2018 Special Lenten OfferingWhy should you help sponsor the village of Agua Zarca, which will ensure they see a medical team at least twice a year, as well as get education on improving their basic heath? Because they need our help! The facts don’t lie - If Hondu-ras were your home instead of the US (source: CIA World Factbook):

• Your life expectancy would be 8.65 years less. The life expectancy at birth in Honduras is 70.91 while in The United States it is 79.56. • You would be 3 times more likely to die in infancy. The number of deaths of infants under one year old in a given year per 1,000 live births in Honduras is 18.72 while in The United States it is 6.17. • You would spend 97.81% less per capita on health care. Per capita public and private health expenditures combined in Honduras are $195.10 USD while The United States spends $8,895.10 • You would experience 28.22% more of a class divide between wealthy and poor. The GINI index measures the degree of inequality in the distribution of family income. In Honduras it is 57.70 while in The United States it is 45.00. • You would find there are 0.7 hospital beds/1000 people in Honduras vs. 2.9 hospital beds/1000 people in the US.

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Villagers stand in line to be seen by our medical team volunteers

Happy Easter!“Just when I thought there would be no more light in the Jerusalem sky, the Bright and Morning Star appeared, and the darkness has not overcome it.” from “Easter” by Ann Weems

Welcome to Easter Sunday Worship Celebration at Warwick Memorial United Methodist Church. We are so blessed that you have joined us on this joyous Sunday. We praise God once more for the gift of God’s amazing love for us made known in Jesus Christ. In today’s worship, we pray that you find joy, meaning and welcome here. We also hope that you will join us again. The Warwick Weekly provides an overview of upcoming events and activities. We look forward to you joining us again soon. Please take a moment to take pictures by the altars or outside and share them with #WMUMCEaster2018, #WMUMC, #Easter2018

Our Pastors Are Excited. . .“Fresh Expressions” Makes Them Happy!

This picture was taken as they filmed video to promote our worship series, Fresh Expressions, that will begin next Sunday, April 8th. Why do they appear to be having so much fun? Because the joy of The Resurrection is contagious, and thank goodness, it does not go away on Easter Sunday. Join us next week as we talk about real ways to share and express Christian faith in today’s world, learning from lessons taught in the scriptures. Once we are on the path of being a disciple of Jesus, we discover that we have a calling, but how do we best live that out in our busy, often chaotic lives? This series calls us to think about and nurture deep friendships that form extensions of God’s in-viting grace to a world around us. Let’s get real and work on fresh expressions of an amazing God, because we all know the world needs to learn about and live the way of Jesus Christ. See you next week in church at 8:30am, 9am, or 11:15am.

A Way to Bless Others: Share Today What The Resurrection Means to YouPlease find one of four posters around the church today to write a note about what the miracle of the resurrection means to you. The artwork from children and youth scrolling before worship and during the pastor’s sermon in The Lamp-stand Service was completed in response to the ques-tion: What does Easter mean to you? Thank you to our Sunday evening M&M’s and The Pumpkin Patch Sunday School Class for an amazing job! Next week you can check out their artwork on the bulletin boards in the Narthex and the Gathering Area.

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Things of Interest . . .

FOB Contd. from page 1If those facts weren’t enough, there are many verses in scripture telling us to care for our brothers and sisters. As an example:

• Philippians 2:4 -- do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others. • Proverbs 21:13 He who shuts his ear to the cry of the poor will also cry himself and not be answered. • 1 John 3:17-18 But whoever has the world’s goods, and sees his brother in need and closes his heart against him, how does the love of God abide in him? • Matthew 25:40 “The King will answer and say to them, ‘Truly I say to you, to the extent that you did it to one of these brothers of Mine, even the least of them, you did it to Me.’You can give with cash using the special Easter envelope inside the Warwick Weekly; you can write a check and make sure to note in the memo line it is for the special Lenten offering for the Honduran village. If you have downloaded the app on your phone, just follow the link and give using your credit card. Or you can give by going directly to the following link, https://warwickmemorial.aware3.net/form/LdcVmFS

Reflection on the Miracle of Ressurection(Adapted from “Made for a Miracle” by Mike Slaughter)

Today Jesus is calling you by name, inviting you to step into your own miracle, beckoning you to risk forward in faith into God’s miracles, for the good of the world that God so loves. Today is the day of

salvation! Throw off everything that hinders you, and let’s invite God to transform our ordinary into God’s extraordinary. Then, together, we will change the world one life at a time, starting with our own.

