http://germantownumc.org/index.php/site/index/ en dthurmond@germantownumc.org Copyright 2012 2012-02-06T17:32:46+00:00 http://www.germantownumc.org/index.php/site/ways_to_reduce_stress/ http://www.germantownumc.org/index.php/site/ways_to_reduce_stress/#When:17:32:46Z Ways to Reduce Stress – OLEC Top 20 1. PRAY. Go to bed on time and get up on time so you can start the day unrushed. 2. Say “No” to projects that won’t fit into your time schedule or that will compromise your mental health. 3. Simplify and unclutter your life. 4. Allow extra time to do things and to get to places. 5. Pace yourself and take one day at a time. 6. Separate worries from concerns. If a situation is a concern, pray to God for guidance, and then try to let go of the anxiety. If you can’t do anything about a situation . . . forget it. 7. K.M.S. (Keep Mouth Shut). This single piece of advice can prevent an enormous amount of trouble. 8. Eat right and get enough exercise. (The OLEC is just the place for you!) 9. Get enough rest. 10. Get organized so everything has its place. 11. Every day, find time to be alone. 12. Having problems? Talk to God on the spot. Try to nip small problems in the bud. Don’t wait until it’s time to go to bed to try and pray. 13. Make friends with godly people. 14. Carry a Bible, download a Bible app to your smartphone, or keep a folder of favorite scriptures on hand. 15. Remember that the shortest bridge between despair and hope is often a good “Thank you, Jesus!” 16. Laugh! Take your work seriously, but yourself not at all. 17. Develop a forgiving attitude (most people are doing the best they can) and be kind to unkind people (they probably need it the most). 18. Sit on your ego and remind yourself that you are not the general manager of the universe. 19. Talk less; listen more and SLOW Down. 20. Every night before bed, think of one thing you’re grateful for that you’ve never been grateful for before. GOD HAS A WAY OF TURNING THINGS AROUND FOR YOU. Take Action, Health & Recreation 2012-02-06T17:32:46+00:00 http://www.germantownumc.org/index.php/site/lent_awaits/ http://www.germantownumc.org/index.php/site/lent_awaits/#When:21:21:32Z Ash Wednesday Service, Wednesday, February 22, 7 p.m.On the Road With Jesus Lent begins on February 22 with our 7 p.m. Ash Wednesday service in the sanctuary.  This is consistently a high spiritual moment and so I hope you will plan to be present. As we move along the journey of Lent, our worship and sermon focus will be,  On The Road with Jesus.  Each Sunday from Ash Wednesday through Easter Sunday, April 8, we will be looking at particular scenarios in Jesus’ life and ministry and learning how they speak to our lives. Ministry Events, Ministry Events 2012-02-01T21:21:32+00:00 http://www.germantownumc.org/index.php/site/lent_by_cnadlelight/ http://www.germantownumc.org/index.php/site/lent_by_cnadlelight/#When:15:49:32Z For Women Monday, February 20, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Women, prepare your hearts and minds for the season of Lent at this third annual event on Monday, February 20, at 6:30 p.m. We’ll enjoy coffee and dessert in the Fellowship Hall then convene in the chapel for special music and a time for reflection and devotion. Childcare is available. Make your reservation for this free event at germantownumc.org or contact Laura Meanwell at 309-3456 or meanwellmail@att.net by February 15. If you would like to host a table and/or provide a dessert, please let Laura know. Click here to register. Ministry Events, Ministry Events 2012-01-29T15:49:32+00:00 http://www.germantownumc.org/index.php/site/vacation_bible_school_2012/ http://www.germantownumc.org/index.php/site/vacation_bible_school_2012/#When:05:46:04Z June 11-15 9 a.m.-noonOperation Overboard: Dare to Go Deep with God! June 11-15 9 a.m.