Worship and Sunday School Schedule Childcare is provided during all worship times in the church nursery.
8:15 AM Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary
9:30 AM Adult Sunday School (Chapel Building)
9:30 AM Children and Youth Sunday School (Education Building)
9:30 AM Blended Worship in Sanctuary
11:00 AM Children's Own Worship (COW)
11:00 AM Blended Worship in the Sanctuary
11:00 AM Contemporary Worship in the Fellowship Hall
(An American Sign Language Interpreter is available at the Contemporary Service each week.)
We are a church family reaching out to encourage all people on their faith journey. With an attitude of worship and a spirit of grace, we serve others in the name of Christ.
Shady Grove United Methodist Church exists to build God's Kingdom
by being authentic followers of Jesus.
The Week at Shady Grove
Click here for a listing of all that is happening at the Grove this week.
Upcoming Events...
TLC Committee Meeting
Thursday, January 26th at 7:00 pm in Education Building
Each of us are members of a much larger family and home here at SGUMC - a home that needs continuous loving care and attention. You are invited to attend the next TLC committee meeting, Thursday, January 26th at 7:00pm in the Education Building, 2nd floor. Please join us to discuss future activities. It isn't work when you know there's a real purpose. It's time to begin anew and set the TLC goals for 2012. Hope to see you there! For more information about joining the TLC team, please e-mail theTLCproject@yahoo.com or call 514-6797.
United Methodist Men's Valentine's Couples Dinner
Thursday, February 2nd at 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall
Join us this Thursday, February 2nd at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall for our annual Valentine’s Couples Dinner. We will enjoy warm fellowship, great food and this year’s rendition of the “Newlywed Game.” Cost is $25 per couple; RSVP by Tuesday to Jason Sheriff by email at jsher17@yahoo.com or you can call him at (703) 772-5848.
United Methodist Men's Stew
Saturday, February 4th at 11:00 am in the Fellowship Hall
Orders for the UMM Stew are being accepted now. $7 per quart! Please contact Jason Sheriff (jsher17@yahoo.com or 703-772-5848) or Wayne Samford (waynesamford@comcast.net or 804-683-0001) for more details or to reserve your stew. Stew pickup will be Saturday, February 4th at 11 am.
A Super Day for Kids on Super Bowl
Sunday, February 5th from 1:00-3:00 pm at Bowl America
Let's go bowling at Bowl America (Short Pump) from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Cost is $11 per person, which includes shoes and unlimited bowling. SonShine Singers, Mission Friends, G-3 and Praise Kids as well as their families will be filling the lanes with fun. Please let Beanie Kelly (bkelly@shadygroveumc.net) or Sylvia Cooper (scooper@shadygroveumc.net) know by email, if you plan on attending this event. Remember, this event takes the place of our regular Sunday evening activities.
"The Art of Marriage" Seminar
Friday, February 10th from 7:00—9:00 pm
Saturday, February 11th from 9:00 am—4:00 pm
The First Things First Marriage Coalition and Family Life present “The Art of Marriage,” a new video-based marriage conference helping couples understand God’s blueprint for marriage. “The Art of Marriage” is an interactive video conference that weaves together the following elements to help couples fully experience God’s design for marriage: expert teaching, engaging stories, real-life testimonies, man-on-the-street interviews, humorous vignettes. Cost is $50 per couple; $30 per single. For more information or to register, click here.
"The Sky’s the Limit" Mini-VBS Program
Children’s programming is available during the marriage conference on both Friday and Saturday. Gift your kids with the gift of a “mini-VBS” titled “The Sky’s the Limit!” There will be music, craft, Bible stories and games. Our scriptural focus will be Mark 10:27: “Everything is possible with God.” For more information on the children’s program offered during the marriage conference, contact Beanie Kelly by email at bkelly@shadygroveumc.net or call her at 360-3907, Ext. 33.
Confirmation Class
Sundays, February 12th - May 20th
Confirmation will begin on Sunday, February 12th and will run through May 20th when our youth (7th grade and older) will be given the opportunity to affirm their faith in God and become full members of Shady Grove UMC. Confirmation services will be on June 2 and 3. It is a requirement to attend the Confirmation Retreat on March 23-25, and parents are asked to contribute $75 towards the cost of confirmation supplies and expenses. Additional information can be found by clicking here to to access the Youth Ministry web page. Look under the Documents Confirmation folder or click there to register. If you have any additional questions, contact Frank Basil at youth@shadygroveumc.net or call him at 360-3907, ext. 27. Brand new this year will also be an opportunity for adults to participate in their own confirmation class. This class will be for any adults interested, but we especially encourage the parents of the confirmands. See the next listing for more details.
