The Weekly Vision
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
November 30, 2003 -- December 6, 2003
The Altar Flowers are presented to the Glory of God and in loving memory of
Lindbergh Angleberger, Butchie Poole and Debbie Rippeon by Joe, Jackie and Joey
Angleberger.
The Bulletins are presented to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Roy
Wetzel by his wife, Isobel.
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WELCOME
GREETINGS to you on this FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT! In this holy season, we remember that God keeps his promises. Rejoice with us in the covenant of God's love. We hope you will feel welcome and return to worship with us soon. |
STAFF
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"If I decorate my house perfectly with plaid bows, strands of twinkling
lights and shiny balls, but do not show love to my family, I'm just another
decorator. If I slave away in the kitchen, baking dozens of Christmas
cookies, preparing gourmet meals and arranging a beautifully adorned table
at mealtime, but do not show love to my family, then I'm just another cook.
If I work at the soup kitchen, carol in the nursing home and give all that I
have to charity, but do not show love to my family, it profits me nothing.
If I trim the pine with shimmering angels and crocheted snowflakes, attend a
myriad of holiday parties and sing in the choir's cantata, but do not focus
on Christ, I have missed the point."
First Corinthians 13,
Christmas Version
The Liturgists for today's service are Chancel choir members.
The Greeters are Keith and Connie Nunamaker.
The Ushers are Genny Reaver, captain, Marian Shears, Carty Bates and Anne
Larson.
The Acolyte is Kelsie Kluck.
The Nursery Attendant is Laura Geesaman.
The following people have Birthdays this week:
- 30 - Keith Reaver
- 1 - Elaine Ecker
- 2 - Grant Lutz
- 3 - Sue Bucher
- 4 - Tyler White
- 6 - Sue Hess
Attendance
| Last Week | Last Year | |
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| Worship Attendance |
176 | 235 |
| Sunday School |
66 | 71 |
Mission Can
November's Mission Can is designated for the Holiday Family Outreach of Adams County (formerly Holiday Bureau.) A box for new toys is also available for your donations.
The Weekly Calendar
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Sunday, November 30 |
9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:30 a.m. Worship - First Sunday of Advent - Lessons and Carols. Poinsettia orders due. Innisbrook wrapping paper orders can be picked up after the Service. There are still "angels" on the "Angel Tree" for gift giving to children at the Hoffman Home. 6:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship 7:00 p.m. Evening Advent Service |
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Monday, December 1 | 7:30 p.m. Trustees meet |
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Tuesday, December 2 | 6:00 p.m. UMW covered dish Christmas dinner |
| Wednesday, December 3 |
6:45 p.m. Bell Choir Rehearsal 7:00 p.m. Children 7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal |
| Thursday, December 4 |
10:00 a.m. Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Disciple Bible Study |
A Look Ahead
| Sunday, December 7 |
Second Sunday of Advent - Hanging of the Greens and Chrismons Service 7:00 p.m. Evening Advent Service - The Innkeeper's Wife |
| Tuesday, December 9 | 7:00 p.m. Staff/Parish Committee meeting |
Prayer Concerns
Our prayers this week include: Doris Deaner, Bob Dillman, Steve Spatz,
Berkey family, Evadel Crider, Mary Rudisill, Marie Clabaugh, David
Clapsaddle, Mary Heiser, Mary Fleming, Ida Smith, Merle Rudisill, Regina
(Rudisill) Campbell, Michael Wilhelm, Eleanor Tate, Carolyn Dillman,
Christopher Spatz, Bill Ryder, Earl Lutz, Ruth Abrams, Jeff Persell, Sally
Becker, Jeremiah Giles, Agnes Palmer, Jamie Angleberger, Ronnie Fogle, and Noel
Myers.
Opportunities for Ministry
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The YOUNG ADULT GROUP will meet Friday, December 5th at 6:00 p.m. at the YWCA of Gettysburg & Adams County for pizza and swimming. All ages are welcome! RSVP to Laura Geesaman, landt@pa.net or 334-1138 by December 3rd if you can make it. |
| The Mission Committee formerly headed by Martha Ford is looking for volunteers. Please contact Jackie Angleberger at 624-8388 if you are interested in serving on this committee in 2004. |
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OUR POSTAL BOX has arrived! It will operate on December 7, 14 and 21, before and after church! Postage monies will benefit the Children's Home in Mechanicsburg. Deposit your cards in slot bearing last name initial and your postage money in the jar next to the box. Thanks for your support.! |
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Crafty Ladies invite you to visit their Christmas Craft display in the Fellowship Hall after the worship service this morning. There are still some items available for sale from the Snowflake Festival which would make excellent gifts and holiday decorations. |
| Poinsettia order forms are in the hallway literature rack by the lounge. Please feel free to take as many as you need. Orders and payment are due by today. |
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I want to thank everyone for their thoughts, prayers and cards during my illness and recovery. Please continue to keep me in your prayers as I continue to recover. Steve Spatz |
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Regular and large print Bibles are available at the
back of the church for your use. |
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Michael Wilhelm's current
e-mail address is: |
| 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. |