Included in this issue/Save-the-Date:

• April Mission of the Month: METHODIST SERVICES - Give | Watch Video
• Lent and Easter schedule posted below, nursery available
• No Fusion, youth are encouraged to join their families for Worship, Sun., April 6
• Easter flowers available to order - deadline Sunday, April 6
• Soup Supper (volunteer sign-up), Wednesday, April 9, 6:00 - 7:00 pm
• Scout Troop 6 Clothing Drive, Saturday, April 12, 9:00 - 10:00 am
• Easter Eggstravaganza, Saturday, April 12, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
• Palm Sunday, Sunday, April 13, 9:00 / 10:10 / 11:11 am
• Youth Ultimate Easter Egg Hunt sign-up, Sunday, April 13, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
• Caring for Friends, Wednesday, April 16, 12:45 pm
• Kids' Club, Wednesday, April 16, 5:45 pm
• Maundy Thursday, Thursday, April 17, 7:00 pm (Communion)
• Good Friday, Friday, April 18, 7:00 pm
• Men's Breakfast, Saturday, April 19, 8:00 am
• Easter, Sunday, April 20, 7:30 / 9:00 / 10:10 / 11:11 am
• Please note: Church offices closed Monday, April 21
• Blood Drive, Tuesday, April 22, 3:00 - 8:00 pm
• Pastor Sunil's Bible Study begins on Wed., April 23, 10:00 - 11:30 am
• Women's Retreat, Saturday, April 26, 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
• Rx Drug Take Back Day, Saturday, April 26, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
• Confirmation Sunday is Sunday, April 27, 9:00 am
• ALL-CHURCH MEETING, Sunday, April 27, 2:00 - 3:00 pm
• Book Group, Sunday, April 27, 4:00 pm
• Spring Musical, Saturday, May 3, 7:00 pm & Sunday, May 4, 9:00 am
• Youth End-of-Year Cookout, Sunday, May 4, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
• Parents' Night Out, Friday, May 9, 5:00 - 8:00 pm
• Pre-school Silent Auction save the date - Mon., May 12 - Tues., May 20
• New to the Faith class, Sundays, May 18 - June 15, 10:00 am
• Special Church Conference, Sunday, May 18, 2:00 - 3:00 pm
• Preschool summer camp sign-up, 5/27 - 5/30, 6/2 - 6/6, and 6/9 - 6/12
• DSP, Domestic Project 2025, Saturday, June 14 - Wednesday, June 18
• IronPigs game sign-up, Saturday, June 21, 6:35 pm
• Pocono Plateau (scholarships available), Sunday, July 6 - Friday, July 11
• High School Elevation Survey
• April 2 Soup Supper summary
• SharePoint Developer volunteers needed
• Volunteer Survey
• DUMC Website Launch/Giving Update
• Youth/Caring For Friends Thank you

9:00 am

Uplifting Worship*

Wesley Class

Nursery

No Fusion

Sunday School

  10:10 am

Liturgical Worship*

Nursery

11:11 am

Word & Worship*

Nursery

Kids' Word

*Live broadcast

For links:

DoylestownUMC.com

Youth/Caring For Friends - Thank You!

At the youths' Elevation meeting on Sunday, March 30, we had a Caring For Friends meal-pack. After explaining the importance of the Caring For Friends organization and the impact it has on the food insecure, elderly, and disabled, the youth and adult helpers gathered around 3 tables to pack chicken nuggets, frozen corn, and applesauce. They packed 179 meals, filling up the Caring For Friends freezer.

Their generosity and enthusiasm were greatly appreciated.

Thank you to all of the adults who were there to help and also those who provided food. This event could not have been a success without your contribution. Also, thank you to Lenae for sharing the Caring For Friends mission with the youth.

We look forward to partnering with them again in the future.

Best,

Cindy

SharePoint Developer

Volunteers needed

We are looking for someone with SharePoint Developer skills to work with SPRC to develop a church employee SharePoint site. If you have these skills and are interested, please contact Mark Estep for more information. Thank you!

