January 2013 What s inside...

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1 Web site: Phone: (410) From the Pastor By Rev. Karen Bunnell, Senior Pastor Dear Friends, We stand at the beginning of a brand new year, and as always, when you re in this place, you look backwards at what has been, and look forward to what will yet be. Looking back on 2012, we will remember an interminable election season, and a superstorm that devastated many. But we ll also remember so many amazing and exciting things that happened here in our church - working new and various ways to reach the unchurched, involving more and more people in hands-on ministries, making much needed improvements to our physical facilities, our music ministries booming, and so much more. And as we look foward, we can only trust that God will challenge us to do even more in Who knows where He will lead us, and what we will yet do for the kingdom? We do know that there are hurting people all around us, people who need to hear the Good News of Jesus Christ, and who need our care. So my prayer is that as we start 2013, and all the 365 days ahead, our singular goal will be to seek and do God s will. I m so blessed to be on this journey of ministry with you, and I can t wait to see where God will take us this year! May He bless you and yours richly in 2013! To the congregation of Elkton United Methodist Church: We in the Imaging Department of Union Hospital would A gentleman came to the front desk to say thank you to the employees working today. He asked us how many people were working, handed me the correct amount of envelopes envelopes to my coworkers, their faces beamed with the thoughtfulness that you provided in not only the actual are happy to serve the public in our jobs but truly appreciate the kindness of your congregation. September 2012 January 2013 What s inside... Anniversaries/Birthdays What s inside... Calendar Anniversaries/Birthdays Church News Cryptogram Solution Calendar...11 Education and Events Church News...5 Missions/Outreach Education and Events...3 Music Ministries Fellowship Youth Groupand.... Stewardship /5 Mission/Outreach...2 Music Ministries...6 Youth Group, Young Adults...4 AWhat s Quickhappening... Glance At Dates Rally Ocean City Help in Center st July January th... 2 Chautauqua Help theth Help Center July 6-8th January 6th Blood July Pressure 8th Screening th BloodJanuary Pressure Screening July 8th Christmas in July January 13th July 8th D.O.C. th July th... January D.O.C. Womensth Retreat July January 18-20th Vacation Bible School th Classic Christians July 16-20th D.O.C.January Missions25th Trip July25th Help Center August 5th August 12th Blood Pressure Screening August 12th

2 MISSIONS OUTREACH He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who is kind to the needy. PROVERBS Missions By Bob Gilmore, Chair ist Church. Our church is again so blessed by so many groups that get involved in mission projects. I am always - would like more information, please contact me or Ted, or watch for more information in the upcoming months. We will have an immediate need for the Rotating Homeless Shelter in February. Anyone who has helped in the past or is looking forward to this, please contact Terri Lokey. We are also in the process of composing a list of all the missions projects that are being taken on by the church family, and this should be out soon. Again, thanks to everyone for the support throughout the year. - ANGEL TREE MISSION PROJECT Submitted by Linda White Families this past Christmas. It was a big success again this year as we were able to serve eighteen children from nine Bible given by Elkton United Methodist Church. A special thank you goes out to the Melvin family who, once again money by the members of our church has made this missions project a success for the last thirteen years! Second Week of the Winter Rotating Homeless Shelter - Submitted by Terri Lokey helping as site supervisor, Betty Beeler for her phone call reminders, Carol Robinson for doing laundry, the Spragues for their endless supply of paper products and the use of their truck, Heidi Gaultney for the haircuts, and to the many, many were so appreciative of your kindness and generosity. Believe it or not, we are already in the midst of preparing for our second week of hosting the shelter during the week of sing-along, teaching knitting, or just hanging out, please sign up for those as well. Ground, the organization that runs the rotating shelter, as well as several other shelters in the area, is always looking for volunteers, either at the rotating shelter during other weeks or in other areas. If you are interested in volunteering, talk to me or call Ground directly at the Christmas Day Dinner at EUMC Submitted by Terri Lokey community at our church? Ground organizes these two meals for 200 people were fed at each of these holiday meals. EUMC is so blessed that helped at either one of these events. 2 Help Help Center On the 1st Sunday of each month, the Missions Committee will be collecting non-perishable food items for the Help Center. Please bring donations to the welcome center on January 6th & February 3rd

