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279 Ephesians on the Air - Pastor David's next sermon series based on passages from Ephesians starts July 18th. The details:

Title Theme
July 18 Masterpiece Theatre God’s Love
July 25 Cheers Hospitality
August 1 Victory Garden Growing in God
August 15 The Apprentice Speaking the Truth
August 22 American Idol Singing God’s Praise
August 29 Project Runway Dressed in God’s Armor

Plan to catch this series this summer and encourage your family, friends, and family to join in.  As always, you can keep up with the series for those times you travel or vacation by checking the Sermon / Bulletin Archive at http://bhumc.com. 		2010-08-28 00:00:00
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Breast Cancer Walk - Melanie King Jackson will be walking the 2010 walk this August and she asks for your support.  Her story, background information, and details can be found here.
 2010-08-15 12:00:00
278 Cooperative Story in the UM Reporter - BHUMC is a member of the SE Oakland Cooperative Parish.  Two article describing the cooperative were in the June 4th edition.  The articles, one with a picture from our May 1st work day with Habitat for Humanity, can be found on page 6A:

 2010-07-27 00:00:00
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Mike & Kimerica Parr In Concert, Berkley First UMC

Sunday, June 13, 2010 ~ 6:30 p.m.

This concert is a fundraiser for a music program at the Bishop Lawi Imathiu Secondary School in Meru, Kenya.  They currently have a flourishing Band Program, and wish to embark on a choral program as well. All the students attending the school are funded through donations. The school was founded by donations from First United Methodist Church, Ann Arbor.  Additional information is here.
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276 Blessing of the Bikes Service - June 13, 2010 (weather permitting) the Sunday service will be held on First United Methodist Church in
Ferndale s south lawn with a blessing of all manner of bikes [motorcycles, bicycles, tricycles, mo-peds,
scooters, skateboard, etc.] during the service, followed by a balloon launch and bike parade. The service starts
at 10:00 am and comfortable outdoor attire is encouraged.  Full details are here.

In the event of inclement weather the Sunday service will be held inside, with security outside to monitor bikes.
The Blessings of the Bikes will be held immediately following the service. 		2010-06-13 10:00:00
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Please click for more details.
 2010-06-04 23:00:00
264 Follow BHUMC on Facebook - Shan Kumar recently established a home for BHUMC up on Facebook.  You can add yourself as a fan of BHUMC:
  • click this shortcut, or
  • log in to Facebook (set up an account if you need to), search for "Beverly Hills United Methodist Church", and become a fan.  
You'll then get any news sent  to Facebook members via the new page.  Thank you Shan.

 2010-05-31 00:00:00
265 March Mission Moment - The Baldwin Center - The March Mission Moment this year featured a presentation by Development Director Jason Morgan.  Jason gave an overview of the organization and showed a video (click here to see it) that highlights the main areas of focuses in the community, to: feed, clothe, educate, and empower   The Baldwin Center website has more details, facts, and figures.  BHUMC continues to support the Baldwin Center with canned and other non-perishable food items plus other support throughout the year. 2010-05-22 00:00:00
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Cooperative Work Day - Painting - Our first outing on May 1st started rainy but all found productive and helpful tasks before and after the rain let up.  There was interest in the interior painting scheduled for May 19 and 20 (now delayed from the original plan for painting earlier in the week) - we are invited back to help out.  Please sign up using Doodle if you are able to help out.  Those that are working, the start time is 8:00 am each day with work continuing to about 4:00 pm.  The worksite is at 1624 Grieg Ave, Madison Heights (click for Google Maps directions).  
2010-05-17 18:00:00
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Sermon Series - The current sermon series is titled Christianity and World Religions.  The schedule is:
April 18 Why So Many Religions?
April 25 Hinduism
May 2 Buddhism
May 9 Islam
May 16 Judaism


Come start the series and encourage your neighbors, friends and relative to join us. As usual, watch for the sermon text online for those weeks you miss, to review a section, or to share with a friend..  
 2010-05-16 12:00:00
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270 Cooperative Work Day - Clergy and lay coperative members from Berkley First, Embury, Madison Heights, and, Beverly Hills  worked with Habitat for Humanity in Madison Heights on Saturday, May 1st.  This event was the first of hopefully many joint outreach ministries in our community.  Stay tuned for more opportunities when work when Habitat resumes construction the week of May 17th - there is interest to help paint the interior of the house in progress in Madison Heights. 2010-05-07 00:00:00
269 Cooperative Work Day Update - The Habitat for Humanity preparation for the Madison  Heights progress is on schedule for a week of construction the week of April 26 through May 1st.  The first floor deck shown here was built April 24th in prepartion for walls on Monday, roof trusses and wood on Tuesday, shingling on Wednesday, windows and doors and siding preparation Thursday, siding on Friday and Saturday.

