Announcements
SAFEGUARDING THE CHURCH – New safety procedures begin today, April 12. Doors will be locked during services.
Any questions see Pastor Lee or Bill Newcomb.
- Both side doors are locked 5 minutes prior to the start of each service.
- The front door is locked 10 minutes after the start of each service.
- All doors are unlocked after the conclusion of each service and remain unlocked until the start of the next service.
- Signs are posted at each door explaining the procedures.
CHURCH DIRECTORY – We want to soon wrap up the plans for our new directory. We need your picture. We can take your picture, see Cindy Saylor to schedule. If you have one you want to use, please give it to Cindy (pictures will be returned) or send it electronically to [email protected]. If you haven’t already done so, please fill in your contact information on the sheets in the narthex. This is a great project and will be very helpful and useful when it is completed. Thanks for participating. Contacts: Cindy Saylor & Bob Bynion.
BUS TRIP – A bus trip to see Joshua at Sight & Sound Theater in Lancaster, PA is scheduled for Friday, August 21. The bus will pick-up here at church and at Brightview Westminster Ridge. We will stop before the show for a buffet lunch at Hershey Farms Restaurant. Flyers with all details are in the narthex, along with a sign-up sheet. Any questions please see Keenan Hudson.
| Deer Park UMC in Mission |
| How do we are use our time, talents & money to support our community, both locally and globally. If you have info that would be good to report here please contact Cindy Saylor. |
| * Meet Christoph & Lanette Meister, they are the other missionaries we support. They are also the daughter & son-in-law of Stella Konze. Christoph, Lanette and daughter Lydia are currently stationed in Switzerland. Christoph & Lanette work for OMF. OMF is a global community of Christians with a heart for East Asians. Through word and deed, they are committed to spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ among East Asians. Through God’s grace, indigenous biblical church and missionary movements are growing among all the peoples of East Asia. Over the next couple of weeks more info will be shared about OMF and the Meister’s work. To support the Meister’s in their mission, you can make a donation, mark it MISSIONARY. Or donations can be placed in the basket in the back of the church on communion Sundays. |
This Week and Next
For all Events and More details visit our Events Page.
April 19th –
8:30 Service – Greeters: Kelly deLange Liturgist: Terry Caudill
11:00 Service – Greeters: Mary & Bill Newcomb Liturgist: Julie Reier-Jones
WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY – Starting April 15. New study using the book “REVELATION: The Ultimate Hope in Christ” by Dr. David Jeremiah.
WOMEN IN FAITH MEETING – Monday, April 20 @ 1:00PM in
the Conference Room. (formally United Methodist Women)
All women are welcome. Janet Wallett, President.
WORSHIP TEAM MEETING – Wednesday, April 22 @ 7PM.
Contact Keenan Hudson.
COFFEE & CHAT – Thanks to all who have brought in goodies to share. It has been great. Please continue to volunteer, especially on the 1st Sundays when we have communion. This is a great fellowship ministry. Sign-up sheet on the communion room door.
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)
| 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.