BHUMC Weekly Word
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Sunday, April 23rd
JOIN US FOR WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY!
Join us Sunday in the Sanctuary or on our Live-Stream on YouTube and Facebook!
Pastor Bomi Kim has returned from Maternity leave!
Carlos Cueva will be delivering the Message!
Come join us in-person or online this Sunday!
Join us for Coffee & Fellowship after Worship in Wesley Hall!
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How is your soul?
I have longed to be back in church with you all. Thank you so much for your support while I was away for almost three months. Special thanks to our leadership and staff!
We planned on coming home on March 30th. However, Jun was hospitalized with pneumonia a few days prior to our leave along with our family getting sick, this includes my parents and sister. With the hospitalization we unfortunately had to cancel and delay our flight until Jun recovered enough for us to leave.
A lot has happened over three months. My ordination interview, the birth of our second son, my sister's wedding and even went to the emergency room twice for both kids. There are so many stories to share with you all and I am so happy to share our experiences with you!
Before I left on maternity leave, one of the congregation members had asked me to bring things. Specifically, passing my ordination process, and delivery of a healthy baby.
Because of the amazing support of our community, I was able to pass my full connection interview and will be ordained in the North Georgia Conference this coming June. As for baby Jin, he will be joining us to worship this Sunday and to meet all of you.
I am barely sleeping since we have a newborn along with adjusting to the time difference. It's been a crazy journey so far, but at the same time, I am getting stronger and more resilient.
Going back to work after any leave is difficult, but I already feel God's presence and believe that God's grace is enough for us. I am so excited to see how God is going to lead me and our community.
I'm looking forward to being back in our sanctuary and worshipping with you all this Sunday. I hope to see all of you there.
Peace,
Pastor Bomi Kim
Everybody Sing!
This week's song: Echo
Do you want to sing but don’t have time for a weekly rehearsal?
You can join us Sunday Mornings!
Arrive and be ready by 10:15am for a quick run
through of our opening song.
For questions or more info: worship@belmontheightsumc.org
What are we up to?
Housing Justice in Sacramento!
Click HERE to find out!
Being the Church, Long Beach is a collaborative movement of the United Methodist Churches in Long Beach, California.
Everyone's Inn “Flower Night”
Wednesday, April 26, 5:45-7:45 p.m.,
Heritage Hall
“Where Everyone is Welcome & There’s Always Room for More!”
$7 per person/$25 maximum per family
Please sign up at www.BeingtheChurchLB.org.
Join us for a beautiful evening of flowers and more at Everyone’s Inn dinner church. We will be making pretty tissue paper flowers and build an altar bouquet, so be sure to arrive at 5:45pm! Rabbi Scott Fox from Temple Israel will be joining our meal this evening, and he will be attending the SaCRED adult small group after dinner. Rabbi Fox will be sharing Torah and Mishnah wisdom with that group. As always, there is room for everyone at God’s table, and we look forward to greeting you.
Everyone's Inn Dinner Church
Wednesday evenings - January 11 - May 18
5:45pm - 7:30/45pm
Questions? Please contact Pastor Melinda (E: Melinda@BeingtheChurchLB.org)
Location: Los Altos UMC
Our next study will be about Jesus AND Paul, with an emphasis on the author who wrote both the Gospel of Luke and the Book of Acts. There will be NO homework in this 9 week study.
Thursday mornings, beginning May 4th
10 to11:30am via Zoom
All are invited regardless of any previous biblical knowledge.
For more information, contact Rev. Dan Lewis at Grace on 3rd.
Coffee hour provides refreshments directly following Worship. Coffee Hour serves more than the purpose of fulfilling snack attacks and satisfying caffeine withdrawal.
It brings us together for fellowship!!
If you are looking for an opportunity to foster fellowship among our congregation and guests, this may be the ministry just for you!
A sign up sheet has been posted in Wesley Hall, sign up online below, or see Nancy Thomas for more information!
The 2023 Relay For Life event is Saturday, June 3rd and now is the time to start signing up for the Being The Church team! This year we are happy to invite members from all of our Being the Church cohorts to join our team and walk with us in an effort transformation of the world for the sake of others by fighting cancer!
Relay participants are determined to help the American Cancer Society fight all stages of all cancers, in all communities and this event has been an important mission of both BHUMC and Los Altos UMC for many years.
American Cancer Society Relay For Life events bring communities together, where teams take turns walking or running around a track or path. Symbolizing that no one should face cancer alone, we take turns or walk together to show our passion for seeing the end of cancer in our lifetime.
Please join our team and walk with us or make a donation to support our fundraising goal. Everyone who contributes is part of the solution!
To Learn more or register follow the link HERE.
