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B A N N E R N E W S L E T T E R
May 2019

WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Barrington United Methodist Church
98 Algonquin Road, Barrington, IL 60010
Chapel Worship, Sundays at 8:00 a.m.
You are invited to be a part of this welcoming, caring community that worships
God in an intimate setting. Essential elements of this service include: a time of
gathering, liturgy, hymns, sermon and a sending forth into the world to live our faith.
Communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of every month.
Classic Worship, Sundays at 9:30 a.m.
Please join us in the soaring, light-filled Sanctuary for this more formal worship
experience. Essential elements of this service include a mix of traditional and current
hymns, liturgy, organ and choir, sermon and a time for children every Sunday.
Communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of every month.
Crossroads Worship, Sundays at 11:00 a.m.
There is a place for you in this casual, compelling worship service. The relaxed
atmosphere invites us to interpret scripture in today’s context with challenging
questions, a variety of musical genres and an open, interactive format. Communion is
celebrated regularly.
Rev. Chris Winkler
Senior Pastor
cwinkler@barringtonumc.com
Rev. Matthew Johnson
Associate Pastor
mwhjohnson@barringtonumc.com
Pastor Joane Patton-Seaton
Interim Pastor
First UMC, West Dundee
jseaton@barringtonumc.com
Pastor Maddie Johnson
Director of Youth Ministries
mjohnson@barringtonumc.com
Luis Vega
Lay Pastor
Comunidad Cristiana
lvega@barringtonumc.com
Comunidad Cristiana | Christian Community Worship, Sundays at 4:00 p.m.
1647 Ravine Lane, Carpentersville, IL 60110
You, and your neighbors, are invited to join this emerging worship. A welcoming,
caring community shares worship and a delicious meal on Sunday evenings.
Experience Hispanic-style worship offered bilingually with a mix of traditional and
contemporary worship elements. Communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of
every month.
First UMC of West Dundee
318 W. Main Street, West Dundee, IL 60118
Classic Worship, Sundays at 10:00 a.m.
All are invited to experience this multi-generational blended worship service,
which incorporates traditional worship elements like hymns and liturgy with
more contemporary elements like thematic altar displays, video and occasional
contemporary music selections. There is a children’s message weekly, scripture
lessons and sermon. Communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of every month.
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8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

It's a Matter of Faith
by Rev. Chris Winkler
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For I am about to create new heavens and a new earth; the former things shall
not be remembered or come to mind. 18 But be glad and rejoice forever in what
I am creating; for I am about to create Jerusalem as a joy, and its people as a
delight. 19 I will rejoice in Jerusalem, and delight in my people; no more shall the
sound of weeping be heard in it, or the cry of distress. 20 No more shall there be
in it an infant that lives but a few days, or an old person who does not live out
a lifetime; for one who dies at a hundred years will be considered a youth, and
one who falls short of a hundred will be considered accursed. 21 They shall build
houses and inhabit them; they shall plant vineyards and eat their fruit. 22 They shall
not build and another inhabit; they shall not plant and another eat; for like the
days of a tree shall the days of my people be, and my chosen shall long enjoy the
work of their hands. 23 They shall not labor in vain, or bear children for calamity;
for they shall be offspring blessed by the Lord—and their descendants as well. 24
Before they call I will answer, while they are yet speaking I will hear.
—(Isaiah 65:17-24)
When the prophet Isaiah brought this word from the Lord to
the People Israel, hope was a rare commodity. For decades
the People had watched as the land they had worked so hard
to develop, the land they loved had experienced incredible devastation and
destruction. The Temple, the center of their worship life, lay in ruins the great
City of Jerusalem was itself destroyed. The Babylonian empire had overtaken
their country and exiled many of their most important citizens—just as the
prophet had warned would happen. From where they sat and observed the
world around them, there seemed to be little to be excited about. Their future
was far from certain. Everything they thought they knew was in question and
everything they could count on had been dismantled.
Just then, at this incredibly low moment in their history—and when trouble
and turmoil seemed to be in control—now, that same prophet stands and
delivers a new word from God, “I am about to create new heavens and a new
earth, the former things shall not be remembered or come to mind.” It is an
interesting and informative word for our church today. Perhaps God is getting
us ready for a new thing, a new creation—one the will bring us great joy and
delight. One thing I know from scripture is that our God is not a God of death
and destruction. Our God is one of new life and new beginnings. Throughout
our faith story—both at Barrington Church and throughout the biblical
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record—God constantly turns the tables on despair and creates something new
and wonderful.