Adult Confirmation Class
Sunday, February 12 at 9:00 am in the Chapel
Then, Sunday, February 26 - May 27, 2012
Come on a journey of questions and conversation about what we believe as Christians. This is open for all adults (not just parents of youth). An exciting beginning will take place February 12th in the Chapel at 9:00 a.m. The rest of the classes for adults will be February 26th in the Chapel. Fellowship will take place from 9:15-9:30 a.m. and class will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. through May 27th. Questions? Contact Rev. Amy Pannell by email at apannell@shadygroveumc.net or call 360-3907, ext. 26.
Special Charge Conference
Monday, February 13th at 7:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall
Shady Grove UMC will be holding a special Charge Conference on Monday,
February 13th at 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The purpose of this meeting is to vote on the refinancing of our current mortgage at a much lower interest rate of 3.85%. Members of the church are invited to attend. Pastor David, with the permission of the District Superintendent, will be presiding. If you have questions, please contact the church office at 360-2600.
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
Tuesday, February 21st from 5:00-7:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall
Children and Families: Come eat pancakes on Shrove Tuesday, February 21st from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Learn about Shrove Tuesday. Have fun with crafts. Look for the tiny baby in the KING cakes. See you there! Questions? Contact Beanie Kelly by email at bkelly@shadygroveumc.net.
March Mission Moment
Sunday, March 4th at 12:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall
Join us right after church on Sunday, March 4 at 12:30 for a speaker presentation and pot luck lunch. Dr. Ray Haddad will offer a discussion and film on present day Bethlehem and the challenges that the people of that country are facing every day. Please bring a dish to share: salad, meat, vegetable. The Mission Committee will provide bread, beverages and dessert. For more information, contact Kimberly Garrett at kdhgarrett@aol.com or 747-3359.
Ongoing Events...
Rick Bragga's Photography Exhibit, Spectacular Spain - Espectacular Espana
The Center for Creative Arts, Chapel Hall
Through January 27th
Be sure to stop by before January 27 to enjoy the exhibit. Click here to view the exhibit poster.
Pampered Chef Catalog Sale to Benefit the Fellowship Hall Kitchen
Through February 15th
The Wednesday Night Bistro is sponsoring a Pampered Chef Catalog Sale to benefit the Fellowship Hall kitchen. Catalogs will be available at the dinners on February 1, February 8, and February 15. Catalogs will be available and orders will be taken on those nights. Feel free to take them home and offer your friends and family the opportunity to help our kitchen. There is a wishlist for the kitchen and you just might find something for yourself. You can also go to www.pamperedchef.biz/kristengregory and place orders for The Bistro (YE67). All proceeds go to the kitchen. The sale ends February 15.
MOTTs (Mothers of Tots 2 Teens)
1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month from 9:30-11:00 am
Whether you're a NEW mom or GRAND mom, we want you to join MOTTs (Mothers of Tots 2 Teens)! Our next meeting is Wednesday, February 1st from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in Room 201 of the Education Building. Join us as we support one another and explore the topic of “Simplicity: How To Keep Your Family Calendar under Control.” We meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, and the cost is $5 to cover childcare and supplies. For more details, contact Angie Fairman at (804) 477-6730 or by email at angela.fairman@gmail.com.
HeBrews Coffee
HeBrews is a Christ-filled place for fellowship among the four congregations and visitors at Shady Grove UMC. Open Sundays from 9am - 11am and again just after service for those who want "take-out". All are welcome! Come in and find out about the host group and their mission or fundraiser for that week! We are located just inside the Fellowship Hall. If you would like to be a HeBrews Crewmember and serve the congregation and visitors of Shady Grove UMC, contact Lynn Mickelson, 804-360-8021, lkm1021@hotmail.comor Michelle Hough, 804-586-7355, mahough67@gmail.com.
