IMPACT. Our Lives Together for October 2014

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1 IMPACT Our Lives Together for October 2014 Many people, Catholic and Protestant alike, recognize the important contributions of St. Francis of Assisi to Christian faith. He is especially known for the love he had for all creatures of the earth. Because he recognized the special relationship between human beings and their pets, many have cement statues of him in their gardens or yards; most such statues have him holding a bird or other small animal. Canonized a saint, he was given a feast day, and this year it falls the day before our outdoor worship experience at the Community Park (at the end of Kenneth Drive). What better place and day to bring those members of our families with us so that they may receive a blessing as they continue to bless our lives. Because it is also World Wide Communion Sunday, and we will be passing a common loaf to one another around a circle, we will have plenty of hand sanitizer available to use before partaking of the bread and cup and as a way to wash up before the picnic that follows. Bring Fido or Fifi and enjoy the day!

2 When We Forget Whose It Is It is unbelievable to me, as I know it is to you, that human beings not only have the capacity, but sometimes actually do, the horrific things we hear about on the news. The situation in Syria and Iraq have occupied a lot of space in my mind these past days as our country carries out military strikes against the various terrorist organizations in that part of the world. Our hearts are broken by all of it: the brutality of the terrorists and their total disregard for others, as well as the thought of more war, bombs, and the loss of life that comes from such. Sometimes, there are no good solutions only less bad ones. Yet, I wonder, if we remembered to whom this world belongs would it be this way? I ve hedged at it in the past, and others have preached on it before me, but it may be worth another attempt to get the message out (at least for us in our small corner of the world). Even as I understand there to be many dynamics that make my rather simple approach appear to be shallow, the truth remains that we are only traveling through this life and world and, at best, we are stewards; we are caretakers of something God has entrusted to us. And, added to that, we have a limited number of days to experience it. So, why is the world in the shape it is? It strikes me that we may have forgotten who we are and to who this world belongs. I am led to believe that each of us, at least from time to time, falls into the trap of thinking that we will be the first one to defy an end to life. Please pardon me for sounding

3 a bit morose here, but maybe if we (as in all of us) remembered that we are finite, and not invincible, we would want to live in ways that give life to as many lives as we possibly can rather than hoarding and storing for a day we will not see. It seems that if all of us who are able would rise each morning and figure out what we are going to do that day to make the world a better place, the world, in fact, would become a better place. I came across the following poem by Dawna Markova. Her words give voice to a personal belief. Perhaps you will allow the words to guide you, also. I will not die and unlived life I will not live in fear of falling Or of catching fire I choose to inhabit my days To allow my living to open me Making me less afraid More accessible To loosen my heart So that it becomes a wing, a torch, a promise I choose to risk my significance. To live so that that which comes to me as seed Goes to the next as blossom And that which comes to me as blossom Goes on as fruit. If everyone, in every place, dared to be better stewards, what a far more beautiful world this would be.

4 September 15, 2014, Consistory Meeting The minutes of the August 18, 2014, meeting were reviewed and approved. As well as the Treasurer s and Improvement Fund reports. Items from Past Meeting: Wedding Costs/Event Costs: Lisa Jordre is continuing her project of reviewing and updating the booklet. New Business: Christian Education: Lisa updated everyone on the new school year. A meeting is scheduled to continue developing the program. She was working on the committee member roster and will provide the roster after received confirmations of other potential members. Finance: Alan VenDouern will be restarting the review of the audit process. There was a discuss on the format to use for the internal audits. Alan also discussed the need for a safekeeping process of church records so that there are standardized procedures maintaining records and materials. By-Laws: Alan is working on updates to the By-Laws. He discussed new issues such as meeting quorum requirements since we have established that there are 257 confirmed members from our membership review. Minutes submitted by Grayson Ramsburg, Secretary

