November 2017
A Message from Tim "I Must Stay in Your House Today" In Luke 19:1-10 is the story of Jesus encountering a chief tax collector named Zacchaeus. As Jesus was passing through Jericho, with crowds rejoicing that Jesus had healed a blind man, Zacchaeus wanted to see him. There is irony in that Luke tells us first about Jesus healing a beggar who was blind, then Luke tells us about a rich man who could not see. Being small in stature, Zacchaeus "ran ahead" to the place where Jesus was going to pass. He climbed a sycamore tree in order to see over the crowds. It is not coincidental that a sycamore tree happened to be where Jesus was going to pass. In that region, sycamore trees are a fruit tree with something like a fig or a mulberry. In the Book of Amos 7:14, we are told that the prophet Amos cared for sycamore trees in addition to being a shepherd. The care for a sycamore tree was the work of the poor, but also the harvest for the poor. Jesus was going to go through the section where the poor were sure to be gathered. It is there where wealthy chief tax collector Zacchaeus climbed the tree whose fruit fed the poor, and by which Jesus was walking. That is where Zacchaeus first encountered Jesus. Interestingly, it is Jesus who first sees Zacchaeus. Jesus said to him, "Zacchaeus, hurry come down." Then came the words of Jesus, right in the middle of the story, "For I MUST stay in your house today." Not tomorrow, not yesterday. Today. A decision had to be made. And the crowds who had cheered his healing of the blind man just a few minutes earlier, now complained that Jesus was daring to enter the house of a tax collector. Despite the grumbling, Zacchaeus hurried down in obedience to Jesus. He joyfully welcomed him into his house. After an encounter with Jesus, Zacchaeus confessed that he had done wrong and vowed to repent and to make amends. He would give half of his belongings to the poor, and repay fourfold anyone he had defrauded. In matters of restitution, the law required a person to give one fifth of the value in addition, or twenty percent extra. Zacchaeus was promising four hundred percent! Zacchaeus was changed in the presence of Christ. Perhaps for the first time, he truly began to see. He gave generously, he repented, and he made amends. The lives of the poor, like the recently healed beggar, were immediately improved. May we all respond to the call of Christ to welcome him into our home. Today. And as we prepare for Thanksgiving and the Holy Season, may we demonstrate our changed lives with kindness to the poor, with repentance of wrongdoing, and giving with selfless generosity. Other lives count on it. So does Jesus.
Community Thanksgiving Service Join us as we gather together with our neighbors, Germantown Presbyterian and St. George’s Episcopal, for Thanksgiving worship on Tuesday night, November 21. Service begins at 7:00 p.m. at Germantown UMC.
November Communion Offering: United Methodist Campus Ministries UM collegiate ministries are the missional presence of The United Methodist Church on college and university campuses around the world. Through a network of chaplaincies, Wesley Foundations, ecumenical ministries and church-based ministries, The United Methodist Church reaches more than 1,300 campuses around the world. We are called to share with our campuses the transformational nature of Christ in a way that raises up a new generation of thoughtful, articulate Christians who care about making the world a better place. While this calling looks and feels very different across our campuses, it is central to our identity and it compels us to provide intentional, student-led ministries that reach this emerging generation of leaders. The Memphis Annual Conference supports six campus ministries located at: The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN Bethel University, McKenzie, TN The University of Tennessee, Martin, TN Murray State University, Murray, KY The University of Memphis / Lambuth Campus, Jackson, TN University of Memphis, Memphis, TN Our total annual apportionment for campus ministries is $20,304.
Church-Wide Thanksgiving Dinner WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 5:30 - 6:30 P.M. AT THE OLEC FOLLOWED BY ADVENT WORKSHOP (CHILDREN'S MINISTRY AREA) Join your church family for a Feast of the Season with Turkey, Gravy, Dressing, and all the Trimmings! Enjoy a fabulous meal with wonderful desserts while sitting at tables decorated by our very own United Methodist Women's Circles! After enjoying a wonderful meal with your family and friends, plan to prepare for the holiday season at our annual ADVENT WORKSHOP at 6:30 p.m. in our Children's Education Wing. Children and parents will have a chance to make Advent wreaths, Advent decorations, and nibble on cookies and punch. This cherished GUMC tradition is a wonderful way to prepare for the season of preparation. A "not to be missed" evening of Food, Fun, and Fellowship!
