THE PASTOR’S PAGE As the last vestiges of summer give way to fall and colorful flowerbeds and produc-tive gardens give way to fallen leaves and pumpkins, along comes October. Alt-hough some of us are already counting the days until Christmas, most of us are more aware of Halloween.

I loved Halloween as a child. We would go to a friend’s house in town and roam the streets collecting candy until the whistle blew at the fire station, signaling the end of trick-or-treating (and the beginning of a hot dog and apple cider celebration at the Fire Hall). Later we would dump our bags of candy, sort through them and trade for the ones we liked best. The aroma of burning leaves still conjures up those images for me.

There is much that is “unholy” about Halloween, but I always see in it a reflection of the very core of the Christian hope: standing before One we can never fully know, holding out our empty hands (or bags or pillowcases) and hoping/expecting to receive what we have not earned and do not deserve…

We’ll have our “churchified” version of a Halloween Celebration/Fall Festival on October 21st (detailed within these pages). I hope you can participate.

Other October happenings include: Wildly Outrageous Wednesdays ( W.O.W.) will resume on October 4th

Confirmation Classes will begin on October 4th

Church Family Game Night will premier on October 4th

Church Conference (October 8th) There will only be one worship service that day (10 am)

Followed by a church-wide pot luck Followed by the Church Conference

Our Fall Stewardship Campaign will begin on October 15th “Living Each Day as a Steward”

All Saints Sunday (October 29th) Make sure we have the name of your loved ones who have died since

last All Saints Sunday—and a picture of them to be projected when their name is read.

By then our thoughts will already be turning to turkeys and Christmas trees! Until then, try to take time to enjoy the colors, aromas, sounds and flavors of Oc-tober.

Wishing you more treats than tricks, Pastor Gregg Mayberry

Big Beaver

United Methodist Church,

3753 John R Road

Troy, MI 48083

Phone: 248-689-1932

Fax: 248-689-8705

Gregg Mayberry, Pastor

Parsonage Phone: 248-689-2839

Church Email Address:

bbumc@bbumchurch.org

Website:

www.bbumchurch.org

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Refugee Resettlement Project: October Welcome Home Update and Additional Opportunities

What a busy, beautiful summer and back-to-school it has been for our dear family from Iraq and our BBUMC volunteers! We are pleased to share with you the accomplishments the family has achieved in the past couple of months with a little help from their BBUMC friends!

Through a cadre of volunteer drivers, the children enjoyed enriching, fun experiences in a local summer camp and in BBUMC’s VBS program.

Mom participates in one-on-one weekly ESL lessons in her own apartment, offered by our dedicated BBUMC volunteer.

We supplemented the family furnishings with additional necessary household and personal items, such as a vacuum cleaner, fans, and tennis shoes.

The family acquired health and dental care and a variety of other necessary supportive services.

We helped celebrate the 5th birthday of a very delighted and appreciative little girl.

Mom shared her love of cooking with 15 participants at BBUMC through her Taste of Iraq cooking class.

The children enrolled in a local elementary school, attended Open House to meet their new teachers, received a backpack stuffed with supplies furnished by BBUMC members, and are adjusting to the first few weeks of a new school year.

We are thrilled that Mom is now employed in the food services department of a local school district! While hours are limited at first, she will be able to work and gain experience in her beloved culinary field while maintaining work hours consistent with her children’s school schedule! This is a major step toward self-sufficiency!

Mom is eager to become independent and we are exploring transportation options, including driver’s edu-cation classes.

Each of the above successes relied upon many volunteer hours of effort, but a sense of humor, prayers, lis-tening ears, and many hands have helped us manage and move forward. A church family with a big heart shared its blessings with a family in need, and in turn, is greatly blessed.

Here are some additional opportunities for you to become involved:

Consider signing up for another Cooking with Miranda class: Sunday, October 22nd, from 4-6 pm at BBUMC. Details will be in our church bulletin soon!

Consider donating an in-good-condition car. You can imagine the challenges for this courageous Mom and her family as they strive to become self-sufficient with limited means in a new country. Currently, we are assisting Mom in obtaining her driver’s license and an automobile. If you can assist our family with the do-nation of a used car or would like to know how you may become further involved in this rewarding volunteer effort, please contact Michelle Haight at michellehaight@yahoo.com.

Big Beaver, thank you for warmly welcoming home this beautiful family.

