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

December 21, 2003 -- December 27, 2003

The Altar Flowers are presented to the Glory of God and in honor and memory of our loved ones by Sue and Ken Bucher.

The flowers on the Piano are presented to the Glory of God and in memory of Lester and Rhoda Dengler by Dorothy, Donald, Mark and Jane

The Bulletins are presented to the Glory of God by Tim and Jayne Sorber.

WELCOME
to the Gettysburg United Methodist Church!

GREETINGS to you on this FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT! In this holy season, we remember that God keeps his promises. Rejoice with us in the covenant of God's love. We hope you will feel welcome and return to worship with us soon.
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

"I truly believe that if we keep telling the Christmas story, singing the
Christmas songs, and living the Christmas spirit, we can bring joy and
happiness and peace to the world."

Norman Vincent Peale

The Liturgist for today's service is Lauren Nace.
The Greeters are Kim White and Phyllis Carbaugh.
The Ushers are Gerry Hoffman, Mac McMurtry, Mike Treas and Randy Becker.
The Acolyte is Austin Nace.

The following people have Birthdays this week:

21 - Merle LeGay
22 - Sandy Shelley
24 - Michael Ball, Brandon Wilt

Attendance

	Last Week	Last Year
Worship Attendance	223	258
Sunday School	69	70

Mission Can

December's Mission Can is designated for the Adams County Literacy Council
which is a non-profit volunteer organization that sponsors one-to-one
tutoring in basic reading and English. The classes are free to adults who
want to learn English or earn a GED. For class schedules or to volunteer
your time, see the materials at the Mission Can bulletin board.

The Weekly Calendar

Sunday, December 21	9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:30 a.m. Worship - Fourth Sunday of Advent 7:00 p.m. Evening Advent Service - Thoughts from Joseph
Monday, December 22	January/February newsletter submissions deadline
Wednesday, December 24	7:30 p.m. Family Service with candle lighting 9:30 p.m. Traditional Service with candle lighting
Thursday, December 25	Merry Christmas! Office Closed today and Friday, Dec. 26

A Look Ahead

December 28	Sacrament of Baptism during the worship service
January 1	Happy New Year! Office closed today and Friday, January 2.

Prayer Concerns

Our prayers this week include: Betty Weaver, Doris Deaner, Bob Dillman,
Steve Spatz, Berkey family, Betty Heflin, 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, Rev. Charles R.
Slaybaugh, Sr. (Rev. Chuck's father), Jamie Angleberger, Ronnie Fogle, Noel
Myers and our military personnel.

Opportunities for Ministry

The Mission Committee formerly headed by Martha Ford is looking for volunteers. Please contact Jackie Angleberger at 624-8388 if you are interested in serving on this committee in 2004.

HOLIDAY REMINDER: This is the last week to use the hallway mailbox. Bring your cards and postal monies for the jar. Check slot for your cards. THANK YOU for supporting our UMW project!

Extra luminary order forms are in the literature rack and coat rack area.
Support the youth and help make our Christmas Eve service special. Thank you.

Look for the 2004 flowers, bulletins, greeters and liturgist sign-up charts on the hallway bulletin.

The Christmas offering envelopes for the Benevolent Homes that were in last week's bulletin are now in the hallway literature rack.

Last week's altar flowers were placed in memory of Newell Carey by his
family. The flowers on the piano were placed in appreciation for Carty
Bates sticking with Bob for 41 years. Congratulations! The Bulletins were
in honor of Andrea Pritt's 16th birthday by her family.

We wish to thank everyone for your prayers, cards, hugs, and comforting
words. Your Christian love during this difficult time has touched our hearts. Thank you.
Jan and Bob Berkey

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.