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The Spirit of Deer Park UMC
Sunday, March 22, 2015
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN - will not be meeting this month. Any questions,
please see Lynn Spencer
FEED MY SHEEP – Thursday, March 26 at Wesley Freedom UMC, sponsored by
Cindy Davis. Contact Ruth Myers 410-386-0888 to volunteer.
LENTEN STUDY 2nd NIGHT - at Sandy Mount UMC with multiple churches. Supper at 5:30PM, studies
at 6:15PM. Also on March 29.
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES (Sundays, 9:45 to 10:45AM)
Children’s Classes .............. Sunday School Wing
Bible Basics (Pastor Pat’s) Class .............. Conference Room
Seekers’ Class .............. Room next to the Library
(MARCH 29) ONE SERVICE @ 9:30AM
GREETERS
John Moxley & Herb Shipley
LITURGISTS:
COFFEE
N’
Annie Aldridge
CHAT:
Debbie & Gil Muse
PALM SUNDAY – March 29, Fifth Sunday - One Service at 9:30AM.
CANDY FOR EASTER EGG HUNT - On Easter Sunday during the Sunday School hour we will hold our
annual Easter Egg Hunt. All Children are invited. We have plastic eggs and even some "Bunnies" to help hide
them. What we need is individually wrapped candy to go in the eggs. There will be a box in the narthex
through March 29 for your donations. Thank You and if you have any questions, please feel free to contact
me. Kathie Browning 410-840-0668.
I would like to say "Thank You" to the United Methodist Women and the Sisterhood for such a
nice luncheon we had on Saturday, March 7. The program: "How to grow old gracefully", was
wonderful with 10 of the UMW speaking. There was a total of 22 people attending. The food
was delicious and a good variety. It was fun to look at the yearbooks. "Thanks" to everyone for setting up,
getting supplies out to use, preparing and putting away. You were all wonderful! Shirley Miller
WOLFGANG CANDY IS HERE! – If you placed an order, please check the table in the narthex and take
with you. Thanks for your support with this fundraiser! Brenda Six & Ruth Horner
EASTER COFFEE AND CHAT - The DPUMC Children's Ministry team invites you to join us
for Coffee n’ Chat following the 8:30AM service on Easter Sunday in the church Social Hall.
Enjoy some treats and some family time before the children's Egg Hunt. If you are unable to
walk the steps, please drive around to the social hall.
March 29
Palm Sunday One Service 9:30AM (Fifth Sunday)
April 2 Holy Thursday at Sandy Mount UMC - Service 7:00 PM
(See following page)
April 3 Good Friday at Deer Park UMC - Stations of the Cross Service 7:00PM
April 5 Easter Sunday
Sunrise Service 6:15AM in the Deer Park Pavilion;
includes Holy Communion
Sanctuary Services 8:30AM & 11:00AM
Easter Party and Egg Hunt during children's Sunday School hour (9:45-10:45AM)
Maundy Thursday Cantata
the combined choirs of
Deer Park United Methodist and Sandy Mount United Methodist
will perform
We Remember Calvary
Directed by
Connie Clarke & Justin Klaverweiden
Setting by Joel Raney
This worship service is designed to recreate the emotional and spiritual aspects of the passion story.
The cantata paints a vivid and moving picture of Christ’s last days and his journey to the cross.
Thursday, April 2, 2015
Worship & Communion Service 7 PM
Sandy Mount UMC Sanctuary
Sandy Mount UMC
2101 Old Westminster Pike, Finksburg, MD 21048
To request transportation, please call the church office.
410-848-2313
Invite friends, family & neighbors
BLOOD DRIVE AT CALVARY UMC - The makeup date is scheduled for Wednesday, April 8, 2015 from
2PM-7PM. Any questions, see Gary Saylor.
The Children’s Ministry Team of
Deer Park United Methodist Church
Proudly Announces
Cowgirl Serenade ~ A Unique Tea
On Sunday, April 12, 2015 at 2pm in the Social Hall.