Saturday, May  1st is the work day for the SE Oakland Cooperative Parish.  We hope to have 12-15 construction volunteers  (signup continues at Doodle).  Those that are working, the start time is 8:00 am and work continues to about 4:00 pm.  The worksite is at 1624 Grieg Ave, Madison Heights (click for Google Maps directions).   		2010-05-01 12:00:00
266 Kingdom Sunday Celebration - Palm Sunday (March 28th) was also Kingdom Sunday where we celebrated the outreach projects of 15 'volunteers'. Read their stories here. 2010-04-29 00:00:00
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267 Cooperative News - The first community outreach program of the new SE Oakland Cooperative Parish (we are a member) will be Saturday, May 1st.  The event is a Cooperative work day with Habitat for Humanity in Madison Heights.  There are opportunities to work on construction (siding and building a shed, good tasks for all levels of interest and energy) and to serve food provided by Madison Heights UMC.  Come meet other members of the Cooperative.  More information and details on signing up are at http://se-oakland-cooperative.info/ or by contacting Ken Dowell. 2010-04-25 00:00:00
262 BHUMC Graphic Artist Schedule
 2010-04-14 13:00:00
263 Holy Week Schedule -  Make your plans now for Holy Week:
Lenten Study March 29 2:00 pm The Last 24 Hours Of Jesus Life
Maundy Thursday April 1 7:00 pm Service
Good Friday April 2 Noon - 3:00 pm Sanctuary open for private meditation
Easter Sunday April 4 8:00 am Early service, informal
8:30 am Breakfast
10:00 am Traditional service
2010-04-04 12:00:00
260 Lenten Sermon Series - Lenten Sermon series is titled "A Journey to Hope".  Each Sunday we will see how
  • our traveling companions, 
  • self esteem, 
  • work, 
  • money, 
  • temptation, and 
  • suffering 
shape who we are on our journey to hope.  You are encouraged to make it a goal to be at every service during Lent.

 2010-03-27 23:00:00
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Pray the Devil Movie Follow-up - Nearly $1000 from the movie proceeds last September has been received in Liberia, Africa.  Specifically, the funds were split between the educational efforts at the Bishop Judith Craig Children's Village and the microfinance program at the First United Methodist Church of Monrovia.  Acknowledgement letters  can be viewed by clicking the respective photographs below:

Thanks for your support of the ministries in Liberia.

 2010-02-28 00:00:00
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NOOMA - Pastor David is leading a Wednesday evening study this winter, possibly longer.  This study will be based on the Nooma video series. Though hard to describe, Noomas are short topical videos that are produced by Rob Bell.

The study will take place on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month.  If you are looking to explore faith issues, come out to the next session on February 17th at 7:00 pm to see what Nooma is all about. 

2010-02-17 17:00:00
253 Questions of Faith - The current sermon series is based on questions of faith posed by the congregation.  The topics to be covered are:

Jan 10 Does Jesus want us to be dishonest?
Jan 17 How can the meek inherit the earth?
Jan 24 How can a Loving God allow suffering?
Jan 31 Is God Plausible?
Feb 7 How to Understand the Bible?
Feb 14 Is Christianity the only way?

Invite and bring a friend, relative, or neighbor by sharing this list.  As always, if you miss a week you can read the sermon text at bhumc.com/sermons.php.   		2010-02-14 12:00:00
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NOOMA - Pastor David is leading a Wednesday evening study this winter, possibly longer.  This study will be based on the Nooma video series. Though hard to describe, Noomas are short topical videos that are produced by Rob Bell.

The study will take place on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month.  If you are looking to explore faith issues, come out to the next session on February 3rd at 7:00 pm to see what Nooma is all about. 