DUMC VOLUNTEER SURVEY

Dear DUMC Family,

We recognize that many members of our congregation are involved in volunteer opportunities outside of the church and would like to learn more. We think that there are members in our church who are looking for opportunities and perhaps...

·    you volunteer for an organization that would interest other members of the congregation if they knew about it

·    the organization you volunteer for has a need that a group from DUMC could help with

·    the work you do will inspire others to discern the call of God to transform the world with the compassion of Christ through risk-taking mission and service

Thank you for your feedback,

Mark Estep (SPRC) and Randy Hume (Outreach/Missions)

Please CLICK HERE to take our short, 4-question survey by Saturday, April 4.

DUMC Website Launch/Giving Update

Dear DUMC Family,

Exciting news: We’ve moved our data management system from Realm to Subsplash! Online giving will be easier than ever and will also help the church to save money. We are grateful for your continued support and partnership in ministry!​

Read more....

Scout Troop 6 Clothing Drive

Saturday, April 12

9:00 - 10:00 am (rain date 4/19)

located in front of DUMC

Acceptable Items (PLEASE PUT LOOSE ITEMS IN BAGS):

• Clothing: men, women, children
• Shoes (separate bag please)
• Clothing accessories: belts, hats, scarves, handbags, gloves, etc.
• Small toys (2 ft. or less)
• Stuffed animals, towels, sheets, pillowcases
• Bikes
• Strollers

Click Here for Flyer....

Annual Women's Retreat

"Cast Your Burdens"

Saturday, April 26

8:30 am - 12:00 pm

DUMC Worship Center



Are your burdens weighing you down? Women do so much for others—now it’s time for you to do some self-care! Release your worries. Put down the cares of the world. God wants us to leave our burdens and know the peace only he can provide.

"Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." – Matthew 11:28

Enjoy a time of friends, fun, and faith. Learn how to cast your burdens on God. Light breakfast and all materials provided, cost $20 - Invite your friends and family.

Questions and registration, contact presenter, Laurie Lewis, Lay Leader at DUMC.

All-Church Meeting

Sunday, April 27

2:00 – 3:00 pm

Worship Center

Topics to be discussed:

• How we are doing ministerially and financially

*Please also mark your calendar for a Special Church Conference on Sunday, May 18, 2:00 - 3:00 pm

DUMC New to the Faith Class

Sundays, May 18 - June 15, 10:00 am

*We may cancel the May 25 class and conclude on June 22

Room 22 - Donuts and coffee provided!

If you are new to the faith or if you have been a follower of Jesus for quite some time but feel the need to go back to the basics for a refresher course, this class is for you!

Join us for a five-week journey exploring the foundational truths of Christianity in a welcoming and conversational setting. We’ll talk about who Jesus is, what it means to follow him, how to grow in your faith, and other key aspects of following Jesus. Whether you have questions, doubts, or just want to strengthen your understanding, this is a great place to start.

Because worship is such an important part of following Jesus, we encourage everyone attending the class to also attend either the 9:00 am Uplifting Worship Service or the 11:11 Word & Worship Service. Experiencing worship together helps us grow in faith and connect with God in a meaningful way.

We’ll need at least five people signed up in order to hold the class, so if you’re interested, be sure to let us know.

Come as you are, bring your questions, and let’s grow together!

If you are interested in being a part of the class or if you have any other questions, please email Pastor Paul.

EVERYONE IS INVITED!

Lehigh Valley IronPigs

Baseball Game

Saturday, June 21 at 6:35 pm

Join DUMC for a fun-filled trip to a Lehigh Valley IronPigs ballgame at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown, PA.

Who are the IronPigs? The Lehigh Valley IronPigs are the Triple-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies.

Game start time: 6:35 pm

Game details: There is a hat giveaway for the first 3,000 adults who enter the ballpark, and there will be fireworks immediately following the game!

How are we getting there? We’ll be traveling together on a tour bus. Departure time 3:45 pm (please arrive at DUMC by 3:30 pm).

