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Many churches observe the season of Lent. Lent is a season of forty days, not counting Sundays, which begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Saturday. Lent is a time of self-examination and reflection for many churches. A tradition during this time is Lenten lunches. Halesford United Methodist Churches and Epworth United Methodist Church are sponsoring a six week series of Lenten lunches, beginning on March 13, and are being held every Wednesday until April 17. The lunches will be held at Epworth United Methodist Church, 60 Merriman Way, Moneta, VA. 24121, from 12pm to 12:30pm. The program will have a prayer, song, and a reflection by guest preachers. >> >> Guest preachers for the Lenten Lunch series include: >> March 13 Rev. Jeff White Burnt Chimney United Methodist Church >> March 20 Rev. Troy Keaton Eastlake Community Church >> March 27 Rev. David Lord Bethlehem United Methodist Church >> April 3 Rev. Melvin Harris Halesford Baptist Church >> April 10 Rev. Justin Likens Westlake Baptist Church >> April 17 Rev. Kelvin Edwards, Sr. Epworth and Halesford United Methodist Churches >> Lenten lunches are open to all who want to attend, to be fed spiritually and physically. A bag lunch will be provided at the end of the service.

As Easter approaches we are entering the season of Lent. Lent is the 40 days, not including Sundays, before Easter which begins with Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Saturday. Lent is a time of self-reflection. Lent will run from March 13th thru April 17th. During this time every Wednesday beginning on March 13th from 12:00 noon until 12:30 Epworth UMC will host a Lenten Luncheon service. This service will be help at Epworth UMC, 60 Merriman Way Road, Moneta, Va. A guest speaker will bring the word each Wednesday. Concluding each service a bag lunch will be provided. Please come out and join us for 30 minutes of fellowship and worship.

Due to impending weather conditions, all services for Halesford United Methodist Church have been cancelled for Sunday, December 9th and will resume on Sunday, December 16th at 11:00 am. God bless each of you and be safe.

Praise the Lord! There were 740 cases of canned vegetables collected that were then distributed to area food pantries.

October 14, 2018

International Tasting hosted by Halesford UMC and Epworth UMC. Thank you to each of the participants and everyone who turned out to show their support. Great food and great fellowship.

Dedication of the new carpet at Halesford UMC. Thank you Kaye and the team for leading this effort.

Do you have a “bucket list” of things you want to do? Is traveling the world on the list? Do you want to pack your suitcase and go now, but you can’t? We are excited to give you an opportunity to tour the world with a fork without leaving the country, even without leaving the area! Epworth and Halesford United Methodist Churches are sponsoring a International Tasting to be held at Epworth United Methodist Church, 60 Merriman Way Road, Moneta, VA, on August 11, from 4pm to 6pm. The Tasting will be a time to sample cuisines from countries outside the United States. Each individual or business will have a table to showcase their country’s cuisine. The donors will be given 5 minutes to introduce their country, and in the case of businesses, market their company. In a diverse society, food provides an insight into culture. Epworth and Halesford United Methodist Churches invite you to come and learn about our country and the diversity that we enjoy as Americans! We are looking for cooks! You can support this exciting event by cooking and donating food to represent a country of your choice. This multi-cultural International Tasting is a time to become acquainted with and appreciate cultures that share our country, as well as enjoy samples of food provided. You are cordially invited to attend the International Tasting as a taster! Donations for Missions will be accepted. If you have questions or would like to reserve a table, please contact Rev. Kelvin Edwards, Sr., host pastor, (540) 589-2989 or [email protected]. Celebrate diversity through food culture! Come to the International Tasting!!!!

HALESFORD UMC REVIVAL All are invited to three nights of Revival, July 18th, 19th, and 20th, at Halesford United Methodist Church, 1601 Lakewood Forest Road, Moneta. Preaching the Word will be: Rev. Byung Chul Sung, Pastor of the East Franklin Charge, which includes Crafts UMC and Penhook UMC, on July 18 Rev. Carl Anderson, of Promise Land Baptist Church, on July 19 Rev. Jay Likens, Westlake Baptist Church, on July 20. Each night will begin with devotions, led by Halesford members at 7:00pm. The service begins at 7:15pm. Our theme is taken from the United Methodist Church Virginia Conference theme, "Servant Leaders Making a Difference". “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others as faithful stewards of God’s grace and in its various forms.” -- I Peter 4:10. Come and hear the Word of God! Host Pastor is Rev. Kelvin Edwards, Sr. Contact Sister Betty Johnson if you have questions, (434) 942-8679.

Halesford United Methodist Church excitedly invites you to Men’s/Women’s Day at Halesford UMC on June 10! The 11 am service will be preached by Minister Shawna Banks, from Positive Impact Ministries. The Man and Woman of the Year will be recognized during this service. Lunch follows the service, and at 2:30 pm, Rev. Dr. David Jones, from Williams Memorial Baptist Church, congregation and choir will join us for a time of preaching God’s Word and fellowship! Halesford UMC is located at 1601 Lakewood Forest Road, Moneta, VA.

Women's Caring and Sharing Workshop 2018 Presented by Halesford and Epworth United Methodist Women Arlene Christenbury "Oils of the Bible" Dr. Millie Fortuna - "Caregiving and taking care of the caregiver" Rev. Robin Hopkins- "Politics vs social Action"

Women's Caring and Sharing Workshop, 2018 Presented by Halesford and Epworth United Methodist Women Arlene Christenbury "Oils of the Bible" Dr. Millie Fortuna - "Caregiving and taking care of the caregiver" Rev. Robin Hopkins- "Politics vs social Action"

And the winner is.... Danny Ferguson

Making Brunswick Stew. Made and sold 112 quarts. Great job!

Maundy Thursday service will be held at Halesford UMC, March 29, at 7pm. The service will include foot washing and Communion. Good Friday night service will be held at Burnt Chimney, March 30th at 7pm. There will be an Easter egg hunt at Burnt Chimney on March 31. April 1st is Easter, there will be a potluck breakfast at 8am at Epworth UMC with worship service at 9:30am, followed by a cantata at Burnt Chimney at 11am. Halesford UMC will host a Women’s workshop on April 21, 9:30am to 2pm. Please mark your calendars and come celebrate this wonderful time in the Lord.

Men's Conference 2018 Rev. Johnny Stone, Hill Street Baptist Church, Roanoke, Va. "Were Eagles Dare" Deuteronomy 32:11, Psalm 30:19

Men's Conference 2018 Rev. Johnny Stone, Hill Street Baptist Church "Where Eagles Dare" Deuteronomy 32:11, Psalm 30:19

Congratulations to Braxton Goad for getting all A+ on his report card two quarters in a row! Job well done!

ALS ice bucket challenge by Pastor