APRIL 6, 2025
PARTICIPATING IN SUNDAY’S service are Tina Burke, Liturgist; Laurie Lawson, Scripture Reader; Ruth and Geoff Hornseth, Ushers; and Lou Bland, video operator. Thank you to everyone!
PLEASE WELCOME Jane King as our guest speaker today. Jane is filling in while Pastor Laray is out of town. Jane is a member of Mt. Tabor UMC and lives close to Mt. Tabor in Etchison. She and her husband, Tom, have been married for 60 years and are parents of grown children, Angela and Tim. They are also "parents" of a miniature donkey and a cat. Jane has been privileged to speak at Mt. Tabor UMC, Salem UMC in Cedar Grove and at Wesley Grove UMC in Woodfield. Jane feels blessed to be able to share her love of the Lord with members of St. Paul UMC.
PALM CROSS MAKING will take place after service today. Please join in this fun activity and help prepare the crosses for Palm Sunday. There will be refreshments for everyone. Many thanks to Patty Ebner and Sandy Walter for providing today’s refreshments.
THE PASTOR’S BIBLE STUDY will be held Wednesday, April 9, at 7:00 pm in Room 9 and via Zoom. This week will begin the study of Christ’s Last Words.
SATURDAY SCHOLARS will meet on Saturday, April 12, in Rm. 9 and Zoom, continuing the study Journey to the Resurrection.
COMMUNION SUNDAY for April will be next Sunday, April 13. Please mark your calendars accordingly.
EASTER FELLOWSHIP will be held on Easter Sunday, April 20. Please use the sign-up sheet in the narthex if you can contribute something for this special morning. As a reminder, there will be no fellowship on the second and fourth Sundays of April.
DAILY DEVOTION CALLS will continue throughout Lent at 8:00 am, Monday through Friday. To participate, call 301.715.8592, and use meeting code 842 5753 3200.
EASTER FLOWER forms must be returned no later than Sunday, April 6, including payment. Thank you.
GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE will be held in collaboration with Sharp Street UMC at Noon on Friday, April 18. The service will take place at Sharp Street, UMC, 1310 Olney-Sandy Spring Road.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS for the Annual Easter Egg Hunt, which will take place on Saturday, April 19, beginning at 10:00 am. Please invite your friends and neighbors for this fun event!
MINISTRY IN MOTION will be held Saturday, April 26, from 11:00 to 1:00. Please join us for this important ministry planning event. A light lunch will be served, so please let Maryjean know if you plan to attend - stpaul208@aol.com.
LENTEN OUTREACH PROJECT During Lent, we will once again support the Comfort Cases organization who believes that every child should have their own bag of belongings when entering foster care. Backpacks are assembled and filled with comfort and personal care items for children (www.comfortcases.org). Following is a list of needed items:
- Shampoo and conditioner (travel size)
- Body wash or soap (travel size)
- Lotion (travel size)
- Deodorant (travel size)
- Toothbrushes (youth and adult, 1-3 pack only)
- Toothpaste (travel size)
- Baby wipes
- Baby washcloths
- Baby bibs
- Baby lotion and diaper cream
- Blankets (30” x 40” or smaller)
- Pajamas (no nightgowns) All sizes needed – from newborn thru Adult XL
- Coloring books and crayons
- Stuffed animals (12” or smaller)
(Please note, all items must be new; toiletries must be travel-size to fit in the backpacks)
Please look for our Comfort Collection container in the narthex on Sunday mornings. A list of needed items is included in the bulletin for your convenience. Monetary donations towards items are also appreciated. Contact Leslie Hinkle with any questions (Lhinkle123@aol.com or 301-717-7033). Thank you everyone!
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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.
