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This Week @ Hughes


It's A New Season!

Sunday, November 17, 2024, 10:00 am - Please join us in person and virtually. Our Worship Theme for this Sunday is "Give THANKS To The Lord." Pastor T's message entitled "A Call To Greatness - Part II" will be spoken from Joshua 17:14-16, KJV).

Hughes Worship Experience

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


Saturday, November 16th, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm - Hughes' Unified One Board will have an in-person working meeting.

Tuesdays, 7:00 am -7:10 am - Join Pastor T's Transformation Tuesday Morning Prayer Call. 


Tuesday, November 19th, Noon - 1:00 pm -  Join Hughes Memorial for a Community Thanksgiving Meal. Lunch will be served in the Fellowship Hall.


Tuesday, November 19th, 7:30 pm SPRC Meeting Has Been Cancelled.

Wednesday - Community Walks have ended for this season. Please join us in the Spring.




Thursday, November 21st, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm - Distribution of Thanksgiving Baskets.

We are currently accepting names for Thanksgiving Baskets for Hughes members and Ward 7 members. Baskets will be tentatively distributed on Thursday, November 21st.  To receive a basket, you must register (provide your contact information) through Sis Janice Gaskins or the Church Administrative Assistant at 202.398.3411.

Please note copies of "Food Pantry Needs" are available in the Church Lobby (click on copy to read)

Thursday, December 5, 2024, Noon - 2:00 pm - Seniors Fellowship Christmas Program 


Saturday, December 7, 2024, Noon - Laurel High School Singers Christmas Concert


Admission is free. To financially support this event: Patrons - $10; Sponsors -$20

Thursday, December 28th, 7:00 pm-9:00 pm  - "From Time to Eternity Death Cafe Series" (Rev. Roberta Sonsaray White).

4th Thursdays Via Zoom - The From Time to Eternity Death Cafe', a space created for people to discover death and dying with no agenda, objectives, or themes, begins September 26th - June 26th. It will be held via Zoom on 4th Thursdays (*exceptions noted:  November and January). 

Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83230389682?pwd=S1VHNTJtR1BQZnhrSHErbjlyRjNCUT09

Meeting ID 832 30389628 | Passcode: Eternity | Or call by phone 301-715-8592

Zoom Meeting Dates are as follows: 

October 31st, *November 14th, December 26th, *January 30th (2025), February 27th, March 27th, April 24th, May 22nd, June 26th (2025)

Time: 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm


A Few Reminders:

From the Finance Team

All contributions to the church through CashApp will have 2.75% taken out, due to CashApp's fee. This change went into effect in June 2024. For PayPal, there is a 2.99% fee. 

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

From our Hi-Lites Editor 

Our Hi-Lites Newsletter is published quarterly and distributed on the first Sundays of January, April, July, and October. Hughes news and family pieces to Maggie at mboydwms@aol.com.

Click on the links to view our newsletter.

Hi Lites - October 2024


Schedule

2024-2025  Pop-Up Schedule (see DaiJuan Wade-Jones for details)

Saturday, December 21st2024, POP-UP - 10:00 am - 4:00pm

We are actively planning our next Pop-Up which will be held on Saturday, December 21st, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm  -  vendor tables $40; informational tables - No Charge. Donations are appreciatedThe QR Code is still active!  New Flyer Forthcoming!

Saturday, March 22nd, 2025, POP-UP - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Saturday, June 21st, 2025, POP-UP -10:00 am - 4:00 pm


Hughes UMC is updating it's 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.

👥Hughes Memorial United Methodist Church Contact Form


Anniversaries & Birthdays

Anniversaries

  • N/A
 Birthdays
  • Audrey Darby - November 3rd
  • James Ellis - November 9th
  • Gail Otis - November 13th
  • Wilma Dean - November 14th
  • George Hill - November 14th
  • Crystal Yancey - November 14th
  • Tynesha Frazier - November 15th
  • Cynthia Middleton - November 15th
  • Jason Gwyn - November 17th
  • Doris Hill - November 17th
  • Charles Mosby, Sr. - November 24th
  • Janice Gaskins - November 28th

      Prayers 

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

  • For our Students and Graduates

Prayers Of Comfort

  • Family of Leon Carlett
  • Family of Robert Wayne Gill
  • Family of Rev. Eric W. King
  • Family of Clara "Bea" Martin
  • Family of William Thompson

Prayers Of Healing

  • Dorothy Anderson
  • Joseph Bailey, Jr.
  • Lateef Brock (nephew of Sandra Faggins)
  • Jacqueline Burnette
  • Willie Davis
  • Hilda Giles (Thad Williams' Sister)
  • Glenda Hall
  • Raven Hall
  • Gwendolyn Hoover
  • Ann Jones (Jackie Brown's Sister)
  • Delores Jones
  • Vincent Key
  • Thomas Mabry
  • Willie Mae Mickens
  • Kenneth Morris
  • Carmen Mosby
  • Carleen Murray
  • Eloise Peerman
  • Frances Purcell
  • Sabrina Richardson
  • Yvette Sessoms
  • Rubye Smith
  • Yvonne Stitt
  • Melvin Tuten
  • Reginald Watkins
  • 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 Transportion 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 including 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 

(Nov 1 - 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

 

Sixth District Safety Bulletins (2024) 

Sixth District Safety Bulletin - January 2024 

Sixth District Safety Bulletin - February 2024  

Sixth District Safety Bulletin - May 2024 



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