Events and Announcements of St Pauls United Methodist Church in Oakland Maryland 21550

St. Paul's UMC
Updates for the Week of August 2, 2026
Worship Schedule for Sunday, August 2, 2026 Ann Leighton, Certified Lay Speaker

Our 9:30 am in person worship service and live-stream on Facebook with radio broadcast on
local stations WMSG 1050 AM and WKTZ 95.9 FM

Our Past Worship Services are available on our website:
www.stpaulsumcoakland.com Click on the link for an order of worship (bulletin) and
for giving to the mission and ministry of St. Paul's.

Today's radio broadcast on WMSG 1050 and WKTZ 95.9 FM is sponsored by Bill and Laurie
Grant in memory of their parents.

St Paul's Upcoming Combined Sunday Services
There will be a combined Sunday service on 2 Aug, 23 Aug and 6 Sept at 9:30 am.
New Church Office Hours

Beginning 3 Aug, the church office will be open Monday and Wednesday from 9 am-2:00 pm.
Church Office Closed

The church office will be closed 10-12 Aug. Please contact Pastor Jim at 304-614-2698 if there
are any questions.

August: GIRL SCOUTS TROOP 55004
August's Pennies for Mission will support Girl Scout Troop 55004, which
meets here at St. Paul's. Girl Scouting aims to build girls of courage,
confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. How exactly
does that happen? Our success comes from a total focus on what we call the
Girl Scout Leadership Experience. Every Girl Scout activity helps develop
girls in these areas, teaching them the skills necessary to success at school
and in life. The Leadership Experience includes a sense of self; positive
values such as acting ethically, honestly, responsibly, and empathetically;
communication; constructive conflict resolution; and community problem solving to
contribute to the world in purposeful and meaningful ways. Your gift will help support this
experience right here in Oakland.

United Women in Faith Meeting
There will be a UWiF meeting held on 12 Aug at 11:00 am at St Paul's in the library. Bring a tee
shirt for a project. All are welcome!

Summer 2026 Mission Contribution Opportunity
Moving into Summer 2026, the United Woman in Faith and the Adult Sunday School Class are
teaming up to support Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Ministries and Local School
Classroom Outreach Missions. Below are the items for which we need your help in
contributing to the shoeboxes and classrooms. Your contributions are welcome any time
between July and September 2026, and in any amounts. Please place items on the stage in the
Fellowship Hall or see a member of the Adult Sunday School class or United Women in Faith.
1. Pens/Pencils
2. Crayons (24-count packs)
3. 5" Kids Blunt Scissors
4. Spiral Notebooks (70-page, 1 subject)- wide or college ruled
5. Composition Notebooks
6. Glue Sticks
7. Boxes of Tissues
8. Rolls of Paper Towels
9. Jump Ropes
10. Yo-Yos

Liturgists Needed
Liturgists are needed for both services. Please consider volunteering to help lead St Paul's
services. Anyone that is interested, please contact Dawn in the office at 301-334-2391 or
stpaulsumcoakland@gmail.com. Thank You!

Radio Ministry 2026
We are gathering sponsors for 2026. Our service is broadcast every Sunday at 10:45 AM on
WMSG 1050 AM and WKTZ 95.9 FM. Because of your generous giving, we are able to be in the
homes of many in the community who are not able to attend a weekly church service.
Currently, Sept 13, 20, 27th and Oct 4 and 11th are available to be filled along with many more
dates throughout the year. If you underwrite a full broadcast for $110, you may place it in
honor or in memory of a special person in your life; however, your gift in any amount is
appreciated. If you feel led to support this ministry, please contact the Church office at
301.334.2391 or stpaulsumcoakland@gmail.com. THANK YOU!

Giving to St. Paul's UMC

Ways to give whether you are worshiping with us in person or via streaming:

By placing your offering in the plate as it is passed during service worship.

By going online to www.stpaulsumcoakland.com, clicking on "donations"
which will take you to online giving which allows you to give through pay pal or
tithely.

By sending a check or bringing you're offering into the church office during the
week. Address for St. Paul's: 318 East Oak Street, Oakland, MD 21550.

By Scanning this QR code:

Thank you for giving generously to St. Paul's during 2026! Your dollars will go towards
underwriting our ministry and mission and to provide facilities in which both our church
family and community organizations can meet. Thank you for all of your offerings!