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THE SPIRE Hiss United Methodist

Church

Feeling Thankful

As you read this, your Thanksgiving may be little more than aging leftovers in the fridge, but as I write

it Thanksgiving is more than a week away. Therefore, my thoughts naturally gravitate towards that for which I am thankful. I have much to be thankful for. As you know, my second grandchild was re-

cently born. I never cease to be amazed at how one tiny screaming human can come out of a larger screaming human, but somehow it happens. That grandson’s birth was precipitated by an auto acci-dent involving my daughter. I am thankful that both mother and child were spared any significant in-

jury! I’m thankful for my family, my friends, my neighbors, my church members… You get the point. The list could go on forever, and if you took the time to seriously sit down and catalog all you have to

be thankful for, I bet your list could go on forever, too.

As we head into Advent and prepare to celebrate with thankful hearts God’s greatest gift, I challenge you to ponder what you are thankful for. I’ll simplify the task by limiting the scope. What are you

thankful for within the Hiss sphere of your life? I’m thankful for leadership and a congregation who are patient and gracious with me in spite of my shortcomings. I’m thankful for the way things seem to

“happen” around the church, and the people who make them happen, without me ever knowing they were in the works. I’m thankful for the way lives are transformed by degrees through the study of

God’s Word and the work of Holy Spirit. I’m thankful for the way Jesus is “seen” in Parkville and be-yond as people choose to trust God and embody God’s love for the world by emulating Jesus’ life and love for others.

As we begin to celebrate with thankful hearts the gift of God’s Son, what blessings are you thankful for? In what ways has God been a blessing to you? More importantly, in what ways have you been blessed to be a blessing to others? I hope you have much to be thankful for. I hope all the more that

you have given others a lot to be thankful for through your embodying the love of Jesus for the world around you.

God’s peace to you ,

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BAPTISMS

Hiss welcomed into the

family of Christ through Holy

Baptism on Sunday:

November 5, 2017; Maddison Avery Hutson, infant daughter of Autumn Lynn and Melvin Richard Hutson III. Grandparents are Bonnie and Melvin Hutson and great grandmother is Ruth Jeffers. November 12, 2017; Lilianna Noel Barrett , infant daughter of Arielle and Marques Barrett. November 19, 2017; Lauren Michelle Laza-rek, infant daughter of Jennifer Marie and Jason Thomas Lazarek.

December 17, 2017; Martin Jules and An-nabelle Virginia Tuminello, children of Ja-mie Dee and Mark Joseph Tumnello.

DEATHS Our Christian love and

sympathy is extended to:

Doris Daughaday and fami-ly, following the passing of their husband, fa-ther, and grandfather, Charles Daughaday, who passed away on September 14, 2017.

Kenneth Tilton, Jr. and family, following the passing of their mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Jane E. Tilton, who passed away on September 15, 2017.

The family of Gladys Dawson, who passed away on October 6, 2017.

The family of Wilma Brenner, who passed away on October 18, 2017.

BIRTHS Congratulations to Taylor and Steven Boone on the birth of their son, August Benjamin Boone, born on October 24,

2017. Baby August weighed in at 9 lbs and is 20 inches long. Pastor Tim and Sandy are just delighted to welcome a new a grandson.

Congratulations to Jason and Lisa Surplus on the birth of their daughter, Olivia Nicole Surplus, born on November 6, 2017. Olivia is the grand-daughter of Bonnie and Melvin Hutson and great granddaughter of Ruth Jeffers.

