GLADE TIDINGS

Stewardship Campaign Update

By the time you read this, our stewardship campaign will be well

-underway. You have probably received a couple of mailings by

now, and we have spoken about the campaign in church a couple

of Sundays. We hope you are giving your response to the

campaign some careful and prayerful consideration.

Our theme this year is “Go and Do the Same,” based on the story

of the Good Samaritan. The Samaritan took his own time and

money to help the traveler who needed help. It is an apt theme for

our campaign. We are asking the members of our congregation to

share their resources of time, talent and money with Glade.

Glade Matters, and to do what matter s at Glade, we are rely-

ing on our members and friends to help. Yes, we want you to give

financially, and we are asking that you consider increasing your

giving by 5% if you’re able. However, we also want to encourage

you to participate actively in the life of the church. Whether this

means attending Sunday morning services more often, going to

adult Sunday School, helping serve at the Frederick Soup Kitchen,

or any other activity, your participation is welcomed – please

complete the commitment survey form that was in the first mailing

(or pick one up at church).

Don’t forget Commitment Sunday on November 13! Bring your

completed pledge cards and commitment surveys that day, and

plan to stay after church for a catered dinner after church –

barbecue from Carterque Barbeque of Mt. Airy. If you have any

questions for the Stewardship Committee, please let one of us

know – Shannon Jordre, Adriane Wodey, Bonnie Ogg,

Connie Rough or Brooks Widder.

—Submitted by Shannon Jordre

Chair, Stewardship Committee

An “Open & Affirming” Congregation

November 2016

How Do You Live?

You may already know this, but the local hospital has a

spiritual giant in its midst, and he roams the hall with glass

cleaner and rags in his hands. Sometimes, you will find him

carrying a trash bag; and, on still other occasions, you will

find him mopping a floor. One day, a couple of years ago, he

introduced himself and I immediately knew I was in the

presence of one who lived from, and with, a sense of gratitude.

When I most recently saw him, he expressed, again, his sense

of gratitude. And, that set me to wondering: “How do I live?”

More broadly, “How do we live?” And, most personally,

“How do you live?”

I’d like you to consider one word with me: Life.

At a certain moment in time, you, me, and each of us had a

“point of origination.” And, the miracle is that you, me, or

anyone had anything to do with that. From the expression of

sexual intimacy of two people, or through scientific means, we

were called into being. And, through no effort of our own,

and after a time of formation, we entered the world to experi-

ence “life.” Our physical lives will last for varying seasons,

but, one day, there will come a moment when we are no more.

We will leave this earthly life behind.

Of course, memories that we once lived will be shared

between and among those who knew us best. But, what

they remember, is necessarily dependent on how we lived.

So, how do you live? Is it with a sense of gratitude and

joy? Do you find you harbor some unresolved bitterness?

Is how you live dependent upon whether your hopes,

dreams, or expectations are met?

It has been my experience that those who live with a

sense of gratitude are more likely to respond to life with

generosity than those who are not thankful.

How do you live?

All the Best!

Please Be Patient In this time of searching for an office administrator, I’m

asking all of us to be extra patient as I seek to cover some

of which we have relied upon Connie to do. Because

ministry is not an “office job,” and there will be occasions

when I cannot be found in the church, it is best to call my

cell phone whenever you need to reach me. That number

is 301-514-2742. Thanks.

Ushers: Greeters: Ellen Garst & Frances Cecil TBA

Nursery: 6th—Kevin & Kate Saylor

13th—Monica & Sarah VenDouern

20th—Lou Goff & Allison Wilcom

27th—Jenny & Danny Ogg

Acolytes: Lay Readers:

6th—Hailey Ogg 6th—Marsha Bruchey

13th—Jessica Saylor 13th—Joan Hummer

20th—Ellie Stevens 20th—Member of Guild

27th—Mia Ogg 27th—Shannon or Lisa Jordre

Communion: Joan Hummer, Brooks Widder, Chris Torbeck,

Lorijean Turner, and Bonnie Ogg

November Assistants

United Church Funds Investment Funds

Invested Book Market

Investment Account Amount Value Value

Winebrenner Fund $14,000 $14,181 $15,011

Improvement Fund 40,000 40,518 42,888

Combined Funds* 96,000 97,242 102,931

*General Fund Account

Financial Report

General Fund as of September 2016

Beginning Balance: $18,250.96

Total Income: $9,726.40 Weekly Offerings: $7,920.25

Sunday School $39.00

Building Use. $500.00

Rental Income -

Flower Fund $22.00

2 wks Sec. Salary Reimb. $600.00

T&S Zimmerman Memorial $200.00

Donation to MSA (Memory of

Connie Walker) $100.00

2nd Mile Giving $95.00

IRS Interest & Penalty Donation $250.00

Interest: $.15

Total Expenses: $14,769.05

Ending Balance: $13,208.31

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Congratulations Mark & Charity

McDonald on the birth of their son,

Winston Archibald “Archie” McDonald

Archie was born on October 26, 2016.

