May 2017Brandenburg United Methodist Church

Building Bridges . . . Creating Connections

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

Everything!See page 3 for details

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MAY 7 - Youth Serve Sunday9:00 A.M. - The Blend ServiceUshers: Bailey King, Tori Aikin, Tory Willis, Madison Brown, Donald WeibleGreeters: Narthex – Bailey King Parish Hall – Madison Brown Atrium – Tori AikinWelcome Center: Judy StoneChildren’s Church: Val GoinsChildren’s Moment: Youth11:00 A.M. – Traditional ServiceTellers: Jennifer Miller, Tom McQuaryUshers: Bailey King, Tori Aikin, Tory Willis, Madison Brown, Donald WeibleGreeters: Narthex – Bailey King Parish Hall – Madison Brown Atrium- 10:00 a.m. – Tory Willis 11:00 a.m. – Tori AikinWelcome Center: Judy ApplegateChildren’s Church: Val GoinsChildren’s Moment: Youth

MAY 14, 289:00 A.M. – The Blend ServiceUshers: Amy & Scott Bogard, Ed & Pat Cates Greeters: Narthex – Dave Mitcham Parish Hall – Sue Mitcham Atrium – T. ParkerWelcome Center: Judy StoneChildren’s Church: Val GoinsChildren’s MomentMay 14: Joy TrotterMay 28: To be contacted 11:00 A.M. – Traditional ServiceTellers: Jennifer Miller, Tom McQuaryUshers: Don Dodson (Head Usher), Bub Warren, Daisy Schneider, Terry Nelson, Ron PileGreeters: Narthex – Karen Ilario Parish Hall – Judy Applegate Atrium- 10:00 a.m. – Bruno Ilario 11:00 a.m. – Jennifer MillerWelcome Center: Judy ApplegateChildren’s Church: Val GoinsChildren’s MomentMay 14: Joy TrotterMay 28: To be contacted

SERVING OUR CHURCH IN MAY MAY EVANGELISM AND CONGREGATIONAL CARE

Evangelism Volunteers for first time guests Jim & Pat CarlsonAssisted Living & Rehab Visitation MelissaStiffShut-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.

Clothes Closet Volunteer ScheduleFollowing 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.

May 1-6June 12-17July 31-August 5September 4-9October 23-28December 25-30

It’s hat season again, so don’t forget to wear your hat to church on Mother’s Day, May 14. The weekend before is Derby weekend – another good time to wear a hat.

Sometime in June, we plan to have a “Mad Hatters” Party. Look for more in the June Steeple Bell.

–– Pat Carlson

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On Sunday, May 21, Brandenburg United Methodist Church will close its doors. Instead of going to church that morning, we will seek to be the church in our community through a variety of projects and outreach ministries in response to our Love Thy Neighbor message series. Love Thy Neighbor (LTN) is a bold, courageous, ground-breaking churchwide effort that will transform our congregation, impact our community and help our church touch the world. Love Thy Neighbor is: 1 month of loving actions toward our neighbors includ-ing LTN neighborhood parties hosted by church members 3 preparatory worship services. 2 canceled worship services replaced by a day of service in our community followed by an evening worship celebration service and a community BBQ After spending three weeks learning about biblical compassion, service and Christ’s heart for others, our church will apply the lessons learned –– worshiping through serving. On Sunday, May 21, we will gather at 10 a.m. for a time of sending forth. We will then reconvene at church at 4 p.m. for an outdoor worship service (weather permitting), followed by a community BBQ meal at 5:30 p.m.

The list below reflects the projects currently beingplanned. Some involve going into the community; others involve remaining at church. There is something for every age, skill level and physical ability. Community Projects: Buttermilk Falls Cleanup Individual Yard Cleanup Prayer Walk/Caravan Volunteer at Clothes Closet Landscape corner of Broadway & Main StreetLandscapeflowerbedatanimalshelterDrywall Project for Angel Tree MinistriesChoir to nursing home/assisted living facilities

In-House Projects: Assist Love In Action team with preparing community mealAssist with setup for worship service and mealDonate and/or assemble items for Animal ShelterDonate and/or assemble items for Inmate Freedom PacksBake cookies and/or assemble cookie boxes for delivery to public servants (baking done before May 21)Write cards for veterans, missionaries, nursing home resi-dents

We are now collecting items for the inmate freedom packs and cleaning supplies for the animal shelter. You may drop items off at church any time between now and LTN Day. Items for Inmate Freedom Packs (Goal of 50 packs) Phone cards Restaurant cards (McDonald’s, Burger King, etc.) Personal care items (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, wetwipes,socks/flipflops)Cleaning Supplies for Animal Shelter Pine Sol 409 Paper Towels Bleach Cat Litter Air Fresheners Laundry Detergent Dish Soap Toilet Paper Sponges Dry Erase Markers Garbage bags 13 and 42 gallon sizes

