Don’t miss the Ash Wednesday activities on February 22. A Pancake Supper will be served in the Family Life Center from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. followed by a worship service in the Sanctuary at 7:00 p.m. Donations of Cereal or Instant Oatmeal are requested for the Hunger Coalition.

6th Annual Missions Celebration

Don’t miss this opportunity on April 18-22 to meet visiting missionaries, hear about what God is doing in the lives of His people, and learn how lives are being changed throughout the world by BUMC mission outreach.   It will be a wonderful weekend of learning, worshiping, and fellowship.  There will also be opportunities for children.  The weekend culminates with a very special moment in the life of our church, when we renew our Faith Promise. Through Faith Promise giving, we trust God to provide over and beyond our normal offerings in support of mission efforts locally, nationally, and around the world.  

“How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring the good news..” -Isaiah 52:7

Attic Basement Closet Sale

The annual ABC sale will be held on May 25 and 26. We are currently collecting gently used kitchen items, clothing, toys, shoes, etc. Items can be brought to room 134 during regular office hours. No large furniture, appliances or winter clothing please. Silent Auction items should be brought to the office. The proceeds of this sale benefit local missions.

I will be leaving the staff of the church in June, and will be going into private practice as a professional counselor.  I will not be retiring but will be beginning a new ministry.  It is a non-profit counseling ministry called Mountaintop Counseling.  It has been created to provide help for wounded healers and others who need spiritually-based, meaning-centered counseling regardless of their ability to pay.
I dearly love and appreciate the members of BUMC, and am so grateful for the many ways you have supported me during these 10 years in ministry here.

I’ll still be in Boone and will be around to support you in any way I can.  You can always reach me at drnaff@yahoo.com and via cell phone (828-265-9265).  Our mailing address will be Mountaintop Counseling, c/o Dr. George Naff, PO Box 1249, Boone NC 28607.

I will welcome your prayers and support in this new ministry.

God bless you and your family,

George Naff

Ash Wednesday

Mark your calendar for the Ash Wednesday Service on Wednesday, February 22nd at 7:00pm in the Sanctuary

Come Early for a Pancake Supper from 5:30pm to 6:30pm in the Family Life Center

Donations of Cereal or Instant Oatmeal are requested for the Hunger Coalition.

“Strange Light, Unexpected Friends”

Beginning on January 22, art will be displayed in the church around the theme “Strange Light, Unexpected Friends,” with art by students from ASU. Professor Lillian Nave Goudas will also be teaching a Sunday School class on how Christians engage art on January 29 and February 12 in the chapel. A reception for these artists, including original musical pieces, will be held on Wednesday evening, February 1 at 6:30 p.m.

We are blessed to have these artists as our guests. All are invited to attend and enjoy this wonderful opportunity.

“Jesus and Darwin”

Pastor Byassee and Dr. Scott St. Clair will teach this exciting class on February 12, 19 & 26, at 6:30 p.m. They will teach on theology and science generally and Christian faith and Darwinism specifically. Childcare available, reservations required.

“Women’s Book Discussion”

Join us as we review and discuss the book “7: An Experimental Mutiny Against Excess”, by Jen Hatmaker. A true story of how Jen took seven months, identified seven areas of excess and made seven choices to fight back against the modern-day diseases of greed, materialism and overindulgence. It is funny, raw and not a guilt trip in the making. So, what’s the payoff from living a deeply reduced life?  It’s the discovery of a greatly increased God – a call toward Christ-like simplicity and generosity that transcends a social experiment.

Pillowcase Dresses

Would you like to use your talents to make a little girl feel worthy and possibly protect her from being abused? We are excited to announce a new ministry opportunity.  Read More

Boone UMC’s First Blood Drive for 2012

Monday, January 30th, 2:00pm ‘til 6:30pm in the Family Life Center.

Please donate if you can. There is an urgent need, especially for Type 0 Negative.
Giving blood is easy and safe.

Administrative Council Meeting

Tuesday, January 24, at 6:30pm in the sanctuary for ALL leaders and committee members.
We will plan for the next year and center on “Follow Jesus.  Make Disciples. Transform the World”.

