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Tidings
NCCP at Emory United Methodist Church
1600 Emory Road, Upperco, MD 21155 410-429-6008
Church Office E-Mail: churchoffice@emoryunitedmethodist.org
Church web site: www.emoryunitedmethodist.org Summer 2021
Pastor Melissa Rudolph: Pastormelissa@nccpumc.com
Pastor John Rudolph: Pastorjohn@nccpumc.com
Pastor Jerry Gautcher: Pastorjerry@nccpumc.com
Pastors’ Toll-Free Number: 833-NCCPUMC (833-622-7862)
You can call or text to reach the pastors, hear service times,
and listen to the sermon for each week
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I think this is fantastic, I just love the guy's answer and the interpretation of
the word BIBLE. Enjoy and pass it on. If you're spiritually alive, you're going to
love this! If you're spiritually dead, you won't want to read it. If you're spiritually
curious, there is still hope.
A Church-goer wrote a letter to the editor of a newspaper and complained
that it made no sense to go to church every Sunday. He wrote: "I've gone for 30
years now, and in that time I have heard something like 3,000 sermons, but for
the life of me, I can't remember a single one of them. So I think I'm wasting my
time, the preachers and priests are wasting theirs’ by giving sermons at all."
This started a real controversy in the "Letters to the Editor" column. Much to
the delight of the editor, it went on for weeks until someone wrote this clincher:
"I've been married for 30 years now. In that time my wife has cooked some
32,000 meals. But for the life of me, I cannot recall the entire menu for a single
one of those meals.
But I do know this: They all nourished me and gave me the strength I
needed to do my work. If my wife had not given me these meals, I would be
physically dead today. Likewise, if I had not gone to church for nourishment, I
would be spiritually dead today!"
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When you are DOWN to nothing, God is UP to something! Faith sees the
invisible, believes the incredible & receives the impossible! Thank God for our
physical and our spiritual nourishment!
IF YOU CANNOT SEE GOD IN ALL, YOU CANNOT SEE GOD AT ALL!
B. I. B L. E. simply means: Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth!
When you are about to forward this to others, the devil will discourage you.
So go on! Forward this to people who are DEAR to you and TRUST GOD.
Submitted by Shirley and Ron Armacost
I have to brag
About our flag
With stripes of red and white
Against a blue background, the stars are shining bright
And I have cried
For those who died
Its honor to defend
Our praise for their sacrifice will never, ever end
I will stand
Upon this land
My hand upon my chest
And pledge Allegiance to this flag, my country is the best
By Barbara Moss
Barbara Moss and her family were members of Emory Church
during the 1980s. Barbara is an accomplished artist and a very
inspiring author. She currently lives in Mississippi but has
maintained close contact with her friends at Emory.
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Pastormelissa@nccpumc.com
Pastorjohn@nccpumc.com
Pastorjerry@nccpumc.com
Toll-free Number for all three Pastors
833-NCCPUMC (833-622-7862)
Kathryn Turner, Parish Administrator admin@nccpumc.com
“Do You Believe in Miracles?” “Back To the Future”
07/06 Jill Thomas 08/02 Bev Gandolfo
07/06 Elaine Dodds 08/03 Maxie Baughan
07/09 Chuck Davis 08/08 Mark Sheely
07/11 Linda Bitzel 08/18 Alyssa Thomas Acker
07/19 Denise Martin 08/19 Karon Moore
07/27 Amanda Fowble 08/20 Scott Thomas
07/28 Alex Obriecht 08/28 Pat Rucker
07/31 Ron Armacost 08/30 Donna Rucker
07/31 Bonnie Johnson
Don’t see your birthday on this list? If you would like your name to be placed
on our birthday list, email the information to the office including your name and
birthday (month/day) to churchoffice@emoryunitedmethodist.org.
