THIRD STREET BETHEL AME CHURCH - MAY 2022
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THIRD STREET BETHEL AME CHURCH
MAY 2022
NEWSLETTER
A Church That Goes Beyond The Walls To Impact The World
www.thirdstreetbethel.org
“As one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you,
And you will be comforted in Jerusalem.”
Isaiah 66:13
Greetings Church Family and Friends! Let’s Celebrate! Reconnecting Jackson Reconnecting Jackson
Ward Community Plan Ward Community Plan
The miracle of Christ’s resurrection has the Lord’s bright blessings to treas- Contd. Contd.
brought us a renewal and rejuvenation of ure in your heart. Happy Anniver-
our faith. Let us boldly communicate sary!
God’s word by sharing it with others. Let • Venue: Fay Towers • comes of each; to collect
us boldly demonstrate God’s word in all Community Room questions and initial input
our thoughts and actions. Let us boldly Reconnecting Jackson Ward Purpose: To give Gilpin about the Community
proclaim our love for the Lord which will Community Plan Court Residents an over- Plan program and pro-
continue to renew and rejuvenate us! view of the Community cess from Jackson Ward
The Virginia Office of Intermodal Plan program and goals residents and business
Isaiah 40:31 - “But those who hope in Planning and Investment (OIPI), in for each of the Housing, owners; to share an over-
the Lord will renew their strength. They coordination with the Virginia De- People, and Neighbor- view of the many projects
will soar on wings like eagles, they will partment of Transportation (VDOT) hood plans along with underway throughout
run and not grow weary, they will walk and the City of Richmond, has offi- expected outcomes of Jackson Ward; and to
and not be faint.” cially launched the Reconnect each. Specific topics launch the community
Jackson Ward Feasibility Study. about the Gilpin Court survey.
Let us go Boldly into May! The Community Visioning phase is site; to collect questions Who: Jackson Ward resi-
now underway. Visit and initial input about the dents, business-owners,
Blessings to all, www.ReconnectJacksonWard.com CNP program and pro- and Gilpin residents
The Greeters Ministry to learn more about the study and cess from Gilpin resi-
participate in shaping Jackson dents; and to launch the
Meeting content will be post-
Let’s Celebrate! resident survey.
Ward’s future! ed at https://www.rrha.com/
May Birthdays: You are God’s Who: Gilpin residents revitalize-rva/transformation/
masterpiece, created in His image The Jackson Ward Community • Community Plan – Com- jackson-ward/
and by His divine design. He said Plan brings together Gilpin Court munity Expo - Townhall
“faith” and gave you the strength to and Jackson Ward residents, plan- Date: May 12, 6:00 PM – Note:
move mountains. He said “hope” ning experts, elected officials, and 8:00 PM Third Street needs to be
community members together to Venue: Hippodrome represented. Attend when
and shaped the desired of your
reach an informed, shared vision Theater (528 N 2nd you can (one or all of the
heart. He said “love” and made you Street)
the amazing person you are. for the future of the neighborhood. events).
Purpose: To give Jack-
Happy Birthday! son Ward community
Scheduled Community Meetings: Thank You - from the
members an overview of
May Anniversaries: On your spe- the Community Plan pro- Feeding Ministry
cial day and always, this prayer is • Community Plan – Gilpin Resi- gram and goals for each
sent your way for gifts of peace dent Information Exchange of the Housing, People, The Feeding Ministry
and beauty and happiness each Meeting and Neighborhood plans wishes to thank each and
Date: May 10, 6:00 – 8:00 along with expected out everyone who supported
day. For family love surrounding
p.m. the Annual Fish Fry on
you, friends who really care, a feel-
April 15, 2022. It was a
ing that the Lord is near to answer huge success!
every prayer. For all the content-
ment that faith and hope impart, all
Social: Facebook: @RVABethelAME Instagram: @3rdstreetbethelame Virtual Worship: @BethelBalcony
Pastor’s Corner!
The Hypocrisy Behind Abortion
When the news reported the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion that could bring death to Roe
v. Wade, once again a light was cast upon the hypocrisy that exists in America. The very right to
life hypocrites who are prematurely celebrating the leaked opinion are the same crowd that are
always crying out against big government.
I am not a proponent for abortion; yet, I do believe that if the government should not demand
that its citizens should wear masks or require vaccinations, then it should not dictate what a
woman does with her body. When the government mandated vaccines and masks that would
protect life, they cried foul, for it infringed upon their freedom, but it is okay to infringe upon a
woman’s right to choose whether she wants to give birth or not.
And what is even more hypocritical, the very same anti-abortionist that advocates for the lives of unwanted births will turn
around and lobby against the government providing the necessary aid to sustain those lives. In other words, they lobby for life
just to support the slow death of the same. When the richest country in the world denies those lives adequate healthcare, housing,
food, clothing, and education, it slowly kills them mentally and physically.
Pastor Reuben J. Boyd, Jr.
