October 2019
Third Thursday is back —
Winner! Winner! Chicken Dinner! By Danny Boggs, Chairperson
We are kicking off the season on Thursday, October 17, at 6 PM, with the church providing fried chicken, water, and iced tea. Please bring your favorite covered-dish to share — bread,
salad, vegetable, or dessert.
Hope to see you in Fellowship
Hall!
The Fall Festival is an annual event you don't want to miss! Paul and Irene Phillips. Chairpersons
Mark your calendar for Satur-day, November 9, beginning at 7 AM. Plans are being made to “outdo” last year’s Fall Festival with old favorites and new
exciting booths.
Volunteers needed to serve at God’s Kitchen By Terri Timmons Stuck
It's our turn to provide lunch at God's Kitchen. We need help on Saturday, October 5, from 10 AM – 2 PM. We also need cupcakes for dessert. Contact me for additional information at [email protected] or 410-
422-4672.
Delmarva Big Band at “a church called
Christ”
The Delmarva Big Band will be presenting a free concert at “a church called Christ” on
Tuesday, October 8, at 7 PM.
The Delmarva Big Band has been performing across the Mid-Atlantic region since 2005, and before that it was known as the Len Gray Orchestra, which can trace its lineage directly to the
hallowed Big Band era.
This premiere regional ensem-ble incorporates the Peninsula's elite professional musicians and
educators.
A powerhouse orchestra of 18 musicians, the Delmarva Big Band has firmly established its broad appeal to discerning music lovers of all ages by performing both legacy and contemporary musical arrange-ments in the exciting and
dynamic Big Band format.
Sign-ups for new Church Directory
begin soon! By Cindy McIntyre, Chairperson
Get ready to say “cheese”! Our pictorial directory is one of the best ways to connect names with faces, especially for our newer attendees, so our goal is
to include everyone.
The following photography dates have been set. Please plan
to attend on one of these days:
Wednesday, Nov 13, Thursday, Nov 14 & Friday, Nov 15
2 PM - 9 PM
Saturday, Nov 16 (Pet Day)
10 AM - 5 PM
Friday, Nov 29
Noon - 7 PM
Saturday, Nov 30
10 AM - 5 PM
Sign-ups begin October 6 online using the member site link found on the church website, Facebook page, and emails. You can also sign up at church before and after all
services, or call the church office.
Participation is FREE, and you will receive a free 8x10 portrait, copy of the new directory, and the opportunity to purchase additional professional portraits just in time
for Christmas!
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211 Phillip Morris Drive
Salisbury, MD 21804
Phone - 410-742-5334
E-mail [email protected] (Church Office) [email protected] (Carolee Greenwood) [email protected] (Tom Robinson)
Web Sites www.christsby.com
www.christ-youth.com
Pastor - Rev. KyungMo Koo
Pastor - Rev. SunAe Lee-Koo
Visitation Pastor - Rev. Tom McKelvey
Youth Pastor - Rev. Tom Blackford
Church Secretary - Shelly Culver Newsletter Editor - Carolee Greenwood Newsletter Layout - Tom Robinson
Worship Services Saturday Nite - 6:00 PM
Sunday - 8:30 AM, 9:45 AM & 11:00 AM
Sunday School - 9:45 AM
Office Hours Monday - Thursday - 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Cancer Kits to be assembled in November
By Darlene Detroy, Chairperson
We will be preparing another 50-
75 kits on November 19, at 9:30 AM, in Room E-5 in the Education Building. Items needed are word search books, hand sanitizer, lip
balm, tissues, and reading material.
I appreciate those who provide items for the kits, as well as those who help put the kits together and deliver the items to the hospital and Women Supporting Women. I couldn't do it without all of you, and I feel truly blessed to have
your help. Thank You.
An easier way to submit Boxtops to Red Bird Mission
By Darlene Detroy, Chairperson
The Boxtops can be submitted by scanning your grocery reiept and sending the information to BTFE.COM. I am still researching this new way to get credit for the Boxtops, but I don't have all the answers yet. Those of you who are more internet savvy will probably have more luck with this alternate
method than I am.
Thank you for continuing to save these little Boxtops, and I know that the people at Red Bird Mission are very thankful for the help pro-vided through this program. Our donations benefit the Red Bird
Mission School.
Missions supports Campus Crusade
for Christ By Donna Blackwell, Missions, and the Campus Crusade for Christ Website
Campus Crusade for Christ has a membership in excess of 25,000 in 191 countries. It was established in 1951, by Bill and Vonette Bright, to support the mission of “helping to fulfill the Great Commission” by win-
ning people to faith in Jesus Christ.