ADULT LIBRARY NEWS Let’s take a look at a few new nonfiction books that have been donated to our Adult Library. James Bradley’s Flags of our Fathers was written in 2000. Based on one of the worst battles in WWII the book takes us from the training of 6 men, the landing and the struggle of the battle and finally to the raising of the flag at Iwo Jima. It will fill you with awe. (920) The Case for a Creator is an attempt by author Lee Strobel to prove that there is a god. Does he use the same theories that once led him away from God? Does it work? (212.1) Max Lucado in He Still Moves Stones Points out obstacles in the Bible to seal your belief in God. (226.09) Praying through Cancer by Susan Sorensen. This is a 90 day devotional for women. (242.2) As the days shorten in this season of Fall it is a good time to read thrillers. Give one of the fol-lowing a try. These 4 are on the new book shelf outside the library. Split Image by Robert B.Parker. Mirage by Clive Cussler The Judas Strain by James Rollins Vanished by Irene Hannon In addition the fiction shelves in the adult library have many more books that will keep you guess-ing and trying to solve crimes before the end of the book. The Book of Ruth by Jane Hamilton There are troubles in all our lives. But this novel shows us that we will find solutions and can add goodness to many situations. Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison. Use your imagination to get into the richness of this novel. You won’t want to put it down.

CHILDREN’S LIBRARY NEWS

The Lorenz Family did a bit of cleaning in their book shelves this summer. That is very lucky for our chil-dren’s library here at Big Beaver. The books are part of the Magic Tree House Series. These books are ideal for Grades 3 -5. The series consists of 2 major groups. Books numbered 1 - 28 are in the First group. Brother and sister, Jack and Annie normal siblings that are sent on adventures to various countries. In the second group are the Merlin Mission Books. The tales become magical with these books. For example in #29 Jack and Annie are invited to spend Christmas in Camelot. In #42 they spend a night in New Orleans with ghosts. How about a trip to the Nile River in Egypt to search for the famous nurse Florence Nightingale!! It is an adventure in book #51. Fact Tracker is the author’s new series. These books team up with some of the previous books. For example Heroes for all Times teams up with the book, High Time for Heroes, #51 (noted above) to give some real facts about Florence Nightingale. We have another title in this series, Abraham Lincoln. We will be getting #47 to give a little adventure to this popular president. I have placed these Magic Tree House Books on the wire rack on the far right of the bookcases for the children’s library. Do climb the Magic Tree House for some great reading adventures. We received a very timely book for our science section in the Children’s Library. It is called Hurri-canes by Charles Rotter. It was written in 1994 so it doesn ’t have information about the hurricanes our country has witnessed in the last few years. Hurricanes that were beyond anyone’s imagination until recently. But this book does give some valuable information and some great pictures. Children of all ages come and visit the Children’s Library in the Sunday school area of the church. Have a pile of books reading to be enjoyed when you greet those cold fall days. HAPPY READING EVERYONE!!!!!!

Dear Big Beaver United Methodist Church,

Thank you for opening your doors for our community health screening in your community. It is because of

your generosity that Life Line Screening continues to be able to bring these health screenings into your

area and for that, we are very appreciative.

We look forward to working together again!

We appreciate all your help and support with hosting this community outreach event.

Sincerely,

Kayleigh Bair

Life Line Screening

www.lifelinescreening.com/communitycircle

Dear Prayer Shawl Ladies,

Thank you so much for the infant hats that you brought into Henry Ford Allegiance Health!

The talent and generosity you shared (and those who may work with you) is something we appreci-

ate very much! Thank you again!

—Volunteer Services of HFAH

We wish to thank everyone who volunteered to help out at the Men’s BBQ and for those who came and

enjoyed the meal. Your generosity and commitment to this important ministry is appreciated.

We would also like to thank the Hills City Grille and Mr. Suk Nies for their donation of the chicken,

bottles of barbeque sauce, containers of Cole slaw, and the carryout containers. Their support is also

appreciated each year.

Sincerely,

Big Beaver United Methodist Men

ACHATZ PIE SALE!

The United Methodist Men will be taking orders for

Achatz Pie Company products during the month of

October.

Visit the table in the Family Center to order your pies.

(Please pay for your products at the time of ordering)

This year’s date to pick up your order will be November 13th. Thank you!

Our music groups are already rehearsing but there is always room for more!

If you find yourself humming along to songs or just plain like to sing, then please

come and join our Chancel Choir!

We meet every Thursday evening from 7:00-8:30 p.m.

