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This Sunday
May 20, 2012
Ascension Sunday
Rev. Jeri A. Fields
ÒThe Challenge
and the PromiseÓ
Acts 1:1-11
Lectionary Readings
Acts 1:1-11
Psalm 47
Ephesians 1:15-23
Luke 24:44-53
YouÕre invited to hear these passages in a podcast before Sunday worship
by going to:
Listen to Passages
Schedule
Adult Education (9:45 AM)
Worship (11:00 AM)
Art and Music Camp
planning meeting immediately after worship.
Communications Ministry Team meeting immediately
after worship
Parents, please remember to sign your child (ren)
in and out of the nursery.
Assisting in Worship
Liturgist:
Tanya Asman
Acolyte:
XXXX
Greeter: XXXX
Ushers: XXXXX
Worship
Team: Diane Eades, Sue Kennedy,
Shirley Bickel, Pastor Jeri
Music:
Diane Eades, Director Shirley Bickel, Organist
Sue Kennedy, Piano
Nursery
Attendant: Colleen Seeba
Librarian:
Doug Snyder
Counters:
Mike Mehl, Becky DeMao, Roy Eades
Fellowship
and Membership: Marva
Connolly
Chat and
Chew: Food and fellowship time
after worship. 2nd and 4th Sundays in the Narthex. A-G brings food to share on the 2nd Sunday; H-Z, 4th
Sunday
Prayer Concerns
Please
keep the following people in your prayers. (Note: names will usually remain on list for 2 weeks, unless
otherwise requested to remain longer.)
Church members: XXXX
Friends: XXXX
Co-Workers: XXXX
Military: XXXX
Other: XXXX
Next Week
May 21-26
Monday
4:00-5:30 or 7:00-8:30 pm
Weekday Bible Study: ÒTen Keys for Unlocking the
BibleÓ For
additional information contact Shirley Bickel or Nikki Hillary.
Tuesday
6:30 – 8:30 pm MenÕs Night at On the
Border Mexican Restaurant – 16403 Heritage Boulevard, Bowie
7:00 pm Combined meeting of
Spiritual Formation and Children, Youth, and Families ministry teams,
including the Sunday School teachers
Wednesday
7:30 pm Choir
practice
Helpful Links
UPB Website
National Capital Presbytery
Presbyterian Church (USA)
United Church of Christ
Reformed Institute of
Metropolitan Washington
Meadowkirk Camp/Retreat Center
Like us on FaceBook
Board Members
Kathy
Busch, Vice Moderator (2014)
Sudha
Hillary, Secretary (2012)
Mike
Mehl, Treasurer
(2012)
Dina
Bickel(2013)
Betsy
Burian (2014)
Elsie
Carroll (2013)
Roy
Eades
(2014)
Sue
Kennedy (2012)
Walter
Trafton (2013)
Ministry Team
Chairs
Children Youth and Families
Juilissa Orta
Christian Spiritual Formation
Diane Eades
Communications
Alec Burgess
Community Service and Mission
Mary Jo Munnelly
Membership and Fellowship
Marva Connolly
Ministry Support
Becky DeMeo
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O give thanks to the
LORD, call on his name, make known his deeds among the peoples.
~1 Chronicles 16:8
June 5, 1977, you
were chartered as the United Parish of Bowie. Congratulations on celebrating
35 years of ministry! On Sunday,
June 10 we will celebrate this 35th anniversary. Rechartering
Sunday, as you call it, will be an exciting day, so mark your calendars now.
HereÕs a partial schedule of events:
9:00 Discussion on Adult Education Sunday
School classes and Bible Studies: Is there a particular area you would
like to study next year? If so, talk with Diane Eades or Bill Collins. Better
yet, come share your hopes and desires for studies during 2012-2013.
9:45 A ÒThank YouÓ breakfast for the teachers
and volunteers who have worked with children, youth, and families throughout
this past year: Your
assistance in helping to prepare for this event will be greatly appreciated.
Contact Julissa Orta to find out how you might help.
