HOPEWELL SHEPHERD NOVEMBER 2015

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1 NOVEMBER 2015 For those who are going to the American Music Theatre Christmas Show on Saturday, November 21 st, please be at the church by 3:45pm. The shows begins at 7:30pm. We will be going to the Cracker Barrel for dinner before the show. Missing in Action Our Recycling Bin from the Kitchen has been lost. If found please return. We want Hopewell to stay Green. Inside this issue: Ushers/Greeters/Birthdays/ Anniversaries Pictures of Events 3 Grace Place 4 Ladies Night Out/Upcoming Events Alpha s Glory 7 Missions/Thank Yous 8 A little girl, dresses in her "Sunday best" was late and running to her Sunday school class. As she ran, she prayed, "Dear God, please don't let me be late. Dear God, please don't let me be late." Then she fell. She got up, dusted her self off and saw that her dress was now dirty and had a little tear. She started running again, still praying, "Dear God, please don't let me be late." But this time she added, "But please don't push me, either!" Homemade Cookies Article/ Hospitality Committee/ UMW Recipe of the Month/Humor 14 How to Contact Us 15 9

2 Page 2 Nov 1 st. John & Carol Vitak Nov 8th Georgette Paulson & Chrissy Shepherd Nov 15 th..dick Eitemiller & Mike Ayers Nov 22 nd...ellen Childress & Linda Sapp Nov 29 th.. Almeda Keithley & Diane Fendlay Angela Brown s big day is November 2 nd Amy Vitak celebrates on November 3 rd Barbara Eitemiller has her special day November 5 th Bonnie String celebrates on November 6 th Pat Dula parties on November 7 th Tala Mahan s party day is November 8 th Sharon Davenport will also blowout candles on November 8 th Belated September Anniversary Wishes: Isabelle and Harold Stearn celebrated 65 years on September 6th Tom and Marianne Prior September 24th November Anniversary Wishes: Linda and Dean Sapp celebrate 30 years on November 9th

3 Page 3 Pastor Corey, Ellen Childress, Linda Tibbs-Fournier, and Laurie Martinez being recognized for church service and receiving pins from the UMW. Dean Sapp and the Harford Express play at the Fall Festival

4 Page 4 For the month of October, Havre de Grace UMC prepared a tuna salad plater complete with roll, homemade pasta salad and potato chips for our 75 guests. Hopewell served our guest a variety of cupcakes. Katie Beckley, a 5 th grader at Havre de Grace Elementary School, made our fall favors for her Patriotism Project. We want to thank the American Legion Post 47 of Havre de Grace for donating Homemade Beef Stew for distribution. We had a surprise donation of 480 ½ gallon of milk delivered. We passed out 125 cartons to our guest and local residents. Vernon contacted the Havre de Grace Volunteer Fire Department and they took the rest to distribute to residents. Hopewell had 11 volunteers to work in the dining room serving and handing out groceries. Next month Hopewell will be serving a homemade meatloaf dinner prepared by Chef Mac. Plan to join us in doing God s work to serve others on Tuesday, November Sunday, November 15, we will start our annual hats, gloves, scarves and mittens collection. Let s try to beat our collection of 200 items last year! Help decorate the tree in the Narthex by December 6th. Decorate the Tree in the Narthex With Gloves, Hats, Scarves & Mittens To Be Donated to Grace Place STARTS November 15 and ENDS December 6

5 Page 5 In October, 23 ladies from Hopewell, Rock Run and Chapel met at the Commons in Havre de Grace for a carry in Italian dinner. Topping off the meal were delicious homemade pies made by Debbie Simmons and homemade hot apple crisp and ice cream provided by Linda Sapp. A big thank you to Debbie Simmons for planning and organizing this event. Our last gathering for 2015 will be on November 17th at 6:00pm. We are planning to go to the Bayou. Do not miss out so PLEASE RSVP to Oscina ( ) by the 16th or sign up in the Narthex the Sunday before. As the days are getting shorter we would really like to form some carpools to assist with nighttime driving. Please contact Linda ( ) if you would like to have a ride or can drive. Monday, November 2.. UMW Meeting at 7:00pm Monday, November 9.. Missions Meeting at 10:00am Tuesday, November Grace Place at 9:00am Tuesday, November 17. Ladies Night Out at the Bayou at 6:00pm Tuesday, November 17.. UMM at the Golden Corral at 6:00pm

