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ARPIL 2016 Brandenburg United Methodist Church Steeple Bell As I write these words, I am preparing to catch a flight to the desert southwest, where I hope to spend two weeks in spiritual re- flection. I undertook a similar trip back in August of 2004, staying in vari- ous monasteries, retreat centers, and hermitage cabins throughout New Mexico and Arizona; my itinerary 12 years later is much the same. The past 18 months have been somewhat eventful (read: stressful), and I know myself well enough at this point to understand that what I need is time and space set aside for solitude, silence, and prayer. The desert has long been seen as a place of spiritual retreat. In Mark 1, Jesus went away by Himself to a lonely, barren place in order to pray. In Matthew 4, He went for prayer and fasting before facing the temptations of the Enemy. Beginning in the third century, as- cetic monks pulled away from society and went out into the Egyptian desert in order to better hear God and live out their lives of devotion to Christ. Generally speaking, the desert is an ex- treme environment, capable of blistering heat and frigid cold. Going into the desert is a way of stripping away life’s props and systems of support. When we’re alone and quiet and praying, we of necessity must deal with our inner demons, those things which work to keep us from devotion to Christ. Certainly one doesn’t have to retreat to the barren desert in order to find silence, solitude, and prayer. But there are seasons in our lives which suggest the need for a deliberate, intentional time of concentrated prayer. I’m so grateful to have sensed such a need in my life, and to have a church fam- ily which encourages me to act upon it. I look forward to seeing each of you upon my return. – Bro. Jim PRAYER VIGIL Begins at 6 p.m. Friday, April 22 Concludes at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 23 Please see page 7 for more information.
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As I write these words, I ampreparingtocatchaflighttothedesertsouthwest,whereIhopetospend twoweeks in spiritual re-flection. IundertookasimilartripbackinAugustof2004,stayinginvari-ous monasteries, retreat centers,andhermitagecabinsthroughoutNew Mexico and Arizona; myitinerary12yearslaterismuchthesame. The past 18 months havebeen somewhat eventful (read:stressful),andIknowmyselfwellenoughatthispointtounderstandthatwhatIneedistimeandspacesetasideforsolitude,silence,andprayer. Thedeserthaslongbeenseenasaplaceofspiritualretreat.InMark1,JesuswentawaybyHimselftoa lonely,barrenplace inorderto
pray.InMatthew4,HewentforprayerandfastingbeforefacingthetemptationsoftheEnemy.Beginninginthethirdcentury,as-ceticmonkspulledawayfromsocietyandwentoutintotheEgyptiandesertinordertobetterhearGodandliveouttheirlivesofdevotiontoChrist. Generally speaking, thedesert is anex-treme environment, capable of blisteringheatandfrigidcold.Goingintothedesertisawayofstrippingawaylife’spropsandsystemsofsupport.Whenwe’realoneandquiet and praying, we of necessity mustdealwith our inner demons, those thingswhich work to keep us from devotion toChrist. Certainlyonedoesn’thave to retreat tothe barren desert in order to find silence,solitude,andprayer.Butthereareseasonsin our liveswhich suggest the need for adeliberate,intentionaltimeofconcentratedprayer.I’msogratefultohavesensedsuchaneedinmylife,andtohaveachurchfam-ilywhich encouragesme to act upon it. Ilook forward to seeing each of you uponmyreturn.
– Bro. Jim
PRAYER VIGIL
Begins at 6 p.m. Friday, April 22
Concludes at 6 p.m.Saturday, April 23
Please see page 7 for more information.