He weighed 7 lb.9 oz.

The proud grandparents are Ron and

Connie Rough

Consistory Corner

Minutes of the September 13, 2016, Consistory Meeting

The Pastor’s Report, and the Treasurer & Improvement Fund

Reports were presented and approved.

Church & Ministry—Pastor Phil presented his sabbatical

report including his plans going forward.

Finance & Stewardship Committee—Shannon Jordre report-

ed on the finalized details of the stewardship campaign. The

Consistory members approved the celebratory catered lunch

after the service on Nov. 13th with a cost not to exceed $2,000.

Property—Rental House—The Consistory approved the

cleaning of the sanctuary carpet. A variety of maintenance ac-

complishments were reported including trimming the bushes in

front of the church, repair of the ice maker, and repairs to the

audio system. The entrance area has been painted by LDM.

Worship and Fellowship—It was reported the service in the

park was highly successful. There was a general discussion of

the Christmas service schedule. It was suggested since the

Christmas Eve service is Saturday night, there will be no

Sunday service. The issue was referred to the Worship

Committee

The youth will be participating in the

“Operation Gratitude” project this

year. They will be sending cards to our

men and women in the military. If you

have any unused fall or Christmas cards,

please give them to Christy Yingling. The

youth will write notes of appreciation to

our military.

Bonfire Party! In the mood for hot dogs and s’mores ...hot apple cider and cocoa?

How about a warm fire, cool night, and bobbing for apples and

scavenger hunt? Then, join us at the Yingling’s on Saturday,

November 12th from 5 to 8 pm for the congregation’s bonfire

party! Hot dogs and drinks will be provided, there will be a sign

up sheet in the back of the church for s’more items and sides.

The Yingling’s address is 10209 Fountain School Road, Union

Bridge. If you have any questions, please contact Christy Yingling

at 410-207-2241 (phone or text) or e-mail her at cwolf@cbiz.com.

Please plan to join us after worship on November 27th for a

Hanging of the Greens brunch. Egg casserole dishes will be

provided; kindly bring a dish to share. Can’t think of a dish to

bring? What about donuts? Sticky buns? There is always fruit,

Jell-O salad, or potato items that seem to be big hits.

There will be a sign up sheet in the back of the church so we can

have some idea about how many casseroles are needed.

Have lunch, enjoy the fellowship, and then hit the mall for your

Christmas shopping. If you have any questions, please contact

Christy Yingling at 410-207-2241 (phone or text) or e-mail her at

cwolf@cbiz.com.

Music The Senior Choir is going to sing the Christmas

Cantata “Song of Emmanuel” by Lloyd Larson for the

Christmas Eve service on December 24th at 9:00 p.m.

We would like to invite anyone who is interested in

singing with us for the cantata to join us at our choir

rehearsals in November and December. We rehearse

in the Fireside room on Wednesday evenings at 7:45

p.m. We would love to have many additional voices for this

exciting experience. Please contact Bill Powell at 240-446-0344 or

at wdpowelliii@gmail.com if interested.

November Is a Special Month for Worship at

Glade UCC!

On Sunday, November 6th, we will continue our focus on

stewardship, and we will also celebrate “All Saints Sunday.”

During this service, we will acknowledge all members, or loved

ones, who left their earthly lives behind in order to begin a greater

life with God, since last All Saints Sunday. If you have not yet

contacted the church office with your loved ones’ names, please do

so by Thursday, November 3rd.

On November 13th, we will conclude our stewardship campaign

and enjoy a catered meal after worship. If you have not yet

indicated your ability to attend this special meal, we would

appreciate your response.

As noted elsewhere, the November 20th service will be led by

women of the congregation’s guild. The theme will be, “One of

Thanksgiving.”

November 27th begins the season of Advent, and the “Hanging

of the Greens” liturgy will be a part of this service. A brunch will

follow our time together in the sanctuary.

Glade Guild

The Glade Guild will meet after church on November 20, 2016,

to discuss the November church dinners and to plan for the tins

for shut ins to be assembled on Dec. 4th. All are Welcome!

Fried Oysters, Ham, and Roast Turkey!

