Tom S Creek United Methodist Church

TOM’S CREEK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

The Messenger “SHARING THE LOVE OF JESUS CHRIST WITH OUR CHURCH FAMILY, OUR COMMUNITY, AND OUR WORLD” VOLUME 3 ISSUE 5 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2010

“SUMMER TIME AND THE LIVIN’ IS EASY….”

I hope the words to that old classic song reflect the summer you’ve been Inside this Issue having so far. I know for the farmers and growers among us it’s just the opposite. For me, for the first time in about seven years this summer has 2-3 Reports/ been “easy”…no July committee meetings, no month away at Wesley Announcements Seminary trying to catch up on work that should have been done earlier 4 Upcoming Events in the year. It’s almost been a “Sabbath Summer;” time to slow down, look back and say it is good. And because of this much needed and appreciated break I’m looking forward to plans for the next church year August Calendar which begins shortly. Thankfully, God in his wisdom has provided September Calendar “little summers” throughout the year. They are called days of Sabbath rest…Sundays for we Christians. A day first of all to worship, praise and give thanks to God for our lives and for Jesus Christ the savior of the In good times or world. As you return from vacation, refreshed and ready to go again, with all of the coming activities…back to school, work, sports, meetings, bad times, etc. please remember none of these things are possible but for the grace nothing of God. Make time to acknowledge that in Sunday worship and rest. is as important to the growth of a church “On the seventh day God had finished his work of creation, so he rested as the from all his work. And God blessed the seventh day and declared it power of worship holy, because it was the day he rested from all his work of creation.” Genesis 2:2,3 (NLT) and the care of children.

If we don’t take time to fill our tanks, we’re going to run out of gas. God demonstrated that rest is appropriate and right. Jesus demonstrated this principle when he and his disciples left in a boat to get away from the crowds. Our times of rest refresh us for times of service. If it’s good enough for God, it ought to be good enough for us.

Blessings, Pastor Judy REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

OLD FASHIONED COUNTRY FESTIVAL Wow! 700 dips of Schwan’s Ice Cream God treated us well! What a great day July 31, served. On Sunday morning the volunteer 2010 was for our church. Our dream came true ice cream servers had stiff hands and sore because of the help of our church members and shoulder muscles, but they had fun. families who were there to support us in every way. Last but not least, I do have the Schwan’s Whether it was prayer for good weather, or a people wrapped around my fingers! donation of time or money; everything worked together for a successful day. Thanks To All That Helped Virginia Wantz The Oldies & Goodies sponsored and financed the festival and worked hard to plan and get it started. ****************************************** We had a lot of wonderful help during the months and days leading up to the event. But on Friday, July 30th, (the day before) the turnout of workers I would like to thank all that was unbelievable. We needed all the help we could brought their tractors for display. It get, and WE GOT IT. Then on July 31, Festival was greatly appreciated and Day, we had another huge turnout of helpers which enjoyed by many. A special thank made every booth, concession and activity run you also goes to Mr. Larry smoothly. I think this was truly the first step of our Airington and The Mason Dixon Historical Society church family coming together to get our building Members for participation with tractors and gas remodeled and expanding our ministry. engines.

I am most thankful The winner of "The People's Choice" trophy was that our congregation Mr. Kevin Cain, Finksburg, Md. with his 1964 Ford worked together so 2000 Industrial Tractor. well. Secondly, I am grateful that we were Hopefully, we will be able to enjoy this event again able to make a nice next year. profit for the building fund. So many good comments were made about Ken Hood the festival and Tom's Creek UMC that day. Thanks to all who contributed in any way. ****************************************** God is good! Bible Study Jimmy Hill Paul Sullivan will be leading a Bible Study class in ****************************************** early October called “End Times”. The study will Men’s Sunday School Class last for 8 weeks. It will begin at 6:30 pm and last for about an hour and one-half. A sign-up sheet will be Plans for the Men’s Sunday School Class are in the posted in the parlor on which you will list your process of being finalized and will be announced in preference for the evening that you would like the the bulletin in the near future class to be held on. If you have any questions please see Paul or put a note in his mailbox.

"Remember to Support Our Supporters" Administrative Council Highlights Please remember the local business that sponsored The regular monthly meeting of the Tom’s Creek our Old-Fashioned Country Festival and Car Administrative Council was held on June 28, 2010 Show when you are making your purchases! at 7:00 pm, in the board room. The meeting was called to order by Pat Baughman. Pat then opened These companies made donations for Door with a prayer. Prizes:  Thunderhead Bowl & Grill, Taneytown, Treasurer’s Report: Anita Hill presented the report.  Village Book & Table, Fairfield  Mulligan MacDuffer Adverture Gold, Building Fund: The budget was presented. Gettysburg,  Subway, Emmitsburg & Thurmont Trustees:  Dougherty's Ice Cream Parlor, Taneytown  A thank-you was sent to Jacob  Victory Restaurant, Taneytown Shriver  Carleos Pizza, Emmitsburg  Expenses for improvements (electrical work  Weis, Thurmont and supplies) at the Promised Land for the Country Festival will be paid for out of the  Quality Tire Service, Emmitsburg Capital Improvements area.  Mountain Gate Family Restaurant  The Crab Cake Dinner profit was $1916.32  Hillside Turkey Farm, Thurmont  Food Lion, Taneytown Youth: The Youth Group is in need of new leaders. These Companies donated items for the Silent Auction: Family Ministry: The group will be providing a Hallmark, Taneytown survey on a variety of topics to determine what the Medicine Plus, Emmitsburg congregation wants. A progressive dinner is being Mia Bella Candles-Christine Shaffer, Taneytown considered. Harrington & Son's, Emmitsburg Carriage House, Emmitsburg Building Committee: The committee will be doing Shamrock Restaurant, Thurmont a kitchen layout and are discussing what equipment Cozy Restaurant, Thurmont is needed. Sheetz Gas Station, Thurmont & Taneytown The Old Havilah Inn, Taneytown UMW: the Ice Cream Social will be held on Chubby's Restaurant, Emmitsburg August 8. The Village Tavern, Walkersville Debbie Burke @ Good Hair Days, Walkersville NAPA, Taneytown Jubilee, Emmitsburg Subway, Emmitsburg & Thurmont Mulligan MacDuffer Miniature Golf, Gettysburg Kennies Grocery Store, Taneytown Hillside Turkey Farm, Thurmont Zurgables Hardware, Emmitsburg The Palms Restaurant, Emmitsburg

