Welcome Rev. Dr. John Ed Mathison
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
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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 ashe beginsa new ministry, Mountaintop Counseling. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Boone UMC Family Retreat at Camp Don Lee
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 volunteersserving clients, limited counseling and referral for clients in need, computer skills, grant writing, networking with other service agencies, and ensuring allregulations of Second Harvest FoodBank are met in the Food Pantry’s practices. For more information, call (828) 295-8333. To apply, submit a resumé and cover letterto info@faithbridgeumc.org by March 15.
Ash Wednesday
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 normalofferings 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.
From Dr. George Naff….
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.
I’m struck by how much momentum we have around missions, especially locally. Every time Luke Edwards speaks of Boone Area Missions’ work, every time we announce something that folks can participate in, we see nods, enthusiasm, giving, participation. God seems to be asking something new of us here. And we are trying to respond: we have added Luke Edwards more prominently to our staff as a Missions Coordinator. His work will be to create opportunities for folks of all ages to serve, to coordinate various service work already going on, to offer us all another step up in discipleship and witness in our community. Another opportunity is our upcoming Missions Celebration in April, where we will bring missionaries from around the world to share word of their work with us.
God seems to be asking Boone UMC to care about the things God cares about, to have our heart broken by the things that break God’s heart, and to do something new in cooperation with his Holy Spirit. As ever when God makes a summons our response is clear: “Here I am, send me.” Praise God that we have said so so far: in leadership, in giving, in mission, and God give us the grace to say so again.
Gratefully,
Jason
