Berkeley Staff MINISTERS

Members of the Congregation

PASTOR

Rev. Jeanne Devine

revjeanned@sbcglobal.net

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC

Vikki Schwarz

vlschwarz@aol.com

PIANIST

Dr. Tyler Mabry

tgmabry@gmail.com

ADMINISTRATIVE

ASSISTANT

Niki J Torres

bumc78745@sbcglobal.net

MEDIA MANAGER

Elizabeth Walters

CHILDCARE DIRECTOR

Allison McGillicuddy

bumc.childcare@sbcglobal.net

Berkeley BUZZ MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF BERKLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SEPTEMBER 2013

Accepting and fulfilling a leadership responsibility in the church includes all those as-

pects. Leaders work prayerfully; they are present for the work; they give their time, labor and

insight; and they testify to their faith in the process.

Berkeley is looking for our leaders in 2014. The Committee on Nominations and Lay Leader-

ship began meeting on August 25 to connect the leadership gifts of our members with the

work of the church. The church council officers and administrative committee members will

be elected at the church conference on Sunday, October 13. The remaining ministry area

leaders will be elected by the church council at its final meeting of 2013.

We want leaders for

community ministries such as supporting our local schools, Kairos Prison Ministry, the Work

Corner breakfast program, mission involvement in and beyond Austin, and connecting with

our immediate neighbors. We want leaders for short-term and year-long ministries here at

Berkeley, such as hospitality to guests, caring ministries for those in need, education and nur-

ture for all ages, finance and stewardship, personnel, property management and upkeep, and

worship design.

Let us know what you believe you are called to do! It will help the Committee on Nomina-

tions and Lay Leadership Committee greatly. Contact any member if you would like more

information, or to indicate your interest; their contact information is on the inside.

One of my favorite stops is The Container Store. It makes me believe that I can and will get

organized.

made!). The annual church conference in our United Methodist Church does the same thing. It

makes me it makes us at Berkeleyget organized.

This year our district superintendent, Rev. Steve Purdy, has designated Sunday, October 13 as

our church conference date. That afternoon, Berkeley will host members of Manchaca, Grace,

rately. I hope you will attend if you want to understand how we connect with other churches

around our area and our world. Every professing (confirmed) member of this church has voice

and vote. Anyone is welcome to attend, member or not.

What will we do? We will elect officers for 2014 (see article below). We will reaffirm our

support for our candidate for ordained ministry, Kallie Green. Our lay speakers will share

their ministries in the past year. We will consider reports from our treasurer and trustees to

The pastor and lay leader

will report on the state of the church. Pastoral compensation for 2014 will be set. We look

back at the past yearhow have we lived out the purpose God has for us here at Berkeley?

and we move forward with plans to carry out that purpose in 2014.

Your leaders will work hard in September to get organized for our church conference. I thank

all of them for their year-round dedication. Your pastor, Jeanne Devine

2407 BERKELEY AVE AUSTIN TX 78745

WWW.BERKLEYUMC.ORG BUMC78745@SBCGLOBAL.NET

OFFICE: 512-447-6633 FAX: 512-851-8438

CHILDCARE CENTER: 512-443-3509

CHURCH HAPPENINGSCHURCH HAPPENINGSCHURCH HAPPENINGS

Submitted by Rev. Jeanne Devine

On Sunday, September 15, all youth and

their friends in grades 6-12 are invited to

meet following the 10:50am worship ser-

vice in the CLC. Devan Gartman, a mem-

ber of Berkeley who recently moved

back to Austin after graduating from col-

lege, will provide leadership to the youth

group, with other adult sponsors. This

weekly gathering will include a light

lunch and times of fellowship, study and

service. If you have questions, or would

like to rotate as an adult sponsor, please

phone Devan at 512-826-0009 or e-mail

her at devangartman@gmail.com.