11:00 Worship with communion: A time of remembering and celebrating
35 years as a church.
Come and See! A great time to invite
former members to attend church. Also a great time to invite anyone you know
to Come and See how the Spirit
moves and shapes people for GodÕs work as faithful followers of Jesus Christ.
12:15 Supper Chat and Chew following worship: Everyone is encouraged to bring finger
foods to share while sharing the stories of your past, present, and hopes for
the future.
In preparation
for this special day may you begin to reflect on your faith journey while
attending UPB. Also think about your faith journey in the various places you
have lived or attended church.
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For what are you
thankful?
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When have you
called upon the LORD?
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How have you made
GodÕs deeds among the people known within your family? Among your neighbors?
With your friends? Your co-workers? At school? The stranger in your midst?
The church and beyond?
Give thanks to
the LORD. Call on His name. Make known his deeds among the peoples. Three
very specific commands are identified in 1 Chronicles 16:8. How are you
living out these commands?
Faithfully in His service,
Pastor Jeri
Interim Minister
Office phone: 301-249-6411
Home phone: 703-799-9165
Cell phone: 703-501-8643
On the web: www.unitedparishbowie.org
And on FaceBook – be sure to like United
Parish of Bowie
Upcoming Events: Save-the-Date
Sunday, May 27
Pentecost Sunday – please consider wearing something RED
Sunday,
June 10
Celebrating 35
years of ministry before, during, and after worship
Stay tuned for updated information about this
special day in the life of the congregation.
July
16-20
UPB
Art and Music Camp 2012
A week of fun, faith, and fellowship for
children 3 years old through 5th grade. We will explore ÒClean Water for All
GodÕs ChildrenÓ through art, music, drama, and games. Cost: $25. Questions? Call UPB at (301) 249-6411
or e-mail artandmusiccamp@unitedparishbowie.org
Notices
Family
Crisis Center meal delivery
If you can assist by providing a portion of
the meal, please email Mary Jo Munnelly @ mjmunnelly@msn.com or
call her at 301-464-8430 or 301-467-4548 to let
her know what you will bring. Please prepare enough to serve 5 adults and
please bring to church prepared in a disposable pan or bowl.
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Main
Dish such as: Chicken, wings or favorite dish
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Side
such as: potato salad, macaroni salad, mac n
cheese, salad, fruit salad
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Dessert
such as: brownies, cupcakes, cookies, pie, cake
The Family Crisis Center is a safe house
for victims of abuse, and the primary service provider to families
experiencing domestic violence in Prince George's County. Thank you for being
a blessing to the women and children at the Crisis Center!
Graduations
If you or anyone in your family is
graduating or completing a program of studies or a certification, send your
name, school, type of diploma/certification, any recognitions, and future
plans to pastorjeri.upb@gmail.com by May
15. Also, if you or a family
member have graduated or completed a program of studies or a certification
since July 2011, please send the same information to Pastor Jeri
Bowie
Interfaith Pantry and Emergency Aid Fund-Collection Bin in Narthex
The Bowie Pantry is a community-based
social services program providing emergency food and financial assistance to
those in Bowie and Prince George's County, who are experiencing need-without
regard to race, creed or gender.
Items to Donate
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Nonperishable food
items - canned beef stew, peanut butter, jelly,
canned fruits, canned soup, cereal.
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Personal Care
Items - travel size items as well as regular
size shampoo, lotion, soap, deodorant.
Community Events
What might we include from time to
time?
Just for Fun
Inclement Weather/Emergency Closing
In case of inclement weather or emergency, please follow our status
on
á WTOP radio in DC
á WJLA– ABC 7 in DC
á WJZ-TV CBS in Baltimore
á UPB web site: www.unitedparishbowie.org
á United Parish of Bowie on Facebook
á Message left on church phone
á Other contacts include: Tom Chin, Robin Burgess,
any member of the Board, or Pastor Jeri
Of course many of these contacts are dependent
upon power, so when in doubt, use your good judgment and keep in prayer all
those who are impacted by the given situation.
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