Our Mission: “To Make Disciples of Jesus Christ for the

Ramsey Memorial United Methodist Church
5900 Hull Street Road
Richmond VA 23224
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Our Mission: “To Make Disciples of Jesus Christ for the
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Nuestra Misión: “Hacer Discípulos de Cristo para la
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Ramsey Memorial United Methodist Church
5900 Hull Street Road
Richmond, VA 23224
804-276-4628
From the Pastor:
Just These Lines My Friends…
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To say that summer is here and we are getting ready for Vacation Bible School! Our staff
ministry team is so looking forward to having our kids and community children come; and we are
excited about the mission opportunity to share the ‘good news’ of Jesus with all of God’s children. We
are making plans for a bilingual VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL “El Rey Que Viene- The Coming King”
July 28- Aug 1st. Can’t wait to have fun with the kids, make crafts, play games, learn bible stories and
new songs in English and ‘Español.’
There is a part for everyone in the church to play in nurturing
God’s children – Won’t you help in some way with Vacation Bible School this year?
Hopefully summer for you and yours brings some time of relaxation, maybe even vacation.
Through the years, the family Koontz learned to appreciate vacation time as a time to get away from
our many activities and responsibilities and just focus on being together as a family. Some folks enjoy
traveling to new places; others prefer (or needs require) staying at home. In the early years, we took
what we called ‘mini vacations’ which were going on the road with Dad, the traveling salesman. As our
kids got older, we made a point of thinking about the places we wanted to visit as a family, and each
vacation was a time to ‘make memories.’ Through the years, we have enjoyed trips to the beach, the
mountains, camping trips, and have seen quite a few of our National Parks. While on the road, we have
enjoyed worshipping in other United Methodist congregations and other churches as our travel
schedule allowed. Sometimes, we have enjoyed ‘worshipping in the woods’ or even singing some
hymns in the car on our way to somewhere. Whether you find yourselves far away or close to home,
….try to pause and rest, and keep the Sabbath, by finding somewhere to worship on Sunday!
Remember the Sabbath was created for our good….and is something for us to do year round as we put
God first by worshipping the Holy One, and praising God for the many blessings in our lives! Don’t
forget to bring Pastor Deb a bulletin…I love to ‘share ideas’ from other churches….and when you are
in town, I hope to see you in church on Sunday!
I love being your Pastor and Friend….
Pastor Deb
BIRTHDAYS – CUMPLEAÑOS
Norman Kropp
Barbara Harrison
Betty Raper
Sandy Aderholt
Stuart D. Layne
Maria Sanchez
George Wood
Pat Beville
Pam Rives
Constance Shearin
Tyler Flynn
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BIRTHDAYS – CUMPLEAÑOS
Sara Lee
Linda Hinebaugh
David Rives
Wiley Davis
James H. Gahun
Lucy Monk
Kerri Bissett
William Flynn
Curtis Craig Lane
Russell Cotrell
Glady Walker
ANNIVERSARIES – ANIVERSARIOS
Mr. & Mrs. Warren Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Craig Lane
Mr. & Mrs. Richard A. Guilmart
Mr. & Mrs. Curtis Walsh
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Brian Koontz
Courtney Austin
Christian Fox
Tom C. Spain
Thomas Wagstaff
Rebecca W Clark
Donald Cameron
Erma East
Paul Austin
Buster Madison
Iggy Gerring
Jeff Howe
Scotty Doyle
Howard Fox
Margaret Kelley
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James Kastleberg
Rita Pittman
Rachel Southard
Lewis Hughes
Kelsey Atkinson
Dan Hallinan
Donna Jean Jorgensen
David L. Pittman
Sherry W. Windham
Matt Hoover
Peggy Burch
Gary Grubb
Samantha Sweat
Scott Fox
Bert Smith
ANNIVERSARIES – ANIVERSARIOS
Mr. & Mrs. Kevin McGowan
Mrs. & Mrs. Dwain Holmes
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Hinebaugh
Rev. Deborah & Brian Koontz
Mr. & Mrs. Kirby Pollard
Mr. & Mrs. Cecil Goolsby
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JULY 11th?!
