April 24th: Weekly E-News From Holston View United Methodist

Being Disciples, Making Disciples in the Name of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World

Dear Holston View Family,

As a United Methodist Church we are part of a connectional and itinerating system. In short, this means that there is nothing that one church has that another church canâ€™t ask to borrow. We share ministry, resources, and even pastors. That being said, and wishing there was a less formal way to communicate this, I am scheduled to be appointed to Dublin United Methodist Church starting in July of this year. My last Sunday at Holston View will be June 7, though I will be available for pastoral care through mid-June. During this transition our congregational care team and gifted preachers from within our own congregation will be leading the church in typical Acts fashion: the priesthood of all believers.

It is with obvious sadness that we leave, but we also ask that you would celebrate and pray with us as we move to Dublin, Virginia. As only God could work it out, Dublin United Methodist Church is just four miles south of my parentsâ€™ home and our parsonage is walking distance from my sister and brother-in-law. Never in my wildest dreams or hopes did I see the potential for us to be that close to my family again.

Rev. Wayne Hedrick is scheduled to be appointed to Holston View United Methodist. He will move in on June 24, and his first Sunday in the pulpit will be July 5. Our Staff Parish Relationship Team and I have had an opportunity to meet with Wayne and wife Sandra. Wayne is going to be a wonderful fit for Holston View, and if you welcome and love him half-as-much as you did me and my family, he will be overwhelmed and encouraged by what he finds here.

There are many more details to share over the coming weeks, but I specifically ask you to do two things:
1-Pray for Rev. Wayne Hedrick and his wife Sandra as they make this transition to Holston View. Transitions like this are a tender time for the families involved and the congregation.
2-Pray for me and my family as we make a transition to Dublin United Methodist and reconnect with family and friends.

Words cannot express the strange mix of sadness and excitement that my family and I feel, or my deep gratitude and appreciation for the journey of being your pastor.

In Christian Love,

Connecting In Faith and Mission

This Sunday: Comforting Those Who Mourn

Grief comes in many forms, but Jesus gives us some clear ways to embrace grief as a journey and not a destination. We look forward to seeing you on Sunday!

The Youth, 30 Hour Famine, and FOOD!
Our youth will be participating in a 30 Hour Famine weekend., May 2nd-3rd. Consider helping in one, or more, ways, including participating in our "break the fast" potluck, May 3rd at 9:45. Read more here or get the permission form here.

Youth Revival, This Sunday, April 26, 6:30
Yeah, it's going to be AWESOME! Read more...

Nursery Caregiver Position Open
We have an amazing team of volunteers and staff who help with nursery care on Sunday morning, however; we want to expand this team to allow for greater rotation of volunteers and staff. Read more...

Annual Motherâ€™s Day Weekend Flower Sale May 9^th

It is as much of a friend-raiser as it is a fund-raiser! Read more... or download a flyer for your friends!

Upcoming Meetings

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Saturday, 4/25- 10:00-12:00 pm Wooly Worm Project
Monday, 4/27, 7:00 pm- SPRC Meeting
Monday, 5/4, 6:30 pm- Finance Meeting

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Come Worship With Us This Sunday!

Sunday morning worship is at 8:45 and 11:00 am, with Sunday School at 9:45 for all ages. A nursery is provided from 9:45 through 11:00 worship. Office hours are from 9-12 a.m., M-F. If you call and do not get to speak with someone, please leave a message for they will be checked throughout the day.

GPS and Mailing Address: 174 Church Street, Weber City, VA 24290
Phone: 276.386.3142 Web: www.holstonviewumc.org