Early Worship @ 8:30 AM
Praise Worship @ 9:00 AM
Sunday School @ 9:50-10:30 AM
Worship @ 11:00 AM

Welcome!

Thank you for visiting our website. I hope it encourages you to visit Cave Spring United Methodist Church in person. The Cave Spring family welcomes you to attend our worship services, special programming for all ages, musicals and opportunities for Christian fellowship, growth and service. We have recently added a 9 am praise service in addition to our traditional worship services at 8:30 am and 11 am.

I hope you will take the time to come and visit us one Sunday morning. We seek to be a church where you can feel at home and feel like you are among family. When you are at Cave Spring may you find yourself surrounded by people eager to join you in sharing God's love and grace.

I look forward to the opportunity of greeting you.

In Christ,
Ronnie Morris, Pastor

July 27
(8:45 & 11:00 AM) – Rev John Hemming Psalm 105:1-10 God Is Good All the Time
(9:00) – Rev Ronnie Morris Matthew 13:31-35 The Mustard Seed Conspiracy

BACK ON THE PATH

WEEKDAY SCHOOL & MOTHER'S DAY OUT
The Weekday School is dedicated to meeting the needs of the whole child; spiritually, emotionally, socially, mentally, and physically at his/her own development level. We wish to be a joyful and satisfying beginning for each child's school life. Our curriculum and teaching methods are based on Christian principles and values. Learn more

Sanctuary Choir

CAMP ALTA MONS, located in scenic southwest Virginia, is owned and operated by the Roanoke District of the United Methodist Church. The 875-acre mountain and valley historic site was formerly a healing springs retreat center known as Crockett Springs. It is now a modern camp and retreat center offering a wide variety of programs and year round facility options. Summer camp is offered for rising first through twelfth graders. Camp Alta Mons offers a small group (10-14 campers and two counselors), Christian, outdoor camping experience.

WONDERFUL WEDNESDAYS
When was the last time you were able to schedule an evening of GREAT food, wonderful fellowship, and dynamic ministries? That is what will resume on Wednesday evenings, starting September 10th. A cafeteria-style meal is served from 5:30 to 6:15 PM, followed by special interest classes, adult and youth bible study, children's activities, and choir practices. (A nursery is provided from 6:00 -7:30 pm for infants – K.)

Come join us for great food, fellowship and programs for all ages.

Wonderful Wednesday programs will conclude on May 7th. They will resume again after the summer.

Adult meals cost $6 and children 12 and under eat for $3 (Family maximum is $20) –what a deal! Please call the church office to confirm scheduled dinner and programs.

Registration cards are in the pew registration folder. Please put the registration card in the collection plate or call the church office by Tuesday to register or cancel.

Cave Spring UMC Endowment Fund
By supporting the Endowment Fund, you are giving thanks to God, and you are investing in the future of your church. Never before have our people known such Godly blessings and have had available such financial resources as we do today. More and more of us are taking seriously the question, “What are the ways I can support my church both today and in the future?” Our Endowment Fund is one way to answer to this question.
Find out more.

