Included in this issue:

• April Mission of the Month: Feed My Starving Children - Give | Watch video | Sign up
• Pastor's Corner
• Medication take back day, Saturday, April 27, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
• DUMC Playerz, Sunday, April 28, 9:00 am Uplifting Worship
• Volunteer Thank you! reception, Sunday, April 28, after each of the 9:00, 10:10, and 11:11 am services
• Book Group, Sunday, April 28, 4:00 pm
• Pastor away
• Discovery Service Projects, Domestic Project 2024, Sunday, April 28 - Friday, May 3 and Sunday, May 5 - Friday, May 10
• 12 Hours of Prayer reminder, Wednesday, May 1, 7:00 am - 7:00 pm (*there is no 15-minute DUMC zoom call to prayer this month)
• Kids' Club (Grades 2 - 6), Wednesday, May 1, 5 - 6:30 pm
• Nourish, May 4, 4:30 - 6:30 pm
• Spring Musical, Saturday, May 4, 7:00 pm & Sunday, May 5, 9:00 am
• Philadelphia Bronze, Saturday, May 4, 4 - 5 :30 pm
• Elevation End-of-the-Year cookout, Sunday, May 19, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
• New Membership classes begin Sunday, May 26, 1:00 - 2:15 pm
• New studies: Wesley, Reflections, Pastor Sunil's Bible Study; Online Bible Study (update)
• Sounds of Faith needs musicians, contact Kristian for more info
• New updated Financial Report
• Explorers Questionnaire
• Baptism video from Sunday, April 21, 10:10 am service
• Good Stuff Thrift collection drive and Power of Grace Concert - Thank you!
• Church conference, blood drive, and Caring for friends recaps/summaries

9:00 am

Uplifting Worship*

Anchor

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

THANKFUL for our VOLUNTEERS!

Thank you to our dedicated volunteers - the heart of our Church! At Doylestown United Methodist Church, we offer a wide range of volunteer opportunities that make a real impact on our church and the community at large. Whether you're passionate about outreach programs, children and youth, or helping those in need, there's a place for you to contribute and grow with us. Your time and commitment truly keep our ministries growing strong!

*To celebrate the efforts of many helping hands, please JOIN US for a reception following each worship service on Sunday, April 28 in the café and Worship Center.

"DUMC Playerz” presents

"Silver Spoons" by Ann Weems

DUMC Playerz is a drama ministry of DUMC who perform every 4th Sunday at the 9:00 am Uplifting Worship.

Pastor Sunil Away on a Mission

Please note that Pastor Sunil will be away on a mission trip with Discovery Service Projects from Sunday, April 28 – Friday, May 3. If you would like to speak to a pastor in his absence, Assistant Pastor Paul Georgulis will be available and can be reached at (215) 348-5224.

Special Church Conference Summary

Sunday, April 21

The Reverend Dr. Andrew Foster presided over the Special Church Conference on Sunday, April 21. There were 41 people in attendance. The 2 resolutions were passed unanimously to the glory of God. For further details please contact Pastor Sunil.

Baptism

The sacrament of Holy Baptism was celebrated at the 10:10 am service on Sunday, April 21, when Montgomery William Hahn, son of Michael Hahn and Ariana Hahn (Richards), was baptized by Pastor Sunil.

Click here to view the video of the Baptism.

Good Stuff Thrift DUMC Spring Collection Drive 2024

Thank you to everyone who volunteered and donated to our Good Stuff Thrift Spring Collection Drive! The donation truck was nearly full by the end of our collection. Your thoughtfulness and generosity will have an immense impact on our community and is truly appreciated!

April 23 Blood Drive

Thank you to all who helped make the April 23 blood drive a success. Through your generosity, the Red Cross was able to collect 51 life-saving pints of blood, including 8 power red donations. 68 donors registered with 6 deferrals (donors who are not eligible at the time to donate for their safety and the recipients).

DUMC will host its next blood drive is scheduled for Tuesday, July 23 from 2:00 - 7:00 pm.

Thank you again for your continued support in this life-saving mission!

~Amy Wayne & Brittany Plasmier

Click button below or

call 1-800-RED-CROSS

Medication Take Back Day

Saturday, April 27

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

(Click image for flyer details)

This year’s Take Back event will feature 47 public collection sites throughout the county. Simply walk or drive up and drop in any unused, unneeded or expired medications for safe disposal.

In addition to prescription medications, law enforcement officers will be collecting over-the-counter and pet medications, vitamins, vaping products and more. Plus, select sites throughout the county will be collecting medications and sharps and distributing Narcan on April 27! Click HERE for site locations and what’s accepted.

Can't make it to Take Back Day? You can still safely dispose of your medications at one of the collection boxes located in Bucks County Police Departments. FIND a box near you.

SUMMARY: HALLELUJAH!!! Thank you for another month of generous giving. We generated positive cash flow in March thanks to all of you and God’s work at hand. THANK YOU!

Giving: Income for March was $81K, which included annual giving from several members. We also received special giving of $58K in March. BLESSINGS and THANK YOU!! On a YTD basis, income is ($55K) less than budget which is offset by the generous special giving of $68K.

Expenses: Our expenses for March were higher than February, but in line with budget. YTD we are $16K less than budget as we continue to monitor expenses. REJOICE!

Net Deficit:  We experienced POSITIVE CASH FLOW of $43K for the month and are so grateful to our members and God. YTD, we now have positive cash flow of $28K.

THANK YOU for your generous and bountiful giving in March!! GOD IS GOOD!

