This Sunday: Pastor Gregg Taylor
Guest Preacher This Sunday, May 26, 2019
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Gregg Louis Taylor is the author of "Here, Now, With You: Six Movements of Compassion for Life and Leadership," the book on which Pastor Leo's "Being Compassionate" sermon series is based. Gregg currently co-hosts the reClaimed Podcast and is a Fellow with Project CURATE (Center for Urban Reconciliation and Theological Education).
Gregg has spent the last 30 years bridging the gap between the marginalized and the majority. As Houston: reVision's Community Architect, Gregg guides the spiritual life of a community of youth and volunteers. Through MESA Outreach, reVision meets at our church every Tuesday evening, giving local youth, their parents, and the volunteers a place to meet and work through their struggles, offering disconnected youth the opportunity to revision hopeful pathways. Before joining the reVision team, Gregg was the pastor of Mercy Street, a diverse community of radical grace and hospitality for marginalized and hurting people, many recovering from addiction.
Gregg will have books available on Sunday, May 26 between services in the FLC entry. He will be conducting a book signing for those who purchase a book - if you already have a book, please bring it, and he will be glad to sign it for you!
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Special Reminder
All military personal are encouraged to wear their uniforms this Sunday!
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United Methodist Children's Center
Grant Awarded to Bear Creek UMC
An Exciting Benefit to Our Church
Attend the Celebration on May 26, 2019at 7:00pm
Grand Ballroom, the Hilton Americas
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The Conference has awarded Bear Creek UMC the opportunity to be one of the first churches to create a new United Methodist Children's Center here on campus.
Bishop Jones will announce the inaugural group of United Methodist Children Centers on Sunday evening, May 26, during his Episcopal Address. At the conclusion, Pastor Leo and Susie Morales our Children's Director, will be invited onstage for a presentation. The first few rows of seats will be reserved for members of Bear Creek UMC. We hope the entire congregation can come to help show our gratitude for this financial gift and opportunity to serve our community.
The service will begin at 7:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom of the Hilton Americas on Sunday, May 26. We hope to see you there!
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United Service: A Celebration of Freedom
June 30, 2019 at 10:00am
ONE United Service in Sanctuary
Picnic Lunch Afterwards
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Come and join us for a “Celebration of Freedom” in a united service at Bear Creek United Methodist Church. There will be music from the traditional and contemporary service, an inspiring message from Pastor Leo, and a tribute to our freedom as Americans, and in Christ. Service begins at 10am in the sanctuary, followed by a 4th of July style church-wide picnic in the Family Life Center. The United Methodist Men will be cooking the meat, and members of the congregation are asked to bring a side dish or dessert to share. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Discover Bear Creek
Sundays at 10:10am
Connections Room, Worship Center
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Are you new to Bear Creek United Methodist Church? Have you been here a while but want to learn more about your church and how to be involved? Check out the Discover Bear Creek Class; it's made for you! Discover Bear Creek is a 4-week class that repeats each month.
1st Sunday - Methodists: What We Believe
2nd Sunday - History of the Methodist Church and BCUMC
This Sunday - Five-Star Participant Model
4th Sunday - Making Connections at BCUMC
This class is invaluable in understanding your church, its history, and your place in it! We encourage you to bring a friend, a family member, or someone who might be curious about what we do here at Bear Creek UMC.
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Rummage Sale Collections Begin Soon!
Collections Begin June 9
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The Family Missions Committee will be collecting your donations from Sunday, June 9 through Wednesday, June 12, 9:00am to 4:00pm. All proceeds from the sale will benefit our many outreach missions, including Angel Tree and Day of Thanks & Giving. We appreciate all of your donations, but please no non-working TV's, appliances, or electronics.
The Rummage Sale will take place on Friday & Saturday, June 14 & 15 from 8:00am to 4:00pm. Volunteers are needed to help run the sale and also during the setup/pricing days. If you would like to help, contact Betsy Ayers at bp.ayers@att.net or sign up in the church office.
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Summer Break
for Lil' Artists and Lil' Gym
Starting Sunday, June 2
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We will have a Summer Break for Lil' Artists and Lil' Gym beginning on June 2, 2019.
BC Kids Sunday School will continue as scheduled on Sunday Mornings at 10:10am.
The Bear Creek Angels Kids Community Choir will also continue as programmed on Wednesday nights at MidPoint at 6:30pm.
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Spruce Up Saturday
Saturday, June 1, 2019
Projects all across Campus
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Spruce Up Saturday was initially scheduled before Easter but was delayed due to bad weather. Some projects have been completed, but we have eight left, including mulching and power washing. If you have a wheelbarrow, bring it along on June 1! We would greatly appreciate anyone who can help us give our campus some love.
