Dates and times are now online!
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 Women of Worth
Women's Conference
Friday, March 22, 2019 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm and
Saturday, March 23, 2019 from 8:00am to 5:00pm
Early Registration Now Open
The Bear Creek United Methodist women invite you to join us Friday, March 22, 2019 from 5pm-9pm and Saturday, March 23, 2019 from 8am-5pm in the Fellowship Hall as we host the Women of Worth Women's Conference sponsored by: Out of the Box Ministries with Sherri Weeks.
Sherri is an ordained minister, author, musician and artist who travels extensively, encouraging others through the Word in a relatable way. At the WOW conference, participants can meet new friends and discover who we all are in Christ. There will be lots of laughter, joy, music, fun, and of course food!
Registration forms can be picked up Sundays between services.
The cost to attend is $85, due at registration.
The cost increases to $110 at the door.
Nursery will be available with advanced reservation by calling the church office at
281-463-2330 by Monday, March 18.
Please contact Cyndi Miller at
cymiller@ymail.com or Janet Charpiot at
jcharpiot2@gmail.com for additional information. The WOW conference is all about learning that each woman is "stronger than you know and worth more than gold."
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Every Person, Every Sunday
Vital Training to Make our Guests Feel Welcome
Saturday, March 30 from 9:00am to 12:00pm
A Project of the VCI Initiative
Fellowship Hall
A first impression is vitally important. Each week, guests arrive on our campus looking for a church home. We want to take advantage of that opportunity to add to our church family by creating a culture of welcoming and hospitality.
So how do we do that?
On Saturday, March 30, we will welcome Jan Floro, our VCI Consultant who will present a workshop entitled "Every Person, Every Sunday." She will give us tips and tricks for talking to strangers and making them feel welcome.
We are looking for at least 100 people to attend and learn how to recognize someone new, make them feel comfortable, and connect them with a relevant ministry.
Some quick facts:
- People do not typically join a church without visiting first
- Guests represent 100% of our church's potential growth
- Most members think their church is welcoming, but most guests do not
Join us for this important training!
RSVP to the church office at bcumc@bearcreekumc.org if you require nursery/childcare.
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 BC Youth Summer Camps
Registration & deposits due by April 1
Final payments are due by May 1
Camp at Lakeview
Date: Sunday, June 9 - Friday, June 14
Cost: $400/ $50 deposit
Ages: Entering 3rd grade - Graduating Seniors
Place: Lakeview Methodist Conference Center
Palestine, Texas
To register for Lakeview, go to:
If your child attended Lakeview last year, your login information is the same.
UM ARMY
Date: Sunday, June 23 - Saturday, June 29
Cost: $275/$50 deposit
Ages: Completed 6th grade - Graduating Senior
Place: Lufkin FUMC, Lufkin, TX
To register for UM ARMY, go to https://www.umarmy.net/Registration/Indv/2981/. Please make sure the page says you are registering with 'Bear Creek United Methodist Church', the camp location says 'Lufkin', and the camp type says 'Mixed Age.'
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Breaking Chains Update
SAVE THE DATE!
Breaking Chains Celebration on March 24 During the Sunday School Hour
- Breakfast food and fun for the whole church
- A group celebration of at the completion of Bear Creek's Breaking Chains Journey
THE GREAT MISUNDERSTANDING - FPU Lesson 9 Recap:
The premise of our final FPU lesson is simple, but so often mis-understood. Dave Ramsey through his personal testimony reflects on WHO we are and WHOSE we are! The lesson really hits home the message of why starting your financial plan with giving as the first spending line works best for believers and follows the scripture.
Key Take-aways:
- God is a giver, and we best reflect His character when we give.
- God gave us money to manage-not own. God owns it all.
- When you live and give like no one else, you change yourself, your family tree, and your community!
"The Earth is the Lord's, and the fullness thereof." Psalm 24:1 (KJV)
Why do we give? Giving is a reminder of ownership.
Giving is praise and worship. Giving is spiritual warfare.
"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shallop not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16 (NIV).
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Volunteer Opportunities
at Bear Creek UMC!
Become an Active Part of This Church
The church is always in need of volunteers to support our ministries. Each week we will be highlighting a few upcoming opportunities that need your help. We want to encourage you to move outside, of your comfort zone and be more involved in life at Bear Creek UMC. Don't worry, we will show you how!
"The Bunny Bash" Easter Egg Hunt - April 20, 2019
The BC Kids are in need of small groups, Sunday School Classes, or individuals to host activity tables for our Bunny Bash event on April 20, from 9:30am to 12:30pm. More details are coming soon!