2010-02-03 17:00:00
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Haiti Update - Our Bishop sends the following message:

Donations made to this Sunday's collection for Haiti relief will be mailed out next week.  If you'd like to donate directly through UMCOR, please click here; you can indicate your association with Beverly Hills UMC during the checkout process and we'll get 'credit' for your direct contribution.  Remember, 100% of donations made to UMCOR are used for the cause donated.
2010-01-27 00:00:00
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It's SOS Time Again - For the third year in a row BHUMC is supporting the South Oakland Shelter (S.O.S) project during it's visit to Berkley First UMC the last week in January.  The needs this year:
  • Female and male overnight host on Tuesday, January 26th
  • Driving, am or pm - am is as early as 5:30 to as late as 8:00, pm is between 6:15 and 7:00 from Royal Oak
  • Making breakfast (we are looking at Monday the 25th, Tuesday the 26th or Thursday the 28th, to be determined).  Breakfast is served from 5:30 to 7:30 and is usually cold cereal, bagels, toast, juice, etc. Not the Full English type. We usually provide the food, but if folks wanted to do breakfast and make coffee cakes or muffins or something like that it would be fine.
  • Serve dinner on Thursday the 28th from 7:00 to 7:30 with setup and clean-up on top of that.
  • Folks willing to be on a "sub list" in case a volunteer can't come for some reason.
Please let Ken Dowell know of your availability to assist on any or all of these efforts. Detailed notes on the various tasks can be reviewed here.
2010-01-27 00:00:00
250 The current sermon series is titled Questions of Faith.  You can help form this series by asking any question you might have. Just write down that question on a piece of paper and put it in Pastor David's mail slot across from the office or e-mail him at pastor@bhumc.com. The series starts on January 10th.  It will be an informative as well as an inspirational series.  You are encouraged to come out and bring a family member or friend.   As always, if you miss a week, the sermon text will be on the church website. 2010-01-11 00:00:00
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Daily Devotion - A Few Moments With God
2010-01-07 00:00:00
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Sermon Plans -   The plans for December:
  • The Christmas You've Always Longed For
    • Dec 6 - Kingdom Assignment
    • Dec 13 - Keep a Christ Centered Focus
    • Dec 20 - Manage the Inevitable Distractions
    • Dec 24 - Celebrate Whatever Your Circumstances - Christmas Eve Service
    • Dec 27 - The Perfect Gift
Come share as we celebrate the rich heritage and blessings we all enjoy.  As always, if you miss a week, the sermon text will be on the church website.
2009-12-31 12:00:00
249 This is the Week - The Fifth Season - The women's chorale Fifth Season will present a Christmas program for the church and as a free gift to the public this Sunday afternoon, December 20th at 3:00 pm.  Invite your friends and neighbors for this lively, entertaining, and inspirational afternoon of harmonious songs of the season. 2009-12-20 14:00:00
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Pastor's Pen - Questions of Faith

As I look ahead to 2010 and my preaching schedule, I want to borrow an idea from a fellow United Methodist pastor named Adam Hamilton.  Several years back he asked those attending the Christmas Eve service to write down any questions they really wished a pastor or church would deal with.  Rev. Hamilton they took those questions and selected 6 to focus on.  A sermon series was then formed titled “Questions of Faith”.

I plan on doing the same thing at our Christmas Eve service.  You may or may not be at that service.  I want you to have the opportunity to ask any question you might have.  Just write down that question on a piece of paper and put it in my mail slot across from the office.  You can also e-mail me at pastor@bhumc.com.

I plan to begin that series on January 10th.  I believe this will be an informative as well as inspirational series.  I encourage you to come out and bring a family member or friend.


Yours in Christ,
Pastor David  

2009-12-13 14:00:00
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Sermon Plans -   The plans for November and December:
  • Nov 1 - Relay For Christ - All Saints Day
  • Nov 8 - We Are the Church Together - Our DS Rev. Duane Miller will join us this morning.  The Staff Parish Relations Committee meets with the DS at 9:15 am.
  • Lessons of Thanksgiving
    • Nov 15 - The Native Americans - Share what you have.
    • Nov 22 - The Pilgrims - Thanksgiving and Commitment
    • Nov 29 - Slow Down For Reflection - First Sunday in Advent
  • The Christmas You've Always Longed For
    • Dec 6 - Kingdom Assignment
    • Dec 13 - Keep a Christ Centered Focus
    • Dec 20 - Manage the Inevitable Distractions
    • Dec 24 - Celebrate Whatever Your Circumstances - Christmas Eve Service
    • Dec 27 - Enjoy a God Pleasing Christmas Season
Come share as we celebrate the rich heritage and blessings we all enjoy.  As always, if you miss a week, the sermon text will be on the church website.
2009-12-12 00:00:00
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Bible Reading Plan - Pastor David has urged all to regularly read the 'owner's manual' - our Bible - over the course of 2009.  A reading plan was distributed and it is now available through a link on the upper left titled Bible Reading Plan.  The next thirty days of the plan are shown whenever this is accessed.

