HOPEWELL SHEPHERD

MAY 2015

Mothers Poem

You can only have one mother. Patient,

kind and true;
No other friend in all the world, Will be
the same to you
When other friends forsake you, To
mother you will return.
Inside this issue:
For all her loving kindness, She asks Pastors Page 2

nothing in return. Ushers/Greeters/Birthdays

Vacation Bible School Flyer 4
3

As we look upon her picture, Sweet memo- Play Date Flyer 5

United Methodist Women/ 6-7
ries we recall, UMW Tea Flyer

Of a face so full of sunshine, And a

Sunday School Picnic Flyer 8
Ladies Night Out/Grace 9

smile for one and all.

Place
Mothers Day Tribute 10

Sweet Jesus, take this message, Thank You Notes 11

To our dear mothers up above;

Recipe of the Month/ 12
Laughter is the Best
Medicine
Tell her how we miss her, And give her How to Contact Us 13

all our love

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Sharpe Notes

4 Biblical Claims About Jesus Resurrection

The resurrection of Jesus is so important that Paul writes, If Christ has not been raised,
your faith is futile and you are still in your sins (1 Corinthians 15:17), and, If in Christ we
have hope in this life only, we are of all people most to be pitied (v. 19).

Here are 4 things the Bible claims about the resurrection:

1) His resurrection was literal and bodily. His resurrection his scars remained (John
20:27), he ate fish (John 20:12), and will bodily come again (1 Thessalonians 4:16).

2) Jesus had a justifying resurrection. Romans 4:26 says, He was delivered over to death
for our sins and was raised to life for our justification. His conquering of the last enemy,
death, and His triumphant appearance as being alive, were evidences that sin had been
fully atoned for.

3) His resurrection was a first fruits of ours to come. Paul describes Jesuss resurrection
as the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep (1 Corinthians 15:20). First fruits is an
agricultural metaphor that points to the initial quality of the harvest. Christs resurrection is
the first fruits of the resurrection harvest that includes the resurrection of believers.

4) In Jesus, believers are already spiritually resurrected. The resurrection is not only a fu-
ture event for believers. In Christ we are already united with Him in his death, burial and
resurrection (Romans 6:4-6). What is true of Jesus is true of us.

Continue The Story by joining a small group which goes into

more depth. The dates and times are:
Sundays at 9:45am - Childrens classes in the fellowship hall
while Jerry Watson leads the adult class in the sanctuary.
Wednesday mornings at 9:00am - The women meet in the fel-
lowship hall. Thursday evening at 6:00pm - Wendy Walstrum
leads a group in the fellowship hall.
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May 3rd -- Oscina Alley & Bessie George

May 10th -- Almeda Keithley & Diane Fendlay
May 17th -- Owen & Jeong McNiff
May 24th -- Tony & Amy Vitak
May 31st -- John & Sharon Pilkerton

2015 communion fund distribution:

FEB 2015 - Alphas Glory

MAR 2015 - Harford Family House
APR 2015 - Grace Place
MAY 2015 - Marys Cradle

Count your life by smiles, not tears.

Count your age by friends, not years

Hazel Coen May 3rd

David Hopkins May 3rd
Robert (Bob) Tibbs May 6th
Natalie Vitak turns 9 May 8th
Dean Sapp May 8th
Dick Eitemiller May 25th

SUSQUEHANNA CHARGE YOUTH GROUP & FRIENDS

The youth group went to Robin Hood Paintball on April 19th. Future activities include game night, hiking, and
swimming. For more information, contact Pastor Corey, Dawn Hamilton, Laurie Locklear, or Jerry Brown.
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

ALL KIDS INVITED

Sponsered by the Susquehanna Charge at Hopewell
UMC

When: Friday, June 26th thru Sunday, June 28th

Ages: 3 - 10
Needed: Adult & Youth Volunteers
Point of Contact: Wendy Brown
410-642-0192 or jerrybrown@atlanticbb.net
More information to come
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Sunday, June 14th

12:30 pm
(right after Church)
At the Sharpes Yard
(Parsonage)
A light lunch and snacks will be served.
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Our April meeting started off with a delicious Homemade Chicken Pot Pie dinner prepared
by Linda Sims. Barbara completed the meal with a sweet treat of cherry and lemon angel
food cakes. Thank you Ladies!!!!!!

For our program we discussed how we can't keep Christ to ourselves, but how we need to
flood the world with His Light. The ladies discussed many ways Hopewell's beacon shines
out and reaches local, national, and global missions.

The women were very busy in April with their annual Sub Sale. We made and sold 392 subs
which provided us with a net profit of $1800. The UMW wish to thank all of the people who
either supported or helped to make this a very successful fund raiser to support our mission
goals.

A new day for our Annual UMW and UMM Church Picnic. This year it will be on SUNDAY,
May 31st, after the worship service in the Tabernacle. Bring a covered dish or dessert to
share. We will provide the hamburgers, hot dogs, rolls and fixins'. So plan now to DRESS
the family causally and enjoy a relaxing day of good food, friends, fellowship, and fun in the
Grove.

Our final meeting before we break for summer is Monday, May 4, at 7:00 pm. Our program
will be Drop in for Tea, presented by Barbara Eitemiller. We will explore what the Bible
has to say about "humili-TEA, generosi-TEA and hospitali-TEA". Barbara has graciously
offered to step in for our Vice President, Bonnie String, who is recuperating from surgery.
We wish her a speedy and successful recovery.

