The Weekly Vision

September 19, 2004 -- September 25, 2004

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Prayer Concerns for this Week Our prayers this week include: Joyce Richmond, Charles Polley, Brian Kluck, Doris Deaner, Bob Dillman, Marie Clabaugh, David Clapsaddle, Mary Heiser, Mary Fleming, Ida Smith, Margaret LeGay, Samuel Waddell, Regina (Rudisill) Campbell, Kristi Klees, Barbara Purdue, Jeff Persell, Alexa Myers, Sara Rose Wickham, Kelly Baldwin, Donna Doughtery, Mary Shreve, Sally Becker, Victor Herron, Sara Bigham, Joanne Shindledecker, Lewis Clark, Linda Reynolds, Laurie Yingling, Ralph Schwartz, Janell Kartoz, and Marian Shears. Pastoral prayers this week for those whose last name begins with these letters: September 19th—"S," 20th—"T," 21st—"U," 22nd—"V," 23rd—"W" 24th—"Y" 25th-"Z". Please remember that if you don't wish to publicly express your prayer concerns, you may use the PRAYER PILLAR in the back of the church for your requests. Prayer List Update As a means of keeping out prayer list "current", you are invited to consider the following: Prayer request names may be added and/or removed by members of the congregation at any time beginning on October 3rd. Simply write a note, or make a call (334-3032) to the church office with this information. On the first Sunday of each month, the prayer list will be reconstituted. If, for example, you desire to list a new name or lift up, a new, person who was recently on the prayer list, please submit the name(s) on the last Sunday of the preceding month, so these names can appear on the first Sunday of the month. Otherwise, the name(s) will be removed. Prayer requests may be placed on the small prayer request form, which is located neat the pillar of prayer (unspoken requests placed in the back of the sanctuary), or any other card/piece of paper. Thank you!

"Acts" Up Close ... Invites You! If your Thursday morning (10:00 a.m.) has a little quiet time in it, you are invited to come and fill it with the power and presence of God’s word, as revealed in the Book of Acts. Last Thursday, our group (10 persons) got going again, and it was truly a “great time” in the Lord’s name. In addition to our “Genesis to Revelation” study book, this study on Acts utilizes a dramatic video portrayal of each chapter, where the verse becomes the script.—Please come and join in the discussion. "Walking on Water" ... Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. Some say that “to walk on water, you have to know where the rocks are!” John Ortberg, our celebrated Thursday night author, suggests that “you need to get out of the boat,” as Peter did. (Matthew 14). In either case, the response involves faith, amidst the tension of fear.—If God is inviting you to “Walk on water” at this moment in your life, we want to invited you to join out Thursday evening group (25 in attendance last week). We believe that God is in our midst, revealing the “faith tools/resources” for water walking. Please join us! Gift Wrap ... Youth Fund Raiser It's the best gift-wrap in town! Yes, its true! The Gettysburg Church Youth Fellowship will once again participate in the Central PA Conference Innisbrook "Gift Wrap" Sale. As you may recall, each fall United Methodist Youth Fellowships are given the opportunity to sell a "gift wrap" buffet of things (paper, bows, ribbon, gift bags, cards, etc.). This year is no exception. In fact, you can currently find samples, as well as ordering information/forms, in the hallway near the ground floor coat racks. Take time to place your order! It's a great product at a good value. And besides, 50% goes directly to the youth fellowship group with an additional amount going to the conference youth ministry. Donated Food Needed When you do your grocery shopping, why not buy two of a particular item, (ie. Pasta, can of soups, cereal, etc). Bring these items to church and donate them to the Food Pantry Box in the church library. Carty and Bob Bates deliver our donation to the local Food Pantry which helps people in our community have who have special needs. Your support of this project would be greatly appreciated. -- United Methodist Women. Welcoming New Members to Gettysburg UMC September 26th… A number of persons have recently expressed interest in uniting with our congregation. How delighted we are to have them do so! At this moment we are anticipating that a welcoming will take place on Sunday, September 26th, at the 10:30 a.m. Worship hour. Equally, these persons, as others, are invited to share with Pastor Jay in two "get acquainted" gatherings that will take place on Sundays, September 19th and 26th, at 9:15 a.m. in his office. For additional information, please contact Pastor Jay (334-3032) or Peggy Hunt (337-0539), our membership chairperson. Welcome! Welcoming Bishop Jane Allen Middleton ... Today! How delighted we are as Central PA United Methodist to Welcome Bishop Middleton as our New Episcopal Leader! As we have noted in the recent weeks, a “Service of Welcoming” is taking place today at 4:30 p.m. at the Penn Stater Conference Center in State College. All are welcome! For those who may desire transportation, please note that Rev. Zimmerman will be departing today at 1:15 p.m. from the church parking lot. You are welcome to travel with him in his van. Dinner will be secured at the close of service. Our return to Gettysburg should take place around 9:00-9:30 p.m. --- Come! Crafty Ladies In October the Crafty Ladies will be mailing “Thinking of You” boxes of goodies to our college students and military personnel. If you have a family member who would like to receive one of these boxes, please give his/her name and current mailing address to Millie Rider (642-9680) or Beth Hoffman (339-0810). In Preparation for the UMW’s Snowflake Festival, Crafty Ladies will begin having weekly craft sessions. We will meet at the church every Monday at 9:30 am. All are welcome to join us. Snowflake Festival News The Snowflake Festival preparations are now underway. Mark your calendars for November 11th and 12th. Volunteers are urgently needed, so if you would be willing and able to volunteer, please see Betty Myers or Jackie Angleberger. Donations of baked goods are also need for this event. What a wonderful opportunity for fellowship and finding a perfect gift! Mission Minute Due to the recent catastrophic weather in the south, the October Mission Can will be designated to help those who have suffered from the hurricanes. If you would like to make a donation before October, please place it in an envelope and place it in the offering plate. Please designate the envelope “Hurricane Relief”. All funds will be sent to the Red Cross for the victims.

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

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.

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.

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