La Plata United Methodist

Church

1st Sunday in Advent

1 December 2019

Café Worship (8:30)*You may leave your cell phones ON, but set to vibrate or silent, please*

Feel free to share on social media that you are here at La Plata Church tocelebrate and worship the risen Lord!

Music Before Worship

Welcome & Centering

*Opening Prayer (Together)Today we start the journey. Today we take the first step.Today we head in a new direction. Today we stop lookingback. Today we steel our focus. Today we move ahead.Today we hope in the promise, and in this hope, there isno end. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Lighting Of The Advent CandleREADER: Today we light the candle of HOPE. To beginour Advent journey, we reclaim our hope! Jesus is ourhope – a light in the darkness, life springing from death,and Love emerging – Love unending.

Jesus is our Hope! We walk in the light of Christ andprepare our hearts with HOPE for the journey. Amen.Musical Moment EmmanuelEmmanuel, EmmanuelHis name is called EmmauelGod With Us, Revealed in UsHis name is called Emmanuel

Greeting Each Other in the Name of Christ

Announcements & Invitations

Hanging Of The GreensHow shall we prepare this house for the coming of theKing?With branches of cedar, the tree of royalty. In ancient times, the cedar was revered as the tree ofroyalty. It also signified immortality and was used forpurification.We place this cedar branch as a sign of Christ, whoreigns as King forever, and whose coming inrighteousness and justice, will purify our hearts.

How shall we prepare this house for the coming of theEternal Christ?With garlands of pine and fir, whose leaves are everliving, ever green.Because the needles of pine and fir trees appear not to dieeach season, the ancients saw them as signs of things thatlast forever. Isaiah tells us that there will be no end to thereign of the Messiah.We, therefore, lay these garlands of pine and fir to signifythe eternal reign of Jesus, the Christ.

How shall we prepare this house for the coming of the

Savior?With holly and ivy, telling of his passion, death andresurrection.In ancient times, holly and ivy were considered signs ofChrist’s passion. Their prickly leaves suggested the crownof thorns, their red berries the blood of the Savior, and thebitter bark, the drink offered to Jesus on the cross.As we offer the holly and ivy, let us rejoice in the comingof Jesus, our Savior.

How shall we prepare our hearts for the coming of theSon Of God?By hearing again the words of the prophets, who foretoldthe saving work of God.God’s Word is God’s Truth to us, God’s Promise for us,God’s Hope IN us.We place God’s Word in our midst to ponder, to read, tohear and to obey.

How shall we prepare for the journey to the Manger?One faith-filled step at a time, one Advent candle at atime, one living hope at a time and one Agape Love forall time. Amen.

Time of Prayer:Time of WitnessSharing Our Week’s Blessings & Trials, Requests,

Silent Prayers and the Lifting of HandsPastoral PrayerThe Lord’s Prayer (Together)

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thyname. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth asit is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. Andforgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those whotrespass against us. And lead us not into temptation,but deliver us from evil; for thine is the kingdom, andthe power, and the glory forever. Amen.

ReloadScriptures for the Day

The Hebrew Bible Lesson Isaiah 2: 1-5 The Epistle Lesson Romans 15: 4-13

The Message Rev. Dr. Susan E Boehl“The Gift of Emptiness”

Sacrament of Holy Communion

Benediction*Please rise in body or in spirit

Liturgist: Don Purdy; Service Prayer Partner: Sharon BowieCommunion Steward: Rita Riley

Communion Servers: Laurie Mudd and Jim & Jason Risley

Traditional Worship (11:00)*You may leave your cell phones ON, but set to vibrate or silent, please*

Feel free to share on social media that you are here at La Plata Church to

celebrate and worship the risen Lord!

Prayer Before Worship:Today we start the journey. Today we take the first step. Today

we head in a new direction. Today we stop looking back. Today we

steel our focus. Today we move ahead. Today we hope in the

promise, and in this hope, there is no end. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Prelude L i n da Dent Mitchell

Lighting the Altar Candles,

& A Time of Quiet MeditationAfter the Prayer Before Worship, when the Prelude begins,

please quiet yourselves in preparation for worship.

Introit: Chancel Choir“O Come, O Come, Emmanuel”

Welcome, News & Opportunities

*Lighting the Advent Candle WreathToday we light the candle of HOPE. To begin our Advent journey, we

reclaim our hope! Jesus is our hope – a light in the darkness, life springing

from death, and Love emerging – Love unending.