Yep, July 11th
We are making plans for a bilingual VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL entitled
“El Rey Que Viene --- The Coming King” the last week in July --From July 28th through August 1st from 6:00 – 8:30pm. A meal will be provided from 6:00 –
6:30pm. Please mark your calendars now to participate. It is for ages 3 to 14 for kids and
there will be an adult class as well. We need your help in many ways so I hope you will sign
up by marking the yellow card in your bulletin with your name and phone number saying want
to help with VBS or you may call the church office and ask for Sue Newman, 276-4628. We
are anticipating and looking forward to an exciting time with the kids and hope you will be
here to experience it with us.
The youth had a great time at the Flynn’s house on June 1st for our cookout and bonfire.
For some of the youth it was their very first experience of having s’mores or toasting
marshmallows!
We played games and took some great photos around the fire. We’re very excited that our
newest youth member joined in, Miss Raven Brown who is now a rising 6th grader!
We’re also excited about our current summer plans, including our participation with
CARITAS and our trip to Kings Dominion! We’d like to extend a big thank you to our young
adults who have volunteered to chaperone the Kings Dominion trip!
Don’t get left out of the picture and
have to hear about it from friends.
Join us at noon (or come early and visit)
When we gather in Fellowship Hall to enjoy hotdogs & hamburgers
and all the fixings!
RSVP by July 9th
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My Parents Table: A Community Meal Program
As many of you may know the free community meal program at Ramsey Memorial
United Church is up and running. To date we have served 4 community meals, each
on the last Sat of each month. On average we have served approximately 32
individuals at each meal. These individuals are typically not members of the church but
church members are welcome to join us for the meal! Thanks to all our Ramsey
members (especially Agape) who have helped prepare food, prep food, greet guests,
serve food or given donations. We would love to have additional Ramsey members to
help! The meal will always be the last Sat of each month. Call Sherry Fox at 316-3377
if you would like to participate. This is a great opportunity to enjoy great fellowship and
extend an act of kindness to the community. If you are unable to join us but would like
to make a financial donation, please make a check to Ramsey Memorial United
Methodist Church and put “My Parent’s Table” in the memo line. The financial
donations help us prepare nutritious meals that might not otherwise be possible.
Hope to see you soon!
Howard and Sherry Fox
July- Julio
Hispanic Congregation Events
Eventos de la Congregación Hispana
SUNDAY
DOMINGO
MONDAY
LUNES
TUESDAY
MARTES
WEDNESDAY
MIERCOLES
1
Wellness
McGuire Park
6
7
4th Sunday after Pentecost
Worship Service 8:30 &11:00am
Fellowship Gathering
9:30am
Escuela Dominical
11:00am
Servicio en Español
12:30pm
Youth Group
5:30pm
Care A Van
13
5th Sunday after Pentecost
14
Worship Service 8:30 &11:00am
Fellowship Gathering
9:30am
Escuela Dominical
11:00am
Servicio en Español
12:30pm
Youth Group
5:30pm
20
6:00pm
7:00pm
8
8:00am
Care A Van
Ada Mae Bookman
Wellness
Basketball Homeschool
Group
6:30pm
Basketball Homeschool
Group
6:30pm
Wellness
4
5
Admin. Council
Care A Van
8:00am
Prayer Shawl Knitting 10:00am
Basketball Homeschool
Group
6:30pm
Estudio Bíblico
7:00pm
Basketball Homeschool
Group
6:30pm
BUCS
10
11
12
7:00pm
Nina Woodfin
2:00pm
7:00pm
16
Troop 767
6:30pm
Finance
7:00pm
6:00pm
Care A Van
8:00am
Prayer Shawl Knitting 10:00am
Basketball Homeschool
Group
6:30pm
Estudio Bíblico
7:00pm
22
23
Basketball Homeschool
Group
6:30 pm
