ROAR Vacation Bible School
July 15-19, 2019 from 9:00am to 12:00pm
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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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Important Vacation Bible School Dates:
VBS Training and Lunch for Spanish Speakers
Sunday, June 2, 12:30pm
Youth Cafe
VBS Training and Lunch
Sunday, July 7, 12:30pm
Youth Cafe
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Spruce Up Saturday
This Weekend
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 Saturday! We would greatly appreciate anyone who can help us give our campus some love.
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Summer Break
for Lil' Artists and Lil' Gym
Starting Sunday, June 2
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Lil' Artists and Lil' Gym are on break for the summer. Returning during worship time in the fall.
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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A "Thank You" from Pastor Gregg Taylor
A Free Companion Guide to our Compassion Series
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Pastor Gregg Taylor is offering all members of Bear Creek UMC a free companion resource to his book "Here, Now, With You" entitled "7 Conversations: What's it like to be you today?" This free download is both a helpful and practical resource that you can use individually or with a group to cultivate compassion in your lives. Click the button below to download.
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Donations Needed!
Bring to Church This Sunday
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Do you enjoy a PB&J? Well, so do the clients that visit the MESA Outreach Food Pantry. They are in dire need of jelly, peanut butter, and tuna! Bear Creek UMC collects these items on Communion Sunday. Please bring your donations to worship this Sunday, June 2. Your donations are greatly appreciated!
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Rummage Sale Collections Begin Soon!
Collections Begin Sunday, 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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United Worship Service: A Celebration of Freedom
June 30, 2019 at 10:00am
ONE United Service in Sanctuary
Picnic Lunch Afterward
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Come and join us for a “Celebration of Freedom” in a united worship 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. Worship begins at 10:00am in the Sanctuary, followed by a 4th of July style church-wide picnic in the Family Life Center Gym. 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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"A Time to Pray Together"
Wednesday Mornings at 10:30am
FLC Room 101
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The Bear Creek UMC Prayer Ministry's "A Time to Pray Together" will continue to meet this summer on Wednesday mornings at 10:30am in FLC room 101 beginning June 5, 2019.
We want to encourage all members to join us in this fantastic prayer time, whether for one Wednesday or regularly. We will take the opportunity to lift personal prayer requests, those of our church communities, our state, our nation, and the world. This is an excellent opportunity to be with God and share with him what he has put on your heart.
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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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Altar 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 Break
June 12 & June 26
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Due to summer camps, MidPoint will take breaks on Wednesday June 12 and June 26. MidPoint will meet June 19.
All activities during MidPoint will resume on July 10.
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MidPoint: Study for Adults
This Wednesday
June 5
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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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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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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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 application 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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Translators Needed
English to Spanish, Live
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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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