Please check our
interactive calendar for the latest dates and times of all events!!!
The calendar and this news page is updated weekly or as necessary.
SNOW POLICY - If the snow emergency plan is in effect on a Sunday
morning, the 8:30 service will be cancelled and the Pastor will be here
at 11 a.m. for those wishing to come to worship.
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NEWSLETTER!
- The latest edition of The Lamplighter is always available online.
Click
HERE or the link under News to the
left.
PLEASE NOTE!!!! Because of Post Office policy changes
and the snow— we did not get the newsletter mailed. Because address
labels were already placed on them and were divided into zip codes
at the early service. Look for your zip code and they are somewhat
in ABC order within the zip code. Later service attendees will
find them on the back chair in ABC order.
ANNAPOLIS BLUEGRASS COALITION... SUNDAY
- March 21st, 1:30 p.m. Returning again this year
ABC looks forward to joining us for an afternoon of great foot
stompin’ music. Roger Green and the gang love coming to DUMC as it
gives them an opportunity to sing and play some of their favorite
bluegrass gospel songs, and sometimes try out new pieces on us.
Along with the great music there will be GREAT FOOD, prepared by
our own TONGUES OF FIRE BBQ team. This will be our first event of
the year. If you haven’t tried our fares before here’s a great
opportunity. The meat for this event will be slow cooked beef
brisket served with BBQ potatoes, green beans and another side
dish, at a cost of $10.00. Dinner will be served around 12:30 p.m.
FRIENDSHIP UMC LENTEN LUNCHEON
- Friendship United Methodist Church invites you to a Lenten
Luncheon, Wed. March 24th. Devotional service 11:45 a.m. with lunch
at 12 noon. Crispy Fried Chicken, Baked Ham, Parsley Potatoes,
Green Beans, Coleslaw, Applesauce, Rolls, Cottage Pudding and
Beverage for $10 adult, $4.00 children, carry out available.
WOLFGANG CANDY SALES BEGAN -
This is an easy way to take care of some of your Easter Candy
Shopping. The candy is good quality and other items are offered in
the brochure. Pick one up on your way out and take some to work or
meetings. Prayerfully consider supporting the missions Outreach
through these sales. See Joann Smith or Cathie Stutler if more
information is needed. Orders due by March 7th, pick up candy March
28.
LENTEN DINNER PROGRAMS - Feb.
24 6:30PM - 8:30PM. Lenten dinner and program Host: United
Methodist Men March 3 Lenten dinner and program Host: Church
Council March 10 Lenten dinner and program Host: Care & Nurture
March 17 Lenten dinner and program Host: Evangelism/UMW March
24 Lenten dinner and program Host: Missions team. See
church calendar for weekly details.
UMM FLAPCAKE BREAKFAST - at
Applebee’s at the Westfield Shopping Center. 8 a.m.—10 a.m. Come on out March 6th and support the fund raiser
for United Methodist Men’s church programs and have all you can eat
pancakes. See Ed Kelley or one of the men to purchase your ticket
or tickets to sell.
RTBC Ladies' Simulcast of “So Long,
Insecurity” - Riva Trace Baptist invites the Ladies
of the church to a simulcast featuring Beth Moore’s “So Long,
Insecurity” on Saturday, April 24th 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $30 (lunch
included) $25 without lunch. To learn more about the simulcast
visit www.ccn.tv/bethmoore2010.
MISSION TEAM "CHAINSAW CLINIC"
- DUMC's Mission program, the Emergency Response Team, is
sponsoring a “Chainsaw Clinic” at DUMC on Saturday, April 10th, from
8am til about 11:30. There’ll be a video, followed by hands-on use
of several types of chainsaws. Those attending will receive a
safety certificate. Enrollment is limited and is already
approaching capacity. See Blair Smith if interested.
SHELTER BOX OUTREACH - Missions
is also supporting the “Shelter Box” outreach program to aid the
people of Haiti. The goal is to raise $3000 to sponsor 3 of the
boxes. Each container is filled with those things that up to ten
people need to survive for up to 6 months, including a 10-person
tent, a multi-fuel stove, cooking utensils, pots & pans, plates,
cups & eating utensils, a water purification system and much more.
See Cynthia Howie for more information. Contributions should be
made out to DUMC and memoed “Missions - Shelter Box”.
FAIRWAYS OF FAITH - Its hard to
imagine golfing right now but the 14th annual Fairways of Faith Golf
Tournament is fast approaching on Tuesday, April 27th. Go to
http://www.dumc.net/fof.htm for more details.
