March, 2015 issue - Barrington United Methodist Church

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Barrington United Methodist Church
March 2015
Journey to Jerusalem:
The Road to the Cross
Why Lent? With every step we take during Lent, we experience—along with the disciples—
the unexpected direction of Jesus' path. We want to know the true joy of Easter, but must
experience the sorrow of Jesus' death on the cross. Rather than running to the resurrection, walk
the journey with Jesus to Jerusalem, the path that leads to victory over death.
We just began our Lenten Study last week by hearing God’s powerful statement of
“I Am who I Am.”(Exodus3:14)
Who is God to you? Why is it so significant to know who God is?
The author of the study, Rev. Rob Fuquay, says “getting to know God means getting to
know ourselves. The more we know who God is the more we know who we are.” I truly
believe that our pilgrimage as Christians is a life-long journey of knowing God and
knowing ourselves. When we confess God as our creator, we humbly recognize ourselves
as finite beings. Our createdness tells us about our weakness and brokenness. Yet it also
tells us that we are created by the sacred image of God; we are the bears of Imago Dei
and the partners of God for the all goodness and beauty in the world.
So this holy season, I invite you to join us in knowing God by pondering the words of
Jesus, in the gospel of John, where He says that He is the Good Shepherd, the True
Vine, the Way, and the Life. And by knowing who Jesus is, may we find ourselves anew
and born with new names this Lent.
Your sister in Christ,
Pastor Mi-Sook
In this Issue
Pastor’s Column, page 2
Connection Point, page 2
Calendar, Crossroads Worship, page 3
Adult Ministries, page 4
Noah's Ark Christian Preschool, page 4
Children's and Youth Ministries, page 5
Palm Sunday
Worship at 8:00 and 10:30 a.m.
Cantata at 10:30 am
Holy Week
Worship
Holy Thursday 7:30 p.m.
Good Friday, 7:30 p.m.
Easter
Sunday, April 5
Did You Know? page 6
United Methodist Women, page 6
Reaching Out in Love, page 7
Staff contact information, page 8
Upcoming Events, page 8
Worship
8:00 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
Pastor's Column by Rev. Chris Winkler
“Create In Me a Clean Heart, O God…”
“David did what was right in the
sight of the LORD, and did not
turn aside from anything that he
commanded him all the days of his
life, except in the matter of Uriah
the Hittite.”
—1 Kings 15:5
In one of the great stories of the Bible, David the great king is on
his porch one day when he looks across into his neighbor’s yard and
sees his neighbor’s wife sunning herself. It just so happens that the
neighbor is David’s top general, a man named Uriah the Hittite.
David instigates an illicit relationship with her and then attempts to
cover up the relationship by lying and deceit. One sin compounds
another and eventually, David decides that he must have Bathsheba,
the wife of Uriah, to be his own wife so he arranges for Uriah to be
killed in battle.
When his plan works and Uriah is killed, David thinks he has gotten away with his transgressions. But one day the court prophet,
Nathan, comes and tells David a story where a rich and powerful
man with many flocks of sheep has taken the one lamb that his
neighbor had away from him. David becomes very angry at this
injustice and pronounces judgment against the rich man saying, “As
the LORD lives, the man who has done this thing deserves to die.”
And Nathan says to David, “You are the man!” Through the story
David is confronted by his own sinfulness and must face the consequences of his actions—which are many and difficult.
It is in the anguish of recognizing one’s own sin and the price we
pay for straying from God that these words from Psalm 51 were
written:
Create in me a clean heart, O God,
and put a new and right spirit within me.
Do not cast me away from your presence,
and do not take your holy spirit from me.
We can feel David’s pain over what he has done, because we know,
first hand, what it means to sin against God and our neighbor. At
Lent we are called to meditate deeply about how we have been
unfaithful—perhaps not as horrifically as David was—and how we
have used our power and privilege to our advantage. We understand David’s plea, “Do not cast me away from your presence…”
But what we must also remember as J. Clinton McCann has written
in the New Interpreter’s Bible about this story and David’s remorse,
“What is finally determinative is not David’s sinfulness, but God’s
grace.” That is because Psalm 51, “Is not just about human nature; it
is also about God’s nature. And the good news is that God is willing
to forgive sinners and is able to recreate people.”