-noon Grab your snorkels and fins! We’re in for a Deep Sea adventure that’s sure to make a splash as we Dare to go Deep with God! Operation Overboard is an interactive, energizing, Bible-based program that gives children a chance to go deep in their faith. Children ages 4 (by 9/30/12) through rising 6th grade will become divers-in-training as we plunge into God’s Word and discover stories of deep faith. Get Involved, Children 2012-01-26T05:46:04+00:00 http://www.germantownumc.org/index.php/site/conversations_with_the_senior_pastor/ http://www.germantownumc.org/index.php/site/conversations_with_the_senior_pastor/#When:16:13:59Z As Rev. Richard Smith nears the completion of his first year as Senior Pastor at GUMC, he is eager to meet with any groups or classes who would like to talk about our present and future in ministry and mission. He found it highly beneficial to meet with various groups within his first few months here and he welcomes this opportunity again. If your group would like to schedule a time for a conversation with our pastor, please contact Renee Pearl at rpearl@germantownumc.org or 754-7216. The time we have set aside will be Wednesday evenings from 6:30-7:30 p.m. through April 25. We welcome Sunday School classes, small groups, or a group of individuals to participate. These will be open-ended conversations with the general focus being, “What do you think God wants us to be doing to be more faithful to Christ’s call? ” Ministry Events, Ministry Events 2012-01-25T16:13:59+00:00 http://www.germantownumc.org/index.php/site/discovery_weekend_2012/ http://www.germantownumc.org/index.php/site/discovery_weekend_2012/#When:20:56:04Z February 17, 18, 19 for Youth in Grades 6-12Discover God’s Love Discovery invites the entire Germantown UMC family to help students experience and discover anew the gifts of prayer, baptism, and communion by surrounding them with a community of love and forgiveness so that they may be established in faith, and confirmed and strengthened in the way that leads to life eternal. Our Discovery Weekend will require more than 100 volunteers for the weekend. Key Ways You Can Support Discovery Weekend • Register.  If you have a student in grades 6-12, sign them up for Discovery Weekend.  Registration forms are available at the Welcome Center or register online. • Join the Discovery Team. We’ll need 100+ adults serving throughout the weekend. Check out the volunteer descriptions below. • Be a part of the Discovery Prayer Team. We are looking for adults to adopt prayer shifts throughout the weekend, so that we have church members praying over this weekend the entire time it’s going on. Follow this link to take a 30-minute prayer shift, and we’ll follow-up with a few simple details!  This is a role we would like to see our non-parents take on. • Attend the Discovery Prayer Service on Saturday, February 19 at 7:00 p.m. The Prayer Service is a holy time. Each student will be prayed for by name. The Prayer Service is one of the most powerful worship services of the weekend and everyone is invited. We want the sanctuary to be filled with church members, parents, friends, family, coaches, teachers, and community leaders. • Worship with the Participants of Discovery Weekend on February 19.  At the 11:00 a.m. worship service, our students will lead us in a special service, encompassing the energy and style of Discovery Weekend. The service will celebrate the gifts offered to us by God, and the awesome strength we receive through those gifts. Students will even take the lead on the homily and music! Discovery Volunteer Job Descriptions Overnight Leaders The duty of the night leader is very important as youth settle down after a long day and share their experiences.  The overnight leaders pray, listen, help youth settle down and wake students up in the morning.  Each sleeping room will consist of no more than eight middle school students, women with girls and men with boys.  Overnight leaders arrive at 10:00 p.m. and depart at 8:00 a.m.  (12+ volunteers needed each night) Prayer Team Prayer is the lifeline of Discovery Weekend.  The prayer team is a visible sign of the importance and priority placed on Prayer partners pray in 30 minute shifts. Set-Up and Clean-Up Teams The set-up and clean-up teams work behind the scenes so that areas are ready before they are used and cleaned up afterward.  Various shifts available.  (4+ volunteers needed per shift) How do I join the 2012 Discovery Weekend Team? If you would like to serve on the team, please contact our Discovery Weekend Volunteer Recruiter, Jeanne Miller, at jeannemasseymiller@att.net. Will I be trained for my job? Yes!  A Discovery Team huddle will take place on Sunday, February 12 from 12-2 p.m. at the OLEC. Lunch will be provided.   