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Included in this issue:
- New opportunities to help the community through The Vine
- Come shop for Peach Festival bargains! M-F 9-2; Sun 8:30-12:15
- Reflections Women's Bible Study starts September 6
- DUMC Fall Cleanup Day - Saturday, September 24 - can you help?
- Where has this summer taken you (and your family)?
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Sunday School/Anchor, Kids' Word,
and Fusion return September 11!
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9:00 am
Contemporary Worship*
Wesley Class
10:10 am
Liturgical Worship*
11:11 am
Word & Worship*
*Live broadcast
For links: DoylestownUMC.com
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Recent worship statistics:
Thank you to all who worship with us in person and online.
Total attendance, August 7: 374
Total attendance includes online statistics. Online numbers represent the number of views (or households), not the number of individuals watching.
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AUGUST Worship Theme:
Quotes That Make No Sense,
and How the Bible Answers Them
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Ever wonder what a particular quote meant? Or why some seemingly profound quotes actually contradict each other, like: “too many cooks spoil the broth,” and “many hands make light work”. This month we will look at some quotes that are used rather frequently--but upon closer scrutiny may not make much sense--and how the Bible frequently teaches just the opposite.
August 14: "Give Them a Taste of Their Own Medicine"
Matthew 5:38-48; Romans 12:17-19
Interestingly, this quote seems to imply: (1) that medicine is undesirable, or at least what someone gave you and (2) revenge is ok, or at least if it’s in the same form you received it. It’s the ancient form of justice: an eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth. During its inception, it actually was justice, but later it became revenge.
And Jesus had plenty to say about revenge. In fact, the occasion for revenge was to be an opportunity to show Kingdom love – the kind of love that Jesus showed on the cross when he prayed for his opponents and executioners, “Father, forgive them…”.
August 21: "Rules are Made to be Broken"
August 28: "Don't Worry, Be Happy"
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It’s that time again! Register today for kids’ Sunday programming! We can’t wait to see you!
REGISTER HERE
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DUMC Student Ministries
Freddy Hill Farms Mini Golf Trip – Sunday, August 21
DUMC Student Ministries has another summer event coming up on Sunday, August 21. We will be traveling to Freddy Hill Farms in Lansdale to engage in some mini golf playing and ice cream eating. This event is for all students in grades 7-12, including those who are about to enter into the 7th grade and those who have recently graduated from high school but who have not yet moved away to college. Friends are welcome as well!
We will meet at the church at 1:30 pm and travel together to Freddy Hill Farms. We will return to the church at 5:00 pm for pickup. In order to plan rides appropriately, we need RSVP’s for this event. So, if you are a student or the parent of a student and are planning to come, please contact Pastor Paul. As always, if you have any questions, feel free to ask!
For more information, to ask questions, or to sign up, contact Pastor Paul: PGeorgulis@DoylestownUMC.com or 267-245-7874
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For more information about these and other programs of Caring Ministries, please click the link below or contact the Director, Deborah Schultheiss Email: Deborah Schultheiss
Phone: 215-348-5224
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Caregivers' Support Group
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No meeting in August
Next meeting:
Thursday, September 8
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Monday nights
7:00-9:00 pm
Next session
begins September 12
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Thursday nights
7:00-9:00 pm
Next session
begins September 15
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One quick question....
Once a week....
Some for helpful information....
Some "just for fun"....
Here's a question we'd love EVERYONE to respond to!
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Results of last week's "QOTW"
Thanks to those who participated last week!
If you worship with us online, have you responded in the comments while watching live?
I worship in person, not online. (50%)
I sometimes or frequently respond in the comments! (20%)
I'm not interested in interacting in that way. (12.5%)
I don't feel comfortable responding. (8.3%)
I haven't yet, but I'll try it. (4.2%)
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Your G.I.F.T.S. Are Needed!
(G.I.F.T.S. = Growing in Faith to Serve)
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Are you gifted in areas of building and grounds maintenance? Do you have a legal or insurance background? Are you involved with investments, electronics or interior decor? Are you a carpenter, electrician, or mason?
If you have skills and/or interest in any of these or related areas, DUMC could use you in ministry! Email Pastor Sunil to learn more! (Recommendations of others are also appreciated.)
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Also needed -
people who are gifted in areas of:
- Sales and marketing
- Communion Assistants (1 or 2 people for the entire year; several additional people who are willing to help periodically)
- Digital media skills (e.g. websites, podcasting, etc.)
- Finance (e.g. accountant, banker, realtor, business administrator or owner, etc.)
Is God nudging you to use your gifts in any of these areas for the ministry of DUMC? Or can you recommend someone else? If so, please reach out to Pastor Sunil!