And if you find yourself saying; "They'd never want me in the choir with my voice!",

then think about being a part of our Chapel Bells beginners bell group!

We meet from 6:00-6:45 pm on Thursdays and have a wonderful time! All you

have to do is count to 4!

Finally, if your time is limited, then mark your calendars now for our annual

Christmas cantata entitled, "Hope" which will be performed on December 10.

Rehearsals are as follows:

Nov. 2-7:00-9:00 pm

Nov. 4-9:30-11:00am

Nov. 11-9:30-11:00am

Nov. 18-9:30-11:00am

Nov. 21-7:00-9:00 pm

Nov. 30-7:00-9:00 pm

Dec. 7-7:00-9:00 pm

Dec. 9 -9:00-11:00 am

A very special thank you to Suzanne Bianchi for

making the beautiful welcome banners that have

graced our Sanctuary. You did a wonderful job

and we are so thankful for you!

If you enjoy playing board games or cards—or just like to mingle and meet new friends…you are invited

to join us on Wednesday, October 4th in the Family Center for Game Night!

The evening will begin with an optional intergenerational dinner at 6:30pm (joining with the W.O.W. par-

ticipants) by 7:00pm we will “let the games begin”!

If you are coming for dinner (6:30pm)

MENU: Chicken sticks with dips, tater tots, corn, fruit, ice cream sandwiches

Suggested donation $3

Please let us know by October 1st if you plan on attending (check the One Stop)

If you are coming just for games (7:00pm)

Bring a game or play the provided games/cards

Stay for one game or until your winning streak ends

Mark your calendar for the first Wednesday of each month and join us as often as you can.

For more information or to register for dinner, call Larry Wolf (248-549-6176), Wally Gannon(248-689-

4232), or the church office (248-689-1932).

WELCOME CENTER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

The ministry of Welcome Center is a vital part of the BBUMC community. Welcome Center volunteers represent the church in a very visible way.

It is your chance to make a great impression, especially to visitors, since after being greet-ed at the door, you are the very first people they make contact with after they enter our church.

You are normally scheduled at least one Sunday a month before or after each service.

If you are interested, please contact Maria Momeyer at mariamomeyer@yahoo.com.

Thank you!

Have you started packing your shoebox yet?

Completed shoeboxes are due on Sunday, November 5.

If you haven’t picked up your box yet, get one in the Narthex.

$9 in shipping costs may be included in the box.

USING THE COPIER

Please note that on Thursday mornings (from 9:00-1:00), the office copier is needed to make bulletins, inserts, Sunday School curriculum and other items for our Sunday worship services.

If you are in need of copies, please plan your schedule accordingly.

We will be happy to assist you once all of our work is finished.

Thank you for your patience, understanding and support to the staff at Big Beaver UMC!

Families with children are invited to join us for a ministry program in which families have time to

connect with each other and other families once a month in a safe, fun and Christian environment.

We will have a “Move & Groove” game night on Friday, October 6 from 6-7:30 pm in the family

center. There will be games for all ages and allergy-friendly snacks. RSVP to Becky Lorenz at

blorenz@bbumchurch.org or on the One Stop sheet in the bulletin.

Mom’s Prayer Group

“Give your burdens to the Lord, and he will take care of you.” Psalm 55:22

Do you feel overwhelmed with all the demands of being a mother, wife, friend and co-worker? Then come join us on Tuesday, Oct. 10 at 7:00 pm at Becky Lorenz’s house. We will be discussing a video-based study called “She’s Got Issues” by Nicole Unice.

We will learn how to address these issues in our lives and how we can cope and overcome with the help from the Bible, our Christian friends, and above all, our relationship with God. Cost of book $8. Come and enjoy a time of fellowship and support with other mothers. We encourage moms of all ages to come.

Know a friend that would benefit as well – bring them along! If you have any questions, please contact Laurie Comer (lcomer@wowway.com) or Becky Lorenz (blorenz@bbumchurch.org).

Halloween Celebration

Everyone is invited to a fun event on Saturday, October 21 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. Come dressed in

costume as there will be fun games and crafts as well as the Trail of Tricks or Treats. Lunch will be

provided.

We are in need of volunteers to decorate and man treat tables. If you are interested in attending or help-

ing, please sign up on the sign up in the Narthex or sign up on the One Stop sheet.

