January 1, 2017
Around Our Community News
CHURCH WOMEN UNITED LUNCHEON/MEETING…
Church Women United welcomes all local church women to a 90-minute lunch
meeting at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 4th, at the Gettysburg Church of the
Brethren, 1710 Biglerville Road. Celebrating our 75th Anniversary, please join us for
our Annual Meeting, following the luncheon. A special welcome to all newcomers. No
reservations are needed. For more information, call Cheryl Potter at 337-2938.
NATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHOIR COMES TO GETTYSBURG…
The National Christian Choir will be coming to Gettysburg on January 22nd at 4:00 p.m.
“Food and music” seem to bring people together on any occasion! In that spirit, the
Gettysburg Ministerium is pleased to host the “National Christian Choir” under the
direction of Gettysburg resident, Kathy Bowman, on Sunday, January 22nd, at 4:00
p.m. at the Chapel of the Abiding Presence on the campus of the Gettysburg
Theological Seminary. This special concert is in celebration of the “Week of Prayer for
Christian Unity”, January 18-25. Please mark your calendar, and plan to be present.
A free-will offering in support of the National Christian Choir will be received.
GIRLS GATHERING FOR GOD OVERNIGHT RETREAT...
February 3 & 4, 2017 (Friday 7:00 PM to Saturday 3:00 PM) at the BaughmanMemorial UMC, 228 Bridge Street, New Cumberland, PA 17756 (across the river from
Harrisburg). Theme: “THERE IS JOY IN THE LORD!”...if we love each other, God lives
in us, and His love is truly in our hearts.” (I John 4:12) Live Band Concert by “Riser
Crew” All girls in grades 7-12 are welcome! Registration Cost is $25.00 per teen girl
(includes Friday night pizza, Saturday breakfast and lunch, and 2017 GGG long sleeve
t-shirt.) Contact person: Flo Waybright (717) 225-5933 or [email protected].
More information on the bulletin board outside the GUMC office.
LIMITLESS (UNITED METHODIST WOMEN) ...
LIMITLESS is a special mission opportunity for women ages 18-35 and will take place
FEBRUARY 4, 2017, at the BAUGHMAN-MEMORIAL UMC, 228 Bridge Street, New
Cumberland, PA 17756. The schedule includes: Registration and Get Acquainted; Hands on
Mission Trip to Mission Central; Lunch at the church; and two workshops – TAKE IT TO THE
STREETS, and VOLUNTEERS IN MISSION. Followed by Closing Worship.
Registration Fee is $10.00
Registration deadline is January 19, 2017. For more information or registration, contact
Donna Ream, Conference Registrar, 20 Hillery Court, Apt A-21, York, PA 17402, or
[email protected].
Gettysburg United Methodist Church
Weekly Vision
30 West High St. 717-334-3032 gettysburgumc.org [email protected]
The cry of a Father’s heart from Genesis to Revelation...
Father’s Love Letter
My Child ...
You may not know me, but I know everything about you. Psalm 139:1 I know when you sit down
and when you rise up. Psalm 139:2 I am familiar with all your ways. Psalm 139:3 Even the very hairs on
your head are numbered. Matthew 10:29-31 For you were made in my image. Genesis 1:27 In me you
live and move and have your being. Acts 17:28 For you are my offspring. Acts 17:28 I knew you even
before you were conceived. Jeremiah 1:4-5 I chose you when I planned creation. Ephesians 1:11-12 You
were not a mistake, for all your days are written in my book. Psalm 139:15-16 I determined the exact time
of your birth and where you would live. Acts 17:26 You are fearfully and wonderfully made. Psalm
139:14 I knit you together in your mother's womb. Psalm 139:13 And brought you forth on the day you
were born. Psalm 71:6 I have been misrepresented by those who don't know me. John 8:41-44 I am not
distant and angry, but am the complete expression of love. 1 John 4:16 And it is my desire to lavish my love
on you. 1 John 3:1 Simply because you are my child and I am your Father. 1 John 3:1 I offer you more
than your earthly father ever could. Matthew 7:11 For I am the perfect father. Matthew 5:48 Every
good gift that you receive comes from my hand. James 1:17 For I am your provider and I meet all your
needs. Matthew 6:31-33 My plan for your future has always been filled with hope. Jeremiah 29:11
Because I love you with an everlasting love. Jeremiah 31:3 My thoughts toward you are countless as the
sand on the seashore. Psalm 139:17-18 And I rejoice over you with singing. Zephaniah 3:17 I will never
stop doing good to you. Jeremiah 32:40 For you are my treasured possession. Exodus 19:5 I desire to
