Messenger. August WORSHIP SCHEDULE. Worship at the Beach August 20-11am. CROP Walk 2017

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1 THE MESSENGER GLENWOOD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2931 Myrtle Street Erie, PA Address Service Requested NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE Messenger PAID ERIE PA PERMIT NO Aug August WORSHIP SCHEDULE Sunday, August 6-9:30 am Holy Communion Submission Spiritual Disciplines - Week 6 Mark 8:31-38 Pastor Matt Judd Worship at the Beach August 20-11am Jesus did a lot of teaching and ministry on the beach and by the water. How convenient for us that we have the same opportunity! This will be a combined service with Christ Community Church at Beach 9 Pine Tree pavilion (the same place as last year) on Sunday, August 20 beginning at 11:00 a.m. We will worship Sunday, August 13-9:30 am Confession Spiritual Disciplines - Week 7 John 20:20-23 Pastor Matt Judd Bring a dish to share, your own table service and your lawn chair. Don t forget sunscreen and swimsuits if you want to swim when we are done. Sunday, August 20-11:00 am Worship at the Beach with Christ Community Church Pine Tree Pavilion, Beach 9 CROP Walk 2017 Join us for our 42nd year of walking to insure that we continue to grow in service to the hungry in our community and in the world. CROP Hunger Walks help to provide food and water, as well as resources that empower people to meet their own needs. From seeds and tools to wells and water systems, the key is people working together to identify their own development priorities, their strengths and their needs - something Church World Service has learned through 70 years of working in partnership around the world. Currently, well over 2,000 communities across the U.S. join in more than 1,000 CROP Hunger Walks each year. More than five million CROP Hunger Walkers have participated in more than 36,000 CROP Hunger together then have a cookout picnic and hang out afterwards. Walks in the last two decades alone. Last year we received over $60,000 in donations, 25% of which was given to 25 of Erie s local food programs. So tie up your walking shoes and unite with more than 800 walkers on Sunday, September 24 at 2pm. at Presque Isle State Park Beach 1. For more information, check out the website cropwalkerie.org or contact Glenwood s coordinator, Fran Donatelli, at Sunday, August 27-9:30 am United Methodist Women s Sunday Child Care Available Pastor s Office Hours Monday Thursday 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. pastor@glenwoodumc.org Church Office Hours Monday Friday 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. office@glenwoodumc.org Making disciple-making disciples of Jesus Christ

2 HERE OR THERE? 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Transition - the process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another. PAGE 2 Transition - the process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another. I ve been thinking a lot about transitions and a huge reason is the reality that after almost eighteen years with us, we will be launching Anna into college and the world later this month (some of you can relate to this). The following week, I will be headed to Canada to finish cleaning up the last part of my grandparent s home. For all the childhood memories made in that neck of God s creation, it means that I probably will have no reason to ever go back again. Transitions come to us in many ways. For some, it s seeing the old Central/Tech Memorial being made new again as Erie HS. For others, it is the change in relationships brought on by death or divorce. In the church, we have faced the transitions of saying goodbye as our friends and pew partners move away from Erie for retirement or to pursue a new job opportunity. A philosopher once said that you never step into the same river twice and while that may be true, it doesn t make it easy. A river versus my daughter leaving for college are very different! After having led three congregations over the past twenty years, I often have been the tip of the spear at helping create, direct, and sustain transition for the sake of making disciples of Jesus Christ. It has not always been easy as there have always been those who are content with being here, (wherever that seems to be). They would often tell me Pastor, we like being here we don t want to go there (wherever that might be). So where do I find my courage now that I m the one wanting to hold onto here instead of going there? I m reminded of the story of the Exodus when Moses sends spies to check out the Promised Land and bring back a report. The land is great but filled with a host of obstacles, like large warriors and fortified cities. While ten of the spies argue against invading the land, Joshua and Caleb argue that the people