Date: April 5, 2015 Title: What a wonderful mystery Theme: Easter Sunday Purpose: To explore, celebrate, and embrace the mystery of the Resurrection. Old Testament: Isaiah 25:6-9 New Testament: John 20:1-18 Date: April 12, 2015 Title: Christianity’s Family Tree: Orthodoxy (Mystery, Liturgy, and Tradition) Theme: Denominations within the Christian Faith Purpose: To understand that the various forms of worship within the various denominations of Christianity should not be seen or used as a divisive measure within Christendom. Old Testament: Psalms 25:14-15 New Testament: Hebrews 12:1-2 Date: April 19, 2015 Title: Christianity’s Family Tree: Catholicism (Sacrament and Mass) Theme: Denominations within the Christian Faith Purpose: To understand that the various forms of worship within the various denominations of Christianity should not be seen or used as a divisive measure within Christendom. Old Testament: Psalm 95:6-7 New Testament: John 6:53-56 Date: April 26, 2015 Title: Christianity’s Family Tree: Lutheranism (Word and Faith) Theme: Denominations within the Christian Faith Purpose: To understand that the various forms of worship within the various denominations of Christianity should not be seen or used as a divisive measure within Christendom. Old Testament: Isaiah 46:12-13 New Testament: Romans 3:21-24 Sunday’s Service Information Traditional Service – For those that love that “Old Time Religion”, we have a traditional worship service that meets every Sunday at 8:30 am. Blended Service – Not too bold, not too mild…just right. Our Blended service combines the best of our traditional and contemporary worship services. The Blended service is every Sunday at 10:30 am. Church Contact Phone: (305) 852-2581, Fax: (305) 852-4917 Email: [email protected], Pastor: [email protected]Web Site: www.BMUMC.net Office Hours: Monday – Thursday: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Friday – Office Closed. Newsletter and Bulletin Deadlines
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Date: April 5, 2015Title: What a wonderful mysteryTheme: Easter SundayPurpose: To explore, celebrate, and embrace the mystery of the Resurrection.Old Testament: Isaiah 25:6-9New Testament: John 20:1-18
Date: April 12, 2015Title: Christianity’s Family Tree: Orthodoxy (Mystery, Liturgy, and Tradition)Theme: Denominations within the Christian FaithPurpose: To understand that the various forms of worship within the various denominations of Christianity should not be seen or used as a divisive measure within Christendom.Old Testament: Psalms 25:14-15New Testament: Hebrews 12:1-2
Date: April 19, 2015Title: Christianity’s Family Tree: Catholicism (Sacrament and Mass)Theme: Denominations within the Christian FaithPurpose: To understand that the various forms of worship within the various denominations of Christianity should not be seen or used as a divisive measure within Christendom.Old Testament: Psalm 95:6-7New Testament: John 6:53-56
Date: April 26, 2015Title: Christianity’s Family Tree: Lutheranism (Word and Faith)Theme: Denominations within the Christian FaithPurpose: To understand that the various forms of worship within the various denominations of Christianity should not be seen or used as a divisive measure within Christendom.Old Testament: Isaiah 46:12-13New Testament: Romans 3:21-24
Sunday’s Service InformationTraditional Service – For those that love that “Old Time Religion”, we have a traditional worship service that meets every Sunday at 8:30 am.Blended Service – Not too bold, not too mild…just right. Our Blended service combines the best of our traditional and contemporary worship services. The Blended service is every Sunday at 10:30 am.
Church ContactPhone: (305) 852-2581, Fax: (305) 852-4917
Office Hours: Monday – Thursday: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Friday – Office Closed.
Newsletter and Bulletin DeadlinesWe have a lot of ministries and events going on at Burton and it is important to get the word out regarding them. So, please remember the deadline for getting information into the weekly bulletin is on Wednesdays. The deadline for monthly Beacon articles is the 20th of each month. Please send all information that you want placed in the bulletin or in the Beacon to the office at [email protected].
