Updated and new information between newsletters, from our Sunday Order of Service announcements
Announcements – July 20, 2008
Newcomer Corner
Welcome Newcomers! Whether a first-time visitor, curious individual, or person wishing to connect with others at BUUF, the Membership Committee offers a weekly program as a way for you to get to know us.
Welcome Chat - An informal conversation designed to let our guests tell us about themselves, share their stories, and to ask questions. We want to learn why people have come here, and how we can help meet their spiritual needs. Meet after the service in the minister's office in the south wing.
For more information about these and other Membership Committee initiatives, contact Jay Wechselberger at 871-3765.
OUR MINISTER, REV. ELIZABETH GREENE
is currently on sabbatical. She will return to the office August 1, and to the pulpit on September 7.
JULY OUTREACH
During July, 25 percent of the non-pledged plate offering will go to Foster Care of Idaho to Receive the July and August Plate Offerings. Funds collected will help to purchase bikes, scooters, backpacks, a swing set for the waiting area, and passes to local attractions. Twenty-five percent of the non-designated plate offering and 100% of checks that are marked "outreach" will go to Foster Care of Idaho.
SUMMER SCHEDULE IS UPON US
The office is open from 9 am to 12 noon on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The deadline for submitting items for the order of service is 9 am Thursday. The newsletter deadline remains the same, 12 noon on the 3rd Thursday of the month. During the summer months, through Labor Day weekend, there is a single service at 10 am. All summer services are lay-led.
SAGE MYSTERY
Bob Olson gave a rich chuckle and said "I can come up with something." Find out what, and enjoy breakfast with the Senior Sages, this Thursday, July 24, 9:30am at the Kopper Kitchen (2661 Airport Way). Call Tom von Alten, 378-1217 for more information.
THE CONGREGATIONAL CARE TEAM
would like to remind you that "Request for Assistance" forms are located on the table just inside the south wing, across from the office, next to the box in which to deposit them.
BUUF CAMPERS
There are a limited number of spots available for our annual BUUF family camping trip August 15-17. Please contact Eileen Geddings, 853-0822, or Karen Raese, 853-3865, for more information.
CHILD CARE PROVIDERS NEEDED
BUUF provides child care for meetings and events held at BUUF. It is time to update our child care provider list. Please let Karen Raese or Cathy Carmen, co Directors of Religious Education, know if this is something you’d like to do. We’ll provide you with the application and schedule a brief training session. Karen and Cathy can be reached at 658-1710 or or .
CHILDREN'S RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ANNOUNCEMENTS
SUMMER RE IS HERE!
All children (nursery to 6th grade) should go directly to class when they arrive. They will not participate in the service during the summer months. Nursery and preschool age children will be together in the Sophia Fahs room. Grades 1-6 will be in the Olympia Brown classroom. Parents should check children into their class. Older children and youth are welcome to stay in the service.
SUMMER CHILDREN'S RELIGIOUS EDUCATION classes need guides
While many of you have already offered, volunteers are still needed to share one of Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories with our multi age class (grades 1-6) and to provide nursery care. The brightly colored sign up sheets are in the Information Center in the north vestibule. Or, you may contact Karen Raese or Cathy Carmen at 658-1710 or or . Come enjoy our RE children!
CHILDREN'S RE SURVEY
If you have children in the program or not, we’d like your feedback as we finish this year and plan for the next. Paper copies of the survey are available in the north vestibule information center. Please return them to the DRE’s office. An online version is available as well.
Playhouse Openings
The BUUF Playhouse can only be opened when there is a designated adult willing to unlock, supervise and relock the playhouse. If you are interested in being a playhouse adult or family please contact Karen Raese or Cathy Carmen at 658-1710.
