Sermon Series:

RADICAL HOSPITALITY

What does the Bible say about hospitality?

What can we do to welcome others as Christ would welcome them?

Christian hospitality refers to the active desire to invite,

welcome, receive, and care for those who are strangers

so that they find a spiritual home and discover

for themselves the unending richness of life in Christ.

Sunday, April 20

Open Your Eyes

1 Peter 4:7-11 (Part 1)

Sunday, April 27

Open Your Arms

1 Peter 4:7-11 (Part 2)

Sunday, May 4

Open Your Ears

Philippians 2:1-4

Sunday, May 11

Sunday, May 18

Open Your Heart

Mark 2:1-12

Sunday, May 25

Open Your Mouth

John 1:35-42

Join us in worship!

Mt. Carmel Chapel

Sunday Evenings, 7:00 PM

Sunday, April 27

Rev. Carol Pazdersky preaching

Sunday, May 4

Farewell Potluck Dinner at 5:30 PM

Rev. Peggy Groseclose preaching

Sunday, May 11

Rev. Peggy Groseclose preaching

Rev. Peggy’s last service at Mt. Carmel Chapel!

Sunday, May 18

Rev. Carol Pazdersky preaching

Sunday, May 25

Special Memorial Day Service

Tom Hodges, Director of Student Ministries

GENERAL CONFERENCE 2008

From April 23 to May 2, 2008, United Methodists around the world will gather in Fort Worth, Texas, to set our course for the next four years at General Conference. Please read this letter from Bishop John Schol and begin to pray for our leaders and the direction of our United Methodist Church. For more information about General Conference, visit www.gc2008.umc.org.

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

In a few days General Conference will begin. General Conference meets every four years and is one form of holy conferencing. Approximately 1,000 church leaders from around the world, including eight clergy and eight laity (from the Baltimore-Washington Conference) will gather in Fort Worth, Texas, to:

▪ Worship and pray together for the church.

▪ Review and modify policies, teachings, doctrines and statements of the church

to address the needs of the world and the church.

▪ Set direction for the future of the church.

This is a very important gathering, but not as important as the gatherings that happen each Sunday in your congregation. The gathering for worship and the sending for mission is why the church is called into being. The prayerful hope is that General Conference delegates will gather to serve you and the communities where you serve.

You will hear many different things about General Conference. Some of it you will understand and some of it you may not. Some of it you may agree with and some you will not. It is not our agreement that concerns me because good people of faith will disagree at times, but ultimately it is our unity in our common Christian and Wesleyan heritage and our commitment to our mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world that is of most importance.

I call upon each of you and your congregations to: Pray for the witness of the United Methodist Church around the world. Pray for General Conference and that the delegates and bishops will seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit and that General Conference will be Holy Spirit filled. (At the end of this message is a prayer by one of our pastors, Mary Kay Totty, that she will be using with her congregation. I invite you to use this prayer or a prayer of your own this and next Sunday). Pray for our delegates from the Baltimore-Washington Conference, who are: Delores Oden, Sandra Ferguson, Mary Baldridge, Keya Belt, Sherman Harris, Ruth Dixon, Sharon Darlynn McCrae, Michael McCurry, Laura Easto, Joan Carter-Rimbach, Joseph Daniels, Peggy Johnson, C. Anthony Hunt, Bruce Birch, Mark Derby and Cynthia Belt.

Talk with one another and share your hopes and concerns about the church. Act today rather than wait until after General Conference to do something to increase your commitment to Christ and the Church and serve the world. Visit a special webpage www.bwcumc.org/generalconference for the Baltimore-Washington Conference where I and others will be blogging from General Conference, delegates will offer their impressions, and hear about some of the developments of General Conference.

Thank you for being a believer in the United Methodist tradition. We are not perfect but by God's grace we are making changes around the world. In the last two years we have rehabilitated more than 20,000 homes along the gulf coast, bought more than 1.8 million malaria nets that are helping to end malaria in Africa, and received 500,000 new believers into the fellowship of Christ and the church. We are transforming the world.

Keep the faith!

