Included in this issue (this week):

• February Mission of the Month: Discovery Service Projects - Give
• Pastor's Corner (February)
• Outreach & Service Workshop (flyer, register HERE), Sat., Jan. 31, 9 - 11 am
• Comedy Night at DUMC, Saturday, January 31, 7:00 pm
• Youth Hoagie Fundraiser order deadline (flyer, order HERE), Sun., Feb. 1
• *No Fusion, children are encouraged to join their families for Worship, Sun., Feb. 1
• 12 Hours of Prayer, Wednesday, February 4, 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
• Gentle Christian Yoga, Thursday, February 5, 6:00 pm
• Children's Spring Musical Auditions (flyer, sign up), Sat., Feb. 7, 9 am - 12 pm
• Youth Hoagie Fundraiser, Sunday, February 8, after each service
• Blood Drive, Tuesday, February 10, 3:00 - 8:00 pm
• DSP Taco Tuesday Fundraiser, Tuesday, February 10, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
• Speakers needed, due by Saturday, February 14
• Soup Supper (volunteer sign-up), Wednesday, February 18, 6:00 - 7:00 pm
• Youth volunteer sign up for Soup Suppers
• Ash Wednesday, Wednesday, February 18, 7:00 pm
• Lent and Easter schedule posted below, nursery available
• Bishop Day (East District) Worship Service, Tuesday, March 3, 7:00 pm
• Easter Eggstravaganza (flyer, register HERE), Sat., March 28, 10 am - 12 pm
• DSP Domestic Project 2026, Sunday, April 19 - Saturday, April 25
• VBS decorators needed
• Pianist/keyboard player needed
• Youth Winter Retreat and Community Dinner Thank You/Recaps
• Preschool: Fall Registration is now OPEN!, February calendar, news
• Winter weather updates and how to find them
• Joined the Church Triumphant - Robert Miller and Barbara Tull

9:00 am

Uplifting Worship

Wesley Class

Nursery

Sunday School / Anchor

No Fusion

  10:10 am

Liturgical Worship*

Nursery

11:11 am

Word & Worship*

Nursery

Kids' Word (1st & 3rd Sundays)

*Live broadcast

For links:

DoylestownUMC.com

Bishop Day (East District) Worship Service

Tuesday, March 3, 7:00 pm

Rev. Dr. Andrew L. Foster, III will be visiting us and leading a Worship Service which will include Holy Communion. All are invited to attend the service!

NURSERY CARE

Nursery care available for children 0-5 years old on Sundays from 8:50 am - 12:15 pm.

*Nursery staff and volunteers are “Safe Sanctuary” certified; this policy includes all required state and federal background checks.

Gentle Christian Yoga

Thursday, February 5

6:00 pm, Room 2

Join us for a Gentle Yoga class that blends wellness and spiritual growth. This 1-hour class is open to all levels, whether you're a seasoned yogi or just beginning your practice. In this unique experience, we'll gently flow through traditional yoga poses and breathwork, while incorporating Christian prayers, Scripture readings, and reflections on faith. You'll leave feeling grounded and with a deeper sense of peace. Bring a mat and water. Any questions can be directed to the instructor, Theresa Steltzer (Bio), BS, MBA, RYT-500. We look forward to seeing you on your mat!

Open Call for Speakers!

DUMC is hosting a TED Talk–style event featuring three speakers, followed by space for conversation and reflection. Our first theme is mental health and emotions. We’re looking for speakers who can share insight, lived experience, or inspiring ideas on topics like emotional awareness, resilience, vulnerability, healing, and emotional well-being in everyday life.

If you or someone you know would be a great fit, please fill out the survey to recommend a speaker.

Recommendations due Saturday, February 14.

United Methodist Scholarships are available NOW

Are you aware that the United Methodist General Board of Higher Education and Ministry has low-interest loans and scholarships to help students further their education? There are more than 70 scholarships available that cover undergraduate and graduate-level studies. Applications are open until Friday, March 6.

Can You Tickle the Ivories?

Do you enjoy making music? We are looking for an adult accompanist for special occasions who can play piano and/or keyboard. Please contact Stephanie Hume; she would love to hear you play. Be brave and serve God with your gifts.

2026 Lenten Soup Suppers

Soup Suppers are back! We are asking for donations of bread, cornbread, fresh cut fruit, or canned fruit, in addition to soups (no sweets/desserts out of respect for Christ's sacrifice). The first supper will be on Ash Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Sign-up sheets will be available in the lobby starting Sunday, February 15.

Please SIGN UP below or in the lobby if you can volunteer time -OR- DONATE electronically through SubSplash if you're unable to attend, but would like to help in some way.

All proceeds will go to supporting our Vacation Bible School.

Wednesdays in Lent

 "GOD AND GRUMBLERS"

7:00 pm

February 18 - Ash Wednesday

Elijah

1 Kings 19:9-18

February 25 - Jeremiah

Jeremiah 15:10-18

March 4 - Habakkuk

Habakkuk 1:12-2:3

March 11 - Jonah

Jonah 4

March 18 - Pharisees

Luke 15:1-7; Luke 19:7-10

March 25 - Workers In The Vineyard

Matthew 20:1-16

Please note: Wednesday Lenten services will be in person only.

*Nursery care will be available.

Sunday, March 29

Palm/Passion Sunday

Easter Sunday - April 5

"THE WOMEN AT THE EMPTY TOMB"

Luke 24:1-12

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



*Early morning Easter Celebration in the outdoor chapel

7:30 am (weather permitting)

Click icon above for what to do before, during, and after donating blood.

Click HERE for eligibility requirements.

