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 Oakland, Maryland 21550
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St. Paul's UMC
Updates for the Week of September 27, 2026
Worship Schedule for Sunday, September 27, 2026 Pastor James Martin
Our 8:15 am and 10:45 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 Harry and
Teresa Browning in celebration of their 23rd wedding anniversary.

Charge Conference 2026
St Paul's Charge Conference will be held on 7 Oct 26 at 5:00 pm.

September: MEALS ON WHEELS
Meals on Wheels, the recipient of September Pennies for Mission
offering, is a program that delivers meals five days a week to Garrett
County homebound persons aged 60 and over who are in need. Delivery
personnel also provide daily contact and check on clients' well-being.
Referrals to appropriate agencies are provided if additional services are
needed or requested. As food and fuel costs continue to rise and with the
requests for home-delivered meals growing, your gift will help to deliver
more than a meal; it will provide nourishment, independence, and caring for many in our
community

UWiF Soup Sale
The United Women in Faith are now taking orders until 27 Sept for six (6) different soups. The
soup selection is Beef Vegetable, Broccoli & Cheese, Chicken Noodle, Chili, Potato, and
Vegetable. There will be a maximum of 15 quarts per soup made. The clipboard will be passed
around during Sunday service and left M-Sat in the kitchen pass thru window. Soup will be
available for pickup on 4 Oct.

Undie Sunday 11 Oct
Please join in helping to collect and donate new underwear in all sizes for those throughout
the Potomac Highlands District who find themselves without the most basic needs as a result
of flooding, fire and other disasters. Disposable diapers of all sizes, children's underwear,
socks, tights and under garments for teens, women and men are all needed and appreciated.
Please place your donations in the bins on the stage and in the Narthex. Thank you for
helping. We will be collecting the entire month of October.

Apple Festival Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to help make Apple Butter for this year's Apple Harvest (October 3-4)
120 Hope Lane. Apple butter is made September 28-October 2 starting at 5 am and ending
around 5 pm each day. You can show up anytime to help for an hour or two or stay the day.
They provide aprons, gloves, knives, coffee, donuts and lunch. Please share this information.
If anyone has any questions, my email is cpyles@bumfs.org or my cell 301-707-7001.

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. Pencils
2. 5" Kids Blunt Scissors
3. Boxes of Tissues
4. Rolls of Paper Towels
Blessing of the Animals
Welcome to our first Drive Thru
Blessing of the Animals
at St. Paul's United Methodist Church Parking Lot
October 3, 2026
From 10 AM till 12 Noon
Operation Christmas Child Packing Party 2026
St. Paul's United Methodist Church
Operation Christmas Child (OCC) Project 2026
Shoebox Packing Party on Saturday, November 7, 2026
at 10:00 am in the Fellowship Hall
Come join in the fun of an OCC Shoebox Packing Party. Help us
pack 90 shoeboxes for this special ministry for children around
the world. We will have yummy breakfast pastries available
too.
If you have any questions, please contact Tracy Lipscomb at
301-616-7816 or by email at tlipscomb7649@gmail.com.
Every shoebox gift is an opportunity for a child to discover,
know, and share Jesus Christ.

Anchor Quartet Performance
The Anchored Quartet
Saturday Oct 24th at 6:00PM
Performing in concert at
St. Paul's United Methodist Church
318 East Oak Street, Oakland, MD
The Anchored Quartet is a Christian male a capella quartet from western Maryland.
Lead: Steve Beachy, Tenor: Shawn Schrock, Baritone: Durell Orendorf, Bass: Glen Maust
The concert is free and open to the public
The church is fully assessable and all are welcome
A good will offering will be accepted in appreciation of the group
Need more information. Reach out. 301-334-2391
stpaulsumcoakland@gmail.com

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, November 8, 22, and December 20 are available to be filled to round out 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.

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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!
Are you interested in membership at St. Paul's? As a member, you covenant together with God and the other members of the local church to grow in faithful discipleship as you faithfully participate in our ministries through your prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness. We are currently forming our next membership class. For more information, see Pastor Matthew or contact the church office at 301.334.2391 or mystpauls1@gmail.com.
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