Our Love & Prayers Go Out to Our Members in

Personal Care Homes

Emma Evans (Oakcrest Care Center)

Betty Herb (MD Masonic Home, T-21)

Jean Hicks (Manor Care, Joppa Rd)

Alberta Linthicum (The Haven)

Verna Martin (Charlesgate)

Jost Miller ( Atrium Assisted Living, Owings Mills)

Bill Miller (Lighthouse)

Kitty O’Loughlin (Golden Genz)

Ed Orth (Autumn Assisted Living)

Jane Robinson (Assisted Living in Delaware)

Shirley Schafer (Masonic Home)

Mary Seeley (Augsburg Village)

Ivy Wilson (Brightview, Bel Air)

Alethia Zeiler (Sunrise, Frederick)

For Members at Home or Recovering from Illness

Shirley Ashburn Rosalie Maurer Al and Beverly Bartlett George Nelson Dan Beres Sam Orofino Dora Bowman Hildegard Owens Gerri Capecci Barbara Owings Walter Cayce Jean Radebaugh Anna Cecil Bill and Dot Schmidt Joyce Clark Charles Shelley Barbara Clayville Betty Thomas Patrick Claytor Rick & Betty Thornton Deane Cody Winnie Tillett Debra Danieley Mabel Tracy Shirley Fouts Harry Twardy Jim Heywood Bertha Walter Ruth Jeffers Jason Whitney Jane Johnson Donald Wiley Alice Jones Ron Willson Joe Klima Paul Zaccaria Emma Lamp Joanne Zacharko Linda Lassahn Barb and Bill Zufall Dawn Macreadie

For those in the Military Richard “Skip” Gallon Timothy Drosinos

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December Birthdays

12/01 Adekunle (Kunle) Onalaja 12/02 Larry Honeycutt & Erlene Cryser Rebecca Maurer & Oliver Shober 12/03 Joseph Esbrandt & James Hollifield 12/04 Joy McCorkle & Paul Krause Jr.

12/05 Janet Nelson 12/06 David McCorkle 12/07 Pattie-Ann Lamp & Carrie Ann Robbins 12/08 Justine Serra & Adam Wise 12/09 Holly Gifford 12/10 Douglas Chenoweth 12/11Benjamin Salah & Ian Lamp Juliana Moyer & Nathan Moyer 12/12 Sally Cartwright & George Weitzel, Jr & Donna Holste

12/13 Sharon Beares & Vincent Lassahn 12/14 Karen Zissimos & Ty Porcella & Frederick Artes 12/15 Dorothy Filling & Beverly Bartlett Kristin Esbrandt & Jacob Bennett 12/16 Brian Hanlon & Daniel Artes 12/17 Lois Artes 12/18 Laura Spears 12/19 Jennifer Rauscher 12/20 Olaide Onalaja & George Klein Wayne Wurzbacher & Terry Jones, Jr Trenise Yoell & Kristen Weitzel 12/21 Erika Babikow 12/22 Fred Neagul & Ilunga (Agnes) Pembamoto & Garrett Witts 12/23 Robert Seymore & Hunter Bennett 12/24 Anne Myers & Robert Aichroth & Samantha Nale 12/25 Jo Ann Dreier 12/26 Dale Lassahn 12/27 Uzoma Chikwere 12/28 Sharon Tonelson & Jane Phillips Cassie Artes & Kristin Handley 12/29 Alice Bell & Karen Dressel & Elizabeth Siskey & Meagan Serra & Mutaba Pembamoto 12/30 Mackenzie White 12/31 Theresa McGuire Clare Hildreth

January Birthdays 01/01 Joanne Zacharko & Mary Creamer & Kayla Smith 01/02 Dorothy Schmidt & Tracie Gibson &

