June 2017Brandenburg United Methodist Church

Building Bridges . . . Creating Connections

Connect with JesusConnect in CommunityConnect to Your Purpose and Mission in Life

PastorJeffCarterwillbeginaSummer with the SonmessageseriesonSunday,June18.EachSunday,thesermonwillfocusonaparticularbiblicalthemethatcorrespondstoasummeractivity.TherearestoriesintheBibleaboutJesusgoingintothewilderness,fishing,andbeingonaboat.Therearebiblicallessonstobelearnedabouthunting,sandandthebeach,andwecanevenlearnsomespirituallessonsfromthegameofgolf. TheFamilyLifeTeamisplanningseveraleventswhichwilltieinwiththeSummer

WITH THE SONWITH THE SON

withtheSonmessageseries.Followingisalistingofsermonthemesandeventsscheduledtodate:

Sunday, June 18 CampingSunday, June 18 Sundae Sunday PleasejoinusintheFamilyLifeCenterat7p.m.TheFamilyLifeTeamwillprovideicecreamandtoppingstomakeourownsundaes.Sunday, June 25 BoatingSunday, July 2 FishingSunday, July 9 HuntingSunday, July 16 The BeachSunday, July 16 Take a Hike Sunday PleasejoinusatButtermilkFallsforsomehikingat7p.m.TheFamilyLifeTeamwillprovidecoldwater.Sunday, July 23 GolfSunday, July 30 Picnic in the Park WewillconcludeoursummeractivitieswithachurchfamilypicnichostedbytheFamilyLifeTeamatBrandenburgRiverfrontPark.Staytunedformoredetails.

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JUNE 4, 11, 18, 259:00 a.m. – The Blend ServiceUshers: Jim & Pat Carlson , Tom & MaryBeth McQuaryGreeters: Narthex – Debby Qualls Parish Hall – Andy Hawkins Atrium – Bob QuallsCommunion Servers: Jeff & Denise Carter Bob & Debby QuallsWelcome Center: Mary PlemmonsChildren’s Church: Val GoinsChildren’s Moment Volunteers to be contacted 11:00 a.m. – Traditional ServiceTellers: Michael Smith, Melissa StiffUshers: Ron Barger (Head Usher), Chester & Simone Davisson Steve Ward, Glen WilsonGreeters: Narthex – Robyn Proctor Parish Hall – Dave Wilson Atrium- Kelly NelsonCommunion Servers: Jeff & Denise Carter Sandra Stone, Tom MooreWelcome Center: Joan WilsonChildren’s Church: Val GoinsChildren’s Moment Volunteers to be contacted

SERVING OUR CHURCH IN JUNE JUNE EVANGELISM AND CONGREGATIONAL CARE

Evangelism Volunteers for first time guests Jim & Pat CarlsonAssisted Living & Rehab Visitation Melissa StiffShut-in Food Preparation Week 1 – Mary Beth McQuary Week 2 – Bryan Claycomb Week 3 – Lee Klockow Week 4 – Sharon Martin/Sandy HoranShut-in Food Delivery Week 1 – Mary Beth McQuary, Betty & Gordon Powell Week 2 – Bryan Claycomb, Sheila Smith Week 3 – Sandra Stone, Barb Thompson Week 4 – Don & Sharon Martin, Betty & Gordon Powell

Monthly servers are listed in the bulletin the last Sunday of the month and the monthly Steeple Bell.

If you are unable to serve on the day you are scheduled, please make arrangements, when

possible, to switch days with another member.

Dear Church Family,

Thank you for your prayers, visits and food. It was wonderful. God bless you all.

Mary and Azro Janes

Dear Church Family,

Thank you for the Bible. I will treasure and cherish it foreber. Thank you! God bless you!

Love, D.J. Weible

Dear BUMC,

Thank you so much for the donation to our class. We will be using that to go on a field trip next week? We appreciate the opportunity to learn our job skills at Brandenburg United Methodist Church!

