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 28, 2004 -- April 3, 2004

The Altar Flowers are presented to the Glory of God and in loving memory of our parents by Bob and Peggy Reynolds

The Bulletins are presented to the Glory of God and in honor of Linda Myers' s birthday by her husband, Fred.

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

"Some folks think they are bearing their cross when they are only
putting up with themselves."

Annon.

The Greeters are Oscar and Barbara Spicer.
The Liturgist for today's service is Jayne Sorber.
The Ushers are members of the Kenneth Glass team.
The Acolyte is Colin Eyler.
The Nursery Attendants are members of the Youth group.

The following people have Birthdays this week:

29 - Ron Shunk
31 - Lawrence Bentz, Angie White, Dennis White
2 - Don Fortnum
3 - Evadel Crider

Attendance

	Last Week	Last Year
Worship Attendance	172	220
Sunday School	55	74

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 28	9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages -LAST DAY to order Easter flowers. 10:30 a.m. Worship - Fifth Sunday in Lent- One Great Hour of Sharing There will be a Safe Sanctuaries Committee meeting immediately following the service. 7:00 p.m. Evening Lenten Service - Past Time Harmonaires
Monday, March 29	9:30 a.m. The Crafty Ladies will meet. Any level of skill is welcome! Please join in our fellowship and fun.
Tuesday, March 30	6:00 pm Sound System committee meeting
Wednesday, March 31	6:45 pm Bell Choir Rehearsal 7:00 p.m. Children's Choir Rehearsals 7:30 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, April 1	10:00 a.m. Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Disciple Bible Study

A Look Ahead

Monday, April 5	7:00 pm - Trustees
Tuesday, April 6	7:30 pm - United Methodist Women. Barbara Spicer will be presenting an Easter Program "A Reflection in the Cross." If you have any kind of cross, please bring it. Also, don't forget your Food Pantry items. All women of the church are invited.
Thursday, April 8	7:00 pm Holy Thursday Service with Holy Communion
Friday, April 9	Noon - Good Friday Community Service at our church. Sponsored by Gettysburg Ministerium. NO evening Good Friday service. Office Closed.
Easter Sunday, April 11	7:00 a.m. Sunrise Service at Gettysburg Ampitheater 8:00 a.m. Easter Breakfast at the church 9:00 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. Worship
Monday, April 12	Office Closed

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, Luann Light, 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,
Rev. Karen Laymen, 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.

Snacks are needed for the busy bags for the children. Please buy snack size
items or put items in ziplock bags. Thank you for your support. See Tammy
Lytle with any questions.

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.

My mother, Theresa Donati, and I would like to sincerely thank you for your
ongoing prayers regarding her continued treatment of colon cancer. It means
a great deal to her and all of our family.
God Bless, Terri Donati

On behalf of our families, Mike and I would like to thank everyone for their
love, support and prayers.
Mike and Pastor Joyce

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.