New pastor

The Rev. James Bishop Sr. has been appointed to Asbury Town Neck United Methodist Church, 429 Asbury Drive in Severna Park. For the past eight years, he has served as pastor of Goshen United Methodist Church in Gaithersburg. Worship services are at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Sundays. All are welcome.

Educators' Sunday

Woods Presbyterian Church will honor and bless educators during the 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. services on Sunday, Aug. 21, at the church, 611 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd. in Severna Park. Teachers, principals and other educators are invited. A reception will held between services in the Fellowship Hall. Information: 410-647-2550.