GLADE TIDINGS

GLADE UNITED CHURCH

OF CHRIST

Our Lives Together March 2020

Easter Flower Orders Due Sunday,

March 22nd

The deadline to submit an order for Easter flowers

this year is Sunday, March 22, 2020. The order

form is provided on page 15 of this newsletter.

Please consider placing an order as the flowers

look so beautiful on the altar at Easter.

The Glade Spring Dinner

Is HERE!!

March 6th 4:00—7:00 p.m.

March 7th Noon—5:00 p.m.

Walkersville Fire Hall

Please support our largest fundraiser, and be apart of the best fried

oyster, roast turkey and ham dinner in the area!

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It’s that time of year again – Lent. Annually, many of us

make grand declarations of what we’re “giving up”:

soda, chocolate, fried foods, spending too much money.

Let me also declare that I am in that “many of us”

category.

However, this year I am picking something up –

movement. I have decided that exercise will be my

spiritual practice this Lenten season, along with

increased prayer (which I am going to need, because all

that exercise is going to wear me out!).

So join me in picking up a spiritual discipline. Make it something that you

know you need to work on. It might be a personality trait. It might be

something that you need to get mastery of. Whatever it is, take the next 46

days to work your spiritual well being. It will change your life.

Rev’s Reflections

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Ushers The Ogg Family

Greeters

The Ogg Family

Acolytes

March 1— Mason Saylor

March 8—Mia Ogg

March 15—Alyvia Shew

March 22— Kamryn Shew

March 29—Ellie Stevens

Lay Readers

March 1— Alyvia Shew

March 8—Becky Hommer

March 15—Becky Duncan

March 22— Nancy Sweet

March 29—Nancy Sweet

Nursery Workers

March 1— Patty Green

March 8—Kim Stevens

March 15—Lou Goff

March 22— Becky Hommer

March 29—Carole Kreimer

Communion Servers

Carole Kreimer

Nancy Sweet

Danny Ogg

Irene Weddle

March Assistants

General Fund Financial Report

January 31, 2020

Beginning Balance: $49,778.10

Total Income: $10,075.39

General Income $ 9,375.39

Glade Guild $ 650.00

Other Income $ 50.00

Interest Income $ .39

Total Expenses: $17,729.76

Ending Balance: $42,123.73

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Consistory Report

Minutes of Glade UCC Consistory Meeting

Tuesday, January 14 @ 7:00 PM

Consistory Activities— Danny Ogg chaired the meeting, and Pastor Guy

Johnson offered the devotion. The election of officers was held. Danny

Ogg was elected President, Ray Hummer was elected Vice President, and

Irene Weddle was elected Secretary. The New consistory members Carole

Kreimer & Lisa Frederick were welcomed. The approval of the

Consistory minutes from the December 10th consistory meeting & the

December 15th congregational meeting were reviewed and approved.

New Business—The consistory discussed the change in By-laws to

reduce the consistory members from nine members to seven members,

and to change our quorum requirements from 50% to 2/3’s of consistory

members that must be present to constitute a quorum for a meeting.

These changes will be brought to the congregations attention and voted on

at the annual congregational meeting on February 9, 2020.

Pastors Report—Pastor Guy offered his report. He told us about his

vacation, Jo Gilbert’s funeral service, the Christmas service and his

meeting with the Search Committee. He apologized for the hymn sing

mix up. He also let us know hew was happy to be here at Glade UCC.

Pastor Search Committee—Carole Kreimer reported that the Church

Profile was finished and that the committee is waiting to hear from Rev.

Audrey Price of the Central Atlantic Conference. There was a discussion

as to whether the new pastor would be full or part-time.

Property— When the weather warms up we will re-visit the parking lot

sealing & striping. Contractors don’t do this type of work in the cold

weather.

Mission & Social Action—The soup kitchen in January went well. A

new person is in charge and they were not aware that Glade UCC

volunteers the 3rd Sunday of the odd months. We are currently on the

schedule for the remainder of the year.