We are also in need of donations of plastic eggs. They can be dropped off in the Narthex of the Fellowship Hall or Sanctuary, or brought to the church office.
The Great Thanksgiving Wash
Worship Committee needs a volunteer to collect, launder, and press the communion linens after the traditional service once a month for the next two to four months. We'll even teach you our foolproof method for removing grape juice stains and producing the brightest white laundry in town! If you can help, contact Lisa Andreason at LAndreason@andreasonlawfirm.com or Shelly Chetty at shellychetty@spccreative.com.
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Volunteers Needed to Post to NextDoor in their Neighborhood!
We are looking for one volunteer per neighborhood.
NextDoor, the social media network for neighborhoods has become a viral phenomenon in the past few years. We want to use the tool to better connect with the surrounding community the church serves. We are looking for one person per neighborhood to help us post about events and happenings at Bear Creek UMC.
The job is simple: Now and then, you'll receive text details and a photo via email, you copy and paste in a new NextDoor post and send it out into your neighborhood!
Click Here to signup to represent your neighborhood.
If you have any questions, contact Christian Rumshizzle at bcumc@rumscheidt.com or call the church office.
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"Spruce
Up Saturday"
April 13, 2019
8:00am to Noon
The Trustees will have a Spruce Up day on Saturday, April 13 (8-12). We will have a list of projects both inside and outside that we want to tackle around the church campus. All church members are encouraged to sign up beginning March 24. We are looking to "WOW" anyone who visits Bear Creek United Methodist!
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Willie's Spirit Night
Monday, March 25, 2019
4:00pm to Close
15% of tickets go to Library
Please join us for dinner to support the Library's outreach programs. Willie's will donate 15% of the total purchases back to the library for programs such as children's summer reading, preschool library field trips, story time, book cart and new book purchases. Invite your family and friends for dinner in support!
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BC Babies Playgroup
Wednesday, March 27, 2019 9:15am to 10:00am
"Treehouse" - FLC #201
Our next "Playgroup" (featuring The Children's Museum
of Houston) is Wednesday, March 27, 2019, in the Treehouse (Room FLC 201). This is a free event, geared towards all children ages 0-2 years old (siblings are always welcome), to help promote early literacy.
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Young Adults "Coffee Dates"
Wednesdays at 6:30pm
HeBrews Coffee Shop
Join other young adults every Wednesday night at MidPoint for some coffee, chatting, and fellowship. Please drop in and tell us how your week is going!
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March 20, 2019 at 6:30pm
During MidPoint
Pastor Leo Tyler will be leading a class entitled "How to Study Your Bible" at MidPoint beginning Wednesday, March 20. Bring your Bible and a notebook. Join us in the FLC at 6:30pm. This class is interactive with little to no preparation needed. Come as you are!
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Vacation Bible School 2019
121 Days To Go!
July 15-19 from 9:00am - 12:00pm
Registration Now Open
Roar Vacation Bible School 2019, July 15-19, 9:00am - 12:00pm, $20 will give you access to a week-long of faith-based activities, snacks and a shirt. Want your child to attend for free? Then sign up to volunteer all week long. Participant and volunteer registration is now open at https://vbspro.events/p/events/bcumc
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Saturday in Service
Save the date - April 27, 2019
Many Volunteers Needed
Major Mission Project
The annual Saturday in Service will be on April 27, 2019. This year we will be focused on a single task, in partnership with Numana. Our goal will be to pack 40,000 meals to feed 160 children for an entire year! Look for more information soon.
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Rummage Sale
Save the date - June 14 & 15, 2019
Collection Starting June 9, 2019
The Family Mission-sponsored Rummage Sale is set for June 14 & 15. The committee will be collecting donations starting Sunday, June 9 until Wednesday June 12. Due to storage constraints, nothing can be accepted before June 9.
Proceeds from the sale will benefit the Angel Tree program, as well as, the Day of Thanks & Giving. Your donations will be greatly appreciated!
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Online & Text Giving
Electronic giving. From your smartphone!
Online and text giving can be found on our website. Both options are facilitated through Shelby Systems, Inc., our church administration software, which is highly secure. You will find links and instructions on the
giving
page of our website.
Thank you
for your faithful contributions that allow us to continue the various ministries of Bear Creek United Methodist Church!
Prefer to use your own banking program? Setup Bear Creek UMC as a recurring payment in your bill pay menu.
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