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Spotlight Deerfield United
Methodist Church
Sabillasville
by Theresa Dardanell
Once a year, a little country Photos by Theresa Dardanell The tight-knit group enjoys
church with a small congregation social activities throughout the year.
hosts an event that is standing room The Mother’s Day Tea is a family
only. Joined by members of several event. Appetizers, soup, scones,
churches and the community, sandwiches, tea and desserts are
Deerfield United Methodist Church served to the ladies by husbands
brings a 2000-year-old event to and children. Of course, there is
life. “The Journey to the Cross”, a Father’s Day breakfast for the
a live passion play, is performed dads. The annual summer picnic is
on Palm Sunday and Good Friday held in the Thurmont Community
every year. The production covers Park. In the fall, everyone enjoys
miracles and other events in the life a hayride and bonfire complete
of Christ through his last days and with hot dogs and marshmallows.
resurrection. During the Christmas season, they
During the rest of the year, go Christmas caroling at nursing
members of the congregation homes and at the homes of shut-
worship together at 10:15 a.m. ins. During the cold winter months,
on Sunday mornings. Along there are movie nights in the church
with readings, prayers, hymns, hall.
and a message by Pastor Ray The history of the church began
Dudley, everyone enthusiastically in 1878 with revival services held
participates in “passing the peace in a log school house in Smithfield
of Christ” with handshakes and Pastor Ray Dudley (back row on the left) with members of the (which later became Deerfield).
hugs. A communion service, held Deerfield United Methodist Church. In 1879, the Smithfield United
on the first Sunday of the month, is Brethren Church was built on land
followed by refreshments. purchased for the sum of $25. The
Community service is an gifts for children and the elderly at appreciate the generosity of the church became the Evangelical
important part of their ministry. Christmas. Teachers at Sabillasville church. Deerfield United Methodist United Brethren Church in 1946.
Pastor Ray said, “If there is a need Elementary school, which is also supports families doing mission The final name change occurred
that arises in the community, we located less than a mile from the work. Colorfest gives the church in 1968 when they joined with the
go ahead and help as much as we church, are treated to a “back to members the opportunity to raise Methodist Church. The Deerfield
can with it. There was a need for a school” luncheon each year. Kate funds to support these outreach United Methodist Church is located
chair lift and we gave funds to help Krietz, Sabillasville Elementary programs. With the help of friends, at 16405 Foxville Deerfield Road
buy that chair lift.” Several families School Principal, said that the they not only have a food stand, near Sabillasville. Join them for the
in need are provided with food staff is very grateful for the annual they also park cars and rent spaces 10:15 a.m. Sunday service. You will
for a meal at Thanksgiving and home-cooked luncheon and they to vendors. feel very welcomed.
