We are blessed to host this celebration each spring and to be in the presence of wonderful missionaries who serve in the name of Jesus Christ all over the world. The Mission Celebration Weekend is full of learning, worshiping, and fellowship. There will also be opportunities for children to participate.

Stephen Ministers

Shown are thirteen of the fifteen Stephen Ministers at Boone UMC.

Please lift up our new Stephen Ministers in your prayers, asking that God bless their ministry and work through them to bring hope and healing to those they are serving.

Congratulations Confirmands

A wonderful Spirit-filled event.

Boone United Methodist Women will be accepting applications for educational scholarships awarded for post high school education needs. There is no restriction on age, gender, religion, or race. The amount of each scholarship will range from 500 dollars to 1,000 dollars depending on need. Announcements of awards will be made by May 1, 2013.

Summer Youth Programs

Summer is almost here. Be sure to get your spot reserved for Wilderness Trail (June 26, – July 3) AND DCGO Vol 2 the Summer Mission Trip to DC.
We have seen the Lord do amazing things and move us in amazing ways this school year. We believe is only going to continue….that the Lord desires to do GREATER THINGS than He has already done!

Family Retreat – Memorial Day Weekend May 24-27, 2013

Tons of Family Fun—Sailing, Kayaking, Hayride, Campfire, Swimming, Archery, Fishing, Worship…

Sign up in the chapel by March 31st! Children under 1 are Free.
Questions: Dan Krontz, 963-0316, dkrontz@integrity.com

Attic Basement and Closet Sale, May 24-25 2013

We are now collecting gently used kitchen items, clothing, toys, shoes, etc. Items can be brought to room 135 during regular office hours. No large furniture, appliances, or winter clothing please. All proceeds benefit LOCAL missions.

You are invited on a very important journey – Confirmation!
What is Confirmation? Being in middle school, you are at a special age when you are not only making more decisions for yourself but also may find yourself questioning what you believe. Confirmation is a great time to ask those questions. Confirmation refers to the decision a person makes to respond to God’s grace with intentional commitment, publicly reaffirming his or her baptismal vows before the congregation. We offer a deliberate time of preparation before this service.
Want to know more? Contact the church office @ 264-6090.

Scholarship Opportunity

Boone United Methodist Women will be accepting applications for educational scholarships awarded for post high school education needs. There is no restriction on age, gender, religion, or race. The amount of each scholarship will range from 500 dollars to 1,000 dollars depending on need. Announcements of awards will be made by May 1, 2013.

Caring nurtures the seed of God’s love in the hearts of both the care-receiver and the caregiver. Stephen Ministry training will equip you to show God’s mercy, care and compassion to another who is hurting. Is God calling you to take a more active role in Christian caregiving? Then Stephen Ministry may be what you are looking for.

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Thanksgiving Feast

Boone UMC Family Life Ministry Invites you to a Thanksgiving Feast on Sunday, November 18, 2012 at 5:30pm in the Family Life Center. Turkey, Dressing and Ham will be on the table. Bring a side dish to share.

Zoe Ministry

Join us on Sunday, November 25 as we welcome Rev. Gaston Warner, Chief Operating Officer for Zoe Ministries.

Zoe Ministries gives orphans the resources and support they need to break the cycle of poverty and dependency forever. Gaston is a United Methodist minister who has served churches in North Carolina, Texas, Chicago, and Bristol, England. In addition to parish appointments, Gaston has worked in, and consulted with, a variety of non-profit organizations.

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It’s almost that time of year again. Join us for the FALL BAZAAR. It is one of the largest events in our church. It is truly like nothing you have seen before. The entire congregation pulls together to put on one of the biggest recycling events in the High Country. Please join us. We will work the entire week, so stop by and see what all the fuss is about.

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Fall Studies Will Begin Soon

Small group studies are a great place to make new friends and grow together. These small groups are extremely important at Boone UMC. Our Adult Sunday School classes are open for all age groups, with something for everyone. Classes meet at 9:55 a.m. every Sunday, and guests are always welcome. The classes vary in format and size, so you are sure to find a class that meets your needs.

From Luke Edwards – Moraho Boone UMC!

