TIDINGS OF WELLER “Affirm Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior as we

care for others and tell people about Him.”

Affirm ~ Care ~ Tell

May 2015

101 N. Altamont Avenue, Thurmont, MD 21788 Office: 301-271-2802 On the Web: www.wellerumc.com

“Of Nepal, Baltimore and Hope”

Just when we think it’s safe to get on with our

lives, something happens. This week it turned out

to be two somethings.

Last Saturday, the country of Nepal was hit

by a severe earthquake that toppled build-

ings in that ancient land. As of this writing,

over 4,600 people are dead, many more are

injured and up to one million children need

help urgently, according to CNN. Humani-

tarian assistance is on the way but the dev-

astation is such that it will take years to re-

build homes and businesses.

Then on Monday, rioters took to the streets

of Baltimore following the funeral for Fred-

die Gray, the 25 year old man who died af-

ter sustaining injuries while in police custo-

dy. Despite calls for peaceful protests by

the family and local clergy, hundreds of peo-

ple used the event as an excuse to loot and

burn in several low-income neighborhoods of

the city. Police and National Guard are re-

sponding but as is the case in Nepal, the

damage done by one night of violence will

take a long time to repair.

Whether we are far away from earth shattering

events, such as the Nepal earthquake, or closer to

home, as is the case with Baltimore, we are still

connected to these events by our common human

condition. As people of faith, we unite in prayer

for Nepal and for Baltimore, praying that God’s

peace and God’s justice may flow into both situa-

tions.

International aid agencies, including the

United Methodist Committee on Relief, are

already sending much needed help to the

people of Nepal.

In Baltimore, local clergy and lay people—

including many United Methodists—are on

the front line of the response to the vio-

lence, urging restraint and working to redi-

rect anger into more constructive respons-

es.

Following the violence in Baltimore, a number of

clergy have cited these words from the prophet

Jeremiah, where God directed the people of Israel

to “seek the welfare of the city where I have sent

you into exile, and pray to the Lord on its behalf;

for in its welfare you will have welfare” (Jeremiah

29:7).

As events unfold over the coming weeks, let us re-

member to pray for the welfare of the people in

Nepal and in Baltimore. Let us offer prayers for

peace and for justice; for reconciliation and under-

standing; for community building and re-building;

and for the restoration of conditions that lead to

the kind of abundant life God desires for all human

beings. This is the hope we live by; that even in

the midst of disaster and destruction, the Spirit

of God’s redemptive love is at work in the world.

Peace,

Pastor Bob

WELLER NEWS

Imagine No Malaria

In the Spring of 2014 we accepted a challenge along with many other churches in our district

and around the world to raise money to fight malaria in Africa. Our goal was to raise $3,000

by the end of this year. Through the generous giving of the people of Weller we now have

$2,767.28. With only $232.72 left to raise, the end is in sight! Hopefully, these efforts will

make a big difference and reduce greatly or eliminate deaths from this disease in Africa.

Although all birthdays are special for us, one of our Senior members is

having a special birthday in May. Florence Stitely will be turning 92

on May 21st. Please consider sending her a card as she is in the

Weller 90+ club! Cards may be mailed directly to her.

You may call the church office for her address.

SERMON SERIES LOOKS AT UNITED METHODIST ORIGINS AND FAITH

FOR TODAY

So we’re Methodists, what does that mean?

Maybe you were an EUB (Evangelical United Brethren), what’s that

all about?

So we’re United Methodists, does that matter in today’s world?

This month we begin a new sermon series that examines the begin-

nings of the United Methodist Church and what that means for us

today. The series focuses on the beginnings of the Methodist

movement in England and the start of the EUB church in America.

Not just a history lesson, this series addresses important questions

about God’s mercy, grace, assurance of God’s love and our response

to that love in faith. The series is presented in three parts:

10 May Our Wesleyan Heritage: Holiness of Heart and Life

17 May Our EUB Heritage: “We Are Brothers”

24 May Our United Methodist Heritage: Living by the Spirit

Rev. John Wesley, principal founder

of Methodism

SPORTS

Come and bring your friends for an evening of fun at the ball park! It’s

Fireworks and Faith Night on June 28th at the Frederick Keys Harry

Grove Stadium. The Keys will play the Wilmington Blue Rocks. Re-

served seat tickets will be $9 for adults and $6 for ages 3-12 and sen-

iors age 60 and above. Special activities for the event are listed be-

low:

3:30 – 5:00 Music with the Waterboyz for Jesus .

