Announcements
NOTE! – In an effort to keep our NEW PEW CUSHIONS looking beautiful, we ask that no food or drinks be taken inside the sanctuary. Tables and chairs are set up in the narthex for your enjoyment.
STEPHEN MINISTRY – If you’d like to be a Stephen Minister, please contact Helen Redding (717-451-2728) to sign up for the classes. Stephen Ministers are members of our congregation who listen, care, encourage and provide emotional and spiritual support to people who are facing a crisis or going through tough times. The care you’ll receive is confidential, free and very helpful.
DONATIONS NEEDED – The water filtration system here at the church is no longing working. A new system is going to cost between $5,000 and $6,000. The minerals in the water are destroying the copper pipes. We are asking for donations to help cover the cost of
a new water filtration system. If you’re able to help with a donation, please mark your donation: Water Filtration. Thanks so much!
VBS – June 24-28, 6-8:15PM, the theme is “Camp Firelight: A Summer camp Adventure with God”.
A free light supper is provided from 5:15 to 5:45PM in the social hall before VBS starts. Any questions contact Jill Redmond or Kathie Browning.
VBS SUPPLIES NEEDED – We are only a couple months away from Vacation Bible School. To help get everything ready we are asking for donations for supplies and decorations. There is a bulletin board in the Narthex (as you enter the Sunday School wing) that lists our needs and an amazon wish list QR code. Please place your items in the box labeled VBS Supplies in the narthex. For items we wish to borrow (fake trees, plants, camping equipment, coolers, etc.) please sign up on the board and drop off between May 26-June 23rd. Thank you for your support! Items needed: brown butcher paper (wrinkled is fine, like paper that comes in Chewy pet food boxes), small bottle of water, individual sized and wrapped: Rice Krispie Treats (the small ones); Gold Fish; Cheez-its: Brownies (like Little Debbie); Animal Crackers, and plain applesauce pouches.
This Week and Next
For all Events and More details visit our Events Page.
May 5th 11am ONLY –
11:00 Service– Greeter – Carol Ann Bryan & Wilma Welling, Liturgist: Mary Newcomb
May 12th
8:30 Service – Greeter – Carol Ann Bryan, Liturgist: Cindy Davis
11:00 Service– Greeter – Wilma Welling & John Sies, Liturgist: Jenny Wolter
SISTERHOOD MEETING – Tuesday, May 7 @ 6PM at Bullock’s Restaurant for dinner and a meeting. All women are invited to attend. Hope to see you all there. Thanks, Shirley Miller
WORSHIP TEAM MEETING – Wednesday, May 8 @ 7PM.
Contact: Keenan Hudson.
VBS ADULT VOLUNTEERS MEETING – June 3rd 9:45 in the conference room. This will be followed by safe sanctuary training (required for all adults who will be in contact with kids) given by Mary Newcomb at 10:30 in the sanctuary.
VBS YOUTH VOLUNTEERS – This year I am asking all youth register (https://deer-park-umc.mycokesburyvbs.com/register-volunteer) so I can make sure I know who is coming and can make proper assignments. Youth will also be required to attend an orientation meeting Monday June 24th at 4:30pm in the sanctuary.
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.