Sarah Duplan 01/03 Karen Hasenei & Kathi Michael 01/05 Kevin Wilkerson & Joseph Maurer & Heather Porcella 01/06 Lawrence Birmingham & Maryjane Edwards & Dylan Diaz 01/07 Ronald Miller & Marc Miller & Michele Rubio-George 01/09 Norman Whiteley Jr. & James Tillett & Fatie Seya & Justin Kihn & Ben Lounsbury 01/11 Vivian Scheetz & Omoboyede (Boye) Onalaja 01/12 Katie Whitney & Kyra Harrow & Harper Tilton 01/13 Jessica Fritz 01/14 Mary J. Floyd 01/15 Cheyenne Lamp 01/16 Elaine Weitzel & Elizabeth Thornton 01/17 Courtney Mitchell & Cloe Kidd 01/18 Barbara Zufall & Daniel Beres & Beth Ringger & Taylor Boone & Jessica Geilfuss 01/19 Mary Miller & Crystal Tang & Kyrie Robertson & Esther Gifford & Maxwell Gifford 01/20 James Heywood Sr & Stephen Byan Jr & Robert Fletcher & Jennifer Serra Weller & Katherine Seymore 01/21 Jeffrey Fritz & Olubusola (Busola) Onalaja Aijibola & Emily Smiley 01/22 Nathalie Pembamoto 01/23 Constance Lassahn 01/24 Blair Sebree & Aaron Larson 01/25 Kaylee Fabritz 01/26 Walter Cayce & Griffin Piotrowski 01/27 Donna Robinson & Stuart Fennekohl & Timothy Dowell & Andrea McClain & Alyssa Sturm 01/28 Tom Johnson 01/29 Carl Stroup & Lindsay Muir 01/30 Whitney Kidd & Obianuju Chikwere 01/31 Louis Eubank Jr & Harry Twardy

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DECEMBER ANNIVERSARIES 12/30 Cassie and Dan Artes

JANUARY ANNIVERSARIES 01/04 Phyllis and Don Wiley 01/05 Barbara and Bill Zufall 01/11 Donna and Ken Witts 01/20 George and Elaine Weitzel 01/24 Sarah and Sean Reesey 01/28 Janet and Donald Keplinger

To My Hiss family and community, This is months overdue, but I would like to thank you for the collegiate opportunity you assisted me with, through the scholarship I was offered. I am very grateful for Hiss’ continued support throughout my life. Not only the congregation, but the youth and leaders in LABeL youth ministry have had a profound impact on the person I am proud to be today. I grew in my love and knowledge of God and all of his people, experienced volunteer work during my summers at CAMP JOY, as well as shared countless memories with life-long friends I have made whether it be in Sunday school pageants, or Ocean City retreats to ROCK! Love, Kristin Handley Thanks to all of the Hiss Boscov’s shoppers who supported October 17 Friends Helping Friends Event. Hiss earned $135 from the sale of the $5 passes. Our best year yet! Thanks to all of the Hiss Holy Grazers for their support. Hiss earned $98.04 from Bertucci’s Restaurant. Thank you to Frankie Handley and Jacob Schwaab for giving of their time to paint the 1st floor stairwell in the education building. The Trustees Thank you Pastor Tim for the visits while I was in the hospital. Thank you to all my Hiss Family for the prayers, cards, support and visits. Love to All, Rosalie Maurer

Sunday , January 14th Special Envelopes for Human Relations Day

We are called to acknowledge the overlooked and ignored. And 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.’ Then he will say to those at his left hand, ‘You that are accursed, depart from me into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels; for I was hungry and you gave me no food, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink, I was a stranger and you did not welcome me, naked and you did not give me clothing, sick and in prison and you did not visit me.’ Matthew 25:40-43 (NRSV) We are meant to be a voice for the voiceless. Speak out for those who cannot speak, for the rights of all the destitute. Proverbs 31:8 (NRSV) We are ALL God’s children. For it was you who formed my inward parts; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; that I know very well. My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret, intricately woven in the depths of the earth. Your eyes beheld my unformed substance. In your book were written all the days that were formed for me, when none of them as yet existed. Psalm 139:13-16 (NRSV) When we give on Human Relations Day, we are supporting community outreach, social justice and work with at-risk youth. And it’s not just our congregation! Our congregation joins thousands of other United Methodist churches to love and care for the children of God. Look for the special envelopes in your bulletin on Sunday, January 14th.

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Sunday, December 24th

4th Sunday of Advent 10 am Worship

(one service only) No Sunday School for children or

adults today but hope to see all at Christmas Eve Services tonight.

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Sunday, Dec. 24th Christmas Eve Worship

7 pm Family Worship 11 pm Candlelight Worship

All are welcome. Bring your family and your

friends.

