Included in this issue (this week):

• November Mission of the Month: THE WELL - Give | Watch
• Youth Winter Retreat registration, due Friday, November 21
• DUMC Playerz, Sunday, November 23, 9:00 am Uplifting Worship
• Youth and Wesley Thanksgiving Dinner, Sunday, Nov. 23, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
• Pampered by Grace (new study), Sunday, November 23, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
• Thanksgiving Interfaith Service, Tuesday, Nov. 25, 7:00 pm @ Our Lady of Guadalupe
• DUMC Community Dinner, Wednesday, November 26, 6:00 pm
• Church offices CLOSED - Thursday, November 27 & Friday, November 28
• Advent candle lighters needed (SIGN UP), Nov. 30, Dec. 7, 14, 21, 24
• Thanks-Giving gift card collection, due Sunday, November 30
• Book Group, Sunday, November 30, 3:00 pm
• Giving Tuesday, Tuesday, December 2
• *Special Church Conference, Tuesday, December 2, 6:00 pm
• 12 Hours of Prayer, Wednesday, December 3, 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
• Preschool gift collection for Christ's Home, Friday, December 5
• A Woman's Place holiday party donations, due Friday, December 5
• Giving Tree is back - drop off gifts by Sunday, December 7
• Poinsettias available for order, due Sunday, December 14
• Preschool Cookie Kit Fundraiser (flyer, order HERE), due Monday, December 15
• Blood Drive, Tuesday, December 16, 3:00 - 8:00 pm 
• Greeters needed
• Members in the Mission Field
• Tent and Sleeping Bag Collection
• Local Food Pantries need help
• SNAP Benefits Assistance
• Preschool News: November/December calendar, Thanksgiving Prep, Harvest Time
• Financial Report (October 31)
• Joined the Church Triumphant - Thomas Barnett

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

DUMC Playerz presents

"Power To Go"

DUMC Playerz is a drama ministry of DUMC that performs every 4th Sunday at the 9:00 am Uplifting Worship Service.

Special Church Conference

Tuesday, December 2

6:00 pm, Worship Center

• Vote on the Covenant

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.

DUMC Community Dinner

Wednesday, November 26, 6:00 pm

DUMC hosts Community Potluck Dinners on the last Wednesday of every month from 6:00 to 7:00 pm. This is a similar format to the Lenten Soup Suppers. The meal and theme change monthly.

Sign up here for November's meal details (if you have a free turkey certificate at Giant or Acme, you can redeem them and bring the turkey to church). 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.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Cindy Biehl.

We are looking forward to a fun event full of food and fellowship.

Hope to see you there!

Volunteers needed to light the Advent Candles

Families or groups of friends are invited to participate at each service between Sunday, November 30 and Wednesday, December 24. This opportunity includes lighting the candle(s) and reading the Advent liturgy.

Please sign up on the clipboard in the lobby, call the church office (215-348-5224), or CLICK HERE to volunteer.

Thanks-Giving

Gift card donations

Help others have a

blessed Christmas by purchasing

$25 gift cards to

Target * Walmart * Giant * ACME * Amazon

benefiting

Bucks County Housing Group &

Lenape Valley Foundation

Watch for the Thanks-Giving sign in the lobby and place gift cards in the box. Donations appreciated by Sunday, November 30.

Greeters Needed

Are You Friendly?

As a welcoming church, we want people to feel that hospitality when they arrive. We are looking for friendly people to serve as greeters on Sundays before each worship service. Simply arrive 15 minutes early, stand at the main door, and welcome those who arrive for worship. Training will be provided.

Please contact Laurie Lewis.

Members in the Mission Field

DUMC is sharing a little love with our church community. In the next couple of weeks, you may find a note or small gift on your car. Please don’t be alarmed! We simply wanted to remind you that you are seen, loved, and a valuable part of our church family.

Income: Income for October was $57K. YTD, we are behind budget by ($278K).

Disbursements: October disbursements were lower than expected. YTD, our disbursements are $35K less than budget since staffing costs & trustee expenses have remained under budget – Thank you to the leadership team for a great job!

Net Cash (Deficit): The net cash deficit for October was ($31K), contributing to a year-to-date negative cash flow of ($252K).