3 EDUCATION AND EVENTS Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old, he will not turn from it. PROVERBS Sunday School News By Shannon Laramore, Director of Children and Education Ministries January 27th, we will be heading to the U of D Ice Arena from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Adult admission is $8.00 and skate rental is $3.00. Admission for children 6 years and younger is $5.00 and skate and payment is due at the ice arena. Women s Retreat 2013 always, at the Dunes Manor Hotel in Ocean City, MD. Full payment should have been made by the participants the church to be in prayer for everyone participating in the retreat, which will center upon women and stress, and is called, appropriately, Calgon, Take Me Away! Guess Who Photos Needed! Do you have a cute baby or toddler photo of yourself, spouse or sibling? Any church member can submit a photo! We would love to use it as our next "Guess Who". Please contact Kim Artrip or your photo to kimartrip96@aol.com. Blood Pressure Screenings on January 13th & February 10th Available on the 2nd Sunday of each month 3

4 YOUTH GROUP YOUNG ADULTS Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long. PSALM Youth News By Sandy Wherry, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries needs to be picked up at school, please call for help with those arrangements ( ). NEUMC and divided into groups to build Gingerbread houses and decorate Gingerbread men. I want to thank all the youth members who came out to help with the Domestic Violence Center Christmas Party on Dec. 13th. You did a great job and the kids had a wonderful time. We also wish to thank everyone who chosen. We want to thank the Rolfe family, the Forney family, Miss Veronica and the Fetterolfs for taking their time from the busy Christmas season to host the youth group for the annual Progressive Dinner. We had a great time and the food was delicious! ful event that will teach us more about Stewardship and Evangelism. *A reminder: Ray of Hope Mission to help with those in need in our county. We thank you in advance. Scrip Cards If you are hungry, your vehicle is starving or you need something warm to wear because you or your children have outgrown everything you have, please consider making your everyday purchases using scrip cards. Doing so make your purchases each Sunday morning. Check out the website at for the total list of stores before ing Sandy at slwherry@comcast.net. We thank all those who are considering making purchases and those who have already begun to purchase scrip with us. invited to an information luncheon on January 13th at 12:45 p.m. We will discuss and decide on the time we will evening. and our Father God for every prayer and consideration that has come our way. 4

5 CHURCH NEWS Getting wisdom is the most important thing you can do. And whatever else you do, get good judgment. PROVERBS Finance Bill Ferringer, Chairman As we come down the home stretch for 2012, the year is truly amazing. You have supported the church tremen- thank everyone for their support during the year. We did have a shortfall in November of $3,887, but this was for Elkton United Methodist Church continues to be an exciting place to be. FINANCIAL REPORT Income Expenses Income/(Deficit) November 2012 $35,587 39,474 (3,887) November YTD $430, ,312 16,192 Trustees Report Submitted by Faye Camors, Chair parsonage, but we have added safety features in the form of new dead bolts, a new security system being installed 12/12 and motion sensitive lighting that will be installed over the rear of the house. We hope to make Karen feel very safe and secure! house even more welcoming...including your smiles! Attention Administrative Council Members Don t forget that the annual planning and vision setting retreat for the Administrative Council will take place on If the chairperson of your committee cannot attend the retreat, please be certain that another member of the committee can represent your group. Classic Christians Game Night be a potluck dinner in Weldin Hall followed by game night. Everyone 50 and over is invited to bring a dish to share. Also, bring your favorite game and enjoy a night of fellowship and fun. A sign-up sheet for the meeting is on the table across from the Welcome Center. CLASSIC CHRISTIANS PLANNING TRIP TO SIGHT AND SOUND!! at 11 a.m. and return about 9 p.m. Please sign up for this wonderful trip by ing Romie Jones at grandpajones42@comcast.net. Deadline for signing up and paying for the trip is February 15th. Hurry and reserve 5

6 MUSIC AND WORSHIP May the LORD bless you from Zion all the days of your life... PSALM Music Ministries Sharon Williams, Organist/Coordinator of Music Ministries directors, soloists, and instrumentalists who made our worship services so special this Christmas season. Your hard work, time and commitment did not go unnoticed. I look forward to a new year of working with all of you. Stay tuned for upcoming music programs we will be having at EUMC! May you all have a happy and healthy New Year. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! - To all who gave so generously to all of our many outreach projects during Advent and Christmas: the Samaritans Purse Christmas boxes, the Mitten Tree, the Angel Tree, the College Care Packages, the Board of Child Care Red Stockings, the UMW Cookie Walk, and the Missions Dining Out at Nino s event. You ve helped to make so many other peoples journey easier! - To all who helped make worship so special in December - Bettie Murray and her crew for the wonderful decorations, the Advent Wreath actors, our Worship Leaders, Readers, Communion Servers, Ushers, Greeters, Hospitality Hosts and Hostesses, Hall Monitors, and Parking Lot Greeters. You helped make coming to Elkton UMC for worship a warm and welcoming experience! - To our fabulous musicians under the guidance of Sharon Williams, our Director of Music Ministries - Sharon herself, Steve Gilmore, Paul Deemer, Joanna Melvin and all of the fabulous ringers and singers who added so much to our worship! You went the extra mile in December and we so appreciate it! - To all who contributed and put together our very moving Advent devotional. How wonderful it was to journey through the season with the words of our brothers and sisters in Christ here at EUMC to guide us! Baptisms If you would like to schedule a baptism, please Rev. Bunnell at eumc@comcast.net or