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Friends of Bear Creek UMC Apartment Ministry
Every Friday
Breckenridge Court Apartments
6:00 - 7:00pm
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Join us on Fridays through the summer for family-friendly fun at Breckenridge Court Apartments from 6:00 - 7:00pm. We meet in the church parking lot at 5:30pm. Bring your smile and comfy shoes as we play games, eat snacks, and meet our neighbors. For more information, please contact Susie Morales,
bckids@bearcreekumc.org.
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Alter Prayer Partner Training
Sunday, June 2, 2019
12:30pm in the Sanctuary
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Please join us on Sunday, June 2 at 12:30pm in the Sanctuary if you are interested in becoming an Altar Prayer Partner or want refresher training. Pastor Leo will lead the practice, which will last about an hour. Please call Char Bourne (281.782.7276) if you will attend or have any questions.
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MidPoint: Study for Adults
Beginning June 5, 2019
MidPoint starting at 6:30pm
FLC Room 204
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Join us as we study Paul’s Letter to the Thessalonians and how it reveals Hope for the Future. Bring your Bible and a notebook! This class will follow the sermon series given on Sunday Mornings.
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The Summer Story Program
For 1-year-old through kindergarten
Mondays - 10:00am to 10:45am
June 3, 10, 17, 24 and
July 1, 8, 22, 29
Bear Creek UMC Library
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Children will experience stories and songs about God's world during story time. Kids may also check out books to read. To earn prizes, children may log the books they read. (5 out of every ten books must be checked out from the Bear Creek UMC Library.) Reading logs are turned in on Mondays after story time until 2pm and Thursday (through July 30) from noon to 2pm. An adult must accompany children.
For additional information, please call the church office at 281-463-2330
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The Summer Reading Program
Must have completed 1st through 6th grade
Mondays - 11:00am to 2:00pm
June 3, 10, 17, 24 and
July 1, 8, 22, 29
Thursdays - Noon to 2:00pm
June 6, 13, 20, 27 and July 11, 18, 25
Bear Creek UMC Library
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Each reader will have a "tracker" to record the number of minutes they reach each week. Every week readers have opportunities to turn in their minutes for prizes. (For every three hours spent reading, one book must come from the Bear Creek UMC Library.) Trackers are turned in on Mondays and Thursdays. Every 3 hours spent reading will earn a prize.
For additional information, please call the church office at 281-463-2330
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ROAR Vacation Bible School
July 15-19, 2019
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Get ready for ROAR VBS 2019! We are going on a safari to discover God's goodness! We need volunteers to sign-up for this incredible adventure. We are currently seeking a VBS Preschool Director, decorating team, and the vital crew leaders.
Donations Needed
We need some essential items for VBS. Most of the things can be found at the dollar store or in your garage. Click the link below to see what we need and signup to bring it.
Please bring items to the Sanctuary or Worship Center Narthex or the church office by June 16, 2019. If you need someone to pick up your donation or if you would like to volunteer for VBS contact our VBS Director, Cherie Sheffer at 281-785-9953 or bckids@bearcreekumc.org if you have any questions.
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Upcoming Trainings:
VBS Training and Lunch for Spanish Speakers
June 2, 12:30pm
Youth Cafe
VBS Training and Lunch
July 7, 12:30pm
Youth Cafe
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Youth "Summer Daze"
Every Wednesday in July Starting July 10
5:30pm to 6:30pm
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All youth, 6th grade through high school, are invited to Summer Daze! Every Wednesday in July from 5:30-6:30pm, the youth will have games and activities designed to beat the heat. Afterward, they are invited to stay and participate in our Wednesday night gatherings during MidPoint. Enjoy the lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer at Bear Creek UMC!
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Stephen Ministry Training
Classes Start September 16
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BCUMC Stephen Ministry is looking for people to join our Fall 2019 class. Candidates will receive a total of 50 hours of training. Classes will start on September 16, 2019. Download the applications below and turn it into the Stephen Ministry box in the church office before July 1, 2019. Our mission is: "Christ caring for people through people, one to one, so no one suffers alone."
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We are currently building a team of interpreters who can translate English to Spanish during the contemporary service. No experience is needed, we will train you. Our Spanish Ministry is growing fast! If you are available to help, please contact Rudy-Dario Valenzuela at
bcspanish@bearcreekumc.org
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Bear Creek United Methodist Church is supported by faithful contributions from members and guests alike. We offer several ways to give securely online, via text message, mail, or in person. Some members setup Bear Creek UMC as a recurring payment via Bill Pay with their bank, which saves the fees incurred by the church when using the other online methods.
Thank you for your faithful contributions that allow us to continue the various ministries of Bear Creek United Methodist Church!
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9:00am Traditional
11:15am Bi-Lingual Contemporary
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Church Office Closed
The church office will be closed on May 27, 2019 in observance of Memorial Day.
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