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Pastor's Column by Rev. Chris Winkler
Moving Forward into Our Vision
Enhancing Our Sunday Schedule
In the fall of 2013, we began a series of gatherings with a two-fold
purpose. The first was to meet as many members and constituents
of Barrington United Methodist Church as possible. The second
was to hear what our collective hopes and dreams were for this
church, to discern where God was leading us into the future. You
shared many great memories about the rich history of the church.
You spoke about wonderful worship experiences you treasured,
about great classes where your faith and understanding was expanded, and gave numerous examples of how you were able to come
together to make a difference in the world through BUMC. You
also celebrated the bold vision that led you to build in our current
location after the devastating fire in 1998.
Over the course of those gatherings, and in many other forums,
it became clear that we believe God is calling us into an exciting
and challenging future where we continue to gather for thoughtful,
engaging and dynamic worship; meaningful faith development and
fellowship experiences that build strong community; and to risktaking mission and outreach that touches the lives of more people
in our region, nation and world.
Together with the Administrative Team and the Church Leadership Council, we have developed a strategic vision and priorities to
guide us over the next three to five years—Strengthening our existing ministries, Reaching out to others, Knowing, celebrating
and sharing and our stories, and Becoming a regional church.
These are intentionally broad and encompassing statements of intention that we are using to guide our lives together as a community
of faith.
We believe that we can move forward into God’s future and respond to our strategic plan by enhancing our Sunday schedule to
make worship, faith development, fellowship and outreach available
to more people. Many of you participated in focus groups that provided important information and direction as we constructed this
new schedule. You were clear that we needed an additional worship
opportunity on Sunday morning if we were to grow. You expressed
your hopes for more, deeper and more accessible faith development
for you and our children and youth. You wanted more opportunities to simply be present with one another, to talk and share faith
and life together. All of these are built into our new program with
great intentionality and planning.
The highlights of this Sunday Morning plan for fall 2015:
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Chapel Worship at 8:00 a.m.
Traditional Worship at 9:30 a.m.
Crossroads-style Worship at 11:00 a.m.
Faith Development for all ages during the
9:30 and 11:00 hours
Continuous fellowship opportunities throughout the morning
Pastor's Column continued on page 2
Summer Worship Schedule Starts June 14
8:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.
In this Issue
Pastor’s Column, Connection Point, page 2; Calendar, page 3
Adult Ministries, Noah's Ark Christian Preschool, page 4
Children's and Youth Ministries, page 5
United Methodist Women, page 6
Reaching Out in Love, Music Ministry, page 7
Staff contact information, Upcoming Events, page 8
(Pastor's Column continued from front page)
I fully expect that you will not only embrace this change but that it
will raise some questions and concerns. I will eagerly address any
and all concerns as we move forward, both in one-on-one conversations, in various meetings and in public forums. Let me address
a couple of concerns I have already heard. First, we will not seek
to divide the worshiping congregation to inhabit all three services.
We will ask a “seed community” of about 30-50 people to attend
and support the new Sunday morning version of our Crossroads
Worship service. Second, we are not taking away anything that we
already have, we are adding to our current offerings—this is true for
worship, fellowship and faith development. Finally, experience tells
us that by increasing our fellowship and study opportunities we will
not find ourselves to be more divided but increasingly unified in our
diversity.
There is much more to talk about and you will have concerns—
change produces anxiety. For now, my request is that we pray for
God’s continued blessing and guidance as we seek to grow in faith,
fellowship, outreach and impact for the kingdom of God.
Church Conference Vote Result
The purpose of the special church conference on Sunday, April 26
was to act upon the motion of the Trustees that Barrington United
Methodist Church purchase the property located at 264A Old
Bartlett Road. There were two motions on the ballot that passed
with a greater than two-thirds majority allowing the trustees to
negotiate the sale of the property with the seller.
Motion 1: Trustees move that Barrington United Methodist
Church purchase the property located at 264A Old Bartlett Road,
Barrington Hills at a cost not to exceed $300,000.
Motion 2: If motion 1 is approved, Trustees move that they, in
consultation with the Finance Committee and the Finance Administrator be permitted to develop a plan to finance the purchase of
the property at 264A Old Bartlett Road, Barrington Hills.
