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1 Perry Scope PERRY HALL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, NOTTINGHAM, MD. JULY-AUGUST 2014 INSIDE: Church Picnic: Annual event is set for 5th Sunday on Aug. 31» 6 Did You Know?: Focusing on the Wedding Coordinator» 8 Family Ministries: Find out about Vacation Bible School and Missions work» 7 Graduates: Church members celebrate life milestones» 5 A summer of being bold Kids Page: Learn about symbolism of the river» 4 Calendar» 9 Worship Assistants» 2-3 Pastor Vic s Epistle On a hot summer day, many of us will look to a favorite treat to keep us cool: an Ice Cream Cone! Although there are several contenders for the honor of who created the first ice cream cone, my personal favorite story comes to us from the summer of People at the St. Louis World s Fair had walked for hours in the hot sun and they were ready for something to cool them off. Many of them chose to line in front of the booth of Arnold Fornachou to get a taste of his frosty ice cream. The problem was that Arnold s ice cream was so popular he quickly ran out of paper bowls. The moonlighting teenager scrambled to keep his potential customers by washing and reusing the few ceramic bowls he had on hand. But no matter how hard he worked, many people grew tired of waiting and wandered off in search of another treat. That s when an unlikely partner emerged to save the day.» See EPISTLE, pg. 3

2 Worship Assistants: July Service July 6 July 13 July 20 July 27 Ushers 8:15 a.m. Jim George, Walt Pittack 11 a.m. Troy, Bonnie, Andrew and Jacob Lingelbach Greeters 9:30 a.m. Tammi and Miranda Cannon 11 a.m. Neil and Debbie Zimmerman Security Travis Bond Acolytes 8:15 a.m. Faith Kalendek Maria Schneider 11 a.m. Jordan Zell Alyssa Ramberg Gabrielle Paulson Samantha Smith Altar Guild Mary Schramm Diane Lawrence Bettye Gramlich Lois Welsh Lisa Ashmore Helen Geppi Kim Cole Betty Shock Sunday School office Tracy Bond Ken Ramberg Kim Harner Julie Evans Cribbery 9:30 a.m. Ryan and Willow Schneider Ian and Emily Preece Bob and Jeannie Ross Amelia and Morgana Lazarus 11 a.m. Dan and Mary Harryman Suzie Lewis Lay Reader 8:15 a.m. Al Simkins Bettye Gramlich Jim George Collette Simkins 9:30 a.m. Kim Harner Bunny Barker Tony Schramm Julie Evans 11 a.m. Norm Smith Peggy Whiting Kim Harner Robb Paulson Our Mission Statement As members of Perry Hall United Methodist Church, we proclaim God s unconditional love for all, which compels us to love one another as Christ loves, and to provide opportunities to grow through nurture and service. July 6: Lay Your Burden Down ; Matthew 11:28-30 July 13: The Seed and the Soil ; Matthew 13:1-9, July 20: Hope From the Spirit ; Romans 8:12-25 July 27: More than Conquerors? ; Romans 8:26-39 Aug. 3: Loaves and Fishes ; Matthew 14:13-21 Aug. 10: Staying Afloat ; Matthew 14:22-33 Aug. 17: What Comes Out ; Matthew 15: Aug. 24 (RALLY DAY / BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS): Living Sacrifices ; Romans 12:1-8 Aug. 31 (5th SUNDAY): Word of Wisdom ; Romans 12:9-21 Perry Scope Staff Editor: Robb Paulson Pastor: Victor Harner Collating: Mary Schramm, Joan Edwards, Bettye Gramlich, Pat Huffman, Elsie Mason, Ken Mason, John Walker, Jane Wilson, Esther Willman Special thanks to Anne-Tisdale Direct for its help in mailing the Perry Scope. How to Reach Us Phone: (410) Church perryhallumc@verizon.net Pastor Victor Harner: rovervic@verizon.net Robb Paulson, Perry Scope editor: robbp.graphics@gmail.com Web site: The Perry Scope newsletter is published monthly by Perry Hall United Methodist Church. Address changes may be sent to the church, 9515 Belair Road, Baltimore, MD » July-August 2014 Perry Scope

