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BEMUS POINT

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

March

2012

February 12 Sherry and I hosted a dinner meeting for our Mar-riage Mentors to support the nine couples who serve the Lord by providing valuable marriage preparation for those couples seeking to be married in our congregation. (FYI: This year we have 19 couples pursuing that God-ordained covenant.) Being with the mentors once again reminded me of the re-markable connection that these couples make with those they are men-toring. And alt-hough there are no guarantees that this program can effec-tively protect cou-ples from problems or even separation, the relationships forged between the mentors and their mentorees are real and transparent, and the faith and insights shared are price-less. But this privilege of mentoring is certainly not an experience lim-ited to marriage. It is a method of discipleship that has been used for centuries. The concept implies teaching by example and simple instruction in a “1 on 1” or “1 with a few” relationship. Some call it “experiential study.” It was precisely the style of

Pastor Dan McBride

learning that we find between Jesus and the disciples. He cer-tainly operated on the assump-tion that “More time with fewer people means greater kingdom impact.” Paul and Timothy picked up on this style of disci-pleship and developed a close relationship that Paul spoke freely of “Timothy, my true son in the faith.” The reason I am bringing this to

your attention through this issue of our Newsletter is because it is a strategy of minis-try that we hope to build upon in 2012. I will be encouraging our staff to explore “1

on 1” relationships with those in our congregation willing to en-gage them. We will also be ex-ploring mentoring materials be-ing used in other effective minis-tries as well as discussing ways to jump start the process of ed-ucating and empowering both leaders and lay people to en-gage mentoring in both youth and adult discipleship ministries. So stay tuned…to something old and something new!

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CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

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Val Johnson, Director of Children’s Ministry

Kindergarten-

Jennie Vaughn has taught kindergar-

ten for a few years and also volun-

teers both weeks of Vaca�on Bible

School. She had the fun job last year

in the science center making po�ons

and other exci�ng experiments!

Jennie is an elementary school librar-

ian and media specialist for Love and

Lincoln elementary schools, so you

can see she loves kids at work and

church. She LOVES DISNEY, musicals,

exercise, and she LOVES her family

and her wonderful boys. She enjoys

watching them in their various sports

and assisted her husband, Jake, in

coaching soccer the last two sum-

mers. Jennie and Jake (who is on our

tech team here at the church) live in

Lakewood with their boys, Seth and

Max.

Amber Kautzman is new to our

teaching team this year, assis�ng her

good friend Jennie. She teaches kin-

dergarteners on Sunday and math at

JCC during the week. Amber lives in

Jamestown with her husband Zach

Maureen on our teaching team!

Dawn Frary and Maureen are both

friends and partners in teaching the

1st grade. Dawn and her husband

Mike live Ashville with their boys,

Tanner, Spencer and Hunter. Dawn

likes to watch sports and can be

found in the stands at not only her

own children’s events, but is there to

support Tanner’s girlfriend and her

brother and sister when they play

also. I have found out that one of

her favorite things to do is to rear-

range her house. She is constantly

moving things around! Dawn is

known to always put others before

herself, and is always more than will-

ing to do something to help some-

one else. I

will end

with a

short li4le

line from

her sister,

“Her family is her life”.

and their two sons, Marcus and Sam.

She enjoys bike riding, hiking, and is

one of those people who are usually

game for whatever anyone sug-

gests…very fun! Her friend summed

her up very well by saying “She loves

hanging with her kiddos and family is

super important”. That certainly

seems to be top of the list on all our

teachers’ interests!

1st

Grade-

Maureen Langebartel has played a

special part in many children’s lives

over the years with both teaching

Sunday school and volunteering with

the Holiday Workshop. Maureen

loves her house in the woods (as do

I…would like to trade with her) and

loves her dogs and cats. She has a

wonderful sense of humor, loves to

travel (envious once again… numer-

ous trips to Alaska!) and to quote her

friend, “a ready smile & would go to

the ends of the earth for a friend in

need.” What a blessing to have

BPUMC TEACHERS - WE HONOR YOU

We will be highlighng our Children’s Ministry Team over the next few newsle�ers to both help you get to know them,

and to thank them for their me and dedicaon to the children in our church.

Are you looking for a book or website that is wri4en

especially for your preteen daughter? The book “Hot

Chocolate With God” speaks preteen girls’ language and

there is a great website that goes along with it. Wri4en

by preteen Camryn Kelly (daughter of Mike and Jill

Kelly), who has put together this interac�ve diary with

personal stories, scriptures, and space to scribble and

journal. Check out the website at hotchocolatewith-

god.com for a fun site to bookmark for your daughters

to spend �me on the computer in a good and valuable

way!