November 4th & 5th, 2016

Walkersville Fire Hall

We’re getting ready for Glade Church’s largest fund raiser –

The Fall Dinner and Bazaar! On Friday the 4th, dinners are served

from 4-7 pm. Saturday the 5th, dinners are served from 12-5 pm.

All dinners are served Buffet style including lots of side dishes.

We need YOU to make the dinners a success! Donations of

crafts and baked goods (no cream fillings or butter cream frost-

ings) are needed for the craft and bake table. We can use seasonal-

ly decorated wreaths, knitted, sewn items, hand crafted greeting

cards, jewelry, or ornaments, for example. Baked goods to sell

will be labeled identifying allergens, such as milk, eggs, shellfish,

tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybean, and fish. Rice krispy treats,

popcorn, and chocolate covered pretzels are now allowed. Fudge

and caramel are considered to promote rapid growth of bacteria

and are not allowed.

We also are in need of 9x13 cakes (no butter cream or cream

cheese icing, please). Call Cathy Widder (301-898-5558) or Ron

Rough (301-845-2170) to volunteer. There is a lot to

organize. If you can sign-up early, it helps tremendously!

Food handlers are required to wear head coverings, such as

hairnets or caps , and gloves. No wrist jewelry is to be worn in the

kitchen or dining hall, and long hair must be worn up, or tied back

securely. Hands should be washed with soap before working .

Slaw makers & meat carvers are needed a few days before the

dinners. We set up the fire hall after bingo Thursday night. Lots

of opportunities for all! Thanks in advance! We appreciate your

help with one of the very best Dinners in the area!

All Saints Day

On November 6th, during the worship

service, we will acknowledge all members

who have passed away since last All Saints

Sunday, November 1, 2015. All the names

submitted of our deceased loved ones will be

published in the All Saints Sunday Program.

Again this year, you will have the opportunity to light a candle

in memory of your loved ones who are no longer with us.

Please come and join us for this special worship service on

November 6th.

PAINT NIGHT FUND RAISER

Sponsored by the Glade Guild. November

11th at 7:00 p.m.

Light Refreshments will be available.

Please let Chris Torbeck know if you are planning to attend.

No artist ability is needed, it is a fun night.

The Town of Walkersville will be honoring our Veterans with

their annual Veterans Day Service on Sunday, November 13,

2016, 1:00 p.m. at Memorial Park Corner of Pennsylvania Ave and

Main Street.

Holiday Toy Shoppe is Coming To Town

We will be collecting for the GVCS Holiday Toy Shoppe again

this year. The mittens will be displayed in the back of sanctuary.

IT IS VERY IMPORTANT for all items to be delivered to the

Walkersville Town Hall ON DEC. 4th. We will delivered the gifts

to the Town Hall. Help make a child in our community have a

nice Christmas with the gifts we provide to the GVCS.

National Hunger and Homeless

Awareness Week

November 13-21, 2016

Sunday, November 13, 2016

This will be Frederick County’s 13th Annual Community Day

of Prayer to Remember and Focus on the Hungry and Home-

less. At 4:30 p.m., there will be an Interfaith Dinner for the

Hungry at the Soup Kitchen which is located at 100 S. Market

St. At 6:30, there will be a Prayer Walk that will start and end

at the Soup Kitchen. ALL are welcome!

Tuesday, November 15, 2016

The Frederick County Coalition for the Homeless will sponsor

a forum on “The New Face of Homelessness” and Hood

College has graciously agreed to host the conversation. If you

are interested, the event will be held in the Whitaker Campus

Center and will start at 7:00 pm.

Saturday, November 19, 2016

Unity in Frederick Movie Presentation 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Movie and Discussion: “The Homeless Home Movie”

Unity in Frederick, located at 1 W. 9th Street, will host the

movie.

You may find more information at www.unityfrederick.org/

calendar/movie-discussion-homeless-home-movie

Away in the Basement—A Church Basement Ladies Christmas Performance at the Weinberg Center,

November 20th at 7:00 p.m.

A group of us are going and would love for you to join us. Please

see Patty Green or Connie Rough.

Tickets—Seniors-$30, Adults-$35

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Food Bank Suggestions for November

There is a critical need for the following items

to replenish the shelves at the food bank:

Canned fruit, peas, pasta, tuna, cereal, boxed

potatoes, and toilet paper. Other suggested

items for November are: Canned pie filling,

sweet potatoes, green beans, canned soup,

applesauce, corn, stuffing mix & canned

cranberry sauce. In addition to food items disposable diapers

and wipes along with laundry supplies are always need by

GVCS. As well as food donations, cash donations are also

accepted by the Glade Valley Community Services at P. O.

