NOVEMBER 1, 2026
PARTICIPATING IN SUNDAY’S service are Tina Burke, Liturgist; Ruth Hornseth, Scripture Reader; Ruth and Geoff Hornseth, Ushers. Thanks to everyone for their service!
CHILI SUNDAY: Next Sunday, November 8, will be our Chili Potluck Fellowship. Please bring your favorite pot of chili or a side dish to share. All types of chili are encouraged - beef, chicken, vegetarian! The fixings – cheese, crackers, and sour cream – will be provided.
BIBLE STUDIES continue this week on Wednesday, November 4. Gather & Grow will be held at 11:30 am, in Room 9 and via Zoom. Digging Deeper starts at 6:45 pm via Zoom only. Everyone is welcome to join these studies, and you can jump in any time. If you have questions, please reach out to Pastor Laray.
THE 2026 CHURCH CONFERENCE will take place on Saturday, November 7, at 10:30 am at Epworth UMC, 9008 Rosemont Drive, Gaithersburg. If you are interested in attending, please let Maryjean know at stpaul208@aol.com.
THANKSGIVING EVE service will be held in conjunction with several Olney Hub churches on Wednesday, November 25, at 7:00 pm. The service will take place at Mt. Tabor UMC, 24115 Laytonsville Road, Gaithersburg, MD. Light refreshments will be served following the service.
THE WELLNESS GROUP is planning their next event, and a little birdie tells us it might be another impressive Games & Gumbo day. Watch for information in the upcoming newsletter and future Sunday bulletins. These are wonderful events filled with awesome fun, food, and fellowship.
NOV/DEC UPPER ROOM devotional pamphlets are available in the narthex. Please take one for yourself and one for a friend!
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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.