James Richard Hill, Sr., 84, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021. He was born on April 28, 1936 in Amelia, Virginia to the late, Ira Moody Hill and Sally Jane Smith Hill. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Eva Mae Hill; sisters, Mildred Link, Wilma Golden, Barbara Cook, Maggie Saunders and Ruth Moore; brothers, Frank Hill, […]
For those who are wondering about Pentecost Sunday and wearing red, this video gives a pretty good explanation of the day. We wear red to symbolize the “like tongues of fire” that came on the disciples and the UMC logo includes the cross and flame for the same reason. Pentecost is the birthday of the Christian church. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubPKLDF_G6E
The Healthy Church Team met on Wednesday and discussed the new provisions allowed by the Conference and discussed the feedback we had gotten from you the members.The following will be done the next three Sundays, by then we should have some more clearance from the Conference on what can be done. Everyone will please wear a mask when entering or leaving […]
Tomorrow night is Holy Thursday and we will be having a joint service at Community UMC located at 37 Cherry Road in Portsmouth. We will start at 7:00 PM. As a note, we are still wearing mask, social distancing, and have plenty of hand sanitizer as well as a large number of attendees have received both or at least the […]
Community and St Mark United Methodist Church February 28th, 2021 Gathering and passing the peace-please remain masked and socially distanced. *Invocation: Leader: From generation to generation, God names us and claims us. People: Blessed be the Lord, our God. Leader: When we try to tell God what to do, Christ chastens us and leads us back onto the paths of […]
This is the obituary for Anne Putnam’s father. Obituary for Robert “Pork Chops” Collins, Jr. Robert “Pork Chops” R. Collins, Jr., 99 joined his wife Shirley Derby Collins in heaven on February 20, 2021. Robert and Shirley were married for 56 glorious years before her passing in 2004. Pork Chops was a life-long member of Cottage Place United Methodist Church […]
The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) responds to natural or civil disasters of such magnitude that they overwhelm a community’s ability to recover on its own. Through UMCOR, United Methodists extend loving care to people within the United States. When disaster strikes, it is local churches that provide the first response to their communities. This basic understanding—that disaster response […]
Here is tomorrow’s bulletin: Community and St Mark United Methodist Church February 21st, 2021 Gathering and passing the peace-please remain masked and socially distanced. *Invocation: Leader: When Jesus was baptized in the Jordan River, he emerged from the waters . . . People: to see the heavens splitting open and the Spirit soaring down like a dove. Leader: When Jesus was baptized in […]
Eva Mae Hill, age 82 went to be with the Lord on February 4, 2021. She was a member of St. Mark United Methodist Church and retired from Roses Department store. Eva is survived by husband James R Hill Sr.; children James R Hill Jr. and his wife Sharron, Ann Heal, Donna Provost, Kenny Hill and his wife Karen; grandchildren […]
Here is Sunday’s bulletin: Community and St Mark United Methodist Church February 14th, 2021 Gathering and passing the peace-please remain masked and socially distanced. *Invocation: Leader: The light of God is shining . . . People: shining around and within. Leader: The voice of God is calling . . . People: calling not just from ancient texts, Leader: but from here and now. People: The love […]
February 7th both churches will be back to in person worship, here is the bulletin: Community and St. Mark UMC Phase 2 Communion 2/7/2021 Prelude Welcome and announcements and passing the peace-please remain masked and social distanced. Opening Prayer: Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hidden. Cleanse the thoughts […]
After looking at the numbers and speaking with the District Superintendent, it seems the safest course of action is to stay virtual on the 24th and 31st. Maryview’s ICU is over capacity and the numbers are trending in the wrong directions still. Please stay safe, wear your mask, social distance avoid crowds when possible and keep cleaning those hands. The message […]
The positivity rate in Portsmouth is now over 20% in addition, local ICU’s are filling up with Covid patients. On Friday I had a conversation with our DS Wayne Snead and it is probably best we take off from in person worship on the 10th and 17th. We will re-evaluate everything at that time. The Treasurer’s have asked that you […]
Community and St Mark United Methodist Church January 3rd, 2021 Gathering and passing the peace-please remain masked and socially distanced. *Invocation: Leader: Arise; shine, for your light has come! People: We are called out of our darkness into light. Leader: Lift up your eyes and look around. People: We rejoice in the gift of light. Leader: Come let us worship […]
Here is the bulletin for the Christmas Eve service at St Mark UMC at 5:00 PM. Please join us and bring a flashlight or the light of your cellphone as we will not be using candles this year. Community-St. Mark United Methodist Christmas Eve Service Entrance *Hymn “What Child Is This” UMH 219 Passing the peace […]
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