B AUGHMAN M EMORIAL UNITED M ETHODIST CHURCH

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FEBRUARY

2014

REMEMBER!

ONE SERVICE THIS SUNDAY! (FEB. 2nd)

CLIMB UP OUT OF YOUR HOLE SUNDAY! 10:00am
The worship for this occasion will be lighthearted and fun. We hope that everyone from all four services will come together for this show of unity and celebration. Bring a can of soup for The Bridge Food Pantry in honor of Americas Souper Bowl Sunday.

SUPER BOWL PARTY @ 5:30pm Baughmans men are hosting a Super Bowl Party (Feb. 2nd). Bronco fans will be in the Linebaugh Parlor watching the TV enjoying surf & turf. Seattle Seahawks fans will be outside in the garage listening to the radio feasting on cheap hot dogs.

W ARM WINTER W EDNESDAYS !

Were off to a great start!
We kicked off our first week of BISTRO with over people in attendance! The majority of those who came to eat stayed and enjoyed a class, a movie or a music rehearsal. If you havent joined us yet, come and see what all the fuss is about! What is better than a nice warm meal that you dont prepare yourself!? There are exciting things happening here at Baughman.

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FEBRUARY SERMON TITLES

Feb. 2ndFeb. 9thFeb. 16thFeb. 23rdDid Jesus Laugh? The Applause of Heaven
(The Olympics Begin)

To Love & To Cherish

(Valentines Weekend)

Do You Want to Be A Star?

MISSIONS WINTER PICNIC

HEY! ARE YOU IN THE WINTER DOLDRUMS? Missions will again be holding our annual WINTER PICNIC on Sunday, March 2, 2014, after the 11 am service, in the gym. There will be all that good picnic food to eat: hot dogs, hamburgers, potato salad, fruit salad, baked beans, deviled eggs, chocolate cake and other desserts. How can you turn that down? Doesn't it just make your mouth water and bring memories of blue skies and warm air to sustain you through the next few months? Feel free to dress in summer wear. The lunch is free. Please bring a non perishable food item for The Bridge Food Pantry. There will be a tear-off in the Bulletin for reservations closer to the event. Please place your reservation in the collection plate or call the church office by Monday, Feb. 23, 2014

We are making progress!

Our 2014 goal to bring in 250 guests has been going strong! We welcomed 18 guests in January. Weve got the number down to

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232!

Continue to invite your friends and neighbors to come and experience the warmth that is Baughman Methodist Church. Invite them to come and experience the love of God here in our midst! The countdown continues!

LOCAL BUSINESS INTRODUCTIONS DURING WORSHIP As part of our 2014 goal to welcome 250 guests/ visitors, local business owners will be invited to worship with us at Baughman and during our announcements to stand up and offer a 30 second introduction of him/herself and what their business is all about. By doing this the business owners will learn about Baughman and get to experience BMUMCs worship and community for themselves.

SUCCESS!

OUR ELEVATOR IS OPERATIONAL!

Hallelujah! Were all set! It passed the state inspection, and it is ready to take everyone upstairs and downstairs to fully enjoy all of our beautifully renovated space! The second floor will house our adult classes. The third floor will house the childrens classes. Remember! No one class owns any one room. We are not to be territoried. The rooms will be used and occupied as needed. If you havent ventured upstairs yet, please do! The rooms are wonderful.

Valentines Sunday
Renew your marriage vows Sunday, February 16th as part of our Sunday morning worship services. At the conclusion of each worship service, (8:30, 9:45, 11:00), couples will be invited forward to hold hands and renew their wedding vows. You can dress up for the occasion (wear your wedding dress) or you can come as you are. It will be a warm hearted celebration of our most sacred earthly commitment. Bring in your wedding pictures this Sunday and next so that we can post them on the Bulletin Board.

T HANK

YOU !

Thank you for your gift of $100 to Fruitbelt Farmworker Christian Ministry during the year 2012. Your contributions were of great benefit in the effort to reach out in Jesus name to the seasonal and migrant farm workers in Adams, Cumberland, Franklin and Perry counties, PA. We visited farm labor camps and helped with food, clothing, blankets, furniture, Bibles, transportation and translation services. We are grateful to you for helping to make this ministry possible. - Fruitbelt Farmworker Christian Ministry Thank you so much for your contribution of $100 to Christian Churches United and $500 to The Bridge. Jacqueline Rucker, Executive Director Dear Friends, On behalf of Mission Central, I want to thank you for your donation of $100 on December 31, 2013. What a blessing! In Service to the Risen Christ, Rev. Rob Visscher, Executive Director Thank you for your generous donation. Because of it, a child will be provided Christmas. God Bless & Have a Blessed New Year. -North Shore Friends, Patty Gordon To my friends at Baughman, I just want to thank you for the many things you do for me: visits, flowers, cards. I enjoy all of you and especially your visits. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! Happy New Year! Grace Troxell Dear United Methodist Women, thank you for the lovely plant and the goodies! Thank you Dottie and Joan for your visit. It was so pleasant. I enjoyed it. Lorraine Draisey To the Ladies of the Church, Thank you for the gifts you sent me for Christmas. With all the things you do for the holidays, to think that I was thought of. I really think it was wonderful. Dottie Poffenberger Members of Baughman UMC, We thank you for the Holiday treats you presented to us. Thank you Rev. Green for his visit and Holy Communion. Thank you also for the flowers and treats from UM Women. We appreciate all. Bob is much better now. -Bob and Grace Gardner