Cost: $33 (includes game ticket, transportation, and a 2.5 hour all-you-can-eat buffet that includes hamburgers, hotdogs, fried chicken, salads, dessert, and unlimited soft drinks).

How to Sign Up & Pay: Sign-up and pay here or contact Pastor Paul and submit payment by Saturday, June 14.

Online (SubSplash): Click here to pay through SubSplash

Venmo: @DoylestownUMC and indicate “IronPigs Trip”

Check: Make check payable to DUMC and either give it to Pastor Paul, or mail it to:

Doylestown United Methodist Church

c/o Paul Georgulis

320 E. Swamp Road

Doylestown, PA 18901

If you are interested in joining us or if you have any other questions, please email Pastor Paul.

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Saturday, April 26

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Locations

Medication Take Back Day is Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 10 am - 2 pm. This year’s Take Back event will feature 48 public collection sites throughout the county. Simply walk up or drive up and drop in any unused, unneeded, or expired medications for safe disposal.

In addition to prescription medications, law enforcement officers will be collecting over-the-counter and pet medications, vitamins, vaping products, and more. Plus, select sites throughout the county will be collecting medications and sharps and distributing Narcan on April 26. What’s accepted.

Can't make it to Take Back Day? You can still safely dispose of your medications at one of the collection boxes located in Bucks County Police Departments.

April 2 (Week 5)

Lenten Soup Supper Summary

A heartfelt thank you to the youth and adult (including Michele and Brad Wilhelm) volunteers who set up, prepared soups and fruit, packed up leftovers, and helped clean up! Many hands make light work. A big thank you to Crossroads Bakery for the bread they have been donating each week! 95 people attended, 13 soups were donated, 4 fresh fruit bowls, and $275 was collected for Vacation Bible School.

Please SIGN UP online or in the lobby for our next Soup Supper on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm -OR- DONATE electronically through Realm if you're unable to attend, but would like to help in some way. *This will be our Last Soup Supper.

We are asking for donations of bread, cornbread, fresh cut or canned fruit, in addition to soups (no sweets/desserts out of respect for Christ's sacrifice).

Sunday, April 13

Palm/Passion Sunday

Easter Flowers

Would you like to remember or honor a loved one with a beautiful Easter flower? Or simply help to beautify the Sanctuary to the glory of God?

*All remembrances will be acknowledged in the April 20 Easter edition of the Connections eNewsletter.

6” White Easter Lilies - $12.00 (4 – 7 blooms)

6” Tulips - $10.00 (5 – 6 blooms)

6” Daffodils - $10.00 (5 – 6 blooms) 

Fill out form ONLINE -or- PRINT/FILL OUT form and drop off/email to the church office.

Order deadline: SUNDAY, APRIL 6

Easter Sunday - April 20

"Remember Easter"

*7:30 / 9:00 / 10:10 / 11:11 am



*Early morning Easter Celebration in the outdoor chapel

7:30 am (weather permitting)

Next Caring for Friends meal assembly:

Wednesday, April 16 at 12:45 pm

in the DUMC kitchen. CLICK HERE for more details. Instructional guide for preparing meals at home.

Doylestown United

Methodist Church

Overholt Hall

320 E. Swamp Road (Route 313)

Doylestown, PA 18901

Tuesday, April 22

3:00 - 8:00 pm

Click button below or

call 1-800-RED-CROSS

Domestic Project 2025

Asheville, North Carolina

Saturday, June 14 – Wednesday, June 18

We will be partnering with The Western North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church to help get families back in homes that are safe, sanitary, and secure. Typical work will include drywall, flooring, roofing, and debris removal.

We will be staying at Reeves Chapel UM Church in Asheville with dormitory housing. We will provide our own meals. Registration is limited to 20 participants. More information and registration materials to come.

We invite you to participate in this mission opportunity by:

~praying for the project’s success

~contributing to the cost of materials

~attending as a volunteer

Questions? Contact Erling Salvesen, (267) 663-4282

Discovery Service Projects (click to email)

P.O. Box 41, Doylestown, PA 18901

discoveryserviceprojects.org

Youth Ultimate Easter Egg Hunt

Sunday, April 13

6:00 - 8:00 pm, Grades 7 - 9

Get ready for the most EPIC Easter scavenger hunt! This isn't just any hunt—it’s a race to uncover the greatest story ever told. 