Join us for tea, treats and a wonderful blend of Country, Blue Grass and Gospel
music presented by Southern Brewed.
All ladies are asked to wear their “Country Finest” ~ Boots, Cowgirl Hats,
Denim or Jeans!
Tickets are $10.00 and will go on sale Sunday, March 1, 2014 after the 8:30 service
and before the 11:00 am service.
Proceeds benefit DPUMC Children’s Ministry
APRIL 12 — HOLY HUMOR SUNDAY — Many American churches have
resurrected an old Easter custom begun in the early centuries of Christianity:
“Bright Sunday” was a laughter-filled celebration of Jesus' resurrection on the
Sunday after Easter. The custom was rooted in the musings of early church
theologians that God played a practical joke on the devil by raising Jesus from the
dead. Deer Park Church will continue this tradition, with the theme this year of
"Hats off to the Lord!” Expect to experience expressions of Easter joy along with
light-hearted music, jokes, and skits. So, on April 12, you are encouraged to wear
a smile, your brightest colors, and especially a funny hat...or any hat you’d like to wear, even an Easter hat.
And, oh yes, invite a friend or two to share the fun!--Joy Grimm for the Worship Team
Administrative Council — Monday, March 16, 2015

The budget for DPUMC was submitted and approved by all present at the Council
Meeting.
 The dripping faucet in the nursery has been replaced.
 Brothers Roofing is coming out to inspect for roof for possible leaks.
 John Muse has signed a contract for mowing at the church.
 The lack of heat in the Sunday School rooms is being addressed by Tevis Oil.
 A space heater is being considered for the Ladies room.
 Randi our nursery teacher has passed her CPR recertification.
 Upcoming Events.
 SPRC will meet in Monday March 23rd at 7:00 pm
 Children's Sunday School will give a small performance on Palm Sunday at 9:30 (one service)
 Children's Ministries will host coffee and chat on Easter Sunday. The children will also have an Easter Egg
hunt afterwards
 The Cowgirl Serenade Tea will be held on April 12th. tickets are still available at $10.00
 Holy Humor Sunday April 12th
 Holy Thursday Service and Cantata on April 2nd at 7:00 pm at Sandy Mount Church
 Good Friday Service at DPUMC April 3rd, at 7:00 pm
Next Church Council will be held on April 20, 2015 at 7:00PM (Note new time.)
Submitted by Bill Newcomb
SPIRITUAL / EMOTIONAL SUPPORT
Please pick a caring act and select as many people you feel are manageable to:
Send a Card, Call, Take Food, Visit and always Pray.
It will bring a smile to their face, knowing you care.
At Home:
Tracy Gist (Madeline Jones’ daughter) – 3708 Singer Street, Hampstead, MD 21074
John Hall – 1533 Green Mill Road, Westminster, MD 21157
Irma Kuhn – 2138 Arrington Road, Marriottsville, MD 21104
Bud Lindsay - 1905 Galaxy Drive, Finksburg, MD 21048
Dorothy Wheeler – 2201 Old Washington Road, Westminster, MD 21157
In Care Facilities
Julia & Norman Pickett – 271 Montpelier Court, Westminster, MD 21157
Wally Bosman - Lorien Mt. Airy, 713 Midway Ave, Mt. Airy, MD 21771
Away at School Our students are back at school – please keep them in your prayers.
In the Military
Alex Bosman – Marines
in electronics school.
Jesse P Karaffa– Marine reservist stationed at Quantico, VA
(Barbara Michaelian’s son)
1008 Neal Drive
Rockville, MD 20850
SA Moynihan – Navy (Dylan is Pastor Dols’ grandson)
304 N McCarthy Ave. Ste 117
Eglin AFB, FL 32542
VISITOR CARNATIONS - are provided every other
week by Bowman’s Home & Garden Center.
UPCOMING EVENTS – Upcoming community events
are posted on the easels by the 2 entrance doorways.
Please take a look.
