Weekly Worship Service:
10:30 a.m. (in-person and virtual)
For those unable to worship in person, we invite you to join us here for our weekly LIVE virtual worship service at 10:30 a.m. each Sunday Morning.
On Sunday mornings, go to our website and click the "virtual worship" button. Contact Pastor Andrew with any questions.Children’s Sunday School for ages 3-5th Grade.
Morning Coffee Fellowship at 10:00 a.m.
Come join us for the Morning Coffee Fellowship in our fellowship hall.
Current Sermon Series: When God Came Down (Pentecost)
DAY of PENTECOST, Sunday, May 28 Sermon: “He Breathed on Them”
Scripture: John 20:19-23, Acts 2:1-21
To see the whole series, click here.
Sunday, May 28th is the DAY of PENTECOST
Everyone, please wear RED attire for a wave of
Pentecost Fire throughout the sanctuary!
Worship Servers
May Reader: Jo Ann Brooks
May Ushers: Peggy Sharer and Dottie Scott
We are looking for more volunteers in our worship service and throughout our Sunday morning time together as a community. If you feel that you have gifts to serve in any capacity on Sunday morning, please fill out this form. Worship Volunteer
Sermon Series Coming Soon. . .
“Five Marks of a Methodist” (June 11-July 9, 2023)
A Methodist:
Loves God
Rejoices in God
Gives Thanks
Prays Constantly
Loves Others
Find previous services:
PRAISE CHOIR REHEARSALS
Each Thursday, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
TRUSTEES Meeting: Tonight, Monday, May 22, 6:30 p.m.
To discuss some annex upgrades.
VAUMC Annual Conference:
Thursday, June 15-Saturday, June 17, 2023 in Roanoke, VA
Registration is Open for V.B.S.: July 10-13, 2023
Please register ASAP, so that we can continue to make preparations for our 2023 VBS Event. Click Here to Register
This community event is shared with Glebe Episcopal Church.
WOMEN'S ANNUAL CHICKEN SALAD LUNCHEON
Tomorrow, Tuesday, May 23, 2023 - 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The women can use more help. Are you able to volunteer?
Spread the word! Salad plates are $10 each!
Eat-in or Take-out available!
COFFEE AT GATHER CAFE with PASTOR ANDREW
Pastor Andrew will be at the Gather Cafe each Thursday in June, 9:15 -11:45 a.m., except June 15th during Annual Conference in Roanoke.
BOOK SCHOLARSHIPS FOR OUR COLLEGE STUDENTS
College students who are ACTIVE members at Beech Grove are eligible to apply for a book scholarship of up to $500 per year for a maximum of four years. Application deadline is June 30, 2023. Our scholarship contact person is Sydney Tabor. You may text a request for an application to 757-434-4465. Applicants should be able to provide proof of college enrollment upon request. Scholarship awards will be announced after July 15. We are so proud of all our students and enjoy learning of your successes.
SALVATION ARMY MEAL
We will be prepping a meal for the Salvation Army on Wednesday, June 28 and cooking and serving it at the Center on Thursday, June 29. If you would like to help, contact Chris Matson.
B-I-N-G-O!
Did you know that Beech Grove provides a monthly BINGO Game for senior citizens at Concordia Assisted Living Center in Suffolk? We meet on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 3:00-4:00 p.m. Contact Yvonne Matson (757-469-9718) if you would like to join in providing this time of fellowship and recreation for shut-in seniors. They enjoy it so much! We even supply prizes!
BEECH GROVE COMMUNITY GARDEN 2023
Are you interested in growing a small garden but have no space in your yard?
Now you can reserve a raised garden bed behind the church annex.
Anyone interested in working in the garden and/or having a garden bed
of their own should speak to Darryl or Ali Cunningham.
RECYCLING - BENCH PROJECT
We’ve reached our collection deadline! Did we meet our quota? Watch this space for an announcement. Many thanks to Cindy Eberwine who heads up this project and processes the many pounds of plastic for us.
PRAYER SHAWLS
Consecrated Prayer Shawls are available for those in need of comfort and prayer.
Call the church office at (757) 538-8353 if you need to pick one up.
BLESSING BOX
Items most needed are canned meats and peanut butter & jelly. (Please bring food items in plastic or aluminum containers. Paper or cardboard packaging tends to draw bugs into our Blessing Box.) You may place these items directly into the Blessing Box
in front of the annex as you are able.
Donations to "UMCOR"
If you are seeking a reliable and responsible service through which to donate to victims of storms, drought, fire, floods or other catastrophic conditions--remember UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief). 100% of ALL UMCOR DONATIONS go to aid victims--not to cover administrative costs. You may make your donation check payable to "BGUMC" with "UMCOR" in the memo line. We will be sure to forward all of it to UMCOR.
