SUNDAY'S SCRIPTURE Philippians 4:6-8 Think on These Things

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CKA Interfaith Event Tonight, 7:30 PM You are invited to attend Shabbat service led by Rabbi Yohanna Kinberg with special speaker: Larry Behrendt. Larry is co-author of a wonderful book on the power of interfaith work, " Sacred Dissonance: The Blessing of Difference in Jewish-Christian Dialogue ". He will be sharing his journey towards writing this book and introduce us to highlights of his learning and the content of this book. Music provided by Chava Mirel.

A Look From Brook  Yesterday Cyndy (my spouse) and I got into a 2-hour argument! It all started with a little video... click to read more...

Bill Hoppe Appreciation Day This Sunday Join us as we celebrate Bill's years of faithful service as our BCUMC Music Coordinator and Worship Band Leader.

Remembrance Service Entries Due This Sunday This year on Memorial Day Sunday (May 27), we will be doing a "Memorial" segment during worship. We would like to include a list of loved ones (close friends and family) that we have lost during the 2017/2018 year. Fill out your attendance card (in the bulletin) or submit info to the church office .

Congregation-Wide Meeting This Sunday, After Worship   After worship on Sunday, May 20th, Bear Creek UMC is having a congregation-wide meeting to vote on accepting an Inclusion Statement for our congregation! The statement, crafted by our own inclusion and diversity team led by Tresje Seeley, is included in this newsletter! Please take some time to read this statement and pray about how we might be able to adopt and use this statement to better love the world in which we live.

BCUMC Inclusion Statement: At Bear Creek United Methodist Church, we understand that God’s grace extends to all people. We welcome and affirm persons of any age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ethnic background, faith tradition, physical and mental ability, economic condition, marital status, family configuration, and in all the ways in which God's family is diverse and whole. We recognize the differences among us as wonderful gifts that teach us how to love alike even though we may not think alike. In our intention to follow the example of Christ, we will employ no circles of exclusion and we commit ourselves to loving acts of invitation, hospitality, mutual respect, and reconciliation, providing ministry to, for, and with all persons without exception.

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God's Hands (Our Ministries in Action)

Peace With Justice Day Sunday, May 27 “ The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor .” (Luke 4:18-19) Through your giving good news is proclaimed to (and experienced by) the poor. Click for more info.

Helping Hands Update Helping Hands assisted three more families with rent/utilities this week. This brings our 2018 yearly total to 28 families with rent/utilities and 10 families with emergency gas/food cards to the collective tune of $4600 in the last 20 weeks. From all of those families, and the other organizations we partner with... Thank You, BCUMC!

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!

Week At A Glance: May 20 - May 27

Sunday, May 20th (Pentecost) Worship - 9:30 AM (Bill Hoppe Appreciation Day) Sunday School - 10:45 AM Congregation-Wide Inclusion Meeting - 10:45 AM Youth Group - 6:00 PM Monday, May 21st Men's / Women's Reunion Groups - 7:00 PM SPRC Meeting - 7:00 PM MELT Class  - 7:15 PM Tuesday, May 22nd Prayer Breakfast Group - 6:30 AM Pastor's Book Study - 9:30 AM

 Wednesday, May 23rd AA Meeting - 7:00 PM Thursday, May 24th English Classes for Refugees - 10:00 AM Drumming Circle - 6:00 PM Worship Band Practice - 7:00 PM Celebration Choir Practice - 7:45 PM Sunday, May 27th (Memorial Weekend) Worship - 9:30 AM Sunday School - 10:45 AM (adult classes only) Youth Group - on break

2018 Year at a Glance - Save The Dates:

May Bill Hoppe Appreciation Day 05/20 June Summer Work Party 06/02 Brews with Brook 06/03 Youth Sunday Celebrate Our Graduates 06/10 Youth Sunday / Father's Day 06/17 Pride Fest 06/24 Brews with Brook 06/24 July Independence Day 07/04 Vacation Bible School 07/09-07/12 VBS Sunday 07/15 BCUMC BBQ Picnic 07/22 Brews with Brook 07/29

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

Upcoming Events & Opportunities to Serve:

Therapeutic Drum Circle Thursdays, 6:00 PM Click for more info and other programs

MELT Class May 21, 7:15 PM Click for more info and other programs

Summer Work Party June 2, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM The BCUMC trustees are looking for volunteers to help us beautify our parking lot by spreading bark in the planting beds or to help us clean and organize our storage shed located behind the building. All ages and ability levels are welcome and invited to participate Please sign up during worship over the next couple of weeks or contact Jim Colquhoun .

Brews with Brook June 3, 4:30 PM  Talk theology over a pint (or two) with Pastor Brook. First round is on him so you don’t want to be late!   Contact Pastor Brook for more info.

MELT Class June 4, 7:15 PM Click for more info and other programs

Community Mahjong June 5, 6:30 PM Click for more info and other programs

Women & Books June 6, 7:00 PM Click for more info and other programs

Things to Make You Smile

Bear Hugs Bear Hugs for SPRC and the Worship Team for coordinating Bill’s appreciation day.   Bear Hugs to Tresje Seelie and the inclusion team for their thoughtfulness and effort in writing the new BCUMC Inclusion statement.   Bear Hugs to Andy Nelson for coordinating the work to update/upgrade our fire alarm system.       Want to give someone a “Bear Hug”?  Please contact Susan Jackson .

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. It's Pentecost! Let the spark start your spiritual fire while you listen to "Burn" by Ellie Goulding.

We are looking for a Music Director whose primary task is to provide, participate, and coordinate the church’s music ministry.  Strong keyboard skills, a working knowledge of coordinating and participating in a worship team, and directing skills are key to this position. Work hours are approx. 15 + hours.

We are looking for a Communications Director.  This person must have technical skills and experience and will work to establish and maintain clear communication both internally and externally with what is happening in the life of the church.   Strong skills in networking, web maintenance and design, and social media venues critical. Work hours are approx. 15 hours.

If you are interested in any of these opportunities, please email Pastor Brook McBride , call him at the church: 425-788-2953, or on his cell: 605-610-7793.

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