What’s love got to do with it? Everything!Love Thy Neighbor Day Sunday, May 21

The lasting benefits of LTN Day: Transform our congregation into a church that regularly reaches beyond its walls Increase passion to serve and grow spiritually. Make new friends and build closer relationships. Impact our community Build relationships between our church and community organizations. Meet real needs. Reach out to people looking for a service-oriented church. Earn the right to be heard. Catch a vision for God’s heart of compassion. Learn about community needs and ways to respond. Live out our vision to be a church that is self-sacrificingandlifegivingtoothers.

do not merely listen to the word ...do what it says

– James 1:22

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Fall Travel Opportunity This fall, October 16-19, join pastor Jeff andDeniseastheyleadachurchtriptothebeautifulSmokyMountainsandPigeonForgearea toex-perienceanexcitingfourdaysoftopnotchChris-tian speakers andmusicians.Special presentersincluderenownedauthorandpastorMaxLucado,singer and humorist Mark Lowery, Bible teacherDavidJeremiah,andwithaspecialappearancebyTimTebowinadditiontootherspeakersandmusi-cians.Joinotherchurchmembersandexperiencethefun,fellowship,andfaith-buildingexperienceoftravelingtogether. Conference attendees will experience greatteachingandmusicinthemorningsandeveningswhile having the afternoons free for sightseeing,shopping,golf,or just relaxing.Rates for lodgingandconferencestartaslowas$199/person.Holdyour spot for just $25/ppwith the balance beingdueAugust30. Completeconferencedetailsandschedulecanbefoundatcelebrators.org.Registrationmaterialswill beavailableon the information centerat thechurchorinthechurchoffice.

Let me appeal to all of our church members and regular attenders to give your full support to our Love Thy Neighbor emphasis and day of serv-ice on Sunday, May 21. I am personally excited to pastor a church that is willing and ready to put their faith into action by engaging with our community and neighbors. LTN embodies the very values we seek to live by, including serving others, rather than serving our-selves. Every person can have a role in this day by serving in some capacity from outdoor projects, to indoor projects, to preparing and serving our community BBQ meal. The Bible reminds us clearly that faith without works is dead (James 2:26 ) and that we should not merely listen to the Word, but do what it says (James 1:22). So let’s go love our neighbors in the name of Jesus Christ!

Jeff Carter

Hamilton Scramble for MissionsSaturday, May 20, at Doe Valley Golf Course

9 a.m. Shotgun Start at Doe Valley BBQ Lunch at Church after play

Register before May 13 for a $50 entry feeAfter May 13, entry fee is $55 ($65 day of scramble)

For more information or to discuss sponsorship opportunities, call Charlotte Shepard at 270-925-6608.

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DearFamilies,

Congratulations,youhave(almost)madeitthroughanotherschoolyear.SomeofyouareanticipatingsendingkidsofftomiddleschoolandsomethatfirstdayofKindergarten.Grow-ingupisfun,buteachyearbringsnewchal-lenges. These years are one of the times whenyouneeda community themost.Your kidsneedfriendsatchurchwhowillstickbythem.You need other parents to compare notesandhelpyou through teething, transitioningtothatfirstcellphone…thislistisendless. Love Your Neighbor is our focus duringchildren’s church this month. Wednesdayevening programming continues until May17.During the summer, beginning in June,wewillhaveSummerintheParkwherewewillmeetupat thedifferentareaparksandhaveactivitiesforourkidsandallthekidsatthepark.Itisagreatevangelistictimetoloveourneighborsallsummerlong.Asign-uplistfordonateditems(popsicles,bubbles,chalk,etc.)willbecoming. OnSaturday,May20,wewillcelebratetheendofschoolwithatriptoAltitudeTrampo-lineParkinLouisville.Iwillneeddriversthatday. Thanksforallyoudotosupportourgreatchildren’sministries.

Ms. Val

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TheBUMCTribewouldliketofirstofallthankeveryonefortheirsupportofouryouthattheSon-RiseServiceonEastermorning.Weappreciateallof you joining us for a servicewehope tomakeanannualtradition.Also,thankyouforthedona-tionswereceivedattheEastermorningbreakfast.Thosemonieswillhelpoffsetthecostofsummerchurchcamp. TheTribeisnowmovingintothesummersea-son and is looking forward to some fun eventswitheachotheroverthenextcoupleofmonths.Pleasebeinspecialprayerforourseniorsastheytransition out of our youth group, our middleschoolstudentsastheyattendCampLoucon,andourhighschoolgroupaswegearupforTheCross-ingsChurchCamponKentuckyLake. Pleaseplanto joinus incelebratingourMCHSgraduatingclassof2017onSunday,May7,forSen-iorSunday.Wewillcelebrateatboththe9a.mand11a.m.services.

