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Children’s Department
Bethlehem UMC has a warm and welcoming place for children to learn about God’s never-ending love. Enriching and fun activities are held throughout the year for children and their families. Safe Sanctuary Policy is practiced in all areas. All children from birth to grade 6 are invited to Sunday School which meets at 9:30am in the lower level Children’s classrooms. Children from Kindergarten through 6th grade meet in their respective classes with Children’s Department Coordinator, Julie Spyker and her team of volunteers.
Contact: Julie Spyker, Children’s Coordinator jbspyker@hotmail.com 717-600-4075
The Toddler/Cradle Roll room located on the third level in the preschool wing has been renovated and is a bright and cheery room where caregivers provide lots of attention and love. It is for the precious littlest ones of our church from birth until two years old on Sunday's from 9:00 a.m. until the 10:30 service is over. The Preschool room is right next door to the Cradle Roll room and is for ages 2 through pre-k. Classes taught by Miss Sue are provided following the children's message for our Contemporary Worship Service, during the 9:30 am Sunday School hour, and also the 10:30 am Worship Service.
Contact: Sue Sharp Toddler/Peanut M&Ms Coordinator ssharp.psu@verizon.net 717-324-6208
Momentum is an additional ministry for children in grades 3-6 and directed by Chad and Deanna Thatcher meet following our meals at our Wednesday evening Meals and More gathering.
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Kids Praise
Kids Praise is directed by Chad and Deanna Thatcher meet following the children's message at our Contemporary Worship Service in our children's area.
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A singing group open to children in grades K-8. We rehearse for 30 minutes on Sunday mornings during the church service in the Sunday School room downstairs The choir sings for worship services once a month and performs a musical once a year.
Contact: Natalie Smith 717-244-0218
Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School is for children of the church and a great outreach to the children in the community. Every year, for one week over the summer, we host VBS in our church. All children from preschool age to 6th grade are welcome to participate. We are also always in need of volunteers. Julie Spyker jbspyker@hotmail.com 717-600-4075
“Shine” Youth ministry for 7-12th grade students.
Our activities include outings, games, crafts, Bible study, contests, and food. Do you have an idea for us? “Shine” meets each Sunday afternoon or evening (see bulletin or Lamplighter for schedule). New participants and adult helpers welcome.
Check them out on Facebook at Shine-Bethlehem-UMC-Youth
Contact: Sean Garner sean@gotobethlehem.org 717-203-6157
Cub Scouts
Being a Cub Scout is the first step in Scouting. This group is for boys age 7 or first grade through age 10 or fifth grade. Pack 40 meets at Bethlehem UMC on Mondays from 6:30-7:30 pm. Cub Scouting means "doing."—like camping, hiking, racing model cars, going on field trips, or doing projects that help your hometown and the people who live there.
Contact: Melissa Payne Cubmaster 443-866-9843
Candace White 717-378-9561
Boy Scouts “A scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.” The Boy Scout program is for boys who are 11 years old or are at least ten years old and have finished the fifth grade, or are at least ten years old and have earned the Arrow of Light rank as a Cub Scout. Troop 40 meets every Monday night from 7:00-8:30 pm at Bethlehem UMC. A lot of camping, fishing, biking, and other things outdoors and indoors are included.
Contact: Scoutmaster, David Bollis dtbollis@comcast.net
717-434-9603 website: sites.google.com/site/troop40dallastown/
Sermon Study Class (Table Talk) This open class looks at the sermon from each Sunday on the very day it is preached! Join us in the New Fellowship Hall from 9:45am-10:15am for a sermon reveiw/preview with open discussion and a "take-home" application from each week's message.
Contact: Sean Garner sean@gotobethlehem.org 717-203-6157
TLC Intergenerational Class (Thinking Like Christ)
We recognize the importance of Christian worship, study, prayer and service to each other and our community. We meet immediately following the Contemporary Service. Studies are chosen by group members. There is always an open chair!
