Included in this issue/Save-the-Date:

• July Mission of the Month: Discovery Service Projects - Give
• Pancake breakfast, Sunday, July 28, 9:00 - 11:00 am
• Youth Pool Party & Cookout, Sunday, July 28, 2:00 - 5:00 pm
• Book Group, Sunday, July 28, 4:00 pm
• Estate Planning Seminar, POSTPONED
• Backpack and school supply drive through Friday, August 2
• 12 Hours of Prayer reminder, Wednesday, August 7, 7:00 am - 7:00 pm (15 minute DUMC call to prayer from 12:00 - 12:15 pm on ZOOM)
• IronPigs game, Saturday, August 10, 6:35 pm
• Wesley Class Outing (details below), Wednesday, August 14, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
• Peach Festival booth sign ups and donation information below
• Volunteers needed at Peach Festival, sign up here!
• YOUTH volunteers needed for Peach Festival, click here
• Confirmation 2025 sign up due, Monday, Septemeber 9
• Middle School fall retreat registration, Fri., Sept. 27 - Sun., Sept. 29
• Elevation volunteers needed this fall
• 2024/2025 Youth Ministries Calendar
• Corrected DUMC Kids 2024/2025 Calendar
• Blood Drive, Youth Mission Trip, VBS, and Pocono Plateau recaps
• Thank you from Trustees!
• --->FEED MY SHEEP ~ Please consider donating to the Doylestown Food Pantry - their cupboards run low or are empty this time of year as it's the time that they are most in need!

9:00 am

Unplugged Worship

(Outdoor Sanctuary, Room 22 if inclement weather)

Wesley Class

Returns 9/8:

Anchor

Fusion

Nursery

Sunday School

  10:10 am

Liturgical Worship*

Returns 9/8:

Nursery

11:11 am

Word & Worship*

Returns 9/8:

Nursery

Kids' Word

*Live broadcast

For links:

DoylestownUMC.com



~We will return to our regular Worship schedule on Sunday, September 1

DUMC "Sponsor a Space" Campaign Thank you!

A BIG Thank You from the Trustees! We wish to thank the generosity of our members over the last two months, who have helped raise $15,000 for the repaving and resurfacing of the parking lot during the Sponsor a Space Fundraiser.

The Trustees will use $14,000.00 from Endowment Funds to complete the project for a total of $29,000 to cover the repairs to the parking lot. Please note, that this cost is substantially lower than originally expected due to the diligence of our staff and committee members in securing and negotiating the contract.

The parking lot will be completed by Tuesday, July 30. We look forward to having a new and smooth parking lot with visible lines.

Thanks again from all the Trustees to all of those who contributed,

Kate Sheaffer

Trustees Chair 

Pocono Plateau 2024

This year's trip to Pocono Plateau for the camps, Into the Wild and Into the Wild: Above & Beyond, was an amazing event. 32 children and 7 adult volunteers attended the week-long overnight camp, many of which were returning campers, but also included several new campers. They participated in a wide variety of activities, such as rock-wall climbing, boating, nature studies, a foam party, cooking lunches over an open fire, crafts, and most importantly, time spent learning about how God's love changes everything for us. A huge thank you to our adult counselors: Maria Rupp, Erin Bowman, Brian Bowman, Lenae Baldwin, and to Pastor Sunil for joining them on their adventure. If you would like more information about Pocono Plateau camps for your child, scholarships, or would like to find out how to volunteer, please reach out to Maria Rupp at (301) 653-2199.

Need Some Air Conditioning?

Friends,

We want to remind you that our church is open Monday - Friday and is air conditioned. We are aware that there are some without A/C. During this extreme heat and humidity, please feel free to come use the church. Bring a book, cards, lunch, whatever you need to find respite. *Please call ahead to confirm staff is on-site since we are operating on summer hours.

We also have a borrowing library that you are welcome to use in Room 14/15. Rooms 2 and 22 are available on alternating days. The Parlor is open all day. For those at home, stay hydrated, use fans, keep out of the sun, and remember the true Son who loves you! If you have any questions, please call the church at (215) 348-5224.

Blessings, Laurie Lewis, Lay Leader/Minister of Visitation

“The Alpha Marriage Course”

Begins Sunday, September 8

1:00 - 2:30 pm, Room 22

A 7-week course designed for couples of all ages to help build, strengthen, and continue to grow their relationship in marriage. Couples will be equipped with tools to build a healthy marriage and to strengthen their connection as a couple – or to restore that connection if it was lost.

There is no cost for attending this course - although each couple is responsible for buying their study journals (1 for each person - purchase here). The Alpha Marriage Course Intro Video.

Estate Planning Seminar

POSTPONED

*Stay tuned for new date. Questions? Contact John Benson, (215) 348-4416

2024 DUMC BACKPACK & SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE

DUMC continues to support students served by the Methodist Home for Children in Philadelphia (our August Mission of the Month). Next time you’re in the store, please consider picking up a backpack or school supplies.

There will be a box in the lobby of DUMC through Friday, August 2 to collect new backpacks and new school supplies. You may also leave supplies in the "Feed My Sheep" bin under the portico at DUMC when the church is closed.

Volunteers are needed to sort and pack supplies on Saturday, August 3 at 9:00 am.

