For the Week of September 26, 2021 |
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- Sign up NOW for the October 10 Feed My Starving Children Mobile Pack!
- Blessing of the Animals - October 17 at 2:00 pm.
- Minding Your Mind: "Let's Talk About It" is back on November 14
- Getting to know your leadership: Administrative Ministries Team
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Welcome!
Join us for
Sunday Worship!
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9:00 am Contemporary Worship*
9:00 am Fusion (Youth) Worship
9:00 am Sunday School
10:15 am Liturgical Worship*
11:11 (am) Word & Worship*
11:11 am Kids' Word
*Services available in person and online
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Come as you are and be encouraged! |
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Let's Pray Together
Let's Sing Together
Let's Grow Together
Let's Witness Together
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Join us for worship as we kick off our new church year in September and "Rediscover Church". Each week we will explore various facets of worship and what it means to be a living, breathing body of Christ known as Doylestown United Methodist Church. We will offer fresh insights about how being a church together draws us closer to God and deeper into relationship with one another. |
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Isaiah 43:10-12 (New International Version)
“You are my witnesses,” declares the Lord, “and my servant whom I have chosen, so that you may know and believe me and understand that I am he. Before me no god was formed, nor will there be one after me.
I, even I, am the Lord, and apart from me there is no savior. I have revealed and saved and proclaimed— I, and not some foreign god among you.
You are my witnesses,” declares the Lord, “that I am God.”
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Sunday, September 26
"Let's Witness Together"
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God calls us to be in mission together. That is why each is given a unique gift. Jesus sends out his disciples to be his witnesses together.
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Acts 1:4-8 (New International Verision )
On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.”
Then they gathered around him and asked him, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?”
He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
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Sermon Notes available prior to Sunday services. |
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On Sunday we will officially welcome
Chloe Kathryn-Noel Feinman
to Doylestown United Methodist Church through the sacrament of baptism
during the 10:15 liturgical service.
Chloe is the daughter of Victor and Kate Feinman and the little sister of Luke.
She was born on April 12 of this year.
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Last week...
Thank you to all who worshipped with us in person and online.
Sunday, September 12: Over 367 people participated in person or online.
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Local Hurricane Ida Relief |
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We will be inviting a free-will offering on Sundays September 26 and October 3 for UMCOR's relief work in Southeastern Pennsylvania in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida. Boxes will be set up near the doors of each worship venue. (If you contribute by check, please note "Hurricane Ida" in the memo line.)
Please watch the video from our (interim) Bishop John Schol about this.
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September Mission of the Month: 8th Annual Feed My Starving Children
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Please join us on Sunday, October 10 for the 8th Annual Central Bucks MobilePack at Delaware Valley University (in the Mumgis Student Center). We will be hosting a Doylestown UMC packing shift from 12:45-2:45 pm. This is a great fellowship opportunity for the people of all services to get back together, see friends, and be more “normal.”
The tragic results of drought, conflict, and COVID are that starvation and malnutrition are trending higher than ever before. New statistics from the United Nations suggest as many as 25,000 people are dying per day because they don’t have enough to eat. And while we may despair at that reality, we should be encouraged to do something to help. The MobilePack is the answer to “What can I do?”
This MobilePack aims to assemble as many meals as possible in four days, with a goal of 754,272. That is enough life-saving meals to feed 2,006 kids a meal a day for a year!
To allow for greater distancing this year, we can only accommodate 170 people in our shift (compared to 330 in previous years), so sign up is "first come, first served". Masks are encouraged.
We ask for your prayers, your time, your talents, and your treasure as we seek to raise $250,000 to make this event successful. Please use the buttons to the right to contribute financially and sign up to help with DUMC's shift. Come and join in the fun! You will look back and remember this as the most fun and rewarding mission work you do for the world in 2021!
PS: If you are not comfortable signing up online, please contact the church office at 215-348-5224. To contribute financially, you may also use the pink Mission of the Month envelopes or note "September Mission of the Month" on your offering check.
