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Church Life

Noah's Ark Registration

Noah's Ark Preschool began registration for the 2008- 2009 school year in January. Classes are available for children ages 2 through 6, and new this year is an extended day (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) Kindergarten. For information or to arrange a tour, please call Mary Bradley at 847-844-3738.

Important Announcement!

A security system has been installed in the Administrative Office area. During normal office hours, 8:30 a.m. till 4 p.m. on weekdays (1 p.m. on Fridays during the summer), the alarm will be disarmed. Additionally, the alarm will not be activated during scheduled meetings or appointments with any of the staff. If the door is unlocked you can enter.

However, if the door is locked, even if you have a key, you will trip the alarm. All four doors leading into the office area are part of the system, so opening any of them will trip the alarm and require entering a code to avoid a service call from the local police. We will expect anyone tripping the alarm to pay the service call.

Worship

New Session! "Reconnecting 20's & 30's" Sundays 10:30-Noon

We're looking for young adults. If you are "twenty-or-thirty-something" and open to reconnecting with other young adults in the area -- please join us for food and a time to reconnect. Starting Sunday, June 22nd we will meet in the parlor, each Sunday, after church from 10:30 - Noon. Food will be provided each week. Your co-leaders are Kathy Black, Julia Hooper and Liz Teague. Questions? Please email Julia.

Summer Bible Study

Summer Bible Study began on Tuesday, June 10. You can enjoy these classes from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Parlor. We are studying I Saw the Lord by Anne Graham Lotz, the founder of AnGeL Ministries. Anne has passionately proclaimed God's Word to people around the world for more than thirty years. Her gripping narratives and heart-touching teaching have inspired listeners in arenas and prison cells, stadiums and Bible studies. She is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Billy Graham. Ce Watson is facilitating these discussions. Additionally, contact Ce if you would be interested in an evening study.

Summer Sounds

Students going into 6th grade through high school can exercise their musical inclinations beginning on Sunday, June 15 in the Music Rehearsal Room from 8:45 to 9:20 a.m. This will be an opportunity for students to play our handchimes and Orff instruments. Contact Karen Maxwell if you have any questions.

2008 Disciplines

These books of daily devotions are available in the church office for $12. They are printed in "enlarged type" for easy reading. These texts are self-study.

Prayers - Presence - Gifts - Service

Share Your Talent

Artists, crafters, and "open mic" performers are wanted for the 6:00 p.m. reception and display in Fellowship Hall for our 5th Sunday Fine Arts Festival on June 29. This wonderful hour of sharing anything you make or do along a Patriotic theme is a fun way of interacting with fellow members. The reception and display precedes the 7:00 performance in the Sanctuary of "Liberty--a Musical Celebration of Freedom" directed by Karen Maxwell.

2008 Foods Resource Bank Campaign

As of June 1, we have collected $8,050 for the 2008 Foods Resource Bank Campaign. Please remember that these gifts are often quadrupled by the time the crops are harvested and federal matching funds are applied. If you haven't taken advantage of the opportunity to participate, there are pledge cards, envelopes and additional information in the Narthex.

Lay Leadership

BUMC relies on volunteers from within our congregation to staff a great number of committee positions that are absolutely essential to the day to day functions of our church. Additionally, volunteers plan and execute all of the BUMC programs that improve our lives.

Lay Leadership is currently nominating people for our 2008-2009 Leadership Team. Please consider where your personal talents may be used for everyone's benefit and for the glory of God. Please indicate in writing which position you'd like to serve and give it to one of the ushers or turn it in to the church office. We will make every effort to accommodate your preference.

Volunteer for Summer Children's Church

Children's Church is looking for VOLUNTEERS to teach during the summer months. If you are able to teach one or two Sunday's over the summer, please contact Missy Konopka, Coordinator of Children's Ministries. The curriculum used is simple and fun for all. Your time and talents would be greatly appreciated.

FALL Sunday School Teachers Needed

We are seeking teachers for our new Fall Rotational Curriculum. This will be a more hands-on Bible learning experience for the children of our Congregation that you will not want to miss! If you are interested in learning more about teaching or about the curriculum, please contact Missy Konopka. Sunday School helps to bond the relationship between children and God--help to make a difference in a child's life.

Praise God Through Music

If you would like to provide instrumental music in the Rotunda after one or both services on a 2nd Sunday of the month, please contact Karen Maxwell to be scheduled.