establish you with all my heart and all my soul. Jeremiah 32:41 And I want to show you great and
marvelous things. Jeremiah 33:3 If you seek me with all your heart, you will find me. Deuteronomy 4:29
Delight in me and I will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4 For it is I who gave you those
desires. Philippians 2:13 I am able to do more for you than you could possibly imagine. Ephesians 3:20
For I am your greatest encourager. 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 I am also the Father who comforts you in all
your troubles. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 When you are brokenhearted, I am close to you. Psalm 34:18 As a
shepherd carries a lamb, I have carried you close to my heart. Isaiah 40:11 One day I will wipe away
every tear from your eyes. Revelation 21:3-4 And I'll take away all the pain you have suffered on this
earth. Revelation 21:3-4 I am your Father, and I love you even as I love my son, Jesus. John 17:23 For
in Jesus, my love for you is revealed. John 17:26 He is the exact representation of my being. Hebrews
1:3 He came to demonstrate that I am for you, not against you. Romans 8:31 And to tell you that I am not
counting your sins. 2 Corinthians 5:18-19
Jesus died so that you and I could be reconciled. 2 Corinthians 5:18-19 His death was the ultimate
expression of my love for you. 1 John 4:10 I gave up everything I loved that I might gain your
love. Romans 8:31-32 If you receive the gift of my son Jesus, you receive me. 1 John 2:23 And nothing
will ever separate you from my love again. Romans 8:38-39 Come home and I'll throw the biggest party
heaven has ever seen. Luke 15:7 I have always been Father, and will always be Father. Ephesians 3:1415 My question is…Will you be my child? John 1:12-13 I am waiting for you. Luke 15:11-32
Love, Your Dad
Almight God
“Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ
(Romans 1:7 NIV) Welcome to the Lord’s house for worship!
CHURCH MINISTRY TODAY
ALTAR FLOWERS are given to the glory of God by Larry and Betsy Speer.
BULLETINS are given to the glory of God by Bob and Nancy Kiehl
WORSHIP LEADERS are Larry and Betsy Speer
GIFTS, TIME, DISCIPLESHIP
Yearly Budget……………….…………….......................................$289,507.00
Budget Year to Date……………………….................................. $289,507.00
Received Year to Date………….……….…………….…………....... $263,547.32
Last Sunday’s Giving – General Fund …………………............ $11,518.80
Communion Envelope Current Balance………….………......... $1,153.00
Building Maintenance Fund …..……………………......................$88,972.17
Attendance………….... Worship Service 207
Sunday School
December
Mission Can
Fruitbelt
Ministry
Total
$296.18
THIS WEEK AT GUMC
Sun. Jan. 1
Hospitalizations: Linda Myers, Johns Hopkins Medical
Center; Joan Slagle, Spiritrust Rehab; Dale Shade
anticipating surgery in early January; Rochelle Lutz,
recently discharged from Gettysburg Hospital; Millie
Steckman and Bud Steckman, rehab St. Petersburg, FL.
Prayer concerns for church family: Carty Bates;
Eleanor Yost; Melany DeWalt, Doug Gross; Rev. Dr.
Laura Lee Morgan; Bill Shade, Bill Woolston; Carolyn
Dillman, Dale Shade, Doris Wolf, McKinsey Caraway, Betty Schulteis, Tina Brady, Janet and
Ken Carlson, June Spencer, Diana Steager, Joan Slagle, Cindy Van Arnsdale, Lurie Slaybaugh,
Joan Plank, Chuck Lutz, Florence Davis, Linda Myers, Patsy Tawney, Nora Bream, Norma
Reale, and 5 unspoken requests.
Prayer concerns for church members in Nursing Homes or Limited Mobility: Virginia
White, Wilma Schaible, Phyllis Dayton, Irene Miller, Ruth Anna Polly, Missy Legay, Kermit
Carlson, Edith Bulman, Walter Burel, Nancy McFarland, Peggy Reynolds, & Ruth Naugle.
Prayer concerns for our extended family and friends this week: Larry Howouth (grandfather
of Zach Rochefort); Kathy Pollard; Randi, 4th cancer both lungs (appears to be incurable);
Donna Malmberg; Len Cluck ; Bruce Moore; Joyce Myers (friend of Cory) Marvin Eisenbrown
(brother-in-law of Imogene Hunt, Chris (son of Melany DeWalt), Jim Keyser (friend of Bud and
Carol Crews); Sara Funt (sister of Pat Riley), Doris Babcock, Chris Spark, and S, & A Cooleys &
families (friends of Imogene Hunt), Don Shoulders (Ball family member), Shannon Applegate
(cousin of Bonnie McCutcheon), Jacob (grandson of Joyce and Lloyd Dye), Drew Knox, Linda
Pollard, Tim Eltz, Lorenzo Moreno (friend of the Tolars), Dennis White (Cousin of Cory Corwell),
David Owsley (Brother of Imogene Hunt), Richard Deaner, Jr. (Son of Dick Deaner), Rev.
