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A NEWSLETTER FOR THE CONGREGATION AND FRIENDS OF BEL AIR UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
21 Linwood Avenue Bel Air, MD 21014 • 410-838-5181 fax: 410-893-8363 • [email protected] • www.belairumc.org
BEL AIR UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
THE S P R E
Sunday Worship Services
Bel Air UMC (21 Linwood Avenue)
Sanctuary8:00 & 9:20 AM ~ Traditional
McComas Hall 9:20 AM ~ “Ignite” Worship
11:00 AM ~ Contemporary
Mt. Carmel Chapel (Wheel & Old Emmorton Rds)5:00 PM ~ Traditional
Sunday Christian Learning
Bel Air UMC (21 Linwood Avenue)
C4 Kids9:20 AM Infants-Grade 5
Adult Christian Learning9:20 AM
JULY / AUGUST 2018
Message from the Pastor
The Way Forward
For several decades, the UMC has been at an impasse when it comes to the issue of full inclusion of LGBTQ persons in the life of our church. Though we are of one body, the Body of Christ, we are clearly not of one voice on this subject. Conservative, progressive, and moderate voices all find a home within our denomination partly because we do share so much in common. On the issues of same-sex unions and the ordination of LGBTQ persons, we find it harder and harder to find common ground.
At the 2016 General Conference, the Commission on a Way Forward was created to help the Council of Bishops develop a path that would help us move forward on these issues, all while holding fast to our greater mission to make disciples for Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world (the mission statement of the UMC). The Commission on a Way Forward developed three models for the future of the UMC:
• The “Traditional” model• The “Connectional Conference” model• The “One Church” model
The Council of Bishops has overwhelmingly endorsed the “One Church” model and will be recommending that model for the special 2019 General Conference to be held next February. The General Conference is the highest legislative body of the UMC. It’s the only body that speaks for our denomination.
During the month of July, we’ll be sharing some resources on our webpage to help keep you informed. In addition to this, we welcome one-on-one conversations with you. Also, on Tuesday July 17th, at 7:00 pm, I’ve invited my father, Rev. Byron P. Brought, a now retired UM pastor of over 40 years, to lead us in an informational session to better understand how the UMC makes decisions, what the three models are, and what’s at stake in the next General Conference. You’re invited to come. You’re invited to stay informed, and you’re invited to hold one another in prayer.
In the meantime, I’d like for you to consider watching two videos, from the Rev. Tom Berlin, which I find to be extremely helpful resources to help frame the discussion. The first video is approximately 20 minutes long; the second, from this year’s Annual Conference, is approximately an hour.
• http://revtomberlin.com/talking-about-lgbtq-inclusion-in-the-umc/#sthash.mL3QhhhR.dpbs
• • http://www.bwcumc.org/resources/commission-on-a-way-forward/
commission-on-a-way-forward-resources//
Grace and peace,
Byron
CHILDREN AND FAMILY MINISTRIES JULY / AUGUST 2018
Summer Family WorshipDue to summer schedules and vacations, we just can’t make it to church on Sundays. We would like to offer a summer alternative for our church family here at BAUMC -- A midweek, intergenerational worship service. We would like to start with dinner. We will provide a dinner at 6:30pm, so you won’t have to worry about fitting that in before you come. Sing, pray, encouragement, message and an interactive time for ALL AGES in an hour. These services will go every other week. We want to stay connected. Therefore we will “stir” on another to love & good works.
“Stir” Hebrews 10:24-25
“And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.”
Wednesdays 6:30-8:00 p.m. Room 101
7/11 Science - Stir dissolves faster Weather - Breeze is stirred
7/25 Art - Stir paint Emotions - Cause quite a stir
8/8 Silence - Barely made a stir Photos - Stir memories
8/22 Electricity - Stirred or crackled Fire - Stir embers
9/5 Backpack Blessing
Water slide for ALL children
July 11, 26 and August 14 3:00 – 5:00 by Church Playground.
Let’s Party! Celebrating Jesus in the Biblical Feasts
2018 Summer Sunday School will be partying down. We will learn and experience the different Feasts described throughout the Hebrew Scriptures.
The best part will be the connection to the Messiah – Jesus of Nazareth. We meet as an elementary aged family (new K-5th grade) in Room 101 to celebrate.