In our own history, it happened when God turned the fire that destroyed this
church’s former building into a new campus that has expanded and multiplied
our mission and ministry. The people of Barrington United Methodist Church
had to believe and trust that God was leading them four miles south, out of the
Village they knew to a new Crossroads. Like the People to whom Isaiah was
preaching God’s word, in order to make God’s promise come true, they had to
do their part, they had to build new houses and plant new vineyards. They had
to plant seeds of hope in order to bear fruit for the future. God is—and always
will be—in the business of new creation, new beginnings and new life.
Even now, in the midst of troubled times, I believe that God is once again
doing a new thing: creating a new and wonderful future for this church. And,
as before, I believe God is calling us to participate by planting seeds of hope in
order to bear fruit for the future. I believe God is calling us to tangible acts of
faith that declare our trust in the God who has never abandoned or forsaken us.
There have been times throughout my ministry when folks have said something
to me like, “Ok Pastor, your sermon did a good job of describing what the
problem is, how about telling us how to fix it?” If you are one who desires
tangible, realistic, achievable solutions I am going to indulge you.
First, plant seeds of hope by giving a special gift to the operating budget of
Barrington Church. We are people who love to give to missions that help
others in times of great need and do so generously and selflessly. This church
is a mission—everything we do is a loving offering to the God who calls us to
be the church.
From the beginning, our God has faithfully continued to create and re-create
the church. Let us respond with our own declaration of faith by increasing
our support of this church. God calls us to vibrant worship, vital faith and
friendships, and to change the world through ministries of service, outreach,
charity and justice. We estimate that our pledges and other giving will leave
us about $100,000 short of funding our missions and ministries for the year —
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our goal is to receive $50,000 now, in support beyond our current levels, as a
tangible act of faith in our God and his work thru this amazing church.
Additionally, please consider:
• Planting seeds of hope, quite literally, by working in the congregational
garden. It takes more than fifty people, working about two hundred
hours each week, to produce the five to fifteen tons of vegetables that
feed hundreds of people each year.
• Giving generously to Growing Hope Globally, simply one of the most
effective anti-hunger ministries in the world. This ministry that began
as a partnership with local farmers has eliminated food insecurity in the
regions of Malawi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Nicaragua
where we have set up projects over the last fifteen years.
• Supporting the mission group that will travel to Puerto Rico to plant
seeds of hope among people who have struggled to recover from the
devastating hurricanes of 2017.
• Planting seeds of hope by purchasing trees, shrubs and perennials
through the program our Trustees have undertaken to enhance the
grounds of Barrington Church. We have made the land ready for new
plants through our restoration project that has rid this property of the
invasive, non-native species that have plagued it for years.
We may have our times of doubt and despair—we are human, after all—but God
is still with us and God is still in the business of reconciliation and restoration.
So let us plant seeds of hope for the future. It is a matter of faith.
Grace and Peace,
Pastor Chris
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Planting Seeds of Hope!
A Note About Our Identity
You may have noticed that, although no official change has been made, our
name has been amended in a number of places.
The actions of the UMC’s Special Session of General Conference have
unleashed wave after wave of troubling press that puts every local Methodist
church in quite an unflattering and unfair light. And a great many of our
friends in the connection have invested their energies into saying “we aren’t
like that church.”
We believe, however, this is the wrong time to emphasize what we aren’t.
So, for the time being, we’re not going by our middle name as much as we once
had. This is because we believe the gospel begs us to tell our neighbors good
news. We want to tell the world who we are; who we’ve always been.
We are a congregation with deep roots in Barrington. Our witness to the
grace of Jesus here predates the municipalities in which many of us live and
work. Presently, we are a church at the crossroads. This is quite literally the
case because of the major intersection where our building and community
garden sits, but it is also figurative as we navigate where God might be calling
us in this moment of renewal.
Like our forebearers, we believe the marks of a faith tradition are its
practices. And for us, those haven’t changed. When our neighbors visit us,
they will continue to encounter welcome in the spirit of the “high hospitality”
first offered by the earliest methodist small groups. We extend welcome to
everyone, and we embody that by sharing the most sacred gifts of faith —
Christ’s table and the waters of baptism — with all.
Those who worship, study and serve with us will find we are profoundly
methodist. We preach, teach and practice living in God’s grace. And, like the
traditions that united 50 years ago to launch what was then a new expression of
Wesleyan Christianity, we value justice and equity.
We don’t know what we will look like after the dust settles. To quote the
Apostle Paul, right now we only see dimly. Yet, what we can see is this: there is a
future for us in remaining vibrant, vital and inclusive. Right now, this is who we
are. This is Barrington Church at the Crossroads.
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The Church Leadership Council has formed a Task Force in response to the decisions
made in February at the Special Session of the General Conference of the United
Methodist Church. The Task Force’s goal is to engage in a comprehensive discernment
and study of the options for a path forward for our church, our Annual Conference, and
the United Methodist Church as a whole. As we work together to look at all sides of the
issues, our congregation’s heritage and faith traditions will be honored. Our mission,
vision, and values of who we are and have always been, will guide us.