5 August 2014 Beginning Balance: $9, Total Income: $11, Worship Offering: $10, Building Use Rental Income: $ Interest: $0.19 Total Expenses: $9, Ending Balance: $11, Ushers: Becky Hommer & Betty Baggett Greeters: Oct. 12 John & Shirley Poole Oct. 19 Faye Zimmerman & family member Oct. 26 John & Shirley Poole Nursery: Oct. 12 Carol Remsburg & Elaina Frederick Oct 19 Shelby & Kirsten Saylor Oct 26 Kim Stevens & Keara Byrd Acolytes: Oct. 12 Allison Wilcom Oct 19 Sarah VenDouern Oct 26 Jessica Saylor Lay Readers: Oct. 5 Jan Dinterman Oct 12 TBA Oct. 19 TBA Oct. 26 TBA

6 Dear Glade Family, First, let me thank you for the prayer shawl blanket. The gift really symbolized for me your acceptance, warmth & love you have for me and Scott & my family. I was thrilled to own one & cherish it. We used it to snuggle on our car journey out to CA. I want to thank you for being my church family for the last decade. The congregation was open to us and supported everything I did. I learned a great deal from so many of you in private moments and group settings. Thank You. We have found a wonderful UCC church out here that does many fun things. I am enclosing one thing they do here that is really fun a silent auction fund raiser to attend a party fashioned by a church member. 30 different parties go on a year. Let me say in closing that the new church is sick of hearing about all the great things Glade has going on. I brag on you all, community dinners, oyster dinners, youth group, SO-WAC, and WACKY. Love, Jan Borison P.S. We are all doing well & loving life. Our Church Family, We would like to thank all of you for your thoughts, prayers, cards, and calls on the passing of Connie s mom. It was so reassuring to know we have so many that love and care for us here at Glade. We are truly blessed. Love to All! Connie & Ron

7 To: Parishioners Glade United Church of Christ A sincere thank you to all Glade United Church of Christ parishioners who participated in the Back-To-School Project. Your generous donations of school supplies, coupled with those of other organizations and individual in our community, enabled GVCS in partnership with CASS, to provide 195 students of 79 families in our local area with school supplies to begin the school year. In addition to the above direct assistance, school supplies were also distributed to the Walkersville schools, Walkersville feeder schools, and Thurmont schools for use by the guidance counselors to assist other students in need of supplies. We appreciate your willingness to be a part of the community wide effort to help those in need in our community. Dan Boos HIP, HIP, HOORAY!! I'm so thankful for each of you who cheered me through my recent hip replacement surgery and recuperation. Your prayers, call, cards, s and visits meant so much to me! Special thanks to my husband, Leo, & son, Rich, who shared duties of being nurse, chef, & housekeeper during my weeks of recovery. I'm so very thankful for so very much! Blessings! In God's Love, 'Bionic Becky' P.S. My sister, Mary, also wishes to thank you for your prayers and cards as she experienced recent surgeries. Over the years she has come to know some of you through her visits to 'Girls Nite Out.' Your caring notes really touched her and gave her much needed encouragement through a very difficult time. She felt God's love through Glade's 'adoption' of her by mail--- THANK YOU!

8 Oct. 2 Oct. 5 Oct. 18 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Oct. 27 Nov. 2 Nov. 7-8 Nov. 10 Nov. 16 Life Line Screening 10th Annual Worship & Picnic in the Park GYG Meeting at church Care-Givers Meeting at Barbara Frithce s Glade Players Meeting GYG Kick Off Party at the Yinglings GYG Sign Up Deadline for Rock CROP Walk Deadline for All Saints Form All Saints Day Fall Church Dinners Bon Fire at Yinglings Soup Kitchen The Walkersville United Methodist Church is having its annual Ham, Turkey & Fried Oyster dinner on October 10 & 11, 3:00-7:00 p.m.

