Included in this issue/Save-the-Date:

• May Mission of the Month: The Synergy Project - Give | Watch video
• Philadelphia Bronze, Saturday, May 4, 4 - 5 :30 pm
• Nourish postponed, stay tuned for new date
• Spring Musical, Saturday, May 4, 7:00 pm & Sunday, May 5, 9:00 am
• No Fusion until Fall 2024
• Discovery Service Projects, Domestic Project 2024, Sunday, May 5 - Friday, May 10
• Scout Troop 6 Flower pick up reminder, Thursday, May 9, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
• Mother's Day, Sunday, May 12
• Preschool Silent Auction, Monday, May 13 - Tuesday, May 21, (IN PERSON, Sunday, May 19, 9:00 am - 12:15 pm)
• Caring For Friends, Wednesday, May 15, 12:30 pm
• Kids' Club (Grades 2 - 6), Wednesday, May 15, 5:00 - 6:30 pm
• Confirmation ceremony, Sunday, May 19, 9:00 am Uplifting Service
• Feed My Starving Children Meal-Pack, Sunday, May 19, 2:30 - 4:30 pm
• Elevation End-of-the-Year cookout sign-up, Sunday, May 19, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
• New Membership classes begin Sunday, May 26, 1:00 - 2:15 pm
• Book Group, Sunday, May 26, 4:00 pm
• Class of 2024 high school and college students: Send us your info by Tuesday, May 28 to be included in June's newsletters!
• Estate Planning Seminar, Wednesday, May 29, 12:00 - 1:00 pm
• Youth Car Wash, Saturday, June 8, 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
• IronPigs game, Thursday, August 10, 6:35 pm, see all details below... 
• New studies: Pastor Sunil's Bible Study, Pampered by Grace, Men's Group, Explorers (returns)
• DUMC Playerz skit
• Volunteer Appreciation video
• Suggestions for our Cross in front of DUMC
• Joined the Church Triumphant - Dee Potter

9:00 am

Uplifting Worship*

Anchor

No Fusion

Nursery

Sunday School

Wesley Class

  10:10 am

Liturgical Worship*

Nursery

11:11 am

Word & Worship*

Nursery

Kids' Word

*Live broadcast

For links:

DoylestownUMC.com

Appreciation of our Volunteers

Click below for video...

Suggestions for our Cross

Please send suggestions on what you would like to see on our Cross in front of the church - draped cloth, sign (what should it say), flowers, etc. Pastor Sunil is asking you what you think it should look like throughout the seasons. Email Pastor Sunil.

Scout Troop 6 2024 Spring Fundraiser

Flower pick up Reminder



Flowers will be delivered to DUMC on Thursday, May 9 and available for pick up between 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Please contact Lauren Schoeler or the church office (215) 348-5224 with any questions.

Graduation is a significant life achievement, and we would like to acknowledge the hard work of all DUMC graduates in the June issue of Connections. Forms due Tuesday, May 28.

Whether high school, tech school, college, or grad school; please send us information about the graduates in your family who are part of DUMC!

Estate Planning Seminar

In person at DUMC

Wednesday, May 29

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

*Learn how to use a Living Will to protect your end-of-life decisions

·    Find out if you need a Living Will (even if you are young)

·    Learn about how a Living Will can be used to protect your values and beliefs

·    Learn how a Living Will can save you thousands of dollars in medical expenses

·    Ensure that your end-of-life decisions are followed, and you're not left in limbo

·    Prevent your courts from deciding your fate

·    All this and more

Questions or to register, contact John Benson, (215) 348-4416

Domestic Project 2024

Charleston, West Virginia

Sunday, May 5 – Friday, May 10

It’s not too late to SIGN UP - grab a friend and join us for a few days in WV!

We will partner with the C.R.O.S.S Ministry

“Christians Reaching Out Serving the Savior"

This is a non-profit ministry of Christ Church United Methodist Church that focuses on repairing homes for those in need, the elderly, and veterans.

• We will prepare and eat our meals together
• We will stay in dorm-like rooms with bunks
• We will share devotions every day
• We will reflect on how we can use our gifts to serve

We invite you to participate in this mission opportunity by:

~ Praying for the project’s success

~ Contributing to the cost of materials

~ Going as a volunteer

Questions? Contact Erling Salvesen, (267) 663-4282

Discovery Service Projects (click to email)

P.O. Box 172, Pipersville, PA 18947

Next Caring for Friends meal assembly:

Wednesday, May 15 at 12:30 pm

in the DUMC kitchen. CLICK image for more details.

Instructional guide for preparing meals at home.

Feed My Starving Children Meal-Pack

Sunday, May 19, 2:30 - 4:30 pm

-Live out our faith in outreach and service

-Invite your small group friends to create a food-

packing team

-Register HERE

EVERYONE IS INVITED!

