Calling all Sunday Scripture Readers!!
Please sign up on the sheet in the Narthex.
Sermons are available online at
https://stpaulumcdurham.com/sermons/
From UMC Baptismal Covenant
“As a member of this congregation I will faithfully participate in its ministries by my prayers, my presence, my gifts, and my service.”
The Choir at St. Paul UMC welcomes new members !
All ages & levels of singing experience are welcome & encouraged to come.
Enjoy singing new and old hymns.
Rehearsals are every Wednesday evening
7:30-8:30 pm & Sundays before services, 10:30-11am.
“Come make a joyful noise unto the Lord!”
Wednesday Evening Community Worship
6:30 pm Coffee/Fellowship; 7pm Worship
@ Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse
Please join us for a cup of coffee, great music, teaching and fellowship.
You belong here! Invite your friends & neighbors!
Northgate Park Food Truck Rodeo. Join us Thursday, October 26th
between 5:30pm and 8:00 pm.
This month, St. Paul is assisting with the Halloween Costume Contest!
Wednesday Evening Community Worship
6:30 pm Coffee/Fellowship; 7pm Worship
@ Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse
Please join us for a cup of coffee, great music, teaching and fellowship.
You belong here! Invite your friends & neighbors!
URBAN MINISTRIES
Want to help serve the less fortunate in Durham?
**We are collecting non-perishable food (like canned goods) for Urban Ministries.
Please leave your donations in the box in the Narthex. Thanks! **
Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse
OPEN TO ALL – PLEASE COME & ENJOY!
Doors open @ 6:30 pm – Concerts start @7:30 pm!
Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse, Durham, NC
METHODIST MEN’S BREAKFAST
1st Sunday of each month at 8:00am in Fellowship Hall
Goal Setting for St. Paul 2017 and Beyond!
We’ve made significant progress addressing the short-term goals: Bible Study is happening; Contemporary music is being incorporated into the Sunday worship service; Sermons are on the website; VBS was successful; participation continues at the Northgate Park Food Truck Rodeo; We’ve cleaned the Nursery; this Bulletin now contains all church events on one side; the items in Hannah’s Closet have been donated to TROSA and Urban Ministries; and Wednesday Community Worship is happening in the Coffeehouse! What’s next?
ALL OF US: Let’s get the Workgroups together to discuss the plans for the medium and long-term goals for Church Council consideration.
Playground: Workgroup met Sunday 9/17; plans are underway for a new playset and sprucing up of the existing playground equipment
Website: Workgroup met on 9/19; ideas were gathered for changes to the homepage and the rest of the website!
We are transforming our community!! Contact Marianne Ward with any questions.
WHAT CAN ST. PAUL ACCOMPLISH IN 2017 AND BEYOND?
All members are encouraged to attend this event:
** Corridor District Charge Conference **
October 22nd at 3pm @ Duke Memorial UMC.
Joint Finance/Trustees Committee Meetings
Sunday, November 5th and January 7th @ 5pm
to continue discussions regarding operating costs & projects funded by the sale of the Murray Avenue home.
URBAN MINISTRIES
Want to help serve the less fortunate in Durham?
St. Paul will be serving lunch on Saturday, Nov 25;
We meet at 11am at Urban Ministries, 410 Liberty St, Durham, NC.
Contact Wayne Davis for information & if you can help serve. Thanks!
Bible Study with Pastor Kori
Bible Study will resume in December with an Advent Study.
Electronic Giving is Live!
Electronic giving offers convenience for you and provides much-needed donation consistency for our congregation. As you contemplate future contributions, please consider electronic giving. Authorization forms and additional information are available in the Narthex or from Marianne Ward @ rmw1@att.net
If you have announcements for the Church Bulletin:
please email to Richard @ rmw1@att.net before 5:00pm on the Tuesday prior to your requested placement Sunday.
