The Weekly Vision

Church Conference Sunday, November 21, 2004—1:00PM Gettysburg United Methodist Church Rev. Dr. Timothy Baer, Presiding/Chambersburg District Superintendent   We are pleased to welcome all members and friends of Gettysburg UMC to this Annual Church Conference. Our focus will be the celebration of ministry---past, present, and future. Please note that our time together will take place in the fellowship hall with lunch for everyone preceding the conference. All members of GUMC are to vote on ministry recommendations. Please join us!

Attendance

Hospitalizations Bill Ryder, York Hospital David Clapsaddle, Gettysburg Hospital Delphine Seifrit, Gettysburg Hospital Tricia Fortnum, Gettysburg Hospital Kermit Carlson(Brother of Ken Carlson), Gettysburg Hospital Steve Spatz (Anticipated surgery on Nov. 18th) Prayer Concerns for this Week Our prayers this week include: Doris Deaner, Bob Dillman, Jamie Angleberger, Robert and Ida Smith, Margaret LeGay, Jeff Persell, Sara Rose Wickham, Michele Price and Deborah Roderick (daughters of Jeanne and Autry Nunamaker), and Kelly Bladwin, John McKenna, Lois Mae Ferrence, Marie Claybaugh, Joyce Richmond, Thomas Heflin, Joe and Jackie Angleberger, and 4 unspoken requests.   Pastoral prayers this week for those whose last name begins with these letters: November 14—“O,” 15th—“P,” 16th—“Q,” 17th—“R,” 18th—“S,” 19th—“T,” 20th—“U,” 21st—“V.” Please remember that if you don't wish to publicly express your prayer concerns, you may use the PRAYER PILLAR in the back of the church for your requests. Congratulations to Tricia and Tom Fortnum and Family (Grandparents, Emily and Don Fortnum) on the November 9th birth of daughter Laura Elizabeth(6 lbs. 12 oz.) Today’s altar rose is in honor of her.

