Towson United Methodist Church Monthly Newsletter May 2015 Volume 56, Issue 5

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Jeannine Neuen

Retires

I came across the article that I wrote for the February 2001 High Spire. So this is reflection time for Jeannine using that first article that I wrote, and updating for May 2015.

As your not-so-new Director of Christian Education and the “old kid on the block,” I am writing to thank you for the warm welcome you have given me and my family over the last 14 years.

Our journeys in life take us to many exciting and rewarding places. When our family made the decision to move to Baltimore in December of 2000, we closed the doors on familiar territory and began our new journey. The Holy Spirit works in wonderful and exciting ways, and I am so happy we were lead to Towson United Methodist Church. I have learned with you, worked with you, and been in fellowship with you, the staff, and many wonderful volunteers. Many special friendships have been made.

My mother and sister still live in Memphis and I still have a southern accent. “You can take the girl out of the south, but not the south out of the girl.” These last 26 years I have worn many hats while serving as Director of Christian Education in Ft. Wayne, Indiana and at Towson UMC. I think that is one of the many things I loved about my career. The variety of experiences and the many wonderful children, youth, and adults that I have had the privilege of working with cannot be measured.

When I began working at TUMC, our older son David was in his first year of seminary, and our son Scott was a freshman at Vanderbilt. David is now serving in his 3rd church and is the Senior Minister at Sellersburg UMC in Indiana near Louisville. He and Cindy have 2 children, Addison and Anna. Scott is with Sherwin Williams, and he and his wife Alicia live in Chicago, and they have one son, Bryce and are expecting a little girl the first of August. Gary and I have not aged one bit! You have watched our family grow, and I have watched your families grow. We have been on this journey of life together.

I still have a passion for the educational ministries of the church, and I look forward to working alongside you as a “Servant in Service.” We will continue to grow and learn together.

—Jeannine Neuen

A celebration for our retiring Director of Education, Jeannine Neuen,

by the families of our church, will be on June 14, after the Sunday

worship service. Lunch will be served in Fellowship Hall.

Children are encouraged to attend!

Sunday Mornings at TUMC 8:15 Communion Service in the Chapel 8:45-11:30 Childcare for infants-3 8:45 Coffee & Fellowship 9:00 Classes 10:00 Children & Worship for ages 4-6 10:15 Worshipping God Together in the Sanctuary K.I.D.Z. for ages 7-11 after they are excused from the service

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

May 3 Communion/Mission Offering for No More Malaria, p. 8

Jeannine retires, p. 2

VIM Planning meeting 11:30, p. 8

May 10 Recognizing our High School & College Graduates, p. 3 & 8

May 17 Youth present “Fruits of the Spirit,” 10:15, p. 8

Rededication of the Steeple, 10:15 & 11:30, cover & p. 6

May 24 Pentecost, wear RED, p. 3

May 28 Bus Trip, p. 10

May 30 Emergency Food Pantry

June 7 Confirmation, p. 8

June 14 Summer Sunday School begins: Children ages 3-7 Childcare for infants-3 at 10:15, p. 5

It’s a party with Jeannine Lunch at 11:30, p. 2

Summer Schedule: Services continue at 8:15 & 10:15

No classes at 9:00 from June 14—Sept. 6

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Springtime is bursting now and with it comes some wonderful opportunities in May at church. May 10 is Mother’s Day and we will celebrate the accomplishments of our graduates. May 17 will have a youth emphasis, we will also re-dedicate the church steeple during the service and have a special program after worship. And May 24 will be our celebration of Pentecost so remember to wear red that day.

I also want to fill you in on how some of our staff responsibilities are shifting. First, a big thank you to Jeannine Neuen who has been an our outstanding Director of Christian Education at TUMC for 14 years. Our children and families have been blessed to have the influence of Jeannine’s gentle wisdom and loving faith. She has truly been one of the ministers of our church and we will miss her on staff as well. Her last Sunday with us will be May 3 and we will have a celebration in honor of Jeannine during and after church on June 14 so be sure to put that date on your calendar.