HotHotHotHot ChocolateChocolateChocolateChocolate

With God

SPRING BREAK VBS Great Ministry Opportunity

The United Christian Advocacy Network (UCAN) will be putting on Vacation Bible School at the Gateway Cen-ter second floor during the week of April 2 - 6, 2012. The program will run from 10am - 12:30 PM each day.

The overall goal of this Mission week is to share God's love with children so that they come to know and follow Jesus and to help them learn to meet God regularly in prayer and His Word.

We are looking for volunteers from various churches to assist in making this a successful week for the King-dom. This is a local missions opportunity and would be great for anyone who has a heart to reach the lost for Christ. Senior high youth groups, mission’s teams, Sun-day School teachers, etc. are all welcome.

Contact Mary Ahlstrom (386-3401) or (485-8221) if you would like to be involved with this outreach.

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ADVENTURERS HIKING GROUP I find myself star�ng to dream of spring and hiking since winter has not measured up to expecta-

�ons or inches when I think of snow sports. Hard to picture our group heading out last winter for a

snowshoe hike a?er a blizzard that le? us wading through snow up over our knees on the Overland

Trail. This may have been a good winter for runners, but not so much for snowshoeing and skiing…

sad to say. For those of you who are ready to start thinking of the next season, be watching for

schedules of area hikes as we move into spring. We will plan a variety of distances and a few over-

night backpack trips. A?er the great success of our Adirondack trip, we are planning another one for August this sum-

mer. (For those of you who are wondering just what this Adventures Hiking Group is all about, read below).

Purpose: To promote a sense of personal achievement, learn an appreciaon for the outdoors

and experience the fullness of God in the beauty He created.

Goal: To learn the basic skills of backpacking, to challenge ourselves physically, to form new

friendships, and to grow a deeper appreciaon of the wilderness God created.

COMING IN MARCH - A VISIT TO ZUCKERMAN’S FARM

How many of you read that heading and knew who Mr. Zuckerman was? Do you remem-

ber the “miracle” found dangling in his barn? Homer tells his wife, “We have received a

sign, Edith-a mysterious sign. A miracle has happened on this farm.”

So begins a story about the power of boundless love. More than fi?y years ago, E.B. White

wrote a story demonstra�ng the Biblical virtues of friendship, kindness, selfless giving, and

miracles. Charlo4e’s Web is a story that goes beyond that of a spider named Charlo4e

who acts to save her friend Wilbur the pig. It is a tale of grace that celebrates “the glory of

everything.” Biblical lessons are everywhere, in every-

day life, and even in the fic�onal lives of Fern, Wilbur

and Charlo4e A. Cava�ca!

During the month of March children a4ending Junior Church during the 8:30 wor-

ship service will explore the lessons on giving, friendship and miracles while viewing

segments of the 2006 Charlo4e’s web video. Children will be released from worship

to the Family Life Center at approximately 9:00 for this special Jr. Church series. All

kindergarten-3rd graders are invited.

Annual Men’s Retreat “I Know Who I AM”

May 4 & 5, 2012

Camp Li-Lo-Li ● Randolph ● NY

Registra�on will begin on Sunday, March 4th.

You will find registra�on forms in the Gallery.

We are an�cipa�ng a great weekend of challenge & change

so invite a friend to join you!

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Volunteer Central Margie Johnson, Volunteer Champion for BPUMC

“WE HONOR YOU” !! BPUMC 2012 ADMINISTRATIVE TEAMS

BPUMC has four main administra-

�ve leadership teams; Adminis-

tra�ve Board, Staff/ Parish/ Rela-

�ons Commi4ee (SPRC), Finance,

and Trustees. Volunteers serving

on these teams have a key role in

the oversight and program devel-

opment of BPUMC. Nomina�ons

to these teams is a procedure

that is prayerfully entered into

each fall.

