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GLADE TIDINGS
Stewardship Campaign Update
By the time you read this, our stewardship campaign will be well
-underway. You have probably received a couple of mailings by
now, and we have spoken about the campaign in church a couple
of Sundays. We hope you are giving your response to the
campaign some careful and prayerful consideration.
Our theme this year is “Go and Do the Same,” based on the story
of the Good Samaritan. The Samaritan took his own time and
money to help the traveler who needed help. It is an apt theme for
our campaign. We are asking the members of our congregation to
share their resources of time, talent and money with Glade.
Glade Matters, and to do what matter s at Glade, we are rely-
ing on our members and friends to help. Yes, we want you to give
financially, and we are asking that you consider increasing your
giving by 5% if you’re able. However, we also want to encourage
you to participate actively in the life of the church. Whether this
means attending Sunday morning services more often, going to
adult Sunday School, helping serve at the Frederick Soup Kitchen,
or any other activity, your participation is welcomed – please
complete the commitment survey form that was in the first mailing
(or pick one up at church).
Don’t forget Commitment Sunday on November 13! Bring your
completed pledge cards and commitment surveys that day, and
plan to stay after church for a catered dinner after church –
barbecue from Carterque Barbeque of Mt. Airy. If you have any
questions for the Stewardship Committee, please let one of us
know – Shannon Jordre, Adriane Wodey, Bonnie Ogg,
Connie Rough or Brooks Widder.
—Submitted by Shannon Jordre
Chair, Stewardship Committee
An “Open & Affirming” Congregation
November 2016
How Do You Live?
You may already know this, but the local hospital has a
spiritual giant in its midst, and he roams the hall with glass
cleaner and rags in his hands. Sometimes, you will find him
carrying a trash bag; and, on still other occasions, you will
find him mopping a floor. One day, a couple of years ago, he
introduced himself and I immediately knew I was in the
presence of one who lived from, and with, a sense of gratitude.
When I most recently saw him, he expressed, again, his sense
of gratitude. And, that set me to wondering: “How do I live?”
More broadly, “How do we live?” And, most personally,
“How do you live?”
I’d like you to consider one word with me: Life.
At a certain moment in time, you, me, and each of us had a
“point of origination.” And, the miracle is that you, me, or
anyone had anything to do with that. From the expression of
sexual intimacy of two people, or through scientific means, we
were called into being. And, through no effort of our own,
and after a time of formation, we entered the world to experi-
ence “life.” Our physical lives will last for varying seasons,
but, one day, there will come a moment when we are no more.
We will leave this earthly life behind.
Of course, memories that we once lived will be shared
between and among those who knew us best. But, what
they remember, is necessarily dependent on how we lived.
So, how do you live? Is it with a sense of gratitude and
joy? Do you find you harbor some unresolved bitterness?
Is how you live dependent upon whether your hopes,
dreams, or expectations are met?
It has been my experience that those who live with a
sense of gratitude are more likely to respond to life with
generosity than those who are not thankful.
How do you live?
All the Best!
Please Be Patient In this time of searching for an office administrator, I’m
asking all of us to be extra patient as I seek to cover some
of which we have relied upon Connie to do. Because
ministry is not an “office job,” and there will be occasions
when I cannot be found in the church, it is best to call my
cell phone whenever you need to reach me. That number
is 301-514-2742. Thanks.
Ushers: Greeters: Ellen Garst & Frances Cecil TBA
Nursery: 6th—Kevin & Kate Saylor
13th—Monica & Sarah VenDouern
20th—Lou Goff & Allison Wilcom
27th—Jenny & Danny Ogg
Acolytes: Lay Readers:
6th—Hailey Ogg 6th—Marsha Bruchey
13th—Jessica Saylor 13th—Joan Hummer
20th—Ellie Stevens 20th—Member of Guild
27th—Mia Ogg 27th—Shannon or Lisa Jordre
Communion: Joan Hummer, Brooks Widder, Chris Torbeck,
Lorijean Turner, and Bonnie Ogg
November Assistants
United Church Funds Investment Funds
Invested Book Market
Investment Account Amount Value Value
Winebrenner Fund $14,000 $14,181 $15,011
Improvement Fund 40,000 40,518 42,888
Combined Funds* 96,000 97,242 102,931
*General Fund Account
Financial Report
General Fund as of September 2016
Beginning Balance: $18,250.96
Total Income: $9,726.40 Weekly Offerings: $7,920.25
Sunday School $39.00
Building Use. $500.00
Rental Income -
Flower Fund $22.00
2 wks Sec. Salary Reimb. $600.00
T&S Zimmerman Memorial $200.00
Donation to MSA (Memory of
Connie Walker) $100.00
2nd Mile Giving $95.00
IRS Interest & Penalty Donation $250.00
Interest: $.15
Total Expenses: $14,769.05
Ending Balance: $13,208.31
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Congratulations Mark & Charity
McDonald on the birth of their son,
Winston Archibald “Archie” McDonald
Archie was born on October 26, 2016.
