I found the following as a reflection on the parable of the prodigal son, Luke 15:11-32. No one has ever accused us Christians of being fun. No one has ever said we are a laugh-filled group. No atheist has ever said, “I might not love Jesus, but his followers sure know how to party.” And yet, in my favorite story in the Bible we actually see Jesus paint the opposite picture. The father sees the prodigal son from a distance and sprints toward him. He runs toward him and embraces him. Before the son could even get his apology out, the father has already started planning the last thing he expected. A party. Instead of punishment, he gets a party. The idea that God fixes things with a party is crazy. Who does that? Life doesn’t work that way. Imagine you messed up at work. Your boss called you in and said, “Johnson, you lost our biggest account! You cost his company more than $3 million. You know what that makes me want to do? Throw a party!... What if Christians were like that? What if churches became the place where failures found new beginnings? What if we were known for our parties, not for our Pharisees?

It all feels a little crazy, but I don’t think it’s impossible.

-Jon Acuff, “Should Christianity be so boring,” CNN Belief Blog, August 24, 2013

John

Sunday’s Message Scripture: Luke 15:11-32 Message: “Absent or Present” Could it be that God will not always extract us from our problems.

Volume 9, Issue 13

March 28, 2019

The Glen Dale Good News

Church 304-845-1140

Parsonage 304-845-1777

Church Office Hours

Monday - Friday

8:00 a.m. – Noon

Rev. John Morrison

Cell 304-559-3875

Child Development Center

304-845-1450

Email gdumc@comcast.net

Email:

PastorGDUMC@comcast.net

FAX 304-845-9852

Glen Dale United

Methodist Church

Information

Information

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Morning Service 10:45 a.m.

Acolytes Carter Robbins and Kyle Rhodes

Absent or Present

Sunday, March 31

Bible Readings March 31 2019

Joshua 5: 9-12 Psalms 32

2 Corinthians 5: 16-21 Luke 15: 1-3, 11b-32

ACTIVITIES Liturgist Children's Nursery

Message Mar 31 Brandon Ward Kathy Jura Debbie Chavanak, Bobbie Polley April 7 Sandy Hogue Mika Ward Cathy Gellner, Laura Ricjardson April 14 4-6 SS class Julie Polley Beckie Crow, Bobbie Polley April 21 Colie Dize Michael Murphy Alyssa Huggins, Brandon Ward April 28 Steve Temple Shey McGuire Carol West, Debbie Chavanak Ushers for March: Mark Hinerman-Captain, Larry English, Bill Gallagher, Rick Mullen

Greeters for March: Mar 31-June Gallourakis, April 7-Janet Grose, April 14-Ron & Connie Morris, April 21-Susan Mullen, April 28-Josh Rhodes House of Carpenter: Food Item for April: Pasta and Sauce Children Church Leader: Mica Ward Jr. Youth Adult Volunteers: Mar 31-Samantha Jasinski, April 7-Sharon Knoblich, April 14-Becky Marple, April 21-no meeting, April 28-Anita Mason-Stehney March Worship Leaders: March 31-Bob Whipp, April 7-Bob Wiseman, April 14-Tonya Cross, April 21-Mike Linger, April 28-Marilyn Dague Meetings and Special Events: Wednesdays Choir Rehearsal at 6:30 p.m.; Wed. Prayer Group meets at 10:00 a.m.; Ladies’ Bible Study at 6:30 p.m. Sunday evenings Jr. Youth meet at 6:00 p..m. Thursday, March 28, Church Council meet at 7:00 p.m.; Saturday, March 30 – Lay Academy 10:00 a.m. at GDUMC; Thursday, Apirl 11 – Finance meet at 7:00; Trustees at 7:30 p.m; Sunday April 14 – NCD & RNP meet 7:00 p.m. at Perkins; Thursday, April 18- Holy Thursday Service at 7:00 p.m.; Friday, April 19 – Good Friday Service; Saturday, April 20 – Men’s Prayer Breakfast at 8:00 a.m. at Bob’s Lunch Events: March 28 – Lunch with Books “Wheeling’s First Suburb: The Oldest Homes and Earliest Residents of North Wheeling,” presented by Dan Bonenberger at Ohio County Library at Noon; March 28 – “Oetzi the Iceman’s Survival Kit,” presented by John Boleigh at Grave Creek Mound at 7:00 p.m.; March 29 – “The Solar System Beyond Neptune,” at SMART Centre Market 6-7:00 p.m.; March 29 – Night at the Races to benefit United Way at 5:00 p.m; March 29 Fun Pianos White Palace to benefit Valley Hospice 5:30 reception, 6:30 dinner; March 30 – “Dinosaur or Not?” at SMART Centre Theater at 1:00 p.m.; March 30 – Concert at Capitol Theatre for King and Country with Josh Baldwin 7:00 p.m. He’s Alive: Heaven Bound Ministries will once again be presenting the acclaimed Easter Musical Passion play at Capitol Theatre on Palm Sunday weekend April 12 -14. The program starts at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and at 3:30 on Sunday. No tickets needed “first come first seated basis.” Limited Conference 2019: At The Experience on May 3 at 7:00 p.m.; May 4 at 4:30 p.m.

