The Weekly Vision
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 23, 2003 -- November 30, 2003
The Altar Flowers are presented to the Glory of God and in loving memory of
Shirley Reed by Bob and her family.
The Flowers on the Piano are presented to the Glory of God and in loving memory
of Greeda Shaw by her daughter, Greeda Shields.
The Bulletins are presented to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Mr. and
Mrs. David M. Crider by their daughter, Evadel.
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WELCOME
WELCOME friends! We are glad to have you with us as we give thanks for the bounty of our nation! As we pray together to give thanks to our God, we hope you will be strengthened and comforted by the peace which only He can give to our lives. THANKS BE TO GOD! |
STAFF
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"The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in
having new eyes."
Marcel Proust
The Liturgist for today's service is Michael Orleski.
The Ushers are Genny Reaver, captain, Shirley Chatelain, Helen Hoke, Gloria
Swingler.
The Acolyte is Mitchell Deaner.
The Greeters are Beth and Gerry Hoffman.
The Nursery Attendant is Patty Murren.
The following people have Birthdays this week:
- 23 - Mary Fleming
- 26 - Bessie Slonaker
- 27 - Charles Bushey
Attendance
| Last Week | Last Year | |
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| Worship Attendance |
157 | 195 |
| Sunday School |
53 | 76 |
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
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Sunday, November 23 |
9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:30 a.m. Worship - Rev. Clarence Hoener will be preaching. 6:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship |
| Wednesday, November 26 | No Choir rehearsals |
| Thursday, November 27 | Happy Thanksgiving - Office Closed |
| Friday, November 28 | Office Closed |
A Look Ahead
| Sunday, November 30 |
First Sunday of Advent - Lessons and Carols service by the choirs, Holy
Communion Poinsettia orders due 7:00 p.m. Evening Advent Service - Meet A Shepherd |
| Sunday, December 7 |
Second Sunday of Advent - Hanging of the Greens and Chrismons Service 7:00 p.m. Evening Advent Service - The Innkeeper's Wife |
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, Earl
Lutz, Ruth Abrams, Jeff Persell, Sally Becker, Jeremiah Giles, Agnes Palmer,
Jamie Angleberger and Noel Myers.
Opportunities for Ministry
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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. |
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BE ON THE LOOKOUT for a bright green postal mailbox in the hallway----more to come! |
| 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. |
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Crafty Ladies invite you to visit their Christmas Craft display in the Fellowship Hall after the worship service this morning. There are still some items available for sale from the Snowflake Festival which would make excellent gifts and holiday decorations. |
| Poinsettia order forms are in the hallway literature rack by the lounge. Please feel free to take as many as you need. Orders and payment are due by Sunday, November 30. |
| 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. |
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Regular and large print Bibles are available at the
back of the church for your use. |
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Michael Wilhelm's current
e-mail address is: |
| 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. |