7-1 Freedom!7-8 Passover7-15 Feast of Unleavened Bread7-22 First Fruits8-5 Pentecost8-12 Feasts of Trumpets8-19 Day of Atonement8-26 Feast of Tabernacles9-2 Hanukkah
Last Name: __________________________ First Name: __________________________ Street Address: ______________________________________________________________ City:__________________________Zip:____________ Home Phone:__________________ Parent/Guardian Contact:__________________________ Cell Phone:___________________ Birthdate Of Child (Month/Day/Year):_______________ Grade Completed or Age As Of Aug 1, 2018:_______ School ____________________
Please List Any FOOD Allergies: ___________________________________________In Order to Provide a Positive Learning Experience for Children,
We’re looking for Caring Adults & Teens to AssistPlease Check If You Can Help
Preschool Elementary
____ Preschool Crew Leader ____ Elementary Crew Leader ____ Crafts ____ Crafts ____ Games ____ Games ____ Kitchen ____ Kitchen
Name & E-Mail/Cell Number ____________________________________________________
PLEASE NOTE: For publicity purposes, appropriate pictures may be printed in the Spire Newsletter, which is distributed to Bel Air United Methodist Church’s friends and family. The pictures may also be used on the Bel Air United Methodist Church Website that can be found at www.belairumc.orgChildren’s names and other identifying information will NOT be included.
Tuesday, July 31 - Thursday, August 26:30 pm - 8:00 pm
$5 per Child
Bel Air UMC VBS 2018
Monday, July 30 - Friday, August 3
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
� Day or � NightBe Rescued by Jesus ....
SPECIAL EVENTSWEEKLY HAPPENINGSSundays, AMPed (Grades 6-8) 9:20 - 10:30 am Youth Center*** NEW STARTING TIME ***AMPed is a Sunday School open to all 6th to 8th grade middle school students. AMPed is taught by Kristien Foss, Barrett and Jane Russell. Students will stay in worship with their families on 5th Sundays. AMPed students are learning about worship. They are focusing on the story of the temple beginning with Abraham’s sacrifice of Isaac on the mountain and progressing, centuries later, to Solomon’s dedication of the temple on that same mountain. Rising 6th graders may join beginning June 17.
Mid-High Camp for 6th & 7th graders August 6-8
Sign up by August 1st
Aug 6: Summer Olympics @ BAUMC noon-4:30pm
Aug 7: First Fruits, 8am meet at church, pick-up at church between 3 and 4:30 pm
Aug 8: Beaver Dam Field Trip, 11am-5:30pm, Meet at church, $10.
NOTE: rising 6th–12th graders are invited on this trip
Iron Birds Game Ripken Stadium
August 15th Sign-up by August 12th
https://groupmatics.events/event/Umcmtzion $25 pp includes hat, air conditioned buffet,
club-level ticket
YOUTH MINISTRY JULY / AUGUST 2018
Volunteers needed for Vacation Bible School,
July 30 to August 2! Contact Rev. Deb Lampton
[email protected] if interested
Youth Group Pool Party August 26th, 2 to 6 pm
Fountain Green Swim Club1008 S Fountain Green Rd Bel Air, MD
Cost: $5 pp for non-members
Adventure Bound Camping Trip* Cape May, NJ August 22-24
$100 pp/ $30 deposit due July 11th
*NOTE: For rising 9th to 12th graders
Youth Group Fall Kick-Off September 9th
Youth Group will meet Sundays 6-8 pm during
school year
Contact Ashley [email protected] or Gina [email protected] for details or to register
Please note that Ashley’s e-mail is changed.
JULY / AUGUST 2018
Congratulations on Your New Life Together!!
Jeremy & Ashley SandersMay 27, 2018
We are pleased to celebrate anniversaries of those who have travelled more than 50 years in marriage together!