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9:00 AM – The Blend ServiceUshers: Betty&GordonPowell,AlecStone,GlenWilsonGreeters: Narthex–AmyBogard ParishHall–MicheleDixAtrium–ScottBogardWelcome Center:PatCarlsonCommunion Servers: PattiKlockow,T.Parker,Tom&MaryBethMcQuaryChildren’s Church -ValGoins&MelissaVowels
Children’sMomentApril3: 9am-CharlotteShepard 11am–JoyTrotterApril10: BillAdamsApril17: MaggieWilsonApril24: AmyBoyer
11:00 A.M. – Traditional ServiceTellers: DonDodson,MaryBethMcQuaryUshers: DonMartin(HeadUsher),SharonMartin,BrunoIlario,KellyNelson,JimmyWilsonGreeters: Narthex–JessieMoore ParishHall–BethPack Atrium-10:00a.m.–LindaDodson 11:00a.m.–TomMooreWelcome Center: JessieMooreCommunion Servers: Steve&MelissaWard, JoelRamsey,BubWarren
SERVING OUR CHURCH IN APRIL
APRIL EVANGELISM AND CONGREGATIONAL CARE
Evangelism Volunteers for first time guests Sheila&MikeSmithAssisted Living & Rehab Visitation DebbyQuallsShut-in Food Preparation Week1–ShirleyAebersold Week2–LindaDodson Week3–AraLawrence Week4–MaryBethMcQuary,JeanWallsShut-in Food Delivery Week1–ShirleyAebersold Week2–Ron&MarthaPile Week3–Al&AraLawrence,KayThomas Week4–JeanWalls,JohnBruington
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.
COMMUNION OFFERING for APRIL
Bed Net MinistryReid & Lola Buchanan
OurCommunionOfferingforAprilwillgotosupportingtheRev.ReidandLolaBuchananoftheMissionSociety.ThroughtheirBedNetMinis-try,apartoftheholisticapproachofCommunityHealthEvangelism(CHE),theBuchanansworktoeradicatemalariabyfurnishinginsecticide-treatedbednetsandeducatingabouttheiruse. Bednetsworkbycreatingaprotectivebarrieragainstdeadlymalariacarryingmosquitoesthatbiteatnight.Afamilyoffourcansleepunderaninsecticide-treatedbednet,safefrommalaria,forfourtofiveyears.Thebenefitsofbednetsextendevenfurtherthanprotectingthosesleep-ingunderneaththem.Theinsecticidewovenintoeachnetmakesentirecommunitiessafer–killingandrepellingmosquitoessotheycan’tgoontobiteotherswhomaynotbeprotectedbyanet. Although$3forabednetmaynotsoundlikemuch,thecostmakesthemoutofreachformostpeopleatriskofmalaria,manyofwhomsurviveonlessthan$1aday.Netsareasimple,life-sav-ingsolution,butyourhelpisneededtoprovidethemtothoseinneed. Asalways,communionofferingsmaybemadeanytimeduringthemonth,notjustonCommunionSunday.TocontributetotheBedNetMinistry,simplyspecify“BedNets”onyourmemolineorenvelope.
ATTENDANCE REPORTfor FEBRUARY 2016
Sunday WorshipDate School TotalFebruary7 59 231February14 25 222February21 84 228February28 83 210
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March was a busy month for our kids andyoung people. Confirmation was amazing asmanyofouryoungpeoplestoodbeforeGodandthechurchtoproclaimtheirfaithinJesusChrist.Our1-4gradechildrensangaboutthegraceofGodonEasterSundayandmadetheserviceex-traspecial.ThankstoeveryonewhohelpedwiththeleaduptoEasterwithcandydonations,yourtimeandhelpmakingtheseeventsgreat. AprilmeansSpringBreak isuponus!Afterspring break, ourWednesday night programswillcontinuethroughtheendoftheschoolyear.The emphasis will be on learning about Godandhavingfunwithlotsofopportunitiestoburnoffsomeofthatspringtimeenergyandfellow-shipasafamily.
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Mark your calendars! VBS June 27- July 1Volunteersneeded.Yes,weknowit’swhenyouthareonamissiontrip,butwe’rehopingallsportscampswillbefinishedandyoungeryouthandjunioryouthcanhelp.