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From Membership Vows
I will be loyal to Emory United Methodist Church and
uphold it with my prayers:
PRAYERS / BLESSINGS / THANKSGIVINGS
One of the most important parts of community is to show care and compassion
through prayer. Please be in prayer for the following:
All those suffering with Covid-19; Prayers for our nation; Jane Alban [leg wound];
Joyce Applefeld [Lorien Assisted Living]; Armacost family; Nora Lee Armacost
[hospice]; Mike Bitzel; Shari Boyd [Ron & Shirley Armacost’s daughter]; Charlotte
Bond; Gil Brashears; friend of Carol’s; Nancy Chilcoat; Charlene Cofeil’s
grandson, Parker; Evan’s brother; Bob Feix [Jo Smith’s dad]; Alma Franciona
[Bobbie Patterson’s 70-year-old sister]; Sandy Frazier; Regina Glassman [Donna
Rucker’s aunt]; Shirley Gordon [Nancy Chilcoat’s sister]; Debbie Green; Brandon
Groomes; Dillon Groomes; Joe Jenkins; Jessie; Dallas Johnson; Ken [Alex’s
neighbor]; Nancy Korman; Nooky Metcalf; Mike [Pastor Melissa’s brother-in-law];
Alex Obriecht’s grandson Oliver [chemo]; Pastor John’s mom, Joyce and her
husband; Pastor Peggy; Linda Patterson; Bob Schulze; Charlie Thomas; Leslie
Thomas’ dad; Bill Williams [Covid]; family of Carter Wilson
I will uphold my church with my presence
I will uphold my church with my gifts:
Our total annual budget is $135,864.68
The year of 2020
st
1 quarter envelopes, cash $21,102.67 VANCO $5,756.60
2nd quarter envelopes, cash $22,485.93 VANCO $5,518.99
3rd quarter envelopes, cash $16,896.09 VANCO $6,396.39
4th quarter envelopes, cash $18,352.07 VANCO $6,851.90
The year of 2021
st
1 quarter envelopes, cash $24,042.29 VANCO $5,757.70
2nd quarter envelopes, cash $20,807.67 VANCO $5,734.90
I will uphold my church with my service:
LITURGISTS
July 04 – Charlene Cofiell August 01 – Elaine Dodds
July 11 – Evan Buckingham August 08 – Chris Thomas
July 18 – Joanne Smith August 15 – Donna Rucker
July 25 – Alex Obriecht August 22 – To Be Determined
August 29 – Sherry Wineke
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We are in the summer season, and we hope to fill our Sanctuary
during Sunday services. We have lifted most of our restrictions based
on US, State, and County guidelines. We remain vigilant. Please
remember Christ and all that He has given us in this time of Gratitude.
To keep up with your contributions in this time of pandemic, please, if
you are not yet comfortable coming to church, mail your check to Emory
UMC at 1600 Emory Rd., Upperco, MD 21155 or the easy way, by using our
electronic giving option. You can use a computer, a tablet, or a phone to
enter your contribution to Emory in any amount from “once” to any frequency
and for any duration.
You can give at: NCCPUMC.com/give, click on the “Give to EMORY”
option which takes you to Emory’s Vanco giving page. As always, you can
contact Elaine Dodds at 480-747-8785 or edodds45@gmail.com for
assistance. You will be glad you did.
NOTE: Snail mail and the offering plate work too!!
With wishes for Peace, Health, and Safety this Summer!
Elaine Dodds
Our Wednesday night outdoor service in the pavilion
started on June 23rd at 7 pm. Come as you are for a pick-me-up
devotion to help you through the week. Light refreshments will
be served. If you would like to volunteer to deliver the message
for a service or to provide refreshments, please contact Connie
Hamm (410-239-3365).
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Attention Emory Ladies! We hope that you’ve marked your calendar for
Sunday, September 12 from 11 am to 1 pm, right after church, for our
“getting back together” UMW meeting and lunch! It will be so good to meet
again, discuss the business of the UMW, and then enjoy lunch and
fellowship with one another! We hope you’re planning to be there. All
women of Emory are invited.
November UMW meeting: Date and Time TBD
Ruth Bradford will share with us about another “Bad Girl of the Bible.” If
you’ll recall, we learned about Jezebel in February 2020, pre-pandemic.
December UMW meeting: Date and Time TBD
UMW Christmas Party and Service Project
Until September,
Sherry Wineke, UMW President
Our Project Linus ladies of Emory, over the past many months, made
108 spectacular blankets and quilts to be donated to area hospitals.