April Birthdays: April Anniversaries:
DAY DAY DAY Marian Anderson 3rd Anne Dunne. 24th Richard & Nancy Lancaster 5th
a monthly newsletter publication of Burton Memorial UMCApril 2015
Kerry’s Korner
We at Burton believe that God is so BIG; it takes many denominations to worship Him. In reality, multiple denominations should serve as a testimony to the greatness of our God. Unfortunately, the differences in our denominations can bring strife rather than glory to God We believe that at these times of strife, God cries. We believe that all the denominations that adhere to the Apostle’s and Nicene Creed are blessed, inspired, and formed by God. Therefore, will be celebrating the various denominations within Christianity with a sermon series called: Christianity’s Family Tree.
This sermon series examines eight different Christian denominations and faith traditions: Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Lutheranism, Presbyterianism, Anglicanism (Episcopal), Baptists, Pentecostalism, and Methodism. For each one, we will provide a brief history, outline major beliefs, and describe some things we can learn from the traditions of those denominations to strengthen our own Christian faith.
We hope you and your family will join us for this sermon series!
Sermon SeriesDate: April 12 – May 31 2015
Apr. 12 Orthodoxy May 10 Anglicanism (Episcopal)Apr. 19 Catholicism May 17 BaptistApr. 26 Lutheranism May 24 PentecostalismMay 3 Presbyterianism May 31 Methodism
The Women's Bible Study GroupThe Women’s Bible Study is continuing our weekly meeting schedule on Wednesdays in the Joy classroom at 9:30 am. The study begins at 10:00 am. We are reading and discussing “Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World,” written by Joanna Weaver. If you are interested in participating, please call Jo Ann Waits at 853-9879 or Alberta Albury at 852-5638. All ladies are invited to attend.
Prayer Shawl MinistryOne of the most popular ministries we have at Burton is our Prayer Shawl Ministry. Members knit or crochet shawls and during both Sunday morning services members of the congregation pray over these shawls. They are then given to people as a source of comfort to help them during times of need; sometimes this is for physical sickness, surgeries, or emotion turmoil in their lives. Thanks to all who participate in this important ministry. We hope you will join us on Thursdays in the Joy Classroom at 7:00 pm. For more information, call Virginia at 852-7757.
United Methodist WomenUnited Methodist Women wish you the happiness of Easter morning. We truly hope that you will join us for any or all of the upcoming activities we have scheduled: Monday, April 27 is the United Methodist Women's monthly meeting and fellowship at 7:00 pm at the
home of Virginia Spear. July 9 – 12 is Mission u. The Florida Conference United Methodist Women invite men and women alike to
Mission u at Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach. This year's studies and teachers are: The Church & People with Disabilities:
Rev. Haksop Kim, EnglishJuana Lightbourne, Spanish
Latin America: People & Faith:Rev. Clark Campbell EvansRev. Larry RankinRev. Sharon AustinIrma ClarkRev Charline Pierre, CreoleDavid Allen,Young, Adults
Created for Happiness: Understanding Your Life in God:Danny DavisRev. Gewanda ParkerGwendolyn DixonSandra BartonRev. Isaac Louizor, CreoleNelida Morales, SpanishRev. Taemin Yu, Korean
Please contact Virginia Spear at 852-7757 or Edith Bricker at 852-9259 for more information or transportation for any of these events.
Men's Fellowship BreakfastAll men are invited to meet in the Fellowship Hall every Wednesday from 8:00 am to 9:00 am. The breakfast is prepared or bought by the men of the church or one of the ladies in the “auxiliary group.” Even if you do not want to eat, the meetings are worthwhile because we share prayer requests and discuss relevant issues. Pastor Kerry plans the topics and is an excellent leader who encourages group members to learn from each other. Please join us!
Flower CalendarThe Flower Calendar is available. You are encouraged to choose a Sunday and purchase flowers for the altar in honor of, in memory of, or simply to the Glory of God. Each bouquet is $25.00 to be paid in advance. Each Sunday has only two spaces for flowers. A maximum of two bouquets (no exceptions please) will be purchased each Sunday without exception, so sign up early!
Plantation Key Nursing Center ChapelBurton Memorial is scheduled to do the chapel time at Plantation Key Nursing Center (PKNC) every first Sunday of each month at 1:30 pm. The service runs approximately 30 minutes. If you would like to help sing, turn hymnal pages, and talk to some of the residents, please join us. We meet at PKNC at 1:20 pm to prepare for the chapel service. Please come and help us worship with the residents.
