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

November 16, 2003 -- November 22, 2003

The Altar Flowers are presented to the Glory of God and in memory of Richard
Naugle by his wife, Ruth.

The Bulletins are presented to the Glory of God and in honor of all those
who have served for our nation by Shirley Chatelain.

WELCOME
to the Gettysburg United Methodist Church!

WELCOME friends in Christ to Gettysburg United Methodist Church! We are happy that you have chosen to worship with us today to celebrate the love of God in Jesus Christ. We hope you will feel welcomed by our congregation and you will return to worship with us again. Please take a moment to fill out a Visitor's Card, located in the pew rack and place it in the offering plate.
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
Kenneth S. Bucher Sexton

Sara E. Bupp Director of Youth Ministries

Thought for the Week

"Faith is the highest passion in a human being. Many in every generation
may not come that far, but none comes further."

Soren Kierkagaard

The Liturgist for today's service is Sara Bupp.
The Ushers are Genny Reaver, captain, Carty Bates, Marian Shears, and Anne Larson.
The Acolyte is Joseph Murren.
The Greeters are Peggy, Brad, Scott and Allison Hunt.
The Nursery Attendants are members of the GUMC youth.

The following people have Birthdays this week:

16 - Arlene Murray, Lindsey Lytle, Ramona Overton
17 - Linda Koenig
19 - Shirley Chatelain
20 - Tiffany Stouck
21 - Ruby Reddin

Attendance

	Last Week	Last Year
Worship Attendance	141	183
Sunday School	53	71

Mission Can

November's Mission Can is designated for the Holiday Family Outreach of Adams County (formerly Holiday Bureau.) A box for new toys is also available for your donations.

The Weekly Calendar

Sunday, November 16	9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:30 a.m. Worship - Lauren Nace will be preaching. Sunday school teacher's meeting today (Nov. 16th) for the next Sunday school session, The Gift of Jesus, beginning November 30th. A brief meeting for all volunteers will be in the 4/5 classroom following the worship service. 6:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship
Monday, November 17	10:00 a.m. UMW Executive Meeting 7:00 p.m. Administrative Board
Wednesday, November 19	6:45 p.m. Bell Choir Rehearsal 7:00 p.m. Children's Choir Rehearsal 7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, November 20	10:00 a.m. Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Disciple Bible Study

A Look Ahead

November 23	Rev. Clarence Hoener will be our guest preacher
November 27 & 28	Office Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
November 30	Lessons and Carols service by the choirs - Poinsettia orders due

Prayer Concerns

Our prayers this week include: Doris Deaner, Steve Spatz, Berkey family,
Evadel Crider, Mary Rudisill, Marie Clabaugh, David Clapsaddle, Mary Heiser,
Mary Fleming, Ida Smith, Merle Rudisill, Regina (Rudisill) Campbell, Michael
Wilhelm, Eleanor Tate, Carolyn Dillman, Christopher Spatz, Bill Ryder, Helen
Keeney, Earl Lutz, Ruth Abrams, Jeff Persell, Sally Becker, Jeremiah Giles,
Agnes Palmer, Jamie Angleberger and Noel Myers.

Opportunities for Ministry

REMEMBER! Today is the LAST Sunday you will be able to sign up for our new pictorial
directory. If you still have not reserved your time for photography, please
do so immediately after the services are over. You will help us eliminate
the need to phone you for an appointment. We want our pictorial directory
to include everyone in the church. It simply won't be complete without you!"

TODAY is the last day to sign-up for the Christmas bus trip to Sight and Sound. Please see Deb Guiher or call 337-1186.

CRAFTY LADIES: After the Snowflake Festival, the Crafty Ladies will
continue to meet on Mondays at 9:30 a.m. to work on the creation of
Chrismons for the annual "Hanging of the Greens." Anyone interested is
invited to help out with this project. If you have questions, please call
Beth Hoffman (339-0810), Rochelle Lutz (334-6462) or Millie Ryder
(642-9680). See you there!

The church is in need of greeters for November and December. Please take a moment to sign up on the Greeter Bulletin Chart outside the church office. Your assistance is greatly appreciated.

Arlene Clapsaddle Murray turns 85 today. Her address is 436 East Middle Street if you wish to send her a card.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Adams County is looking for a few "elves" would like to fill a stocking for the children in their program. They will provide the stocking and a list of fun present ideas for you to stuff in it. Stockings need to be returned by November 24th. For more information or to get a stocking, contact Laura Geesaman at 334-1138 or landt@pa.net.

On behalf of the United Methodist Women, I want to thank everyone for their
time, talents and support in helping make our annual Snowflake Festival a
huge success. Rochelle Lutz, Beth Hoffman and Millie Ryder, Chairpersons of
the event, along with many volunteers were also appreciated. Watch the
Vision for a future financial report.

Marian Shears, President of UMW

Dear Congregation, Your cards and prayers during the recent death of my
sister-in-law were much appreciated.
Lauren

The Sanctuary Bible Project is an ongoing project for the church. If you would like to purchase a Bible for the sanctuary, please complete an order form and return it to the church office. The order forms are located on the literature rack outside of the lounge/parlor. Thank you for your continued interest in this project.

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.

Michael Wilhelm's current e-mail address is:
Michael.Wilhelm@us.army.mil . He is also receiving regular mail. His mailing address is:
Captain Michael Wilhelm, 2-228 Aviation Regiment, APO-AE, 09304.

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.