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1509 Fallston Road - Fallston, Maryland, 21047
fallstonumc@fallstonumc.org - 410-877-7255
Senior Pastor: Rev. Dr. Karin Walker
karin.walker@fallstonumc.org
Associate Pastor: Rev. Danny Breidenbaugh
danny.breidenbaugh@fallstonumc.org
Pastor of Visitation: Rev. Diane Crider
criderdaw57@gmail.com

     

  

The 7 Signs of JohnJohn wanted to make sure his readers knew that Jesus is God.  He provides 7 signs in his gospel that confirm who Jesus is and the power let loose in the world through His resurrection.  There are signs of God at work in our world today.  Having the eyes to see and the ears to hear is key! 

Our 5:30pm Saturday worship services will run through June 10th, after which we will be taking a break for the summer. We will begin again on Saturday, September 2nd out back in Friendship Meadow. Join us for the next month of worship services and again in the Fall!

  • Saturdays -5:30PM in the Welcome Center
  • Sundays - 9:00 with the praise band
  • Sundays - 10:15 with the choir and organ
  • Sunday Adult Small Group - 9:00am
  • Lighthouse Kids and Youth - 10:15am
  • Livestream - 9:00AM

Register to play with us on Monday, June 12th at Winters Run Golf Club.

  • Cost includes: breakfast, practice range, cart, on-course ref refreshments, putting contest, awards and lunch after your round. $120/golfer
  • Not a golfer?  No worries, you can still participate by sponsoring a hole.  $100/hole

Register as an individual or as a foursome by downloading the flyer, and returning it in person, by email or by mail.  Then make your payment by check or by using our secure online payment option.

The Golf Tournament Committee is also looking for donations for the Silent Auction that is held in conjunction with the golf day!  Items such as a few days at a time share or vacation home, sports memorabilia, professional services, new golf items, and cash donations are much appreciated!  Volunteers needed are needed to help, too!  Email Mike at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information or to register.

Please join us on June 11 after worship for lunch and a celebration of Charlie’s retirement as our Choir Director!  Mark your calendar!  We are putting together a video for Charlie of “cameos.”  If you would like to record a message, please film it with your camera held side ways, and keep to about 15 seconds.  Then send it to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

A gift that will honor Charlie is to give to his favorite mission—ASP (Appalachia Service Project).  If you would like to make a donation in his honor, you can place a check in the offering plate, or go to our website and click ASP on the giving page.  

We are working to update our website this summer as we migrate to the newest Joomla version. If you work with Joomla, and are able to assist, we could use your help! Please reach out to Tonya - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  Thank you!  

We would like to celebrate our graduates on June 18 at the 10:15 worship service.  If there is a graduate in your life, please email their name and place from which they are graduating to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  Then join us for the service on the 18th.

Come and experience Bible Adventures, Out of this World Games, Imagination Station, Stellar Music and more!

  • 6:00-8:45 PM w/ Family dinner (6:00-6:20) & dessert each night.  
  • Pre-K Program for 3 & 4 year olds.  Elementary Program for entering kindergarten thru entering 6th grade.
  • Youth volunteers (7th grade and up) and adult volunteers needed!   

Join us for an out-of-this-world experience as we discover how to shine Jesus’ love and hope in everyday life!  Each night, children will engage in music, bible stories, games, crafts and science experiments as they actively learn about God’s love and how to shine Jesus’ light everywhere they go! They are guaranteed to have a Stellar time!  Dinner and all activities are free of charge.  

Don’t wait to register or you may miss the boat (or rocket)!  Click to Register Today (participants and volunteers)

This summer we are tutoring! Our goal is to provide 1-1 assistance this year to 80 students. That means we need 80 volunteers! That's a BIG number, but with your help we can reach that goal!  ANYONE and EVERYONE high school and adult would make a great tutor - don't let that word scare you!  You will be given every resource you need to be successful as a tutor.

Tutoring includes: reading one-on-one, talking about text, helping with math facts and math skills, playing learning games, listening, sharing and most importantly showing students in need that they are cared about and believed in as you share the love of Christ through your time, your words and your actions. 