In the fall of 2011 the new Nomi-

na�on / Leadership Development

Team (NLDT) met for the first

�me to begin their official duty

for BPUMC. This team, made up of

members from each Administra�ve

Team, is charged by our Ad Board to

work with Pastor Dan and the staff

to replace and elect persons coming

on and off these teams. A?er the

NLDT presented their possible nom-

inees to the Ad Brd., they approve

any new persons joining the teams

for the 2012 term. Over the years

here at BPUMC, we have been

blessed with very commi4ed and

faithful volunteers on all of these

teams. Below you will find a com-

plete lis�ng of all our Ad Min teams

for the 2012 year. As you pass the-

se persons, whose names you see

listed below on these teams, be

sure to extend your sincere appre-

cia�on and pray for them as the

Lord brings them to mind. As your

“Volunteer Champion” and on be-

half of all the staff, we gratefully

acknowledge each team member,

whether your first year or a

“charter” member! “We Honor

You!”

‘For this reason, ever since (we) heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints,

(we) have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in (our) prayers!” Eph. 1:15.16

BEMUS POINT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM LEADERSHIP 2012

ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD – 1st Monday

Dan McBride (staff) Bob Minton (Chair) Pamela Stelmach (sprc) Suzanne Allen (Rec. Sec)

Sco4 Lindstrom Jason Richardson Jana Ball Dave Boughton

Kelly Labby Rick Turnquist Gwen Larson Gene Norris

Benny Karlson Dave Carnahan

TRUSTEES – 2nd Monday

Mark Peterson (staff) Julie Kiendl (staff) Tom Korcyl (Chair) Paul Stage(Chair)

Roger Connelly Gary Hinman Be4y Lou Cheney Dave Nickerson

Joe Thoman Ginger Raymond

STAFF PARISH RELATIONS – 3rd Monday

Pamela Stelmach(Chair) Mike Richner Arlene Connelly Brad Jones

Kathleen Barkham Jack Evan Jay Young Phil Strand

Pat Ellis Kelly Dill

FINANCE – 4th Monday

Julie Kiendl(Staff) Mike Roberts(Chair) Harry Barkham Rick Meder

Meri Swanson Joyce Hatch Linda Richner Fran Hockron

John Sowa Dave Waldron

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DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRY Doug Kibbe, Director of Discipleship

MESSIAH’S HALLELUJAH CHORUS 271 years old and still going strong!

As so many have done for generations, you are invited to join us in singing

this well known and loved music “.... and He shall reign forever and ever. Hallelujah!”

First time singers welcome!

One Rehearsal: Saturday April 7th at 9am Be part of this exciting mass choir!

Easter Sunday

Two combined services - 8:30 and 10 AM

Sign up by calling Mike at 386-3401 or by emailing him at mikequimby@bpumc.com

Why is BPUMC so proac.ve about small-group

ministry?

The biblical answer is John 17:11–21 and Acts 2:42-

47. In the John passage, as Jesus faced his death, he

prayed for the community his disciples would experi-

ence a?er he was gone. It was a radical sense of com-

munity, a oneness similar to Christ's unity with the Trin-

ity. Jesus prayed that all those who would become

members of His Church would find within that commu-

nity this form of radical oneness. In Acts 2, when the

Church was born, and the Chris�an community begins

to take shape, we discover the new believers were

coming together in two places that helped foster this

oneness Jesus desired. They regularly met as a large

group in the Temple to hear the teaching of the apos-

tles. They also met in homes as small groups to discuss

the apostles’ teaching, give praise to God, take part in

communion, pray, support each other, and enjoy each

other’s company. We want to follow this pa4ern of the

early Church so that we can experience the same spir-

itual results they did: “each day the Lord added to their

fellowship those who were being saved” (v. 47). Real

community will happen when God brings together peo-

ple who have spiritual affinity and who are ready for

friendships that s�ck "closer than a brother" (Prov.

18:24). We may not have fully realized Jesus’ dream

for oneness but we are pressing toward that goal at

BPUMC.

What important roles do the Growth groups play

within BPUMC? First of all, Growth groups have provided a context for

care and spiritual growth. The caring that occurs in

small groups gives people a sense that someone is sup-

por�ng them and walking with them on their journey.

Small-group discipleship doesn't have to turn pagans

into missionaries; it only needs to help people take the

next step with God. I've been in many groups, and the

best thing any small-group leader did was to help me

see where God was working in my life. A second and

more important role of small-group ministry is its po-

ten�al to provide an expression for what the Apostle

Peter called the “priesthood” of believers (see 1 Peter

2:9). In Jesus' Church every believer is a priest, called

to serve God’s purposes by using the gi?s and callings

He has given to all believers. As Peter says: “God has

given each of you a gi? from his great variety of spiritu-

al gi?s. Use them well to serve one another” (1 Peter

4:10). Our Growth groups provide a great opportunity

to empower our congregants to be priests who minis-

ter to other believers. It engages more believers in min-

istry, produces more leaders, and mul�plies the

church’s ability to make disciples. And that's what we

are all about – making fully devoted followers of Christ.

