Bear Creek Bunny Bash
Egg Hunt
April 20, 2019 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Church Grounds and Gym
It's coming!! The 2019 Bear Creek UMC "Bunny Bash" Easter Egg Hunt will take place on Saturday, April 20th, 2019 from 10am to 12pm. This free event is for anyone in the community. There are plenty of eggs for everyone!
Call For Donations
We are all set on eggs but we still need more candy (no chocolate)! Donations are being accepted in the church office.
Call For Volunteers
Are you looking for a way to advertise your ministry or Sunday School group? Help us host activity stations during our Bunny Bash and you can let the community know about your group. Sign-up after each service. Bunny Bash April 20, from 10am - 12pm. Not in a Sunday School group? All volunteers are needed to make this event successful!
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Palm Sunday Children's Procession
This Sunday, April 14, 2019 at Both Services
Come shout "Hosanna!" and wave palm branches for our Palm Sunday children's procession! Traditional Service will gather at 8:50am in the Sanctuary Narthex. Contemporary Service will gather at 11:05am in the Fellowship Hall Narthex.
Palm Sunday Traditional Service Procession
- Gather in the Sanctuary Narthex at 8:50am
- You may walk with your child
- Three Years Old - First Grade will then join us for Lil' Artists
- All others, please return to your seat
Palm Sunday Contemporary Service Procession
- Gather in Worship Center in the Fellowship Hall Narthex at 11:05
- You may walk with your child
- Three Years Old - First grade will then join us for Lil' Gym
- All others, please return to your seat.
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Breakfast Tacos This Sunday
This Sunday, April 14, 2019
Don't go to church on an empty stomach! The United Methodist Men (UMM) will be selling breakfast tacos this Sunday morning from 8-9am. Options are potato and egg, bacon and egg, or sausage and egg. The cost is $2 per taco.
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Sunday, April 14 through Sunday, April 21
Events for the Entire Family
Holy Week is almost here! Below is the official schedule of all the activities going on at Bear Creek UMC during the week starting Sunday, April 14 until Sunday, April 21. This is a fantastic opportunity to invite your friends, neighbors, coworkers, and anyone else you can think of to church. Many months of planning and work have gone into each event, and we can't wait to share the time with you as we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior!
Sunday, April 14
Palm Sunday
9am Traditional, 11:15am Bilingual Contemporary
Tuesday, April 16
Stations of the Cross
7pm in the Sanctuary, Spanish Translation Available
Thursday, April 18
Maundy Thursday
7pm in the Fellowship Hall, Spanish Translation Available
Friday, April 19
Tenebrae Service (Good Friday)
7pm in the Sanctuary, Spanish Translation Available
Sunday, April 21
Easter Sunday!
9am Traditional
11:15am Bilingual Contemporary
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A New Twist on the How To Study The Bible Class
This Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at MidPoint
6:30pm in FLC 205/206
How to study the Bible comes to life as you experience the Holy Land. Take a picture tour with Susie Morales as she shares her recent trip to Israel.
See some of the sights where some of the stories actually took place!
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United Methodist Women Circles
Elizabeth Circle
Next Meeting: Wednesday, April 17 at 9:30am
Hostess: Evelyn Carroll
If you would like more information or would like to visit a circle, please contact the leaders at their email addresses above or call the church office at 281-463-2330
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Calling All 2019
Graduating Seniors
Graduating Senior Recognition Sunday
May 19, 2019 in Both Services
Info Needed by April 30, 2019
Graduating Seniors Recognition Sunday will be Sunday, May 19, 2019 and we are looking for the Class of 2019. If you have a Senior who is graduating this year and would like to have them recognized in a worship service, please contact Jana Jones at janaj@bearcreekumc.org or call the church office at 281-463-2330 by April 30, 2019.
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"Spruce Up Saturday" Canceled
Perilous Weather Prediction Usurps Plans
Will Be Rescheduled in May
Due to a perilous forecast this coming Saturday, the Trustee Committee has decided to cancel the prospective "Spruce Up Saturday". A reschedule date will be forthcoming at a later date in May. Thank you to all who planned on coming to assist with the housekeeping & groundskeeping projects that were intended.
We hope we can count on your support again in May.
Need a Backup Volunteer Opportunity?
