Welcome New Pastors and families! Rev. James "Jim" Canody (*FE) has been assigned to Onley UMC in Onley. Jim is coming from Warwick Memorial UMC on the York River District. Jim and his wife, Janice and son, Jake are residing in the Onley parsonage.
Rev. Rachel May (*FE) is serving Franktown UMC and is living in the parsonage on Bayside Road in Franktown. Rachel comes to us from Boulevard UMC on the Richmond District.
Rev. Cathy Fielding (*OF) is pastoring the Accomack Cooperative Parish (Drummondtown and Metropolitan churches). Cathy's position before coming to the Shore was General Manager of, WHLQ 105.5, a gospel radio station in Lawrenceville, VA. She and her mother, Allean Anderson are currently living in the New Hope Charge parsonage in Pungoteague while renovations are being made in the Drummondtown parsonage.
Pastor Kendra Sue Powell (*CLM) will serve the New Hope Charge (Evergreen, Harborton and Mears Memorial churches). This is Kendra's first assignment. She is a recently retired school teacher and has completed the studies as a Certified Lay Minister. Kendra and her husband Brent reside in their home in Wachapreague.
First Sunday in the pulpit was June 30! *FE (Elder in Full Connection); *OF (Other Denomination); *CLM (Certified Lay Minister)
Welcome Picnic in Honor of our New Pastors!
It’s an Eastern Shore tradition of our District Clergy Association to welcome our newly appointed pastors and their families with a picnic atCamp Occohannock.
On Saturday, July 27, 4-6 pm, we are inviting all of our returning pastors, retired and extension ministry clergy and their families to this special gathering in honor of our new families. There is no charge for the meal, but we are asking that each family (not honorees) bring a side dish (vegetable, salad, pasta dish or dessert). The Association will provide beverages and main course (chicken). We’ll be eating in the screened-in porch of the Lynch Building. Dress is very casual (shorts and t-shirts, etc.) ; the food is good; the fellowship is great; and the view is breathtaking! Feel free to tour the camp while you’re there.
Please help us prepare for the main course and seating by clicking HERE to RSVP. Note: please disregard any previous date announced --mark your calendars for July 27!
3 Kites and the Wind of the Spirit: A Burundi Reflection Alex Joyner, June 24, 2019
Children, it seems to me, are blessedly free from the notion that we are earth-bound. On my recent teaching trip to Burundi, I had the chance to worship in a United Methodist Church in the hills outside the capital city. Rev. Jean Ntahoturi was showing me a school that was under construction, designed to serve the community that surrounded the church.
We stood in the fork of a heavily-traveled path as we talked. Children stopped to look at us, perhaps because, as a white American in a coat and tie, I looked a little out of place. Some just sat on the upturned dirt of the field by the path. An older woman stopped and shook my hand before passing on.
When I turned back to Jean I noticed motion to the left of the unfinished school building. A small boy in red plaid pants and a green, long-sleeved jacket was running with his eyes turned toward something on the end of a string he held in his hands. I saw a homemade frame and the ragged edges of a piece of a black trash bag attached to it.
Una Familia students present farewell gift to Worthington
At the June 3, 2019 dinner with Una Familia Board Members, Rev. Judy Worthington, Chairperson, was honored with a farewell gift from *all the students of the Una Familia Program. The gift was in appreciation for the many years Rev. Worthington has devoted to the children and the Una Familia program. *correction to last week's article
A prayer for suffering children
The United Methodist Committee on Relief distributed this prayer as part of its June 30 Solidarity with Suffering Children observance. Read on »
The 2019 Lay Servant Academy sponsored by the Virginia Conference is August 2-4, 2019, at Randolph-Macon College. We would greatly appreciate any promotion you can do with the churches in your District. Please find attached a brochure and a list of course descriptions. The link to on-line registration is available at www.vaumc.org/layservanttraining
Local Church EventsJuly 14, 2019, 4 pm,Community Picnic at Bethel United Methodist Church, 6369 Occohannock Neck Rd. Jamesville, VA 23398
July 14-18, 2019, 6-8:30 pm, Guilford UMC invites children ages 4 through high school to explore where God’s power can take you at To Mars and Beyond Vacation Bible School! This space adventure includes exciting music, amazing science, creative crafts, fun recreation, and memorable Bible Stories that will help children experience God’s amazing power. The adventure includes a dinner for voyagers and their families followed by closing activities on July 19th. Location: 24450 Guilford Road, Bloxom, VA 23308. For more information call Dawn Simpson at 757-710-5917 or visit our Facebook event page at www.facebook.com/events/351357692194772/.July 14-19, 2019, 7 pm, 13th Annual Revival at New Beginnings UMC. "Trust I Say in the Lord!" is this year's theme. Speakers: Rev. Brenda Peterson, Rev. Richard Holland, Rev. Brenda Wise, Rev. Jamar Jackson, Rev. Milton Bunting, Rev. Thomas Harmon. Procceeds will go to the church's mission projects. For more information, contact host pastor, Rev. Fred Okello at 757-824-0750. New Beginnings is located at 32347 Chincoteague Rd., New Church, VA 23415.
