Church Activities & Announcements
Bible Study
Our Fall Bible Study began during September on Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m. or 7 p.m. Wednesday evenings in the Heritage Room. Our Study is entitled "Heaven." We are looking at selected Scriptures throughout this seven-week study.
The dates and titles of the remaining sessions are:
- Session 3 - October 14th or October 15th - "The New Jerusalem"
- Session 4 - October 28th or October 29th - "What We Will Be Like"
- Session 5 - November 4th or November 5th - "How We Will Relate to One Another"
- Session 6 - November 11th or November 12th - "How We Will Relate to God"
- Session 7 - November 18th or November 19th - "What We Will Do"
Thurmont Food Bank Offering Sunday, October 12th
Place your food items in the basket setting in front of the Communion Table in the Sanctuary. Donated items needed: canned or frozen meat, fresh or canned vegetables, fresh or canned fruit, rice, noodles, macaroni & cheese, hamburger helper, dish and laundry soap, toilet paper, hygiene items.
The Food Bank hours are 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. each Tuesday and 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. each Friday. Donations may be dropped off hour before regular food bank hours. We continue to serve more people at the Food Bank each month.
Remember — Thanksgiving and Christmas are approaching. Each year the food bank gives baskets to those who have signed up. A list of items needed to fill those baskets is posted in the Church Narthex and will be in the Sunday bulletin.
Turkey And Oyster Dinner
Friday, October 24, starting at 3:00 P.M. and Saturday, October 25, starting at 1:00 P.M. are this Fall's dates for the Turkey and Oyster Supper! Crafts are also needed for this event. As always, we look forward to the fun and fellowship of working and eating together, and raising some needed funds to support the ministry of our church. We need your help and support. The fellowship is just as good as the food! Help is always needed during the week of the suppers. Choose a time and come out to help.
Tues. Oct 21st — 9:00 — 11:00 A.M. Prep 7 turkeys
Tues. Oct 21st — 5:30 — 8:00 P.M. pick 7 turkeys, prep 7 turkeys & stock groceries -
Wed. Oct. 22nd — 9:00 — 11:00 A.M. pick 7 turkeys & prep 7 turkeys
Wed. Oct. 22nd — 5:30 — 8:00 P.M. Pick 7 turkeys & prep 7 turkeys/grind cabbage
Thurs. Oct. 23rd — 9:00 — 11:00 A.M. pick 7 turkeys & prep 7 turkeys
Thurs. Oct. 23rd — 5:30 — 8:00 P.M. Pick 7 turkeys/make stuffing/dining room setup
Fri. Oct. 24th — 11:00 A.M. Prepare food to serve at 3:00 P.M.
Sat. Oct. 25th — 10:00 A.M. — Prepare food to serve buses at 12:00 Noon and the public at 1:00 P.M.
Sign-up sheets are in the pews and on the bulletin board in the vestibule. Many jobs are available including clean-up on Friday and Saturday nights.
Scouting For Food 2008
The Boy Scouts will once again sponsor a Food Drive for local food banks in many areas throughout Frederick County. The bags will be delivered on November 1st and you are asked to place that filled bag next to your mail box on November 8th.
The Annual Scouting for Food Drive supports Food Banks located throughout Frederick County. More than 1,000 families a month depend on their local food bank to keep from going hungry. This is a 30% increase over last year. The need is growing and more people are seeking assistance every month.
Weller United Methodist Church
There is an ecumenical service on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday evenings of the month at Weller United Methodist Church. Special speakers and an informal format are offered. It runs from 6-7 p.m. Worship on Wednesdays is what it is called and has the acronym of W.O.W.
In God's Hands Coffee House
Friday, October 24th at 7 p.m. "Sunday Obsession" and at 8:30 p.m. "Under Control" are the two groups performing this month at the coffee house. Free coffee, free refreshments and free fellowship! Visit them at www.ighcoffee.com or call Barrett Irons for more info 301-271-3357.
First Sunday Service
Youth for Christ continues to offer the First Sunday service at Thurmont United Methodist Church at 7:00 p.m. Youth and adults are welcomed. Join the crowd on October 5th.
Senior's Luncheon
The Senior's Anniversary Luncheon will be held on Thursday, October 9th at noon in the Fellowship Hall. This event is for all members and friends of Graceham Moravian who are 55+. Call the Church Office, 301-271-2379, to make your reservations. Come and enjoy a delicious meal and some wonderful fellowship. Entertainment will be provided by the Catoctin Canaries.
