Upcoming Worship Schedule

December 15th - Angels in Indiana

December 22nd - The Quiet Love of Joseph

December 24th (Christmas Eve) - A Service of Lessons and Carols

Visitor Invitation Reminder

The #1 time for people to visit a church is Christmas Eve, so invite, invite, invite.

Advent Bible Study "Angels Speak"

Thursday December 19th, 10 AM  (CE Room at UPB)

Women's Group - Saturday December 14th, 10am at UPB

Please join us in the narthex as we chat, enjoy a few bites of goodies and coffee, and join in a short bible study.  All materials are provided.  Just bring yourself and a friend.  It's a great way to introduce those who are not involved in the church to meet us, and to invite those who come to other events and to come a bit closer.

Ladies Lunch - January 8th at 11:30am 

The Ladies Lunch will take place at 11:30am on Wednesday, January 8th at First Watch.

First Watch

15471 Excelsior Drive

Bowie, MD

Chat and Chew

The next Chat and Chew will be on December 29th.  Bring your goodies to share and join us after worship.

Service & Mission Committee - Food Pantry

The Bowie Food Pantry’s greatest needs from the Pantry's Newsletter:

• Soup
• Spaghetti Sauce (24-oz. size)   
• Canned Meats (Chicken Breast, Beef Stew, Spam, Corned Beef Hash, Chili)
• Personal care items including lotion and shampoo
• Additionally, we stock the Rice shelf as part of the Pantry's adopt-a-shelf program

Please Note:  Regular-sized items are preferred.  Most households consist of 1-3 individuals.  Please check expiration dates.

Want to talk?  Have coffee?  Let Pastor Caroline know.

I am available to meet, talk, or help out on Tuesday and Wednesday at UPB.  My Availability may vary, so please feel free to make an appointment to meet in person.  You are welcome free to contact me via text or phone.

Cell phone:  301-509-3845

Email: revcwwilson@gmail.com

Neighborhood School Supplies

We are collecting items for our neighborhood school including tissues, hand sanitizer refills, glue sticks, and more.  Please drop off items in the CE classroom.

Liturgists Needed

Liturgists are needed during each service. If you would like to be added to the list of people who are available, please let Diane Eades know.

Living Waters for the World

This PC(USA) non-profit works to provide clean water to those without. Outside the door to the sanctuary is a jar for your donations.  To learn more about their worthwhile mission: livingwatersfortheworld.org

Tech Help Wanted

The Communications Committee is looking for someone to help create PowerPoint slides for worship and coordinate with other volunteers.  Please contact Mike Mehl if you are able to help out, or addyour name to the sign-up sheet in the narthex.  Also, anyone can help by sharing our Facebook page and adding comments.

Items for News and Notes

If you have an item for News and Notes, please send it to revcwwilson@gmail.com.  Use the Subject NEWS AND NOTES, so that it will not be overlooked.