BUMC Announcements

Inquirer’s Class

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 22:11:28 +0000

Are you interested in membership at BUMC? We invite you to attend this informative session on Saturday, March 10, 5:00- 8:00 p.m. A light dinner will be served and childcare will be provided if requested in advance. Please contact the church office at 847-836-5540 if you are interested in attending.

Preserving BUMC History

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 22:08:34 +0000

The Barrington United Methodist Church and the Barrington Area Library are partnering to put the church’s older records online. The church records are valuable both to our church family as well as to genealogists and anyone interested in the history of the Barrington area. The library is currently scanning the records. Completed records can be viewed on the library’s web site. The library is looking for volunteers to transcribe the older handwritten records. The work may be done at home with internet access plus Word and Excel 2007, or at the library. If you are interested in learning more about this volunteer opportunity please contact June Lee at the Barrington Area Library, 847-382-1300 x335.

JFON Volunteer Training

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 22:05:17 +0000

Justice for Our Neighbors (JFON) is an all-volunteer operated clinic providing free legal services to immigrants, asylum seekers and refugees. A ministry of the United Methodist Church with sites across the country, JFON opened a site in the Northern Illinois Conference in April, 2011. The clinic is currently held the first Saturday of every month at Fourth Street United Methodist Church in Aurora. There are multiple opportunities for individuals or groups to volunteer at the clinic.

A volunteer training session for those interested in volunteering and those who want to learn more about JFON will be held on Friday, February 24, 2012 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Fourth Street UMC, 551 South Fourth Street. This will be a training session which will provide full information about JFON and its ministry as well as opportunities for becoming a volunteer. For more information or to register for this training session, please contact Roger Curless, Clinic Coordinator by Wednesday, February 22, 2012.

Immediate Help Needed

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 22:10:27 +0000

We are in need of moms and dads to lend a hand in Children’s Church. We are very short on volunteers so if you have children, please sign-up. The weekly lessons are simple to teach and the kids love to have their parents as their teachers! See Missy or call her ASAP.

Lenten Study—A Disciple’s Path

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 22:22:35 +0000

In our church membership vows, we promise to uphold the church with our prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness. Have you ever wondered how to do that? Please join us for A Disciple’s Path by James A. Harnish and Justin James LaRosa to understand how to deepen a relationship with Christ and the church. The class will meet Sunday evenings, February 26- April 1, 5:00-7:00 p.m. A light meal will be shared. Facilitated by Pastors Wilson and Anderson. Contact one of the pastors for more information. Please fill out the bulletin insert and place it in the offering plate if interested in attending.

Lenten Study—Listening at Golgotha: Jesus’ Words from the Cross by Peter Storey

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 22:22:30 +0000

Hold time now to prepare for Easter with these meditations on the seven Last Words of Christ, accompanied by reflection questions and prayer to help deepen Holy Week’s meaning. Books are available for purchase. Sign up in the Narthex for a study group. Questions: Contact Julia Hooper.

Family Fun Night, February 25

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 22:22:22 +0000

“Game Night — Kids vs. Parents”

Parents, show your kids you still have game! There will be hula hooping, tricycle races, hoops and more. Pizza dinner at 5:00 p.m. followed by games. Look for Family Fun Night fliers on the information tables in the Narthex. Call or e-mail Missy Konopka to RSVP.

Youth Mission Trip

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 22:09:35 +0000

You can be a part of the Group Work Camp mission trip to Hamilton, Ohio, July 14-25! Here’s how:

Sign-up in the Youth Room
Be an adult chaperone
Purchase a share of stock for $25

See Joel McClellan for more information. Connect. Equip. Serve.

Welcoming the Stranger starts February 26

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 22:22:15 +0000

The Church and Society Ministry Group is hosting a four session study group on Immigration on Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m. February 26 – March 18. The study will be led by Rev. Michael Mann, Associate Director of Mission and Advocacy for the Northern Illinois Conference of the United Methodist Church. In this course we will hear the story, both Biblical and historical, of those who immigrate to new lands. We will be using the book Welcoming the Stranger as the basis for discussion. All perspectives are welcome in this discussion-oriented study. For more information or to get a copy of the study guide, contact Sydney Whitley. The class will meet in the dining room February 26, March 11 and March 18. On March 4 the class will meet in Fellowship Hall.

Good Friday Children’s Event

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 22:01:29 +0000

The Good Friday Children’s Event will be Friday, April 6 from 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. This is a FREE event for children 3 years and older, we just ask that you bring in 10 filled eggs per child. No peanut items due to allergies. Nursery Care is available for this event for parent volunteers. Contact Missy Konopka.

Mark Your Calendars for Vacation Bible School!

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 22:01:17 +0000

The Vacation Bible School (VBS) dates and theme are set! VBS will be held here at BUMC from Monday, June 18 through Friday, June 22 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Our theme is “Babylon-Daniel’s Courage in Captivity”. Have drama talents? We are going to need a few roles filled! Want to be Daniel? Contact Missy with any interest in VBS roles!

Flower Donation Chart for 2012

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 22:09:19 +0000

The Flower Donation Chart for 2012 is available in the Narthex near the large bulletin board. Please sign up for any Sunday other than Easter. Please include your phone number. You will be contacted regarding price range (usually $45 and up), any specific color requests, and any specific flower requests by Helen Beckwith of Worship and the Arts Ministry Group. The Prairie Baskets of Barrington florist will bill you directly. You may specify your donation in honor, in memory, in celebration or to the glory of God. After the last service of the day, you are welcome to take the arrangement with you.