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SCHEDULE
SEPTEMBER 11, 3014 SIGHT AND SOUND MOSES - SHOW 11:00 A.M. 1:30 P.M. LEAVE PARKING LOT 9:00 A.M. COST $50.00 DEADLINE JUNE 1, 2014 DINNER ON YOUR OWN- COUNTRY TABLE, MOUNT JOY OCTOBER 27, 2014 2:00 P.M. GYM SPEAKER ALICE SPAHR THE JOURNEY OF JULIANA HOSTESSES: ELSIE HAUBERT, LORETTA COX, PHYLLIS EDWARDS NOVEMBER 20,2014 - DUTCH APPLE DINNER THEATER ITS A WONDERFUL LIFE LEAVE PARKING LOT 10:30 A.M. DINNER 11:45 A.M. SHOW 1:15. P.M. DECEMBER 15, 2014 2:00 P.M. GYM SPEAKER: MRS. KLAUS STORY TELLER DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOSTESSES: JOANNE NICHOLSON, ARLENE KUHNERT, MARY ANN MILLER

FEBRUARY 24, 2014; 2:00 P.M. GYM SPEAKER JIM HOOVER BEE KEEPER HOSTESSES JOAN VOWLER, BETTY BLACKMORE, EDNA TAYLOR MARCH 24, 2014; 2:00 P.M. GYM SPEAKER: BRADLEY S. MILLER FLINT NAPPING NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURES HOSTESSES: PATTY KIRK, GERRY BRENNEMAN, CATHY LANE APRIL 2, 2014 DUTCH APPLE DINNER THEATER SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS LEAVE PARKING LOT 10:30 A.M. DINNER 11:45 A.M. SHOW 1:15 P.M. COST - $48.00 DEADLINE MARCH 10, 2014 HOSTESSES: MAXINE BIXLER, MARTHA FINLEY, LURA SHADER MAY 19, 2014; 2:00 P.M. GYM, Program TBA HOSTESSES: MARCIA DRAISEY, JOANNE HORSTMANN, MARY JANE LUDWIG JUNE 12, 2014 RAINBOW DINNER THEATER ALWAYS A BRIDESMAID LEAVE PARKING LOT 10:00 A.M. DINNER 11:30 A.M. SHOW 1:00 P.M. COST - $42.00 DEADLINE MAY 27, 2014

APRIL 28, 2014; 2:00 P.M. GYM, Program TBA COST - $48.00 DEADLINE OCTOBER 27, 2014

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Circle News A joint circle meeting will be held Thursday, March 13 at 1:30pm. Rev. Barbara Yorks will be the guest speaker. Her topic is Baptism and Holy Communion. Hostesses are the Faith Circle.

WOMEN

UMW Prayer and Self Denial Lunch February 6th @ noon in the gym. The speaker this year will be Anne Horton, Director of Camping and Retreat for Susquehanna Conference. Soup, sandwiches, and cookies will be served for lunch. ALL women are invited!

Cherry Pie Sale!

Pies will be made and baked February 13 & 14 Pies ($11.00 each) can be ordered by calling Joanne Winters (774-0917) or Lura Shader (737-6810)

The Food Banks and Delta House There is a great need for food for the two food pantries (The Bridge in New Cumberland and Ecumenical in Harrisburg) that are supported by Baughman Church. As you do your weekly shopping, please keep our needy neighbors in your thoughts. We continue to collect diapers for Delta House. Baskets for your contributions are located in the adult Sunday School area.

Pie pick-up is February 14th.

Girls Gathering in Tyrone February 7-8 for girls in grades 712. Cost is $22.00 and is paid for by UMW.