Mrs. Hibbard’s Class at MCHS

BrandenburgUnitedMethodistChurchwillspon-sor a blood driveSunday, June 11,2017, from 9 a.m.to 1 p.m., in theFamilyLifeCenter. Every two sec-onds someone inthe U.S. needs

blood because of illnesses and diseases, acci-dents,injuriesandviolence.Sevenoutoftenofuswillneedbloodduringourlifetimeandyouneverknowwhenyoumayneedit.Eachdonorcansaveasmanyasthreeliveswithonepintofblood.Giv-ingbloodisquickandeasyandyoucandoitevery56days. NancyInmanisourblooddrivecoordinator.Formore information, please contactNancy at 270-422-4413orthechurchofficeat270-422-2810.

Church Office Hours:Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Friday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon

Regular Weekly Events:Sunday, June 4, 11, 18, 25 9:00 a.m. The Blend Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship ServiceMonday, June 5, 19 9:30 a.m. Sisters in Christ, members’ homes Contact Ara Lawrence: 270-422-7232Monday, June 5, 12, 19, 26 6:30 p.m. Cub ScoutsTuesday, June 6, 13, 20, 27 10:00 a.m. Sisters in Christ (BUMC Library) 6:30 p.m. Boy ScoutsWednesday, June 7, 14, 21, 28 10:30 a.m. Ladies’ Bible StudyThursday, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 5:30 p.m. Love In Action Meal 6:00 p.m. Cub ScoutsFriday, June 2, Church ClosedFriday, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 10:00 a.m. Young Mothers’ Group Dianna’s ParkSaturday, June 3, 10, 17, 24 7:00 a.m. Brothers in Christ (FLC)

JUNE CALENDAR Current Events:Tuesday, May 30 7:00 p.m. Trustee MeetingThursday, June 1 5:30 p.m. Prayer Team MeetingSunday, June 4 2:00 p.m. Family Life Center ReservedMonday, June 5 12:00 p.m. Ministeral Meeting 3:30 p.m. Staff MeetingWednesday, June 7 4:30 p.m. Hospitality/Evangelism Team 5:00 p.m. Family Life (Discipleship)CommitteeSaturday, June 10 1:30 p.m. Family Life Center ReservedSunday, June 11 9:00 a.m. Red Cross Blood Drive, FLC 5:00 p.m. Staff-Parish Relations Committee 6:00 p.m. Church Council Meeting Monday, June 12-16 Assistance needed at Clothes ClosetSunday, June 18 7:00 a.m. Sundae Sunday at BUMC All are welcomeWednesday, June 21 By appt. Veterans Affairs RepresentativeTuesday, June 27 1:30 p.m. United Methodist Women Meeting 7:00 p.m. Board of Trustees

Our communion for June will go to support the Uni-versity of Louisville Wesley Foundation (The Gather-ing) and the University of Kentucky Wesley Foundation (UKWF). The Gathering welcomes students from three cam-puses in Louisville: University of Louisville, Bellarm-ine University and Jefferson Community & Technical College. Students gather every Thursday evening dur-ing the school year for a free dinner followed by a wor-ship experience. Additionally, they meet in small groups for prayer and study, in larger groups for worship and Bible study, and they gather for food and fun whenever possible. For more information about The Gathering campus ministry, you may call 502-727-8504, e-mail e-mail wflouisville@gmail.com, or visit their Web site at www.gatheringlouisville.org. The UKWF’s mission is to connect, develop, and send a new generation of Christian leaders who will make disciples of Jesus Christ and transform the world. It is

COMMUNION OFFERING for JUNEUofL & UK Wesley Foundations

unique from other campus ministries because it is both a campus ministry and a Christian living community. The UKWF is also open to BCTC and Transylvania. Minis-tries of the UKWF include a weekly worship night (with free dinner!), Discipleship Groups, Coffee House, hand-ing out cookies on campus, prayer walks, and delivering sandwiches to the homeless. For more information about UKWF campus minis-try, you may call 859-254-0231 or visit their Web site at www.ukwf.org.

TheBUMCTribeistakingabreakthissummer.YouthonSundayandWednesdayeveningswillresumewiththenewschoolyear.Sundayschoolwillcontinuethroughthesummer.SummerCampisJune23-28.

