NOVEMBER 16, 2025
PARTICIPATING IN SUNDAY’S service are Tina Burke, Liturgist; Ruth Hornseth, Scripture Reader; Patty Ebner and Ruth Hornseth, Ushers; and Lou Bland, video operator. Thanks to all of our Sunday volunteers!
THANKSGIVING EVE SERVICE & FELLOWSHIP will be held on Wednesday, November 26, at 7:00 pm. St. Paul will be hosting the churches in our recently formed “Hub”, which includes:, Salem in Brookeville, Salem in Germantown, Sharp Street, Mt. Tabor, Wesley Grove, and Mt. Zion. Also taking part in this special service will be our neighbors from St. Bartholomew Episcopal Church. St. Paul will be serving light refreshments, coffee, and tea afterwards. If you can help by providing a baked good or assisting with the clean-up, please see Sandy Walter or Patty Ebner.
BIBLE STUDY will be held Wednesday, November 19, at 7:00 pm in Room 9 and via Zoom. If you would like to join via Zoom, please visit our website www.stpaullaytonsville.org to find the link located on the left-hand side.
THE WELLNESS GROUP will meet this Thursday, November 20, from 6:00 to 6:45 pm in Room 9 and via Zoom. If you would like to join via Zoom, please use the link on our website, located on the left side of the home page.
SATURDAY SCHOLARS will be held Saturday, November 22, at 11:30 am, in Room 9 and via Zoom. If you would like to join via Zoom, please use the link on the website. Please note that beginning in January 2026, Saturday Scholars will be moving to Wednesdays at 11:30 am.
ADVENT DEVOTION CALLS will be held each Wednesday in Advent (December 3, 10, 17, and 24), at 8:00 am. These devotions will be held via a Zoom call and will last approximately 10-15 minutes. To participate, call 301.715.8592, and use meeting code 842 5753 3200. To have the Zoom call link forwarded to your phone, please talk to Maryjean or Chris.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS now for the Christmas Eve Candlelight Service to be held here at St. Paul at 7:00 pm. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the beauty of the season with your St. Paul family. A reception with cookies, coffee, and cider will follow the service.
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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.