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Every Evening
8:00 pm Daily Evening Prayer 
By phone 646-876-9923 Meeting ID: 597 603 176

Tuesday, April 7
9:00 pm Worship Online
Reprise of Sunday’s Service

Wednesday, April 8
6:30 pm Journey to the Cross 
By phone 646-876-9923 Meeting ID: 224 633 8569
This is usually an experiential journey that we gather at the church and all the supplies are provided. This can be a very impactful experience. You can participate with or without gathering your own supplies. If you wish to join in the full experience gather as many of the items listed below as you are able to have in your space when you join the zoom call. (See below for a list of supplies. It is NOT NECESSARY TO HAVE SUPPLIES to join the journey to the cross experience.)

Thursday, April 9
7:00 pm Maundy Thursday Service 
By phone 646-876-9923 Meeting ID: 224 633 8569
This is an interactive service. You are invited to bring your family. Everyone is asked to please have bread and juice (or whatever you might have handy) and a bowl (or pan) of water along with towels and lotion.

Friday, April 10
7:00 pm Good Friday Service 

Worship Bulletin for Good Friday Tenebrae Service

Saturday, April 11
7:00 pm Easter Vigil Service 

Easter Sunday, April 12
9:00 am Coffee Together 
By phone 646-876-9923 Meeting ID: 224 633 8569

Worship Bulletin for Easter Sunday April 12

2020 Easter Dedications

9:30 am Worship Service 

Suggested items for Journey to the Cross:

Lit Candle
Pen/Pencil
Rock (one that you can hold in your hand – representing your sin)
3 Silver Coins 
Bowl with water or Hand sanitizer and Towel
Sheet of Paper (white if possible)
Red:  Crayon/Paint/Marker/Pen
Nail & Hammer (just as a visual)… not necessary 

Extended through Thursday, April 9

Easter Dedication Form 

Even though we are separated physically, we can still feel together the spirit of Lent and the Easter season. Many around us are suffering financially due to the pandemic we face, so the need for our food pantry is stronger than ever. To that end, we are continuing our tradition of Easter dedications that are used to support the food pantry and those it serves with Walmart gift cards.
 
This is your opportunity to remember or honor loved ones at Easter by
purchasing $10 gift cards to be distributed by our Food Pantry Committee. 
The list of donors and those being memorialized or honored will be
included in the church bulletin on Easter Sunday.

Links for gathering, worship, and studies for April 5th:

9:00am Coffee Together

9:30 am Sunday Online Worship 

10:15 am GUMC Kids Webinar 

GUMC Kids Chat (following Orange) 

11:00 am Sunday Morning Bible Study 

11:30 Youth Sunday School

6:00 pm Sunday Evening Youth Group 1 

6:30 pm Sunday Evening Youth Group 2

6:30 pm Sunday Evening Adult Bible Study 

8:30 pm Ella’s Small Group

8:00 pm Daily Evening Prayer 

           you are also welcome to dial in to the daily evening prayer by phone if you prefer. Please call +16468769923 and use meeting ID: 193 595 926

We have created a Congregational Connect Care Form so you can let us know if you have any specific needs. 

We are working to connect people who can help with those who need help.
If you are in a position to help, please complete the form and let us know
how you might be available to help (pick up groceries, provide day care, etc.).

Holy Week Services

Palm Sunday, April 5
9:00 am Coffee Together via Zoom
9:30 am Worship Service via Church Online

Wednesday, April 8
6:30 pm Journey to the Cross via Zoom

Thursday, April 9
7:00 pm Maundy Thursday Service via Zoom
This is an interactive service. You are invited to bring your family. Everyone is asked to please have bread and juice (or whatever you might have handy) and a bowl (or pan) of water along with towels and lotion.

Friday, April 10
7:00 pm Good Friday Service via Church Online 

Saturday, April 11
7:00 pm Easter Vigil Service via Church Online

Easter Sunday, April 12
9:00 am Coffee Together via Zoom
9:30 am Worship Service via Church Online

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All Zoom meetings and services may be accessed by phone as well as computer.
If you are dialing into a Zoom meeting, call 1-646-876-9923. You will be asked for a meeting ID, please always double check the website to make sure you have the correct meeting ID for the meeting or service you are dialing into. The meeting ID for Holy Week Services via Zoom is 224 633 8569.

