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Choir Resuming - September 8
The choir will be starting up again, and I know we are all looking forward to that. Choir practice will begin after service on Sunday September 8th at 12:15pm. We will have practice every Sunday after that at 12:15pm. The choir will start singing in service on September 15th. As stated every year, all, and yes that means you, are invited to sing in the choir. You don’t have to read music, or even sing well; all you have to do is want to sing.
Sunday School Resuming - September 8
We will resume our Sunday school programs for both youth and adults on Sunday, September 8th. Listed below are our various classes and education opportunities with some information about each one. Age ranges are given for each class; however, flexibility is assumed depending on the child.
Nursery
Meets: Upstairs each Sunday during service after the children’s moment, year round
Ages: Infant through Pre-K
This class is for our youngest students and there will be a combination of play and some instruction depending on the ages present.
Young Learners
Meets: Upstairs each Sunday during service after the children’s moment, September through May with a one month break around Christmas
Ages: K through 4th grade
This class is for our younger learners and will be focused on instruction and lessons. Material will be taught from a children’s story type Bible. Children less comfortable with working on lessons might wish to stay in the nursery, and those that are more advanced might wish to go to the older class.
Children’s Bible Study
Meets: Upstairs each Sunday during service after the children’s moment, September through May with a one month break around Christmas
Ages: 4th through 8th grade
This class will be a Bible and faith study where children will read scripture lessons from the Bible each week and study them. Children will also learn about Christian faith themes present in the topics and readings for the week. Readings should somewhat overlap with the readings given in the service. As children reach the point where the curriculum or discussions seem less challenging, then they are encouraged to stay in service, attend the Adult Bible Study, and seek confirmation with the Pastor when ready.
Making Sense of Christian Faith Video Series - September 10, September 17, September 24 - 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM
We will have a 3 part video series on issues of the basics of Christian faith, with the first session on Tuesday September 10th, the second on Tuesday September 17th, and the third on Tuesday September 24th. Each part will be shown twice each day, at 1pm and at 7pm. This will give folks a bit more flexibility, especially for those who prefer not to drive at night. Each session will be about one hour with video and discussion. We will meet in fellowship hall.
BUCC Ladies Night - September 13 - 6:00 PM
Stay tuned for more details!
United Church Homes Golf Outing - September 13
You are invited to participate in the United Church Homes golf tournament on Sept. 13th. This is a fundraiser for the organization that runs several of our UCC nursing homes including Trinity here in Beavercreek. The tournament will be at Beavercreek Golf Club and start at 8:00 am on Friday September 14th with breakfast. The cost per player is $100 and includes breakfast, 18 holes, and lunch. The registration deadline for the tournament is August 30th. Register online here.
Chicken And Noodles Dinner - September 21 - 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
We will be having our fall Chicken & Noodle fundraiser dinner for the church and public on Saturday September 21st. The dinner will be open for most of the day 11AM to 7PM, and we will offer chicken and noodles, 2 sides, bread, dessert, and a drink for $10. We will be doing advertising and please tell folks you know about it. We have put up a signup sheet for people to help with the dinner, and we are also asking people to donate sodas, waters, and desserts if they can. There is a signup sheet with specific items to donate this year so we get the right amount of things. Thank you so much!
Payton's Project Golf Outing - September 27
You are invited to participate in the Payton’s Project golf tournament on Sept. 27th. This is a fundraiser for the organization Payton’s Project that through education and therapy works to stop school bullying and help those who have been bullied. The tournament will be at Twin Base Golf Club and start at 7:30 am on Friday September 27th with breakfast. The cost per player is $65 and includes breakfast, 18 holes, and lunch. Register online here.
Cookie Walk Volunteers - Coming in November
Dear bakers, and even people who can sort of bake something: Beaver church needs your help again. The church is doing another cookie walk fundraiser in November of this year. For those who don’t know what that is, it involves us baking a whole bunch of cookies and then people buying them from us. They get to fill a tin/box for a certain amount of money, and then walk down a long selection of cookies and pick whichever ones they want to fill the container. We felt it would be a good idea to have people start signing up for this now, so that we could get a sense of the interest and give people time to bake and freeze cookies etc. Look for the sign-up sheet at the back of the church sometime in May. Each slot you sign up for is for 5-dozen cookies. If you don’t have freezer space, there is a large freezer in the pantry at church.