The Weekly Vision

The Mission Can for July is designated for the Central PA Conference Mission Central.

Our prayers this week include: Joyce Richmond, Dean Wetzel, Carl Steager,
Jon Boller, Charles Polley, Brian Kluck, Doris Deaner, Bob Dillman, Ed
Moore, Evadel Crider, Mary Rudisill's family, Marie Clabaugh, David
Clapsaddle, Mary Heiser, Mary Fleming, Ida Smith, Margaret LeGay, Samuel
Waddell, Regina (Rudisill) Campbell, Kristi Klees, Barbara Purdue, Jeff
Persell, Rev. Karen Laymen, Sara Rose Wickham, Kelly Baldwin, Donna
Doughtery, Mary Shreve, Sally Becker and our military personnel.

Pastor's Prayer Ministry
 

Dear Gettysburg U.M.C. Family and Friends, Over my years of ministry, I have sought to lift up the congregation in prayer on a daily basis. This has been a real joy and honor, let alone a  blessing. I have done so by not only praying for those on the "prayer  list," but also by focusing on particular families on particular days. For  example, on the 1st day of the month, I pray for those whose last name  begins with "A." On the 2nd day of the month, I pray for those whose last  name beings with "B" and so forth. We will indicate the week's prayer focus  (based on this means) in each bulletin. This week, July 11 - 17th, I will  pray as follows: 11th - "K", 12th - "L", 13th - "M", 14th - "N", 15th - "O"  , 16th - "P", 17th - "Q". If you have specific prayer requests, you are  welcome to contact me with this information. (Please be assured that it  will be kept confidential.) You may contact me at 334-3032 (O);  334-1821(h); 404-1162(cell). Thank you. In Christ's Service, Jay Zimmerman

LITURGISTS are needed for July and August. There are still greeter spots  available, too. See Hallway bulletin board.

THE PICTORIAL DIRECTORIES ARE IN! If you had your picture taken or  submitted a picture for the pictorial directory, please stop by the lounge  and pick up your copy. For those members who did not take part in the  pictorial directory, you may receive a copy as well or view the directory  online at http://268621.membermine.com.  Complete the three items on the login screen to gain access to our Online Directory. 1) Username: member 2) Password: k5fWg9bJ (the password is case sensitive) 3) Security code: type as displayed in the security code box. Click on  the "login" button. A special "Thank You" goes to Peggy Hunt and her team who made this beautiful directory possible! Well Done!

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

The church still needs a Habitat for Humanity coordinator.  Please contact the church office for more information or to volunteer.

Large tubes of toothpaste are requested by the CONFERENCE UMW to help complete health kits. We need these items by July 18th to take along to the school of missions. Please be sure that the expiration date is current and within 6 months of today's date. A box in the hallway is available for your donations. Thank you for your support!

Application for Lay Speakers School are available on the Opportunities for Ministry bulletin board. This is the Basic Lay Speaker's Class with an emphasis on discovering your spiritual gifts and implementing them in the local church.

Reminder: Summer office hours are  9:00 a.m. - 12:00 pm. M - F.

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 - 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.

AROUND THE COMMUNITY

Adopt - A - Camp ---Fruitbelt Farmworkers Harvest season is coming into "full swing," and with it, the Fruitbelt  Farmworkers Christian Ministry is currently inviting individuals and  congregations alike to prayerfully consider the "adoption of a camp." It simply involves a time of "connecting visiting" with the workers. For information, please call the Biglerville office at 486-3291 or 1-800-677-6896. Please note that the following items are needed: Spanish Bibles, health kits, blankets and sweatshirts. Thank you!

Irrepressible Hope Conference ---Women of Faith "Women of Faith" form all over the nation are gathering this summer and fall to celebrate the work of God's Holy Spirit, and the "irrepressible hope" that is birthed in and through Christian discipleship. Ladies! Please take time now to mark your calendar for such a "Conference of Faith."  Here are some basic details: **CONFERENCE LOCATIONS AND DATES** Washington, DC at the MCI Center, August 6-7 with featured speakers Evelyn Husband, Bobie Mason, and CeCe Winans. Philadelphia, PA at the Wachovia Center, September 24 - 25 with Evelyn Husband, Bobbie Mason and Kathy Troccoli. See our hallway bulletin board for further details!

Soup Kitchen Manager Sought After thirteen years of faithful service to the Gettysburg Community Soup Kitchen, Mrs. Nancy Forgang is stepping down as manager, effective the end of August. As a result, this ministry is currently seeking applicants. Please note the following information, if you are so interested: Part time, paid position (20 hours, 5 days a week, Monday - Friday). The  manager directs all aspects of serving meals to those in need in our community in an atmosphere of Christ-centered love, including supervising and training volunteers. The ideal applicant has a heart for those in need and the ability to work with volunteers and experiences joy in service. For further information, please contact Neil Beach at Prince of Peace Church, 334-6463, or send resume by August 3 to Gettysburg Community Soup Kitchen, Prince of Peace Church, POB 3005, Gettysburg PA 17325.

Newsletter Thoughts for July and August The summer is rapidly moving on with transitions of various natures all around! As a result, we are a little off schedule with our July/August  issue of The Vision. For this, we apologize! However, so that we may communicate with each other about the many aspects of our summer ministry, we ask you to note the following:  **The July/August newsletter will be brief in nature. Articles (July/August and early September) are due on Wednesday, July 14th at 9:00 a.m. Our mailing will take place within a week of that date.  ** For the September/October newsletter, articles are due in the church office by August 20th. Thank you!

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.