Property Restoration Project Update
With extensive clearing well underway, we are preparing for the planting
of tree and shrubs species including Bur Oak, Swamp White Oak, Shagbark
Hickory, Iowa Crabapple, and Serviceberry. The size of the trees will be
approximately 1.0-1.25 inch trunk diameter. The average height of the
trees at planting time will be 4-6 feet. The size of the shrubs planted
will be standard 5-gallon containers. In addition to the trees and shrubs,
wildflower plugs will be planted throughout the property. The cost of
purchasing and planting is $450 per tree and $375 per shrub. The purchase
and planting for each wildflower plug is $2. Please consider giving a
donation to this renovation. Checks may be written to BUMC and note
“Property Restoration” in the memo line.
With your help, the
restoration of the BUMC
property can continue.
Trees: $450 each
Shrubs: $375 each
Wildflower plugs: $2 each
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The BUMC Leadership Council has approved an operating budget of
$1,240,207 for 2019 to fund the ministries and missions of our church. The
budget encompasses all our programs for children, youth, and families; faith
development; fellowship, music and worship; outreach and missions; and office,
staff and pastoral leadership. It provides for the upkeep and ongoing expenses
of maintaining our properties, and our connection support.
We have embraced our three-legged stool of vibrant worship, vital faith, and
life-changing outreach to describe our mission at BUMC. Vibrant worship
that encourages each of us to encounter the living God requires $455,334 of
our resources; growing in faith, friendship, and love as we seek to live out our
faith in our daily lives $286,018, and serving God and our neighbor through
acts of charity, kindness, mercy and justice
an additional $300,555. The annual cost to
maintain our buildings providing electricity,
snowplowing, insurance, lawn care, safety
and security—all those things our own homes
require—is $198,300.
Our pledges and other estimates of giving
currently leave us about $100,000 short of
fully funding this budget. We depend on the generosity and faithfulness of our
members and friends to provide these resources. While some are able to give
more and others cannot do as much, the average annual gift to Barrington
Church needs to be about $3,000 per year, or $60 per week to meet our budget.
While uncertainty and upheaval is swirling all around us, the most important
thing we can do is continue to be the church we have always been – a beacon
in this community – upholding and strengthening each other and reaching out
to the world. Our long history reminds us that God is always faithful and with
God’s help and yours, we will meet our challenges and opportunities.
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Vibrant Worship
$455,334.00
Vital Faith
$286, 018.00
Building and
Grounds $198,300.00
Changing Lives
$300,555.00
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The Twin River-Barrington Growing
Project is entering its 16th year!
The Who?
Whoops, that is the renamed “Ottawa-
Barrington Foods Resource Bank (FRB) Growing
Project” which has helped over 8,300 people
leave hunger behind!
We are welcoming new farmers into our
growing project and so expanded our name
to include the whole area near where the Fox
River enters the Illinois. At the same time, we
are adjusting to saying Growing Hope Globally,
or GHG, instead of FRB. While we are all
familiar with FRB, it was always hard to explain.
Now it is clear.
Growing Hope Globally funds programs
that increase the capabilities of smallholder
farmers in developing countries. Working with
16 member organizations including UMCOR and
Church World Service, they empower women,
help families pay for children to go to school,
and enable farmers to feed their communities
year in and year out. They Grow HOPE. We
Grow HOPE.
It is planting season, the time when Barrington
and, partner, Trinity Lutheran in Ottawa are asked
for contributions to pay farmers’ production costs.
When the crop is sold in the fall, the proceeds
from the acreage is donated and a program is
selected to receive funding.
Over fifteen years, our growing project
has funded a program in Malawi, one in the
Democratic Republic of the Congo, and two in
Nicaragua. These programs have helped 10,100
people and, by FRB’s effectiveness study, have
helped 8,300 individuals leave hunger behind
for a lifetime.
Rafael, Reyna, and their children
—Participants in work led by Casm
Santa Barbara and CWS
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What if hunger was a regular occurrence,
even a daily occurrence, in your life or your
children’s lives? What joy, what gratitude would
you feel to know that your own efforts to learn
better ways to farm mean that your children
can eat every day!
How to help:
Trinity Lutheran (Ottawa) and Barrington
split the production costs for each acre the
farmers offer. These costs are verified against
information from the University of Illinois and
have increased slightly. In 2019, each church
is contributing $360 for each acre of land
designated by our farmer partners. You can
pay for an acre, several acres, or another
amount by donating to BUMC and marking
“GHG” or “Growing Hope Globally” in the memo
line. (If you forget and write FRB, we’ll still make
sure it gets there.)
