GLADE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST. Our Lives Together November What Shall We Bring 2018 Stewardship Campaign

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1 GLADE TIDINGS GLADE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Our Lives Together November 2018 What Shall We Bring 2018 Stewardship Campaign The 2018 stewardship campaign has begun! The formal part of the campaign encompasses only three weeks, although behind the scenes it is somewhat longer. Regardless, it comes and goes pretty quickly as we set aside these three weeks to make a conscious effort to discuss and promote thoughtful stewardship. This is our third consecutive year to conduct a stewardship campaign, and as we have discussed the last couple of years, it is important to remember that stewardship is more than just giving of money. Yes, the money is important, but so is the time and talent that members of the church family share with the congregation singing, playing bells, working on one of our mission projects, helping on church clean-up day, volunteering to help fold this newsletter, etc., even just showing up on Sunday morning! Also, let s not forget that third component of stewardship -- the love shared with other members of our church family, as well as with anyone else in the larger Frederick area. Here is a thought copied from one of our articles from last year: Stewardship is an expression of love for God and love for others. Indeed, one way we express love for God is by loving others. Stewardship of time, talent, money, and other resources is a practical way to express love for God and love for others. ( What Shall We Bring Continued on page 2)

2 ( What Shall We Bring Continued from page 1) This year s theme is What Shall We Bring and we think it is an excellent theme. Glade is in a period of transition while we seek an interim pastor, whose purpose it will be to bridge us to a new called pastor in a year or so. What shall we bring to this time of transition? The stewardship campaign can remind us that for our congregation to be healthy we all have to give something and we all have something to give. We do have to pay the utility bill to cover the energy we use to heat, cool and light the church. However, at this time of transition in the church, we would like to ask everyone to bring some of your own unique personal energy and light up the church with your presence. Given the short period of time the stewardship campaign covers, we know you may have questions that we did not anticipate. If you have questions, please share them with someone from the Finance & Stewardship Committee, Adriane Wodey, Bonnie Ogg, Connie Rough, Brooks Widder or Shannon Jordre. As we ve done the last couple years, we will conclude the campaign with a commitment service on Sunday, November 11th. Please plan to attend, and stay for coffee and dessert after the service that morning. November Assistants Ushers Connie & Ron Rough Acolytes Nov. 4 Joan Hummer Nov. 11 Ray Hummer Nov. 18 Becky Duncan Nov. 25 Shannon Jordre Nursery Workers Nov. 5 Kevin & Kate Saylor Nov. 12 Patty Green & Jessica Saylor Nov. 19 Lou Goff & Blake Kreimer Nov. 26 Karen & Danny Ogg 2 Greeters TBD Lay Readers Nov. 4 Nancy Sweet Nov. 11 Shannon Jordre Nov. 18 Nancy Sweet Nov. 25 Ruth Ann Engel Communion Servers Shannon Jordre Ray Hummer Adam Frederick Ellen Garst

3 General Fund Financial Report September, 2018 Beginning Balance: $34, Total Income: $10, Worship Offering: $ 8, Sunday School $ Rental Income: $ 1, Building Use $ Altar Flower Fund $ Second Mile Giving $ Gifts of Tribute/Memorials $ Prayer Shawl Ministry $ Guild Christkindle Vendor Fees $ Interest $.32 Total Expenses: $ 9, Ending Balance: $36, Finance & Stewardship Committee The committee has received the final report of the Financial Overview of the Glade UCC financial records. The reviewer, Bob Ziegler had 16 recommendations within 7 categories. The Finance and Stewardship Committee members has already implemented some of the recommendations and will begin working on correcting processes in accordance to the rest of the recommendations. Mr. Ziegler presented a summary of the Financial overview to the Consistory at their October meeting. The members of the Consistory were very pleased with his presentation and overview. They felt he did a thorough review and pleased with his recommendations. Copies of the final report of the Financial Overview is available to anyone who wishes to review the report. Please contact Connie Rough for a copy at helloagn17@aol.com. The Finance Committee will soon begin working on the 2019 budget. Thanks to the Financial and Stewardship Committee members for all the work that went into conducting the Financial Overview. 3

