From the Pews
Estonia Mission
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For the Children and Children at Heart
How many times have you lost something important to you? A stuffed toy, your favorite pair of shoes, a journal, or a keepsake that was given to you by a close friend. How long would you spend looking for that item? A few minutes? A couple hours? Weeks? We likely have other toys, and more shoes, and more journals to write in, but we would probably keep looking for as long as it took to find it. This reminds me of the parable of The Lost Sheep. Jesus leaves the flock of ninety-nine to look for the one that was lost. When he finds it he joyfully puts it on his shoulders and carries it back home. Just like the sheep, sometimes we get lost or stray from our relationship with Jesus. But remember no matter how long we’ve been away and missing Jesus never stops looking for us. He NEVER gives up on us. When he finds us, He always welcomes us back with open arms and rejoices. by Andrea McCarthy  |
October Birthdays and Anniversaries
05 – Al May 05 - Sheryl & Dennis Ziolkowski(ANNIV.) 07 – Jeff Creighton 09 – Steve Siekman 11 – Melissa (Stoos) Gilroy 11 - Ted & Carol Janicki (ANNIV.) 13 – Sheryl Ziolkowski Bonnie Skare 14 – Phoenixx Walters 17 – Chris & Tracy Barnosky (ANNIV.) 20 – Crystal Creighton 26 – Chris Barnosky  |
Message from Andrea McCarthy, our new Messenger Editor
It’s that time of year again! The kids have already gone back to school. The weather is getting cooler. It’s football season (Go Bills!). The leaves haven’t started to turn their beautiful shades of yellow, orange, and red quite yet, but it won’t be long before they do. We are itching to make a big pot of chili, and enjoy apple cider and everything pumpkin spice. All signs it’s the season of AUTUMN! Ecclesiastes 3:1 says, “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the sun.” Whether this fall season you have the chance to take in the wonder, or you are frantically trying to get through each day, or you are living in a time of brokenness and uncertainty, it is God’s desire for you to invite Him into your experience with you. Trust. Have Faith. Give Thanks.  |
Project Hope
The Hope Project of WNY, Inc was the
recipient of the July and August communion
offerings. In total, $105 was collected. BUMC
Sunday School is adding $195 to bring the total
to $300. We will be purchasing and donating
school supplies for the upcoming school year.
The mission of Hope Project is to provide
temporary assistance with clothing, toiletries
and household items to families who are
struggling to make ends meet due to recent job
loss, catastrophic event, in transition from
domestic violence, legally disabled or unable to
work due to terminal or serious illness, families
taking in kids in an emergency situation and all
veterans.
You can learn more about this organization
and what they are doing on their facebook
page. Search their name, or use this website:
www.facebook.com/thehopeprojectofwny/. You can also visit their website at thehopeprojectofwny.org  |
September Birthdays and Anniversaries
 04 – Aaron Stenzel 06 – Grace Creighton 10 – Ken May, Mike King 16 – Bill King 17 – Milly Whittaker 18 – Wilma Taylor, Darlene Stoos 22 - Carl Lathrop, Sharon Wilde 25 – Austin Stenzel  |
Third Annual Lemonade Stand
The McCarthy
sisters, Kylie
age 10, and
Shawna age
8, held their
3rd annual
Lemonade
Stand in their
front yard on
August 8th
.
This year they
chose to raise money to purchase school
supplies for local students in Alden and
Depew, and to fill backpacks for local children
being placed in foster care. Over 100 cups of
lemonade were sold, along with brownies, rice
krispy treats, cookies, and zucchini bread.
Total amount raised: $775.00!
Thank you to everyone that came and donated.  |
BUMC is deeply saddened by the sudden passing of our pastor, our teacher, our mentor, our friend.
 Posted July 06 2019 in the Orleans Hub James E. Brown MIDDLEPORT – James E. “Jim” Brown, 63, died unexpectedly on July 5, 2019. He was born January 26, 1956 in Medina, a son of the late Ernest and Charlotte (Porter) Brown and had lived in this area most of his life. Jim was a lifetime member of the Middleport United Methodist Church and was also the Minister at the Bowmansville United Methodist Church. He was a volunteer fireman with the Middleport Fire Department and had worked for the Sweet Home School District for 34 years as an IT Specialist. Jim was a Batavia Muckdogs baseball fan, an avid hunter and loved animals, especially dogs. In addition to his parents, Jim was predeceased by his granddaughter, Maya. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 18 years, Cheryl; step-son, Matthew (Nicole) Althoff; 3 grandsons, Brandon, Noah and Remington; sister, Judith Brown; and several aunts, uncles, cousins. The family will receive friends on Saturday, July 13, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Middleport United Methodist Church, 9 Park Ave. Middleport NY 14105, where his Memorial Service will follow at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Asbury United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 743, Getzville NY 14068 or to the Alzheimer’s Association, 435 E. Henrietta Rd., Rochester NY 14620. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Bates, Wallace & Heath Funeral Home. To share a special memory of Jim, please visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com. |
July and August Birthdays and Anniversaries
 JULY 02 – Andrea McCarthy 03 - Tracy Barnosky 11 - Deanna Skare AUGUST 05 – Joan Miller 10 - Joshua Walters 12 – Bob MacPeek 19 – Dustin Skare, Tyler Siekmann 28 – Conner Brown  02 - John & Jeannette French 03 - Jim & Phyllis Hoskins 23 – Greg & Darlene Stoos 27 – Pastor Jim & Rev. Cheryl Brown AUGUST 01 – Al & Sandy May 10 – Bob & Jane MacPeek |
June Birthdays and Anniversaries
 07 – John French 11 - Bud & Judy Martin ..... Happy Anniversary to Bud and Judy! 14 – Sandy Bittermann 28 – Ken Kowalski = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = |
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