Box 655, Walkersville, MD

Thanks for support this project!

Second Mile Giving for November

On Sunday, November 20th, the Women’s Guild lead us in

worship as we celebrate the annual Thank-Offering Sunday.

We will also receive the “Strengthen the Church” special

mission offering of the United Church of Christ.

This offering helps the church’s love to grow and thrive, and

it also funds new congregations and renew existing ones. It

supports programs for youth and young adults, and it nurtures

current and future leaders. The Guild invites you to share

this special Sunday. Strengthen the Church. God is still

speaking.

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Care Giving Ministry

When you think of November, what is the first thing that comes

to mind? I imagine that would be ‘T h a n k s g i v i n g.’ It is

the one holiday on our calendar that has escaped being

commercialized (thankfully!) It’s a day we look forward to

every year—but, if we have ‘an attitude of gratitude,’ it really

should be every day.

Consider this poem entitled “My Daily Prayer”

by Kay Hoffman.

Give me a spirit sweet, dear Lord, as I go about my day,

That I would be a blessing glad to someone on life’s way.

Lord, let me not be boastful of some good that I have done,

But keep me ever mindful that from You my blessings come.

Think about it...as you count your blessings, it isn’t what we

say about our blessings, but how we use them, that is the true

measure of Thanksgiving (hmmmmmm...almost sounds like a

stewardship message ). So, let’s honor God with our

lives by giving thanks to Him and by showing God’s love by

giving care to others.

“More than a holiday set apart...Thanksgiving is the mark of a

grateful heart.” (Daily Guideposts)

Blessings!...And Happy Thanksgiving...every day!...Becky D.

Frederick Out of the Darkness Walk

On Saturday, October 8 Becky Hommer and Adriane

Wodey participated in the Out of the Darkness Walk at

Baker Park sponsored by the American Foundation for

Suicide Prevention. The walk included 579 participants

and raised $51,000 beating the goal of $50,000.

The mission of the organization is to save lives and

bring hope to those affected by suicide through five

core strategies:

Fund scientific research

Offer educational programs for professionals

Educate the public about mood disorders and suicide

prevention

Promote policies and legislation that impact suicide and

prevention

Provide programs and resources for survivors of suicide

loss and people at risk

Here are a few very stark reasons why we need to be

concerned about suicide: Suicide claims more lives

than war, murder, and natural disasters combined.

In 2014 (latest available data), there were 42,773

reported suicide deaths.

Suicide is the 4th leading cause of death between the

ages of 15 and 64 years in the U.S.

Mission and Social Action

Currently, suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the

United States.

A person dies by suicide about every 12.3 minutes in the

United States.

Every day, approximately 117 Americans take their own life.

90 percent of all people who die by suicide have a diagnosa-

ble psychiatric disorder

There are 3.5 male for every female suicide, but 3 times as

many females attempt suicide.

One of the leading and most treatable causes of suicide is

depression: 25 million Americans suffer from depression each year.

Over 50 percent of all people who die by suicide suffer from

major depression.

Depression affects nearly 5-8 percent of Americans ages 18

and over in a given year.

More Americans suffer from depression than coronary heart

disease, cancer, and HIV/AIDS.

Depression is among the most treatable of psychiatric illness-

es. Between 80 percent and 90 percent of people with depres-

sion respond positively to treatment, and almost all patients

gain some relief from their symptoms. But first, depression

has to be recognized.

The best way to prevent suicide is through early

detection, diagnosis, and treatment of depression and

other mental health conditions.

If you think this is a serious issue and you are concerned

and feel it is time to act, please contact Adriane Wodey,

Becky Hommer or Ruth Ann Wilson of the Mission and

Social Action Team. We welcome all ideas about how

Glade can mount a meaningful response.

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Mission and Social Action

It’s Soup Kitchen

Time Again Save the Date: November

20th at 4:45 at the Soup

Kitchen on All Saints Street

in Frederick

As always we rely on your participation to make this effort a

success. In September we served over 70 people with the help

of our youth. We ask for donations of mac & cheese, salad,

rolls and cake and, of course, your time. We could not do it

without you. Watch for the sign-up sheet in the back of the

church.

“Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when was it that we

saw you hungry and gave you food, or thirsty and gave you

something to drink? And when was it that we saw you a stranger

and welcomed you, or naked and gave you clothing?’ 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.’”