We had a dedication of the blankets in church on Father’s Day,
Sunday, June 20th. To see the beautiful display, crafted with prayers and love
for the recipients, really brings home the idea of sharing God’s love and comfort
to those in need. The ladies meet on specific Mondays throughout the year.
There is a job for everyone…. No sewing experience necessary. If interested,
contact Donna Rucker of Paula Mays. Thank you to all that helped with this
project!
In August, Emory will offer scholarships for our high school
graduates planning to continue their education, as well as for our
current college students. Letters of request for financial assistance
should be submitted to the church office, to the attention of Donna
Rucker, no later than July 31st.
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This month we are pleased to tell you about some of our
church family members who have continued their pursuit of
education beyond their four years in college.
Dr. Bryan Buckingham – Congratulations to Bryan, son of Dale and Evan
Buckingham. After many years of study and residency, Bryan completed his
surgical residency at the University of Maryland and is officially Dr. Bryan
Buckingham, M.D. His specialty is colo-rectal surgery and his next year will
be a fellowship year at Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York.
Savanna Wright – Emory member Savannah (with her heavenly voice),
daughter of Joanne and George Smith, will begin a graduate program at
the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy. Her goal will be attaining
two degrees—a Pharmacy degree and a Master of Public Health and
Epidemiology.
Sarah Martin – Sarah, daughter of Brian and Denise Martin, is in her 2nd
year of study at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine.
Sarah has not yet decided on her specialty, but looks forward to the various
rotations coming in the spring.
Abigail Mehring – Abigail, granddaughter of Pat and Donna Rucker,
received her B.S. Degree this past May, 2021. In the fall, she will return to
Elizabethtown College to complete her Occupational Therapy studies,
necessary for her M.S. degree.
Crystal Tubman – Crystal, granddaughter of Ruth and Bob Bradford,
received her B.S. degree this past May, 2021. In the fall she will continue
her studies at the Maryland Institute College of Art, leading to a Master of
Fine Arts degree.
NCCP Emory also has two other students, Adam Sheely, son of
Connie and Mark Sheely, and Caroline Zentz, daughter of Beth and Rick
Zentz, who are completing their undergraduate studies. In addition, 2021
graduate Makenzie Barnes, great-granddaughter of Connie and Ronnie
Hamm, and Luke Thomas, grandson of Barbara Grogg, are just beginning
to take the next step in their education journey.
Perhaps there are some members of the congregation who would like
to help our very industrious students with their financial responsibilities.
Please consider making a donation during the month of July, specifically
designating the “Scholarship Fund.” We know that all of the NCCP Emory
college / graduate school students would greatly appreciate the help!
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As many of you know, our pianist and choir director Bev
Gandolfo is retiring in September after 30-plus years at
Emory. I’ve been asked to tell everyone about the many
things Bev has done, showing her sharing and caring over
the years I’ve known her.
Bev has taught choral music in the middle and high schools in Carroll
County since she left college. During her teaching career she directed
school chorus and helped judge school choral groups throughout Maryland.
For many years she accompanied Herb Sell and the Carroll County
Choral Society. Several years after Herb retired, she agreed to direct the
Carroll Singers, which she did for ten years. During this time she also
accompanied the New Wave Singers in Baltimore.
Several years ago she was approached by Peabody and Stevenson
University, to teach at Peabody and to form a music program at Stevenson.
Both have done quite well.
Throughout all her trips around Maryland, she still made sure to keep
Emory Church in her heart. She would direct cantatas for the holidays for
the choir to sing, and just like her school kids, she made the big kids enjoy
the music and have fun. She also made sure we had guest singers during
the winter months and the summer.
I know I’ve forgotten many things she has done over the years. All this
she did out of her love for music and her ability to bring out the best in her
singing groups. I guess you could say Bev has had a busy career making
music!
