10-23-2012 - Bluff Park United Methodist Church

Bluff Park
United Methodist Church
733 Valley Street, Hoover, AL 35226
205.822.0910
www.bpumc.org
Newsletter, October 23, 2012
HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL
Wednesday, October 24
6:00-8:00
(Supper begins at 5:00)
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Games for Children
Come in Costume
Everyone Welcome!!!
(No Midweek Ministries on October 31)
Living our Legacy Prayer Calendars and Bookmarks are available at the Welcome Center in the narthex. Pick them up and
pray for the daily emphases shown on the calendar.
PRAYER VIGIL: Thank you to all who signed up for a 15_minute slot to pray during our Prayer Vigil Sunday, November 4.
The sign-up boards will be up through next Sunday, October 28, so if you haven't had a chance to sign up yet, plan to do so on the
28th. Prayer Request Cards will again be included in the Sunday bulletin on the 28th, so if you have a special need, be sure to fill
a card out and drop it in the offering plate.
HAM MOUNTAIN
Bring a one pound canned ham and add it to
the mountain in the narthex. The hams will
be given to patrons of our Food Pantry.
We’re halfway there; we need 200 more hams.
FESTIVAL OF THREE KINGS
(December 1 at the Fairgrounds)
Our goal is to provide Christmas for 125 children.
$100 per child
Signup sheets in Narthex and Sunday School classrooms
Call Debi Whitcomb at 979-7626 for more information.
Congratulations to Grant and Kaleigh Stokes on the birth of a 7 lb. daughter, Locklyn Caroline Louise, on October 15.
Bennie and Amanda Vinson are the maternal grandparents.
Congratulations to Nathan and Karol (Melero) Campbell, who were married on October 19 in Washington D. C. We
wish for them many years of happiness together.
Sympathy of the congregation is extended to Ceil Heath in the death of her father, Donald Morris of Hartselle, Alabama, on October 16….also to Becky Whitcomb in the death of her grandmother, Louise Hamaker of Bessemer, on October 20….. Our prayers are with these families in their time of sorrow.
Breakfast: There will be an Appreciation Breakfast for Church Volunteers on Tuesday, November 13, with serving
beginning at 8:30. Among those invited to attend are the Maintenance Group, Office Volunteers, Grounds Crew, Communion Stewards, Plant Attendants, Midweek Servers and Cashiers, Food Pantry Workers, VIM Team, Church Treasurer, and Sound Committee. Many thanks for your service.
Membership: There will be a Membership Class for anyone interested in joining the church on Sunday, November 11,
in the Fellowship Hall. We will present information about the church and discuss opportunities for growth and service
and ways to get involved at BPUMC. We welcome newcomers.
The Firehouse Shelter Holds 5 Alarm Gala: The Fifth Annual 5 Alarm Gala, to benefit The Firehouse Shelter, is set
for Thursday, November 8 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at B&A Warehouse. Individual tickets are $50. Corporate sponsorships
also are available, and all donations are tax deductible. The event includes live auction, silent action and much more. To
order tickets, contact Kyle Puchta at (205) 481-3790 or [email protected]
Chile Mission Support - JOIN US for an EVENT WHERE GIVING WON'T JUST FEEL GOOD, IT'LL TASTE
GOOD. BPUMC is having a fundraiser at the California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) location on Galleria Circle in Hoover to
support our missionaries to Chile. Simply obtain a flyer from locations around the church and present it to your CPK
server on November 8. 20% of your check will be donated to our Chile mission fund. It’s that simple! Plan to bring
your family and your friends. Make plans now to bring your entire Sunday School Class for a great class outing.
Counseling: Sometimes life is hard and we could benefit from talking things over with a trained, experienced, professional counselor. One is available right here at the church. Steve Sweatt works with United Counseling, an agency of
the North Alabama Conference. He is an ordained minister, licensed counselor, and licensed marriage and family therapist who comes to the satellite counseling office located beneath the chapel. Evening and weekend appointments are
available. Call 824-8320 for an appointment. It’s confidential, convenient and affordable.
Midweek: We will not have Midweek Ministries on Wednesday, October 31. A lot of people want to take their children trick or treating, and a lot of others want to be at home to greet the little ghosts and goblins. So we’re taking the
night off. We’ll resume on November 7 and 14 before the Thanksgiving-Christmas-New Year’s break until January 9,
2013.