Get Involved, Youth, Ministry Events, Ministry Events 2012-01-23T20:56:04+00:00 http://www.germantownumc.org/index.php/site/soccer_and_t-ball_registration_underway/ http://www.germantownumc.org/index.php/site/soccer_and_t-ball_registration_underway/#When:22:20:26Z Registration is in full swing! (Through 6th Grade)Registration is online only and ends February 23. The fee is $70 and you may pay when you register. For more information call Patrick Peavy at 753-3100, ext. 402 or ppeavy@germantownumc.org. Soccer season runs March 22 through May 5 and each team will play six games. T-ball season runs May 24 through June 28 and each team will play 10 games. Click here to register for T-Ball. Click here to register for Soccer. Take Action, Health & Recreation, Ministry Events, Ministry Events 2012-01-18T22:20:26+00:00 http://www.germantownumc.org/index.php/site/health_and_wellness_speaker/ http://www.germantownumc.org/index.php/site/health_and_wellness_speaker/#When:16:27:04Z Sunday, February 19, 9:40 am Fellowship HallHealth and Wellness Speaker Discusses Depression Everyone is invited to join us in the Mike Wilson Fellowship Hall on Sunday, February 19 at 9:40 a.m. as Donna Tosches, Director, Methodist Healthcare Employee Assistance Program, discusses the signs and symptoms of depression. Are you able to recognize depression when you see it (or experience it)? How can you help yourself or someone else if it is suspected? Need Help?, Congregational Care, Ministry Events, Ministry Events 2012-01-12T16:27:04+00:00 http://www.germantownumc.org/index.php/site/wednesday_night_dinner/ http://www.germantownumc.org/index.php/site/wednesday_night_dinner/#When:19:26:17Z Dinner and classes for adults, youth, and children.Wednesday Night Dinners Served beginning at 5:30 p.m. (Fellowship Hall) January 11-February 15 and February 29-March 7. Cost for dinners is $7 for adults and $4 for children (ages 4-12); children 3 and younger eat free. You may pay online or pay at the door. Make reservations by noon Tuesday by calling 754-7216 or signup below. February 8: Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Corn on the Cob, Turnip Greens, Blackeyed Peas, Potato Salad, Biscuits, Assorted Desserts. Click here to sign up for February 8 dinner. February 15: Brisket, Au Gratin Potatoes, Grilled Vegetables, Zucchini Casserole, Green Salad, Rolls, Assorted Desserts. Click here to sign up for February 15 dinner. Adult Classes 6:30-7:30 p.m. Registration not required. Time of Your Life - Through February 8 • Facilitated by Dick Carruth What time is it? Where did all the time go? Does time really fly when you’re having fun? Maybe we think about time so much because there never seems to be enough of it. Maybe there’s only one question we need to ask. What am I doing with my time? In this series, Time of Your Life, Andy Stanley will help us discover that answer. Simplicity in Everyday Life This study will focus on how, as Christians, we can simplify our lives and leave a lighter footprint on our environment. Jan. 25 - Time as Commodity, Time as Sacred Feb. 1 - Your Money or Your Life:  The Place of Money in Modern Life Feb. 8 - Broader Impacts of Our Everyday Food Choices Feb. 15 -  Widening Our Circle of Community:  Journey to Abundant Life II Corinthians Study - Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. (Rm 339) Rev. Steve Atkins will lead this in-depth study of Paul’s second letter to the church at Corinth. Bring your Bible and your eagerness to understand more fully what Paul is saying and what it means for us. Youth Synergy (Grades 6-8)  6:30-7:30 p.m. OLEC Lindsay Butler, 758-6516, lbutler@germantownumc.org Synago (Grades 9-12)  7-8:30 p.m. Jason Baker, 758-6515, jbaker@germantownumc.org Children 6:15 p.m.-7:30 p.m. All classes will be conducted on the main campus in either the nursery area or the children’ wing.   Ministry Events, Ministry Events 2012-01-03T19:26:17+00:00 http://www.germantownumc.org/index.php/site/scouting/ http://www.germantownumc.org/index.php/site/scouting/#When:16:56:42Z Boy Scouts & Cub ScoutsBoy Scouts Steve Keck 759-0310 or 497-4484 slkeck@aol.com Cub Scouts Tom Johnson 412-5080 motjohnson@yahoo.com Get Involved, Children 2011-12-06T16:56:42+00:00