AsIreflectonourspringsofar,Iamhappytoreportthatourchildren’sgroupsarethrivingandgrowing.Eachyearfrominfancythroughyoungadulthoodwework togetheras teach-ers, leaders, parents and friends to createastrongspiritualfoundationfortheirlives.Stepbystepwearelearningboththebasicsofourfaithandanswering the toughquestions thatfacechildrenastheygrowupinthe21stcen-tury. VBS is in theworks;more informationwillbecomingfromourleadersJessieTrotterandKellyNelson.WewillalsobetalkingwithotherareachurchesabouttheformationofaMeadeCounty Junior Bible Quiz network; more in-formation will be forthcoming as plans cometogether.Many of you knowDee Smith fromaround theMCPS system. She is amemberofMountWashingtonUnitedMethodistChurchandisworkingwithareachurchesandfamiliestocreatea league inourarea. Iamveryex-cited. PeacebewithyouastheearthawakenstothenewlifeofSpringandthenewlifeprovidedthroughChrist, Val
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Marchwasajoy-filledmonthinthelifeofBrandenburgUnitedMethodistChurchaswewel-comednewmembersandnewbelieversintoourchurchfamily. OnOpenDoorSunday,March13,wereceivedthefollowingfamilies: MadisonReynolds,granddaughterofSheilaHarper,madeaprofessionoffaith.Shewillbebaptizedinthenearfuture. ThomasandSharonCalarcoandtheirchildren,TommyandKaitlyn,cometousbytransferofmembership. Lynn&BarbThompsoncometousbytrans-ferofmembershipfromFirstUnitedMethodistChurch,Murray,Kentucky.Theybegantheirlifeto-getherinBrandenburgandnowreturnafterlivinginotherlocations.TheyaretheparentsofLesleyWilson,andLynnisRogeneWilson’sbrother. JoeHermandInezBoardcometousbytransferofmembershipfromachurchinIrvington. LizMillercomestousbytransferofmember-shipfromMcFarlinUnitedMethodistChurch,Nor-man,Oklahoma.Sheandherhusband,J.D.havetwosons,Julian,age6,andGabriel,age3.
ThenonConfirmationSunday,March20,wewelcomedthefollowingyoungpeoplewhowereconfirmedasmembersofBrandenburgUnitedMethodistChurch:
KurtAebersold MollyAebersoldBenBanks NateBanksColeCorley MeganCorleyJosephCrosier SumnerCrosierWillCrosier CarsonCrumpCooperCrump GrasonGardnerSamHamilton MimiHonakerOwenHonaker LawsonKingBrookeMcElfresh AbbyNelsonBrooksNelson WhitleyWardripJDWilson
BrookeMcElfresh,JosephCrosier,SumnerCro-sierandWillCrosierwerealsobaptized. KoleAllenandBennettHobbswerenotabletoattend.Theybothwillbeconfirmedinthenearfuture,andBennettwillbebaptized.
UNITED METHODIST MOUNTAIN MISSION
Pickup April 6 TheUnitedMethodistMountainMissionwillpickupatourchurchWednesday,April6.Please
bringyouritemsinbeginningtheafternoonofSunday,April3.Leaveitemsinthehallbythenursery. Urgentneeds
atthistimeincludechildren’sclothes,shoes,underwearandsocks,men’sclothesandshoes,uniforms(scrubs),setsofdishes(plates,bowls,glasses,silverware),potsandpans(kettles,saucepans,skillets),smallappliancesandofcoursealloftheotherwonderfulgoodandus-ableitemsyoudonatetotheMission.NeededitemsfortheMissionPlantincludetoiletpaper,Pledgeorotherfurniturepolish,largerubberbands,safetypinsandgarbagebags(13gallonand33gallonsizes).
RonandIwantourchurchfamilytoknowhowgratefulweareforyourprayers,cardsandfoodwhileIwasrecuperatingfromkneesurgery.Weap-preciateeverythingandarethankfulfor
achurchfamilythatcaressomuchforeachother. Godblesseachofyou.
Ron and Martha Pile
BUMC Family, Thankyousomuchforeverythingduringmymom’sillnessandrecentpassing.Wetrulyappreci-ateallofthecardsandvisitsalongwiththedeliciousfoodyoupreparedforourfamily.Thethoughtsandprayersforhealingandcomforthavebeenablessingfromeachofyou.Manythankstoyouallforkind-ness,sympathyandsupport.Muchlovetoyouall.
Becky, Mitch, Colin, Carson & Cooper Crump
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TheYouthMissionsTeamcontinuestoraisefundsfortheirsummerMissionTriptotheMescalaroApacheReservationinNewMexico.Followingaresomeop-portunitiestosupportthistripwhichpromisestobeaspecialtimeinthelifeofouryouthmissionsteamandtheiradultleaders.
Bagging Groceries at KrogerSunday, April 17, noon-4 p.m.BUMCMissionsTeammemberswillbebagginggroceriesfortipsduringthisfour-hourperiod.