17
18
Care A Van
8:00am
Prayer Shawl Knitting 10:00am
Basketball Homeschool
Group
6:30pm
Estudio Bíblico
7:00pm
Private Event
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Wellness
Food Pantry
24
19
4:00pm
Basketball Homeschool
Group
6:30pm
6:30pm
25
6th Sunday after Pentecost
Worship Service 8:30 &11:00am
Fellowship Gathering
9:30am
Escuela Dominical
11:00am
Servicio en Español
12:30pm
Youth Group
5:30pm
Basketball Homeschool
Group
6:30pm
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28
29
Basketball Homeschool
Group
6:30pm
Wellness
7th Sunday after Pentecost
Worship Service 8:30 &11:00am
Fellowship Gathering
9:30am
Escuela Dominical
11:00am
Servicio en Español
12:30pm
Youth Group
5:30pm
6:00pm
SPRC
30
6:00pm
10:00am
7:00pm
Care A Van
8:00am
Prayer Shawl Knitting 10:00am
Basketball Homeschool
Group
6:30pm
Estudio Bíblico
7:00pm
31
Care A Van
8:00am
Prayer Shawl Knitting 10:00am
Basketball Homeschool
Group
6:30pm
Estudio Bíblico
7:00pm
8:00am
Girl Scouts CPR &
First Aid Training
8:00 -4:00 pm
55+ Luncheon
12:00pm
Girl Scouts 3382
21
SATURDAY
SABADO
3
Trustees
15
FRIDAY
VIERNES
2
9
8:00am
11:00am
6:00 pm
THURSDAY
jUEVES
Basketball Homeschool
Group
6:30pm
26
Community
Dinner
5-7pm
August-agosto
Hispanic Congregation Events
Eventos de la Congregación Hispana
SUNDAY
DOMINGO
MONDAY
LUNES
TUESDAY
MARTES
WEDNESDAY
MIERCOLES
THURSDAY
jUEVES
FRIDAY
VIERNES
1
SATURDAY
SABADO
2
BUCS
3
4
5
6
7
Administrative Council
7:00pm
Care A Van
Prayer Shawl Knitting
Chancel Choir
Estudio Bíblico
8th Sunday after Pentecost
Worship Service 8:30 &11:00am
Fellowship Gathering
9:30am
Escuela Dominical
11:00am
Servicio en Español
12:30pm
The Ellen Project
2:30pm
Youth Group
5:30pm
10
Care A Van
8:00am
Wellness
McGuire Park
6:00 pm
7:00pm
Basketball Homeschool
Group
6:30pm
11
12
13
14
Nina Woodfin
2:00pm
Care A Van
Prayer Shawl Knitting
Chancel Choir
Estudio Bíblico
Trustees
7:00pm
9th Sunday after Pentecost
Promotores De Salud
Worship Service 8:30 &11:00am
Fellowship Gathering
9:30am
Escuela Dominical
11:00am
Servicio en Español
12:30pm
Youth Group
5:30pm
17
10th Sunday after Pentecost
Worship Service 8:30 &11:00am
Fellowship Gathering
9:30am
Escuela Dominical
11:00am
Servicio en Español
12:30pm
Youth Group
5:30pm
24
11th Sunday after Pentecost
Worship Service 8:30 &11:00am
Fellowship Gathering
9:30am
Escuela Dominical
11:00am
Servicio en Español
12:30pm
Youth Group
5:30pm
31
12th Sunday after Pentecost
Worship Service 8:30 &11:00am
Fellowship Gathering
9:30am
Escuela Dominical
11:00am
Servicio en Español
12:30pm
Youth Group
5:30pm
6:00pm
Ada Mae Bookman
Wellness
11:00am
6:00pm
Basketball Homeschool
Group
6:30pm
18
Basketball Homeschool
Group
6:30pm
25
Basketball Homeschool
Group
6:30pm
19
20
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Wellness
Troop 767
Finance
26
6:00pm
8:00am
10:00am
7:00pm
7:00pm
6:30pm
7:00pm
Care A Van
Prayer Shawl Knitting
Chancel Choir
Estudio Bíblico
8:00am
10:00am
7:00pm
7:00pm
Care A Van
Prayer Shawl Knitting
Chancel Choir
Estudio Bíblico
55+ Luncheon
12:00pm
Basketball Homeschool
Group
6:30 pm
8:00am
10:00am
7:00pm
7:00pm
23
Community
Dinner
5-7pm
Basketball Homeschool
Group
6:30pm
29
8:00am
10:00am
7:00pm
7:00pm
16
Basketball Homeschool
Group
6:30pm
22
28
10:00am
7:00pm
9
15
21
27
Food Pantry
SPRC
8
8:00am
30
United Methodist Women
Summer, Lemonade, Books and Lots of Missions
FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
Each year, we ask the various groups within the church with a checking account to give us a statement
showing income and expenditures, and we do this for two reasons. The Book of Discipline states that we are
responsible for all monies collected and expended by Ramsey Church from any and all sources. But it is also
a good way to publicize the generosity and hard work of these groups.