Connection Point
We are blessed at Barrington UMC to have worship services that
create powerful opportunities each week for our congregation to engage in meaningful worship and to encounter the Living God. We
welcome newcomers and visitors to our worship services and we
embrace the new life that they bring to our church.
As we grow and draw new people into our community, changes can
sometimes bring unexpected anxiety. If someone is sitting is “your
space,” if there are distracting noises from those around you, if the
flow of worship is different than you expected, it is natural to feel
discomfort or even stress. Being “in community” with one another
doesn’t always mean being “in harmony.” How do we respond to this
discomfort with grace?
Amy Dickinson, author of the popular “Ask Amy” advice column
syndicated in newspapers across the country, is a lifelong United
Methodist and receives her fair share of emails from church members experiencing conflict and discomfort, and has even experienced
it herself in her own church. “For me, it’s about extracting humility,
exercising kindness and stretching myself,” she said. “Isn’t getting
uncomfortable what we’re called to do? If we are not in church to
sit beside the unwashed [and the ill- mannered], then why are we
there?”
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Daniel Parsley, worship leader at Faith United Methodist Church in
North Canton, Ohio, preaches that some discomfort is good for the
soul. “Distractions can be good because they allow us to see people
as real…If someone is texting during the service, maybe they’re
sending a message saying “I love you.” A dad who carried his coffee
to the pew might just be trying to stay awake. A sick child kept him
up all night, yet somehow he managed to get the rest of the kids to
church. You never know what’s going on with people.”
Pastor Chris frequently closes his sermons with the benediction
“Be kind, be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a battle.” These
words carry us into the world each week, but can also carry us
through discomfort in our church community. “It’s not about standing at the correct time, not hearing enough of your favorite hymns,
or giving a thumbs up or down to videos being shown during worship,” Parsley said. “It’s about putting less importance on you and
on your personal preferences. It’s about doing what’s best for the
community of worshippers—the body of Christ.”
Reference: A faux pas in the pew: What to do? by Susan Passi-Klaus,
www.umc.org/what-we-believe/a-faux-pas-in-the-pew-what-to-do
Connect—communicate, understand, link, hook, unite, meet, bring, fuse, gather together, relate, integrate, fellowship, join
May Calendar 2015
Sunday
Monday
For the most up to date information go to barringtonumc.com
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
1
Saturday
2
9:30 AM
Breathing Spaces
8:30 AM
Men's Bible Study
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
9:30 AM
Breathing Spaces
16
8:30 AM
Men's Bible Study
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
8:00 AM Worship 9:15 AM
9:15 AM
Moms' Group
Faith Development
9:15 AM
Strengthening
Family Relationships
9:15 AM
Inquirer's Class
10:30 AM Worship
1:00 PM
Youth Group
UMW Geranium
9:15 AM
Sale
Mom's Group
8:00 AM Worship 7:00 PM
9:15 AM
Preschool Parent
Faith Development Association
10:30 AM Worship
8:00 AM Worship
9:00 AM
Fellowship Meeting
9:15 AM
Faith Development
9:15 AM
Children's Ministries
Group Meeting
10:30 AM Worship
5:00 PM
Youth Group
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9:15 AM
Moms' Group
7:00 PM
Worship and Arts
7:30 PM
Leadership Council
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8:00 AM Worship Memorial Day
9:15 AM
Church Office
Faith Development Closed
10:30 AM Worship
9:00 AM
Staff Retreat
10:00 AM
A Faithful Heart
Bible Study
12:00 PM Trinity
UMC Lunch Bunch
6:30 PM
Welcoming Ministry
7:00 PM
Trustees Meeting
10:00 AM
A Faithful Heart
Bible Study
10:00 AM Cancer
Support Group
12:00 PM Trinity
UMC Lunch Bunch
1:00 PM
Shawl Ministry
7:30 PM
Staff Parish Meeting
12:00 PM Trinity
UMC Lunch Bunch
1:00 PM
Traveling Tea Party
6:30 PM
Preschool Board
Meeting
7:00 PM
Finance Meeting
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10:00 AM Cancer
Support Group
12:00 PM Trinity
UMC Lunch Bunch
7:00 PM
Missions Ministry
Meeting
7:00 PM Adult
Faith Development
8:30 AM
Noah's Ark
Mother's Day Tea
9:00 AM
Staff Retreat
7:00 PM
Disciple Bible Study
7:00 PM
Disciple Bible Study
7:00 PM
Membership
Ministries
7:00 PM
Disciple Bible Study
7:00 PM
Evangelism Ministry
Group Meeting
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7:00 PM
Disciple Bible Study
8:30 AM
Noah's Ark
Mother's Day Tea
9:15 AM
Women of
the Word
11:30 AM
Grace/Faith Circles
6:30 PM
Lay Leadership Mtg.