Be sure to check the Sunday bulle.n each week to find

out about new Discipleship Opportuni.es to be

offered in March.

THE VISION BEHIND OUR GROWTH GROUP MINISTRY

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1 James Kianos

1 Kristen Wright

2 Jamie Swanson

2 Spencer Frary

2 Mariah Lawson

2 Alexandra Stone

2 David Pihl

2 Joshua Gatchell

3 John Fessenden

4 Nicole Richardson

5 Pete Scheira

5 Debra Riebe

6 Betty Valentine

6 Jeff Franze

7 Rachel Ottaway

7 Nichole Kopenski

7 Cody Grien

8 Bret Santilli

8 Rachel Jurkowski

8 Jeremy Keefe

9 Max Vaughn

9 Vicky Boughton

9 Mike Benson

9 Jack Mason

10 Kristie LaBarbera

19 David Ramm

19 Harry Snellings

20 Heather Nolan

20 Brennan Webb

20 David Hendrick

20 Andrew White

20 Greg Hallberg

21 Bill Blackwood

21 Rhett Thompson

21 Marian Forshee

22 Scott Johnson

22 Mary Howe

22 Simon Dominick

22 Jayde Dickenson

22 Scott Johnson

22 Alison Winchester

23 Janel Paige

23 Lily Johnson

23 Shirley Ingraham

23 Fran Hockran

25 Larisa Price

25 Cindy Lawson

25 Hayley Clark

25 Laura Wilson

25 Christopher Johnson

25 Jordan Goold

25 Corey Wefing

25 Corey Rettig

26 RaeLynn Reimondo

26 Bob Davis

26 Rick Bedoar

26 Corey Sands

27 Michael Babbage

27 Pamela Stelmach

27 Albert Firster III

28 Jeannine Beaudry

28 Kelly Eckwahl

29 Jodie Evans

29 Lynn Wight

29 Hunter Jones

29 Mary McCall

30 Aaron Richner

30 Sam Kopenski

30 Kristin Parker

31 Betty Stage

31 Brian Barringer

31 Ryan Kibbe

10 Mary Ella Faust

10 Olivia Pembridge

10 Lynne Peterson

11 Zadok Hughesman

11 Julia Paulson

12 Cassidy Richardson

12 Greg Rater

13 Holly Bland

13 Michael Burnett

14 Heidi Brooks

14 Doug Bless

14 Joan Person

14 Ella Putt

15 Morgan Barnes

15 Jan Klenck

15 Alysha Braley

16 Stacey Crandall

17 Margaret Brainard

17 Patricia Pihl

17 Sharoyn Ruby

18 Kathleen Barkham

18 Joni Weston

18 Karen Field

18 Nancy Cala

19 Alex Dill

March Birthdays

1 Jeremy & Jennifer Keefe

3 Greg & Sue Price

8 Josh & Heidi Mason

9 Michael & Brenda Burnett

14 Harry & Aileen Snellings

16 Will & Louise Ortman

22 Bob & Brenda Minton

24 Bill & Lynne Peterson

24 Max & Stacey Crandall

26 Walt & Marian Forshee

27 Roy & Monica Daniels

27 Jason & Jennie Vaughn

29 Pete & Joyce Hatch

31 Bill & Jody Lehman

Anniversaries Back by popular demand!

ANOTHER OLD-FASHIONED CHURCH

POTLUCK AND HYMN SING

Sunday, March 18 at 5:00 PM

Those who attended the October Potluck and Hymn sing will agree it was a huge blessing. We enjoyed delicious food and eating with our friends and neighbors. We fed our souls as we sang praises to the Lord Most High. It was wonderful to see people from every age bracket as well as those from each of our three services come

together for this special occasion.

Bring a dish to pass that serves 8-12 and

an eagerness to praise the God we love.

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of Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church

and are supported in part by the Advance of the Church

which is a designated “second mile” mission-giving pro-

gram. The “first” mile is world service appor�onments

through local-churches. All gi?s to humanitarian relief

come through the Advance, which also supplements

the missionary support and covers hundreds of mission

projects around the world. One hundred percent of

each Advance gi? goes to the designated ministry.