7 FELLOWSHIP AND STEWARDSHIP We are therefore Christ s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. II CORINTHIANS by: Rev. Brett Pinder Interested in experiencing new and creative ways to worship? Worship of God happens in so many ways. It happens in our own devotions, and in our time outdoors. Perhaps it happens when we gather together for a meal. worship celebration. Join us on January 13th for another creative worship service,at 8:45 am in Weldin Hall. By Rev. Brett Pinder January and February can seem like such long winter months. When it is cold outside and days seem short, come Dunes Manor Hotel in Ocean City, Maryland. Be refreshed with friends from Elkton UMC, and invite a friend from our church, a neighbor church or just your neighborhood. Spend February 8th 10th enjoying great comwhy. available.) ManFood ManTalk By Rev. Brett Pinder Looking for a way to connect with friends at EUMC? Each month men from EUMC gather at ManFood ManTalk month at 6:30 pm in the Wesley Wing of Elkton UMC. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Every year, on the anniversary of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr s birthday, Wrights AME Church invites the service! FAIR TRADE COFFEE will be available for purchase the second Sunday of each month: January 13th & February 10th 7

8 FELLOWSHIP AND STEWARDSHIP We are therefore Christ s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. II CORINTHIANS On-Line Giving be transferred electronically from your bank to the church s account. It s so easy to do. Simply go to the church Attention On-Line Givers! Don t forget that if you change the amount you are giving from that which you were giving in 2012, you need to - JOY OF FAITH WEEKEND COMING SOON! funny Christian comedian by the name of David Ferrell. He is a very popular entertainer who has been nominated for a number of comedy awards. He ll be entertaining us on Saturday night, Feb. 2nd at 7:00 p.m. in the Elkton High School auditorium, following our dinner prepared by Gerry Treese and friends in the cafeteria at 5:30 p.m. Tickets will soon be available to be purchased for the dinner. Watch the Sunday bulletins for details. We ll also be having a time of prayer on Saturday morning, and David Ferrell will be speaking at both services on Sunday Interested in Joining Elkton United Methodist Church If you are, you re invited to attend the next New Member Orientation Class which will be held on Sunday, January 13th at 12:15 p.m. in Weldin Hall. During the class, you ll learn more about United Methodism, about Elkton UMC light lunch will be served and childcare will be provided if needed. To register for the class, please Welcome New Church Leaders Please pray for the following persons who are assuming new leadership roles in our church this year Rick Ceresini, Chairperson of the Administrative Council Judy Tanner, Chairperson of the Worship Committee Ellen Gruebel, Chairperson of the Evangelism/Membership Committee In addition to these members, many church members have answered the call to serve on the church s many committees and boards. Please pray for them all as they begin their service. 8

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10 JanuaryBirthdays One thing I ask of the Lord, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and ask to seek him in his temple.: Psalm 27:4 (NIV) 1/1 1/1 1/2 1/2 1/3 1/3 1/4 1/5 1/5 1/6 1/7 1/7 1/7 1/8 1/8 1/9 1/9 1/9 1/11 1/11 1/11 1/12 1/13 1/13 1/15 1/15 1/15 1/15 1/15 1/17 1/18 1/18 1/19 1/19 1/21 Katherine Gravatt Edward Lynerd Sandra Lavelle Rita Norman Lynn Dech Vivian Gaz Donald Ewing Kaitlyn Czarnecki Leslie Slak Bryan Dougherty Betty Budrow Laura Gray Ivan Mehosky Joseph Slayman Sandy Smith Lea Gochnauer Isobel Mahoney Herbert Perry James (Bob) Cameron Robert Heath, III Carol Zervas William Carroll Jenna Chambers Sheila Hendricks Margaret Bunnell Anthony Cimorosi Kurt Juergens Jack Laramore Jennifer Slayman Felix (Buddy) Camors Peggy Ann Marking Noah Noll Betty Deibert Carrie Olewine Jennifer Gray 1/21 Joanna Melvin 1/22 Marissa Slater 1/23 Mary Ann Schmidt 1/24 1/24 1/24 1/24 1/25 1/27 1/28 1/28 Henrietta Boyce-Egner Nancy Fetterolf Jenna Pruett Barbara VanSchaick Charlie Campbell Autumn Henry Taylor Cimorosi Edwin Frantsi 1/28 1/28 1/29 1/29 1/31 1/31 Harley Long Gretchen O'Neal Michael Strunk Mary Werner David Miller Lauren Pressler JanuaryAnniversaries Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, 1/2 Maynard & Mary Lou Shaw 1/15 Kurt & Sarah Juergens 1/21 Robert & Virginia Selner 1/30 David & Sandy Wherry 1010