6 Page 6 Dear Parishioners, Hopewell and Wesleyan Chapel are joining together to do a group mission trip. We will be going through Team Effort to Virginia Beach. The dates of the camp are June 26 th through July 2 nd. If you would like to come with us, please have your paperwork in by November 15 th. Deposits of $89 are due on December 1 st. The age minimum is current 6 th graders. There is no maximum age. All interested parties are invited to join us. We plan to raise all of the funds, other than the deposits, for the trip through fundraising. Between the camp, food, and transportation we expect the total cost per person to be approximately $450. Mission trip and fundraising meetings will be held once a month on 3 rd Tuesday s at 6:30pm. The next meeting will be November 17 th. At the last meeting on October 27 th we began the planning of the two fundraisers. 1) The first fundraiser will be the sale of Christmas cookies. These will be sold by the dozen. Pre-orders will be taken and are due by November 29 th. Sunday, December 6 th at 1pm the mission team will meet for the Cookie Bake in the Hopewell kitchen. December 7 th the Hopewell parishioners will pick up their cookies at the Hopewell holiday party. December 12 th the Wesleyan parishioners will pick up their cookies at the Wesleyan Chapel holiday party. 2) The second fundraiser will be a Talent and Karaoke night with a date to be determined. For those whose talent is baking, we will have a Baked Goods Auction that night. It will be in the Hopewell Parish Hall. Start planning how to show off your talent. 3) Applebee s will be doing a pancake fundraiser with us on January 30 th at 8am. Tickets will be $7 each. Kids under 5 will be $4.50. More information for all of the fundraisers will be forthcoming. Have a Wonderful Week!! God Bless, Sarah Ingalls-Howard Wesleyan/Hopewell Mission Team 409 Paradise Rd, Aberdeen, MD office@htrinitychurchville.org

7 Page 7 Hopewell United Methodist Women donated $200 worth of diapers, wipes, and toiletries on Wednesday, October 7 to Alpha's Glory. Volunteer Counselors, Cathy Rutherford and Linda Tibbs-Fournier, were elated to receive the donation. The items will be used by mothers in the earn-while-you-learn Mentoring Moms Program. Mothers take parenting classes and earn vouchers that can be redeemed for baby items in the "God's Little Blessing Boutique". Thanks United Methodist Women from everyone at Alpha's Glory.

8 Page 8 Missions Operation Christmas Child Once again we will be participating in Operation Christmas Child. Empty boxes with directions inside are stored in the narthex and are due back by November 15. If you won't be present on November 15, just place your filled box on the table located in the fellowship hall before then. Thanks so much for your continued support! Thank Yous "Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers. Ephesians 1:16 Dear Linda and Women of United Methodist Hopewell, I was so surprised to be called up front and truly felt I have done nothing to deserve such recognition, however, I will wear the pin with love. I did go home and look up my years of membership joined in 1977 which makes it 38 years. I became membership secretary in January 1981 (34 years). I do take my membership secretary position seriously as I pray over it as I make entries. Also, thanks you for the monetary gift in memory of my dad. I truly appreciate your thoughtfulness and generosity. For a small group of ladies, God magnifies your giving and it is overflowing. May God Bless, Linda Fournier I would like to thank the UMW for the service pin I received. Along with the list Linda read while Bonnie pinned me, she was not aware that I was a member of the Methodist Youth Fellowship while in my teens, serving for a time as president of that organization under the leadership of Sue and Vernon Stearn. I have also served as a Sunday School teacher from kindergarten to teens. Ellen Childress Mission Committee, Thank you for sending me a box of treats and for thinking of me. I'll put the erasers to good use. Love, Chris Martinez