7:30 PM Chancel
Choir Rehearsal
9:15 AM
Women of
the Word
7:30 PM Chancel
Choir Rehearsal
9:15 AM
Women of
the Word
7:30 PM Chancel
Choir Rehearsal
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9:30 AM
Breathing Spaces
The Banner
Deadline
9:30 AM
Breathing Spaces
10:00 AM
Kindergarten
Graduation
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7:30 PM Chancel
9:30 AM
Choir Rehearsal Breathing Spaces
8:30 AM
Men's Bible Study
9:00 AM
Confirmation Party
5:00 PM
Crossroads
Worship
8:30 AM
Men's Bible Study
9:00 AM
NIC UMC Retreat
30
8:30 AM
Men's Bible Study
31 Confirmation
Sunday
8:00 AM Worship
9:15 AM
Faith Development
9:15 AM Teacher
Appreciation
10:30 AM Worship
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Adult Faith Development
Noah's Ark Christian Preschool
Contact Rev. Mi-Sook Yoo, associate pastor,
847-836-5540 ext. 103 or myoo@barringtonumc.com
Contact Susan Brown, director,
847-844-3738 or sbrown@barringtonumc.com
Sunday Mornings at 9:15 a.m.
—Drop In Chapel
May 10 – Nooma series,
May 17 – Nooma series,
May 24 – No Sunday School for all ages
May 31 - Discussion about Annual Conference Legislation
—Faith Link
Meet us near The Well a gathering place for
this engaging conversation of how we can apply
our Methodist beliefs to current faith issues.
Monday Mornings 9:15-11:15 a.m.
—Mom's Group in the Parlor
Jeremiah: Daring to Hope in an Unstable World
by Melissa Spoelstra
This class is open to any mom interested in spending time with
other moms in an atmosphere of encouragement – all are welcome!
Childcare will be provided for infants, toddlers and kindergartners
not in school that morning. Contact Jody Horton at horton4062@
gmail.com.
Tuesdays 1:00 p.m., Bible study at Trinity UMC
Making Sense of the Bible: Rediscovering the Power of Scripture Today
by Adam Hamilton. All members of Barrington UMC are invited
to participate. Lunch and table fellowship begin at noon; Bible
Study led by Pastor Uziel Hernandez is at 1:00 p.m. Trinity UMC
is located at 1647 Ravine Lane, Carpentersville just north of the
intersection of IL-68 and IL-25. Contact: Sig Sundholm at sss.
services@sbcglobal.net or 847-744-0377.
Thursday Mornings 9:30-11:30 a.m.
—W.O.W. (Women of the Word)
Join women for fellowship, study, and great conversation. Meet in
the Parlor. Contact C Watson, cc.ann@comcast.net.
Friday Mornings 9:30 a.m.
—Breathing Spaces
Join us at our new location in The Well gathering place at BUMC.
All are welcome to read and pray the Scriptures with Pastor MiSook as a guide. Contact Pastor Mi-Sook Yoo at myoo@barringtonumc.com for information.
Saturday Mornings 8:30-10:00 a.m.
—UMM Practical Christianity for Men
(formerly United Methodist Men Bible Study)
8:30-9:00 a.m. Coffee/food/fellowship
9:00-10:00 a.m. Meet in the Parlor
Facilitator: Brian Kramper (briankramper@yahoo. com)
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The children supported their favorite teams on Sports Day.