HOW TO REGISTER Cost for the dinner is $10/adult, $5/child (ages 4-10), and free for children 3 and under. Pay online at germantownumc. org or come by the Welcome Center during office hours. Dinner tickets will be sold at the Welcome Center on November 12 between worship services. Reservation with payment is due by noon on Monday, November 13. The Advent Workshop is free and no registration is required to participate. 2
Consecration Sunday is Coming Congregations that approach financial stewardship from a biblical perspective do not view the money Christians give to their church merely as a way to pay its bills. Rather, such congregations see financial contributions as a way to help people grow spiritually in their relationship with God by supporting their church's mission and ministry with a percentage of their incomes.
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Our congregation's Stewardship Committee has selected the New Consecration Sunday Stewardship Program as a way to teach biblical and spiritual principles of generous giving in our stewardship education emphasis this year.
When we give, lives are changed New Consecration Sunday is based on the biblical and souls are saved. philosophy of the need of the giver to give for his or her own spiritual development, rather than on the need of the church to receive. Instead of treating people like members of a social club who should pay dues, we will treat people like followers of Jesus Christ who want to give unselfishly as an act of discipleship. New Consecration Sunday encourages people toward proportionate and systematic giving in response to the question, "What percentage of my income is God calling me to give?" During the morning worship on Consecration Sunday, we are asking our attendees and members to make their financial commitments to our church's missionary, benevolent, and educational ministries in this community and around the world. Every attendee and member who completes an Estimate of Giving Card does so voluntarily by attending morning worship on Consecration Sunday. We urge people to attend who feel strongly opposed to completing a card. The procedure is done in such a way that no one feels personal embarrassment if he or she chooses not to fill out a card. We will do no home solicitation to ask people to complete cards. During morning worship our guest leader will conduct a brief period of instruction and inspiration, climaxed by members making their commitments as a confidential act of worship. We will encourage participation in a Consecration Sunday Brunch event through the Consecration Sunday team and Church Board members. Since we will make no follow-up visits to ask people to complete their cards, we will make every effort to inform, inspire, and commit everyone to attend Consecration Sunday worship. Thanks in advance for your enthusiastic participation in Consecration Sunday events. Blessings, Henry Evans Tiffanie Fittes Tim Whelan Chair, Church Board Chair, Stewardship Committee Chair, Consecration Sunday Team
Health & Recreation Meal Prep Tuesdays at the OLEC Come and find out what the beautiful smells in the kitchen these past few months have been all about! If it's Tuesday, it's Meal Prep Night!! Bring your Sunday school class, golf buddies, Zumba girls, workout buddies, or just a few friends you want to prep with on Tuesdays to learn the basics of a healthy lifestyle from the food's point-of-view. Exercise is great... proper nutrition is the "icing on the cake"!! No pun intended! Contact Judy Oros at joros1234@aol.com or call her at the OLEC at 753-3100 to set up your group. Limited space as the New Year is upon us!! Have a wonderful Holiday Season! 3
Missions GUMC Missions Committee has dedicated $15,000 in funds to the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) to aid those suffering from recent natural disasters. Of the funds, $7,500 will aid International needs and $7,500 will aid domestic relief efforts. In addition, GUMC response for Hurricane Harvey and Irma cleaning kits and financial support has been truly generous. Both drives amounted to more than 54 cleaning kits and $5,675 (not including direct and online donations). The collection from drives, the October Communion offering and Missions funds amounts to a GUMC contribution of $23,045 to UMCOR. Please continue to be in prayer for our brothers and sisters in need. For more information and to provide aid visit www.umcor.org.
In the wake of recent disasters in the United States and abroad, the United Methodist Committee On Relief (UMCOR) is working to fulfill unmet food, clean water, temporary shelter, hygiene supplies, and non-food item needs. UMCOR's work starts when search and rescue operations for survivors is over. We accompany communities in their long-term recovery. UMCOR works with Conference Disaster Response Coordinators (CDRC) to assess needs and to design and implement disaster response activities.
