Calendar
Sun 08/01 Worship 9:30 am
Tues 08/03 Quilters 8:00 am
Voting in the Church Basement
Wed 08/04 Backpack packing 6:30 pm
Thurs 08/05 Revelation Book Study 12:30 pm
Members Serving in Worship Today
Pastor: Jeff Remelius
Reader: Tammi Branson
Members Serving in Worship Next Week
Pastor: Jeff Remelius
Reader: Margot Schmidt
Lay Readers needed for August & September!
Sign up sheet in the narthex or contact the church office!
Birthdays:
08/01 Shyla Baxter
08/02 Lydia Schaning
08/03 Drew Copeland
08/04 Faye Howard
08/05 Brian Decker, Maddox Parker
08/06 John Adams, Ginny Brown Daniel
08/07 Fran Huebner, Ella Kreter
...Birthday Blessings
Anniversaries:
08/03 George & Tina Wnuk ...Congratulations and Blessings
New BEM Shirts!
New t-shirts are for sale in the church office.
Adult sizes for $12, children’s sizes for $10.
Book of Revelation Study
The book study on Breaking the Code, Understanding the Book of Revelation” will begin Thursday, August 5 at noon. You are encouraged to bring a sack lunch. The books are $13 each. Hope to see you there!
Groceries for Helping Hands Food Pantry
Suggested items for August:
Soup Cereal
Chili Saltine Crackers
Canned Tomatoes
They are happy to accept any donation, including vegetables from your garden and cash.
Ministerial Alliance Backpack Program
The Owensville-Rosebud Ministerial Alliance will distribute backpacks at New Hope United Methodist Church on Thursday, August 12. If you would like to receive a book bag for your child with school supplies, please contact St. Peter’s United Church of Christ. Your help will be greatly appreciated!
Mission/Social Concerns Committee August Mission
Festival of Sharing – Missouri Personal Hygiene Packs
Unfortunately, the Festival of Sharing will not be in person again this year, however we are collecting the Personal Hygiene Packs.
The Mission Committee will handout 2 gallon Ziplock bags with the list of items for collection. The list will include:
Skin Lotion, Toothpaste, Toothbrush, Bar of soap, Shampoo, Wash cloth, razors, comb or brush, hand towel & deodorant. (see next page)
They are also collecting packages of new socks and underwear for the schools. These items will be distributed through the Upper Room at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ.
Fall Picnic
The Fall Picnic is quickly approaching. The picnic is Saturday, August 28 from 4 to 8:30 pm. Please contact Faye Howard to work. We need a lot of workers! Thank you!
Save the Date
The Membership Care Committee will have a rummage sale on October 1 and 2 at Deb’s Barn in Owensville. Please do not bring any items for the sale until after the picnic. Contact Jane Peanick or any member of the committee with any questions.
Raised Sidewalk
The raised sidewalk that runs along the south side of the Sanctuary is closed until further notice. The concrete has deteriorated to the point where we are concerned for people’s safety. Your Bem Church Council and Trustees are working on a solution to the problem. Thanks for your understanding and your patience.
Directory Information
Does the church office have your updated contact and household information, including phone numbers, email addresses, correct birthdays, etc? If not or if you are not sure, contact Robin at
573-437-3698 during office hours or email her at robin@bemchurch.com. Thanks for your help!
Vacation Bible School
We had such an exciting afternoon last Sunday at Bem VBS where “Jesus’ Power Pulls Us Through”. The second week of our VBS program was such fun with great kids, fun games and songs, and wonderful volunteers! Thank you to all who came out to participate, volunteer, and help in any way! You are appreciated!! Plan to join us for our next gathering on Sunday,
August 29!
Blessing Backpacks
Bring your back pack to church Sunday, August 22 as Pastor Jeff will pray over them (and you) for a positive, safe, productive school year.
Looking Ahead to the fall….
Sunday, September 12 is Rally Day!
This year’s Rally Day will not only be our kick-off for the return of Sunday School, but also for all of our ministries! Join us for this fun and exciting day in the Life of Bem Church!
Sunday school kick off at 9amwill change back to 10am
Carry-in meal following worship.
More information to come!!!
Sunday School Teachers Needed
We are in need of Sunday School teachers for this fall. We are hoping to have 3 classes for youth and one for adults. Experience does not matter! You just need to be open to bringing people the Word of Jesus! Please see Jamie Mercer or Jeff Remelius if you are willing to teach. The church will provide everything you need.