Beginning in May, Margery’s role will shift. She will take on the responsibilities of Christian Education for children and as well as youth, with some oversight of adult education as well. She will also not be serving in worship at 10:15 every week so that she is able to be with classes and teachers, KIDZ and Children and Worship. She will continue to preach about every six weeks and occasionally offer some pastoral care. Through the spring, we will be shifting shut-in visitation primarily to volunteers. We have begun putting together a workable approach and will be in touch with the congregation soon about how we see this coming together. In the mean time, if you are interested in visiting some of our church members at home, please let me know and we will certainly include you.

Another staff responsibility shift is taking place with Kim Ayres. Since January, Kim, who is our business manager, has also taken on the administrative roles of our receptionist/office manager. Calendar and room scheduling, special bulletins, people data base, and answering the phone has all shifted to Kim. Volunteers are helping in the office and we are grateful for their service.

The Staff-Parish Relations Committee has formed a task force to develop a comprehensive volunteers approach for our church. You will see a plan for “Servants in Service” (our term for volunteers) later this summer. I expect this approach to help us move forward as one church in new ways that we have not seen before. More to come.

In Christ,

Rod

Rod MillerRod Miller

Pastor’s Letter How are the Responsibilities of the

Church Staff Changing?

Rev. Rod Miller Lead Pastor Preaching, worship, administration, pastoral visitation, visioning, and ministry development Rev. Margery Schammel Assistant Pastor Christian education for children, youth, and adults and worship leadership Rev. Doug Hollida Minister of Music and Organist Children, youth, and adult vocal choirs, handbell choirs, worship accompanist and composer Kim Ayres Business Manager/Receptionist Financial and office administration and liaison to Finance and Trustees Cathy Anderson Director of Communications Weekly bulletins and monthly newsletters, webmaster, audio and visuals for worship, liaison to missions Loren Todd Building Maintenance Supervisor Building cleaning, set up, minor repairs, liaison to Property and Maintenance Bob Ashby Maintenance Assistant Assists in building cleaning and set up

LORD, what do You want to do through me to accomplish Your will in our church?

Thank you!

Dear Towson United Methodist Church,

Thank you so very much for the lovely tulips.

They brighten up my room —

Cordially,

Corinne Richter

Edenwald-Hoerich Hall

Just a note —

Thank you for the flowers!

—Joy Custer

To my friends at TUMC,

Thank you for the cheerful yellow tulips that

were brought to me for Easter. Knowing that my

church family is still with me means a

lot not only to me but also my family.

Love, Dolly Kennard

[Dolly passed away 4 days after Easter]

Dear Church Friends,

Thank you so much

for the beautiful pink

Easter tulips!

Blessings & Good

Health to all!

— Jeanne Disney

My thanks to the unknown

person sending me GUIDE POSTS. I do

enjoy reading the monthly POSTS.

Blessings!

—Jeanne Disney

Dear friends,

On behalf of Marilyn and for myself, I thank you so

much for the Easter plant you gave her. Though she

cannot talk, I’m sure she was so happy to receive it and

to see someone she knew delivering it. On top of that, she

is of Holland Dutch descent, and she loves tulips … and

the plant delivered is a tulip!

Thank you so much.

Sincerely, Bill Raker

To My Dear Church Friends,

Thank you for the tulips sent to me at Easter.

They were beautiful red with yellow centers — breath

taking. Christ’s love was certainly represented by the

gorgeous flowers and thoughtfulness.

Sincerely, Suey McLean

Dear Friends,

Thank you for the vibrant yellow Easter tulips and

thoughtful note.

We are grateful for your support and love.

Sincerely, Katherine and Gil Smith

We would like to thank all of Wayne Porter's friends

here at Towson Church for the prayers, calls, cards,

and support that you showed him and our family

during his hospitalization and subsequent passing.

He valued each of you and the love and comfort

you provided.

Thank you.

—Adrienne, Rick and

KayDee Gawlik

Sunday, April 19 we held our 1st Annual Chili Cook-off, following the 10:15 service. 12 cooks shared their favorite pots of chili and competed. About 100 people participated eating and voting. Pictured clockwise starting top left: Sue Garman, Dean Pilarski, Anne Sleeman, Joe Corson, Sue Gralley, Carol Woodworth, Marilyn Donoho, Diane Crider, Jamie Deady, Cathy Anderson, Tom Cummings, and Jack Chamberlain. It was Wowza!

Our winners: Sue Gralley & Dean Pilarski. Sue here

with our coordinator Maryanne Arthur.

