We are thankful for your faithful support. Your generous giving has been vital in maintaining our ability to cover expenses and continue our church ministries. You may continue giving in-person at the indoor worship service, by sending your offering check directly to the church, or by using the church online giving feature found in the footer of the church website. It is easy, secure, and appreciated. --- Thank You

If so inspired, you may give online now, by clicking HERE.

• Lucien Picard (Christine Raymond’s father) – failing heart due to cancer.
• Robert Storms (Pastor’s Brother-in-law) - Pray for peace and comfort for him and for our family.
• Christine Raymond – recovering from hip replacement surgery.
• Lisa Krzywicki (Marty’s niece) – fighting addiction.
• Tyler King (Anita’s neighbor) - he is having side effects from radiation treatment and is not doing well.
• Jim Bowman (longtime friend of Anita) – Jim has been on dialysis for a few years and is not doing well.
• Continued prayer for home-bound church members: Rudy & Jean Iannacone; Paul Bartek; Dottie Weeks

DeBows UMC is blessed with talented people who love to praise God. We pray for each other and give back to the Lord the blessings we’ve received. We welcome newcomers to join our music ministry and share and grow their talent for God’s glory. Please contact Grayce by email at music@debowsumc.org for any questions or to discuss opportunities to participate in our music ministry.

Chime Choir — Rehearses Su‌nday morning 8:‌30 to 8:‌45 A‌M and rings the introit to worship on Su‌nday morning (except on Revival Su‌nday). New members are always welcome. Ability to sight read music and prior experience not necessary. Ability to be present and have fun very important!

Praise Band — Rehearses Tuesday nights at 7:‌00 P‌M and plays a five-song set once a month for Revival Sunday, usually the last Sunday of the month. Check email and church calendar for exceptions. All instruments welcome.

* More information about the DeBows music ministry can be viewed HERE. Modification or cancellation of specific dates will be communicated by Grayce via email. Please check email for any cancellations before coming out.

One of the hallmarks of DeBows UMC is our level of mission activity. Throughout the year our church engages in many different forms of outreach to share God’s love with our neighbors and community.

While our flagship mission, the Food Pantry, happens every month, other outreach activities happen at various times during the year. In the next newsletter we will publish a proposed list of mission activities and when they will take place.

During J‌anuary & F‌ebruary we will focus on support of our Food Pantry ministry. We will do this in two ways:

1. In lieu of the “Souper Bowl” event we used to do before COVID, we will be distributing Ball jars that you can take home and fill with spare change. We ask that the jars be returned on the first Sunday in M‌arch. Jars will be available starting this S‌unday, J‌anuary 22.
2. Many of the food items distributed are obtained through our affiliation with the Fulfill Foods Bank program. Some other items we could still use from other sources include peanut butter, pasta, beans, and brownie & cake mixes. If you would like to donate any of these items, please bring them to the church and place them on the table outside of Fellowship Hall. Please check the expiration dates on anything you donate, as we cannot distribute expired food items.