Mother's Day Tea
Wednesday, May 6 and Thursday, May 7
We will be celebrating our Mom’s with a Mother’s Day Tea. The
mom’s and their children will be in the Dining Room for tea and
donuts before spending time in the classroom.
Parent Play Date
Monday, May 11 and Tuesday May 12, 11:30 a.m.
Parent Play Date —Parents bring a lunch for the children and play
on the playground, weather permitting. This is a great opportunity
to meet Noah’s Ark Parents and children.
Celebration of Our Four Year Olds
Thursday, May 21, 10:30 a.m.
We end our school year with our 4’s Celebration
Kindergarten Graduation
Friday, May 22, 10:45 a.m. BUMC Sanctuary
Kindergarten Graduation—You are welcome to attend on either
or both days to celebrate the children's hard work and all they have
learned.
Preschool and Kindergarten Summer Camp
May 26 - June 12, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Summer camp will be held for three weeks for children 3 years of
age through the end of Kindergarten. You can sign your child up
for one, two, or all three weeks. Each week will be a different theme
related to our wonderful outdoor classroom. The first week is all
about Roots (underground), the second week is Shoots (all about
on the ground) and the last week is Canopies (up in the air). We
love to learn in nature! Applications for summer camp are available
by contacting Susan Brown, Preschool Director, at sbrown@barringtonumc.com.
Youth Ministries
Children’s Ministries
Contact Rev. Christal Bell, youth pastor,
847-836-5540 ext. 109 or cbell@barringtonumc.com
Contact Missy Konopka, children's ministries coordinator,
847-836-5540 ext. 106 or mkonopka@barringtonumc.com
During the month of May, students will be
selling stock for the Mission Trip between
and after worship services. Students will
also sell “services” that they can render during the summer and beyond. Please visit the
table in the church lobby located just outside the church office to learn more about
the youth mission trip July 5-10, 2015 to
the Rosebud Reservation in South Central
South Dakota (Near St. Francis, South
Dakota) and the ways you can support
students in this important experience.
Sunday, May 17-9:15-10:15 a.m.
May Schedule
Sunday, May 3
Sunday School in the Youth Room, 9:15-10:20 a.m.
Youth Group, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 10
Sunday School in the Youth Room, 9:15-10:20 a.m.
No Youth Group - Happy Mother’s Day!
Sunday, May 17
Sunday School in the Youth Room, 9:15-10:20 a.m.
Youth Group, 5:00 -7:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 24
Sunday School in the Youth Room, 9:15-10:20 a.m.
No Youth Group, Happy Memorial Weekend!
Sunday, May 31,
Confirmation Sunday
Brunch for confirmands and their
families, 9:15-10:20 a.m.
Worship Service 10:30 a.m. students
will be confirmed as a part of the
10:30 a.m worship service.
Share the Good News about
Graduation!
Please send the names of your children or grandchildren who will be
graduating from high school or college
this year. Send your name, the name
of your student, and the name of his
or her school to:
Christine Streed at cstreed@barringtonumc.com.
This will be the last Sunday School Class for children PreK-6th
until August 23. (There will be Children’s Church all summer!)
Sunday, May 31-9:15-10:15 a.m.
Teacher Appreciation Breakfast for all teachers of Prek-6th graders. Please join us with your families for our Annual Teacher Appreciation Breakfast. We will meet in Fellowship Hall.
(If you cannot make it, please let Missy know by May 24)
Summer Children’s Church Help Needed!
We begin summer Children’s Church on June 14 during the 9:30
a.m. service. We would love for you to lead the kids in fun Veggie
Tales stories, crafts and a movie. The lessons need NO planning
and everything will always be ready and waiting for you. We need
an adult to lead and you must be at least 12 years old to assist. This
is a great opportunity for you to get to know our kiddos here at
BUMC!
Vacation Bible School June 15-19,
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Registration forms are available above
the Family table in the lobby and also
outside Missy’s office. We would love
for your kiddos to spend the week
learning with us through worshipful songs and motions, Bible related
crafts, snacks, drama and games about when Jesus was a child. All
details are on the forms. If you have any questions please feel free to
contact Missy Konopka at 847-836-5540 ext. 106 or via email at:
mkonopka@barringtonumc.com
Attention All Women and Men!
