Included in this issue (this week):

• October Mission of the Month: HOPE INTERNATIONAL - Give | Watch
• October is Pastor Appreciation Month
• Required Minimum Distribution Meeting, Saturday, October 25, 10:00 am
• 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
• DUMC Playerz returns, Sunday, October 26, 9:00 am Uplifting Worship
• 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
• Pampered by Grace, Sunday, October 26, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
• Reflections Bible Study, Tuesday, October 28, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
• Estate Planning, Wednesday, October 29, 12:00 pm
• DUMC Community Dinner, Wednesday, October 29, 6:00 pm
• Wednesday Night Men's Group, Wed., October 29, 7:30 - 8:30 pm
• New Member Half-Day Retreat, Saturday, November 1, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
• Daylight Saving Time ends, Sunday, November 2, 2:00 am
• Youth Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser, Sunday, November 2, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
• 12 Hours of Prayer, Wednesday, November 5, 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
• Children's Bible Presentations (sign up), Sunday, November 9, 9:00 & 11:11 am
• 2026 Youth Mission Trip registration due, Saturday, November 15
• Youth Winter Retreat registration due, Friday, November 21
• Preschool Pumpkin Patch Field Trip
• Baptism video from Sunday, October 19, 9:00 am service
• High School Fall Trip to Washington DC postponed until 2026

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

"DUMC Playerz" presents

"The Cheerful Giver Challenge"

by Des Smith

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

Baptism

The sacrament of Holy Baptism was celebrated at the 9:00 am service on Sunday, October 19, when Arya Ann Hudak, daughter of Scott and Christy (Booze) Hudak, was baptized by Pastor Sunil.

Click here to view the video of the Baptism.

Required Minimum Distribution Meeting

Saturday, October 25, 10:00 am

DUMC Worship Center

Do you expect to receive a distribution from your IRA or 401K plan this year?

Have you inherited an IRA or 401K plan?

Are you concerned about the tax effect of a required distribution?

For these and other questions, please join us. For more details, contact Bob Sanville at (215) 803-7882.

Presentation to the Ministry

Sunday, October 26 (all 3 services)

Our ministry, financial story, and vision will be shared as part of our worship in all three services.

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.

Estate Planning Seminar

Wednesday, October 29

12:00 - 1:00 pm, Room 2

In person at DUMC

"Beneficiary Designations - Why Your Will May Not Control Everything"

-Find out how why naming a beneficiary to an account may hurt a family member

-Learn why a Will does not control everything

-Discover how to avoid probate by naming a beneficiary

-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 New Member Half-Day Retreat

Saturday, November 1

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

*Wednesday, October 29 is the last day to sign up. Contact the church office at (215) 348-5224 or email Pastor Paul to sign up (forms available in the lobby or print here).

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.

DUMC Community Dinner

Wednesday, October 29, 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 October's meal details. There is also a signup sheet in the lobby.

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!

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.

Pampered by Grace

Women's Bible Study

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

"God Is Good" Movie

Runs October 19 - November 9

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:

• 11/16 - 12/7: "Advent Study with Lisa Harper & Christine Caine"
• 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"

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! 

Wednesday Night Men's Group

Wednesdays, 7:30 - 8:30 pm, Room 2

"Disciple Like Jesus: Making Disciples Like Jesus Who Make Disciples Like Jesus"

by Phil Maynard and Eddie Pipkin

Began October 22

Newcomers always welcome! Email Ken Kugel or Randy Hume for more information.

Praying for our Congregation,

Community, and World

Praise & Thanks: Baptism of Arya, survived surgery, Katy Nicole concert, fall colors, testimonies of Jim & Missy, grandchildren, Isaac visit

Health & Healing: Elise, Betty, for health, Cathie, Rick, Ed, Paul, Bert, Marjorie, Marie, Jayden, Deb & Charlene, Sandy's brother, Cynthia, a friend, Dan, Paul, Michael, Chris, Jamie, Bob, Kristen, friend, friend's mom, Syd, Tom, Kristiana, Jeannine, Alex, Maggie, Carole, Lauren, Artie, Greg, Donna, Linda, Wendy, Takara & Cody, Kathy & Elizabeth, Jim, Andre, Russ, Ambre

Guidance: Barb, Dave, Curtis, Shirley, Julie, Amy, Tom, BC, open minds, Rodolfo Jr, Beth, Wendy, peace & safety in marriage, faith, family, everyone, Jacob, Diana, oil spill, Scott, government shutdown, our sons, Carolyn, Christopher, famine, those serving abroad, Olivia, Clark, Youth Ministry and needed volunteers

Hospice: Pennie, Betty, Jackie, OG, Ed, Lisa, Val

Grief: Pocceschi family, Masinsin family, Mandy & family, Rony, family & friends of Jay Hinchcliffe (brother of Jane Gregoire) and Lee Sieger (father of Russ Sieger, father-in-law of Temple Sieger)

"Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see." —Hebrews 11:1

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

~Laurie Lewis and the Congregational Care Team

Our Next 12 Hours of Prayer:

Wednesday, November 5

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!