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: November 23, 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.

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

Gift idea!

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!

UMW Christmas Bazaar

Sunday, Dec 6 12-2p.m.

Sponsored by United Methodist Women

Christmas Handicraft items will be featured as well as specialty items.  We will have many unique items suitable for Christmas gifts. Also Udon Luncheon by the Missions Committee and Sunday School Bake Sale.

The craft group needs help setting up on Saturday morning, Dec 5, selling on Sunday and clean up. Please contact Haru Goto or Flora Ninomiya if you can help.

Turkey Lock-In 2009

Who: All BMU Basketball Teams, Youth, Friends, Alumni, and Families are Welcome to attend!

What: Come join us as we make meals for three families in need this thanksgiving and help us deliver the meals on thanksgiving morning.  There will also be games, activities, and time to hang out with friends.

When: Starts Wednesday November 25th at 7pm, Food Prep will go to 10pm after that all are invited to spend the night and help us deliver the meals at 10am the next morning.  Youth will be back at the church by noon for pickup.

Where: At Berkeley Methodist United Church

Why: Come to help provide thanksgiving meals to families in need, to hang out with new and old friends, and to simply to have fun.

Things to Bring: $5 to help cover costs, Permission/Emergency Contact Form (see Boys and Girls Team Directors for these), can food donations we are collecting canned food for Alameda County Food Bank, sleeping bag, pillow, toiletries, and friends.

SEE YOU AT TURKEY LOCK-IN 2009!!!!