John R. Schol, Bishop

PRAYER FOR GENERAL CONFERENCE 2008

Holy and Wise God, you are a God of love and justice and mercy. Make us a people of love and justice and mercy. As leaders of our denomination gather in Fort Worth, let your Holy Spirit be at work in the midst of all the deliberations and debates. Ignite our hearts with a renewed commitment to serve as your disciples. Help us to see and celebrate our global diversity. Let all present be treated with respect, honor and acceptance. Let this General Conference be a time of strengthening our connectional system. Help us through this time of legislation to still bear witness to your love and grace to a hurting world. Make our church responsible and relevant. Teach us to communicate your gospel to this age. Release us from all fear. Help us to embrace the future. Help us to grow more Christ-like, individually and collectively. In the name of Jesus the Christ, we pray. Amen.

Greetings from Southern Maryland!

It's a quiet Friday morning, and I wanted to send a note to share how excited Michelle and I, and our kids are, to soon be joining you in ministry. We finally have our home here in Lexington Park on the market, but still have many "projects" to get our house in tip top condition. Folk have asked if we've found a home in Bel Air yet. And the simple answer is no -- we have been focusing on getting our current house ready, seeing that monumental task as the first big step which will ultimately determine what we will be able to afford in Harford County. It is a matter of good stewardship. And this is a buyer's market… Speaking of our future home, I ask for your prayers in both selling and buying our home. My dream would be to find the exact house in the exact neighborhood where God wants us to begin ministry.

Transitioning into and out of ministry is never easy. In the midst of all this life change, I am still Lead Pastor of a diverse, growing, and unique church in St. Mary's County. I want to ensure that I finish strong, laying a solid foundation for John Wunderlich, who will follow me here. I am reminded of Paul's great words in 1 Corinthians 6:3: "I planted, Apollos watered, but God made it grow." This was the same verse Barry gave me as I followed him to St. Paul's. Transitioning will be a challenge -- adding house selling, buying, and pastoral transition work to an already overloaded plate. I don't have much "margin" (if you've read any of Dr. Richard Swenson's books on the subject). So again, I ask for your prayers that this transition go smoothly.

I want to give you some events and dates to keep in mind as we gear up for the OSM launch. First, on April 20-25, Michelle and I, and several members of the OSM core team will head to Orlando to the Exponential Conference to sit at the feet of some of the best innovators in church multiplication in the nation. It's a great time to dream, learn, network, and engage with best practices in church and ministry planting. Second, the core team has scheduled a casual informational meeting on Saturday morning, May 31, at the Abingdon Library (9:00-10:00 AM). I'll be there. If you live in the Abingdon area or your heart is stirring to be involved in outward-focused, community-based ministry, then I invite you to attend. The larger the core, the greater the opportunity to do something great for God.

I am looking forward to getting to know you better. I have already met so many wonderfully welcoming people and most of the initial core team of OSM. First and foremost, I covet your prayers over all of the above. Many of you know what it's like to pack up your belongings and move to a new community. The stressors are lowered, by trusting God, that He will direct our path, and by realizing that God has prepared a faith community to welcome our family into yours.

Overjoyed at how God will be bridging our families together.

In Christ,

Rev. Stan Cardwell will officially begin his ministry with Bel Air United Methodist Church on July 1, 2008. Join us on Sunday, July 13 as we welcome Stan to the pulpit and welcome the Cardwells into our church family!

In the mail…

Just a note of sincere thanks for your hospitality in hosting The Engaging Church seminar on April 3, 2008. Those in attendance gained helpful insights and strategies for outreach into their various ministry areas. So, you contribution was not only to a successful seminar experience, but also to the growth of the greater Kingdom.

Yours for the growth of His Church,

W. Charles Arn, President, CHURCH GROWTH, Inc.

You’ve done your 1040, but have you thought about your 1248?

Tithe My Tax Rebate…

So, what’s that about a 1248? For the answer, turn to Luke -- Luke 12:48 to be exact, and then follow your heart. In this scripture, Jesus tells us “From everyone who has been given much, much will be expected: and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked.”

Look for a “Tithe My Tax Rebate” envelope in your monthly offering packet in May, June, and July.

You may also make your gift and note “Tax Rebate” anytime from May to August.

Status of Chabadza’s 501(c)3

Chabadza – Healing Hands Across Zimbabwe is moving forward to establish a 501(c)3 public charity corporation as an opportunity to expand God’s work through Bel Air United Methodist Church. Creation of this public charity will provide access to mission resources and funding that BAUMC is currently unable to attract. Given the objectives of the Zimbabwe mission, which are to build, supply food, medicines, support staff, hospice and palliative care, for a sustainable medical facility as well as a medical education and outreach program, the Chabadza team believes that the financial needs can best be met by sharing the demands with local community churches as well as private and public foundations.

