Included in this issue (this week):

• January Mission of the Month: Pastors' Discretionary Fund - Give
• CSSH Code Blue Volunteer training, Saturday, January 10, 9:30 am
• Youth Snow Tubing Trip sign-up due Sunday, January 11
• Reflections Bible Study, Tuesday, January 13, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
• Pastor Sunil's Bible Study, Wednesday, January 14, 10:00 - 11:30 am
• Dinner with the Pastor (info, register), Wednesday, January 14, 6:30 pm
• Men's Breakfast, Saturday, January 17, 8:00 am
• Blessing Bags (flyer, donation list), due Sunday, January 18
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service (flyer, sign-up HERE), Monday, January 19, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
• Book Group (2026 schedule), Sunday, January 25, 3:00 pm
• Estate Planning, Tuesday, January 27, 5:30 pm
• 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 (flyer, order HERE), Sunday, February 8, after each service
• DUMC Youth NERF Night, Sunday, February 15, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
• New Member Half-Day Retreat, Saturday, May 9, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
• UMC Scholarships available NOW
• Preschool News: January calendar, welcome back
• Preschool programs - registration will be open in January
• Winter weather closing notification info below - Please take our Opt In/Out Survey
• Community Dinner Thank you!
• 2026 Offering envelopes are available
• Kids' Club Survey

9:00 am

Uplifting Worship

Wesley Class

Nursery

Sunday School / Anchor

Fusion

  10:10 am

Liturgical Worship*

Nursery

11:11 am

Word & Worship*

Nursery

Kids' Word (1st & 3rd Sundays)

*Live broadcast

For links:

DoylestownUMC.com

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.

2026 OFFERING ENVELOPES

HAVE ARRIVED!

They are available for pick up in the lobby at your convenience. Please let the office know if you no longer need envelopes or if you don’t see a box with your name and need one.

Thank you for your faithful giving!

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 end of March 2026.

Men's Breakfast

Saturday, January 17

8:00 am, Overholt Hall

We have these breakfasts the 3rd Saturday of each month. If you have any questions or if you would like to RSVP, please contact Pastor Sunil. 

Dinner With The Pastor

Join us for Dinner With The Pastor! This is a wonderful opportunity for casual fellowship with church members from different worship services and with Pastor Sunil and Pravena. Sign up here for our next Dinner with a Pastor on Wednesday, January 14, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm.

Details:

· 4 participants per service (limit of 12 people)

· Dinner will be provided

· A brief, relaxed evening to fit your busy schedule

Can’t make it this time? A future dinner is planned for Wednesday, May 13 and Wednesday, September 9.

We hope to see you there for good food and meaningful connections!

Estate Planning Seminar

Tuesday, January 27

5:30 - 6:15 pm, Room 2

In person at DUMC

"What Happens To Your Family If You Die Without A Plan?"

-Find out why bank accounts can be frozen when they are needed the most

-Learn how to protect your children from having to move away from friends and their school

-Discover how to protect your spouse from losing their financial security

-Ensure that you have thought everything through

-Go from planning to actually doing

-All this and more, CLICK HERE for flyer.

Questions, or to register, contact John Benson, (215) 348-4416

DUMC Comedy Night

Saturday, January 31, 7:00 pm, Worship Center

Join us for a Comedy Night! DUMC will host a night of fun and laughter starring local improv groups and comedians, The Laughletics Improv Team and The Duct Tape Plumbers. Doors open at 6:30 and the show begins at 7pm.

Tickets are free. Reserve your seat today!

Feel free to invite friends, family, and neighbors to enjoy a free night out filled with laughs. Light refreshments will be offered.

We hope to see you there!

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).

Code Blue Shelter Volunteer Training

Coalition to Shelter & Support the Homeless (CSSH)

Become a Code Blue Shelter volunteer this winter. Help transport and shelter adults in Central Bucks on cold winter nights. TRAINING IS REQUIRED and available online, or in person on Saturday, 1/10/26; SIGN-UP HERE. Additional Information can be found on the FLYER (also located in the Lobby). Questions? Email Rhelda Richards.

