Methodist Men News

Welcome

The Methodist Men of Thalia United Methodist Church welcome you and extend an invitation to all men who want to be a part of a good Christian men's organization involved in doing God's work. We invite you to join us.

Purpose

Thalia United Methodist Men shall be a creative, supportive fellowship of men who seek to know Jesus Christ, to grow spiritually and to seek daily his will. [Our] primary purpose is to declare the centrality of Christ in the lives of men and in all their relationships.

Concerns

1. To encourage knowledge of and support for the total mission of The United Methodist Church.
2. To engage in evangelism by sharing the fullness of the gospel in its personal and social dimensions.
3. To clarify and speak to the identity and role of the man in contemporary society.
4. To seek commitment to discipleship.
5. To study and become familiar with The United Methodist Church, its organization, doctrines, and beliefs.
6. To cooperate with all units of United Methodist Men in obtaining these objectives through district, conference, jurisdiction, and church-wide goals.

Ministries/Programs

Heart Havens

Heart Havens is highlighted in our prayers and support. The VA Conference-sponsored Heart Havens provides fully-functioning homes for mentally handicapped persons who lack a support system. Homes in operation now are: two in Virginia Beach, one each in Powhatan, Colonial Beach, Richmond, Winchester, Kilmarnock, Stuarts Draft, and Waynesboro.

Individual members make private gifts. If you can help in any way contact George Averette at 486-4784

Boy Scouts

Scouting at Thalia United Methodist Church is of great importance and priority. The TUMM sponsor Boy Scout Troop 372, which consists of approximately fourteen (14) young boys twelve (12) through eighteen (18) years of age. We also sponsor Cub Pack 372, that consist of boys seven (7) through eleven (11) years of age.

The training and guidance received by these young people will be invaluable during their life's journey. We encourage every parent with a son or daughter seven (7) through eighteen (18) years of age to enroll them in a scouting program.

Youth

Our youth are our future. The TUMM recognize that our youth must be trained and guided in the ways of our Lord to become fishers of men and good citizens. Last year, we provided our church's youth programs funds in the amount of $500.00, for retreats and trips to enhance their spiritual faith, fellowship with others, and good citizenship. Last year, we sent one youth to Mexico to help build a house for a family with no place to live.

Flea Markets

The Methodist Men Flea Markets are held on every 2nd Saturday of the month from April to November.

Prices are:

• Space - $12.00 each, (a space consists of two automobile parking spaces). All spaces are reserved before the date of the flea market. Reserved spaces are held until 7:30 AM the day of the sale. At 7:30 AM the day of the sale any spaces remaining empty will rented to drive up and vendors on the waiting list.
• Tables - $5.00 each, (tables are 6 feet long folding).

Vendor Rules: Vendors may not sell anything that is pornographic, that promotes sex, drugs, or alcohol. No firearms or explosives. State law in Virginia prohibits the sale of baby formula and over the counter drugs, such as Aleve, Afrin, Sudafed, etc. No sale of food items or drinks that are consumable on the premises.

Sale Times are 8AM - 3PM. Vendors with reserved spaces will be allowed in the church parking lot at 6AM to set up on the day of the sale.

Refreshments are available on site.

Rest rooms are available in the church building.

Thalia United Methodist Men Scholarships

Thalia United Methodist Men offer two scholarships annually to graduating high school seniors and currently enrolled college students. The purpose of these scholarships is to assist members of Thalia United Methodist Church in financing their efforts to further their education beyond high school.

The first scholarship awarded, worth $1000, is the Thalia United Methodist Men Educational Scholarship. This award will be made to the applicant who demonstrates a high degree of academic prowess coupled with financial need.

The second scholarship, worth $2000, is the Al and Marge Brush Scholarship. This award will also be factored on the basis of academic credentials and financial need, but will also have a focus on the applicants' involvement in the life of Thalia United Methodist Church.

There is single application for both scholarships, and all applications received will be reviewed for both scholarships offered provided the applicant meets the following minimum criteria:

1. Must be a member of Thalia United Methodist Church.
2. Must have been accepted for enrollment in an accredited institution of higher learning, or have applied for such enrollment and be accepted prior to the commencement of the fall semester following the date of award.
3. Must be active in the life of Thalia United Methodist Church.
4. Must be sponsored by a member of the Thalia United Methodist Church.

Each scholarship will be paid directly to the institution of higher learning the applicant will be attending. Applications may be turned into the church office during its regular hours of operation, or placed in the Thalia United Methodist Men's church mailbox. Applications will be reviewed by the Scholarship Committee.

Download the application here. Applications will also be available at the church office.

The deadline for application submission is May 30, 2008.
The scholarship recipients will be announced June 8, 2008 during the 11:00am Worship service.