May 17, 2020

GLOSSBRENNER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

713 Church Street

Mount Joy, Pennsylvania 17552

717-653-5683

gumcmj.net

PLEASE NOTE: Names on the prayer list will be taken off after two weeks unless there has been a change or a family member asks to keep their name on the list. To add or remove a name, please call the church office at 717-653-5683 or email: jackier@gumcmj.net LET US REMEMBER WITH PRAYERS AND CARDS: (Week of 5-17-20) Persecuted Church in Africa

Our Homebound Members

Austin & Logan Coover

Elmer Dennis – tested positive COVID-19

Colton Dietrick

Alli Doughton, residents & staff @ E-town Nursing & Rehab Center

Karen Moore – Home - ovarian cancer - rec’d 6th chemo this week

Evan Sadler – waiting to be deployed

Weston Whitehead – infant, liver tumor, chemo

Our family, church, community, state, nation, & world dealing with the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic HOMEBOUND PERSON OF THE WEEK: Fay Heisey is the homebound member of Glossbrenner featured this week. Take a moment to drop a note or card in the mail to let Fay know we are thinking about her. Fay Heisey 41 South Poplar Street Elizabethtown, PA 17022 (Phone: 717-367-2403)

Attendance May 10, 2020 Worship Service: 11 Virtual Worship Service YouTube Views: 172 Sunday School: cancelled

Amount received for May 10, 2020-------------------------------------$3,780.00

Total amount received as of May 14, 2020------------------------$105,240.00

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK (5-17-20 to 5-24-20)

Today: 10:00 am Virtual Worship Service Monday: 7:00 pm Commission on Worship meeting Next Sunday: 10:00 am Virtual Worship Service

On this special Sunday when we recall the amazing Ascension of our Lord, we welcome everyone to join in the celebration of

this great event. The Ascension symbolizes that the risen Christ — no longer confined to a human body — is with us

spiritually so that no matter where we are, our Lord is present. Therefore, let us joyfully accept the presence of our Savior here and now.

GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Barbara Albert JOYS & CONCERNS Pastor Brian INTROIT “Lord, I Lift Your Name on High” CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: Risen with Christ, let us seek the realities of the Spirit. People: Our life is hidden with Christ in God. Leader: He who descended is also ascended far above the heavens, that he might fill all things. People: When Christ, our Life, appears, we shall appear with him in glory! Alleluia! INVOCATION Pastor Brian HYMN “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name”………………No. 154 (verses 1, 2, 4, & 6) OPENING PRAYER (Unison): Ever-loving God, your only Son was taken up into heaven that he might prepare a place for us and bestow the Spirit of Truth. Make us joyful in his ascension so that we might worship him in his glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

ANTHEM “Mighty To Save” PASTORAL PRAYER - LORD’S PRAYER (unison) PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS PRAYER DOXOLOGY…….………………………………………….…….……..No. 95 HYMN “I Stand Amazed in the Presence”……………….No. 371 (verses 1, 2, 4, & 5) 1ST READING Luke 24:44-53 2ND READING Acts 1: 1-11 MESSAGE “The Ascension Promise” HYMN “I Surrender All”…..………………………………….No. 354 (verses 1-4) BENEDICTION EXTROIT “Soon and Very Soon”……………………….No. 706

NOTE: May 17, 2020 service cancelled due to the coronavirus/ COVID-19 pandemic. The “service” was video-taped by Andy Ober and Mark Myers and was available to view on the church web site, Facebook page, and YouTube.