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DUE DATE FOR ARTICLES IN THE NEXT HIGH SPIRE JUNE 2015 issue is due Tuesday, May 12, 2015

All articles need to be on time and either in the marked folder outside Room 315 — OR — you may e-mail to Cathy Anderson at communications@towsonumc.org. Thank you!

VACATION BIBLE CAMP

G-FORCE — God’s Love in Action

Dates: July 27 – 31 Time: 9:00 AM – Noon Ages: 3 years old (by 1/1/2015)

through 5th grade in 2014/2015

Day 1: MOVE! Faith Fuel: God Calls Moses Velocity Verse: “And what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” Micah 6: 8b

Day 2: ACT! Faith Fuel: Solomon Builds the Temple Velocity Verse: “I’ll show you my faith by putting it into practice in faithful action.” James 2: 18b

Day 3: CARE! Faith Fuel: Four Friends Help Velocity Verse: “Carry each other’s burdens and so you will fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2

Day 4: FOLLOW! Faith Fuel: Healing of Bartimaeus Velocity Verse: “Come, follow me.” Matthew 4: 19a

Day 5: SHARE! Faith Fuel: Women Find the Empty Tomb Velocity Verse: “Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations.” Matthew 28: 19a

The cost is $10 per camper / $20 max per family

It takes many volunteers — youth & adults — to make Vacation Bible Camp a meaningful week for the children. Please contact Margery Schammel by email at mschammel@towsonumc.org or call 410-823-2485.

Hi! I am Checkers

and I will meet you at

VBC this summer!

Register & pay online

Go to: towsonumc.org

then click on my

picture

SUMMER SUNDAYS June 14th to Sept. 6th during our 10:15 AM Worship Service

Summer Sunday School: For children age 3 (by 1-1-15) – age 7 Children will begin in worship and will be dismissed during the service to be part of

Some Assembly Required, lessons which teach us that God is working in our lives; we’ll use Legos to explore the themes. We will also learn lessons from Winnie the Pooh and his friends in the Hundred Acre Wood. Join us for stories, games, crafts, and snacks. Cribbery Care: Childcare for infants – young 3 year olds will be in Room 122 10:00—11:30 Sunday mornings June 14th – September 6th.

PATHWAYS

PATHWAYS Tutoring PATHWAYS tutoring is currently looking for volunteers to fill the newly established leadership positions of

Administrative Director and Program Director. PATHWAYS tutoring is a mission outreach and is run out of Towson United Methodist Church.

The job of Administrative Director is a home based job while the Program Director would be on site every Monday to oversee the sessions (3:30-6:15PM).

We have an established program (9years), but creativity is encouraged! For questions and more details email stephaniekimmons@comcast.net or call Stephanie at 410-592-5442.

PATHWAYS LEADERSHIP

ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR Oversee logistics of the program…

PROGRAM DIRECTOR Oversee week-to-week operations…

BOARD Oversee program…

Student recruitment: Back-to-School night coordination Application, processing and

selection of students

Weekly leadership Manage student folders Weekly opening and greeting Organize behavior incentive

program

Safe Sanctuary policy and procedures

Tutor recruitment RSVP Connection BVU connections Other?

Curriculum Maintenance and organization of

resources

Funding and Grants

Transportation Veolia Transportation Contact Manage Chaperons

Tutor orientation Deliver/coordinate training Organize tutor folders and materials

and name tags

Finance and budget

Snack coordination Identify snack person(s)

Supervise Special Events Coordinator:

Holiday party Student Gifts End of Year Dinner Manage Step Up Awards Manage Semi-Annual Step Up Medal

presentations

Church liaison

Evaluation Distribute and collect annual

program survey

Field Trip Coordinate optional field Trip

Parent communication Manage Survey Data Career Day Speakers

One director serves on the PATHWAYS Board.

One board member will serve as secretary: responsibilities include regular High Spire communication, meeting minutes, and PATHWAYS INK.

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ELECTRONIC GIVING — IT’S SAFE & SECURE Towson is excited to announce that you can now give online — it’s easy and allows you to set up automatic recurring contributions, which can be deducted automatically from your checking or savings account at any time or processed using your credit or debit card. Give from any device anywhere you have access to the internet. Simply follow these easy steps: 1. Visit our website at www.towsonumc.org 2. Click the to Donate Online button 3. Click on the Create Profile button, then 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to create an

online profile and to schedule your recurring contributions.