He weighed 7 lb.9 oz.
The proud grandparents are Ron and
Connie Rough
Consistory Corner
Minutes of the September 13, 2016, Consistory Meeting
The Pastor’s Report, and the Treasurer & Improvement Fund
Reports were presented and approved.
Church & Ministry—Pastor Phil presented his sabbatical
report including his plans going forward.
Finance & Stewardship Committee—Shannon Jordre report-
ed on the finalized details of the stewardship campaign. The
Consistory members approved the celebratory catered lunch
after the service on Nov. 13th with a cost not to exceed $2,000.
Property—Rental House—The Consistory approved the
cleaning of the sanctuary carpet. A variety of maintenance ac-
complishments were reported including trimming the bushes in
front of the church, repair of the ice maker, and repairs to the
audio system. The entrance area has been painted by LDM.
Worship and Fellowship—It was reported the service in the
park was highly successful. There was a general discussion of
the Christmas service schedule. It was suggested since the
Christmas Eve service is Saturday night, there will be no
Sunday service. The issue was referred to the Worship
Committee
The youth will be participating in the
“Operation Gratitude” project this
year. They will be sending cards to our
men and women in the military. If you
have any unused fall or Christmas cards,
please give them to Christy Yingling. The
youth will write notes of appreciation to
our military.
Bonfire Party! In the mood for hot dogs and s’mores ...hot apple cider and cocoa?
How about a warm fire, cool night, and bobbing for apples and
scavenger hunt? Then, join us at the Yingling’s on Saturday,
November 12th from 5 to 8 pm for the congregation’s bonfire
party! Hot dogs and drinks will be provided, there will be a sign
up sheet in the back of the church for s’more items and sides.
The Yingling’s address is 10209 Fountain School Road, Union
Bridge. If you have any questions, please contact Christy Yingling
at 410-207-2241 (phone or text) or e-mail her at cwolf@cbiz.com.
Please plan to join us after worship on November 27th for a
Hanging of the Greens brunch. Egg casserole dishes will be
provided; kindly bring a dish to share. Can’t think of a dish to
bring? What about donuts? Sticky buns? There is always fruit,
Jell-O salad, or potato items that seem to be big hits.
There will be a sign up sheet in the back of the church so we can
have some idea about how many casseroles are needed.
Have lunch, enjoy the fellowship, and then hit the mall for your
Christmas shopping. If you have any questions, please contact
Christy Yingling at 410-207-2241 (phone or text) or e-mail her at
cwolf@cbiz.com.
Music The Senior Choir is going to sing the Christmas
Cantata “Song of Emmanuel” by Lloyd Larson for the
Christmas Eve service on December 24th at 9:00 p.m.
We would like to invite anyone who is interested in
singing with us for the cantata to join us at our choir
rehearsals in November and December. We rehearse
in the Fireside room on Wednesday evenings at 7:45
p.m. We would love to have many additional voices for this
exciting experience. Please contact Bill Powell at 240-446-0344 or
at wdpowelliii@gmail.com if interested.
November Is a Special Month for Worship at
Glade UCC!
On Sunday, November 6th, we will continue our focus on
stewardship, and we will also celebrate “All Saints Sunday.”
During this service, we will acknowledge all members, or loved
ones, who left their earthly lives behind in order to begin a greater
life with God, since last All Saints Sunday. If you have not yet
contacted the church office with your loved ones’ names, please do
so by Thursday, November 3rd.
On November 13th, we will conclude our stewardship campaign
and enjoy a catered meal after worship. If you have not yet
indicated your ability to attend this special meal, we would
appreciate your response.
As noted elsewhere, the November 20th service will be led by
women of the congregation’s guild. The theme will be, “One of
Thanksgiving.”
