The Herald WESTMINSTER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SANCTUARY: 165 East Main Street Westminster, MD 21157 OFFICES: 162 East Main Street Westminster, MD 21157 410-876-2124 / 410-848-8325 www.wumcmd.org DECEMBER 2014 JANUARY 2015 Be Disciples and Make Disciples of Jesus Christ Submit all articles for our February Herald by January 5 Send to: [email protected]Scan this QR Code to access our website and learn more about WUMC ——-——- CONTENTS ————— Christmas Eve Services .......................... 2 Upcoming Sermon Series .................... 3 Christmas Dedications .......................... 4 Christmas Concert Flier ........................ 5 United Methodist women ................... 6 How did our garden grow? ............... 7 News & Notes from WUMC .......... 6-11 Prayer Circle, Kairos, Needles & Hooks, Friends of John Wesley, DR Trip, Cold Weather Shelter, Soup Kitchen, Bulletin Sponsorship, Christmas Tea, Blood Drive, Scrip Fundraiser, MOPS, Ladies Lunch, Bus Ministry, Communication Opportunities at WUMC .................... 12 Youth Ministry ........................................ 13 Crossroads Christian Preschool 14-15 Thank You’s ............................................. 16 Puzzles................................................ 17-18 Calendars .......................................... 19-22 REACH COORDINATORS REACH COORDINATORS DECEMBER Cindy Potee 410-795-3610/410-215-5438 Kristy Vandervalk 410-857-0281/443-789-0346 JANUARY Eileen Burgher 410-861-5298 Betty Davis 410-848-9482 When Christmas Day Is Dawning When Christmas Day is dawning, I wish that I could be There by the manger cradle, God’s Son, new born, to see. How kind of you, our savior, for us to come to earth O may we not by sinning, despise your lowly birth. We need you, O Lord Jesus, to be our dearest iend. Your love will guard & guide us & keep us to life’s end. Something is srring. ‘Srring AGAIN, in spite of everything. All the news on earth never sounds new to heaven. All the excuses and postponements on earth never alter heaven’s course. Somehow, some way, even in the darkest, light-short season of all, “Love comes down, and glory shows around!” In spite of everything, Bethlehem happens. The Baby Jesus happens. The Savior happens… and we are glad… Saved. Second-chanced… AGAIN! The children can’t stop hoping, though we always load them down with lesser giſts. The poor can’t stop waing, even though we give them less than life requires. The sinful can’t stop praying, though we cover up the sin, or pretend it’s not there. The oldest can’t stop believing, for here is hope-beyond reason and a reason beyond all other imagining. Something’s srring AGAIN, in spite of everything. God giving it. Christ delivering it. We ourselves, restless & redeemed, receive it. Christmas. Christmas. Christmas! What Joy!!! Rev. Ken
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WESTMINSTER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SANCTUARY: 165 East Main Street Westminster, MD 21157 OFFICES: 162 East Main Street Westminster, MD 21157
410-876-2124 / 410-848-8325 www .wumcmd .o rg
DECEMBER 2014
JANUARY 2015
Be Disciples and Make Disciples of Jesus Christ
Submit all articles for our February Herald by January 5 Send to: [email protected]
Scan this QR Code to access our website
and learn more about WUMC
——-——- CONTENTS —————
Christmas Eve Services .......................... 2 Upcoming Sermon Series .................... 3 Christmas Dedications .......................... 4 Christmas Concert Flier ........................ 5 United Methodist women ................... 6 How did our garden grow? ............... 7 News & Notes from WUMC .......... 6-11
Prayer Circle, Kairos, Needles & Hooks, Friends of John Wesley, DR Trip, Cold Weather Shelter, Soup Kitchen, Bulletin Sponsorship, Christmas Tea, Blood Drive, Scrip Fundraiser, MOPS, Ladies Lunch, Bus Ministry, Communication
When Christmas Day Is Dawning When Christmas Day is dawning, I wish that I could be
There by the manger cradle, God’s Son, new born, to see.
How kind of you, our savior, for us to come to earth
O may we not by sinning, despise your lowly birth.
We need you, O Lord Jesus, to be our dearest friend.
Your love will guard & guide us & keep us to life’s end.