Love in Christ, Kelly

BUMC TribeYouth Ministry at

Brandenburg United Methodist Church

Kelly Holley

National Day of Prayer observance hosted by

the Meade County Ministerial Association

Thursday, May 412:15 p.m.

Meade County Courthouse

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, May 7, 14, 28 9:00 a.m. The Blend Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship ServiceMonday, May 1, 15, 29 9:30 a.m. Sisters in Christ, members’ homes Contact Ara Lawrence: 270-422-7232Monday, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 6:30 p.m. Cub ScoutsTuesday, May, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 10:00 a.m. Sisters in Christ 5:30 p.m. Grief Support Group (Rm 203) 6:30 p.m. Boy ScoutsWednesday, May 3, 10, 17 6:30 p.m. Team 2:52Wednesday, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 10:30 a.m. Ladies’ Bible Study 5:00 p.m. Young Mothers’ Group 6:30 p.m. Programs, Groups & Studies 7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir RehearsalThursday, May 4, 11, 18, 25 6:45 a.m. Brothers in Christ (BUMC Library) 6:00 p.m. Cub ScoutsThursday, May 4, 11, 25 5:30 p.m. Love in Action Meal (FLC)Saturday, May 6, 13, 20, 27 7:00 a.m. Brothers in Christ (FLC)

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Current Events:May 1-5 BUMC Clothes Closet volunteersThursday, May 4 National Day of Prayer 12:15 p.m. Day of Prayer Event Meade County CourthouseSunday, May 7 Senior Recognition Sunday 5:00 p.m. SPRC Meets 6:00 p.m. Church Council MeetsMonday, May 8 6:00 p.m. Cub Scout CommitteeTuesday, May 9 4:00 p.m. Mission Team MeetingWednesday, May 10 4:30 p.m. Family Life Committee 4:30 p.m. Hospitality/Evangelism Team 5:50 p.m. Love Thy Neighbor Team MeetingThursday, May 11 5:30 p.m. Prayer Team Meeting 6.00 p.m. Vision Team Meeting Sunday, May 14 Mother’s DayWednesday, May 17 8:30a.m. VAOfficer (Appt call 270-446-9010) 5:30 p.m. Love Thy Neighbor Team Meeting Saturday, May 20 8:00 a.m. Hamilton Golf Scramble 10:00 a.m. Team 2:52 Trampoline OutingSunday, May 21 Love Thy Neighbor Day 10:00 a.m. Gathering & Sending Forth 4:00 p.m. Outdoor Worship Service 5:30 p.m. Community BBQ Meal Tuesday, May 23 1:30 p.m. United Methodist Women 7:00 p.m. Board of TrusteesFriday,May27 ChurchOfficeClosedMonday, May 29 Memorial Day Church Office Closed

Please Remember: When there is no school (either scheduled or canceled due to weather),

there will be no church activities, including Half-time activities and shut-in meal delivery.

Our Mission:To make disciples of Jesus Christ for

the transformation of the world.

Congratulations, Graduates!Tori AikinMadison BrownBailey King Tessa McIntoshDonald Weible Jr.Tory WillisOlivia Wilson

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Each year, all churches in the Kentucky Conference are invited to participate in a mission offering at Annual Confer-ence. The Mission Offering for 2017 Annual Conference will support scholarships for our Camp & Retreat Ministries. The goal is $150,000. Aldersgate and Loucon will each receive 25% of the of-fering to fund summer camp scholarships. Kavanaugh con-tinues to develop a summer mission program called Mission Basecamp which will receive 10% of the offering. Our mis-sionaries in Belize, Jamie & Lisa Williams, are working to develop a camp & retreat center there, so this ministry will receive 10% of the offering. The remaining 30% will fund scholarships for children and youth from the Red Bird Mis-sionary Conference to attend our camps (Red Bird’s camp was recently closed).

Health Kits at Annual Conference On Tuesday, June 13, all conference members, spouses and teenage children are invited to participate in Church Be-yond...An Afternoon of Service & Learning, a time when we will move beyond the walls of the church and serve and learn together. One of the groups at the Church Beyond...An Afternoon of Service & Learning will put together Health Kits for the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR). The goal is 2,000 kits. The Heartland District is asked to supply hand towels for the Health Kits. They may be up to 17x27 inches in size and cannot be kitchen towels. Please bring your dona-tions of hand towels to the church, and they will be delivered for inclusion in the health kits.

Kentucky Annual Conference of United Methodist Churches2017 Annual Conference June 12-14

COMMUNION OFFERING for MAYConference Mission Offering

Camp & Retreat Ministries

The Rev. Mike & Sherri Morrissey of Thailand Methodist Mission will be

our guests on Sunday, May 14. The Morriseys will wrap up our Love

Thy Neighbor series with the message:

Can We Really Change The World?

THE STEEPLE BELLBrandenburg United Methodist Church215 BroadwayBrandenburg, KY 40108

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

ORGANIZED 1829MAY 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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