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Crop Hunger Walk, October 16th
This year’s CROP HUNGER WALK will be Sunday, October 16, at 1:30
PM. It is a 10 kilometer walk that begins at the Food Bank and will use the Story
Mill Trail to the East Gallatin Recreation Area and then back to the Food Bank for
refreshments. Church World Service sponsors the CROP Walk. Money raised
goes to feed hungry people in the world. About 50% of all funds raised provide
help to people in the US and the Gallatin Valley Food Bank and the Community
Café will share 25% percent of the total Crop Hunger Walk income. We need
walkers and sponsors! Make this a fun filled family event. Please sign up as a
walker and/or a sponsor with one of our recruiters in the narthex after each
church service. If you have any questions please contact one of the following
CROP Walk recruiters: Irene Eidet Martin 586-2650, Dean & Victoria Richardson
388-0034 and Bonnie Hash 587-5055.
Fall Small Group Opportunities for YOU ! !
Looking for a way to connect with your church family? Check out these small groups!
Dine with 9: Those who sign up are assigned to a group of 8 or 9 people and will
dine in each other’s homes. Contact Ann Dickensheets, [email protected]
Family Dine: This is a variation on Dine with 9 but specifically for families! We'll
assign you to a group of 3 or 4 families. Your family will take turns dining at one
another's homes. Contact Ann, [email protected]
Men’s Breakfast-Out Group: The Thursday Morning Men's Group meets at Sola
Cafe at 7am. Meetings are a mix of prayer, Bible Study, fellowship, and friend-
ship. Contact Doug Young, [email protected] or Jason Daughenbaugh.
Date Night: Enrich your marriage with a weekly date! This group meets together
in the Fireside Room for a short discussion before everyone heads out on their
date. Group meets Friday nights. Childcare is provided! Contact Sandra
Jimmerson, [email protected]
Mom’ Day Out: This group of mom’s with young children meets Monday morn-
ings at 10am. Childcare provided in the nursery! Contact Sandra Jimmerson,
Prayer Shawl Group: This wonderful group prayerfully knits and crochets shawls
for members of our church family facing difficult times. Group meets 3rd
Tuesday of the month, from 11-1, in the fireside room. Contact Jennifer Heiss,
Hiking/Skiing Group: Enjoy a hike in the woods with your church friends. Contact
Ann, [email protected]
Stamping and Card Making: In this group you will make cards for yourself and
for the church nurture care team. Experience and supplies are not necessary!
Contact Martha Hendricks, [email protected]
Widow Support Group: This wonderful group of women meets the 1st and 3rd
Wednesday of every month, at 10:30 in the Fireside Room. Contact Ann
Mullette, [email protected]
If you have an idea or would be interested in starting a new small group, we would love
your input! Contact Ann ([email protected]) and we’ll make it happen!
So Many Ways to Make a Difference . . .
Check out Bozeman’s Warming Center:
Warming Center Open House and Locker
Celebration is Wed., Oct. 12th, 11:00-
1:00 PM, 2104 Industrial Drive.
Warming Center awareness day is Sat.,
Oct. 22 and they need 100 volunteers
for Flying Signs fund raiser. Details:
Warming Center would like to extend
hours until 10:00 AM on Sundays to help
fill a gap in services. If the WC has one
extra volunteer on Sunday mornings they
can offer showers from 6-9 a.m.
BUMC Shower Team is looking for mem-
bers to work 1st & 3rd Saturday of each
month, 11-1. Contact Dick, 587-1872.
Volunteer Orientation for the Warming
Center will begin Tues., Oct. 4 from 6:00-
7:15 PM, and continues every Tuesday
throughout the WC’s season. All new
volunteers should attend one session.
Contact Tonya at [email protected]
Nov. 1 is the first night of operations at
the Warming Center.
And More Opportunities:
CROP Hunger Walk is October 16. See
the article in the next column.