“Wise words bring many benefits and hard work brings rewards.” Proverbs 12:14

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.

Caring for Friends

THANK YOU!

Once again, this great group performed the amazing feat of packing 156 meals containing ham, pineapple stuffing, and vegetables in only 35 minutes. What a team!

Next month we will meet on Wednesday, May 15 at 12:30. We will be packing a taco casserole, corn, and applesauce. I will attach a recipe to my interest email for the Taco Casserole. I will not be there that week. Lisa will take the lead. I will, however, send out the interest email and have the labels ready to go.

Enjoy this beautiful day and thanks as always for supporting this wonderful mission.

Best,

Cindy

Caring for Friends

Meal Delivery Drivers Needed (rotational)

Once a month, a team makes meals in the kitchen. After a few months, they accumulate, and to make room in our church freezer, they need to be packaged and delivered to the warehouse in NE Philadelphia on Townsend Road. Generally, deliveries are made every 2 to 3 months. We are looking for a few additional drivers to be on that rotational delivery schedule. Packaging the meals into boxes and then driving and dropping them off and returning to the church with more supplies generally takes less than 2 hours. It can be completed on your own schedule; the warehouse is open 9-4 on weekdays. We currently have 3 drivers. A few more would mean we'd rotate and each would deliver two times a year. If you're interested and would like more information, please contact Lisa Pitts.

Domestic Project 2024

Charleston, West Virginia

Sunday, April 28 – Friday, May 3,

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

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

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.

The Wesley Class

Adult Bible Study

Sundays, 9:00 - 10:00 am, Room 2

(New study began Sunday, April 7)

“The Book of Mark”

This study will run through May 12. Walk through the Bible’s earliest source for the life of Jesus with videos featuring scholar, Amy-Jill Levine, as she examines John the Baptizer, the Little Apocalypse, the Transfiguration, and several of Jesus' most notable stories and parables.



Newcomers always welcome!

Email Betsy Bishop for more information.

ONLINE BIBLE STUDY

Did you know that DUMC has a Bible study small group that meets fully online? It’s true—we do! This group formed for the Vanishing Grace All-Church Study and is currently working through a study by Dr. Derwin Gray (former NFL defensive back turned pastor) called “The Good Life,” which focuses on how we can make Jesus’ Beatitudes the rhythm of our lives.

If you’ve ever found yourself wanting to be a part of a small group or Bible study but you can’t ever seem to find the time in the craziness of life to make it work, then this small group is perfect for you because you don’t even have to leave your house!

This Bible study will meet on Zoom, Monday evenings from 6:00 - 7:00 pm, (began April 15). We will be working through a study on the book of Psalms called “The Good Life” by Dr. Derwin L. Gray.

If you would like to join us, or if you have any questions, please email Pastor Paul.

Explorers Questionnaire

Explorers Small Group has been meeting for one hour each Monday night at 6:00 pm to discuss topics that cause some difficulty for Christians.

So far, we have looked at “Why God allows bad things to happen to good people” and several faith topics, such as “What is the difference between faith and belief?” and “How does faith in God affect the decisions I make?”.

We don’t always leave our meetings with clear-cut answers, but we always have lively discussions.



We are taking a few weeks off due to other commitments, but when we return, we would like to have some more topics that can raise the level of debate.

Read more....

Reflections

Women’s Bible Study

Tuesdays, 7:00 - 8:30 pm, Room 2

"Choose Joy" by Kay Warren

(April 23 - May 21, *no study on April 30)

Through this study, we will explore practical strategies and biblical principles for choosing joy, even in the midst of adversity.

For this study, we'll be utilizing the updated (2020) study guide, click image for link.

Bring a friend, newcomers are always welcome!

RSVP by emailing Laura Herbst.

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.

NOURISH

1 Saturday each month

4:30 - 6:30 pm

Worship & Youth Center

(May 4)

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

Sign up to bring a dish of your choice.

Everyone is welcome (childcare provided)!

Email Pastor Paul for more information.

Praying for our Congregation,

Community, and World

Praise/Thankfulness: Baptism of Montgomery Hahn, Elise Georgulis earned her EdD, beauty of spring, God's presence, June Lee 94th birthday, inspirational Power of Grace concert, ability to live in freedom, for our volunteers all around DUMC

Health & Healing: Betty, Hazel, Joshua, Nell, Danielle, Lola, friend/colleague, Carolyn, Steve, Laurie, Wayne, Beverly, Bowen, John, Sadie, Dave, Matt, Earl, Larry, Mary, Bethany S, Joe, Mila, Iris, Helen, Karla, Karen, Takara, Cody, Andre, Kathy & Elizabeth, Jane

Guidance: Me and everyone I know, Worldwide UMC, family member, Julie, Amy, Neal, a new organist, financial wisdom, Feed My Starving Children packing event, Earth day, Ethan, Jeff & Char, Ale, Kyle, family peace, marriage renewal, homeless with mental illness, Bill, 11:11 basket of prayers, my sons, Hank, famine around the world, those serving abroad, our church

Hospice: Leigh & Cassie

Grief: Family & friends of Jeanie Transue Damms; Joanne & Harry; Earl & Sheri

"So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy." John 16:22

~Laurie Lewis and the Congregational Care Team

Our Next 12 Hours of Prayer:

Wednesday, May 1

7:00 am to 7:00 pm

(*there is no 15-minute DUMC zoom call to prayer this month)

Sign up now to tap into the power of prayer...linked to your DUMC sisters and brothers! Let's cover the ministries in a solid twelve hours--and see what God wants to do in, through, and among you!.