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Wednesday Morning Bible Study |
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You are invited to join Pastor Sunil
for a 5-week study about:
"Breaking Free
of Enslaving Cycles"
Guilt & Forgiveness (9/15, cont. 9/22)
Fear & Love (9/29)
Worry & Trust (10/6)
Grief & Hope (10/13)
On October 6 (only) 9:00 am, Room 2
(instead of usual 10:00 am time)
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Thank you, again, to all who participated in our 12-hour prayer time on Wednesday, September 15. Please mark your calendars for our next 12-hour prayer event:
Wednesday, October 6
6:00 am - noon and 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
(Watch for signup link in next week's Connections)
Thanks, also to those who provided feedback to your experience.
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The flowers on the sanctuary altar
this Sunday are presented
in memory of Elizabeth G. Hopkinson
by her mother, Nanci Remmey.
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If you would like to remember or honor someone with altar flowers, please contact the church office. Some dates are still available in October and November. |
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Mark Your Calendars and Register to Attend! |
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One in four teens will experience mental health issues this year, but less than 20% of those will seek help. DUMC feels it is important to raise this issue with youth, parents, teachers, and caregivers through education and discussion.
In partnership with Minding Your Mind, a 501c3 non-profit, whose mission is to use education to reduce stigma and destructive behavior associated with mental health issues, DUMC is hosting two separate 90-minute programs.
Both programs will be held on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at DUMC in the Worship & Youth Center.
These programs will discuss how we can move away from crisis response to prevention through education and will:
- Help to develop an understanding of the stigma associated with mental health issues among adolescents.
- Identify risks and protective factors associated with mental health issues.
- Identify action steps to reduce the stigmas associated with mental health issues in the community.
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Who's "Running the Church"?
Getting to know DUMC's leadership groups
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Pictured at left are members of the Administrative Ministries Team in a recent Zoom meeting:
Top Row: Barbara Miller, Mark Farley, (Rick Warner in black square), Karen Sabylak
Center Row: Chris O’Brien, John Bechtel, Susan Salvesen, Pastor Sunil Balasundaram
Bottom Row: Karen Lyon, George Witter
Not Pictured: Laurie Lewis, Kate Sheaffer, Randy Hume, Ralph Giernacky
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Administrative Ministry Team
It takes a village, as they say, to keep Doylestown United Methodist Church (DUMC) running. While the work is the Lord’s, there are a lot of people behind the scenes, in addition to staff, who help set the direction and priorities for DUMC. We thought you might like to know a little more about DUMC’s leadership groups—who the leadership groups are, who the people in the leadership groups are, and what their roles are. This article is the first article in a periodic series that will feature the various leadership groups. We begin with the Administrative Ministry Team.
The Administrative Ministry Team is responsible for the administration of DUMC. It is the central management group of the church. This team is responsible for envisioning, planning, implementing, and annually evaluating the mission and ministry of the church. The chairperson of each administrative committee of the church serves as part of the Administrative Ministry Team. Participating committees include: Trustees, Finance, Kingdom Growth, and Staff-Parish Relations. Additional members include the Administrative Ministry Team chair and secretary, the church treasurer, the financial secretary, and the Lay Leader. The Administrative Ministry Team can also have six to eight “members-at-large” made up of a cross-section of members of the church. Volunteers are welcome, and members are nominated by the Nominations Committee.
Currently the most important priority for the Administrative Ministry Team is finding ways to encourage involvement in our church services and programs, as we seek to return to our pre-pandemic “normal”. We have increasing in-person attendance at all three services now, though we are still far from our pre-pandemic levels.
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We'd love for you to join us,
so register today!
Sunday School (3 yrs - 4th grade)
9:00 am, Overholt Hall
Anchor (5th & 6th grades)
9:00 am, Room 22
Kids’ Word (K-6th grade)
11:11 am, Room 22
Nursery Care (6 mos - 2 yrs)
This will return once we have staff for it.
