Our Mission Statement First United Methodist Church of Saint

Marys is Christ-centered with open doors.

We extend our hands and hearts into the

world to alter lives for God’s Kingdom.

November 2018, Volume 43 Issue 11

First Family News

Jeremiah 30:19 From them will come

songs of thanksgiving and the sound of

rejoicing. I will add to their numbers, and

they will not be decreased; I will bring them

honor, and they will not be disdained.

COMMUNITY WIDE

THANKSGIVING SERVICE

Sunday, Nov. 18th @ 7 pm

At the First United Methodist Church

Everyone is Welcome

Join us to Give Thanks

1 Chronicles 16:34 Give thanks for the LORD,

for he is good; his love endures forever.

Have a Blessed Thanksgiving!

A Message From Pastor Tim

November 2018

ARMISTICE DAY / VETERAN’S DAY

This November we celebrate the 100th anniversary of an important event in American history. If a poll was taken among people thirty years-old and younger, I wonder how many would know that this event even took place? On November 11th at 11:00 am, in the year 1918, the armistice was signed in a railroad car outside of Comiegne France signifying the end of World War 1. In less than one hundred years we have forgotten one of the most important events of the twentieth century. Sure a war raged across Europe beginning in 1914, and millions of people died, and modern warfare was changed forever, but the failure to understand the ramifications of that war led to the nations of the world engaging in another World War only twenty one years later. So what does this have to do with Jesus, Faith, and our Christian walk with the Lord. On the surface perhaps not much, but much like our apathy for World War 1, we seem to have forgotten the roots of our faith. We have forgotten the consequences of the Israelites who abandoned God for other gods and were sent to Babylon in exile. Or have we forgotten what happened to Ananias and Sapphira in Acts 5. The husband and wife sold some property and were to give the proceeds to the church that was forming to care for the needy. But instead they held some money back and were struck dead because they lied to God. (Acts 5:1-11). Have we forgotten about the consequences of sin in the lives of those who lived in Noah’s day, or Sodom and Gomorrah? In Noah’s day God destroyed nearly all of the world. In the story of Sodom and Gomorrah, God destroys both cities. Our actions both good and bad have consequences. Lately we have taken to ignore plenty of Biblical teaching, and we allow all sorts of behavior contrary to the will of God to be legal and accept-able by society. These actions have consequences, and one day Jesus Christ will return to gather the faithful to live with Him forever. Fortunately God’s grace is beyond measure and at any moment we can repent for our deeds, words or inactions, and God will forgive us and welcome us back into the Kingdom. The father of the prodigal son did not ignore the son, but instead ran out to meet him and provided a lavish celebration because he came back. Our God wants even more for us. So let’s not forget our history, and on November 11th celebrate Veterans Day and remember the sacrifice these men and women made for us as well as the reason celebrate. And more importantly may we never grow so far from our God that we forget what He did for us by sending His one and only Son, Jesus Christ, to pay the price that you and I may have redemption and life. God remembers you. May you never forget God.

God bless, Pastor Tim, Nancy, Ashley and Ian

Send a Card to Our Shut-Ins

Active Duty Service Military

Bertie Baughman 763 Johnsonburg Rd. St. Marys PA 15857 Pinecrest Manor

Percy Buttery 785 Johnsonburg Rd. St. Marys PA 15857 Elk Haven

Gerry Ames 185 Center Street St. Marys PA 15857 Elk Towers, Apt. 712

Chuck Patterson 785 Johnsonburg Rd. St. Marys PA 15857 Elk Haven

Barb Patterson 785 Johnsonburg Rd. St. Marys PA 15857 Elk Haven

Ted Hoehn 801 Birch Road St. Marys PA 15857

Thressa Brock 185 Center Street St. Marys PA 15857 Elk Towers, Apt. 404

Gary Wonderly 185 Center Street St. Marys PA 15857 Elk Towers, Apt. 608

Milton Hagg 763 Johnsonburg Rd. St. Marys PA 15857 Pinecrest Manor

Denise Chicola 479 Chestnut Street St. Marys PA 15857

Betty Tesauro 785 Johnsonburg Rd. St. Marys PA 15857 Elk Haven

Urb Ginther 791 Johnsonburg Rd. St. Marys PA 15857 Silver Creek Terrace

Ian Hoover

PO Box 2051

Fort Riley

Kansas 66442

Nolan Sorg

600 Taylor Road

Hinesville, GA 31313

Brittany A. Bosier

SPC

Theater Gateway

APO-AG

09366

SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE SCHEDULE FOR THE FALL / WINTER