Next Caring for Friends meal assembly:

Wednesday, January 21 at 12:45 pm

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

DUMC Community Dinner

Wednesday, January 28, 6:00 pm

 (last Wednesday of every month)

Sign up here for January's meal details. There is also a sign-up sheet in the lobby. If you would like to participate with a monetary donation, you can do so with cash, check (please note "Community Dinner" on the memo line), SUBSPLASH, or VENMO.

 Please contact Cindy Biehl with any questions.

DUMC Community Dinner - Thank you!

Thank you to everyone who provided food, set up, served, and cleaned up at December's New Years Eve Community Dinner.

A special shout out to Jim, Jeff, Craig, John, and Jeff for coming early, setting up the coffee station, and doing all of the cooking and heating up.

Thank you also to Mike for setting up all of the tables and chairs every month and for setting up our new food warming mats.

We had a wonderful evening which included our own countdown and New Years Eve ball drop. (Balloon toss)

We had around 70 people in attendance. Over 50 leftover trays were made and 61 Caring for Friends meals packed.

We look forward to seeing everyone at the January Community Dinner on Wednesday, January 28. The theme will be Italian night.

Happy New Year to all,

Cindy

Save the Date!

We are excited to invite everyone in our church community to our Outreach and Service Workshop on Saturday, January 31 from 9:00 – 11:00 am.

This workshop is an opportunity to learn more about the ways our church serves the community and how you can be part of that work. We will introduce our Outreach Umbrella framework, designed to help connect, support, and strengthen all of our outreach and service efforts.

We will also review the 2026 outreach calendar and invite conversation around how we can improve communication, collaboration, and engagement across our ministries.

Whether you are already involved in outreach or are simply curious about how to get connected, we would love for you to join us.

Reflections

Women’s Bible Study

Tuesdays, 7:00 - 8:30 pm, Room 2

"The Chosen - Season 5"

(Began Tuesday, January 6)

25/26 Schedule

8-week study 1/6 - 2/23.

Bring a friend; newcomers are always welcome! 

Pastor Sunil's Bible Study

Wednesdays, 10:00 - 11:30 am, Room 2 

"What Christ Thinks of the Church"

(Began Wednesday, January 7)

8-week study 1/7 - 2/24.

You can sign up in the lobby or email Pastor Sunil to let us know you're coming. Everyone is welcome, including newcomers!

Praying for our Congregation,

Community, and World

Praise & Thanks: New Year, family gatherings, safe travel, baby Lucy Marie, 54th Anniversary, great start to the new year, Community Dinner, Chris

Health & Healing: Edna Mae, a friend, Jack, Wendy, Amalia, Kristiana, Thomas, Liz, Ron, Cathie, Lauren, Anna, Kat & Maeve, Nell, Donna, Susan, Kim, Ben, Steph, Maria, Andre, Janet, Cindy, Matt, Lance, Mark, June, Cheryl, Brenda, Paul, Michael, Artie, Mildred, Marie, those with mental illness & their families, Linda, Takara & Cody, Paula, Ambre, Kathy & Elizabeth, Andre, shut-ins

Guidance: Joshua, Elizabeth, my family & friends, me, Jack, Tom, JJ, Diane & Rich, Rachel, Bible studies, Venezuela, Ukraine peace, our country, for us to invite family & friends to worship, help my marriage, Matt, Jackie & Brianna, our sons, Julie & Amy, Carolyn, famine, Christopher, those serving abroad, Olivia, our worship teams

Hospice: Cliff, Bob, Jean, Deb, Jackie, Barb

Grief: Friends and family of Doris Carr

"Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain." — 1 Corinthians 15:58

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

~Laurie Lewis and the Congregational Care Team

Winter weather is upon us....

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.