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1 May 2020 Volume 16 Issue 5
Thurmont United Methodist Church 13880 Long Road
Thurmont, MD 21788 Office - Monday-Thursday, 9-1pm
301-271-4511
Email: [email protected] Website: www.ThurmontChurch.org
www:facebook@ThurmontUnitedMethodistChurch
Our Mission Statement
“To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world”
THURMONT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
MAY NEWSLETTER 2020
Rev. Dr. Kenneth J. Fizer, Jr.
Cell 301-991-7839
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Calendar 2
A Word from Pastor Ken 3
Message from Tim Olsen 4
Announcements 5
Clothes Closet 6
Small Groups 7
Military, College, Medical, etc. 8
Update Puerto Rico Trip 9
Missions 10
Thurmont Good News Club 11
Lion King Bus Trip 12
Queen Esther Bus Trip 13
Birthdays 14
Sunday Worship Times:
Traditional - 9am
Sunday School - 9-10am
Contemporary - 10:30am
Thursday, May 7th, National Day of Prayer
2 May 2020 Volume 16 Issue 5
MAY 2020 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
2 Lana 9-1pm
Sanctuary
3
Live Stream
10:30 Contemporary
Service - Web Site &
Confirmation Class
11:45am-12:30pm, hold Youth Grp 6-7:30pm hold
4
5
6
Prayers 9:30am
Prayer Rm
PK Bible
7-8:30pm Adult
Rm 1
7
Natl Day of Prayer
Moser 9am
Barber 9:30am
Karate, 4, 5, 6:30
pm SH
8 9
Lana 9-1pm
Sanctuary
10
Mother’s Day
Live Stream
10:30 Contemporary
Service - Web Site &
Confirmation Class
11:45am-12:30pm, hold Youth Grp 6-7:30pm hold
11
Missions Mtg
2pm, SH
Senior Lunch,
Noon, Mt. Gate
Finance Mtg
6:30pm, SH
SPRC 6pm SH
Trustee’s Mtg
7pm, SH
12
13
Prayers 9:30am
Prayer Rm
Craft Class,
6:30pm SH
PK Bible
7-8:30pm
Adult Rm 1
14
Moser 9am
Barber 9:30am
Karate, 4, 5, 6:30
pm SH
15
16
Lana 9-1pm
Sanctuary
17
Live Stream
10:30 Contemporary
Service - Web Site &
Confirmation Class
11:45am-12:30pm, hold Youth Grp 6-7:30pm hold
18
Council Mtg
7pm, SH
19
20
Prayers 9:30am
Prayer Rm
PK Bible
7-8:30pm Adult
Rm 1
21
Moser 9am
Barber 9:30am
Karate 4, 5, 6:30
pm SH
22 23
Lana 9-1pm
Sanctuary
24
Live Stream
10:30 Contemporary
Service - Web Site &
Confirmation Class
11:45am-12:30pm, hold Youth Grp 6-7:30pm hold
25
Memorial
Day
26
27
28
29
30
Lana 9-1pm
Sanctuary
KEY
CC-Clothes Closet SH-Social Hall
PK-Pastor Ken
Moser-Fellowship & Bible Study
All regularly scheduled meet-
ings, events are subjected to
change or cancellation due to
state and church guidelines.
3 May 2020 Volume 16 Issue 5
A WORD FROM PASTOR KEN
Dear Thurmont Members & Friends,
Pentecost celebrates the birth of the church. It is no accident that Pentecost begins wit
the Spirit. Indeed, Christin life cannot exist without the first gift of Christ to those who believe.
Without the Holy Spirit in our lives we cannot stand up to the forces of evil that separate us
from God and one another.
St. Paul advised the Ephesians “to put on the whole armor of God that you may be
able to stand against the wiles of the devil”. We are to put on the breastplate of righteous-
ness, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit. As St. Paul
writes. “such weapons we fight with are not weapons of the world”. The Lord has given us the
resources to fight those spiritual battles against evil, sin, discouragement, doubt, and despair
that we often experience in our world.
The Holy Spirit is the presence of Jesus for us today. Through the Holy Spirit, God is
still among us. The Spirit helps us experience God’s love and grace in our lives and serves
as God’s comforting presence, guiding and directing us in conformity to God’s will. The Spirit
transforms us, touches us, and enables us to carry on the mission of the church in the world
and God’s will on earth. What remains is our willingness to be open to the Holy Spirit as the
community of believers.
When a person confesses Christ as Lord and Savior, he/she receives the promise of
eternal life and immediately becomes a member of God’s family and a part of Christ’s spiritu-
al body. In these uncertain times may we find strength in the Spirit who brings God’s comfort.
Stay safe and continue to explore ways to live out our ministry during this coronavirus pan-
demic. I am thankful for the folks who have assisted in producing our online worship experi-
ence: Technicians: Jessica Bentley, and Steve Ness. Musicians: Jeff & Kim Head, Jessica
Distad, and Michael Willard.