We all have our “Excepts...” Those moments we would love to take
back, that we wish had never happened. Lent is a time for us to
confess the things we have done and the things we have left undone.
But it is also a time to recognize that God’s grace is for us and that
God is, indeed, willing to forgive and recreate us if we will repent
and reconcile ourselves to God.
May your Lenten journey be one of contemplation and repentance
and may it lead you all the way to the Cross of Grace.
Connection Point by Gayle Richard
The season of Lent is a time of immersing ourselves in our faith
and in the community that we find through the church. The passing
of the peace is an important part of our worship services: It keeps
alive the age-old tradition of recognizing and greeting others in
the community of faith, and it allows us a moment to say a kind
word to our friends and those who sit around us. This brief time of
greeting and fellowship reminds us that we are never alone on the
journey of faith.
But what about those who are new in worship with us? For a newcomer, the passing of the peace can be a long and lonely time. While
the congregation is excitedly greeting one another, a newcomer may
receive one or two perfunctory handshakes and then stand awkwardly alone for a very long three minutes.
Keep your eyes open as you are passing the peace on Sunday mornings – look for those around you that you don’t know. Spend a moment with them to remind them that they have companions on the
journey and that they will never be alone within the fellowship of
believers that calls itself Barrington United Methodist Church.
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Connect—communicate, understand, link, hook, unite, meet, bring, fuse, gather together, relate, integrate, fellowship, join
March Calendar 2015
For the most up to date information go to barringtonumc.com
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Holy Thursday Good Friday
8:00 AM Worship 9:15 AM
9:15 AM
Moms' Group
Faith Development
Classes
10:30 AM Worship
8:00 AM Worship
9:00 AM
Fellowship Ministry
9:15 AM
Children's Ministry
9:15 AM
Faith Development
Classes
10:30 AM Worship
11:45 AM
Women's Retreat
meeting
8:00 AM Worship
9:15 AM
Faith Development
Classes
10:30 AM Worship
11:45 AM
Fellowship Potluck
The Banner
Deadline
8:00 AM Worship
9:15 AM
Faith Development
Classes
10:30 AM Worship
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Palm Sunday
8:00 AM Worship
8:30 AM
Pancake Breakfast
9:15 AM
Faith Development
Classes
9:30 AM
Cantata Rehearsal
10:30 AM Worship
11:45 AM
Walk with Jesus
6:30 PM
7:00 PM
Welcoming Ministry Disciple Study
7:00 PM
Trustees' Meeting
7:30 PM
Handbell Rehearsal
7:30 PM
Worship Technology
Team
9:15 AM
Moms' Group
7:00 PM
Preschool Parent
Association
7:00 PM
Pictorial Directory
meeting
9:15 AM
Mom's Group
7:00 PM
Worship and Arts
1:00 PM Traveling
Tea Party
6:30 PM Preschool
Board-Regular
7:00 PM Adult
Faith Development
7:00 PM Finance
Committee
7:30 PM
Handbell Rehearsal
9:15 AM
Moms' Group
7:30 PM
Leadership Council
9:15 AM
Moms' Group
7:30 PM
Handbell Rehearsal
7:00 PM
Missions Ministry
7:30 PM
Handbell Rehearsal
7:30 PM
Handbell Rehearsal
7:00 PM
Disciple Bible Study
7:00 PM
Membership
Ministries meeting
7:00 PM
Disciple Bible Study
7:00 PM
Disciple Bible Study
8:30 AM Preschool
Grandparent Event
CROSSROADS
Barrington United Methodist Church
9:30 AM
Women of
the Word
11:30 AM
Grace/Faith Circle
7:30 PM
Chancel Choir
8:30 PM
Cantata Rehearsal
9:30 AM
Women of
the Word
7:30 PM Chancel
Choir Rehearsal
8:30 PM
Cantata Rehearsal
9:30 AM
Women of
the Word
7:30 PM Chancel
Choir Rehearsal
8:15 PM
Cantata Rehearsal
9:30 AM
Breathing Spaces
New Location at
BUMC
9:30 AM
Breathing Spaces
9:30 AM
Breathing Spaces
9:30 AM
9:30 AM
Women of
Breathing Spaces
the Word
7:30 PM Chancel
Choir Rehearsal
8:00 PM
Cantata Rehearsal
8:30 AM Preschool
Grandparent Event
9:30 AM Women
of the Word
11:30 AM
Grace/Faith Circle
7:30 PM Worship
8:30 PM
Chancel Choir
7:30 PM Worship
8:30 AM
Men's Bible Study
8:30 AM
Men's Bible Study
5:00 PM
Crossroads
Worship
6:00 PM Fellowship
in The Well
8:00 AM
Cantata Rehearsal
8:30 AM
Men's Bible Study
8:30 AM
Men's Bible Study
9:00 AM
Confirmation Class
9:00 AM
Justice and Healing
Seminar
1:00 PM
Cantata Rehearsal
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8:30 AM
Men's Bible Study
Second Saturdays
Informal and Engaging Worship
Saturday, March 14 at 5:00 PM
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Adult Faith Development
Sunday Mornings at 9:15 a.m.
