| Magical history tour for youth 
ARNOLD The 10 confirmands at Asbury UMC recently went on a journey to the past, led by their pastor, the Rev. James Talley. The journey took them to Methodisms historic beginnings at Strawbridge Shrine, the first Methodist meeting houses, and Lovely Lane UMC. The confirmation class had a great time studying the sites at Strawbridge and running across the field as well, said Pete Robinson who accompanied them. In addition to learning about the beginnings of Methodism, the group enjoyed hearing Delores Shaw, who has told the story of Lovely Lane for 48 years, play the pipe organ. The acoustics of the sanctuary were so perfect you could easily hear a whisper from one side of the enormous dome to the other, Robinson said. UM Congressman awarded for service  TIMONIUM Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger (D-Md.), a member of Timonium UMC, received the prestigious USO Service Award at a gala event in Pentagon City March 23.
The congressman was honored for creating Operation Hero Miles, a program that allows troops in Iraq and Afghanistan to fly home free. The program also enables family members of wounded troops to visit their loved ones recovering at military hospitals across the country. Pastor speaks about diversity SYKESVILLE The Rev. Carletta Allen of St. Luke UMC was recently part of making Liberty High Schools first multicultural day a success. She, and Rabbi Amy R. Scheinerman of Beth Shalom Congregation in Taylorsville, spoke to the students during two 40-minute assemblies, on what it is like to be a minority in Carroll County. I want people to start looking at others as people who are similar rather than different, Allen told the students. Students that day in early March also enjoyed a number of games from 29 areas around the world: a piata from Mexico, hackeysack from Thailand, chess from Iran and mini-golf from Scotland. Washingtons embassies contributed resources about the countries and student leaders wore national dress. Head Start children party at center COLUMBIA The conference center was filled with giggles and smiles as nearly 35 children from the Harriet Tubman Head Start Center watched Professor Snip, the clown, at a pre-Easter party March 30. Phyllis May greeted the 3- and 4-year olds, her last opportunity to share with the children. Working with area children has been a special project of hers during Bishop Felton Edwin Mays tenure in the conference. Paul Dymake from the Church of the Deaf mimed and signed his message as the clown, who taught the children to count in sign. They also enjoyed a late morning snack, received a cuddly stuffed rabbit and received goody bags of treats. Newsletter Notes - Metropolitan UMC in Washington is planning a Volunteers in Mission trip to Zimbabwe in July.
- In March, Baldwin UMC in Millersville performed the musical Malice in the Palace, which told the story of Esther.
- St. Johns UMC in Lutherville is collecting money for Tools of Hope and Blanket program to help empower the poor in more than 80 countries.
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