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Second Mile Giving

Food Bank

Items for March

All non-perishable food items are welcome. Clean

plastic grocery bags are always needed. As well as

food donations, cash donations are also accepted by the

Glade Valley Community Services at P. O. Box 655,

Walkersville, MD.

Most Needed Food Items:

Cereal Canned Fruit Peanut Butter

Canned Peas Canned Pasta (Spaghetti-O’s, ravioli)

Rice Boxed Potatoes (mashed, scalloped, etc.)

Baked Beans Toilet Paper

Thanks for supporting this project!

The Second Mile Recipient for March

Through our sharing, we get a taste of the generosity of God, who does

“immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine.” When we look at

suffering in the world, we can become discouraged, unable to see past

the difficulty. But when we think of the wonders God works, our

imaginations go wild! Gifts to One Great Hour of Sharing help provide,

nourishment and income. Without the burdens of struggle, communities

have more time for creativity, learning, and possibilities for life in

greater fullness. God is at work doing so much more than we can

imagine! And when we contribute to One Great Hour of Sharing, we

are part of God’s work in the world.

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The Glade Spring Dinner

Is HERE!!

March 6th 4:00—7:00 p.m.

March 7th Noon—5:00 p.m.

Walkersville Fire Hall

Please support our largest fundraiser, and be apart of the best fried

oyster, roast turkey and ham dinner in the area!

Call 301-898-5558 to sign up, or to provide a 9”x13” cake.

Glade Guild

The Glade Guild will meet after worship on March 22, 2020. The

agenda includes the Spring Dinner/Bazaar and Walkersville Day. We

will also assemble bags of goodies for our shut-in members. All are

welcome!

Mission & Social

We are back at the Soup Kitchen in downtown Frederick on March 15th.

This will be 1 week after the church suppers, so we’ll see what we have

left over there. Otherwise, and as always, we will need ham, yummy mac

& cheese (3 large pans), salad, rolls, and desserts. And, as always, most

of all we need you to participate on the 15th and to serve – in all the ways

we understand this word as Christians. Please join us at 4:45 on March

15th on All Saints Street.

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Care Givers

I've heard it said that March straddles winter and spring--- the days

go from harsh to mild (and, if you're a basketball fan, the days of

'March Madness' can be wild! ---Go Terps! ) But I digress---

getting back on topic---

Winter is almost past . . . Spring is in the air! As I strolled through

our yard recently, I could see clear signs of spring popping up

through the cold ground . . . green blades of tulips, daffodils, and

hyacinths are already making their appearance. Spring's display of

the newness of nature has a way of lifting our spirits. I'm hoping

the following quotes will be your inspiration to lift the spirits of

others as you show them God's love through some small act of

caring and kindness.

“A kind word is like a spring day.” --- Russian proverb

“A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions,

and the roots spring up and make new trees. “

--- Amelia Earhart

“Kindness is the root of all good things.”

“Every small act of kindness and every thoughtful gesture is like a

tiny seed, and when you plant these seeds, wonderful things can

happen. Love takes root!”

Remember... “A smile and kind words are always in season."

Blessings! Becky D, - - - Care Givers Ministry

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Join us for the Annual Girls Night Out

on May 3, 2020 at 5:00 pm in the Church

Social Hall. Please bring a main dish and

either a side dish or dessert to enjoy with

your family and friends. Plan to share a

story about an awesome neighbor! Hope

to see you there!

Won’t you be my neighbor?

American Sign Language (ASL) Class

Are you interested in learning ASL? You are

invited to participate in a 5 week ASL

course teaching basic signs, greetings, and

simple conversation. Classes will be held in

the Spring. We need a minimum of 15

people to hold the class- so sign up

today! The sign up sheet is on the back table

of the Sanctuary or email Becky Hommer at

eyeluvteaching@aol.com

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March Birthdays

March Anniversaries

3/01 Topper Cramer

3/01 Sierra Fogle-Geer

3/02 Amanda Engel

3/03 William Powell Jr.

