Bonners Ferry UMC has made a commitment to being active in the local and global communities. There are many opportunities throughout the year to be in fellowship with or in service to others.
THIS MONTH......
-Conformation Class continues for all interested 6th through 12th Graders wishing to explore there Christian faith and Methodist Ideals. Pastor Tara leads this class Sundays at 9am.
-Collections for Thanksgiving food baskets has begun. Please bring in those extra food items we have to help give others a Happy Thanksgiving.
-We are currently implementing "Apportionment Angels" an extra mile giving campaign to cover our obligations to the larger denomination. We have chosen to fund our local ministries first, however we don't want to forget our mission to support the Ministries of the United Methodist Church Globally. So, check out the "Angel Tree" in the Lounge to find a ministry you would like to support, there are tags from a few cents to $100+ dollars. Lets all work together to cover these areas.
-Our second annual "To Die for Dessert" (Or Live For) Auction will be on Sunday November 22nd. Load up on desserts for all those Thanksgiving guests! This is a fund raiser to upgrade our sound system. (Yes we haven't forgotten) Our sound system is inadequate for our current needs, and we want all to be able to hear.
-The men's annual "Perfect Omelet" dinner will be November 17th at 6pm. All men and there wives as well as "single" ladies are invited to joins us for a great time of food and fellowship. Donations accepted to support UMM projects.
-Thanksgiving Worship: We will be having a special service for Thanksgiving on Wednesday, November 25th at 7pm. Invite your friends family and neighbors as we give thanks for all God has done.
COMING IN December........
-Youth Ski Retreat, December 21st-23rd at Schweitzer chapel. For more info contact Tracy or Pastor Tara.
-Christmas Eve Service -
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Family Fellowship
Bonners Ferry UMC celebrates its families with special events planned for all ages. Various events happen throughout the year, call or check calendar for latest.
Youth Ministry
Youth is an important focus of BFUMC. Check out the Youth page for current events. Our youth participate in conference wide events for UMC youth - Convo and other regional retreats, Christian camping, and Annual Conference. Our youth are active in Chrysalis, a spiritual retreat for teens and have been strong leaders in the Chrysalis community. In the summertime, they attend church camp, help with Vacation Bible School and have attended Creation at the Gorge.
Local Mission
Our church is active in the community, and our doors are always open. The church building is used by many community groups including TOPS and the weekly senior meals. We have also host several AA and NA groups throughout the week. The building is available free of charge for non-profit community groups, for more information contact the church office at 267-2343. Many of our members volunteer in the community at places like the Restorium and hospital, and for programs like Second Chance and the Crisis Hotline. The church is a member of the local Ministerial Association and provides emergency aid for those in need as well as leading worship at the Hospital and Restorium several times a year.
Global Mission
In years past, members from Bonners Ferry UMC have led a week long mission trip to Chihuahua City, Mexico. The trip is sponsored by Volunteers in Mission of the United Methodist Church and have averaged 15-20 people from Bonners Ferry UMC and other area churches. Other members of our congregation have participated in mission trips to UMCOR headquarters in Louisiana and a UMC camp in Alaska as well as others. Trips for 09 are in the works. The United Methodist Women have led the way in mission work by making school kits and health kits for developing countries and by sponsoring missionaries around the world.
Special Events
Many events happen throughout the year, we also participate in community events such as the 5th Sunday Hymn sing and annual community worship service.