Our Worship Service and Sunday School are at 10:30 a.m. Sundays.

Pastor: Rev. Dr. Naomi Southard

Youth Ministers: Jean & Steve Hayes, Eric Eide

                                                Last site update: October 26, 2009 6:45 AM

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On Sundays

10:30 a.m.: English Worship and Sunday School

9:30-10:30 a.m.: Jr Choir practice

12:00: Fellowship & Refreshments

Faith & Action: 1st Sundays

Youth Advisory: 1st Sundays

Book Club: 1st Sundays

Trustees: TBA

Worship: 3rd Sundays

Church Council: 4th Sundays

Bazaar meeting: July 5

During the Week

Advanced Bible Study: Tuesdays 7:30-8:45p.m. See Rev. Naomi

UMW Craft Workshop: Wednesdays 10-2 p.m. in Issei Chapel. Bring lunch or order from JASEB(883-1106, please order 3 days in advance).

Junior Choir Rehearsal: Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m. with activities at 6 and potluck dinner at 6:30

Adult Choir Rehearsal: Weds, 7:30 p.m.

    November 1 is our Day of the Dead remembrance. Please bring memorabilia for our altar. Also during the lay person’s message will be a costume contest.

    During social hour, there will be a Veteran’s Turkey Sandwich luncheon fundraiser, sponsored by the Missions Committee. Also, some children’s games!

2010 Pledge Campaign To Kick Off in November 

BMUC had a busy 2009. The Church provided activities for all age groups. For youth we continued development of the Youth Council; fasting during Lent to increase awareness of world hunger; youth-led worship services, special young people’s Christmas Plan and Christmas Services, basketball and weekly youth group meetings.  Members also attended family camp and junior and senior high school camp.  

For seniors, Akiko Miyake-Stoner led informal meetings to identify their special interests. In addition, the church held a Yasumikai (respite care) day and a special service to celebrate the Nisei.   

Friday night movies for the proposed “empty nesters” activity group were initiated. The purpose of this group will be to find ways to increase fellowship among middle-aged members who no longer have children at home are nearing retirement or are already retired.  

Short term Adult Sunday School classes, Japanese cooking and the first BMUC member Art Show were held.  

Other important activities continued this year. The Bazaar continued to give us an opportunity to work in fellowship to remember the history and founders of our church and to reach out to the community. In addition, the Choir Blast expanded to include a bell choir and original compositions as well as music from the Adult and Junior Choirs and the Okazu band. For the first time, Japanese food was sold as a fund raiser.  

The church facilities were also improved. New microphones and a computer slide projector were used to enhance Sunday worship services. A dishwasher was installed to reduce waste and improve the environment. We bought new computers for our minister and church secretary. The Trustees undertook additional improvements for the church and grounds.  

All of these programs and services are made available through the generosity of the church membership. We are grateful for your time and financial support of BMUC. Without you, we would not be able to continue these important services and programs. We will be kicking off the 2010 Pledge Campaign in November and look forward to working with you to financially support BMUC. 

Jean Hart, Finance Chair

Choir Blast CDs and DVDs

Audio CDs are currently available. Suggested donation of $5-10. See signup sheet in foyer to order or send email request to BMUChurch@gmail.com

DVD videos will be available at a later date. Watch this space for updates!

--- Owl Postal Service ---

Dear Friends of the BMU Community,

We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for the evening of Friday, October 30th from 6 to 9pm.  Join us for a feast in the great hall followed by sorting into houses and an evening of excitement and adventure. 

There will be Potions with Professor Snape, Transfiguration with Professor McGonagall, Herbology with Professor Sprout, Care of Magical Creatures with Hagrid, Charms with Professor Flitwick, Quidditch with Oliver Wood, and more.  All are welcome: Please bring friends, family, and anyone young at heart.  You don’t want to miss the Hogwarts Express this year.

Sincerely,

Headmaster Albus Dumbledore