GUMP Sarah Sutton - ssutton@germantownumc.org - 901-753-3109 Fall is in the Air at GUMP! During the month of November, one of the neat opportunities parents have is a choice to participate in "GUMP's Giving Tree". Each November lead teachers are provided a colored leaf to place on the "Giving Tree" that shares a "wish", big or small, that teachers have for their individual classroom. Parents can "pick" a leaf off of the "Giving Tree", located in the preschool lobby, and grant a "wish" directly to their child's classroom. Parents enjoy this opportunity to contribute to their child's education in a tangible way and GUMP is grateful for parents' generosity. In the classroom, GUMP friends have learned about the wonders of fall – cool breezes, leaves falling, pumpkins, and taste of delicious apples – we have relished in the beauty of God's design with the vibrant colors and the cool weather He brings this time of year! Our friends have enjoyed exploring the science around them, using their imaginations as they dressed for fall harvest parties, raked leaves on the playground, played games with friends, heard special stories of the season, and shared special snacks with one another. Our oldest friends even enjoyed a class picnic! GUMP is grateful for this time of year, especially as we prepare to be with family and friends; celebrating traditions and counting our blessings. God is good.
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Adult Education Mary Groh - mgroh@germantownumc.org - 901-754-5093 You're Invited to the 2018 GUMC Women's Retreat, January 26-27! The retreat is at St. Columba Conference Center in Bartlett, Tennessee. Our theme this year is "Something Out of Nothing" from Genesis 1:1-2. Study sessions will be led by GUMC member, Melissa Bosserman with music by Eva McPeters. Our retreat promises you an opportunity to: • Embrace nature's beauty • Be part of a loving, vibrant community of women • Let go of your to-do list for 24 hours • Enjoy downtime, quiet time and meditation • Be nourished by delicious, home-cooked meals • Refresh and recharge • Create new friendships and strengthen existing relationships • Hear and discuss a message created just for you! Registration is filling up quickly – don't postpone signing up! We are limited to 70 participants. For more information please go to our church website or pick up a brochure at one of our kiosks. Please save the date, review the details, invite a friend, and sign-up! Step out of your routine, take time for yourself, and grow closer to God.
WELCOME TO GUMC! Sunday, November 12, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. What's distinctive about the United Methodist Church? Even if you're in church every Sunday, it can be difficult to feel like you really know the UMC's history, beliefs, mission, and culture. Join Rev. Tim Carpenter to learn about the roots of the United Methodist Church going back to John Wesley and his devotion to inviting people to experience God's grace and grow in their love of God through disciplined Christian living and by putting faith and love into action. Hear about the United Methodist Church structure, sacraments, and get an overview of the mission and ministries of Germantown UMC. This workshop is open to members, prospective members, or anyone wanted to know more about The United Methodist Church and GUMC. Childcare is available by reservation. Register at germantownumc.org or call Mary Groh at 901-754-5093
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Older Adults Luci Cromer - luci2@comcast.net - 901-755-0803 Don’t Forget the November Brown Bag Lunch Program! Amy Tuggle and Fran Cutshall, owners of Stay Organized with Us, will teach us how to conquer "Paperwork and Household Documents". This program starts at 11:00 a.m. with lunch at noon. Bring your own sack lunch; the church will supply the beverages. Call Luci Cromer, 755-0803, for more information. No reservations are needed. There will be a crossing guard on West Street to help with overflow parking.