should move forward and tackle those obstacles. Caleb offers these wise words, We should go up and take possession of the land, for we can certainly do it Numbers 13:30. No matter what the season of transition we face, Caleb reminds us that it is important, and even healthy, to move forward. The people agreed with the majority opinion and turned back, losing their lives and 40 years by their refusal to move on. Transition is hardest where it impacts us the deepest. But we don t have to do it alone. God is always with us. Caleb and Joshua get to enter the Promised Land and take hold of God s promised blessings, albeit 40 years later, because they embraced the transition. Sometimes, as hard as it is to believe, that transition might just be the thing we need to help us go even deeper in our walk with Jesus. I pray that you will lean upon God for your strength as He goes with you from here to there. On the journey with you, Pastor Matt 6 Communion 9:30 Worship 11:00 Judd Alaska Round Up 13 9:30 Worship 20 11:00 Worship and Picnic 27 UMW Sunday 9:30 Worship 7 5:30 Food Pantry Worship 6:00 Food Pantry 6:45 Upper Room Class 14 1:30 Prayer Shawl MInistry 6:30 Church Program Meetings 21 5:30 Food Pantry Worship 6:00 Food Pantry 6:45 Upper Room Class 1 6:00 National Night Out 8 Erie Gives 6:30 Men s Bible Study 8:00 EUMA Staff 4:00 CLE/Erie 15 4:00 CLE/Erie 5:15 Brain Injury Group 22 6:30 Men s Bible Study 2 6:30 Bible Study 9 6:00 Daisy Girls 6:30 Bible Study :30 Daisy Girl Scouts 3 6:00 Craft Guild 7:30 Narcotics 10 7:00 EUMA Supporters 17 5:00 Life NW PA :00 Craft Guild Board :00 UM Collaborative Meeting :00 Community Indoor Picnic 1:00 AGCM Respite PAGE 11

3 AND ANNIVERSARIES August Birthdays and Anniversaries Listed below are those in our church family who celebrate their birthdays this month: Aug. 3 Doris Riekert Aug. 5 Rita Triana Aug. 5 Kim Webb Aug. 8 Jenny Magoon Aug. 8 Sierra Shatto Aug. 9 James Manges Aug. 10 Phyllis Pollock Aug. 11 David Seib Aug. 14 Addison Bonnell Aug. 14 Judith Quirk Aug. 15 Alexis Lavery Aug. 15 David Schlabach Aug. 15 Maciella Thompson Aug. 18 Christopher Kent Aug. 18 Barbara Manges Aug. 18 Judy Shaffer Aug. 22 Melanne Page Aug. 23 Raymond Johnson Aug. 23 Robert Page Aug. 23 Joyce Romesburg Aug. 23 Caleb Vough Aug. 27 Todd Ernst Aug. 28 Morgan Ernst Aug. 28 Vickie Zeigler Aug. 29 Rissy Viglione Aug. 29 Donna Wernicki Aug. 31 Dick Millhouse Anniversaries Aug. 4 Luke and Kara Waterhouse Aug. 6 John and Brenda Johnson Aug. 9 George and Marge Cornelius Aug. 10 Bill and Melanne Page Aug. 11 Jim and Kirsti Geronimo Aug. 13 James and Barbara Manges Aug. 18 Al and Robin Smith Aug. 20 Todd and Stephanie Manges Aug. 21 Dave and Cindy Guffey Aug. 22 Terry and Judy Shaffer Aug. 27 Mike and Brenda Wunch Aug. 29 Scott and Angela Pelinsky Our records may not be complete, please call the church office, to let us know if we have omitted your name. TELL ME ABOUT YOUR SUMMER. BRING YOUR POSTER TO PASTOR SHIRLEY FOR A PRIZE. All God s Children Ministries Respite Program Tickets Be the first to see the new Boscov's at Millcreek Mall and help All God's Children Ministries (AGCM) at the same time! October 5th. During this time you are able to shop in the store and enjoy refreshments, entertainment and a free gift. See Sarah Deemer for more info and to PAGE 10 AGCM is selling tickets as a fundraiser. Your $5 ticket entitles you to an early preview of Boscov's on purchase tickets. Her phone number is and address is: agcmrespite@gmail.com. PAGE 3

4 PAGE 4 With Gratitude I want to thank you so very much for the graduation gift. It means a lot that you thought of me and this special time in my life. I already started the book and it s super interesting. I m definitely bringing it on my road trip later this summer. Hayley Geronimo I want to thank Pastor Matt and Pastor Shirley for visiting with me and praying with me during my brief hospital stay. Jim Thompson We want to thank you so much for paying for our daughter s Pony Camp. She has never experienced something like this before and she had so much fun. It was exactly the break she needed from a long year of school in Haiti. We pray many blessings over your congregation. The Charlotins (Anya Elise) One Gift, One Child LOCAL MISSION Thank you for the generous donation made on behalf of Glenwood church in the amount of $70. Nathaniel Greenway Wesley Woods WORLD MISSION You helped change someone s life for eternity! Thank you for your gift of $281 to place God s Word in hands and hearts. Your generous support of the American Bible Society will support our Troops overseas by providing them with the hope of God s Word. Robert Briggs American Bible Society Amishland Tour October Jonah is a prophet and a man on the run. From who? From God! After a series of wild adventures involving a seaport called Joppa, a huge boat