Image(s): "Vision 2018", Connie Gagnon, March 2018
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Vision 2018 Meeting
Sunday, March 18
During Worship
On Sunday, March 18th our church is going to participate in a “Working Worship Service” where we focus on our new vision process and start taking some concrete steps towards a new Bear Creek UMC!
On our website you will find links to one page “talking sheets” on the Five Focus Points of our new vision. These talk sheets were determined by the vision team as they listened to the energy and statistics of our vision round-tables. Much of the work we do on Sunday, March 18th will be centered around these Five Focus Points.
As we prepare for Vision Sunday 2018, please read each of these talk sheets and try to make a prayerful decision as to which one of these Five Focus points you might want to concentrate and participate in.
Thanks for being a part of Bear Creek UMC and see you Sunday!
Lunch will be served after the service.
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A Look From Brook
Pastor Brook shares his thoughts
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This past week the leadership of Bear Creek UMC were understandably sad to hear the news that Bill Hoppe, our outstanding and gifted Music Coordinator, has decided to resign from the position. His last Sunday as our amazing and gifted band leader will be...
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We Need You...To Sign Up!
Several volunteers are needed to set/clean up, organize activities, and provide cookies/frosting for our Community Easter event on Saturday, March 24th.
We cannot have a successful event without you! Please visit the link to donate your time, talents, or goods to the cause.
Sign-up today!
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Ideas for Observing the Lenten Season with BCUMC
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Lent to Focus on Barbara Brown Taylor’s Book “An Altar in the World”
The sermon series for the Lenten Season is based on
An Altar in the World by Barbara Brown Taylor.
Pastor Brook would like to encourage the entire congregation to join him in reading this book during the Lenten Season. He suggests that covenant groups consider meeting more regularly during Lent in order to study this book. For those who are not in a covenant group,if you would like to host one of these studies or participate in one of them please contact him by email.
Cost of book is $10, payable to BCUMC. Contact
Pastor Brook
for more info.
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Mercy Project 2018
Now - Easter Sunday
We are asking you to join BCUMC in support of the Jamaa Letu Orphanage in the Democratic Republic of Congo by taking a Mercy Jar home and participating in our Mercy Count!
Check out all the info right
here
. The jars are located in the church lobby. So far over 20 folks have joined us…we can’t wait for you to be with us! If you can’t make it to church, just start your own Mercy Jar at home!
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Want a Different Kind
of Fast for Lent?
Try a "digital media" fast. Click the button to read an article from Outreach Magazine for more information.
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Beginner's Dance Class
Wednesday, March 21, 7:00pm
Join your instructors Dee and Tom McMillan for an hour of learning today's most popular social dances and refresh your dance skills. All levels are welcome!
Remember: No matter how skilled you are, if you're having fun you're doing it right!
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Harmony For Hope Concert
at WUUC
March 23, 7:30pm
Proceeds to benefit The Maltby Food Bank
Tickets by donation - pay what you can.
Suggested donation: General, $20; Students/Seniors, $10
Performers: Sean Osborn, Clarinet; Eric Han, 'Cello; Jessica Choe, Piano, from Orca Concerts Music by Beethoven, Poulenc, Kernis, and Welcher
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Community Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 24, 2:00-4:00pm
Come one, come all! Bear Creek UMC is hosting a community-wide spring event. It will be a great time for all ages! Come join us for the FUN!
Activities include:
Petting Zoo (Yay, fuzzies!)
Egg Hunt (with prizes)
Festive Cookie Decorating (gluten free option available)
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Petting Zoo
Saturday, March 24, 2:00-4:00pm
All God’s critters gotta place in the choir, some sing low, some sing higher!”
Bring the family and friends to learn about and enjoy some of the critters in God’s amazing world. We are hosting a petting zoo by
Animal Encounters at this year's Easter Egg Hunt!
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Palm Sunday Parade
Sunday, March 25, 9:15am
Join us for a festive palm parade. We encourage the entire congregation to join us next to the double doors at the front of the church. We will parade around the parking lot and process into worship. Palms will be provided.
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"Shattered Altars"
Interactive Worship Experience
Friday, March 30, 7:00pm
An evening of drama and worship focusing on the lives that were there as Jesus died at the cross.
Come join us as we hear from 7 voices close to Jesus. As they share how God worked through Jesus’ death on the cross to mold and reshape their lives into something new.
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Easter Worship
Sunday, April 1 (two services available)
Easter is about new beginnings and Bear Creek UMC wants to be part of yours! Come join us for our Easter Worship Celebration. Hope is just around the corner! Easter is coming!
10:00am Family Service:
Come join us as we celebrate the unimaginable joy
of knowing a God who can break into any moment of despair and give us the immeasurable gift of hope!
6:30am Sunrise Service:
Join us as we greet the dawn with a celebration of joy, hope, and new life through Jesus.
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Week At A Glance:
March 18 - March 25
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Sunday, March 18th
Vision Luncheon - 11:00am
Monday, March 19th
Men's / Women's Reunion Groups - 7:00pm
Tuesday, March 20th
Leadership Meeting - 11:30am
Finance Meeting - 7:00pm
Wednesday, March 21st
Thursday, March 22nd
(Carpool)
Worship Band Practice - 7:00pm
Celebration Choir Practice - 7:45pm
Saturday, March 24th
Sunday, March 25th (Palm Sunday)
For our entire Events Calendar, click the button below:
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Bear Hugs
Want to give someone a “Bear Hug”?
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A New Book Pastor Brook Recommends for Families, and couples, and everyone of all ages!
We are all struggling with this…how to integrate all the tech devises we have with our personal lives. How much is enough, and (probably more important) how much is too much! And if it is too much, how can we get our minds and spirits around controlling it so that its not controlling us!
Hey! We live in a culture consumed by tech devices. Screens are everywhere!
Read this book and get a perspective on what is a great balance between plugged and unplugged! Please read this book! I just finished it and I think it gives us an excellent approach to how to navigate all of this to a healthier life. Pastor Brook has ordered 5 of them, so if you want to pick one up at church, just
contact him.
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Friday Feel Good Song!
T.G.I.F! You have survived the grind and hustle of the work and school week. It's time to celebrate with the Friday Feel Good Song.
Let's feel the spirit with "And All The People Said Amen" by Matt Maher.
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Miss A Sunday Service?
Don't worry, podcasts are posted on iTunes weekly. Search for
Sunday Mornings At Bear Creek.
The weekly message is also available on our website. Simply click the button below!
BCUMC is currently experiencing technical difficulties recording sermons. We ask for your patience as we find a solution. We are very sorry for any inconvenience this is causing our at-home audience. We are humbled and grateful for your time.
New content will be posted as soon there is the ability. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
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Have An Announcement?
Do you have something to tell the Bear Creek UMC community? Send us your announcement (60 words or less) and a preferred graphic (if you want one) and we'll place it in our publications.
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Worship:
Sundays at 9:30am
Office Hours:
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Wed: 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Closed Weekends & Holidays
Ph. 425.788.2953
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