Thanks,
Lori & Erin
Being the Church Team Captains
It’s that time again! Registration for Groundlings Camp 2023 is officially open!
Don’t wait- visit our website now to sign up the kids for a summer of music, crafts, service, arts, recreation, and lots more in store!
Visit here to register: https://beingthechurchlb.churchcenter.com/.../events/1645630
Groundlings Day Camp is a multi-generational ministry of Being the Church, Long Beach. We strive to offer every Groundlings camper a sense of deep belonging in a supportive community of peers through a whole lot of recreation and play, creativity, and fun. Paired in “family groups” throughout the day, Groundlings campers learn about themselves and one another, and our collective faith story.
Camp runs Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Campers must be entering Kindergarten - 8th grade
Servant SATURDAY!
Saturday, April 22, 8:15-10:45 a.m.
Orange County Food Bank, 11870 Monarch St, Garden Grove, CA 92841
RSVP: www.BeingtheChurchLB.org (Click on the Servant Sunday slide)
Join Pastor Melinda for a meaningful morning of church and service. Wear: pants and closed-toed shoes. Bring: water bottle if needed. Please note in advance that volunteers are on their feet and working quickly (sorting and packing food) the whole time in a warehouse. Minimum age requirement is a hard working 9‑year-old. Otherwise, 10+. We will close our time together with simple prayer and communion.
Sunday, April 23 at 12:00 noon
Cal Heights UMC, 3759 Orange Ave., Long Beach CA 90807
California Heights UMC welcomes all youth and their families of the “Being the Church” movement to an open-door fun time. We will have food, fun, and fellowship. Games, a scavenger hunt, and “Ghost in the Graveyard” are a few of the activities.
Join us for a sleepover and get a taste of youth fun! We welcome upper elementary students to join our middle school youth for a weekend of fun & service!
Friday Night at 5:30 pm drop off at at Belmont Heights UMC.
Saturday morning pick up options:
- Pick up at 8:00 am at Belmont Heights
- Pick up your youth at 8:00 am and join us for Servant Saturday
- Have your youth brought to Servant Saturday at Farm Lot 59 and pick them up at 11:00 am
Cost is $10 per person to cover dinner & breakfast
Did you know we Live Stream our services on YouTube? Or you can catch up on any service you missed!
Click HERE to subscribe to our YouTube channel!
How can we pray with you today?
Share your praises, joys, concerns, illnesses and gratitude so we can pray collectively with you!
Fill out a Prayer Card or Contact the church office with your requests!
Email: pastor@belmontheightsumc.org and please make sure to note PRAYER REQUEST as the subject and if we can share your prayer request!
Church family and neighbors in need of prayers this week:
Pastor Bomi, Brian, Jun, and Jin - Welcome home and continued healing!
Our beloved Theresa and our beloved Elinor
Prayers for those struggling with health issues
Prayers for those who struggle - may they feel the light and love surrounding them.
Prayers of healing of mind, body, and spirit.
Prayers of thanks for all of our blessings.
Prayer:
Eternal God, we give thanks that no matter what happens, we can rely on your presence to guide and strengthen us. Restore our hope as we continue on this journey. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
(From the Upper Room - 2023)
BHUMC April Birthdays
April 2nd - Brian Ortal
April 12th - Luc Niren
April 16th - Theo Lacsamana
April 18th - Andrew Spjut-Wilcox
April 19th - Jenn Wilcox
April 28th - Ian Nolte
April 29th - Kathleen Rockmore
If you don't see your special day listed or any information is incorrect, please email office@belmontheightsumc.org so we can all celebrate your blessed day with you!
Do you have an announcement for the Weekly Word? You are invited to send information to the church office for inclusion in the weekly email.
Email office@belmontheightsumc.org by Wednesday at noon.
Verse of the Week
Upcoming Events
Sunday, April 23 at 12:00 noon
Cal Heights UMC, 3759 Orange Ave., Long Beach CA 90807
California Heights UMC welcomes all youth and their families of the “Being the Church” movement to an open-door fun time. We will have food, fun, and fellowship. Games, a scavenger hunt, and “Ghost in the Graveyard” are a few of the activities.
- Sunday, April 30, 2023
- Check-in and Kick Off begins 11:30 am
- Depart for projects approx. 12:45 pm
- Location: Temple Israel Long Beach
Registration open until April 21st
If you miss the deadline, show up to BHMADD at check in and we will find an open project for you to help with!
So many nonprofit organizations in Long Beach spend their time and money giving back to others, so let's show them some love and give them the help they deserve!
Sign up NOW for a day of giving back and help our beautiful community. Click here to see all of our amazing volunteer opportunities or sign up for the projects below that could really use some extra help!
Light lunch will be served thanks to Domino's Pizza on Redondo!