Also, I want to say “thank you” for the many expressions of sympathy on the passing
of my Dad.
In God’s Love,
Pastor Ken
4 May 2020 Volume 16 Issue 5
A Word from Your Lay Leader
May 2020
“You are the light of the world; A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do peo-
ple light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand and it
gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before
men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven”
Matt. 5:14-16
With the things that are happening in our country now, and the world around us.
With all the uncertainty and fear being caused by this Pandemic, we have a great
opportunity at TUMC to be that light for our community and our part of the
world. We may not be in our church building right now, but the building is not
“the church” We the people of TUMC and the body of Christ are “the church”.
I want to encourage you to be that light in someone’s life, to be that bright spot in
their day. Ask God each day for opportunities to share with someone what He has
done for you, and what he has also done for them through his son Jesus. I believe
that people are searching for answers and also for that hope in their lives that’s
missing. We have a tremendous opportunity today to show them that hope and
that light that we have in Jesus, whether it be in word or deed.
God Bless
Tim Olsen
5 May 2020 Volume 16 Issue 5
FELLOWSHIP: There is fellowship each Sunday following Sunday School from 10:00-
10:30am prior to the second service. Whoever has snack that week is also responsible for
cleanup, that includes taking out the trash. The schedule for MAY is as follows:
Date Group Contact Phone Number May 3 May 10
May 17 Suspended for now May 24 May 31
From Our Daily Bread
PSALM 107:4-9
Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble, and he delivered them from their distress.
(PSALM 107.6)
THE PICTURE OF DESPAIR
During the Great Depression in the US, famed photographer Dorothea Lange snapped a
photo of Florence Owens Thompson and her children. This well known photograph, Migrant
Mother, is the picture of a mother’s despair in the aftermath of the failed pea harvest. Lange
took it in Nipomo, CA, while working for the Farm Security Admin, hoping to make them aware
of the needs of the desperate seasonal farm laborers.
The book of Lamentations presents another snapshot of despair-that of Judah in the
wake of the destruction of Jerusalem. Before the army of Nebuchadnezzar swept in to destroy
the city, the people suffered from starvation thanks to a siege (2 Kings 24:10-11). though their
turmoil was the result of years of disobedience to God, the writer of Lamentations cried out to
God on behalf of his people (Lamentations 2:11-12).
While the author of Psalm 107 also describes a desperate time in Israel’s history (during
Israel’s wanderings in the wilderness, vv4-5), the focus shifts to an action step to be taken in
hard times: “Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble” (v.6). And what a wonderful re-
sult” “he delivered them from their distress.”
In despair? Don’t stay silent. Cry out to God, He hears and waits to restore your hope .
Though He doesn’t always take us out of hard situations, He promises to be with us always.
When have you experienced God’s help in a stressful time? How will you encour-
age someone this week who’s facing a crisis?
Heavily Father, I’m grateful for Your comforting presence.
6 May 2020 Volume 16 Issue 5
TUMC COMMUNITY CLOTHES CLOSET
Please Welcome Baby Braden Richard Bentley,
arrived Saturday, March 21st,
8lbs, 15 ozs,
Congratulations to Rick & Mandi!!!
The TUMC Clothes Closet will be closed until Monday, June 1st. due to the Cororavirus. We are not accepting any donations at this time. For any emer-gencies please contact the church office at 301 271-4511 or Pastor Ken at 301
991-7839. Let’s all work together and stay home and stay safe.
GOD’S GOT THIS!
CLOTHES CLOSET HOURS
CHURCH FAMILY: EVERY SUNDAY, 9:30am - Noon
1st & 4th MONDAY - 6:00 - 7:30pm
3rd TUESDAY - 10:00 - 11:30am
Emergency needs, please call the church office
Monday - Thursday 9am-1pm, 301-271-4511
7 May 2020 Volume 16 Issue 5
TUMC have many groups to choose from if you are looking at deepening your rela-tionships with your church family and with God, but do you see a need for a group that isn’t already covered? Do you have an idea for starting a group geared toward a specific age group or life situation (parenting, aging, health, stay-at-home moms, etc.)? If so, talk to Pastor Ken. These groups fellowship together and pray with each other every week. The Olsen Life Group meets on Tuesdays, 6:30pm-8pm. Individual devotionals on different subjects and how they pertain to our daily lives. Call Tim Olsen at 301 271-2576. (suspended for now) Mid-Week Prayers with Pastor Ken meets on Wednesdays 9:30am in Prayer Rm. (suspended for now) Bible Study with Pastor Ken meets on Wednesdays 7-8:30pm in Adult Classroom 1 downstairs. (suspended for now) The Women’s Life Group meets on Thursdays at 9:30am. Currently studying the Ephesians. Call Annette at 301 271-6931. (suspended for now) Fellowship & Bible Study meets on Thursdays at 9:00am. Studying the book, Je-sus Always, Following God’s Direction by Sarah Young. Call Dorothy Moser at 301-271-9104. (suspended for now) Youth Group meets Sundays following our Contemporary Service. (suspended for now)
SMALL GROUPS
CONFIRMATION CLASSES
CONFIRMATION CLASSES HAVE BEGUN
YOUTH 8th - 12th GRADE
PLEASE JOIN US ON SUNDAY’S
MARCH 1st - MAY 24th
11:45am - 12:30pm
PLEASE SEE PASTOR KEN
8 May 2020 Volume 16 Issue 5
COLLEGE STUDENTS - Whether they are away from
home or commuting, please keep our college students in your pray-
ers. Knowing they have someone praying for them can make all the
difference.
