What's happening at BUMC this week?

The BUZZ...

News and Current Events for May 18, 2022

Thoughts from David

"New Things Happening"

Worship ONLINE!

Order of Worship for Sunday, May 15

All Worship Services

Kelly Richardson - Virginia Tech, BS in Engineering Science and Mechanics, Minor in Physics, graduating December 2022

Future plan is Graduate School in Physics or Engineering

Shannon Richardson - George Mason Univeristy, BA in English with a concentrationin Writing and Rhetoric, Minors in Linguistics and Theater Performance

Future plan is to get a position in Northen Viginia in editing and publications

Ashley Settle - Liberty University, BS in Biomedical Science

Future plan is Graduate School in Biological Science with a focus in Molecular Medicine

Lauren Whitmer - Bridgewater College, Double major with BS in Biology and Chemistry with a concentration in Pre-Health

Future Plan is Medical School to become a Pediatrician

Channing Scott - Staunton River HS

Future plan is Columbia College in Chicago to study Comedy Writing

Ryann Stephenson - Staunton River HS

Future plan is Central VA Community College with plans of transferring to James Madison University

and... Congratulations to our

Bethlehem Preschool Graduates!

United Women in Faith Meeting May 19

Come Join the United Women in Faith (UMW) on May 19^th at 1:00 pm in the Fellowship hall as we celebrate Mother’s Day and their gifts of love. Please bring a favorite memory or memento (possibly photo) of your mother to share. Light refreshments will be served.

United Women in Faith Collecting Items

to Support Bedford Domestic Violence Services

UMW is sponsoring a collection of items needed by the Bedford Domestic Violence Services (BDVS) which gives assistance to women and children, and sometimes men, who need to escape violent situations at home. We will have a tub in the Narthex to collect any items you would like to donate through May 23. Needs include:

Non-perishable items e.g., dry beans, noodles, cereal, oatmeal, peanut butter, pancake mix, syrup, jelly, cooking oil, icing, cake mix, and canned meats such as tuna, chicken, ham, Vienna sausages, corned beef hash, canned fruits and vegetables of all types, boxed juices.

Gift cards of $10, $15, $20 for Walmart, Food Lion, Dollar General.

Other items e.g., laundry detergent, fabric softener, cleaning supplies, paper towels, toilet paper, sandwich bags, trash bags.

Personal hygiene supplies e.g., shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, soap, feminine hygiene products, toothpaste and toothbrushes, diapers, baby wipes, baby shampoo, diaper rash ointment.

Miscellaneous e.g., towels, wash cloths, linens, toasters, coffee makers, silverware and utensils.

The staff of BDVS thank everyone who has helped with this mission, and UMW thanks you for supporting this mission project.

Spring Fest II - Music by Sunshine

Tickets are still available!

Come and enjoy our second annual outdoor concert on Saturday, May 21, from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm in the Bethlehem UMC Parking Lot. Tickets are advanced sales only and are available online at the BUMC Website or through the church office. Bring your own chair. The SML Coffeehouse Food truck will be onsite with sandwiches, pastries, and coffee for sale at the event.

Harvest Table coming soon!

Gardens are beginning to produce. If you have a garden and would like to share your bounty, you are invited to bring any excess you have, including extra plant seedlings, on Sunday mornings beginning May 22.

Small Group Study begins Sunday, June 5

A Hopeful Earth draws together the Christian faith and the scientific world to address the "creation crisis." Readers will find that these sometimes differing worldview are both crucial to making lasting changes. We will learn about the connection between the teachings of Jesus and how we treat our neighors and God's creation. This group study will be on Sunday mornings starting June 5 at 9:45 through July 10. Please come join us!