4 Consistory Report Minutes of Glade UCC Consistory Meeting Tuesday, September 4, 7:00 PM Consistory Activities Bob Watson chaired the meeting, and also offered the devotion. Minutes from the July 17, 2018, meeting were reviewed and approved. New Business Society for Creative Anachronisms (SACA) would like to use the church for a Saturday meeting in October or November. We need to know the date, and make sure it doesn t conflict with Little David Ministries and anyone else who regularly uses the building. Shannon moved, Becky seconded that the group could use the building, if they can find a date that works, and contingent upon a review of their agenda. Regular rental fees would apply. We resumed our discussion of enhanced security, and re-keying the doors. The rear ramp door has been re-keyed, and new keys have been distributed. However, we still need to get the other exterior doors re-keyed and decide how to handle the interior doors. - 3 interior doors, with panic bars, are never locked, and we don t wish to re-key these doors - We do not have a list of master key holders, so should we replace the current master key system with a new master key system, or just get new exterior keys? No one knows for sure, but we don t think there are more than a handful of master keys to the old locks. - We need to develop a list of interior doors with lock, if we wish to get a new master key, and develop a list of people who would need the master key. Bob will make a list of doors to put on the master key system. We had a brief discussion of fireproof storage for historical documents. We will try to take an inventory of these documents, and then have further discussion at a future meeting. Shannon will talk to Connie and/or Brooks to see if they have an idea of volume and type of documents, their format, etc., that would be helpful in determining how to proceed. Adam would be willing to help with future work if we want to try to inventory them, scan for online storage, etc. (Shannon talked to Brooks about this at a Stewardship Campaign meeting, and we have a large fireproof safe,and it is plumb full of documents that we did not try to characterize, but which are thought of as important enough to be stored in fire-proof storage.) 4

5 We had a brief discussion about week-to-week pulpit supply for the next couple of months, as well as longer term, but the committees responsible for interim pulpit supply have done a good job getting things lined up for the next few months. Finance Committee Report Shannon reported for the Finance & Stewardship Committee. Robert Ziegler will be invited to attend the next Consistory meeting to share his observation. Treasurers report We reviewed the treasurer s report. Property Report Bob and Brooks are still coordinating on installing the new exterior light for the parking lot. The crumbling exterior stairs on the side of the building have been repaired. The landscaping looks good. Worship & Fellowship Committee Church in the park was planned for Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 at 10:30 a.m., with a contingency plan to meet and have potluck at the church if it rains. (it rained) Marketing & Social Media Tammie & Becky maintain the Facebook and Website pages. Mission & Social Action Will serve at the Soup Kitchen on September 16. Church & Ministry Becky gave a brief overview of the interim pastor search. Currently the committee is looking at 5 candidates for the interim pastor. We d expect an interim pastor to be in place for about a year. On November 4th, during the worship service, we will acknowledge all members who have passed away since last All Saints Sunday, November 5, All the names submitted of our deceased loved ones will be published in the All Saints Sunday Program. Again this year, you will have the opportunity to light a candle in memory of your loved ones who are no longer with us. Please come and join us for this special worship service on November 4th. 5

6 Care Givers "You yourselves are our letter, written on our hearts, known and read by everybody. You show that you are a letter from Christ...written not with ink but with the Spirit..." Does that scripture 'ring a bell' with your memory? It is one referred to by our guest speaker, Rev. Lana Walters, several weeks ago. Her message that day was "People Don't Care How Much You Know Until They See How Much You Care." In sharing those verses from 2nd Corinthians, she challenged each of us to consider this: Since your lives are a letter that anyone can read, how are people reading your life? When someone 'reads your letter' do they see how much you care? And speaking of letters (the variety that are written with ink on paper), my day is brightened when I discover one in my mailbox. So I would like to suggest that during this month of November, when our thoughts especially focus on thankfulness, why not write a letter to someone, expressing your gratitude for them in your life, letting them know you CARE! Blessings! Becky D. Birth Announcement Congratulations to Kara and Ivan Caprarola on the birth of their daughter, Haley Elizabeth Caprarola. She was born on September 27th, weighing 7lbs, 3 oz. and 19 3/4 inches long. Proud big brother is Dawson and grandparents are Brooks and Cathy Widder. 6

