Church Announcements for Sunday, February 19, 2012

LENTEN STUDY - "Unbinding Your Heart" begins February 23 thru April 4 (6 weeks). The study consists of small group sessions. Please use the yellow flyer in the narthex and sign-up today! Invite friends & neighbors, too! Questions see Pastor Mary Jo or Ruth Myers.

FLOWER DEDICATION - The rose bud on the communion table is in honor of Abigail Rose Saylor, born on Monday, February 13 in Baltimore. We join with parents Eric and Kristen Saylor and big sister Annelise in welcoming Abigail to the world and to our church community.

THANK YOU - I want to thank everyone for all the beautiful cards, calls and food that was sent and brought to me after I took my tumble. It was all very uplifting and deeply appreciated. Again Thanks, Thelma

BLANKETS + - February is the month to blanket the world with love, which provides blankets, food, shelter, safe water and much more when disaster happens. Your gift will enable Church World Service to provide these things and other tools of hope. Please use the envelopes in your bulletin for your generous donation. Thank You!

YEARLY CONTRIBUTIONS STATEMENTS have been mailed. Any questions please contact Ruth Myers, financial secretary.

ATTENTION ALL CHURCH FAMILY MEMBERS -The Activity Committee is requesting that you save the date of Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 5:00PM for our Deer Park UMC Family Prom. All the details will be released soon.

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SERMON SERIES - All of us have hopes and dreams for our lives. Did you know that God also has hopes and dreams for us? We conclude our series today, February 19, with the seventh in the seven part series looking at some of God's hopes and dreams for us. Today we focus on Transformed

SEEKERS CLASS - today we conclude the study, "Jesus' Blueprint for Prayer," based on The Lord's Prayer. Join us next week for a new topic.

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE for March-April issue is TODAY! Early submissions to mailto:communications@deerparkumc.net%20 are greatly appreciated.

PANCAKE SUPPER - February 21, Shrove Tuesday, 4PM to 7PM in the Social Hall. Pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, applesauce, and beverages. Adults $6, children (ages 4-12) $3 and children under 4 are free. Sponsored by the United Methodist Men's Group and the Deer Park Lions' Club. Hope to see you there!

ASH WEDNESDAY -This year our Ash Wednesday service will be combined with and held at Trinity Lutheran Church on Wednesday, February 22. There will be two services: 12Noon and 7:30PM. The imposition of ashes will be at both services. Ash Wednesday begins the 40-day period of Lent leading up to Easter Sunday.

LIBRARY NEWS - Judith Pella is the author of three books entitled Frontier Lady, Stoner's Crossing, and Warrior's Song. This historical fiction series is so good you won't want to put the book down.

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UM WOMEN - The United Methodist Women will meet on February 27 at 1:00PM at the Church.

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SISTERHOOD - On Thursday, March 1 at 7PM, we are hosting an open house meeting to invite all women who are interested in joining in Christian fellowship. We invite all previous members to return and anyone who is interested in finding out about Sisterhood to join us. There will be light refreshments, fellowship and a brief meeting. We know that schedules are very busy these days, so even if you are not able to come every month, we still welcome you. You do not need to be a DPUMC member to attend. Please come, and bring a friend! For questions, please call Ann Boyles at 410-861-91979 or Debbie Muse at 410-848-3711.

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HOLY WEEK

4/1/12 - Palm Sunday services at 8:30AM & 11:00AM

4/5/12 - Maundy Thursday - Agape Meal with communion at 6:30PM in the Fellowship hall; followed by a Foot Washing Service

4/6/12 - Good Friday - Spiritual Stations of the Cross Service at 7:30PM

4/8/12 - Easter Sunday

Sunrise Service in the Pavilion at 6:00AM

Sanctuary Services at 8:30AM & 11:00AM

Easter Egg Hunt during children's Sunday School hour - 9:45-10:45AM

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SANCTUARY OBSERVATION ROOM - This room, which looks directly into the sanctuary, is equipped with soft lighting and rockers for use by families whose child may become restless during the service. Speakers ensure you will not miss any of the service. Please don't hesitate to ask an usher for help.

NURSERY - The nursery is available during both Worship services for children age 5 and under. Nursery care is also available during the Sunday School hour for children under 3.

HOUR OF PRAYER - Wednesday evenings from 6:00 to 7:00PM in the sanctuary. Come and Pray. February Prayer Challenge: In this heart-loving month, pray for the love of Jesus to be down deep in our hearts.

SOUP LABELS AND BOX TOPS - Please continue to save and bring in Campbell's Soup labels (UPC only) and General Mill's Box Tops. Collection box and informational flyers are in the Narthex. These items benefit the Board of Child Care. Thanks for your support.

PRAYER REQUESTS - The power of prayer is a gift we can share. The "Prayer Request Basket" is in the narthex where you can put a prayer request card at any time. These requests are read aloud during Joys & Concerns and then passed along to our Prayer Chain.

COFFEE N' CHAT - is a very important part of our church. It provides time for us to fellowship after services. To be successful we need your help. Please consider signing up, just once a quarter would be great. The coffee is supplied, you supply the goodies. A sign-up board is in the narthex. Any questions see Bill Aldridge, Sr. Thank you for your support.

CARROLL COUNTY FOOD SUNDAY - Carroll County Food Sunday is a local, non-profit charity organization that helps to feed many men, women and children in our area throughout the year. Without the help of people like you and me, Food Sunday would be unable to continue to assist families who, through no fault of their own, are enduring hardship. Please help those folks by adding FOOD SUNDAY to your grocery shopping list and bring one or two non-perishable food items to the shopping cart in the church Narthex. That's all it takes to "MAKE A DIFFERENCE" in the life of someone in need. Thanks for caring and sharing - Charles Spencer

CHANGES? 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.

BUILDING USE CALENDAR Website is http://calendar.yahoo.com/dpumccalender.

To schedule an event, please contact Cindy Saylor at the church office on 410-848-2313.

Deer Park Staff

Pastor: Rev. Dr. Mary Jo Sims -- home phone: 443-821-3455 / cell phone: 443-841-2219

mjsims@deerparkumc.net (email)

Director of Music: Larissa Rotnitskaya

Nursery Care Provider: Amanda Babylon

Administrative Assistant: Cindy Saylor -- csaylor@deerparkumc.net (email)

Church Office Hours: Mondays 9AM-12Noon / Tuesdays & Thursdays 9AM-3PM

Church Office Phone: 410-848-2313