SEPTEMBER 28, 2025
PARTICIPATING IN SUNDAY’S service are Jane Evans, Liturgist; Maryjean Spencer, Scripture Reader; Patty Ebner and Jeannette Kennedy, Ushers; and Dick Evans and Lou Bland, video operators. Thanks to all!
A TIME OF FELLOWSHIP will follow Sunday’s service. Many thanks to Michele and Larry Halvorson for providing today’s refreshments for all to enjoy! If you can provide refreshments in the near future, please sign up using the sign-up sheet in the narthex.
CASUAL CROP WALK SUNDAY is next Sunday, October 5, beginning at 11:00 am. We will walk through the Town of Laytonsville to greet our neighbors and raise awareness of hunger insecurity in the world. There will be time to have a quick cup of coffee in the Hall before we head out.
THE FALL BBQ DINNER & BAKE SALE is less than two weeks away! Our dinner will be held Friday, October 10, from 4:00 to 7:30 pm. The menu includes BBQ pulled pork and BBQ chicken, all the sides and a drink. There will be eat-in (all you can eat) and carry-out options, The cost is $20 per person, $10 for children 8-12, and children 7 and under eat free. If you would like to volunteer to help with the dinner or if you have questions, please contact Leslie Hinkle or Patty Ebner. For questions regarding the Bake Sale or to volunteer to bake something, please contact Nancy Hitchcock (hitch14@verizon.net or 301-253-4844).
TRUNK OR TREAT will be held in the church parking lot on Sunday, October 26, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm (note the time change from what is in the Newsletter). This is a great way for the community to celebrate Halloween and there are many ways you can participate to help make this event fun for everyone. Volunteers are needed to donate candy, plan and run games, and set-up/tear-down the event. Consider participating by decorating your car trunk and passing out candy, while spending time with your neighbors! If you would like to participate and/or volunteer, please contact Tina Burke (tinaburke73@icloud.com) or Jean Fletcher (fletcher@gettysburg.edu).
OUR PRAYER LIST is being updated. Please take a few minutes to review the list and if there are names to be removed or added, please let Maryjean know (stpaul208@aol.com). Thanks for helping keep this list current.
A WINTER COAT & CLOTHING DRIVE is being held by the Laytonsville Lions Club. Donate new or gently used winter coats and clothing (both adult and children’s sizes) in the bin located on the front porch of Laytonsville Town Hall.
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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.
Coming October 10!