Something is stirring. ‘Stirring AGAIN, in spite of everything. All the news on earth never sounds new to heaven. All the excuses and postponements on earth never alter heaven’s course. Somehow, some way, even in the darkest, light-short season of all, “Love comes down, and glory shows around!” In spite of everything, Bethlehem happens. The Baby Jesus happens. The Savior happens… and we are glad… Saved. Second-chanced… AGAIN!
The children can’t stop hoping, though we always load them down with lesser gifts. The poor can’t stop waiting, even though we give them less than life requires. The sinful can’t stop praying, though we cover up the sin, or pretend it’s not there. The oldest can’t stop believing, for here is hope-beyond reason and a reason beyond all other imagining.
Something’s stirring AGAIN, in spite of everything. God giving it. Christ delivering it. We ourselves, restless & redeemed, receive it. Christmas. Christmas. Christmas!
Ann Hull, Martha Ellison, Lura Griswold, Mary Louise Poole
LAY LEADER Kenna Haj
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Update your Misconduct Form The United Methodist Church requires completion of this form prior to volunteering with the church. Forms must be updated every three (3) years.
Thanks to all who have updated their forms!
Unsure of your renewal date? Please send an email to Sherri at [email protected], or call her in the WUMC office.
Remember … your Misconduct Form must be completed and approved prior to volunteering in the Nursery, Soup Kitchen, and for any event involving our youth.
We also have a Youth Covenant Form for our youth working with children.
Thanks for your attention to this important aspect of keeping us in compliance with Safe Sanctuary regulations and for making WUMC a Safe Sanctuary.
6pm Family Service 9pm Candlelight Service 11pm Candlelight Service
6pm Family Service 9pm Candlelight Service 11pm Candlelight Service
Bus Service is available at our 9pm Candlelight Service. Please contact our Bus Voicemail at 410-848-8325, x21, by December 15, to request bus service.
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Advent I, November, 30, 2014
Isaiah 40:1-5; John 1:1-5, 14
Watch and SEE, This Christmas...
Message: Of Scrooge and Rouge and Pure White Light
Advent II, December, 7, 2014
Micah 5:2-5a; Luke 1:46-55
Watch and SEE, This Christmas...
Message: No Grinch Can Steal
Holy Communion
Advent III, December, 14, 2014
Isaiah 12:2-6; Luke 3:7-18
Watch and SEE, This Christmas...
Message: Don’t Be a Crank
Advent IV, December, 21, 2014
Isaiah 12:2-6; Luke 3:7-18
Watch and SEE, This Christmas...
Message: The Jesus Clause
Service of The Longest Night
December 21, 2014, 3:30pm
A Night of Hope Service
Pastor Shari McCourt, co-officiant
Christmas Eve, December, 24, 2014
Luke 2:1-20
Watch and SEE, This Christmas...
Message: To Bethlehem’s Best, COME NEAR
Christmas I, December, 28, 2014
Isaiah 9:2-4, 6-7; Luke 2:25-35
Watch and SEE, This Christmas...
Message: Truly, A Wonder-full Life
The Bringing and Blessing of GIFTS
SERMON SERIES: Watch and SEE, This Christmas... SERMON SERIES: Watch and SEE, This Christmas... SERMON SERIES: Watch and SEE, This Christmas...
Beginning This January… Epiphany Worship Series: Epiphany Worship Series: “Going and Growing with Jesus“Going and Growing with Jesus” (Searching for Christ in every day life)” (Searching for Christ in every day life)
Week 1. Where Are You Taking Your Children? Matthew 2:7-15. Week 2. The Holy Family: Keeping It Whole Luke 3:15-17; I Corinthians 12:4-12. Week 3. The Holy Family: Keeping It Real Isaiah 40:29-31; Colossians 3:12-21. Week 4. The Holy Family: R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Proverbs 6:20-23; Ephesians 6:1-4; Matthew 18:10-13.
Week 5. The Holy Family: A New Generation Proverbs 22:1-6,15; Matthew 9: 14-17; Mark 4:1-3,10-12
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FLOWERS, WREATHS & ALTERNATIVE GIVING This upcoming Christmas season several opportunities are offered to honor or memorialize loved ones. All dedications will be included in the Christmas Eve bulletins. Please use this form for your designations.
