Included in this issue/Save-the-Date:

• May Mission of the Month: The Synergy Project - Give | Watch video
• DUMC Preschool Art show, Friday, May, 17, 5:30 - 7:00 pm
• Nourish, Saturday, May 18, 4:30 - 6:30 pm
• No Fusion and Elevation until Fall 2024
• Last Sunday School, Kids' Word, Anchor this Sunday, May 19
• Confirmation Sunday is this Sunday, May 19, 9:00 am
• Feed My Starving Children Meal-Pack, Sunday, May 19, 2:30 - 4:30 pm
• Elevation End-of-the-Year Cookout sign-up, Sunday, May 19, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
• Student Leader applications due, Sunday, May 19
• Preschool Silent Auction, IN PERSON, Sunday, May 19, 9:00 am - 12:15 pm (runs through Tuesday, May 21)
• Pastor away
• New Membership classes begin Sunday, May 26, 1:00 - 2:15 pm
• Book Group, Sunday, May 26, 4:00 pm
• Class of 2024 Grads (high school & college) info due Tuesday, May 28 for June's newsletters!
• Preschool summer camp sign-up, 5/28 - 5/31, 6/3 - 6/7, and 6/10 - 6/13
• Estate Planning Seminar, Wednesday, May 29, 12:00 - 1:00 pm
• Youth Movie Night, Wednesday, June 19 at Sunset
• Mission Trip donations due, Sunday, June 21
• Alpha Marriage Course, Sunday, September 8
• Youth 2024 Summer Schedule
• Financial Report (April 30)
• Parking lot repairs - "Sponsor a Space" Campaign
• Caring for Friends recap
• General Conference summary
• Thank you - Philadelphia Bronze and Children's Musical
• Volunteers needed...

9:00 am

Uplifting Worship*

Anchor

No Fusion

Nursery

Sunday School

Wesley Class

  10:10 am

Liturgical Worship*

Nursery

11:11 am

Word & Worship*

Nursery

Kids' Word

*Live broadcast

For links:

DoylestownUMC.com

This year, we had 12 students enrolled in our Confirmation program. They are a wonderful group of students. We are excited for them to complete their Confirmation journey of making their faith their own, and we can’t wait to see how God works in and through their lives in the future!

Please join us in celebrating them—either online or in person—at the Sunday, May 19 Confirmation Ceremony, which will take place during the 9:00 am Uplifting Service.

Thank you!

-    Lenae Baldwin

General Conference Summary

Please see the attached email with the summary from the General Conference.

Pastor Sunil Away

Please note that Pastor Sunil will be away at the annual conference from Tuesday, May 21 - Thursday, May 23. If you would like to speak to a pastor in his absence, Assistant Pastor, Paul Georgulis, will be available. He can be reached via email or by calling (215) 348-5224.

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.

Please check out the new Volunteer Board in our lobby next to the information desk. You can choose from a wide variety of options that include ushering, cooking, help in the office, working with Sunday School (ages 4-12), Youth (Grades 7-12), odd jobs around the building, and many more. Take a card from the clothesline and contact the person on the back for more information.

Not sure what you want to do? Pick up the handout on the table and peruse all the offerings.

Serving God deepens our faith and helps us meet others. Do you have an idea for a job? Please contact Laurie Lewis.

God has strategically placed us where he wants us to be in order to accomplish great things. He has important work for us to do: in the church, in neighborhoods, in business, in government, and especially in homes. So together, let’s get our hands on the work.

"Many hands make light work"

Blessings,

Laurie Lewis

DUMC Parking Lot Repairs "Sponsor a Space" Campaign

Please click the link below to read more about this project and how you can participate. As of 5/8/24, we have 10 donors totaling $2,135. Click here to donate.

Read more....

Philadelphia Bronze - Thank you!

A big Thank you to Philadelphia Bronze for returning to DUMC and putting on another magnificent performance! If you missed them, they'll be performing again this weekend locally. Click here to see their schedule.

Children's Musical - Thank you!

Congratulations to our Carol and Chapel choirs on their remarkable performance of “A Not So Terrible Parable”. Your hard work and dedication shined, and everyone is immensely proud of you! Thank you!

Graduation is a significant life achievement, and we would like to acknowledge the hard work of all DUMC graduates in the June issue of Connections. Forms due Tuesday, May 28.

Whether high school, tech school, college, or grad school; please send us information about the graduates in your family who are part of DUMC!

Estate Planning Seminar

In person at DUMC

Wednesday, May 29

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

*Learn how to use a Living Will to protect your end-of-life decisions

·    Find out if you need a Living Will (even if you are young)

·    Learn about how a Living Will can be used to protect your values and beliefs

·    Learn how a Living Will can save you thousands of dollars in medical expenses

·    Ensure that your end-of-life decisions are followed, and you're not left in limbo

·    Prevent your courts from deciding your fate

·    All this and more

Questions or to register, contact John Benson, (215) 348-4416

Please join our Youth for their Car Wash Fundraiser on

Saturday, June 8, 11:30 am - 2:30 pm

This is the last fundraiser to support their Mission Trip. Interested in helping? Adults, parents, and youth are all welcome to sign up including those not attending the Mission Trip. Click image below to sign up.

“The Alpha Marriage Course”

Begins Sunday, September 8

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.

SUMMARY: Deficit for the month with much lower giving in April. Please continue to pray for DUMC, Gods’ bountiful grace, and our many blessings!