—In the Chapel
Noah's Ark Christian Preschool
Contact Susan Brown, director,
847-844-3738 or [email protected]
The God We Can Know
In the Gospel of John, Jesus gives us the "I Am" sayings, meaningful
metaphors such as “I am the bread of life” and “I am the light of the
world,” to reveal his mission and purpose. The study book offers a
weekly reading based on biblical study and personal reflections written by Pastor Rob Fuquay. Each short DVD segment was filmed in
the Holy Land and takes us on location to where the “I Am” sayings
of Jesus actually were spoken. Join us Sunday mornings in Lent for
this insightful study series as we learn more about the God we can
know and as we seek to answer Jesus’ question to us, “Who do you
say I am?” If you have any questions, please contact John Watson at
[email protected]
Monday Mornings 9:15-11:15 a.m.
—Mom's Group in the Parlor
Jeremiah: Daring to Hope in an Unstable World
by Melissa Spoelstra
In the Book of Jeremiah, we find God calling out to His people with
a message of hope—a message that intentional living is possible
even in an unstable world. But how do we do this? Where do we
start? Jeremiah offers women hope for living in an uncertain world
by learning to navigate the challenges and circumstances of their
lives. This six-week study examines God’s words of instruction to
His wayward people through the prophet Jeremiah, and provides
women six guidelines for intentional living to overcome fear, worry,
and doubt as they surrender their wills to God’s and put their hope
in Him alone.
This class is open to any mom interested in spending time with
other moms in an atmosphere of encouragement – all are welcome!
Childcare will be provided for infants, toddlers and kindergartners
not in school that morning. Contact Jody Horton at horton4062@
gmail.com.
Thursday Mornings 9:30-11:30 a.m.
—W.O.W. (Women of the Word)
Join women for fellowship, study, and great conversation. Meet in
the Parlor. Contact C Watson, [email protected].
Friday Mornings 9:30 a.m.
—Breathing Spaces New Location!
Join us at our new location in The Well gathering place at BUMC.
All are welcome to read and pray the Scriptures with Pastor MiSook as a guide. Contact Pastor Mi-Sook Yoo at [email protected] for information.
Saturday Mornings 8:30-10:00 a.m.
—United Methodist Men’s Study
8:30-9:00 a.m. Coffee/food/fellowship
9:00-10:00 a.m. Meet in the Parlor
A study of the letter to the Colossians
Facilitator: Brian Kramper (briankramper@yahoo. com)
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Above: The Kim family from left, Michelle, Lyla, Lisa, Krista, and Jay
Below: The kids enjoy dancing at the Annual Dinner Dance.
photos courtesy of Susan Brown
Annual Dinner and Dance Auction
We want to thank all of the church members that made donations
for our auction and for those who came to the dance and helped
serve. We had a successful event and we could not have done it
without all of your support and prayers .
March Happenings at NACP
Stop by and tour our school, we will show you why we are the place
for you. We are having the best time this year and the only thing
missing is …YOU! Your child will have a Christian education that
will help them succeed in life.
Butter Braid Sale Coming in March
Our Butter Braid sale will be in the lobby on March 1 and March
8. We will have a table for you to stop by and order your favorite
butter braids before Spring break.
Imagine No Malaria
The week of March 16, the preschool will be raising money for
Imagine No Malaria. We will be collecting change each day. If you
would like to have your child bring in change on Sunday the 15 or
22, you can drop it off in the container by the preschool office.