3 Worship Assistants: August Service August 3 August 10 August 17 August 24 August 31* Ushers 8:15 a.m. Ken Mason, Bettye Gramlich 11 a.m. Ken McCracken, Rachael Desfosses, Carl Fox Greeters 9:30 a.m. Carol Dilda and Jen Malatesta 11 a.m. Neil and Debbie Zimmerman Security TBD Acolytes 8:15 a.m. Lance Hastings Maria Schneider 11 a.m. Caroline Harris Faith Kalendek Gabrielle Paulson Alyssa Ramberg Altar Guild Peggy Whiting Pat Walter Christy Moore Tammi Cannon Bonnie Lingelbach Kay Pokrzywa Pat Fisher Mary Thayer Mary Schramm Diane Lawrence Sunday School Office Charlene Paulson Tracy Bond Rachael Desfosses Julie Evans Ken Ramberg Cribbery 9:30 a.m. TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD* 11 a.m. Dan and Mary Harryman Suzie Lewis Lay Reader 8:15 a.m. Al Simkins Ken Mason Al Simkins Tony Schramm 9:30 a.m. Kay Pokrzywa Charlene Paulson Dan Kalendek Marcia Wahoske Dan Walker* 11 a.m. Peggy Whiting Norm Smith Robb Paulson Michelle Kalendek * One service at 10 a.m. EPISTLE: A summer of being bold» From Page One His name was Ernest Hamwik, a pastry chef who had grown up in Damascus, Syria. In the booth next to Arnold s he was selling a wafer-thin Persian confection called a zalabia. That is, he was offering them but no one was buying. When Ernest saw his neighbor s plight, he was struck with an out-of-the-box idea. Grabbing a warm zalabia, he twisted it into a cornucopia shape and rolled it in sugar. Then he ran over to Arnold s booth and offered it to him. Still scrambling to wash bowls and wait on customers, Arnold didn t understand what the older man had in mind. But when Ernest handed an ice cream scoop atop a confection cone to a waiting customer, Arnold instantly got the message. A huge smile spread over his face, and in no time, the two men were working side by side Ernest made edible bowls, Arnold scooped ice cream. Back then, they were called World s Fair Cornucopias, and they were the hit of the fair. Two people working together had an idea that created something that would be enjoyed by millions for generations to come. Imagine what would happen if we worked together in the same way? Laying aside our differences, thinking out of the box and taking a chance. Who knows what we could create? This summer, take a chance, think out of the box, and do something bold! Blessings, Pastor Vic The church office is following a summer schedule of hours. On Fridays, the office will be open 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The regular office schedule will resume Monday, Aug. 25. Aug. 4: Articles for September due Aug. 14: Sept. newsletter mailed Perry Scope July-August 2014» 3

4 River In the Bible, rivers (and other bodies of water) often represent deliverance, salvation, freedom and cleansing. The Jordan River is especially prominent: The Israelites crossed it to enter the Promised Land after God delivered them from slavery, and John baptized Jesus (and many other people) there. The image of crossing the Jordan River has long been a metaphor for death crossing from earthly to heavenly life, from worldly struggles to the bliss of God s kingdom, from physical ailments to the wholeness of a resurrection body. 4» July-August 2014 Perry Scope

5 Ty Braml Northeast High School (Pasadena, MD) Future plans: Attend Anne Arundel Community College to pursue career in photography Grandparents: Helen & George Braml Skylar Moore Perry Hall High School Plans for fall: Towson University, after graduating in the upper 5% of her class Parents: Greg & Christy Moore Katherine Adare Brinegar Odyssey School (Stevenson, MD) Plans for fall: John Carroll High School Grandparents: Vivian & Barry Creasy Jennifer Marie Lapp Old Mill High School Plans for fall: Arundel Community College Grandparents: Steve & Sue Woolford Catharine Linet Rea McGhan Univ. of Michigan, Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering Future plans: Working for the Jet Propulsion Lab at Caltech for NASA Parent: Judy Rae Alexa Rose Sciuto Perry Hall High School Plans for fall: CCBC, then transfer to Towson (Spanish major) Alexa has been attending our church for many months with her boyfriend, Tim Knapp, the grandson of Bob & Carol Knapp Perry Scope July-August 2014» 5