Ministry Fair Today, November 14th, immediately following the 10:30 AM Worship Celebration. Come and discover all the various Ministry fairways that are available to you within our congregation as well as the community. This ministry is coordinated by Betsy Speer and Connie Thompson as an extension of our 40 Days of Purpose Ministry. Donated Food Needed When you do your grocery shopping, why not buy two of a particular item, (ie. Pasta, can of soups, cereal, etc). Bring these items to church and donate them to the Food Pantry Box in the church library. Carty and Bob Bates deliver our donation to the local Food Pantry which helps people in our community who have special needs. Your support of this project would be greatly appreciated. --United Methodist Women. About Bulletin Announcements If you would like to include an article in the bulletin, please turn in a printed/typed copy the prior Tuesday by 9AM. Thanks! Books To Take Home Our library is in need of a change. Several people are working to preserve good books and find a home for those not useful for our library. Please take a look at the library cart in the hallway. Select a book, free of charge, and enjoy! Christmas “Wish List” 2004…UM Home for Children… Young people are “pretty much” the same everywhere!—To prove it, just look at this year’s Christmas “Wish List” for our UM Home for Children in Mechanicsburg. Items include: Sport socks, cameras (disposables), beach towels, DVD players, magazine subscriptions, scotch tape, fishing rods, batteries, and so forth.—YOU OR YOUR GROUP CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! CONSIDER A GIFT!—Additional details about the “Wish list” can be found on the church bulletin board, just outside the office area. Thanks for your possible gift! Young Adult Group The Young Adult Group welcomes new members! We are a group of 30 and 40-somethings who enjoy getting together for fellowship and fun. If you are interested in finding out more contact Laura Geesaman at Landt@pa.net or 334-1138. Bishop Middleton to Visit Gettysburg Church—November the 17th 2:30 PM You are invited to come and meet our new resident Bishop, Jane Allen Middleton as, so indicated above. She will be in our church for a brief reception. Please consider this invitation as it is a high honor that is coming to our congregation. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Adams County Needs Your Help Big Brothers Big Sisters is looking for some “elves” willing to fill a gift bag full of goodies for each of the children in their program. A list of fun present ideas will be provided. If you are interested in being an elf or if your scout troop, club or company wants to participate in helping to make a child’s holiday happy please see Laura Geesaman or call 337-3958. Thank you in advance for opening your heart to a child in our program. December and January Newsletter Articles The Holidays are approaching rapidly, and accordingly, our office is thinking about the newsletter schedule that relates to December and January. Please be reminded that December articles are due on Tuesday, November 16th at 9:00 AM.—Also, please note that the January Newsletter will feature a simple listing of January information verses detailed articles. This information is due December 28th at 9:00 AM. Thank you for your participation. Prayer Vigil Invitation As we continue to read, share, and grow in our “40 Days of Purpose” study, we are reminded of the power of prayer and our daily devotion to prayer. On Saturday, November 20th, you are invited to come to the church and offer your prayers in the quiet comfort of our sanctuary. You may come and go and stay as long as you desire, between the hours of 9:00-11:00 AM and 1:00-3:00 PM. A long with your own personal prayers, there will be prayer focus cards available and a prayer list to include with your prayer meditation. If you wish to add any prayer requests for this prayer vigil, please contact Betty Overman at 334-4664, Jan Berkey at 334-0433 or Pastor Jay on his cell phone at 321-3149. Advent and Christmas Horizon Looking into late November and December? Now is the time to mark your calendar with the many wonderful ministries of Advent and Christmas.  While our December “Vision” Newsletter will highlight them all, here is a brief listing of what is on the horizon: Advent Worship at 10:30AM will feature the decorating of the Chrismon Tree (November 28th) The hanging of the Greens and Holy Communion (December 5th), service of Carols and Lessons (December 12th) Journey into Bethlehem (December 19th) Advent Sunday Evening Services at 7:00 PM will begin this season with a light meal at 5:45 PM in the fellowship hall. Christmas Music and first person portrayals of the Nativity characters will highlight our time together A live outdoor Nativity is currently in “preparation” for December 17th and 18th. Plan now to come to our “Congregational Christmas Dinner” (No cost) hosted by the Staff Parish Relations Committee, and Jay and Linda Zimmerman on Thursday, December 16th. Christmas Eve Service will be celebrated at 6:30 PM (family service) and 10:00 PM (Traditional Candle light). Tape Ministry Do you know a shut-in who would like to hear the word of God through our service on Sunday mornings? Or perhaps you didn’t get to church on Sunday and wanted to hear the message. The Tape Ministry in our church was established for these very reasons—to bring the word of God to everyone. It brings our church closer to those who are not able to attend. There is no charge for the ministry. You may keep the tape or if you would like, you can return them so we may use them again. God’s word and God’s gift are here for you! To request a tape, contact Edgar and Charlotte Moore at 334-1716, Dave Schmidt at 334-4325, or call the church office at 334-3032. Save Your Labels and Help a Preschool GUMC is now participating in Campbell’s Labels for Education Program, so all Campbell’s products labels should be saved. By doing so, for each label we send in, a donation ins made towards helping one of the Methodists Church’s preschool. For more information on how you can make a difference, see Faye Krantz and stop by the table in front of the office. Expanding Our Children’s Ministry We haven’t been, but we should be…providing childcare during the 9:15 AM Sunday School hour. Why? Quit simple! By doing so, our younger parents can come and share together in a small group setting that can be significant in their Christian ministry.—We need your help! We are looking for persons who would be willing to offer their love and care for Nursery age children at the 9:15 AM hour particularly, but also the 10:30 AM hour, as Tammy Lytle (the nursery coordinator for the 10:30 AM hour) is always looking for assistance. Please inquire in our office and/or sign-up on the bulletin board just outside the church office! Thank you!

ATTENTION KENNIE'S SHOPPERS!  If you are a frequent shopper at any Kennie's Market location and you'd be willing to designate Big Brothers Big Sisters of Adams County for the Community Treasures program, please contact Laura Geesaman at 334-1138 or landt@pa.net

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.

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.

Tape Ministry - Do you know a shut-in who would like to hear the word of God through our service on Sunday mornings? Or perhaps you didn’t get to church on Sunday and wanted to hear the message. The Tape Ministry in our church was established for these very reasons—to bring the word of God to everyone. It brings our church closer to those who are not able to attend. There is no charge for the ministry. You may keep the tape or if you would like, you can return them so we may use them again. God’s word and God’s gift are here for you! To request a tape, contact Edgar and Charlotte Moore at 334-1716, Dave Schmidt at 334-4325, or call the church office at 334-3032.

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.

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