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 14, 2004 -- March 20, 2004

The Altar Flowers are presented to the Glory of God and in honor and memory of loved ones by Dick and Dolly Keller.

The Bulletins are presented to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Joseph A. Temple's birthday by his children, Connie, Neil and Ed and their families.

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

"If the idea of crucifixion was abhorrent to decent people in the ancient
world, imagine the difficulty of trying to convince them that a god - indeed
the God- had willingly endured such a punishment."

Thomas Schmidt, A Scandalous Beauty

The Greeters are Keith and Connie Nunamaker.
The Liturgist for today's service is Betsy Speer.
The Ushers are members of the Kenneth Glass team.
The Acolyte is Karsen Donati-Leach.
The Nursery Attendants are Genny Reaver and Betty Myers.

The following people have Birthdays this week:

15 - Todd Myers
16 - Emily Fortnum
17 - Veronica Keefer
19 - Jean Simpson, Jordan Snyder
20 - Chas Pritt

Attendance

	Last Week	Last Year
Worship Attendance	181	205
Sunday School	76	82

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 14	9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:30 a.m. Worship - Third Sunday in Lent 7:00 p.m. Evening Lenten Service - Bob Gay and Judy Bollinger
Monday, March 15	9:30 am. CRAFTY LADIES will be meeting to assemble the "Thinking of You' boxes. We will also begin working on our first craft project of the year. Please join us! If you have any ideas or samples of crafts for future projects, please bring them with you. 7:00 pm Administrative Board meeting
Tuesday, March 16	1:30 pm Sunshine Class will meet in the Lounge.
Wednesday, March 17	6:45 pm Bell Choir Rehearsal 7:00 p.m. Children's Choir Rehearsals 7:30 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, March 18	9:00 am Breakfast Bunch meets at Gettysburg Family Restaurant. All are welcome! 10:00 a.m. Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Disciple Bible Study
Saturday, March 20	5:00 pm - 8:00 pm UMYF Spaghetti Dinner

A Look Ahead

March 21	Fourth Sunday in Lent 7:00 p.m. Lenten Evening Service - One Way Out
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

An USHER TEAM is needed for December. If you are interested in serving on
an Usher Team, please contact Peggy Hunt at 337-0539. Thank you!

LAST CALL! Today is the last day for requesting a "Thinking of You" box.
The Crafty Ladies will be assembling and mailing these goody boxes to our
church members who are currently away from home. If you have a family
member who is away at college or serving in the military, and you would like
a box sent, please see Beth Hoffman, Millie Ryder or Rochelle Lutz after the service.

The Trustees and Admin Board have approved a proposal to create a permanent Endowment Fund Committee in accordance with 2533 of the Discipline to receive, administer, and invest bequests, trusts, and trust funds in such cases where the donor has designated the endowment committee or church to receive, administer, or invest the same. To carry out this proposal we're seeking 3-5 volunteers to serve as committee members. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone with interest in developing a stewardship program for our church. The committee would meet approximately four to six times a year to administer those bequeaths already given to the church and to develop a gift giving program for the future geared to meet the needs of the church and it's members. Those interested please contact Larry Speer.

The spring 2004 CROP WALK is scheduled for April 18, 2004 at 2 pm 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.

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.

Thank you to everyone for your prayers, cards and visits.
I'm back in school and I've been blessed by the power of prayer.
Steve Spatz

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.