TIDINGS OF WELLER “Affirm Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior as we

care for others and tell people about Him.”

Affirm ~ Care ~ Tell

101 N. Altamont Avenue, Thurmont, MD 21788 Office: 301-271-2802 On the Web: www.wellerumc.com

“New Life From Old”

One of the sights on my daily walks with the dog is

the neighborhood sump. Now a sump is not much to

look at it, and it’s not something we spend much time

telling our friends about. “Hey, George, have you

seen the sump lately? You really ought to check it

out.” It’s hard to get excited about a hole in the

ground.

I’ve seen this sump in every season, now. Brown and

frozen and dead to the world in wintertime. Lush

and green and teeming with wildlife (as it is now) in

summer.

What strikes me about this sump is the way life re-

turns to it each year. At the appointed time, the

grass turns from brown to green. Collapsed, dead

reeds are replaced by lively green shoots that bear

seeds for the next season.

Yes, it is part of the cycle of life on God’s green

earth. We’re so used to seeing it, that I think we

fail to appreciate the mystery and miracle. What

was once dead is the starting point for what be-

comes alive. God brings life from a hole in the

ground.

The Prophet Isaiah spoke of a similar procession of

new life out of the old as part of God’s provision for

God’s people. “I will open rivers on the bare heights,

and fountains in the midst of the valleys;” he writes.

“I will make the wilderness a pool of water, and the

dry land springs of water” (Isaiah 41:18).

The promise here is that God will provide for Is-

rael’s needs—water in the wilderness—as the people

return from exile in Babylon.

God’s promise to Israel is ours too. We all encoun-

ter times when the circumstances of life wear us

down. We tire, get discouraged and start feeling

like that sump looks in the middle of winter. We

need water in the midst of our wilderness.

God brings forth new life from the old. Into our

weary souls, God breathes the Spirit. God’s mercy

and grace are poured out for us afresh. “The

steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies

never come to an end; they are new every morn-

ing…” (Lamentations 3:22-23).

Come and see the springs of living water at Weller.

Check out this edition’s articles about mission, VBS,

youth and Bible study. And be blessed!

Pastor Bob

Worship

Sunday School

Church Offering

June 1 127

June 8 125

June 15 89

June 22 92

June 29 60

JUNE AVG.

99

June 1 52

June 8 31

June 15 22

June 22 27

June 29 22

JUNE AVG. 31

June 1 $4,287.00

June 8 2572.00

June 15 1670.00

June 22 2740.00

June 29 N/A

Imagine No Malaria N/A

ACH Monthly Deposit $1830.00

Total (Imagine No $13,099.00

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The Weller Picnic July 20, 2014 4:00 p.m. Town Park - Small Pavilion

Hot dogs, rolls and drinks and paper goods will be provided.

Bring games to play and share!

Hot dogs and drinks will be provided, along with cups, plates, and utensils. We ask you bring a covered dish to share.

Picnic will be held rain or shine.

During a time like this we realize how much

our friends and relatives really mean to

us….

Your expression of sympathy will always be

remembered.

Thanks to everyone who supported us and helped serve food

during our difficult time. Thank you for all the prayers and

cards.

Thank you. Josephine and family.

Summer Mission Trip in Manassas

This month we send a team of six people from Weller on a

mission trip to Manassas, VA. While there, we’ll take part

in the Week of Hope, sponsored by Group Ministries. The

Week of Hope brings missioners from churches all over

the country to help out in community service settings such

as children’s summer camps, nursing homes, or working

with the disabled.

Here’s Weller’s mission team: Kelly Alexander, Alison

McGuire, Emmalee & Josh Miller, Sarah Kells, and Pastor

Bob. We’ll be staying at a Baptist Church at night and

doing the Lord’s work during the day.

The mission team will be commissioned for their work at

the 11:00 a.m. worship service on 27 July. We leave that

afternoon and return on 1 August.

You can help by keeping us in your prayers for that week.

