Weekly Missive
October 9, 2025
Friends,
I hope you’ll make plans to be in worship this Sunday at 10:00 a.m. as we dive into one of the most beloved verses in Scripture — “For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord…” (Jeremiah 29:11). The sermon, “God Has Plans for Y’all!”, reminds us that God’s promises aren’t just for individuals — they’re for all of us together. Even when life feels uncertain, God’s plans are still unfolding, bringing hope and shalom right where we are.
Before Sunday, I hope you’ll join in one of our favorite fall traditions — Our second Pumpkin Toss this Saturday, October 11, at 9:00 a.m. We’re getting a full tractor-trailer load and we need volunteers for Saturday and throughout the week! If the online sign-up form is giving you trouble, don’t worry — just call the church office, and Lacy will gladly help you find a spot.
This week our Church Council held its pre-Charge Conference meeting. We pre-approved the 2025 leadership roster, clergy compensation, housing allowance, and IRS exclusion, and reviewed our State of the Church report which concluded that Hampstead UMC is “Reviving!”.
That word fits us perfectly — signs of new life are everywhere: growing ministries, faithful giving, new faces in worship, and a spirit of hope that’s hard to miss. Let’s keep leaning into what God is doing among us.
See you Saturday at the Patch or Sunday in worship,
Pastor Debbie
Bake Sale in the Patch!
The United Women in Faith will hold a bake sale to benefit the youth on Saturday, October 18th, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (unless we sell out before).
See you at the Pumpkin Patch!
Campfire Sing-a-Long!
You are invited to join the choirs from HUMC and The Gathering, in a campfire sing-a-long at the Pumpkin Patch on October 19th at 6:00 PM. This will be a fun time of singing some hymns, making s’mores, and enjoying a time of fellowship.