For such a time as this

Bremerton United Methodist Church

What if something will be different, what if something will be new?" Rabbi Edwin Friedman

A Challenging Time
It is a challenging time for many in our community, seniors, teens and especially young families: Nearly 70% of the children at nearby Crownhill Elementary School are on free or reduced lunch Both parents working leaves little time left over for help with homework The family meal is disappearing from the demands of work, school, clubs and outside activities In a technology age many older adults are feeling increasingly isolated even as online communities abound Real conversations about Faith and God are trumped by the daily headlines and the constant pull of our media

A Time to Love
"The one who blesses others is abundantly blessed...."Proverbs 11:25

We seek to embody the inclusive love of God in Christ through worship, intentional faith development, community, radical hospitality, outreach/mission and extravagant giving. BUMC is poised to grow in service to its community, neighborhood children and their families and partnering organizations. We want to: Mentor youth to meet their educational and spiritual needs Support families with outreach programs and congregational opportunities for spiritual growth Meet the needs of the hungry and hurting around us Have challenging conversations about life and society from a position of faith Be a community that is an inclusive place for all to worship Give extravagantly of our time, resources and talents to serve God and our world

A Time to Transform Lives

At BUMC we seek to transform our congregation and community based on the Wesleyan Quadrilateral Scripture, Tradition, Experience and Reason through 5 Core Purposes. Our prayer is that the people we love and disciple would: GROW: LOVE: My faith is the very ground of my whole being. Early in my life my Grandma took me to the Methodist church in South Bend, Oregon. I cannot begin to know how I could ever thank that small WORSHIP: church family for all they did to mold my very being. At this stage of my life I can look back and see how the people at the very first church I ever attended, nurtured me, cared for me and made me feel important. I too want to be that kind of person for others; that is how I've lived my life. Giving back, INVITE: because I've been given so much. That is what I feel the church is; a place to help our children and youth feel welcomed, a place where we can nurture and care for each other as we age. I believe our world, our community, our neighborhood needs a church SERVE: that can stand as a beacon of justice and a sanctuary for the faithful, to pass on the legacy that I've been given. ---Billie Jo Peterson Provide care in times of need Have healthy and loving families Nurture mutual respect Help people experience the presence of the triune God Help people encounter the word of God and its application Offer different experiential worship experiences Build bridges to our neighborhood Teach and live the Gospel Invite commitment and recommitment to Jesus Provide hands on help and financial gifts to those in need Pray for the neighborhood and the world Advocate for social justice and encourage a Christian worldview Encourage ethical and moral behavior Testimony Incorporate into the Body of Christ Be educated and inspired Live Christ-Centered lives

A Time to be a Catalyst for Change

How are we reaching out to our community, make a difference in the lives of families and individuals in our neighborhood? For such a time as this we are brought together, impacting lives by: Growing our Youth Tutoring Program with Crownhill Elementary Youth and Children's New Directions Choir Music and Arts Program for children and youth 1st gradesenior high Youth Group Growing our Congregation Sunday school classes, small groups Sermons Provide transportation to services and events at the church. Fellowship Coffee Membership Classes Pastoral Care Special Classes throughout the year Growing our Service to Community Church congregation leaves the building and meets community needs 2 Sundays a year Collect Food for the Food Bank Host the Hats and Scarves Event for the community in November. Prayer shawls to people in the hospital, Prayer Chain Prayer Shawl Ministry, Care-giving to Shut-Ins Host the Homeless Awareness Conference and serve lunch to everyone. New Babies/Crisis in family dinners Quilts for the WIC program, Family nights Pastor Discretionary Fund, We Care about You Card

"For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8: 38-39

A Time to Impact our Community

God is using our church body to impact the community in deep ways one life at a time. In 2013: 157 people are active members of BUMC 43 people participated in small groups 25 families were supported by Angel Tree Holiday donations 24 youth participated in our Summer Music Arts Camp 14 participated in a mission outreach trip to Salt Lake City 16 youth participate in our Tutoring Program 4 youth were confirmed

Three people in this past year have joined the church after attending a Celebration of Life service for a loved one. They expressed feeling welcomed, nurtured and loved in worship like they've never felt before. Being in our worship space, and in the presence of the holy that was presented to them by the music and by the pastor's words were the personal touches that honored their loved ones life. They wanted that feeling to continue.

