Week of November 9, 2025

Included in this issue (this week):

November Mission of the Month: THE WELL - Give | Watch
CSSH Code Blue Volunteer trainings begin, Saturday, November 8, 9:30 am
Children's Bible Presentations, Sunday, November 9, 11:11 am
DivorceCare: Surviving the Holidays, Sunday, November 9, 3:00 pm
Caring for Friends, Wednesday, November 12, 12:45 pm
Men's Breakfast, Saturday, November 15, 8:00 am
2026 Youth Mission Trip registration, due Saturday, November 15
Harvest Home Sunday, Sunday, November 16
Youth Winter Retreat registration, due Friday, November 21
Youth and Wesley Thanksgiving Dinner, Sunday, Nov. 23, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Thanksgiving Interfaith Service, Tuesday, Nov. 25, 7:00 pm @ Our Lady of Guadalupe
Advent candle volunteers needed on November 30, December 7, 14, 21, 24
Thanks-Giving gift card collection, due Sunday, November 30
Special Church Conference, Tuesday, December 2, 6:00 pm
Preschool gift collection for Christ's Home, Friday, December 5
A Woman's Place holiday party donations, due Friday, December 5
Parents' Night Out (flyer, register HERE), Friday, Dec. 5, 5:00 - 8:30 pm
GivingTree is back - drop off gifts by Sunday, December 7
Youth Christmas Service Project, Sunday, December 7, 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Poinsettias available for order, due Sunday, December 14
Cookie Walk (donations needed) for Sunday, December 14, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Children's Christmas Musical, Sunday, December 14, 2:00 pm
Youth Christmas Party, Sunday, December 14, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Children's Christmas Celebration, Sunday, December 21, 10:10 am
Christmas Eve Worship Schedule, Wednesday, December 24 (4, 5:30, 7, 9 pm)
Kids' Club, Returns in January 2026
Wrapping Presence update
Local Food Pantries need help
SNAP Benefits Assistance
Online Worship Engagement
Tent and Sleeping Bag Collection
Members in the Mission Field
Youth Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser - Thank you!
Preschool News: November calendar, Thanksgiving Feast, Harvest Time
Staff Snapshot: Kristi Bryan

Current Worship Series

"GO MAKE DISCIPLES: Walking Closely, Reaching Boldly"

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

November 9 – The Cost of Discipleship: “Taking Up Your Cross Daily”

Luke 9:23–25; John 15:5–8

November 16 – The Commission: “Go for Me”

November 23 – The Confidence: “With You Always”

November 30 – First Sunday of Advent

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.

WORSHIP STATISTICS & HAPPENINGS

Thank you to all who worship with us in person and online!

In-person attendance for November 2: 224

Online attendance: 443*

The in-person number includes children in Nursery, Fusion, Confirmation, Sunday School, Anchor, and Kids' Word (when in session).

*Online number represents the number of views (or households), not the number of individuals watching.

(Online totals are multiplied by 1.5 to get a more accurate sum.)

PRESENTATION OF BIBLES

Sunday, November 9

11:11 am

Children 3 years old or currently in 3rd grade will be presented with a personalized Bible at the 11:11 am services on Sunday, November 9.

Bible Presentation Recipients

11:11 Word & Worship

Reese Coller

Natalie Georgulis

Charlotte Shapiro

Mack Smith

Men's Breakfast

Saturday, November 15

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.

Harvest Home Sunday 2025

Sunday, November 16

Harvest time was important throughout Pennsylvania in the 19th and 20th centuries, and Harvest Home Services were a regular part of the church calendar. These services were an expression of gratitude to God after months of hard work planting and cultivating the fertile soils. Written accounts from Lutheran and Reformed congregations describe harvest services as early as the 1830's (Forrest Moyer, 2019).

We will celebrate Harvest Home Sunday on November 16 this year. Your generous food donations will be split between 3 local food banks: Jesus Focus Ministry Food Pantry at Bethanna, Bucks County Housing Group Doylestown, and New Britain Food Pantry.

Suggested foods include:

-Fresh Produce: Apples, carrots, celery, cranberries, onions, potatoes, squash, and sweet potatoes.

-Nonperishables: Boxed cornbread mix, boxed pie crust mix, cake mix/frosting, canned corn, canned green beans, canned pumpkin, canned pumpkin pie filling, canned broth, canned yams, canned cranberry sauce, gravy, boxed potato flakes, and boxed stuffing mix.

Kindly leave your food offerings on the table in the lobby.

Many thanks from the Missions Committee

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.

Help Make Online Worship More Engaging at Doylestown UMC

Did you know our online worship attendance often exceeds our in-person services? Each week, people from near and far tune in to our livestreamed services, but it can be hard for them to feel truly connected without a visible, welcoming community.

Youth Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser - Thank you!