Every gift helps – our farmers thank you
for enabling them to give more and smallholder
farmers around the world thank you for
believing in them. Thank you for planting
seeds of hope!
“The most helpful training I received was
one about changing my mindset. Seeing that
if I learn something today, no matter what
happens, I’ll be able to still apply it in the future.
Learning serves me today and tomorrow.
That’s why I learned everything I could over the
last five years. Everything big and small that
they taught me, I took it, and I put it to work.
Back then there were days we had nothing to
eat. Now I have enough and enough to share
with my neighbors. I share with them because
I want them to see what’s possible when you
work the land.
I think if more people had training like this, we
wouldn’t have this crisis of immigration. I want to
stay here and be a model in my community and
build something for the future of my country.”
Johana, a farmer in the Nicaragua Mateare Carazo
program led by UMCOR and Church World Service
Facebook post by Alex Morse, GHG-CWS
Honduras trip, March 27, 2019
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Planting Seeds of Hope!
Congregational Garden
On Tuesday, April 9, dedicated congregational
gardeners planted the first seeds for 2019.
Tomatoes, peppers, tomatillos, jalapeños,
broccoli and cauliflower are all started in
the greenhouses at Horchers Florist and
Greenhouses in Wheeling. They spend 8 weeks
in this protected environment before they are
brought outside to harden off before being
planted in our garden.
In early and mid-June, these seedlings are
set out in our fields and enter into competition
with the native weeds to see which can be more
productive! Throughout June and July, faithful
gardeners plant seeds, pull weeds, plant tomato
cages, and pull more weeds in preparation for
the harvest.
Those seeds that all fit into an 8 by 10-inch
box will produce bushels and bushels of fresh
produce for food pantries in Cook, Lake, Kane
and McHenry Counties.
We rely on the rain and the sun and the
good Lord to help the little seeds grow. And,
these little seeds of hope rely on your help
throughout the season and during the harvest.
Come spend a morning with the garden
team any sunny weekday from June through
September – all are welcome to come and learn
and work together!
For more information on ways to get
involved, please contact Sharon Orr,
sorr@barringtonumc.com.
Lynn Grant, Carolyn Schneider, Ron Schneider (not pictured), Bell West, Norma Jung-Stein
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Offering Hope in Difficult Times
Cookies for Kairos
PADS of Elgin
Thank you for the 1,944 cookies baked and
donated! The Kairos team spent four days in
April with 42 men incarcerated at Stateville
Prison. They shared stories, experiences and
cookies. They shared the news of God’s endless
love and grace, prayed together, and gave away
more cookies, because God’s love is neverending.
Thank you for showing that you care.
On Sunday, March 24 seven folks visited PADS
of Elgin as part of our Lenten Spiritual Practice.
PADS is a homeless shelter which works with
clients to help them develop sound plans, seek
employment and, eventually, an apartment
or residence. After a tour of the facility, we
assembled four shelving units and sorted boxes
and boxes clothing for clients. We were careful
to be sure everything was clean, wearable and
suitable for men and women to wear to work.
We shared fellowship and prayed for those who
would wear the clothes we had sorted.
JoAnne and Mike Rapp, Julia Hooper, Pat Gradt, Jody Antrim, Kerry and Rev. Chris Winkler
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Planting Seeds of Hope!
Feed My Starving Children
This amazing team helped pack at Feed My Starving Children in the new Schaumburg location on
March 27. The 184 boxes packed contain 39,744 meals that will feed 109 kids for one year!
Founded in 1987, Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) is a Christian non-profit that provides
nutritionally complete meals specifically formulated for malnourished children. The process is
simple. Donations given by people just like you fund the meal ingredients. Volunteers hand-pack
the meals. Meals are donated to FMSC food partners around the world, where kids are fed and
lives are saved. We look forward to future FMSC packs!
Bob and Sheila Harrigan, Gail Rossow, Ron and Carolyn Schneider, Liberty, Emily and Pastor Matthew Johnson
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United Methodist Committee on Relief
UMCOR Sunday was March 31 this year. We want to thank everyone who gave a
gift to the United Methodist Committee on Relief.
First UMC West Dundee:
Noisy Offering for
March & April $418
Barrington Church:
UMCOR Sunday Giving $5,374
Lent Pence Boxes $108
Total gift to UMCOR: $526
The United Methodist Committee on Relief is a disaster relief and sustainable
development agency. UMCOR operates sustainable development programs in 80
countries, including the United States.
Our gifts will go to offset the administrative costs of running a world-wide
relief operation. UMCOR keeps its operating costs under 10 percent; whenever
undesignated gifts exceed this amount the funds are channeled to underfunded
programs or used to allow UMCOR to respond to disasters immediately.
UMCOR promises that 100 percent of funds designated to a relief operation or
development program go only there.