and a terrible storm, Jonah finds himself in the belly of a giant fish! But this isn t the end. It s here that God teaches Jonah how to receive grace and extend mercy, even to his archenemy: Nineveh. Join us on a 3-day trip to Amishlands Pennsylvania highlighted by a visit to Sight and Sound Theater to delve into this Bible story as it springs to life on stage in jaw-dropping scale by an exceptional cast, spectacular special effects and live animals on stage and in the aisles. Cost is $354 per person double occupancy. Pick up a brochure and make your reservations with Jim Thompson ( ). Indoor Picnic August 12 You are invited to an Indoor Picnic featuring BBQ ham sandwiches, hot dogs, and macaroni salad on Saturday, August 12 from 5-7pm. Meet in the gym for this free event. Everyone is welcome. Women s Book Club - August 13 All ladies are welcome to join us for any and all meetings. Choose and read the books that interest you, bring a dish to share at noon on the Sundays listed, and join in the discussion. All books are available in the Erie County library system. Contact Allison Judd with questions (aajudd11@gmail.com or ). August 13 The Storied Life of AJ Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin We changed the date to accommodate Worship at the Beach on August 20. September 17 Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie We are planning a movie night in September to see a new film version of this book. Operation Christmas Child Thank you all very much for your continued support of this valuable ministry. For the month of August we will be collecting school supplies like crayons, markers, pencils and pencil sharpeners, etc. Remember all items must fit in a shoebox, please keep this in mind as you are shopping. Contact Caroline Judd with questions at carolinejudd7@gmail.com. EUMA Supporters August 10 On Thursday, August 10 at 7pm Glenwood will host an opportunity for EUMA s staff to answer any questions, and cast a vision for our shared future in new program expansions and refocus. EU- MA Supporters may meet in the Social Room to learn about these exciting changes in EUMA s work to end homelessness in NW Pennsylvania. Memorials In memory of Helen Kelly given by: Blanche Bowers In memory of Marien Durst given by: Robert and Diane Bestvina Dave Roberts Family* Blanche Bowers In memory of Bob Kenny, Sr. given by: Blanche Bowers In memory of Steven Heilman given by: Lawrence Klick In memory of Carol Callihan given by: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Crosby In honor of David Seib given by: Rev. and Mrs. Terry Snyder^ *Organ Fund ^ Haiti Mission Trip PAGE 9

5 Ride for the Refuge Pedal for a Purpose - September 4 Join us for this year's 18 th Annual Ride for The Refuge - a charity bicycle ride benefiting The Refuge, EUMA's emergency homeless shelter for families with children. The event is set for Labor Day, Monday, September 4. The Ride features scenic tours of various lengths at each of our two event locations: Shades Beach in East Erie County. This is not a race, but an event for bicycle enthusiasts of all abilities. Participants will enjoy a great ride through scenic country, water and snack stops along the way, sag wagon services and our free and fabulous Riders' Picnic from 10am to 2pm for all participants. Ride tours include: 25-km, 50-km, and 100-km; as well as a 50-mile (Shades Beach location only). Pre-registration, prior to August 23, cost is $25 per adult and $15 child. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m., with the event beginning at 8:30 a.m. The cost is $35 adult, $20 child (day-of-event). You may register online for the Shades Beach location or, you can mail your registration (available in the church office) with your check to: EUMA, 1033 E. 26th St., Erie, PA I am so thankful for a great week of VBS. It wouldn t have been possible without all those who built, painted, gave, prayed and were crew and station leaders. God used each person in a unique, special way to share His love with kids. Sometimes when working on a big event, it seems like I m trying to make a puzzle and the pieces don t fit together or there s a piece missing. Then I remember that in the Bible it says: For I know the plans I have for you. says the Lord. (Jeremiah 29:11). Even when we can t see it all fitting together, God has a plan and His plans are always better than mine. God made each of us with an important plan and purpose in mind. Remember that God knows the big picture and has an important part for each of us to play in his mighty, amazing plans. THANK YOU for the important role you ve played during VBS in the life of a child. PAGE 8 LIFE NWPA Neighborhood Pop Up August pm Living Independence For the Elderly (LIFE) presents a Neighborhood Pop Up featuring free food, health screenings, and information on Thursday, August 