Jesus is our Hope! We walk in the light of Christ and prepare our

hearts with HOPE for the journey. Amen.

*Opening Hymn UM Hymnal, 202“People, Look East” (vs. 1 and 4)

Hanging Of The Greens

How shall we prepare the house for the coming of the King?

With branches of cedar, the tree of royalty.

In ancient times, the cedar was revered as the tree of royalty. It also

signified immortality and was used for purification.

We place this cedar branch as a sign of Christ, who reigns as

King forever, and whose coming in righteousness and justice,

will purify our hearts.

How shall we prepare this house for the coming of the Eternal Christ?

With garlands of pine and fir, whose leaves are ever living,

ever green.

Because the needles of pine and fir trees appear not to die each

season, the ancients saw them as signs of things that last forever.

Isaiah tells us tha there will be no end to the reign of the Messiah.

We, therefore, lay these garlands of pine and fir to signify the

eternal reign of Jesus, the Christ.

How shall we prepare this house for the coming of the Savior?

With holly and ivy, telling of his passion, death and

resurrection.

In ancient times, holly and ivy were considered signs of Christ’s

passion. Their prickly leaves suggested the crown of thorns, their red

berries the blood of the Savior, and the bitter bark, the drink offered

to Jesus on the cross.

As we offer the holly and ivy, let us rejoice in the coming of

Jesus, our Savior.

How shall we prepare our hearts for the coming of the Son Of God?

By hearing again the words of the prophets, who foretold the

saving work of God.

God’s Word is God’s Truth to us, God’s Promise for us, God’s Hope IN

us.

We place God’s Word in our midst to ponder, to read, to hear

and to obey.

How shall we prepare for the journey to the Manger?

One faith-filled step at a time, one Advent candle at a time,

one living hope at a time and one Agape Love for all time.

Amen.

Passing the Peace The Peace of the Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Let us greet our neighbors, extending God’s peace to each other

The Hebrew Bible Lesson Isaiah 2: 1-5

The Offertory Chancel Choir“Advent Canticle”

*The Doxology UM Hymnal, 95Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise him all

creatures here below. Praise him above ye heavenly hosts.

Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.

Prayer of Dedication

The Epistle Lesson Romans 15: 4-13 This is the word of God for the people of God.

Thanks be to God.

The Message Rev. Dr. Susan E Boehl“The Gift of Emptiness”

Communion Song UM Hymnal, 204“Emmanuel, Emmanuel”

Sacrament of Holy Communion

Decorating the Chrismon Tree

*Closing Hymn UM Hymnal, 206 “I want To Walk As A Child Of The Light” (vs. 1 and 3)

*Benediction

*Congregational Response The Faith We Sing, 2085“He Came Down” (2x)

He came down that we may have HOPE

He came down that we may have HOPE

He came down that we may have HOPE

Hallelujah, forevermore!

Postlude Linda Dent Mitchell

*Please rise in body or in spirit

Acolytes: Sara Robertson; Liturgist: Patsy Bergerstock

Service Prayer Partners: Jan Saunders

Communion Steward: Lesa Richardson;

Communion Servers: Lynn Elmwood, Debbie Lucas & Peggy Hamilton

The flowers on the altar are given to the

glory of God, and in celebration of their

6th Wedding Anniversary,

by Ronnie & Debbie Lucas

The Scripture LessonsIsaiah 2: 1-5 (NIV)

This is what Isaiah son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem:

In the last days the mountain of the Lord’s temple will be established

as the highest of the mountains; it will be exalted above the hills, and all nations

will stream to it.

Many peoples will come and say,

“Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the temple of the God of Jacob.

He will teach us his ways, so that we may walk in his paths.”

The law will go out from Zion, the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.

He will judge between the nations and will settle disputes for many peoples.

They will beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks.

Nation will not take up sword against nation, nor will they train for war anymore.

Come, descendants of Jacob, let us walk in the light of the Lord.

Romans 15: 4-13 (NIV)

For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through

the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we

might have hope.

May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same

attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had, so that with one mind

and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to

God. For I tell you that Christ has become a servant of the Jews on behalf of God’s

truth, so that the promises made to the patriarchs might be confirmed and,

moreover, that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy. As it is written:

“Therefore I will praise you among the Gentiles;

I will sing the praises of your name.”