We use workbooks, math manipulatives and games, and books! All materials are adult friendly!  We will also provide training, for those interested, the week before, or throughout the summer, so that you feel comfortable! 

To build continuity in the program we are looking for volunteers to commit to 2 nights a week 6:15-8:00, for just 6 weeks (June 26-Aug 3) so that we can assign 1 student to every volunteer for the entire summer. That's 12 sessions total! If you need to miss a day here or there, that's okay!  If you can only commit to one day a week, that's okay, too. And if you can do ALL 4 days, well, that's awesome! 

You'll always have other adults in the room and the students and families are so appreciative of any support we provide. If you can be a part of the program or are interested in learning more, please complete this interest survey, and/or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

This summer, we are planning to support the 40-60 families of our Tutoring Center many of whom are experiencing food insecurity, especially when the school breakfast and lunch program is not easily accessible to them in the summer.  Tutoring families will have opportunities to receive a weekly takeaway to assist with their needs. Please consider donating items and placing them in the Welcome Center. You may reach out to Bonnie This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Tonya This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with any questions. Thank you.
 
Week 1: cereals, pancake mix, syrup, pasta, pasta sauce, macaroni and cheese 
Week 2:  dish soap, laundry detergent, fabric softener, sponges, disinfecting wipes

Mission Central Community Services supports projects like: Shoes for Kids and the Elementary Success Summer Tutoring Program. All you have to do is SHOP and EAT!  Click this link for the video on how to enroll.  Visit www.raiseright.com. Our enrollment code is: 4L61E3EE73772

 

 

Stephen Ministers: Care - Pray - Encourage - Listen - Bring Christ's Love and Care with Spiritual Support

If you would love to have someone to talk to during a tumultuous time, Stephen Ministers are practicing social distancing and are available to connect through phone, text, email, face time, Zoom or Skype. Stephen ministers will provide Christian encouragement through scriptures, prayers and a listening ear. What a great way to bring God and his Word into our everyday life. Please email Pastor Karin to receive support from a Stephen Minister. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Adult Sunday School small group will begin a 4 week study of " Before Amen " by Max Lucado on Sunday May 28 at 9am in the conference room with optional Zoom link. We will explore Prayer. Do you wish you prayed more---with more fire, faith, and fervency? Embarking on a journey to the very heart of biblical petition, Lucado explores the quotable, repeatable, portable prayer that Jesus gave his first followers when they struggled with this spiritual discipline. Discover how to have a heartfelt dialogue with God---and let the conversation begin. Sign up in the welcome center or by emailing Sharon Gardner at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Preview video on YouTube here.  eBook and Audiobook available on Hoopla.

Men - Join Us for A New 6 Week Study Beginning May 23rd 2023. The Men's Bible Study group has been meeting regularly for almost 5 years. Our studies have varied between books of the Bible and life challenges/ experiences as we walk in our christian faith.  Our next study will be ‘One At A Time’ by Kyle Idleman; pastor, and best selling author.  We will use a short video, study sheets, and the Bible to discover how to ‘make a difference in the world’.

We want to make a difference, but there are so many opinions on the way to do that. Maybe there’s a different way to make a difference, and we’re just missing it. Without a doubt, Jesus is the person who has made the biggest difference in all of history. So, how did Jesus make such a difference in this world? Many times in the Gospels we find Jesus made a difference ‘One at a Time.’  

Please join us.  Contact John Varvaris at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you would like to find out more information!  See you then.

The 1111 Project has delivered 938 blankets for veterans that have served our country. We have only 173 to reach our original goal of 1111 Veterans’ blankets.  We hope to do that by Veterans’ Day this year. Purchase a kit from us for $25 and create a no sew blanket that will bless our veterans in the hospital. More information about the project as well as directions for tying the knots can be found here. Thank you for your continued generosity. 

New Study on The CHOSEN this summer. All are welcome and invite your friends to view the popular free streaming show that has Christians watching the Life of Jesus.

Please join us any Wednesday morning this summer at 7:00am via Zoom as we discuss each episode of the First Season. We will be using The Chosen study book available on Amazon, Cokesbury and Lifeway, for Season One. The free streaming show is available to watch through an app on your phone, computer or Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV, google The Chosen or use this link. We’ll begin discussing Episode one, “I have called you by name” on June 21st, 2023, but please jump in any Wednesday this summer to stay connected to your FUMC friends. Email Deborah Sugg This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with any questions, for updates on what episode we are on or for the Zoom link. 