Tanzania Orphanage Project

Through a friend, Joyce Strout has learned of an orphanage in Tanzania that would appreciate summer weight baby clothing for ages birth up through toddler and small children sizes. She plans on sending a charity box each quarter to Tanzania that will include clothing, medical supplies, and other supplies for basic living. For more information, contact Joyce Strout.

Collect Campbell's Soup Labels

Don't forget to save Campbell's UPC codes for Marcy Newberry. Over 100,000 UPS codes were sent by the Northern Illinois Conference UMW. They are redeemed for items such as books, playground equipment, computer software and other items needed by Marcy Newberry. It's an easy way to help! Just cut out the UPC codes from Campbell's products (soups, gravies, pork and beans, etc.) as well as those from Pepperidge Farms, Swanson and Franco American brands. PLEASE NOTE: No longer are we turning in the front labels, now we need the UPC codes from the back of the label. Thanks for your help and participation!

Woodlawn - Drivers Needed

On the first Tuesday of each month, BUMC provides food for the community kitchen in the First Presbyterian Church in the Woodlawn Neighborhood in Chicago. We need drivers to deliver the food to the church. The church is located at about 63rd St. South and east of I-94. This mission is greatly appreciated and help is available to unload your vehicle.

Member Care Opportunities

"For just as the sufferings of Christ overflow toward us, so also our comfort through Christ overflows to you." 2 Corinthians 1:5

In need of transportation to medical appointments, family meals, or visits to shut-ins? Email us - membercare@barringtonumc.com - or call the church office (847-836-5540) and leave a message for Member Care.

FISH (For I Shall Help)

Can we help you, or can you help us?

FISH has served the community since 1967 with a network of volunteers who answer emergency needs where family, friends and neighbors are not available, for transportation to medical, dental, hospital and clinical visits. Can you offer transportation once a month for a medical appointment or emergency errand? Can you be available to provide telephone networking services one day a month? (Cell or home phone)? To find out more about how you can be a FISH volunteer or more about FISH, please call BUMC Church Member Susan Michelson.

Events

June Fifth Sunday Fine Arts

LIBERTY - A Musical Celebration of Freedom will be part of our patriotic festivities on Sunday, June 29 as part of our 5th Sunday Fine Arts Festival series. If you're going to be in town, you need to plan to bring your family and friends between 6:00 and 8:00 PM.

6:00 Fellowship Hall

Red, white and blue cookies - would you like to make some to bring? Would you like to help serve beverages?

A display of fine arts, crafts, and collections based on our patriotic theme will be featured. What do you make, have, or collect that is based on a patriotic theme? What about red, white, and blue things? Eagles? Flags? Military items?

7:00 Sanctuary

Singers, actors, dancers, and military representatives will perform a musical cantata that will get your feet tapping, your heart beating, and your voice lifted in some familiar songs. Do you want to sing in the cantata? There will be eight rehearsals (Sundays and Thursdays). As long as you can make at least four of them plus the dress rehearsal on Saturday morning June 28, you are welcome to sing - children 8 years up through adults!

We're in need of the following costumed walk-on parts (non singing): Southern Belle and Gentleman, Western Cowboy, three people dressed as a drummer, fife player, and flag carrier a la Tomkins Matteson's "Spirit of '76" painting.

We're in need of dancers, someone to help with multi-media aspects, someone to video the concert.

Concerts in the Park

Over the course of the summer, our Fellowship Ministry will sponsor a potluck dinner with each of the scheduled performances at the Robert G. Soule Amphitheater in Citizens Park. Everyone is welcome to join us. At 6:00 p.m. come and bring a dish to share. We'll have dinner at that time and enjoy the performance at 7:00 p.m. This season there will be concerts on:

• June 25, The Juke Box Band (Mix)
• July 9, Peter Oprisko (American Pop and Jazz)
• July 16, The Barrington Community Band
• July 23, Bopology ( Jazz and Blues)
• July 30, Little Nashville (Children and Family)
• August 5, The Only Sons (Rock Cover)

Additionally, on July 24, we will have the opportunity to share a potluck at The Amphitheater on Prairie Stone Parkway in Hoffman Estates. Again, dinner will be at 6:00 p.m. and the performance, Barefoot Hawaiian, will be at 8:00 p.m. For more information, or to arrange transportation, call Sherrie Anuskewicz.