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Sunday School

Summer Sunday School will run from June 1st until August

31st. In order to give our regular teachers a summer break,

we will need to have a volunteer teacher and an assistant

sign up for each of our summer Sundays. We will use a One

Room Sunday School curriculum for ages 3-12. The curricu-

lum is planned and easy to follow, with a small amount of

preparation involved to gather extra materials or make cop-

ies for the coming week. Please prayerfully consider helping

out by volunteering this summer. Contact Pat Alexander,

301-271-7164, for more information.

Upcoming Committee Meetings

The C.O.M. and Ad Board

Meetings scheduled for July have been cancelled. The next meetings will be

in August.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL!

Our Vacation Bible School was a WOW! That

stands for Workshop of Wonders, the theme

for this year’s VBS. The fun began each night

with an introduction from Rivet the Ant, our

chief “visioneer,” who told us all about imagin-

ing with God in the Workshop of Wonders.

Our puppet ministry told Bible stories and the

children had a chance to get up and move, as

Miss Amy led them in

songs. Our fantastic

crew of VBS teachers

kept up the fun and

learning with lessons,

games and crafts de-

signed to keep the fo-

cus on God’s love for

us in Jesus. e 20 chil-

dren from Weller and

the community took

part this year. WOW!

August Birthdays

02 Charlene Stitely

03 Elaine Schray; Eric

Dutrow; Alison McGuire

04 Becky Smith

05 Moe Snyder; Bob Bowers

07 Bob Fahnestock; Michael Dougherty; Kylie Putnam

09 Shelby Wangness

10 David Stevens; Brady Hallman; Bret Hallman

11 Roy Angell; Peggy Hahn; Kenneth Hanes; Renee

Shaffer

14 Donald Wastler, Jr.

15 Earl Humerick; Kay Miller

17 Treye Eyler

20 Betty Draper; Jane Eyler; Kevin Riffle

21 Diane Stottlemyer; Jeremy Johnson

23 Sadie Marie Hughes

24 Joyce Kells; Alan Brauer Jr.

25 Jonathan Wastler

26 Justin Staub

27 James Royer

29 Ellie Wastler; Elizabeth Dougherty

31 Jennifer Roberts

August Anniversaries

04 Kellie & Josh Bevard

05 Bonnie & Bruce Baust

06 Kim & John Lavigne

18 Carrie & Scott Alexander

19 Renee & Tom Shaffer

26 Nancy & Roy Angell

29 Christine & Bob Miller; Karen & Ed Schildt

30 Michele & Mark Merico

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July Birthdays

02 John Hart, Jr.

03 Doris Humerick; Amanda Crone;

Reagan Hamrick

05 Dureck Fisher

06 Joshua Miller

09 Kelly Alexander

10 Donald Eyler; Mark Merico

11 Kimbra Grimm

15 Katelyn Guilday

18 Kay Fisher

19 Carrie Dougherty; Michaela Stull

20 Robbie Shaffer III; Blanche Kenney

22 Adam May

24 John Lavigne; Carrie Brown

25 Randy Shire; Debbie Stull

26 Lori Eyler

27 Mark Eyler

28 Cody Harmon

29 Tommy Hughes, Sr.

30 Darlene Wastler

July Anniversaries

04 Dawn & Gary Roberts

06 Melissa & Jamison Mathias; Darlene &

Donnie Wastler Sr.

08 Jean & Donald Eyler

21 Karen & Glenn Watson

22 Kay & Dennis Fisher

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Weller Top 25 Hymns Date Weller Top 25 Praise Songs

Amazing Grace In The Garden How Great Thou Art Here I Am Lord

Spirit Song Bind Us Together Days of Elijah Freely, Freely

The Old Rugged Cross What a Friend We Have in Jesus He Lives

All in All Humble Thyself in the Sight of the Lord Seek Ye First

Pass It On Thy Word is a Lamp Unto My Feet Victory in Jesus

I Can Only Imagine Encounter I Saw the Light

Because He Lives Blessed Assurance He Touched Me

Shout to the Lord Amazing Love Open My Eyes

Battle Hymn of the Republic Rock of Ages For the Beauty of the Earth

Commune With Me Our God Revival

Lord of the Dance Love Divine, All Loves Excelling O, For a Thousand Tongues to Sing

Shine Jesus Shine There’s Something About that Name What a Friend We Have in Jesus

