Royersford United Methodist Church

09/03/2026

08/31/2026

Churches mobilize after deadly Nepal-Tibet floods | Churches and mission partners are responding after catastrophic floods along the Nepal-Tibet border, as Asian Christian leaders call for prayer, humanitarian support and sustained solidarity with affected communities.

https://www.umnews.org/en/news/churches-mobilize-after-deadly-nepal-tibet-floods

08/31/2026

🙏 Flood Relief Update — August 27, 2026

Our Early Response Teams are actively on the ground across Indiana, and here is where things stand:

Where we are working:

New Castle (Henry County) — A 10-person ERT is mucking out homes from a list of 70+ properties with major damage. Only 18 of 278 reported homes have insurance.
Indianapolis (Ravenswood/Marion County) — A growing team has completed 2 homes so far.
Lake County — Coordinating with United Way. Cleaning kits and hygiene kits have been distributed, with more on the way.
Relief supplies distributed:

Lake County: 500 cleaning kits and 1,000 hygiene kits delivered, with 700 more cleaning kits arriving soon.
New Castle: 180+ cleaning kits distributed, with 300 more requested.
Anderson: 1,000 cleaning kits distributed.
The biggest needs right now:

Volunteers
Dehumidifiers
Household generators
Shower trailers
A $10,000 UMCOR solidarity grant has been approved and is already being put to work.

How you can help: 💛 Give: Direct monetary donations to UMCOR US Disaster Response — Advance #901670 👉 https://bit.ly/4y84fx6

🙋 Volunteer: https://forms.gle/aQVJQxTmf5Azokqi7

Thank you for your continued prayers and generosity. We will keep you updated as the situation develops.

08/31/2026

DON'T FORGET - -
We switch BACK to 10:30A worship on September 13th!
If you DO forget and come early, come on down to Fellowship Hall and join us for our annual free Rally Day full hot breakfast before worship!! YUMMOLA!!

08/31/2026

We will have a
BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS, September 13th at the 10:30A service! All children, youth and adult students AND adults who work anywhere in education are welcome to receive a blessing for the 2026-2027 school year. Bring a backpack, bag, briefcase, or anything used for carrying what is needed in your area of education to worship and we will have a blessing over it and you for the year.

08/31/2026

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!! September 13th - - Rally Day!!
Full breakfast at 9:15A (let us know if you're coming*)
Worship goes BACK TO 10:30A
Blessing of the Backpacks during the service.
*Fill out the sign-up sheet in the sanctuary or call the office with your name and number in your party.

08/31/2026

Yesterday we heard Paul speak about the marks of a true Christian (Rom 12:9-21). But did you know that in addition to that, Wesley names five marks of a Methodist?

From J Wesley 1742 - - "The Character of a Methodist"
Loves God: Having the love of God shed in one's heart.
Rejoices in God: Finding deep happiness and joy in faith.
Gives Thanks: Maintaining a constant posture of gratitude.
Prays Constantly: Keeping an ongoing communion with God.
Loves Others: Extending active love to neighbors and the world.

08/26/2026

Prayers lifted... Lord, in your mercy...

Join us in prayer for those impacted by devastating flash flooding along the border of Nepal and Tibet today. We pray especially for the families and loved ones of those who have died or remain missing, and for those who have lost their homes and livelihoods.

As first responders assist survivors and search for the missing, UMCOR stands ready to support the response efforts of United Mission Nepal and other partners in the region.

To support our responses to this and other international disasters, give here: bit.ly/umcoridr