Giving: Income for April was $52K. On a YTD basis, income is ($85K) less than budget which is partially offset by the generous special giving of $68K.

Expenses: Our disbursements for April were $12K less than budget – Note that there is no Connectional Ministry expense as the Administrative Council Board approved the Finance Committee recommendation to withhold this amount from the Conference until DUMC’s finances improve. YTD disbursements are $28K less than budget as we continue to monitor expenses. REJOICE!

Net Deficit: We experienced negative cash flow again in April ($25K) and YTD negative ($11K).

Please keep DUMC and our finances in your prayers….GOD IS GOOD!!

"Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows". James 1:17

Next Caring for Friends meal assembly:

Wednesday, June 19 at 12:30 pm

in the DUMC kitchen. CLICK image for more details.

Instructional guide for preparing meals at home.

Caring for Friends

THANK YOU!

Thanks to this great team, we packed 157 meals in 30 minutes (1 more than last month)! We enjoyed having 2 recipes to try. We made taco bake with rice or pasta, corn (or cornbread when we ran out), and applesauce. We used up all of our frozen applesauce from apples donated by the Scouts last November.

We shifted positions midway through since every position is important, and it gave us more energy and stamina throughout the process.

It was nice to meet Michele. We look forward to getting to know you more.

Next month we will meet on Wednesday, June 19 at 12:30 pm. We will be packing franks and beans, fruit crisp, and veggies (this meal will be very easy).

We are thankful to the CFF angel/elf who organized the boxes for us and brought down the supplies so we could be ready to go.

 

Thanks again, 

Lisa

Feed My Starving Children Meal-Pack

Sunday, May 19, 2:30 - 4:30 pm

-Live out our faith in outreach and service

-Invite your small group friends to create a food-

packing team

-Register HERE

EVERYONE IS INVITED!

Lehigh Valley IronPigs

Baseball Game

Thursday, August 10 at 6:35 pm

Join DUMC for a fun-filled trip to a Lehigh Valley IronPigs ballgame at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown, PA.

Who are the IronPigs? The Lehigh Valley IronPigs are the Triple-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies.

Game start time: 6:35 pm

How are we getting there? We’ll be traveling together on a tour bus. Departure time TBD.

Cost: $33 (includes game ticket, transportation, and a 2.5 hour all-you-can-eat buffet that includes hamburgers, hotdogs, fried chicken, salads, dessert, and unlimited soft drinks).

How to Sign Up: Use the SignUpGenius or contact Pastor Paul and submit payment

How to Pay:

Venmo: @DoylestownUMC

Realm: Click here to pay through Realm

Check: Make check payable to DUMC and either give it to Pastor Paul, or send it in the mail to the address below:

Doylestown United Methodist Church

c/o Paul Georgulis

320 E. Swamp Rd.

Doylestown, PA 18901

If you are interested in joining us or if you have any other questions, please email Pastor Paul.

**Student Leader Applications due Sunday, May 19

Click image to fill out the form.

Pocono Plateau

Junior High Adventure (Grades 4 - 7)

-or- Senior High Adventure (Grades 8 - 12)

July 7 - 12, 2024

If you enjoy a more rustic style cabin and cooking over a fire, sign up HERE. Registration is directly with the camp - please let Lenae know if you sign up so she can keep track of who is going.



Gretna Glen

Youth Blast: Random Edition

July 21 - 26, 2024

This is a great option if the other week does not work for you and/or if you prefer a less rustic experience. Their camp includes an offsite field trip to Mount Gretna, and the cabins have air conditioning. Sign up HERE ASAP (there are limited spots!) Registration is directly with the camp - please let Lenae know if you sign up so she can keep track of who is going.

*Contact Lenae if you are interested in chaperoning for either camp or if you need a scholarship. We do not want cost to be the reason someone doesn’t go to camp.

NOURISH

1 Saturday per month, 4:30 - 6:30 pm, Worship & Youth Center (May 18)

"Join us as we discuss Jesus’ Beatitudes and how we can live "the good life!"

Sign up to bring a dish of your choice. Everyone is welcome (childcare provided)! Email Pastor Paul for more information.

Praying for our Congregation,

Community, and World

Praise/Thankfulness: DUMC is welcoming, church is fun, Bell Choir, moms, new home, Worship teams and their flexibility, family time, birth of Kathleen Bukowski

Health & Healing: Great Gram, Steve, Diane, Carol, Linda, Nell, for health, Paul, Rachel, all those affected by Covid, our Pastors, Cliff, Mary, Ben, Steve, Danielle, Erv, Wendy, Glenn, Tom, Ruth, John, Beverly, Bowen, Sadie, Dave, Earl, Larry, Bethany S, Joe, Karen, Jim, Kathy & Elizabeth, Jane, a friend

Guidance: Ethan, our family, Carolyn, Neal, a new organist, financial wisdom, Feed My Starving Children, Zach, Prom teens, Marie & family, Ale, family peace, marital renewal, famine, those serving abroad, resolution of war, our church

Grief: Vicki & Casey, those whose moms have passed, Roland, moms who have lost children

"Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father’s care. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows." Matthew 10:29-31

~Laurie Lewis and the Congregational Care Team

The cradle cross on the altar this Sunday is in celebration for the birth of

Kathleen Bukowski

Born April 9, 2024

to Abigail (Schiela) and Andrew Bukowski,

Grandparents, John and Louise Schiela