Happy Easter!

All God’s Children Summer CampsWhat is All God’s Children Camp? Children, ages 7 to 12, with an incarcerated mother or father, spend a week at camp, participating in activities such as boating, swimming, hiking, archery, music, crafts, Bible study, and conflict resolution. Partnering with Virginia United Methodist camps, All God’s Children Camp provides a week of sanctuary for children who face so many challenges in their lives: economic poverty; temporary living conditions; loneliness; low self-esteem; violence; and drugs.One of our most critical needs for our 2018 summer camps are male and female mentors at all three locations: June 17-29: Camp Chanco on the James (Richmond area)June 24-29: Camp Overlook (Shenandoah Valley area)July 29-August 3: Occohannock on the Bay (Eastern Shore)Other needs include twin sheet sets, pillows, blankets and beach towels. As always, monetary donations are needed. It costs $400.00 to send a child to camp so any size donation is appreciated.]

If you have any questions, please contact Jim Rogers at 68eagle@cox.net. Jim volunteered at the camp last year.

Holy Week Thank You: Thank you to EVERYONE who has helped this week to make all our worship services, Prayer Journey, and other Easter events a huge success. The choirs were amazing, the drama team was amazing, our children and youth leaders ARE amazing, all volun-teers who stepped up to help with stuffing eggs, stuffing bulletins, moving tables and chairs, and moving chairs again, directing traffic in the parking lot, putting out signs, youth leading worship for Sonrise service and for making our church a welcoming place to be. The Pastors, Ministry Teams and Leadership Team thank you.

Pastoral Transition Note from Your Senior Pastors

Last Sunday we announced that in late June, the Cloud family will be leaving Newport News and an amazing faith community at Warwick Memorial United Methodist Church. We are deeply thankful for the love and support we have received over the last five years.

We are very excited to announce that Pastor Bert will be appointed to serve as the Pastor for St. Matthias United Methodist Church in the Fredericksburg/Southern Stafford area on the Rappahannock District. Pastor Gina will be appointed to serve as the Sr. Pastor of Fredericksburg UMC in Fredericksburg. This is a thriving community and we are really excited and hopeful about this next chapter of ministry.

The last five years have been a true blessing in our lives, and we are so thankful for the great relationships that we will hold so dear at this remarkable church where we have served, side by side, as senior pastors. It is hard to say goodbye, and we know that God has great plans for such a fruitful church.

Please pray for our family and these communities. Pastor’s kids are like military kids with transitions. Our three are hanging in there, and this is a well timed move for the high school life of our youngest two.

The Cabinet and Bishop are working on our successors and we should have that news sometime in April. We are praying and preparing for the incoming folks; also with great hope for what is to come.

Lots of emotions, some of them difficult and others hopeful, but we are thankful to God for the gift of it all.

God Bless you all, Pastor Bert and Pastor Gina

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WMUMC Things of Interest . . .

Hands Across the City Upcoming Events Join us next Saturday, April 7th beginning at 10am to visit Courthouse Green to canvass the community for our work day on June 2nd. We will meet at the Celebration Center to be given supplies and maps of the area. We will work the community until approximately 12 noon. This is something everyone can do, so please sign up on our app or this link - www.aware3.net/form/TT9YVxx. More details on the June 2nd work day will be available soon. To learn more about our Hands Across the City mission project at Courthouse Green, please contact Pastor Peggy.

