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Hughes Memorial UMC Blog - WE 04/18/26


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This Week @ Hughes

Join us Sunday, April 18, 2026 for our Worship Service.  Our Worship theme is "Aril Showers of Blessings."

Hughes Worship Service

Click the above link or copy and paste:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/580158070?pwd=SVBRRklNbzQzNVpSaGRvaE1SWGthQT09#success

Teleconferencing Call 646-876-9923 |  Meeting ID: 580 158 070 |  Passcode: 922460

United Women in Faith will meet immediately following the morning service.

Our Church Town Hall meeting will be May 5, 2026.  Ministry Leaders, please send your reports to the Administrative Assistant.

Tuesdays - Pastor T.'s Transformation Tuesday Prayer Calls 7:00 am - 7:10 am.

    To connect: Phone (605) 475-4711 | Access Code: 844927 #
Tuesdays -Community Meals, Noon - 1:00 pm. - Cancelled Temporarily

Men's Night - Zoom Call; Every 1st Monday of the Month - We are encouraging all men, husbands, teenagers, nephews, cousins to attend.  Please share this meeting with all! Looking forward to seeing you!
Wednesdays (every 1st, 2nd, and 3rd) -Working on the Word Bible Study, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm (in-person and by phone); phone 605-475-4711 |Access Code: 844927#

Currently, our biblical text is "The Walk, Five Essential Practices for Christian Living."

Community Walks will resume on Friday, Apri1 10th and will meet every second and third Friday.

From Time to Eternity Death Cafe' is a space created to discuss death without a hidden agenda,

New Zoom Link 

Meeting ID: 927 099 4228   |    Passcode: ETERNITY8

Meal distribution on the last Saturday of the month.

Ongoing Reminders:

One Board Meetings

Unified One Board Meetings are held both in-person and virtually as scheduled. In-person meetings are held from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm; virtual meetings are from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Meeting times and dates are subject to change as needed. 2026 Schedule TBA

From the Administrative Office - Hughes UMC is updating its Contacts

For newcomers, please provide your contact information so we can keep you posted on upcoming events. Please use the link below or email the administrative assistant at adminasst@hughesmemorial.org.

From the Finance Team

All contributions to the church through PayPal have a 2.99% fee. Please note that effective April 1st, we will no longer accept Cash App due to technical difficulties with the App. Hughes does accept Zelle.

The best way to contribute without any fees taken out is with physical cash and/or checks.

A Special Thank you to our  HiLites Newsletter Editor, Maggie Williams, and her Assistant Editor, George Williams

We extend a special thank you to Maggie Williams for our Hi-Lites Newsletter that has been published quarterly and distributed on the first Sundays of January, April, July, and October for many years. We appreciate your dedication and diligence in providing Hughes news and updates. Let's give Maggie a shout of thanks at mboydwms@aol.com.

 

Click on the links to view our newsletter.

From our Missions Chair

Thank you for your generous donations.  As we restock our Food Pantry, "Food Pantry Needs" listings are available in the Church Lobby. We also have boxes for toiletries and other donations.

Happy Birthday and Anniversary - Members and Friends


Prayers - Please pray for our church, congregation members, and the community. 
Prayers Of Prosperity

  • Pray that we will be a thriving, vital congregation in our community.

Prayers Of Protection

  • We pray that God will protect our children, teachers, and administrators throughout the school year.

Prayers Of Celebration

  • We pray that God will orchestrate our success and accomplishments.

Prayers Of Comfort

  • Family of Leon Carlett
  • Family of Robert Wayne Gill
  • Family of Rev. Eric W. King
  • Family of Ann Cooke
  • Family of Clara "Bea" Martin
  • Charles Ike Hemphill
  • Family of Frances Purcell
  • Family of  Yvette Sessoms
  • Family of Willie Davis
  • Family of Mary Thompson
  • Family of Sarah Neville
  • Family of Glenda Hall
  • Family of Carleen Murray
  • Family of Rubye Smith
  • Family of Christian DeMarko Bacchus