WHAT IS THIS? No, it’s not to teleport into your Angry Birds game … but it is for your smart phone! If you have an app to scan QR codes, then HERE IT IS … the new Towson United Methodist QR code so you can donate to the church online!

The members of Towson United Methodist

Church would like to invite you to join us as we

celebrate the completion of the rehabilitation work of

the Steeple. The Steeple was originally constructed in

1958. The 2011 earthquake & Superstorm Sandy and

then the derecho of 2012 caused extensive damage to

the original structure. A decision was made to totally

rehabilitate the Steeple with work beginning in

November 2013. The rehabilitation work was

completed this month at a cost of over $735,000.

We will be having a reception in Fellowship Hall

on Sunday, May 17, 2015 at 11:30 AM to celebrate

this wonderful accomplishment of rehabilitating this

local Towson landmark. We would be very happy if

you were able to join us in the momentous occasion.

Light snacks and beverages will be served.

You are also encouraged to join us for a church

service starting at 10:15 AM that day, where the

Steeple will be rededicated to honor God’s Love.

If you have any questions or would like to RSVP

for this event, please contact Cathy Anderson at

410-823-3689 or communications@towsonumc.org.

Sincerely, Jeff Mayhew

Chair of the Bridge Committee

TOP TEN Reasons to Join the Choir

1. You get to leave first.

2. The view is great—you can see who is sleeping during worship.

3. When you mess up, the Choir Director makes really funny faces.

4. You can wear that ugly shirt Aunt Agatha gave you because your robe will cover it up.

5. You can text during the sermon and the preacher won’t know it.

6. You will always have a seat.

7. Be a soprano—the rest of the choir exists to make you look good.

8. Be an alto—if the anthem goes sour, the altos never get blamed.

9. Be a tenor—you can show the sopranos how it’s REALY supposed to be sung.

10. Be a bass—the best action heroes are always basses

Music Notes

Hallelujah! The Growing Forward

Capital Journey has collected $500,917.38

of the $1,320,800 pledged. In a few short months over 38% of the goal has been

contributed. Keep the momentum going!

To make it easy, and it’s secure, you can DONATE ONLINE

with your credit/debit card, checking or savings account.

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ARE YOU MISSING SUNDAY MORNINGS

BECAUSE OF FAMILY CONFLICTS OR WORK

AND NEED SOMETHING PLANNED

DURING THE WEEK?

OR NEED A SCHEDULED PRAYER TIME?

You are invited to come for contemplative prayer, which we are

calling Attentional Prayer, every Tuesday night at 6:00 PM in the chapel.

This is not a worship service. It’s a time to come to be quiet and in the silence — listen to God. A great opportunity to use your prayer beads. It’s a scheduled time to meditate — about 20 minutes. Petitions for prayer may be shared before the time of meditation.

Try it — you might like it! ________________________________________________________

Would You Like Individual Prayer Sunday Mornings?

Meet a member of the congregation in the back corner of the sanctuary after worship Sunday morning if you would like someone to be in prayer with you.

UPPER ROOM — devotionals are available in regular and large print. You

can find them on the credenza under the pictures of the church’s stained glass windows in the main lobby.

Aurora’s Prayer Garden

Aurora’s Prayer Garden is located on the west side of the church, facing the afternoon sun. A perfect place to gather your thoughts, read, write something in your journal, or take pictures.

TOWSON PRAYS ONLINE http://towsonprays.blogspot.com

Prayers and thoughts written by friends at church! Make this a “favorite” and join us in prayer.

Would you like to write a prayer for our prayer blog once a month? Please consider this blessed opportunity!

Contact Rev. Margery Schammel at mschammel@towsonumc.org

You are invited to join our Wednesday morning Bible Study class. We meet in rooms 214-216 from 10:30-11:30 each Wednesday.

Our format is simple. We use the Scripture selection(s)

from the previous Sunday for our lesson, beginning and ending with prayer. We welcome anyone who would like to join with us,

whether or not you are able to attend every week, less frequently, or just whenever you can be with us. We look forward to seeing you.

Want a fast way to discover

your SPIRITUAL GIFTS? The United Methodist Church has taken our 200 statement inventory to 21.

There are 20 Gifts of the Spirit. Find yours. Go to www.towsonumc.org, click on “About Us” and click on “Find Your Place.”