Youth Ministries
March 2015 Schedule
Contact Pastor Christal Bell at [email protected]
All youth in 7th-12th grade are invited to come and join the fun!
Youth Sunday School
Join us Sunday mornings in Lent
for this insightful study series as
we learn more about the God we
can know and as we seek to answer Jesus’ question to us, “Who
do you say I am?”
Sunday, March 1
Sunday School in the Youth Room, 9:15-10:20 a.m.
Youth Group *Special Time* 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Service project: meet at the Willow Creek Care Center.
Space is limited please call Pastor Christal to sign-up.
Sunday, March 8
Sunday School in the Youth Room , 9:15-10:20 a.m.
Youth Group at 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 15
Sunday School in the Youth Room, 9:15-10:20 a.m.
Youth Group at 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Children’s Ministries
Children & Families Facebook Page!
Are you on Facebook? Want to stay current with what’s happening
in Children’s Ministries? I created a page
just for you! Please find “Missy Konopka”
on Facebook and I will add you to our
“Secure Group”.
Walk With Jesus Churchwide Event, March 29
Please plan to join us for an exciting new
Easter Event here at BUMC. We will
all enjoy the UMM Annual Pancake
Breakfast together immediately following the 10:30 a.m. worship service and
then begin our “walk”. Groups will truly
experience Holy Week as we journey
through 4 different stations; The Last
Supper, Gethsemane, Good Friday and
lastly the Easter Resurrection. We are looking for Greeters and Station Leaders. If you have an interest, please contact Pastor Mi-Sook
or Missy Konopka.
Mardi Gras Celebration
We had 55 people join us for our Mardi Gras family event this year!
We are so thankful you could join us. We ate great food, decorated
“floats” and paraded together as one.
photo: Susan Brown
Sunday, March 22
Sunday School in the Youth Room, 9:15-10:20 a.m.
Happy Spring Break! No youth group
Saturday, March 28
Confirmation Class in the Youth Room, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 29
Sunday School in the Youth Room, 9:15-10:20 a.m.
Youth Group at 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Summer Mission Trip—Save the Date
July 5-10 2015 at the Rosebud Reservation
South Central South Dakota (Near St. Francis, South Dakota)
Elena Sloan and Maddie DuBois
serve with the BUMC Youth Group
at the Willow Creek Care Center
photo: Christal Bell
Can You Lend a Hand, Please?
We are looking for volunteers for Children’s Church on Easter Sunday. To give our regular teachers a break, we are looking for helpers
to be with the children during the 9:30 a.m. worship service and the
11:00 a.m. worship service during Children’s Church time. All the
children PreK-2nd will be combined in the Dining Room for crafts
and a movie. We need 2 helpers for each classtime. If you can help
please contact Missy as soon as possible at
[email protected] or 847-836-5540 ext. 106.
Save the Dates!
Vacation Bible School will be June 15-19, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
We are traveling to Nazareth! (Children must be 4 before September 1st 2015.) It takes a village to host VBS, so please consider
volunteering some of your time to help us out. It’s a great way to be
a true servant. Any questions call or email Missy at mkonopka@
barringtonumc.com or 847-836-5540 ext. 106
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Did You Know?
Written by the Church and Society Ministry Group of BUMC
The founder of Methodism, John Wesley, preached that the role of
the church was to take the message to those left outside of organized
religion.
Today, the United Methodist ministries follow those social principles by our Book of Discipline on World Community that pledges
us to seek the meaning of the gospel in all issues that divide people
and threaten the growth of world community and reminding all
member churches that our Communion is open to all.
At Barrington United Methodist Church, we bring
these principles to life through our prison ministries, work with the
USO, our support of Barrington Family Services, our Vacation Bible
School and our Ambassador program.
Vacation Bible School is a great way to reach out to kids with the gospel.
VBS will be June 15-19, 2015 at BUMC.
photo: Aimee Webber
United Methodist Women
Circle Meetings, March 5
11:30 a.m. "Bring your own lunch" gathering in the Dining Room
with an opportunity for fellowship.
12:15 p.m. Grace Circle will meet in the Dining Room for a "Welcoming through Giving" program. We'll take a look at the work of
United Methodist Women by checking out the website. For more
information, contact Janeen Hamack.