We are still in need of volunteers to help us make a success of our upcoming "Bunny Bash" Easter Egg Hunt on April 20, 2019. If you are interested in helping, please contact Susie Morales, our children's director, at
bcchildren@bearcreekumc.org
If you have any questions, please either reply to this email or call the church office at 281-463-2330.
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Saturday, April 27, 2019
In Partnership with Numana
ONE Project Only
Most Volunteers Needed - Ever!
The Family Missions Committee in partnership with Numana is sponsoring a hands on meal packaging event which will give our church the opportunity to serve the hungry children in El Salvador at a cost of only 30 cents a meal.
Update: We are almost there!
We are almost there...
12 more needed in the first shift
37 more needed in the second shift
Committee members will be in the Narthex for one last time this Sunday, or you can signup online by clicking the link below.
On the day of the event there will be 10 packing stations. Teams of 10 will then scoop and measure rice, beans, and a protein soy mix that will be put into plastic bags and boxes which children may then decorate. Please arrive 10 minutes before your shift beings.
Monetary donations are appreciated! For $75, you can feed a child for the school year or provide any amount to cover the $0.30 cost per meal. Please make checks payable to BCUMC with "missions" in the memo line!
As always your help is greatly appreciated!
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Lawrence Lehnert Crawfish Boil
Sunday, April 28, 2019 Following Both Services
RSVP Today!
April 28 is Volunteer Appreciation Sunday and we will celebrate with a crawfish boil in memory of Lawrence Lehnert. You can enjoy crawfish, hamburgers or hot dogs after both the 9:00am and 11:15am services. Mark your calendars and join in the fun and fellowship.
PLEASE RSVP!
We need to know how many pounds of Crawfish are needed to feed everyone. Please RSVP by filling out the form below, calling the church office, emailing Charla Burleson at charlab@bearcreekumc.org, or via the insert in this week's Prayer Pages.
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Newly Formed Committee to Create Digital Scrapbooks.
Submissions Needed!
The newly formed Church History Committee would like to produce an online yearbook/scrapbook of the church events during the year. To be successful, we will have to rely on faithful members to help us preserve the memories of the year.
Each month we will try to summarize what happened. So if you were involved in any events or meetings during a particular month, we ask that you submit your photos to our committee! Keeping this project in mind, allow your picture-taking skills to "capture the moment".
How to Submit Items
Please be sure to include:
- If possible, The names of anyone pictured with correct spelling if possible
- The date of the event
- How many attended the event
- Any fun details (how much money raised, people helped, etc.)
- A description of what's going on or what the event was
This information will help us summarize what happened accurately.
2019 Catch-Up
Since the committee was formed this month, we are already behind on some of the events that have happened this year. If you can help us catch up, we would really appreciate it!
Again, please send photos or news items to Cindy Pekkanen at cpekk10@gmail.com.
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ROAR Vacation Bible School
July 15-19, 2019
Registration Now Open!
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!
Currently seeking a VBS Director, VBS Preschool Director, decorating team, and lots of positions for crew leaders!
Mark your calendars for our VBS volunteer training, May 5, 12:30 pm.
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Manos Juntas Information Meeting
Tuesday, April 23, 2019, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Lakewood United Methodist Church
The Center for Missional Excellence and Lakewood UMC will be hosting GBGM Missionary Willie Berman on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. Willie will be sharing on-going missional opportunities in the Tamaulipas region of Northern Mexico, as well as ideas for new partnerships with the Texas Annual Conference. Manos Juntas is a United Methodist Volunteers in Mission site offering medical and dental clinics, education, and workforce training in several locations throughout Tamaulipas State. Several Texas Conference Churches have a longstanding relationship with Manos Juntas, and the Center for Missional Excellence is encouraging more churches to pursue partnerships with Rev. Berman and his organization. Lunch will be provided.
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No 8:15am Communion on Easter Sunday
Communion During Easter Services
This Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019, there will not be an 8:15am Communion. Please come and join us at the 9:00am or 11:15am service instead to receive communion.
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No Energizers Meeting in April
Enjoy Good Friday Instead!
Resumes Friday, May 19, 2019
Due to Good Friday, the Energizers will NOT meet on Friday, April 19, 2019. We will resume again on Friday, May 19, 2019 at 10:00am in the Fellowship Hall.
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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 Friday & Saturday, 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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