Fine Arts Ministry Married Couples Ministry Retreat Married Couples Ministry
The Fine Arts Ministry has resumed PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE. Back by popular
We are going INTERNATIONAL!!!!!!!
taking orders for the Tree of Life. If you demand. Come hike with us and work off
would like to honor a family member, And we invite you to join us! those extra pounds after Memorial Day. Bring
friend, significant others, please see water and snacks. Bring the kids. Bring chairs
Julia Turner, Gwen Davis, Jo Ann Bush, The Married Couples Ministry will travel to the and blankets. Wear comfortable hiking shoes.
Dominican Republic May 14 - 21, 2022 or any We plan to eat lunch together after hiking, so
or Vivian Hall to place your order. The bring your own lunch. There is a Zoo for
dates in between.
rock is $100.00 and the leaf is $50.00. those of you who are animal lovers. Cost for
We have reserved timeshare suites at an all- the Zoo is $18 adults, $16 seniors, $12 chil-
Feeding Ministry Garden Club inclusive resort, The Royal Suites at Lifestyle dren, and free for 2 and under. Hiking is
Holidays. FREE. See website for more info: https://
The Feeding ministry is beginning the www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/natural-
Bethel Garden club with an initial https://lifestyleholidaysvc.com/destinations/ bridge or google natural bridge visitor center
emphasis on the planting of vegeta- dominican-republic/puerto-plata/the-royal- or call 540-291-1326. CDC COVID PRECAU-
bles. The garden is raised beds total- suites/ TIONS WILL BE FOLLOWED.
ing approximately 5. If interested in a Date: 06/04/2022
Accommodations are FREE on a first come,
bed, please contact the Feeding min-
first serve basis. However, you will need to Time: 10:00 a.m.
istry - Lula Anderson, Julia Turner. reserve your spot and pay for your all-
inclusive meal plan which is $110 per person Location: Natural Bridge
Personal Finance Ministry Zoom per day or less depending on your accommo- 6477 South Lee Highway
dations. This is due by ASAP. There is 1 Natural Bridge, VA 24578
Banking Basics room left. You are also responsible for arrang-
Speakers: Gwen Davis and Dennis ing your own airfare and paying for that direct-
Yerby ly. Legal Documents Day
The Faith to Fate Ministry in conjunction with
Date: 5/28/22 Time: 11:00 a.m. Please notify me as soon as possible to re- Sacient Advanced Care Planning is planning
serve your spot. Remember, its on a first an event where our church family and the
Join Zoom Meeting come, first serve basis.
https://us02web.zoom.us/ greater community may safely acquire FREE
j/3424074741? legal documents. Please schedule to attend
Already have a timeshare? You can book on Saturday, May 21st, at 9:30 a.m. in the
pwd=eW1GaWk5c0lqc3ZoeFhwUjBiU your own timeshare and meet us there. Look-
DBKZz09 Belle Hall.
ing forward to some relaxation, gratitude, soli-
tude, and fellowship in the sun. Hope you can All CDC recommended safety precautions will
Meeting ID: 342 407 4741 join us! be adhered to for this event. It is important to
Passcode: 16L2st note that persons who are unable to attend in
Documents needed: person are encouraged to contact Joe Barden
Dial by your location Passport at 804-972-1970 for further information.
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) COVID vaccination card
+1 646 558 8656 US (New York) Contact Zelda Johnson for more
Meeting ID: 342 407 4741
Passcode: 469013 info: Zet770@comcast.net
Giving: Our website: http://www.thirdstreetbethel.breezechms.com/give/online , - By Mail, - Text “Give” to 804-413-6464
Health/Wellness Ministry • May 5: Cinco de Mayo, National Astro- Wine Day
MAY HEALTH OBSERVANCES: WOMEN’S naut Day, National Day of Prayer • May 26: National Blueberry Cheesecake
HEALTH, HEPATITIS, and PHYSICAL Day, Paper Airplane Day
FITNESS • May 27: National Road Trip Day, Sun-
screen Day, Heat Awareness Day
MAY 10-16 IS National Women’s Health
Week! • May 28: National Brisket Day,
Hamburger Day
· National Women’s Health Week This year • May 29: National Paperclip Day
the Office on Women’s Health (OWH) is spon- • May 6: National Space Day, Nurses Day
• May 30: Memorial Day, National Mint
soring National Women’s Health Week on • May 7: World Fair Trade Day, National Julep Day, National Creativity Day
May 10 to 16 to encourage women and girls Fitness Day
to make their health a priority. Share our
MyHealthfinder resource on well-woman visits • May 8: Mother's Day, National Women's
to encourage women to stay on top of their Health Week, Coconut Cream Pie Day,
preventive health care. You can also use our Have a Coke Day
Move Your Way maternal health resources to
help your pregnant and postpartum audiences
find tips for getting active. Finally, take a look
at the Healthy People 2030 objectives aimed
at promoting women's health.
