Included in this issue:
- Our All-Church Meeting is this Sunday afternoon, 2:00 pm
- Nursery care starts this Sunday, February 5 - register today
- Grab your sombrero...this Tuesday is TACO TUESDAY!
- Lent & Easter are around the corner - see what's planned for worship
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Current Worship Series
For the Life of the World: Letters to the Exiles
This worship series complements our small group All-Church Bible Study!
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9:00 am
Contemporary Worship*
Nursery
Sunday School
Anchor
Fusion
Wesley Class
10:10 am
Liturgical Worship*
Nursery
11:11 am
Word & Worship*
Nursery
Kids' Word
*Live broadcast
For links: DoylestownUMC.com
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January 8 - Living as Exiles
January 15 - Blessing as a Family
January 22 - Seeking God Through Work
January 29 - Responding to the Image of God
in the Stranger
February 5
Communion Sunday
Wisdom is Acting on True Knowledge
February 12 - Wonder Transforms Us
February 19 - Present Hope of a Coming Kingdom
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Youth - Please join us for Fusion!
Students in grades 7-12 are welcome to join us on Sunday mornings for Fusion. At 9:00 am, we begin with opening worship in the Sanctuary with our Contemporary service. After the second song, an announcement is made inviting you to go to the Worship & Youth Center for Fusion, where we have donuts, coffee, hot chocolate, and a relevant message from God’s Word. See you on Sunday!
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Exciting news:
Our Nursery reopens
THIS WEEK!
Scroll down for details.
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All-Church Meeting
Plan to join us this Sunday, February 5, from 2:00-3:30 pm in the Worship & Youth Center 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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Recent Worship Statistics & Happenings | |
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Thank you to all who worship with us in person and online!
In-person attendance for January 29: 228
Online views: 196*
*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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OFFERING ENVELOPE UPDATE:
We received word from our offering envelope supplier that they have encountered many production challenges including supply shortages, broken equipment, and staffing shortages. They are working six twelve-hour days a week, but at this point they anticipate a late February delivery. Both they, and we, apologize for the delay. Please continue to use envelopes in our pews or blank envelopes from home and just write your name on the envelope.
Thank you for your patience...and for your faithful giving!
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Preschool – Kindergarten Sunday School Class
Due to the reopening of the nursery, the younger Sunday school class will be moving to the section of Overholt hall closest to the kitchen. Students can be dropped off and picked up there.
CHILDREN’S CHOIRS
SING THIS SUNDAY
Cherub choir members (Preschool – Kindergarten Sunday school class) will be singing at the 9:00 am service. Choir members can be dropped off at the choir room at 8:50 am.
Both Carol and Chapel choirs will be singing at the 11:11 service. Choir members should arrive in the choir room by 10:55 am.
Children choir members who attend Sunday school will be taken to the choir room from Sunday school.
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NURSERY RETURNS!!
The Sunday our Nursery will reopen with care for children, birth through five years of age. Nursery hours will be 9:00 am–12:30 pm. There will also be Nursery care during the Wednesday, Lent Services.
The Nursery staff and volunteers are “Safe Sanctuary” certified and have all relevant background checks completed. REGISTER HERE! Registration only needs to be completed once.
For more details contact Wendy at WArnott@Doylestownumc.com.
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Do you love the great outdoors?
Would you like to share your love
of God with children? Come join
DUMC at Pocono Plateau July 9-15
as a counselor!
Contact Wendy for more details at WArnott@Doylestownumc.com.
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Looking for ways to share God’s love with others? Come join the fun by volunteering 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, February 5, 2023
6:00-7:30 pm
Join us this Sunday at Elevation as we wrap up our Resolution Runner series, which focuses on New Year’s Resolutions and what they can mean for our spiritual growth. What if this New Year, you made resolutions you didn’t give up on by February? The goal of this series is to let the Bible shape your resolutions and rely on God to help you keep them. The resolution we will be discussing this week is “Running to Share.”
We will also be playing an interactive group game, eating food, watching our always hilarious Stupid Video of the Week, and having small group discussions.
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 to register
or for more info!
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From the desk
of Pastor Sunil:
The Season of Lent
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What is your first thought when you hear someone mention that Lent is approaching? Is it, “What am I going to give up this year?” Lenten sacrifices are what many people associate with this period of forty days before Easter, yet sacrifices are only incidental to the meaning of this time in the church calendar.
The early church used Lent for intensive preparation and examination of candidates for baptism on Easter Sunday. It was a time for candidates to look inward and examine whether they were ready to make the outward baptism commitment.
Read more....