MAY 17, 2020 - 9:30 A.M. 6th SUNDAY OF EASTER

ASCENSION SUNDAY

GLOSSBRENNER MISSION STATEMENT GROW PRAISE SERVE Grow in Our Christian Faith Praise God through Worship Serve Others to Glorify God

ANNOUNCEMENTS – 5/17/20

BOARD OF TRUSTEES RESEALING FLOOR: The seal is being applied to the floor in the fellowship hall and area outside the restrooms. PLEASE check with Jackie before walking on the floor! ADOPT A FLOWER BED: The Trustees are asking for assistance with weeding the flower beds around the Church property. Mulch, Preen and other weed sprays will be purchased and applied by the Trustees. During the time of church closure due to the Coronavirus, we will not worry about signing up for zones. Just come out and help wherever you can. Thank you! TRUSTEE OF THE MONTH: During the month of May, if you notice something that should be taken care of by the trustees, please contact Wayne Kauffman at 717-653-9071. MOWING: The trustees are looking for volunteers to mow the grass at the church. (This saves money by not hiring a lawn service.) A signup sheet is posted on the bulletin board or contact Jim Miller or Mark Myers.

CHILDREN & YOUTH For Christian Education ideas for our children and youth go to the church website (www.gumcmj.net) and click on “Youth & Children”. A link to the GUMC Children and Youth Facebook page can be found there as well.

Pastor Brian Albert Cell Phone: 717-673-7657 - Email: bgalbert2@gmail.com

Pastor’s Office Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 10 AM to 1 PM

Glinda Johnson-Medland, Children & Youth Director Cell Phone: 570-369-8857 - Email: gmedland137@gmail.com

Church Office Hours: Tuesday through Friday – 10 AM to 2 PM Church Office – 717-653-5683 - EMAIL: jackier@gumcmj.net

WEB SITE: www.gumcmj.net (Jackie’s Cell Phone: 717-413-5787)

TO ACTIVATE GLOSSBRENNER’S PRAYER CHAIN

Please call Betty Robinson at: 717-366-4549

Greeting Card Ministry: Betty Robinson – 717-366-4549

Prayer Shawl Ministry: Kathy Binkley – 717-653-2791

TITHES & OFFERINGS We continue to thank the Glossbrenner Church family for their support with their tithes and offerings. Because of your contributions we are able to carry on with the mission and ministry of Glossbrenner UMC. The office is still open Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. if you wish to deliver your tithes and offerings or you can mail them to the church (713 Church St., Mount Joy, PA 17552).

FINANCIAL NEED If you have a financial need because of the corona virus pandemic, please contact Pastor Brian.

MOUNT JOY COMMUNITY FOOD BANK FOOD BANK NEEDS: Canned Fruit; Powdered Milk; Prepacked Lunch Meats (Refrigerated); On-Cor Frozen Dinners: Chicken Parmesan, Lasagna, Salisbury Steak, Barbecue Sauce & 6 Boneless Rib Shaped Patties; Gorton’s Frozen Fish Fillets (pk. 6); Gorton’s Frozen Fish Sticks (pk. 18); Hormel Compleats; Liquid Hand Soap; Body Wash; Deodorant; Wipes; Tissues; Paper Towels Items we currently have an overabundance of toothpaste, toothbrushes, bar soap, cranberry sauce, and canned pumpkin. We are extremely grateful for all the donations that have come to the Food Bank. Please take your donations to the back entrance during Food Bank Hours. WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY – 9 AM TO 11 AM (You can also drop items off at the church and we’ll see that they are delivered to the Food Bank.) Monetary donations are also accepted: Mount Joy Helping Services, PO Box 562, Mount Joy, PA 17552 PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT ALL ITEMS DO NOT HAVE EXPIRED DATES.

THE UPPER ROOM for May and June 2020 is available in the narthex and in the church office. Cost is $1.15 per copy.

CARING HANDS & HEARTS

YARD SALE: The Yard Sale scheduled for May 30 has been cancelled. There is a Fall Yard Sale scheduled for September 12 so please continue to save your items as you clean out your closets and storage areas!

SHARING OUR SUCCESS: Glossbrenner is still participating in the S.O.S (Sharing Our Success) - we receive 10% of your bill from the diner (mention you’re from Glossbrenner when ordering). Delivery is available. Orders over $25 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. with a $3.99 delivery fee which goes directly to servers. Full menu is available online – call or stop in to place your orders. Park City Diner: 717-435-8512 or www.parkcitydiner.us; Knight & Day Diner: 717-490-6198 or www.knddiner.com. Contact Hazel Hackley for more details.

