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

February 8, 2004 -- February 13, 2004

The Altar Flowers are presented to the Glory of God and in memory of Terry Richmond by his parents, Don and Joyce Richmond and brother Timothy.

The Arrangement on the Piano is presented to the Glory of God and in honor of Geri and Charles Bushey's 60th wedding anniversary by their children.

A Rosebud on the Altar is presented to the Glory of God and in celebration of the birth of Catherine Grace Winter. Catherine's parents are Thom and Lea Winter.

A Rosebud on the Altar is presented to the Glory of God and in celebration of the birth of Alexandra Gail Schultz, daughter of Ryan and Denise Schultz. Alexandra's grandparents are Wayne and Linda Schultz.

WELCOME
to the Gettysburg United Methodist Church!

WELCOME in the name of the Lord! We thank God for your presence among us. We pray that the grace of God will heal your hurts and the strength of God will give you the courage to face the week before you, the power of God will prepare your way; and that the peace of God will keep you secure and steady in Christ Jesus.
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

"It is never enough to have pity on the victims of injustice if we do
nothing to change the unjust situation itself."

John R. Stott, "The Cross of Christ,"
Christianity Today

The Greeters are Connor Nace, Sydney Donati-Leach and Scott Hunt.
The Liturgists for today's service are Rachel Sorber and Karsen Donati-Leach.
The Ushers are members of the Dick Keller team.
The Acolyte is Scott Hunt.
The Nursery Attendant is Missy Lyon.

The following people have Birthdays this week:

9 - Jay Geesaman, Hazel Koenig
10 - Ruth Naugle, Ivan Goss, Jr.
11 - Kara Boehne
12 - Dorothy Craver, Peggy Mallorey
13 - Franci Ball, Zach Marlowe, Betsy Wilhelm

Attendance

	Last Week	Last Year
Worship Attendance	162	176
Sunday School	55	64

Mission Can

February's Mission Can is designated for a member's need for a new heater.
There is a basket provided next to the Mission Can for contributions to help the
"FIRE VICTIMS." This is the last week to contribute to the "SOUPER BOWL"
collection. Money given will go to the Soup Kitchen and canned goods will
be given to the Food Pantry.

MISSION MINUTE: The Mission Committee is desperately seeking donations for
the February 1st fire victims. A list of needed items will be posted in the
hall. Monetary donations are also being accepted in the basket in the
hallway. For more information, please see Jackie Angleberger or call her at (717) 624-8388.

The Weekly Calendar

Sunday, February 8	9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:30 a.m. Worship - Recognition of Scouts There will be a brief children's Sunday School teachers meeting after the service.
Wednesday, February 11	6:45 p.m. Bell Choir rehearsal 7:00 p.m. Children's Choir Rehearsals 7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, February 12	10:00 a.m. Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Disciple Bible Study

A Look Ahead

February 16	Office Closed - Presidents' Day
February 19	9:00 am - Breakfast Bunch meets at Gettysburg Family Restaurant
February 22	Deadline Date for March/April Newsletter - With the new copier, putting the Newsletter together takes less time and a later deadline can be set. HOWEVER, there will be no exceptions as to the deadline set. See Connie for any questions.
February 25	7:00 pm - Ash Wednesday Service
February 29	7:00 p.m. Evening Lenten Service - St. Paul's Brass Quintet

Prayer Concerns

Our prayers this week include: Bob Hess, Betty Weaver, Doris Deaner, Bob
Dillman, Steve Spatz, Betty Heflin, Evadel Crider, Mary Rudisill, Marie
Clabaugh, David Clapsaddle, Mary Heiser, Mary Fleming, Ida Smith, Regina
(Rudisill) Campbell, Michael Wilhelm, Eleanor Tate, Margaret LeGay, Autry
Nunamaker, Ellen Snyder, Susan (Ressler) Dutterer, Fred Dutterer, Jeremiah
Giles, Agnes Palmer, Jamie Angleberger, Kathy Angleberger, Ronnie Fogle,
Noel Myers, Kelly Baldwin, David Olsen and our military personnel.

Opportunities for Ministry

Mission Central has been notified by UMCOR that Health and School Kits will be sent to Iran in the not too distant future. Kits that are being prepared at Mission Central will either be going directly to Iran or to the Depot to act as back up inventory for those being sent.
We urgently need the following specific items:
Health Kits:

metal nail files or clippers

hand towels (suggested sizes: 15 X 25 or 17 X 27)

single adult size toothbrushes:

School Kits:

lined pads or 8.5 X 11 paper or 200 to 300 count packs of notebook paper

plastic pencil sharpeners (must be larger than 1" by ½" size which present a swallowing hazard)

blunt children's scissors

boxes of 24 crayons (the new size that is being specified by UMCOR).

Please bring all items to the church. The box is located in the hallway by the Mission Can.

A sheet to sign-up for BELL CHOIR for the Easter season is in the hallway by
the office. Rehearsals begin on Wednesday, February 11th from 6:45 -7:30 p.m.
We must have a MINIMUM of fourteen (14) ringers to have a bell choir
for this year's Easter season. We cannot ring with less people. Thanks
for your support of the bell choir.

U. M. Women is sponsoring a kitchen shower for supplies in the church kitchens. Everyone can participate by donating paper towels, detergent, etc. to replenish the supplies.

Hospice of the Good Shepherd is recruiting committed and caring individuals for patient/family, and bereavement volunteers with day, evening, or weekend availability. Training program will be provided in March. If you are interested in serving as a hospice volunteer, please contact Cande Walter at (717) 334-6208.

Mission Can suggestions are needed for the year 2004. If there is a
specific charity for which you would like to see the mission can designated please see Pastor Joyce.

SUMMER CAMPING MINISTRIES NEED YOU!
Employment begins with a week of training, starting around the second week of June and concluding August 21. Most positions involve working six days a week and often require more than an 8 - hour day. Pay is $200/2k, plus room and board. Paid positions available are Lifeguards, Program Staff, Food Service and Maintenance. Volunteer positions available are Counselors, Camp Nurses.
For further information, please contact the site directors:

Camp Penn: Dave Hykes 717-762-2693, dhykes@cvn.net;

Greene Hills: Dean Hauser 814-669- 4212, grnhillscmp@lazerlink.com;

Mount Asbury: Randy Heisley-Cato 717-468-3827, Asbury@pa.net:

Wesley Forest: Pat Sullivan 570-922-1348, Sully@sunlink.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.

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.