GOVERNOR WES MOORE ACTS IN SUPPORT OF MARYLAND’S FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVANTS AND SECURING ACCESS TO KEY FEDERAL PROGRAM

Today the Moore-Miller Administration announced a series of actions to protect Marylanders during the federal government shutdown. According to data from 2023, there are approximately 269,000 federal employees residing in Maryland and 225,000 contractors working in Maryland. In addition, thousands of Marylanders rely on federal programs. In order to support impacted Marylanders, Governor Moore has announced additional actions to protect Marylanders during this difficult time. These actions build upon previous steps Governor Moore announced in February of this year to support Maryland’s federal workers impacted by federal workforce layoffs, firings, and changes to federal funding.

1. Fact Sheet Maryland Resources During A Federal Shutdown (Accessible) 10.2025
2. LBHAs Fed ShutDown Update 10.6.2510.01.2025 MD DHS Federal Government Shutdown Update
3. Federal Government Shutdown Resources 10.2025
4. 10.01.2025 MD DHS Federal Government Shutdown Update

Brother Clyde Thompson, 3rd
Beloved Nephew of Brother Andrew and Sister Natalie Johnson

Public Viewing
Tuesday October 21, 2025 5:00-8:00 pm

Homegoing Service
Wednesday October 22, 2025

Wake 9:00 am • Service 9:30 am

Wylie Funeral Home
9200 Liberty Road Road

Randallstown, Maryland 21133

Union Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church
"Relate, Rescue, Recharge"

Reverend Raymond F. Edmonds, Jr., Pastor

8615 Church Lane • Randallstown, MD  21133 • P: 410.922.3286 | F: 410.922.3299

Email: wearefamily@unionbethelamec.org

Our Guest Speaker
Chenay Saunders
1st Vice-President
Washington Conference Branch Lay Organization

2nd Episcopal District AME Church

This October the Connectional YPD will celebrate its 110th Birthday

110 Years Strong: Celebrating 0ur Legacy, Embracing Our Future 1915- 2025 

In celebrating the Connectional YPD 110th Birthday, on Sunday, October 26, 2025, after worship service, the Union Bethel YPD will set up a YPD information and Recruitment Station!

Our Motto is: Grow, Glow, and Go for Christ!

• Grow(ing) our relationship with Christ.
• Glow(ing) in our personal, academic and professional development
• Go(ing) to do the work of missions

"Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself, and our God and Father, who has loved us and given us everlasting consolation and good hope by grace… establish you in every good word and work." 2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17 

Join the Union Bethel Church Family as we celebrate or 199th Church Anniversary in worship! Our guest speaker will be Rev. Dr. Ronald E. Braxton, Presiding Elder, Potomac District (Ret.)

2025 List Of Thanksgiving Basket Items From Organizations And Ministries 04242025)

Lillian M. Dorsey Women’s Missionary Society Annual Thanksgiving Baskets
Visit www.unionbethelamec.org/announcements for a Full List of Ministries Food Items and Drop-Off Schedule to Church

*Accepting Donations from October 27-November 14, 2025*

During the month of NOVEMBER, 2025, stop by the Good Samaritan Food Pantry table after the worship service to purchase a great Union Bethel custom-designed insulated tumbler and help raise funds for the Food Pantry.

• The funds raised will be used to purchase food for our members and neighbors! The tumblers are $20.00 each.
• The insulated tumbler capacity is 12 oz. and can handle both hot and cold items. The interior is stainless steel and it comes with a spill-proof sliding lid.
• After November, please go to the Food Pantry office at 8615 Church Lane, Randallstown, MD 21133 to secure your insulated tumblers. They will make great Christmas gifts!

• • Our next indoor Food Give-A-Way: Saturday, Novmber 1 , 2025 from 10am to 12pm (while supplies last).

Please Note: If there is inclement weather, the Food Giveaway will be cancelled. If you are in need of food, please contact the Good Samaritan Food Pantry at 410-655-7125 to make an appointment. 

• Please bring your own bags. Union Bethel Food Giveaways will be the 1st Saturday of each month! Community free food event!  Masks are optional.
• We are located at 8615 Church Lane - Randallstown, MD 21133
  Ample free parking in rear of church.

If  you are unable to attend a Saturday Free Food Giveaway:

Email Us: foodpantry@unionbethelamec.org Or Call the Union Bethel Food Pantry at 410-655-7125 and arrangements will be made for an appointment at the Food Pantry.

Union Bethel Food Pantry Food Giveaways are in partnership with the Maryland Food Bank. The Union Bethel Food Giveaway is a caring community of volunteers who serve our church families and community with free nutritious food. We are committed to providing food at no cost on the first Saturday of the month.

Our Guest Preacher will be Rev. Jerri Edmonds, First Lady, Union Bethel AME Church

Theme: "Faith in Action: Helping Hands, Helping Others"

We are called to strengthen our faith and sent to continue the ministry of Jesus Christ by service and witness in the world." The society's purpose is to empower women through faith, support the mission of the church, and respond to God's plan through ministry and action, both locally and globally.

"Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ."Galatians 6:2

DRIVE THRU – PLEASE REMAIN IN YOUR VEHICLE

Union Bethel AME Church is located at 8615 Church Lane, Randallstown, MD 21133

Help protect your identity by shredding documents with personal and sensitive information at our upcoming FREE paper shredding event. The event, which will feature an on-site industrial paper shredder, will provide the opportunity for households to shred up to three bags or boxes of paper materials.

Not Accepted: 3-ring binders, CDs, DVDs, hard drives, data tapes, cassette or VHS tapes, expired medication, metal or sharp objects, no X-Rays, or home trash.

Note: Boxes will not be shredded – only the contents. 

Note: Paper Only please

Wednesdays at Noon and 7pm

"Stepping Forward in Faith"

Join by Zoom at Noon or 7pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85954118817?pwd=OWNoQlZ5VFI3d3pqMUQ3MTh2N2JQdz09#success
Meeting ID: 859 5411 8817
Passcode: 203184
Or call in at 301 715 8592

So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in Him, rooted and built up in Him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. Colossians 2:6-7

Join Zoom Meeting Beginning Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 8am

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81447615578?pwd=eStrK2pKQzdMbHVFMUp5MUt5OVBJUT09#success

Meeting ID: 814 4761 5578

Passcode: 533771

Each weekday at 8am beginning Monday, September 8, 2025

Morning Meditation  Call-in Number: 978-990-5000

Passcode: 259838#

Sign up online: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080544A5A62BA1FF2-57991295-womens#/

Women's Fellowship Book Study begins Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 9am and thereafter every 2nd Saturday of each month at 9am

New Participants:

• In person registration for new participants begins Sunday, August 17th through September 7th
• Online registration for new participants begins Monday, August 18th through September 7th

Note: Current participants do not need to register

Book Study Zoom Link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89075709249?pwd=ApdP1eDyXwcfiqgaalVHrBUcci4GTD.1

Meeting ID: 890 7570 9249 • Passcode: 337890

Begins Sunday, September 28, 2025

Reminder for all parents and guardians! 

What is G.I.F.T? Union Bethel announces a new Sunday gathering for youth that shares Christian values, faith, and teachings in a relatable, age-appropriate, safe and encouraging environment.

G.I.F.T. students will gather on the 3rd & 4th Sunday of each month following offering

Bring a Friend!

8615 Church Lane, Randallstown, MD 21133

Rev. Raymond F. Edmonds, Jr., Pastor

In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Ephesians 6:16