Jacqueline Huff (friend of Irene Miller), Gloria Krause (Julie McGeary’s mother), Charlie Maras
(friend of Bud Crews), Tracy Kemmler & sons-Austin and Josh (friends of the Bittinger Family),
Heidi Sheehan (daughter of Dale and Bill Shade), Linda Higher, Jack Adams, the McGeary’s
daughter-in-law’s grandfather, Amanda Kellam Siegel (daughter of Tom and Pat Kellam),
Brother-in-law of Margaret Benson, Jason Laruen, the Wainwright family (relatives of Bud and
Carol Crews), Teri Myers, Susan Klink, Sadie Simmons Brown (sister of Melany DeWalt) and
Chris (son of Melany DeWalt).
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
10:30 AM
6-7:30 PM
11-2:00 PM
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
Sunday School
Hospitality Time
Wesley Covenant Service and Holy Communion
Youth Group
Clothing Closet
Celebrate Recovery
Trustees
Tues. Jan. 3
11-2:00 PM
Clothing Closet
Wed. Jan. 4
11-2:00 PM
11:30 AM
12:00 PM
6:00 PM
7-8:30 PM
Clothing Closet
Church Women United Luncheon
Interfaith Men’s Luncheon
Handbells
Chancel Choir
Thurs. Jan. 5
10:00 PM
11-2:00 PM
Thursday Book Study “The Purpose Driven Life”
Clothing Closet
Fri. Jan. 6
11-2:00 PM
Clothing Closet
24-Y and Dec. 25-Z. Please remember that if you don’t wish to publicly express your prayer
concerns, you may use the PRAYER PILLAR in the back for your requests.
Sat. Jan. 7
Sun. Jan. 8
7-9:00 PM
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
10:30 AM
3-7:00 PM
A.A. Meet
Sunday School
Hospitality Time
Worship – Baptism of our Lord Sunday
Youth Gathering at GUMC
Our Prayer Chain: The Gettysburg Congregation is pleased to offer a “Prayer Chain,” in
Mon. Jan. 2
*If any of these names need to be deleted, please call our church office at 334-3032.
Pastoral prayers this week: Dec.19-R, Dec. 20-S, Dec. 21-T, Dec. 22-V, Dec. 23-W, Dec.
addition to our Sunday Prayers. To express a “prayer chain request” you may either call Judy
Woolston at 337-3630, or the church office (334-3032). All matters are kept in confidence.
Such prayers are welcome for members and non- members alike.
Wednesday Bible Study ...
A new Bible Study will begin Wednesday, January 11th, at 9:30 A.M, entitled
“Renegade Gospel” by Mike Slaugher. Who was Jesus, really? Wasn’t the
central figure to the Christian faith a man who denied all preconceived
notions about what God should look like? Wouldn’t associating with him
have meant joining a rebel movement? Doesn’t it still? Renegade Gospel is
a church study that challenges believers to come to terms with the real
Jesus—the rebel Jesus. Study books will be available.
POSTAL BOX DELIVERIES!!!
The Christmas “In-House” Postal Service has been
serving us well again this year! If you have not picked up
your cards yet, please do so by Tuesday, January 3rd.
Afterwards, cards will be forwarded by direct mail. Please
pick up your mail today and save postage. Thank you!
SUNDAY, JANUARY 8th 10:30 AM
Youth Gathering … for York and Beyond … Here at Gettysburg UMC …
God has planted the Gettysburg Church congregation in the middle of the York
District of the Susquehanna Conference UMC. In so doing, we are honored to
serve as a host for numerous district ministries, including:
January 8, 2017 at Gettysburg UMC
3:00 p m—7:00 pm
#thestruggleisreal
2017 Contribution Envelopes … AND 2016 Contribution Statements
Many folks have picked up their 2017 Contribution Envelopes, and
for that, we say “thank you!” This is very helpful, let alone cost effective
. – If you have not done so, you are encouraged to pick them up at the
church at your earliest convenience, as the new contribution year has arrived. The
envelope boxes are located in the church hallway across from the multi-purpose room.
In the next few weeks, the 2016 Contribution Statements will be coming to you. If
you have given your email address to the church office, then you can expect to receive
your statement via that email server. Otherwise, you will receive a hardcopy in the mail.
– If you do not receive your statement either way by January 31st, please contact Judy
Dreyer, Financial Secretary, or Fred Myers, Treasurer, in the church office. Thank you!