1. In accordance with WUMC’s Allergy Sensitivity Policy our Altar Guild purchased silk poinsettias, 7-stem with a 20” spread, and offers them for sale at $12 each. Orders with payment are due by December 7.
2. Wreaths will be placed on the outside doors of the church and office building. These may be purchased for $17 each. Orders with payment are due by December 7.
3. As an “Alternative Gift”, we suggest a monetary gift in support of Loaves & Fishes (our local Soup Kitchen) or Crossroads Christian Preschool (our local Preschool). Alternative gifts will be accepted thru December 7.
Alternative giving is designed to serve as a way of celebrating the birth of Jesus at Christmas time in lieu of purchasing flowers, sending Christmas cards, or buying gifts. This is an opportunity for you to use your Christmas flower/card/gift money to serve the needy of the world and community. Your gift will be published in our Christmas Eve bulletins and you can tell you friends and family that you have made your donation in their honor instead of purchasing flowers, cards or gifts.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mail to Church Office or Place in Offering Plate ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Name _____________________________________________________________________ Phone ___________________________E-Mail ____________________________________ In Memory of _______________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ In Honor of ________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________
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MANY THANKS TO OUR CONGREGATION AND FRIENDS!
The United Methodist Women received several awards at the Annual Fredrick District Meeting that was held on October 11, 2014. We thought we would like to share with you our achievements. We have been declared a Five Star Unit by making donations to: Pledge to Mission, Gift in Memory, World Thank Offering, Gift to Mission and Special Mission Recognition. We were recognized as a Silver Mission Today Unit by completing 14 requirements out of 18. With a new program that the Frederick District just started, we were honored with a certificate for the Diversity Today Unit Program and two ladies were presented with certificates for the Reading Program by reading five books from five different categories - one from each category.
The UMW work very hard throughout the year so we can give to others, but it is because of people in our church and community that we can do this. Through your support, we have made many accomplishments. Thanks to YOU for helping us achieve our goals. Some of the ways you have helped us achieve is by supporting our fundraisers throughout the year such as: Christmas Tea, Boscov's Friends Helping Friends, Pancake Breakfast, Rummage Sale and Script. Thank YOU!
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
UMW CIRCLE MEETINGS
O ur Miriam Circle meets December 1, 11:00am, in the Susanna Wesley Room. No January meeting. Meetings resume in February. Please call Lynda Lockard at 410-848-4999, or Jackie Hering at 410-848-9036 for more information.
O ur Susanna Circle meets December 5, 9:15am, in the Martha Manahan Room. No January meeting. Meetings resume in March. For more information, please call Jan Halman-Miller at 410-756-6130, or Linda Wood at 410-857-4717.
O ur Sarah Circle will resume meetings in March, 1:00pm, at Carroll Lutheran Village. For more info please call Dot White at 410-346-7646, or Dixie Elmes at 410-857-5068.
O ur Associates Circle is comprised of members who support and participate in our activities, although their schedules are not aligned with our monthly circle meetings. For more information, please call Sharon Greenway at 410-751-6579 or Helen Miller at 443-507-6172.
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The Covenant Garden project, now finished its fifth season, has as its goal to engage our faith community in service (Be Disciples) to the Westminster community and to address food insecurity. The fresh produce from the garden is provided to the Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen and Carroll County Food Sunday food bank.
The garden originators and core-working group is the Monday evening Covenant Discipleship group. Current members include Larry Bohn, Kyler Brengle, David Easto, Linwood Row, and Alan Stottlemyer. Summer 2014 participation in planning and gardening was similar to past years with volunteers logging over 150 hours of effort. Utilizing Lots of Helping Hands website for scheduling and regular emails, all volunteers were kept on track and updated. In addition to the core group above additional volunteers included Peggy Brengle, Ed Davis, Tom Hepler, Sharon Row, Kim Cascio, Kristi & Arnie Vandervalk, and Karen & Rich Gonsman.
We succeeded in growing and delivering in excess of 700 pounds of produce to the soup kitchen with overflow going to the food bank. Our soup kitchen coordinators regularly added available produce to the weekly menus in addition to giving it away. Big hits with the clients were lettuce, green beans and our 166-pound crop of sweet potatoes. Additionally we harvested radishes, onions, cucumbers, peas, squash, peppers and tomatoes. The University of Maryland Extension Service non-profit seed distribution program covered the bulk of our seed needs with special thanks to our church member contact, Melinda Setren. Carol LaFon again provided the sweet potato sets.