God of Grace and God of Glory Soldiers of Christ, Arise Be Thou My Vision

July 20, 2014 Your are Holy (Prince of Peace) He Is Lord Alleluia

Sweet Hour of Prayer Just a Closer Walk with Thee Let There Be Peace on Earth

July 13, 2014 Blessed Be Your Name How Great Is Our God Arky Arkry

Weller Summer Music Countdown

You remember the Weller Top 25 Hymns and Praises Songs, right? If not, here’s a chance to

refresh your memory. This summer, we’ll be singing our Top 25 songs during worship beginning

13 July and running through the Labor Day Weekend.

Here’s the list of songs and the days we’ll be singing them.

Songs are a vital part of our Methodist heritage and worship. Join us as we sing God’s praises

this summer with our favorites.

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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C.O.M. (Cancelled)

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Church office closed

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Non Member Wedding at 5 p.m.

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Guest Speaker: Don Meckley

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Ad Board (cancelled)

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Prayer Time 6:30 p.m.

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11 12

13

Communion &

Prayer Shawl

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Backyard Bible Study

6:30-8:30

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17 18 19

Puppet Ministry

Kairos Outside @ Burtonsville,

MD UMC

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Church Picnic

21 22

Backyard Bible Study

6:30-8:30

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Prayer Time 6:30 p.m.

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CHILDREN’S CHOIR PRACTICE - Every Thursday night at 7 p.m. unless otherwise contacted.

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Guardian Hose Fire Carnival Monday—Saturday. Parade on Thursday

Youth Mission Trip, Manassas, VA 27 July through 1 August

Weller UMC participates in Summer Lunch Program

Greeters 8:30

06 Matt & Jenny Roberts

13 Charlene & Florence Stitely

20 John & Cindy Hart

27 Jamison & Melissa Mathias

Acolytes 8:30

06 Brody Mathias

13 Jolene Mathias

20 Krista Royer

27 A.J. Child

Scripture Readers & Call to Worship 8:30

06 Colby Child

13 Lee Taylor

20 Dorothy Clever

27 Melissa Mathias

Nursery Assistant 8:30

06 OPEN

13 OPEN

20 OPEN

27 OPEN

Greeters 11:00

06 Mark Eyler

13 Catherine Pitt

20 Donnie & Darlene Wastler

27 John & Vickie Howes

Acolytes 11:00

06 Jacob Wastler

13 Emmalee Miller

20 Josh Miller

27 Megan Clark

Scripture Readers 11:00

06 Henry Alexander

13 Bob Miller

20 Emmalee Miler

27 Alison McGuire

Nursery Assistant 11:00

06 OPEN

13 OPEN

20 OPEN

27 OPEN

July Sermons and Scriptures

06 Guest Speaker: Don Meckley, Lay Speaker, Middletown UMC

13 5 Top Parables: The Good Samaritan - Luke 10:25-37

20 5 Top Parables: The Extravagant Sower - Matthew 13:1-9; 18-23

27 5 Top Parables: The Prodigal Son - Luke 15:11-32

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Photography Notice Please note that photographs taken during church activi-

ties and services are used for keeping our church archives up-to-date and for use

in our bulletins, newsletters, website and Facebook account. We ask that no

tags, comments or changes be made on these photos for security reasons. If you

prefer not to have you or your child's photo used in any of these areas, please noti-

fy Sandra Valentine or Pastor Bob.