That’s Kinyarwandan for hello. I returned last night from three weeks of extending our church’s arms to East Africa. It was an incredible experience and I can’t wait to tell you all about it. The first ten days I spent in Addis Ababa, the bustling capital of Ethiopia. I worked alongside three incredible pastors in the Ethiopian Evangelical Church, teaching principles of Christian leadership to Ethiopian young adults, most of whom worked in campus ministries from all across the country, some traveling twelve hours by bus to get there. These young adults are the future leaders of Ethiopia, they are the hope for a peaceful and just Africa. These young people were taught about the importance of intimacy with God, servant leadership, and other vital attributes of a Christian leader. One topic in particular that was very well received was the day spent on vision. The young adults worked on clarifying the vision that God had placed on their lives. Everyone was grateful to Boone UMC for hosting this conference and sending me to be with them. It was a beautiful picture of our faith, an American young adult swapping stories of ministry and life with Ethiopian young adults, all to the glory of God.

The next week Andy Ellis and Carolyn Thompson joined me in Rwanda, where we spent the week seeing the ZOE Ministry in action. The ZOE Ministry empowers aids orphans of Africa to follow Christ and care for themselves independent of outside aid. We were awestruck by the stories of Christ radically redeeming these children. We heard from countless orphans who had depended on begging, stealing, or indentured servitude to survive, who now provide for themselves and even help others. ZOE works with the local government in Rwanda to identify orphans in rural regions and forms authentic community among them, while training and empowering them to live healthy, productive, Christian lives. The faith, maturity, and radical generosity of these children was unbelievable. I can’t wait to tell you more about this trip in the coming weeks, but until then know that because of your sup port and prayers The Holy Spirit was moving powerfully in the lives of young Ethiopians and Rwandans.

For more information visit iliteam.org or zoeministry.org.

Bringing together the Praise & Worship, Crossroads, and Traditional services for a time of worship and renewal. EVERYONE IS INVITED to stay after the Combined Service for a traditional BBQ lunch and help welcome back our college students at 12 p.m. in the Family Life Center.

A Week of Prayer and Renewal
August 18 – August 26

Family Life’s Summer Picnic on The Lawn
Sunday, August 26, 2012 at 5:00 p.m.

Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on and enjoy great music, rekindle old friendships and meet new friends! Lots of family fun with Lawn Games, Inflatables by Jump! of Boone and Water Wars. Bring school supplies for the children in our community.

Mission Update

Luke Edwards, Missions Coordinator at Boone UMC is helping to lead a Christian Leadership conference in East Africa this week. Luke will be teaching principles of Biblical Leadership to 30-40 young adult leaders in the Church. For more info visit iliteam.org.

Mission Patzibal ON! The dates for a fall mission to work on Esmirna Metodista in Patzibal Guatemala will be Oct. 28- Nov. 5, 2012. The cost of this mission is $1,275 (tax deductible). Two more team members needed! Griff and Libby Harlow will be in the Chapel before & after the services on Aug. 19 to provide further information and answer any questions. You may also contact them at 336-745-5199 or harlowsheights@yahoo.com

Do you have extra fruit or vegetables from your garden? Boone Area Missions are collecting extra produce to donate to people in need. A box is available in the Welcome Area for your items.

Divorce Care

Registration is going on now for Divorce Care, a class which provides practical guidance for those experiencing the difficulties associated with the end of a marriage.  Divorce Care will be offered at FaithBridge UMC (194 Aho Road in Blowing Rock) on Sunday evenings 6:30-8:00pm, August 19th thru November 11th.

The trailer for the Fall Bazaar is in the back parking lot. It will be open EVERYDAY from 9am—4pm. Please label your boxes for easier distribution. We cannot accept Pianos, Toilets or Mattresses. Pick-ups for large items will be available closer to the Bazaar. Contact the office at 264-6090 to add your name to the list.

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From Pastor Jason

I’d love to hear from you. What would you like me to preach about? What spiritual issues are you struggling with? What issues in the world would you like to hear addressed? What biblical texts or spiritual issues have you never heard about from the pulpit that you’d like to? Perhaps most importantly, what sort of topics would make you most likely to invite your friends not now in church to Boone Methodist?

I can’t promise I’ll hit every suggestion but I will seriously consider them all. Please send your suggestions to seniorminister@booneumc.org or put a note in my box in the office.

Fine Arts Camp, July 9—July 13

Brochures and registration forms are available in either Narthex.  The camp is from 9am-12 noon. Camp is FREE and open to BUMC members as well as the community.  For more information, contact Ronnie Wise at rondalewise@yahoo.com or 264-6090, ext. 225

Don’t miss our spring sale. This wonderful event is open to EVERYONE. We would LOVE to have you join us in fellowship, laughter and work. Beginning on Monday, May 21st through noon on Thursday, May 24, we will sort, fold, hang, pile, and price. The sale is open to the public from 7:30am – 6:00pm on Friday, May 25 and 8:00am – noon on Saturday, May 26. Silent Auction is open all day on Friday. Proceeds of this sale benefit local missions.