SMALL GROUP OPPORTUNITIES
Keep us updated with your group's schedule.
Bulletin Board Calendars: There are dry erasable sheets (with pens) attached to the bulletin board to add more events as you plan them. When new calendar pages are printed, your new events will be added. THANK YOU!
When choosing the date of your event, you may want to refer to our online calendar.
WOMENS FELLOWSHIP GROUP
Annual Chicken Salad Luncheon.
Tuesday, May 23: Contact Brenda Bell at 757-338-4586 if you are able to assist.
SINGLE ADULTS GROUP: Single Still or Single Again!
We will be going as a group to the Smithfield Little Theater
for the production of “She Loves Me” on Sunday, May 28th.
Tickets are $20 each. For carpooling from BGUMC-please RSVP.
There are two tickets remaining. If you would like one (or two)
contact Jo Ann Brooks at 757-717-6681. (You can get them even if
you aren’t single.)
For information, contact Cindy Eberwine at 757-291-9888 or
Carol Jones at 757-672-3466 (Meets the 3rd Saturday each month)
CARD MAKING
Tuesday, May 30, 2023, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon
(Last Tuesday of the month)
Learn how to make beautiful hand-crafted greeting cards. 3 cards for $15.
RSVP to Brenda Bell, 757-338-4586
SCRAPBOOKING WORKSHOP
There will be a scrapbooking workshop in the fellowship hall on Saturday, June 10, from10 am-10 pm (Note: date has been changed from June 3rd). Contact Katrina Coggins at 757-285-8491 to register or for more information.
WOODBURNING WORKSHOP
Next event is Wednesday, June 14, 3:30 p.m.
(2nd Wednesday each month.)
To participate or for more information, call Darryl Yandle at (757) 620-2078
SINGLE ADULTS GROUP: Single Still or Single Again!
Meets Saturday, June 17, 5:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
THE FOODIE GROUP
Wednesday, June 21, at 6:30 p.m.
(3rd Wednesday of each month)
No matter your cooking skill level, this group is open to
ANYONE with an interest in or a passion for food.
Contact Ali Cunningham at 503-468-9067 or ajcunningha2@gmail.com for information.
Visit our Church Calendar
NOTE: Leslie will be out of the office on vacation from Wednesday, May 31 until Thursday, June 15.
If you have urgent messages/needs, please direct them to Pastor Andrew or our Lay Leader, Sydney Tabor. Events throughout the month of June are posted here and on the Church Calendar. Please retain your most recent prayer request list and remember those needs. If other needs come forward, Pastor Andrew will share them with you as soon as possible.
(Leslie doesn’t promise, but she MIGHT…bring back a leprechaun.)
Upcoming Birthdays!
Kaelynn Coggins-Nardone - May 24
Carol Vernon - May 25
Joel Davis - May 25
Peggy Sharer - May 29
Leah Ware - May 29
Pastor Andrew Ware - June 6
Rodney Voss - June 6
Aarron Nardone - June 11
Aiden Nardone - June 12
Barbara Rodham - June 13
Janet Bonney - June 15
Emily Moore - June 15
Bette Moore - June 18
Bob Freiler - June 18
Sydney Tabor - June 19
Upcoming Anniversaries!
Pat & Lorraine Mims - May 28
Pastor Andrew & Sara Stanley - June 2
Thank you for your support!
As we continue in Mission and Ministry…
we appreciate your participation, prayers and
financial support.
There are several ways you can continue to make contributions:
Place them in the offering plates on Sundays
Donate online: here
Put them in the "Treasurer’s Drop Box" in the Message Room
Mail them to the church
Office Hours
Administrative Assistant Office Hours
Monday & Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Note upcoming vacation schedule)
Pastor’s Office Hours
Monday & Wednesday, 9:15 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Pastor’s Community Hours at Gather Café
Thursday, May 25 , 9:15-11:30 a.m.
2125 Starmount Pkwy #109, Chesapeake, VA 23321
[Note - Keep an eye on announcements as occasionally the day may change.]
Church Contact Information
Office Phone Number: (757) 538-8353
Office Email: office@beechgroveumc.org
Pastor Andrew’s Cell Phone: (757) 744-2789
Pastor Andrew’s Email: pastor@beechgroveumc.org
Pastor's Contact Pew Cards
If you would like to connect with Pastor Andrew you may email, call or text him (see above), or fill out a Pastor's Contact Card available in the pew racks to set up a meeting time (your card may be placed on the offering plate or given to an usher).