You may access any of the above services by clicking on the link in blue or by going to https://zoom.us/j/2246338569 for Zoom meetings and http://glenelgumc.churchonline.org for any church online services 

My dear Glenelg UMC family,
 
I write to you today with that unique blend of deep sorrow and yet joyful anticipation of opportunity and new days ahead that often accompanies times of transition. On July 1, I will begin a new season of ministry as the associate pastor of First UMC of Northville, Michigan. My last Sunday in worship with you will be June 3^rd. From there, I will work to accomplish a move to a new state, change my license plates (pray that Michigan’s DMV is easier and kinder), find a new grocery store and get John Wesley and Tay settled into a new environment.

These times of pastoral transition are deeply sorrowful and come with some degree of “what will happen next.” Because of this challenging time of pandemic, I know the timing of this announcement is even more difficult to receive. I also know there is no “good or easy” time to part ways with those you love, as I have come to love you.

In spite of the inability to be together face to face, we will find times and ways to process through our final months together and to pray for God’s will to continue to be deeply found at GUMC. You are a congregation to whom much has been given and entrusted. May you continue to live into that with strength and courage, and a love for all people who find their way to you.
 
Yours for the journey,
Pastor Alice

Links for gathering, worship, and studies for March 29th:

9:00am Sunday Morning Gathering

9:30 am Sunday Online Worship 

10:15 am Sunday Orange Webinar 

Sunday Kids Chat (following Orange) 

11:00 am Sunday Morning Bible Study 

6:00 pm Sunday Evening Youth Group 

6:30 pm Sunday Evening Adult Bible Study 

8:00 pm Daily Evening Prayer 

           you are also welcome to dial in to the daily evening prayer by phone if you prefer. Please call +16468769923 and use meeting ID: 193 595 926

The Glenelg United Methodist Church invites you to join our community of love and fellowship as we gather together online every evening at 8pm for a short time of prayer. If you are unable to join us, but would like us to pray for you or someone else, please feel free to email a prayer request to admin@glenelgumc.org. 

“No trials nor tribulations shall defeat us in our love for one another and our love for God.” Rev. Alice K. Ford

Online Evening prayer (via Zoom):   https://zoom.us/j/193595926

or phone: +16468769923 with Meeting ID: 193 595 926

Our doors may be temporarily closed, but our hearts and minds are always open. You are always welcome.  

The people of Glenelg UMC

We hope you are well during these challenging times.  As you all know, we are strongly encouraged by both the governor and our bishop to distance ourselves physically from people to slow the rate of infection of the Coronavirus. Thus, face-to-face worship and fellowship at Glenelg United Methodist Church are postponed until further notice. We all have our own unique personal concerns during this time so if you have any challenges you would like to bring to Pastor Alice, please contact her. We understand that some may be impacted financially by this pandemic, and our thoughts and prayers go out to you. The church is willing to support you in any way it can. Giving from the heart of our treasures is one of the key elements of Christian discipleship, so if you are able to continue your tithes and offerings, you are encouraged to give in one of the following ways:    
 
To give electronically:

1. Click here  -OR- go to glenelgumc.org, click and click on Online Giving
2. That takes you to VANCO’s secure website. (VANCO is recommended by the General Conference of the United Methodist Church)
3. Enter your contribution amount in General Operating, fill out Donation Frequency (One Time, Weekly, Monthly), and Fill Out Donation Start Date.   You do not have to create a profile unless you want to.  Hit the Continue button.
4. Follow the prompts to enter credit card information (or bank account) and authorize.
5. You can set up recurring weekly or monthly giving (which simplifies giving) and can be stopped at any time. 
6. This charges your credit card (or bank account), initiates a deposit directly into the church bank account, and updates your giving record. 

To give by check:

1. Place your check in your offering envelope and mail your offering to the church at:

Glenelg UMC
13900 Burntwoods Road
Glenelg, MD 21737

2. Or drop off your offering envelope directly in the mailbox near the church entrance.

The temporary notification states on GUMC’s homepage “The doors are temporarily closed but never our hearts and minds!”   As Pastor Alice and others have recommended, we should reach out to friends and family and offer encouragement and aid, especially for those who live alone and/or are at higher risk.  There are online prayer, bible study, and worship opportunities indicated on the church’s website http://glenelgumc.org/.    We pray for health for you all and look forward to seeing you soon.

Peace and Blessings,

Don Cornwell                                                      Bruce Benner, Jr.
Treasurer                                                              Financial Secretary