First United Methodist Church

Sunday School Hour: 9 am — 10 am

Sunday Worship Hour: 10:15 am — 11:15 am (one service)

Sunday

November 11

INTERNATIONAL EYEWEAR DONATIONS: Please use the container placed in the Old Kitchen for your

donations. Thank You! Donate your used glasses? Mission Vision is a tax-deductible,

non-profit organization that distributes free prescription, reading and sun glasses to people in

our communities and overseas who have never had glasses. We are active in providing free

used prescription eyewear to children and adults in need overseas. This year alone, we have

given out over 35,000 pairs of glasses through local mission committees our staff has trained

prior to their overseas outreach. In addition, with your help, we are able to provide free new

prescription lenses to those who attend our weekly eye clinics in Pittsburgh public schools

and various social service organizations. Please check us out on the web for details regarding

donating glasses, cash or volunteering: www.mission-vision.org. Tell your Facebook friends

about us as well! When you buy on Amazon use Amazon Smile instead and they will

donate part of their profit to Mission Vision. (No extra cost to buyer).

SCRIPTURE TEXTS FOR THE MONTH OF November to prepare for each week of sermons during November.

2018 November 4 “All Saints Isaiah 23:6-9 John 11:32-44

2018 November 11 “Once And For All” Ruth 3:1-5 Hebrews 9:24-28

2018 November 18 “Don’t Give Up!” 1 Samuel 1:4-20 Mark 13:1-8

2018 October 28 “Every Eye Will See Him” 2 Samuel 23:1-7 Revelation 1:4b-8

SCRIPTURE READERS

NEEDED DURING

Church Service Youth and Adults

are welcome.

See the sign-up sheet

in Welcome Center.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH John Frantz, Mike Pearson, Patty Pearson, Sherry Colello

HEART TO HEART

Monday, November 5th

@ 6:30 PM

Hostess: Brenda Weissenfluh

Devotion: Karen Lewis

MAN TO MAN MEETING

Every Wednesday

7 PM @ the Church Man to Man is a Men’s prayer

and worship group.

All men of the Church are invited.

MEMORIAL GIVEN BY:

Jim & Teen Lewis

In Memory of Elizabeth Nelson

FELLOWSHIP POTLUCK

Host and hostesses are YOU!!

The Fellowship Potluck will be held on

Monday, Nov. 12th at 5:30 pm in

Asbury Hall. Plan to join us for good

friends and good conversation.

Bring a hot or cold dish to share.

We will love to see you.

Come meet and greet

your church family.

THANK YOU

Dear Pastor Tim, Staff, & Church,

Thank you so much for allowing our

agency to hold our annual

Memorial Service at your Church.

We appreciate it!

Penn Highlands

Community Nurses Hospice

Remember to Vote on

Tuesday, November 6

Adult Sunday School Class: November Through December 2018 Asbury Hall Leader: Shawna Grim

Join us for these two exciting studies. Sign up sheets (for materials) will be in the old kitchen and the welcome center.

THE ROCK, THE ROAD, AND THE RABBI CURRENT CLASS

Advent and Christmas Study

Based on her book, The Rock, the Road, and the Rabbi, Kathie

Lee Gifford takes you on a journey through the Jewish roots of

Jesus and the ancient paths of Israel in this study. As a com

mitted Christian, and the daughter of a Jewish father, Gifford

has always felt drawn to Israel. Follow her as she hikes the

land with Messianic Jewish Rabbi Jason Sobel, Ray Vander

Laan, and others who are trained in the messianic rabbinical

way---and see Jesus' earthly homeland with new eyes! You'll

learn more about the Rock (Jesus Christ), explore the Road

(Israel), and dig deeper into the Bible with the Rabbi (God's

Word). When she began studying the biblical texts in their

original Hebrew and Greek and hiking the ancient paths of

Israel, Kathie Lee discovered a deeper understanding of the

Bible and of God Himself. Throughout the study, Rabbi Sobel

provides additional insight into the Hebrew language, culture,

and heritage will open your eyes to the Bible like never before.

