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Included in this issue:
- Saturday is our Fall Cleanup Day! Didn't sign up? Come anyway!
- Where are our college students??? PLEASE let us know!
- Announcing a Church Conference on Saturday, October 22 - all are invited.
- Want to help feed the hungry in our world? DUMC is offering two upcoming events to help meet this urgent need!
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DUMC Fall Cleanup Day
Saturday, September 24
8:00 am - 12:00 noon
Your help is needed! We will be cleaning the church inside and out to get it ready for all the activities restarting this fall. We're looking for volunteers of all ages. You can select how you want to help when you arrive. Please register to help us in our planning. Refreshments will be served (coffee, donuts, drinks, etc.).
Many hands make light work!
Please sign up here and let us know you're coming!
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SEPTEMBER
Worship Theme:
“How Jesus Can Change Your Life”
Understanding what God has done to change our past, present and destiny, and how we can fully experience it
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Sunday, September 25
Resurrection – Celebrating Heaven and Eternal Life
John 3:12-17; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
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9:00 am
Contemporary Worship*
Wesley Class
Sunday School/Anchor
Fusion (see below)
10:10 am
Liturgical Worship*
11:11 am
Word & Worship*
Kids' Word
*Live broadcast
For links: DoylestownUMC.com
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Celebrating the Baptism of
Blake Preston Schautz
Son of Christopher & Tori Schautz
10:10 am Liturgical Service
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Theme: Stewardship
October 2: Misconceptions about Stewardship: Turning a Privilege into a Burden
Also: Worldwide Communion Sunday
October 9: Managing Early Church Style
October 16: God as Cosigner
October 23: Time and Talents are Treasures
October 30: Celebration*
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*Stay tuned for details on a fun fifth Sunday worship experience
in the works for October 30!
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Fusion News
Fusion is happening! But our format will be different this year. Students will go straight to the Sanctuary for our 9:00 am Contemporary service, where we will join our families and the rest of the church in worship. After the second song, an announcement will be made inviting all students in grades 7-12 to go to the Worship & Youth Center for Fusion, where we will have donuts, coffee, hot chocolate, and a relevant message from God’s Word. See you on Sunday!
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Recent worship statistics:
Thank you to all who worship with us in person and online.
Total attendance for September 18: 326
Total attendance includes online statistics. Online numbers represent the number of views
(or households), not the number of individuals watching.
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Important Upcoming Meeting: | |
Church Conference
Saturday, October 22 @ 1:30 pm
We are excited to announce that, at the pastor's request, the District Superintendent has agreed to have a Church Conference this year, rather than a Charge Conference. This means that, according to the Discipline, all full members are invited to participate and vote on any necessary business (though anyone is welcome to attend).
Rather than have two separate meetings, we will combine the Church Conference with the previously announced All Church Meeting and will also review personnel changes, church finances, and the exciting things coming up in the future.
We hope you will join us for this important and informative meeting.
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- Sunday, October 2, 1:00-2:00 pm - Exploring membership class for all interested in membership
- Sundays, October 9, 16, and 23, 1:00-2:00 pm - Additional classes for those who have not gone through a membership class in previous settings
- Sunday, November 13 - Receive new members during worship
Please click here or scan the QR Code to let us know of your interest and provide us with info.
Questions? Please contact Pastor Sunil at [email protected]
or call at 215-348-5224.
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Join your DUMC family and community as we celebrate the fall season with some candy, fellowship, and fun! Decorate a trunk and enjoy the festivities. We’d love some volunteers to help things run—teens are welcome!
Contact Laura or Amanda for details.
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Our kids’ programs are in full swing!
It’s never too late to join us!
Register here for:
Sunday School @ 9 am, Overholt Hall & 4A/B
(3 yrs - 4th grade)
Anchor @ 9 am, Room 22
(5th/6th grade)
Kids’ Word @ 11:11 am, Overholt Hall
(K- 6th grade)
We can’t wait to see you!
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DUMC’s Student Ministries are in need of more volunteer youth leaders for Elevation, our Sunday evening youth group gathering. We meet from 6:00-7:30 pm starting on Sunday, September 25. Elevation consists of food, games, a teaching time, and small group discussions.
In the past, leaders have facilitated the games, facilitated small group discussions, and some have even taught lessons (this is not required, so don’t worry!).