Contact: Cindy Lentz cindy_lentz@comcast.net 717-741-0220
The Wired Word: Contemporary Issues Class We look at contemporary issues through the lens of scripture. Focus is on a prominent issue in the news each week. We’d love to have you join us and add your thoughts and understandings. Meet on Sundays at 9:20 am on lower level of the main building.
Contact: TO BE DETERMINED
Fellowship Class
This informal discussion group meets on Sunday mornings at 9:20 am on lower level of the main building. Topics include books of the Bible, Bible leaders, or life topics. Studies may last from 4 to 12 weeks. In our fellowship, we share God’s truths and encourage each other in our Christian journeys.
Contacts: Jim Slaugh ptangle36@verizon.net 717-659-0275, Brad & Laura Coe coebrad0@comcast.net 717-755-5265
Adult Bible Class
Meets Sunday mornings at 9:20 am. Lessons are from the Uniform Series quarterly. After reading Scriptural text, our leader presents a lesson that illustrates God’s presence in Biblical times and in our contemporary culture as well. Cultures may change; God does not. Guests and new members are always welcome! Contact: Lani Jones ljones21@comcast.net 717-244-6301
M & Ms Small Groups
Meet Wednesday evenings fall, winter, and spring for 6-8 weeks. Attendees choose from several studies for each study session. The 1st M is for Meals at 5:30 pm ($5/person or $12/family) and the 2nd M is for More (studies) at 6:15 pm. This is a great opportunity to meet and make new friends while learning more of God’s word and his plan for us. (Childcare is available.) Contacts: Jerry Herwig jherwig621@verizon.net 717-891-1282, Karen Adams emeraldisle111@gmail.com 717-244-6562, Nancy Bullock nickandnancybullock@gmail.com 717-417-6525, Suellen Williams lydia013@verizon.net 717-747-0207, Connie Rosewicz crirose1@comcast.net 717-741-5554
Wednesday Night Life Group
We meet Wednesday evenings during M & Ms from 6:00-7:30 pm. Open to couples and individuals…group members choose studies. Childcare is available. Contact: Elizabeth Trump elizabethetrump@gmail.com 717-887-8389
Women’s Bible Study
We meet Wednesdays from 10:00-11:30 am in the Conference Room behind Wesley Hall. All women are welcome. Group members choose studies. Check with one of the leaders if you need childcare. Contacts: Lisa Hammon lchammon@msn.com 717-318-0815, Jane Weaver runaslan@comcast.net 717-757-1959,
Kimberlee Piper kaspiper@gmail.com 717-873-8150
Grief Support: Our Sorrow - God's Hope
This seven week class is designed for those who have experienced the death of a loved one. We invite you to join us as we learn about the way grief impacts our daily lives, as we share our stories and as we find God's comfort and hope in knowing we are not alone. Information will be in the worship program and at the Network Table when new groups are scheduled.
Contacts: Jane Weaver 717-757-1959 Carol Swift 717-252-6293
Prayer Breakfast
This group meets every Thursday morning from
8 – 9:30 am, at the Meadow Hill Restaurant, 2935 E. Prospect Rd., York in the back of the restaurant. We begin by ordering breakfast, reading the scripture and devotion from the Upper Room. After breakfast, we share a Bible Study and close with prayer for all matters that are shared with us. Come join us!
Contact: Terry Tyson terger@comcast.net 717-246-3808
Men’s Ministry
From breakfast to small groups, large group events to conferences…find unique opportunities to be supported, encouraged and grow in your faith as a man. Want to find an opportunity just for you? Contact: Sean Garner sean@gotobethlehem.org 717-203-6157
Traditional 8 am & 10:30 am Ushers
Ushers are responsible for welcoming members and guests and helping to seat them. Other responsibilities include: hand out adult and children’s bulletins, assist acolytes and others participating in the service as needed, introduce guests to others in the pew, collect the offering, count worshipers and all others in the building during worship, and provide security in and around the sanctuary. Ushers also help with special services throughout the year.