Prayer List Rita Angalich Sara Deane Barlow Gerry Blair Johnny Blair Baline Cordery Sr. Shirley Goddard Josie Strickling Paul Tucker

To start the prayer chain,

call Donna Morrison at 810-4915 or the church

office at 845-1140

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Staying Connected

Joys:

Bob Chavanak was happy that Debbie and granddaughter would be traveling to Nashville as part of a cheerleading competition.

Donna Morrison was grateful to have gotten to spend time with her grandchildren this week.

Trudi Blake was excited that they got to visit their son in Philadelphia who had just purchased his first house.

Michael Murphy expressed how much he looks forward to Bob Wiseman’s children sermons as there is as much in them for adults as there is for children.

Mica was happy that Hayden and Elin had placed first in a competition and moved on to Charleston..

June Gallourakis was happy that her son is doing well after surgery and they were thankful for the prayers.

Jessica Jasinski was excited that John Marshall is hosting a play this weekend “Legally Blonde” and that some of her dogs were actually in the play.

The pastor was happy that Carson, the son of one of the CDC workers is recovering from his surgery and able to return home.

Concerns:

Bob Wiseman asked for prayers for his wife’s family with some of the decisions they were having to make regarding Sandy’s mother.

Sylvia Moyes asked for prayer for her niece. Bob Chavanak asked to remember Jim Yoho, who is the husband of Sandy

that works at the soup kitchen. Prayers for the Heck family Rev. Lepp asked to remember the Methodist Church during this time period. Kathy asked to remember Wesley Richardson who was taken to Med

Express just this morning. Lisa Rhodes asked to remember her brother in law.

Other:

Coley Dize announced they were beginning a study of Romans in their Sunday school class in two weeks.

Social time after church today. Please remember to use the prayer cards provided in the pews for any

prayer concerns you may have. If they are to remain confidential, please mark them as such.

Bob Wiseman and Jimmie-John “JJ”

We’re on the Web!

http://gdumc.weebly.com/

Sandy Wiseman

Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/pages/Glen-Dale-United-Methodist-Church/197428366937285

Julie Polley Current Church Directory https://www.dropbox.com/s/3j2ra2k32r5bmey/ChurchDirectory31919.pdf?dl=0

Northern District http://www.ndofficeumc.org

Michael’s Opening: https://www.dropbox.com/s/wknm28eszg47kyk/Michaelsopening32419.mpg?dl=0

Sermon 3/24/2019 https://youtu.be/eXnnDllN1Mw

Choir Opening: https://www.dropbox.com/s/5imf5dbfjpnqxqj/choiropening32419.mpg?dl=0

Choir special: https://www.dropbox.com/s/dbgdc6tui15sjfa/choirspecial32419multicamera.mp4?dl=0

Special Music: https://www.dropbox.com/s/0eflo4iq8dnzph3/specialmusic32419multicamera.mp4?dl=0

Newsletter Contacts:

edmundgrose@msn.com

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John Morrison-scripture

Special Music

Michael and Kathy

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Emmet played by Creed Kidney and Elle played by Kailey

Filben

John Marshall Presents the Muscial “Legally Blonde”

Performances are at 7 p.m. March 29 and March 30, and at 2 p.m. March 31. Tickets are $8 for Adults; $5 for students and can be purchased at the door or by calling 304-843-4444 ext. 160.