UMCOR assists persons affected by crisis or chronic need without regard to
their race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation. UMCOR provides humanitarian
relief when war, conflict, or natural disaster disrupts life to such an extent that
communities are unable to recover on their own.
If you would like more information about the ways BUMC and FUMC support
UMCOR, please contact Sharon Orr, sorr@barringtonumc.com.
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Growing in Faith!
United Methodist Men Pancake Breakfast
The 10th Annual United Methodist Men Palm Sunday Pancake Breakfast was a success!
Over the years, our congregation has generously donated thousands of dollars at our annual
United Methodist Men (UMM), Palm Sunday Pancake Breakfast. This year we raised $2,560, which
provides approximately 100,000 servings of food to the “Meals for Millions” program of the Society
of St. Andrew, a UMM national partner. Thank you to all for your continued support of this mission
and for making a difference in the lives of so many.
Rich Gray and Mark Grebner cooking
George Gill serving
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Worship Service at The Garlands
Barrington Church offers a monthly service at
The Garlands on the third Monday of the month at
7:00 p.m. Through this service we have the opportunity
to share music, companionship and God’s word to
those unable to attend services held in our building.
We are always in need of participants (monthly
commitment not required) to help in such roles as a
Greeter, Scripture Reader and Prayer Leader. If you
are interested and/or able to assist, please contact
Nancy Middleton at (847) 989-4636
ngmiddleton.com@gmail.com.
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Growing in Faith!
Lent and Easter are a very rich time of year, spiritually and liturgically. Our multisite
congregations are blessed to have many musicians, actors and visual artists who offer their
gifts, drawing us all closer to God and enhancing our worship experience. This abundance
of gifts is nowhere more present than in the Lent and Easter season. Join me in thanking our
artists for their generous offerings of time and talent this spring.
Worship Arts Team
led by Patricia Hughes Mangis
Jody Antrim
Joan Dehnert
Nancy Jensen
Pam Kocian
Lynn Pampalone
Instrumentalists:
Lynn Pampalone, organist
Denise Calderon, flute
Sam Oliver, flute
Bob Hudson, guitar
Walter Preucil, cello
James Preucil, viola
Anthony Preucil, violin
Olivia Jones, handbell
Laura Olsen, handbell
Kerry Winkler, handbell
Tech crew for drama:
Dave Snyder, Dane Granholm,
Lynn Grant, Del Haagen
Multisite Drama Team
directed by Patricia Hughes Mangis
Amy DeLamoureux
Steve Granholm
Sandy Hagan
Lauren Jiles-Johnson
Rev. Matthew Johnson
Fred Kocian
Dennis Rossow
Gail Hamilton Rossow
Dave Snyder
Linda Snyder
Sierra Travez
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Big Sing at McGonigals Pub
A good time was had by all in song and fellowship!
Thank you Pastor Matthew and Emily Johnson
for your musical leadership and to our friends
at Salem United Methodist Church for
the wonderful fellowship.
Good Friday
Worship Service
Holy Thursday
Worship Service
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Vocal soloists and ensemble members:
Suzanne Bible
Robin Fox
Amy DeLamoreaux Taylor Fox
Rosalyn Wesley
Gloria Grebner
Gail Rossow
Dennis Rossow
Tom Fox
Emily Johnson
Jim Streed
Sierra Travez
Handbell Choir
directed by Laura Olsen
Olivia Jones
Jody Antrim
Kathy Pearson
Jeanette Burger
Lynn Pampalone Suzanne Bible
Karen Strothers Lisa Buboltz
Kerry Winkler
Sue Dyon
Donna Alexander Lynn Grant
Patricia Hughes Mangis
Chancel Choir
directed by Patricia Hughes Mangis
Suzanne Bible
Norma Jung-Stein
Taylor Fox
Shirley Tetteh
Lynn McKiernan Jim Streed
Gail Rossow
Bill Bible
Mary Ulery
Doug Bible
Rosalyn Wesley
Jim Finn
Nancy Jensen
Tom Fox
Sydney Whitley Keith Leoni
Pat Ziebart
Ralph Henrikson
Gloria Grebner
Ken Slack
Carol Henricksen Jim Stein
Robin Fox
Allegro Children's Choir
directed by Patricia Hughes Mangis
RyAnn Brown
Caitlynn McKay
Kaylee Coleman Pundit Tetteh
Clara Davenport Plaudit Tetteh
Abigail Grebner Plucky Tetteh
Liberty Johnson
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Big Sing at McGonigals Pub
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Growing in Faith!
Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary has established a scholarship in honor of
the ministry of Pastor Chris. Dr. Lallene J. Rector, President of Garrett-Evangelical
Seminary, celebrated the ministry of Pastor Chris in worhip on Sunday, May 5.
