UPCOMING EVENTS: November 2022 – January 2023

Advent begins on Sunday, November 27, 2022. There will be a brief
rehearsal for those participating in this year’s Advent candle lighting
and readings immediately after church, November 20, 2022. It will
be organized and short but we will run through the readings. Please
plan to attend. Also we need one more volunteer to do an Advent
reading! Please let Wayne know if you are willing to participate.

Sunday, November 20th at 5:00 pm Community Thanksgiving Service at Morgan Hill Baptist Church.

Tuesday, November 22nd at 1:00 pm. the Barnardsville Men will be reconstructing Joe Merrill’s deck .

/Leigh is performing with the Asheville Choral Society this year!

December 2, 2022 | 7pm
December 3, 2022 | 2pm
First Presbyterian Church of Asheville
40 Church Street, Asheville
$25 Adult Ticket, $15 Student Ticket

Celebrate the season with the Asheville Choral Society with our annual holiday concert. Featuring beloved classics, emerging composers, and fun holiday surprises, this is a musical celebration that you do not want to miss! 

This will be our first live holiday concert since 2019, and we are all thrilled to be singing with our friends, family, and neighbors again this December.

get tickets here:
https://ashevillechoralsociety.org/home

Christmas Tea is Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 3 PM. Plan now to
attend and invite your friends and neighbors.

We will have a short lesson and carols service on Christmas
morning, Sunday, December 25, 2022.

Our next Fifth Sunday service will be in January 2023! We will
continue with music that came out of the 1960s Jesus Movement.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Tim Buckner was elected to the Board of Directors of the Big Ivy Community Center.

We have a newly remodeled Nursery available! We have volunteers and are ready to welcome you and your children during worship on Sunday mornings!

Current Announcements and prayer list 11/28/2021

December 5, 2021, 10 AM– Our Sunday School class will resume at 10am on the first Sunday in December. The class should last about 40 minutes and we will begin reading “Following the Call: Living the Sermon on the Mount Together”. The class will look at and discuss part of Jesus’ sermon and one or two readings from “Following the Call”. More discussion/less lecture.  I hope you’ll join us.

December 12, 2021, 3 PM! – Christmas Tea
Plan now for the 2021 Christmas Tea on December 12 at 3 PM.    The tea is a 167 year-old tradition here in Big Ivy.   And the 2021 version is going to be the best ever!  Get your Christmas treat recipes out and invite all of your friends and neighbors.    This year’s performances are going to be spectacular!  

Steve Carson’s surgery is scheduled this Wednesday.
Miss Louise wants us to pray for her neighbor Kenneth Wheeler.
Let’s keep them in our prayers!

Our Prayer List is getting big!  That’s a good thing! I will begin providing an updated list monthly in print, on the web page and by email . Any prayer concerns that pop up will be posted in the bulletin and added to the list.

Barnardsville United Methodist Church Prayer List
“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)

Louise Buckner
Mary Lou Lizak and family
Samantha Arriaga
Pauline Maney Watkins
Gracie Pinson’s family
Sarah Miller
Carlie Kowalk
Tim Buckner (Lay Servant)
Iris English
Shirley Hagen
Velma Harris
Kamala
Charles (stage 3 cancer)
Michael (multiple surgeries in children’s hospital)
Ian (personal challenges)
Connor (has lost faith)
Chris Harrington (Major surgery)
Krista (Karen Doucette’s sister/ lung cancer)
Bobby DeWeese
Eric Slaughter
Jack Miner’s Family
Kenneth Wheeler
Steve Carson


PRAY FOR EACH OTHER!

Sunday Services are back!

Actually we resumed services in February of this year. We are so happy to be able to meet again!

We have a new minister, Rev. Clyde Denny! He came to our community to retire. Well I guess we all need something to do in retirement and we’re awfully glad he took us on!

New webpage design coming soon! We will trim it down and brighten it up!

This Sunday (October 3rd) is World Communion Sunday. Please come and worship with us!

Worship Services Cancelled 3/15 and 3/22

Dear congregations,

In an effort to keep everyone healthy, we are following Bishop Leeland’s recommendation and canceling worship services for the next two Sundays, March 15 and March 22.

At Brooks-Howell Home we have also canceled our chapel services, so we recorded the message to share with everyone.  I am sharing the link for you so we can still worship!  I hope the message will give all of us hope and strength as we do our best to stay safe from the COVID19 virus.

https://youtu.be/2e-eNuUez7E

Feel free to share this link, or forward this email if you see that I have missed someone!

As always, I am only a phone call, text or email away!