Again, it says,“Rejoice, you Gentiles, with his people.”

And again,

“Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles;

let all the peoples extol him.”

And again, Isaiah says,

“The Root of Jesse will spring up,

one who will arise to rule over the nations;

in him the Gentiles will hope.”

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you

may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Living Into God’s Word1. Today is the first day of Advent and the first day of the

new Church year. How will you make today different

and special and dedicated to God?

2. We prepare our church for Christ’s coming with

decorations. How are you decorating the inside of your

heart?

3. Advent is the season of _________.

4. What is the blessing of waiting?

5. What is the blessing of emptiness?

6. List the name of at least one person for which you can

be an agent of Hope.

7. Why do we use cedar, fir, and holly to decorate for

this holy season?

8. The Advent candles “count down” the Sundays until

Christmas. How do you “count down” the days until the

coming of Christ?

9. What do you hope for this season of Advent?

10. How will you “live empty” for this season of Advent?

Church CalendarSunday, December 1- 1st Sunday of Advent / Hanging of the Greens / Communion

8:30a Café Worship (FH2)

9:45a Sunday School for All Ages / Family Advent Kick Off (Entire church)

11:00a Traditional Service (Sanctuary)

Monday, December 2

11:00p Church Staff Mtg. (Rm. 412/Board Room)

5:30p 12 Step Home Group - AA Mtg. (Rm. 104)

6:00p Tupperware Rally - Sales Mtg. (Rm. 110)

6:15p BSA Troop 1814 Mtg. (FH1)

7:30p PMNS - Almost Christmas an Advent Study (FH2)

8:30p AA Meeting - Warner Group (Rm. 104)

Tuesday, December 3

9:00a BLP 2's Parent Conferences (FH2)

5:30p Prayer Shawl Ministry (Parlor)

6:00p Women's Emmaus Group (Rm. 412/Board Room)

6:00p Men's Emmaus Reunion Group

6:30p Mounted Wanderer’s 4-H Club (FH1)

Wednesday, December 4

9:30a Wednesday Morning Bible Study (Rm. 110)

12:00p AA Meeting - Serenity Seekers (Rm. 104)

1:30p BLP Staff Mtg. (Rm. 412/Board Room)

2:30p Food Pantry till 4:00p (Bowie Annex)

5:00p ASP Italian Feast (FH1)

6:00p Horsemasters 4-H Club (FH2)

7:00p Cherub Choir & Crimson Angels (Rm. 104 & 110)

7:30p Chancel Choir (Adult Choir Rm.)

Thursday, December 5

9:00a BLP 2's Parent Conferences (FH2)

10:00a ABR Circle (Parlor)

6:30p Cub Scout Pack 423 Den Mtg. (FH1, Rms. 104, 106 & 110)

7:00p Preachers Pop Up Prayer

Friday, December 6

11:30a UMW Christmas Luncheon (FH1)

6:30p Girl Scout troop 12046 Mtg. (Rm. 104)

Saturday, December 7

8:30a Pastor’s Prayer Partners (Rm. 110)

9:00a Youth Drop N Shop till 1:00 (FH1 & Preschool/Sunday School Rms.)

2:00p Unikids (Rms. 104 & 106)

Sunday, December 8 - 2nd Sunday of Advent

8:30a Café Worship (FH2)

9:45a Sunday School for All Ages (Entire church)

11:00a Traditional Service (Sanctuary)

12:00p Lunch & Christmas Caroling (FH1)

1:30p Sagepoint ServiceKEY: FH1=Old Fellowship Hall, FH2=New Fellowship Hall, Rm. 104=Old Youth Room, Rm. 106=Old Conf. Rm #1,

Rm. 110=Old Conf. Rm. #2, Rm. 102=Old Parlor BLP=Blessed Lambs Preschool

HERE’S THE SCOOPASP ITALIAN FEAST FUND RAISER - Please join us on Wednesday evening, December 4,

for our annual Italian Feast to raise funds for next summer's ASP trips. You should be tired

of turkey leftovers by then so come on out for lasagna; spaghetti and other Italian favorites;

salad; and dessert. Love offering will be taken. Dinner will be served from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

If you would like to help or donate or would like more information about ASP, please

contact John Carns at 301.848.0060 or carns@comcast.net.