Happy Anniversary
Hal & Sandy Holmes who celebrated their 50th anniversary on 06/01
Richard & Barbara Leavy who will celebrate their 51st anniversary on 07/08
Robert & Carol McCormack who will celebrate their 54th anniversary on 07/18
Bob & Linda Lemmon who will celebrate their 56th anniversary on 07/21
John & Shirley Yantz who will celebrate their 58th anniversary on 07/30
Darnell & Lynn King who will celebrate their 56th anniversary on 08/03
Jim & Alice Paradise who will celebrate their 50th anniversary on 08/10
Ron & Jean Hill who will celebrate their 52nd anniversary on 08/13
Dave & Gail Candey who will celebrate their 62nd anniversary on 08/14
Paul & Diane Bates who will celebrate their 55th anniversary on 08/17
Dale & Peggy Patrick who will celebrate their 52nd anniversary on 08/21
Bob & Betty Vestal who will celebrate their 54th anniversary on 08/23
Wes & Nancy Jenkins who will celebrate their 56th anniversary on 08/25
Gary & Helen Sanders who will celebrate their 60th anniversary on 08/30
Open Dates for Altar Flowers Sponsorships – These dates are filling up fast. We only have four spots left for the summer (July 1, 8 and 29 and August 12). Please contact Debbie Atteberry ([email protected]) if you are interested in honoring a veteran over the 4th or if you have another noteworthy event coming up. The cost is $35 for Altar Guild to provide the flowers, and you are welcome to take the flowers with you after the 9:20am service in the Sanctuary.
Ashley’s new e-mail address is [email protected]
JULY / AUGUST MILESTONES
We Welcome into the Community of Faith Through Baptism
James Parker Milton
John S Patti
We are pleased to celebrate the birthdates of those who are at least 80 years young!
Happy Birthday
07/01 - Gene Grden 07/03 - Charlotte Kendall07/09 - Virginia Becker 07/09 - Gail Candey07/09 - John Yantz07/12 - Don Smith07/14 - Joy Merryman07/18 - Laszlo Zsebedics07/29 - Bob Russell07/29 - Kurt Steiger08/03 - Ron Fortner08/03 - Bev Rivenburg08/05 - Palmer Paules08/07 - Roger Niles08/18 - Jean Henderson08/18 - Linda Lemmon08/21 - Shirley Singstock08/21 - June Wanek08/23 - Nancy Tolley08/26 - Jeanne Beddow 08/26 - Dave Candey08/29 - Jim Bragg 08/29 - Doris Evans
Lindsay Dodge recently had a birthday!
And she wanted what any 11-year-old would want for her birthday…A BIRTHDAY PARTY! HOORAY! Only this party was different because instead of asking for birthday presents, Lindsay asked her friends to bring non-perishable food items so that she could make a food donation to her church that we might be able to help those in need. So that’s what Lindsay and her friends did; they collected 40 lbs of food for our Food Ministry. What a thoughtful, self-less and caring gift of love! Thank you, Lindsay, for your thoughtfulness; thank you for “Loving as Jesus Loves!”
Our Food Ministry at BAUMC consists of four components: • Manna House – Every Wednesday• Family Food Distribution – Monthly• Senior Food Distribution – Monthly• Emergency Food Distribution – Need Based• Our Food Ministry involves lots of hard work, lots of team work, and lots of sacrifice from many good people doing many wonderful things. Thank you all for “Loving as Jesus Loves!”
NEW MEMBERS JULY / AUGUST 2018
Frank and Doris Tillman
John Patti
Wayne & Hilda Scarborough
My parents raised my 2 sisters and I in Morristown, NJ. After getting married, I lived in Brick, NJ before moving to Bel Air in 2009. My husband, Tim, works at APG. I have 5 sons and 2 daughters-in-law and my first grandson is expected on Thanksgiving day of this year. I am working as a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and I specialize in treating patients 25 years old and under. I work in White Marsh in an outpatient practice with several other providers and therapists. While living in NJ, I attended the Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church, but after transferring to Bel Air, I visited numerous churches in the area and found BAUMC to be a good fit for our family. I currently serve on the Finance Committee. In my spare time, I enjoy kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, interior decorating and playing with my 2 miniature poodles. Karen Green
John married Janet Fields on May 12, 2018. Congratulations!!John is a System Software Administrator at Leidos Innovations Corp. He is also a board certified high school basketball official.
We were born, raised, educated and married in North Carolina. After Graduate School, we moved to New Jersey where we worked in telecommunications and then retired to Williamsburg, Virginia. Last year, we moved to Bel Air to be closer to our Son, Benjamin; Daughter-in-Law, Allison; and Granddaughters Cora and Lily, who are members of Bel Air United Methodist Church.
Wayne and Hilda transfered from Perry Hall United Methodist Church.
They absolutely LOVE Bel Air United Methodist Church.