Strand Theatre

Presents

Friday, April 12 at 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 13 at 7:00 p.m. Sunday, April 14 at 2:00 p.m.

Starring Bryan Braunlich, Michael Wylie, Judy Hennen, Sadie Crow, Shanan Stout, Micah Underwood, and Zachary Michael.

Directed by Butch Maxwell.

Please remember those who are unable to worship with us on Sunday morning by visiting, calling or sending a card.

Shadyside Care Center: Virginia Strong, Bill Blake Good Shepherd: Mary Lou Campbell-Rm. 349 Home: Darlene Cunningham, Bob Harler, Mound View: Peg Turner Shirley Goddard: c/o Pat Thompson, 109 S Hermitage Road, Beaufort SC 29902

Jelly Bean Sale

Get yours today. There is only Spice and Fruit available. $3.00 per bag. Benefits

go to the Compassion Fun

A Valley Revival is being organized in the Northern Panhandle area. This event is non-denominational as the vision is to bring unity among believers and to ignite fire in Christian lives while bringing others to Jesus through the Word, music, testimony and prayer. The revival event is scheduled for June 16 through June 22 from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. and will be held at the Wesbanco arena. Please keep this event in your prayers.

Flower Sale

Christ United Methodist Church is holding their Annual Spring Flower Sale (contact Tonya for order forms). All orders and money are due by Sunday, March 31st. Call the church office to place your order (304-242-2455). Orders will arrive in time for Mother’s Day.

Social Time Children’s Message Greeting Time

Blast from the Past

Choir Video from 2008

https://www.dropbox.com/s/x1vbvgxjv7azswj/KaylaPaigewithChoir.mpg?dl=0

The Moundsville Area Ministerial Association are sponsoring these services at noon every Wednesday during lent, except during Passion week. The service will be a half hour in duration followed by a light lunch. Everyone is welcome to attend. Check First Christian Church FB page for location each week.

Leadership Training Northern district UMC Lay Leadership Academy will be held at Glen Dale UMC between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on March 30. Pick up registrations forms in the connector room on the card table.

April 2019

Sunday School 9:30 – Adult Birthday Church 10:45 Anniversary

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

2 Lenten study

7pm

3 Prayer Group 10 am Choir 6:30 pm Ladies’ bible study 6:30pm Shawna Conners Corey Ebbert

4 G H. Henry

5 6 Jameson Polley Beth Ann Wallace

7 Communion Sunday Jr. Youth 6pm

8 Malachi Marple

9 Lenten study

7pm

Kim Whipp

Wayne & Sharon

Kaufman

10 Prayer Group 10 am Choir 6:30 pm Ladies’ bible study 6:30pm

11 Finance-7pm Trustees-7:30

12 John Cowan Dixie Simmons Bob Whipp

13 Rita Carpenter Kevin Grose

14 Jr. Youth 6pm Toby McGuire NCD & RNP 7 pm @Perkins

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16

17 Prayer Group 10 am Choir 6:30 pm Ladies’ open arms biblestudy 6:30pm

18 Holy Thursday Service 7 pm Aven McGuire

19 Good Friday Service 7 pm Dr. Robert Wade

20 Pat Nisperly Roger Thomas

Men’s Prayer Breakfast at 8:00 a.m. Bob’s Lunch

21 Bill Anderson

22 Chelsea Eickleberry

23 Lenten study 7pm

24 Prayer Grp 10 am, Choir 6:30 Ladies Open Arms Bible Study at 6:30

25

Brandon Ward

26 Kaiden Racer

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28 Jr. Youth 6pm Kathy Yannerella

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30 Ryan Gellner