The whole-year plan, exactly as Pastor David distributed, is also available for printing or viewing as a single PDF document  by clicking here.  

For those that want to 'go modern', BibleYear.COM has 50 Bible versions/translations online organized to read  in a manner similar to Pastor David's plan or 4 other reading plan organization, each designed to start on the 1st or 15th of each month this year (for those that are concerned about getting caught up with the plans that start January 1st).
2009-12-11 00:00:00
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Mitch Albom Book Study - The Ladies Study Group is hosting a discussion of Mitch Albom's newest book Have A Little Faith.   Mitch's past books have been quite thought provoking yet are also quick and easy reads and this one promises to be likewise.

All women are welcome to participate.  The date and time is Thursday, November 19th at 7:00 pm (postponed from earlier announcment) and the location is the church.   If you care to join us, purchase your own copy of the book and start reading - it's not too late to start!   We will cover the first half of the book approximately. 

If you'd like to use the discussion questions to guide your reading, please click one or both of the following: Set A / Set B (from http://mitchalbom.com)   You'll be able to follow along if you do not have those ahead of time.   Hope to see you there.  

     - Corinne
 2009-11-19 18:00:00
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Sermon Series - In November we'll celebrate All Saints Day and, as we approach Thanksgiving, the messages will be on the first Thanksgiving and giving thanks for our many blessings.


 2009-11-07 16:00:00
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UMW Dessert Fest - The UMW is sponsoring an "Autumn Dessert Fest" on Sunday, October 25th from 3:00 to 5:00 pm.  The keynote speaker is Kathleen Strader, Director of Prevent Child Abuse America.  Proceeds of the event go toward child abuse prevention and support.  To get tickets ($7.00 donation suggested), email Joan Stoll at umw@bhumc.com.
2009-10-25 15:00:00
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Sermon Series -   The current sermon series consists of three messages that relate somehow to pets. On the 11th we started with dogs and last Sunday it was the cats turn.  Fish will have focus this Sunday the 25th.  In November we'll celebrate All Saints Day and, as we approach Thanksgiving, the messages will be on the first Thanksgiving and giving thanks for our many blessings.


 2009-10-25 12:00:00
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Sermon Series -   The current sermon series consists of three messages that relate somehow to pets. On the 11th we started with dogs. This week it will be the cats turn.  Fish will have focus on the the 25th.  In November we'll celebrate All Saints Day and, as we approach Thanksgiving, the messages will be on the first Thanksgiving and giving thanks for our many blessings.


 2009-10-18 12:00:00
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All Walkers and Rockers Welcome!  Please join our Beverly Hills United Methodist Team!

It is time to polish up our walking shoes and share the news that the Birmingham/Bloomfield CROPwalk will be taking place Sunday, October 4 at 2:00 in the afternoon.  Our walk will leave from the Christian Life Center at First United Church, Birmingham.  Registration will take place starting at 1:15.  This is our opportunity to help make a positive contribution within our Detroit Metropolitan community and our world community. Funds raised go out to fight hunger and poverty locally and around the globe.

What does CROP mean?  Communities - Responding to - Overcome - Poverty

Please see Pastor David or Ann Carlson for the CROPwalk materials that you will need to support you every "step of the way"!
 2009-10-04 12:00:00
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Pray the Devil Back to Hell
Beverly Hills UMC is proud to participate in the September Global Peace Tour of the documentary film Pray the Devil Back to Hell.  This is the gripping account of a group of brave and visionary women who demanded peace for Liberia, a nation torn to shreds by a decades-old civil war.  The women's historic yet unsung achievement finds voice in a narrative that intersperses contemporary interviews, archival images, and scenes of present-day Liberia together to recount the experiences and memories of the women who were instrumental in bringing lasting peace to their country.
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2009-09-27 12:00:00

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