It takes approximately 25 adult volunteers to run VBS every year
and we have fun together—it’s a great way to get to know many
church members whom you may never get to chat with. No one has
ever walked away from VBS without taking special memories with
them. We have many opportunities available for all levels of helping.
Maybe one of these is a perfect fit for you! You can choose to help
part-time at just a few hours for the week, or if you’re willing and
able, choose to spend the entire week with us. It’s completely up to
you!
• Help to decorate and set-up for the week 6/12-6/14
(6/14 after the 9:30 a.m. service ends)
• Lead kids in groups with teenagers as your assistants
• Lead your very own craft station in the “marketplace”
• Games Leader
• Games Assistant
• Assist in the kitchen with cutting and serving fruits & veggies
Can’t help during the week of? We could definitely use your help
with tear down and clean-up duties on Friday afternoon at 12:00
p.m. Any help you can lend would be greatly appreciated!
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United Methodist Women
May Circle Meetings
Faith and Grace Circles will be meeting Thursday, May 7, at 11:30
a.m. in the dining room, when we have a “bring your own lunch”
gathering (dessert and beverage provided). At approximately 12:15 p.m., Lou
Schairer will share information about
the BUMC Garden. Following, we will
be assembling May baskets for shut-ins.
If you would like to bring items for the
baskets (such as fruit, cookies, snacks, etc.)
you may do so . We will be assembling
approximately twelve baskets.
Just Geraniums Sale
Our United Methodist Women are pleased to offer gorgeous geraniums from Hager’s Country Market in our Mother’s Day sale on
Sunday, May 10! Each 4.5” potted plant will sell for $5 and you’ll
have four different colors to choose from: light pink, salmon, bright
red and bright violet. Persons wanting to order six(6) or more flowers may reserve them in advance by calling Norma Jung-Stein and
can pick them up on Saturday, May 9 at her house at 1272 Noble
Dr., Port Barrington. You will be given directions to her house
when you call. Be sure to take advantage of our sale to honor your
mother in a loving way or to beautify your home for spring!
Northern Illinois Conference
United Methodist Women Spring Retreat
Saturday, May 23 at BUMC
8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
"Do you not know that you are God's
temple, and that God's spirit dwells
in you?" There will be three presentations: "How to Best Care for your Body
and Enjoy a Long, Healthy Life" by Dr.
Kamlesh Macwan; "Holistic Health from
Eastern Medicine Perspective: Using food
and exercise to create a balanced life" by Charlotte Christian; and
"Symptoms, Prevention, Coping, and Treatment of Depression in
Women" by Dr. Michael Griffen and Lillie Orsby, RNC. The day
begins with registration at 8:30 a.m. and ends after worship at 3:30
p.m. Cost is $20 and includes morning coffee/light breakfast and
lunch. Registration forms are on the bulletin board in the lobby.
Questions? Contact Linda Osikowicz.
Leaving Home in Central America
"When sociologists discuss immigration, they often refer to "push
factors," the elements of national life that encourage residents to
flee. In Central America, push factors range from political instability to free trade to climate change." If you would like to learn more
about life in Central America and the many factors that lead to
immigration and how it affects communities, check out the United
Methodist Women website: http://www.unitedmethodistwomen.
org/news/leaving-home-in-central-america
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Mission u: Learning Together for the
Transformation of the World
Mission u is an opportunity to study current issues
impacting society. It is open to everyone: men,
women, children and youth.
The topics this year are:
• Created for Happiness: Understanding Your Life in God,
• Latin America: People and Faith
• The Church and People with Disabilities.
Mission u will be held on two weekends. The teachers for all classes
go through rigorous training and bring a day of fun, hands-on activities in a small group session.
Mission u One Day Event
Oak Lawn United Methodist Church on Saturday, July 11
Life and Faith in Latin America is the children's (ages 7-11) study.
The lessons and activities will allow children to gain a deeper awareness and understanding of Latin America and its people.