UMCOR is helping relief efforts in Koko-
mo and South Bend, Indiana following 8
tornadoes and flooding. http://
www.umcor.org/umcor/resources/
hotline-news-archives/2016/september/
umcor-hotline-for-September-22
Helena UM Ministries and VIM are spon-
soring a mission trip to Cuba Feb. 8-21,
2017. To be an alternate, contact JoAnn
Hanson, [email protected]
Three Forks Food Bank is moving to a
new site and expanding in early 2017.
Belgrade Mobile Service Food Bank
moves to Peace Lutheran Church on
MONDAYS, 5-6 p.m.
Pluck-a-Feather/Can the Griz food drive
is coming!!
Family Promise at BUMC October 2-9.
The Community Cafe is looking for volun-
teers to help with food prep, lunch deliv-
ery to LaMotte School, and afternoon
dish washers. The Cafe is now closed on
Sundays to help save money. Watch for
the opening of the Higher Grounds in the
Cafe parking lot. They’ll sell coffee and
baked goodies in support of the Cafe.
There is a collection box for gently used
adult shoes to go to Project Fresh Start
in the narthex.
www.bozemanumc.org The Chimes
Crop Walkers 2015
Opportunities to Stretch Our Christian Faith TOGETHER!
Here are some wonderful opportunities, and if you have questions, please
call me in the office (Kay 586-5413, ext. 101).
The Call: This Bible Study follows the Life and Message of the Apostle Paul.
As author Adam Hamilton says, “What would lead a first-century rabbi to trav-
el for thousands of miles by sea and by land, to be beaten, imprisoned, and
ultimately beheaded for his faith? It was a call—a call to turn the world upside
down.” Learn about Paul’s call to be an intentional, dedicated follower of
Jesus - and what his call means for OUR CALL.!!!! (9:35 AM Sunday, Chapel)
Dare to Dream: a learning series for the whole church - ALL Ages! Based on
an inspiring book/DVD resource by popular author and pastor Mike Slaughter.
He draws on the Bible and a lifetime of ministry to help us discern God’s
dream for us and learn to live it out prayerfully and enthusiastically. (One
group meets in the Friendship Room on Sunday mornings and another group
meets in the Chapel on Wednesday evenings. You may join either group.)
What it means to be United Methodist Christians: During this four week class,
we will discuss some of the beliefs that make Methodists “who we are”! Kay
and Marvin Lansverk will help explore John Wesley and our Methodist roots,
but focus mostly on those things that bring us together as a congregation.
Converse and ask questions about Methodist worship, the Bible, grace, social
issues, and more! We offer this class for anyone interested, new-comers or
old-timers! This group will meet on Wednesdays at 6:30 PM from Sept. 28th -
October 19th upstairs in the Art Room.
Sunday Mornings: November 6th - December 11th God wants us to find joy and fulfillment when we serve…
and that happens when WHAT we do matches WHO God created us to be.
Our church family would love to have you consider being a part of our next
Spiritual Gifts class whose purpose is to help you discern your gifts... and how to
use them to serve God and neighbor in the way God created for you. Kim Broden,
Tanya Reinhardt and Nancy Hopkins will be guiding this new group using a highly
recommended resource called “Serving from the Heart”. (Stop by the office if you
would like to see a copy.) We begin our next six week class on Sunday morning
November 6th from 9:35-10:25.
This amazing ecumenical learning opportunity continues through November 7th ... Please come any week you can!
Mondays, 9:30-11:15 AM for WEBS Women (meet at St. James Episcopal Church beginning September 12th)
&/or Tuesdays, 6:30-8:00 PM for Women & Men! (meet at Hope Lutheran Church beginning September 6th)
WEBS, collaborating with Gallatin Valley Interfaith Association, offers
this Bible Study under the leadership of Rabbi Ed Stafman, of Congregation Beth
Shalom, and Pastor Stephen Schmidt, of Hope Lutheran Church.
Please consider being a part of one (or more!) faith learning opportunities this fall.
“Fleeing Oppression: The Story of the Israelites,
Ruth, Baby Jesus’ family,
and the Refugee”
Their Very Own Bible
On Sunday, October 9th, we will
present 3rd graders with new Bibles. If
you are able to attend one of our worship
services* (8:30, 10:30), we will invite you to
come forward to receive them. Please let us
know what worship you will be attending so
we can have your personalized bible and gift
prepared.