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Lay Leader Insights:
Surprise!
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Our garden is overproducing in this hot weather. Our zucchinis are over a foot long and 12" around! They seem to double in size overnight. Tomatoes are coming in bushels. Peppers are ready to eat. Cucumbers have been abundant, and soon our green beans will be our daily dinner vegetable. We can hardly keep up.
I saw a comic this week about closing your car windows or you will find a zucchini inside! Several of my neighbors have gotten care packages.
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S u r v e y
Please take a few minutes to complete the Activate survey. Your participation will help us assess how well we are communicating our missions work.
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August Mission of the Month
The Well
A RECOVERY AND HOUSING PROGRAM
The mission of The Well is to provide sanctuary along with an array of support services and educational opportunities for women who have been trafficked, forced to partake in non-consensual sex acts, and sexually exploited.
Read more....
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Tell us where you went or what you did this summer!
Send us a picture of you and/or your family on vacation and a sentence about where you went or what you did and we will put together a slide show of our collective summers in September. It'll be fun and a great conversation starter as we regather in the fall! Please be sure to include your name(s)!
Click here to attach picture
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Current Devotions & Bible Studies | |
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The study guide is available wherever books are sold and gives you free access to the videos should you miss one or want to watch again. | |
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The Reflections Women's Bible Study will start on September 6. We will meet Tuesday nights from 7:00-8:30 pm in Room 2. We look forward to seeing you.
The first 6-week study is the Abide Bible Course by Phil Collins and Randy Frazee. They introduce us to their favorite methods of interacting with God, including contemplation, journaling, imagination, praying Scripture, and works of art. Discover your own preferred method and make it part of your daily practice of engaging with God and abiding in his word.
I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. John 15:5 NIV
We hope you can join us! Please RSVP to Laura Herbst at lauralherbst@gmail.com if you would like to attend any or all of the studies.
Also, take a look at the attached flyer to see the schedule for the year. We are pretty excited about these studies!
Sincerely,
Kathy Hanson, Laura Herbst, and Sheri Shifman
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Daily Devotions are BACK!
an encore presentation of the
Book of James
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"Surveying the Bible:
Why it is so important to Read it as One Unit"
Wednesdays
10:00 am, Room 2
Now through August 24
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The Wesley Class
Adult Bible Study
Sundays
9:00 am, Room 2
CLICK HERE
to join the class by Zoom!
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Men's Bible Study
Current study:
"Experiencing God"
Wednesdays
7:30 pm, Room 10
For more info:
ken.kugel4@gmail.com
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Praying for Our Congregation,
Community, and World
Praise:
For kindness in our world, our wonderful church, bountiful gardens
Health & Healing:
Beth, Mike, Debbie, Lisa, Barb & Keith, Faith, Rob, Bob, Aubrey, Covid cases, Traci, Mary, Sally, Lance, MaryAnn & John, Jim & Janet, MaryJo, Connie, Rob & Joanne, Steve, Lauren, Jon, Felicia, Theresa, Erica, Betty, Joe, Alison, Arthur, Alexandra, Morgan, Tyler, Lindsey, Richard & Elizabeth, Karen, Rick, Ralph, Jason, Ed, Joanna, Sue, Prerna, Unnatte, Nancy
Life Struggles:
George, family, women's rights, Dottie, Scott, Joe, Dianne, teachers & students, Susan, grandson, CBSD/ Board/Superintendent, our country, Ukraine, Chris, gun violence, Joe, a struggling family, Bill, Military serving abroad, Kim, those without faith, Marcy & John, Campers & Staff at Pocono Plateau this week
Hospice:
Eileen, Margaret, Gordon, Randy, Shirley
Grief:
For the family and friends of Rachel
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Bargains Galore at the
2022 Peach Festival
USED BOOK SALE
Another long running favorite Peach Festival activity is our Used Book Sale. As in years past, used books will be sold at bargain prices from August 1 though August 27 in Room 1.
Books, games, puzzles, DVDs, and vinyl records are acceptable and welcome. Donations may be left at the church from July 31 through August 25 on the designated table in Room 1 (the Music Room).
Please do NOT bring text books, sets of encyclopedias, inappropriate books, magazines, out of date electronic material, or books in bad condition.
Payment should be in the form of cash (exact change only or an extra donation to the church), checks, or an IOU. Someone will be available on Sundays in August and the day of the Peach Festival to collect your payment. Otherwise, payment will be accepted via the honor system where cash or IOU form will be placed in envelopes provided on the donation table. Any IOUs must be paid for on or before August 27. All proceeds benefit DUMC’s outreach missions.
Unsold books will be donated to Buckingham Friends Peace Project at the conclusion of the Peach Festival.
