MARCH 15, 2026
PARTICIPATING IN SUNDAY’S service are Larry Halvorson, Liturgist; Patty Ebner, Scripture Reader; Tina Burke and Maryjean Spencer, Ushers; and Dick Evans, video operator. Thank you to everyone!
SUNDAY IS UMCOR SUNDAY in the United Methodist Church, which supports the United Methodist Committee on Relief, the church’s disaster response and humanitarian relief agency. Envelopes are provided in each pew.
NEXT SUNDAY is our annual Palm-Cross Making Sunday, March 22! You don’t want to miss the fun of constructing our much-beloved palm crosses in time for Palm Sunday, March 29.
LENTEN OUTREACH continues in support of Comfort Cases, an organization who believes every child should have their own bag of belongings when entering foster care. Backpacks are assembled with personal care items for children entering foster care. A list of items needed is in today’s bulletin; monetary donations are also appreciated. Please see Leslie Hinkle with any questions.
EASTER FLOWER ORDER FORMS are included in today’s bulletin. The need to find a new supplier has resulted in a very quick turnaround for this year’s orders. All orders must be in no later than next Sunday, March 22. Flowers purchased will be used to decorate the sanctuary on Easter Sunday, so please consider placing an order. See Sandy Walter with any questions.
DAILY LENTEN DEVOTION CALLS continue each weekday throughout Lent. To participate, call 301.715.8592, and enter meeting code 842 5753 3200#. You will be asked for a participant ID, simply enter #. You will then be asked for a password, which is 123456#.
BIBLE STUDIES will take place this week on Wednesday, March 18. Gather & Grow will meet at 11:30 am in Room 9 and via Zoom. The Pastor’s Evening Bible Study will meet at 7:00 pm, also in Room 9 and via Zoom.
THE WELLNESS GROUP will meet this week on Thursday, March 19, at 6:45 pm in Room 9 and on Zoom.
COLOR & CHARCUTERIE, a Wellness Committee-sponsored event, will be held on Thursday, March 26, from 12:30 to 2:30 in the Hall. Join us as we discover our often-dormant artistic abilities and share in the fun! Everyone is welcome and it is sure to be a good time!
THE BOOK CLUB has selected Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver as the first selection to be read. Please read along, even if you are not able to make it to the monthly club meeting; attendance is not a requirement to be part of the club! The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 7, at 1:30 pm in the parsonage.
A ST PAUL BLOOD DRIVE will be held on Tuesday, June 16, from 3:00 to 7:00 pm. A single blood donation can save up to three lives. We need to obtain an estimated headcount and ensure we have the required number of donors, so if you are interested, please use the sign-up sheet in the narthex or send an email to the office at stpaul208@aol.com. Thank you!
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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.