Bagging Groceries at Kroger Saturday, May 14, noon-4 p.m.BUMCMissionsTeammemberswillbebagginggroceriesfortipsduringthisfour-hourperiod.
Papa John’s Pizza FundraiserTuesday, May 17, 4-8 p.m.15percentofproceedsfromsalesduringthispe-riodwillbenefitBUMCMissionsTeam.
BUMC Youth Missions Work Camp Mescalaro Apache ReservationMescalero, New Mexico June 26-July 2
SpringSchedule:PleasenotethattherewillbeNOyouthonSunday,April3,orWednes-day,April6,duetoSpringBreak.WewillresumeournormalscheduleonSunday,April10.WemeeteachSundayeveningintheyouthhousefrom6to7p.m.withboththemiddleschoolandhighschoolyouth.OurfocusonSundayismoreonBiblestudy.Wehavebeenworkingourwaythroughastudyonthedisci-pleJohn.WemeeteachWednesdayfrom6:30to7:30p.m.withboththemiddleschoolandhighschoolyouth.OurfocusonWednesdayisongroupbuildingandfindinghowGodhasaplantohelptoday’syouththriveintheirchal-lengingculture.Everyoneiswelcome.Ifyouknowofayouthinthemiddleschoolorinthehighschoolwhomightenjoyfellowshippingandhavingfunwithus,pleaseinvitethem. OurnextgroupactivitywillbeaneveningoffoodandfunatJailhousePizza.Wearesothankfulforthosewhohavesponsoredthisactivity!ItisajoytoseeothersshowingGod’slovethroughtheirgiving.Weplantohaveafunthemeforthekids(andleaders).
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s WecontinuetobeamazedwiththesupportyouallareshowingtoourMescaleroMis-sionteam.OperationFlapJackraisedalmost$5,000.00!!Canyoubelievethat?Thatwillequatetoanother$200.00offofeachperson’stotal.Godissogood. Wasn’titgreattoseesomanyofouryoungpeopleconfirmedonPalmSunday?IamnotsurewhenIcanremembertwomoremeaning-fulservicesthanour2016PalmSundayandEasterSundayservices.ThankstoeveryonewhoisservingsodiligentlytobuildGod’sking-domhereattheBrandenburgUnitedMethodistChurch.Weareindeedblessed.
Sincerely, Bill and Joy
Interpretive Movement is Back!
Opentothosein7th-gradeandup.Thegrouppracticesat5p.m.intheSanctuaryatBUMC.
PleasecontactJoyTrotterat270-945-5584formoreinformation.
God’s Hands
Church Office Hours:Monday-Thursday 8:00a.m.-4:00p.m.Friday 8:00a.m.-12:00noonOffice closed Friday, April 8
Regular Weekly Events:Sunday, April 3, 10, 17, 24 9:00a.m. TheBlendWorshipService 10:00a.m. SundaySchool 11:00a.m. TraditionalWorshipServiceSunday, April 10, 17, 24 5:00p.m. God’sHandsInterpretiveMovement 6:00p.m. YouthTuesday, April 5, 12, 19, 26 10:00a.m. SistersinChristTuesday, April 12, 19, 26 6:30p.m. BoyScoutsWednesday, April 13, 20, 27 10:30a.m. Ladies’BibleStudy 5:45p.m. HalftimeMeal 6:30p.m. Programs&Groups 6:45p.m. BrothersinChrist 7:30p.m. ChancelChoirRehearsalThursday, April 7, 14, 21, 28 6:45a.m. BrothersinChristThursday, April 14, 21, 28 6:00p.m. CubScoutsFriday, April 1, 15, 22, 29 6:00p.m. GirlScoutsSaturday, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 7:00a.m. BrothersinChrist(StoneLawOffice)
APRIL CALENDAR
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HALFTIME MENU(subject to change)
April 13BLT’s,chips,veggies&dip,cookies
April 20Bakedpotatobar,bananacreampie
April 27Chili,chips,celerystickswithpimentocheese,
dessert
Current Events:Wednesday, April 6 6:00a.m. MountainMissionFriday, April 8 ChurchOfficeClosedSaturday, April 9 10:00a.m. FLCReservedSunday, April 10 5:30p.m. FinanceCommitteeMeetingMonday, April 11 5:30p.m. MissionTeamMeeting 6:00p.m. CubScoutCommitteeMeetingWednesday, April 13 4:30p.m. FamilyLifeCommitteeMeeting 4:30p.m. EvangelismCommitteeMeetingThursday,April14 5:30p.m. LoveinActionDinner 5:30p.m. PrayerTeamMeetingSunday, April 17 12-4p.m. YouthbagginggroceriesatKroger MescaleroMissionFundraiser 5:00p.m. SPRCMeeting 5:30p.m. Ladies’PaintingParty-FLC 6:00p.m. ChurchCouncilTuesday, April 19 8:30a.m. VAOfficerMonday, April 25 6:30p.m. TrusteeMeetingTuesday, April 26 1:30p.m. UMWThursday, April 28 5:30p.m. LoveinActionDinner
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.