7 RECOMMENDED READING Gratitude.... Forgiveness.... Hope....Courage.... Kindness... These are just a few of the topics addressed in Jim Ball's new book, HAVE YOU TALKED VALUES WITH YOUR KIDS? The author, Jim, who is one of our Glade church family, wrote this book to bring parents and children together to think about important life values. The manner in which the book is written is designed to "challenge children to THINK about each value and answer stimulating questions about it." I have had the opportunity to read the book and found it quite interesting---and I think you would, too (especially if you are a parent or grandparent with young children)...if you'd like to preview it, please contact Becky Duncan to get the book 'on loan.' If you are interested in purchasing, you can see 'the author' or visit the website for more information: thehappythinkerspress.com [About the Author: Jim Ball's background is in the field of education, having taught children in public schools for 35 years We re getting ready for Glade Church s largest fund raiser!! The Fall Dinner and Bazaar! Friday, November 2nd, 4-7 p.m. and Saturday, November 3rd, from 12-5 p.m. All dinners are served Buffet style including lots of side dishes. Dinners are served at the Walkersville Fire Hall! Crafts and Bake Table donations are needed. 7

8 Glade Guild The Glade Guild will meet on November 18 following the church service. On the agenda: Christkindlmarket 2018, refreshment ideas for our December 19th Christmas Concert, Christmas goodies for the shut-ins, as well as other items. All are welcome! Christkindlmarket 2018 Walkersville s Festive Christkindlmarket 2018 will be held on Saturday, December 1st from 12 Noon to 6:00 p.m.! Both Glade UCC and Walkersville United Methodist Churches will host a variety of vendors who will be selling their wares. St. Paul s Lutheran Church will have crafted items to sell. The Walkersville Historical Society will also participate. There will be a few activities for the children, a photo opportunity with an old fashioned Santa, and strolling carolers. Local Girl scout troops will light the sidewalks with luminaries, and we will sing carols and light a Christmas wreath to close the event at Memorial Park. Glade Church will host 9 or 10 vendors in the social hall from 12 noon to 5:00 p.m. The Guild will have a bake table and will offer our homemade soups, country ham sandwiches, and beverages for sale. We hope that you will enjoy lunch with us, and also do some Christmas shopping! Last year Glade s baked goods were very popular! We ask for your help with donations of baked goods again this year. For more information and times of various events, please visit the Christkindlmarket website 8

9 Hanging of the Greens Please plan to join us directly after worship on November 25th for our Hanging of the Greens brunch, kindly bring a dish to share. Can t think of a dish to bring donuts, sticky buns, fruit, jello salad, potato items all seem to be big hits. Have lunch, enjoy some fellowship, then hit the Mall to start your Christmas shopping Don t forget to order your Christmas Poinsettia, we encourage you to place your order early the last day to receive orders is Monday, December 3rd. There are order forms in the back of this issue of Glade Tidings on page 19, as well as on the back table in the sanctuary. You can mail or drop your order off at the church office, or place in the box that is on the table in the back of the church. Holiday Toy Shoppe is Coming To Glade We will be collecting for the GVCS Holiday Toy Shoppe again this year. The mittens will be displayed in the back of the sanctuary. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT for all items to be delivered to the Walkersville Town Hall ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2nd. We will be delivering the gifts to the Town Hall. Help make a child in our community have a nice Christmas with the gifts we provide to GVCS. 9