It’s fast, easy, and online! Don’t forget to include us in the email at the end.

SPRING TWILIGHT The flaming sun now goes to rest To set behind the trees, She flings her banners in the West, And stirs a gentle breeze. The glowing daylight slowly fades To cool the colors down, And hangs her curtained twilight shades Through meadow, field, and town. The air is warm and gentle still And bathed with orchid light, With lavender glow the word is filled Before the coming night. The lilac-scented air is sweet With spring's light fragrance fair, O come this twilight world to greet Beneath the fresh spring air. from SYMPHONY OF GRACE, copyright 2012 by Joyce Keedy (poem written in 1986)

The most colorful sunsets take place in autumn, and sometimes winter. Spring's sunsets seem more gentle. Spring twilights, though, are special! The air seems to take on an almost soft, lavender glow.

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WE WILL BE RECOGNIZING OUR GRADUATES Sunday, May 10, 10:15 AM

It’s time to send us your graduate’s information: from where to where/what. This is High School graduates and college/postgraduate degrees. Please send to Cathy at communications@ towsonumc.org. This information will be posted in the May 10th Sunday bulletin. — Thanks!

MAY 17TH AT THE 10:15 SERVICE. Our youth will present The Fruits of the Spirit

during this worship service!

JOIN US

Sunday morning classes @ 9:00 include: Middle School - Room 216 Confirmation - Fellowship Hall High School - Room 317

UMYF (youth group): meets Sundays 6:00-8:00p beginning in Fellowship Hall with supper.

You never know what might happen at UMYF: dancing watermelons, fun on scooters, Zac Efron, Elmo, inside info about certain adults (what was Miss Karen’s favorite animal?), good food, and good friends.

CONFIRMATION SUNDAY IS JUNE 7 !

Come and support our 8th graders as they join the church,

then share yummy goodies at the reception after the 10:15 worship service.

MAY’S COMMUNION/MISSION OFFERING Children’s Penny/Coin Collection continues

Saving Change to Make Change Imagine No Malaria

The coins in the jar have been counted. The children have collected $1,549.00 as of March 2015. WOW! Let’s begin filling the empty 3rd floor jar. Save those pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters. Thank you for your support!

May 3, and throughout the month of May, we are collecting more than coins for IMAGINE NO MALARIA, the May Mission Offering. Make your checks payable to ‘Towson UMC,’ note on the check that it is for ‘Imagine No Malaria’ and let’s help that total grow! Thank you!

Wesley Choral Festival

to Benefit Imagine No Malaria Set for May

Save the date for the 2015 Wesley Choral Festival when choirs and individual choral singers participate in a four-day event in Washington, D.C., that culminates with a gala concert to benefit Imagine No Malaria. The 2015 Wesley Festival will be held May 21-24, 2015, in Washington, D.C.; the gala concert will be held at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 23, at the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts. Tickets are on sale.

Approximately 250 singers from across the nation

are set to perform at the May 23 concert. One hundred percent of ticket proceeds from the concert will be donated to Imagine No Malaria, an initiative by The United Methodist Church to reduce preventable deaths from malaria.

“Though malaria is treatable and preventable, it is surprising to learn that more than 600,000 people die each year from the disease,” Ramsey says. “Because of The United Methodist Church’s Imagine No Malaria initiative, lives are being saved and communities are being transformed through bed net distributions, health worker education and life-saving medications and diagnostic kits. Imagine No Malaria’s impact is being seen all across Sub-Saharan Africa and we are honored to help support the work through the Wesley Choral Festival.”

Individuals may participate in the Wesley Festival in various ways: by joining the choir, purchasing tickets to the gala concert, or by attending as Wesley Festival pilgrims, non-performance participants who take part in four days of activities, including tours of Washington.

VIM PLANNING MEETING

Sunday, May 3, 11:30 AM in the Parlor A planning meeting for a summer Volunteers in Mission

trip has been scheduled. Plan to come to the parlor after the worship service on May 3. If you have questions, or

this date doesn’t work for you, contact Margot at magerding35@gmail.com

Missions & Outreach

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FUN WONDERFUL DELICIOUS

INFORMATIVE DAY TRIPS

Organized for you by our most experienced!

BRING YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS AND JOIN US!