Bring your detective skills, a competitive spirit, and a heart ready for discovery. This is more than just an easter egg hunt—it’s a journey to the greatest revelation of all time! See you there! Sign-up here.

Click image to fill out the survey.

Pocono Plateau

Junior High Adventure (Grades 4 - 7)

-or- Senior High Adventure (Grades 8 - 12)

July 6 - 11, 2025

If you enjoy a more rustic style cabin and cooking over a fire, sign up HERE. Registration is directly with the camp - please let Lenae know if you sign up so she can keep track of who is going.

Gretna Glen

Youth Blast: Camel Beach

July 27 - August 1, 2025

This is a great option if the other week does not work for you and/or if you prefer a less rustic experience. Their camp includes an offsite field trip to Mount Gretna, and the cabins have air conditioning. Sign up HERE ASAP (there are limited spots!) Registration is directly with the camp - please let Lenae know if you sign up so she can keep track of who is going.

*Contact Lenae if you are interested in chaperoning for either camp or if you need a scholarship. We do not want cost to be the reason someone doesn’t go to camp.

Summer Camp is Here! We are accepting applications for camp scholarships.

Summer camp is a place for experiencing the Gospel of Jesus Christ through recreation, challenge, and reflection. The Pocono Plateau ministry is dedicated to the purpose of making disciples of Jesus Christ.

The camp provides safe, meaningful, and enjoyable experiences in camp and retreat settings that lead people to new and renewed life in Jesus Christ. 

Process for camp scholarship:

·    Complete registration online leaving the church contribution section empty

·    Print the registration form and drop off to church office by June 1. Please note on envelope ‘ATTN: Camp Scholarships’

·    The church will advise family on amount of scholarship by June 15, 2025

·    Church will pay camps directly for the scholarship amount.

·    For scholarship questions specific to your family needs, please contact: Wendy Arnott.

For any scholarship submission process questions, please contact: Karen Condit

Other camps to consider: Innabah, Gretna Glen, and Carson Simpson. 

www.Innabah.org  www.gretnaglen.org  www.csfarm.org

Pastor Sunil's Bible Study

Wednesdays, 10:00 - 11:30 am, Room 2

"Love Redefined: 1 John"

April 23 - June 11

Newcomers always welcome!

Email Pastor Sunil for more information.

Praying for our Congregation,

Community, and World

Praise & Thanks: Purchase of business, sale of house, peace of Christ, safety during solo travel, Sally retires, Gigi, pancake breakfast, Keith & Lindsey are expecting a baby

Health & Healing: Mary Lou, Matt, Bill, my mom & dad, Bert, David & Ed, Erin, Linda, Pam & Denny, Melissa, Paula, Ed, Becky, Steve, Bill & Joyce, Ann, Riya, Jeff, Gabby, Bill, Steve, Carol, David, Lily, Chris, a friend, Liz, Bill, Paul, Artie, Kathy & Elizabeth, Jim, Andre, Jerry

Guidance: Colleen, Melissa & Joe, being present, family, Nahla & family, us, Trevor, peace, Jacob, Annabel, our country, Diane, Kim, friend, Missy, Wendy, in-laws, Myanmar & Thailand damage, Erika & family, Ellen, sale of house, President Trump, Cabinet, Congress, Maggie, my son, Sean, environmental issues, Marie & family, Carolyn, Takara & Cody, Ambre & Christopher, famine around the world, those serving abroad, Olivia, Clark, Finance & Trustee Teams

Hospice: Doris, Elaine, Ashley

Grief: Family & friends of Evelyn Griffin, Bill Padbury, Yvonne Sturgeon, and Carl Huebner

"But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." Isaiah 40:31

~Laurie Lewis and the Congregational Care Team

Click here for more summer camp details and to sign up!