The Flame
Branson United Methodist Church Newsletter
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Published Semi-Monthly
Volume 29 No. 2 January 25, 2012
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“SOUPER” BOWL SUNDAY for CAM
February 5th, 2012
Support our local food pantry by bringing cans of soup to church with you on February 5th. Place your cans into the marked containers to vote for your favorite Super Bowl Team: The New York Giants or the New England Patriots. Each can equals one vote and the winner will be declared. The real winners, of course, are CAM and those in need. Thank you for your support, and may your favorite team win!
Summer Church Camp info available now!
See Miss Cora and start planning your summer camp adventure.
Snow or No Snow, to Church we will go!
Just a reminder that we will have church
no matter the weather.
Come if you can come safely!
Coming Events at
Branson United Methodist Church
Sunday, January 29
8 A.M. - Traditional Worship Service in the Sanctuary
9:30 A.M. – Contemporary Worship Service in Sanctuary
9:30-10:30 A.M. - Sunday School for all ages
10:45 A.M. – Blended Worship Service in the Sanctuary
Monday, January 30
9-10:30 A.M. – Rhema Bible Circle in the Library
Tuesday, January 31
10 A.M.-4 P.M. – Sewing & Crafts Circle in the S.W. Room
6:30 P.M. – Cast of Characters Study in Friendship Room
7 P.M. – Men’s Bible Study in the Library
Wednesday, February 1
6:30 A.M. – Early Birds Prayer Group at Thrift Shop
4-5 P.M. – God Squad
4-5 P.M. – Confirmation Class in the Youth Room
5-5:30 P.M. – BUMC Stars Kids Choir in the Susanna Wesley Room
5:30 P.M. – Potluck Dinner in FLC
6:30-7 P.M. – Holt Happenings in Holt Chapel
6:30-8 P.M. – Chancel Choir Rehearsal
8:15 P.M. – High School, College, and Young Adults meet at Vintage Paris in Hollister
Thursday, February 2
9:30 A.M. – Gamblers Anonymous Mtg. in Holt Chapel
11 A.M. – Lunch Bunch in Library
5:30 P.M. – Loaves & Fishes in the FLC – BUMC Cooking, Serving & Cleaning Up!
5:30-9 P.M. - Love Inc. using facility
Saturday, February 4
8:00 A.M. – UMM Monthly Breakfast Meeting in Skaggs Magnolia Room
Have a Heart During February!
Donate a NEW stuffed animal to the Tender Critters Project, sponsored by the Junior Auxiliary of Taney County. All animals are donated to the Emergency Room of our local hospital and given to children who are suffering a trauma, or are scared and need comforting. Look for the containers provided around the church and help make a difference in a child’s life! For more information or to make a monetary donation, please contact Cathy Brown of our church family at 335-1366.
NEWS FOR United Methodist MeN
2012 Officers Have Been Elected!
President: Howard Hawkins Vice-President: Ray Marcy
Secretary-Treasurer: Ed Piland
Congratulations on your new positions, gentlemen!! Our thanks to all of you that served in 2011. All men are invited and encouraged to join us at our February 4, 2012 meeting in Skagg’s Magnolia Room. Hope to see you there!
Witness Ministry Team Needs You!
The Witness Ministry Team is looking for members! We will meet on Thursday, February 16th, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. in the Susanna Wesley Room. We have some new ideas for 2012 and will need several team members to help us carry them out. If you are interested, please call Becky Arnoldy at (417) 496-2465, or join us at our meeting on February 16th. We encourage prospective members to attend. It will be a good chance to find out about our ministry and our goals for 2012. Join us! -Becky Arnoldy, Chairperson
Small Church 101 Workshop ~ Going from Good to GREAT!
On Saturday, Feb. 25, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, “Small Church 101” will be offered at the First UMC of Lebanon. Pick up a program/registration form in the church office or Welcome Center for full information about this excellent event. Featured speakers include Rev. Dr. Clayton Smith of the Church of the Resurrection, Ozarks North District Superintendent Rev. Dr. Bart Hildreth, Ozarks South District Superintendent Rev. Dwight Chapman, and others. Choice of classes include Seven Steps from Good to GREAT; Church Leadership by Size; Staff/Parish Relationships; Community Prayer Walks; Go Fish; Youth Ministry in the Small Church; and Beyond the Walls. Check it out!
LAITY CONNECTION – AN EVENT FOR LAITY
“Remember the Future; The Challenge of Leadership”
On Saturday, March 24, 9:00 am-3:00 pm, Bishop Robert Schnase will lead this event at Aldersgate UMC in Nixa. Laity in ministry is a 24/7 Connection to God! Lay Ministry is Discipleship! It includes study, relationship with Christ, and the sharing of faith with others by word or deeds. Join us in worship, learning, fellowship and communion with Bishop Schnase and other District/Conference leaders. Pick up an information/registration sheet in the church office or Welcome Center and get registered – space is limited! The $10 fee includes lunch.
Have You Seen the Church Office Lately??
Our thanks to the United Methodist Women for funding the office remodel; to Larry & Joe Henderson for building and installing such a beautiful, functional new workspace; and to Dwane Smith for his designing and decorating expertise. If you haven’t had time to drop by yet, we’ll be expecting you!
Calling All Ladies!!
“Dip Into Love” Through UMW
Saturday, Feb. 11, 7:00 pm
Susanna Wesley Room
You are cordially invited to “Kick-Off” the new year by joining us for a free evening of fun, special entertainment, an awesome guest speaker, and a bounty of delicious dips! Our UMW Mission Team will supply a delectable variety of all things dip-able, while we sit back and enjoy an evening of Christian fellowship, complete with entertainment and guest speaker. No R.S.V.P. necessary, just mark your calendars, call some friends, and we’ll see you here on the 11th!