YOUTH GROUP UPDATE - New format
this year. Will not be meeting each week. All are welcome to be a
part of the youth group if you are entering 6th grade or older. For
more info call Steve Wasserman at 410-721-7320 or email
sr_wasserman@yahoo.com
ANNEX AND GREEN CATHEDRAL
- We will continue to take gifts towards the annex restoration
and/or green cathedral. Just be sure to write it in the memo line
of your check. And thank you for the generous donations we have
already received.
FALL/WINTER FLOWER MINISTRY
- Flower Ministry – Sponsor Altar Flowers There are still
opportunities to sign up for your special date on the Flower Board.
There are two vases available for each week (#1, #2), both to be
used at both services. You will receive a call a few weeks prior
for the bulletin dedication. Payment of $20 per vase should be made
to DUMC with Flower ministry notation. Questions? Special requests?
Call Barbara Wilson -410-956-3733. Check out Bloom Florists
website:
http://www.edgewatermdflorist.com/index.php for all of your
floral needs
ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING
- is one of United Methodism’s six church wide Special Sundays
with offerings. You can be a beacon of hope in the world through
your offerings to One Great Hour of Sharing. Being a beacon of hope
can include supplying food to famine-stricken people, providing
medicine to an AIDS clinic in Africa and furnishing lumber in
hurricane-devastated areas. Together we can make a difference
through the One Great Hour of Sharing offering. "The One Great Hour
of Sharing offering , provides for those basic needs that make the
rest of UMCOR's work possible." "Without this offering so much of
what UMCOR does to bring hope and healing to the world could not
happen.” By celebrating One Great Hour of Sharing, you help
underwrite UMCOR’s “cost of doing business” so they can keep their
promise that 100% of designated gifts go to specific causes. If you
would like to make a donation you can make a check out to DUMC and
memo it One Great Hour of Sharing, or go online and make a donation
at umcor@gbgm-umc.org
SAFE SANCTUARY POLICY -
Please check out the latest addition to the dumc.net website;
Policies. Here you'll find
information relating to current policy on DUMC's Safe Sanctuary.
8:30 AM USHERS NEEDED!
- To avoid having one more clipboard pass through the congregation
the Ushers clipboard is on the table as you enter church. We are in
need of volunteers for a few date. Thank you!
SPREAD THE WORD - To help
spread the “Word” of Jesus Christ through spreading the word about
DUMC, there are some business cards available on the table near the
entrance to the new building. Keep one or two in your wallet and
when you meet someone who is searching either for Christ or a church
offer it to them.
A WAY TO SERVE - We are looking
to put together a team of folks who would like to be of service to
those who can no longer drive but still have a desire to worship at
church among friends and other worshipers. We know of three persons
right now who could use your help. If God places in your heart a
desire to be of service to these folks please contact the church
office. 410-798-5511. If you know of anyone who is in need of this
service let us know that too.
ADULT TEACHERS AND AIDES NEEDED - Unbury your
treasured gifts and devote time teaching children about our Savior.
Full-time and part-time opportunities available for both school
terms; no experience needed expect for a “Life–Changing” experience
and willingness to play hard and love children tenderly. Required
training is provided.
Call: 410.798.5790 at the CrossRoads Child
Development Center. Be blessed and a blessing!
REQUEST FROM THE YOUTH DEPARTMENT
- The youth
are accepting donations for our new youth room! We are in need of
gently used couches , chairs, large screen tv, game system, small
refrigerator, and pool , ping pong table, or pinball machine. If you
have anything that remotely fits this description please see Steve
L. or Steve W. and let us know or call us too! Thanks so much!
DID YOU KNOW???
- DUMC’s website event calendar
is a very handy way to see all the goings on that are going on here
at DUMC. Calendar events are categorized so when viewing the
calendar you can filter out certain events that may pertain to you.
Computer savvy users can even download this data right into their
cell phone/PDA/or calendar software like Microsoft Outlook. When
viewing the calendar there is a committee selection box on the top
right hand side. Here you can select various committees like Friends
of DUMC, Care & Nurture, Methodist Women, etc. If you want help
using this high-tech feature feel free to contact the webmaster.
BUS MINISTRY
- The Lord has prompted the heart
of Joe Niemann and we will embark on a bus ministry . On the first
Sunday of each month Joe will pick up
those folks who are in need of transportation to the 11:00 service.
The route and times will be developed as needed. If you are
interested in this service please call Joe, 410-956-6506 or the
church office, 410-798-5511. Thank you Joe! It is our hope this will
allow some of our seniors who don’t drive the chance to worship at
church again so if you know of someone who could benefit from this
ministry please call them.
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS
- Last Sunday of
every month 9:45am - 10:30am.
CANNED GOODS DONATIONS
- Your donation of canned
goods are always welcome and while we use some at DUMC the majority
of it goes to the Local Food Bank, where families can come in each
week to receive food.