TROY-AREA INTERFAITH GROUP

Troy-area Interfaith Group invites you to attend its Monday, October 2nd, 7-8:30 pm program, Centuries of Light, A Celebration of the Birth of Baha’u’llah and the Baha'i Faith. Learn about the history, traditions, and values of the spiritual Baha'i Faith as we celebrate the bicen-tenary of its founder. St. Stephen's Episcopal Church is hosting the program, 5500 N. Adams Road, north of Long Lake Road in Troy. All are welcome; casual attire.

BBUMC contact: Brenda Balas at pmbalas@sbcglobal.net.

Helping Faithful People Live Generous Lives We spend our lives acquiring things. The Church teaches us that the faithful stewardship of our possessions is important. As Christians, we seek to be good stewards of God’s gifts. Many of us manage these possessions well throughout our lives. Yet, we often are not sure of the best methods for overseeing the care of these pos-sessions beyond our own need. We are reluctant to establish any estate plan, notwithstanding one that will serve as a testimony to our faith. We even avoid initiating plans that will enable caring for one another easier during times of uncertainty or decreased health. In fact, over 50% of Americans have not established an estate plan.

An estate plan is a significant resource for a faithful Christian steward. It enables individuals to be assured that their personal desires will be followed. It provides a tool to distribute people’s assets according to their faithful intent. It may solve some personal financial situations, help provide retirement income, and certainly provide peace of mind throughout your life. When is it best to sell an asset and contribute the proceeds to the church? When is it best to contribute the asset instead of selling it?

How could I assure retirement income for the remainder of my life and provide a charitable gift to the church at the same time?

How can I give to a charity and still provide a legacy to my grandchildren?

How can I best provide a legacy gift to help carry on the mission and ministry of the church?

Have you ever asked yourself one of these questions? Most people have thought about one, if not several, of these questions. Yet, few of us know the answers to most of them.

You are invited to attend a one-hour seminar, Grateful Living & Generous Giving: An Introduction to Estate & Life Gift Planning, to be held on November 5th following the 11:00 worship service. Many of your ques-tions about legacy gifts and estate planning basics will be answered. This seminar is for everyone. No prod-uct or service will be sold. We are hosting this informative seminar to equip you to be an even better steward of God’s gifts in your life. Copyright © United Methodist Foundation of Michigan. Permission is granted for reprinting, in part or whole, in the print resources of any United Methodist Church served by the Foundation.

Sweater Sale for Weekend Backpack

There will be a handmade sweater sale to benefit

the Weekend Backpack program on Sunday, Oc-

tober 1 and 8.

There are a variety of children’s sizes available

from infant to youth.

The cost of the sweaters is by donation.

A big THANK YOU to Carole Miller for do-

nating her time and effort to support the

Weekend Backpack program!!!!

Reduce the Risk

This year’s Reduce the Risk trainings will be held on Tuesday, October 3, Tuesday, January 30

and Wednesday, April 25 at 6:30 pm in the Quad rooms.

This training is for people who are interested in working with children and youth and have not

been recertified in the past 3 years or haven’t taken the training previously.

Please contact Becky Lorenz at 248-689-1932 or blorenz@bbumchurch.org or sign up on the

One Stop sheet if interested.

WOW (Wild Outrageous Wednesdays) is back!!

We are ready to kick off another year of our Wednesday evening program for children in Kindergarten

through 6th grade. We will be meeting on Wednesdays, at 5:00 – 7:15 pm, October 4 through March 7.

Celebration will be held on Wednesday, March 14. Through hands-on activities, the children will learn about

Heifer International and how those animals are portrayed in the bible. Children’s choir will be held during our

time as well. Dinner will be provided from 6:35 – 7:15. The cost is $75 for the first child, $65 for the second

and $60 for the third, maximum $200 per family.

Middle and High school students are encouraged to come and volunteer during the activities.

Registration begins on Sunday, September 17. Look for the table in the Narthex.

Noisy Sunday October 29, 2017

Money collected at both services will go to the

Operation Christmas Child.

WOW is coming!

Begins Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017

5:00 – 7:15 pm.

Theme: Heifer International and

Animals in the Bible

Welcome to the children’s newsletter! Each month there

is a page just for you! Decorate the picture on the back

and bring it back to me (Ms. Becky) for a special surprise!

On Saturday, October 21, we are having a Halloween celebration from

11:00 am – 1:00 pm. There will be games, crafts and the Trail of Tricks and Treats. Lunch will also be served. Come dressed in your costume and plan

to have fun! See you there!