6 PHUMC ANNUAL PICNIC & KITCHEN SHOWER Save the date : 8/31 after the 5 th Sunday Church service We re celebrating with our annual church family meal, and a shower to give our church kitchen everything it could need! More details in the weekly bulletin and Facebook page 6» July-August 2014 Perry Scope

7 SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS For the summer, some of the Sunday school classes have been combined to allow our teachers an opportunity for a well-deserved respite. New classes for the summer (based on the just-concluded school year) are Pre-K and Kindergarten, 1st-3rd grade, and 4th-6th grade. Volunteers are needed to guest-teach or assist over the summer, so please sign up outside the corresponding classroom. All lesson materials will be provided, and Safe Sanctuary training is required to teach. Questions, please contact Julie Evans at (410) or evans_nolet@verizon.net. Rally Day and Blessing of the Backpacks is set for August 24. That day, we begin our new school year with a brief presentation during the 9:30 a.m. service, followed by students promotion to their new grades. JULY: Peanut Butter, Spaghetti, Spaghetti Sauce, Tuna AUGUST: Cereal, Soup, Jelly, Baked Beans Please place donations in the blue food bins in the Fellowship Hall. If you would like to help with any of the Family Ministries events, please contact Amy Funk-Hines at (443) Vacation Bible School 2014 VBS week is July The theme this year is Workshop of Wonders discover how the ordinary becomes extraordinary with God! Experience the love of Jesus. Start an adventure. Use your imagination and creativity to build your faith. Meet people from the Bible who used what they had to produce something amazing with God. Use your heart, mind, and imagination to participate in the creative life of God, the one who works wonders! Our mission for the week will support the Food Pantry. Campers are encouraged to donate to our Food Pantry throughout the week. Relay for Life 2014 Thanks to everyone who supported Team FAITH in the American Cancer Society s Relay for Life at Essex. Whether you walked or donated, we all made a difference! Missions GLOBAL MISSIONS Thanks to everyone who supported Bead for Life, which improves the lives of Ugandan women. Nearly $500 was raised that will go to support BFL s efforts. LOCAL MISSIONS For the month of August, we are collecting school supplies to help families in need in Baltimore County. Bins will be located in the Narthex and Fellowship Hall. Thanks! FROM MARY RUTH & BILL KIEL: Thank you for loving and caring for my mom through the many years. We appreciate so many of you who came to her home coming, on such a short notice. May God Bless you all. Sympathy Sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Arelia and Walter Pittack, on the death of Arelia s mother, Ruth Gum, who passed to the Lord on Tuesday, June 3. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at the address listed in the directory. Congratulations BAPTISM/NEW MEMBER: Gino and Julie Anne Ciotola celebrate the baptism of their daughter, Gianna Noelle, on May 25. On that same day, Julie also joined our church as a new member. Congratulations to the family and friends of the Ciotolas. Perry Scope July-August 2014» 7