For more information about this scholarship, please contact Sydney Whitley,
sparkerwhitley@gmail.com or Pam Kocian, pamkocian@yahoo.com.
Barrington Church welcomes
new staff member, Michael Rees, in June!
Bread Pretzels
1 1/4 cups water (85°)
1 tablespoon dry yeast
Michael Rees, organist
Michael studied the organ with Dr. William Peterson at
Pomona College while earning his B.S. in Mathematics
from neighboring Harvey Mudd College. He started
piano lessons at the age of six, and in high school
began accompanying various musical ensembles in
his native Southern Colorado. While in college, he
accompanied and coached singers for community
theater productions of “Into the Woods” and “Ordinary
Days.” He moved to Houston and became Organist at
First Presbyterian Church of Sugar Land, TX in 2017.
He continued his organ studies with Daryl Robinson,
both through private lessons and in the University
of Houston’s new class, “Collaborative Skills for
Organists.” He has a deep love of both choral and
congregational accompaniment, and is excited to
continue his service at Barrington Church.
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ADULT FAITH DEVELOPMENT
Unafraid: Living with Courage and Hope
in Uncertain Times
Sundays at 11:00 a.m. through May 26 at Barrington Church
Facilitated by Rev. Fred Eisenhut
Break away from your worries and fears, and learn to live with courage and
hope in an anxious age! Author Adam Hamilton explores the most common
worries and fears experienced by Americans today and offers practical
solutions along with insight from Scripture. Copies are available for purchase
at the Adult Faith Development Table for $15.
The Value of Doubt
United Methodist Men Bible Study and Discussion
Saturdays at Barrington Church: Coffee, pastries and camaraderie start at 8:30
followed by the class from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
The Value of Doubt by Bill Tammeus tells why a growing faith depends on
questioning and studying scripture, tradition, reason, and past Christian
experience rather than blind acceptance. All men are welcome to join and no
previous Bible study is required. Copies of the book are available at the Adult
Faith Development Table for $11. For more information, contact John Maxson,
(312) 933-3239 or jsmaxson@aol.com.
Love Wins
Sundays at 8:45 a.m. in the First UMC West Dundee Library
Bell, influential pastor of Mars Hill Bible Church and author of Velvet Elvis,
aims to provide an introduction to some of the big questions of Jesus’ life and
message. Claiming that some versions of Jesus should be rejected, particularly
those used to intimidate and inspire fear or hatred, Bell persuasively interprets
the Bible as a message of love and redemption. He is clearly well-versed in the
scriptures, and for support, his arguments look to everything from the parable
of the prodigal son to Revelation to the story of Moses, in addition to his own
personal experiences as a pastor, many of which are the book’s highlights.
Bell’s vision of Christianity is inclusive, as he argues against some traditional
ideas in favor of a God whose love and forgiveness is all encompassing.
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Growing in Faith!
United Methodist Women of Barrington Church
It’s A Birthday Celebration! | Thursday, May 30
Everyone loves to celebrate birthdays, and that’s what we’ll be doing at the United Methodist
Women’s Picnic on Thursday, May 30. We’ll begin gathering at 11:30 a.m. in the church dining
room, with a potluck luncheon to begin at noon. Please bring a salad or main dish to pass;
beverages and dessert will be provided. This is our second annual birthday party honoring
women from Barrington Church who are 90 years or older and recognize their lifetime work in
UMW in the churches they have served. Reservations are appreciated, so we know how many to
plan for, but not necessary—if you can come, we will love to see you! Please contact Norma Jung-
Stein, (847) 516-3936 if you have questions or to reserve your spot.
The 86th Annual Rummage Sale is coming! | Friday, October 4–Saturday, October 5
We will be collecting items Sunday, September 29 through Wednesday, October. 2. It’s a great
opportunity to clean your closets and put those old “treasures” to good use, join in on a service
project, and meet new friends! We know you have many opportunities to donate to other
organizations, but will greatly appreciate your holding on to them until fall to help with the
success of this sale. Proceeds go to missions benefiting women, children, and youth; some of the
agencies receiving gifts in 2018 were United Methodist Women, Center for Changing Lives, FISH
Food Pantry, UMCOR, and Meals on Wheels. And, if you haven’t helped in the past, this is the time
to start! Come be one of our husband and wife teams or bring the family to volunteer! Spread the
word to neighbors and friends—to save, to serve, to have fun!
This year marks the 150th Anniversary of United Methodist Women and has been a time to remember
women who have been a part of its history. Theressa Hoover made sure to leave a legacy.
