GWM Newsletter
April, 2021
CHURCHES LOVING SCHOOLS
The vision is for churches to adopt local WJCC Schools and become a source of encouragement and a facilitator of resources. Two local churches have recently teamed up to begin the initiative at James Blair Middle school. We want to affirm the wonderful support and service being given by several other community groups.
To learn more or if you think that you or your church might be interested in being part of this initiative send your request to the following email address: CLS@forgwm.org
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Saturday Movement Day 757 VA Cities Prayer and Fellowship
For the last year, a diverse gathering of believers and Christian leaders from across “the 757” (along with friends from other cities and states) have been gathering for an hour, via Zoom, on Saturday mornings (from 8:30-9:30AM) for fellowship, prayer, inspiration, and learning. The Movement VA Cities call includes Hampton, Norfolk, Newport News, Virginia Beach, Williamsburg.
If you think that you or your church might be interested in being a part of the Saturday call, right click on the join us button to copy the Zoom link or left click to join the Zoom call.
FRIDAY PRAYER
We invite you to join us every Friday from 12 PM - 1 PM for a time of fellowship, inspiration and prayer for our community. We long to see all that God has purposed for this community come to pass, and to see our community and its citizens flourishing spiritually, socially, and economically. This is what we are praying for!
Right click on the join us button to copy the Zoom link or left click to join the Zoom call.
FOOD DISTRIBUTION- HELP NEEDED
Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church has graciously been receiving USDA food deliveries twice a week, and transferring boxes of food to churches, non-profits, and individuals to distribute. They can use more volunteer help in transferring food from pallets into vehicles that have been coming to distribute food into the community. A USDA delivery truck arrives at approximately 8:00 AM Saturday morning, and on Tuesday, typically two trucks have been coming – one roughly at 8:00 AM, and one roughly at 10:00AM, Volunteers can come help at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church 4002 Ironbound Rd., Williamsburg.
B-CARE BIBLICAL CONVERSATIONS ABOUT RACE/ETHNICITY
Diverse Churches with mix of diverse participants are meeting weekly to lovingly listen and share in conversations based on questions from the book
One Blood: Parting Words to the Church on Race and Love by, John M. Perkins and Karen Waddles. This is a six week small group experience that has been very fruitful. Discussions have illuminated how God has made us all in His image. Click below to apply and learn more.
