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Our Next Sunday Service:
​Our speaker for Sunday, November 23, 2025 at 11:'00 am will be Reverend Eddie Edmonds. His sermon will be “Giving Thanks to God” and the Scripture reading will be Psalm 116:12–16. Please join us for fellowship in the hall after the service. We are looking forward to having you with us!
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​​​If you are looking for a church home in the area, we encourage you to visit us. You do not have to transfer a membership from your home church to be a member of ours. All are welcome!
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Thanks to all who attended and supported the GIVING THANKS…GIVING BLESSINGS Concert with your donations of cash or non-perishable food!
Steve Warner and Mandolin Mike Janney plus other singers and musicians from the Woods and nearby spread some joy this holiday season to the delight of all.
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The Outreach Committee appreciates the continuing support from Steve and his musician friends as well as his personal friends who show up each year to support the Chapel's various outreach projects for those in need in our community.
It's Christmas Angels Time:
The Outreach Committee has gotten our referrals of children who are in need of clothing gifts this Christmas from Starting Points. See Krista O'Brien to select your own angel or two to help in this way. ​
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​​​​Outreach Committee Update: Volunteers Needed for December
In July, we started our monthly food bank project, HelpingDecember Hands, for 10 families (over 60 people) who received our holiday food baskets this year. Since we are not asking for regular food contributions, you may be wondering how you can help with this project. An hour or two of your time would be a great help in connection with one of our food distribution days. We especially need help for Dec 17 (eve) or 18 (various tasks and times) – a pay it forward opportunity to celebrate our 175th Chapel Anniversary.
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A little bit of your time will boost your spirits while helping us to assist families in need by sharing our blessings. We wish to acknowledge the help of the following volunteers who assisted committee members in July through November: Dawn and Dave Copestick, Roger Garris, Barbara Low, David Main, John Maynard, Bete and Betty Mulford, David O’Brien, Don Raines, Deborah and Stephen Trimble, Sue Walker, Todd Wilkinson, and Katherine Zborai.
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If you would like to volunteer or have your questions answered, please call me at 304-754-5806 (landline; texts not possible). Thanks for considering how you can help.
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Judy Snyder and the Outreach Committee: Jo Ann Abell, Vicki Cooper, Sheila Joy, Natasha Martien, Krista O’Brien (Vice Chair), Laura Powell, Gayle Remenick, and Judy Snyder (Chair).
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Contact Information for Carl Howard:
During the Celebration of Life service for our dear friend in Christ, Beverly Howard, many people have asked for Carl's address:
Reverend Carl Howard
1916 Tinkling Spring Road
Stuart's Draft VA 24477
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Prayer Requests:
See special requests under the Members Only section, Special Needs and Concerns.
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​​2025 Is The Chapel’s 175th Anniversary Year!
What an amazing milestone! We celebrated with style on Sunday, September 14 with a Potluck Lunch, Fellowship Hall decorations, and an Open House for the Chapel, Cemetery and Grounds. Thanks to all who had a part in its creation!
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Covered Dish Sundays Continue:
The Hedges Chapel Fellowship Committee has a Covered Dish event on the first Sunday of the month following Chapel worship service. Delicious food items are provided and there is something for every palate. Thanks to all who add to this enjoyable fellowship hour. Please plan to join us! You do not have to bring a covered dish to attend. Come and enjoy good fellowship with us.
Birthdays and Anniversaries:
Are your special days included on our chapel calendar of events? if not, please send them to us. We don't want to miss anyone!
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