UPCOMING EVENTS August-September 2010 August 1 Sunday 6:00 pm Worship Service at the Promised Land August 2 Monday 6:00 pm Family Ministry 7:00 pm SS and Ed Committee August 3 Tuesday 9:00 am Intercessory Prayer – Hill residence August 5 Thursday 7:00 pm Praise Band August 8 Sunday 4:30 pm Ice Cream Social w/Pizza at the Promised Land 6:00 pm Worship Service at the Promised Land August 9 Monday 7:00 pm Festival Follow-up Meeting August 10 Tuesday 9:00 am Intercessory Prayer– Hill residence 6:30 pm Building Committee August 11 Wednesday 7:00 pm Trustees- Davis Residence August 12 Thursday 7:00 pm Praise Band August 15 Sunday Presentation of Tom’s Creek Educational Gift 12:00pm Meeting for Youth Group Parents 6:00 pm Worship Service at the Promised Land August 17 Tuesday 9:00 am Intercessory Prayer– Hill residence August 18 Wednesday 7:00 pm NOW Team August 19 Thursday 12:00 pm Oldies and Goodies Thursday 7:00 pm Praise Band August 22 Sunday 6:00 pm Worship Service at the Promised Land August 23 Monday 7:00 pm Ad Council August 24 Tuesday 9:00 am Intercessory Prayer– Hill residence August 26 Thursday 7:00 pm Praise Band August 29 Sunday Promotion Sunday 6:00 pm Worship Service at the Promised Land August 30 Monday 7:00 pm Nominating Committee August 31 Tuesday 9:00 am Intercessory Prayer September 2 Thursday 7:00 pm Praise Band September 5 Sunday Franklin from Dominican Republic Preaching September 7 Tuesday 9:00 am Intercessory Prayer– Hill residence September 8 Wednesday 7:00 pm Trustees Meeting – Davis residence September 9 Thursday 7:00 pm Praise Band September 12 Sunday 9:30 am New Member Meeting September 13 Monday 7:00 pm Worship Meeting September 14 Tuesday 9:00 am Intercessory Prayer– Hill residence September 15 Wednesday 7:30 pm Choir September 16 Thursday 12:00 pm Oldies and Goodies 7:00 pm Praise Band September 17 Friday 7:00 pm Book Club -parsonage “Deadlock” by James Scott Bell September 19 Sunday 9:30 am New Member Meeting September 20 Monday 7:00 pm United Methodist Women September 21 Tuesday 9:00 am Intercessory Prayer– Hill residence 7:30 pm NOW Team September 23 Thursday 7:00 pm Praise Band September 25 Saturday Camp Meeting at the Promised Land September 26 Sunday Christian Education/New Member Sunday September 27 Monday 7:00 pm Ad Council September 28 Tuesday 9:00 am Intercessory Prayer– Hill residence September 29 Wednesday 7:30 pm Choir September 30 Thursday 7:00 pm Praise Band August 2010 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 VBS VBS VBS VBS VBS VBS 2:00 pm 6:00 pm 9:00 am 7:00 pm St. Catherine’s Family Ministry Intercessory Praise Band Worship 7:00 pm Prayer 6:00 pm SS and Education Worship at the Committee Promised Land 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 4:30 pm 7:00 pm 9:00 am 7:00 pm 7:00 pm Ice Cream Festival Intercessory Trustees- Praise Band Social & follow-up meeting Prayer Davis Residence 6:00 pm 6:30 pm Worship at the Building Promised Land Committee 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Presentation of 9:00 am 7:00 pm 12:00 pm Educational Intercessory NOW Team Oldies and Gift Prayer Goodies 12:00 pm 7:00 pm Youth Group Praise Band Parents Mtg 6:00 pm Worship at the Promised Land 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 6:00 pm 7:00 pm 9:00 am 7:00 pm Worship at the Ad Council Intercessory Praise Band Promised Land Prayer

29 30 31 Promotion 7:00 pm 9:00 am Sunday Nominating Intercessory 6:00 pm Committee Prayer Worship at the Promised Land September 2010

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5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Franklin from 9:00 am 7:00 pm 7:00 pm Dominican Intercessory Trustees- Praise Band Republic Prayer Davis Preaching Residence 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9:30 am 7:00 pm 9:00 am 7:30 Choir 12:00 pm 7:00 pm New Member Worship Intercessory Oldies and Book Club Meeting Meeting Prayer Goodies Parsonage 7:00 pm Praise Band 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 9:30 am 7:00 pm 9:00 am 7:00 pm Camp Meeting New Member UMW Intercessory Praise Band at Promised Meeting Prayer Land 7:00 pm NOW Team 26 27 28 28 30 Christian 7:00 pm 9:00 am 7:30 Choir 7:00 pm Education/New AD Council Intercessory Praise Band Member Prayer Sunday