9 Items of Interest, Cont. Hand in Hand in Hope 10th Annual Breast Cancer Symposium October 22, :00p.m. 8:00p.m. The Women s Center at Crestwood 7211 Bank Court Frederick MD Speakers: Susan Bahl, MD, Center for Breast Care Peter Kremers, MD, Dir. Of Mammography & Breast Interventions D. Lawrence Wickerham, MD, Chief, Cancer Genetics & Prevention Mark G. Goldstein, MD, Onocology Care Consultants Event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited & pre-registration is required. Do you know how to recognize the warning signs of a stroke? If you or someone you know is experiencing any of the below symptoms, call 911 right away. It is important to seek medical treatment immediately. Sudden Numbness Sudden Loss of Vision Difficulty Speaking Sudden Intense Headache Severe Dizziness Brief Loss of Consciousness Loss of Coordination Protect your health by finding out your risk of having a stroke by participating in the Life Line Screen that will be here at Glade UCC Thursday, October 2, Through ultrasound, evaluation of the carotid arteries for the buildup of fatty plaque, which is the leading cause of stroke. Register today for the Stroke, Vascular & Heart Rhythm package, which includes four screenings; carotid artery, abdominal aortic aneurysm, peripheral arterial disease and atrial fibrillation. Please call or visit

10 Second Mile Giving for October Neighbors in Need (NIN) is a special mission offering of the UCC that supports ministries of justice and compassion throughout the United States. One-third of NIN funds support the Council for American Indian Ministry (CAIM). Two-thirds of the offering is used by the UCC's Justice and Witness Ministries (JWM) to support a variety of justice initiatives, advocacy efforts, and direct service projects. Food Bank Items for October Suggested items for October are: Canned pie filling, sweet potatoes, green beans, canned soup, applesauce, corn, stuffing mix & canned cranberry sauce. In addition to food items, let s have October a baby care month. Disposable diapers and wipes along with laundry supplies are always need by GVCS. As well as food donations, cash donations are also accepted by the Glade Valley Community Services at P. O. Box 655, Walkers- HOMEWOOD AUXILIARY MEMBERSHIP DRIVE For 80 years, the Auxiliary of Homewood has been helping provide the extras that make a difference in so many lives. Renew your membership or join the auxiliary. Dues are $3 a person or $5 per couple. Yes, men are invited to join! The Glade Church Drive continues from mid-october through November 30th Please contact Phyllis at for more information.

11 Congratulations to all our members that participated in the Great Frederick Fair. Many brought home a lot of ribbons. Clay Yingling with his goat, Piper Madison Borison was named to the honor s list and elected to the Graceland University House Council as intramurals representative for Shalom house. Bryce Zimmerman was awarded a $500 scholarship from the Darren Kennedy Memorial 4-H Scholarship Fund for Bryce attends Rochester Institute of Technology. He is the grandson of Trego & Shirley Zimmerman. GVCS Holiday Toy Shoppe Glade will participate in the GVCS Holiday Toy Shoppe again this year to provide a better Christmas for children in our community that might not otherwise be possible. The program starts in October and ends in December. The mitten tags will be coming soon and an announcement will be made in the bulletin. We at Glade have been very generous with this project in the past and hopefully will be the same this year. The Prayer Shawl had a wonderful meeting in September and continue to work on our many projects. If you are interested in joining our ministry, please contact Connie. You do not need to be a knitter or crocheter. We have several members that are helpers. The October meeting will be announced in the bulletin.

12 It's Autumn- School is back in session...it's been a few years since I've been in a classroom (I recently attended my 50th high school reunion---whs Class of '64) but I still have the dreaded memory of facing a surprise 'pop quiz.' As I think about it, it seems to me that God gives us 'pop quizzes' everyday--- opportunities arise for us to share some precious time and God's love with someone in need of a caring touch. What is my answer? Do I respond with kindness and a generous heart?...or do I fail to respond at all? Ask yourself, "If God were to give me a report card, what grade would He, Our Teacher, give me?" [NOTE: The Care Givers Ministry Team will meet Saturday, October 18th, at 9:30 a.m. to share breakfast and conversation around the table at Barbara Fritchie Restaurant Mark your calendar now---see you then!???s Contact Betty B. or Becky D.] WE ARE A LITTLE BEAR BEHIND with our BEARS THAT CARE project... Thanks, Glade Church, for donating bears that will be shared with someone in need of a 'bear hug.' Within the next several weeks, the program will begin, as the bears join us in the pews...we are currently getting the bears ready for their new homes. If you have bears that you would like to give, please bring them in by next Sunday so that they can be a part of this caring ministry. The bears can be new or gently used---please place them on the sofa in the social hall. Thanks for 'bearing with us' as we initiate this new ministry coordinated by the Care Givers Team.

