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Blessing Our Neighbors
Poolesville Memorial was honored to extend a warm welcome to our newest neighbors in faith at Fuente de Vida Iglesia Evangelica Apostoles y Profetas (Fountain of Life Evangelical Church of Apostles and Prophets). Poolesville Memorial representative Eleanor Bateman presented Pastor Juan Amaya with a gift on behalf of the Poolesville Memorial Church Council. We pray…
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Youth Prepare For Thanksgiving
We can be thankful this Thanksgiving for members of our Youth community for giving their time to pack Thanksgiving “baskets” to be distributed to families in need through WUMCO. Thank you as well to all who contributed the basket ingredients, and to Betty King for coordinating the packing effort!
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Musical Gifts Abound
Poolesville Memorial has long enjoyed the monthly contributions of its Bell Choir to the worship experience. This past Sunday worshippers enjoyed a special treat as high schooler Evie Smalley, accompanied the Bell Choir on flute. Check out their beautiful worship offering here. Thank you to Evie and the entire Bell Choir, conducted by Becky Smalley,…
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Community Gathering for Peace & Unity
Community members, including members of Poolesville Memorial, gathered on Whalen Commons to attend a Community Gathering for Peace & Unity on November 19. Among the speakers was Poolesville Memorial’s own Link Hoewing who offered inspiring comments. The gathering included prayer, meditation, and candle lighting.
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Helping Hands Clean Up
Several members of Poolesville Memorial, along with several friends and neighbors came together in the name of Helping Hands Poolesville to provide some much needed landscaping TLC for a neighbor in need in Poolesville. Special thanks to Bernie Mihm for his professional guidance and the support of Fine Earth Landscaping.
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Trunk-or-Treat Huge Success
Poolesville Memorial took a brave step this year in moving Trunk-or-Treat to Whalen Commons and opening it up to the public at large. St. Peters Episcopal Church was invited to join the fun and was faithful to do so. For those who missed out, here are some pictures of the event for you to enjoy.
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Thank You
The Trick-or-Treaters are in bed. The Jack-o-Lanterns are starting to shrivel. These are the waning minutes of… Pastor Appreciation Month. As I reflect on the many kind expressions of appreciation I have been blessed to receive over the past month want to say on behalf of Sandy and I, “Thank you.” I also want to…
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Celebrating the Saints.
The first Sunday of November we celebrate the Saints who have gone on to glory before us. We celebrate their lives well lived, and seek God’s grace as we carry on in their absence. If you have a loved one you would like lifted up this coming Sunday, please notify the office ASAP this week…
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A/V Project Set to Conclude
The installation of the new Audio/Visual Project equipment is underway, and set to be completed in time for worship on 10-29-23. This will bring to fruition a project that has been a vision for at least a decade; and accelerated by the impacts of the COVID pandemic. This project will significantly enhance the online worship…
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New Medical Goods Ministry
Newly minted ministry provides no-cost medical equipment to the community In early 2023, members of Poolesville Memorial United Methodist Church began to notice numerous posts on local social media by community members in need of various medical equipment, like wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, etc. The idea was born to collect and distribute this equipment to community…