The services for the past weeks are linked below. Click to watch again or to forward to a friend. If you missed a service not listed, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for the direct link.


Join us for a powerful service as we connect with one another, pray, sing, and hear God’s word.  2nd and 4th Wednesdays! This month May 24. Come and experience worship in a different context. 

 

So many choices!! Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your name and how you are interested in participating or serving and we will get you connected! 

  1. Meals for our members after life events—Prepare a meal and deliver (hospital, funeral, etc)
  2. Lock Up Crew—once a quarter for a week, come through the building and check the doors, windows, and general condition to secure the building for another day
  3. Greeters and Ushers for Sunday Morning
  4. Coffee and hospitality for Sunday mornings 9:30-11:30, special events or occasions
  5. Paid staff members for our toddler and nursery programs
  6. Choir (Adult, Youth, Kids, Bell) 
  7. Funeral Luncheon Volunteers
  8. Manna House Volunteers
  9. Sharing Table Volunteers
  10. Adult Fellowship Group
  11. Biking Group (Saturday Mornings - NCR Trail)
  12. Bowling (Sunday Nights)
  13. Softball (Spring - Sundays)
  14. Pickleball (weekly)
  15. Occasional Mailings
  16. Work with our children and youth.
  17. Readers on Sunday Morning

Want to ride on the NCR trail on Saturdays with a group?  Join Pastor Karin for enjoyable rides beginning at the Monkton Station on the trail at 8am.  Sign up to be on the group list if you want to ride occasionally or regularly.  The rides are all out and back so you can choose how long and how far.  Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Fallston UMC is recycling household batteries (AA, AAA, C, D, 9volt and disc shaped batteries).  Help us get greener!  There is a bin in the welcome center to drop them off.

Thank you for continuing to pray for all the participants at the Manna House and for our dedicated volunteers who selfishly donate early morning hours to serve breakfast to those who are less fortunate.  If you are interested in learning more about how we support Manna House please contact Debb Mace at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Lighthouse Kids: The children rotate through stations including bible stories, crafts, games, science and music.  The weekly lesson and activities match the weekly scripture read during church, so parents and children are hearing the same message.

Lighthouse Youth: Confirmation small group is for 6th and 7th graders, as well as any other students not previously confirmed who may be interested.  8th through 12 graders not in confirmation attend Youth Small Group.

Nursery and toddler care is provided during both the 9:00 and the 10:15 services.

Please complete registration for all children and youth (nursery through high school).  - https://vbspro.events/p/a7e9a9  Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information! 

Take Off Pounds Sensibly, the nonprofit weight-loss support organization, meets weekly on Mondays at 9:30am in Providence Hall and is open to the public ages 7 and up. TOPS offers an individual approach to weight loss and overall wellness. Members learn about nutrition, portion control, meal planning, exercise and more. 

Your first visit at any TOPS meeting is free. New TOPS members may choose from 3 different packages. Contact Marie Reid for more information - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

We are so thankful for a loving and generous congregation that allows for our missions and ministries to occur. Set up your 2023 offering through our website (www.fallstonumc.org).  Go to giving” (top right corner).  From there you can setup a profile and indicate the fund, dollar amount of your giving, the frequency (one time, once a week, once a month, etc.).  If you have any questions, please call Carole Cover at 410-877-7255 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Thanks to the many hands of the prayer team, prayer shawls and blankets are always available for your family and friends in need. May those receiving blankets always feel God's presence, love, and comfort.  If you would like prayers for someone and/or a blanket, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and/or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. If you are interested in joining this ministry, please use the prayer blanket email. 

Thank you for continuing to use the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. email for announcements you wish to be placed in the bulletin, on the website and/or in the weekly e-Enlightener. This email automatically distributes to Carole Cover, Alison DeVack, Tonya Chandler and Pastor Karin. Thank you for having all bulletin and e-Enlightener information in by Tuesday at 6:00 pm each week

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