Questions? Please contact Paula or Jack Young at 215-794-8602.
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Come shop the
White Elephant Flea Market
Used Book Sale
and bid on lovely Silent Auction Gift Baskets NOW!
Open Monday thru Friday, 9 am to 2:00 pm
and Sundays, 9;00 am-12:00 pm.
Also receiving new donations daily.
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Fall
Kick-Off
Sunday, September 11
9:00 am/10:10 am/11:11 am
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DUMC Night Out:
Christian Comedian
Saturday, September 17
6:30 pm
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And more exciting events are in the works....
Watch for additional
announcements and information!
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Help The Vine
Reach Their Goals!
The first goal is to fulfill the back-to-school wish lists for the R.J. Leonard Foundation for the third year in a row!! Items can be purchased directly from the Target wish list (see link below). Items you purchase online will be sent directly to us, or you can purchase items in-store and drop them off in our tote, located at the entrance of the church. If you would like to purchase something from another store and drop it off, just let us know what you have purchased so we can take it off our list! Items are due August 21, so that we can get them to the kids before school starts! Thank you for your continued support for our community!
https://www.target.com/gift-registry/gift/rj-leonard-school
The second goal is to help fill a food pantry at the one of the CBSD middle schools. This pantry is open to students to take some food home for their families, when needed. They are looking for cereal, canned fruit, canned veggies, peanut butter, jelly, pasta sauce, soup, snacks, rice, and oils/baking items. These items can also be put in the tote by the entrance to the church.
Thank you for helping to make the back-to-school process
a little easier for those in need!
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DUMC Fall Cleanup Day
Saturday, September 24
8:00 am - 12:00 noon
Your help is needed! We will be cleaning the church inside and out to get it ready for all the activities restarting in the fall. We're looking for volunteers of all ages. You can select how you want to help when you arrive. Registration to follow, and we hope to get as many people as possible. Many hands make light work!
Refreshments will be served (coffee, donuts, drinks, etc.).
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More opportunities to
Serve ... Engage ... Connect
- Coffee Fellowship
- Caring for Friends seeks delivery person(s)
- DUMC Book Group
- Pins & Needles
- Next blood drive
- Honoring or remembering someone with altar flowers
Click here for more info!
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In case you missed it...
Please enjoy a few highlights of our services this past Sunday. Our complete services are available to watch from links on our website: www.DoylestownUMC.com
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"Come, Just as You Are"
Sounds of Faith
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"Joyful, Joyful
We Adore Thee"
Diana Durbin
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"Here Again"
Power of Grace
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For more great content from Doylestown UMC,
be sure to subscribe and watch "Doylestown UMC" on YouTube!
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For events coming up in the next month,
Click here!
Your event isn't listed?
Need to reserve a room?
Please call (215) 348-5224
or email Gay Brunt Miller.
Missed something in the last edition of Connections? Click here!
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- Saturday, August 27: Peach Festival
- Sunday, September 11: Fall Kickoff
- Saturday, September 17: DUMC Night Out - Christian Comedian
- Tuesday, October 4: Charge Conference
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Friday-Monday, October 7-10: Feed My Starving Children (9th Annual Central Bucks MobilePack at Delaware Valley University)
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Want to connect with a staff member?
Please feel free to call or email us!
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Pastor Sunil Balasundaram, Sr Pastor
John Bechtel, Business Administrator
Cindy Betancourt, Receptionist
Kristen Bound, Social Media Coordinator
Ken Buckner, Weekend Building Specialist
Mark Charles, Evening Building Specialist
Diana Durbin, Director-Adult Bells
Trevor Foster, AVL Technical Coord
Pastor Paul Georgulis, Pastor of Student Min
Jane Gregoire, Director-Children's Bells
Randall Hartman, Organist
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Beth Houlton, Contemporary Worship Leader
Stephanie Hume, Director of Music
Laurie Lewis, Lay Leader/Min of Visitation
Amanda Mandia, Dir of Children's Min
Gay Brunt Miller, Admin Assistant
Deborah Schultheiss, Dir/Caring Ministries
Scott Shead, Live Streaming Technician
Laura Siegle, Assistant Dir of Children's Min
Temple Sieger, 11:11 Worship Leader
Sean Smith, Facilities Manager
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Call us - phone: 215-348-5224 (phones are answered M-F, 9 am to 4 pm)
To schedule facilities, please contact Gay Brunt Miller.
Email submissions for Connections
to GMiller@DoylestownUMC.com
by noon on Monday
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Doylestown United Methodist Church
320 East Swamp Road
Doylestown, PA 18901
Main number:
215-348-5224
Worship Service Hotline:
267-245-7870
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