NOVEMBER 24, 2024
Participating in Sunday’s service are Cora Lee Wetherington, liturgist; Chuck Kimmel, scripture reader; Dee Nelson and Sandy Walters, ushers; and Chris Avedisian, video operator. Thank you to everyone!
A TIME OF FELLOWSHIP will follow Sunday’s service. This week’s refreshments are thanks to all those who contribute to the Fellowship Fund, as well as those who manage the set-up and clean-up.
THANKSGIVING EVE SERVICE will be held at Salem UMC in Brookeville on Wednesday, November 27, at 7:00 pm. This will be a collective service that includes St. Paul, Salem, Mt. Tabor, and Wesley Grove UMCs.
THE PASTOR’S STUDY AND SATURDAY STUDY will not take place this week due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. Both will resume the week of December 1.
HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE - During November and December, we are collecting non-perishable foods for the Damascus Help pantry. Many families need assistance at this time of the year, and all donations help! Please look for the collection box in the narthex. Most needed foods include:
- Canned Soups
- Canned Fruits and Vegetables
- Cereals (cold or hot)
- Peanut Butter (medium size)
- Jelly (smaller sizes)
- Spaghetti Sauce
- Pasta, Rice, Instant Potatoes
- Mac & Cheese boxes
- Canned Tuna and Chicken
We will deliver foods to the Pantry on a weekly basis. Please contact Leslie Hinkle with any questions. Thank you!
CHRISTMAS ANGEL PROJECT - Everyone is invited to participate in our annual Angel gifts project of providing Christmas gifts for the Our House trainees and children of our sponsored Damascus Help families. Please look for our Outreach Angel display on the narthex bulletin board beginning next Sunday. You are invited to:
- Take an Angel from the narthex display.
- Purchase the requested gift and wrap it. Attach the Angel tag to the gift.
- Return the gift to the narthex by Sunday December 15.
If you misplace your Angel tag, just attach a note including the recipient’s name and its contents. Contact Leslie Hinkle with any questions Lhinkle123@aol.com. Thank you everyone for always supporting this special project!
ADVENT DEVOTION Pastor Laray will begin an Advent Devotion Call on Wednesday, December 4, at 7:00 am. This will be a phone-only opportunity. To participate in the call, dial 301.715.8592 and wait to be admitted to the meeting room.
CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE will be held on Tuesday, December 24, beginning at 7:00 pm. Join us as we gather in prayer and song to welcome the Christ child. A light reception of cookies, coffee, and cider will follow the service. If you would like to help by providing cookies or assisting with the set-up and/or clean-up, please use the sign-up sheet in the narthex.
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OUR WORSHIP SERVICES continue to be available via Zoom and You Tube Live. Go to Upcoming Events for direct links to each gathering. You can also listen to the service via radio channel 107.5 FM either from the St. Paul parking lot or within ½ mile of St. Paul.
WAYS TO SUPPORT THE CHURCH with your tithes and offerings:
- At in-person services, offering plates are in the back of the sanctuary.
- Mail checks to St. Paul UMC, PO Box 5006, Laytonsville, MD 20882.
- Set up direct bill pay through your bank.
- Give online here, where you can pay using your bank account or credit card and set up recurring payments if you’d like.