9 Page 9 Wanted Volunteers to Bake Homemade Christmas Cookies. For a special treat this year the 4 Churches that serve Grace Place, Hopewell, Wesleyan, Rock Run and Havre de Grace have planned a special gift for our guests. We will be providing them with a variety bag of homemade Christmas cookies. Each Church is asking for 10 volunteers to each bake 3 dozen cookies. We are asking that each volunteer make a different kind. They are to be delivered to the Church by Sunday, December 6. Signup sheet in the Narthex. Hospitality Committee Great Food Great Music A Great Pit Fire Great Fellowship Great Fun made for a very successful Fall Festival on a beautiful but chilly October evening. Do to the cold weather our Fall Fest moved into the Fellowship Hall. Thanks to Dean Sapp and the Harford Express for their wonderful music. All of the homemade stews prepared by Wendy Brown, Almeda Keithley, Laurie Martinez, Linda Sapp, Linda Shifflett, and Linda Sims were hot, tasty and filling. Fire builder Clark kept the children warm, attentive and entertained with songs. And most important all what s a bonfire without homemade S more s they were YUMMY and BIG!!!! Thanks to everyone for their donations. We are planning to host a reception after the Christmas Cantata on December 20th. Watch for the signup sheet in the Narthex for donations of Christmas Treats.

10 Page 10 Our October meeting was held after a very inspirational presentation by Debbie and Thom Slaughter from Second Wind Ministry. We thank Oscina and Bonnie for organizing and planning this event. (page 13) Included in this Newsletter is information on 2015 Women s Conference Hosted by Mt Zion Church at The Tent on Saturday, November 14. Guest speaker is Featuring Tracey Tiernan of 95.1 SHINE-FM. (page 9) Once again our UMW met the goals of completing the 5 Star Pledge for I included in this newsletter what we donated in order to meet this achievement (page 11). Our next meeting will be Monday, November 2, 2015, at 7:00pm. The goals for our business meeting will to distribute our funds to fulfill our Missions obligations, finalize our plans for the Annual Church Christmas Party, and to elect new officer(s) for Diane Fendley is planning our Christmas Program she is looking for volunteers to help and participate. Contact her at or fastloans@msn.com. The followings positions are opening up for next year President, Vice President (program coordinator) and Secretary. We would like to see some ladies step up and fill these positions. Contact Diane Fendley if you are interested. Bonnie has planned wonderful program The Importance of Being Thankful (It s not just about the turkey & stuffing!) Plan to join us for an evening of fellowship and worship. If you need a ride contact me at Linda Shifflett President

11 Page Women s Conference Hosted by Mt Zion Church at The Tent 1643 Churchville Rd Bel Air, Maryland Standing On The Promise not one of all the good promises the Lord your God gave you has failed. Every promise has been fulfilled. Joshua 23:14 Featuring Tracey Tiernan Of 95.1 SHINE-FM November 14, :00am 3:30pm The day will be filled with inspiring teachings, worship, and special presentations. Come and enjoy a day with sisters in the Lord. Bring along some friends and make new ones. What will the Lord share with you about your growth in Him? $20 Registration Fee includes lunch For questions: Phone: mtzionumc222@verizon.net

