2330 South Jefferson Street
Roanoke, Virginia 24014

Phone: (540) 344-4437
Fax: (540) 345-8041

Prayer is the inner bath of love into which the soul plunges itself.

May these words of St. John Vianney (France, 19th Century), invite us into this season of Lent as we take up spiritual disciplines of prayer.  We emphasize the Stewardship of Prayer this season.  We do so as a part of our year-long comprehensive stewardship program designed to focus our attention on the vows we take when we enter the community of faith:

  As a member of this congregation
  will you faithfully participate in its ministries
  by your prayers, your presence
 your gifts and your service?

In many ways prayer is the beginning of stewardship.  If we are not in communication with the Owner, if we are neither aware of the guidance nor in tune with the desires of the Provider, we assume all we have is ours to use and abuse as we please.  Such is the story of creation since the fall.

Prayer is the steward’s lifeline.  It is the source of truth.  Only through prayer do we understand life is given by the grace of God, an undeserved gift.  Prayer helps us to lose our illusion that life only finds fulfillment when it is under complete control.  Once you take a deep “plunge” into “the inner bath of love” you find the strength and guidance to manage life’s affairs entrusted to you by a loving God.

I invite you to take up specific spiritual practices of prayer this Lenten season.  On March 5th you will have the opportunity to express that personal pledge with a “Stewardship of Prayer Commitment Card” during the service of worship.

The Christian concept of stewardship is more than just money.  Stewardship is the story of the Christian’s handling of this thing called life.  Only through prayer is it managed well at all.

YOUTH NEWS

The Youth will have a busy MARCH!! 

 Youth Sunday will be on March 26th, 2006, at both services.

 We will have a Guy’s Night Out trip to Richmond on March 3rd, 2006 to Laser Quest.  We will have a night of Warehouse style laser tag.  We will leave at 4:30 p.m. and return at 1:00 a.m.  Cost is $30.00 and friends are welcome.

 The Girl’s Over-nite is March 10-11, 2006 at the Youth House.  We will meet at 7:00 p.m. and begin the night’s activities.  We will stay the night at the Youth House.  Pick-up time will be 8:00 a.m. on March 11.

 March 18th –19th, 2006 – will be our annual Youth Sunday Retreat.  We will begin work at the church at 10:00 a.m. and head out to the Farm around 3:00 p.m.  We will return to the church at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday and finish for the day at 3:00 p.m.  There will be no youth meetings on March 19th .

 Youth Sunday run through will happen on March 25th at 10:00 a.m. at the church.  Youth should plan to stay until the service is practiced in it’s entirety a few times, hopefully we will be out by 1:00 p.m.

 Youth shirts will be available the week of the 20th and will cost $15.00.

 For our 6th graders, we will begin confirmation this month.  Please look for information in the next few weeks.

 JR HIGH YOUTH – I need your help. There is a great opportunity for a Jr. High Choir.  Jr. High members meet on Sundays right after dinner, from 6:30—7:00 p.m.  We have so many talented youth and this is an opportunity for us to be involved in worship.  I hope you will make this part of your Sunday routine.

 If you have any questions, please call me at 344-4437 ext. 16 or 344-1105 home

Adult Cold Medications and other OTC Drugs such as Tylenol, Antifungal Creams and RID (for head lice)

SRUMC VOLUNTEER IN MISSION TEAM TO MISSISSIPPI for Hurricane Katrina relief with the Interfaith Neighbors of the Roanoke Valley.  If you are interested and available or want further information please contact our Disaster Relief Coordinator, Bill Clark, at 721-3340.  Transportation will be provided on the church bus.

Brochures are available in the church office.  Located near Shawsville, this United Methodist outdoor ministry provides a Christian camping experience for children and youth (rising 3rd graders to high school seniors).

Our trip on March 2 will be to the Dayton Farmer’s Market.  Explore the authentic charm of over 20 unique shops locally owned and operated.  Gifts of every description along with bulk foods, fresh baked breads, specialty coffees, handcrafts and much more are available.  Lunch will be at the Evers Family Restaurant in Mt. Crawford, VA.

for those who are curious about the United Methodist Church or want to learn more about the Christian faith with Rev. William G. Davidson

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