10 Food Bank With the holiday s quickly approaching, suggested items for November are: Canned pie filling, sweet potatoes, green beans, canned soup, applesauce, corn, stuffing mix & canned cranberry sauce. In addition to food items disposable diapers and wipes along with laundry supplies are always needed by GVCS. Most Needed Items: Baked Beans Canned Pasta Hamburger, Chicken, Tuna Helper Canned Peas Cereal Canned Fruit/Applesauce Boxed Potatoes Toilet Paper Pudding and Jello As well as food donations, cash donations are also accepted by the Glade Valley Community Services at P. O. Box 655, Walkersville, MD Second Mile Giving for November Strengthen the Church Strengthen the Church is the special mission offering of the United Church of Christ for the month of November. This offering helps the church s love to grow and thrive, and it also funds new congregations and renews existing ones. It supports programs for youth and young adults, and it nurtures current and future leaders. On Sunday, November 18th, the Women s Guild will lead us in worship as we celebrate the annual Thank-Offering Sunday. The Guild invites you to share in this special Sunday. 10

11 Mission & Social SAVE THE DATE Nov. 18th We are back on the serving line this November 18 th. Mark your calendars. We have plenty of ham and will see what is left over from the church supper before asking for additional food donations. Above all what we need are servers. We need about 8 people to cover all the various roles. So, if you are able, please sign up and give it a shot. It is a privilege to serve and we enjoy each others company. Come join us on November 18th. We can give you a ride from church at 4:15 or meet us at the Soup Kitchen at 4:45. Look for the sign-up sheet at the back of the church. Join us on National Wreaths Across America Day December 15, 2018 Each December on National Wreaths Across America Day, our mission to Remember, Honor and Teach is carried out by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery, as well as at more than 1,400 additional locations in all 50 U.S. states, at sea and abroad. Our local sponsors are the Homewood Auxiliary and Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Frederick. We will honor the 400 veterans buried in Mt. Olivet Cemetery on this, the 100th anniversary of WWI. Order your wreath by sending $15 to Homewood Auxiliary, Attn: Pat Curchin, 7407 Willow Rd., Frederick MD by November 5th. Checks should be made out to Wreaths Across America with MD0295P on the memo line. 11

12 November is a Special Month for Worship at Glade UCC! On November 4th, during the worship service, we will acknowledge all members who have passed away since last All Saints Sunday. All the names that are submitted to the office will be published in the All Saints Sunday Program. As in previous years, you will have the opportunity to light a candle in memory of your loved ones who are no longer with us. Please come and join us for this special worship service. On November 11th, we will conclude our stewardship campaign as part of our worship and enjoy fellowship time with dessert and coffee afterwards. Sunday, November 18th, the women s Guild will hold their annual Thank-Offering service. Our guest pastor for the morning will be Rev. Lana Windsor. Lana has been a guest pastor here at Glade a few times this fall. Lana and her husband Jeff have been married for 2 years this January. They both lost their spouses within 7 months of each other. Jeff was married for 35 years and Lana had been married to her husband for 36 years. Their families had been friends for 30 years. They know God has put them together to do kingdom work. Between the two they have four children and 9 grandchildren. Lana taught Missionettes for 20 years at Assembly of God in Brunswick, Maryland. She received her Associates Degree in Ministry in 2005 from International Seminary in Plymouth Florida. She was involved with Dottie Wilson ministries for 11 years feeding the hungry and clothing the poor. Lana is currently an assistant Pastor at Strong Tower Christian Church with Pastors Darren & Angie Gerald in Frederick. On November 25th the Hanging of the Greens liturgy will be a part of our worship service. A brunch will follow after worship in the Social Hall. 12

13 A Look ahead at December Saturday December 1st Glade UCC will help celebrate Walkersville s 2nd Annual Christkindlemarket. We plan to sell baked goods, soup, sandwiches and crafts. Other vendors will participate as well. There will be a photo opportunity with Santa during the day as well. December 2nd begins the season of Advent. This will also be the last day to bring your unwrapped gifts to church for the GVCS Holiday Toy Shop. All poinsettia orders are due in the church office no later than Monday, December 3rd. See page 19 for the order form. December 5th will be the 16th annual Town of Walkersville Christmas tree lighting at Creamery Park. The ceremony will include brief remarks by Town officials, a community sing-along, and light refreshments. On Wednesday, December 19th at 7:00 p.m. Glade UCC will host the Annual Holiday Concert Repeat The Sounding Joy with Linda Lebo, Tim Kueberth, Bonnie Clowes, Solid Ground Praise Band, A Capella Cattolica, The Glade Tower Handbell Choir, and Bill Powell and friends for a festive evening of holiday music! Our 10:30 a.m. church service on December 23rd will include a Christmas festivity. All are welcome to attend. Cookies will be served after the program. As always we will have our Annual Christmas Eve service at 9:00 p.m. with the musical prelude beginning at 8:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve. 13

