The Weekly Vision

October 31, 2004 -- November 6, 2004

The Weekly Calendar

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Prayer Concerns for this Week Our prayers this week include:Doris Deaner, Bob Dillman, Jamie Angleberger, Robert and Ida Smith, Dianna Steager, Margaret LeGay, Jeff Persell, Sara Rose Wickham, Sara Bigham, Michele Price (daughter of Jeanne and Autry Nunamaker), Joanne Shindledecker, Ralph Schwartz, Janell Kartoz, Sherman Roe, and Edith Bulman (forthcoming out-patient surgery), Becky Brown, Cathy Hernandez, Kelly Bladwin, John McKenna, Lois Mae Ferrence, and 4 unspoken requests.   Pastoral prayers this week for those whose last name begins with these letters: November 1st—“A,” 2nd—“B,” 3rd—“C,” 4th—“D,” 5th—“E,” 6th—“F.” 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. Congratulations to Robert and Shindledecker (Parents) and Carl and Dianna Steager (Grandparents) on the October 23rd birth of Logan Tyler Shindledecker. An altar rose is present today in honor of his birth.

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. Crafty Ladies 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.   Tape Ministry Do you know a shut-in who would like to hear the word of God through our service on Sunday mornings? Or perhaps you didn’t get to church on Sunday and wanted to hear the message. The Tape Ministry in our church was established for these very reasons—to bring the word of God to everyone. It brings our church closer to those who are not able to attend. There is no charge for the ministry. You may keep the tape or if you would like, you can return them so we may use them again. God’s word and God’s gift are here for you! To request a tape, contact Edgar and Charlotte Moore at 334-1716, Dave Schmidt at 334-4325, or call the church office at 334-3032. Canned Goods Labels A great way to help children’s programs in the area is to collect all your canned goods labels. Simply come pick up some literature on the table in the hallway about what labels to save, and you can help make a difference in after children’s programs! For more information, see Faye Krantz or Natalie in the church office. Expanding Our Children’s Ministry We haven’t been, but we should be…providing childcare during the 9:15 AM Sunday School hour. Why? Quit simple! By doing so, our younger parents can come and share together in a small group setting that can be significant in their Christian ministry.—We need your help! We are looking for persons who would be willing to offer their love and care for Nursery age children at the 9:15 AM hour particularly, but also the 10:30 AM hour, as Tammy Lytle (the nursery coordinator for the 10:30 AM hour) is always looking for assistance. Please inquire in our office and/or sign-up on the bulletin board just outside the church office! Thank you!   Gettysburg Lions Club Gettysburg Lions Club is currently selling fruitcakes for $5.00 and delicious Peanut Brittle for $3.00. If you would like to order some please see Ken Rienheart or call him at 334-1963. Approaching Advent—a time of worship celebrated with Deborah J. Heisley-Cato and Russell Hart on Tuesday, November 9th from 8:30 AM until 4:00 PM at Camp Hebron, 957 Cap Hebron Road, Halifax PA. The fee is $5.00 per person. For more information, please se the church office. The Biglerville Habit House is ready to be dedicated! On Sunday, November 7 at 2:00 pm. Contact Pastor Herr at 334-5212 for more information on how you can be part of this wonderful celebration! Faith Journal Testimonies When God touches your life, you have a story…faith story…to tell! The expressions become a gift to others that can endure, meaningfully, just as God’s Word always does.—In 200, many members of the Gettysburg UMC family documented their faith stories in a “Faith Journal.” These are available, yet today. If you would like to secure a copy, please contact our church office (334-3032). It will be a refreshment to you, let alone a catalyst for you to do the same! Youth Fall Retreat – November 5 – 7 The youth are having their annual fall retreat the first weekend of November at Mt. Asbury. We will be meeting at the Church at 5:30 on Friday evening & returning to the Church by Noon Sunday. While away, we’ll have an awesome opportunity to get to know each other through games, challenge courses, and plenty of time to hang out. We will also be growing together in our faith as we continue to learn more about our purpose in life. It is not too late to join us! Please contact Sara Bupp for further information: 487-5282. Ministry Fair Sunday, November 14th “Betsy Speer, our Ministry Fair coordinator, is inviting you to share in a grand opportunity to learn more about our ministry within the Gettysburg UMC family as well as the community. Representatives of various ministries will be present to share the “who, what, where, when and how” of their particular ministry. Mark your Calendar today!”

Church Conference Sunday, November 21, 2004—1:00PM Gettysburg United Methodist Church Rev. Dr. Timothy Baer, Presiding/Chambersburg District Superintendent   We are pleased to welcome all members and friends of Gettysburg UMC to this Annual Church Conference. Our focus will be the celebration of ministry---past, present, and future. Please note that our time together will take place in the fellowship hall with lunch for everyone preceding the conference. All members of GUMC are to vote on ministry recommendations. Please join us!

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 - Do you know a shut-in who would like to hear the word of God through our service on Sunday mornings? Or perhaps you didn’t get to church on Sunday and wanted to hear the message. The Tape Ministry in our church was established for these very reasons—to bring the word of God to everyone. It brings our church closer to those who are not able to attend. There is no charge for the ministry. You may keep the tape or if you would like, you can return them so we may use them again. God’s word and God’s gift are here for you! To request a tape, contact Edgar and Charlotte Moore at 334-1716, Dave Schmidt at 334-4325, or call the church office at 334-3032.

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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