Hands & Feet: Adult Study and Missions Building Adult Fellowship Through the Study of God’s Word and Mission and Service Projects
2nd, 3rd and 4th Sundays each month from 9:30-10:30 am in Chapel Hall
Hang out with kids your own age!We meet in The Chapel on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Sundays of the month. Join us as we continue to build our faith and trust in Jesus Christ through the study of His word and discover our individual talents and gifts that can be shared in fellowship and service to others. Questions? Contact Rocky Marrin at rocky@whitehotministries.com or 912-6263.
Did you know...?
New church leaders were approved by a vote at our annual charge conference in November of 2011. Click here to download the PDF document listing our church leaders for 2012.
The Giving Tree project was once again a great success with 480 items being donated for the residents at Freedom House. With many residents having no family to share the holiday with, your gifts proved to be a blessing from above! A true thanks of appreciation is sent your way. Also the church members collected 60 gift cards for the youth at UMFS -which made their holiday a joyous one as well.
Is there something you would like to know about what's going on at Shady Grove UMC? Send an email to Gregg Butler at gbutler@shadygroveumc.net and she will try to find the answers for you!
Help Needed...
Habitat for Humanity
Have an interest to lead? Have a desire to help someone obtain their own home? Shady Grove wants to reinvest our time and talents in the local Habitat for Humanity program.... but we need a someone to speahead the cause. Is that leader you!. This opportunity provides a great reource for our congregration to take part in many areas of Habitat. Building, providing meals, or just being on site to assist the volunteers. If you have a desire to be a part of our Missions team and put your talent to work, call us..... we can hook you up. Melba Gibbs 908-9112 or mgibbs@freedomhouserichmond.org.
Youth Gift Cards
Support this year-round fundraiser to benefit our youth missions. Gift cards are available in the Narthex between 9:00 - 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 – 11:00 a.m. each Sunday morning. Get cards to go from inventory or leave an order to pick up for the next Sunday. Questions or comments: contact Cindy Basil at uncrdh@hotmail.com or (804) 370-4646.
The TLC Project – 2011
Every home needs a little TLC now and then – especially the most important home of all – our church. Please faithfully consider taking part in ―The TLC Project – 2011. Please call Cindy McNamara (514-6797), Kelly Parrish (240-0525) or Cindy Russo (301-4870) to join the committee or to learn about all the ways we can love our greatest asset – our home away from home –Shady Grove UMC. Your family may also e-mail thetlcproject@yahoo.com. THANK YOU! Click here to go to SGUMC's TLC webpage.
Food Lion Funds for SGUMC
Shady Grove UMC is officially registered with Food Lion to receive funds as a result of your shopping! Food Lion offers funds back to the community to be used each time you swipe your MVP card. Funds coming to SGUMC will be used to update and help maintain our church buildings. Just think, the more you shop at Food Lion the more cash we earn! To register, simply do the following:
Click the arrow that says "Shoppers Register Here"
Once on the MVP Shopper Registration page, enter your MVP card number (all 12 digits), your contact information and link it to our organization. Our code is 251805. If you do not have an MVP Card you can get for one at any Food Lion location or online
at www.foodlion.com.
Shalom Farms - Come Dig in the Dirt!
Shalom Farms is a regional food security, community development project of United Methodist Urban Ministries of Richmond (UMUMR). And, Shalom Farms is a non-profit community farm project with the goal of helping low income inner city neighborhoods in Richmond with food security. The Missions Committee is pleased to announce that SGUMC will have opportunities for groups to go to the farm on the third Sunday of each month. If you or a group is interested in setting up a third Sunday in early 2012 (March, April or May), please contact Sandi Shriner at sdollar123@yahoo.com or 364-3868.
The Freedom House Conrad Center, Richmond’s main soup kitchen, provides a hot, nutritious breakfast to those in need, serving breakfast to an average of 125 individuals each day. You can be a part of the “Breakfast Club” by making a donation of $50.00. Your $50.00 donation will cover the cost of the breakfast for one morning! And for your generosity, you can designate a day that you would like to “sponsor” breakfast” or honor someone with your sponsorship. Your name will be included in our quarterly newsletter and will be posted on the sponsorship board at the Conrad Center the day of your request. Please consider a donation to help support the most important meal of the day. Click here to download a flier with more information.
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We are an exciting and growing church for everyone. Please join us for church!