November 27th begins the season of Advent, and the “Hanging
of the Greens” liturgy will be a part of this service. A brunch will
follow our time together in the sanctuary.
Glade Guild
The Glade Guild will meet after church on November 20, 2016,
to discuss the November church dinners and to plan for the tins
for shut ins to be assembled on Dec. 4th. All are Welcome!
Fried Oysters, Ham, and Roast Turkey!
November 4th & 5th, 2016
Walkersville Fire Hall
We’re getting ready for Glade Church’s largest fund raiser –
The Fall Dinner and Bazaar! On Friday the 4th, dinners are served
from 4-7 pm. Saturday the 5th, dinners are served from 12-5 pm.
All dinners are served Buffet style including lots of side dishes.
We need YOU to make the dinners a success! Donations of
crafts and baked goods (no cream fillings or butter cream frost-
ings) are needed for the craft and bake table. We can use seasonal-
ly decorated wreaths, knitted, sewn items, hand crafted greeting
cards, jewelry, or ornaments, for example. Baked goods to sell
will be labeled identifying allergens, such as milk, eggs, shellfish,
tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybean, and fish. Rice krispy treats,
popcorn, and chocolate covered pretzels are now allowed. Fudge
and caramel are considered to promote rapid growth of bacteria
and are not allowed.
We also are in need of 9x13 cakes (no butter cream or cream
cheese icing, please). Call Cathy Widder (301-898-5558) or Ron
Rough (301-845-2170) to volunteer. There is a lot to
organize. If you can sign-up early, it helps tremendously!
Food handlers are required to wear head coverings, such as
hairnets or caps , and gloves. No wrist jewelry is to be worn in the
kitchen or dining hall, and long hair must be worn up, or tied back
securely. Hands should be washed with soap before working .
Slaw makers & meat carvers are needed a few days before the
dinners. We set up the fire hall after bingo Thursday night. Lots
of opportunities for all! Thanks in advance! We appreciate your
help with one of the very best Dinners in the area!
All Saints Day
On November 6th, during the worship
service, we will acknowledge all members
who have passed away since last All Saints
Sunday, November 1, 2015. 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 6th.
PAINT NIGHT FUND RAISER
Sponsored by the Glade Guild. November
11th at 7:00 p.m.
Light Refreshments will be available.
Please let Chris Torbeck know if you are planning to attend.
No artist ability is needed, it is a fun night.
The Town of Walkersville will be honoring our Veterans with
their annual Veterans Day Service on Sunday, November 13,
2016, 1:00 p.m. at Memorial Park Corner of Pennsylvania Ave and
Main Street.
Holiday Toy Shoppe is Coming To Town
We will be collecting for the GVCS Holiday Toy Shoppe again
this year. The mittens will be displayed in the back of sanctuary.
IT IS VERY IMPORTANT for all items to be delivered to the
Walkersville Town Hall ON DEC. 4th. We will delivered the gifts
to the Town Hall. Help make a child in our community have a
nice Christmas with the gifts we provide to the GVCS.
National Hunger and Homeless
Awareness Week
November 13-21, 2016
Sunday, November 13, 2016
This will be Frederick County’s 13th Annual Community Day
of Prayer to Remember and Focus on the Hungry and Home-
less. At 4:30 p.m., there will be an Interfaith Dinner for the
Hungry at the Soup Kitchen which is located at 100 S. Market
St. At 6:30, there will be a Prayer Walk that will start and end
at the Soup Kitchen. ALL are welcome!
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
The Frederick County Coalition for the Homeless will sponsor
a forum on “The New Face of Homelessness” and Hood
College has graciously agreed to host the conversation. If you
are interested, the event will be held in the Whitaker Campus
Center and will start at 7:00 pm.
Saturday, November 19, 2016
Unity in Frederick Movie Presentation 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Movie and Discussion: “The Homeless Home Movie”
Unity in Frederick, located at 1 W. 9th Street, will host the
movie.
You may find more information at www.unityfrederick.org/
calendar/movie-discussion-homeless-home-movie
Away in the Basement—A Church Basement Ladies Christmas Performance at the Weinberg Center,
November 20th at 7:00 p.m.
A group of us are going and would love for you to join us. Please
see Patty Green or Connie Rough.