We would obviously love to have leaders committed to being there every week we meet, but we understand how busy life can get. So, if you can’t commit to every week, but can do one or two times a month, we would love to have you!
If you want to come to Elevation and simply observe before making a decision, you are welcome to do that!
If you have any questions and/or if you are interested in volunteering, please contact Pastor Paul: [email protected]. Thank you!
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For more information about these and other programs of Caring Ministries, please click the link below or contact the Director, Deborah Schultheiss Email: Deborah Schultheiss
Phone: 215-348-5224
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Stewardship,
Kingdom Growth…what do these terms mean?
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This week begins a 4-month series that will explore the role God looks for us to play in growing his kingdom. Kingdom Growth Committee believes we have been charged with expanding God’s Kingdom through actively using our God-given talents and treasure to:
Read more....
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Lay Leader Insights:
Be Our Guest
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When you are having guests, you probably straighten up the house and clean a bit. Perhaps you buy special foods, fresh flowers, and put clean sheets on the guest bed.That's what we are doing at DUMC--to make sure everyone feels welcome.
Please join us this Saturday, September 24, from 9:00 am-12:00 noon, for our all-church work day...
Read more...
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Comedian Chris Benton (pictured above with Pastor Sunil), brought a lot laughs to a crowd of nearly 120 familiar and new faces in the Worship & Youth Center, Saturday night. It was a great night of light-heartedness, fellowship, and some pretty tasty snacks!
Click on the image below to enjoy a brief clip of the program.
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DUMC's 2022 Peach Festival Mission Speakers
This year’s Annual DUMC Peach Festival, held on Saturday, August 27, featured speakers from three missions we support as a congregation. This week we feature a summary of the third presentation.
Worthwhile Wear
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Dan Emr, Founder and Executive Director of Worthwhile Wear, spoke with us about their mission to reach and restore women who have experienced trauma from human trafficking.
Read more....
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Financial Update: As of August 31, 2022 | |
There was a deficit of ($2K) in August which was much better than expected. Income was much higher than expected due to the receipt of a member’s entire annual giving in August.
Monthly income has declined approximately 25% since the first quarter. YTD, we have an overall cash deficit of ($118,000). We are expecting a $30-40K deficit in September, which will reduce our operating cash even further. Most of the expenses of the church are salaries and fixed costs, so
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September Mission of the Month:
Logos Vision
Arasu and Emma Rajaratnam of Logos Vision report: “On September 4, 2022, Pastor Devasagayam shared that 70 people attended his church service. This is one of the Logos Vision church plants and sponsored buildings, located in a remote village.
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Max Quinn
Photo credit: Brenda Quinn
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Sending someone off to college?
Please let us know!
Are you saying goodbye to a college student? Please let us know their physical address and email so we can keep in touch. Include their expected graduation year as well.
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Blessing of the Animals
Bring your creatures, great and small, for a blessing!
Sunday, October 2 @ 2:00 pm
In the Outside Chapel
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Next Blood Drive
@ Doylestown UMC
Tuesday, October 11
3:00-8:00 pm
Overholt Hall
We have 64 donor time slots set up
—18 appointments remaining.
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2022 Doylestown CROP Walk for Hunger
One out of every five children in the United States lives in a home that struggles with food insecurity. Ending hunger in our lifetime is possible and we can make this happen. Join us as a walker or a volunteer.
Sunday, October 16, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
@ Bush Park, Doylestown
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1K, 3K or 8K distances on a flat walking path:
- Walk as a family
- Walk as an individual
- Walk with a group
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Or:
- Volunteer on the day of the walk
- Be a walking path cheerleader
- Donate baked goods
- Help with walk logistics
- Donate to a walker
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Current Devotions & Bible Studies | |
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Wednesday Morning
Bible Study
with Pastor Sunil
Wednesday mornings
10:00 am, Room 2
From Text to Transformation:
Turning Scripture into Life
Learn more....
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Pampered by Grace
Women's Bible Study
Sundays
September 11-October 16
6:30-8:30 pm, Room 22
"Don't Give the Enemy
a Seat at Your Table"
by Louie Giglio
Learn more....
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Reflections
Women's Bible Study
Tuesdays
7:00-8:30 pm, Room 2
Beginning September 6
We look forward to seeing you!