WCOT– Family Life Network $500

“Ministering to family needs through quality noncom-

mercial radio broadcas�ng is the purpose of FLN. A

posi�ve format consis�ng of inspira�onal and family

oriented programs provide encouragement, infor-

ma�on, and challenges to our listeners.” They provice

the latest news through satellite hoopup as well as

state & regional news. Regular weather reports along

with sports and business news are aired daily. On lis-

tener wrote, “Like a reassuring arm in the darkness of

night, FLN has guided me out of some of the deepest

valleys of my life.” Another: “FLN is the Son-Shine in

my daily life whether at home or on the road.” and

“your ‘talk’ programs have made me laugh, cry, and do

some deep soul searching.” (Informa�on from FLN bro-

chures)

UMCOR - United Methodist CommiAee on Relief

$1,250

Where lives are disrupted and placed at risk, where

extreme poverty denies food, clothing, shelter, etc. ,

where children & the elderly are le? without support,

United Methodists, through this agency known as

UMCOR has designated money, and every dollar goes

to the par�cular cause. Overhead expenses come from

another source within the General UM budget. God

calls us to make a difference around the world!

The Swains - Missionaries to India $300 quarterly

There is a New Venture going on in the lives of Jason &

Laura Swain! Mapping Old Delhi! Informa�on in the

February 2012 issue of their newsle4er, SWAINS’ SO-

JOURNING, they declare, “the new project is actually

fun, but extremely �ring. We are venturing “to map

the Muslim-laden area of Old Delhi. Any old Delhi map

looks like the city was laid out at night; not a single

straight street! I have been wandering the streets,

lanes, and alleys trying to determine the outline for

such a map. The idea is two fold. First, we are crea�ng

maps that foreigners can use to explore areas of North

India on their own and when they desire they can travel

off the beaten path to highlights we think are worth a

detour. Secondly, as we wander the streets we hope to

find Muslims along the way to befriend - both shop-

keepers and neighborhoods alike. I am even more ex-

cited to spend �me with their owners, sharing nuggets

of truth over �me with them. We have seen the Lord’s

hand in this mapping quest and can’t wait to see how

the Lord uses all this together. We count it a great joy

and gi? to be here daily in North India because of the

sacrifices that you personally make to sustain us in

prayer, joining us , and your selfless giving that enables

us to be here.” Please remember these missionaries

daily in prayer.

The Seckles - Missionaries to Germany $300

A few years ago while Kevin & Carol Seckle were i�ner-

a�ng in the U.S., the BPUMC Mission Commission was

privileged to meet with Kevin who shared the ministry

they are doing in Latvia. Since then they have been

reassigned to an English speaking church in Frankfort as

their base ministry. However, Kevin travels extensively

into regional countries conduc�ng seminars, Bible stud-

ies, etc. Both Kevin & Carol (who has her own ministry)

are commissioned missionaries from the General Board

“ … So whoever has God’s Son has life; whosoever does not have His Son does not have life.

(I John 5:11 - 12 TLB)

By Juanita Gerring

PULSE BEAT

MARCH MENU March 1 March 8

Chicken Leg & Thigh Meatloaf w/gravy

Macaroni & Cheese Mashed Potatoes Vegetable Medley Baby Carrots Roll & butter Roll & butter

March 15 March 22

Baked Ham Chicken Parmesan w/Pasta Potato Salad Tossed Salad Coleslaw Roll & butter Roll & Butter

March 29

Swiss Steak Mashed Potatoes Green Beans Roll & Butter

MARCH MEN’S BREAKFAST

SATURDAY, MARCH 10

8:00 AM The Reverend Dr. Roy L. Miller is the founder and Director of The Be4er Place, Inc.

The Be4er Place is a ministry with a three-fold mission; to equip the Church to be

a house of prayer for the na�ons, to assist pastors with Sabba�cal experiences,

and to facilitate the networking of the Church for transforma�onal revival. Head-

quartered in Jamestown, NY; this ministry is devoted to serving a five state area,

New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan and southern Ontario. Requests for TBP

ministry also come from other parts of the na�on and the world.

Prior to founding The Be4er Place, Rev. Miller was a senior pastor for twenty-two

years and then a District Superintendent for six years in the United Methodist de-

nomina�on of the Church. He earned a Master of Divinity degree from Gordon-

Conwell Theological Seminary in 1975 and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Drew University School of Theol-

ogy in 1984.

Rev. Miller is a regular speaker and instructor at schools of prayer, conferences, workshops and seminars. He

preaches frequently at Church congrega�ons from many denomina�ons. His ministry also extends to East

Africa where he has gone to minister on a number of occasions. He has been married to Valerie Sand since