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S P E C I A L

P O I N T S O F

I N T E R E S T :

What’s Really

Important

October Calendar

Worshipping a Living

God

Groups Update & In-

vite

Using the Gifts God

Gave Us

Youth Ministry

Fall Work Day

Global Gathering of

the Wesleyan

Covenant Association

Dinner on Thursday

Bemus Point UMC

4954 Bemus-Ellery Rd

Bemus Point NY 14712

716-386-3401

www.bpumc.com

www.facebook.com/bpumc

Contemporary Worship at

9:30am Traditional Wor-

ship at 11am Sunday

Groups at 10:45am

O C T O B E R

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This fall we are exploring together what it

means to be “all in” with Jesus and our

community of faith. We’re asking the

question, “what’s really important?” and

the follow up question, “am I living in a

way that reflects that?”

One thing that helps us understand what’s

really important as individuals is knowing

what’s important to us as a community of

faith. Earlier this year, our Administrative

Board and staff spent time discerning and

clarifying an answer to that question. We

asked how God has gifted us, and who we

are becoming as we let him shape us as a

church. Our Administrative Board and our

staff had this discussion separately, and

then compared results – they were essen-

tially identical! Then we pulled out our old

Core Values from 2014 and found that,

though longer, it was very consistent with

the new list. Here’s what we discerned:

BPUMC is a community of:

Deep Commitment – We give our lives to

Jesus and the work of the Holy Spirit in our

community of faith.

“We cared so deeply that we were delight-

ed to share with you not only the gospel of

God, but our lives as well. That is how be-

loved you have become to us.” (1 Thess.

2:8)

Multiplying Faith – We pour ourselves into

helping others grow to spiritual maturity,

especially young people.

“Therefore go and make disciples of all

nations, baptizing them in the name of the

Father and of the Son and of the Holy

Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey eve-

rything I have commanded you. And

surely I am with you always.” (Matt.

28:19-20)

Sacrificial Living – We are motivated to

use our best gifts and resources for God

and others.

“Yes, everything else is worthless when

compared with the infinite value of

knowing Christ Jesus my Lord.” (Phil.

3:8a)

Spiritual Depth – We ground our lives in

Scripture, prayer, and worship.

“All the believers devoted themselves to

the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship,

and to sharing in meals (including the

Lord’s Supper), and to prayer.” (Acts

2:42)

The Fruit of the Spirit - We show God’s

presence in our lives by being even-

tempered, kind, joyful, and loving.

“Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in

step with the Spirit.” (Gal. 3:25)

What a good work God is doing in us, as

he slowly molds and shapes us into his

image. That work doesn’t happen in us

as individuals; it happens in community.

We are so grateful for this community of

BPUMC, and we hope you are too. God

has given us a great gift – let’s go ALL IN

with Jesus and BPUMC!

Joyfully Yours,

Kristen & Bill

WHAT’S REALLY IMPORTANT

9 Wednesday

9:00pm Women for Missions

6:00pm Youth Group

6:30pm Precept—1 Cor.

6:30pm Healing Journey (M)

10 Thursday

1:00pm Ladies Bible Study

4-6:30pm Dinner on Thursday

6:30pm Financial Peace

6:45pm Prayer Gathering

7:00pm Choir

13 Sunday

9:30am Cont. Worship

10:45am Sunday Groups

11:00am Trad. Worship

6:30pm Jr. High Youth Group

14 Monday

7:00am Trustees

15 Tuesday

8:30am Morning Cafe

2:00pm Men’s Book Study

6:30pm Grief Share

7:00pm Al-Anon

7:00pm Praise Band Practice

16 Wednesday

8:30am Morning Cafe


6:00pm Youth Group



17 Thursday

8:30am Morning Cafe




7:00pm Choir

19 Saturday

8:00am Breakfast

9:00am Fall Work Day

20 Sunday





21 Monday

6:30 PM SPRC

1 Tuesday


6:30pm Grief Share

7:00pm Al-Anon


2 Wednesday


6:00pm Youth Group



3 Thursday




6:45pm Prayer Gathering

7:00pm Choir

4 Friday

5:00pm Youth Fall Campout

5 Saturday

7:30am Men’s Bible Study

11:00am Jr. High to Fall Campout

6 Sunday




7 Monday

6:30pm Ad Board

8 Tuesday


6:30pm Finance

6:30pm Grief Share

7:00pm Al-Anon


22 Tuesday

8:30am Morning Cafe


6:30pm Grief Share

7:00pm Al-Anon


23 Wednesday

8:30am Morning Cafe


6:00pm Youth Group



24 Thursday

8:30am Morning Cafe




7:00pm Choir

27 Sunday





28 Monday

6:30pm Finance

7:00pm Prayer Shawls

29 Tuesday


6:30pm Grief Share

7:00pm Al-Anon


30 Wednesday

8:30am Morning Cafe


6:00pm Youth Group



31 Thursday

8:30am Morning Cafe




7:00pm Choir

OCTOBER CALENDAR

Joe Wickes

Director of Contemporary Worship

Co-Director of Discipleship/Outreach

Worshipping together during this last month(ish) has been awesome. It’s refreshing to be part of a con-

gregation that clearly values authentic worship over just a good live music performance (though hope-

fully, we accomplish both)! As we continue to move forward, the goal is that we would continue to em-

brace that authenticity. In order to reach that goal, I am working to slowly introduce some new songs

(and mess with some others) to make sure that how we are praising is both meaningful and theological-

ly accurate.