CHOIR PRACTICE - Wednesdays from 7-830PM. All
are welcome, questions see Justin.
PRAYER REQUESTS - The power of prayer is a gift we
can share. The “Prayer Request Basket” is in the narFACEBOOK – Check out Deer Park UMC. Any questhex where you can put a prayer request at any time.
tions or to have something added contact Kara Pereira;
These requests can also be given to an usher.
kepereira79@aol.com or 410-857-9467.
CARROLL COUNTY FOOD SUNDAY - Please continue
to add FOOD SUNDAY to your regular grocery shopping
list and pick up one or two extra non-perishable food
items for the FOOD SUNDAY shopping cart in the narthex. Your generous contributions are appreciated by
COFFEE N’ CHAT – Check out the sign-up board in the
our neighbors in need. Thanks
narthex. This very important part of our church provides time for us to fellowship after services. To be
successful we need you. Please consider signing up,
SOUP LABELS AND BOX TOPS - Please continue to
save and bring in Campbell's Soup labels (UPC only)
just once a quarter would be great. The coffee is supand General Mill's Box Tops. Collection box and inforplied; all you have to do is supply a few goodies.
mational flyers are in the Narthex. These items benefit
Thanks for your support!
the Board of Child Care. Thanks for your support.
CARDS – Bring your used birthday/holiday cards to
church, to be taken to ARC, where they’ll use them to
make tags, etc. Look for the pink & blue gingham box
in the narthex.
This week's special book is entitled Miracle at the Higher Grounds
Café (a Heavenly Novel) by Max Lucado. It's a story about an angel
and the miracle performed for some folks (who drink coffee) in a cool
neighborhood cafe. We are reminded that no matter how alone we
might feel at times, heaven is all around the God is near. Don't miss
this one.
Sunday Services: Any exceptions to our regular Sunday morning
schedule will be noted on our webpage, sent to the email list and
recorded
on
the
church’s
answering
machine.
Please use your judgment as to your attendance; your safety is our
primary concern.
Weekday Events: We follow Carroll County Public Schools. When they
are closed, have a late opening*, or an early dismissal, all scheduled
activities within the church building are cancelled. *In the case of late
op e n i n g,
evening
a ct i v i t i e s
m ay
st i l l
t a ke
pl ac e .
Please contact the event contact person for the latest information.
The master name and address directory is on the
church office computer. All additions or changes
should be directed to Cindy Saylor in the church
office.
Please submit bulletin announcements byTuesday
this week, 11:00AM to the Insert Typist: Annie
Aldridge (annette_aldridge@hotmail.com
443-293-2863 (cell)
Building use calendar website is http://
calendar.yahoo.com/dpumccalender.
Prayer Chain: Shirley Miller (Coordinator)
410-861-8292
Chain I Kate Gorsuch 410-876-2745 / Chain II
Brenda Six 410-756-2507
To schedule an event, please contact Cindy Saylor
at the church office on 410-848-2313.
Bulletin Copying: Debbie Muse
Flag raising & lowering: Gary Saylor
Deer Park Staff
Pastor: Rev. Patricia Dols -- phone: 301-509-6299
pastorpatd@gmail.com (email)
Director of Music: Justin Klaverweiden -- bringme2life927@aol.com (email)
Nursery Care Provider: Randi Carlisle
Administrative Assistant: Cindy Saylor -- csaylor@deerparkumc.net (email)
Church Office Hours: Mondays 9AM-1PM / Tuesdays & Thursdays 11AM-3PM
Church Office Phone: 410-848-2313
As you may have noticed, the Sunday b ulletin Announcements have undergone a change, to replace
the bi-monthly Spirit newsletter. This is being tested as a better method of keeping the congregation up
to date not only on happenings, etc. but also to allow reports and other information to be in the hands
of the congregation faster than waiting for the bi-monthly newsletter. Please send the editor at
communication@deerparkumc.net any comments or suggestions that you may have or contact the
church office. Your input will be appreciated.