3/04 Pamela Saylor

Dawson Caprarola

3/07 Brody Roberts

3/09 Mark Susi

3/10 Aden Ausherman

Bipen Butala

3/11 Patty Green

Connor Fogle

3/12 Tyler Jordre

3/13 Kati Davie

3/15 Karen VenDouern-Srba

3/18 Hailey Ogg

3/22 Phil Curran

Alan Wilcom

3/23 Lori Strawsburg

3/24 Sarah VenDouern

Charles Snow

John Grantham

3/25 Donald Lenhart

3/26 Morgan Grimm

3/28 Jenna Zimmerman

3/30 Talin Smith

3/31 Bob Watson

John Zimmerman, Jr.

3/14 Katie Penick & Ken Grim

3/15 Patty & Paul Green

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Sun., March 1 First Sunday of Lent

Mission & Social Action Meeting—11:30 a.m.

Fri., March 6 Spring Dinner 4:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m.

Walkersville Fire Hall

Sat., March 7 Spring Dinner Noon—5:00 p.m.

Walkersville Fire Hall

Sun., March 8 Daylight Savings Time begins

Tue., March 10 Consistory Meeting—7:00 p.m.

Tue., March 17 St. Patrick’s Day

Wed., March 20 First Day of Spring

Mon., March 23 Glade Tidings Newsletter Articles Due

Spring Forward

Don’t Forget to Set Your Clocks Ahead 1 HOUR

Sunday, March 8, 2020

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Around The Community

Trade, Technical, Vocational

Scholarship Offered! The Peg and Orley Bourland Educational Assistance Fund WILL NOW

be awarded on a year-round basis through Glade Valley Community

Services and The Community Foundation of Frederick.

Its purpose is to provide need-based funds for post-secondary education

in trade or technical fields (such as Cosmetology, HVAC, Culinary,

Mechanical, Computer, Construction, etc.) to help with expenses such

as trade tools, tuition, testing, tutoring, supplies, etc.

To be eligible, applicants must live in the Walkersville / Woodsboro

feeder school area, provide a description of financial need, career goals,

how the money will be used, and be enrolled in an accredited, post-

secondary education program. Preference is given to applicants who

are entering a trade field (not 4 year degrees). The award(s) will not

exceed $1000, per fiscal year (July 1 – June 30), paid directly to the

program. Previous recipients and adults are encouraged to apply as

well as high school students.

Applications are due a minimum of 30 days prior to the date funds are

due. Applications can be picked up at the following locations:

Walkersville High School Career Center; Career and Technology

Center (CTC); Glade Valley Food Bank; Walkersville Public Library;

Walkersville Town Hall; Woodsboro Town Hall; and the FCC Career

Office. The application can also be downloaded from the GVCS

website at www.GladeValley.org. For more information, call the

GVCS office at 301-845-0213.

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Inclement Weather Policy

Sunday School and morning services will be cancelled when

the snow emergency plan is in effect at 8:00 A.M. in

Frederick County.

In the event there is inclement weather, but a snow

emergency has not been declared for Frederick County, Glade

Church will hold Sunday School and morning church services.

Cancellation announcements will be issued on our Facebook

page, our website at www.gladechurch.org,, or on WAFY Key

103.1 FM. We will make every effort to get the announcement

out by 8:00 AM.

While we would love to see everyone in church on Sunday morn-

ing, we do not want anyone to hurt themselves trying to get to

church. If you have any doubts about the driving and walking

conditions, please make your personal safety your highest

priority.

The sign up sheet for providing altar flowers

for a Sunday in 2020 is up on the bulletin

board. Please consider signing up to provide

them for a Sunday or two in the new year.

You may place them in honor or memory of

someone who is special to you. Consider

selecting a Sunday that coincides with their

birthday or another special day. You may

wish to give a donation to the altar flower

fund instead. Make the check out to

“Glade UCC” and on the memo line,

write “Altar Flower Fund.”

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