Theressa Hoover was the first African-American
chief executive of United Methodist Women’s
national policy-making body. An outspoken
advocate for women and children, she was the
leader of the Women’s Division (predecessor
organization) from 1968 to 1990. As a leader,
Hoover made sure to lay solid groundwork for
future United Methodist Women by emphasizing
the need to understand its membership and
mission. Traveling across the U.S. as a black woman
in Jim Crow days required sacrifices that others
did not have to make, but her steadfast optimism
persevered, and her strong leadership left a legacy
of transformation.
In 2004, Ebony magazine
named Hoover one of
the 100 most influential
African-American women.
In 1983, Hoover chronicled
the work of United
Methodist Women in her book With Unveiled Face.
The Theressa Hoover United Methodist Church
in Little Rock, Arkansas, was named for her, an
exceptional honor, as few churches are named for
women in their lifetime. Over the years, the church
has built new homes and supported projects for
women, children and youth. Theressa Hoover’s
legacy lives on to this day.
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Northern Illinois Conference UMW Opportunities | We invite men and women to
consider these educational and enriching opportunities! Scholarships will be available from Elgin
District UMW; forms for this and registration forms are on the bulletin board in the BUMC Lobby. For
more information, please contact Linda Osikowicz, (847) 540-5634 or Norma Jung-Stein, (847) 516-3936.
Mission u Weekend Event
Carmelite Spiritual Center, Darien, IL
Thursday, July 11—Sunday, July 14
Mission u is an opportunity to study current issues
impacting society. It is open to everyone: men, women,
children and youth. The topics this year are: Practicing
Resurrection–The Gospel of Mark and Radical
Discipleship; Women United for Change–150 Years in
Mission; and What About Our Money? A Faith Response.
The Mission u Weekend Event includes a time of
study, worship, small group sessions and reflection
beginning with dinner and concluding Sunday at
noon. Attendees will attend the spiritual growth study
(the Gospel of Mark), and one of two other studies.
Cost is $340, double occupancy.
Mission u One Day Event
South Suburban Korean United Methodist Church,
Flossmoor, IL Saturday, July 27,
The Mission u One Day Event presents an overview
of all three studies to adults and includes children
and youth classes. Marked: A Mission Journey with
Jesus in the Gospel of Mark is the children’s (ages
5-11) study. The youth study (ages 12-17) is also a study
of the Gospel of Mark, Who Do You Say That I Am?
(Youth 18 and over attend the adult class.) Cost for
the One Day event is $50 for adult, $15 for one child,
maximum $45 per family. The teachers for all classes
go through rigorous training and bring a day of fun,
hands-on activities in a small group session.
Practicing Resurrection
The Gospel of Mark and Radical
Discipleship explores what it
means to live a life of radical
discipleship today using the
Gospel of Mark as the foundation.
Wolf explores the timeless
issues of poverty, gender, justice,
liberation, equality, and others
using Mark as a guide.
Women United for Change
150 Years in Mission looks at
women who established vibrant
societies to support mission. First
organized in the United States,
those societies sent missionaries
overseas and later engaged
in mission at home. Each was
a heroine who was willing to
stand over and against what her
culture—and sometimes even her
church—expected of her.
What About Our Money?
A Faith Response explores how
we understand money within
the context of our faith. We
will explore our relationship
with money, the money choices
available to us, and how we
individually and collectively
respond to economic inequalities.
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Growing in Faith!
MULTISITE FAMILY & YOUTH MINISTRY
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Youth Lock-In | May 26 beginning at 6:00 p.m. through May 27 at 9:30 a.m.
Come join us as we celebrate the end of this year’s youth group programming with a
lock-in at the Barrington Church! With inspiration from Harry Potter, Marvel, Chronicles
of Narnia and Star Wars, we will be playing games, eating themed food and celebrating
an incredible year of youth ministry! All 3rd-12th graders are welcome... invite friends!
Chaperones will be there.
Contact Pastor Maddie at mjohnson@barringtonumc.com for more information.
Summer Bible Studies for Youth!
Enneagram Coffee-hop | High School
Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m., rotating coffee shop locations across the multisite campuses
Come learn more about yourself, how we relate to one another and to God through
the personality test, the Enneagram, as we coffee shop hop throughout the multisite.
Pastor Maddie will send text reminders of location in advance!
Bible 2.0 | Tween/Middle School
Wednesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m., in the lower level of First UMC, West Dundee
Continuing from last year’s summer bible study, Bible 1.0, we will be growing in our
understanding of Scripture and biblical stories through conversation and games!
For more information about these studies, contact Pastor Maddie,
mjohnson@barringtonumc.com.
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Growing in Faith!
Registration for the 2019–2020 school year is well under way.
If you are interested in learning more about the school or would like
a tour, please feel free to call, stop by or contact Susan Brown,
Director of Noah’s Ark Christian Academy at sbrown@barringtonumc.com.