Boone United Trail

Volunteer to Build – May 22nd we will begin Tuesday Trail Nights 5-7pm, weekly as weather permits. June 2nd is National Trail Day and our next large scale volunteer dig day.

Become a Boone United Trail Champion – Champions take personal ownership in making this trail a reality. They help coordinate volunteers, tools, and learn how to teach others how to properly build a trail.

Spread the Word – This trail is being built for our whole community. Spread the love and tell your friends. Boone United Trail Facebook Page.

Blood Drive

Monday May 28 from 2:00pm – 6:30pm in the Family Life Center. Giving blood is easy and safe. Won’t you please help? Sign up today at the table in the Narthex, or you can walk-in without an appointment. So let’s be ready to roll up our sleeves and help our fellow man.

Bottles of Hope

Please pick up a baby bottle today and take it home as a reminder to pray for this ministry and to place a monetary gift inside, whether it’s loose coins, a few greenbacks, or a check. Return your bottle to the church by 6/17. Thank you for your participation in this wonderful ministry of life. Donations will go to Hope Pregnancy Resource Center’s general ministry.

Dr. Mathison is one of the most important leaders in Methodism over the last generation. We have the esteemed privilege to have him preach for us on May 6th during our 8:45 and 11 a.m. services as well as teach in the chapel during the Sunday School hour on the topic “Does God need the church?”

We are blessed to have the Boone United Methodist Preschool perform for us on May 6th during the 8:45 a.m. service.

This wonderful mission of our church is a morning program for 2, 3 and 4 year olds as well as a Transitional Kindergarten. They use weekly themes to teach age appropriate skills and incorporate Christian values in the daily lessons.

Thank you to our wonderful staff of dedicated childhood educators who work tirelessly to nurture the youngest members of God’s family. They not only model Christian attitudes but help these children experience wonder and awe at God’s world.

J.O.Y. Group May 8th, 12:00 Noon in the Family Life Center

Lunch will be available for a donation. Our program will be by Brian Yerman & Amanda Spencer, both local folks who perform Old Time Mountain music. Reservations are requested—please tear off and place in the offering plate, or call the church office at 264-6090.

Our menu this month will be Chicken and Broccoli Bake, Fruited Rice, Salad, Bread and Dessert.

Vacation Bible School June 11-14

Sign up NOW at www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/booneumc.

High Country High School Chorale

The Spring Concert will be on Monday, May 14, at 7:00 p.m. at the Rosen Concert Hall at Appalachian State University. Admission is Free

A Reception for Dr. George Naff

We will be having a reception to honor Dr. George Naff between services in the chapel on Sunday, May 20th. Please join us as we celebrate his career here at Boone United Methodist Church and wish him many blessings as he begins a new ministry,  Mountaintop Counseling. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Enjoy some time with the Boone UMC Family over Memorial Day Weekend, May 25-28, at this wonderful family oriented sailing camp. Activities include Sailing, Kayaking, Swimming, Archery, Fishing, Worship, Hayride, Campfire, and Canoeing. Contact Colette at 828-264-6090 ext 228 or childrensminister@booneumc.org to inquire about pricing and accomodations.

Prepare Your Heart for Easter

Join us on Wednesday evenings at 5:30pm for our regular Eucharist Service with lessons of scripture and repentance.

New Study—”When Helping Hurts”

Luke Edwards will be leading the three week book study “When Helping Hurts” during Sunday school hour from March 18th to April 1st. This study will look at the issue of poverty and how church members can respond in a Christ-centered way. If you are interested please contact Luke at missions@booneumc.org or 828-263-2136 to get your copy of the book. 

Children’s Choir

On March 11th, we welcome the Children’s Choir under the direction of Dottie Sykes to the 11:00am service. This choir is for all children in the 3rd thru 7th grade, regardless of church affiliation.

Casting Bread Ministries 

FaithBridge UMC is seeking a part-time Food Pantry Director to begin April 1, 2012.  Responsibilities will include one-on-one consultations with clients, overseeing several volunteers serving clients, limited counseling and referral for clients in need, computer skills, grant writing,  networking with other service agencies, and ensuring all regulations of Second Harvest Food Bank are met in the Food Pantry’s practices.  For more information, call (828) 295-8333.  To apply, submit a resumé and cover letter to info@faithbridgeumc.org by March 15.