We look forward to improvements to our garden that will result from Elliot Hirtle’s Eagle Scout project, some sturdy trellises, and a large rainwater collection and distribution system. While next summer’s gardening is, at the moment, a matter of hope and optimism, we reflect on this past season with thanksgiving and reminders of God’s blessings; the blessings of knowing we helped make other’s lives a little better with fresh food, either through the soup kitchen, Carroll County Food Sunday, or by their picking directly from the garden, and the blessings of those who volunteered, be they church members, their neighbors, or those who stopped by as they traveled the alley behind the office. Please consider being a part of our gardening team for 2015. Be on the lookout for a planning meeting in late February or early March! You may direct questions or get involved by contacting Kyler Brengle.
Submitted by Kyler Brengle
How did our garden grow?
My name is Elliot Hirtle and I am a member of Boy Scout Troop 395. I am still collecting for my Eagle Project; I will be building a rain water collection system in the back of the church office to provide water for our amazing garden. I know we have a very generous congregation and I would love your help. Catch me between services and after 10am service—or pick up an offering envelope, designated to the project, on the narthex cabinet outside the sanctuary doors. Remember to make your check payable to WUMC with EAGLE SCOUT in the memo line. Thank you for your
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Friends of John Wesley
the United Methodist …
held offsite at
Carroll Lutheran Village
#205 Dining Room
This new ministry of WUMC meets every 3rd Wednesday and is led by Pastor Shari McCourt.
Join us Dec 17 & Jan 21, 1pm, at Carroll Lutheran Village.
All are invited to gather for bible study and fellowship; communion is offered on even months.
Winter in Maryland is COLD. Winter in Dominican Republic is WARM.
Join The Least of These Ministries on a Mission Trip
January 17-25, 2015
Live your dream of helping others and having fun while you do it.
Some scholarship money is available through Westminster United Methodist Church.
For more info/application, call 410-848-2128
Opportunities, locally and globally
Do you have a knack for prayer?
Please consider joining the Please consider joining the WUMC Prayer Circle!WUMC Prayer Circle!
We are a small group of people that use the power of prayer to help with concerns for those around us. Prayers are shared confidentially via phone calls so no need to travel. For more information or to join the prayer circle, call leader, Cathy Hartman, at 410-871-9087.
The Compassionate Needles and Hooks had their first get together on Wednesday, September 10. With some discussion about how small our group was it was decided to reach out to our members who also crochet to see if they would like to join with us to make Prayer Shawls and hats and scarves. We meet on Wednesday from 1 – 2:30 pm in the church library. Our Prayer Shawls go to the CHC and Dove House and our hats and scarves are made for different organizations. If you would like to knit or crochet something at home and donate, that too would be truly appreciated. Don’t worry if you do not know how to knit, we will be happy to teach you the basics. Please call me if you have any questions. Dot White 410-346-7646
The Cold Weather Shelter continues to seek volunteers for Friday nights, 6-11pm. Training is provided and new volunteers will team with returning volunteers.
To help staff the shelter or assist with meals, contact: Suzi Radcliffe
Donations will be needed throughout the season to keep the shelter running—a list of needs can be picked up in the narthex. Donations can be placed in the basket in Mission Hallway.
Thank you for helping those who are homeless during winter.
SOUP KITCHEN CHRISTMAS PARTY
$ 10 from
your favorite local eatery
Advent & Christmas Bulletin Sponsorship
Sign-up form is located in the narthex.
Please note “bulletin dedication” on your check or envelope
Our church will be providing dinner for the Cold Weather Shelter every third Friday of months November thru March. If you would like to be a part of this ministry, please see Cindy Potee in the Narthex or place a monetary donation in the collection plate, marked for Cold Weather Shelter Dinner.
December December 77, 3, 3--5pm5pm The Westminster United Methodist Women would like to invite you, your friends and family to our annual Christmas Tea. This is always a great time for fellowship and community mission. All the money raised will go directly to The Department of Human Services of Carroll County. $13 tickets are on sale after both services beginning
Nov 2 thru Dec 7. No tickets will be sold at the No tickets will be sold at the door.door. For more information, please call Linda
Catania at 410-876-6862 or 410-596-5067.