Contact: George Jones ljones21@comcast.net 717- 244-6301
Traditional 8 am & 10:30 am Worship Greeters
Men and women with friendly smiles and warm handshakes are encouraged to greet at BUMC.
Greeters are scheduled to serve from 10-10:30 am.
Schedules are posted in The Lamplighter (newsletter). A reminder letter and nametag are also sent out.
Contact: Palmer Poff 717-224-4240
Contemporary Ushers
Ushers are responsible for collecting the offering and attendance cards during worship. Ushers can sign up for specific times on an annual schedule. Contacts: Jerry and Lois Herwig jherwig621@verizon.net 717-891-1282
Contemporary Greeters
Welcoming, hospitable people are needed to greet at the entrances leading to Trinity Life Center. Those at the main entrance will hand out worship programs. Greeters can sign up for specific times on an annual schedule. Contacts: Jerry and Lois Herwig jherwig621@verizon.net 717-891-1282
Chancel Choir
This is an adult choir including students grade 9 and above that sings weekly during the months of September to the middle of June. The choir shares anthems and choral works at services, including Thanksgiving, Lenten, Advent, and Christmas Eve special services. The Chancel Choir offers musical praise to our Triune God on behalf of the congregation. The preparation for their musical offerings often includes biblical study, context of the composition and text analysis, and musical interpretation. Anthems and choral works include a variety of styles such as traditional anthems, Southern Gospel, spirituals, classical, and contemporary . An extended work is presented during the Christmas season. Rehearsals are held in the Sanctuary each Wednesday from
7:15 to 8:30 pm. “Praise the Lord! For it is good to sing praises to God; for it is pleasant, and praise is beautiful.” Psalm 147:1 Contact: Ron Dyer ronald4141@aol.com 717-309-0467
Bell Choirs
Adult Bell Choir meets 11:45-12:15 Sunday mornings in the Bell Room (downstairs) September through May. There are usually 5 performances per year.
Youth Bell Choir (grades 7-12) meets Sundays when children are dismissed from the 10:30am Traditional Service (ie. around 10:50am) in the Bell Room. Approximately 4 performances per year.
Contact: Jim Stine stinejr@comcast.net 717-244-9492
‘The Light’ Contemporary Praise and Worship Team
We are ‘The Light’….the Contemporary Praise and Worship Team for Bethlehem UMC. The only thing we enjoy more than stirring the Spirit in the hearts of our Contemporary Worship family is bringing glory and honor to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ through our music. Under the leadership of Bob Huska on guitar/vocals, our very talented music ministry team includes Kate Huska/vocals, Bonnie Huff/vocals, Dave Lentz and Evan Lentz on drums/percussion, Robby Huska on bass/vocals, Bill Huff on sax/vocals, Rob Kuhn/vocals, Dave Weaver on guitar/vocals, Mullen Walton on guitar/vocals, Cathy Mentzer on keyboard and Brooks Gable on guitar. Our audio/visual/technical team who keep the power up and the feedback down in absolute brilliance includes Keith Metzel, Micah Metzel, Jay Orwig and Andrew Navaroli. For more information…
Contact: Bob Huska bhhomeinspection@reagan.com 717-578-3010
AV Team
Help with projection, sound, lighting at worship, recording, special services and events.
Contact: Keith Metzel stitchersfour@gmail.com Keith@garrod.com 717-3241123
Church Website Help to update many events for the website to promote multiple initiatives and mission groups supported by BUMC. Assistance on taking pictures from the events and initiatives to include them in the website for more appealing updates.
Contact: Sean Garner sean@gotobethlehem.org
Church Facebook Help to get out the good news and excitement of who we are and what’s happening at Bethlehem UMC. Keep our Facebook page up-to-date…a place where people will want to go and be encouraged to join in the action.
Melissa Harper mrkittensash@msn.com 717-577-1791 (Photography)
News Release Contact Submits church publicity to local publications. Information on any church news or special information on programs for the wider community is needed. Articles are submitted to the York Dispatch, the Community Courier, the York Daily Record via Pointslocal Online, and the church website gobethlehem.org via Ricardo Medina. Church members are encouraged to share items to be published.