Lehigh Valley IronPigs

Baseball Game

Thursday, August 10 at 6:35 pm

Join DUMC for a fun-filled trip to a Lehigh Valley IronPigs ballgame at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown, PA.

Who are the IronPigs? The Lehigh Valley IronPigs are the Triple-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies.

Game start time: 6:35 pm

How are we getting there? We’ll be traveling together on a tour bus. Departure time TBD.

Cost: $33 (includes game ticket, transportation, and a 2.5 hour all-you-can-eat buffet that includes hamburgers, hotdogs, fried chicken, salads, dessert, and unlimited soft drinks).

How to Sign Up: Use the SignUpGenius or contact Pastor Paul and submit payment

How to Pay:

Venmo: @DoylestownUMC

Realm: Click here to pay through Realm

Check: Make check payable to DUMC and either give it to Pastor Paul, or send it in the mail to the address below:

Doylestown United Methodist Church

c/o Paul Georgulis

320 E. Swamp Rd.

Doylestown, PA 18901

If you are interested in joining us or if you have any other questions, please email Pastor Paul.

Pocono Plateau

Junior High Adventure (Grades 4 - 7)

-or- Senior High Adventure (Grades 8 - 12)

July 7 - 12, 2024

If you enjoy a more rustic style cabin and cooking over a fire, sign up HERE. Registration is directly with the camp - please let Lenae know if you sign up so she can keep track of who is going.



Gretna Glen

Youth Blast: Random Edition

July 21 - 26, 2024

This is a great option if the other week does not work for you and/or if you prefer a less rustic experience. Their camp includes an offsite field trip to Mount Gretna, and the cabins have air conditioning. Sign up HERE ASAP (there are limited spots!) Registration is directly with the camp - please let Lenae know if you sign up so she can keep track of who is going.

*Contact Lenae if you are interested in chaperoning for either camp or if you need a scholarship. We do not want cost to be the reason someone doesn’t go to camp.

Pampered by Grace

Women's Bible Study

Sundays, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Room 22

"Women of the Bible"

(May 5 and 19)

Newcomers always welcome!

Email Laurie Lewis for more information.

Explorers

NEW Small Group

Mondays, 6:00 - 7:00 pm, Room 2

(Returns May 13)

Join us for a small group, open, round table discussion of religious (and maybe even “non-religious”) questions with various possible answers. This will be an open and safe space to share your thoughts, ideas, and differing points of view. The goal of these group discussions is not to necessarily identify absolute unequivocal answers, but rather to share differing points of view and broaden our own thoughts on topics of interest. Topics can be provided by the attendees or selected randomly from pre-prepared questions/statements. Everyone is welcome!



Email Pastor Sunil for more information.

Pastor Sunil's Bible Study

Wednesdays, 10:00 - 11:30 am, Room 2

"Christianity 101" a 6-part series in Ephesians

(May 29 - July 10; No meeting on 6/19)

Newcomers always welcome!

Email Pastor Sunil or click the bottom image for more information.

Wednesday Night Men's Group

Wednesdays, 7:30 - 8:30 pm, Room 10

"Ekklesia"

by Andy Stanley

(begins 5/8)

Newcomers always welcome!

Email Ken Kugel or Randy Hume for more information.

NOURISH

1 Saturday each month

4:30 - 6:30 pm

Worship & Youth Center

(Postponed, stay tuned for new date)

"Join us as we discuss Jesus’ Beatitudes and how we can live "the good life!"

Everyone is welcome (childcare provided)!

Email Pastor Paul for more information.

Praying for our Congregation,

Community, and World

Praise/Thankfulness: Johnny, Julie, God's presence, answer received, personal growth, less pain, love 11:11 Service, DUMC Playerz, all our awesome volunteers

Health & Healing: Roland, Danielle, Paul, Lola, Erv, Pam, Clifford, Elaine, Laurie, Betty, Hazel, Steve, Carol, Artie, Hank, Wendy, Bowen, John, Sadie, Dave, Matt, Earl, Larry, Mary, Bethany S, Joe, Karen, Jim, Kathy & Elizabeth

Guidance: Jane, Kathy, Carolyn, Neal, Organist, financial wisdom, Feed My Starving Children, Dianne, travel mercies, Donna, Mildred, Pastor Sunil, Marie & family, Ale, Bill, homeless, mentally ill, my sons, 11:11 basket, marriage rebuilding, famine, those serving abroad, for DUMC-our 3 services, ministries, Bible studies, and volunteers

Hospice: Leigh & Cassie

Grief: For family & friends of Tristan Harwick and Dee Potter, Sheri & Earl Voorhees

"For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal." 2 Corinthians 4:17-18

~Laurie Lewis and the Congregational Care Team

With gratitude, we remember

Delores "Dee" Potter

February 2, 1931 - February 10, 2024

Please remember Dee's family and friends in your prayers as they grieve her loss.

"Silver Spoons"

DUMC Playerz Skit