We received statements from 13 groups - Sunday School classes, UMW Circles, the Choir, the BUCS, the
Youth, and the Mission Team. For 2013, they reported total income of $37,897, of which about 1/3 came from
member donations. The rest of it came from various fundraisers – selling pecans, barbecue, knives,
Brunswick stew, a yard sale, a craft sale, an auction, a bake sale, the Valentine dinner/dance, Souper Bowl
Sunday, Santa Breakfast, Easter breakfast, spaghetti dinner, prayer breakfast, Bethlehem Walk, newspaper
recycling, and the Mothers’ Day/Fathers’ Day bulletin inserts.
What did they do with all this money? Several thousand dollars were donated back to our church for the
Lenten Offering, the Ellen Project, our Food Pantry (who gave out 673 bags of groceries last year!), youth
retreats, love baskets, books for the UMW Reading Program, CARITAS, White Christmas, assistance to a
church member, flowers for the sick, meals for our church families after funerals, and memorials.
July 25-27
Or
July 28-30
Conference Mission Encounter, Blackstone, VA
Topics: Geographic Study (Roma of Europe)
Spiritual Growth Study (How Is it With Your Soul)
Issue Study: (The Church and People with Disabilities)
Register online at vaumc.org under Calendar or see registration forms on the church bulletin boards. Deadline is July 13 th.
August 1
The following are needed by this date.
UMW Books read from Sept- July 2014 to Hazel Gibbs.
Candle Burning Names and Donations to Rita Pittman.
Monthly Circle Reports , Social Action forms and
Mission Today forms to Scotty Doyle.
August 13
Mission Trip to Shalom Farms and All Gods Children
Camp, Westview on the James, Goochland County.
Men and Women are welcome.
Mission Emphasis for AGC camp: notes with a prayer on a decorated card, bottles of water, word
puzzles, pencils, a special craft you do, special bracelets, new socks, underwear, new elastic waistband
shorts (size 6 thru adult). Also Walmart gift cards. Collection bin in Education Bldg. foyer.
*Please let Scotty Doyle 744-3034 know by July if you are interested in going so transportation
arrangements can be made.
Sept. 12
Richmond District Mini-Mission Encounter
Trinity UMC , 903 Forest Ave., Richmond, VA
Same programs as Mission Encounter in an evening , abbreviated format.
Sept. 19-20
UMW Conference Young Women Event - Blackstone
***Scholarship of $100 is available to attend this event.
Please notify Sue Newman if interested.
Registration information on the UMW Bulletin Board or
online at vaumw.org
Sept 27
UMW District Annual Meeting
Providence UMC, 901 South Providence Rd., Richmond VA 23236
A lot of money was donated to various groups in our community and our state – the Crossover Clinic, the
Manchester Rescue Squad, the Bensley Rescue Squad, the Hermitage Samaritan Fund, the Blackstone Fund,
Shalom Farms, the Mattaponi Indian Fund, Richmond Hill, the Appalachian Mission Project and our own
Marion Mission Team.
And there was still enough money left to spread all our country and beyond through programs like Easter
Seals, Salvation Army, UMCOR, World Vision, Conference kits, Be The Match, Compassion Child, and
Hurricane Sandy relief.
What an impressive list! Thanks to all these groups for their energy and dedication. Your stewardship is an
example to us all.
The Finance Committee
August 8th
Dress for the Islands!
Join us in Fellowship Hall
at 12 o’clock
RSVP by Wednesday, August 6th
SAVE THE DATE
Saturday, OCTOBER 18 Ramsey UMW will present a one day retreat.