13 THE GLADE PLAYERS OCT. 19TH THE GLADE PLAYERS ARE BACK!!! The first planning meeting will be after church on October 19th in the Zwingli Bible Room. Current players are looking forward to the fun and fellowship of working on a play, and invite you to join us. NO experience necessary, so why not come and see what we re about. Both men and women are welcome. If you have questions or are interested but cannot attend the meeting, please contact Carol Lambie at or carolboblam@yahoo.com SOS Sharing our Supper Once again it is time for our Fall Church Supper and once again we would like to invite our neighbors to join us. We will be signing up participants at the GVCS Food Bank during the month of October. Although we are seeing signs of recovery from the economic recession, recovery comes more slowly to for some. We would like to expand our welcome to as many guests as possible. If you would like to sponsor a meal, please put your check in the offering plate with a note in the memo line stating Guest Sponsorship. Adult meals are $17 and youth meals are $8.50. Thank you for your generous support.

14 This year we will be joining with the churches of Frederick to participate in the Crop Walk. The walk raises money to combat hunger worldwide, including right here in Frederick County 25% of the money stays local. We will be signing up participants in October. Bring your friends and family. If you can t walk please find someone who is and become their sponsor. CROP WALK 2014 Save the date: Sunday, October 26, 1:30-4pm in downtown Frederick

15 RALLY DAY The kick-off for the new Sunday School year was held on September 7th. Classes and teachers were introduced. Attendance awards were presented to the following: 2nd YEAR 4th Year Hailey Ogg Mason Saylor Jessica Saylor Mia Ogg Kirsten Saylor 8 TH YEAR 10th Year 11th Year Ellie Stevens Blake Kreimer Garrett Kreimer Cole Stevens Travis Remsberg received his Bible, given to our 5th graders. Glade UCC Christmas Pageant Participants Reunion How many of you can remember being part of the Glade UCC Christmas Pageants? Many can remember being dressed as sheep, shepherds, angels, Mary and Joseph. We are looking for pictures of past Christmas pageants as far back as you can find pictures. A committee is being formed to put a picture program together. Dig through all those photo albums and see what pictures you can find. We also want to invite anyone who has even been in (or watched) the Christmas pageants. Plans are still being finalized, but start looking for pictures that you could share. If you have digital copies send them to Patty Green, churchviewacres@aol.com. If you have non-digital photos, you can drop them off at the Church Office. Connie will have a box to collect them in. If you can identity the year of the pageant, please note it with the picture. Please mark the picture, if you can, so we can scan the pictures and return them to the owners. This will be a fun time to reminisce with each other about the pageants and talk about the memories that the Christmas pageants have brought to us at Glade UCC. Please have all pictures sent or to the Church Office by November 23rd. The reunion will be held in December, date to be announced.

16 GYG October s Events Oct. 5 10:30 a.m. Church Worship & Picnic 5:30-7:30 p.m. Meeting at Church Oct. 19 5:00-7:00 p.m. Kick-Off Party at the Yinglings Oct. 26 Nov. 7&8 Sign-up Deadline for ROCK 11:30 a.m. CROP Walk Time as assigned Help with Church Dinners Church Bonfire Party On Sunday, November 10th at 5:00 p.m., join us at the Yinglings (10209 Fountain School Road, Union Bridge) for an Old Fashion Bonfire Party. Fun, games and much more!!! Not just for the youth, the whole church is invited. Please see Christy Yingling to RSVP and find out what you can bring: , cell/text , cwolf@cbiz.com Editor s Note: this was a fantastic event last year that was enjoyed by all Please plan to join us this year.

