Thursday, August 31, 2006

Seeking Worship Liturgists

  • Pastor Jon Burnham seeks volunteers to read scripture, lead the children’s sermon and/or lead some parts of the liturgy such as the Call to Worship during the 11:00 A.M. worship service on some Sundays. Please speak to Jon or use the sign-up sheet in the hallway across from the pastor’s study.

Fall Picnic on October 15

  • The Fall Church Picnic will be held on Sunday, October 15th, at 5:00 P.M. in the back yard of the Whitten House. Plan to come and enjoy the food and fellowship – invite a friend!

Church Pictorial Directory

  • All church members please mark your calendar for October 4th & 5th, Wednesday and Thursday, from 3:00 P.M. until 9:30 P.M. Plan to have your photo taken at the church by Olan Mills Photography for our church pictorial directory.

Church Van Drivers Needed

  • We need volunteers to drive our new church van. For insurance purposes you may need to get an upgraded driver’s license. The church will be happy to pay the expenses for this. Speak to Claire Sanders if you are interested.

XYZ Fall Trip, Oct. 26-29

Montreat Conference Center ~ “Is God Calling You and Getting a Busy Signal?”

Camp Hopewell is arranging this trip for adults 50+. Check the bulletin board across from Jon’s office for more details about the conference and trip. Deadline to sign up is September 7th. Call Jennifer at Camp Hopewell, 662-234-2254, to reserve your spot!

2007 Nominating Committee

  • The following church members have agreed to serve on the 2007 Nominating Committee if elected at the congregational meeting on Sunday, September 3rd, during the 11:00 A.M. worship service: Bill Robison (Moderator), David Honnoll, Kevin Henry, Daniel Lightsey, Claire Sanders, Connie Waldrup, Jay Williams, and Kay Wolfe. Nominations from the floor will also be accepted provided the person being nominated has agreed to serve if elected.

College Student Addresses

  • Parents please call or email the church office with your college student’s mailing address and email address. Thanks!

XYZ Bible Study ~ 9/6

  • Dr. Jon Burnham will resume teaching the Wednesday Bible Study on September 6th at 11:00 A.M. in the Recreation Room and the class will continue each Wednesday thereafter. All adults are invited to participate in this lectionary discussion group. Bring a sandwich if you want to stay for lunch after the study.

Monday Night Circle 9/5

~ Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World ~

Please join us for the reading and discussion of this wonderful book. Our first gathering is: Tuesday, September 5th, 6:00-7:30 P.M. at The Whitten House. Bring an open mind, a receptive heart, a sense of humor, and a sincere desire for a “heart-to-heart intimacy” with God the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. A nursery will be provided at the church.

PYF 9/3

  • PYF will meet at the youth house for “Ultimate Games Night” at 6:00 P.M. this Sunday, September 3rd.

Worship Leaders 9/3

  • Nursery – Susan Hardy, Margaret Nix
  • Wee Worship – Karen Cole, Mandy Henry
  • 8:30 A.M. Usher – Don Kilgore
  • 11:00 A.M. Ushers – Chris Ware, Matthew Herron, Paulette Norman, Kenny Hopper
  • Greeters – Jana Brock, Jeff Brock, Hunter Brock, Bryan Nickle
  • Acolytes – Mitchell Mundroff, Will Kidder

Congregational Meeting~9/3

  • The Session has called a Congregational Meeting for Sunday, September 3rd, during the 11:00 A.M. worship service. The purpose of the meeting is to elect a Nominating Committee which will nominate church officers for next year.

Christian Sympathy

  • Our Christian sympathy is with Brad Clark and family in the death of his grandfather, Bill Clark.

Tuesday, August 22, 2006

Rally Day August 27

Sunday School

Rally Day

August 27th, 10:00 A.M.

BPC Sanctuary

Children ages 4 through 6th grade will meet in the sanctuary at 10:00 A.M. to meet the new Sunday School teachers and then dismiss to the Sunday School classroom.

Make your plans to join us as we celebrate Sunday School Rally Day!

Sunday School will begin on Sunday, September 3rd.

PYF ~ Saturday, 8/26/06

  • This weekend PYF is on Saturday so we will not meet during our normal time on Sunday. Saturday morning we are going to Camp Hopewell to do the high challenge course. We will meet at the church at 7:30 A.M. and should return around 1:30 P.M. You will need to bring money for lunch and your release form signed by a parent. If you don’t have a form already, they can be signed that morning when you are dropped off at the church. Do not wear a skirt, dress, or pants with an elastic waist. Shorts must be of the longer type and not have an elastic waist. Wear soft shoes like sneakers and socks and a minimum of a t-shirt long enough to tuck in is required. This event will be a great group building experience jam packed with excitement.

Worship Leaders 8/27/06

  • Nursery – Ann Avery, Amanda Lee
  • Wee Worship – Sarah Ashton Baker, Missy Baker
  • 8:30 A.M. Usher – Andrea Staten
  • 11:00 A.M. Ushers – Adam Pittman, Kevin Henry, Daniel Lightsey, Rob Maddux
  • Greeters – Haley Williams, Jay Williams, Lucile Monk, Ira Gail White
  • Acolytes – Emma Pittman, Mary Lynn Lewis

Congregational Meeting September 3

  • The Session has called a Congregational Meeting for Sunday, September 3rd, during the 11:00 A.M. worship service. The purpose of the meeting is to elect a Nominating Committee which will nominate church officers for next year.

Wednesday Bible Study

  • Dr. Jon Burnham will resume teaching the Wednesday Bible Study on September 6th at 11:00 A.M. in the Recreation Room and the class will continue each Wednesday thereafter. All adults are invited to participate in this lectionary discussion group. Bring a sandwich if you want to stay for lunch after the study.

BPC Fall Picnic

October 15th/ 5:00 P.M.
The Fall Church Picnic will be held on Sunday, October 15th, at 5:00 P.M. in the backyard of the Whitten House. Plan to come and enjoy the food and fellowship – invite a friend!

XYZ Fall Trip

Montreat Conference Center

“Is God Calling You and Getting a Busy Signal?”

Camp Hopewell is arranging this trip for adults 50+. Check the bulletin board across from Jon’s office for more details about the conference and trip. Deadline to sign up is September 7th. Call Jennifer at Camp Hopewell, 662-234-2254, to reserve your spot!