Included in this issue:
- May Mission of the Month: The Synergy Project
- The Preschool at DUMC Silent Auction: Monday, May 15 - Tuedsay, May 23...see details below
- Preschool summer camp available...see details below
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Feed My Starving Children Food Pack: This weekend! Friday, May 19 - Sunday, May 21
- Confirmation Sunday is this Sunday, May 21 at 9:00 am
- Book group meets this Sunday, May 21 at 4:00 pm
- Discovery Service Projects 1st Annual Meatball Monday: Monday, May 22, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
- Is your student graduating from high school or college this year? Send us their info by May 29 to be included in June's newsletters!
- Soup supper recipe books available in the lobby, donations welcome
- Elevation end-of-year cook out this weekend; summer details included below
- This Sunday is the last session until fall for Sunday School, Anchor, and Kids' Word
- Caring for Friends meal assembly update
- Financial report ended April 30
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Current Worship Series
"SATISFIED...In Christ Alone"
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9:00 am
Contemporary Worship*
Anchor
(Last session until fall)
Fusion
Nursery
Sunday School
(Last session until fall)
Wesley Class
10:10 am
Liturgical Worship*
Nursery
11:11 am
Word & Worship*
Nursery
Kids' Word
(Last session until fall)
*Live broadcast
For links:
DoylestownUMC.com
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May 7 – The Good Samaritan
May 14 – Satisfied: Gaining more than
we can ever give up
May 21 – Satisfied: Experiencing God’s possibilities out of human impossibilities
Mark 10:23-31
May 28 – Pentecost Sunday
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Dean Beck
Morgan Coller
Claire Happel
Bristol Hegna
Desmond Luginbuhl
Abigayle Mandia
Julianne Quick
Vikram Sachdev
Reed Storck
Keira Tomlinson
Tyler Tomlinson
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This year, we had 11 students enrolled in our Confirmation program. They are a wonderful group of students. We are excited for them to complete their Confirmation journey of making their faith their own, and we can’t wait to see how God works in and through their lives in the future!
Please join us in celebrating them—either online or in person—at the Sunday, May 21 Confirmation Ceremony, which will take place during the 9:00 am Contemporary Service.
Thank you!
- Pastor Paul
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Thank you to all who worship with us in person and online!
In-person attendance for May 14: 261
Online views: 155*
In-person number includes children in Nursery, Sunday School/Anchor and Kid's Word.
*Online number represents the number of views (or households), not the number of individuals watching.
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Feed My Starving Children MobilePack
Saturday, May 20
9:00 - 11:00 am
Sign up for the DUMC MobilePack at
Delaware Valley University
700 East Butler Avenue
Doylestown, PA 18901
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Discovery Service Projects
1st Annual Meatball Monday
Monday, May 22
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Lahaska United Methodist Church
Route 263 & Street Road
Lahaska, PA 18938
For more details click here...
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2023 Lenten Soup Supper Recipe Books
Available in the Lobby.
Donations welcome (collected donations will go to our hospitality ministry).
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Graduation is a significant life achievement, and we would like to acknowledge the hard work of all DUMC graduates in an upcoming issue of Connections. Forms due May 29.
Whether high school, tech school, college, or grad school; please send us information about the graduates in your family who are part of DUMC!
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Financial Report for the 4 Months Ended April 30
Submitted by Peter Van Dine, Finance Chairperson
and Karen Sablyak, Treasurer
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Prayer: We believe in the goodness and generosity of our Lord that He will provide and guide our leadership and congregation. We continue to reaffirm our faith during these difficult financial trials and pray for those also struggling in the world. Lord, we humbly pray that you write on each of our hearts your desires for giving to YOU of our first fruits, so that DUMC can continue to do YOUR work.
Giving: Giving for April was $58K, which was significantly short of our $85K budget; thus, we are ($69K) behind in projected income for the first four months of the year.
Expenses: Overall, expenses are $13K less than budget – we are grateful for the mild winter that saved us $10K in projected snow removal costs. Thank you, Lord Almighty, for sparing us this expense!
Operating Cash: We finished the first four months with a deficit of ($69K) – this is more than expected as our income is not increasing and our cash balances are decreasing faster than expected. We need everyone’s prayers and assistance to turn this around.
Summer is right around the corner. Please continue your regular offerings to God so DUMC can continue His work.
“For it is by free grace that you are saved through faith. And this is not of yourselves, but it is the gift of God.” Ephesians 2:8
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Thank you!
Thanks to 16 energetic volunteers, we were able to pack 135 meals today consisting of taco casserole, corn, and applesauce in a fast 30 minutes.
We had 12 casseroles donated as well as numerous bags of corn and jars of applesauce.
It was great to see so many smiling faces having fun while providing meals for those who are food insecure.
Thank you to Lisa Pitts who will be delivering all of these meals to the Caring For Friends Warehouse this week. Also, thank you to Marie, Karen, and Gary who have volunteered to help with future deliveries.
Next month's meal packing will be on Wednesday, June 21. We will be serving Meat sauce (Bolognese) with penne pasta, vegetables, and fruit crisp. I will send out a reminder email in early June.