11 11 6 8:30 AM Worship Service 9:45 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Worship Service 6:00 PM Youth Group 27 Women s Retreat in Ocean City, MD 8:30 AM Worship Service 9:45 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Worship Service 6:00 PM Youth Group 20 Blood Pressure Screenings 8:30 AM Worship Service 8:45 AM The Gathering 9:45 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Worship Service 12:15 PM New Member Class & Luncheon 12:45 PM Confirmation Information Luncheon 6:00 PM Youth Group 13 8:30 AM Worship Service 9:45 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Worship Service Sunday :45 PM Handbell Choir 7:00 PM Board of Trustees 6:45 PM Handbell Choir Office Closed MLK Holiday :45 PM Handbell Choir 7:00 PM Finance Committee 6:00 PM Cecil County Choral Society Board Mtg. 6:45 PM Handbell Choir 7:00 PM Women s Retreat Monday January :30 AM Staff 7:00 PM Cecil County Choral Society 22 9:30 AM Staff 7:00 PM Cecil County Choral Society 30 6:30 PM Chancel Choir 23 6:30 PM Chancel Choir 16 6:30 AM Men s Breakfast 6:30 PM Chancel Choir 15 February Newsletter Deadline 9:30 AM Staff 7:00 PM Cecil County Choral Society 9 10:30 AM Tele-Care 6:30 PM Chancel Choir 6:30 PM Membership/ Evangelism Committee 12:00 PM Ruth Sarah Circle 6:30 PM Dorcas Circle 6:30 PM Chancel Choir 7:00 PM Elizabeth Circle Happy New Year! Office Closed Wednesday 2:30 PM Sunbridge, Ruth Deibert s Team 7:00 PM Cecil County Choral Society 8 1 Tuesday :00 PM AA 24 6:30 PM Priscilla Circle 8:00 PM AA 17 8:00 PM AA 8:00 PM AA 10 6:30 PM Man Food, Man Talk 7:00 PM Missions Committee 7:00 PM Boy Scout Committee 8:00 PM AA Thursday 6:30 PM Classic Christians Game Night & Potluck Dinner 25 Women s Retreat in Ocean City, MD Youth Rally in Ocean City, MD (leaving church parking 1 p.m.) 4 Friday 26 Women s Retreat in Ocean City, MD 19 8:00 AM-12:00 PM Administrative Council Retreat Youth Rally in Ocean City, MD 12 5 Saturday 2013

12 Contact Information Senior Pastor...Karen F. Bunnell Associate Pastor of Visitation Ministries...Rev. Brett Pinder Children & Education Ministries Director...Shannon Laramore Youth & Young Adults Ministries Director...Sandy Wherry Orangist/Coordinator of Music Ministries...Sharon Williams Adult Choir Director...Steven Gilmore Adult Handbell Director...Paul Deemer Children s Choir Director..Joanna Melvin Nursery Care Professionals...Mary Ann Schmidt Yolanda Gomez Treasurer...William Vassalotti Secretary...Kay Mortimer Sexton...Donald Ewing 219 East Main Street Elkton, MD (410) eumc@comcast.net Web site: 8:00 a.m. - Noon 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. - Noon Sunday Worship Services 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. - Noon 8:45 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. (Weldin Hall) 2nd Sunday of Each Month Sunday School (All Ages) 9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Youth Fellowship Sunday evenings at 6:00 p.m. BLACK ICE BLIZZARD BOOTS CARNIVAL CHRISTMAS COLD EGG NOG FIREPLACE FIREWOOD FOG FREEZE FROST GLOVES HAIL HEADBAND HIBERNATION HOCKEY HOLIDAYS ICE FISHING ICICLES KNIT CAP LONG UNDERWEAR MITTENS OLYMPICS PARKA SCARF SEASON SKATES SKI DOO SKI PANTS SKIING SLED SLEET SLIPPERY SNOW CASTLE SNOW PLOW SNOW SHOVEL SNOW TIRES SNOWBALL SNOWBOARD SNOWFLAKE SNOWMAN SNOWSHOES SOLSTICE SOUP STEW STORM SWEATSHIRT TOBOGGAN VACATION WIND CHILL WOOL SOCKS Crossword puzzle solution on page 6!