We hope you can join us!
The MOPS ministry is off to a wonderful start! We have about 20 mothers involved at this point between the day and evening groups. One problem that we are experiencing is the lack of people to run the MOPPETS program. This program is only offered for the day
group and it is what the children attend when the mothers are involved in discussion and fellowship with other women. MOPPETS workers would be with the children in the Nursery and the 2 year old Sunday School Room from 9:30 to 11:30 on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. Activities would be prepared and snack provided for the children. We have 4 more meetings left for this calendar year so if you're interested in being involved in this ministry please contact Diana Fritz at 410-871-4074 or [email protected].
Blood Drive
Coordinator After many years of volunteering to coordinate and help at our church blood drive, Dot White will be following other paths in our church. Historically, we have held two blood drives each year. Dot will be happy to share the details of how our blood drive works (and she would still like to help on the day of the blood drive).
Give Dot a call at 410-346-7646 for more info on this twice-a-year ministry opportunity!
SCRIP Gift Cards are on sale every Sunday morning at the UMW table in the narthex. Please make your checks payable to UMW. Gift cards ordered one Sunday will be ready to be picked up the following Sunday. Each time you place an order your name will be entered in a drawing to be held once a month for a $10 gift card. Proceeds will be given to mission projects in December.
Are you unable to drive? ‘have limited Are you unable to drive? ‘have limited Are you unable to drive? ‘have limited mobility? ...and want to worship at WUMC? mobility? ...and want to worship at WUMC? mobility? ...and want to worship at WUMC? There’s an app for that! - really, it’s a voicemail!
Call the WUMC SUNDAY WORSHIP BUS SERVICE VOICEMAIL, 410-848-8325, x21, for bus transport to our 10am service.
BUS Ministry
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...is an important component of our ministries at Westminster United Methodist
Church. We are actively seeking a COORDINATOR (schedule, room, volunteers) and
NEW MEMBERS to serve in our church nursery during our worship services, as little as once
every 8 weeks or as often as you like! Please call or email the church office if you would like to
Would you like to become a Greeter? Welcome everyone to worship at WUMC! Consider becoming a Greeter. Openings available at both services.
Please see Brenda Isner or contact the Church office
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Don’t forget to USE OUR PAPER RECYCLING BIN in back of The Bait Shop. The ABITIBI bin earns money for our preschool!
RECYCLE INKJET CARTRIDGES, CELL PHONES, MP3’S, DIGITAL CAMERAS. (Collection basket in Mission Hallway.) Cell phones that are not accepted by our recycling program are delivered to the Westminster City Police who will in turn give them to abuse victims and senior citizens, allowing them to call 911 in an emergency.
STRETCH YOUR BODY—STRETCH YOUR MIND. Yoga, a practice for mental clarity, sense of peace, strength and flexibility, is held Tuesdays, 1-2pm in Jubilee Hall, by Syeda Kahn, certified yoga instructor. Classes run
through May, $5 per class. Please bring a mat and wear comfortable clothing. Questions? Call Sally Stair, 410-857-1869
Join us!
Calling all Seniors Do you like to sing, but don’t want to drive at night? Here is the perfect group for you!
We meet on Tuesdays, 1pm, New Life in Christ Room. There are no auditions, just a love of music. We sing all around the county at Nursing Homes, Senior Centers, churches and in partnership with other groups. We would love to have you join us. Come make some new friends and help us make a joyful noise. Contact Janet Falkenstine for more info: 410-346-7731 or [email protected].
YOUTH NEWS: YOUTH GROUP meets Sunday evenings, 7-8:30pm, at the Bait Shop. (check schedule) 20+ youth members are attending—great events ahead!