July 15-18, 6:30-8:30 pm, Onley UMC's Vacation Bible School. Come early on Monday, July 15 at 6 pm for registration. The theme will be the "Faithtastic Four" looking at the lives of Joshua, Moses, David, and Abraham. For more information, contact the church office at 757-787-4155.
July 22-25, 2019, 5:30-8:30 pm. Coastal Charge will hold their VBS. Dinner will begin at 5:30 pm. "Space" will be the theme this year and will be held at Downings United Methodist Church on Lankford Hwy., Oak Hall
July 22-26, 2019, from 9 AM - 12 PM, Vacation Bible School: Northampton Community Churches Working Together at Lower Northampton Baptist Church. It’s a free event for ages 3-12 and it’s sponsored by Capeville UMC, Cheriton UMC, Eastville Baptist, Ebenezer AME, Lower Northampton Baptist, and Trinity UMC. Stay tuned for updates on the Lower Shore Community Vacation Bible School (VBS) Facebook page! If needed, we will provide childcare until 5 PM for $10 a day (maximum of 20 in childcare). Call or text 757-678-3324 for more information.
July 22-26, 2019, 5:30-7:30 pm, Vacation Bible School "To Mars and Beyond" at Epworth UMC, 4158 Seaside Road, Exmore, VA 23350. For more information, contact the church office at 757-442-6391.
July 29-August 2, 2019 is the Community VBS sponsored by Market Street UMC, Naomi Makemie Presbyterian Church and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church on Market Street in Onancock. Children 4 years to grade 6 are invited to "Mars and Beyond" VBS. Snacks and lunch included. Begins 9 am at Naomi Makemie Presbyterian; ends 12:30 pm at Holy Trinity Episcopal on Mon., Wed., Fri.; and ends 12:30 pm at Market St. UMC on Tues. and Thursday. For more information, contact mktsumc@verizon.netJuly 29-August 2, 2019 is Franktown UMC's Vacation Bible School. For more information contact the church office at 757-442-3481. Franktown Church is located at 7551 Bayside Road in Franktown.
August 5-9, 2019 , 9-12 noon, Market Street UMC's Kids Alive -a weeklong summer Drama/Music Camp. Camp Dates:. For children who have completed kindergarten through 5th grade. It's Free. The church is located at 75 Market Street, Onancock, VA 23417. For more information contact 757-787-4873 or mktstumc@verizon.net
August 12-16, 2019, Craddockville UMC invites you to their Vacation Bible School! Craddockville is located at 33464 Boston Rd, Painter, Virginia 23420.
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Eastern Shore District
Virginia Conference of
THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
E-mail: easternshoredistrict@vaumc.org
Web: www.easternshoredistrictumc.org
Phone: 757-665-6295
Rev. Alex Joyner, District Superintendent
Jennifer Hume, District Lay Leader
Connie Owens, District Administrative Assistant
Rev. James "Jim" Canody (*FE) has been assigned to Onley UMC in Onley. Jim is coming from Warwick Memorial UMC on the York River District. Jim and his wife, Janice and son, Jake are residing in the Onley parsonage. 
Rev. Rachel May (*FE) is serving Franktown UMC and is living in the parsonage on Bayside Road in Franktown. Rachel comes to us from Boulevard UMC on the Richmond District.
Rev. Cathy Fielding (*OF) is pastoring the Accomack Cooperative Parish (Drummondtown and Metropolitan churches). Cathy's position before coming to the Shore was General Manager of, WHLQ 105.5, a gospel radio station in Lawrenceville, VA. She and her mother, Allean Anderson are currently living in the New Hope Charge parsonage in Pungoteague while renovations are being made in the Drummondtown parsonage.
Pastor Kendra Sue Powell (*CLM) will serve the New Hope Charge (Evergreen, Harborton and Mears Memorial churches). This is Kendra's first assignment. She is a recently retired school teacher and has completed the studies as a Certified Lay Minister. Kendra and her husband Brent reside in their home in Wachapreague. 
Welcome Picnic in Honor of our New Pastors!