ABR CIRCLE OLD TIME CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON - The ABR Circle will hold their annual

Christmas Luncheon on Friday, December 6 in Fellowship Hall 1 at 12:00pm. All are invited

and the cost per person is $12.00 (Reservations required) Reservations will be taken on

Sunday's at the 8:30 and 11:00 Services Please bring a toy for a donation to the Children's

Aid Society. Any Questions please call Mary Vance 301-934-4903 or Cindy Beaston

301-934-5341.

CHRISTMAS CAROLING - Please join the Fellowship Ministry team for our annual Christmas

Caroling on Sunday, Dec 8. We will gather in Fellowship Hall 1 for a delicious soup and

sandwich luncheon provided by committee members immediately following the 11:00 AM

service. After eating, we will board a school bus to visit church members who have not been

able to attend services. We will return NLT 4:30 PM. Wear your Santa hat and "crazy

holiday" sweaters / clothing to show your Christmas spirit. Families are welcome and lyrics

are provided to all of your favorite carols. Contact Cheryl Smith @ 301-752-1386 or the

Church office for any questions. You will need to sign up to attend so that the

committee can prepare enough food. You may sign up on the attendance pads or

on our website at laplataumc.org just look for Christmas Caroling.

CHRISTMAS CANTATA - This year the Chancel Choir will be singing Born a Savior, Born a

King by John Purifoy. They will be performing the cantata only once, at the 11:00 service

on December 15.

CHRISTMAS FLOWERS - On December 15 and 22 our church will be decorated with

poinsettias. Envelopes are located in the attendance pads in the pews, and on the

information tables in the Narthex and Fellowship Hall 2 for your use. Please fill them out

and place them in the offering boxes at Café service and in the offering plate at the 11:00

service. The cost of the poinsettias are $15.00 each.

ATTENDANCE PAD - Please be sure to sign in on the attendance pads in the pews. If you

have changed your address, email, last name or phone number, please include that so that

we can correct the information in our data base. Once you have signed in, simply place the

sign in sheet in the offering plate.

mailto:carns@comcast.net

ADOPT A FAMILY - During the Christmas season, we adopt designated families from our

partner school, Matula Elementary. The families are selected by the school administration,

and they will certainly benefit from our donations. On Nov 24, Dec 1 and 8, Christmas trees

will be located in the Sanctuary Lobby and Fellowship Hall 2. The trees will have tags

describing specific items that the family members can use. Please pray about taking a tag

and blessing the members of these families in need. Bring in all unwrapped items to the

church no later than Sunday, Dec 15. A special collection box will be available for your

gifts in the Sanctuary Lobby and also in Fellowship Hall 2. Thank you in advance for your

generosity; our church congregation is truly a blessing to our community.

BOX TOPS FOR MATULA - As you may know, for several years, there has been a plastic box

in the lobby available for those of you who are clipping and saving Box Tops for Matula

Elementary School. Well, now, NO MORE CLIPPING. No more bringing your Box Tops in.

You can download the All-New Box Tops App - designate Matula as your school of choice

- shop as you normally would - then simply scan your store receipts to find participating

products. The app will automatically credit Matula with your Box Top earnings. There are

so many items on your store list these days that are qualifying for credit. If you have any

questions, contact Jean Sigmon at sigmonjean@gmail.com. And, if you would rather

continue to clip your Box Tops, the box in the lobby will still be available.

BLESSING BUDDIES - The Prayer Shawl ministries Blessing Buddies were a big hit, which

means we need more. Please donate a new Teddy Bear for our Blessing Buddies ministry.

These bears will spend time in worship and prayer with our congregation, and then be

taken to bless those who need some comfort from their church family. There will be a box

in the front entrance for your donations, or you can bring them to the church office any time

during the week.

WORSHIPWORSHIP SCHEDULE - The Sunday morning worship schedule is: Café Worship at 8:30 AM

in Fellowship Hall 2, and Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary at 11:00 AM.

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES - We will celebrate the birth of Jesus with three services of

worship, 4:00, 7:00 & 11:00 PM. Our 7:00 PM service will begin with a mini concert from

our Carillon Choir. Please invite your friends.