Sunday, December 31, 2017 8, 9:30 and 11 am Worship

9:30 Ladies and Men’s Bible Class Room 104

No Children’s Sunday School today

Faith Forum Class will be on winter break from December 4th through

Jan. 1st.

ADVENT 2017

Sunday, November 26th Sunday School Advent Workshop

2 pm—5 pm Bring your family and friends

*********************************** Sunday, December 3rd 1st Sunday of Advent

Holy Communion 8, 9:30 and 11 Worship Services

9:30 Children’s Sunday School 9:30 Ladies and Men’s Bible Class

9:30 Faith Forum ***********************************

Sunday, December 10th 2nd Sunday of Advent

8 , 9:30 and 11 Worship Services 9:30 Ladies and Men’s Bible Class

Sunday School Christmas Pageant at 9:30 am Worship Service

All are invited to attend.

*********************************** Sunday, December 17th 3rd Sunday of Advent

8, 9:30 and 11 Worship Services 9:30 Ladies and Men’s Bible Class

9:30 Children’s Sunday School

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One of the major Projects

of the Trustees in 2013-

Painting the Church

Spirit Night on December 7th

5pm –8pm at Chick Fil-A

2008 E Joppa Rd , Parkville , MD 21234

20% of ticketed sales

Will be donated to

Hiss United Methodist Church

Hiss Church Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017

10 am—3 pm Free entrance to guests

Mark your calendars now.

Hiss will have a Christmas Gift Shop this year.

Mr. and Mrs. Claus will be here

for photo opportunities. Concessions for Sale.

HISS CALENDAR December , 2017 — January, 2018

Sunday 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 Worship Services 9:30 Sunday School Classes for all ages 5:30 pm Hearts on Fire Choir Rehearsal 6:30 pm LABeL Youth Group Monday 5:30 pm Prayer Team in Sanctuary Tuesday 6:15 pm Wesleyan Choir—Choir Room 7:00 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal Rm 104 Wednesday 10 am Prayer Team in Sanctuary 6:30 pm Handbell Choir Rehearsal 7:00 pm Weekly Sermon Discussion Group Room 208 - led by Pastor Tim Dowell See Advent 2017 (page 5) for Advent Sundays and Christmas Eve Worship Information ************************************************* Sunday, Nov. 26th Advent Workshop 2 pm in FH Saturday, Dec. 2nd Vendor and Craft Fair 10 am Tuesdays , Dec. 5 and Jan. 2 Faith Circle -Noon in Room 105 Wednesday, Dec. 6 Women’s Fellowship Group 7 pm in FH (Christmas Party) Thursday, Dec. 7th Spirit Night at Chick Fil– A 5 pm—8 pm Saturday, Dec. 9th—Girl Scout Troop Santa Fundraiser Time—9:00 4:00 Faith Forum Christmas Party at the Salah’s—All Class members welcome. Thursdays, Dec. 14th Trustees 7 pm in Parlor Sundays, Dec. 17 & Jan. 21 —10:45 am Stephen Ministers Room 208 Mondays, December 18th & Jan. 15th — 6:30 pm Lay Visitation Meeting Room 208 Thursday, December 21st - Church Council 7pm Room 208 December 25—January 1 Church Office open on limited basis. For emergencies, call the office and leave a message on the voice mail. The office will also be closed on Jan. 15th for the observance of Martin Luther King Day.

Wednesday, January 3rd, Women’s Fellowship Group 7 pm in FH Thursday, Jan. 4th SPRC 7 pm in Room 208 Thursday, Jan. 11th Trustees 7 pm in Parlor Thursday, January 25th Men’s Fellowship 7 pm in Youth Room

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1 Corinthians 12:12 12 For just as

the body is one and has many members,

and all the members of the body,

though many, are one body, so it is with

Christ.

“Connected” is a new way of ensuring

everyone stays connected to the body, regardless

of their circumstances. Two person “Connection

Teams” commit to reach out to church members

whose circumstances prevent them from staying

connected. Connection Teams simply visit, listen,

and love. In so doing, they make sure every

member of the body stays connected..