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OnSunday,May 21,members ofBrandenburgUMCdidn’tgotochurch.Rather,theysetouttobethechurchtoourcommunity.Afterspendingthreeweekslearningaboutbiblicalcompassion,service,andChrist’s heart for othersduringourLoveThyNeighbormessageseries,membersandfriendsofBrandenburgUnitedMethodistChurchappliedthelessonslearned––worshipingthroughserving. Intheweeksleadinguptothebigday,122mem-bersandfriendssigneduptoassistinavarietyofwaysanddonateavarietyofneededitems.Andthedaybefore,aprayercaravan(theHolyRollersastheyarewonttocallthemslves)wenttoeachofthesitestoprayforallinvolved. Projectsout in thecommunity included Butter-milk Falls Trail cleanup, individual yard cleanup,cemeterylandscapingproject,landscapingthecor-nerofBroadwayandMainStreet, andhelping toorganizetheClothesCloset.Membersofthechoirwent to thenursinghomeand twoassisted livingfacilitiesonSundayafternoontosharetheirmusicalgiftswiththeresidents. In-house projects included notes and cards foractivedutyandveterans,assemblyanddeliveryofInmateFreedomPacksandcookietrays,setupandpreparationforthecommunityBBQmeal,andset-upandpresentationoftheoutdoorworshipserviceandconcertonSundayafternoon. Inadditiontoallthis,manydonateditemsfortheInmateFreedomPacks and cleaning supplies fortheAnimalShelter,andbakedover1,800cookiesforourpublicservants. Inmate Freedom Packs filled with a few basicneeds were assembled for those being released

from the Meade County Detention Center.The packs were covered in prayer anddelivered to thedetentioncenteronSunday,so inmates released on Monday, May 22,wouldreceivetheirFreedomPacks.Donateditems:44restaurantcards,174toothbrushes,61 toothpaste, 64 deodorant, 57 soap, 101socks,26flipflops,166shavers,32shavingcream,41wetwipes,90combs,122feminineproducts,and75ponytailholders. An inventory of supplies donated for theMeade County Animal Shelter included 61toiletpaperrolls,39papertowelrolls,51dryerasers,5gallonsbleach,9bottlesdishsoap,29sponges,156trashbags,10airfresheners,5gallonsPineSol,7gallonslaundrydetergent,and 220 pounds of kitty litter.Yes, you readthatcorrectly:220pounds! Cookie trays were assembled for deliveryto all Meade County schools, fire stations,police and sheriff’s offices and dispatchwithourthankstothosewhoserveourcommunity.Wehadagreatresponsewith1,884cookiesbaked! Through it all, wewatched the skies, andseveral teams got a “refreshing” afternoonshower. But the rain ended, the sun cameout,andwecelebrated ingrandstyleduringan outdoorworship service and concert thatafternoon. Manythankstoallwhoparticipatedinanyway with this outreach designed to showGod’s lovetoourneighbors.Maythisbethebeginning of something beautiful and lastingforourchurchandcommunity.

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Clothes Closet Volunteer Schedule

Following are the weeks Brandenburg UMC volunteers are asked to assist at the Meade County Clothes Closet and Food Pantry. For more information, please call 270-422-2010.

June 12-17July 31-August 5September 4-9October 23-28December 25-30

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Each year, all churches in the Kentucky Confer-ence are invited to participate in the missions of the Kentucky Annual Conference in two concrete ways. The Mission Offering for 2017 Annual Conference will support scholarships for our Camp & Retreat Ministries. The goal is $150,000. Camp Loucon, the camp closest to BUMC, will receive 25% of the mis-sion offering. We have to date received $205 for our conference offering. If you would like to add to this

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Kentucky Annual Conference of United Methodist Churches

amount, please do so by Sunday, June 4. Health Kits will be assembled during the Afternoon of Service and Learning on Tuesday, June 13, dur-ing Annual Conference. Once again, the Heartland District is being asked to contribute hand towels for the health kits. They may be up to 17x27 inches in size. No kitchen towels, please. Please bring towels to church by Sunday morning, June 11.