Believing that today’s students are tomorrow's world leaders, and in the possibility of changing the world through 110 million college students, Campus Crusade helps to build spiritual movements every-where, so everyone knows some-
one who truly follows Jesus Christ.
Through our Missions donations, “a church called Christ” is a support-er of Campus Crusade. Our contribution to the local Campus Crusade assists students everywhere in embracing the purpose, love, and forgiveness that God offers them in a relationship with Jesus Christ. All the local colleges benefit from your support -- Salisbury University, Uni-versity of Maryland (Eastern Shore),
and Wor-Wic Community College.
Dear Christ UM Church,
Thank you for being so gen-erous to our staff on their first day back to school. Having such a delicious breakfast allowed us to ease back into
the school year!
Thank you,
Mrs. Nathan and
Bennett Middle School
Members of Christ UMC,
Thank you and thank God for your recent gift to the Native American Ministries Sunday special offering. Your donation makes a difference in the lives of native people both locally and nationally. We pray that you will continue to grow in
God's strength and ministry.
Blessings
Ragghi Rain
Salisbury Urban Ministries donations
needed for:
Lazarus Food Pantry
Breakfast Bars, Canned Soup,
Lip Balm
Kids Café
Chapstick, Hand Lotion
Men’s Welcome Center
Men’s T-Shirts (Large & X-Large),
Individually Packaged Snacks
Donations can be dropped off in
the box in the church Foyer.
White Elephant
Linda & Bill Gsell (410-742-7615)
Furniture, household items, garden and workshop tools, small kitchen appliances are among the donations needed. Unfortunately, space is limited, and we are unable to accept large appliances, clothing, or
computers.
Bakery Table
Jeanette Brown (410-749-6398)
Ruth Ann Andrews (410-546-2880)
Homemade cakes, pies, cookies, and breads from our membership makes this a popular festival booth. Expect a phone call from Jeanette
or Ruth Ann with more details!!
Accessories
Cheryl Wootten (410-749-8373)
Marilyn Tawes (443-210-1487)
“Lovingly Used” costume jewel-ry, handbags, and scarves are need-ed for the discriminating festival shopper. Call Cheryl or Marilyn for
more details.
Collectibles
Irene Phillips (410-749-6297)
Small, collectible, vintage items, such as depression glass, you find cluttering your home are needed
for this unique booth.
Book Corner
Marilyn Marshall (410-749-0563)
Martha Seward (443-736-8414)
Books, movies, games, puzzles, etc. (Some of the book “leftovers”
are donated to the libraries at ECI.
Popular genres are mystery/
suspense, westerns, and science-
fiction/fantasy.)
Ways to donate items for the Fall Festival
Stories from the Basement
Taking a little time can mean a lot
By Donna Clark RN, Director Help and Outreach Point of Entry
I have two small notes taped to my desk, and they are so old that they are faded and torn. One is the Fruits of the Spirit, and the other is a list of behaviors, both guiding us
to the Christian way of living.
Recently, we had a client whose behavior made me move the papers covering the lists to remind myself to sit still and listen as he rambled on and on. He was hard of hearing (selective, I’m sure) and deter-mined to tell me everything about his “mis-diagnosed health issues.” All he really needed was guidance in obtaining the Shore Transit med-ical transport registration form, so I downloaded it and printed it out while he was still talking non-stop about his health. Knowing there were still four other clients waiting to speak to me, I was getting impa-tient and wanted to finish with him and move on to the next one. Try-ing to be polite, I stood up, and my eyes dropped down again on the words peaceable, gentle, humble, kind, and loving. Taking a deep breath, I sat back down and
continued listening to his story.
As he finally stood to leave, he thanked me and said he hoped God would bless me today. I realized God had already blessed me with this man who just needed someone to hear his tale. By being patient and caring, I was able to help him just by giving him a listening ear. In the coming weeks, when you are distracted by the many things that need your atten-tion, take time to give someone sup-port with a hug or a listening ear. Your other issues will still be there when you finish helping the person
in need.
Colossians 3:12-14
The Patrick D. Marvel Winter Survival
Project helps home-less men get through the cold months
By Terri Timmons Stuck, Christ Church Representative to SUM
This “Winter Survival Project” was established in 2016 in memory of Pat Marvel. Pat was instrumental in the success of SUM's Men’s Welcome Center, and he was a true advocate for homeless men. Pat enjoyed doing God's work as a friend and pastor to the area's homeless and those in need and had been known to admit that it gave him more joy and peace than
anything he had ever experienced.
