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New at GUMC: Venturing Crew 1856 |
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Written by Renee Strickland
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On January 6, 2010 the Gainesville United Methodist Church Board of Directors signed the charter for a new Venturing Crew. Venturing is a BSA program for young men and women who are 14 (and have completed the eighth grade) through 20 years of age. Previous experience with scouting is not required. Venturing's purpose is to provide positive experiences to help young people mature and to prepare them to become responsible and caring adults. The crew members plan and participate in High Adventure activities (camping, canoeing, rock climbing, hiking. scuba diving etc...) If you are 14 to 20 years old, and interested in participating in this new group, this is their current meeting schedule:
Dates: second and fourth Wednesdays
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: Gainesville United Methodist Church (second floor classroom)
(Meeting location is subject to change, please check GUMC calendar or Facebook.)
The Advisors/Committee members for this new crew have varied experiences working with local youth. Several have been involved with local boy scout and girl scout troops as well as having one former UMC wilderness camp counselor. Committee Members and Advisors: David Markley, Renee Strickland, Charles Thornburg, and Darlene Thornburg
See them on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=app_2344061033&gid=456904430006 |
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 10 March 2010 16:53 |
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Written by Administrator
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Please check back here soon. Our upcoming 2010 Missions will be posted.
Youth Missions Yardsale - Coming in May: The purpose of the event is to raise funds for volunteers to go on mission projects in New York and Virginia this summer where they will refurbish homes for the less fortunate. This will be the 9th year that the youth of GUMC have participated in missions.
Summer 2010:
1. Jeremiah Project, Winchester, VA. - Middle School Mission Trip - July 11th through July 17th (11 Youth and 4 Adults)
2. The Reach Project, Lockport, NY - High School Mission Trip - June 26th through July 3rd (19 Youth and 6 Adults)
If you have any questions about our Missions, please contact Lori Rosamond at
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Last Updated on Monday, 14 June 2010 12:43 |
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Written by Administrator
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Boy Scout Troop 581 meets every Monday evening at 7pm in the Fellowship Hall. The troop has monthly camping opportunities for boys ages 10-18. The troop will be attending summer camp in summer 2010 at Blue Ridge Scout Reservation’s camp Ottari near Roanoke, VA. The troop has 2 crews going to the Northern Tier high adventure camp in Minnesota's boundary waters next summer. For more information on the troop contact Bob Ruckle at 703-753-0232, or email bobruckle at comcast dot net. |
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Last Updated on Monday, 23 November 2009 13:44 |
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Written by Amy Hodges
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We at Gainesville United Methodist Church are beginning to explore Deaf Ministry. Please check back here soon for more information. In the meantime, please look at our attached flyer by clicking on the link: GUMC Deaf Ministry Flyer
We have a Monday night Signing class at the church, which is open to anyone who is interested. It runs from 7:00pm - 8:30pm in the preschool rooms. Please join us if you can.
If you have any questions, contact Amy Hodges, amy_hodges at comcast dot net. Thank you. |
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Last Updated on Monday, 08 March 2010 13:41 |
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Written by Administrator
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2010 WAS THE YEAR GUMC BECAME HERO HEADQUARTERS FOR A FUN FILLED WEEK OF VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL! We called for Heroes and they came…
236 Campers
45 Camp Counselors
90 Volunteers
4 Firemen
1 Doctor
1 SERVE Coordinator We called for fun and we got it…
1 Ballerina Teacher
1 Wide Hipped Clown
1 Helicopter
1 Firetruck
1 epidemic
400 cupcakes
3 – 80 degree days in the Craft Room
2000 pictures
300 pigs
1122 items of food (1141 lbs) for SERVE that equates to a value of $2156.49!! and NON-STOP SMILES! We hoped for ordinary heroes, but instead we got extraordinary heroes in action. |
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Last Updated on Thursday, 29 July 2010 17:30 |
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