When I was in youth group, we would sporadically take spiritual retreats to try and re-focus on our rela-

tionship with God and what was important. During a smaller one of these retreats, I had the opportuni-

ty to lead a sort of impromptu worship set. After the set, one of my leaders came up and told me how

much she loved songs that spoke directly to God. After that talk, I realized that I hadn’t ever really

thought about what the words in worship songs actually said. I had just heard them on Christian radio

or during our Sunday morning worship and added them to our repertoire. Her words highlighted (and

continue to remind me) to be intentional in selecting the songs that we sing together. I often find so

much more meaning and excitement when I focus on what I am saying when I am worshipping, and I

would encourage you to do the same thing!

For a while, I have been struck with the truth of Jesus as King. Sometimes as the church, I have felt like

we talk a lot about the cross, but not a lot about the resurrection. Jesus’ work on the cross can’t be

downplayed, but we literally would not have a faith without him being alive. Now, this is where I would

usually glaze over; but let’s just think about that for a second… Jesus was dead… but now He’s not. Per-

sonally, I don’t know anyone else in my life that can make that claim. Jesus is no longer in the grave,

and that changes everything for us. In Him, we are freed from our own spirutual death. As his followers,

we worship God incarnate, Jesus the Christ. We worship a living God that knows exactly what it’s like to

struggle with the same things we do. We worship the risen Christ who is Lord and conquerer even of

death. For me, remembering that changes the whole worship experience. We are not worshipping an

abstract, unknowable God. We are worshipping the one true God, who still gives himself to us via the

Holy Spirit. That’s pretty cool. Thinking of Jesus as King changes everything for me, and I hope it helps

you too. I’m looking forward to worshipping Him together each week! !

WORSHIPPING A LIVING GOD

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We had a great kickoff of our Sunday and Midweek Groups over the past few weeks. We are excited

for the Groups that have continued to remain steady (such as Groups led by Connie Tenpas, Dewey

Carlson, Jan Stowell, and so many others!). We have been thrilled by the turn out of some of our

newly offered Groups, such as the parenting class, marriage class, and Financial Peace class. We

would love to see more of an incline in those who don't normally attend a Sunday or Midweek Group

to start joining. So if you haven't joined a Group yet, or know someone who hasn't but should, most

Groups are open to join whenever, so please jump in or invite someone along!

Our prayers with the new service times and the Sunday Groups for all ages is that we will be able to

see a deeper community formed within our church. We would like to continue offering classes on

important and modern topics such as parenting, marriage, and money. In the next season of Groups

that will launch in January we are hoping to introduce more classes on more specific ages for par-

enting, an overview of the Bible, and topical studies on modern issues (Such as a book study called

Counter Culture by David Platt where he shows Christians how to actively take a stand on such issues

as poverty, sex trafficking, marriage, abortion, racism, and religious liberty—and challenges us to be-

come passionate, unwavering voices for Christ).

It is our prayer that these Groups and the communities that are formed within them will lead to

greater spiritual growth both with our relationship with our Lord and also in our relationships within

our church body. We hope to see young families who join us for the worship service on Sunday

mornings to stick around for Sunday Groups so that they too can experience these deep community

relationships.

If you have any questions on what Groups are being offered, or would like to get more involved,

please don't hesitate to reach out. Both Joe and I would love to chat with you about this!

See you this Sunday!

GROUPS UPDATE Calli Wickes

Director of Technical Arts

Co-Director of Discipleship/Outreach

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USING THE GIFTS GOD

GAVE US

"Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve each oth-

er, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms." 1 Peter 4:10

I'm excited to have the opportunity to take on this additional role as Volun-

teer Coordinator. I have a lot of passion to help others discover the gifts God

has placed within them to serve the body of Christ. I understand that serving

is an important part of our faith walk and I hope to encourage more people to get plugged in.

Many of you serve in so many ways at BPUMC and we are so grateful for each one of you. Every

way of volunteering is important and so valued. Communication is a high priority so... How are

you feeling as a volunteer at BPUMC? Are you feeling like you are serving in the ways God has

gifted you? If you are not serving, are you ready to take the next step?

Please feel free to find me on Sunday mornings, call the church or email me at

[email protected] and keep our awesome volunteers in your prayers. We truly are grate-

ful for each one of you. We couldn't do it without you!!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: We are in need of volunteers in our Children's ministry for Sunday

school or special events and drivers with a CDL and able to drive the church bus on an occasional

Sunday morning.

