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Prospect-Marvin Chapel UMC Newsletter January-February 2019

GOOD NEWS MESSENGER REV. TRENTON PRIESHOFF –PASTOR SUNDAY WORSHIP: MARVIN CHAPEL 9:30AM-PROSPECT 11:00AM Charge phone: (301) 829-9244 Pastor email: revtrenton@gmail.com Charge email: Prospect.MarvinChapel.UMC@gmail.com Website: https://www.facebook.com/pmcumcmd

Letter from the Pastor

Veryoftentoday,congregationsfeelasiftheyarestranded,overlooked,backedintoacorner,andevenforgotten.There’snodoubtthattherehavebeengreatchangesinthecommunityaroundusandthechurchhastoadaptaswell,butwebelievethatcongregationsfeelthewaytheydobecausewehavealreadychangedsignificantlyandmovedawayfromourrootswhichmadeMethodismpassionate,spirit-filled,andempowering.MethodisminAmericabeganasalaymovement.ThisSpirit-ledmovementwasheadedbyRobertStrawbridge,notfarfromhereinNewWindsor.ThisfirstcircuitriderwasneverordainedbuttherecameamomentinhisspiritualjourneywhenhedecidedtobeginpreachingtheWordofGod.Onthatdayhesaddledhishorse,rodeawayfromhishomeonSam’sCreek,

andamovementwasborn.Themessageofthesediscipleswassimple:LoveGodandloveyourneighbor.Thecircuitridersaccomplishedthreeimportantgoals:1. Inspiringhope2. Empoweringthelaypeople3. Creatinganetworkofcongregationstoenhanceministryinthecommunityandtheworld.

Thatistheinspirationforthismethodofministrythatweareintroducing.Congregationsoftenfeelasthoughtheyareverymuchaloneinthisworld,butwewanttochangethatmisconception.Therearetwoever-presentconstantsinthelifeofthechurch:thepresenceoftheHolySpiritandthelaity.ForthemonthsofJanuaryandFebruary,acoupleofboldpreachers(bothordainedandlay)aimto

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reconnectseveralofourchurcheswiththesamethreegoalsasearlycircuitriders.Therearefivecongregationsinvolved(StoneChapel,Zion,Prospect,MarvinChapel,andHowardChapelRidgeville)andatleastsevenpreachers.WewilleachbepreachingatoneofthedifferentcongregationsonthesecondandfourthSundaysofeachmonthontopicsthatwecompiledtogetheraheadoftime.Bytheendofthetwomonths,eachchurchwillbeonthesamepage,havingheardthesamemessagesfromdifferentspeakers.Eachweek,eachchurchwillhaveserviceattheirregulartimeandbeencouragedwithapowerfulmessage.IwillstillbehereatProspectandMarvinChapelonthefirstandthirdSundaysandthrough-outtheweeksothatyouwillallstillhaveaccesstomeasyourpastor.Attheconclusion,wewanttoinviteallofthecongregationstofellowshiptogetheronMarch2.Moredetailswillfollow.ThismovementisdesignedtooffertheGoodNewsofChristtoallpeople.ItisourhopethatwecanjumpstartsomehopeandexcitementinanewwayasweseektobringcongregationstogetherandtoempowerthepeopleofGodtomaketomorrowbetterthantoday.Thisisareturntoourpastaswemoveintothefuture.Wehopetobefaithfuldisciplesasweunitelaityandclergyinthecommonjourneyoffaith.

BlessingsinChrist,PastorTrenton

BIBLESTUDYbeginningsoonatanewtime.Watchfordetailsinbulletin.

PREACHERS&SERMONTOPICSMARVINCHAPELSCHEDULE

January6(Communion)Preacher:TrentonPrieshoff“TheChurchTransformingtoCompassion”WorshipLeader:DebiConstantinidesJanuary13Preacher:StevenCho“TheChurchTransformingtoTrueSpirituality”WorshipLeader:PatRainesJanuary20Preacher:TrentonPrieshoff“TheChurchTransformingtoLove”WorshipLeader:TBDJanuary27Preacher:RonZeppTopicTBDWorshipLeader:NatalieShaneFebruary3(Communion)Preacher:TrentonPrieshoff“TheChurchTransformingtoHope”WorshipLeader:DebiConstantinidesFebruary10Preacher:PhilAyers“TheChurchTransformingtoLearning”WorshipLeader:PatRainesFebruary17Preacher:TrentonPrieshoff“TheChurchTransformingtoMission”WorshipLeader:TBDFebruary24Preacher&Topic:TBAWorshipLeader:NatalieShane