LANDSCAPE MEMORIALS/HONORARIUMS Glossbrenner family and friends can help beautify the lawns and grounds surrounding our church by making a donation in honor or memory of loved ones. The money collected will be used for mulch, flowers, etc. To make a donation, please call or email the office with: Your Name, Donation Amount, In Honor of/In Memory of or mail or drop off your donation. On Sunday, May 24th (Memorial Day weekend) the names of those who have been memorialized or honored will be included in the bulletin and projected on the screen. DEADLINE: May 20.

GRADUATE RECOGNITION As in previous years we would like to honor our high school, college, technical school graduates. Because of the uncertainty of when we will resume worship service we may have to project their picture on the screen for our virtual worship service on June 7, 2020. If you or someone you know will be graduating (or has graduated within the past year), please call the church office (717-653-5683) or email info to jackier@gumcmj.net no later than Sunday, May 31. Information we need: Name of Graduate, Graduating from…and Date if applicable, College Degree, Future Plans (higher education, job, etc.) and a Picture!

FATHER’S DAY PICTURES The Commission on Worship is planning to have pictures of fathers, grandfathers, uncles, etc. projected on the screen for Father’s Day, June 21. If you have any pictures you would like to share, please email them to obbye123@gmail.com or mupsu@comcast.net or drop off in the church office by Thursday morning, June 18.

Thank You! To my Glossbrenner Church Family & Friends, Thank you all for the big surprise on Tuesday, May 12 with the drive by birthday celebration! Also, thank you for the many cards I received. I really appreciated the cards and especially for taking the time to drive by and “honk” to celebrate my birthday. I was really surprised! Joy Sumpman

DEADLINE for the JUNE 2020 HERALD IS

T H U R S D A Y , M A Y 2 1 , 2 0 2 0 If you have an article, date of a virtual (or “real”) meeting, etc.

for the JUNE Herald please e-mail to jackier@gumcmj.net or

hand in to the office by the 21st.

GROCERY GIFT CARDS Grocery Gift Cards for Giant and Weis in the amounts of $10, $20, $50 & $100 are available to purchase in the church office. If you prefer not to make “social” contact, you can send a check (payable to KOINONIA CLASS) and we can mail the cards to you.

VIRTUAL BIBLE STUDY Pastor Brian will be hosting a Bible study online. If you are interested, please contact the office for your “invite”.

LANDSCAPE MEMORIALS/HONORARIUMS

Please help us to beautify the lawns and grounds surrounding

our church. Glossbrenner family and friends can help with

this project by making a donation in honor or memory of

loved ones. The money collected will be used for mulch,

flowers, etc. If you are interested in giving a donation,

please fill out the tear sheet below and mail to the church,

call the church office (717-653-5683) or email the

information to jackier@gumcmj.net no later than

Wednesday, May 20. On Sunday, May 24th (Memorial Day

weekend) the names of those memorialized or honored will be

included in the bulletin and/or projected on the screen.

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LANDSCAPE MEMORIALS/HONORARIUMS

NAME:_______________________________________

DONATION AMOUNT:___________________________

IN HONOR OF:_________________________________

____________________________________________

IN MEMORY OF:_______________________________

____________________________________________

GRADUATE RECOGNITION

JUNE 7, 2020

NAME OF GRADUATE: __________________________

GRADUATING FROM: __________________________

DATE OF GRADUATION: ________________________

DEGREE (if applicable):__________________________

FUTURE PLANS (higher education, job, etc.)

____________________________________________

____________________________________________

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On Sunday, June 7, 2020 we will honor the graduates of

high school, college, technical schools, etc. during the

morning worship service. If you or someone you know will

be graduating (or has graduated within the past year),

please fill out the tear sheet above and mail it to the

church, call the church office, or email the info to

jackier@gumcmj.net by Sunday, May 31st. Be sure to

include what your degree is and what it is in. Please include

a picture of the graduate so we can project it on the

screen!