GOD CAME NEAR: GOD'S PERFECT GIFT

Have you seen the real Jesus - a working man with dirty

fingernails and sweaty brow? The helpless baby, born in a

dirty stable, and totally dependent upon his teenaged

mother? Travel back in time and relive Christ the Son of

God becoming man as God Came Near. In this stunning

work, Max Lucado invites you to comprehend Jesus' hu-

manity through this insightful perspective of Christ's life.

When God came to earth, his first cries were heard not

by powerful rulers but by a lowly peasant girl and a sleepy

carpenter. Max reveals profound spiritual truths through

vivid re-creations of the first Christmas---and engaging

stories about:

Simeon, the man who waited for the Messiah The true history of Saint Nicholas Christmas traditions, and more! Stories of Joseph and Mary The hectic holiday season

First United Methodist Church

Inspiration Soup Station, November 2018

Wednesdays from 4 ~ 5 pm

Bowls of Love Menu and Servers

Date: Wednesday, November 7, 2018

Menu: Pork & Sauerkraut, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Dessert

Servers: Cassidy Burke, Joe & Mindy Gasbarre, Brenda Weissenfluh, MaryAnn Glover

Date: Wednesday, November 14, 2018

Menu: Thanksgiving Dinner

Servers: Tom Heindl, Connie Amendola, Jan & Norm McCoy, Bill O’Dell,

Shawna Grim, Faye Witmer

Date: Wednesday, November 21, 2018

Menu: Mac & Cheese, Mixed Vegetables, Roll, Dessert

Servers: Tom & Jean Price, Paula Mertel, Brenda Weissenfluh

Date: Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Menu: Spaghetti, Salad, Garlic Bread, Dessert

Servers: Ron & Mary Frost, Bob & Betty Walker

If you are unable to serve, please contact:

Pat Johnson 834.3184 or Vada Liptak 834.2230

We need Volunteers to serve and clean up on Wednesdays with Bowls of Love.

A sign-up sheet is located in the Old Kitchen and in the Welcome Center of the

Church. For more info, please contact Vada Liptak at 834.2230.

Dessert Donations Needed and Appreciated

Sharing Our Gifts By Vada Liptak

NOODLE MAKING

Tuesday

Nov. 6

3:30 pm

Community Opportunity

Here is an opportunity to step out into the

community and share God’s love. With enough

volunteers we can staff the “Resale Shop” on

Thursdays (10 am - 4 pm) to:

1) Raise money for the New Church

2) Interact with the public, outside of the Church

(but we can invite them in.)

(3) Show God’s love and caring ways.

(4) Our responsibilities will mainly be to collect

money — of which we will be splitting the profits;

also to try to help customers feel welcome,

and to find what they might be looking for.

The pricing and arranging will be

taken care of by others.

We need at least two people at the Shop while

open. Hours for Volunteers can be flexible.

Please call Priscilla @ 834-3189 for

more information and / or to volunteer.

Let’s take this opportunity to step forward

to serve our Community and our Church

in several ways! Thank You!

PASTOR PARISH

RELATION’S MTG

Tuesday, November 6th @ 7 PM

CHRISTIAN EDU MEETING

Tuesday, November 12th @ 6 PM

TRUSTEE MEETING

Tuesday, November 13th @ 7 PM

FINANCE MEETING

Tuesday, November 20th @ 7 PM

AD COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday, November 27th @ 7 PM

PROTESTANT CEMETERY

ASSOCIATION MEETING Wednesday, Nov. 21 @ 6 PM

Saint Marys Monuments

148 Timberline Road

HANGING THE GREENS

Decorating the Church

Sat., Nov. 24 @ 10 AM

All are Welcome

The More the Merrier! Sunday, December 2

THANKSGIVING

Thursday

Nov. 22

“LIVE” 12-SCENE

WALK-THRU NATIVITY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Friday, Nov. 16th at 6:30 pm will be the

Light-Up Night Downtown in St. Marys.