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Lay Leader Insights
by Laurie Lewis
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What a blessing to be able to rally together around a winning sports team! In October it was the Phillies, and now the Eagles are giving us a reason to celebrate. Everyone seems to smile as they see others wearing green. The joy is contagious. We love talking about the Eagles.
We easily tell others about the best restaurants, most compassionate doctors, a great preschool (DUMC’s!), lovely gardens, or good mechanics.
I wish we felt as comfortable spreading the Good News about
Read more....
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February Mission of the Month:
Discovery Service Projects
Discovery Service Projects is a non-denominational volunteer organization that focuses on making the maximum positive effort for a community by creating partnerships with local churches and civic leaders who are able to guide us as to the specific needs in their communities. We work alongside local work teams to build churches, community buildings, and homes.
Read more....
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On Sunday, January 29, our DUMC volunteers were recognized in each of our services. As Pastor Sunil said, "The church cannot exist without you. You are the church!"
We are grateful for each and every person who volunteers...in ways big and small!
If you are looking for a way to get involved, please contact our Lay Leader, Laurie Lewis, check out our Guide to Growth & Ministry, or fill out a yellow "I Am Interested in Helping With,,," form, available in the lobby.
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Pins & Needles
Knits Up a Storm!
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In 2022, our Pins & Needles group lovingly made: prayer shawls to be distributed to church members suffering illness or bereavement; dozens of blankets for the hospice unit at Doylestown Hospital; dozens of hats and scarves for the Synerty Project; and many baby blankets for distribution to newborns of our congregation.
Bring your handiwork and join the fun! There's always room for YOU!
Fridays, 9:30-11:30 am, Room 2
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Praying for our Congregation, Community, and World
Praise: Baby Claire, Eagles win, our nursery reopening, Gay for a job well done!
Health & Healing: Robert, Jean, Dennis, Lance, Gerry, Mark, David, Stephen, Paul, Kim, Beverly, Ru, Bob, Char, Charlene, Elizabeth, Mary, Kathy, Stacey, Sandy, Ambre, Chris Ed, David, a friend, Norma, Joe, Judy, Arlene, Grace, Greg, Arthur, Morgan, Lindsey, Jason, Ed, Joanna, Beth, Nancy, Bill
Life Struggles: Julie, Amy, safe travels, Ethan, Jamie & Martin, René, a friend, the 11:11 prayer cards, a boy, Dana, Kay, Carolyn, CBSD, our country, gun violence, those serving abroad, those without faith
Hospice: Faith, Ann
Grief: Friends and family of Valerie Slack Miles, John Kelso, those grieving, Nicole, Melissa
"And you will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart." Jeremiah 29:13
~Laurie Lewis and the Congregational Care Team
CLICK HERE to submit your prayers and praises!
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Plans for Lent and Easter | |
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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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February 26
The Messiah
who chooses his disciples
March 5
The Messiah who rescues humanity
March 12
The Messiah who breaks walls and builds bridges
March 19
The Messiah
who brings sight to the blind
March 26
The Messiah who raises the dead
April 2
Passion / Palm Sunday
Dramatic reading of the Passion from John’s Gospel
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Wednesdays in Lent
"Voices Around
the Cross"
7:00 pm
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February 22
Ash Wednesday
The Voice of Denial:
Peter
March 1
The Voice of Mockery:
the Soldiers
March 8
The Voice of Rejection:
the Crowd
March 15
The Voice of Failure:
Pontius Pilate
March 22
The Voice of Faith:
the Thief on the Cross
March 29
The Voice of Wonder:
the Centurion
Please note: Wednesday Lenten services will be in-person only.
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Thursday, April 6
Holy Thursday Drama
7:00 pm
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Friday, April 7
Good Friday Service
7:00 pm
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April 9
Easter Sunday
The Messiah who
rose from the dead
9:00 / 10:10 / 11:11
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There will also be an early morning Easter Celebration
in the outdoor chapel
7:30 am (weather permitting)
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Opportunities to Serve and Engage | |
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February 7
4:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Doylestown
United Methodist Church
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$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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Next Blood Drive:
DUMC hosting upcoming Blood Drive:
February 28 3:00-8:00 pm
Donors link: http://www.redcrossblood.org or call: 1-800-RED-CROSS
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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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Punxsutawney Phil says six more weeks of winter....
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.... | |
"Offering"
Sounds of Faith
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"Nearer, Still Nearer"
(arr DeCou)
Randall Hartman, Organ
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"Be Alright"
Power of Grace
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Sun., February 5: All-Church Meeting
Tue., February 7: Taco Tuesday
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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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-Youth Bells
Randall Hartman, Organist
Stephanie Hume, Director of Music
Laurie Lewis, Lay Leader/Min of Visitation
Ethan Luginbuhl, ProPresenter Tech
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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