Meet Burton’s New College Ministry CoordinatorRuth and Harry Forgan who have served the last four years are very appreciative of the support and blessings of the congregation during their tenure. A new leader for Burton’s college student ministry is Barbara Koch (pronounced “Cook”). We are excited to have Barbara assume the leadership for the undergraduate college students who are members of Burton or have parents and/or grandparents who attend Burton. Please read the introductory message and contact information for Barbara. If you are a college student in Burton’s ministry now, please inform Barbara of any changes in your address for the Fall Semester.
Introduction
Hi. My name is Barbara Koch. In September I will be taking over Burton’s college ministry from Ruth and Harry Forgan. Recently, I joined Burton United Methodist Church since I am now spending more than 6 months of the year in Islamorada. The rest of the year I spend at a cottage in New York on Lake Erie.When I lived full time in New York, I taught college for a few years as well as spending 17 years in youth ministry, primarily doing work camps in Appalachia. I have always enjoyed young people of all ages and I am looking forward to this opportunity to be involved with college students through Burton’s outreach.You can contact me from the end of October to beginning of May at 88181 Old Highway, Unit C-31, Islamorada, FL 33036. From the beginning of May to end of October, contact me at 9232 Lakeside Road, Angola, NY 14006. I can also be reached by cell phone, 716-913-1061 or by email at [email protected] luck with your end of semester activities.Barbara Koch
Thank YouOn behalf of Carol Albury Johnson, Sue Peacock, and myself, we want to thank you for your overwhelming support of our “Lent In A Bag” fundraiser. You helped to raise over $600 to use for the seasons of the year in our sanctuary. We truly feel blessed by your generous support.Rae Leigh Gonsalves
Easter EggsDear Pastor Kerry,Yep. It's true. As I mentioned to you this Sunday, Burton's Easter eggs brought me into the church.I hadn't attended church regularly for a long time. A really long time. Okay. Decades, actually. Now I attend regularly when I am in Tavernier. Here's why:
As snow birds here in Tavernier, my husband and I passed Burton on several Easters on our way to buy Sunday papers at the Circle K. Each of those Easter Sundays I was always impressed and delighted to see the thousands of Easter Eggs awaiting the children. I thought each time there had to be some pretty special people in the church to do such a joyous thing for the young of our community. So--two years ago I came to the church service the week after Easter. The friendly pre-service din told me I was in the right place even before the service began. Add chocolate to that and I was hooked.
Obviously you and your mission-oriented Burton members didn't have the casual passerby in mind when they put out the Easter Eggs, but, hey, consider it a cool way to multi-task.I could write more about what I like about Burton, but I have three bags of Easter eggs to stuff, so that will have to wait.Sandra Michaels
Food Pantry Assistant Position OpeningBMUMC is seeking help from an individual in overseeing our Daily Bread Food Pantry operations. This is a paid position ($500/month) and the person who fills it will work closely with the church’s Administrative Assistant and the Food Pantry Volunteers to ensure that the operation runs smoothly and operates in an accountable manner. Key responsibilities of this position include:
Coordinate volunteer workers to ensure that the Food Pantry is staffed during all hours it is open and also during regular major food delivery times.
Work with volunteers to ensure that:− Measurable activities are logged onto the proper forms [volunteer daily work hours, client sign in
sheets, new client cards (with appropriate identification checked), daily shopping lists, receipts of food with weights and type of food noted].
− Food received from Feeding South Florida, Publix, Winn Dixie, Star of the Sea (SOS) Farm Share, and other sources is sorted and stored properly.
− Food Pantry shelves are continuously restocked.− Boxes are broken down and trash taken to the dumpster each day.
Coordinate activities and reporting as required with God’s Kitchen staff.The person that fills this position should have good interpersonal skills, enabling them to work with a variety of groups and individuals, and be able to use a computer well enough to enter data tracking Food Pantry operations.All applicants should apply by submitting a resume to the church office in person Monday through Thursday from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, or by emailing [email protected], or by faxing to 305-852-4917. The Staff Parish Relations Committee will conduct interviews and make the final selection. The deadline for applications to be received by the church office has been extended to noon on April 15, 2015. For additional information contact the church office at 305-852-2581.
