OCTOBER 12, 2025
PARTICIPATING IN SUNDAY’S service are Larry Halvorson, Lay Servant; Cora Lee Wetherington, Liturgist; Ruth Hornseth, Scripture Reader; Tina Burke and Patty Ebner, Ushers; and Dick Evans, video operator. Thanks to all!
A TIME OF FELLOWSHIP will follow today’s service. Thanks to Maryjean Spencer for providing today’s refreshments.
BIBLE STUDY will be held this Wednesday, October 15, at 7:00 pm in Room 9 and via Zoom. If you would like to join via Zoom, please visit our website www.stpaullaytonsville.org to find the link located on the left-hand side.
TABLE TALK will take place this Thursday, October 16, at 6:30 pm and will be held in the parsonage.
SATURDAY SCHOLARS will take place on Saturday, October 18, at 11:30 am, in Room 9 and via Zoom. If you would like to join via Zoom, please use the link on the website.
THE CUB SCOUTS will be using the field between the St. Paul parking lot and the parsonage for their annual campout from Friday, October 17 through Sunday, October 19. Let’s wish them a fun and successful event!
TRUNK OR TREAT will be held in the church parking lot on Sunday, October 26, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm (note the time change from what is in the Newsletter). This is a great way for the community to celebrate Halloween and there are many ways you can participate to help make this event fun for everyone. Volunteers are needed to donate candy, plan and run games, and set-up/tear-down the event. Consider participating by decorating your car trunk and passing out candy, while spending time with your neighbors! If you would like to participate and/or volunteer, please contact Tina Burke (tinaburke73@icloud.com) or Jean Fletcher (fletcher@gettysburg.edu).
THE NEW WELLNESS GROUP is planning their first event. Games and Gumbo will be held on Thursday, November 13, from 12:00 to 2:00 pm in the Hall. Mark your calendar and keep an eye out for more information to come soon!
CHURCH CONFERENCE will be held on Saturday, November 1, at 3:30 pm at Colesville UMC, 52 Randolph Road, Silver Spring. If you are interested in attending or for more information, please contact Maryjean (stpaul208@aol.com or 240-401-9950).
A WINTER COAT & CLOTHING DRIVE is being held by the Laytonsville Lions Club. Donate new or gently used winter coats and clothing (both adult and children’s sizes) in the bin located on the front porch of Laytonsville Town Hall.
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OUR WORSHIP SERVICES continue to be available via Zoom and You Tube Live. Go to Upcoming Events for direct links to each gathering. You can also listen to the service via radio channel 107.5 FM either from the St. Paul parking lot or within ½ mile of St. Paul.
WAYS TO SUPPORT THE CHURCH with your tithes and offerings:
- At in-person services, offering plates are in the back of the sanctuary.
- Mail checks to St. Paul UMC, PO Box 5006, Laytonsville, MD 20882.
- Set up direct bill pay through your bank.
- Give online here, where you can pay using your bank account or credit card and set up recurring payments if you’d like.
FRIDAY 4-7:30!