Approximately 20 people have volunteered

to serve on the teams and visitation of the shut-ins

has begun. Many are bringing back good reports

of their visits. If you are interested in serving on

one of the 2 person teams, please contact Janey in

the office (410-668-5665 or

office@hisschurch.org).

NEW JOB TITLE

Coordinator of Hospitality,

Visitation and ???

In January, I will begin transitioning into a

new role at Hiss. One part of my job will be to

serve as coordinator of the “Connected Visitation

Teams”. I will be more visible on Sunday

mornings, serving as Coordinator of Hospitality,

meeting and greeting new guests and regular

attendees at Hiss. Just wait and see how I grow

into other parts of the new position. I am looking

forward to this new role. Janey Snyder

Our Stephen Ministers are ready to care for you!

Could you benefit from the confidential, one-to-one care of a Stephen Minister?

Do you know someone else who could benefit from Stephen Ministry?

Do You Know Someone Who Is Hurting?

If you know someone—perhaps a friend, neighbor, coworker, or relative—who is going through a difficult time, there’s a wonderful way you can help them receive the care and support they need. Tell them about Stephen Ministry! Our Stephen Ministers have received 50 hours of training to provide high-quality, confidential, one-to-one, Christian care to hurting people. Stephen Ministers meet weekly with their care receivers to listen, care, encourage, and provide emotional and spiritual support. Ladies are matched with female Stephen Ministers and men are matched with male Stephen Ministers. The caring relationship lasts for as long as the person needs care. It’s free, and it’s a powerful way you can help a hurting friend. We currently have 4 Stephen Ministers, who are always ready for a care receiver. Contact our Stephen Leader: Janey Snyder

Phone: 410-668-5665 Email: office@hisschurch.org

Website: www.hisschurch.org/stephen-ministry.html.

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The Giving Tree will be placed in the

sanctuary from November 26 -December

17th. Donations of hats, gloves, blankets,

socks and other warm items will be most

appreciated.

Faith Forum Study

Begins Jan. 7 , 2018

Sundays 9:30 am Room C

(Bride’s Room) It doesn’t get much more dramatic: rescued baby,

life in the courts of Pharaoh, parting the Red Sea, leading his people out of Egypt…Moses’ life was one challenge after the next, but although he resisted God’s calling, by the end of his life he successfully fulfilled the role he was given. Join award-winning author Adam Hamilton as he travels from Egypt to Mt. Sinai, the Nile, the Red Sea, and the wilderness exploring the sites of Moses’ life. As Hamilton shares historical information, archaeological data, and biblical text, you’ll gain a better understanding of Moses’ significance in your life today, and you’ll discover how you, too, can turn your own reluctance into boldness. The class will be on break in December, following the last session on Prayer on December 3rd.

Beets available now: $6/quart and $3.50/

pint. Contact church office.

It is time for our Christmas food drive. Some

items needed are: Canned Vegetables, Potatoes

and Sweet Potatoes, Fruit and Applesauce, Cake

and Cookie mixes, Pie Fillings, Jams and Jellies,

Sauces (Tomato/Spaghetti Sauce), Dry Goods

such as Cereals, Oat meal, Instant Potatoes.

Place items in the baskets in the narthex or in

the baskets by the door inside the education

building. Hiss’s Food pantry accepts food items

all year long so please continue to fill it up.

All items are distributed in the local community

through St. Vincent DePaul ( St. Ursula Church,

across the street) or Victor’s Vittles (Christus

Victor Lutheran Church on Harford Road in

Carney).

A happy 101st birthday to

Jim Heywood

on January 21st. Cards may be sent to

2905 Emerald Road, Parkville, MD 21234

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GOD'S HOLY WORD MADE FLESH

(John 1:14)

The prophets sang God's mystery

Unto the longing earth,

Our Savior comes to set us free,

Behold, Incarnate Word!

