SUNDAY'S SCRIPTURE
Genesis 17:1-16
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Learning to Breathe Easter Under an Ocean of Doubt and Fear:
Part II - Sarah & Abraham
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Image(s): Free Google Images, key word(s):
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SCUBA diving”
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I don’t know if you saw it, but when I saw it---just for a sliver of time-- I’d thought I’d entered heaven. It had rained much of the day, but just close to sunset, the sun burst through and as it shimmered toward the horizon, it shook just a bit of fairy dust...
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Pastor Brook to Host “Table Talks” around Human Sexuality
April 29 & May 6, After Worship
As many of you know, the United Methodist church is at a crossroads concerning the issue of human sexuality. In response to this “crossing” our bishop, Bishop Elaine Stanovsky, has and is hosting “Table Talks” all over the PNW focusing on the issue of human sexuality. Taking her lead, I would like to offer Bear Creek UMC two opportunities to better understand where the general UMC church is and where we are as a local church.
First, I’d like to invite you to join me in attending one of the Bishop’s Table Talks.
On Saturday, April 28 from 1-4 PM at the Edmonds UMC.
If you would like to join us, please call 605-610-7793 and we’ll carpool.
Second, on Sunday, April 29 and May 6, I will be hosting “table talk” sessions around the issues of human sexuality and the church here at Bear Creek. The sessions will be held in the sanctuary. I look forward to the holy conversations!
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Weekly Youth E-News
Available Now
Attention all Youth and parents of youth: Our fearless leader, Tim, has been publishing a weekly email just for the Youth group about it's planned activities and weekly goings on.
Check it out and if you haven't signed up for the notices, please do so. You'll be very glad you did.
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God's Hands (Our Ministries in Action)
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Mother’s Day Baskets for
Matthew House
Now thru Sunday, May 6
Help a struggling mom feel special and appreciated this year. Grab a basket from the lobby and fill it for a Matthew House mom. For more information, contact
Beth Taylor
.
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Prayer Shawls Available
If you or someone you know needs/wants a prayer, please take/give a prayer shawl!
Remember: Prayers are universal, have no denomination, and just like the bad things that happen in life, good things need prayer too!
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Interfaith and Community Outreach
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The English Classes for refugee and immigrant women from Afghanistan which began in January continue every Thursday. Jan, Vicki, Beth, Barb, and Debby are truly enjoying the opportunity to teach the women English and also to get to know them personally. The women are warm, genuine, and appreciative, and we come away feeling exhausted but renewed, by giving what we can and getting much in return.
Families from Afghanistan are eligible for Visas to come to the US if they worked on behalf of the US government for at least two years and have evidence of imminent threats due to their work. The review process takes one to three years.
Right now, three of the women in the class are expecting a child, and we often have 7 or 8 toddlers and preschoolers as well. This week, a sister church in Bothell provided volunteers to come help supervise the little ones, so that the Moms could focus.
The women have learned vocabulary and practice speaking and writing on topics such as food and cooking, money and how to shop, clothing and colors, and health and Dr. visits. They share with us some of their culture also, invited us to lunch in their apartment, and showed us how to wear headscarves.
We are still in need of volunteers to come help play with the children during class time.
Contact Debby
if you would like to learn more.
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Week At A Glance: April 22 - April 29
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Sunday, April 22nd
Monday, April 23rd
Men's / Women's Reunion Groups - 7:00 PM
Tuesday, April 24th
Wednesday, April 25th
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Thursday, April 26th
Worship Band Practice - 7:00 PM
Celebration Choir Practice - 7:45 PM
Saturday, April 28th
BCUMC Paint Party - 12:30 PM
Bishop's "Table Talk" - 1:00 PM
(Edmond's UMC)
Sunday, April 29th
Brook's "Table Talk" - 10:45 AM
BCUMC Paint Party - 12:30 PM
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Year at a Glance - Save The Dates:
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April
Human Sexuality Table Talk #1
04/29
May
Human Sexuality Table Talk #2
05/06
Mother's Day
05/13
Celebrating Bill Hoppe
05/20
June
Trustees Work Party
06/02
Celebrate Our Graduates
06/10
Youth Sunday / Father's Day
06/17
Pride Fest
06/24
July
Independence Day
07/04
Vacation Bible School
07/09-07/12
BCUMC BBQ Picnic
07/22
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August
Blessing of the Animals
TBA
September
Back To Church Sunday
TBA
Blessing of the Backpacks
TBA
Woodinville CROP Walk
09/22
October
Camp Indianola Retreat
10/12-10/14
Community Trunk-r-Treat
10/28
November
Interfaith Blood Drive at BCUMC
11/13
December
Christmas Eve
12/24
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Upcoming Events / Opportunities to Serve:
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Bystander Intervention Training
April 26, 6:30 PM
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We’re Painting the Education Wing!
April 28-29, 12:30-4:30 PM
If you can help, please fill out the sign up in the lobby or contact
Connie Gagnon.
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Bear Hugs
A huge Bear Hug and many thanks to our volunteers
who painted the library and a portion of the education wing last weekend. The library looks great!
Thank you to Randy Holt
for his help and quick response to a small electrical issue we had this week. -BCUMC Trustees
Want to give someone a “Bear Hug”?
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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.
Relax and delight your senses with "Someday" by
Chloë Agnew (of Celtic Woman fame).
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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!
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Worship:
Sundays at 9:30 AM
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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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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