Now she wants to do some other things in her life and the time has
come. We wish you the very best in the future. We wish you love and joy in
the days ahead. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
Your Family and Friends at Emory
8 Our Elder Friends for July and August are Shirley Gordon (July) and
Helen Moore (August) – Please visit, call or send cards to remind Shirley
and Helen that they are very important to Emory Church –
Shirley Gordon – Westminster Health Care Center, 1234 Washington Road,
ACU #214, Westminster MD 21157, No Phone
Helen Moore – 27530 Shipwreck Drive, Selbyville DE 19975, 443-992-2314
Congratulations to Diana Blessing on her retirement on June 1st, and also
on her move to South Caroline. Please make note of her new address: 426
Warrington Way, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576. She would love to hear from you!
Upcoming Meetings – Council of Ministries meeting on Tuesday, July 6;
Trustees meeting on Tuesday, July 13; Finance meeting on Tuesday, July
20; Church Council meeting on Tuesday, July 27. All meetings are at 7 pm.
Our next Loaves and Fishes is scheduled for September 18, 2021. Lunch
will be prepared and served at the Church of the Brethren in Westminster.
Further details will be provided as we get closer to the date. If you are
interested in being part of this outreach ministry, to feed those in need,
please contact Evan or Dale.
To Emory UMC Women, Thank you very much for your kind and
generous donation to Collin’s fundraiser. He worked very hard and raised
over $3,000. We appreciate your support.
Thank you, Danielle / Collin
Dear Emory United Methodist Women, Thank you so much for your
generous summer gift of $200 to Helping Up Mission. Thank you for
bringing help, hope and God’s love to those fighting addiction and
homelessness.
Robert Gehman, Chief Executive Officer
9NCCP’s Field and Stream Camp will take place here at
Emory from 9 am to noon on July 26th through 29th.
Please let Randy Wineke or Bob Bradford know if you’re
interested in volunteering in some way. We need you!
We are in need of one gallon jugs of water to be used by campers to refill
their water bottles. Please bring to church, if interested in donating. Thank
you!
10THE MISSION FOR JULY IS PROJECT LINUS
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 2 3
7 pm
AA (Emory
Hall) &
Al-Anon
(Education
Bldg)
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
7 pm 7 pm 7 pm
Council of Wednesday AA (Emory
“Do You Believe Ministries Service in the Hall) &
in Miracles?” meeting Pavilion Al-Anon
10 am (Education
Worship Bldg)
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
“Do You Believe 7 pm 7 pm 7 pm
in Miracles?” Trustees Wednesday AA (Emory
10 am meeting Service in the Hall) &
Worship Al-Anon
Pavilion
(Education
Bldg)
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
“Do You Believe 7 pm 7 pm 7 pm
in Miracles?” Wednesday AA (Emory
Finance
10 am Hall) &
meeting Service in the
Worship Al-Anon
Pavilion
(Education
Bldg)
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
“Do You Believe 9 am-Noon → → → 7 pm
in Miracles?” AA (Emory
Field &
10 am Hall) &
Stream 7 pm 7 pm
Worship Al-Anon
Camp Church Wednesday
Council (Education
Service in the Bldg)
meeting
Pavilion
**** ITEMS FOR THE SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER ARE DUE BY AUGUST 15 ****
BUT ARE WELCOME EARLY!!
11THE MISSION FOR AUGUST IS TARGET
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
7 pm 7 pm
Wednesday AA (Emory
“Back To The Service in the Hall) &
Future” Pavilion Al-Anon
10 am (Education
Worship Bldg)
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
“Back To The 7 pm 7 pm
Future” Wednesday AA (Emory
10 am Hall) &
Service in the
Worship Al-Anon
Pavilion
(Education
Bldg)
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
“Back To The 7 pm 7 pm
Future” AA (Emory
Wednesday
10 am Hall) &
Worship Service in the
Al-Anon
Pavilion
(Education
Bldg)
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
“Back To The 7 pm 7 pm
Future” Wednesday AA (Emory
10 am Hall) &
Service in the
Worship Al-Anon
Pavilion
(Education
Bldg)
29 30 31
“Back To The
Future”
10 am
Worship
**** ITEMS FOR THE SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER ARE DUE BY AUGUST 15 ****
BUT ARE WELCOME EARLY!!
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