Contact: Debbie Raver raver725@comcast.net 717-843-9661.
Card Crafters
Do you enjoy making hand-crafted cards or would you like to learn? Bring your own supplies or the group will share to get you started. Group meets the 4th Tuesday of the month from 10-2 in Fellowship Hall. Bring a bag lunch and join this friendly group.
Contacts: Gerry Tyson terger@comcast.net 717-246-3808
Mary Frances Bull marbul305@aol.com 717-793-6801
Book Discussion Group
The group selects a book which can either be purchased or obtained from the library. Group meets the 4th Wednesday at 9:30 am in the Church Parlor. New faces are welcome at any time.
Contact: Nancy Bullock nickandnancybullock@gmail.com
Lunch Bunch -
Do you enjoy trying new restaurants? Outings are planned for the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Transportation is provided for those who don’t drive. Cost of the lunch is your responsibility. Join this fun group for fellowship and the chance to try somewhere new or an old favorite. Check at the Network table to find out where the group is going and to sign up.
Contact: Bonnie Keeports bkeeports@comcast.net 717-747-8922
Reading Circles -
This is a good group for those who enjoy reading, but don’t want to commit to meetings or discussions. Each person in a circle buys one book in December. Read your book in January then pass it to the next person in the circle. Buy one book per year and read twelve.
Contact: Kathryn Summers imaxsum@aol.com 717-771-1031
Welcome Team
“Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing so some have entertained angels without knowing it.” Hebrews 13:2 This team develops strategies to create a more welcoming culture. Varied skills, gifts and personalities are needed to assure people are comfortable before, during and after the worship experience. (All who attend BUMC are really part of the Welcome Team as they interact with each other and guests.) We invite you to join us! Contacts: Carole Koch carkoch@verizon.net 717-741-3407, Gail Gianneschi grg46@comcast.net 717-891-5962, Jim & Sandi Neal slneal871@comcast.net 717-515-6549, Jerry & Lois Herwig jherwig621@verizon.net 717-891-1282, Linda Meanor lmeanor1@gmail.com 717-332-4868, Ryan Harper aceharper1982@gmail.com 717-577-3987
Network Table
Come to the Network Table to get information, turn in sign-ups, and buy cards for Giant, Weis, Nell’s, Saubel’s, and Izaac’s. Use your hospitality gift to assist folks.
Contact: Darinda O’Dell waste198@hotmail.com 717-825-7476
Welcome Table
Guests should come to the Welcome Table to find out about the church and its ministries and receive a gift. Use your hospitality gift to welcome and assist our valued guests.
Contact: Carole Koch carkoch@verizon.net 717-741-3407
Funeral Hospitality
Assist those attending the funeral with finding their way into and around the church.
Help is usually needed for larger funerals where many mourners are expected
Contact: Terry and Gerry Tyson terger@comcast.net 717-246-3808
Funeral Lunch
When requested by the family, we order luncheon food.
Volunteers set tables, prepare food trays, serve, and clean up (no cooking required).
Contact: Hazel Wood 717-741-2508
Mission Committee Do you have a heart to reach out to mission opportunities both locally and farther afield? This committee chooses which to support and organizes various events and dinners as fundraisers throughout the year. Committee meets the 1st Monday of the month at
7 pm at the church. We always welcome new ideas.
Contact: Kelli Sellers aplusincpa@aol.com 717-577-0225
Mission Trips to CCCD Jamaica -
Caribbean Christian Center for the Deaf provides education, health care, and vocational services for deaf people. Two trips per year – 1 in summer and 1 in fall for a week each- gives you a chance for hands-on service. Help with building projects, Bible school, and interacting with residents both at the school and the deaf village. Teens can participate. Sign language is not necessary. Some of our members have gone numerous times; they find so much joy in serving. Curious?