We have sent out questionnaires to
3rd grade families; you may complete them
and return them to Janna OR one of the
members of our Education Team will be call-
ing or visiting the Sunday School Classroom
to find out more about you. We want to be
able to use your answers to write a little
“biography” about each 3rd grader to put in
the worship bulletin.
If you are a new 4th or 5th grader at
BUMC and would like a bible as well…
please contact [email protected] or
call 586-5413.
We look forward to 3rd Grade Bible
Sunday on Children’s Sabbath and are very
thankful you are a part of our church family.
Sunday School 3rd, 4th & 5th graders are enjoying
string games like Jacob’s Ladder in the Dare
to Dream study for Sunday School Kids!
We still need 3 more teachers (1 art
and 2 sceince) for our next rotation class:
Joseph & Pharoah; starting Oct. 30th.
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Stephen Ministry Sunday
Sunday, October 16 will be Laity Sunday at Bozeman
United Methodist Church. It will also be Stephen Ministry Sunday.
On that day, you'll hear from some of our twenty-one Stephen
Ministers first hand. They'll tell you howthe ministry works and how it
has been a blessing for themselves as well as their care receivers.
As you participate in worship that day, please ask yourself, "Is God
calling me to be a part of this ministry?" Our next training class begins in January.
Please prayerfully consider if you might be called to participate.
What’s Up at WOW . . .
Wesley Outreach Wednesdays Team:
Wednesdays, 3:45-5:00 PM, Friendship Room
“Do all the good you can … By all the
means you can … In all the ways you can
… In all the places you can … At all the
times you can … To all the people you can
… As long as ever …YOU CAN!” John Wesley
The WOW Team Kids DO Make a
Difference! The WOW Team (K-5th grade
age) meets 3-4 times a month for fun
outreach activities. We have a snack, and
then, as John Wesley would say, “do all
the good we can” for others. Remember,
all elementary school kids are welcome,
whether they are a part of our church, or
any church. So kids ….bring your school
friends …..we are going to have some
fun while making a difference in other
people’s lives.
We do need parents to help us plan
activities and outings throughout the year!
Email Janna ([email protected])
Tentative Schedule: (watch your emails for changes) Oct 5 Crafts/Singing @ Aspen Point
Meet at 1201 Highland Blvd @
Aspen Point Gathering Room)
Oct 12 TBD at BUMC
Oct 19 NO WOW (Teacher Conferences)
Oct 26 WOW @ BUMC – Leaf Raking or
Labyrinth (weather pending)
Nov 2 WOW @ BUMC Baking Cookies
for Library and Hospital
Nov 9 Visit Library, Meet at Bozeman
Public Library Parking Lot
Nov 16 Visit the Hospital TBD – we will
likely meet at the hospital.
Nov 24 NO WOW (Thanksgiving)
Nov 30 WOW @ BUMC Make Chrismons,
Mitten Tree & Caroling Practice
Dec 7 Caroling/Delivering Chrismons @
Mountainview Meet at BUMC
Dec 14, 21, 28 & Jan 4
NO WOW ~ Look for All Church
Advent Activities: Figgy Pudding!
Special Events in October: Oct. 1-2, Cardboard Box City:
Raise money for family promise by
sleeping outside at Bogert park in a
cardboard box! Dusti Borsheim will
supervise the youth overnight and a
security guard onsite keeps every-
one safe. Register online at: http://
www.familypromisegv.org/events/
cardboard-box-city/
Oct. 5, Service Night: We will fan out
in our community assisting folks who
need some help around their homes.
Oct 19, Hay Bale Maze: After a
quick dinner at church, we will head
to the Mandeville Hay Bale Maze.
Dress warmly, bring $5 and a friend.
Oct 26, Halloween party: This is
your chance to dress up like you did
as a little kid! Enjoy games and fun
and a pumpkin carving contest!
YOUTH GROUP WILL MEET FROM
5:15 – 7:00 ON THIS NIGHT ONLY.