HEPATITIS AWARENESS MONTH:
• May 9: Women's Checkup Day, Lost
And now: if you thought that COVID-19 was Sock Memorial Day • May 31: National Macaroon Day, Smile
the only virus in town, guess again!!! Hepatitis Day
is an inflammation of liver, generally caused • May 10: National Clean Your Room Day,
by the Hepatitis A, B, or C virus. An article in National Shrimp Day May Weekly Holidays and Observances
Great Britain reports that > 100 children have • May 11: National Twilight Zone Day, Re-
been hospitalized with a viral hepatitis that is
associated with a mutated strain of Adenovi-
ceptionists Day, Eat What You Want Day • Teacher Appreciation Week (May 1-7)
rus. Adenovirus is the common cold virus. In • May 12: National Fibromyalgia Aware- • National Pet Week (May 1-7)
these children, it appears that the adenovirus ness Day, Nutty Fudge Day
• National Nurses Week (May 6-12)
“rides along” with the SARS-Covid-19 virus, • May 13: International Hummus Day, Na-
and the results have been an atypical form of tional Apple Pie Day, Crouton Day, Fruit • Brain Injury Awareness Week (May 11-
hepatitis! Read more about it here: https:// Cocktail Day 17)
www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-
pharmaceuticals/scientists-investigate- • May 14: National Underground America • National EMS Week (May 15-21)
hepatitis-outbreak-children-europe-us-2022- Day, Buttermilk Biscuit Day, Dance Like a National Safe Sun Week (May 23-29)
04-22/. So, as if you need more encourage- Chicken Day
ment, WASH YOUR HANDS and WEAR A • May 15: International Family Day, Nation- May Monthly Holidays and Observances
MASK!!! al Chocolate Chip Day, Peace Officers
Memorial Day
• ALS Awareness Month
PHYSICAL FITNESS: “MOVE YOUR WAY!” • May 16: National Barbecue Day, Do
Something Good for Your Neighbor Day, • National Lyme Disease Awareness
Your doctor encourages you to exercise. Drawing Day Month
What does that mean, exactly? Is it the same • May 17: National Cherry Cobbler Day, • National Inventors Month
for a teen and their grandparent? How much Walnut Day • National Strawberry Month
is too little or too much? Here are age- • May 18: National Visit Relatives Day, HIV • National Pet Month
appropriate guidelines to answer those ques- Vaccine Awareness Day
tions: https://health.gov/our-work/nutrition- • National Salad Month
• May 19: National Devil's Food Cake Day,
physical-activity/physical-activity-guidelines. Barber Mental Health Awareness Day • National Salsa Month
So if you like to dance everyday for 20 •
minutes—do it!!
• May 20: National Endangered Species National Barbecue Month
Day, National Rescue Dog Day, Bike to • National Blood Pressure Month
Work Day, Pizza Party Day
• Military Appreciation Month
• May 21: National Armed Forces Day,
May 2022 Daily Holidays and Observances National American Red Cross Founder's • Asian American and Pacific Islander
Day, Talk Like Yoda Day, National Wait- Heritage Month
• May 1: May Day, National Lemonade staff Day, World Whiskey Day • Creative Beginnings Month
Day
• May 22: National Maritime Day, Interna- • Jewish American Heritage Month
• May 2: National Brothers and Sisters Day tional Day of Biological Diversity, Harvey
• May 3: National Teacher Day, Constitu- Milk Day www.countryliving.com
tion Memorial Day • May 23: National Taffy Day, Turtle Day,
• May 4: Star Wars Day Lucky Penny Day
• May 24: National Brother's Day
• May 25: May Revolution Day, NationalOUR SICK AND SHUT-IN
1 Peter 5:7 - Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
Mother Trudie Mr. Joseph Hall Ms. Grace McClendon
Ms. Thelma McLendon Ms. Sylvia Ritchie Ms. Lula Anderson
Mr. John Hall Mr. Raymond Ritchie
Ms. Joan Christian
In Person Worship Virtual Worship
The Health Commission has Every Sunday at 11 am on YouTube
agreed to open up the church for https://www.youtube.com/channel/
in-person church services and no
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2022. All parishioners are re-
quired to wear a mask and social Or Audio Only: Dial 929-205-6099
distance. This will allow us to Meeting ID: 677583157 PW:
serve you and maintain the high- 946932
est standards of safety for our in- Virtual Sunday School
person worship.
Held every 2nd and 4th Sundays at
9:30 a.m.
Beginners - https://
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Bible Study YjFtQitDdz09 Prayer Call
Every Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. Passcode: 292835 Every Wednesday Morning
via Zoom Intermediate - https:// 7:00 a.m.
thryv.zoom.us/j/93036530009? Prayer Call:
https://us02web.zoom.us/
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Senior - https://thryv.zoom.us/
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Meeting ID: 808-126-440 PC: pwd=MTQ2N2hHelZSczBRS1VKU0
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Passcode: 633837
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614 N. 3rd Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: 804-643-8157
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