Monday, July 26:30 pm Russian Outreach Committee Parlor
Monday, July 166:30 pm Tiny Tots Board Meeting Office Work Room 7:00 pm Finance Committee Meeting (3rd Monday of the Month) Byron’s Office
Monday, August 66:30 pm Russian Outreach Committee Parlor
Wednesday, July 4CHURCH IS CLOSEDVIM Parking for the 4th of July Bel Air Parade
Thursday, July 57:00 pm Harford County Christian Jail Ministry Library
Sunday, July 8 - 14VIM Trip to South Carolina
Monday, July 99:30 am Blood Drive McComas Hall
Wednesday, July 116:30 pm Summer Family Worship CR 101
Tuesday, July 177:00 pm The Way Forward Room 202
Saturday, July 218:00 am United Way Room 2029:00 am Family Food Distribution McComas Hall
Wednesday, July 256:30 pm Summer Family Worship CR 101
Thursday, July 269:00 am Senior Food Distribution McComas Hall 6:30 pm FCCAU Homeless Shelter Board Meeting Room 115 Friday, July 275:30 pm Serve Dinner @ the Welcome One Homeless Shelter
HIGHLIGHT EVENTS
Saturday, August 410:00 am District UMW Leadership Tam Meeting Room 202Wednesday, August 86:30 pm Summer Family Worship CR 101
August 9 - 10Global Leadership Summit in Shrewsbury
Saturday, August 189:00 am Family Food Distribution McComas Hall
Monday, August 20 4:00 pm - Tuesday, August 21 9:00amVenture!! Women’s Bike Tour - Sleepover
Tuesday, August 21Noon SEPTEMBER Spire Deadline
Thursday, August 236:30 pm FCCAU Homeless Shelter Board Meeting Room 115Monday, August 275:30 pm Serve Dinner @ the Welcome One Homeless Shelter
Tuesday, August 288:30 am Spire Folding Team Parlor
Thursday, August 309:00 am Senior Food Distribution McComas Hall
Friday, August 31CHURCH OFFICE IS CLOSED
Committee Meetings
Monday, August 137:00 pm Board of Trustees Meeting Library (2nd Monday of the Month) Monday, August 206:30 pm Tiny Tots Board Meeting Office Work Room 7:00 pm Finance Committee Meeting (3rd Monday of the Month) Byron’s Office
Monday, August 277:00 pm Ad Council Meeting Library (4th Monday of the Month)
July 11, 26 and August 143:00 PM Water slide for ALL Children Playground
Wednesday, July 25CCC - Christmas in July
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - Day SessionJuly 30 - August 3
9:00 am - 12:00 noon
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - Night SessionJuly 31 - August 26:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Wednesday, August 2412:00 pm CCC - End of Summer Celebration Sanctuary
Sunday, July 8 10:30 am Parents with Pre-schoolers Small Group Room 115
Sunday, July 118:00 am Youth - Hersheypark
Monday, August 612:00 pm Youth Group - Summer Olympics McComas HallTuesday, August 78:00 am Youth Group - First Fruits
Wednesday, August 811:00 am Youth Group - Beaver Dam Wednesday, August 157:05 pm Youth Group - Iron Birds Game
August 22 - 24Youth Group - Camping Trip Cape May, NJ
Youth
Adults
Church Office Hours Monday—Friday 9:00 am—4:30 pm
Young Adults
Sunday, July 811:00am Billy Goat Trail at Great Falls
July 23 - 26Volunteer at Agape House
Children
Sunday, July 155:00 pm Hymn Sing at Mt Carmel Chapel
Sunday, August 125:00 pm Hymn Sing at Mt Carmel Chapel
HAPPY 4TH OF JULYSpend 4th of July on the lawn of Bel Air UMC.
Bring your blankets and chairs and enjoy the parade. You can park in the church parking lot for a donation
to Volunteers in Mission (VIM) trips.