Join us each week as we create
life-long friends over dinner, songs and
games, and have meaningful conversa-
tions about your faith and lives as
teenagers in an ever-changing world.
Everyone is welcome, grades 6–12.
Campus and Young Adult Ministry TNT: Our campus ministry meets every Tuesday, 6–8 PM, at Christus Collegium, 714 So. 8th. We enjoy a homemade
meal, games, discussion, music and fellowship. Join us!
FALL RETREAT, Oct 1 - 2: This year’s retreat will be held at a cabin in Paradise Valley! The overnight includes hiking, a soak at Chico Hot Springs, good friends and a chance to
relax and feel the spirit of God. Signup with Ann Today!
NEXT: Janna and six of our young adults will be traveling to Atlanta in November to attend a Nationwide, UMC College
Student Conference called NEXT. Bon Voyage!
CAMPUS & Young ADULTS
www.bozemanumc.org The Chimes
YOUTH GROUP
Glory Ringers Needs You!
We have openings for
handbell ringers,
no experience required.
Join us for this fun fellowship
and our once-a-month
worship offering.
Contact M.A. Bellingham
for details.
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Bozeman United Methodist Church Worship at 8:30 & 10:30 AM on Sunday; 6:00 PM on Wednesday Join us for dinner at 5:15 PM on Wednesdays!
Hear sermons & learn more at www.bozemanumc.org or call 406-586-5413.
Did September fly by for you? We have now
experienced our new schedule for several weeks.
It is my hope that you have been able to adjust and
find which of our three services works the best for
you. I want to thank everyone that has attended the
Wednesday evening service for being open and
receptive to a very different venue. As we continue on
Wednesdays I hope you will feel increasingly comfortable
to share your ideas and questions as a part of worship.
The Wednesday meal, service and classes are still a work
in progress, so your feedback is always helpful.
In November I will begin a three session and
sermon series on the topic of my appointment with you,
transitions. Using the book “Transitions, Making Sense
of Life’s Changes” by William Bridges, we will explore
what the process looks like. The classes and sermons
will view the topic of transitions from both how we are
affected by change in our personal lives as well as the
life of the church. The books will be available soon.
I am so grateful for this church and all of you!
“Thank you, Providing God, for this building, this church, this
house of worship. Thank you for this place where I can meet
with others to worship and glorify you. Thank you for the peace
and comfort I have found here.
I thank you for what it means to me, for what it has meant
to my family, and for what it will mean to future generations.
I thank you for the moments in this church when I have
experienced your living presence.
I pray for all the members of my church, O God. May we
all experience a new walk with you as we come together to
worship you. Put in all our hearts a sense of the path that
you have set for our congregation. Help us see your purpose
clearly. Take away the barriers than stand between us and the
hinder us from being the people you want us to be.
Thank you for my church, Providing God. Amen.”
From the book Quiet Spaces by Patricia Wilson.
Blessings,
Pastor Deb
The Chimes October 2016 Volume XXXI: Issue 9
Greetings
Fall Harvest Celebration with Pumpkin Party! 5:15 - 7:00 PM, Wednesday, October 26th
Join us for spooky fun at the BUMC Pumpkin Party! This year’s event
will take place immediately following WOW on Wednesday, October
26th. We’ll be serving up delicious homemade soups, with plenty of space
for your messy pumpkin creations, carnival fun and simple Halloween
crafts for the kids. Bring your own pumpkins and a donation for the food
bank. And don’t forget to wear your costume! If you can bring soup
or would like to help with games or clean-up, please contact
Ann Dickensheets ([email protected]).
Coming in October! Holy Communion, Sunday, October 2nd Church Office Closed from Noon, Monday, October 3rd—Tuesday, Oct. 4th. (Staff off-site.) BUMC Hosts Family Promise Oct. 2nd-8th. Children’s Sabbath & Third Grade Bibles,
Sunday, Oct. 9th Stephen Ministry Sunday, Oct. 16th Crop Walk, Sunday, Oct. 16th Fall Harvest Celebration with Pumpkin Party,
Wednesday, October 26th