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Pastor

Rev. Joseph (Joey) McDonald
blufftonumc.past@hargray.com
843-757-3351 (office)
843-757-3315 (parsonage)
803-671-1691 (cell)

Director of Music
Ella W. Davis

Assistant Music Director/Organist
Dr. W. Raymond Ackerman

Secretary
Pat Simmons
Church Office

Nursery Attendants
Denise Starykowicz
Hillary Quattropani


Youth and Children's Ministry
Julie Toirkens

Webmaster
John Kenyon

BUMC Church Council and Committee Chair Members



 
 For the Community...in our Education Annex
  • Alanon meets Tuesday evenings at 7:30
  • Cub Scouts meet Monday evening from 6:00-7:30

BUMC EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

BUMC  Adult Bible Study
    Sunday 9:45-10:30 in The Conference Room

Adult Men's Sunday School
    Sunday 9:45-10:30 in the Youth  Room

Children's Sunday School
    Sunday at 9:45 after childrens moment

Coming in March

LAB - Living As Believers
    Sunday 6:00 - 7:30 P.M.
    New program for youth 6th to 12th grade.  Will focus on relevant everyday topics to help teenagers "own their faith".

Expanded Childrens Sunday School
    Sunday  10:00 - 10:45
    Location tbd
    An expanded time is being considered that will allow families to  take full advantage of educational opportunities being offered between worship services.


Bluffton United Methodist Church
101 Calhoun St
Mailing address: 
POB 368
Bluffton, SC 29910-0368
843-757-3351

E-mail:  blufftonumc@hargray.com

Church office hours:
Monday -- Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.


Stephen Ministry
Stephen Ministers are available to help you in your time of need.  Please call Ruth Fleming 757-4296 or Sara Jenkins 705-2172 if you feel you could benefit from the support of a confideential caring relationship with a Stephen Minister. 

Please refer to this week's bulletin for the current hospital visitation schedule.




 Messages from our elected delegates from Bluffton United Methodist Church to the  South Carolina Conference.



OPEN INVITATION

All Music Ministry ensembles are open to all who have made a commitment to share their time, talents and gifts by singing and playing praises to God.  Contact Ella W. Davis if you are interested in participating.





Vision 2020 report

Rev. Joey McDonald

 


February 5, 2012

Rev Joey McDonald

Holy Communion
Souper Bowl Sunday

Click Here to View this Weeks Bulletin
(Updated After Thursday Before This Sunday's Service)

 


We have two Sunday Services

Early Bird
  8:45 -- 9:45
Regular Worship
  11:00 -- 12:00
Nursery Care Provided at Both Services




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BUMC Chancel Choir Presented "Shout The Good News" on December 11 at 8:30 and 11:00 Services.
Click on the Manger for more information about this wonderful story.

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Read Our Newsletter
"Living for Christ"
(February 2012 is now posted)


BUMC Calendar

BUMC Calendar


Read the Walterboro District Lowcountry Spirit  "Happenings"


Read the "South Carolina United Methodist Advocate"
(Updated Daily)

Read the  South Carolina United Methodist  ConnX
(This is a link to the current version on the UMCSC website)


Up-Coming Events

Fellowship & Refreshments  First Sunday of the month After each Service.

LAB (Living As Believers) Youth Group.  Sundays at 6:30 in the Fellowship Hall

Cub Scouts  Monday's 6:00-8:00 in the Fellowship Hall.

Parents Night Out - For Children birth through 5th grade.  Third Saturday of each month.  6:30-9:30 PM.   Call Julie Toirkens 706-5698 or Donna Evans 304-646-9230 for info or to volunteer to help.

Sunday Brunch Group - February 13, 12:30  at Truffles Cafe. 

BUMM's Breakfast  Saturday February4 at 7:29 AM.  Come and bring a friend (or two). 

Souper Bowl Luncheon Sunday Feb 5 12:30 in the Fellowship Hall.

Family Promise Overnights  Feb 26-Mar 3 at BUMC.  A chaperon is needed on Feb 22 and Dinner is needed on Feb 24.  Call Russ Rymer to volunteer to help.  298-6566.

Committee meetings are listed on the calendar and in the Church Newsletter

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MUSIC MINISTRY

"LET EVERYTHING THAT HAS BREATH PRAISE THE LORD"

The Psalmist declares that everything with breath should praise the Lord. What better way to praise God than through music? Music Ministry continues to provide praise opportunities to God through several ensembles for children, youth and adults.
I invite you to become involved in our Music Ministry as you joyfully give of your time and talent. Below is a description of our music opportunities:

Cherub Choir, Ages 4-8
Rehearsal: Wednesday, 6:00-6:40 PM

Covenant Choir, Grades 4-7
Rehearsal: Wednesday, 6:00-6:40 PM

Chancel Choir, Adults
Rehearsal: Wednesday, 7:00-8:30 PM

Praise Worship Team
Saturdays (TBA): 10:00-11:30 AM

We need people of all ages. Please contact me to discuss your involvement as we glorify God through music.



For Godʼs glory only,
Ella W. Davis
Director of Music

Come worship with us in Bluffton's Old Town Historic District on Calhoun St. between Hwy 46 and the May River.

We have plenty of parking on the grass in front of, at the sides, and behind the church, and we are fully handicapped accessible.






































Open hearts. Open minds,. Open doors.

Education Annex and playground

Education Annex

Allen Street side

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