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PROSPECTSCHEDULEJanuary6(Communion)Preacher:TrentonPrieshoff“TheChurchTransformingtoCompassion”WorshipLeader:LauraSchmidtJanuary13Preacher&Topic:TBAWorshipLeader:PeggySlovikoskyJanuary20Preacher:TrentonPrieshoff“TheChurchTransformingtoLove”WorshipLeader:RickBorowskiJanuary27Preacher:StevenCho“TheChurchTransformingtoTrueSpirituality”WorshipLeader:MarshaLivelyFebruary3(Communion)Preacher:TrentonPrieshoff“TheChurchTransformingtoHope”WorshipLeader:MaryBehannaFebruary10Preacher:RonZeppTopicTBDWorshipLeader:LauraSchmidtFebruary17Preacher:TrentonPrieshoff“TheChurchTransformingtoMission”WorshipLeader:JoeSlovikoskyFebruary24Preacher:PhilAyers“TheChurchTransformingtoLearning”WorshipLeader:MaryBehanna

CovenantDiscipleship

Thisisatermthathasreallylostitsmeaningovertheyears.DiscipleshipreferstoaveryintentionalplanoftrainingapersontoalwaystakeanothersteptowardlivingforJesusmorewhole-heartedly.Duringthesetwomonthswhileyouhaveacircuitofdifferentpreachers,thepreachersinvolvedinthisprocessarealsomeetingtochallengeeachothertotakenewstepsinlivingforJesusmorewhole-heartedly.Aswehavemoreexperienceinbeingpartofthiskindoftraining,wewillbeencouragingthosesamekindsofgroupstoformhereathomesobethinkingofthewaysGodisnudgingyoutolivemorewhole-heartedlyandwritethemdown!

~PastorTrentonHIGHLIGHTSOFSPECIALSERVICES

andCHURCHEVENTS

HangingoftheGreensonNovember25thusheredintheseasonofAdventaswepreparedforChristmasandthebirthoftheBabyJesus.

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NEWSLETTERARTICLESDUEFeb.24forMarch-AprileditiontoLauraSchmidtorPastorTrentonPhotocredits:MonaMeely,Kari

Borgealt,MaryBehanna

OnDecember16th,JeanandRonMeelyrenewedtheirweddingvowsatMarvinChapelontheoccasionoftheir35thweddinganniversary.

PastorTrentandLauraSchmidtsang“OHolyNight”atthecombinedChristmasEveserviceonDecember24thatProspect.

ProspectUMWOctoberDazewasagreatsuccess!

Thankstoallwhodonateditems,bakedgoodies,workedorshoppedatourOctober27thfundraiser!Pat,MarshaandRubbietakecareofcustomersintheChristmasshop.KitchencrewGrace,Mary&AliceSharon&Sueselldelicioussweettreatsatthebaketable.

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Charlotte,Janice,MaryJane&ConnieattheWhiteElephanttablePleasenote:Intheinterestofincreasingthemembership,ProspectUMWischangingitsmeetingstoSundaymorningspriortochurchservice.ItwillhaveitsfirstSundaymorningmeetingonSunday,January20,2019at9:30am.WewillhaveourmeetingsintheChurchLibrary.Allwomenarewelcome.

~PatAhalt,PresidentProspectUMW

MarvinChapelUMW

ThisfallwehadasuccessfulFallFestwithfoodandbakedgoodsandlotsoffun!Wemade5or6batchesofrelishandalso90gallonsofapplebutter!YoucanpurchasetheseitemsintheThriftStore.OurThriftStorecontinuestoamazeuswithitsprofitability.Thisisthankstoourmanygenerouscontributorsandcustomers.OurNovember3rdChristmasbazaarlaunchedtheChristmasShopheldinthechurchbasementon

weekendsduringthemonthsofNovemberandDecember.Ourfaithfulcustomershavefoundmanytreasuresfortheholidayseason.Thewarmdrinksandcookiesaddedafestivetouch!TheladiesofbothchurchesmetforaHolidayPartyonDecember8thatthehomeofTraceyMcPherson.Wehadalovelymealandafungiftexchange.AbriefUMWbusinessmeetingwasheld.RoseHarneretiredasourtreasurerafterseveralyearsofservice.NatalieShanewaselectedasournewtreasurer.MarvinChapelUMWwillresumeregularmeetingsinMarch,2019.MerryChristmasandHappyNewYear

toall!~MyrnaHighland,President

MarvinChapelUMW

P-MCChargeLadiesClubInDecember,wehadafunholidaypartyandgiftexchangeatHildaMcPherson’shome.WewillmeetagaininMarch,2019!~AliceHancock

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ProspectWitness&OutreachNews ThankyoutoeveryonewhofilledaSalvationArmyChristmasgiftbagandtoKariBorgealtfororganizingthisoutreach.Atotalof33bagsandabikeweredeliveredbyKaritotheSalvationArmywhodistributedthemtochildreninneedinFrederickCounty.YourthoughtfulgiftshavebroughthappinesstothesechildrenonChristmasmorning!ThanksalsotoallfrombothchurcheswhodonatedfoodsforholidaymealsandChristmasgiftsfortwoParr’sRidgeElementarySchoolfamiliesinneed.YourgenerosityhasbroughttheblessingsofChristmastothesefamilies.DuringJanuarywewillbecollectingitemsfortheAlanP.LintonJr.EmergencyShelterthatprovidesovernightaccommodationsyearroundforthehomelessinFrederickCounty.AwishlistofneededitemsisinthisnewsletterandacollectionboxisintheProspectlibrary.Pleasenote:thesheltercannotacceptcoatsoranyclothingexceptadultundergarments,whitecrewsocksandwinterhatsandglovesduetolimitedstoragespace.YoumaydropcoatsandotherclothingitemsattheFrederickRescueMission,

27DeGrangeSt.,Frederick,orifthereisinterest,wecanorganizealargerclothingdrivefortheRescueMission.PleaseplantojoinusfortheAnnualSilentDessertAuctiononFebruary17thfollowingProspectchurchserviceintheSocialHall.Comeandbidonyourfavoritesweettreat!Alightlunchwillbeserved.ThankyoutoSharonPickettandfamilywhowillorganizethistimeoffunandfellowship.Everyonefrombothchurchesisinvited!