12 Page 12 5 Star Pledge CHANNELS OF GIVING UNITED METHODIST WOMEN Undesignated gifts are given by individual units to provide a source of income each year at the district and conference level for the Women s Division budget to fund our total program of missions. Hopewell s UMW was able to donate a total of $1300 this. Ways to participate in Undesignated Giving: Pledge to Mission - an individual unit donation Hopewell s UMW donated $500 Gift to Mission A gift of $25 is made to recognize the honor of a person(s). A card was sent to the honorees. Names honored: Kathy Martinez for her High School Graduation from Havre de Grace High School and who is now attending University of Maryland. Zermain Briedenbaugh who volunteers for to be the Music Director. This year Bonnie and Darryl String became the grandparents of Darren String son of Stephen and Bernie String. Vernon and Sue Stearn became the proud great-grandparents of Valerie Miller daughter of Erica and Jeff Miller and Todd Drabick son of Veronica and Justin Drabick Gift in Memory A gift of $25 is made in memory of any deceased member or friend of Hopewell UMC. A gift in Memory card was sent to the family of the deceased. Names remembered: Oscar R Baldwin, Mildred Stearn, Wanda Ruth, Evelyn Boots Pierce Sharpless. World Thank Offering Spontaneous additional gifts given by an individual out of gratitude for God s abundance and in celebration of the joys of life. This is collected at our first UMW meeting. Our UMW collected $400. Special Mission Recognition: Names Recognized: Ellen Childress, Linda Tibbs Fournier, Kathy Martinez, Laurie Martinez and Pastor Corey.

13 Page 13 Thom and Debbie Slaughter of Second Wind Ministry provided the women of Hopewell s UMW and guests with an inspiring program on Monday, October 5th. Pastor Corey welcomed everyone to Hopewell United Methodist Church. Thom Slaughter spoke about his personal journey from being a troubled professional singer and musician to the person he is today. On January 12, 1981, Thom came to a crossroads. Mentors guided him through scripture, prayer and friendship. Thom knew that God had a plan and purpose for him and God called Thom to use his gifts and talents to give back. Thom told the audience that he particularly enjoys singing many of the old hymns that so many of us know and love. Thom sang several of his favorite hymns. The audience was invited to join in. Thom introduced his wife Debbie who shared her riveting testimony of God s healing through several bouts of cancer and God s wonderful protection on September 11, Debbie was staying at a hotel located between the Twin Towers of the World Trade Centers. She shared her harrowing experiences of fleeing the area. Debbie feels God had His loving arms around her and sent her an angel to guide her from the dangers of the attack.

14 Page 14 Recipe of the Month From the Kitchen of Helen Harlan German Potato Salad 5 Medium potatoes 2 tbsp vinegar 1 large onion 1 tsp sugar 7 slices bacon 1/2 cup water Boil and peel potatoes. Slice thin, salt and pepper to taste. Fry the onion and bacon. Do not drain. To the onion and bacon, add vinegar, sugar, and water. Boil all together in the skillet for a few minutes, pour over potatoes and stir. NOTE: If you like onions raw, slice over the potatoes and continue the recipe. If you wish, omit the onions. Laughter is the best medicine Hymns for People Over 50 Give Me the Old Timers Religion Precious Lord, Take My Hand, And Help Me Up Just a Slower Walk with Thee Go Tell It on the Mountain, But Speak Up Nobody Knows the Trouble I Have Seeing Guide Me O Thou Great Lord God, I've Forgotten Where I've Parked The Car Count Your Many Birthdays, Count Them One By One Blessed Insurance It Is Well With My Soul, But My Knees Hurt

15 Page 15 Website address is: Please send your feedback and calendar submissions to Ellen Childress and Seth Shepard at: (In the body of the you send, please indicate attention to either Ellen or Seth to ensure there is not duplication of effort.) Newsletter items can now be sent to: These items will automatically get to the Newsletter editor, Ellen Childress. Items are due by the 20th of each month. Our Facebook page: You can also send submissions for the Facebook page to: The church has an account with the Patch where items of interest can be pinned on the bulletin board. We are still looking for a volunteer to place items in the Patch for our church as well as a volunteer to prepare announcements shown on screens during church services. We encourage you all to share this information with others. Peace, Pastor Corey HOW TO REACH THE PASTOR: Reach Pastor Corey Sharpe at: 3602 Level Village Road, Havre de Grace, MD coreysharpe19@gmail.com Phone: Weekly Announcements for the Church Bulletin Please send any announcement you want printed in the Sunday Bulletin by the Monday before printing to Zee Breidenbaugh at: zermain.b@comcast.net