Churchwide Clean-up/WorkdayWhen: Saturday, April 14Time: 9am - 2pm (lunch provided)

All members of WMUMC are invited to join together to help fix-up, clean up, and beautify our church. Work that needs to be done will be on checklists and supplies will be furnished, so everyone is encouraged to lend a hand! We have a very large building, with lots of little jobs… Inside and Outside – we need your help!Please let us know we can count on you even if you can only help for a little while! There are sign-ups in the adult Sunday School Classes, in the hallways near the Sanctuary and Celebration Center and in the church office.Please put a check after your name if you will have lunch with us. Thank you for your gift of time and effort for your church!

Men’s Spring Splash Bible Study On the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays in April and May we will have a men’s Bible study on Jonah. We will

meet from 7pm to 8:30pm in Room 27. This will be a great opportunity to “dive” in with only a 4 session commitment. Why not “get your feet wet” as you get into the “living water” that God offers us in this miraculous “cruise ship” story. I hope you will join us beginning April 3rd. Questions? Call or email Gerry Mingee 880-9485 ggmingee@verizon.net. First class will be this Tuesday.

Jewelry Sale Update and Thanks

You helped raise $577.00 through the UMW Jewelry Sale two weeks ago. The United Methodist Women would like to express our appreciation to all who donated jewelry, worked in the sale, and made purchases! The proceeds will be contributed to the Virginia Beach Justice Initiative to further their mission of combating human trafficking. Watch for another sale later in the spring or early summer.

Attention High School and College Grads: Are you graduating from High School or college this year and would like recognition on Graduation Sunday on June 3rd? Then please let the church office know your name and school/college you are graduating from by calling 877-2270 or email warwick.memorial@wmumc.org. We will have a special gift for graduates that Sunday.

Coffee With the PastorsMark your calendar now for April 29th at 10:10am in the library to get together to learn more about the church,

missions, membership and more. These events are for newcomers and/or those seeking to learn more about our church.

Friday Yoga Classes: Yoga classes resume next Friday with a new 10-week cycle on Friday evenings at 6pm in the Celebration Center. All are welcome, no pre-registration required. The cost is $60 for 10 classes or $10 per class. Classes are beginner friendly and work with any level. As long as you are comfortable getting up and down off of the gym floor, this class is a good place to start for those new to yoga. Our instructor is Bethany Caddell and you can contact her through www.christianyogastudio.org. If you have any questions, you may call Karen Minetree at 369-8081.

United Methodist MenThe United Methodist Men will have their monthly dinner and meeting on Tuesday, Apr 10, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Pastor Bert will speak with in the area of discipleship being a servant to others. If you plan to attend, call Gene Osborne at 875-1183 (H) or 272-6674 (C) so we can have plenty of food prepared.

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Fun for Kids in Sunday School

All kids Pre-K to Grade 5 are invited to our Celebration Center on Sunday mornings at 10:10am for Sunday School opening. Kids gather there first for music and video fun, then go to their classrooms with their teachers. We start in the Celebration Center with a short video before moving to our classrooms. Remember to invite a friend to church and Sunday School.Each month the kids study a new Bible verse and children can collect Bible Bucks for different assignments, tasks, andpositive behavior each Sunday. Every third Sunday is “Sunday Funday.” Please encourage your child to invite friends. Feel free to speak to any Sunday School leader if you have any questions. Sunday School Classes (educational wing):1st and 2nd grade meet in room 183rd, 4th and 5th grade meet in room 146th and 7th grade meet in room 16We also have Youth Sunday School available each week. Grade 8 and up meet in the Youth Room (room 22).

Carpenters ClassFor those who have children with special needs, please visit us in the Carpenter’s Class, room 30 across from the nurseries, from 10:10am to 11:10am on Sunday mornings. This includes people of any age from six through young adults. The class teachers are Kathie Watkins and Marilyn Gardner.

Our Children & Youth . . .

Children & Youth Fellowship Groups Children and Youth are invited to participate in our children’s programs on Sunday evenings from 5:45pm to 7:30pm Check the church calendar for exact details each week. The JAM (Jesus And Me) Time Kids (pre-K) meet in room 28. The M&Ms (Magnanimous and Mindful) (children 1st to 5th grade) meet in the Fellowship Hall. For more information on JAM and M&M’s, please contact Sharon Ellis at cutygrgal@cox.net, 872-8495. The Youth gather in the Youth Room, room 23. We welcome all youth grades 6 through grade 12. Contact John Evans at youthweb@wmumc.org or 876-5610 cell/text. Follow the youth events by visiting their website at WarwickYouth.org.