This project consists of purchasing winter coats and waterproof boots necessary for the survival of area homeless men. Our hope is that each of the men attending the Men’s Welcome Center will receive both of these items to help to ensure their safety throughout the winter months. For each $100 raised, a homeless man can be outfitted with these items. We look forward to distrib-uting them in December. Other giv-ing options can be found on a coat
rack in the foyer.
Your donation will be a blessing to this vulnerable population, the homeless men in our community. Donations can be sent to Salisbury Urban Ministries, P.O. Box 1792, Salisbury, MD, 21802, or placed in the offering plate, with a designation for the Winter Survival Project, by
November 1.
2019 Sweet Potato Biscuits and Pies at 2018 prices!
Orders are being taken for the first Sweet Potato Biscuit and Pie sale of
2019, with no price increase!
Oven-ready biscuits - $3.50 dozen
Freshly baked 9” deep dish pies - $9
Pints of Sweet Pepper Relish - $6
Pints of Pickled Beets - $5
Orders must be placed by Monday, October 7, for pick-up on Wednesday, October 9, between
7 AM and 1 PM.
Contact Jeanette Brown (410-749-6398), Irene Phillips (410-749-
6297), or the Church Office (410-
742-5334).
World Communion Weekend is October 3 - 4,
By Donna Blackwell, Missions, and umcgiving.org
According to the United Meth-odist’s Book of Discipline, there shall be a World Communion offer-ing to support chaplains, ministries, Crusade Scholarships, and the schol-
arship fund for minority groups.
As we celebrate World Commun-ion Weekend on October 3 - 4, we enable national and international
students to change the world.
As a small child, Mary Grace Galapon labored as a housemaid in exchange for food and clothing. Yet, allowed to attend church, she found hope. As a member of The United Methodist Church, your giving on World Communion Sunday has allowed this deaconess of the Minda-nao Philippines Annual Conference to pursue an education that is now changing her community as she works to eliminate poverty. Mary Grace’s work, and the impact of hundreds more like her, is possible
because you give.
Nelson Mandela said, “Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.” And because the people of The United Methodist Church believe that all of God’s children have been created and gifted to build the Kingdom, we’re resourcing them to do just that. Because of your giving on World Communion Weekend, the most powerful tool to change the world is
in more hands.
Sometimes the answer is “wait” or “no”
Irene Phillips, Stewardship Chairperson
“Too much kneading the dough ruins the bread and too much sugar
spoils the yeast.” - Leila Meacham
Much as we would like God to cuddle, indulge, and deny us noth-ing, it is only when God allows us to struggle that our Christian life grows deeper and our stewardship
more profound.
Upper Room devotional magazines available for $2 at the Welcome Center
By Cathy Moore
The Upper Room is a daily devotional magazine published in more than 30 languages and 100 countries around the world. The daily meditations are written by readers of the magazine and others interested in sharing their faith experiences through writing. The meditations are stories of real people working to live faithfully
with the Bible as their guide.
Please buy a copy (or copies) to
read and share with others.
You are invited to a Flapjack Breakfast to support Salisbury Urban Ministries
WHEN: Saturday, October 12, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
WHERE: Applebee’s, 2703 North Salisbury Blvd.
Cost: $7 per person
For tickets contact Salisbury Urban Ministries (410-749-1563), Debbie Bounds, or Terri Stuck. Tickets are also available at the door. Valid only at the restaurant
listed above.
Volunteers are needed to help serve. A sign-up sheet will be in
the foyer.
Interested in helping in the Tech Booth? Adults, teens, and kids (age 10 and older). See Tom in the Tech Booth.
Hands-on training.
Small Group Ministry How many of us can say, “I feel a precious belongingness to 'a church
called Christ'“? If you are praying for your church all the time and if you are passionately involved in ministry and missions, it may be easy to feel such belongingness. However, while we call our church “a family,” the reality is that many of us do not know all of our family members or recog-nize names on the prayer list. I've heard that a lot of people appreciate the name tags, not just for the new pastors, but also for themselves. The truth is, if you only attend one of the four services and that is all you do for your
church life, then it is hard to feel like you “belong.”
Throughout my ministry, I have heard many people say:
“I feel church through my small group.”
“The Bible study we had at my small group saved my life.”
“My small group is my family.”
“I learn in deeper ways at my small group.”
Yes, it is through small group gatherings that we can share belonging-ness and spiritual transformation, as we find deeper understanding of the community of faith. Church is the body of Christ. Church happens when-ever and wherever two or three people gather in the name of Jesus, who is the head of the Church (Matt. 18:20; Col. 1:18). Our small groups are like
small churches within “a church called Christ.”