Becky Lorenz – Christian Education Director

blorenz@bbumchurch.org – 248-689-1932

Drew C. – Oct. 2, Andrew F. – Oct. 21

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Date October 1, 2017 October 8, 2017 October 15, 2017 October 22, 2017 October 29, 2017

Time 9:00 11:00 10:00 9:00 11:00 9:00 11:00 9:00 11:00

A/V Lead Keith Meadows Keith Meadows Glenn Momeyer Jim Kerry Ron Kerry

A/V Team Lynda

Meadows

Kathy

Kerry

Lynda

Meadows

Maria

Momeyer Dan Pace Ron Kerry

Gene

LeGrand Matthias Kapp Kathy Kerry

Kelly Turner Allison

Peck

Simon

Momeyer

Glen

Sheffer

Matthew

Teets

Debbie

Tollafield

Debbie

Tollafield

Coffee

Hour Gloria Jones

Laura

Taylor Wilma Pace

Maria

Momeyer

Reta

Griffin

Honor

Flaim

Betty

Bernard

Denise

Moilnanen

Nancy

Cormier Connie Dillon

Teri Gamache Karene

Kimball Patti Fritz

Allison

Peck

Hannah

Bassman

Becky

Thomas

Dawn

Stewart

Shirley

Lamphere

Gail Morrell Ferrol Trapp

Greeters Jim Halsey Barb

LeGrand

Lyle

Conley

Linda

Bekes Debi Avery

Jerry

Whitefoot Dan Hedge

Glenn

Momeyer Ron Chick

Char Halsey Nancy

Cormier

Melodie

Conley

Doris

Brown

Nancy

Cormier

Diana

Whitefoot

Brenda

Hedge

Maria

Momeyer Sue Chick

Jr.

Worship Debi Avery Dori Scott

Amy Teets

Maddie

Lorenz

Laura

Taylor

Amanda

Worgess

Abby Scott

Becky

Lorenz

Dori Scott

Rachel Fritz

Debi Avery

Sarah

Moilanen

Nancy

Cormier

Lay

Readers

Allison

Peck

Kerry

Sutton

Jim

Pollock

Susan

Kuhn

Kathy

Kerry

Larry

Wolf

Michelle

Haight

Connie

Dillon

Mike

Roeder

Kelly

Streetman

Nursery Rebecca Bussa

Nancy

Cormier

Dianne

Osburn

Marilyn

Vincent

Amanda

Worgess

Sarah

Bussa Dori Scott

Pam

Vandekerkhove

Laura

Taylor

Abby Scott

Danielle Kapp Becky Thomas

10:00 am Dave King Amy Purcilly Dave King

Pew

Pockets Lois Miller

Chris, Vicky, Kelly

Turner Mindy Sporer Steve Charles Lois Miller

Ushers

Simon

Momeyer

Jim

Botsko

Dori

Scott

Linda

Burgess

Amanda

Worgess

Simon

Momeyer

Dave

Thornton

Clayton

Osburn

Jim

Botsko

Larry

Sporer

Bruce

Carmen

Ed

Hannum

Tom

Burgess

Lisa

Jones

Al

Momeyer

Steve

Charles M/P Kapp

Bruce

Carmen

M/P Kapp

Mike

Emmons

Dotti

Hannum

Tammy

Renshaw

Bob

Kruse

Mike

Roeder

Tom

Hill

Rick

Cummings

Mike

Emmons

Al

Momeyer

Joe

Lorenz

Sue

Patterson

Bob

Rehshaw

Ron

Tschirhart

Larry

Sporer

Carl

Shelton

Larry

Sporer

Joe

Lorenz

Kerry

Sutton

Ed

Bortner

Jeffrey

Tschirhart

Kerry

Sutton

8:45 am 10:45 am 8:45 am 10:45 am 8:45 am 10:45 am 8:45 am 10:45 am 8:45 am 10:45 am

Welcome Karene Kimble

Bowden

Killing

Diana

Whitefoot

Glen

Sheffer

Dianne

Osburn

Gloria

Jones

Maria

Momeyer

Bowden

Killing Al Momeyer Glen Sheffer

Center

10:00 am 12:00 pm 10:00 am 12:00 pm 10:00 am 12:00 pm 10:00 am 12:00 pm 10:00 am 12:00 pm

Al Momeyer

Bowden

Killing

Mindy

Sporer

Laurie

Huber Wilma Pace

Carl

Shelton

Diana

Whitefoot

Bowden

Killing

Karene

Kimble Laurie Huber

Notable Information

Deadline for submission of articles for the November Banner is October 10th.