Pick up brochures on the welcome stands in the Narthex and Gathering Area to learn more about these programs. A snack supper is provided for all age groups (unless otherwise noted from week to week). Parents can assist with meal preparations or donations, so please contact Sharon Ellis (cutygrgal@cox.net) or John Evans (youthweb@wmumc.org) for more information on how to help.

Youth Choir Rehearsals Youth from 6th to 12th grade are welcome to sing in the youth choir. Rehearsals are on Sunday at 5pm, then go on to Youth Fellowship at 5:45pm. If you would like to be a part of our awesome youth choir, come and see what it’s all about.

Cherub and Junior Choir RehearsalsChildren from 4 years to 5th grade are welcome to sing in the Cherub and Junior Choirs. Rehearsals are Wednesday afternoons at 4:45 for Cherubs and Juniors together.Page Williams is the music director. If you would like to know more about the choirs, you can contact Page at 813-5285 (call or text) or email pagewilliams1@yahoo.com. Please check the church calendar on back page for rehearsal changes.

Our infant and toddler nurseries (Room 25 and 26) are open during worship, Sunday School, and many scheduled events. We offer professionally trained staff for children birth through age 4. Please ask a greeter, usher or pastor for directions to the nursery. Please do not use the nursery if your child is sick or running a fever, in consideration of the other children and families. Childcare is provided as part of our ministry and there is no fee.

“Rolling River Rampage” 2018 Vacation Bible School “Experience the Ride of A Lifetime With God”Mark your calendars - June 25th to the 29th. Registration will be available soon for kids K through 5th grade. As always, the youth are invited to volunteer. There is always a need for adult participation - men and women are encouraged to help out during this week of fun!If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Sharon Ellis (872-8495).

Youth Group Baked Potato Bar Fundraiser Join the youth for their next world famous potato bar on April 15th. Meet in the Fellowship Hall following the 11:15am service today. All proceeds go to support our youth mission trips and events.

Courthouse Green Easter Egg Hunt THANK YOUPastor Peggy and the Children’s Fellowship Ministry would like to thank everyone who helped with our first Easter Egg Hunt outreach at Courthouse Green. From helping to stuff eggs (again) to all the coordination for the day of the event including games and crafts. All helping hands are very much appreciated. The neighborhood children who partic-ipated had a fabulous time - YOU made that possible.

Upper Room DevotionalsThe March/April Upper Rooms devotional books are available in the Narthex. Every other month we receive new books and a small donation to help us continue to provide them is always appreciated but not necessary!

“Glory to God, who is able to do far beyond all that we could ask or imagine by his power at work within us; glory to him in the church and in Christ Jesus for all generations, forever and always. Amen.” Ephesians 3: 20-21, Common English Bible (CEB)

Faithful Aging Conference - April 24 The theme for the Faithful Aging Conference will be “Always a Place at the Table” on Tuesday, Apr. 24 at Williamsburg UMC in Williamsburg. At the event you can network with exhibitors and other faith communities, share ideas and talk about how to address opportunities and changes as society ages alongside local church congregations. Questions can be directed to MStokes@pinnacleliving.org. No registration is necessary.

Bishop’s Gathering Addresses Race and ReonciliationBishop Lewis has called a Convocation on Race and Reconciliation on Saturday, April 14, 2018, at Annandale United Methodist Church. The convocation will empower participants to become life-long learning disciples who will be able to conduct the difficult conversations we all need to have related to issues of racial division, justice, and God’s call to ministries of reconciliation and peace. It will begin with registration and a continental breakfast at 8:30am and end with Communion at 3:45pm. Lunch will be served. The keynote speaker for the event is Romal Tune, whose ministry has impacted the lives of thousands through examining their own lives and stories in transparent and honest ways; in short, to “help hurting people find healing.” Visit vaumc.org to learn more and register.