The Shiloh Presbyterian Church will be

sponsoring a Live Nativity 12-Scene

Walk-Thru event outside

at their Church area

on Washington Street

from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm.

Shiloh Church is in need of

Volunteers to help out with the

12 - live stations (in full costume).

Should you wish to help out with this event,

please contact Pastor Scott Weist

at 834-3300. Everyone is welcome to

spread the birth of Christ to everyone!

Sunday, Nov. 4

Remember to Turn your clocks back

Before you go to bed

on Saturday Night!

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CANTATA

Sunday, Dec. 9

7 pm

Shiloh Presbyterian Church

Combined Choirs

All are Invited

Refreshments Following the Concert.

UNITED METHODIST WOMEN’S WISH LIST For a ministry in Africa - The Jan McCray’s Ministry

Items will be for the House of Love ‘Girl’ Orphanage in Africa.

Collection Box is in Old Kitchen. The Girls ages are from 8 - 16 yrs.

Items seeking: Bracelets, Necklaces, Skirts, Diaries, Small Purses

(and a knit hat for a boy.)

Items being collected through Sunday, Dec. 16. Any questions

please call Mindy Gasbarre at 335-3686. Thanks for your support.

“Be Their Witness”

Wreaths Across America

Honor Our Local Veterans by Sponsoring a Wreath

Once again we would like to remember and honor our Veterans with a wreath for Christmas as a “Thank You” for their service for our community and country. In the St. Marys Catholic Cemetery we have over 2000 local veterans who served as far back as the Civil War. As in the past only the Veterans who have a wreath ordered for them will have a wreath placed on their grave. All other wreaths will be placed at the monument in both the St. Marys Catholic and Presbyterian Cemetery; unless you specify that it is to honor a “Specific Forgotten Vet-

eran”. If donations permit we will honor all those who served in World War II.

Wreaths can be ordered for St. Boniface and Kersey Cemeteries, also Ridgway, Johnson-burg or any place you would like to honor your loved one. Any wreath going out of town must be picked up at the St. Marys Catholic Cemetery unless previous arrangements have

been made. We do deliver Kersey wreaths to the St. Boniface Church.

Ceremonial wreaths laid on December 15th at noon. Please plan to attend to “Thank a Veteran”!!!

Thank You and God Bless You for remembering our Veterans.

Checks should be made out: Mailed:

Wreaths Across America Wreaths Across America

Cost: $15.00 PO Box 364

Deadline: Nov. 21, 2018 St. Marys, PA 15857

______________________________________________________________________________

Veteran Being Remembered: (Print) ______________________________________________

Requested By: ________________________________________________________________ Phone Number: ________________________ Grave Location: _______________________

PLEASE consider the personal honor of you or a family member placing the wreath.

I will place the wreath at the ceremony on Sat., December 15th

Yes _____ No ____

Pick up the wreath Fri., Dec. 14th

/ St. Marys Cath. Cem. from Noon - 2:00 pm Yes ____

Please have a volunteer place the wreath for me. Yes ___ No ____

If you plan on placing a wreath and find you cannot make the date please contact:

Dolly Wehler — 781-7247

If ordering on line, please be sure to note it is for the St. Marys Catholic Cemetery.

UNITED METHODIST WOMEN’S BAZAAR

Saturday, November 17, 2018 ~~ 9 am — 2 pm / Lunch & Bake Sale All Day!