In mortal flesh, yet still divine,

This day is born to us

The Light that in the darkness shines;

God's holy Word made flesh.

The angels bow in wondered awe

To see this One they love

Now lying helpless in the straw,

The King of Heav'n above!

The holy Lord of time and space

Now comes, this world to bless,

To fill us with His boundless grace;

God's holy Word made flesh.

Now let creation leap for joy,

Ye heav'ns and earth be glad,

Come sinner, in your Lord rejoice,

With His salvation clad.

No longer need you fear the night,

For you, His blood is shed,

Rejoice in Him, your heart's delight;

God's holy Word made flesh.

From AWESOME HOLY NIGHT, copyright 2015 by Joyce Keedy

THANK YOU,, M & M

As many of you know, this

year was the last year for the Fall Festival and

Ham and Oyster Dinner, as you know it now. For

more than 30 years, Mardy Peters has been the

driving force for this major fundraiser, along

with her faithful side-kick, Mary Macreadie. They

organize the dinner, the candy making, find

callers for the bake table and much more. Over

the years, this fundraiser has likely earned more

than $100,000 for Hiss Church.

There will no longer be any ham and

oyster dinners but the fall festival will likely

remain but it could take on a different form. Just

wait and see. There will be lots of places for

volunteers.

So for now, please take the time to say

thank you to these special ladies. Their work

seems to be endless. They work in so many other

areas, especially in the kitchen. They can the

beets, that we love so much; organize and

prepare the luncheons after funerals; serve as

trustees and many other things. So they will still

remain very busy at Hiss.

Thank you, Mary and Mardy, for your

many years of service. Everyone knows that we

will continue to see them in the kitchen or

wherever. God bless you, ladies.

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ALTERNATIVE GIFT MARKET AT HISS

Sundays, Nov. 26, Dec. 3, 10

Between worship services in Cross-roads

This year you will have the opportunity to give Uncle Charlie and Aunt Mary something better than that same old boring mug and the teachers some-thing besides another candle. When you purchase your alternative gift, you will receive a description of your gift and a card for you to send to the recipient of your gift. The Christmas Eve bulletin will include the total amount designated for each of the organizations listed below.

All gifts will help those in both the local and worldwide communities.

Please complete the form below and bring to the Alternative Gift Market. Please mark your dona-tion to the organization(s) of your choice. Take a card(s) so that you may give a card to each of your recipients.

Gift Amount LOCAL and WORLDWIDE PROJECTS

(Place dollar ($) amount to the left of each project.)

_$____________St. Vincent de Paul Society $____________Blankets

(St. Ursula Church, Parkville) Church World Service Project

Serving Parkville/Carney area Blankets and more sent around the world needy with food and financial to help the poor or in

Assistance for rent or utilities, etc. need after disasters ($10/blanket)

$_________VIM Trip— Helping those affected $________LABeL Youth 2018

By Hurricanes in 2017 Across the U.S Mission Projects

and/or Puerto Rico

$_________VIM Tennessee

Project with Habitat For Humanity

_$____________Manna House (Baltimore City)

Manna House offers assistance to those in need in Baltimore City

_______________TOTAL GIFT – Make Check payable to Hiss United Methodist Church.

NAME_______________________________________________________________

Phone # ___________________________EMAIL ADDRESS_____________________

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HISS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH A United Methodist Parish Serving Our Lord and

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Ministers

Pastor

Pastor Emeritus

Pastor Emeritus

Director of Music and Organist

Contemporary Worship & Media Coordinator

Director of Choirs

Youth Director

Editor, Spire

Administrative Assistant

The People of Hiss Church

Rev. Timothy A Dowell

Rev. Mark L. Smiley

Rev. George Weitzel, Jr.

Jim Shiplet

Alicia Burley

Chuck Solomon

Taylor Boone

Janey Snyder

Janey Snyder

VISION STATEMENT Loving God, Loving All, Changing Lives…Join the Journey!

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Hiss Church is to invite people into a loving relationship with God and with all through the sharing of our faith, our ministries, and our resources.