If you or anyone you know is interested in this weekly, paid position, please reach out to Amanda @ AMandia@DoylestownUMC.com
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Amanda Mandia
Director, Children's Ministry
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Laura Siegle
Asst. Director,
Children's Ministry
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“Join us this Sunday at 9:00 am in the Worship & Youth Center for Fusion, our Sunday morning youth worship service. Fusion is for all students in grades 7-12 and includes donuts, coffee, hot chocolate, juice, worship, and a relevant message from God’s Word!”
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Last week at Elevation, we had a blast kicking off our new youth group year with our kickoff carnival. Grill Master, Matt, grilled us up some tasty food, we raced trike bikes, played some 9-square in the air, and a few of your leaders even got dunked in the dunk tank.
This Sunday at Elevation (6:00-7:30 pm), we will be discussing the topic of “greatness,” and discovering that greatness isn’t about being the best, but about serving the least and making God’s name known.
We will also be playing an interactive group game, watching our always hilarious Stupid Video of the Week, and having small group discussions.
Hope to see you there!
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Contact:
Deborah Schultheiss
Director of Caring Ministries
215-348-5224
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Divorce Care Fall Semester
Monday nights beginning September 13
7:00-9:00 pm
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Grief Share Fall Semester
Thursday nights beginning September 16
7:00-9:00 pm
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Caregivers' Support Group
Third Thursdays
2:00 pm in Room 2
Next meeting: Thursday, September 16
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Lay Leader Insights: Grace is More Than a Mealtime Prayer
by Laurie Lewis, RN, Minister of Visitation, Lay Leader
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We often talk in church about “God’s grace.” Grace is God’s unmerited favor or unearned goodwill. God gives us divine assistance to grow in a relationship with him. We experience grace when we feel our burdens lifted, our passage becomes smoother, and life’s bumps easier to bear. Through God’s grace we are able to accomplish more than we ever could on our own.
Grace is obtained as a gift from God for those whom he loves, not by any good deeds on our part. In fact, our acts of kindness and charity come from our overwhelming gratitude for Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross. We are forgiven and so we reach out to others. Through Jesus we are also promised eternal life.
God woos us into relationship with him through glorious sunrises and sunsets, relaxing moments in nature, fun and camaraderie with friends, and also with the thoughts that there is something more in life, a God-shaped hole that only he can fill. We can access his kindness, wisdom and mercy to inform our decisions and better understand his path for our life. The Holy Spirit counsels us and prompts us to make good decisions.
Continue to build a relationship with God and experience his divine appointments in your life; those times when you feel God come close and provide guidance.
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God, not by works, so that no one can boast” (Ephesians 2:8-9).
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A Blessing of Animals witnesses to God's and the Church's love, care, and concern for creation. As we recognize our mutual interdependence with God's creatures, the Church's witness of stewardship of creation is strengthened. It is also a service with special appeal to children.
We invite you to bring your pets to be blessed on Sunday, October 17 at 2:00 pm. The brief service will be held in the outdoor sanctuary (weather permitting).
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To schedule an appointment, please email Amy Wayne or click the link below. |
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Kingdom Growth Committee hosts info sessions on Legacy Giving |
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The Kingdom Growth Committee
will be hosting sessions on
Legacy Giving
October 3 and December 5
1:00 - 2:00 pm
Room 2
All are welcome to learn about our Legacy Giving program
and how it affects the future of our Church.
Please sign up to attend one of the sessions on our Signup Genius:
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Discovery Service Projects: Signup for a virtual presentation |
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Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
September 26, 2021
1:00 - 2:30 PM
Dear friends,
Have you ever thought about how you can make a difference through mission work? Discovery Service Projects is a non-denominational volunteer organization that supports mission efforts across the United States and around the world.
Learn how one couple was able to inspire hundreds of volunteers, develop partnerships with local leaders to fight hunger, provide aid for construction of schools and community centers, and support microfinancing for small businesses.
Join us for a virtual look back at our beginnings, our mission and projects, and learn how you can be a part of this incredible journey.