Greeters 8:30

03 Ethel Brauer

10 Colby & Cathy Child

17 Robert & Joan Follin

24 Virginia Gelwicks & Jody Hahn

31 (combined) Bruce & Bonnie Baust

Acolytes 8:30

03 Skyla Smith

10 Robbie Shaffer

17 Daniel Dutrow

24 Brody Mathias

31 (combined) Jolene Mathias

Scripture Readers & Call to Worship 8:30

03 Bill Clayton

10 Roy Clever

17 Ethel Brauer

24 Virginia Gelwicks

31 (combined) Bob Fahnestock

Nursery Assistant 8:30

03 OPEN

10 OPEN

17 OPEN

24 OPEN

31 (combined) OPEN

Greeters 11:00

03 Terry Eyler

10 Barb Barbe

17 Reagan & Abby Hamrick

24 Jane Eyler

31 (combined) Bruce & Bonnie Baust

Acolytes 11:00

03 Jacob Wastler

10 Emmalee Miller

17 Josh Miller

24 Megan Clark

31 (combined) Jolene Mathias

Scripture Readers 11:00

03 Kelly Alexander

10 Josh Miller

17 Michele Merico

24 Debby Shultzaberger

31 (combined) Bob Fahnestock

Nursery Assistant 11:00

03 OPEN

10 OPEN

17 OPEN

24 OPEN

31 (combined) OPEN

August Sermons and Scriptures

03 Mission Experience

10 5 Top Parables: The First Shall be Last - Matthew 20:1-15

17 5 Top Parables: The Unproductive Fig Tree - Luke 13:6-9

24 God at the Movies: Gravity (rebirth & new hope) : 2 Cor 5:16-17; Romans 8:15-17; Jeremiah

29:11

31 (combined) God at the Movies: Frozen (sacrificial love): John 15:12-13; Romans 5:6-11

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Multiple Christian Artists will perform at dcfest 2014

Saturday August 16

3 p.m. / Patriot Center, GMU

Purchase tickets online at www.eventtickets.net or ticketmaster.com

Phone sales 1-800-861-0850

The Least of These Ministries 2nd Annual Golf Tournament

Friday, September 19, 2014

8:00 a.m. Shotgun start

The Links of Gettysburg, 601 Maxon Dixon Road, Gettysburg,

PA

$85 per golfer - includes donuts & coffee, lunch buffet, door

Youth Connection

The Youth Group has three events coming up this summer that I’m sure

you won’t want to miss:

We’ll take a trip to Hershey Park in late July or early August.

Watch for an email and let us know the date that works best

for you.

Sunday, 10 August, the Frederick District is sponsoring a youth Field Game Night on

starting at 5 p.m. at Baker Park in Frederick. Food, fellowship and fun are on the

menu. Games include capture the flag, 500, Apples to Apples, a photo scavenger

hunt and water balloons!

Sunday, 17 August, Youth Rally at Old Otterbein UMC in Hagerstown, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

with Salt N’ Light youth ministries. Awesome praise band, drama, and a message

that will keep your hearts blazing for God.

Contact Pastor Bob or Sarah Kells if you are interested in any of these events. Have a great

Thurmont Guardian Hose Company Annual Carnival 7-

12 July

Nightly entertainment, great food, games & amusement rides.

Parade: Thursday, July 10th

Rain or Shine!

6:30 p.m.

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Mission Central Trip

by Sarah Kells

On Saturday, June 21st a group of people (Henry,

Pat, Kelly Alexander, Wes, Sue and Alec Baugh-

er, Sarah Kells) from Weller United Methodist

Church made a trip to Mission Central. Mission Central is a warehouse

in Mechanicsburg, PA, where they help people around the country and

around the world by preparing relief supplies. They receive supplies by

donations from people and churches. Volun-

teers, like us, put the supplies together in

kits. That is what the Weller group did there; we put together

school kits for children. Each kit was a tote bag and inside the tote

bag were 3 notebooks, 1 pair of scissors, 1 eraser, a pencil sharpen-

er, a box of crayons, 6 pencils and a ruler. Everyone’s job was to go

through the bag and make sure that there was the right amount of

things and to mark out anything that showed it was made in the

USA. They wanted this done be-

cause some countries don’t ac-

cept packages that show they

are from the United States. The trip was very eventful; we

estimated that we put together around 600 school kits

with the help from one other group that was also there

that day.

Summer Sermon Series and Bible Study

Pastor Bob will be preaching on 5 of the Top Parables this summer

beginning in July. During the week, he’ll lead a discussion of the

parables using the book Parables From the Back Side, Volume 1, by

J. Ellsworth Kalas. The book, and the sermons, will look at these

familiar stories from the perspective of minor or unsympathetic

characters, yielding a different view of some of these beloved

stories.

The Bible Study will be Tuesday or Wednesday nights starting 15

July. See the weekly bulletin for the schedule and contact the

church office to sign up.