Industrial

Tour of

Baltimore

Thursday,

May 28,

2015

Guided by Dr. John Charlton,

Renowned Baltimore

Historian and Storyteller

Bus departs TUMC at 10:00a Returns to TUMC at 2:30p

During this tour, we will view: Coal Yards Amazon Distribution Center Dundalk Terminal 2 Domino Sugars Plant Proctor & Gamble Plant Under Armour Plant

We will make stops at: McCormick Outlet Store Baltimore Visitor Center

Lunch will be at: Bubba Gump Shrimp Company

Inner Harbor

Cost & Payment Information: Only $50 per person

Please make your check payable to: “Senior Adult Council” (include your phone number & email address)

Mail to: Lucette Bowers 2 Southerly Court, Unit 604 Towson, MD 21286

Questions? Call Lucette 410-821-7339

Totem Pole

Playhouse

“Shenandoah”

Wednesday,

June 24, 2015

From Towson U.M. Church: bus departs at 11:30a and

returns at 7:30p

From Oak Crest Village: bus departs at 11:00a and

returns 8:00p Please be on time :)

Begin your summer right … and leave the driving to us.

A fun day is planned for you by the Senior Adult Council. Our bus ride promises you many scenic views as we travel to Totem Pole Playhouse in our refreshingly cool bus. We just might have some fun games, too! SHENANDOAH is a wonderful play about

a widower, Charlie Anderson, trying to keep his large family neutral as the Civil War rages around them.

After the play we board our bus again to the beautifully

restored Pennsylvania Dutch barn for our delicious farm style dinner.

Cost & Payment Information: $85 per person, covers your bus,

reserved seats at the Totem Pole Playhouse, a splendid farm style dinner at Hickory Bridge Farm, and taxes and gratuity.

Please make your check payable to: “Senior Adult Council;” deadline is May 22, 2015.

(include your phone number & email address) Mail to: Dee Matson

8810 Walther Blvd., Apt. 3601, Parkville, MD 21234 Questions? Contact Dee at 410-661-4694

May 22 is the cut-off-day — RESERVE NOW

Our Senior Adult Council collects old eye glasses and old cell phones for reuse. Bring your glasses & cell phones to the church office.

There is a basket inside for your donations.

As you consider final plans for yourself and your family, please remember the

Columbarium on the side of our church. Niches are available for purchase by

contacting Judy Hobbs at 410-337-9013.

Towson United Methodist Church is a community of Christ-followers growing in love of God and

neighbor. This is what we at Towson UMC believe Christian discipleship is, what we are to be, and

what Jesus meant when he sent his followers to “make disciples”—

We believe every person is of sacred worth and created in God’s image. We commit to Jesus’

example of inclusive love, care, and intentional hospitality with persons of every race, ethnicity,

age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, faith story, physical or mental ability,

economic status, or political perspective. We respect our diversity of opinion and expressions of

faith. Therefore, as God loves us, so let us love and serve in the name of Christ.

— adopted by the TUMC Church Council February 2, 2015

TOWSON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

501 Hampton Lane, Towson, Maryland 21286 . 410-823-6511 . 410-823-8916 Fax

Office hours are Monday through Friday 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

www.towsonumc.org / towsonprays.blogspot.com

M I N I S T R Y T E A M

Rev. Dr. Marcus Matthews, Resident Bishop

Rev. Cynthia Moore-Koikoi, Superintendent, Baltimore Metropolitan District

Carole Dean, TUMC’s Church Lay Leader

Rev. Dr. Roderick J. Miller, Lead Pastor, rmiller@towsonumc.org; 410-823-3640 (church); 410-465-2335 (home)

Rev. Margery Schammel, Assistant Pastor, mschammel@towsonumc.org; 410-823-2485

Rev. Doug Hollida, Minister of Music, MusicDirector@towsonumc.org; 410-823-6519

Cathy Anderson, Communications/Staff Liaison to Missions, communications@towsonumc.org; 410-823-3689

Kim Ayres, Business Manager/Receptionist, kayres@towsonumc.org; 410-823-3693

Loren Todd, Building Superintendent — Bob Ashby, Assistant, ltodd@towsonumc.org; 410-823-2153

HAMPTON LANE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER 410–825–0008 cdcdirector@towsonumc.org A Ministry of Towson United Methodist Church

Child Care with an approved preschool www.hamptonlanecdc.org