Looking for Communications Team MemberBMUMC’s Communication Team is looking for someone proficient in videography to help in our mission to advertise what a wonderful church Burton is. This person would attend our monthly meetings and assist Tiffany in selecting the equipment needed to film our services. We also want to put together a slide show of Burton events that we can show on Sunday mornings. If you are interested please contact Pastor Kerry Foote at the church office, 305-852-2581.
Time to Update our Membership DatabaseEdna Waldorf and her team are getting ready to contact the over 225 people on in our database to update their information. They will be looking to collect information such as your Keys address, as well as your Northern address if you are one of our 50/50 attendees, telephone number, and email address. If you are currently not in our database but would like to be, or if your contact information has changed, please contact Edna by email at [email protected] or by phone at 305-451-3753 and provide her with your current contact information. We want our database to include not only members of Burton but also those that are active in our church and those that attend Burton services.
Status of OfferingsAlthough our church has several ministries funded by a variety of sources, we must keep in mind that the weekly offerings through the collection plate and website are what pay the expenses of our worship services. These expenses include utilities, insurance, salaries, facility maintenance, and worship supplies. Below are the offering and website collections for the past four services.
Last Four Weeks Year to DateWeek Date Offering Plan + / ( - ) Offering Plan + / ( - )
Membership and Information ClassOn April 12, 2015 we will be having a membership and information class in the Pastor’s Office at 1:30 p.m. If you would like to discover more about Burton Memorial United Methodist Church and what it means to be a member of the United Methodist Church, please just show up.
God’s KitchenAs we all know, the tradition of Thursday night’s God’s Kitchen meals are an important service to our community that Burton performs. Thanks to the Men’s Breakfast and the UMW for taking the 2 March Thursday night dinners. We need coverage for April 23 and 30. Mariner’s Hospital and the Girl Scouts will serve April 9 and 16. Heat and eat meals like Stouffers, or chili, soup, etc. are fine. No fancy cooking required. Please call the office to sign up.
Little League Baseball TeamBurton Memorial is sponsoring a “Juniors (13-15)” baseball team named “The Marlins.” Our pastor and members of our congregation are coaching the team and we would love your support in showing up and cheering for our team. All games are played at Harry Harris Park on Tuesdays and Saturday. Our scheduled games for April are: 4/11, 4/14, 4/21, 4/25
Romans 12:1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God – this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed (dV8) by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is – his good, pleasing, and perfect will.
Our youth group is open to all adolescents in grades 6 through 12. You do not have to be a member of Burton to attend and friends are always welcome. As a matter of fact…we encourage our youth to BARF at every event. (Bring a Real Friend). Our normal dV8 events are Sundays from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm (with exceptions for special events which will be advertised in advance) at “The Place” a.k.a. the youth room of the education building.
April 5 (No dV8) – We will be celebrating the Easter Festival from 12:00 to 2:00 pm.
April 12 (5:00 pm to 7:00 pm) – Murder in the Dark: This one is a Burton Favorite. This game is a combination of Tag, Hide & Seek, and Clue. You have to bring your detective skills to this one to survive. With this game, the more people the more funner (yes, I know that is not a real word…but I like it!). So bring as many friends as possible so that you may murder them.
April 19 (5:00 pm to 7:00 pm) – The Hardest: We will be listening to a song by Colton Dixon titled “More of You” and playing a game called “The Hardest.” The video and the game address the cost of discipleship.
April 26 (3:00 pm to 5:00 pm) – Trust Fall and Much More: We will be participating in various games that require extreme team work to accomplish successfully. Your mental and physical powers will be tested in a most excellent way. Girls, please do not wear a skirt to this event because it will make it difficult to participate in some of the activities. Guys, please do not wear any kilts because they are just plan ugly and it will also make it difficult to participate in some of the activities. We will also end the day with a trust fall into the arms of fellow youth and adults.
Airsoft GamesOur dV8 youth group has resumed playing airsoft on specific Sundays of the month. Those wanting to play are encouraged to show up at 3:30 pm on specified Sundays wearing long sleeved clothing and pants. We will be dividing up into two teams: Red Dawn and Team America. Youth can bring their own guns and we have some extras that we can supply for those that do not have their own. Also, youth are not allowed to play without eye protection gear. For the month of March, the youth will be playing Airsoft on April 12, 19, and 26.