Blessings to all,
Cindy
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CIRCLE OF FRIENDS
Circle of Friends will be meeting on Wednesday, June 14 at 6:00 pm at The Barn. Please bring a dish to share. Cindy Biehl will be speaking to us regarding two of our group projects, Caring For Friends and Wrapping Presence. We hope you can join us!!
For more information about our Circle or the meeting location, please contact Sue Holihan at smholihan@gmail.com.
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Flower basket waterers needed
Do you have a green thumb? Do you enjoy the outdoors? We invite you to volunteer at DUMC!
We are in need of more volunteers to help water the flower baskets and urns around the church. We use SignUpGenius to organize the schedule as the flowers need to be watered every day. Each volunteer can pick the dates that work best for them between mid-May and mid-September. If you are interested, please contact Sheri Shifman at sheri523@verizon.net. Thank you!
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For even more ways to get involved at DUMC:
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Lay Leader Insights:
Perspective
Let's do an experiment. Look around and make note of all the blue things. Then looking only at this article name some red in the room. Hard to do right? You made a point of looking for blue, not red.
Everyone has a different perspective on life. They can see the same situation differently. This can happen to witnesses from a car crash or a crime. Each sure of what they saw, but having different aspects based on their experience.
Read more...
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May Mission of the Month:
The Synergy Project
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May’s mission is The Synergy Project. Synergy is a street outreach program of Valley Youth House. They work with youth ages 24 and below. Synergy works directly on the street with homeless youth living in cars, on the street, couch surfing, or nomadically traveling the country via freight train. Some are runaways, while others may have been or still are trafficked.
Read more....
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**If you missed The Synergy Project conversation between Pastor Sunil and Woody, click here... | |
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DUMC Children’s Ministries
This Sunday is our last Sunday school session of the year. There will be no Sunday school next weekend due to the Memorial Day holiday. We hope to see everyone at the End-of-Year Party!
If you did not receive the newsletter and would like to, contact Wendy at WArnott@Doylestownumc.com
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NURSERY CARE
-Our Nursery care is available for children aged 0-5 years on Sundays.
-Nursery hours are 8:50 am - 12:15 pm.
*The Nursery staff and volunteers are “Safe Sanctuary” certified and have completed all relevant background checks.
REGISTER HERE!
For more details contact Wendy at:
WArnott@Doylestownumc.com
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Malice in the Palice
In case you missed the children's musical click here...
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Does your child have some good news to share? Let us know by clicking here and we will give them a shout out!
For more information, contact Wendy
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COME JOIN US FOR OUR END OF THE YEAR PARTY!!!
CLICK THE IMAGE OR SCAN THE QR CODE
TO LET US KNOW YOU WILL BE ATTENDING...
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Registration is NOW open for
2023 Vacation Bible School
June 26 – 30, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
HERO HOTLINE
At Hero Hotline VBS, your children will enjoy an interactive, energizing, Bible-based good time as they are called together to serve God. They will become heroes and discover that answering God’s call together means striving for the things that bring peace and the things that build each other up!
There will be a closing ceremony for the whole family and DUMC members, carnival style on June 30th!
Registration is $15 per child, with a $45 cap for families with multiple children.
REGISTER HERE
Separately, please submit payment for registration online through REALM.
CLICK HERE to pay for registration.
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Summer Camp is Here! We are accepting applications for camp scholarships.
Summer camp is a place for experiencing the Gospel of Jesus Christ through recreation, challenge, and reflection. The Pocono Plateau ministry is dedicated to the purpose of making disciples of Jesus Christ.
The camp provides safe, meaningful, and enjoyable experiences in camp and retreat settings that lead people to new and renewed life in Jesus Christ.
Other camps to consider: Innabah, Gretna Glenn, and Carson Simpson.
www.Innabah.org www.gretnaglen.org www.csfarm.org
Process for camp scholarship:
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Complete registration online leaving the church contribution section empty
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Print the registration form and drop off to church office by June 1. Please note on envelope ‘ATTN: Camp Scholarships’
- The church will advise family on amount of scholarship by June 15, 2023
- Church will pay camps directly for the scholarship amount.
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For scholarship questions specific to your family needs, please contact Wendy Arnott: WArnott@DoylestownUMC.com
For any scholarship submission process questions, please contact:
Jennifer Sozio at 215-219-1820 or sozioj123@gmail.com
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Do you love the great outdoors?
Would you like to share your love
of God with children? We are looking for adults (18+) to join DUMC at Pocono Plateau
July 9 - 15 as a chaperone or camp counselor!
Contact Wendy for more details at WArnott@Doylestownumc.com.
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DUMC Week at Pocono Plateau
July 9 - 15
Into The Wild (4th - 7th grade)
Run into the wild to find new and unique experiences, as we introduce you to fun activities both individually and in a team
setting. Each camper will discover ideas and activities that challenge their personal capabilities and strengths. Campers will
experience God through community, recreation, and bible study. They will also learn about wilderness survival skills like building a campfire, creating a lean-to shelter, in addition to identifying poisonous plants and snakes. Perfect for the camper who loves exploring outdoors! Activities include climbing tower, boating, swimming, archery, slingshot, nature exploration, and campfire cooking. Evenings include campfires and games!