Charity Sale
Saturday, November 3rd
6 – 10 AM
The United Methodist Women are
again selling $5.00 discount %ckets to
this semi-annual sale. All proceeds
will go to our Local Mission Fund. Tickets can be obtained from any UMW
member.
BLUFF PARK COMMUNITY
THANKSGIVING SERVICE
Sunday, November 18,
6:00 p.m.
BPUMC Sanctuary
Fellowship and Refreshments
following the service.
Sponsored by our neighborhood churches.
VETERANS DAY
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11
5:00 Supper in the Fellowship Hall
6:00 Dr. Tennant McWilliams
Professor of History Emeritus, UAB
Member of St. Alban’s Episcopal Church
will speak on his book
“The Chaplain’s Conflict”
An account of World War II through the eyes of a Presbyterian minister from rural Alabama who served as a
military chaplain. Former New York Times editor Howell Raines writes, “By tracing Renwick Kennedy’s journey from a sleepy
Alabama town to the Battle of the Bulge, Tennant McWilliams provides a
gripping, surprising new chapter to the story of the Good War.”
DAYLIGHT
SAVING TIME ENDS
NOVEMBER 4
Fall back one hour.
VALET PARKING
Every Sunday morning!
Drive to the covered
entrance near the nursery
and fellowship hall.
BPUMC FOOD PANTRY
1st Wednesday each month
We are serving
100+ families a month.
We appreciate all donations!
In the Gym
6:30-7:30
Men’s Freeplay Basketball
SONRISE MEN’S PRAYER
In the Gym
BREAKFAST
Mondays, 6:30-7:00 am
Sunday & Thursday: Wednesday:
7:00pm
7:00pm
Arby’s on Montgomery Highway
(church members)
(community)
Men of all ages welcome
CHILDREN’S NEWS
THE CANDY SALE will finish on Wednesday Oct. 24. The final tally will be announced next week. Thank you, Church, for
supporting Children's ministry by purchasing candy.
4th 5th FELLOWSHIP will take a fun trip to TRUSSVILLE PLAYSTATION on
Nov. 4, 2-5p.m. Cost is $16.00. We will play laser tag, take a go-cart ride and roller skate. Please make sure your child has an
updated travel/medical form.
NEXT ELEMENTARY FIELD TRIP is to the American village on Nov.12. Cost is $30.00 a child. We open the doors to the
church at 7:30a.m. and ask that you pick your child up by 5:30. We are back from our "outing" by 4:30p.m. We must have a
notarized travel/medical form for your child to go. Please call or e-mail me at 822.0910, ext. 107, or [email protected] .
NEXT CHILDREN'S COUNCIL MEETING is November 11 at 4p.m.
THANK YOU to all of the Sunday School classes and individuals that helped make the Halloween Carnival successful. Much
fun was had by all. It is because we pull together as an entire church that this event is so successful. Thank you for all that is
done in the name of the Children!
SENIOR ADULT MINISTRIES
SHEPHERD CENTER—MYSTERY GUEST
GULF SHORES, ORANGE BEACH, FAIRHOPE and
GERMAN SAUSAGE FESTIVAL
MONDAY, OCTOBER 29:
HYUNDAI PLANT TOUR—meet at the bus at 9:00.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1:
SHEPHERD CENTER—Alabama Historical Radio Society
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22: THANKSGIVING DAY DINNER 11:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall—bring a
covered dish—church furnishes turkey, ham and drink. If you will be home alone,
please join us. Call Betty
Special Moment with Jesus!
See, the Lord’s hand is not too short to save, nor his ear to dull to hear. Isaiah 59: 1
CHRISTMAS-IN-NEW ORLEANS
December 15-18 Balance due by November 15.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25:
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26-28:
Student Ministries
Our Fall Retreat is Friday-Sunday, November 16-18 at Camp Sumatanga. We will be joining with students (grades 612) from five other churches as we re-center ourselves on Christ. There will be lots of time to hike, play and simply
relax with friends. Due to the high numbers of students signed up, we cannot accept any more female participants
until we add one more female adult chaperone, so contact our office at [email protected] to help! Cost is $115 and
includes transportation, lodging, meals and a t-shirt.