The youth study (ages 12-15), Latin American: Places, Culture, and
Faith, provides a wealth of information on Latin American life, customs, culture, young people, geography and liturgical practices that
will help United Methodist youth increase their understanding of
what life is like for Latin American youth. (Youth 16 and over attend
the adult class.)
Mission u Weekend Event
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, July 16-19
The days include a time of study, worship, small group sessions, and
reflection. The event begins Thursday evening with dinner and goes
through Sunday lunch. Attendees will attend the spiritual growth
study, Created for Happiness: Understanding Your Life in God and
one of two other studies: Latin America: People and Faith or The
Church and People with Disabilities.
Look for registration forms on the bulletin board in the lobby.
Questions? Contact Linda Osikowicz or Norma Jung-Stein.
Wondering about the Annual Rummage Sale?
Yes, it's coming! The sale will be Friday, October 2 and Saturday,
October 3. We will begin collecting items, Sunday, September 27.
It's a great opportunity to clean
your closets and put those old
"treasures" to good use, join in
on a service project, and meet
new friends! We know you
have many opportunities to
donate to other organizations,
but will greatly appreciate your
holding on to your items until
fall to help with the success of this sale. Proceeds go to missions
benefiting women, children, and youth; some 2014 receiving agencies were Olive Branch Mission, WINGS, Home of the Sparrow,
UMCOR, and ChildServ. And, if you haven't helped in the past,
this is the time to start! Come be one of our husband and wife teams
or bring the family to volunteer! Spread the word to neighbors and
friends—to save, to serve, to have fun!
United Methodist Men
Reaching Out in Love
UMM Practical Christianity for Men
Upcoming Adult Mission Opportunities
The BUMC men’s faith development and service group has officially changed its name! To better characterize its activities, the United
Methodist Men’s Bible Study Group is now UMM Practical Christianity for Men. There is no change to the mission as the group
will continue to study the Bible, read books by important Christian
thinkers, feed the hungry by working in the church’s garden and at
Feed My Starving Children, man the USO at O’Hare, continue to
aid worshipers with Portico Ministries, and undertake other educational and service projects. Regular meetings are 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
on Saturdays but don’t miss the half hour of coffee and camaraderie
before the meeting!
The Missions Ministry Group has been working to bring BUMC
members opportunities to go out in the community and help. Below
are the upcoming local opportunities.
Upcoming dates at Epworth United Methodist Church:
June 27, August 1, September 19, October 10
This mission project involves work on the church building (painting and cleaning) at Epworth United Methodist Church 5253 N.
Kenmore Ave. Chicago, IL 60640
Upcoming date in Rockford - Saturday, May 16, 8:00 a.m.-5:00
p.m. Indoor painting prep and painting at the new facilities for
Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful (recycling and environmental
steward organization).
Please contact Scott Downing at sdowning@mcguirewoods.com
with questions or dates you want to volunteer. As additional opportunities become available, we will post them.
Feed My Starving Children
Missions Ministry Group has two opportunities for service:
Libertyville, Saturday, May 30, 2015, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Schaumburg, Saturday, July 18, 2015, 9:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m.
Contact Linda McGill with questions: mcgwilinator@aol.com
Reach
serve, influence, involve, concern, help, assist, impact, contact, inspire, engage, care, save, encourage, benefit, minister, nur ture
Music Ministry
Early Morning Singers Wanted
Are you an early morning person? Do you enjoy singing and leading
others to praise the Lord with music?
We’re looking for a soloist or small ensemble to lead in our 8:00
a.m. Chapel worship service. This person or team would work with
the accompanist to lead the congregational singing and perhaps provide special music on occasion. If you are interested, please contact
our Director of Music, Karen Maxwell, here at church or email her
at kraymax@yahoo.com.
Wear Red for the Celebration of Pentecost
On May 24 we will be celebrating the birthday of The
Church. No, not BUMC. That
doesn't happen until October.
Pentecost is May 24 and that
is recognized as the beginning
of the Christian Church. We
encourage everyone to wear
something red, the liturgical
color of Pentecost, on that day.