14 November Birthdays 11/02 Jim Baseley 11/03 Richard Bailey Marlene England Stephanie Whitmore 11/06 Elaine Benson Henry Powell 11/07 Ridgley Cramer 11/11 Adam Frederick Debbie Zimmerman 11/12 Ryan Lenhart Taryn Puhl Kathy Bonney Lynn Wilcom 11/13 Stephen Angleberger 11/15 Gayle Bach-Watson 11/16 Thelma Ramsburg 11/17 Tegan Mott Connie Rough Landon Saylor 11/18 Ella Lenhart 11/19 Peggy Hughes 11/20 Jeffrey Zimmerman Jayme Eaves Daniel VanNess 11/21 Devan Puhl Rena Shry 11/22 Suellen Cramer 11/25 Richie Gilbert Becky Duncan 11/27 Dennis Nester Hannah Crone 11/29 Wayne Crabill Eric Ausherman 11/30 Jeff Rough November Anniversaries 11/1 Brendan & Shelly Beaton 11/6 Kevin and Kate Saylor 11/11 Stuart and Ellen Garst Mike and Carole Kreimer Paul and Christy Yingling 11/20 Donald & Ella Lenhart 11/23 John & Debbie Zimmerman, Jr. 11/25 Brandon & Jayme Eaves 14

15 Fri., Nov. 2 Glade UCC Fall Dinner 4:00 7:00 p.m. Walkersville Fire Hall Sat., Nov. 3 Glade UCC Fall Dinner Noon 5:00 p.m. Walkersville Fire Hall Sun., Nov. 4 Fall Back Daylight Savings Time Ends 2:00 a.m. All Saints Day Worship service Sun., Nov. 11 Veterans Day Stewardship Campaign Commitment Sunday Fellowship Time after Worship 11:30 a.m. Tue., Nov. 13 Consistory Meeting 7:00 p.m. Sun., Nov. 18 Thank-Offering Worship Service Soup Kitchen 4:45 p.m. Mon., Nov. 19 Articles for December/January Glade Tidings Due Thur., Nov. 22 THANKSGIVING DAY (Church Office Closed) Fri., Nov. 23 Church Office Closed Sun., Nov. 25 Hanging of the Greens during worship service Brunch 11:30 a.m. following worship Sunday November 4th at 2:00 a.m. 15

16 Around the Community Mt. Pleasant Reformed United Church of Christ Annual Christmas Bazaar Saturday, November 10, :00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Mt. Pleasant Ruritan Bldg Crum Rd. off of Rt. 26 Breakfast, Lunch, Bake Table, Crafts, gifts, white elephant table 50/50 Raffle and More. Santa will arrive around 9:45 Veterans Day Service Sunday, November 11, 2018 Beginning at 1:00 p.m. at Memorial Park Pennsylvania Ave & Main Street 16

17 Cut this page off & return to the office or leave in the box on the table in the sanctuary Check the color you wish. CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS We encourage you to place your Christmas Poinsettia order early and no later than December 3, Please send your order form to the church office, or give to Ruth Ann Engle or Carole Kreimer. A box will also be placed in the back of the church sanctuary to place your orders. Additional order forms will be by that box. Ruth Ann Engel and Carole Kreimer The plants have 5-6 blooms and cost $9.00 each (checks made payable to Glade UCC). In Honor of: In Memory of: Given by: Red White Marble Pink Burgundy 17