Prayers Of Healing

  • Johnny Lee Anistead
  • Dorothy Anderson
  • Joseph Bailey, Jr.
  • Lateef Brock (nephew of Sandra Faggins)
  • Jacqueline Burnette
  • Hilda Giles (Thad Williams' Sister)
  • Raven Hall
  • Gwendolyn Hoover
  • Ann Jones (Jackie Brown's Sister)
  • Delores Jones
  • Vincent Key
  • Thomas Mabry
  • Willie Mae Mickens
  • Kenneth Morris
  • Carmen Mosby
  • Eloise Peerman
  • Sabrina Richardson
  • Yvonne Stitt
  • Melvin Tuten
  • Reginald Watkins
  • Rev. Roberta Sonsaray White
  • James Woolfolk

Prayers Of Strength (Caregivers)

  • Kathy Best
  • Ericka Janifer
  • Charles Mosby, Sr.
  • Michael Peerman
  • Valerie Shade

Inclement Weather Policy

We will follow the local school system's inclement weather policy during weekdays. So, if D.C. Public Schools are closed, the church is closed. During the weekend, the voicemail greeting will indicate that "we are closed" if the church is closed. We will also post the closing on our Facebook page and the church website, and an email will also be sent. Be safe and always exercise caution while traveling.

Food Pantry

Donations of non-perishable food items will be appreciated for our Food Pantry. You may place non-perishable food donations in the designated church lobby bin on Sundays (after morning service) or Tuesdays through Fridays (1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.). Please call the Church before coming to confirm access and availability.


Community Resources "HELP" is on the way!

Family and friends, please use the attached link to access resources in our community. If you are aware of other resources, please let us know. 

https://www.findhelp.org/search_results/20019

Education Ombudsman

The DC Office of the Ombudsman for Public Education is a confidential and impartial resource that helps resolve issues involving DC families, schools, and school staff.

They work to resolve issues that affect student learning, including student safety, discipline, special education, attendance, enrollment, academic progress, and communication barriers.

If you or someone you know has any questions or concerns, contact us at (202) 741-0886 or visit https://educationombudsman.dc.gov/

Veterans Ride - Vetsride 2024 Transportation Program

Click the link to register-Vets Ride Transportation Program Certification Form (smartsheet.com)

Transport DC Transportation Program

Transport DC is a premium alternative service for WMATA Metro Access customers. Transport DC provides taxicab rides to and from any location within DC.

Eligibility: Riders must be registered with Metro Access. Please contact WMATA regarding Metro Access eligibility at (202) 962-1100.  

Cost for riders: $7 per ride | Hours of operation: 24/7  | Book a ride 1-844-322-7732

The Law Office of Venola M. Rolle is a boutique law practice headquartered in Washington, DC. The primary focus is estate planning. Legal services include estate planning.  

Mental Health Crisis Hotline: 988

Mental Health - Community Response Team - Department of Behavioral Health: (202) 673-6495 (Mental health support, especially for the unhoused.)

Shelter

Call (202) 399-7093 or 311. From Nov 1 until March 31, the Shelter Hotline will transport anyone to an emergency shelter while providing warm clothing) https://dhs.dc.gov/page/family-emergency-shelter

Emergency Shelter that takes adults who identify as women. Alexa Mavroudis | Shelter Case Manager | Email: alexa.mavroidis@cc-dc.org | Phone: 202-996-0677 ext. 7677 | Harriet Tubman Shelter | 1910 Massachusetts Avenue SE | Washington, DC 20003

Reverse Logistics Group (RLG) and the DC Dept. of Energy and Environment invite DC residents to recycle unwanted electronics. For a full list of events and accepted items, visit www.rev-log.com/DCecycling.

 ACP, Affordable Connectivity Program—The ACP Program, which provided assistance with internet and phone services, has ended due to a lack of Federal funding from Congress.

Senior Meals 

For those 65, disabled, or who need help preparing their meals, call the National Council on Aging (NCOA) for program assistance at 571.527.3900 (9 a.m.-4 p.m.). For those who qualify, government assistance or health plan assistance may be available through Mom's Meals













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