Men's Breakfast
The Men's Breakfast will be held at Tom's Creek United Methodist Church on Saturday, October 4th at 7:30 a.m. Remember, a sign-up sheet no longer exists … so mark your calendar and join us for breakfast. Spouses are invited as well.
Golf Outing A Success
This year we had sixteen golfers tee off at Glade Valley Golf Course on Saturday September 20th at 1 p.m. It was a beautiful day to be on the golf course. Thank you to all who took time to attend this golf outing. Next September we will host our 4th Annual Golf Outing.
Change Of Church Treasurer
Tony Karl has served as our Treasurer since October 2004. He has faithfully served us and given freely of his time. Tony informed the Trustees he would like to step down as Treasurer as of the end of August. Thank you Tony for a job well done.
Our new Treasurer is Brandy Rowe. Brandy works as a bookkeeper and is very knowledgeable with our computer system. She began mid-August and has taken over fully as our Treasurer. We welcome her experience and her expertise.
Did You Know…The Department Of Social Services Comes To Emmitsburg!
The Frederick Department of Social Services comes to the CASS Office in the Emmitsburg Community Center, 300 S Seton Avenue on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday's from 9 a.m. to 12 noon every month. Citizens of Thurmont and Emmitsburg no longer need drive to Frederick to apply for:
- Housing Assistance
- Medical Assistance
- Energy Assistance
- Cash Assistance
- Food Stamps
- Purchase of Care
The 2nd and 4th Wednesday every month, no appointments necessary!!! For more information call 301-600-2450.
Don't forget the PRAYER WALL …
Pray for the newly elected President of the Eastern District and the newly elected District Board. Pray for those churches in the Eastern District who are in search of pastoral leadership. We continue to pray for the churches located in the Northern Province. Pray for the following churches this month located in:
- California
- Banning, Morongo
- Downey
- Michigan
- Daggett
- Unionville
- Westland, Grace
- Illinois
- West Salem
- Indiana
- Hope
Pray for the 20/20 program of the Moravian Church and for the Pastor's who are serving new church starts in the Northern Province. Pray also for lay-leaders to rise up and assist their pastors as together they spread the Good News of Jesus Christ.
Starting twenty new churches by the year 2020.
October Meetings
Women's Fellowship - Thursday, the 2nd at 7:00 p.m.
Caring Team - Tuesday, the 7th at 7:00 p.m.
Joint Board - Monday, the 13th at 7:00 p.m.
250th Anniversary Committee - Tuesday, the 14th at 7:00 p.m.
CEC - Tuesday, the 21st at 7:00 p.m.
250th Anniversary Celebration
There are copies of "The History of Graceham" available in the Church Office. This would make a wonderful Christmas gift for members of your family.
Copies are going fast of our "Served with Grace II," Graceham Moravian Cook Book. Contact either Ann Miller or Jean Harding. Remember, this item will also make a wonderful Christmas Gift for members of your family!
The 250th Anniversary Afghan is on display in the Narthex. If you would like an afghan you can get an order sheet in the Church Office. Deadline for this order is October 31st. There is a minimum order of 15 required before the company will accept our order. This would also make a wonderful Christmas gift for a member of your family or a friend. Contact the Church Office if you would like to place an order.
The two paintings by Artist Rebecca (Wenger) Bennett were presented to the congregation on Sunday, September 7th during the 10:30 a.m. Service. A Snak and Yak followed the service. If you haven't been to church since September 7th you are missing a wonderful sight. The paintings will be permanently displayed in the Narthex.
Our 250th Anniversary Lovefeast Concert will be held on Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in our Sanctuary. Our guest organist will be Rebecca Kleintop Owens.
Our Brass Choir will play a pre-prelude and our Handbell Choir will play the prelude and will provide special music during the eating of our lovefeast.
Rebecca is Director of Music at the historic Central Moravian Church in Bethlehem, PA. She was previously Senior Organist at the internationally televised Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Fort Lauderdale, FL. She graduated with an Artistic Diploma in organ performance from the world-renowned Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, PA where she studied on a full scholarship with John Weaver. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Music degree from Moravian College. She is both an active solo recitalist and clinician, performing concerts and conducting workshops throughout the East Coast, as well as an active accompanist.
This will be the last concert in our 250th Anniversary Celebration and it's one you will not want to miss.
A time of fellowship will follow the concert in the Fellowship Hall.
The 250th Anniversary Pictorial Directory is getting the final touches. We are hoping to send the directory to Life Touch sometime in late October. We will await the proof and after we approve the proof the finished directory will be printed and mailed to our door step. Our hope is to have the 250th Anniversary Pictorial Directory in hand prior to Christmas 2008.