Mt Carmel Chapel
RECURRING WEEKLY EVENTS July/August 2018
Monday9:00 am Pass It On Ministry 9:30 am Monday Morning Bible Study (L)9:30 am Friendship Garden Club (202) 2nd Monday Jan/Feb/Mar/Apr/Oct10:30 am Communion @ Brightview 2nd Monday6:30 pm Boy Scout Troop 777 (M, 103) or (CR 101, 103)7:00 pm Mon Night Women’s Bible Study (115)
Tuesday2:00 PM Communion @ Forest Hill Health & Rehab 2nd Tuesday3:00 PM Communion @ Bel Air Health & Rehab 2nd Tuesday7:00 pm 11am Worship Team Band (Stage)7:00 pm AA / Sisters of Sobriety (127)
Wednesday10:00 am Wednesday Morning Bible Study (L)10:00 am Prayer Shawl Ministry - 1st Wed (Parlor)10:00 am Esther Circle - 3rd Wednesday (Parlor)11:30 am Manna House Soup Kitchen (M)6:00 pm AA - District 28 Meeting 3rd Wed (202)6:30 pm Evening Prayer Mtg in the Prayer Chapel6:30 pm Grandparent Support Group 2nd Wednesday (202)6:30 pm Hand Bells Choir Rehearsal (Rm 130) NO rehearsals in July & August6:15 pm Faith Under Fire Rehearsal (M-Stage)7:00 pm Venture Crew 777 as scheduled (Library)7:00 pm NAMI/National Alliance on Mental Illness 1st & 3rd Wed (127)7:00 pm The Compassionate Friends - 3rd Wed (125)7:00 pm Food Allergy Support Group (202) 1st Wednesday Feb / Jun / Nov
7:30 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal (AR 103) NO rehearsals in July & August7:30 pm NA/Free At Last (CR 101)
Thursday11:00 am Mary Martha Circle will meet for lunch at RED LOBSTER6:30 pm TOPS Chapter 412 (AR 103)6:30 pm Kingdom Affect Youth Band Practice (YC)7:00 pm Cub Scout Troop 777 (M, Classrooms)7:30 pm AA / Came to Believe (CR 101)
Friday6:30 am Friday Morning Bible Study (202)8:00 am GAIN Meeting (CR 101) 2nd Friday NO meetings in July & August
Sunday7:30 am John Packard Men’s Bible Study (115)9:00 am AMPed—6th & 7th Graders (YC)9:00 am Morning Fellowship (202)9:20 am C4 Kids (CR 101)9:20 am Walking with God Class (L)10:00 am 11am Band Rehearsal (AR 103)10:30 am Young Adult Meet & Greet (bi-weekly) (L)10:45am Youth Choir Rehearsal (AR 103) NO rehearsals in July & August11:00 am Children’s Choir Musical Rehearsal (CR 101) NO rehearsals in July & August6:00 pm AA / Attraction Rather Than Promotion (CR 101)6:00 pm Open Gym - Futsal/Basketball (M) July 15 - August 26
Church is closed for Independence Day, Wednesday, July 4th Church Office Closed on Friday, August 31 for Carpet Cleaning
PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES JULY / AUGUST 2018
On behalf of the Flower Mart Small Group, we would like to thank all those members of the church that came out to support our flower sale this year by purchasing plants. We enjoyed a beautiful day and a successful sale that will continue to help with our mission in Chabadza. Thank you!
************************************************************************************I just want to thank you for the plant sale you had about a month ago. Every day, I look out on my patio and admire my pots. Your selection was different from the usual “stuff” offered by the Big Box Stores.And the purpose is far more worthwhile. I’ll be sure to patronize you again next year.
Thanks again,Karlen Murray
Bel Air UMC Directory
Did you just join the church? Did you miss the photo shoot? Did you have a baby? Did you just get married? Do you just want an updated photo of the family?
Well if you said yes to any of these questions, we can arrange a one day photo shoot to update the church directory and you can receive a free, yes I said FREE, 8 x 10 photo. What’s the catch? In order to do this “Update Photo Session,” we will need a minimum of 20 families, then we can set up an appointment. If you are interested, please contact Gina Rose at [email protected].
Next Blood Drive …. Monday, July 9th in McComas Hall. Appointments can be scheduled on the sign up
sheet posted across from the church office.
The Senior Food Distribution Ministry is in urgent need of full or part-time drivers. The need for food delivery is on the rise. Deliveries are normally made on the last Thursday of the month, but there is some flexibility. If you can help deliver to some of the 240+ seniors we serve or for more information, please contact Jamey Struve at 410-836-8933 or 443-243-5578.
ummer Special Music Can you sing, or play an instrument or lead a choral group? Please sign up for a date to share some special music with us this summer at the Welcome and Information Center. We are looking for performers for both 8am and 9:20am in the sanctuary. We appreciate you; thank you.
PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES JULY / AUGUST 2018
Youth Mental Health First Aid course offered!