Other fall events
September 25 — Easter Association Fall Meeting, TBD
September 26— Vacation Bible School
October 1 & 2 — Rummage Sale
October 1-3 Eastern Assn Youth Retreat, look for more info soon
October 3 — World Communion Sunday
October 3—Gasconade County Bible Society, St. Peter’s UCC
October 10—Crop Walk
October 12 — Grape Cluster Meeting
October 24 — Vacation Bible School
November 7 — German Dinner
Sun 08/01 Worship 9:30 am
Tues 08/03 Quilters 8:00 am
Voting in the Church Basement
Wed 08/04 Backpack packing 6:30 pm
Thurs 08/05 Revelation Book Study 12:30 pm
Members Serving in Worship Today
Pastor: Jeff Remelius
Reader: Tammi Branson
Members Serving in Worship Next Week
Pastor: Jeff Remelius
Reader: Margot Schmidt
Lay Readers needed for August & September!
Sign up sheet in the narthex or contact the church office!
Birthdays:
08/01 Shyla Baxter
08/02 Lydia Schaning
08/03 Drew Copeland
08/04 Faye Howard
08/05 Brian Decker, Maddox Parker
08/06 John Adams, Ginny Brown Daniel
08/07 Fran Huebner, Ella Kreter
...Birthday Blessings
Anniversaries:
08/03 George & Tina Wnuk ...Congratulations and Blessings
New BEM Shirts!
New t-shirts are for sale in the church office.
Adult sizes for $12, children’s sizes for $10.
Book of Revelation Study
The book study on Breaking the Code, Understanding the Book of Revelation” will begin Thursday, August 5 at noon. You are encouraged to bring a sack lunch. The books are $13 each. Hope to see you there!
Groceries for Helping Hands Food Pantry
Suggested items for August:
Soup Cereal
Chili Saltine Crackers
Canned Tomatoes
They are happy to accept any donation, including vegetables from your garden and cash.
Ministerial Alliance Backpack Program
The Owensville-Rosebud Ministerial Alliance will distribute backpacks at New Hope United Methodist Church on Thursday, August 12. If you would like to receive a book bag for your child with school supplies, please contact St. Peter’s United Church of Christ. Your help will be greatly appreciated!
Mission/Social Concerns Committee August Mission
Festival of Sharing – Missouri Personal Hygiene Packs
Unfortunately, the Festival of Sharing will not be in person again this year, however we are collecting the Personal Hygiene Packs.
The Mission Committee will handout 2 gallon Ziplock bags with the list of items for collection. The list will include:
Skin Lotion, Toothpaste, Toothbrush, Bar of soap, Shampoo, Wash cloth, razors, comb or brush, hand towel & deodorant. (see next page)
They are also collecting packages of new socks and underwear for the schools. These items will be distributed through the Upper Room at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ.
Fall Picnic
The Fall Picnic is quickly approaching. The picnic is Saturday, August 28 from 4 to 8:30 pm. Please contact Faye Howard to work. We need a lot of workers! Thank you!
Save the Date
The Membership Care Committee will have a rummage sale on October 1 and 2 at Deb’s Barn in Owensville. Please do not bring any items for the sale until after the picnic. Contact Jane Peanick or any member of the committee with any questions.
Raised Sidewalk
The raised sidewalk that runs along the south side of the Sanctuary is closed until further notice. The concrete has deteriorated to the point where we are concerned for people’s safety. Your Bem Church Council and Trustees are working on a solution to the problem. Thanks for your understanding and your patience.
Directory Information
Does the church office have your updated contact and household information, including phone numbers, email addresses, correct birthdays, etc? If not or if you are not sure, contact Robin at
573-437-3698 during office hours or email her at robin@bemchurch.com. Thanks for your help!
Vacation Bible School
We had such an exciting afternoon last Sunday at Bem VBS where “Jesus’ Power Pulls Us Through”. The second week of our VBS program was such fun with great kids, fun games and songs, and wonderful volunteers! Thank you to all who came out to participate, volunteer, and help in any way! You are appreciated!! Plan to join us for our next gathering on Sunday,
August 29!
Blessing Backpacks
Bring your back pack to church Sunday, August 22 as Pastor Jeff will pray over them (and you) for a positive, safe, productive school year.
Looking Ahead to the fall….
Sunday, September 12 is Rally Day!
This year’s Rally Day will not only be our kick-off for the return of Sunday School, but also for all of our ministries! Join us for this fun and exciting day in the Life of Bem Church!
Sunday school kick off at 9amwill change back to 10am
Carry-in meal following worship.
More information to come!!!
Sunday School Teachers Needed
We are in need of Sunday School teachers for this fall. We are hoping to have 3 classes for youth and one for adults. Experience does not matter! You just need to be open to bringing people the Word of Jesus! Please see Jamie Mercer or Jeff Remelius if you are willing to teach. The church will provide everything you need.
Other fall events
September 25 — Easter Association Fall Meeting, TBD
September 26— Vacation Bible School
October 1 & 2 — Rummage Sale
October 1-3 Eastern Assn Youth Retreat, look for more info soon
October 3 — World Communion Sunday
October 3—Gasconade County Bible Society, St. Peter’s UCC
October 10—Crop Walk
October 12 — Grape Cluster Meeting
October 24 — Vacation Bible School
November 7 — German Dinner