Announcements
On the altar at Deer Park UMC, we recognize the solemnity and repentance of the Lenten season by filling our vases with dry sticks instead of flowers. Beginning on Ash Wednesday, Lent is a season of reflection, repentance and preparation before the celebration of Easter. By observing the 40 days of Lent (not counting Sundays), Christians symbolically replicate Jesus Christ’s sacrifice and withdrawal into the desert for 40 days. Lent is represented by the color purple (with which our cross is draped) and is often marked by fasting from food and festivities or by ‘giving up’ our time or money in service to others. We look forward to Easter morning, when the altar area will again be filled with flowers and we celebrate together Christ’s glorious resurrection victory.
WELCOME – Kathy Barna, we warmly welcome you today. Thanks
for filling in for Pastor Lee and delivering the message today.
Thanks also to Brian Sanderson, for providing today’s anthem.
Info related to the message: For information on volunteering for BridgingLife Hospice and Palliative Care visit: lifebridgehealth.org/bridginglife/volunteer or call 410-871-8000
For information on volunteering for Carroll Hospital Center visit: Lifebridgehealth.org/carrollvolunteer or call 410-848-3000
THANK YOU – Thanks to everyone who came out to give, also volunteered & supported the Blood Drive last Tuesday at Calvary UMC. We collected 23 units & one Double Red! Thank you from
the American Red Cross & Gary Saylor.
PENNIES FOR MISSIONS – Today, March 8, the Pennies for Missions collection by the children will go toward making hygiene kits for UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief, the global humanitarian relief arm of UMC). The youth from the hub churches are meeting this evening at Westminster United Methodist Church to mission together. The kits cost $14 each to make. Thank you for your generous donation!
DONATIONS FOR EASTER EGG HUNT – On Easter Sunday, April 5 during the Sunday School hour (9:45–1045) will be our annual Community Easter Egg Hunt. All children are invited. We have plastic eggs. Donations of individually wrapped candy or small toys are needed to put inside the eggs as well as some “Bunnies” to help hide the eggs, monetary donations are also welcome to cover snacks, drinks & a special Easter crafts for the kids. A donation box is in the narthex thru Sunday, March 28. Thank you! Contacts: Kathie Browning 410-627-4347 or Jill Redmond 410-259-8887.
CHURCH DIRECTORY – Work continues on creating a new church directory. If you haven’t already done so, please fill in your information on the sheets in the narthex. Contacts: Cindy Saylor & Bob Bynion.
2026 GREETERS NEEDED – Hand out the bulletin. We need you for one month. There’s a sign-up sheet on the table in the narthex. Contact person: Janet Wallett (410-861-8516)
This Week and Next
For all Events and More details visit our Events Page.
March 15th –
8:30 Service – Greeters: Beverly Kinser Liturgist: Keenan Hudson
11:00 Service – Greeters: Patty Pagano & Jenny Wolter Liturgist: Tina Nelson
WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY – Lenten Study 1:00pm
WOMEN IN FAITH MEETING – Monday, March 16 @ 1:00PM in
the Conference Room. (formally United Methodist Women)
All women are welcome. Janet Wallett, President.
WORSHIP TEAM MEETING – Wednesday, March 18 @ 7PM.
Contact Keenan Hudson.
“FUN”RAISER – Thursday, March 26 at Texas Roadhouse in Westminster. When ordering, present your waitress with a flyer, it is the only way we get credit for the visit. Texas Roadhouse gives us 10% of the bill! The funds go to the General Operating Account. Flyers are in the narthex, please take one for yourself & give a few to friends or relatives. If you have any questions, contact Richard or Nancy Baker, 443-564-0458.
| Procedure for Safeguarding the Church by Locking Doors |
| Background In light of recent incidents involving mass shootings that have affected various aspects of daily life, it has become necessary to take additional safety precautions within our church community. These measures are intended to provide greater protection for everyone attending our services. |
| New Safety Procedure to begin April 12, 2026 To enhance the security of our congregation, we will begin locking the doors during service times. 1. Both side doors will be locked 5 minutes prior to the start of each service. 2. The front door will be locked 10 minutes after the start of each service. 3. All doors will be unlocked after the conclusion of each service and remain unlocked until the start of the next service. 4. Signs will be posted at each door explaining the new procedure. If you have any questions, please see Pastor Lee 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. Thanks 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 – To request envelopes see Ruth Horner. Envelopes are mailed bi-monthly. 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.