SEPTEMBER 15, 2024
PARTICIPATING in today’s service are Cora Lee Wetherington, Liturgist; Patty Ebner, Scripture Reader; Patty Ebner and Dee Nelson, Ushers; Chris Avedisian, Video Operator. Thank you!
A REMINDER to Church officers: There will be a Church Council Meeting tomorrow, Monday, September 16, at 7:00 pm to review and approve all Church Conference documents. The meeting will be held in Room 9 and via Zoom. Please plan to attend in person if possible.
FOOD PREPARATION for the Fall BBQ Dinner will take place following today’s service. Meg and Leslie will be leading us as we prepare Mac ‘n Cheese and Baked Beans. Join us if you are able.
THE LAYTONSVILLE TOWN PICNIC will be held next Saturday, September 21, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm, with food trucks available from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. St. Paul will host a table at this fun event and volunteers are needed to man the table for shifts of one to two hours. If you are able to help, please contact Maryjean (stpaul208@aol.com, 301.963.2185 or 240.401.9950). Thanks!
TEACHER APPRECIATION will take place next Sunday, September 22, after the service. Light refreshments will be served. If you can contribute a special treat for this occasion, please use the sign-up sheet in the narthex. Many thanks in advance!
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED to wrap silverware and fold dinner flyers during/after the Teacher Appreciation Fellowship on September 22. Please plan to stay a few extra minutes to get these tasks taken care of. Many hands make light work!
CASUAL CROP WALK SUNDAY will take place on Sunday, October 6. We will once again do our mini-walk through the Town of Laytonsville to raise awareness and donations for local and worldwide hunger relief programs. The theme is Your Spare Change Can Help Feed Others. Look for the CROP collection boxes on Sunday mornings in the narthex. We will start at 11:00 am to give everyone a few minutes to run downstairs and grab a cup of coffee before we head out. Wear your walking clothes and shoes to church for this special event.
THE FALL BBQ DINNER will be held on Friday, October 18, from 4:00 to 7:30 pm. The menu will include BBQ pulled pork and BBQ chicken, as well as baked beans, mac’n cheese, coleslaw, applesauce, a roll and drinks. We will have eat-in (all you can eat) and carry-out. The cost is $20 for adults, children under 7 eat free. If you have any questions, please contact Leslie Hinkle, Lou Bland, or Patty Ebner.
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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.