STJOHNSUMC

Directions:

From Washington, D.C.: Follow Route 4 south to Lusby, MD. Make a left onto Rousby Hall/Olivet Road (Route 760). *Go through traffic signal on Rousby Hall Road and travel about 2 miles. At the roundabout, follow signs for Olivet Road. Make a right at the Eastern UMC sign. The church is at the top of the hill on the right.

From St. Mary’s County: Cross the Thomas Johnson Bridge to Solomons. Proceed north on Route 4 for approximately 3.5 miles and make a right turn at Rousby Hall/Olivet Road intersection. Follow the above directions at *.

Eastern UMC is part of the Lusby UMC Charge that includes St. John Church. The pastor for both churches is the Rev. Dr. Samson Y. Nortey.

Mission Statement: The Mission of the Lusby United Methodist Charge is to make disciples for Jesus Christ by inviting and accepting persons to share their personal faith and by telling the “Good News” through Christian living.

Both churches operate the East-John Youth Center, Inc., located at 11835 Mill Bridge Road, Lusby, MD 20657 (410-326-1150). The center provides recreational and educational opportunities with outdoor swimming pool, wading pool, basketball court, nature trail, pavilion, volley ball court, horseshoe pit, bathhouse, and snack bar. A multi-purpose room is available for rental for special events. Their programs include a Summer Camp, Homework Center and Adopt-a-Grandparent Club. The East-John Youth Center is youth-minded, but family oriented.

Senior ministries include the Annual Christmas Dinner for senior citizens where family and friends enjoy fellowship and a wonderful meal with all the trimmings! The Annual Golden Harvest Social includes Christian entertainment, harvest meal, memory photo and door prizes galore, which makes this annual fellowship for senior citizens one of the most anticipated events of the year.