Peabody Hotel Historian to Speak at December Brown Bag Lunch! From starting out his career with Holiday Inns to currently being the Peabody Hotel Historian and a Duckmaster, Doug Weatherford has seen both ends of the hotel spectrum. He is going to tell us about the history of the Peabody, but he is also going to talk about how the hotel industry in Memphis has affected the world at the December Brown Bag Lunch Series, an adventure in learning sponsored by the Older Adult Council. TOPIC: "The Unique Development of the Hotel Industry in Memphis" SPEAKERS: Doug Weatherford, Peabody Hotel Historian and a Duckmaster WHERE: Mike Wilson Fellowship Hall WHEN: December 1, 2017. Program starts at 11:00 a.m.; lunch is at noon. COST: FREE – the church will supply beverages. RESERVATIONS: No reservations are needed. Just bring your sack lunch and enjoy the program and the fellowship. QUESTIONS? Call Luci Cromer, 755-0803, or Beverly Rhoads, 754-7216, ext. 107. **There will be a crossing guard on West Street to help with overflow parking. **
XYZ's Tour Crosstown Concourse in December! In 1927, Sears, Roebuck and Co. opened a regional distribution and retail center in Memphis' Crosstown neighborhood. In 1993, Sears Crosstown was shuttered and the 1.5 million-square-foot building sat idle for 17 years, a shell of its past grandeur. In 2010, Crosstown Arts formed to facilitate the redevelopment of the building, and in 2014 ground was broken for a 3-year renovation. In August, Crosstown Concourse, a vertical urban village, officially opened. We are going to get a private tour of this village, including Church Health, the YMCA, apartments, and more. Before our tour, we will eat lunch at Next Door American Eatery. Waiting list availability only. WHERE: Crosstown Concourse and Next Door American Eatery WHEN: December 7 COST: $3 per person plus lunch on your own DEPARTURE: 10:45 a.m. from OLEC parking lot. (Be there by 10:30 a.m.) RESERVATIONS: Call Luci Cromer, 755-0803, Gretchen Blair, 755-0797, or Garnet Brenneman, 754-3711. You must make your reservation before paying. DEADLINE FOR MONEY and RESERVATIONS: Tuesday, November 7
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Older Adults, cont. Luci Cromer - luci2@comcast.net - 901-755-0803 XYZ's See Aircraft Carrier: Guardians of the Seas in January! One of the greatest engineering feats in history, the modern U.S. nuclear carrier is a masterpiece of technology, and the flagship of the fleet. With RIMPAC, the world's largest and most comprehensive international maritime training exercise providing a stunning visual context for the story, find yourself aboard the carrier alongside the 5,000 highly skilled sea and air personnel conducting flight operations in the midst of the simulated war exercises taking place there. Rarely has there been a topic so visually suited and compelling for giant screen theaters. After the movie, we will have lunch at Patrick's restaurant on Park Avenue. WHERE: CTI Giant 3D Theater and Patrick's Restaurant WHEN: Tuesday, January 16, 2018 COST: $8 per person plus lunch on your own DEPARTURE: 9:45 a.m. from OLEC parking lot. (Be there by 9:30 a.m.) RESERVATIONS: Call Luci Cromer, 755-0803, Gretchen Blair, 755-0797, or Garnet Brenneman, 754-3711. You must make your reservation before paying. DEADLINE FOR MONEY and RESERVATIONS: Friday, December 15
Our events are open to all adults age 55 and older, singles and couples, regardless of church membership. Mark your calendar and make your reservations for these events today! 7
United Methodist Women Anna Graunke - women@germantownumc.org GUMW November Luncheon All women are invited to attend our GUMW Luncheon November 14th at 11:30 a.m. in the Owings Life Enrichment Center. Come enjoy fabulous food prepared by the Celebration Circle, as well as fellowship and an inspirational message from our speaker, GUMC member Sharon Cornelius. We will be collecting food items for United Methodist Neighborhood Center at the luncheon. Cost is $10.00 Deadline to register: November 9th at noon Two Methods to Register: • Credit card online at germantownumc.org • Check to GUMW, "GUMW Nov Luncheon" in memo line, placed in GUMW drop box outside Fellowship Hall. Childcare is free. Please indicate a need for childcare when registering online or by writing "Need Childcare" on your check. For additional information: email chesleyporteous@gmail.com
GUMW Christmas Cookie Shoppe Saturday, December 9, 2017 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon Mike Wilson Fellowship Hall Put it on your calendar! A great way to kick off the holiday season is with the GUMW Christmas Cookie Shoppe. Purchased homemade cookies and candies can be enjoyed and shared with loved ones. All funds raised will be given to the missions supported by the circles of Germantown United Methodist Women. This year, the festive shoppe will be set up in the Mike Wilson Fellowship Hall. All who attend will receive a bakery box to fill with selections from over 100 different cookies and candies. After choices are made and weighed, shoppers will pay $8 per pound. We accept cash, check and credit card. Note: there will be one pre-order day on Sunday, December 3rd if you cannot attend the day of the sale. Payment is required at the time of your order. In order to make this a successful and fun event, we need everyone's help! Between now and December 9th, volunteers are needed to bake 12 dozen of a single treat (approximately 3-4 