Follow Jesus – unity within our church and spiritual development of individuals;
Make Disciples – evangelism and a welcoming attitude in everything all the communities do; and
Transform the World – mission evangelism and reinforcing the concept that we need to look at how we can eliminate barriers to mission within our committees

Our missions team will be returning to Guatemala on March 11-19 to work with the Esmirna Methodista Church in Pazibal, Guatemala. We are in the process of assisting the locals in the construction of a new church. In addition, we will be providing Bible School for the children each day. Read More.

ASU Women’s Basketball

Join us as we cheer on the Appalachian State Women’s Basketball Team on Sunday, January 15 as they play Davidson College. The game begins at 2:00pm and the BUMC ticket price is ONLY $3.00. This is a great way to show our support for Coaches Darcie Vincent and Heather Kearney (who regularly attend BUMC) and the entire Women’s Team who help us every year with the Fall Bazaar.

UMW Scholarship

Boone United Methodist Women will be accepting applications for educations scholarship awarded for post high school education needs. There is no restriction on age, gender, religion or race.

Deadline for submitting an application is March 29th, 2012. Additional information and applications.

Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child is looking for volunteers on December 21 and 22 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.  They need help at the processing center at 801 Bamboo Rd. If you would like to volunteer please call 1-800-442-9120  for Stacey or Houston so that your name can be added to the schedule.    Thank you.

Angel Tree

Thank you to everybody who has made this the BEST Angel Tree year ever! All the names were picked quickly and the gifts were more than generous and given with such a spirit of love. Thank you again, and may God richly Bless you .

New Church Pictorial Directory

The last day to have your photo taken for the New Church Directory will be on Sunday, January 8th. Sign-up sheets can be found in the lobby, or you may contact Denise at communications@booneumc.org.

Families who are photographed and who approved their portrait will get a free copy of the new church directory and a free 8×10 portrait. Additional quality family portraits will be offered at competitive prices.

If you ordered photos from the 12/1—12/4 photo shoot, they will be delivered on Friday, December 23rd from 3-7pm. If you are unable to come on Friday and there is no balance due, the portraits can be picked up in the church office in January. If there is a balance due, the portraits will be mailed to you once the balance is paid To inquire about payments, you may call 1-877-896-9677, Ext 343.

Your family is needed to make this directory complete. SIGN UP NOW

You are invited to a luncheon and a fabulous program by our very own Joe Miller. He will be doing a presentation on the famous Dutch painter, Johannes Vermeer who was acclaimed the world’s finest artist in the late 1800’s being compared to Rembrandt and Michelangelo. In 1935 an artist named Han van Meegeren set out to forge a Vermeer. He was successful beyond imagination. How did he get away with it? What happened to van Meegeren? Where are his paintings today? Why was he so successful? For the rest of the story and a few laughs attend this event sponsored by The JOY Group. A Soup and Sandwich lunch will be provided for a donation.

Many Special Thanks

• A special word of thanks to all of our volunteers during this very busy season.
• Purchased gifts, brought food, or donated their time and talents to the Angel Tree.
• Volunteered, cooked, planned and helped make the Advent Festival a huge success.
• Directed, performed, created sets, and organized the Children’s Christmas Play.
• Brought in food for the “Feed Your Neighbor” Campaign.
• Brought in Samaritan’s Purse Shoeboes.

Snow Policy

Snow Policy—Sunday services will be held as scheduled unless a mandatory state of emergency is issued. Any cancellations or postponements of other events will be listed on goblueridge.net, booneweather.com, and High Country Radio.
Join us on the radio at WATA 1450 at 11:00 a.m., download the sermon from the website booneumcevents.org, or find us on facebook at Boone United Methodist Church.

Join us for the Advent Festival from 5-8p.m.
FOOD—Hot Soups/ Grilled Cheese/ Homemade Cookies
ACTIVITIES—Kid Friendly Crafts, Family Advent Wreath
MISSIONS—Please Bring Dry Goods for FaithBridge’s Casting Bread Food Pantry and Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes. Bring your filled box, we’ll provide all wrapping supplies!
ENTERTAINMENT—Annual Children’s Christmas

The Nexsen Handbell Ringers Holiday Concert

Sunday, December 4th at 4:00 p.m.

The Many Moods of Christmas

The Chancel Choir will entertain us on Sunday, December 4th during the 8:45 and 11:00 a.m. services.