CONFIRMATION meets every other Wednesday at 6pm in Jubilee Hall and the Bait Shop. Questions? ... please call Amanda Greenwood, 410-848-8325, x15, or email [email protected]
OUR YOUTH GROUP meets Sunday evenings from 7:00-8:30 pm at the Bait Shop. 20+ youth have attended, averaging 12-15 each night. Youth group meetings include fun activities created to foster community and build lasting relationships among our youth and include Bible study designed to nurture and grow our relationship with God. If you have any questions about our weekly meetings, monthly events, or just want to chat, please don't hesitate to contact me! Blessings! Amanda Greenwood [email protected]
Free use puzzle found at http://escoleta-eva.blogspot.com/2013/12/
help-wise-men-find-manger.html
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Mon, Dec 1 9:30am Preschool Pageant Practice - Sanc 10am Miriam Circle SETUP - MM 11am Miriam Circle - MM 12pm Soup Kitchen - Jubilee 6pm Girl Scouts - Primary Rooms 6:30pm Stephen Ministry Supervision - Rm#613 7pm Cancer Support Group - SW/Lib
Sun, Dec 21 Mile of Pennies Sunday 8:30am Worship Service 10am Worship Service 10am Adult Discussion Class - Lib/SW 10am Adult Sunday School - NLiC 10am Youth Choir Ambassadors 10am Youth Choir Cherubs 10am Youth Sunday School 11:15am Youth Choir Children of Hope - ChoirRm 11:45am Bible Study - DiscRm 11:45am Youth Bells Alive & Ringing - BellRm 11:45am Youth Bells Praise Bells - Sanc 3:30pm Longest Night Service - Sanc 7pm Youth Group - BaitShop
Mon, Dec 22 12pm Soup Kitchen - Jubilee 6pm Girl Scouts - Primary Rooms 7pm Cancer Support Group - SW/Lib
Tue, Dec 23 9:30am Companions in Christ - SW/Lib 1pm Senior Singers - NLiC 1pm Yoga Session - Jub 6pm Girl Scouts - Primary Rooms 7pm Church Council - MM
Wed, Dec 24 Christmas Eve 11am Bible Study - Lib 12pm Al-Anon - SW 1:15pm Compassionate Needles & Hooks- Lib 5pm Westminster GEMS - MM/DiscRm 6pm Christmas Eve Family Service 7:30pm Adult Choir Chancel - ChoirRm 9pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 11pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Wed, Dec 31 New Year's Eve 11am Bible Study - Lib 12pm Al-Anon - SW 1:15pm Compassionate Needles & Hooks- Lib 5pm Westminster GEMS - MM/DiscRm 7:30pm Adult Choir Chancel - ChoirRm
Longest Night ServiceLongest Night Service December 21, 2014, 3:30pmDecember 21, 2014, 3:30pm
Christmas Eve ServicesChristmas Eve Services 6pm6pm——Family ServiceFamily Service 9pm9pm——Candlelight ServiceCandlelight Service 11pm11pm——Candlelight ServiceCandlelight Service
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Thu, Jan 1 New Year's Day 6pm Girl Scouts - Primary Rooms 7pm Drum Meditation - SW
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Beginning This January…
Epiphany Worship Series: “Going and Growing Epiphany Worship Series: “Going and Growing
with Jesus” (Searching for Christ in every day life) with Jesus” (Searching for Christ in every day life)
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CHURCH OFFICE AND MAILING ADDRESS: 162 E. Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157 Office 410-848-8325 or 410-876-2124 Fax 410-876-9990
Sunday School Office, Kitchen & Custodian: 410-751-6151 Music Office, Choir Room: 443-244-4520
Crossroads Christian Preschool: 410-857-6177 The Bait Shop at Shipley’s Crossing: 410-848-7461
Visit our Westminster United Methodist Church WEBSITE at www.wumcmd.org
L EAD P ASTOR Rev. Ken Humbert, 410-848-8325, x16
A SSOCIATE PASTOR Rev. Shari McCourt, 410-848-8325 (office, ext. 14)
A DMINISTRATIVE A SSISTANT Sherri Haines, 410-848-8325 (office, ext. 10)
F INANCIAL SECRETARY Greta Crescenzi, 410-848-8325 (ext. 25)
D IRECTOR OF Y OUTH M IN ISTRY Amanda Greenwood, 443-547-0513 (home)
D IRECTOR OF M USIC Gary Van Essen, 443-244-4520 (office/home)
O RGANIST Peggy Brengle, 410-848-4902 (home)
F ACILITIES M ANAGER Dick Luckenbaugh, 410-751-6151 (office)
D IRECTOR , Crossroads Christian Preschool Kim Cascio, 410-857-6177 (office)
Worship with us ............................ Sunday Services at 8:30am & 10:00am Sunday School at 10:00am Sept-May Bible Study, Choir, and Youth opportunities also~