The Youth Spaghetti Dinner for the 2025 Mission Trip was a huge success! A big thank you to those who donated food and supplies, those who came out to enjoy the spaghetti dinner this past Sunday night, or those who gave donations. We appreciate the way everyone showed up for the youth. They were happy to meet new people and see familiar faces. Thank you to all of the adults and youth who helped make the dinner a success. Sunday evening was a great show of teamwork, loving dedication, and enthusiasm. Around 130 people in total joined us for dinner, with about 35 youth/parent volunteers working behind the scenes. We made around $1,500 in profits. Thank you for being such a supportive church and community.

Blessings,

Lenae

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.

FEATURE ARTICLES

Staff Snapshot:

Kristi Bryan

Many of DUMC’s dedicated staff work hard behind the scenes and may not be seen or known by many. We thought you might enjoy getting to know them better, and not just their job responsibilities, but who they really are. We feature different staff members over the year, giving you a little glimpse into what makes them tick, smile, and sometimes laugh and cry.

This month we feature Kristi Bryan, our Director of The Preschool at DUMC.

November Mission of the Month:

THE WELL

Worthwhile Wear launched in India in 2012 and then launched a variety of programs in the US beginning in 2014. These programs currently include:

· Worthwhile Thrift

· The Well

· Meleny’s House

· Worth It

Today, Worthwhile Wear has grown to offer the most comprehensive services to survivors of trafficking in the state of PA.

Watch video....

Donate to Mission of the Month

SERVE & ENGAGE

SNAP Benefits Assistance

If you or someone you know is on SNAP, please give them the information below. SNAP (Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, formerly food stamps) have 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.

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 Sat., 11/8, Sat., 11/15, 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.

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 1st 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 find out how else you can help. Woody is the Street Outreach Coordinator for The Synergy Project Bucks County, which is a Valley Youth House Street Outreach Program.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

Wrapping Presence

DUMC has been a wonderful supporter of the Wrapping Presence mission for many years. This organization is run by Doylestown Presbyterian Church. DUMC has partnered with DPC the past few years to provide holiday cheer to Liberty Pointe Nursing and Rehab Center. Unfortunately, DPC has decided to discontinue this mission due to a lack of staffing. Thank you all for your past support of Wrapping Prescence.

*Click on the images below to join or volunteer.

*Visit DoylestownUMC.com for more ways to get involved at DUMC

PREPARING FOR CHRISTMAS

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.

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.

CHILDREN AND YOUTH

Kid's Ministries 25/26 Calendar

Wendy Arnott, Director

WArnott@DoylestownUMC .com

(215) 348-5224

Children's Ministries Information

*Click on the images below to sign up or contact organizer.

Youth Ministries 25/26 Calendar

Lenae Baldwin, Youth Director LBaldwin@DoylestownUMC.com

(267) 245-7871

Youth Ministries Information

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.

*Click image below to sign up

BIBLE STUDIES & SMALL GROUPS

Paul Georgulis, Assistant Pastor

PGeorgulis@DoylestownUMC.com

(267) 245-7874

DUMC's Small Groups

CARE AND SUPPORT

Becky Van Dine, Caring Ministries

(215) 813-7436

Monday nights

7:00 - 9:00 pm, Room 2

Thursday nights

7:00 - 9:00 pm, Room 2

DivorceCare - Surviving the Holidays

Sunday, November 9, 3:00 - 4 :30 pm

DUMC Room 2

Please join us for a seminar that helps you navigate the holiday season. CLICK HERE for more information. Contact Pastor Paul with any questions.

Learn more about Caring Ministries

PRAYER CORNER

Praying for our Congregation,

Community, and World

Praise & Thanks: Trunk-or-Treat, Spaghetti Supper by Youth, Community Meal, praise God for support & guidance, generosity

Health & Healing: Colleen, Barb, Morgan, Bob, Marie, Donna, Bert, Jeff & Char, Dave, Ed, Cindy, Wendy, Cathie, Scott, Aaron, Amy, my brother, Dennis, Karen, Glenn & Nancy, Kim, Ann, Cynthia, Mom, Michael, Felicia, Rick, Paul, Tom, Carole, Linda, Takara & Cody, Paula, Kathy & Elizabeth, Jim, Andre, Ambre

Guidance: Beth, Christopher & his unit, Julie, Steve, Tom, Colleen & Bob, Michael, Christians in Nigeria, families of teens in accident, strength, Government shutdown, SNAP/food aid, Jamaica, Mike, finances, peace in marriage, college daughter, Pat, our sons, my son, Carolyn, famine, those serving abroad, Olivia, Clark, DUMC Worship Teams

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

Grief: Renewed grief

"But God will never forget the needy; the hope of the afflicted will never perish." -Psalm 9:18

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

~Laurie Lewis and the Congregational Care Team