12:15 p.m. Faith Circle will meet in the parlor. For more information, contact Carolyn Schneider.
Mark your calendar for these upcoming events:
Saturday, May 23 Northern Illinois Conference United Methodist
Women Spring Retreat at Barrington UMC
Saturday, July 11, Mission u One Day Event at Oak Lawn UMC
Thursday, July 16-Sunday, July 19, Mission u at NIU, DeKalb
Day of Spiritual Renewal
"How Is It with Your Soul?"
Join Elgin District United Methodist
Women for a Day of Spiritual Renewal
on Saturday, April 18, at Calvary United
Methodist Church, Villa Park. We will
begin the day at 8:30 a.m. and conclude at
2:30 p.m. The program will be presented
by Rev. Young-Mee Park, DeKalb District
Superintendent. Registration forms are on
the bulletin board in the lobby; cost is $15
(includes continental breakfast and lunch)
and RSVP's are due on April 6.
Questions? Contact Linda Osikowicz.
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Lenten Devotional
A different kind of Lenten devotional is available at the United
Methodist Women website.
http://www.unitedmethodistwomen.org/news/forty-days-of-racial-justice
Each week in Lent, beginning with the story of Joshua—a story of
leadership—individual and collective responses to racial injustice
will be explored as well as the role we might play in ending systemic
racism in our church and society.
Mission u: Learning Together for the
Transformation of the World
Mission u is an opportunity to study current issues
impacting society. It is open to everyone: men,
women, children and youth. The topics this year
are: Created for Happiness: Understanding Your
Life in God, Latin America: People and Faith, and The Church and
People with Disabilities. Mission u will happen on two weekends.
Mission u One Day Event
Oak Lawn United Methodist Church on Saturday, July 11
Mission u Weekend Event
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, July 16-19
Come… explore
how to pray and
learn in ways that
restore, revive, and
revitalize who you
are…leave with a
resounding “It is
well with my soul!”
We invite you to consider this opportunity, it is an educational and
enriching experience! Details regarding cost and registration will
follow. Scholarships will be available from Elgin District UMW;
Look for registation forms on the bulletin board in the lobby.
Questions? Contact Linda Osikowicz or Norma Jung-Stein.
Reaching Out in Love
Reach serve, influence, involve, concern, help, assist, impact, contact, inspire, engage, care, save, encourage, benefit, minister, nur ture
Be an Usher on Easter Sunday
Ushering is a great way to welcome members and visitors into
worship on Easter Sunday. Offering a warm welcome is a wonderful way to serve others. On Easter there are three opportunities to
usher: 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Please contact Steve
Black in person on a Sunday morning or by e-mail sblack1599@
wowway.com if you are willing and able to usher on Easter Sunday.
Ash Wednesday
Outreach from BUMC
On a frigid Ash Wednesday
morning, as commuters at the
Barrington Metra Train Station
were waiting for their morning
train, Pastor Uziel Hernandez and
Pastor Christal Bell offered ashes
for anyone wanting to mark the
beginning of Lent with the historic
ritual.
photo: Christal Bell
Adult Mission Opportunities
The Missions Ministry Group has been working to bring BUMC
members opportunities to go out in the community and help.
Below are the current local opportunities.
Epworth Homeless Shelter - meal serving, set up, clean up and fellowship with the guests. Sunday, March 29, starting at 7:00 p.m.
Epworth United Methodist Church
5253 N. Kenmore Ave. Chicago, IL 60640
Rockford - Saturday, May 16, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Indoor painting
prep and painting at the new facilities for Keep Northern Illinois
Beautiful (recycling and environmental steward organization).
Please contact Scott Downing at [email protected]
with questions or dates you want to volunteer. As additional opportunities become available, we will post them.
Prison Ministry: Help for Returning Citizens
In interviews with individuals in prison on what would help them
the most upon release, one of the major requests is for personal care
products. We don’t think about it, but when someone is released
from prison they usually don’t have shampoo, soap, razor and shaving cream etc. Personal care products must be purchased. If the
“Returning Citizen” has little or no money and is not employed, it is
difficult to obtain these items. The missions committee is asking the
congregation’s assistance through donations of items for Personal
Care Kits. These Kits contain essential needs that will help start
these individuals in their new life.