A special needs man of about 40 years-old was so excited to be asked to serve communion one Sunday. He shared with his mentor from Kitsap Applied Technologies, that his church and his work for Boeing, are his life supports that get him through each and every day.

A 4th grader from tutoring class noticed the baptismal candles in the office and asked what they were for. After a brief explanation she replied "I would like to know that mysterious God."

A Time to Grow
An entrance to a building says, "This is the way to enter into God's house." This is where you find hospitality and community.

We vision a time to grow a space that will gather people in community, expand our capacity to serve neighborhood children and their families, connect people to each other and God. We vision to create a space for larger community engagement through the arts and partnership with other social service non-profits. This structural renovation will allow: * * * * * * A place to serve all of Bremerton as a beacon for conversations of social justice and compassion for the homeless and marginalized A new welcoming reception center where people can gather in community before entering worship Greater connection with people through facilities for larger community gatherings, arts programs and services for children Connection with community members of all abilities through improved parking access, slope grading, modern, accessible bathrooms and safer walkways and spaces for children and older adults Better service to community children and the needy with a modern and efficient kitchen with updated safety features Improved audio-visual and communications systems for the sanctuary

A Time to Build

Welcoming Area with Accessible Restrooms

New Entry

Sanctuary Renovation, Hallway Renovation, Kitchen & Existing Restroom Renovation, Roof Integration 9

Project Budget
Projected costs to accomplish our vision
New Entry Welcoming Area & Accessible Restrooms Sanctuary Roof Integration Sanctuary Renovation Hallway Renovation Kitchen & Existing Restroom Renovation TOTAL $280,000 $145,000 $170,000 $375,000 $235,000 $195,000 $1,400,000

(Based on estimated costs of design, architecture, engineering, professional services, permitting and construction)

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A Time to Partner
GIFT PLAN
May be pledged over 3 years Donors 1 1 2 Gifts $350,000 $125,000 $75,000 Total $350,000 $125,000 $150,000 $625,000 $200,000 $150,000 $130,000 $480,000 $125,000 $135,000 $35,000 $295,000 $1,400,000

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$50,000 $25,000 $10,000

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$5,000 $3,000 Misc

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Each summer the Music and Arts summer choir goes to the Willows and to Canterbury Older Adult Living Centers. This choir had 24 youth this last year! While warming up the choir at the Willows a long time church member sitting was at a table in the back with his two daughters. They shared that their mother, their fathers dear wife, died that morning. Having lunch together they were so excited to hear the choir sing. One of the songs during the performance was a solo by Hailee Thompson, from the school musical, Music Man. She played the part of Marion the Librarian and sang, "Good Night my Someone Goodnight." This family was so moved by her song, they wanted to meet her to share that their mothers name was Marion, and that she had just died a few hours before. During prayer with the family the realization that God used this young womans voice and her music as a healing salve touched all in an amazing way.

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A Time to Lead
Staff Contacts Rev. Marta Schellberg Pastor Mark Johnson, Chair Administrative Board Wendie Johnson, Chair Finance Michael McKinney, Chair Staff-Parish Lee Crawford, Co-Chair Paul Thompson, Co-Chair Trustees Larry Watson, Chair Memorials/Endowments Marly Galindo Lay Leader Michael McKinney, Sharon Masters Members to Annual Conference Don Smith, Chair Long Range Building Planning Long Range Building Planning Committee Lee Crawford Larry Watson Al Aosved Carol Ungren Sharon Masters Lorna Crawford Lorna Smith Ralph Sanders Marly Galindo Babs Abad Naomi Abad Stephanie Malcolm Susan Malcolm Carol Watson Billie Jo Peterson Christy Willis Betty Baker Lou Ann Morris Mark Johnson Wendie Johnson Rev. Marta Schellberg

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Bremerton United Methodist Church 1150 Marine Drive Bremerton, WA 98312 360.373.3510 Rev. Marta Schellberg, Pastor martaschellberg@gmail.com 360.801.5320

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