The Weekly Vision

Phone Number 717-334-3032
Parsonage Phone Number 334-1821
Website: www.gettysburgumc.org
e-mail address: gumc@onemain.com
We encourage you to enjoy conversation and fellowship before the service. Please do so quietly in consideration for those who wish to meditate. Thank you. The Administrative Board

March 21, 2004 -- March 27, 2004

The Altar Flowers are presented to the Glory of God and in honor of Allyson Nace's 5th birthday by her mom and dad and her brothers, Austin and Connor.

The Bulletins are presented to the Glory of God and in honor of Todd's 27th birthday and in memory of Fred W. Myers birthday by Fred and Linda Myers.

WELCOME
to the Gettysburg United Methodist Church!

WELCOME in the name of the Lord! We thank God for your presence among us and during this Lenten season, we praise God for his righteous Son, who perfectly kept all of God's commandments for us and paid the full price of our disobedience. May our hearts be filled with Christ's spirit of obedience as we give Him all the praise and glory for our lives.
STAFF

Joyce M. Treas Pastor
Lauren K. Nace Director of Christian Education
Kelly E. Renner Organist
Charles H. Thompson Music Coordinator
Connie T. Thompson Administrative
Assistant

Fred Myers Treasurer
Bruce Guiher Sexton

Sara E. Bupp Director of Youth Ministries

Thought for the Week

"Lent and Easter can only be measured by the extent to which we have allowed
ourselves to be transformed by our encounter with God. Jesus' purpose in
dying is that we become a people of transformation; loving, forgiving,
seeking justice, extending mercy and living a holy life."

The Very Rev. Lawrence Stevenson Perry

The Greeters are Anne Larson and Carty Bates.
The Liturgist for today's service is Larry Speer.
The Ushers are members of the Kenneth Glass team.
The Acolyte is Logan Lyon.
The Nursery Attendants are Mike and Franci Ball.

The following people have Birthdays this week:

21 - Michael Deaner, Irene Keefer
22 - Sara Keefer, Allyson Nace
25 - Nita Gross, Robert Grove
26 - Linda Myers, Jennifer Sites
27 - Darlene Marlowe

Attendance

	Last Week	Last Year
Worship Attendance	192	175
Sunday School	61	65

Mission Can

March's Mission Can is designated for Habitat for Humanity.

MISSION MINUTE: Mission Day has been set for April 25, 2004 following the
church service. We are planning a luncheon with a magician and face
painting for the children. A representative from the Adams County Homeless
Shelter will be available to answer questions and provide information about
the shelter. We will update you as plans develop.

The Weekly Calendar

Sunday, March 21	9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:30 a.m. Worship - Fourth Sunday in Lent 7:00 p.m. Evening Lenten Service - One Way Out
Wednesday, March 24	6:45 pm Bell Choir Rehearsal 7:00 p.m. Children's Choir Rehearsals 7:30 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, March 25	10:00 a.m. Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Sound System work group meeting 7:00 p.m. Disciple Bible Study

A Look Ahead

March 28

Fifth Sunday in Lent
7:00 pm - Lenten Past Time Harmonaires

Prayer Concerns

Our prayers this week include: Brian Kluck, Kevin Shevchuk, Esther Kessel,
Nita Gross, Betty Newman, Bob Hess, Betty Weaver, Doris Deaner, Bob Dillman,
Evadel Crider, Mary Rudisill, Marie Clabaugh, David Clapsaddle, Mary Heiser,
Mary Fleming, Ida Smith, Regina (Rudisill) Campbell, Michael Wilhelm,
Eleanor Tate, Margaret LeGay, Jackie Angleberger, Ellen Snyder, Susan
(Ressler) Dutterer, Fred Dutterer, Jeremiah Giles, Kathy Angleberger, Buddy
Angleberger, Noel Myers, Kelly Baldwin, David Olsen, Andy Smyth, Fred
Hetrick, Jr., Joyce Jacoby, Terri Donati's mother, Theresa, Dolly Marzullo
and our military personnel.

Opportunities for Ministry

Our church is hosting the Gettysburg Ministerium Community Good Friday Service at noon on April 9. The speaker will be The Rev. Lisa Goforth from the Episcopal Church. We hope to see you there! Due to the noon service, the evening Good Friday service scheduled for 7:00 p.m. has been cancelled.

The spring 2004 CROP WALK is scheduled for April 18, 2004
at 2pm with registration at 1:15 pm. This year's focus is 'Women and Children" and a
goal of $8,000 has been set for fundraising. Try to support this worthy
cause if you have time that day. Keep an eye out for additional information
in future bulletins. If you have any questions, please see David Williams.

On Thursday, June 3rd, our church will be hosting Prevention Health Screenings again this year to offer 5 important life saving tests. On that day, they will offer you a stroke/carotid artery screening to assess your risk of a stroke. There will be two other vascular tests available, an osteoporosis test and a screening for respirator related diseases. There is a minimal cost for the tests ranging from $25 - $40. The results are sent directly to you and you are referred back to your own doctor. Call 1-800-446-0925 for more information. Space is limited so register early.

Jacquie Temple, Tammy Lytle, Missy Lyon, Rebecca Krishan, Maxine Ball, Michael Ball, Simone Bergeron and the Geesaman children are all bowling in Bowl for Kids' Sake and looking for sponsors. This even, on March 21st, benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of Adams County and donations would be greatly appreciated. The money raised is matched by a local charity so every dollar counts! Contact any bowler if you are willing to be a sponsor.

PEW ENVELOPES! You may have noticed the pew envelopes and on top of the mission can. These envelopes are to be used for donations to the church that are not covered by your regular envelopes. Some examples are mission can donations, special collections, special service offerings, etc. If the envelopes are used, we will be able to add that record to your giving statement. Please be sure to put your envelope number and/or name on the envelope so we know to which account it should be recorded. If you have any questions, please see Fred Myers or Connie Thompson.

Regular and large print Bibles are available at the back of the church for your use.
We invite you to use one to follow along in the reading of today's scripture.

Tape Ministry - Our members in nursing homes and those unable to get to church and now able to hear our Sunday services and feel a part of the church congregation. If you know of a shut-in and would like to take a tape to them, please call Ed and Charlotte Moore @ 334-1716. We owe David Schmidt a debt of gratitude for helping us in recording these tapes.

REMINDER: Please remember to call or e-mail the office by Tuesday prior to the Sunday you are sponsoring bulletins or altar flowers. Phone or mail reminders are no longer being issued - that information is now part of the newsletter. All announcements to be placed in the Weekly Vision must also be in the office by Tuesday. Thank you.