SEPTEMBER 20, 2026
PARTICIPATING IN SUNDAY’S service are Larry Halvorson, Liturgist; Cora Lee Wetherington, Scripture Reader; and Michele Halvorson and Sandy Walter, Ushers. Thanks to everyone for their service!
THERE IS NO SUNDAY SCHOOL today due to conflicting schedules. Our Sunday School will resume next Sunday, September 27. Thank you for your understanding.
THANK YOU - I want to thank everyone for such a great 50th year celebration last Sunday. I enjoyed every part of it. I thank the people who planned it, the pastor with her kind words and the sermon that tied music with praising God. And to the congregation for all of your support, I couldn’t have been here for 50 years without every one of you. ~~ Allen
THE FELLOWSHIP TEAM extends a heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make Allen’s celebration such a wonderful success. We are especially grateful for the many ways people contributed, including setup, the generous sharing of delicious food, and the final cleanup. Thanks to everyone’s time, effort, and hospitality, it was a joyful occasion enjoyed by all.
BIBLE STUDIES will take place this week on Wednesday, September 23. Gather & Grow will take place in Room 9 and via Zoom beginning at 11:30 am. Digging Deeper will be held via Zoom only beginning at 6:45 pm.
FOOD PREPARATION for our Fall BBQ Dinner and Bake Sale will take place today following the service. Please join Leslie in the kitchen if you are able to help prepare the baked beans and mac-n-cheese for the Fall BBQ Dinner.
OLNEY HUB CLERGY/LAITY MEETING will be held at St. Paul on Thursday, September 24, at 6:00 pm. Pastor Laray is asking for a few members from the congregation to represent our church at this meeting. If you can attend, please see Pastor Laray.
CASUAL CROP WALK SUNDAY will take place on Sunday, October 4. We will once again walk through the Town of Laytonsville, beginning at 11:00 am. This gives everyone a chance to have a cup of coffee in the Fellowship Hall before we head out. Please feel free to wear your walking clothes and shoes to church.
THE FALL BBQ DINNER & BAKE SALE will be held on Friday, October 9, from 4:00 to 7:30 pm. This year’s menu includes BBQ pulled pork and BBQ chicken, as well as 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 any questions, please contact Leslie Hinkle or Patty Ebner. If you can provide baked goods for the Bake Sale Table, please reach out to Sandy Walter or Nancy Hitchcock.
WORSHIP LEADERSHIP forms are included in today’s bulletin. Please complete and return the forms via the collection plates. Volunteers make our service each week possible and all help is greatly appreciated!
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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.
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.
