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 Oakland, Maryland 21550
 Phone (301) 334-2391
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St. Paul's UMC
Updates for the Week of March 8, 2026
Worship Schedule for Sunday, March 8, 2026 - Pastor Jim Martin

Our 8:15 am & 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 Keith Caple in
memory of family members who are no longer with us.
Pennies for Mission - March- Scouts of America-Troop #1
Pennies for Mission for the month of March are the local Scouts of America-
Troop #1 which meets monthly at St Paul's UMC. Scouting provides the
nation's foremost youth program of character development and values-
based leadership training, which helps young people be "Prepared. For
Life. ®" The Scouting organization is composed of more than 1 million
youth members between the ages of 5 and 21 and more
than 628,000 volunteers in local councils throughout the United States and its territories.

Daylight Savings/Spring Forward
A reminder to set your clocks ahead 1 hour when you go to bed on Saturday night for the
daylight savings on 8 March.
UWIF Meeting

There will be a United Women in Faith meeting on 11 March directly after the Lenten lunch
(approx. 2:00 pm). It will be held in the church library. All are welcome to attend!
UWIF Lenten Lunch

Lenten lunch will be held, courtesy of the United Women of Faith, on Wednesday, March 11th
12-1:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall at St Paul's. Our guest speaker will be Rev. Tom Matthews,
Pastor, Bethel UMC, McHenry UMC & Hoyes UMC.
Reminder: All items contributed for the Lenten lunch needs to be at the church by Monday, 9
Mar by 1:00 pm and soup NLT 10:00 am on Wednesday, 11 Mar.
Join us any Wednesday during Lent 25 Feb-25 Mar to volunteer to help anytime 10:00 am-2:00
pm.
Lenten lunch is open to the community!

Lenten Bible Study
There will be a special Lenten bible study titled "Restored-Finding Redemption in Our Mess"
on Thursday evenings at 7:00 pm started on 26 Feb and continuing through the Lenten season.
This bible study will be conducted via Zoom meeting. If you are interested in joining, please
contact Pastor Jim at 304-616-2698 or jimmartin124@gmail.com.

St. Paul's United Methodist Church
318 E. Oak Street
Oakland, MD
301-334-2391

Lenten Lunch
Every Wednesday February 25 - March 25 2026
Beginning at 12:00 noon
(Workers will have time to be back to work by 1:00 p.m.)
The cost of lunch is a freewill donation.
Join us for soup, pre-made and wrapped sandwiches, drink, and
dessert
prepared by the

United Women of Faith
Lunch will be followed by a brief inspirational message brought to you as
follows:

March 11 Rev. Tom Matthews, Pastor, Bethel UMC, McHenry UMC, & Hoyes UMC

March 18 Rev. Carrie Hoff, Pastor, St. Mark's Lutheran Church

March 25 Chris Mullett, Executive Director, Garrett County Community Action
EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

Mission in Action 360 Hub
The Adult Sunday School Class selected this organization to support for their Mission in
Action project for the first quarter of 2026. In addition to the listed items on the flyer, almost
any nonperishable food item or household product will be accepted. Donations may be placed
on the stage for pick up or given to any class member. Moving forward in 2026 we will
continue to love our neighbors by turning our call to mission into action.
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, April 12th, 19th, 26th and May 3rd and 10th 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!

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!

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 throughout 2025! Your dollars went 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.

EASTER LILIES
At Easter, we decorate the altar with Easter Lilies in celebration of
resurrection life! If you would like to place a lily in memory, honor, or
celebration of someone or an event, please fill out the form below and
return to the office no later than March 18, 2026. Flowers may be ordered
through the church office, or if you prefer, you may purchase and place
them yourself on Thursday, April 2, 2026. The flowers purchased through
the church office are $15.00 each.

_____In Memory of: _____ In Honor of: _____ In Celebration of:

_______________________________________ [person(s) or event(s)]

By: ______________________________________________________
_____ I would like the church office or order my lily and have included payment of $15.00 per plant.

_____ I will purchase and place my own lily and have it at the church by 12:00 pm on
Thursday, April 2, 2026.
Photos requested: Our webmasters are seeking photos you have taken of St. Paul's United Methodist Church in action. Photos of us fulfilling our mission and ministries send a message to those who visit our website that we are actively engaged in serving our community and making disciples of Jesus Christ. Please remember your webmasters as you take photos and email them to Melissa Rank at mrank320@comcast.net. Thank you for your help!
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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WMSG
1050 - AM
WKTZ
95.9 - FM
Sunday 10:45 a.m.
Thank you for supporting the radio broadcas.t in We are now organizing the schedule for this 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 by emailing at stpaulsumcoakland@gmail.com .
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