Mitten Tree…Last Call
Even though our dried out mitten tree has found a new home, your gifts are welcome through
today. Please place them in the church office. Thank you, again!
The Youth Rally will have live music, interactive worship, mission group building,
and topical small group discussions. Topics for discussions will include things that
teens struggle with daily. This event is FREE.
For more information, please contact
Megan Tolar, Youth Coordinator, or Jay Zimmerman.
National Christian Choir Comes to Gettysburg … January 22nd
at 4:00 PM ….
“Food and music” seem to bring people together on any occasion! In that spirit,
the Gettysburg Ministerium is pleased to host the “National Christian Choir” under
the direction of Gettysburg resident, Kathy Bowman., on Sunday, January 22nd, at
4:00 PM at the Chapel of the Abiding Presence on the campus of the Gettysburg
Theological Seminary. This special concert is in celebration of the “Week of Prayer
for Christian Unity,” January 18-25. Please mark your calendar, and plan to be
present. A free-will offering in support of the National Christian Choir will be
received.
MINISTRY SUNDAY CELEBRATION ... JANUARY 15TH
Administrative Assistant … “Appreciation and Welcome”
A new year is a time of transition, bringing changes in various ways. Such is the
case for our Church Office, as Beverly Davenport will be leaving our Administrative
Assistant post, effective January 3rd. This is a bitter-sweet experience. We have
greatly enjoyed Beverly, since her arrival in late September 2016. She brought a
professionalism and capability to the office, let alone an earnest spirit of ministry
and friendship. However, God has spoken to Beverly in a mighty way, as she will be
returning to the Fellowship Baptist Church in Fairfield, where she will assume
significant responsibilities for administration and ministry development. We “thank
her” for the excellence of her work and ministry here at GUMC.
Assuming Beverly’s position will be Kayla Pierce of Hagerstown, MD. Kayla is a
2015/2016 graduate of Hagerstown Community College, having received an
Associate of Sciences: Arts and Sciences Degree and an Associate of Arts:
Administration of Justice Degree. Currently, she is an online student, completing a
degree in Forensic Science. She is a member of the Hagerstown Seventh Day
Adventist Church, where she and her family are friends of Joseph, Angela, and
Nathaniel Choi, our Music Director family. Kayla will begin her Gettysburg UMC
ministry on Tuesday, January 3rd, with Beverly orienting her to our Church Office.
Kayla’s regular hours will be Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 8 AM – 3 PM.
Please welcome her as you are able!
The United Methodist Home for Children, Inc., gratefully thank us
for our recent donation of gift cards, valued at $140.00. Our gift
means that the Home can provide more than food, clothing,
counseling, and a safe environment.
For nearly 100 years, the United Methodist Home for Children has cared for and about
central Pennsylvania’s children, many the victims of abuse and neglect. As a friend
and contributor, we are part of that extended family. Our support fuels many of the
Home’s programs, which in turn puts and keeps this special group of young people on
a forward-looking path to success in school and life. Thank you for your generosity!
2017 Calendars are here!
Please note that the 2017 Calendars are available. They can be found in
the Gathering area on the table. We thank Peter’s Funeral Home, Inc. for
their gracious gift that they have given us year after year. Please take one
per household.
“We are BLESSED!” Gettysburg U.M.C. has ministry leaders who give
significantly of themselves. They have earnest relationships to Christ, as
also to one another. The dynamic allows our congregation to move
forward in ministry each day … whatever!
On Sunday, January 15th, our 10:30 AM worship celebration will express
appreciation for all who served as ministry leaders in 2016. Of that number, we will
particularly recognize those whose ministry tenures are coming to a close as of
December 31st, while also acknowledging and commissioning those whose ministries
have taken effect on January 1st.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO HELP WITH
ADAMS COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
JANUARY 21st!
Consider putting God’s love into action by joining the effort to
help provide affordable housing for a family in Adams County. It
is easy. Just sign up and show up. Supervision will be at the
housing site to direct you as to what needs doing. Volunteers
should wear work clothes to include gloves and bring along a
hammer, nail apron, tape measure, square, and pencil. The project is located on
Franklin Street in Biglerville. Our January 21st work day will take place between 8:00
a.m. and 12:00 noon.
Adams County Habitat for Humanity appreciates your support. For further
information, please feel free to contact Joe Painter at (794-5069) or his cell at
(339-6299).
Join Us and Volunteer at
Mission Central
Tuesday, January 24
10 AM – 1 PM
LEAVE GUMC @ 9 AM
Interested in going? Sign
up here! Questions?
Contact Ginger Riley
or the church office.