Overtime at BUMCWhilewetypicallysuspendHalftimemealsandprogramsafterSpringBreak,thisyear,wewillcontinuethroughWednesday,May18.Essentially,we’regoingintoOvertime!Mealswillbeservedat5:45p.m.,thoughwithasim-plermenu,andclassesforadults,youthandchildrenwillcontinueat6:30p.m.IfyoualreadyparticipateinWednesdayeveningprograms,pleasecontinuetodoso.Ifyouhaven’tyetbeeninfellowshipwithourchurchfamilyonWednesdays,pleaseconsiderjoiningus.
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Overthecourseofthelastyearwehavegonethroughalotofchangeasachurchfamily.AtthistimewefindourselveslookingtoGodforavisionofwhathehasinstoreforusasachurchbody.Thistypeofunderstanding,wisdomanddirectioncomeswhenweearnestlyseekanswersthroughprayer,fastingandmeditation.Weseeindicationsofthisinscripture. DanielwasamanwhoreceivedgreatvisionsfromGod.HeofferedprayerasaformofofferingtotheLord3timesaday.HewasincaptivityinBablyonandwasunabletotakepartinsacrificialofferingsthathewouldhaveobservedinJerusa-lemandinsteadofferedhisprayersuptotheLord.Godblessedhisofferingandhereceivedgreatvisionsandinsight.
Summer Brown
InPsalm141:1-2DavidoffersGoda“liftingupofhishands”asasacrifice,indicatinghewasinfer-ventprayerandofferinghisprayersuptotheLord. Inthisspiritwearegoingtoholda24-hourprayervigilfrom6p.m.onApril22through6p.m.April23asachurchbodytoseekadirectionandvisionfromGodforourchurch.Therewillbeop-portunityforeveryonewhowouldliketoparticipate.Weencourageanyandalltoparticipateandjoinusforadesignatedtimeofprayerortotakepartinprayerandfastingathome.WepraythatGodwillbepleasedwithourprayerofferingandourchurchwillbeblessedwithdivinepurposeandwisdomaswegoforwardasaBUMCfamilyofbelievers. Howappropriateisitthatwestartthis24hourprayervigilofferingonthefirstnightofthePasso-ver,whentheHebrewswouldoffertheirsacrificetoGod?Jesus’“lastsupper”wasthisPassovermeal.IpraythatGodwillrichlyblessouroffering.
Submitted by Stephanie Johnson Prayer Team Member
Save the Date!
June 10 & 11
The Tree of LifeFrom Roots to Fruit
Ladies’ Retreat hosted by Brandenburg United Methodist Church
Keynote Speaker: Tonya Marvin
We are called to bear the Fruit of the Spirit.What roots in your heart
are keeping you from doing so?
THE STEEPLE BELLBrandenburg United Methodist Church215 BroadwayBrandenburg, KY 40108
ADDRESSSERVICEREQUESTED
ORGANIZED 1829APRIL 2016 EDITIONPASTOR: Jim Robinson
SUNDAY SCHOOL: 10:00 A.M.SUNDAY WORSHIP: 9:00 and 11:00 A.M..
NON-PROFITORGANIZATIONPERMIT#6
U.S.POSTAGEPAIDBRANDENBURG,KY40108
CHURCH: (270) 422-2810PARSONAGE: (270) 422-2833
PASTOR’S E-MAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]’S E-MAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]
WEBSITE: www.brandenburgumc.comCHURCH FAX NUMBER: 270-422-5771
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