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Children's Ministries • Student Ministries • Health & Recreation • Older Adults • Adult Bible Studies • Women’s Ministries • Congregational Care • Music • Missions

Sonrise Prayer Group. Men, if you have an interest in strengthening your connection with God, with others and with yourselves, then please accept our invitation to attend the men’s “Sonrise Prayer Group.” The Sonrise (yes that’s the way we spell it) Men’s Prayer Group meets every Tuesday Morning from 6:30-7:15 a.m. in room 339. If you have an interest in this study or if you would just like to check out the group, come on by. If you would like further information, please call Bryan Barger, 752-0522, Monty Williams, 682-2266, or John Phillips, 756-5434.

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Beth Moore’s “A Heart Like His.” This 11-week in-depth study of King David will be held on Wednesdays, May 28-August 6, 9:30-11:30 a.m. We will focus on his years as God’s chosen king of Israel. The study demonstrates how God loved and was able to use David despite his disobedience, and it offers many lessons for those seeking to have a heart like God’s. The cost is $35. Childcare is provided. To sign-up contact Valerie Foster at 754-7216, ext. 135, or vfoster@germantownumc.org .

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A Dream: McVay Gardens Columbarium. Packets containing background information, cost comparisons, rules and regulations, and niche and memorial wall application forms are now available. To request a packet by mail, call Valerie Foster at 754-7216, or vfoster@germantownumc.org . The initial enrollment period, which offers pre-subscription pricing and your choice of location (as available), will extend for one year. Early subscription is encouraged as robust early enrollment will assure the completion of the design and review process and allow a timely transition to construction. The number of enrollments during this timeframe will determine program scope, various construction elements, and a construction time frame. A niche or memorial wall application requires the corresponding application form(s) and a check or promissory note to cover the necessary fee(s). Checks and promissory notes will be accumulated within the columbarium fund; promissory notes must be payable on request. (If interested in an installment enrollment plan, please see David Jackson, Chairman, Don Rhoads, or Sharon Panis for details.) The application entitles the applicant to choose a niche or memorial wall location on a first-come, first served basis by using the MGC Master Location Chart located in the administrative office. Your location is entered on the application which is kept by you and the columbarium record as a permanent reservation of the desired space. A sell-back clause is available; however niches will not be re-purchased during the enrollment period in order to maintain a reasonable estimate of accumulating financial support. In the unlikely event that enrollments are insufficient to support the continuation of the columbarium project, all checks, promissory notes and installment premiums will be returned before irretrievable actions are taken.

For more information, call David Jackson, Chairman, at 755-7919, Don Rhoads at 754-7216, or any member of the Columbarium Committee.

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Congregational Care

Rev. Steve Atkins, 754-7216, ext. 125, satkins@germantownumc.org
Beverly Rhoads, 754-7216, ext. 107, brhoads@germantownumc.org

Stephen Ministry. Everyone goes through difficult times. Having someone to care, to listen, and to share God’s love with you can help you get through the confusion, stress, or loneliness you may be experiencing.

• If life seems like more than you can handle alone right now
• If your health, your spirit, or your relationships are suffering
• If you are adjusting to a job transition, change in marital status, a serious illness, the death of a loved one, or a recent move

If you believe you could benefit from having someone in your life who will listen objectively and care deeply, we would be happy to talk with you about assigning a Stephen Minister to meet with you.

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Older Adults

These events are for everyone—singles and couples. Our activities are open to anyone age 55 and older. You do not have to be a member of Germantown United Methodist Church to share in our fun and fellowship.

Our Handy Helpers are waiting for your call. Spring has sprung, and the Handy Helpers ministry team is waiting to hear from you. If you are a GUMC member over 60 years of age and have a hard time physically keeping up with minor home repairs or maintenance, Handy Helpers can do light carpentry,
plumbing, electrical repairs, and routine outdoor maintenance. Services are provided without labor charges, but the cost of the materials used is to be paid
by the person receiving the service. To put in a job request, contact Handy Helpers Coordinator, Charles Waters, at 758-2425.


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Children’s Ministries


, Director, Children's Ministries, 754-7216, ext. 128
Lauren Boswell, 754-7216, ext. 130, lboswell@germantownumc.org


Rainforest Adventure is coming! Vacation Bible School is set for June 9-13! Registration and volunteer sign-up will be April 1-June 1. Children must be 3 by September 30, 2007 to attend VBS. Completed registration forms with fee must be returned to the lock box at the Welcome Center or mailed to the church. In order to ensure safety and adequate supervision for all children, class sizes will be limited and no late registrations will be accepted this year. So be sure to plan ahead and turn in your VBS registration early to make sure your child has a place at Rainforest Adventure! Download registration forms.


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Health and Recreation


, Director of Health and Recreation Ministries
, Director, Sports

The Owings Life Enrichment Center is open Monday-Thursday from 6:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m., Friday 6:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., and Saturday 8:00 a.m.-12 noon. For more information about Health and Recreation Ministries, check out the website at http://www.germantownumc.org, or call Sue Cleveland at 753-3100.

Openings in Daytime Body Blast Classes! If you’ve wanted to try Body Blast but couldn’t get into a class, we have good news for you! Todd now has openings in his 9:30 a.m. Monday and Thursday morning sessions. Try his “hour of power” class format and get a great cardiovascular and strength training workout with a small group of your fellow GUMC/OLEC members. Cost is $40/monthly session. Call Todd directly at 488-2845, or Sue Cleveland at 753-3100, for more information.

OLEC Nursery Hours and Policies. OLEC nursery hours are 9 a.m.-12 noon, Monday-Friday. GUMC and OLEC members may use it while they exercise or attend a meeting or program on the church campus. Reservations are no longer required! Cost is still $2/hour for one child, and $1/hour for each additional child from your family. You can purchase punch cards from the nursery staff. We are no longer offering child care for anyone who would be leaving the premises.


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Women’s Ministries

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United Methodist Women’s May Celebration Luncheon. Health and Recreation Director Sue Cleveland will be our featured speaker. All women are invited to attend on Tuesday, May 13, at 11:30 a.m. at the Owings Life Enrichment Center. The luncheon ($10) menu is chilled avocado soup, bow tie pasta primavera, garlic bread, and English toffee dessert.


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Student Ministries

, Student Ministries Director, 754-7216, ext. 122,
, Assistant Student Ministries Director, , 754-7216, ext. 133

Check out the student website at http://www.germantownstudents.org.

Element, Sundays, 6-8 p.m.
Enjoy a night of fun as be build community with our youth group friends, both old and new. You’ll enjoy games, icebreakers, music and laughter! Bring $3 for snack supper.

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Music Ministries

Jim Thrash, 754-7216, ext. 129, jthrash@germantownumc.org

Chancel Choir. If you enjoy singing, consider making the Chancel Choir part of your stewardship commitment. New members are always welcome for each of the choirs.

Children’s choir rehearsals are on Sunday evenings in the Graceplace hallway in the education building.

Cherub (ages 3 and 4) Mary Groh, director
Alleluia (K and 1st grade) Peggy Warner, director
Gloria (grades 2 and 3) Melissa Hays, director
Choristers (grades 4, 5 and 6) Ann Lowery, director
Testimony (grades 7-12) Natalie Moore, director (choir suite)

Handbell Programs
Matins. Adult handbells rehearses Sundays at 6:15 p.m.
Sanctus. Youth handbells (grades 7-12) rehearses Wednesdays at 5:15 p.m.

GUMC Brass Ensemble: Rehearses (on call) Wednesday evenings at 6 p.m.

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