batches). Cookies can be frozen if wrapped properly. If you cannot bake but still want to help, donations are appreciated. Get creative! We want cookies that are unique and made from scratch, so that our patrons will have a variety to choose from. Please NO chocolate chip cookies! For more information or to sign up to make some delicious treats, contact event co-chairs: Marilyn Barbee (mcummingsstep@yahoo.com) or Barbara Schanson (barcons@comcast.net), or sign up online at germantownumc.org/umw. Let's start baking! All women are welcome to attend Germantown United Methodist Women events. If you are looking for the camaraderie of Christian women, fellowship while serving others, and the opportunity to make lifelong friends, consider joining one of GUMW's many Circles (small groups). For information, contact GUMW Membership Chair Yolanda Toney at ytoney@ germantownumc.org. 8
United Methodist Women, cont. Anna Graunke - women@germantownumc.org GUMW Christmas Brunch All women are invited to attend our GUMW Christmas Brunch December 12th at 10:30 a.m. in the Mike Wilson Fellowship Hall. Come join us for a delicious catered brunch, festive fellowship, and sounds of the season! We will also be installing our new 2018 officers. Cost is $10.00 Deadline to register: December 7th at 12 noon Two Methods to Register: • Credit Card online at germantownumc.org • Check to GUMW, "GUMW Dec Brunch" in memo line, placed in GUMW drop box outside Fellowship Hall. Childcare is free. Indicate a need for childcare when registering online or by writing "Need Childcare" on your check. For additional info: email chesleyporteous@gmail.com
Children's Ministry Lisa Pierce - lpierce@germantownumc.org - 901-758-6512 Children's Summer Mission Project Each summer, a group of children gather on Wednesdays for a time of crafts, fellowship, and lessons about mission work in the United Methodist Church. The children work very hard creating high-quality crafts that they then sacrificially leave behind. Each fall, we sell these crafts to raise money for a mission chosen by the children. This year, our mission project will support UMCOR. We have learned about the exceptional work this organization and feel that this gift will be used to help many in need, especially in those areas recently affected by hurricanes. We encourage everyone to come by the fence outside the Huddle and look at our work. Feel free to take what you like and leave behind a donation in the box hanging on the wall. (There is no set amount for donations.) These crafts make great gifts; if you intend to use this as a gift, please be sure to pick up one of the cards to add to your gift and let the receiver know it's a "double gift" – a gift for them and a gift for UMCOR! We are not able to display all the work at once due to space limitations; if there is something you would like but don't see, please ask Lisa Pierce to show you the work that is not yet displayed. Thank you for your support of this valuable mission project!
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Children's Ministry, cont. Lisa Pierce - lpierce@germantownumc.org - 901-758-6512 Elementary Expedition Elementary Expedition, the children's version of "youth group" is enjoying a wonderful fall! Each Wednesday, we gather for dinner in the Huddle, enjoying fun fellowship and a child-friendly dinner. We have been incredibly blessed this fall by adult teams from various Sunday school classes who have prepared our meals. We would like to extend a huge "Thank you!" to the groups of adults from Alpha, Asbury, Agape, Emmaus, Lamplighters, and Seekers. They have given truth to the phrase "many hands makes light work". We are so grateful for these many hands! We follow our meal with worship in the chapel led by Sue, Brian, Lisa, and middle school students. This worship is designed specifically to be open to children. We have created our worship with the sole purpose of connecting children to God. We close our evening with small groups. The third grade students break off to study more about using their new Bibles. K-2 graders and 4-5 graders break into age-specific groups to extend the lesson from worship. (Middle school students break off for their time in Synergy.) We finish at 7:15 in the children's wing. All children grades K-5 are welcome. Our last meeting for the semester will be November 8.
Parent Night Out – NEW Program Parents need time to breathe. Sometimes, that time needs to be away from children. With this idea in mind, we have created a Parent Night Out program. Once a month, we are offering a time for parents to get away to do whatever they like... have a date, clean the house, shop, etc. During this time, we will watch your child(ren) in a safe, familiar setting staffed with fantastic, background-checked, approved caregivers. Children between one year and fifth grade may participate. There is an annual participation fee of $10 per family to cover the administration of this program. The cost each night is $15 for the first child and $10 for each additional child in the same family. Cost includes dinner. We will run 6:00 - 9:30 each night with dinner being served promptly at 6:15. Dates for PNO include: November 10, December 15, January 12, February 9, March 2, April 13, and May 11. We may continue during the summer depending on demand. Any youth wishing to earn Germantown Bucks towards mission trips or retreats are welcome to help work these nights. Contact Lisa Pierce if interested.