NURSERY IS AVAILABLE - Nursery care for little ones (ages 0-4 yrs) is available during the

11:00 Sunday morning service. If your little one becomes unsettled and is in need of more

care, please contact an usher who can direct you to the nursery or to the rocking chairs in

the back. We are grateful to the staff and volunteers that help us provide a nursery each

week.

If you are a parent or a grandparent of young children, or you just want to spend some

time with the youngest in our congregation, consider signing up to volunteer in the Nursery.

To volunteer, or for information, contact Alyssa Wheeler at awheeler007@gmail.com.

mailto:awheeler007@gmail.com

SUNDAY SCHOOL - Sunday School is available for everyone from 9:45 - 10:45 each week!

Children ages 2 - 5th grade begin in Fellowship Hall 1

Middle School meets in room 422

High School meets in room 217

Three adult classes include: "Current Events" led by Jim Risley in the parlor; "Life

Application" meets in Fellowship Hall 2 and is led by Julie Robbins, "History Of" meets

downstairs in room 110 and is led by Randi McWilliams and Adam Todd.

HEARING ASSIST DEVICES - are available, please see an usher to obtain one.

SERVICE & CARINGPERSON'S MEMORIAL DAY INTERFAITH SERVICE - Christ Church in La Plata will once

again join with Lifestyles of Maryland to host the Person's Memorial Day Interfaith Service.

Because of the weekend, we will anticipate the longest day of the year by 36 hours or so,

and will hold the service on Thursday, December 19 at 4:30 pm at Christ Church, 112

Charles Street in La Plata. We will end by gathering outside with candles, to recognize the

plight of so many who have no "indoors" to go to. If you would like to participate, if you

have a choir or church band that would like to sing, please contact Christ Church at

301-392-1051. We will light candles to remember those who've died homeless in our

community in the past year.

CUB SCOUT PACK 423 - La Plata United Methodist Church is the Charter Organization for

Cub Scout Pack 423. Cub Scouting is fun for the whole family. In Scouting, boys and girls

start with their best right now selves, and grow into their very best future selves. It's fun,

hands-on learning, and achievement that puts kids in the middle of the action and prepares

them for today - and for life. The leadership of Pack 423 is grateful for the opportunity to

be a part of La Plata United Methodist Church, bringing families from the community

together to experience a place to belong. The cost of Scouting is a true investment in a

child's education and future. Please consider supporting the efforts of the Pack with a

donation to fund the pack programming. You can donate electronically on laplataumc.org,

click Online Giving, and choose the line item Cub Scouts Pack 423.

CANDY BARS FOR SALE - Cub Scout Pack 423 is selling World's Finest Chocolate for $1.00

a bar to benefit the pack. Please contact Mark Stancliff at mwstancliff@gmail.com or stop

by the church office to get your candy bars.

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE - The Mission committee is looking for someone to serve as a

coordinator for the Red Cross Blood Drives. The coordinator would need to be present to

organize the volunteers from the church, receive the truck and the staff, be around to

trouble shoot and close up after the drive. Joyce Dean has been serving in this capacity for

many years, but is unable to continue due to her illness. Please call the church office if you

are interested in volunteering or would simply like some additional information.

FOOD PANTRY NEEDS YOUR HELP - The Food Pantry is requesting your donations of the

following items, grape jelly, canned peaches, pears, mandarin oranges, applesauce, (no

peel off cups please), pasta meal bags, baked beans, soups, children's juice boxes, snack

items for kids (individual wrapped cookies, cheese crackers etc.). You may place your

donated items in the Food Donation Box in the front entrance. Pet food donations are

always appreciated. You can also make monetary donations, just write "Food Pantry" in the

memo line of your check, or give online.

FAITH SHARINGMAKE A NEW FRIEND TODAY - As you enter Church today to worship, look around and see

if you can find someone you don't know. During Passing of the Peace, make a point to

introduce yourself to them and invite them to join you in an activity of the Church. If you

can't get to them during the Passing of the Peace, hang around for a bit after worship and

strike up a conversation with them. In time you'll discover if they are long lost members,

or here for the first time. Either way, you get to make a new friend. Thank you for being

one of the friendliest and most caring congregations around.

PLEASE INVITE YOUR FRIENDS - It is the simplest and most effective way to share Christ

with others: just invite your friends to church with you. Most people who grew up as

Christians and who aren't in a church say they just haven't found a church they like, and

because no one has invited them. Most people if you ask, will say yes to an invitation. Just

ask them to come to church for a special event, or special Sunday, or to hear a sermon you

think will help them.