The weekly deadline for articles for the bulletin and announcement slides is Tuesday at 12:00pm.

The church office hours are 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Monday through Friday If you are in need of pastoral care during non-office hours Pastor Gregg’s cell phone number is 989-545-2582.

The most current church calendar can be viewed on the church web site, www.bbumchurch.org. Click on calendar, current month calendar, click here to open current calendar. Look through the months by clicking on the arrows on the right or left of the month in the center of the calendar.

ANNIVERSARIES BIRTHDAY’S

Oct. 1 Larry & Mindy Sporer

Oct. 3 Keith & Lynda Meadows

Oct. 5 Fred & Diane Morrell

Oct. 9 Larry & Betty Keisling

Oct. 14 Kevin & Tanya Sutton

Oct. 16 Terry & Kathy Thompson

Oct. 20 Randy & Kelly Streetman

Oct. 24 John & Maureen Cargill

Gregg & Amy Purcilly

Oct. 25 Chuck & Lauren Huber

Dave & Becky Thomas

Oct. 28 Michael & Karene Kimble

Oct. 1 Doris Van Allen, Pam Vandekerkhove

Oct. 2 Len Bianchi

Oct. 3 Louise Cleveland, Michelle Haight,

Clayton Osburn

Oct. 5 Steve Charles

Oct. 6 Barbara LeGrand, Brent Turner

Oct. 8 Matt Bianchi, Vicky Turner

Oct. 9 Lisa Davis, David Haight

Oct. 13 Ronda Bussa, Cindy Gavin

Oct. 14 John Cargill

Oct. 17 Beth Slocum

Oct. 21 Ron Tschirhart, Reid Vandekerkhove

Oct. 22 Alan Vesperman

Oct. 23 Lyle Conley

Oct. 24 Jim Pollock

Oct. 26 Sue Chick

Oct. 27 Glenn Momeyer

Oct. 29 Jill Loewe

Calendar Updates...if you have a group or

committee that meets regularly and you do

not see it on the calendar, please contact the

church office so that we can add it to our

events. Thank You!

Big Beaver United Methodist Church 3753 John R Road Troy, MI 48083

Address Service Requested

Gregg Mayberry Pastor

Suzanne Bianchi Organist and

Contemporary Music Director

Julie Kohring Choir Director

Becky Lorenz Christian Ed Dir.

Cindy Gavin Admin. Secretary

Emily Williams Youth Director

Ingrid Hayes Nursery Care

Sunday Morning

Living Water Worship 9:00am

Sunday School (All Ages) 10:00am

Traditional Worship 11:00am

Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am—3:00pm

Living Each Day as a Steward!

C.S. Lewis said, “There are only two kinds of people in the end: those who say to God, "Thy will be done," and those to whom

God says, in the end, "Thy will be done."

As redeemed children of God, of course, we desire to belong to that first category. We long to live each day as stewards who ear-nestly pray, “Thy will be done.” As God’s stewards, we are devoted to using all that we are and have for his purpose. We are God’s stewards each and every day.

On Sundays in October beginning on the 15th, the theme of our worship services will be living each day as a steward. We will learn how the Holy Spirit, working through Word and Sacrament, transforms us to be more like our Chief Steward, Jesus, who willingly poured out his life in giving and serving, ultimately sacrificing his very life for our eternal lives. Just as Jesus faithfully served his Father by serving us, we are to use our lives and gifts in faithful service to him by serving others. “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace” (1 Peter 4:10).

As your Stewardship Chairperson, I pray that each of you will take advantage of these opportunities to grow in the grace and knowledge of your Lord that you might be strengthened in faith both for eternity and for a fruitful life here on earth.

The weekly themes are as follows: October 15, 2017 “The Steward’s Identity” October 22, 2017 “The Steward’s Purpose” October 29, 2017 “The Steward’s Lifestyle” November 5, 2017 Commitment Sunday ACTION: Please prepare and bring a hand written or typed letter to worship on October 15. The theme of the letter should be “My Story” which tells the story of your relationship with God and/or BBUMC and what you get out of those relationships. All stories will be posted to the cross during worship. May God grant us strength and wisdom to be the faithful stewards that he has called us to be! Lisa Jones, Stewardship Chairperson