Included in this issue (this week):

• October Mission of the Month: HOPE INTERNATIONAL - Give | Watch
• October is Pastor Appreciation Month
• Men's Breakfast, Saturday, October 18, 8:00 am
• Children's Christmas Musical Auditions, Saturday, October 18, 9:00 am
• Blessing Bags donation list, due Sunday, October 19
• New Member Half-Day Retreat registration due, Monday, October 20
• Reflections Bible Study, Tuesday, October 21, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
• CHURCH CONFERENCE, Wednesday, October 22, 6:30 - 7:30 pm
• Rx Drug Take Back Day, Saturday, October 25, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
• Trunk or Treat (register), Sat., October 25, 3:00 - 5:00 pm - TRUNKS NEEDED!
• Presentation to the Ministry, Sunday, October 26, all 3 services
• Bring a Friend Sunday/Pancake Breakfast, Sunday, October 26, 9:00 - 11:00 am
• Book Group, Sunday, October 26, 3:00 pm
• Celebration of Music, Sunday, October 26, 4:00 pm
• Youth Hayride/Bonfire, Sunday, October 26, 6:30 pm
• DONATIONS NEEDED - Youth Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser, Sun., Nov. 2, 5 - 7 pm
• 2026 Youth Mission Trip registration due, Saturday, November 15
• Youth Winter Retreat registration due, Friday, November 21
• Caring for Friends recap
• Chapel at Preschool
• Financial Report (August 31)

9:00 am

Uplifting Worship

Wesley Class

Nursery

Sunday School

Anchor

Fusion

Elevation

  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.

Men's Breakfast

Saturday, October 18

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. 

Blessing Bags

Donations due Sunday, October 19

We are collecting donations for Blessing Bags to support those in our community who are in need. Each bag will be filled with everyday essentials such as toiletries, snacks, water, socks, and other small items that bring comfort and care. Your generosity helps us share God’s love in a practical way. Please consider donating items or contributing toward the cost of supplies—every gift makes a difference! The DUMC Children and Youth will be putting together the Blessing Bags on Sunday, October 26. Please contact Wendy Arnott with any questions.

For list of donations, click HERE. Monetary donations can be given in Subsplash under "Blessing Bags".

DUMC New Member Half-Day Retreat

*Sign up due Monday, October 20

Saturday, November 1

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).

DONATIONS NEEDED

Youth Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser

Sunday, November 2, 5:00 - 7:00 pm

**Please drop donations in the DUMC lobby by Sunday, October 26

As most of you know, each year our students put on a Spaghetti Dinner to raise funds for their summer Mission Trip. Next summer, we will be going to Belle, West Virginia. This year’s Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser will take place on Sunday, November 2.

To make this Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser as financially successful as possible for our students, we are asking for donations of all of the ingredients and supplies that we will need. This is where you come in…if you feel inclined to help us out, please feel free to purchase and donate items we have listed on a SignUpGenius.

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Saturday, October 25

10:00 am - 2:00 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.

We collect prescription medications, over-the-counter, and pet medications, vitamins, vaping products, and more. Plus, select sites throughout the county will be collecting medications and sharps. Please see the flyer for locations and 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.

Income: Income for August was the second lowest of the year at $49K. YTD, we are behind budget by ($220K).

Disbursements: August disbursements were lower than expected. YTD, our disbursements are $29K less than budget since staffing costs & trustee expenses have remained under budget – REJOICE!

Net Cash (Deficit): There was a deficit of ($34K) for the month of August, adding to the YTD negative cash flow of ($180K).

DUMC experienced a very busy summer with youth and children's activities and a successful Peach Festival, which collected more than $9,300. The many hands working behind the scenes to fulfill God’s mission for DUMC are truly a blessing as we remain faithful to God’s plan for DUMC. AMEN!

“Be strong and steady, always abounding in the Lord’s work…. nothing you do for the Lord is ever wasted.” — I Corinthians 15:58

Next Caring for Friends meal assembly:

Wednesday, November 12 at 12:45 pm

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

THANK YOU!

Thank you to everyone who donated food and/or came to help pack the meals. 16 people met today and packed 185 meals consisting of baked ziti with meat sauce, frozen vegetables, and applesauce in only 35 minutes. What a great crew!

Our next meal pack will be on Wednesday, November 12 at 12:45 pm. We will be packing meatloaf, mashed potatoes, and vegetables. We are packing a week early due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

I look forward to seeing everyone then.

Don't forget our October Community Dinner is Wednesday, October 29 at 6:00 pm. Breakfast for Dinner......YUM!! Click HERE for the SignUpGenius or see the sign-up board in the lobby. You do not have to donate food to come enjoy the food, fun and fellowship! Hope to see you there.

Blessings,

Cindy

2026 YOUTH MISSION TRIP

Sunday, June 21 - Saturday, June 27

Youth in grades 7 - 12 are welcome to attend. Click HERE for more information and to register. Register by Saturday, November 15. Please email Lenae with any questions.

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.

Reflections

Women’s Bible Study

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

"He's Where The Joy Is" by Tara-Leigh Cobble

25/26 Schedule

During this 7-week study (no meeting on 11/25) “[Tara] breaks down the intimidating doctrine of the Trinity. You'll discover a beautiful, foundational view of our Triune God that will transform how you relate to Him.”

Check out the promo video.

The study guide includes free access to the videos if you miss a session or want to revisit a topic. Here's a sample of the first 47 pages. Feel free to watch that one on your own. 

Bring a friend; newcomers are always welcome! 

Praying for our Congregation,

Community, and World

Praise & Thanks: Rain, Israel's & Hamas Agreement, Tyler 17th Birthday, Dan's testimony, CB West Senior Night

Health & Healing: Jayden, Chris, Dan, Jamie, Bob, Cathie, Kristen, a friend, a friend's mom, Bert, Ed, John, Sydney, Tom, Charlotte, Courtney & Altay, Kristiana, Greg, Jeannine, Alex, Bill, Cindy, Maggie, Carole, Lauren, Artie, Sara, Donna, Linda, Wendy, Takara & Cody, Kathy & Elizabeth, Donna, Linda, Wendy, Ambre, Jim, Andre

Guidance: Family, everyone, Jacob, Diana, Lisa & Cliff, Judeo-Christian values under seige, Ethan, oil spill, Scott, Government shutdown, our sons, Julie & Amy, Carolyn, those serving abroad, Olivia, Clark, Christopher, famine, Youth Ministry needs volunteers

Hospice: Betty, Jackie, OG, Deb & Charlene, Ed, Lisa, my brother, Val

Grief: Family & friends of Virgil

“Everything is possible for one who believes.” — Mark 9:23

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

~Laurie Lewis and the Congregational Care Team