Please remain faithful in your financial commitment to DUMC as we remain faithful to God’s plan. AMEN!

“May the God of hope fill you with joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” – Romans 15:13

Tent and Sleeping Bag Collection

Please consider donating tents and sleeping bags to The Synergy Project (Bucks County). Drop off is at Doylestown United Methodist Church (the 2nd coat closet in the lobby). Gift cards to supermarkets, Wawa, and gas cards, as well as anything food-related would also be appreciated. Young kids are not being placed in tents and sleeping bags, but there is a waitlist at the shelter and for other things needed. Please reach out to Robert “Woody” Wood at (215) 990-3962 if you are able to help or would like to learn more about other ways to get involved. Woody is the Street Outreach Coordinator for The Synergy Project Bucks County, which is a Valley Youth House Street Outreach Program.

Giving Tuesday

Tuesday, December 2

Enhancing our future through our Youth and Children's Programs

Giving Tuesday is a special day designated to remind everyone to stop, appreciate, and give thanks during the holiday season. While you may direct your gift to any area at Doylestown United Methodist Church that interests you, we are asking everyone to help support our Youth and Children’s programs to help strengthen the future of our church community.

I hope you will join me in making a special gift to support these essential programs for our young church members.

Click to give on SUBSPLASH or VENMO.

Thank you in advance for making a vital difference in the future of our church.

Allen Mason (Click to email)

Stewardship & Kingdom Growth Committee

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 Wed., 12/3, and Sat., 1/10/26; SIGN-UP HERE. Additional Information can be found on the FLYER (also located in the Lobby). Questions? Email Rhelda Richards.

A Woman's Place Holiday Party

Donations Needed!

As in previous years, DUMC will be collecting for clients of A Woman's Place (AWP) Holiday Party. Click the link below to learn more details. Donations appreciated by Friday, December 5.

AWP has provided the community free, private, confidential, and comprehensive shelter, service, support, advocacy, outreach, training, and education for victims of domestic violence and their children for 49 years.

Read more....

GIVING TREE

The Giving Tree has sprouted in the lobby for our annual collection of children’s gifts for Methodist Services. Help us trim the tree by taking a tag (click here for details) and purchasing a gift for the child’s age that is indicated. Gifts should be returned unwrapped by Sunday, December 7. *Donations of wrapping paper and bags are also encouraged.

Next Caring for Friends meal assembly:

Wednesday, December 10 at 12:45 pm

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

The Christmas Cookie Walk (Sale)

Sunday, December 14

1:00 - 4:00 pm

Proceeds will go to help support Community Meal donations through our hospitality fund. SIGN UP to donate 5 - 6 dozen Christmas cookies for our Cookie Sale!

Cookie Donation drop off times:

·   Friday, December 12, between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm

·   Saturday, December 13, between 4:00 and 7:00 pm

·   Sunday, December 14, by 12:00 pm

For more information, contact Shelly Mooney.

*All are welcome to come support our fabulous kids at the Christmas Musical while you stock up on lots of delicious cookies! 

Doylestown United

Methodist Church

Overholt Hall

320 E. Swamp Road (Route 313)

Doylestown, PA 18901

Tuesday, December 16

3:00 - 8:00 pm

Click button below or

call 1-800-RED-CROSS

Local Food Pantries Need Your Support

Bucks County Housing Group food pantries need our help. Supplies are low and need is high.

How can you help? Place food in the grocery cart located in the DUMC Lobby or the bin outside of the church. You can also donate directly via their Amazon list.

Read about what we do at DUMC and how you can help, click here....

SNAP Benefits Assistance

If you or someone you know is on SNAP, please give them the information below. SNAP benefits (Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, formerly food stamps) has been frozen as of Saturday, November 1 due to the government shutdown. Doylestown Area FISH offers food assistance to their callers. There are about 40,000+ (6.3%) people in Bucks County who receive SNAP benefits. Given all of this, Doylestown Area FISH has pulled $10,000 from their endowment to purchase grocery gift cards to give to Bucks County residents who are in need. As of Monday, November 3, Bucks County Residents can go to the HUB (in the County Administrative building) or set up an appointment with the HELP Center (215) 949-1660 to receive cards. If individuals are unable to get to the HUB during business hours, they can call the Doylestown Area FISH at (215) 348-7172 and they will determine ways to get them assistance.