Contact: Ron Swift mainetrail@comcast.net 717-873-9042
Our Daily Bread
This program provides a hot lunch Monday
through Friday at 331 S. George St. in York. Local churches provide casseroles and help serve. We cook a meal on Sunday morning before the 1st Tuesday of the month, deliver it on Monday, and serve on Tuesday from 10:30-12:30.
Contact: Scott Sellers aplusincpa@aol.com 717-600-5023 To help cook or deliver 25 casseroles
Contact: Bonnie & Dick Keeports rkeeports@comcast.net 717-747-8922
To help serve on the 1st Tuesday
Contact: Harry Zart 717-244-7383 To help serve on 2nd Wednesday of even months
Contact: Sandi Neal slneal871@comcast.net 717-515-6549 To help serve on the 2nd Thurs. of even months
Mr. Sandy’s Homeless Veterans Center (Formerly Helping Hands for the Homeless)
Local churches provide meals on weekends at two locations in York City. This is coordinated by Sandie Walker and is open to anyone in need. Help needed to cook, transport and serve the meals. Dates change each year.
Contact: Scott Sellers aplusincpa@aol.com 717-600-5023
Emmanuel’s Closet
This food and clothing bank is located at St. Paul’s UCC on W. Main St. in Dallastown. Volunteers help bag groceries and clothing the 4th Saturday of the month from 9 am-noon. (Not open on holiday weekends)
Contact: Teri Stacey teriz11@yahoo.com 717-309-3716
Handyman Group
This group meets as needed on Saturdays to help with home repairs. No professional skills necessary, but we would love if you have some. The fellowship of this group makes you look forward to working on Saturday. Women and older teens are welcome, too!
Contact: Sue and Scott Stewart nuec01@comcast.net
717-873-7883
AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) Meets Tuesday nights at 7:00 p.m. or Saturday nights at 6:00 p.m. For more information, contact Alcoholics Anonymous at 717-854-4617 or visit their website at AA.org. A list of meetings throughout the US is available at http://www.onlineaameetings.com.
Dallastown Carnival Ice Cream Stand
BUMC sells ice cream sundaes and other treats at the Dallastown Carnival in August. Funds raised are used for mission initiatives. Have a fun time with other volunteers and help serve your friends at the carnival. Adults and teens welcome. Stand is open throughout the carnival.
Contact: Cathy Mentzer rhmcjm@comcast.net 717-870-2924
Dallastown Halloween Parade
Snacks are sold during the parade. Help is needed to prepare and sell food.
Contact: Scott Sellers aplusincpa@aol.com 717-600-5023
Christmas Days in Dallastown
A community-wide event is held on a Saturday in December where local churches and the local fire company invite vendors to sell their goods. Local businesses participate with special deals and advertising handouts. Bethlehem's role is to show our love for the Lord by opening our doors "wide," showing a Christ like love to the community so they feel welcome. Patrons get a sneak peek at our facilities with the hope of touching non-believers and believers so their walk starts or grows with our Lord. Vendor applications are available by email, phone, network tables, or the BUMC website.
Contact: Alesia Bray bumchristmasdays@gmail.com 717-586-9973
Community Christmas Dinner
A free turkey dinner with all the trimmings is hosted for the community on Christmas day. The dinner was started to give those who were alone on Christmas a place to feel the warmth and love of Jesus on this special day. Volunteers assist with cooking, set-up, greeting, serving, and clean-up in two hour shifts. Home baked desserts are also needed. Whole families volunteer and find it a meaningful way to experience the true reason for the season.
Contact: Scott Sellers aplusincpa@aol.com 717-600-5023
Spritz Cookies
Help bake spritz cookies for sale during the holidays. A day of baking at the church is done in November and December. Dates announced in the worship program.
Contact: Terry and Gerry Tyson terger@comcast.net 717-246-3808 , Linda Atwood latwood@verizon.net 717-755-1668
Cracker Baskets
Gift Baskets filled with snack items are prepared and sold as a fundraiser for BUMC Missions. Orders are taken in November for delivery in early December. Helpers are needed to prepare the baskets.