17 from 5-7pm at Glenwood s gym. If you have questions, you may contact Selena King at: sking@lifenwpa.org The Story Coming this Fall Beginning September 17, our church will embark on multi-generational curriculum called The Story. All ages will engage with the same Bible stories each week but at their own learning level. It will be a great opportunity for families to discuss together what they are learning and grow together. It s ideal for those who know a lot or a little about the Bible itself. Here is a synopsis: The Story is an abridged, chronological Bible that reads like a novel. There are no verse references, and Scripture segments are seamlessly woven together with transition text into a single grand narrative. For those intimidated or overwhelmed by the unabridged Bible, The Story helps people understand God s Word more fully and engage with it more easily. People of all ages will be swept up in the story of God s love and God s plan for their lives. Pastor Shirley National Night Out Tuesday, August 1-6-9pm Mark your calendars now for our second time hosting this nationwide community-building and anti-crime initiative. We are welcoming back community partners from last year like the Erie Playhouse, Erie Code Enforcement, Christ Community Church, Bonnell s Auto Group and Life Thru Music. Crazy Monkey is providing inflatables for the kids. A new addition to our stage this year is Capt. Magic who will do, yes, magic! Our role as the church will be to be good hosts, meet our neighbors and have some conversations. This will be an all hands on deck event so I m hoping to see many of you here. Talk to Scott Bonnell or Pastor Matt if you have questions. PAGE 5

6 Thank You for Your Service Joys and Concerns To all our ServErie servants who answered the call to paint, clean and do repairs at Erie High School! Our VBS design and decorating team Brian and Bonnie Confer, George Durst, and Dave Seib PRAISES: For all the church servants who participated in ServErie For the VBS design and decorating crew Happy anniversary Phil and Judy Smock (50) We had 37 kids out for VBS PAGE 6 All of our VBS servants who helped the kids have a great week learning about how God has made them special Kathy Durst for organizing and packaging all the shoes for our recent shoe drive All those who donated cookies for the Refuge Golf Outing Erie Gives August 8 Please consider a gift to EUMA on Erie Gives Day to end homelessness for veterans and families with children in Northwestern PA, or to All God s Children s Ministries, or to WCTL or to the ministry of your choice. Shoe Drive We have ended our shoe drive and are pleased to report that we collected 16 bags of shoes (= 416 pairs). Thanks for your generosity to the Erie UM Alliance and All God s Children Ministries. August 6 Communion Offering CONCERNS: George Cornelius home from hospital after a mini-stroke Laura Shoffner wisdom for decision-making; healing of sore muscles Greg Myers issues with sleeping; loneliness; overthinking Glen and Jeanette Wiser need to find a 2 bedroom home to rent ASAP Bob cancer Autumn for a positive treatment experience this week For clear results after a recent test Those who are traveling Family of Gwendolyn Galloway The Last Swing Golf Scramble Saturday, September 9 The Last Swing, Wesley Wood s 2017 Erie Gives is the Erie Community Foundation s 12-hour online giving Golf Scramble, is set for Saturday, On-site registration begins at 8:00 a.m. event. On Tuesday, August 8 from 8 September 9, at Hi Level Golf Course with the shotgun start starting at 9:00 a.m. to 8 p.m. the Foundation will in Kossuth, Pennsylvania. The Last a.m. The event, a match a percentage of each donation Camp Findley has a long history of Swing has become a fall tradition for fund-raiser for Wesley Woods, of $25 or more that you make to your favorite non-profit(s) when you donate the Wesley Woods community where promises great food (pig roast changing lives for Jesus Christ. Our online through we can come together for a day of supper following the Scramble), offering will provide the camp the golf, food, and fellowship that benefits great fun, and great fellowship, The more donations made to a nonprofit, the more matching funds from a needed funds they are looking for to the mission and ministry of Wesley prizes and door prizes. Free $250,000 pool the non-profit will receive. keep the camp viable for many more years of vital ministry. We will collect Woods. If you would like to register ($70 per person or $260 per team of Continental Breakfast, snacks and lunch (hot dogs, chips, and To make a gift to EUMA, visit four) please call the church office at drinks) will be provided. All proceeds this offering on Sunday, August 6. eriegives.org on August or contact Dave Fialkowski at from this event go to the Wesley PAGE Woods Booster Fund.