8 Wedding Coordinator Couples who get married at Perry Hall UMC are ably assisted by our wedding coordinator, Kim Cole. She took over the job from Terry Butler. Kim sets up the candles, flowers, and paraments and runs the rehearsals. Sometimes, she is asked to order and arrange for the flowers as well. She always remains in the Sanctuary during the ceremony to take care of any last-minute emergencies. Kim told me of several memorable weddings she has assisted. In one, the bride s mother was remarried to the groom s father, so seating guests on the groom s or bride s side of the sanctuary was pretty much impossible. One wedding featured 300 guests and 14 bridesmaids! In still another wedding, the very young ring bearer was transported down the aisle in a wagon pulled by the slightly older flower girl! Kim remembers occasions when doves were released, bagpipe music was included and, of course, there were sometimes family issues to deal with. Ceremonies are usually scheduled for a Saturday afternoon or evening. That allows for the flowers to be utilized during our Sunday services. On two occasions, the congregation served as witnesses for weddings conducted during our church services. Ken and Sheila McCracken and Danny and Dawn Darnall chose to share their special days with the church family. Over the years, the number of weddings in our church have diminished. But those who have chosen to be married in our sanctuary have enjoyed a beautiful setting and a wonderful wedding coordinator. Did You Know? is a feature of the Perry Scope that will highlight little-known activities, services, opportunities, and unsung heroes at Perry Hall UMC. We welcome suggestions from the congregation. For more information or suggestions, please contact Peggy Whiting at (410) or peggywhiting04@yahoo.com. Summer Folk Music Nights feature music with a mission, award-winning folk Bob Sima brings his music with a mission as the featured performer for July s Folk Music Night. Sima works to make his audience feel something extra beyond the music. Check him out at In August, Chatham Street comes in on the heels of a new CD. This award-winning folk duo has played many revered venues along the East Coast, notably opening one time for Don MacLean. Check them out at www. chathamstreetmusic.com/. The July Folk Music Night is Saturday, July 12. August s performance is Saturday, Aug. 9. For all Folk Music Nights 7-10 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall the stage (and microphone) is open before and after the main act and light refreshments will be served. Admission is free, but donations are welcome. If you wish, you may bring a dessert or snack to share. Questions? Contact Neil Zimmerman at (410) Check out the Folk Music Night Web page at The following contributed to our Memorial Fund since May: In memory of Charles Gramlich: Pat Fisher In memory of Ruth Radcliffe: Lois Welsh In memory of Bill Jones: Bob & Carol Knapp In memory of Ed Funk: Bob & Carol Knapp Wizard was wrong: What a heart is really for As much as I love the 1939 movie The Wizard of Oz, I have a gripe with one line near the end. As the would-be wizard bestows on the scarecrow, tin man and lion symbols of what they ve been seeking but in fact already possess a brain, a heart and courage he says to the tin man, Remember... a heart is not judged by how much you love, but by how much you are loved by others. No! I always protest aloud. Society often functions as if it were so, but Jesus taught, Love one another as I have loved you (John 15:12, NRSV). How we relate to others our heart is indeed judged by how much we love. The only sense in which the wizard s words carry a sliver of truth is that we are judged by how much we re loved by God, who counts us precious through his grace. Heidi Mann 8» July-August 2014 Perry Scope

9 EACH WEEK AT PERRY HALL (SUMMER SCHEDULE): Sunday Traditional Worship 8:15 and 11 a.m. Sunday School classes 9:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship 9:30 a.m. Library open 9:15-11 a.m. Coffee Hour Following all services Tuesday Narcotics Anonymous 8 p.m. Thursday Seekers Bible Study 7 p.m. Praise Band 7:15 p.m. (periodically) Saturday Thrift Shop 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY JUL p: Folk Music Night VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL AUG 1 AUG 2 AUG 3 4 Perry Scope articles (September issue) due a: Men s Breakfast 7p: Folk Music Night Perry Scope mailed (September issue) Blessing of the Backpacks 25 Regular Office schedule resumes th Sunday service and Church Picnic SEPT 1 SEPT 2 SEPT 3 SEPT 4 SEPT 5 SEPT 6 9a: COM meets JULY BIRTHDAYS 1 Elsie Mason 2 Emma Evans-Nolet 5 Dan Walker Jr. 7 Cheryl Heck 11 Russ Brown 13 Carol Dilda 17 Faith Ann Elizabeth Kalendek 20 Steve Janowich 21 Marge Bell 24 Trystan Davis Boyd 29 Nicholas Patrick Petito, Madison Freedman 30 Esther Reback AUGUST BIRTHDAYS 1 Andrew Tyrie, Carroll Geppi 2 Greg Moore, Allie Lyn Cordell 3 Victoria L. Boyd 4 Thelma Kerwin 5 Diane Gaither 6 Tim Nobles 8 Barbara Webster, Margaret Zealor 11 Patricia Huffman 24 Brooke Altman 26 Veronica Rowzee, Austin Kristopher Schramm 28 Alexis Orzolek, Kerry Nobles 31 Lily VanHook Perry Scope July-August 2014» 9

10 PERRY HALL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9515 Belair Road Nottingham, MD NONPROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID BALTIMORE MD PERMIT NO ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED DATED MATERIAL; MAILED June 19-23, 2014