Visit Poconoplateau.org to register.
Scholarships available.
Contact Wendy Arnott for more details.
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Elevation End-of-Year Cookout
Sunday, May 21, 2023
6:00 - 8:00 pm
We hope you will join us this Sunday for a cookout and some yard/parking lot games to end the Elevation year and officially launch us into summer mode! If the weather does not cooperate, we will move indoors and it will then be called the “Elevation End-of-Year Cook-In.”
Also worth noting, this will be the first official event of your new Director of Student Ministries, Lenae Baldwin, so come out for some good food and to welcome Lenae!
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For more information about Grief Share and other programs of Caring Ministries, please click the link below or contact Becky Van Dine:
Email: Becky Van Dine
Phone: 215-813-7436
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Thursday nights
7:00 - 9:00 pm
Room 2
Click here for more info!
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Praying for our Congregation,
Community, and World
Praise: Family, Sam & Laura got engaged, mothers and those who are like mothers to us, Lour new Director of Student Ministries (Lenae)
Health & Healing: Angela, Norma, a friend, Tom, Linda, Dave, Dennis, Gordon, Stacey, Beth, Barb, Kevin, Sally, Mark, Bob, Ann, Joe, my child's health, Jack, Will, Audrey, John, Mary, Ralph & Dianna, Jimmy, Cal, Rob, Bill, Jean, Karen, Charlene, Jason, Ed, Joanna, Morgan, Lindsey & Ingrid, Beth, Nancy
Life Struggles: Julie, Amy, George, myself, a troubled marriage, Zackary, Chris, CBSD, gun violence to cease, Donna, Brianne, a friend, Marshall, our church, Carolyn, our country, Ukraine, our borders, Joe, Military serving abroad
Hospice: Marita, Jim, Jamie, Dave, Jack, Kathleen, Phil
Grief: Family & friends of Jen Donovan, Dino Borghi, Mickey Ervirlino, and Arlene Lenich; prayers for the Tomlinson family, Marshall family
"For I am the Lord, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you." Isaiah 41:12
~Laurie Lewis and the Congregational Care Team
CLICK HERE to submit your prayers and praises!
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Unfiltered - Women's Bible Study
Sundays, 4:30 - 5:30 pm, Room 22
We are studying "Grace: A Bible Study on Ephesians for Women" by Keri Folmar
Newcomers always welcome!
Click image to email Wendy for more information.
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Sunday Night Bible Study for Women
(Pampered by Grace)
Sundays, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Room 22
We are studying "The Chosen: Season 3"
April 16 - June 11
Newcomers always welcome!
Click image to email Laurie for more information.
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Reflections Women's Bible Study
Tuesdays, 7:00 - 9:00 pm, Room 2
We are studying "My One Word"
by Mike Ashcroft
May 2 - 23 (in person only)
Newcomers always welcome!
Click image to email Laura for more information.
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Pastor Sunil's Bible Study
Wednesdays, 10:00 - 11:30 am, Room 2
"Experiencing God"
April 12 - June 28
Click here for more information.
To order the book, click the image.
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Thursday Morning Women's Bible Study
Thursdays, 10:00 - 11:30 am, Room 2
"The Book of Acts"
April 13 - May 25
Click here for more information.
To order the book, click the image.
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In Case You Missed It.... | |
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"Forever Rejoice"
Adult Bell Ensemble
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"Good Good Father"
Power of Grace
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-DUMC Preschool and DUMC Children's Ministries End of Year Party: Friday, June 2, 5 - 8 pm
-Sounds of Faith concert: Sunday, June 4 at 7 pm, DUMC Worship Ccenter
-Pedals for Progress: Saturday, June 17, 9 am - 12 pm (Starting Friday, June 16, between 9 am - 3 pm, bikes and sewing machines can be dropped off with a $20 donation)
-Blood Drive: Tuesday, July 18, 2 - 7 pm
-Rise Against Hunger Meal-Packing Event: Friday, October 20, 8am - 2pm
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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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Pastor Sunil Balasundaram, Senior Pastor
Pastor Paul Georgulis, Assistant Pastor
Lenae Baldwin, Director of Student Ministries
John Bechtel, Business Administrator
Cindy Betancourt, Receptionist
Noel de la Pena, Office Manager
Wendy Arnott, Dir. of Children's Min
Laura Siegle, Asst Dir of Children's Min
Kristian Frikke-Schmidt, Contemp. Worship Ldr
Laurie Lewis, Lay Leader/Min of Visitation
Temple Sieger, 11:11 Worship Leader
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Diana Durbin, Director-Adult Bells
Jane Gregoire, Director-Youth Bells
Stephanie Hume, Director of Music
Randall Hartman, Organist
Kristen Bound, Social Media Coordinator
Ethan Luginbuhl, ProPresenter Tech (not shown)
Scott Shead, Live Streaming Technician
Trevor Foster, AVL Technical Coord
Ken Buckner, Wknd Bldg Spct (not shown)
Mark Charles, Evening Building Specialist
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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