For those able to help, donations can be made through Doylestown Area FISH website, via PayPal, or mailed to Doylestown Area FISH, P.O. Box#196, Doylestown, PA 18901.

Christmas Poinsettias

Would you like to help beautify our sanctuary for Christmas Eve? You may purchase Poinsettias to help create the spectacular Poinsettia tree that adorns the front of the sanctuary.

 $15/Poinsettia (all red)

Orders due by Sunday, December 14

Mail check or deliver cash/check in person to DUMC after filling out the order form online. Please note "Poinsettias" on the envelope and check. Order forms are also available in the church lobby.

Click here for more details and to place order.

Christmas Eve Candlelight

Worship Services

Wednesday, December 24, 2025

*4:00 pm - Liturgical Worship Service*

(Sanctuary)

*5:30 pm - Word and Worship*

(Worship & Youth Center) with Power of Grace 

*7:00 pm - Uplifting Worship Service*

(Sanctuary) with Sounds of Faith



9:00 pm - Liturgical Worship Service

(Sanctuary) with Communion

*Nursery and Live Broadcast available. Recordings will be available on demand one hour after they end.

2026 YOUTH WINTER RETREAT

Friday, January 23 - Sunday, January 25

Come join us for a fun-filled weekend at Camp Orchard Hill in Dallas, PA. Youth in grades 7 - 12 are welcome to attend. Click HERE for more information. Click on the image to register by Friday, November 21.

Pampered by Grace

Women's Bible Study

Sundays, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Room 22

"The Marvel and Miracle of Advent" by Christine Caine & Lisa Harper

Runs November 16 - December 7

You can always invite friends to our Bible study, and as usual, we will have yummy treats!! All women and newcomers welcome!

*Email Laurie Lewis to register or for more information.

Pampered by Grace schedule for 25/26:

• 12/14 - 12/28: Christmas Break
• 1/4/26 - 2/22: "Deborah (The First Woman Judge)" -or- "Proverbs"
• 3/1 - 4/19: "The Chosen"
• 4/26 - 5/31: "I Guess I Haven't Learned That Yet"

Praying for our Congregation,

Community, and World

Praise & Thanks: God's healing and your prayers, Harvest Home generosity, CB East girls soccer champs, sobriety, good biopsy results

Health & Healing: Cheryl, Steve, Lisa, Brenda, Gabby, domestic violence harm, Matt, Morgan, Felicia, Cindy, Michael, Al, Jess & Shane, Greg, those struggling with mental illness, Bob, Judy, Ann, Jenna, Marie, Wilma, Bev, Cathie, Donna, Bert, Ann, Marie, Bob, Cynthia, Tom, Maggie, Rosie, Eileen, Marion, Linda, Wendy, Ambre, Takara & Cody, Paula, Kathy & Elizabeth, Jim, Andre, Cheryl & Marion

Guidance: Christopher & his unit, Linda, our country, Meagan, Tom, family, Hugh & Dana, Kristiana, Lenae, Colleen & Bob, Michael, Matt, Chris, HS football players, our sons, Julie & Amy, famine around the world, those serving abroad, Olivia, Clark, Worship teams-Sounds of Faith & Power of Grace

Hospice: Uncle Bob, Deb

Grief: Family & friends of Tom Lavinia (husband of Charlene), Jeff Maraska (brother of John Maraska), and Tom Barnett (father of Lisa)

"Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 1:6

*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

Thomas Joseph Bernard Barnett

September 4, 1930 - November 14, 2025

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

Celebration of Life:

Tuesday, November 25

Visitation: 10:30 am

Service: 11:30 am, Reed & Steinbach Funeral Home

Burial to follow at Washington Crossing National Cemetery

Memorial contributions can be made to Wreaths Across America, or Never Forget Garden at Pine Run Community (please make check payable to Pine Run Village, memo line - Community Enhancements or Memory of Tom Barnett, mail to PSL, 1 Trinity Drive East, Suite 201, Dillsburg PA, 17019).

Our Next 12 Hours of Prayer:

Wednesday, December 3

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!