Virginia Five-Day Academy for Spiritual Formation Offers “Community and Healing Through God’s Reconciliation”Registration is now open for the 2018 Virginia Five-Day Academy for Spiritual Formation to be held October 14-19, 2018 at the Roslyn Retreat Center in Richmond. Sponsored by the Virginia Conference in cooperation with The Upper Room, this retreat is open to clergy and laity who are seeking to deepen their relationship with God through prayer, learning, and worship.The Academy uses a Benedictine model with periods of silence, morning and evening prayer, daily Eucharist, and covenant groups. Each day includes instruction by outstanding faculty. This year our faculty leaders will be Dr. Luther Smith, Professor Emeritus at Candler School of Theology and Dr. Amy Oden, Professor at St. Paul School of Theology at Oklahoma City University. It is recommend that you register early, as space is limited. Registration information can be found at: http://academy.upperroom.org/events/214

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Last Week’s Numbers . . .Attendance 3/25/188:30am - 729:00am - 12211:15am - 90Total Worship: 284Sunday School Attendance: 136

Things of Interest. . .

Renewal for Existing Church“Fresh Expressions”Date: Sunday, April 8, 2018Time: 3:00PM - 5:30PMLocation: Chestnut Memorial UMC, 1024 Harpersville Road, Newport NewsWorkshop Leader: Mark Ogren, Director of Congregational Excellence About this workshop: This workshop will present information about “Fresh Expressions” which is a move-ment that is cultivating new forms of church alongside existing congregations in order to reach a changing world. At its heart, Fresh Expressions is about empowering and equipping God’s people to develop creative expressions of church that can reach the increasing diversity of our society. Pastor Peggy plans to attend this training and she will be happy to meet up with you there.

Conference Immigration SummitBishop Sharma D. Lewis formed the Virginia Conference Committee on Immigration Outreach in 2017 to help the conference communicate the Gospel as it relates to immigrants and refugees. In partnership with the General Board of Church and Society, Just Neighbors and the Southeastern Jurisdiction Hispanic Caucus, the committee is sponsoring an Immigration Summit at Ramsey Memorial UMC in Richmond on Saturday, May 19 from 10am to 3pm to educate and empower those who want to be in ministry to immigrants and refugees. Attendance to the summit is free of charge, and a boxed lunch can be purchased at the time of registration. Registration will be available soon.

Gun Violence Family and Survivor Retreat Gun violence kills 93 people daily in the United States and our faith communities are not immune. People in our congregations, communities, and families suffer the pain, trauma, and loss of gun violence. Church and Society and Heeding God’s Call to End Gun Violence are hosting a Gun Violence Family and Survivor Retreat on Wednesday, April 11 – Thursday, April 12 in Washington, D.C. This two-day, all-expenses paid retreat is for individuals in the Washington, D.C. and surrounding areas who have lost loved ones to gun violence or have themselves survived gun violence. It will provide a space of healing and empowerment for these persons who have suffered from gun violence, encouraging their presence and action in the movement to end gun violence. The retreat is open to any survivor of gun violence, regardless of faith affiliation. For more information and to register, contact the Rev. Jeania Ree Moore (jmoore@umcjustice.org) and Rebecca Cole (rcole@umcjustice.org). Rev. Jeania Ree V. Moore Director of Civil and Human Rights General Board of Church and Society of The United Methodist Church202-488-5657www.umcjustice.org

Donations for Honduras Medical Mission TeamItems needed: diaper pins, cloth diapers, toddler size flip flops, and baby slings. These items can be placed in the plastic bins labeled “Honduras” in the Sanctuary narthex and the Celebration Center gathering area by Sunday April 15th. Two members of our church will be leaving for Honduras on April 22nd. You can help by donating some of the things they need to take with them.

