SUNDAY'S SCRIPTURE
Luke 6:37-38, 43-45
|
|
Palms up, Heart open, Ready to Give
Cultivating open hearts
|
|
A Look From Brook
THE WILL OF GOD (pt. 4) Peeling back the "Onion Skins" of "our" God in order to find Something Real
Something you might not know about me is that I'm a big "Jewel" fan. When I was a youth pastor back in the late "90's" Jewel came out with her first hit song, "Hands". She was just 18 years old, and my youth just adored her! Here's a bit of the song:
If I could tell the world just one thing
It would be that we're all OK
And not to worry 'cause worry is wasteful
And useless in times like these
I won't be made useless
Won't be idle with despair
I'll gather myself around my faith
For light does the darkness most fear
My hands are small, I know
But they're not yours, they are my own
But they're not yours, they are my own
And I am never broken
|
|
As you may have noticed, the state of Washington has new rules in place concerning masks and vaccines. As a church, we have some “religious” exemptions, but as a people who are committed to being “in community” with those around us, we have decided to follow the mandates set out for all Washingtonians. So this means that we are asking that you all get vaccinated. We won’t require this at the worship door, but we do ask that if you come to worship at Bear Creek UMC that you either be up to date on your Covid-19 vaccinations, or that you get a current Covid-19 test before you come. Of course this does not pertain to children, as they are not able to be vaccinated yet. I trust that we can be on the honor system on this, and that we will all continue to day all we can to keep safe in our building and out in the world! Just so you know, all of our staff is up to date on their vaccines. When Pastor Brook and Cyndy travelled to South Dakota recently, the first thing they dis was get tested. The tests were negative!
By the way, I recently asked an expert on the Covid-19 virus, about the safety of our sanctuary the way we have it set up, and he said, that given the height of our ceilings, the distance we have for our chairs, the plexiglass in front of our pulpit, (along with the wearing of masks and the knowledge that our membership is very vaccination conscious) that this church is very safe for folks during worship...as long as we do all we can to follow the rules. Let’s keep following them folks!
|
|
CAMP UNITY EASTSIDE IS COMING TO BEAR CREEK UMC ON OCTOBER 21ST
Camp Unity will be moving into our parking lot beginning Thursday October 21st and will be staying until February 24th. There are currently 17 residents at the camp.
Folks from all walks of life live at the camp, and all have a common goal of moving into a more prosperous and sustainable future.
We are looking for volunteers to help with the following:
1. Helping on moving the camp on Thursday October 21st and Friday October 22nd. This entails packing and unpacking a moving truck. Call Bill Robinson at 714-794-7710 if you are interested in helping.
2. Provide a lunch meal on moving days. As you can imagine, these days are exhausting! If you can provide a meal (sandwiches/pizza) then please contact Karen Robinson at 949-637-8951.
3. As we have done in years past, we will be providing Tuesday night dinners once a week from Oct 26th through Feb 22nd. There will be a signup sheet at Church and you can contact Bill, Karen, or Karl for additional information. Dinner time is 6:00 PM and you would typically serve a meal similar to what you would feed your own family. Look for sign up sheets soon at church or email the office at office@bcumc.org and we can add your name.
|
|
We just received word of our annual Charge Conference date! It is scheduled for Saturday, October 23rd. Because of Covid, Rev. Mark Galang, is holding the meeting on Zoom only. The meeting will consist of a one hour meeting on zoom at 3pm where Mark will meet with Bear Creek’s SPRC (Staff Parish Relations Committee) and then at 4pm Mark will meet with our leadership team only (per his request). The meeting will conclude by 5pm. If you are on our Coordinating Board then you know that we have a ton to get accomplished before that date. Folks, say an extra prayer for our leadership team as they prepare!
|
|
NEW “SUNDAY SCHOOL” CLASS SET FOR MONDAY, OCT 11TH
Led by Stephen Ministries
Navigating the Voices of Aging
O God, from my youth you have taught me, And I still proclaim your wondrous deeds So even to old age and gray hairs, O God, do not forsake me, Until I proclaim your might To all the generations to come. Psalm 71:17-18 The new norm. When did I become the parent? I know this isn’t who they truly are. I pray each day and night for strength, for understanding, for patience. I pray for their health, their protection, and most of all, their peace. Do you hear your voice in any of the previous thoughts? You are not alone. Bear Creek will begin a new class every Monday evening by Zoom, beginning October 11 at 7:00 p.m. If distancing issues allow, we will also have an in-person gathering one Sunday a month for the duration of the class. “Voices of Aging,” by Missy Buchanan, and “Chicken Soup for the Soul, Navigating Eldercare and Dementia,” compiled by Amy Newmark, will be the reading material for the class. These are not study books, rather they are designed to let you know you are not alone, and to open honest, perhaps sorrowful, and even joyful dialog with others who have experienced or are experiencing the new challenges within your life and your family. The class will be led by Connie Gagnon and Sue Burkholder. For more information, contact Pastor Brook or Connie Gagnon. Please contact the church office to register, so that you will be included in the Zoom connection
|
|
PICK UP YOUR FREE BOOK TODAY! BEAR CREEK IS GIVING OUT 25 COPIES OF JACK ALEXANDER’S “The God Impulse”! For Jesus, truth and mercy went hand in hand. Where he preached he also healed. He presented the gospel in a hands-on, relational way. Today we have lost this powerful pattern of self-giving love, focusing on truth at the expense of mercy, and often failing to build genuine, lasting relationships with the people around us. In this book, Alexander helps us recover Jesus's model, showing through biblical and modern real-life stories that God's first impulse toward us is mercy. He then sets forth a pattern for us to follow--to see, go, do, and endure--that not only spreads truth and love to those around us who are suffering but also causes them to gasp in amazement and consider the claims of the gospel for themselves. |
|
Meet the Pastor for Kids!
