JANUARY 25, 2026
PARTICIPATING IN TODAY’S service are Cora Lee Wetherington, Liturgist; Jeannette Kennedy, Scripture Reader; Betty and Gene Darnell, Ushers; and Chris Avedisian, Video Operator. Thanks to all our Sunday volunteers!
TODAY IS COMMUNION SUNDAY. Envelopes are provided for those who would like to donate to the Pastor’s Discretionary Fund, the purpose of which is to provide assistance to people in our community who are facing financial emergencies.
CONGRATULATIONS to Pastor Laray, who has retired after 41 years of dedicated civil service. Please join us after service today for cake and coffee to celebrate this milestone in our pastor’s life.
A BOOK CLUB PLANNING meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 3, beginning at 6:00 pm. The meeting will be held in Room 9 and via Zoom. Stay tuned for more information to come.
LUNCH & LEARN Bible Study will be held this Wednesday, February 4, from 11:30 am to 12:45 pm, in Room 9 and via Zoom. If you would like to join in via zoom, please use the link provided on our website www.stpaullaytonsville.org.
EVENING BIBLE STUDY takes place this Wednesday, February 4, at 7:00 pm. This study is held in Room 9 and via Zoom. If there is a particular topic you would like to study together, please email Pastor Laray at pastor@stpaullaytonsville.org.
THE ANNUAL PANCAKE SUPPER will be held on Tuesday, February 17, beginning at 6:00 pm, in the Fellowship Hall. Join us as we share in a fun evening of food, games, and fellowship to commemorate Shrove Tuesday, the last day before the Lenten season begins.
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE will be held in the Sanctuary at 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, February 18, including the imposition of ashes. There will also be an open period for imposition of ashes in the parking lot from 12:30 to 3:00 pm.
THE NEXT MINISTRY IN MOTION is scheduled for Saturday, March 7, 10:30 am -1:00 pm. Please mark your calendar to save the date and watch for more information to come soon.
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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.