Habitat for Humanity Project

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 22:22:01 +0000

On February 25 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., work will continue on the current Joyful Hands housing project in Carpentersville. The work requires no special training. Volunteers, please meet in the BUMC parking lot. Contact Bob Vickery with questions and to sign-up.

Ash Wednesday Worship

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 22:22:46 +0000

There will be a worship service on Ash Wednesday, February 22, with imposition of ashes at 7:30 p.m. What is the significance of placing ashes on the forehead on Ash Wednesday?

“The imposition of ashes on the foreheads of Christians is an ancient Christian practice, going back at least to the 10th century. Biblically, ashes are symbols of purification and penitence (see Numbers 19:9,17; Hebrews 9:13; Jonah 3:6; Matthew 11:21; and Luke 10:13 ).

“Beginning in the tenth century, the observance of Ash Wednesday became a general rite for the church. The ashes, which were a symbol of purification in the Old Testament, remind us that we are mortal. In many churches the ashes are made by burning the palms from the previous year’s Palm Sunday. Ashes are placed on the forehead, usually in the sign of a cross, in a ritual known as the Imposition of Ashes. As the ashes are placed on the forehead, words such as these are spoken: ‘Remember that you are dust and to dust you shall return,’ recalling God’s words to Adam in Genesis 3:19.”

—Lynn W. Gilliam, Editor of Pockets, The Upper Room From the United Methodist Church web site

Humboldt Park Ministry

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 22:02:42 +0000

January was a GREAT month for adding more volunteers for Humboldt Park. Thank you to all the new volunteers, as well as everyone who has stepped up this year and made this the easiest scheduling we’ve ever done for this ministry. Dates are still available for the second half of 2012. To volunteer for this special ministry contact Dennis Rossow or Gail Rossow.

Creativity and Divine Surprise Workshop

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 22:01:43 +0000

Have you ever wondered if you were creative? In this hands-on workshop Saturday, March 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., you can explore your creativity through activities designed to be non-threatening. No artistic training is necessary. Workshop leader Karla M. Kincannon, artist, author, teacher, spiritual director, and United Methodist minister, believes God’s gift of creativity is an essential tool for navigating the spiritual journey. Karla is currently the Interim Director of Field Education and the Interim Director of Vocational Formation and Church Leadership at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary.

Registration is due March 12. Brochure and registration forms are available at umcnic.org. The cost is $40 and includes lunch, snack and materials. Workshop location is The Log Cabin, Central United Methodist Church, 8237 N. Kenton Ave., Skokie, Illinois. For information contact Barbara Miller. This class is sponsored by the Northern Illinois Conference of the United Methodist Church.

Men’s Group Weekday Meeting

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 22:02:27 +0000

Interest has been expressed in a possible “Men’s Bible Study” during the week for those who are not available Saturday morning. If you are interested in exploring a weekday Men’s Bible Study meeting, please advise Brian Kramper or Jim Finn.

What Is Lent and Why Does it Last Forty Days?

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 22:20:23 +0000

Lent is a season of forty days, not counting Sundays, which begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Saturday. Lent comes from the Anglo Saxon word lencten, which means “spring.” The forty days represents the time Jesus spent in the wilderness, enduring the temptation of Satan.

Lent is a time of repentance, fasting and preparation for the coming of Easter. It is a time of self-examination and reflection. In the early church, Lent was a time to prepare new converts for baptism. Today, Christians focus on their relationship with God, often choosing to give up something or to volunteer and give of themselves for others. Sundays in Lent are not counted in the forty days because each Sunday represents a “mini-Easter” and the reverent spirit of Lent is tempered with joyful anticipation of the Resurrection.

From the United Methodist Church web site at UMC.org

Noah’s Ark Preschool Registering For Fall

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 22:08:59 +0000

Noah’s Ark Christian Preschool and Kindergarten is now registering 2-6 year olds for the 2012-2013 school year in Barrington United Methodist Church’s wonderful facility at 98 Algonquin Road (at Route 59) in Barrington. A ministry of BUMC, Noah’s Ark is located in the education wing of the church, which consists of five bright, spacious classrooms equipped with developmentally appropriate materials. There is also an expansive outside playground and an indoor motor room. The nationally certified Nature Explore Classroom allows children to explore nature in a safe environment. “Our preschool provides an environment which nurtures and stimulates the development of young children and surrounds them with God’s presence,” says Director Mary Bradley. Noah’s Ark offers low student to teacher ratios, plus all instructors meet state qualifications, and are trained in CPR and First Aid. Classes are half day, from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. For tours of the facility and registration, please call (847) 844-3738.

Leap Year Party

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 22:11:51 +0000

Please mark March 3 on your calendars for a Leap Year Party at the home of Barb and Jim Finn from 7:00-10:00 p.m. Singles and couples are welcome, and attire will be “country casual.” Please sign up at the Fellowship table to bring an appetizer or dessert to share. We’ll be asking for a $5 donation per person to cover the cost of beverages that will be sampled. Barb and Jim’s residence is located at 658 Bradford Lane, West Dundee in the Carrington Reserve subdivision.

Remembering the Church

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 21:45:46 +0000

Please consider remembering the church in your estate planning. Thank you.