Advent Workshop This family favorite is a wonderful time to create an advent wreath and other treasures in preparation for the season of Advent. Ageappropriate crafts, cookies and punch are available for everyone. Angel tree adoptions will also be available this night as we support United Methodist Neighborhood Center preschool program.
14th Annual Putt-Putt Golf and Games Day Our 14th Annual Putt-Putt Golf and Games Day was a huge success! Families of all shapes and sizes enjoyed time together, some bringing guests and first-time visitors. The afternoon was filled with hot dogs off the grill, go-kart races, rounds of putt-putt, laser tag, high ropes, batting cages, bumper boats, and much, much more. We are so thankful to Aubrey and Brenda Smith and the Seekers Sunday school class for this amazing gift. We are already excited for next year! 10
Children's Ministry, cont. Lisa Pierce - lpierce@germantownumc.org - 901-758-6512 Grace: GUMC's Special Needs Ministry We are overjoyed to announce that we have recently hired Brittan Robbins as an Associate Director of Special Needs Ministry. Brittan has earned a nursing degree and attended the University of Memphis studying elementary education. She has worked at Lakeside specifically with children who have special needs. She carries a joy that is infectious and has a heart full of love for children with special needs. She is married and is a mother of five children. Brittan's role will be to oversee Sunday morning Grace Ministry with elementaryaged children. On Sunday evenings, she will act as an umbrella of care for youth attending Element, programming for youth. During the week, she will work to inform families in local schools that we have opportunities for their children here. Long term, we would love to see this position expand to include adults with special needs. She will help parents connect with parenting resources and will provide opportunities for families to grow together in God's love. We are excited to watch God work as we open our hearts and our church to these incredible people. Please be sure to welcome Brittan. If you are interested in serving in this ministry, please contact her at Brobbins@germantownumc.org.
Grace and Peace Parent Connect Group GUMC has partnered with Germantown Presbyterian Church to offer parents a place to connect with one another and community resources as they navigate parenting children who have special needs. These children may be young or old, as may their parents. We offer monthly meetings with a presenter as well as a Facebook group and other resources for families to journey together. If you think you or someone you know may benefit from this program, please be sure to connect. We typically alternate locations, but due to construction at GPC, all upcoming meetings will all be held at GUMC in the Huddle from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.: November 16: Managing the Holidays January 19: Free Parent Night Out February 15: IEP planning March 22: Choosing a school: panel discussion April 19: Caregiver Self Care May 17: CPI training We have these sessions planned, but the group ultimately belongs to the parents. We would love to hear your topics of interest and concern. Childcare can be made available upon request.
Upcoming Dates in KidMin November 8: Last Elementary Expedition for fall semester November 10: Parent Night Out (6:00 - 9:30 p.m.); online registration required November 15: Advent Workshop (6:30 - 7:30 p.m.) December 3: Children's Alternative Christmas (9:40 and 11:00) December 3: Plum Pudding Choral Festival (5:00 p.m.) December 9: Milk and Muffins: Journey to Bethlehem (9:30 - 10:30 a.m.) December 15: Parent Night Out (6:00 - 9:30 p.m.); online registration required
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Lindsey Preston Pavilion Newly Refurbished The Pavilion on the McVay Gardens property has recently been refurbished and landscaped. The Pavilion was dedicated on May 21, 1998, exactly one year following the untimely death of Lindsey Preston, a very active youth member of GUMC and the daughter of GUMC members, Bob and Dena Stoudt. Volunteers from the United Methodist Men's organization lovingly built the structure in Lindsey's memory. After 19 years, the Pavilion was in need of a new roof, re-staining and other maintenance work. In addition, an irrigation system and all new landscaping have been installed. This work has been completed, and the Pavilion is ready and available to again be used and enjoyed. If you would like to reserve the Pavilion for an event, please contact Rachel Moore in the church office so that she can check availability on the church calendar. Rachel can be reached by phone at 754-7216 or by e-mail at rmoore@ germantownumc.org