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Included in this issue:
- Announcing a staff transition
- Monday is the MLK Day of Service - there's still time to register your children
- Our All-Church Bible Study has just started - join a small group NOW to get the most out of it!
- Discovery Service Project online auction ends Saturday
Read on for all the details!
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New Worship Series!
For the Life of the World: Letters to the Exiles
This worship series will complement our small group All-Church Bible Study!
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9:00 am
Contemporary Worship*
Sunday School
Anchor
Fusion
Wesley Class
10:10 am
Liturgical Worship*
11:11 am
Word & Worship*
Kids' Word
*Live broadcast
For links: DoylestownUMC.com
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January 8 - Living as Exiles
January 15 - Blessing as a Family
1 John 4:7-12
January 22 - Seeking God Through Work
January 29 - Flourishing with Order
February 5 - Wisdom is Action
February 12 - Wonder Transforms Us
February 19 - Present Hope of a Coming Kingdom
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Our All-Church Bible Study is kicking off NOW. Join a small group to fully engage in this series and study! Ways to sign up for a small group:
- Sign up for the group you'd like to join in person on a poster on the hallway wall between the Worship & Youth Center and the Sanctuary
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Sign up online from our website: https://www.doylestownumc.com
- Call the church office: 215-348-5224 (weekdays between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm)
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Linda Kirk and Henriette Frikke-Schmidt share their testimonies about the value of small groups. | |
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About this study....
For the Life of the World is an entertaining film series that explores the deeper meaning of Salvation. Have you ever wondered, “What is my Salvation actually FOR?” Is it only about personal atonement (the reconciling of God and the individual through Jesus Christ), about getting to heaven, or something that comes later? Is it just to have a “friend in Jesus?”
Read more....
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Check the posters in the hallway to the Sanctuary
for all of the latest options!
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Recent Worship Statistics | |
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Thank you to all who worship with us in person and online.
Total attendance for January 8: 457
Total attendance includes online statistics. Online numbers represent the number of views
(or households), not the number of individuals watching.
As of December 4, 2022, this number also includes children in
Sunday School/Anchor and Kid's Word.
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PLEASE NOTE: We expect the 2023 offering envelopes to arrive by early February. In the meantime, please feel free to use the envelopes in the pews or a plain envelope--just write your name on the outside, please. Thanks for your patience and your faithful giving! | |
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MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY OF SERVICE
Our Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service event will be held on Monday, January 16 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. This year it returns in person!! By popular demand, we will be continuing in our tradition of making fleece blankets for Project Linus. Project Linus provides these blankets to children in hospitals and shelters locally. To join us, SIGN UP HERE!!
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Looking for ways to share God’s love with others? Come join the fun by volunteering some time with DUMC Kids at Sunday school, VBS, and special events! Sign up HERE or let Wendy or Laura know! | | | | |
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Elevation
Sunday, January 15, 2023
6:00-7:30 pm
Join us this Sunday at Elevation for a dinner and game night, although the picture says “Dinner and Game Evening” (couldn’t make “night” fit with the rest of the Scrabble words). We will have lots of food, video game stations (PS4, Wii, Xbox 360), and board games. Feel free to bring your favorite board game or church-appropriate video game).
Hope to see you there!
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2023 Confirmation Class
is Coming!
Students in Grade 7 or above who are interested in exploring their faith, preparing themselves to make a profession of faith – making their faith their own – and learning more about being an active member of the church are invited to be part of our upcoming Confirmation Class. Classes will be held on Thursday evenings, 6:15-7:15 pm, beginning on February 16. The Confirmation ceremony is planned for Sunday, May 21.
Click here for more info
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For more information about Grief Share and other programs of Caring Ministries, please click the link below or contact Pastor Sunil:
Email: Pastor Sunil
Phone: 215-348-5224
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Thursday nights
7:00-9:00 pm
Room 2
The new semester
begins March 9.
Click here for more info!
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From the Staff Parish Resource Committee | |
As of January 8, 2023 there was a change to our church personnel. Beth Houlton is leaving her position as the Contemporary Service Worship Leader with Sounds of Faith. She and her husband, Scott, will be moving to the Atlanta area this summer to be closer to family. Beth has been an awesome Worship Leader and team member, and her support of our church and community will be missed.
Kristian Frikke-Schmidt has officially become the Sounds of Faith Leader for the Contemporary Worship Service. Kristian and Beth have been working together for several weeks to make this a smooth transition.
Please join us in thanking God for and congratulating both Beth and Kristian.
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Beth Houlton responds to the transition announcement
in the Contemporary Service on Sunday:
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Staff Snapshot
Kristian Frikke-Schmidt
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Many of DUMC’s dedicated staff work hard behind the scenes and may not be seen or known by many. We thought you might enjoy getting to know them better, and not just their job responsibilities, but who they really are. We will be featuring different staff members over the coming months, giving you a little glimpse into what makes them tick, smile, and sometimes laugh and cry.
This month we feature Kristian Frikke-Schmidt, our new worship leader for our 9:00 am Contemporary Services.
Read more....
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January
Mission of the Month
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Our mission for the month of January is the Coalition to Shelter and Support the Homeless (CSSH). CSSH is the nonprofit that runs Code Blue for Central Bucks. Code Blue is a program that offers overnight shelter, dinner, and breakfast for the homeless in our area. The shelter is open when the temperature is below 26 degrees.