Be sure to register for VBS and Summer Camp! (see next page)
We are busy preparing for our summer camps and need your help! We need paper
towel tubes, toilet paper tubes, foil, colored duct tape and rubber bands to help
transform our space and provide materials for our campers. Please bring donations
to Susan Brown in the preschool wing at BUMC.
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Sunday Morning Opportunities for Children
Children ages 3 and up are invited to be a part of our Sunday morning programs that boost
discovery and invite kids into relationship with Jesus and with each other. Growing in faith
takes time; we welcome all children to join us each week for faith, learning and fun!
JAM – Jesus and Me (9:45 a.m.) and (11:00 a.m.) at Barrington UMC
Children 3 years through grade 5 are invited to grow in their faith while learning about the
Kingdom of God through Bible stories, games and activities during the 9:30 worship service,
following the Children’s message, and at 11:00 a.m. during Crossroads Worship.
Sunday School at First UMC West Dundee
Children 3 years through grade 5 are invited to grow in their faith while learning about
the Kingdom of God through Bible stories, games and activities during the 10:00 a.m.
worship service following the Children’s message.
JUNE 17–21, 9:00 a.m. –12:00 p.m.
Get ready for an African adventure that engages the whole herd! Life is
sometimes wild, but God is always good! Come experience Roar VBS where
kids discover a ferocious faith that powers them through this wild life.
Potty trained age 3 through grade 5, register online today,
barringtonumc.com!
I love Exploring Nature" SUMMER CAMP
Children ages 3–5! Be sure to register for Summer camp and secure your child’s
spot for some outdoor fun. You can sign up for one, two, or all three weeks.
Summer camp is from 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., May 28 – June 14. For more information
or to register, contact Susan Brown, sbrown@barringtonumc.com
Roots
Shoots
Canopies
May 28–31
Seeds, Nature Walks,
Nature Art,
Digging, Dirt & Mud!
June 3–7
Gardening, Flowers,
Crawling Insects,
Magnifying Glasses,
Seedlings, Sprouts,
Colors in Nature!
June 10–14
Birds, Flying Insects,
Flying Kites, Up In
The Sky, Trees, Leaves,
Nature Art!
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Growing in Faith!
The Fellowship Team would like you to join them on Wednesday evenings in July and the first part of August
for Barrington’s Summer Concert Series held at Citizen’s Park in Barrington. The concerts start at 7:00 p.m.
but come at 6:00 p.m. or so, enjoy some picnic Fellowship time. Bring a dish to pass or just your own supper
and enjoy the evening. We will try and reserve a picnic table, but feel free to bring your own chairs. The dates
and performers are listed below.
July 10: Karma Committee
July 17: Piano Man
July 24: Ethan Bell Band
July 31: Rosie & The Rivets
August 7: SM6
The Women’s Retreat | We had a very wonderful an
worthwhile One Day Women’s Retreat at BUMC on March 2.
Rev. Dr. Cynthia Anderson gave a great class on Forgiveness and
Wendy Mospan and Liz Penick gave a presentation and practice
of Centering Prayer. Want to thank all that participated and
especially the United Methodist Men who served us breakfast
and lunch! It was much appreciated.
Save the Date for our Fall Weekend Retreat at the Delavan Lake
Resort in Delavan, Wisconsin. It will begin on Friday evening,
September 20 and end on Sunday morning, September 22. The
Theme this year is “Wonder Full World,” where women explore
God’s love and wonder. The retreat will include worship, Bible
Study, travel-themed activities and lots of fellowship time.
Watch for more details coming soon.
Congratulations to Lou Schairer,
medalist in the Illinois Masters Swimming Association
(ILMSA) on April 13!
Lou received the following medals: 1st place 50 yard Freestyle,
1st place in 100 yard Freestyle, 1st place 200 yard Freestyle,
1st place 500 yard Freestyle and 1st place 50 yard Breaststroke,
all in the men 85–89 category. Lou is now ranked 6th of 7 in the
country in his division. Congratulations Lou!
Illinois Masters Swimming Association is a not for profit
Local Masters Swimming Committee (LMSC) of U.S. Masters
Swimming (USMS). U.S. Masters Swimming (USMS) is a national
organization that provides organized workouts, competitions,
clinics and workshops for adults aged 18 and over. Programs
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Barrington Area
Handbell Festival Concert
Sunday, May 19 at 7:00 p.m.
Barrington United Methodist Church Sanctuary
Featuring Bell Choirs from the following churches:
St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Salem United Methodist Church, Lutheran Church of Atonement,
St. Paul UCC, The Village Church and Barrington United Methodist Church
This event is free and open to the public.
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sermon series
Sundays at 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. through June 9
The only proper response to the resurrection
is to celebrate the new life that God gives us –
not only on Easter but every day.