Final Reminder:
Register with the link below!
For security reasons, the Zoom link will be sent only to those who sign up.
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Praise
Increasing attendance in worship, Sunday school & youth
Health & Healing
Larry & Lola, Noreen, Marcy & John, Barb, Uncle Edward, Betsy, Ann, Tony, Nancy, Erin, Amechi, Kim, Denise, Keith, Jack, Beth
Life Struggles
Linda, DUMC, storm damage, refugee crisis, unity, Pam, those struggling with economic & financial woes
Hospice
Nancy Crawford, John, Susan Cynthia
Grief
Pankoe family, Jarose family
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There are a few spots remaining in our Afternoon Discovery Program!
Call 215-345-9775 to enroll your child today.
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Volunteer Needed for our Library |
We have a lending library in Room 14/15 with bible studies and non-fiction books. Anyone may borrow resources. We need someone to organize the reading section onto bookshelves. A tall bookcase in a darker stain is also needed.
If you are interested please contact Laurie Lewis at LewisRN@comcast.net or call the Church Office.
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The DUMC Book Group meets the 4th Sunday of every month in
Room 2. Next meeting is Sunday, September 26 at 4:00 pm; Discussion - The Girl with the Louding Voice (fiction) by Abe Daré. To learn more, please contact Judy Coleman at 215-345-0797. New members welcome! Click here for upcoming selections.
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Heading to College or Grad School? We'd like to stay in touch! If you (or a family member) are headed off to college/university/grad school, etc., please take a minute to give us your/their contact information!
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The Wesley Class Adult Bible Study meets Sunday mornings, 9:00 am in Room 2. You may also join the class by Zoom - CLICK HERE!
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Men's Bible Study meets Wednesday evenings, 7:30-9:00 pm in
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PAMPERED BY GRACE women's bible study: Sundays, 6:30-8:30 pm in person! Our first study is The Chosen--an online mini-series about Jesus’ ministry. View the trailer here. We will watch a video and discuss the episode. A workbook for this study can be ordered from Amazon or Christianbook.com. Join us and engage with Jesus in a totally new way!
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All are welcome to help assemble and freeze meals for delivery to the needy, isolated, shut-in, or elderly in the greater Philadelphia area. Please contact Beth Fitz for more information: 215-601-8748. Meets the third Wednesday of each month. Next meeting: Wednesday, October 20, 12:30 pm.
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Sunday Mornings at DUMC
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9:00 am Contemporary Service (In-Person and Online)
- 9:00 am Fusion (Youth) Worship
- 9:00 am Sunday School
- 9:00 am Wesley Class, Room 2
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10:15 am Liturgical Service (In-Person and Online)
- 11:11 am Word & Worship (In-Person and Online)
- 11:11 am Kids' Word
DUMC Book Group - 4:00 pm
Elevation - 6:00-7:30 pm
Pampered by Grace - 6:30-8:30 pm
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Reflections Bible Study - 7:00-8:30 pm in Room 22
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Wednesday Morning Bible Study - 9:00 am (this week only) in Room 2
Wednesday Evening Men's Bible Study - 7:30-9:00 pm, Room 10
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Sunday Mornings at DUMC
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9:00 am Contemporary Service (In-Person and Online)
- 9:00 am Fusion (Youth) Worship
- 9:00 am Sunday School
- 9:00 am Wesley Class, Room 2
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10:15 am Liturgical Service (In-Person and Online)
- 11:11 am Word & Worship (In-Person and Online)
- 11:11 am Kids' Word
Legacy Giving Session - 1:00-2:00, Room 2
Elevation - 6:00-7:30 pm
Pampered by Grace - 6:30-8:30 pm
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For more events coming up in the next month, CLICK HERE!
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Please feel free to call or email us!
Call us - phone: 215-348-5224 (phones are answered Monday to Friday, 9 am to 4 pm)
To schedule facilities, please contact Gay Brunt Miller.
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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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