OCTOBER 18, 2026
PARTICIPATING IN SUNDAY’S service are Jane Evans, Liturgist; Cora Lee Wetherington, Scripture Reader; and Betty and Gene Darnell, Ushers. Thanks to everyone for their service!
FELLOWSHIP NEWS: A volunteer is needed for next Sunday, October 25, to provide fellowship after the service. It doesn’t need to be anything fancy, cookies and coffee are perfect. If you need help with the coffee maker, ask Sandy or Maryjean and they will be happy to help.
MORE FELLOWSHIP NEWS: On Sunday, November 8, we will have a Chili Potluck during fellowship time. Bring your favorite pot of chili or a side dish to share - beef, chicken, vegetarian, all are welcome! The fixings – cheese, crackers, and sour cream – will be provided.
BIBLE STUDIES resume this week on Wednesday, October 21. Gather & Grow will be held at 11:30 am, in Room 9 and via Zoom. Digging Deeper (The Pastor’s Bible Study) will be held at 6:45 pm via Zoom only.
TRUNK OR TREAT will take place on Saturday, October 31, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm in the St. Paul parking lot. We will be working cooperatively with Scout Troop #1323 to provide Halloween fun and games. If you are able to assist with the games that will be provided or want to provide your own game, please reach out to Tina Burke (tinaburke73@icloud.com).
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 at Mt. Tabor UMC, 24115 Laytonsville Road, Gaithersburg, MD. Light refreshments will be served following the service.
HUB COMMUNICATION One goal of the Olney Hub is to share information among churches so that we are aware of opportunities and events at our churches. This month’s Wesley Grove Newsletter is available to review in the narthex.
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.