With the school year now in full swing, so is 5&2 Ministry! This school year, we are serving bags

of food in backpacks to kids in Bemus Point, Clymer, and Sherman schools, the GA in Jamestown,

and the UPK Class at Ring Elementary in Jamestown. Additionally, we provide after school snacks

for children at the Clymer/French Creek and Prendergast Libraries. This roughly equates to 14,000

bags of food and 7,600 snack/juice breaks in Chautauqua County! It's time to fill the food bins at

church, email [email protected] to volunteer or donations may be sent to 5&2 Ministry,

PO Box 152, Clymer, NY 14724. Menus for food bags may be found online at 5and2ministry.com.

Thank you for your faithful and continued support!

Britta Brown

Coordinator of Congregational Care

BPUMC partners with Bob & Sue Verbosky to offer delicious home cooked meals

every Thursday from September through June. Below is the menu for the

month. Orders should be received at the Welcome Center or in the church

office by 4:00 pm on the Monday prior to the Thursday dinner. The meals

may be picked up between 4:30 and 6:30 pm in the Family Life Center or you

may stay and enjoy the meal with friends.

October 5 October 12 October 19 October 26 (Harvest Dinner)

Beef Stroganoff Stuffed Peppers Pulled Pork & Rolls Turkey & Stuffing Noodles Mashed Potatoes Cheesy Potatoes Mashed Potatoes Green Beans Corn Cole Slaw Squash, Corn, Cranberries Super Salad Bar Super Salad Bar Super Salad Bar Dinner Rolls Dessert Dessert Dessert Dessert

DINNER ON THURSDAY REGULAR PRICES:

Adult $7.00

Child (under 10) $4.00

Dessert Included!

HARVEST DINNER:

Adult $8.00

Child (under 10) $5.00

YOUTH MINISTRY

FALL CAMP OUT 2019 Friday evening through Sunday morning ~ October 4-6

Bethany Camp ~ 1633 Bates Rd. Sinclairville

SR. HIGH

Friday ~ Arrive at 5pm

JR. HIGH

Saturday at 11:00am

Sunday ~ 10am Worship for youth & parents

Cost: $40 one night // $60 two nights

See Tom Holland for more information about the camp-out or payment.

Tom Holland

Director of Youth Ministry

FALL WORK DAY ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19

BREAKFAST FOR THE FAMILY AT 8:00am IN THE FAMILY LIFE CENTER!

WORK DAY BEGINS AT 9:00am IN THE CHURCH, THE GARDENS, AND THE LAWN!

BRING YOUR WORK GLOVES and FAVORITE WORK TOOLS!

BE READY FOR SOME FUN!

Each Wednesday evening the youth share a delicious

meal prepared by one of our BPUMC volunteer “chefs”

and answer a trivia question. Both of these offer a

sense of anticipation and a great opportunity to share

food and conversation . The question last night was a

good one—“What land mammal has the longest tail?”

No Google lookup allowed!

WESLEYAN COVENANT ASSOCIATION ~

GLOBAL GATHERING NOV. 9 AT BPUMC

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9 FROM 9AM—4PM

LIVE SIMULCAST HERE IN THE BPUMC WORSHIP CENTER

CONTACT [email protected] to register.

Who is the 2019 Global Gathering for? The 2019 WCA Global Gathering is

for laity and clergy who are passionate about the future of Methodism and

who are committed to a vibrant expression of the historic Christian faith in

the Wesleyan tradition. Visit wesleyancovenant.org for more information.

If you would like more information about Wesleyan Covenant Association

feel free to contact Pastor Bill at [email protected] or call the church

office at 716-386-3401.

WE’RE GETTING READY! ARE YOU?

Operation Christmas Child boxes are now available in the Gallery (near

the piano) along with packing instructions. You may pick up as many as

your family wishes to fill—the more the merrier!

Collection week is November 18-25. Volunteers are needed to help with

collection and box transport to the semi located in Olean. Sign up at the

box table in the Gallery.

WHAT WE CELEBRATED!

Bemus Point

United Methodist Church

4954 Bemus Ellery Road

PO Box 99

Bemus Point NY 14712

716-386-3401

[email protected]

www.bpumc.com

DINNER ON THURSDAY BPUMC partners with Bob & Sue Verbosky to offer delicious home cooked meals every Thursday from

April through December. Below is the menu for the month. Orders should be received at the Welcome

Center or in the church office by 4:00 pm on the Monday prior to the Thursday dinner.

October 3 October 10 October 17 October 24 (HARVEST DINNER)

Swiss Steak Spaghetti w/ Beef Stroganoff Roast Turkey

Mashed Potatoes Meat Sauce Egg Noodles Stuffing & Potatoes

Super Salad Bar Super Salad Bar Super Salad Bar Corn, Squash, Cranberries

Rolls Rolls Roll Carrot Cake or Pumpkin Cake

Dessert Dessert Dessert

October 31

Meat Loaf

Mashed Potatoes

Super Salad Bar

Rolls

Dessert

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