Learn more....
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Sept 12-Oct 15
Daily Devotions
Join us for an
encore presentation of the
Book of Ephesians
Available from our website
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The Wesley Class
Adult Bible Study
Sundays
9:00 am, Room 2
CLICK HERE
to join the class by Zoom!
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Men's Bible Study
Wednesdays
7:30 pm, Room 10
Life with God: Reading the Bible for Spiritual Transformation
by Richard Foster
For more info:
[email protected]
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Praying for Our Congregation,
Community, and World
Praise: DUMC children & youth programs, Chris & Nadia
Health & Healing: Bert, Holly, Paul, Charlie, Mike, those struggling with addiction, Gerry, Ann, Kathy, Cathy, Debbie, Judy, Neila, Morgan, Annmarie, Carolyn, Reese, Julianna, a dog with cancer, Ray, Leslie, a friend, Jeannette, Jane, Devon, Greg, Rob, Pam, Audrey, Lauren, Jon, Joe, Arthur, Tyler, Lindsey, Jason, Ed, Joanna, Beth, Nancy
Life Struggles: A car repair, Deborah, Kathy & Elizabeth, Allison, family, Sherri, Scott, career, guidance, DUMC, my sister, my adult children, a job, CBSD, women's rights, our country, Ukraine, hurricane damage in the Caribbean, my family, military serving abroad
Hospice: Randy, Paul
Grief: Family and friends of Barbara Tomlinson, Janet Dalberto, Queen Elizabeth, and Carol Auben
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12 Hours of Prayer Reminder
Wednesday, October 5 will be our next 12-hours of prayer. Next week's Connections will include a link where you can sign up for a 15-minute time slot to surround the ministry of DUMC, our community, and our world. Please save a few minutes in your day to be part of this holy work.
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Opportunities to Serve and Engage | |
Click on the images below for more information. | |
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For more ways to get involved:
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The Preschool at DUMC is off to a great start in their new school year! | |
In Case You Missed It.... | |
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"Open the Gates"
Sounds of Faith
9:00 am Contemporary
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"Holy is the Lord!"
Sanctuary Choir
10:10 am Liturgical
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"I Speak Jesus"
Power of Grace
11:11 Word & Worship
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Save the Dates for These Future Events | |
- Saturday, September 24: Fall Cleanup Day
- Sunday, October 2: Blessing of the Animals
- Sunday, October 9: Feed My Starving Children
- Saturday, October 15: Trunk or Treat
- Sunday, October 16: Crop Walk
- Saturday, October 22: Church Conference
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For a more detailed calendar of what's coming up in the next month,
Click here!
Your event isn't listed?
Need to reserve a room?
Please call (215) 348-5224
or email Gay Brunt Miller.
Missed something in the last edition of Connections? Click here!
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Want to connect with a staff member?
Please feel free to call or email us!
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Pastor Sunil Balasundaram, Sr Pastor
John Bechtel, Business Administrator
Cindy Betancourt, Receptionist
Kristen Bound, Social Media Coordinator
Ken Buckner, Weekend Building Specialist
Mark Charles, Evening Building Specialist
Diana Durbin, Director-Adult Bells
Trevor Foster, AVL Technical Coord
Pastor Paul Georgulis, Pastor of Student Min
Jane Gregoire, Director-Children's Bells
Randall Hartman, Organist
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Beth Houlton, Contemporary Worship Leader
Stephanie Hume, Director of Music
Laurie Lewis, Lay Leader/Min of Visitation
Amanda Mandia, Dir of Children's Min
Gay Brunt Miller, Admin Assistant
Deborah Schultheiss, Dir/Caring Ministries
Scott Shead, Live Streaming Technician
Laura Siegle, Assistant Dir of Children's Min
Temple Sieger, 11:11 Worship Leader
Sean Smith, Facilities Manager
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Call us - phone: 215-348-5224 (phones are answered M-F, 9 am to 4 pm)
To schedule facilities, please contact Gay Brunt Miller.
Email submissions for Connections
to [email protected]
by noon on Monday
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Doylestown United Methodist Church
320 East Swamp Road
Doylestown, PA 18901
Main number:
215-348-5224
Worship Service Hotline:
267-245-7870
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