| Stained glass ribbon waves in sanctuary  ROCKVILLE Ever since the sanctuary at Millian Memorial UMC was completed in 1964, the congregation dreamed of adding stained glass windows. The dream became a reality March 2 with the dedication of 50 windows. The congregation suggested various symbols that could be incorporated into the windows design, an over-all sweeping ribbon in rainbow colors, progressing from the rear of the sanctuary to the front, according to Don Allen who chaired the committee. The church contracted with Washington Art Glass Studio for the windows. Fourteen symbols, seven on each side of the sanctuary, were used in the design. They reflect Christs universal church, the churchs Methodist heritage, as well as Millians unique experience. One symbol, not usually associated with stained glass windows, is a box of popcorn with the date 1952 that reflects the origin of the church in the old Veirs Mill Theatre. Handmade quilts given to children ROCKVILLE Each year for the past three years, a group of quilters at Mill Creek Parish has given quilts to the children of Avery House, a halfway house for women recovering from drug abuse and their children. Women can stay at Avery House, a Montgomery County facility, for nine months after they go through six weeks of rehabilitation. They must also be employed. In December, the Piecemakers presented handmade childrens quilts to the nine youngest children at the center, and new bed pillows with brightly colored pillowcases to the half dozen children over age 9. Making the childrens quilts is a year-round project for the 10 women in the group, who also make banners for the church, and quilts for other occasions. Their next project is to make schoolbags for the UMCOR kits, Bancroft said. Youth attends leadership forum  TEMPLE HILLS Brinkley Hypes, 16, a member of Corkran Memorial UMC, was one of 400 juniors and seniors who were selected to participate in the National Youth Leadership Forum on Defense, Intelligence and Diplomacy in Washington, D.C., from Feb. 11 to Feb. 16. The nonpartisan, nonprofit educational organization sponsors highly specialized career-oriented programs for outstanding high school students who demonstrate leadership potential, a press release says. Hypes, a junior at Surrattsvlle High School, hopes to get an ROTC scholarship for college and, after fulfilling his obligations of service from the scholarship, join the staff of the Defense Intelligence Agency. Church recognized for welcoming spirit WASHINGTON, D.C. Dumbarton UMC recently received a letter from the Igniting Ministry office at United Methodist Communications in Nashville recognizing the church as an official Welcoming Congregation for 2002. It is the only Washington church to receive this honor. Our denomination recognizes hospitality as a vital ministry. Embracing newcomers and providing opportunities for discipleship in our congregations is a lifestyle, the letter said. The church received a plaque and a special designation in the Find-A-Church database, which can be seen at www.unitedmethodist.org . Local teen is Good Samaritan  UPPER MARLBORO Kristie Minnis, a member of Bethel UMC, received the Good Samaritan Award from the General Commission on United Methodist Men, the highest award that can be given to a United Methodist young person. Her local church nominated her for five years of service to the vacation Bible school program and her faithfulness as an acolyte, usher and member of the choir. The 17-year-old also served in the church nursery, the childrens chapel and a day nursery during the week, as well as participating in many other church activities. She was a member of Bethels mission project for Sierra Leone. For information on the Good Samaritan Award contact
or call (615) 340-7129. Eagle Scout awarded to church youth  POTOMAC Adam Capers McDonald, 14, was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout at a Court of Honor on Jan. 14 at Potomac UMC. He is a member of Scout Troop 773, which the church has sponsored for more than 40 years. For his Eagle project, McDonald restored five benches at the church and built a shelf unit nine-feet-tall and 15-feet-wide in a storage unit of the church. | 
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