Our congregation is composed of people from all walks of life who come together to offer healing and comfort, learning and encouragement, much like a family. We welcome all, and believe that extravagant hospitality is central to the role of the church.
At Beaver UCC we help our members grow spiritually, while at the same time understanding that everyone has their own spiritual path. Our church is a place where you can think for yourself and differing views are respected. It is our hope that through education, fellowship, and service we can, as a community, come closer to God and each other.
In all things we seek to offer an atmosphere of informality, spontaneity, fellowship, and fun. We hope our church is a place where all feel both welcome and comfortable.
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Upcoming Events and Announcements New Sermons Available Pastor Brian's sermon is usually available on our website by Thursday each week. The Sunday, May 6, sermon, Abide is now available, based upon Acts 8:26-40 and John 15:1-8 Visitation Ministry We are trying to organize a new ministry here at Beaver Church. Pastor Brian visits with many of our members who can no longer make it to church on a regular basis. Although these visits are nice and appreciated, it would be great if these members could be visited even more often. To address this we are looking for people who would be willing to volunteer for a new visiting ministry. All that would be involved is visiting with a couple of people a month. Please let Pastor Brian know if you feel called to this ministry. First Light Video Series - Wednesdays, 7:00 PM, May 2 - June 6 Why did Jesus happen when he happened? Why the confluence of the Baptism movement of John and the Kingdom movement of Jesus? Why the tiny villages around the Lake? Why the confrontations in Jerusalem? Why then? Why there? Starting on Wednesday, May 2, at 7:00 PM, and lasting for 6 weeks, we will be watching a video series called First Light. This series was filmed on location in Jerusalem and the surrounding area, and looks at the historical Jesus. Through this series, we will understand who Jesus was, what the environment was like where he was, and how all these things combined to make the Jesus we have come to know. Spring Church Yard Cleanup - May 6, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM With hard work comes sweet rewards! On Sunday afternoon, May 6, we will clean up the church grounds and then have a fire with hotdogs and s’mores. Join us for some sweet fellowship while enjoying the great outdoors. (All snacks and drinks will be supplied.) Please bring your own favorite loppers, gardening gloves, hoes, and any other gardening/weeding devices. Mother's Day - Sunday, May 13 Mothers, past and present, will be honored with flowers on Sunday, May 13. White and colored carnations will be available in the front and back foyers. Choose a colored one if your mother is still living. White carnations designate a mother who has gone to eternity. Death is the golden key to the palace of eternity. John Milton Graduation Party - Sunday, May 20 On Sunday, May 20, we will have a graduation party for Iryna Ali, Amelia O’Dowd, Alex Deal, and anyone else who is graduating this year. We will have a carry-in / barbecue after church in the shelter. Please bring a dish to share, and something for the grill if you wish. The church will provide some hamburgers and hot dogs. Memorial Day / Pentecost Sunday Observance - Sunday, May 27 We will have our annual observance on May 27 for those members, friends, and family who have passed away in the last year. We will read the names aloud and light a candle for each person who is honored. If you have any names that you want to add to our list, please give them to Pastor Brian. We will also be observing Pentecost that Sunday, so remember to wear red in celebration. Looking Forward! Upcoming Activities... Fourth of July Parade Summer isn’t here yet but plans are being made for participation in the Beavercreek Annual Fourth of July Parade. We have done this for a couple of years now and I think it is officially a tradition. For all of you unfamiliar with this event, our church family meets at church and rides to and from the parade in a finely-decorated hay wagon, pulled by Keith Hawkins’ pristine antique tractor. It’s a way to make our presence known in the community. More information will come as we get closer to this date. Youth Trip - July 10 - 14 If we have interested youth, we will go on a youth trip to the UCC’s National Youth Event held this year at Purdue University in Indiana. This is a 5 day event of worship, learning about our faith and denomination, and hanging out and having fun with other youth from around the country. If we go, we will join together with another church from our area. The event is for youth ages 13-18. The cost is $425 for a shared room, and $500 for a single room. This cost includes all of the housing and all of the food while at the event. We might be able to lower the cost somewhat from church funds. Please talk to Pastor Brian if you’re interested. Ohio Wildlife Conservation Noah's Arc Sanctuary is providing a valuable service for Ohio's wildlife… please visit their site for more information. |