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New International Project

Church Breakfast: November 20th at 9:15

Come listen to Sandy Sanders of the Catoctin Association and

learn about the new international project assisting Syrian

refugee children in Lebanon. This educational assistance

program will target the education of young Christian Syrian

refugees living in camps in Lebanon. The on-the-ground effort

is led by the Rev. Dr. Mary Mikhael of the National

Evangelical Synod of Syria and Lebanon (NESSL). NESSL is

a Protestant denomination of Arabic speaking congregations

consisting of 38 churches, 4,000 members and 20 pastors.

NESSL is known in the Middle East and throughout the world

for their spiritual and service based work.

In response to the Syrian refugee crisis, NESSL began a new

ministry to serve school age children in Lebanese refugee

camps. Using former church buildings for the most part,

NESSL has started 4 programs (2 in the Bekaa Valley, one in

the north and one in the south) serving some 227 children. The

children are taught reading and writing in Arabic and English,

arithmetic, science and ethics. They are transported on buses

and receive a meal. They are provided with books and school

supplies. There is a constant demand from parents to expand

the program.

Learn about how the Catoctin Association and we at Glade

can assist this valuable ministry.

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Anniversaries

Birthdays

11/1 Brendan & Shelly Beaton

11/6 Kevin and Kate Saylor

11/11 Stuart and Ellen Garst

Mike and Carole Kreimer

Paul and Christy Yingling

11/19 Joe & Pat Turner

11/20 Donald & Ella Lenhart

11/23 John & Debbie Zimmerman, Jr.

11/24 Bob & Edie Troupe

11/02 Jim Baseley

11/03 Richard Bailey

Marlene England

Stephanie Whitmore

11/06 Elaine Benson

Henry Powell

11/07 Ridgley Cramer

11/08 Mary Jane Roop

11/11 Adam Frederick

Debbie Zimmerman

11/12 Ryan Lenhart

Taryn Puhl

Kathy Bonney

Lynn Wilcom

11/13 Stephen Angleberger

11/15 Gayle Bach-Watson

11/16 Thelma Ramsburg

11/17 Tegan Mott

Connie Rough

Landon Saylor

11/18 Ella Lenhart

11/19 Peggy Hughes

11/20 Jeffrey Zimmerman

Jayme Zimmerman

Daniel VanNess

11/21 Devan Puhl

Rena Shry

11/22 Samuel Roop

Suellen Cramer

11/25 Richie Gilbert

Becky Duncan

11/27 Dennis Nester

11/29 Wayne Crabill

Eric Ausherman

11/30 Jeff Rough

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Service of Ordination for Shelley A. Weakly

Sunday, November 27, 2016

3:00 p.m.

Evangelical Reformed UCC

15 W. Church Street, Frederick, Maryland 21701

301 662-2762, www.erucc.org

There will be a reception following the service.

HOSPICE Prayer & Praise

Hospice prayer & praise, a program of the

Hospice of Frederick County in collaboration

with the Frederick Clergy Association, invites

faith based communities, health care providers,

nursing facilities and individuals of goodwill to

join a leading program focused on benefits of prayer, by

recognizing the unique spiritual needs of the sick and their

families, the community will learn how to accompany and

guide them through their life stories toward a more peaceful

ending.

November is the national month of hospice. We pray for every

child and young person, every adult man and woman who is in

hospice care, for those who work for / and with hospice, that al

may be safe, at peace and blessed with an awareness of God’s

love surrounding them. For some, the upcoming holidays will

be their first and last and will do commit them for your

prayers. Join the Hospice of Frederick County

Thursday, November 17, 2016, 6:30-8:0 p.m.

Saint Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church, Frederick,

MD

920 W 7th St. Frederick MD (The church is one block from

FMH).

Youth Activities

Food Bank Scavenger Hunt and Soup Kitchen

Immediately following worship on November 20th, all youth

are invited to go on the annual Food Bank Scavenger Hunt.

Last year, in just one hour, we collected over 400 food items!

We will have lunch before the hunt begins and then have a

brief meeting afterwards.

Our good deeds will continue as we meet at the Soup Kitchen

at 5:00 p.m. to help serve and clean-up.

Everyone in the church is welcome to

join the Youth Group on December

18th for door -to-door Christmas

Caroling! We will leave on foot from

the church at 4:00 pm and return for

goodies and hot cocoa after we have serenaded Walkersville.

Once we return, the youth will fill the luminaries for the

Christmas Eve service. If you are interested or have any

questions, please contact Christy Yingling at 410-207-2241

(phone or text) or cwolf@cbiz.com.

On Sunday, December 11th, our youth will host a

Christmas party for their adoptive grandparents.

Food, games, and a visit from Santa will be

enjoyed. Questions? Contact

Christy Yingling.

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