Saturday, July 14th 9:00 am - 5:00 pmParamedical Personnel of MD
343 Granary Rd, Suite D Forest Hill, MD Register online: ppmems.com or
call 410-838-8821
God And My GirlfriendsSaturday, August 25, 2018
1:00-3:00 PM
Ladies! You’re invited for one last day at the beach – inside McComas Hall – as we celebrate the end of summer and recognize the importance of God and our girlfriends (best friends and family members) in our lives. In keeping with the theme, dress is beach casual (but no bikinis!).
We’ll be providing the appetizer (seafood bisque), main course (turkey roll-ups) and beverages. We need you to bring your favorite “fancy” salad (jello, fruit, etc.) OR “luscious” dessert to share – along with the recipe!
Please RSVP to the Church Office (410-838-5181) by Sunday, August 12 with your name, number of guests, and whether you are bringing a salad or dessert.
For questions, contact Rev. Deb Lampton ([email protected]) or Alice Archer ([email protected] or 443-417-3505).
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The Way Forward – Informational Meeting Tuesday, July 17th, 7:00 pm
This is an informational meeting only to learn more about how our denomination, The United Methodist Church, makes decisions in general, but also, and even more specifically, the process for how we will or will not include LGBTQ persons in our churches. The meeting will be led by Pastor Byron’s father, retired pastor, Rev. Byron P. Brought.
Youth Mental Health First Aid course offered! Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), and eating disorders.
For Adults Assisting Young People
Interfaith Nature Walk Sunday, July 8 at 5:00pmEden Mill Nature Center
1617 Eden Mill RdPylesville, MD 21132
Get some exercise, meet new friends, and learn about what’s happening to our local watershed. The free walk is suitable for all ages and fitness levels. To sign up, contact Bonnie Sorak ([email protected] or 443-799-0349).
PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES JULY / AUGUST 2018
Young Adult Trip to Great Falls, Maryland, Sunday, July 8th
Come hike the Billy Goat Trail. Meet at the youth center at 11:00 am.
Pack a lunch or a snack, and plenty of water; we’ll stop somewhere for dinner on the way home. All
young adults are invited; bring a friend. See Ashley Sanders (formerly Haugh) for more details.
Summer Open Gym for Futsal,Sundays, July 15, 22, & 29
August 5,12,19 & 266:00 - 8:00 pmMcComas Hall
All skill levels welcome. Any children under 14 require a parent or guardian to stay for the duration.
A Great Fellowship Opportunity – Gather with a group of folks from the church for dinner and fellowship. Married, dating, or single people are all welcome to participate. Generally, you rotate four times a year to the different homes in your Dinners for Eight group. After the year is up, you can either renew with your group, or sign up again for a brand-new group. It’s a lot of fun. Please sign up at the Welcome and Information Center.
Dinners for Eight (or seven)Faith, Family & Friends
The Flamingos are out and about this summer. Kids and their families are flocking families of BAUMC to let them know they are loved. Don’t be surprised if some birds come your way this summer. To keep up with our activities, go to C4 Kids-BAUMC on Facebook.
PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES JULY / AUGUST 2018
We hope you have a happy summer, and find time to do some relaxing things. I asked the office staff to share with me a recent movie that they liked. Recent means different things to different people, but here
are some of the results:
Ashley – Incredibles 2Pastor Lynn – Black Panther
Pastor Deb – Paul, Apostle of ChristDebbie Atteberry – Oceans 8
Lisa Wolf – CocoGina Rose – The Way, Way Back
Tony Ciampaglio – hasn’t seen a movie in yearsIndiana Jones
Penny Buranen – hasn’t seen a movie in yearsPastor Byron – The Greatest Showman
Join our Texting ServiceFor Bel Air UMC closings or rescheduling of a Church wide event.If you are a Youth or a youth parent, you can re-ceive a group text from our Youth Director, Ashley Sanders.If you have a child in Children and Family Ministry, you can receive a group text from Pastor Deb.
Interested? Go to our web-site www.belairumc.org/?p=3762,
type in your cell phone number and select your provider. Then click on Send Invite.You will receive a text from [email protected] and will need to reply JOIN then your cell phone number.
Electronic/Online Giving is a great way to be consistent with your giving throughout the year. With graduation parties and summer vacations, our giving routines can be challenged - try ONLINE GIVING! Go to www.bit.ly/BAUMCDonations; OR, use automated payment with your own bank. Make sure to put "General Giving" in the memo line; add your envelope number, if you have one, or your phone number as an account number.