To volunteer or for more info, please contact Karen Condit: (215) 919-9927

Summer Hospitality

During the summer months, we will continue to have coffee and tea available each Sunday, as well as cool refreshments. This is a more relaxed time of year and any time that you can donate to this ministry, it is certainly appreciated! This is a very rewarding ministry and not at all difficult. We’re happy to train you! See our SignUpGenius or contact Cindy Betancourt in the church office.

Flower basket waterers needed

Do you have a green thumb? Do you enjoy the outdoors? We invite you to volunteer at DUMC!

We are in need of more volunteers to help water the flower baskets and urns around the church. We use SignUpGenius to organize the schedule as the flowers need to be watered every day. Each volunteer can pick the dates that work best for them between mid-May and mid-September. If you are interested, sign up here or contact Sheri Shifman. Thank you!

July 23 Blood Drive

Thank you to all who helped make the July 23 blood drive a success. Through your generosity, the Red Cross was able to collect 43 life-saving pints of blood, including 8 power red donations. 42 donors registered with 5 deferrals (donors who are not eligible at the time to donate for their safety and the recipients).

DUMC will host its next blood drive on Tuesday, October 8 from 3:00 - 8:00 pm.

Thank you again for your continued support in this life-saving mission!

~Nicole Bryant

Click button below or call 1-800-RED-CROSS

EVERYONE IS INVITED!

Lehigh Valley IronPigs

Baseball Game

Saturday, August 10 at 6:35 pm

Click here for more details....

Next Caring for Friends meal assembly:

Wednesday, August 21 at 12:30 pm

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

Saturday, September 14, 2024

Mark your calendar for the Rise Against Hunger meal-packing event at DUMC! 

Set-up will start at 8:30 am. We will start packing promptly at 10:00 am, followed by clean up immediately afterwards.

The more we raise, the more meals we pack!

To register and make donations, click here.

Get Involved – Make a Difference – Change the World

Volunteers Needed

Would you like to become more involved at DUMC? There are many volunteer opportunities that can take as little as one hour, once a month, once a week, or as needed. All slots are flexible and come with training.

Read more....

Peach Festival Volunteers Needed

We would love for the youth to help with hospitality and clean up at the Peach Festival. Youth interested in helping can sign up via the link below...



*You can use these as service hours for school.

Hello! 

We had an awesome time on our mission trip to Niagara Falls a few weeks ago! Fifteen students and four adults spent the week in Niagara, serving people through local organizations. Our groups served at Salvation Army, Center City, Niagara Gospel Mission, Niagara Arts & Cultural Center, delivered meals to those who could not afford food, and did yard work for a lovely elderly couple who could no longer prepare their outdoor space for the summer themselves. Through these various organizations, students had the opportunity to pray with people, provide meals for people, and participate in bible studies with the various organizations. They were also able to provide safety for people through yard upkeep. While in Niagara, we also had the opportunity to build memories together by visiting the falls! While at the falls, we got to do the Cave of the Winds tour and had the chance to watch fireworks! None of us will ever forget these memories, whether visiting the falls or serving others! I am sure we all have many moments that have impacted our youth group community moving forward positively! We are so thankful for everyone's financial and prayerful support as we went on our first mission trip since COVID.

~Lenae and the Youth Mission Team

Wesley Class Social Outing

Wednesday, August 14, 7 - 9 pm, Central Park

**Meet at 5:00 pm, look for the gold balloons**

Wesley Class will meet to socialize at Central Park in Doylestown Township for an outdoor picnic and live music ("River of Dreams" Billy Joel Tribute band). Bring your own picnic and a chair. Hot dogs, beer, and soda are available to purchase at the park. In the event the live music is cancelled due to inclement weather, our event will also be cancelled. For more information please contact Betsy Bishop.

Praying for our Congregation,

Community, and World

Praise & Thanks: Pastor Paul & Dr Elise's Birthdays, God's presence, Lola & Larry Glass 71st Wedding Anniversary, vacation rest, the beach, cooler weather, great singing by SoF at 11:11, patience, peace

Health & Healing: Joe, Temple, Noel, Debbie, Weber family, Andrea, Nell, Jean, Donna, Lenae, Bob, Cindy, Colleen, Madeline, Cliff, Mother, Andrew, Artie, Samuel, Keith, Glenn, Lady, Jane, Danielle, Bowen, Joe, Karen, Jim, Andre, Kathy & Elizabeth

Guidance: Adam & Isaiah, Mark, our country, Julie, Cliff, Lisa, unite the country, Kristian, Kara, Maggie, Chris, Neal, Missy, Louellen, Carolyn, Hallie, Marie & family, unhoused persons, mental illness, my sons, a friend, Ale, Takara & Cody, Ambre & Christopher, family peace, marriage strength, unspoken prayers, famine in the world, those serving abroad, our church

Hospice: Linda, Jim Traub, Jimmy Monte, Bill, Donna

"May your unfailing love be with us, Lord, even as we put our hope in you." Psalm 33:22

~Laurie Lewis and the Congregational Care Team

Our Next 12 Hours of Prayer:

Wednesday, August 7

7:00 am to 7:00 pm

(15 minute DUMC call to prayer from 12:00 - 12:15 pm on ZOOM)

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 15 minutes to praise and thank our amazing God...and bring the needs of our community, our church, and yourself before God's throne.

Watch for a signup link in next week's Connections.