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February 2014
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1

2 Combined Service 10:00am 9

6:30 Daniel Plan

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7:00 Care and Share 7:00-Missions

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7:00 Mens Breakfast 4:30 Club Impact

5- 10:00-Inter.
Prayer 5:30 Handbells 6:00-Bistro 7:00 Choir & Classes 8:00 Contemp. Practic

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12:00-UMW Prayer & Self Denial Luncheon 6:00-8:00-Clothing Ministry 7:00-Finance

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7:00 Care and Share

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8:30-Make Pie Dough 4:30 Club Impact

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5:30 Handbells 6:00-Bistro 7:00 Choir & Classes 8:00 Contemp. Practic

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8:30-Make & Bake Pies 5:45 COM mtg. 6:30 Trustees 7:15-Ad Board

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8:30-Make & Bake Pies

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10-12 noonClothing

7:00 Mens Break- 10:00-Inter. Prayer fast 1:30-Prayer Shawl

Cherry Pie Pick-up

2:00-& 7:00

Ministry

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6:30 Daniel Plan

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7:00 Care and Share

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7:00 Mens Breakfast 4:30 Club Impact

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10:00-Inter. Prayer 5:30 Handbells 6:00-Bistro 7:00 Choir & Classes 8:00 Contemp. Practic

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6:30 Daniel Plan

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7:00 Care and Share

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7:00 SPRC

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Next SundayWinter Picnic!

Service Times:
Saturday @ 6:15pm Sunday Mornings: 8:30 and 11:00Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary 9:45 Contemporary Worship on the lawn or in the basement 9:45 Sunday School for all ages

F ROM THE OFFICE ...

774-2005
BCM HOURSFebruary 6 6-8pm February 15th 1012noon

February Beacon- Please have March Beacon news to the office by February 24th. Thank you! Facebook Find us at www.facebook/baughmanmemorialumc Baughman Clothing Ministry- We are now accepting clean gently used Winter clothing for infants, children and teens. You may drop your donations off at the Clothing ministry on the days we are open OR you may also drop off at Valerie Byerly's home, 316 3rd St. Please leave donations on her front porch at any time. If you have any questions please call Karen Nick at 717-737-1930. FROM OPERATIONS: For Conference purposes, we need to track the number of small groups and the number attending. Group leaders, if you could please send an email to the office after each meeting stating the name of the group, the dates they met, and the number involved, it would be greatly appreciated! -Deb Koretzky, bumc.secretary@verizon.net When disposing of Trash Please breakdown cardboard boxes as flat as possible and compact trash so we can get as much as possible in bins. Remember one bin is Recycling and 2 are regular trash. Pick-up days are every other Wednesday. Help us save space and avoid an extra pick-up charge. Thanks!

Some of our beautiful new rooms on the second floor.

Luke Room

Mark Room

Conference Room

Baughman Book Fund Applications Available Now- If you are enrolled in a degree program at an institution of higher education, and are a member of Baughman, you are eligible to obtain assistance from the Higher Education Book Fund. Applications are available in the church office, 774-2005. Deadline is February 21st!

Why Give Money to Baughman?

Pastor, someone asked recently, why should I give my money to Baughman Church, as opposed to the United Way, the Salvation Army, or the American Cancer Society? Good question! Heres the answer. Last Sunday (Jan 26th) Baughman UMC had 200 men, women, and children worshipping the Lord Jesus. During the sermon Win shared scriptures from the Bible reassuring you that God can be trusted to provide. The Sunday before (Jan 19th) Win challenged you to take off spiritually. The Sunday before that (Jan 12th) Win asked what difference Jesus makes in your life. Now, who else in your life asks you such questions, and encourages/challenges you to grow spiritually? Who else is teaching you the Bible? Last Wednesday Baughman UMC had over 120 people sharing warm fellowship on the coldest night of the year. No drinking. No drugs. No sex. No violence. Just good, wholesome fellowship with people who care. Where else but the local church do you find such healthy fellowship? In December a homeless couple came to our Church office desperate for help. Theyve worshipped at Baughman UMC ever since. They feel reconnected with God, and they have hope. Who else but the local Church does such spiritual work? Last Sunday there were 37 children in Sunday School. Sunday night there were 16 students at Youth Group. Tuesday night there were 50+ kids at Club Impact. Where else but the local church are these kids going to learn about Jesus? So far weve had 18 new visitors come through our doors to worship with us for the first time in 2014. We dont know their stories yet, but I know for a fact that one of them is without God, and theyve come to Baughman to find Him. The United Way and the American Cancer Society doesnt share God with others. We do! Yesterday, Baughman UMC hosted the funeral of June Kearns. We celebrated her life, and shared the gospel of Jesus Christ with all those who attended. Afterwards, we hosted a reception for her family. Who else offers this kind of care? The local church is the front line of the spiritual battle in our world. This is where people are won to Jesus. This is where people learn to forgive, grow in grace, let go of their sins, strengthen their families, and grow in the wisdom of God. No other institution does this but the local church. Is Baughman worthy of your investment? You bet it is! We are growing the Kingdom of God, beating back the devil, and rescuing families in distress. We are sharing Jesus, teaching the Bible, and offering hope to those who are empty. We are busy fulfilling the very mission we have been directed to fulfill TO MAKE DISCIPLES OF JESUS CHRIST FOR THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE WORLD! Do you know of any other organization who does this kind of work? If so, by all means, give to them as well. Yes, we are worthy of the best you can give.

Baughman United Methodist Church 228 Bridge Street New Cumberland, PA 17070