Listed below are the contents of both the male and female kit. We
ask your assistance by providing a kit or any of the items listed below. Please find the container in the lobby marked “Prison Ministry”
for your donations. For further information contact Bill Bible at
[email protected] or Keith Leoni at [email protected].
Personal Care Kits
Male
shaving blades
shaving cream
toothpaste
toothbrush
deodorant
shampoo
wash cloth
talcum powder
Female
shaving blades
shaving cream
feminine pads (one small/one large)
toothpaste
toothbrush
deodorant
shampoo and conditioner
wash cloth
talcum powder (baby powder)
Blessing of The Well
On Saturday, March 14, after
the Crossroads worship service
and on Sunday, March 15, between worship services, we will
bless our new gathering space
at Barrington UMC called The
Well.
The Well is located adjacent to the front door, right off the main
lobby. This new space provides a place for anyone to spend time at
the church in a casual atmosphere. It is for everyone who needs a
place to rest or wants to have a small informal, impromptu conversation. Please wander in on a Sunday morning or anytime the
church is open to relax and enjoy a hot beverage!
photo: Christine Streed
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Barrington United Methodist Church
Building community. Worshiping God. Creating Disciples. Serving all people.
98 Algonquin Road, Barrington, IL 60010
Phone: (847) 836-5540, Fax: (847) 836-1644
Web: barringtonumc.com
Noah's Ark Christian Preschool: 847-844-3738
Senior Pastor: Rev. Chris Winkler, ext. 102
[email protected]
Associate Pastor: Rev. Mi-Sook Yoo, ext. 103
[email protected]
Administrative Assistant: Paula Gordon, ext. 105
[email protected]
Children’s Ministries Coordinator: Missy Konopka, ext 106
[email protected]
Communications Director: Christine Streed, ext. 110
[email protected]
Connections and Engagement
Ministries Director: Gayle Richard, ext. 107
[email protected]
Financial Director: Lynne Richardson, ext. 104
[email protected]
March 2015
Sunday Mornings
8:00 a.m. in the Chapel
9:15 a.m. Faith Development for all ages
10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary
Second Saturdays
Crossroads Worship at 5:00 p.m.
Director of Music and Worship Arts: Karen Maxwell, ext. 134
[email protected]
Organist: Jeffrey Neufeld, ext. 133
[email protected]
Director of Contemporary Music: Seth Durbin
[email protected]
Preschool Director: Susan Brown, ext. 121
[email protected]
Reception and Facility Scheduling: Elizabeth Laverd, ext. 101
[email protected]
Youth Director: Rev. Christal Bell, ext 109
[email protected]
Upcoming Events and Opportunities
Wearing and Eating of the Green!
It's time for our annual St. Pat's Day potluck. This
year we are encouraging everyone not only to wear
green, but to bring green food! The potluck will be
held Sunday, March 15, at 11:45 a.m. in Fellowship
Hall. The main course will be supplied by the Fellowship Team.
Everyone attending should bring a green vegetable, a green salad, or
a green dessert. Let's see how creative we can be!
Contact Carol Henrikson with any questions.
Justice and Healing:
An Ecumenical Response
March 28, 9:00 am – 12 noon
Fellowship Hall
In the wake of the fear, anger and hostility arising from the incidents in Ferguson
and other cities across the country, what
are our individual Christian responsibilities to not only understand the issues but to speak out about
injustices and act in ways that demonstrate our commitment to
Christian ideals?
Join several esteemed speakers and pastors, including Jim Winkler,
President of the National Council of Churches, Rev. Chris Winkler of BUMC, and Rev. Zina Jacque of Community Church of
Barrington as they lead a dialogue and conversation on justice and
healing for our nation. No advance registration required.
Pancake Breakfast
Sunday, March 29
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Fellowship Hall
Join us throughout the morning for a
delicious Pancake Breakfast sponsored
by the BUMC United Methodist Men.
All proceeds from free-will contributions support “Meals for Millions,”
which provides food to families in need
throughout the country and the world
and equips them with resources to
build futures of health, hope and dignity.
One Day Women’s Retreat, April 18
Order My Steps: Walking with the Lord
and Following in His Steps
Stonegate Conference Center, Hoffman Estates, IL
Sign up Sunday at the Fellowship table