6:00 Game against the Wilmington Blue Rocks begins.

After the game – Fireworks

Contact Pat or Henry Alexander at 301-271-7164 for more information or to

buy tickets. Ticket money will be due by June 14th.

LET’S TALK SPORTS By Robbie Shaffer

Weller lost its first playoff game on 13 April to Mt. View, 78-54, at First Bap-

tist Church of Frederick. It was a close game at halftime, 34-29, but Mt. View

quickly ran away with it in the second half.

Weller’s season ended on 20 April with a loss to Grace U.M. of Frederick with a score of 72-64.

We remained close but came up with a loss.

Weller is looking forward to its next season. Thanks to all those who played and came to watch

the games.

See Bob Shaffer, Henry Alexander, Terry Fogle or me for the schedule of games.

Photography Notice

Please note that photographs taken during church activities and services are used for keeping our church archives up-to-date and for use in

our bulletins, newsletters, website and Facebook account. We ask that no tags, comments or changes be made on these photos for security

reasons. If you prefer not to have you or your child's photo used in any of these areas, please notify Sandra Valentine or Pastor Bob.

We will end our regular Sunday School year for kids on June 7th

at our regular Sunday School time with a celebration in front of

the Weller House, 9:45 a.m. until 10:45 a.m., that will include ice

cream sundaes and games. Parents are welcome to join us!

I’d like to thank our dedicated Sunday School teachers and helpers Darlene

Wastler, Debbie Stull, Makayla Stull, Nancy Eyler, Kelly Alexander, Ethel

Brauer, Paulette Mathias, and Kelsey Mathias. While they are taking a much

deserved summer break, we’ll be having Summer Sunday School each week for ag-

es 3-12 in the Sunday School area in the church. This will be a one room class

with a variety of activities. Please come and bring your friends!

On June 7th we’ll also be presenting our third graders with a Bible as a gift from

the church during each worship service. Our third graders this year are Hope

Brown, Kayleigh Frantz, Abbey Shaffer and Jonny Wastler.

Summer Sunday School will run from June 14th

until August 30th . In order to give our regular

teachers a summer break, we will need to have a

volunteer teacher and an assistant sign up for

each of our summer Sundays. We will use a One

Room Sunday School curriculum for ages 3-12.

The curriculum is planned and easy to follow with a small amount of preparation

involved to gather extra materials or make copies for the coming week. Please

contact Pat Alexander, 301-271-7164, for more information or sign up on the

clipboard.

G-FORCE Adventure Park! Vacation Bible School for kids from nursery age to 5th grade will be held from

Monday 22 June to 26 Friday June

6:15 to 8:30 p.m.

Come meet Checkers the Cheetah and Move, Act, Care, Follow, and

Share with God.

Register your kids now or sign up to volunteer at

http://2015.cokesburyvbs.com/wellerumc

Paper registration forms are available in the lobby and a volunteer sign

up sheet will be passed around in church. Please consider helping in this

important ministry!

Any questions please contact Bob Miller, Amanda Keilholtz or call the

church office.

LADIES NIGHT OUT

14 May in the fellowship Hall at Weller UMC

6:00 p.m.

Adults - $7.25 Ages 5 - 12 - $5.25 4yrs. and under - free

Tickets on Sale: 26 April, 3 and 10 May

Catered by Mountain Gate Family Restaurant.

