The Circuit Rider
Battle Ground
Community UMC
Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors
April 2021
 We are people of faith who gather to worship and love God,
care for one another, and share God’s compassion with the world.
Pastor's Pondering
Dear Church Family:
As many of you know, Pastor Susan's Father, Ron Vergoz, passed away on Wednesday, March 31st. We hold Susan and her entire family in our prayers as they move through this period of deep grief. Susan hopes to be back amongst us very soon.

We continue to keep working on the reopening guidelines, and Small groups will be meeting in person very soon -- stay tuned. As for in-person worship, we must adhere to our Bishop's guidelines, and because our sanctuary is relatively small in comparison with other churches, that 25 person limit could be a challenge. We do anticipate that in-person worship will happen, however, hopefully very soon. Keep praying! Keep together; Keep the faith!

Blessings, Nancy - Church Administrator

How We Learn
Weekly Bible Study will resume when Pastor Susan returns. Stay tuned!
How We Can Help
2021 YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Applications Due April 30, 2021
The Men’s Group of the Battle Ground United Methodist Church is offering scholarships to graduating students who have connection to the Battle Ground United Methodist Church. These scholarships may be used for college, or trade school. If you have questions are want more information, contact Dave Seesholtz.

APPLICATION PROCESS
The application should be prepared in 8 ½ x 11 format and contain the following information:
·   A certified transcript, which includes your cumulative G.P.A.
·   A statement concerning the school activities in which you have been involved.
·   A statement about your involvement in community and our church activities.
·   The name of the college or trade school that you plan to attend and the date.
·   A statement about your long-range goals and plan.
·   Please sign and date the application.
The Battle Ground United Methodist Scholarship Committee will keep all of your information in strict confidence.
Submit your application to the church secretary, by April 30, 2021.
DO WE HAVE ANY ELECTRICIANS IN OUR CHURCH FAMILY??

Cherish DesRochers-Vafeados runs a free showers project through her outreach and she's needing electrical help to get it set up at its current location. If anyone can help, they can contact me and I will put them in touch. Thanks, Leah Kuch.

We need any electricians able to donate their time and skills to help with the Shower Outreach Project. We need to get the pod wired so we can run it at a church. Haven't been able to get anyone to help. Please let me know. It would need to be on a Saturday/Sunday. It's located near the Andresen Costco. Thank you!
 
Here's the FB link to the nonprofit.

I want to thank you all for what you have given. I really appreciate all that you have donated in the past and it is all welcomed by Lydia and her staff at the school district.

Thank you, John Epler


For March, 57 pounds were donated!
$100.00 DONATED


Nancy makes the drop off every Friday morning, or sooner if needed.
How We Pray
JOIN THE PRAYER CHAIN

Would you like to be part of the Prayer Chain? Contact Nancy in the church office if you want to be added to those who regularly pray for those in the congregation and beyond.

We gather for weekly prayer on Tuesdays at 11:00 am. If you would like to Zoom in, contact Pastor Susan and she will send you an invite.
Money Information
Just because we're not gathering, 
doesn't mean we don't need your offering to pay our bills. 

The Facts
Please be aware that the average offering per month is $16,363. If we continue to receive that monthly offering, our finances won't be affected and we won't have to make any cuts at this time.

You can easily help by tithing on-line: 
Simply click on the church website, click "MORE" and then select "On-line tithing" then, follow the steps from there. It's safe and easy!


OR
Mail in your offering to: 10300 NE 199th Street, Battle Ground WA 98604
OR
You can set up with your bank an Auto Check service where your bank would regularly send the church your offering. There is no extra charge to do this.
FINANCE REPORTS

Click below if you would like to see the breakdown in detail.
You can see additional reports in the binder in the church office.




(FEBURARY) Monthly: Total Income: $13,691.40 
(FEBRUARY) Monthly: Total Expenses $14,331.23


YTD: Total Income: $182,065.22
YTD: Total Expenses: $125,939.10


Birthdays and Anniversaries
APRIL BIRTHDAY
CELEBRATIONS!

April 1 - Steve Root
April 2 - Cary Adams
April 2 - Mary Rubio
April 10 - John Earnest
April 10 - Don Power
April 16 - Ruth Miles
April 21 - John Epler
April 24 - Denise Bower
April 25 - Dick Ordway
April 25 - Hannah Wistrand





More Information About Us
Pastor Susan has a blog.

You can read it at - recovingpastor.blogspot.com 
Click Here for Facebook
Check out our new website. We have lots and lots of opportunities for serving
in many different ways.
Pass on the news to your friends.
STILL WANT TO KNOW MORE?

Contact Pastor Susan to share a cup of coffee/tea/whatever and learn more about our amazing faith family.
(NOT AVAILABLE TO MEET
FACE TO FACE DURING COVID)
pastor.boegli@gmail.com

 To all, including those who have known the pain of exclusion or discrimination from church or in society, we offer a place of welcome, respect, and love. It is in this spirit that we invite
ALL* people to join us on a journey of faith.

*As a reconciling congregation, ALL people are welcome including people of any race, sexual orientation, gender identity, faith history,
socioeconomic status, physical and mental ability.