October 17, 2020
New Children's Director
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I am pleased to announce that our interview committee has found Buncombe Street UMC’s new Children’s Director!
On October 26th we will welcome Jana Clack and her family to our church family. Click here to read more about Jana and all that she will bring to our Children’s Ministry. I give thanks for all the ways our Associate Director of Children’s Ministry, Elizabeth Loughran, has led and assisted during this time of transition, especially in a time of pandemic. I believe Elizabeth and Jana will be a brilliant and unstoppable team as they nurture, teach, and encourage your children and I am excited about what the future holds for Children’s Ministry.
Grace and peace,
Rev. Karen Jones
Interim Children’s Minister
Associate Pastor of Christian Education
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[I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me
Philippians 4:13]
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Parents, for easy reference to Sunday School links and times/days, we invite you to bookmark this page.
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Oct. 11 (all grades)
- Oct. 25 (all grades)
Sunday School meets on Zoom 2nd & 4th Sundays for ALL grades in October.
Note the new day (Sunday) & time (3:30 pm) for 3rd & 4th grades.
We know that even a few minutes on Zoom is a lot, and so we ask that you give it a chance and join us for as long as you can for each gathering to keep up good spiritual habits.
Zoom Links
2K-3K
8:30-8:50
4K, 5K, 1st, 2nd
9:00-9:30
3rd-4th
3:30-3:40
5th
5:00-6:00
Poll Results
Thank you for responding with your feedback through our poll about potential Sunday School & Worship conflicts. We had an 90.48 % response for no conflict. The time for the K4, K5, 1st, & 2nd grade class will remain at 9 am. We will continue to make necessary adjustments moving forward. Your feedback is always welcome: ChildrensMinistry@bsumc.com
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While we won't have the Children's Worship Books in circulation right now, we will offer these TAKE & KEEP bags at all worship services. You can pick up one at the check-in station. We are excited to see you! |
Safe Sanctuary
It's that time, volunteers:
Annual Safe Sanctuary Training.
Who needs training?
Anyone who volunteers as a coordinator, teacher or substitute or is interested in creating a safe sanctuary at BSUMC. It's required for all volunteers (even for zoom) & recommended for all members to create a community of care. Please complete as soon as possible.
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Perfect Attendance for September:
Connor Allen, Madison Barber, Sullivan Barber, Ella Kate Bostian, Ruthie Boore, Adeline Burt, Olsen Burt, Sylvia Cleveland, Manning Grace Cole, Clairy Cornish, Kai Elstun, Carolyn Endres, Emma Gosnell, James Gosnell, Ellis Gower, Isla Kirby, Isla Kitchens, Andrew Knisley, Asher Lance, Henry Mercer, Hugh Mercer, Hap Morrow, Madison Morrow, Aubree Price, Mary Katherine Sinclair, Mary Hannah Smith, Owen Stevens, Anthony Strong, Avianna Strong, Teddy Williams, Victoria Williams.
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Please click on the image above to find out more about our new digital "One Form/One Time" Minor Health Release for the 2020-2021 school year.
VERY IMPORTANT:
MAKE SURE YOU ARE LOGGED INTO REALM PRIOR TO CLICKING THE REGISTRATION LINK.
Beginning this school year, the Minor Health Release waiver for Children's Ministry and Youth Ministry will be completed by "registering" your children for the 2020-2021 school year in Realm. Complete one form for all of the children and youth in your family with one registration! And this Minor Health Release is valid until next fall.
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Weekend Backpack Food 2020-2021
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In order to feed the children at Thomas E. Kerns Elementary on the weekends for 2020-2021, we will now be collecting grocery store gift cards in the amounts of $10-$25.
Current stores: Aldi & Walmart
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Pick up stations for materials will be on-site at the exits for all worship services.
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5th Grade Parents,
Please complete this brief
3-question survey to help us
assign parts & formulate a safe practice & recording plan for this year's Bethlehem Breakfast, which will observe appropriate health precautions.
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Rev. Karen Jones
Associate Minister of Christian Education
Interim Children's Minister
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Elizabeth Loughran
Children's Ministry Associate
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