17 Note the TIME CHANGE for the Saturday serving hours! Fried Oysters, Ham, and Roast Turkey! Fall Church Dinner & Bazaar FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, p.m. AND SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, p.m. We re getting ready for Glade Church s largest fund raiser The Fall Dinner and Bazaar! All dinners are served Buffet style including lots of side dishes. We need YOU to make the dinners a success! Many donate crafts and baked goods (no cream fillings) to sell. We can use seasonally decorated wreaths, knitted, sewn items, hand crafted greeting cards, jewelry, or ornaments, for example. We also are in need of 9x13 cakes that will be served as dessert. The sign up books will be available in October in the back of the sanctuary or call Cathy Widder ( ) or Ron Rough ( ) to volunteer. There is a lot to organize, please sign-up early it helps tremendously! Slaw makers & meat carvers are needed a few days before the dinners. We set up the fire hall after bingo (around 9:30 p.m.) Thursday night. Lots of opportunities for all! Thanks in advance! We appreciate your help with one of the very best dinners in the area!

18 Glade UCC will be Commemorating All Saints Day on Sunday, November 2 On All Saints Day, we will particularly remember all those from this congregation who have died in the last year. In addition, you are also invited to list in the program the names of those near and dear to you whom you have lost over the years that you would like to prayerfully remember on this day. For your love ones you wish to have remembered, please complete the form on the opposite page and place in the offering plate or in the box on the Information Center at the back of the Sanctuary. You may also submit the names to: secretary@gladechurch.org in the format listed. Please submit the name of anyone you wish to honor no later than October 27, We will acknowledge through reading of the names, all members who have passed away since last All Saints Sunday. We will publish all names in the All Saints Program as in years past. In addition to reading the names of those members that have died this past year, candles will be placed at the remembrance table during this portion of the worship service. All are invited to place a candle on the ta- ble.

19 All Saints Day I would like to remember the following in a spirit of prayerful thanksgiving on All Saints Day at Glade United Church of Christ on November 2. Forms need to be submitted by October 27. Name: Relationship to me: Year of death: Name: Relationship to me: Year of death: Name: Relationship to me: Year of death: Name: Relationship to me: Year of death: My name: Phone/

20 10/02 Tammy & Rocky Ambrose 10/05 Kim & Alan Schubert Robert and Lisa Byrd 10/07 Michael and Linda Powers 10/08 Tom and Marlene England 10/09 John and Terri Grimm John and Lisa Middlebrook 10/11 Ron and Connie Rough 10/15 John & Anita Yox 10/17 Jim and Eva Baseley 10/22 Douglas and Becky Ogg 10/24 Robert and Pamela Saylor 10/25 Ronald and Gwendolyn Whitmore Jeffery and Shelley Funk 10/27 Richie & Katie Gilbert 10/29 Kenny & Stephanie Whitmore

21 10/02 Lexi Grimm Jeff Goff 10/03 Molly Fritz Kurt Hakenson Adam Borison 10/04 Ashley Wilcom 10/07 Deborah Austill Sarah Foster Crone 10/09 Dwain Remsberg 10/10 Gregory Saylor Joey Engel 10/11 Robert Stull 10/13 Karen Burall Phyllis Smith Zachary Foster 10/15 Craig Bonney Kenneth Wilson 10/15 Bryce Zimmerman 10/16 Susan Minso 10/17 Nancy Anderson 10/18 Deborah Flanigan Jillian Jones 10/19 Cathy Clarke Garrett Zimmerman 10/20 Jessica Bailey Dan Patrell 10/23 Garrett Kreimer 10/25 Bill Scheele Dave Mott Katy McKevitt 10/26 Beverly Shoemaker John Ausherman 10/27 Bonnie Ogg Becky Hommer 10/28 Shawn Smith

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