Small group ministry, in terms of ecclesiolae in ecclesia (small churches within a Church), is not a newly invented concept for the contemporary church. In order to grow deeper in Christ through spiritual nourishment and prayerful mutual accountability, many Christians from centuries ago had small groups, especially when a Church was in danger of losing her vitality. This small group ministry is the foundation of the Methodist Church. Our founder, Rev. John Wesley, led small groups through class meetings. Early Methodists gathered during the week in small groups (classes), where they examined their spiritual journey, learned Scripture,
prayed together, and became accountability partners for one another.
Thus, small group ministry is not only our legacy, but also a necessity for our Christian identity and formation. There is something that only small group meetings can provide. So, if you are curious about that “something,” I encourage you to join one and taste the intimacy and re-freshed belongingness. There are some groups that are already full, since the ideal is 8-12 members per group, but many are still open for you to join. If weekdays are difficult, we offer Sunday School on Sundays. As we strengthen and grow our one body, may our good God bless each and every small group, so that we become a community of faith that pleases
Him.
Blessings,
Pastor SunAe
Festival booths don't magically appear ... it takes a village! Won't you be part of ours?
By Linda and Bill Gsell
We are looking for volunteers to help us set up the White Elephant tables and the Book Corner shelving on Sunday, November 3, beginning at 12:30 PM. We will also need help unloading the items in the outside
sheds. All helpers are appreciated!
Then, once these areas are set up, we have to set out all the donated items! We would appreciate assis-tance from anyone who can help us between Tuesday, November 5, at 9 AM, through Friday, November 8. Please feel free to bring your donated items for these areas from Tuesday
until 3 PM on Friday.
Finally, anyone who is free to help with the White Elephant Booth, on Saturday, November 9, during the Festival, please contact me at 410-
251-0222.
We're looking forward to another record-breaking year! Thank you, in advance, all for the donated items, support, and volunteering your time for
this annual fundraiser.
Don't forget to bring your family
and neighbors to the Fall Festival!
Men of the Church meet to share new ideas
By Danny Boggs, Chairperson
We will be meeting in Fellowship Hall on October 12, at 9 AM, to discuss new and better ways that the men can serve our church family. Please join us, bring some ideas, and
share in the discussion.
If we have missed your birthday, anniversary, or a special celebration, please call the church office (410-742- 5334), Carolee Greenwood (443-944-3782), or put a note in the offering plate.
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Ray Wells (94) died on August 21 and Carroll Hastings (74) died on September 23. They will be missed by their family and many friends. Please continue to keep their families in your prayers.
Anna Robertson & Carter Finney 08/11
Welcomed into God’s family in September was Sommer-Rose Clauson, infant daughter of Erica Clauson and granddaughter of Mary Clauson.
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“The 30-Hour Famine,” sponsored by World Vision, which feeds and provides food and water for those in need, asked our teens to fast for 20 - 24 hours in order to understand what it feels like to go to bed hungry and wake
up hungry.
“See you at the Pole” is a world-wide event that happens each year on September 25, Children and adults are encouraged to gather around a flagpole to pray with each other. Over the years, this event has been attacked by schools, and teens have been told they could not meet and pray. Our teens, them-selves, have lost the passion and boldness this takes. A great revival could happen in our schools, if we
bring back prayer.
“Bring your Bible to School” takes place on October 3, as kids, teens, and adults are encour-aged to bring their bible to school and/or work. Each teen has the right to
do this and to read their bible in school and discuss what they are reading. The Word of God has power, and our teen need to under-
stand it.
We want to encourage all teens to show, share, and stand on their faith in a world that is not as ac-cepting of the Word of God. We hope this year in youth group we can give them the tools to do just
that.
If your teen is not part of our group already, we would like the opportunity to show them the love of Christ and the power of His
Word.
Three amazing ways for our teens to show, share, and stand on their faith in Christ
By Pastor Tom Blackford, Youth Pastor
We donated the following to Bennett Middle School
26 Backpacks
29 Notebooks
33 Composition Books
30 File folders
400 Sheets of graph paper 70 One Subject spiral notebooks
7 Three Subject spiral notebooks
244 Assorted crayons
6,240 Sheets of lined paper 579 #2 pencils
60 Colored pencils
96 Cap erasers
33 Big erasers
52 Dry erase pens
85 Blue and Blacks pens
30 Red pens
31 Colored pens
10 Colored markers
36 Mechanical pencils
28 Highlighters
27 Glue sticks
2 Bottles of glue
10 Pencil sharpeners
4 Pencil holders
5 Sets of 5 notebook dividers
2 Rulers
2 Hand sanitizers & 2 Kleenex
Misc. items for teachers
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