Doylestown United

Methodist Church

Overholt Hall

320 E. Swamp Road (Route 313)

Doylestown, PA 18901

Tuesday, February 10

3:00 - 8:00 pm

Click button below or

call 1-800-RED-CROSS

*2026 Blood Drives:

·   Tuesday, April 21, 3:00 - 8:00 pm

·   Tuesday, July 21, 3:00 - 8:00 pm

Taco Tuesday

Tuesday, February 10, 5:00 - 7:00 pm

DUMC Worship Center

Come enjoy supper and support

Discovery Service Projects

 $12 per individual / $30 per family

Sign up in the lobby, RSVP to Karen Lyon -or- pay at the door

Volunteers needed: Setting up/ Serving/ Clean-up between 4:00 - 8:00 pm

Text Karen Lyon at (215) 470-7698

Next Caring for Friends meal assembly:

Wednesday, February 18 at 12:45 pm

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

DUMC Community Dinner - Thank you!

What a fabulous evening! We served approximately 60 people at our January Italian Night Community Meal. Over 50 leftover trays were packed by our guests and 23 Caring for Friends meals were made with the leftover food. We put the additional pasta in the freezer to make additional meals out of in the future.

Thank you to everyone who donated all of the wonderful food we enjoyed this evening. A special thank you to Jim Dodaro and his crew (Craig Wurst, Jeff Stevens, John Vavala, and George) for cooking. The entire building smelled wonderful. Thanks also to all who set up, served, and cleaned up.

A special shout out to Mike for getting the tables and warmers all set and safely secured for us. Also, thanks for the special prayers and diligent watch to keep the water from dripping onto the stove from the vents and all the snow we had.

Next month's meal will be on Wednesday, February 25 and will be combined with the Lenten Soup Supper. Look for the signup sheet in the lobby and the SignUpGenius in Connections.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Karen Condit.

Thinking of Cindy as she mends and gets back on her feet.

Lisa Pitts & Michele Wilhelm

Domestic Project 2026

Asheville, North Carolina

Sunday, April 19 – Saturday, April 25

We will be partnering with Rice and Beans Asheville (Fred Curry’s organization) to help get families back into homes that are safe, sanitary, and secure. Typical work will include drywall, flooring, roofing, cleaning, and debris removal.

We will be staying at the First United Methodist Church of Granite Falls, NC with bunkbeds and dormitory housing. Registration is limited to 30 participants. More information and registration materials are 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 Winter Retreat 2026

This past weekend, 4 adults and 7 youth attended Winter Blast at Camp Orchard Hill. Although we came home Saturday night to avoid the storm, we had an awesome 24hrs of FUN. We had the opportunity to participate in a number of activities, including ice hockey, bingo, and tubing. We also had a chance to reflect on what things we may need to surrender to the Lord to become more like him and experience him more fully. We had an awesome weekend and are so thankful that these trips are possible for our young people!

DUMC New Member Half-Day Retreat

Saturday, May 9

9:00 am - 1:00 pm, Worship Center

Contact the church office at (215) 348-5224 or email Pastor Paul to sign up (forms available in the lobby or print here).

Praying for our Congregation,

Community, and World

Praise & Thanks: Staying warm, ability to watch services online, Youth home safely after retreat

Health & Healing: Cindy, Amy, Becky, Bob, Ryan, Jeff, Cathie, health, Janet, George, Ron, Greg, Marie, those with mental health illness & their families, John, Ciarlo, Matt, Donna, Mark, June, Cheryl, Brenda, Linda, Takara & Cody, Ambre, Kathy & Elizabeth, Andre

Guidance: Peace in Minneapolis, Amy, safe travels for all, Middle School friends, Christopher, unity in our family and society, Christopher, Amy & Michael, Scott, Hugh & Dana, Joshua, Venezuela, Ukraine, Our country, help my marriage, Jackie & Brianna, shut-ins, our sons, Julie & Amy, Paula, Carolyn, Christopher, famine around the world, those serving abroad, Our Worship Teams

Hospice: Cliff, Bob, Deb, Jackie

Grief: Families of Barbara Tull and Dr. Bob Miller; Aunt Betty (Cam Arnott's aunt)

"Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer." - Romans 12:12

*These prayer requests reflect the prayer cards submitted and not the opinions of the prayer team.

~Laurie Lewis and the Congregational Care Team

With gratitude, we remember

Robert Harvey Miller

June 28, 1929 - January 26, 2026

Please remember Bob's family and friends in your prayers as they grieve his loss.

Celebration of life:

Spring 2026

With gratitude, we remember

Barbara Lee Tull

October 8, 1941 - January 26, 2026

Please remember Barb's family and friends in your prayers as they grieve her loss.

Celebration of life:

To be confirmed

Our Next 12 Hours of Prayer:

Wednesday, February 4

7:00 am to 7:00 pm

 

Take a few minutes from the hectic pace of life to slow down...breathe...and be part of our next 12 Hours of Prayer event. Join with your DUMC sisters and brothers to form a continuous 12-hour chain of prayer. Take an intentional 10 minutes to praise and thank our amazing God...and bring the needs of our community, our church, and yourself before God's throne.

Sign up now to tap into the power of prayer. See what God wants to do in, through, and among you!

Winter weather updates....

Before you venture out when the weather is bad, please:

Check our church website at DoylestownUMC.com

or

Call the Worship Service Hotline

(267-245-7870)

*Opt in for text updates on SubSplash and sign up for our App to get up to date information.

We will have the closings or service changes on both. A determination will be made by 6:00 pm on Saturday evening for Sunday morning services.

During weekdays, we will generally follow the lead of Central Bucks School District regarding cancellations. Any additional evening closures will be decided by 4:00 pm.

We urge everyone to prioritize personal safety and carefully consider current weather conditions when deciding whether to attend a scheduled church activity.

*Please take our short survey so we can update our records and get you up-to-date information. This information is confidential.