Tickets—Seniors-$30, Adults-$35
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Food Bank Suggestions for November
There is a critical need for the following items
to replenish the shelves at the food bank:
Canned fruit, peas, pasta, tuna, cereal, boxed
potatoes, and toilet paper. Other 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 need by
GVCS. As well as food donations, cash donations are also
accepted by the Glade Valley Community Services at P. O.
Box 655, Walkersville, MD
Thanks for support this project!
Second Mile Giving for November
On Sunday, November 20th, the Women’s Guild lead us in
worship as we celebrate the annual Thank-Offering Sunday.
We will also receive the “Strengthen the Church” special
mission offering of the United Church of Christ.
This offering helps the church’s love to grow and thrive, and
it also funds new congregations and renew existing ones. It
supports programs for youth and young adults, and it nurtures
current and future leaders. The Guild invites you to share
this special Sunday. Strengthen the Church. God is still
speaking.
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Care Giving Ministry
When you think of November, what is the first thing that comes
to mind? I imagine that would be ‘T h a n k s g i v i n g.’ It is
the one holiday on our calendar that has escaped being
commercialized (thankfully!) It’s a day we look forward to
every year—but, if we have ‘an attitude of gratitude,’ it really
should be every day.
Consider this poem entitled “My Daily Prayer”
by Kay Hoffman.
Give me a spirit sweet, dear Lord, as I go about my day,
That I would be a blessing glad to someone on life’s way.
Lord, let me not be boastful of some good that I have done,
But keep me ever mindful that from You my blessings come.
Think about it...as you count your blessings, it isn’t what we
say about our blessings, but how we use them, that is the true
measure of Thanksgiving (hmmmmmm...almost sounds like a
stewardship message ). So, let’s honor God with our
lives by giving thanks to Him and by showing God’s love by
giving care to others.
“More than a holiday set apart...Thanksgiving is the mark of a
grateful heart.” (Daily Guideposts)
Blessings!...And Happy Thanksgiving...every day!...Becky D.
Frederick Out of the Darkness Walk
On Saturday, October 8 Becky Hommer and Adriane
Wodey participated in the Out of the Darkness Walk at
Baker Park sponsored by the American Foundation for
Suicide Prevention. The walk included 579 participants
and raised $51,000 beating the goal of $50,000.
The mission of the organization is to save lives and
bring hope to those affected by suicide through five
core strategies:
Fund scientific research
Offer educational programs for professionals
Educate the public about mood disorders and suicide
prevention
Promote policies and legislation that impact suicide and
prevention
Provide programs and resources for survivors of suicide
loss and people at risk
Here are a few very stark reasons why we need to be
concerned about suicide: Suicide claims more lives
than war, murder, and natural disasters combined.
In 2014 (latest available data), there were 42,773
reported suicide deaths.
Suicide is the 4th leading cause of death between the
ages of 15 and 64 years in the U.S.
Mission and Social Action
Currently, suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the
United States.
A person dies by suicide about every 12.3 minutes in the
United States.
Every day, approximately 117 Americans take their own life.
90 percent of all people who die by suicide have a diagnosa-
ble psychiatric disorder
There are 3.5 male for every female suicide, but 3 times as
many females attempt suicide.
One of the leading and most treatable causes of suicide is
depression: 25 million Americans suffer from depression each year.
Over 50 percent of all people who die by suicide suffer from
major depression.
Depression affects nearly 5-8 percent of Americans ages 18
and over in a given year.
More Americans suffer from depression than coronary heart
disease, cancer, and HIV/AIDS.
Depression is among the most treatable of psychiatric illness-
es. Between 80 percent and 90 percent of people with depres-
sion respond positively to treatment, and almost all patients
gain some relief from their symptoms. But first, depression
has to be recognized.
The best way to prevent suicide is through early
detection, diagnosis, and treatment of depression and
other mental health conditions.
If you think this is a serious issue and you are concerned
and feel it is time to act, please contact Adriane Wodey,
Becky Hommer or Ruth Ann Wilson of the Mission and
Social Action Team. We welcome all ideas about how
Glade can mount a meaningful response.
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Mission and Social Action
It’s Soup Kitchen
Time Again Save the Date: November
20th at 4:45 at the Soup
Kitchen on All Saints Street
in Frederick
As always we rely on your participation to make this effort a
success. In September we served over 70 people with the help
of our youth. We ask for donations of mac & cheese, salad,
rolls and cake and, of course, your time. We could not do it
without you. Watch for the sign-up sheet in the back of the
church.
“Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when was it that we
saw you hungry and gave you food, or thirsty and gave you
something to drink? And when was it that we saw you a stranger
and welcomed you, or naked and gave you clothing?’ The king
will answer them, ‘Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the
least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.’”
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New International Project
Church Breakfast: November 20th at 9:15
Come listen to Sandy Sanders of the Catoctin Association and
learn about the new international project assisting Syrian
refugee children in Lebanon. This educational assistance
program will target the education of young Christian Syrian
refugees living in camps in Lebanon. The on-the-ground effort
is led by the Rev. Dr. Mary Mikhael of the National
Evangelical Synod of Syria and Lebanon (NESSL). NESSL is
a Protestant denomination of Arabic speaking congregations
consisting of 38 churches, 4,000 members and 20 pastors.
NESSL is known in the Middle East and throughout the world
for their spiritual and service based work.
In response to the Syrian refugee crisis, NESSL began a new
ministry to serve school age children in Lebanese refugee
camps. Using former church buildings for the most part,
NESSL has started 4 programs (2 in the Bekaa Valley, one in
the north and one in the south) serving some 227 children. The
children are taught reading and writing in Arabic and English,
arithmetic, science and ethics. They are transported on buses
and receive a meal. They are provided with books and school
supplies. There is a constant demand from parents to expand
the program.
Learn about how the Catoctin Association and we at Glade
can assist this valuable ministry.
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Anniversaries
Birthdays
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
11/19 Joe & Pat Turner
11/20 Donald & Ella Lenhart
11/23 John & Debbie Zimmerman, Jr.
11/24 Bob & Edie Troupe
11/02 Jim Baseley
11/03 Richard Bailey
Marlene England
Stephanie Whitmore
11/06 Elaine Benson
Henry Powell
11/07 Ridgley Cramer
11/08 Mary Jane Roop
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 Zimmerman
Daniel VanNess
11/21 Devan Puhl
Rena Shry
11/22 Samuel Roop
Suellen Cramer
11/25 Richie Gilbert
Becky Duncan
11/27 Dennis Nester
11/29 Wayne Crabill
Eric Ausherman
11/30 Jeff Rough
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Service of Ordination for Shelley A. Weakly
Sunday, November 27, 2016
3:00 p.m.
Evangelical Reformed UCC
15 W. Church Street, Frederick, Maryland 21701
301 662-2762, www.erucc.org
There will be a reception following the service.
HOSPICE Prayer & Praise
Hospice prayer & praise, a program of the
Hospice of Frederick County in collaboration
with the Frederick Clergy Association, invites
faith based communities, health care providers,
nursing facilities and individuals of goodwill to
join a leading program focused on benefits of prayer, by
recognizing the unique spiritual needs of the sick and their
families, the community will learn how to accompany and
guide them through their life stories toward a more peaceful
ending.
November is the national month of hospice. We pray for every
child and young person, every adult man and woman who is in
hospice care, for those who work for / and with hospice, that al
may be safe, at peace and blessed with an awareness of God’s
love surrounding them. For some, the upcoming holidays will
be their first and last and will do commit them for your
prayers. Join the Hospice of Frederick County
Thursday, November 17, 2016, 6:30-8:0 p.m.
Saint Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church, Frederick,
MD
920 W 7th St. Frederick MD (The church is one block from
FMH).
Youth Activities
Food Bank Scavenger Hunt and Soup Kitchen
Immediately following worship on November 20th, all youth
are invited to go on the annual Food Bank Scavenger Hunt.
Last year, in just one hour, we collected over 400 food items!
We will have lunch before the hunt begins and then have a
brief meeting afterwards.
Our good deeds will continue as we meet at the Soup Kitchen
at 5:00 p.m. to help serve and clean-up.
Everyone in the church is welcome to
join the Youth Group on December
18th for door -to-door Christmas
Caroling! We will leave on foot from
the church at 4:00 pm and return for
goodies and hot cocoa after we have serenaded Walkersville.
Once we return, the youth will fill the luminaries for the
Christmas Eve service. If you are interested or have any
questions, please contact Christy Yingling at 410-207-2241
(phone or text) or cwolf@cbiz.com.
On Sunday, December 11th, our youth will host a
Christmas party for their adoptive grandparents.
Food, games, and a visit from Santa will be
enjoyed. Questions? Contact
Christy Yingling.
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