Parish Happenings & Updates (Page 20)

Grandparents as Parents (GAP) is in need of school supplies, lunch boxes and lunch box fillers (individually wrapped, such as pretzels, Goldfish, snack cakes, fruit cups, apple sauce pouches, etc.), to help get the kids off to a great start for the new school year. If you’d like to contribute, items can be dropped off to Shelia Helsley (her address is in the directory or you can email Melissa). If you’d prefer to give a monetary donation, you can mail…

NEW READER SCHEDULE AVAILABLE The new reader schedule is now available. If you’re unable to read as scheduled, please find a replacement then let Mother Kathy and Melissa know of the change. PRAYER LIST Our prayer list can be found on our website. If you have folks you’d like added to the prayer list, please email their names to Melissa. PLEDGES As we start in-person worship, you’re welcome to bring your pledge to the service or to continue to mail…

SOUTHERN SHENANDOAH WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY Bible study is on summer hiatus until September. READER SCHEDULE The new schedule is coming next week for July through September. PRAYER LIST Our prayer list can be found on our website. If you have folks you’d like added to the prayer list, please email their names to Melissa. JUNE PLEDGES As we start in-person worship, you’re welcome to bring your pledge to the service or to continue to mail them. You can mail current…

REGATHERING UPDATE As Covid-related infection rates continue to fall in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and Shenandoah County, we have revised guidelines for worship. As of May 30, the following changes took effect for worship in Beckford Parish. The wearing of masks is optional with the exception of congregational singing (masks are to be worn for congregational singing). Although I am fully vaccinated, I will continue to wear a mask indoors, removing it only while actively leading worship and preaching. I…

We are announcing new changes being put in place for in-person worship as of May 28. Bishop Goff has delegated authority to local clergy to make best decisions for our congregations, which brought about these updates. Going forward, we must continue to monitor two things: public health markers and guidance from civic authorities, including the CDC, the Virginia Department of Health and the Governor of Virginia. Please read the letter below for the church you attend for the latest info.…

This week’s updates and information.

UPDATING THE PRAYER LIST Please take a moment to review the prayer list to see if there are any names you’ve added that can now be removed. You can email the names to Melissa. Thank you to everyone who has already contacted her. Starting June 1, we’re starting a new prayer list process. Every two months, the prayer list will be updated so that we make sure it stays current. We’ll include a note in The Beckford Connection for two…

UPDATING THE PRAYER LIST Please take a moment to review the prayer list to see if there are any names you’ve added that can now be removed. You can email the names to Melissa. Thank you to everyone who has already contacted her. Starting June 1, we’re starting a new prayer list process. Every two months, the prayer list will be updated so that we make sure it stays current. We’ll include a note in The Beckford Connection for two weeks before so…

We’re happy to share the news that we can regather for in-person worship starting on May 23rd. Please read the letter for more information. 

UPDATING PRAYER LIST Please take a moment to review the prayer list to see if there are any names you’ve added that can now be removed. You can email the names to Melissa. Some names have been on for a year and it is getting rather long, so we want to be sure it is correct. Starting June 1, we’re starting a new prayer list process. Every two months, the prayer list will be updated so that we make sure…

UPDATING PRAYER LIST Please take a moment to review the prayer list to see if there are any names you’ve added that can now be removed. You can email the names to Melissa. Some names have been on for a year and it is getting rather long, so we want to be sure it is correct. Thanks to everyone who has sent in updates so far. COLUMBARIUM UPDATE The columbarium has been installed at Emmanuel. Watch for more info coming…