Peace,

Alycia Johnson

Pastor, Barnardsville Charge

A Message From the Bishop

March 12, 2020

Dear Colleagues:

As we continue to receive communications and information regarding the COVID-19 virus, we are aware of the significant challenges arising on a daily basis. The virus is spreading rapidly, and there are an increasing number of cases reported throughout the state. We know the virus is highly contagious and that mitigation is possible with cautious measures.

It is extremely important that we slow the rate of infection in order to allow our health care services to respond appropriately. If the infection rate increases too quickly, we may not have the health care support required for everyone needing treatment.

Bishop Hope Morgan Ward of the North Carolina Conference and I agree that it is important to suspend public worship for the next two weeks, beginning today. Please use your discretion regarding smaller gatherings like small groups, Bible studies, etc. These precautions are not only important for your own safety but for the health and welfare of the entire community. While we are in unfamiliar territory, health care professionals advise that this is necessary for slowing the rate of infection.

With the awareness of so many who depend on our church ministries, we hope you will be mindful of the need to continue to support these ministries and those of your local church. Your prayers, presence (in spirit), gifts (including financial support), service, and witness are still important and needed to sustain and strengthen our ongoing mission.

Please take precautions to keep yourself, loved ones, congregations, and communities safe.

With gratitude for you and your leadership,

Bishop Paul L. Leeland
Western North Carolina Conference
United Methodist Church

Upcoming Events for the Spring and Summer of 2019

• May 3, 2019. 7:00pm. Singing on the Grounds. Come enjoy local gospel music at the Big Ivy Community Center.
• May 11, 2019, 3:00pm – 6:00pm. Barbecue!! Barnardsville Men are sponsoring a BBQ to raise money for a new roof for a community church. Come and enjoy good food and fellowship at the Barnardsville Fire Department on Dillingham Rd.
• May 26, 2019, 11:00 am. Special Gospel Concert by “A Greater Yes,” formerly the Fox Family Quartet.   Please join us for a special service of powerful and uplifting music!  11:00 AM Service at the Barnardsville  United Methodist Church. Invite your families and all of our former members
• August 25, 2019. Barnardsville UMC Homecoming!! Our church is 167 years old this year. Our 11 AM service will including a special homecoming sermon by the Reverend Karen Doucette, special music and hymn singing, and special recognition of our historic past. The theme this year is “His Faithfulness Continues to All Generations.” After the service, we will have a homecoming meal together and at 2 PM The David Crowder Family will deliver a concert to celebrate His faithfulness! Plan now to join us on August 25!

Weekly Update for the Week of October 10th, 2018

We had a wonderful World Communion celebration last Sunday.  Thanks to Wayne and Sarah for creating the most amazing altar display.

The colors on the altar in honor of World Communion Sunday each represent different aspects of our faith. Beginning on the left and working to the right, the light blue signifies the blue skies and represents hope or good health. The black represents the void out of which God created the heavens and the earth. Black means the absolute, constancy and eternity.

The green represents breaking the shackles, freed from from bondage, and the victory of life over death. Gold means illumination, love, compassion and wisdom. The purple speaks of fasting, faith, patience and trust. The red signifies action, fire, clarity and spiritual awakening.And the dark blue signifies life-giving air. Together these seven colors are present on 95% of the flags in the world.

The wooden bowl from which the bread is served today is made from an olive tree from
Jordan. The bowl was purchased in 2009 at Qasr el Yahud on the Jordan River where John the Baptist baptized Jesus. The tree from which the bowl was carved was 2000 to 2500 years old. It makes it possible that Jesus actually saw or walked past this tree when he was with John the Baptist.

Wayne reports that Maisie is home and improving.  If you are so inclined you may give a donation here.  The hospital bills are high.

Help Maisie Get Well!!

Next Sunday is Charge Conference!!  6:00 pm at Christ UMC

2018 Fall and Winter Calendar for the Barnardsville Charge and other items of Interest

Hurricane Florence has hit the Carolinas and it has been a devastating storm.  Thanks be to God it hit as a Cat1 rather than a 4 or 5 but flooding is happening all around and things are much worse down east.  UMCOR has already begun responding to the needs of a wet and

Waves slam the Oceana Pier & Pier House Restaurant in Atlantic Beach, N.C., Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018 as Hurricane Florence approaches the area. (Travis Long /The News & Observer via AP)

weary coast.  If you are so inclined please give to the disaster relief effort.  Unlike so many groups including the Red Cross, ALL monies donated to UMCOR disaster relief go to disaster relief, not to pay someone in an office (your apportionments do that.)  They are an amazing group and an amazing outreach of the Methodist Church.