What’s Happening in Student Ministries
Wednesday, Oct 24: Halloween Carnival (No Holy Ground Worship)
Sunday, Oct 28, 10:00am: Sunday School in the Youth Wing
Sunday, Oct 28: 4:30pm: HS Students leave for Atrox in Leeds (bring $18 for admission + $ for food/snacks)
Sunday, Oct 28: 5:30pm: MS Student Party in the Youth Wing (wear your costume!)
Wednesday, Oct 31: NO HOLY GROUND WORSHIP (Have a fun and safe Halloween!)
Living Our Legacy
Stewardship Campaign
Giving frees us from the familiar territory of our own needs by
opening our mind to the unexplained worlds occupied by the
needs of others.
Because I have been given much, I too, must give; Because of
Thy great bounty Lord, each day I live, I shall divide my gifts
from Thee with every brother that I see.
Commitment Sunday
November 11, 2012
RED MOUNTAIN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
FALL CONCERT
Sunday, November 4, 5:00 p.m.
BPUMC Sanctuary
In Memory of Dr. Robert Wright
Conducted by Lee Wright
Everyone Welcome
Free Admission
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733 Valley Street
Hoover, AL 35226
Address Service Requested
Pastors
Reid A. Crotty, [email protected], ext. 104
Peter von Herrmann, [email protected], ext. 105
Tom Duley, [email protected], ext. 112
Tom Roberts
Dir. of Seniors, ext. 103
Betty Hottenstein, [email protected]
Director of Student Ministries, ext 118
Bart Styes, [email protected]
Dir. of Children, ext. 107
Leigh Delashaw, [email protected]
Director of Finance and Administration, ext. 117
Ben Sheets, [email protected]
Assistant Director of Finance, ext. 101
Elizabeth Sheetz, [email protected]
Secretary, ext. 111
Cindy Myers, [email protected]
Director of Chancel Choir
and Special Programs, Lonnie Parsons
Organist, Jamie Davis
Preschool Director
Tracy Estes, [email protected]
The Week of October 28-November 3
Sunday, October 28
8:45a.m.
Morning Worship
9:45a.m.
Sunday School
11:00 a.m.
Morning Worship
4:30 p.m.
Nominations Committee
6:00 p.m.
Evening Worship
Monday, October 29
Tuesday, October 30
9:30 a.m.
Bible Study
Wednesday, October 31
NO MIDWEEK
October 28, 2012
8:45 and 11:00 Morning Worship
“But If Not…..”
(Daniel 3:13-23)
Reid Crotty
6:00 p.m. Evening Worship
“Planted in the House of the Lord”
(Psalm 92:12-15)
Tom Roberts
Meetings:
Sunday
Tuesday
Thursday
October 28
November 27
November 29
4:30
6:30
6:30
Last Week’s Record
Wednesday, October 31
6:30 p.m.
Choir Practice
Thursday, November 1
9:30 a.m.
Shepherd Center
6:00 p.m.
Canterbury Class
Friday, November 2
October 21, 2012
Sunday School
360
Morning Worship
512
Weekly Operating Needs
$26,955.83
Operating Receipts
$31,702.65
2012 Operating Budget
$1,428,659.00
Needed to Date
$1,158,144.00
Received to Date
$1,089,883.12
Building Fund Receipts
$5,832.00
Building Fund in 2012
$287,903.95
New Members in 2012
51
Ushers
8:45: White 11:00: Davis
Cross
8:45: Sarah Martin 11:00: Lauren Holmes
Acolytes
8:45: Rachel Martin 11:00: Brittany Causey
Children’s Church
8:45: Pearson 11:00: Pomeroy
Meals on Wheels October 24: Leigh Ann Agent
Greeters: October 28: Faith
Food Pantry: November 7 — Becky McCrary
BE A PIECE OF THE PUZZLE
January 1, 2010—December 31, 2012
Amount Pledged
$1,491,048.00
Received Last Week
$5,460.00
Received to Date
$1,132,384.15
Committee on Nominations
Pastor-Parish Relations Committee
Finance Committee
BLUFF PARK UNITED
METHODIST COLUMBARIUM
Information Sheets in Narthex and Church
Office