Conference Offering and Health Kit Donations

Well known pastor Andy Stanley often says, “Think steps, not programs.” This is advice we need to heed when it comes to following up on our successful day of community service and the Love Thy Neighbor campaign. If “Love Thy Neighbor” is just a yearly emphasis and empty phrase, then it is nothing more than a program that will soon be forgotten. So we must ask ourselves, what is the next step? What is the next expression of loving thy neighbor? How can this be an ongoing reflection of who we are as a church? On a personal level, what will be your next step in loving the neighbors around you? Could that be expressed in volunteering to serve at Love In Ac-tion each Thursday? Could that be hosting a neigh-borhood get-together to become better acquainted with your neighbors? There are so many possibili-ties limited only by the extent to which we are will-ing to see people as Jesus sees them and to truly love our neighbors as much as we love ourselves. Thank you to all involved who were willing to take a leap of faith and risk trying something radi-cally different so we might challenge ourselves to love and live boldly!

Jeff Carter

Changes and Additions

PleasewelcomeSalliGillespietoourstaffasourpermanentcustodian.ShereplacesEllaMastwhohadservedasourinterimcustodiansincelastfallandrecentlytookajobinIndiana. SalliisfromCincinnati,Ohio,aformermem-beroftheU.S.AirForce,andaretiredLPN.Sheandherhusband,John,havebeenmembersofBUMCsince2012.TheyaremembersoftheSeekersclass,andSalliisinvolvedwithourLoveinActionmealministry.JohniscurrentlystationedatFortCampbell,butBrandenburgishomeforthem.Theyhaveanadultdaughter,Sara,wholivesinCincinnati.

Hey,wholetthemonkeysout?Thatisright,church,SCHOOLISOUT! Thatmeans,WelcometoWackyWednes-daysinthePark.DuringthemonthofJune,wewillbemeetingattheparkbytheriver,5:30-7:00 p.m.We will be providing a meal andgamesforthekidsofourchurchandwhoeverisatthepark.Thismeans,Ineedhelp!Sand-wichmakers, cookie bakers, let’s get readytorolloutthe“greencarpet”ofparkgrassforourneighborsandintroducethemtothehos-pitableloveofGod.Anyrain,badweather,wemovetothegymofBUMC.

June 7: Bubbles! Bring your bubble wandsandlet’sgocrazy!June 14: FlagDay,wearyourred,whiteandblueforpopsiclesinthepark,featuringBombPopsicles,theAmericantreat.June 21:PizzainthePark,pepperonioptionalJune 28: NinjaWarrior Champs races, justlikeonTV.Bringyourrunningshoes;wewillbringtheGatorade.

Asmanyofyouknow,Iamwearinganoth-erhatthissummerasVAChaplain.Thisisatrainingopportunitytohelpmegrowmypas-toralskillsandgiveback to thosewhohaveserved our country so faithfully. Veterans, ifyouareattheVAcampusthissummer,givemeaholler.Iwillgladlybuyyouacupofgov-ernmentcoffeeandshowyouofftomycow-orkers.

LoveyouandthewayyouloveJesus,ourkidsandeachother,

Ms. Val

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JoinpastorJeffandDeniseastheyleadagroupfromBUMCtoexperiencegreatmusicandChristianteaching in Pidgeon Forge and theSmokeyMoun-tainsOctober16-19.Fourdaysand threenightsofworldclassmusicandteachingbywell-knownartistsand speakers such as Max Lucado, Mark Lowery,andDavidJeremiah,andspecialguestTimTebow. WewilldepartMondaymorningandreturnThursdayeveningfromBrandenburg.TuesdayandWednesday

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afternoonswill be free for sightseeing, shopping,golf,or restandrelaxation.Ratesstartas lowas$199/perpersonforall lodgingandprogramming.Theconferenceandroomswillfillupfast.Reserveyourspot foronly$25/person.Signupsheetsarelocatedonthemainbulletinboardatchurchalongwitha fullbrochure. Ifyouhavefurtherquestionspleasecontactthepastor.

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ORGANIZED 1829JUNE 2017 EDITIONPASTOR: Jeff Carter

SUNDAY SCHOOL: 10:00 A.M.SUNDAY WORSHIP: 9:00 and 11:00 A.M..

PASTOR’S E-MAIL ADDRESS: pastor@bburgumc.orgSECRETARY’S E-MAIL ADDRESS: Sandy.Horan@bburgumc.org

WEBSITE: www.brandenburgumc.comCHURCH PHONE NUMBER: (270) 422-2810

CHURCH FAX NUMBER: 270-422-5771

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