 

 

 

Barnardsville Charge Calendar 2018

SEPTEMBER

• Wednesday, September 19, 2018 6:30pm – Hymn Practice at BUMC/Pizza Party

• Wednesday, September 26, 2018 6:30pm – Hymn Practice at BUMC/Hot Dog Cookout

• Sunday, September 30, 2018, 6:00am – Pritchard Park Breakfast / Sign-up sheet at BUMC

• Sunday, September 30, 2018 11:00am – Fifth Sunday Celebration at BUMC

  and Covered Dish Lunch

OCTOBER

• Sunday, October 7, 2018 11:00am – World Communion Sunday / Food pantry collection at BUMC

• Sunday, October 21, 2018 8:30am– Barnardsville Men’s Breakfast – Barnardsville Baptist Church

• Saturday, October 27, 2018 6:00am – Helping Hands Bake Sale at D&D. Contact Mary Johnson if you want to drop baked goods off early or bring them by in the morning.

NOVEMBER

• Sunday, November 4, 2018 11:00am – Communion Sunday / Food pantry collection at BUMC

• Sunday, November 18, 2018 – Community Thanksgiving Service – time and place TBA

• Wednesday, November 28, 2018 – Trim the tree / Cider and snacks

DECEMBER

• Sunday, December 2, 2018 11:00am – Communion Sunday / Food pantry collection at BUMC

• Sunday, December 2, 2018 – 5:00pm – “Carols & Cookies” at Pleasant Gap UMC. Everyone from Barnardsville Charge and community invited. Sing Along Christmas songs followed by cookies and beverages.

• Sunday, December 9, 2018 – 3:00pm – CHRISTMAS TEA – BUMC

• Monday, December 24, 2018 – 5:00pm – Charge-wide Christmas Eve Service at Pleasant Gap

• Wednesday, December 19, 2018 6:30pm – Hymn Practice at BUMC/Dinner

• Wednesday, December 26, 2018 6:30pm – Hymn Practice at BUMC/Dinner

• Sunday, December 30, 2018 11:00am – Fifth Sunday Celebration at BUMC

  and Covered Dish Lunch

 

This is a wonderful telling of the Story of Jonah.  I had to share it!!  If you haven’t seen it , watch it.  Her storytelling will bless your day!

 

For those interested, here is the online UMC Lectionary Calendar.  I pull the hymns from here most of the time.  Please remember to sign up for Pritchard Park the last Sunday of this month, the Bake Sale in October and the Christmas Tea in December.  We need everyone!!

 

Weekly Updates for the Week of 7/30/18

Alycia and her family are celebrating the life of her mother, Martha Strunk. Martha went home to be with her Lord on Friday, July 20, 2018. We continue to pray for solace for her family and wish them peace and love. Please visit the Morris Funeral Home site for the obituary.

The memorial service will be on Monday, August 6th at 3:30pm in the Chapel at Brooks-Howell Homes on Merrimon Ave.

The Food Bank here in Barnardsville is now back in the situation it was last year and they are running out of food. They are asking for staple uitems like spaghetti sauce, peanut butter, macaroni and cheese and canned goods, but will accept any and all donations. If anyone has any questions they are welcome to call the community center at 626-3438 for more information.

Walmart has some specials on Mac and cheese and peanut butter right now. You can even have them shop for you for free if your total bill is over 30.00. Please remember our collection day on the first Sunday of the month. As we have our communion Sunday, let us make sure others have food to eat.

Easter Greetings!!

Easter Greetings!!

We have a great weekend ahead as we walk through the Holy Week with Jesus and welcome Him as our risen Lord on Sunday!!

Come for the Good Friday Service at Pleasant Gap! Special Music will be happening at the 11:00 service, anthems, new songs, and a flute solo! Remember to get your goodies at the Helping Hands Bake Sale on Saturday…(you can bring them on Sunday…hint, hint). Please bring some breakfast stuff for Sunrise Service so we can support this wonderful tradition!!

Easter Announcements:

Friday, March 30, 2018, 6:30pm
Good Friday Service
[music starts at 6:20]
Pleasant Gap UMC

Saturday, March 31, 2018, 6am-10am
Helping Hands Bake Sale
D&D

Sunday, April 1, 2018, 7:30am
Easter Sunrise Service
Mountain Valley UMC
(bring breakfast fixins’!)

Sunday, April 1, 2018, 11:00am
Easter Service
Barnardsville UMC

 

More Announcements:

Sunday, April 15, 2018, 8:45am
Barnardsville Men Breakfast
Barnardsville UMC

Wednesday, April 18, 2018, 6:30 PM
Fifth Sunday Hymn Practice
BUMC

Wednesday, April 25, 2018, 6:30 PM
Fifth Sunday Hymn Practice
BUMC