles and secure with a closure
Baby/Layette Kit:
•    Six cloth diapers
•    Two shirts or two one-piece body suits
•    Two baby washcloths
•    Two gowns or sleepers
•    Two diaper pins
•    One sweater open in the front
•    Two receiving blankets
•    Wrap items inside one of the receiving blankets and secure with diaper pins.
Health Kit – These kits provide basic necessities to people who have been forced to leave their homes because of human conflict or natural disaster. 
•    One hand towel (15” x 25” up to 17” x 27”)
•    One washcloth
•    One comb (large and sturdy, not pocket-sized)
•    One metal nail file or fingernail clippers
•    One bar of soap
•    One toothbrush
•    Six adhesive plastic sterile bandages
•    Seal all items in a one-gallon plastic bag.

SCHOOL DRESSING DAYS

     Zion will again participate in the School Dressing Days in August.  Set up will be Thursday, August 9, with distribution on Friday, August 10.
     We will be collecting new and used clothing for children, and only new clothing for the adults.  There will be a more complete list available once I receive it.
     They are in need of volunteers for that weekend to help set up and distribute clothing.
     The beginning of June, I will put a box in the social hall for any donations you would like to make, as well as a sign-up sheet for volunteers.

Carol Rawls, Coordinator
 

 

 

 

 

Dry Cereal  

Nonfat Dry Milk

Peanut Butter

Jelly or Jam

Tuna or other Canned Meat

Spaghetti or other Dry Pasta

Macaroni and Cheese

Canned Soups

Canned Meals (stew, ravioli, etc.)

Ramen Noodles

Canned Vegetables

Canned Fruit

Boxed Crackers

Juice

Cookies and Snacks

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The Zion UMC Emergency Food Pantry is a proud recipient of support from the Operation Rice Bowl Grant.

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