Read more....
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Lay Leader Insights: Light
by Laurie Lewis, Lay Leader
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While I enjoy Christmas lights I'm not a fan of the shortened sunlight in winter. I count every extra minute of light we get after the winter solstice on December 21, or the longest night of the year. I cheer when the sunset gets to 5:00 pm again, which happened on January 6.
The Bible refers to walking as a child of the light, in other words, being a reflection of the light of God. By being authentic, faith-filled, and peaceful, we draw others to us. We can bring hope to people who need it by sharing our optimism and being generous with praise and encouragement.
Read more....
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Praying for Our Congregation,
Community, and World
Praise: Family, Suzanne, Dean, time with friends, Hank Amt’s 103rd birthday, recovery, Preschool growing, DUMC
Health & Healing: Mark, Joe, Jim, Tom, dry January, Bob, Wayne, Tony, Matt, Elizabeth & Mary, Walt, Julie, Keith, René, Bob, Lee, David, Tina, Becky, a friend, Donna, Paul, Marilyn, Judy, Helene & Harry, Linda, Kay, Leslie, Greg, Lauren, Arthur, Morgan, Lindsey, Jason, Ed, Joanna, Beth, Nancy, Lola
Life Struggles: Melissa, Amy, a friend, Jane, Naren, Sara, Sherri, Dana, Carolyn, Melissa, Reese, our country and leaders, Ukraine refugees, those serving abroad, those without faith
Hospice: John, Faith, Ann, Gail
Grief: Friends and family of Diane Coller, Georgia, Mikie, Chris Thompson
"We have this hope in God as an anchor for the soul,
sure and strong." Hebrews 6:19
~Laurie Lewis and the Congregational Care Team
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All-Church Meeting
Mark your calendars and plan to join us on Sunday, February 5, from 2:00-3:30 pm for an All-Church Meeting. This will be an opportunity to hear about the vision for 2023 and how the budget will support that vision.
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Sundays in Lent
"Jesus as the Messiah"
(from the
Gospel of John)
9:00 / 10:10 / 11:11
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Wednesdays
in Lent
"Voices Around
the Cross"
7:00 pm
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Opportunities to Serve and Engage | | |
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3rd Mary’s Mission
Online Auction
is a Live Auction on Facebook
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January 9 - 14, 2023
Join the group now to participate!
- Go to Facebook
- Search "Mary's Mission On-line Auction"
- Ask to join the group
- Get prepared to bid in January!
Payment options:
Questions?
Mary Howell: weasie5@me.com
DiscoveryServiceProjects@gmail.com
Click here for information about the
Discovery Service Project mission trip to Merida, Mexico.
Spots are still available for April 10-17!
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February 7
4:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Doylestown
United Methodist Church
$10 per individual / $25 per family
Either buy at the door or let Karen know you are coming!
Come enjoy supper and support
Discovery Service Projects
DSP Volunteers - Come catch up with friends!
Meet some new friends!
Volunteers needed
Setting up / Serving / Clean-up
Any time between 4:00 pm and 8:00 pm
Contact: Karen Lyon: lyonpool2@gmail.com 215-470-7698
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Click on the images below for more information. | |
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For even more ways to get involved at DUMC:
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Winter Weather is Coming! | |
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Winter weather may soon be upon us....
Before you venture out when the weather is bad, please:
Check our church website at DoylestownUMC.com
or
Call the Worship Service Hotline
(267-245-7870)
We will have the closings or service changes on both. A determination will be made by 9:00 pm on Saturday evening for Sunday morning services.
During weekdays, we will generally follow the lead of Central Bucks School District regarding cancellations. Any additional evening closures will be decided by 4:00 pm.
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In Case You Missed It.... | |
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"We Three Kings"
Sounds of Faith
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"This Joyful Day" (Wagner)
Adult Bell Ensemble
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"Fear is a Liar"
Power of Grace
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Mon., January 16: MLK Day of Service
Sun., February 5: All-Church Meeting
Wed., February 22 - Ash Wednesday & Lenten Soup Suppers begin!
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For a detailed calendar of what's coming up
in the next four weeks, Click here!
Your event isn't listed? Need to reserve a room?
Please call (215) 348-5224 or
email Cindy Betancourt.
Missed something in the last edition of Connections? Click here!
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Please note:
The church office
will be closed on
Monday, January 16
in observance of
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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Want to connect with a staff member?
Please feel free to call or email us!
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Wendy Arnott, Dir. of Children's Min
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
Kristian Frikke-Schmidt, Contemp. Worship Ldr
Trevor Foster, AVL Technical Coord
Pastor Paul Georgulis, Assistant Pastor
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Jane Gregoire, Director-Children's Bells Randall Hartman, Organist
Stephanie Hume, Director of Music
Laurie Lewis, Lay Leader/Min of Visitation
Ethan Luginbuhl, ProPresenter Tech
Amanda Mandia, Web Specialist
Gay Brunt Miller, Administrative Assistant
Scott Shead, Live Streaming Technician
Laura Siegle, Asst Dir of Children's Min
Temple Sieger, 11:11 Worship Leader
Sean Smith, Facilities Manager
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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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