Contact: Darinda O’Dell waste198@hotmail.com 717-825-7476
Easter Candy
Join the famous BUMC chocolatiers to make delicious Easter candy. No experience necessary. Candy making is done during the evenings and on one Saturday before Easter. Times are announced in the worship program.
Contact: Cathy Mentzer rhmcjm@comcast.net 717-870-2924
Maundy Thursday Dinner
Thursday before Easter is Maundy Thursday.
Cathy’s wonderful ham loaf and the Tyson’s special hog maw are on the menu.
Come enjoy the delicious aroma while you help prepare, serve, or clean up.
Contact: Terry and Gerry Tyson terger@comcast.net 717-246-3808
Various Meals Throughout the Year
We are known as a congregation that loves to eat and we have a lot of great cooks.
We host a variety of meals throughout the year and are always looking for help with cooking, decorating, serving and clean-up.
This is a fun way to fellowship with others. Watch the worship program and Lamplighter for details.
Mission Central
You have to see it to believe it! This UM Mission gathers, warehouses, assembles, and ships supplies to those in need both locally and throughout the world. Our volunteers spend the 2nd Tuesday of the month assembling flood buckets, health and school kits, and many other items for shipping. Jobs are not strenuous. Transportation is provided. We leave from the church at 7:30 and return by 3. Bring a bag lunch. Do a worthwhile service while enjoying fellowship. You will be amazed at what all Mission Central does.
Contact: Terry Tyson terger@comcast.net 717-246-3808
Prayer Chain
This is a wonderful opportunity for those who don’t want to do meetings or may have some physical limitations. This group receives names of those requesting prayers. The names are passed along the chain and you pray for them from the comfort of your home. Be a blessing. Contact: Gerry Tyson terger@comcast.net 717-246-3808
Margaret Tome 717-244-3092
Prayer Team
Members of the Prayer Team often spend time in the prayer room through the week or during services (together or alone), or meet with those requesting prayer. Periodically, we meet to plan vigils, encourage prayer among members, or explore growth in this area.
Contact: Kimberlee Piper kaspiper@gmail.com 717-873-8150
Prayer Shawl Team We make prayer shawls, blankets, and baby blankets by knitting, crocheting, or sewing. We want to spread God’s love to those in need for any reason by giving them a shawl or blanket blessed by Pastor Roger. We meet the first Thursday of each month from 9:30 am until 12:00 noon and the third Monday from 6:30 until 8:30 pm at Sue Sharp’s home 140 W Fourth St. Dallastown, PA 17313. We have a supply of yarn you can use and also accept donations. If you would like to join our team or need a shawl/blanket for yourself or another let us know. Quilted Prayer Squares are also prepared and sent to members and friends who are facing lifes’ crises.
Contact: Sue Sharp ssharp.psu@verizon.net 717-324-6208 (Call or text)
Visiting Ministry
We offer friendly, supportive visits for those experiencing illness, injury, limited mobility, or isolation, with the goal of enabling people to give and receive a deeper sense of our community of faith. This ministry lends itself to creativity and can be very flexible. Training/tips available.
Contact: Kimberlee Piper kaspiper@gmail.com 717-873-8150
Respite Ministry
“Carry each other’s burdens and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2 Providing companionship/light help during recovery from injury, illness, surgery, relieving a caregiver, etc. are examples where Respite Ministry can help. You volunteer when your schedule allows helping others caught up in life’s circumstances.
Contact: Laura Smith ljsing@comcast.net 717-318-1329
Library
We have a wide selection of children and adult books. Our children’s “All Star” readers and listeners have read over 72,000 books. The library is located on the lower level and is open whenever the building is open. If you haven’t browsed the stacks come and check us out (pun intended). Volunteers help shelve and rotate books and record books read by the children.