~LauraSchmidt,chairMarvinChapelChildren’sMinistrySundayschoolattendancehasbeenalittlesporadicthisfallbutwehopetoincreaseournumbersinthenewyear.OurclasscurrentlyincludesJanessa,Kaitlyn,Delylah,Mason,EmmaandKaylee.WeareconcentratingonJesus’activitieswhenHewasonearthandhowwecanlivethewayhetaughtustolive.~MyrnaHighland,KayeStaleyand

MonaMeely

ProspectTrusteesReportTheTrusteesarehappytoreporttheSocialHallprojecthasbeencompleted.Additionally,theprojecttocleanouttheroomsintheEducationalWingisjustaboutcompleted.ThenextemphasiswillbethescrapingandrepaintingoftheEducationalWingdoorandtheoutsidewindowsinthechurch.Thisprojectwillbeginwhenweatherpermits.ThenextTrusteemeetingwillbeMonday,January7,2019at7P.M.

Respectfully,BillLively,Chair

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ProspectPancakeBreakfast&SilentAuction-funandfellowshipforall!ThankstoallwhohelpedwiththeSausageandPancakeBreakfastandSilentAuctiononDecember3rd-

tothosewhocollectedsilentauctionbasketitemsfromlocalvendorsandassembledthebeautifulbaskets,tothekitchencrewwhoroseearlytocookthosesausagesandpancakes,

tothosewhojoinedusforaheartysausageandpancakebreakfastandwhobidonthegiftbaskets!Ourfundraiserwasagreatsuccess-

THANKSTOYOU!~submittedbyAliceHancockAndaBIGTHANKYOUtoAliceHancockforherhardworkorganizingthesuccessfulpancakeday!!

Markyourcalendar

fortheProspect

ShroveTuesdayPancakeSupper

March5th4-7:30pm

ProspectHall

Detailscomingsoon!

qMen’s Winter Gloves (L, XL, XX), Hats (no scarves)

qCrew Socks (WHITE ONLY) Lg. Men & Lg. Women

qAdult Undergarments: Men’s T-shirts: M, L, XL, XX Men’s Briefs: 32, 34, 36, 38 Women’s 6,7, 8, 9,10,11

qHot Cups of Instant Soup (Just Add Hot Water – No Microwave/Stove Access)

qMaruchan “Instant Lunch” (no Raman Noodles)

qLarge cans of Ground Coffee (caffeinated)

qHot ChocolateqSmall packets of creamer & regular

sugar (no sugar-substitutes please)qSmall packets of salt & pepperqBottled water

qPaper Hot Cups (8, 12 oz – no Styrofoam, please), Plastic Forks, spoons, paper napkins

qPaper plates & bowlsqPaper towelsqToilet paper qHeavy Duty Trash Bags –35 + gallon

& Kitchen size (no 30 gal., please)qZiplock storage bags (1 gal)qKleenex

qDeodorants (Men &Women) (Travel Sized)

qNail clippersqDouble-edge shaving razors,

(Men and Women)qFoot deodorizer sprayqNon-alcoholic mouthwash

qBlindfolds (for sleeping under emergency lights)

qEar plugsqBreathe-Right strips

(prevents snoring)qBatteries: 9V, AA and AAA sizesqClasp envelopes for client

medications (4x6 & 8x10 sizes)qPowder-Free Textured Latex Exam

Gloves (large)

qCleaning Supplies: Clorox, spray cleaners, glass

cleaners, Draino, handsoap refills, liquid laundry detergent, disinfectant air freshener, Dawn dish liquid, Pinesol

qPillow Cases (standard size)qShower slippers (Men &Women)qRegular/Medium size white bath

towels and washcloths.qBackpacksqSleeping bags

Please call the Alan P. Linton, Jr., Emergency Shelter at least 24 hours prior to delivering donations.

Financial contributions also accepted.

DONATION WISH LISTTHE ALAN P. LINTON JR. EMERGENCY SHELTER PROGRAM

Alan P. Linton, Jr., Emergency Shelter27 DeGrange St.Frederick, MD 21701301-631-2760 x112www.thereligiouscoalition.org

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JANUARY 2019 Worship Service: Prospect 11:00am Marvin Chapel Service & Children’s Church 9:30/Adult Sunday School 10:45am Communion and Mt. Airy NET food donations: First Sunday of the month

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