Kids! Come join Pastor Brook after church (at about 11:15 for some fun, games, and stories! We’ll meet in the sanctuary! Parents we’ll be out by 11:30!
|
|
For all you latte-lovers out there, Fall is here and the latte machine is up & running! Stop by before worship to request your milk of choice & flavor. And because they come with a handy-dandy lid, you can enjoy your coffee in the sanctuary. |
|
Ruth Ann Young has been hard at work decorating the sanctuary & lobby to reflect the beauty of Fall. Thank you Ruth Ann for all that you do to keep BCUMC looking fresh & beautiful! |
|
BCUMC HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION:
HALLOWEEN HELP -- We invite you to share your treats!
Do you enjoy dressing up & celebrating the Halloween tradition?
Would you like to add to the fun of our upcoming BCUMC Trunk-or-Treat event by decorating your car & handing out candy?
How about taking photos of guests in our photo booth? Or greeting families & directing them to the festivities?
If dressing up is not your thing, what about helping with set-up and tear down? Or donating candy?
BCUMC has a tradition of throwing an exciting Halloween Bash for our congregation & the surrounding community. We need you to help foster this year's fun. The event will take place Halloween afternoon, Sunday Oct 31st from 3pm to 5pm outdoors.
As you know, our annual Trunk-or-Treat event is fast-approaching.
Did you know you can order trunk-or-treat design kits from Amazon and Oriental Trading Company? Whether you design your own, or order a kit, we can't wait to see what you come up with!
Please contact Kristin at support1@bcumc.org or 425-922-3181, and let her know how you'd like to be involved!
|
|
Just so you know: Every worship service we have had online is available on our website at: bcumc.org/worship
|
|
Check out our website at https://www.bcumc.org/! We have updated it to make it more friendly to anyone wanting to plug in to what is going on at Bear Creek UMC right now. Here are some of the features I suggest checking into:
|
|
Instant Church Directory Online
1. Download the App from the App Store search for “Instant Church Directory”
2. Open the app and click “create login”
3. Enter email that is listed in the family portion of the directory.
4. Create password and retype to confirm password
5. Check your inbox for an email from Instant Church Directory
6. Verify your email address by clicking on the link sent to you in the email.
7. Once you confirm your email, close browser and return to App to login.
|
|
Texting is now an option at BCUMC!
You can now sign up for texting alerts from BCUMC! Please let us know what info you want via text & your current cell phone number.
1.Send Janelle an email with your name and phone number at
2.Fill out the Welcome card and include your phone number
3.Fill out the text slip form available throughout the church
|
|
If you'd like to give
electronically you can do that a couple of ways:
1) You can go to our website at bcumc.org and navigate to the Give>Give Online tabs and there you will see one time and recurring options for weekly and monthly giving.
2) You can go to your Apple App Store or Google Play and download the “GivePlus” App to your phone. On the app you can set up one time and/or recurring options for weekly and monthly giving.
3) We can also set up a monthly electronic withdrawal from your bank account. If you want to do that it is best to call our office at 425-788-2953 and we can help you fill that form out.
Again, if you have any questions or need help, call our office or call Pastor Brook at 605-710-7793.
Thank you!
|
|
Week At A Glance: October 17 - October 24 |
|
|
Sunday, October 17
Virtual- In Person - 10:00 AM
Monday, October 18
PSWTE Reunion group -7pm -9pm
Tuesday, October 19
Virtual Book Study - 9:30 a.m
Pastor Morning Prayer group - 7am-9am
|
|
Wednesday, October 20
Thursday, October 21
Band Practice 5:15pm
Choir Practice 7pm
Friday, October 22
WTE Prayer Group- 12pm- 2pm
Saturday, October 23
Sunday, October 24
Virtual- In Person - 10:00 AM
|
|
Friday Feel Good Song!
T.G.I.F! You have survived the grind and hustle of the work week. It's time to celebrate with the Friday Feel Good Song.
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend. Todays song is Easy On Me by Adele. This song was released yesterday as part of her new album.
COUTNDOWN
Halloween:16 days
Thanksgiving: 41 days
Christmas: 71 days
|
|
|
|
|
Worship:
Sundays at 10:00 AM
Office Hours:
Mon, Tue, Fri:
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Wed:
Calls and Emails only
Thu:
8:30 Am - 3:30 PM
Closed Weekends & Holidays
Ph: 425.788.2953
|
|
|
Have An Announcement?
Do you have something to tell the Bear Creek UMC community? Send us your announcement (60 words or less) and a preferred graphic (if you want one) and we'll place it in our publications.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