Ticket sellers - Dorothy Clever, Cindy Hart, Pat Alexander, and Karen Younkins

Greeters for May 8:30

03 (Combined) Lee Taylor

10 Nancy Rice, & Carol Long

17 Bill Clayton & Kay Miller

24 Joan Freeze

31 Youth Lead

Acolytes 8:30

03 (Combined) Daniel Dutrow

10 Robbie Shaffer

17 Brody Mathias

24 Jolene Mathias

31 Youth Lead

Scripture Readers & Call to Worship 8:30

03 (Combined) Paulette Mathias

10 Bob Fahnestock

17 Ethel Brauer

24 Dorothy Clever

31 Youth Lead

Nursery Assistant

All dates available

Greeters for May 11:00

03 (Combined) Lee Taylor

10 Deb, Michaela Stull, & Joan Staub

17 The Herbert Family

24 John & Vickie Howes

31 Youth Lead

Acolytes 11:00

03 (Combined) Daniel Dutrow

10 Megan Clark

17 Makayla Eibert

24 Jacob Wastler

31 Youth Lead

Scripture Readers 11:00

03 (Combined) Paulette Mathias

10 Henry Alexander

17 Kelly Alexander

24 Mark Eyler

31 Youth Lead

Nursery Assistant

All dates available

HELPERS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY

May Sermons and Scriptures

03 (Combined) Lay team from Aldersgate Renewal Ministries

10 Our Wesleyan Heritage: Holiness of Heart and Life, 1 Peter 1:13-16; Ephesians 2:8-10

17 Our EUB Heritage: “We are Brothers”, Luke 19:1-10; Matthew 12:46-50

24 Our United Methodist Heritage,: Living by the Spirit Acts 2:1-4. 42-47

31 Youth Sunday: Youth Lead Isaiah 6:1-8

Worship

Sunday School

Church Offering

April 5 (Sunrise) 25

April 5 (Easter) 148

April 12 95

April 19 116

April 26 101

April Avg.

115

April 5 4,486.00

April 12 1,953.00

April 19 2,233.00

April 26 1,648.00

Imagine No Malaria N/A

ACH Monthly

Deposit

1,580.00

Total (INM Not In-

cluded) $11,900.00

May Birthdays

03 Debbie Hobbs

18 Mandy (Eyler) Howard

19 Phyllis Wynkoop

21 Florence Stitely; Kathy Wivell

23 Eric Woods

26 Bob Kells

27 John Hart, Sr.

28 Jody Hahn

30 Glenn Watson

May Anniversaries

19 Donetta & Buddy Herbert

30 Joyce & Bob Kells

The church office will be closed:

Wednesday, 6 May

Thursday, 7 May

Thursday, 21 May

Monday, 25 May (Memorial

Day)

April 5 34

April 12 30

April 19 51

April 26 44

April Avg.

40

Weller United Methodist Church

101 North Altamont Avenue,

Thurmont, Maryland 21788-1850

Phone: 301-271-2802 www.wellerumc.com

Pastor@wellerumc.com for Pastor Bob

Secretary@wellerumc.com for Sandra Valentine

CCLI #988176

Office hours: Monday - Thursday. 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Rev. Robert E. Kells, Jr., Pastor

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

2

3

Combined 10 a.m. Worship Service with

Deerfield

Holy Communion

4

Scout Leaders 7 p.m. (Weller

House)

Revival Bible Study 7 p.m.

5

Puppet Min-istry 6 p.m.

C.O.M. 7 p.m.

Kids Choir 7 p.m.

6 Revival Bible

Study 9:30 a.m.

Prayer Time 7 p.m.

Book Club (W.H) 7 p.m.

7

Trustee’s 7 p.m.

8

9

10 11

Revival Bible Study 7 p.m.

12 Puppet Min-istry 6 p.m.

Ad Board 7 p.m.

Kids Choir 7 p.m.

13

Revival Bible Study

9:30 a.m.

14

Ladies Night Out

6 p.m.

15

16

Pre-Conference Gathering - Middletown

UMC

17 18

Revival Bible Study 7 p.m.

19

Puppet Min-istry 6 p.m.

Kids Choir 7 p.m.

20

Revival Bible Study

9:30 a.m. Prayer Time

7 p.m.

21

22 23

24

Heritage Sunday

25

26

Puppet Min-istry 6 p.m.

Kids Choir 7 p.m.

27 28 29 30

31

Last day regular Sunday

School

Unless otherwise noted, the following events take place at the same time each week for this month: Tuesdays Weekly bulletin information due to office by noon Thursdays: Narcotics Anonymous in Weller House 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Normal Church Office Hours are: Monday – Thursday 8:30 a.m.—3:00 p.m. Closed on Fridays.

BWC Annual Conference

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Lord, Teach Us to Pray