November 23-28
Please Pray For Susie Mendelson, Janet Gaither, friend of Gale B., Craig Lee, Ryan (son of Alice W.'s friend), Beverly Urick, Elsie Cline, Beltsville Community Cats, those affected by the shutdown, Ernie Kilbourne, Emmy Lear, Glen Colburn
Christian Love and Sympathy to the families of Elsie Cline, the owner of the company Cale F. works for, Eddie (friend of Gale B.), Pauli Colburn and Silvia Sawyer
Prayer Requests Submissions: https://www.eumcbeltsville.com/prayer-request
Announcements
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The Mitten Tree: Help us fill the branches with warmth this winter! Beginning December 14, the United Women in Faith will be collecting mittens, gloves, hats, and scarves for students at our local elementary schools. Drop your cozy donations in the narthex anytime through January 18, 2026 — let’s make this the warmest season yet!
Upcoming Events
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Community Thanksgiving Service: The annual community Thanksgiving Service will be held at St. John’s Episcopal, 11040 Baltimore Avenue, Beltsville, MD 20705, on Tuesday November 25 at 7 pm.
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Advent: Advent begins Sunday, November 30.
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Candlelight Worship Service in the first Wesleyan Methodist Meeting House: Imagine what it was like to worship in the 1760s in the first Wesleyan Methodist Meeting House. Join us for the Annual Candlelight Worship Service. Two services to choose from, Sunday, December 7 or 14 at 4 p.m. at 2650 Strawbridge Lane, New Windsor, MD. Limited seating available. You may reserve a seat online or by calling the Curator at 443-289-0191. Dress warmly, it was cold in 1760.
Community Partner News
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Beltsville Community Cats – Seeking foster and adoptive families. Details at beltsvillecats.net.
Ongoing Programs & Events at Emmanuel
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Food Distribution – Sat, December 20, 8–11 am.
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Online Bible Study – Tuesdays, 7 pm on Zoom. Each lesson stands alone—join anytime!
Link: https://bit.ly/4dO5iry | ID: 929 3284 2856 | Passcode: bible
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Altar Flowers – Sign up on the chart by the sanctuary doors. $35; take flowers home after service.
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Home Visits – Call/email the office to arrange a visit. Provide 2 possible dates (not Mondays) and a phone number.
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Giving – Online at www.eumcbeltsville.com/giving, by QR code, in the plate on Sundays, or by mail:
Emmanuel UMC, Attn: Church Office, 11416 Cedar Ln, Beltsville, MD 20705
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Bulletin Announcements – Send to office@eumcbeltsville.com by Wednesdays at noon.