We are going to explore how God Is Closer than You Think.
How do Waldo of where in the world fame & Michangelo help us to realize how close God truly is? On
October 18, we hope to help you find out.
In a one day retreat, we are going to explore how God Is Closer than You Think: This Can Be the
Greatest Moment of Your Life Because This Moment Is the Place Where You Can Meet God. This is what
the Bible promises, so why settle for less? God reaches out all the time. Come and find out how to reach
back and "complete" the connection - to your joy and His.
En el principio creo Dios los cielos y la tierra. La tierra estaba desordenada y vacía, las
tinieblas estaban sobre la faz del abismo y el espíritu d Dio se movía sobre las aguas. Dijo
Dios, "sea la luz y fue la luz". Vio Dios que la luz era buena y separo la luz de las tinieblas.
Génesis 1:1-3.
Tenemos planes de realizar Una escuela bíblica bilingüe de verano,
“El Rey que viene- The Coming King”
Comenzará desde el 28 de Julio al 1 de Agosto, de 6:00-8:00 p.m. Una cena será servida de
6:00-6:30; Por favor marquen sus calendarios para participar. Esta escuela es para las
edades de 3 a 14 años de edad, también habrá una clase para adultos.
Necesitamos su ayuda en cualquier manera posible, por favor de llamar a la oficina de la
iglesia al 276-4628.
¿Cuál es el objetivo principal de la historia de la creación en Génesis 1-3? ¿Se tratara de un
relato histórico, o de una lección moral, o de una simple alegoría?
Estamos anticipando y esperando que sea un gran proyecto para todos especialmente para
los(as) niños(as).
Desde un Rincón Pastoral
Por fe pienso, y así lo creo, que el propósito principal de la historia de la creación en Génesis
1-3 es introducirnos a Dios como el Creador de todo cuanto existe. A pesar de las
diferencias encontradas en los dos relatos en Génesis acerca de la creación; una cosa es
cierta y es que no importa cuanta controversia esto traiga o cuantas evidencias se digan
encontrar justificando así teorías que niegan al Dios-Creador. La verdad del hecho es que
por fe creo que Dios creó y Él hizo todas las cosas buenas en El, por El y para El. Y porque Él
es Dios-Creador, el ser humano no puede existir fuera de la obra divina. Queramos o no,
existe una conexión especial entre Dios y su creación; la cual en un momento en el tiempo
fue interrumpida por el pecado, pero rescatada, restaurada y redimida por la gracia, amor y
entrega de Cristo Jesús, el Hijo de Dios.
Por gracias somos salvos, por medio de la fe, y no por obras para que nadie busque su
propia gloria. (Efe. 2:8)
Gracia y Paz a todos ustedes,
Pastora, Norma Aguilar.
My Parents Table (La mesa de mis padres) -Un programa para la comunidad
Muchos de ustedes ya conocen nuestro programa de cenas gratis para la comunidad aquí en
nuestra iglesia Ramsey; hasta la fecha hemos tenida 4 cenas, las cuales se realizan el último
Sábado de cada mes. Nosotros hemos servido a un aproximado de 32 personas en cada
cena. Estas personas usualmente no son miembros de la iglesia, pero los miembros de la
iglesia siempre están invitados a acompañarnos a estas cenas. Muchas gracias a nuestros
miembros de Ramsey, y un agradecimiento especial al Grupo de Agape por habernos
ayudados con la preparación y donaciones. Nos encantaría tener la ayuda adicional de parte
de ustedes. Como hemos mencionado antes las cenas se realizaran siempre cada último
sábado del mes. Si desea participar de alguna manera, por favor llamar a Sherry Fox al 3163377, esta es una gran oportunidad para disfrutar y proveer un acto de amabilidad hacia la
comunidad. Si usted no puede acompañarnos pero le gustaría hacer una donación por favor
sírvase hacer un cheque a nombre de Ramsey Memorial United Methodist Church y poner
“My Parent’s Table” en la parte baja del cheque. Su ayudar nos servirá de mucho, ya que sin
su apoyo este ministerio no sería posible.
Howard & Sherry Fox