Contacts: Kathryn Summers imaxsum@aol.com 717-771-1031
Ruth Markley ruthmarkley@comcast.net 717-244-9073
Offering Tabulation
Assist with recording the Sunday offering on Monday mornings.
Contacts: Sandi Neal slneal871@comcast.net 717-515-6549
Snow Shovel Brigade
Assist with snow removal from church property and sidewalks. Teens come along and help Mom and Dad.
Sign-up is announced each fall in the Lamplighter and worship program.
Palm Crosses
Crosses are made out of palm leaves for distribution at Palm Sunday services. This group meets the Thursday before Palm Sunday at the church. We’ll show you how. Many hands make light work.
Contact: Margaret Tome 717-244-3092
Help on Wheels
Rides to church, appointments, shopping, etc. are provided by the Help on Wheels Team. Drivers and their contact information are listed in the worship program—current week and following week. Drivers are only asked to serve 2 weeks a year. Schedules are placed in drivers’ church mailboxes. New volunteers are welcome. Contact: Tara Moore mamagross1@yahoo.com 717-309-9131
Ministry to College Students
Care packages are sent four times during the school year to our college students. Help send a little love to those away from home.
Contact: Ann Morton 717-887-3532
Sports Ministries
Coaches, volunteers, parents, kids, teens, players…even renters and organizations-our hope is to maximize the use of the Trinity Life Center with fun, fellowship and fitness in order to extend the reach of Bethlehem UMC with sports and activities for all ages and skill sets. Contact: Sean Garner sean@gotobethlehem.org 717-203-6157
BUMC Bowling Team
Our Team bowls in the Red Lion Church Bowling League which is currently made up of 10 teams representing churches of our area. We bowl at the Lion Bowling Center in Red Lion. There are 5 bowlers on our team and we utilize substitutes when one of the regulars is not available. Cost is $15.00 for the year and $13.00 each evening for 3 games.
Contact: George Jones ljones21@comcast.net 717- 244-6301
BUMC Volleyball Team
Part of the York Christian League, this co-ed team for those 16 years and older plays Thursday evenings October through March. Games are 1 hour and played between 6 and 9 pm. Responsibilities include following church rules, dressing appropriately, and supplying a referee every other week.
Contact: Karen Snyder mksnyder@hotmail.com 717-224-1740
BUMC Softball Team has been playing since 1969.
It is in the Dallastown Church Softball League. There are currently 6 teams from other churches in the league. Games start the beginning of May and run until about August. Players must be 16 years or older. The games are double headers and usually only one night a week, unless there are rain make-ups. Currently they are played at either Codorus Church of the Brethren or Bridgeway CC. Uniform shirts are provided.
Contact: Eva Hoffman evalue@comcast.net
Rev. Ron Bowersox Memorial Golf Outing
This event is held late summer at Cool Creek Golf Club as a fund-raiser for BUMC Missions. Rev. Bowersox was a former BUMC pastor. Get a foursome together or we will match you up with one. Prizes, goodie bags and a delicious meal after a great day of golf are part of the fun. Volunteers are needed to help with this event. If you can donate a prize or can help solicit prizes from local businesses, we can use your help.
Contact: Teri Stacey teriz11@yahoo.com 717-309-3716
How does an idea for a ministry or a need that you see in the church grow to full fruition?
When inspiration finds you, bring your passion, ideas and dreams to see how YOUR idea fits into what God is doing at Bethlehem UMC
Contact: Sean Garner sean@gotobethlehem.org 717-203.6157
Pastor Roger Mentzer
Congregational Care Kimberlee Piper
Director, Discipleship and Youth Ministries Sean Garner
Church Administrator / Financial Secretary Linda Reed
Children's Department Coordinator Julie Spyker
Nursery SS Pre-School Coordinator Sue Sharp
Custodian Scott Tyson
Night Security Jim Slaugh
Choir Director Ron Dyer
Youth Choir Director Natalie Smith
Praise Team Leader Bob Huska
Pre-School Director Trish Bowersox
Manager: Common Grounds Cafe Jennifer Stein
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