Stevie Kenley is Retiring!
Stevie is retiring after 12.6 years of faithful and loving service to Bel Air UMC. Steve’s last day will be Friday, July 20th. We will miss his laugh and even his singing.
Good Luck Stevie!
Food Ministry Coordinator Needed! We're looking for a new Food Ministry Coordinator. Sandy Juchs is retiring after many years of faithful and loving Christian service to those in need in our church
and community. Please see Bill Smith or one of the pastors if you can help. Thank you!
PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES JULY / AUGUST 2018
BAUMC and United Way of Central Maryland are teaming up to provide school supplies to low-income families in Harford County. We will be collecting school supplies in a marked bin by the Welcome and Informatiion Center through August 17th. If you prefer, you can donate $7.00 for the purchase of a bundle school kit. The kits are:
• Elementary School Kit which includes a 15" back pack, pencil case, pencil sharpener, glue stick, crayons, eraser and (6) #2 pencils• Middle/High School Kit which includes a 17" back pack, pencil pouch, (2) yellow highlighters, (5) blue and black pens, eraser and (6) #2 pencils
Checks should be made payable to BAUMC with a notation in the memo line that reads "UW School Supplies". Cash or checks should be placed in an envelope addressed to Sandy Juchs. These can be placed in the dropbox next to the office door or in the offering plate at each service.
On June 6th, we had a group of 35 - 40 marchers on their way from Philadelphia to Washington D.C. They’re called the Poor People’s Campaign, and they’re an advocacy group for the poor and the homeless, who find their origin and their inspiration in the vision of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Many of the marchers are homeless; some of them are not. But they are bound by a common passion for spreading awareness for homelessness and advocating for help on Capitol Hill.
We were able to open up our doors to them to provide dinner, shelter for the night, and breakfast before sending them on their way. They were deeply touched by all of our generosity, and by our willingness to share our resources.
Bel Air UMC will again open their doors to a group of 15 - 20 cyclists from VENTURE. They should be arriving after 4pm on Monday, August 20th.
Venture is a non-profit organization based in Minnesota. They spend their greatest energy on the world’s greatest needs as an active response to the Gospel. They organize cycling tours in order to raise money to further their mission. Venture reached the least reached and least resourced people. Least reached meaning the countries that are less than 2% christian that need to be reached with the Gospel. Least Resourced meaning trafficked people, slaves, impoverished people, the poor, and refugees. We go to the areas that need us the most. These least reached and least resourced areas we are working in are Nepal, Burma, and Thailand.
The tour we are supporting is their Women’s Tour! It’s a tour that is 300 miles long from Washington D.C. to New York City. They rely on churches like us to host them for a night.
Non-Profit Org.
U.S. Postage
PAID
Permit No. 21
Bel Air, MD 21014
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CONFERENCE STAFF
Bishop - Rev. LaTrelle Miller EasterlingDistrict Superintendent - Rev. Ann Laprade
BEL AIR UMC STAFF Lead Pastor - Rev. Byron E. BroughtAssociate Pastor - Rev. L. Lynn BoydDirector of Children & Family Ministries -Rev. Deb Lampton Director of Youth Ministry - Ashley SandersDirector of Music/Chancel Choir Director - David TramontanaChurch Administrator - Tony CiampaglioDirector of Young Adult Ministry - Christopher PelfreyBookkeeper - Penny BuranenAdministrative/Congregational Care Asst. - Debbie AtteberryAdministrative Specialist - Lisa Wong WolfAdministrative & Youth Ministry Assistant - Gina RoseWedding Coordinator - Cheryl FirthFacilities & Maintenance Manager - Rick SchulteHospitality Coordinator - Alice [email protected]
E-mail for BAUMC Staff: last name first initial @ baumc.com (ex: [email protected])
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A Call to Action on Racial Justice
Are we willing to have a bold conversation? Are we willing to do more to fight discrimination, confront racism, and to affirm that all lives matter in God's eyes?
The United Methodist Church, at all levels of leadership, is challenging us to a Call to Action on Racial Justice. What might that look like? Well, it will mean different things to different people, and different churches, but at the very least it might mean that we begin to think about how we respond to people of different races, backgrounds and ethnicities, and check that against our Christian faith, and our vision to “Love As Jesus Loves.” Later this summer, and into the fall, look for ways that we can be more intentional about reducing racism in our communities, in our culture, and in our world.