HAS GOD BLESSED YOU? - When God answers our prayers, or provides healing, or helps

us find a job or get a promotion; when God has touched our lives – we have a responsibility

to tell others what God has done. This is a great way to start a conversation about our faith

with those who know us. Tell them how you feel about being touched by God, or how God

has answered your prayers.

ADMINISTRATIONHOLIDAY - The church office will be closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday,

November 29 for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

STEWARDSHIP - Please be sure that the outer doors close firmly and are locked when you

leave the building. Turn out the lights when you leave a room. Turn off the heat/air

conditioner in the room you are using. These are all things we can do to keep our building

secure, our members safe, and our operating costs down.

REVERSE ADVENT CALENDAR

Each day add an item to a box or bag; on Christmas Eve donate the box or bags

to our food pantry. You may place the box or bags in or around the food bank

black box in the front entrance.

December 1 - Box of cereal

December 2 - peanut butter

December 3 - grape jelly

December 4 - pancake complete

mix

December 5 - pancake syrup

December 6 - Mac and Cheese

December 7 - canned fruit

December 8 - canned tuna

December 9 - brownie mix

December 10 - box of pasta

December 11 - canned chicken

December 12 - box of crackers

December 13 - box of rice

December 14 - box of oatmeal

December 15 - spaghetti sauce

December 16 - chicken noodle soup

December 17 - tomato soup

December 18 - Dinty Moore beef

stew

December 19 - canned green beans

December 20 - canned corn

December 21 - canned mixed

vegetables

December 22 - canned carrots

December 23 - canned yams

December 24 - box of cookies

Our Prayer ListPlease pray:

For our friends and family who have medical issuesJeff Bennett

Tom Berry

Karyl Beverage

Simon Blass

Margaret Bowie

Emberlee

Branstetter

Kimberly Brotosky

Patricia Buckler

Sue Carns

Jennifer Carpenter

Cathy Compton

Harolly Coombs

Joyce Dean

Sandra Fykes

Remy Zachary

Gordon

Carl Greene

Larry Johnson

Christina Kingsbury

Francis Lewis

Sarah Marsh

Donna McKenzie

Ed McKenzie

Renee Nash

Kitley Rainwater

Melissa Faith Rollins

Crystal Rupprecht

Sunny Rupprecht

Tabitha Schneider

Charley Shaw

Carol Sorenson

Don Stapleson

Michael Stewart

Brian Thomason

Jeanette Tull

Sandy Tull

Mike Williams

Please pray:

For our friends and family who are living in

Nursing Homes, Assisted Living or home bound:Lennis Bridgett Mike Merritt Sharon Ferguson

Iris Dickerson June Hanson Ann Bergerstock

Donald Rowe Helen Sullivan

Continue to pray for:Pastor Susan, our church, our denomination, our local, state and national leaders,

our first responders, and our armed forces.

Our Church Staff & Church Leadership Rev. Dr. Susan E. Boehl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior Pastor

Rev. Ed Chance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Retired Pastor / Visitation

Corrie Roberts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Youth Leader

Karen Hamner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Church Administrator

Patricia Day. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Choir Director

Linda Dent Mitchell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Organist

Cheryl Reckeweg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hand Bell Choir Director

Laurie Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Church Treasurer

Archie Verdiglione, Sr. . . . . . . . . . Building Superintendent

Jim Harris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Church Sexton

Bill Riley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Groundskeeper

Julie Robbins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Preschool Director

Trish Carruth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Asst. Preschool Director

Eugene Bradford . . . . . . . . . . Administrative Council Chair

Archie Verdiglione, Sr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lay Leader

Kevin Robbins . . . . . . . . . . . . . Board of Trustees President

Rick Boggs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Staff-Parish Relations Chair

Zana May. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Finance Committee Chair

Our Church Motto for 2019

“Finding our way forward, hand in hand with God and with

each other"

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La Plata Umc

3 Port Tobacco Road

La Plata, Maryland 20646-2824

Office: 301-934-2288

Email: laplataumc@gmail.com

On the web: www.laplataumc.org

Rev. Dr. Susan E. Boehl cell: 240-217-6369

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