Announcements
Sanctuary Poinsettias Order Due December 15th. Fill out the order form here to turn in. If you are interested in purchasing poinsettias for $10.00 each, you can place one or more in memory of or in honor of a friend or beloved family member. Your loved one’s name will appear in the Christmas Eve bulletin. Place in the offering plate. Contact is Carol Ann Bryan.
BAZAAR THANKS:
- * to everyone who came out Wednesday to move furniture and
for all of your help with setting up, cleaning up for our Christmas Bazaar. We do appreciate it. It takes all of us working together.
It was a great success. The Bazaar Committee. - * to everyone who donated goodies to the Bake Table.
It all looked so good! Shirley Miller - * to everyone who gave items for the Nearly New Room!
We had lots & lots of items! We really appreciate your support. Kathie Browning and Nancy & Richard Baker. - * to all who donated their homemade crafts and helped with setting up the Craft Room and all your support. It was a great success! The craft room will be open through December 15. Tina Nelson
- * for the donations that were given toward the Silent Auction. They were very much appreciated & they were great! Patty Pagano
SISTERHOOD DECEMBER PROJECT – We are supporting the Cauliflower family this year for Christmas. Tim Cauliflower was in
a life-changing accident & the family really needs financial support. The request is for gift cards in any amount for Amazon, Weiss, Shoppers, Wal-Mart, Shell gas, monetary gifts are welcome, too. Thanks for your support! There is a bag in the church office for
your donations. Questions see Keith or Carol Ann Bryan.
SEEKERS CLASS ADVENT STUDY– “Prepare the Way for the Lord” by Adam Hamilton. Conference room @ 9:45AM. All are welcome.
MITTEN TREE – Please bring your donations of new hats, gloves, mittens, hats & scarves. All donations will be distributed locally in Carroll County. Thank you for giving the gift of warmth. Questions contact Gary or Cindy Saylor.
CHRISTMAS CAROLING – To shut-ins Sunday, December 15.
Sign-up sheet in the narthex. Any questions see Cindy Saylor.
This Week and Next
For all Events and More details visit our Events Page.
December 15th – 11am service only
11:00 Service– Greeters: Julie and Jim Jones Liturgist: Barbara Michaelian
SISTERHOOD CHRISTMAS DINNER PARTY – Tuesday, December 10 @ 6PM at Bullock’s Restaurant. Bring a $15 gift for gift exchange.
AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE – Wednesday, December 11 here at Deer Park UMC from 1:00-6:00PM, 2205 Sykesville Rd, Westminster. Please call to schedule your life saving donation to Gary Saylor 443-465-1023 or Dorothy Cotoia 443-522-2248, or go to redcrossblood.org/rapidpass. Thanks for saving a life!
WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA – Laying of the wreaths, Saturday, Dec. 14 @ noon. Thanks, Jeremy Bair
ADVENT SUNDAYS SERVICES – All services at 11AM.
- 1st Sunday, Dec. 1 11AM, Sunday school @ 9:45AM
- 2nd Sunday, Dec. 8 11AM, Sunday school @ 9:45AM
- 3rd Sunday, Dec. 15 11AM, Sunday school @ 9:45AM
- 4th Sunday, Dec. 22 11AM, Sunday school @ 9:45AM
CHRISTMAS EVE, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24
- 7:00 PM – Family Friendly Service with candlelight
and glow candles for children - 11:00 PM – Traditional Candlelight Service with Communion
BUILDING USAGE – Regina Caeli Academy resumes operation with its students in our building beginning 8/19. They use the Sunday school classrooms, nursery, library, parlor, choir room, conference room & the overflow room, these rooms are reserved for their use on Mondays & Thursdays. All persons entering the church on those days need to check in with the office. Information about Regina Caeli can be found @ https://www.rcahybrid.org. Questions, contact Cindy Saylor or Bill Newcomb.
Ongoing Efforts
COFFEE & CHAT – Sign-up sheet on the door to the communion room, to supply some goodies. It does not need to be elaborate,
just something simple. This is a great fellowship ministry.
Reminder – if you sign up to make coffee, please designate someone to clean up and to make sure coffee pots are unplugged. Thanks!
BRING YOUR CAN TO CHURCH – Or box or plastic jar-of food! Let’s keep the grocery cart full with our donations for Carroll County Food Sunday by bringing at least one non-perishable item every Sunday. The CCFS Wish List includes: Peanut Butter; Jelly; Hot & Cold Cereal; Canned Soup (non-tomato preferred); Beans (red & black); Pancake Mix; Pancake Syrup. Thanks to all for reaching out to our neighbors in need.
AMERICAN FLAGS – Have an American Flag to be discarded? Leave it in the church office. Carroll Hospice collects them for the “Stars for our Troops” program.
♿HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT – Deer Park Lions Club loans wheelchairs, walkers, crutches canes & commodes, free of charge. Contact Deer Park Lion Ron @ 410-549-1095.
PRAYER CHAIN – A prayer chain starts when a person shares a prayer need, the request is then passed along to the group to pray over. If interested in joining the group, please see Shirley Miller.
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY – A “ONE CALL NOW” message will be sent by 7:00AM Sunday morning, if worship services are cancelled or changed. You can also check the church phone 410-848-2313 for an updated message.
ONE CALL NOW – This system is used to send out prayer requests & church information. If you want to be added contact Cindy Saylor.
MEMBERSHIP -Interested in becoming a member, contact Pastor Lee or Cindy Saylor.
VIDEO CAMERA TRAINING –We need people to operate the cameras for videoing of both services. If you have an interest in helping, please see Keenan.
GIVING/OFFERING ENVELOPES – Questions or to order see Ruth Horner. Envelopes are mailed quarterly. Thanks for your support.
FEED MY SHEEP – Interested in more info contact Gary Saylor, 443-465-1023. Financial donations are always needed to help provide food & supplies. Mark your donation: Feed My Sheep.