Plan to join us for an evening of fellowship and worship. If you need a ride contact me at
410-939-2113.

Linda Shifflett,
President
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ALL Women Are Invited To Join Us

Drop In For Tea

We will be sampling some summer teas

and exploring what the Bible has to say
about
humili-TEA and generosi-TEA.
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CHURCH PICNIC
Everyone is Invited!!!
SUNDAY, May 31
Following the Worship Service
Tabernacle

Beverages, Hot Dogs and Hamburgers Will Be

Provided
BRING A COVERED DISH OR DESSERT TO SHARE
Games, Prizes, Fellowship, Food and FUN!
Sponsored by the UMW & UMM

In Need of an extra Grill for the Picnic

Please Contact Linda Shifflett 410-939-2113
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May 2015

This month we will be to traveling Silver Spring Mining Place in Bel Air for great fun, food
and service. So mark your calendar for Tuesday, May 19th at 6:00 pm. We will need to
make reservations so RSVP to Oscina at 410-734-7168 by 10:00 am that morning or sign
up at the Church in the narthex. If you plan to carpool meet at the Church by 5:30 pm on
Tuesday. Hope to see you there.

Grace Place

Havre de Grace UMC prepared a delicious tuna salad sandwich served with deviled eggs
and chips for our 65 guests. For dessert Hopewell served a variety of cakes, plus cookies
baked by Havre de Grace High School food's class. We had 8 volunteers very busy working
in the dining room serving and handing out groceries. We will be doing Gods work by
serving and helping others on Tuesday, May 12. Everyone is always welcome to come to
Grace Place to do God's work by serving others.
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The Stages Of Motherhood: Author Unknown

4 Years Of Age - My mummy can do anything.

8 Years Of Age - My mum knows a lot.

12 Years Of Age - My mother doesn't really know quite everything.

14 Years Of Age - Naturally, mother doesn't know that, either.

16 Years Of Age - Mother? She's hopelessly old-fashioned.

18 Years Of Age - That old woman? She's way out of date.

25 Years Of Age - Well, she might know a little bit about it.

35 Years Of Age - Before we decide, let's get mum's opinion.

45 Years Of Age - Wonder what mum would have thought about it.

65 Years Of Age - Wish, I could talk it over with Mum.

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Thank Yous

Thank you for the beautiful handmade valentine, and lovely poem, and for your
prayers. You are sooo thoughtful and I am sooo grateful!! Enclosed is ten dollars to
purchase stamps that will make other smile!

Grayce Faries

Dear Janice,
I am so "way late" to thank you for the lovely prayer shawl. I am enjoying it so much
and I feel the love of the work put into it. So much appreciated and it is a wonderful
ministry. Thanks again to you and to all the others that work in this ministry.

In Christian love,
Mona Barlow

Dear Janice,
Thank you for thinking of me and giving me the beautiful prayer shawl. I appreciate
the prayers for courage, strength and peace. I am in need of these during these dif-
ficult times.

With many thanks,

Christine Gregory

Congratulations to Natalie Vitak who walked away with an

armload of awards at her schools Awards Day Ceremony.
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Recipe of the Month

CRAB SHRIMP CASSEROLE from the kitchen of Wendy

Walstrum
6 slice whole wheat bread 1 can cream of celery soup
1 can crab meat 1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup melted butter 1/2 lb cheese slices
3 eggs beaten 1/2 tsb dry mustard
1 tsb Old Bay seasoning 2 cups milk

Break bread into small pieces. Arrange shrimp, crab,

cheese, and bread in several layers in a greased
casserole dish. Pour melted butter over this. Beat eggs
and mustard, Old Bay, and milk. Pour this carefully over
the casserole. Refrigerate overnight. Bake for 1 hour at

Laughter is the best medicine

Phone Home?
Lionel phones his mother living in Springfield, MA, USA.

'Mum, how are you?' he asks.

'Not too good,' answers Lionel's mother, 'I've been very weak.'

Lionel, concerned asks, 'Why are you so weak, mother?'

She says, 'Because I haven't eaten in 23 days'

Lionel stammers, 'That's terrible. Why haven't you eaten in 23 days?'

His mother replies, 'Because I didn't want my mouth to be filled with food if you should
phone.'
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Please send your feedback and calendar submissions to

Ellen Childress and Seth Shepard at: (CORRECTED
ADDRESS FROM LAST PRINTING
webmaster@myhopewellchurch.com. (In the body of the
email you send, please place attention to either Ellen or
Seth to ensure there is not duplication of effort.)

Newsletter items can now be sent to:

shepherd@myhopewellchurch.com These items will auto-
matically get to the Newsletter editor, Ellen Childress. Items
are due by the 20th of each month

Our Facebook page:

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You can also send submissions for the Facebook page to

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The church has an account with the Patch where items of

interest can be pinned on the bulletin board. We are looking
for a volunteer to place items in the Patch for our church as
well as a volunteer prepare announcements shown on
screens during church services.

We encourage you all to share this information with others.

Peace,

Weekly Announcements for the Church Bulletin

HOW TO REACH THE PASTOR:
Please send any announcement you want printed
Reach Pastor Corey Sharpe at:
in the Sunday Bulletin by the Monday before
3602 Level Village Road, Havre de printing to Zee Breidenbaugh at:
Grace, MD 21078
zermain.b@comcast.net
coreysharpe19@gmail.com
Phone: 410-914-5276