Calling All Artisans, Craftspeople, and Bakers Submitted by Myrna Cavender

United Methodist Women will host Cookies and Crafts on Sunday,

Dec. 1, in the Fellowship Hall. There will be two opportunities for

people to purchase items between the 1st and 2nd service (9:40

to 10:40am) and again after the 2nd worship service. We are seek-

ing donations of hand-crafted items, such as jewelry, fabric items,

wooden crafts, etc. In addition, we hope that bakers of cookies,

cakes, toasted nuts, etc. will again provide their lovingly made

items to sell. All proceeds from the sale of these food and craft

items will go to fund UMW mission outreach, such as Montopolis

Community Friendship House in Austin, our Berkeley UMYF

mission trip, Southside Community Center in San Marcos, and

many others. So please mark your calendar now for this event; it's

not too early to start creating these items for Cookies and Crafts.

For more information, you may contact Myrna Cavender (512-280

-0963) or mjcavender@yahoo.com.

Setting Up for an Event? Submitted by Betty Barnes

On occasion, outside

groups use our facility. If

you plan to use the space

for any reason, including

setting up for an event the

day or days before, please

contact the church office

to make sure the space is

available.

9/01 RICH ERRINGTON

9/02 OWEN BURNETT

9/03 STACY SKILES

9/03 LIZ SKILES

9/05 ELIZABETH

WALTERS

9/06 BETTY THIGPEN

9/08 DORIS LYON

9/12 LETHA PETERS

9/12 IRMA TREVINO

9/13 GLENN BOSTICK

9/19 TERESA ERRINGTON

9/19 DANIEL SHANK

9/20 JEAN BARTON

9/21 BARBARA HUFF

9/28 JIM BARNES

9/28 MARIETTA KARNES

9/29 EMMA HUFF-

SIFUENTES

9/30 CHERYL JOHNSON

Happy Birthday!

9/07 RAY AND ROZ HODSON

Happy Anniversary!

RESUMES!

Do we have your special day listed? If not, please call Niki at 512-447-6633

to add it to our database.

mailto:devangartman@gmail.com

Rachel Trudell, 512-694-3688,

ruby2ranch@yahoo.com

Steve Cavender, 512-280-0963,

stevecavender@yahoo.com

Nancy Cecil, 512-288-2835,

njcecil@sbcglobal.net

Beth Collins, 512-295-2987,

beth.collins@earthlink.net

Jim Barnes, 512-288-5250,

jbarnes47@austin.rr.com

Amy Gibbs, 512-569-2748,

aandjplusfidget@gmail.com

Dave Denton, 512-295-7553,

ddenton8@austin.rr.com

James Hamilton, 512-944-4815,

csoclearjh@yahoo.com

Carolyn Brown, 512-443-2600,

dbsews45@gmail.com

Parting Words from Erica Knisely

When I began my 10-week internship at Berkeley in June, I knew that I

was entering a welcoming congregation and that I had an excellent mentor.

After the ten weeks of my internship, I feel that I am part of a warm and

loving family. I feel a deep sense of gratitude for all of you, and I will miss

worshipping with you every Sunday. Thank you for the gift of your en-

couragement and friendship. Your Christian love has given me strength for

the next step on my journey in the ministry. Friends, the cards that you

gave me last Sunday were beautiful and thoughtful. I will treasure them! I

Ephesians 3:14-

from whom every family in heaven and on earth takes its name. I pray that,

according to the riches of his glory, he may grant that you may be strength-

ened in your inner being with power through his Spirit, and that Christ may

dwell in your hearts through faith, as you are being rooted and grounded in

love. I pray that you may have the power to comprehend, with all the

saints, what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know

the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that you may be filled with

all the fullness of God. Now to him who by the power at work within us is

able to accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine, to

him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever

Yours in Christ, Erica Knisely, Pastoral Intern

Monthly Income

Monthly Expenses

Year-to-Date Income

Year-to-Date Expenses

$ 18,266

$ 23,417

$ 161.226

$ 153,639

GIFTS AS OF JULY 31

JULY 2013 YTD 2012

WORSHIP 113 124 129

SUNDAY

SCHOOL

34 34 45

AVERAGE ATTENDANCE

Committee on Nominations and Leadership Development

Fish Fry at

UMC

This is our major fundraiser and we are asking for support from your church:

Friday, September 13, 2013;

11am 2pm

St. Peter's United Methodist

Church

4509 Springdale Road

Austin, TX

512-926-1686

clude: fried catfish, coleslaw, french

fries, hush puppies, and dessert. Tick-

ets are $8, and may be purchased at

the door. Thank you in advance for

your support, and please spread the

word!

Fifth Sunday Potluck Time!

September 29

Immediately following the

second service.

Bring a covered dish to share;

drinks will be provided.

On Sunday, August

18, the special mu-

sic was provided by

the ladies of the

church. They sang

with

much enthusiasm

and feeling, bless-

ing all who were

present.

mailto:ruby2ranch@yahoo.commailto:stevecavender@yahoo.commailto:njcecil@sbcglobal.netmailto:beth.collins@earthlink.netmailto:jbarnes47@austin.rr.commailto:aandjplusfidget@gmail.commailto:ddenton8@austin.rr.commailto:csoclearjh@yahoo.commailto:dbsews45@gmail.comhttps://webmail.prismnet.com/images/blank.png

REACHING OUTREACHING OUTREACHING OUT

Want to Learn More...About the Roma People? Submitted by Myrna Cavender

world? It is estimated there are one million Roma people living in the USA; what misconceptions about these

Berkeley

United Methodist Women (and friends beyond Berkeley) in their study of the Roma people on Saturday, Octo-

ber 19, from 9am until noon in the Fellowship Hall . Victoria Schwarz, who has researched this group exten-

sively, will be our presenter. There will be a light lunch following the study. Men are also welcome to join us. If

child care is needed, please contact Myrna Cavender (mjcavender@yahoo.com) by Saturday, October 12.

Thank You from Kingdom Kamp

We received this letter acknowledging our gift of $499 to

support Kingdom Kamp. For many years, our former pastor,

Patti Herndon, served as the dean. We made this gift in her

honor as she retired from full-time ministry this summer.

Greetings in Christ! On behalf of the Southwest Texas Con-

ference Kingdom Kamp thank you very much for the gener-

ous contribution of Berkeley UMC to Advance Special

#2005, Kingdom Kamp Scholarship. Your special contribu-

perience a wonderful time of sharing and celebrating our

love and faith in Jesus Christ through worship, small groups,

prayer, and play. Thank you again and may God bless you.

Rev. Lundy Hooten

Thank You from Englewood Estates

Thank you, church family, for inviting us, Engle-

wood residents, to a wonderful time of fellowship,

of singing old hymns and ice cream last Wednes-

day evening. Our special thanks go to the Spiritual

Care Committee for planning this activity; to

Letty, Jeff, and Nancy for providing transporta-

tion; to Vikki and Tyler for leading the singing and

everyone who greeted us with warm smiles and

open arms and graciously served ice cream.

It was especially nostalgic to sing from the old

Cokesbury hymnal (I grew up with that in

M.Y.F.). Love, Rebecca Thomas

Many people, including BJ Johnson and Carolyn Brown (pictured here, with principals Kim Royal from Widen and

Amy Lloyd from Cunningham) helped sort the school supplies to be taken to Widen and Cunningham elementary

schools. On Sunday, August 18, the congregation blessed the school supplies donated by church members. This

picture represents only a small part of all the donations we received, which included 20 uniform shirts and 25 back-

packs as well as several large sacks of supplies. We also received enough monetary donations to give each school a

check for $535. THANKS to all for your loving generosity!

School Supply and Backpacks Drive Report Submitted by Susan Curtis and Carolyn Brown

mailto:mjcavender@yahoo.com