Fellowship Events Note – T.I.P.S. “Christmas In July” party Thursday, July 31 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the home of Jamie Eller. RSVP to Jamie or Shelly Bartlett by July 29. Note – CSUMC is having a Silent Auction/Dinner Fundraiser for our children’s mission project for the Katrina Playground Fund on Sun, Sept 14. Also, a portion of the profits will go to the church budget. We are in need of more donations of items to auction! Contact Laura Flick or Julia Greer if you can help. Watch for more details on this fun-filled event! Note – Our upcoming Church-wide Picnic is scheduled for Sun, Sept 21 at Camp Alta Mons. Chicken, drinks & paper products will be furnished at 1:30 PM to the potluck meal, and then a wagon ride tour of the camp at 2:30 PM. Additional camp activities to be enjoyed at your leisure! Note – Space is still available for our fall trip up the Hudson River Valley in NY on October 7-10. Information and registration forms are located on the bulletin board near the Welcome Center. Friends and family are welcome to join us! Call Julia for additional information or questions. Educational Events Note – WANTED: A Certified CPR or First Aid instructor willing to teach a class for teachers & church volunteers, Contact the church office. Note – The new parenting class, DISCIPLINE WITH CHILDREN AND TEENS has begun in the 5th grade classroom during the Sunday school hour. Everyone is still welcome to attend! Committee & Group Events Note – The Administrative Council will hold its meeting TODAY, July 22, at 7:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Note – Crafters needed to make & repair the Sanctuary Chrismon tree ornaments. If you can glue and follow easy directions, come on Aug 13, Sept 10 and Oct 8, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM to the Reception Hall. Bring your lunch to help for the entire time, or stay for part of the mornings – ALL help and fellowship is welcome! Call Bobbie Rust for more information. Note – LIFELINE will be giving screenings for strokes on Tues, Oct 14 in our downstairs Reception Hall from 8:45 AM – 4:00 PM. The cost is $45.00. Other screenings will be available for an additional cost. Watch for more information. Note – The UMW has reusable shopping bags marked “Cave Spring United Methodist Church”. See a member of UMW to get your bags! Note – “Green Tip” - We get 27.8 lbs. of air pollution for every ton of new glass produced; recycling glass reduces this pollution by 14-20% Children & Youth Events Note – School supply sales have begun! You may purchase supplies for Conference school kits, as well as our COP & West End Center for Youth children. Place items in the box outside the downstairs Reception Hall or you may give a monetary donation and others will shop for you! Make checks payable to CSUMC and label “school kits”. Note – Parents of Rising 3rd Graders: please call the church office with the correct name & spelling of your child to be engraved on a Bible that your child will receive as a gift from the church on Rally Sunday, Sept 7. Note – Rising 5th and 6th graders will visit the Food Bank on Mon, August 4 leaving on the church bus at 9:30 AM and returning at 2:00 PM. Bring a lunch and drink for a picnic in a park. Call Ms. Julia to sign up to participate. Note – CSUMC Weekday School is accepting applications for a teaching position in MDO. (Mother’s Day Out) Classes meet on Tues, Wed & Thurs from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Please call or email Carrol Wood for more information. Note – Registration for the CSUMC Weekday School continues for limited openings; contact Carrol Wood. Note – Upcoming T.I.P.S. group July activity: THIS THURS, July 24 – play date at Longwood Park, 10:30 AM (bring a lunch) Note - All youth Sunday School teachers are invited to attend a breakfast on Sunday, August 17th at 8:30 AM. We will discuss class lists and curriculum. Please RSVP to Karen or Teresa. Note - All youth grades 6 - 12 are reminded to attend the UMY kick-off on Sunday, September 7th from 5:30 to 7:30. The new Cave Spring UMC tee shirt with the youth theme for the 2008 - 2009 theme will be given out to all youth in attendance. A $10 donation would be appreciated. As always, a light dinner will be provided. Hope to see you there! Note – YOUTH: There is still room to sign on board for the 2009 Resurrection Retreat in Gatlinburg, TN. Please see Karen or Teresa for details. Community Outreach Note – SIGN UP NOW for the American Red Cross Blood Drive here at CSUMC NEXT Wed, July 30, 2:00-6:00 PM. Sign up sheets as volunteer helpers, cookie bakers and blood donors are in the Welcome Center. Blood levels are low; especially needed: O- and O+ Volunteer Opportunities Note – YOU ARE NEEDED on Sunday mornings to: *be a scripture reader (contact Mary Ellen Gross) *help serve Holy Communion (call the church office) *join the Praise Team (contact Mark Milberger) *help in Extended Session or the Crib Room (contact Julia Greer)

Tuesday, July 22 Administrative Council, 7:00 PM Back on the Path, 7:30 PM Thursday, July 24 Men’s Prayer Breakfast, 6:45 AM (bring your Bible & a biscuit!) T.I.P.S. play date, 10:30 AM @ Longwood Park, Salem (bring a lunch!) Friday, July 25 Church offices close @ 12:00 PM Sunday, July 27 – 11th Sunday after Pentecost Worship at 8:45 & 11:00 AM; Praise Service, 9:00 AM Sunday school (2yrs-adult), 9:45-10:45 AM Youth “Homeroom”, 9:45 AM (Wesley Hall) Chancel Choir Practice, 10:30 AM Praise Team, 3:00 PM Monday, July 28 August newsletter deadline, 12:00 PM Tuesday, July 29 Back on the Path, 7:30 PM

Visit roanokeumc.org for the Roanoke District UMC. Visit vaumc.org for the Virginia UMC. Visit umc.org for the national UMC. Visit upperroom.org for daily devotionals.

From US-220, go SW on Electric Road. Turn left on Colonial Avenue (at the Northcross School). Turn right on Hazel Drive. Church is located on the left. Main parking is located at the first entrance, with overflow parking in gravel lot. Sanctuary is located on 2nd floor. Church office is located at the second entrance. Map