ORDER DEADLINE ~~ SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2018

If Possible, please pick up all pre-order items by 1 pm the day of the Bazaar

The following items may be pre-ordered by contacting Sharon (781-3584) or Alice (834-2787)

_____Pumpkin Roll $12.00 _______

_____Hardtack $5.00 _______

_____Peanut Brittle $5.00 _______

_____Noodles (now a 10oz. bag) $3.00 _______

_____Hot Dog Sauce, pt. $5.00 _______

_____Chicken Rivoli Soup, qt. $5.00 _______

_____Beef Vegetable Soup, qt. $5.00 _______

_____Sticky Buns (6) $5.00 _______

_____Sweet Rolls (6) $5.00 _______

_____Pumpkin Pie $12.00 _______ (baked or frozen)

_____Apple Cranberry Pie $12.00 _______ (baked or frozen)

_____Apple Pie $12.00 _______ (baked or frozen)

_____Blueberry Pie $12.00 _______ (baked or frozen)

_____Strawberry-Rhubarb $12.00 _______ (baked or frozen)

_____Blackberry Pie $12.00 _______ (baked or frozen)

_____Pecans (Plain) 16 oz. $12.00 _______

——-Pecans (Choc. covered) 12 oz. $10.00 _______

TOTAL $_______________

NAME_________________________________________________

PHONE__________________

COOKIE WALK

Let us do

the baking for you!

16 Varieties for you to

choose from.

Sold by the Pound.

NO PRE-ORDERS

ON COOKIES.

“White

Elephant"

tables --

beautiful, new

and like new

gifting ideas

Sunday School Hour 9 am - 10 am every Sunday

Additional Sunday School Teachers / Helper(s) needed

We are in need of additional Sunday School Teachers & Helpers for the 2018 – 2019 term.

We have added an additional class after reviewing the levels and ages of our children. Please prayerfully

consider what you can do to help us in this need. Our children are our greatest treasure. Teaching them

about Jesus is a necessity and you can play an important role in sharing the Light of the World with them.

If you are able to help, call Shawna Grim or Pastor Hoover. You might also speak to one of our current

teachers/helpers. They would be able to share their experiences and answer any questions.

We thank you so much for making this a priority.

CHRISTIAN COUNSELING ASSOCIATES OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA

Christian Counseling, in a basic sense, acknowledges that a person’s faith plays a vital role in the healing of emotional or behavioral problems. Therefore, this type of counseling intentionally seeks to make faith a significant part of the “treatment” process.

In whatever problem is faced, Christian Counseling acknowledges that Jesus Christ can powerfully work in our lives to bring about healing and relief. We provide a full range of services to those who need counseling for any individual, marital, or family concern. When desired, psychiatric referrals for medication management are available for those who struggle with more serious emotional problems. Ready to make an appointment? Call: 724-396-1510 or CAWPA@gmail.com

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To Post anything on the Church’s Facebook page, please contact Ashley Steele or

e-mail her at ashleysteelefacebook@gmail.com

ALL CHURCH LOGO WEAR ON SALE FOR $5

Prices Reduced

Proceeds going toward the Campership Fund!

Items are in-stock in the Old Kitchen.

NON-PROFIT ORG

U.S. POSTAGE

ST. MARYS, PA 15857

PERMIT NO. 38

Change Service Requested

Contact Information Telephone: 814.834.3016

Fax: 814.834.0035

Email: fumchurchstmarys@gmail.com

Web: www.fumcstmarys.com

At Your Service

The Reverend J. Tim Hoover

“PASTOR TIM”

revthoover@zitomedia.net

Joyce Sorg, Church Secretary

fumchurchstmarys@gmail.com

Office Hours

Monday through Friday

9 AM to 5 PM

First United Methodist Church

140 N. Saint Marys Street

Saint Marys, PA 15857-1236

Monthly Deadline for Articles 15th of each month @ 12:00 NOON

You can submit your articles several ways:

Email: stmarysumc@windstream.net

In-Person: Editor’s Box in the hall by

the Church Office

Your timeliness is greatly appreciated.

Thank You, The Editor

Please let us know if your address changes.

Romans 15:9b

“Therefore I will praise you among the

Gentiles; I will sing hymns to your name.”

CHOIR REHEARSAL & BELL REHEARSAL

WE WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Choir Rehearsal is held on Sunday Mornings.

Bell Rehearsal is held on Tuesday Evenings.

Contact Thom Hoffman if you are interested in the Bell or Chancel Choir.

A Christmas Cantata will be held on Sunday, December 9 at Shiloh Presbyterian Church

Combined Choirs. Refreshments following the concert. All are welcome to attend.