Lauren Ames Jessica Bentley Hannah Hartness
Joshua Head Victoria Hoke Chrissy Kaas
Morgan Koch Alex Mayhew Meagan Mongold
Sydney Willard Carly Crone
MILITARY PRAYERS - Please keep all our Military in your
prayers. Whether they are home or away, active or retired, they still
need our prayers. They have served our country well and we will re-
member them in prayer.
Steven Clarke, PFC son of Charles and Tammy Clarke, address:
PFC Steven Clarke
A/2-10 TF Dragons
KAF, Afghanistan
APO, AE 09355
ALL MEDICAL PERSONNEL, FIRST RESPOND-
ERS, POLICE, FIREFIGHTERS - Please pray for a safe
work environment and personal protection as they care for the sick
throughout this Coronavirus Pandemic.
Please notify the church office with any updates.
9 May 2020 Volume 16 Issue 5
God Lights Our Way
Church Family,
The Puerto Rico Mission trip is being postponed to a date in the near future. When we are able to lock in the date, we will pass it along to the church family. Please be in prayer for this mission. We want to be able to go and serve the people in Patillas, Puerto Rico. Apparently, July wasn’t God’s timing. All fundraisers that were on the calendar will be resched-uled once everything is back open. Be sure to check out our bulletin board once we are back in church for updates. The “giving wall” will remain up. You can continue to give to the mission trip through your donations. Just be sure to memo “2020 Puerto Rico”. Thank you to the church family for supporting this mission. We all continue to pray for our church, our na-tion, our leaders, our medical personnel, our military, our law enforce-ment officers, scientists and all involved in helping with the Corona-virus.
Blessings,
Chuck and Tammy Clarke
10 May 2020 Volume 16 Issue 5
This Sponsored Girl Now Supports
Another Little Girl!
As a little girl, Sosina’s biggest worry was whether or not her mother would have
enough money to send her to school. But she was sponsored, and now Sosina is in
veterinary school!
She always wanted a way to give back, and now this inspiring young woman is do-
ing just that! Though she lives on just $12 a month, she gives a quarter of it away to
help a girl in need — just as she was once helped.
Won't you please consider sponsoring a child through Compassion
International? Go to www.compassion.com or see Shirley Greene.
for information on how to sponsor a child.
PLEASE NOTE
Anyone in need of assistance w/utility
bills, rent, medical bills please be in
touch with the Seaton Center in Emmits-
burg, 301-447-6102 or setoncentor.org
11 May 2020 Volume 16 Issue 5
GOOD NEWS CLUB
THURMONT ELEMENTARY
Our last meeting of the Thurmont Elementary Good News Club was scheduled for
April 14. However, as we all know, the schools were closed and so we could not meet.
Our school year ended much sooner than we planned. Thank God, all of our club chil-
dren and their families are doing well. We had an on-line meeting on April 9 and one
of our leaders did a short lesson and we got to pray with the children that were on line
with us. We hope to do that again soon as well as deliver the end of the year certifi-
cates and trophies as soon as we can.
Thank you for your prayers and support. It has been a good year. God is good!
Continue to pray for God to send volunteers to help with this Ministry as we plan
for the Fall.
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. Put on the whole
armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.”
Ephesians 6:10 & 11
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Sign-Up sheet in Social Hall
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Sign-Up Sheet in Social Hall
14 May 2020 Volume 16 Issue 5
MAY
Deborah Kaas 5/1
Denise Burch 5/2
Jantia Barnhart 5/3
Carly Crone 5/4
Erin Davis 5/4
Cale Tyreyar 5/5
James Brown 5/6
Calee Burke 5/6
Alex Bennett 5/7
Jessica Bennett 5/7
Camden Bentley 5/7
Hyun Park 5/8
Patrick Kelly 5/9
Kaylee Rivera 5/9
Grace Williams 5/10
Dennis Smith 5/13
Elizabeth Burch 5/13
Patsy Wetzel 5/13
Quintin Cassidy 5/14
Scotty Little 5/15
Jessica Cassidy 5/16
Michael Willard 5/16
Robin Willard 5/17
Joclyn Cassidy 5/18
Jennifer Rolko 5/18
Steven Clarke 5/18
Edward Reifsnider 5/19
Stephen Bentley 5/20
Jessica Bentley 5/20
Angie Forrest 5/21
Derrick Thompson 5/22
Vicky J. Angell 5/26
MacKensie Horner 5/30