Summer Music Ministry Opportunities
The school year is winding down which means that Chancel Choir
and Exaltation Handbells will be taking a break during June and
July. This gives our Director of Music, Karen Maxwell, an opportunity to schedule a variety of vocal and instrumental solos and
small ensembles for both the 8:00 and 9:30 services during the
summer. If you would be interested in ministering in music in one
of our services, please contact Karen at kraymax@yahoo.com. It
also gives Karen a chance to offer one or two week opportunities for
children or adults to try out playing the handchimes and handbells.
Watch for upcoming announcements about Handbell Bootcamp.
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Barrington United Methodist Church
May 2015
Building community. Worshiping God. Creating Disciples. Serving all people.
Sunday Mornings
98 Algonquin Road, Barrington, IL 60010
Phone: (847) 836-5540, Fax: (847) 836-1644
Web: barringtonumc.com
Noah's Ark Christian Preschool: 847-844-3738
Next Crossroads Worship,
Saturday, May 9 at 5:00 PM
8:00 a.m. in the Chapel
9:15 a.m. Faith Development for all ages
10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary
Senior Pastor: Rev. Chris Winkler, ext. 102
cwinkler@barringtonumc.com
Associate Pastor: Rev. Mi-Sook Yoo, ext. 103
myoo@barringtonumc.com
Administrative Assistant: Paula Gordon, ext. 105
pgordon@barringtonumc.com
Children’s Ministries Coordinator: Missy Konopka, ext 106
rmmakonopka@comcast.net
Communications Director: Christine Streed, ext. 110
cstreed@barringtonumc.com
Connections and Engagement
Ministries Director: Gayle Richard, ext. 107
grichard@barringtonumc.com
Financial Director: Lynne Richardson, ext. 104
lrichardson@barringtonumc.com
Second Saturdays
Crossroads Worship at 5:00 p.m.
Director of Music and Worship Arts: Karen Maxwell, ext. 134
kraymax@yahoo.com
Organist: Jeffrey Neufeld, ext. 133
jrn0074@yahoo.com
Director of Contemporary Music: Seth Durbin
sdurbin@barringtonumc.com
Preschool Director: Susan Brown, ext. 121
sbrown@barringtonumc.com
Reception and Facility Scheduling: Elizabeth Laverd, ext. 101
elaverd@barringtonumc.com
Youth Director: Rev. Christal Bell, ext 109
cbell@barringtonumc.com
Upcoming Events and Opportunities
Celebrating 175 years at the July 4 Parade
This year we are celebrating 175 years as a church community and
what better way to start our celebration then to walk in the 4th of
July Parade!
There are a variety of ways to help. The time commitment is very
flexible. You can help build, walk, or a combination of both. Also,
no dates or times are locked in stone. We will get more details about
the needs and plans closer to the end of spring.
Here's how you can help:
• Join the Official Committee! Help design and plan the float
• Provide a truck, trailer, and driver for the truck
• Host float building at your home ( July 2 and 3) Flexible times
• Provide a barn for float building and storage until the parade
• Assist with float decorating on July 2 and/or July 3
• Walk in the Parade
• Bring a cooler full of ice to go on the float on parade day
• Donate bottles of water for the Float riders and walkers
• Carry the Noah’s Ark Banner in the Float
Questions? Contact Susan Brown at 847-844-3738 or sbrown@
barringtonumc.com
Honoring the Past
Barring
United Met
hodist
ton
Church
Embracing the Future
175
Years of Serv
ing
1840 - 2015
save the date!
Homecoming Celebration, October 25, 2015
MYTH: Group Facilitation is Hard
ed It's rewarding and fun!
Bust
Saturday, June 6
Come join the AFD team, 10:00 a.m. - Noon
to learn about group facilitation.
Tips and tools
for facilitation.
We promise,
no role playing!
Then, decide if you can participate in building up a stronger small
group ministry here at BUMC. Light Breakfast will be served.
Contacts: Julia Hooper, 2juliahooper@gmail.com
Mi-Sook Yoo, myoo@barringtonumc.com
Where Women Walk with God
through Every Season
Save the Dates for a 3-day Women's Retreat
September 25-27, 2015 Lake Delavan, Wisconsin