Today 7:00am Easter Sonrise Service7:30am Breakfast8:30am Sanctuary Service9:00am Lampstand Service10:10am Sunday School11:15am Sanctuary Service5pm NO Youth Choir Rehearsal5:45pm NO Youth Fellowship (Youth Room)5:45pm NO M&M’s Children’s Fellowship 5:45pm NO JAM kids (Rm 16) 5:45pm NO Blessed Mess Evening Class 5:45pm NO Financial Peace University 8pm AA (Rm 20)

Monday, April 2Meals on Wheels (pick up location) 10am PAA (FH)6:30pm Boy Scouts Troop 6/Cub Scouts7pm Mary Freeman Circle (Rm 20)7:30pm NO Praise Choir Rehearsal

Tuesday, April 3Meals on Wheels (pick up location)10am PAA (Rm 27)10:30 Tyson/Lett Circle (Rm 10)7pm Miriam Gruber Circle7pm Men’s Fraternity “Spring Splash” (Rm 27)7:30pm NO Gloria Dei Ringers Rehearsal

Wednesday, April 4Meals on Wheels (pick up location)1:15pm NO Staff meeting4:45pm NO Children’s Choir Rehearsal5:30pm Lampstand Band Rehearsal7:30pm NO Chancel Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, April 5Meals on Wheels (pick up location)10am PAA (Rm 27)6:30pm DYBL Girls (CC)7pm Barbara Liddick Circle (FH)

Friday, April 6Meals on Wheels (pick up location)6pm Yoga (CC)

Saturday, April 710am Canvass Courthouse Green (CC)6pm AA English Speaking (Rm 20)For complete calendar please visit the website at wmumc.org and contact Jim King at facility@wmumc.org for room availability and reservations.

Deadline for Warwick Weekly submissions is Tuesday at 12 noon.

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Expand your Spirit Through Prayer . . .

Household Prayers Morning: Heavenly God, our Father, I am full of thanks for a night of rest and for this new day and all that now awaits me. I go forward toward encounters with family and friends, work and play, and all that will bring me into contact with strangers, certain that you are with me. Lead and guide me in the way of a resurrected life. Help me to see the risen Lord today; in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Evening: Holy God, our Mother, you are my comfort at the end as at the beginning of each day. You pull me toward the goodness you desire for me. I give you thanks for all that has come my way this day, and I ask your enveloping power to watch over me this night. Give rest to all your people. Wherever there is pain and struggle, may your holy angels bring peace; in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Your Guide to the Latest at WMUMC . . .

Prayer List Please pray for those at home, in the hospital or care facility: Fran Shaffer (York Convalescent Center), Jane Guthrie (St. Francis), Harry Fisher (The Newport), Caroline Blume (St. Francis), Carol Hollingsworth, Jane Goetz, Beverly Mayeaux, Marguerite Proffitt, Lynn Davenport, Bill Brady, Pat Kennedy, Connie Moran, Linda Henderson, Carlton Purgold, Jean Shaffer, Joe Gindhart, Ruth Ritenour, Jackie Orr (York Convalescent Center), Erin Finley-Orick, Nancy Setty, Joy Robinson, Laurie Lasher, Marvin Hill (Barbara Amaker’s brother), James Hamilton, Frank and Mary Frances Cloud, Bob Fries, Trish Ployd, Norma Coleman, Allison Sczesny and all who are grieving or sick.

Deployed Armed Forces: CWO3 Michael Kreider, Collin Proctor (on a ship near North Korea).

Sick? Going to Hospital? If you are hospitalized, planning surgery, or have become ill, please contact the church office at 877-2270 or by emailing warwick.memorial@wmumc.org. If you have an urgent situation, please call or text our care line at (757) 509-7611 or the church office at 877-2270 (9am to 5pm). If you are going to the hospital, please let us know the date, time, and hospital where you will be receiving care. Due to HIPAA regulations, the hospital will not automatically inform the church of your hospitalization.

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Rev. Gina Anderson-Cloud, Co-Sr. Pastorpastorgina@wmumc.org

Rev. Bert Cloud, Co-Sr. Pastorpastorbert@wmumc.org

Rev. Peggy Langille, Associate Pastorpastorpeggy@wmumc.org

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