The team is fortunate to have legal support from Bank of America, who will prepare the documents without cost. Minimal filing fees and out of pocket costs will be paid by Chabadza. The process for creating the document is in its initial stage with completion expected in six months.

The 501(c)3 status will establish a separate legal entity from Bel Air United Methodist Church. However, responsibility for general oversight and financial control will be with a board of directors who will be initially appointed by BAUMC. Our Christian focus and mission will not be compromised by becoming a public charity corporation but will be able to be enhanced by acquiring financial support from public and private foundations.

The Lord will continue to lead our mission as we restructure the organization to meet the needs of our brothers and sisters in Zimbabwe.

As always, the Chabadza team is very appreciative of your support and prayers and will continue to need your assistance as we move forward. If you have questions about this, please call Dave or Bev Talbot at 410-836-8412.

A Note from the Legacy Committee…

Many of you received a letter several weeks ago requesting that you help us determine the extent of legacy giving for Bel Air UMC by filling out a Declaration of Intent form. We want to thank those who have already returned the form to the church, and if not, please do so as soon as possible.

This information will be held in strict confidence and will only be used in helping to establish an endowment fund that will sustain donor designated purposes such as programs, mission activities, and building maintenance for perpetuity. If you have any questions about Legacy Giving or the Declaration of Intent form, please feel free to contact Jim Paradise, Chair of the Legacy Committee, at 410-877-7197.

STEPHEN MINISTRY CORNER

We have some news to share with you!

In April, our Stephen Ministers participated in a day-long retreat at The Homestead. During the retreat, they had an opportunity to nourish their spirits through worship, prayer, and devotional reading of the scriptures. They also had an opportunity to grow in their ministry through the presentations of two guest speakers. Rev. Doug Hollida taught on healing prayer, and Carol Deel on identifying behaviors requiring professional assistance.

In May, our two Stephen Minister trainees will complete their 50 hours of study. Alan Anderson and Sharon Arnett will join our Stephen Ministers, making a total of eight. These two new Stephen Ministers will be commissioned at the 9:20 AM worship service on Sunday, June 8. Please congratulate Alan and Sharon!

Wanda Denver, a Stephen Minister, will be attending the Stephen Ministry Leadership Training Conference in Orlando, Florida, from June 8-14. Connie McNey, a Stephen Leader, will also attend the conference to further refine her skills.

If you would like more information about Stephen Ministry, please talk with our Stephen Leaders: Rev. Carol Pazdersky (410-838-5181, ext. 26) and Connie McNey (410-638-0595).

HOMELESS SHELTER REPORT

On Thursday, March 27, the congregation from Mt. Carmel Chapel, along with several volunteers from John Carroll School, prepared a meal for the 22 guests at the homeless shelter in Riverside. The group worked together by contributing to the cost, buying food items, preparing the meal, serving, and cleaning up. The guests enjoyed the meal and the social time with those present. One guest performed magic tricks and entertained the volunteers. After the meal, bag lunches were prepared for the guests to take with them during their next day’s activities. All those helping out fully understood the meaning of “It is more blessed to give than receive.” Any group of the church interested in helping out with future meals at the homeless shelter, which our church prepares on the 27th of every month, can contact Libby Horn at 443-417-3660.

Harford County’s Homeless Shelter

1st Annual 5K Walk/Run

All Proceeds Benefit FCCAU

Race Date: Saturday, May 24 ● Start Time: 8:00 AM

Race Course: Start/Finish at The Arena Club

Course loops through Harford Community College

Minimum Donation: $25 includes race entry, refreshments,

t-shirts, and race bags

For information and registration forms, visit www.runforshelter.info.

Your donation of:

$12.50 will shelter 1 person for 1 night at the Emergency Shelter.

$25 provides breakfast and lunch for 1 person at the Fellowship Center for 5 days.

$50 will provide 3 meals a day for a week at the Emergency Shelter.

$75 will fill the gas tank of the FCCAU van for a week to transport 15 clients.

The Top Ten Things I Learned in Louisiana:

10. What happens in Louisiana stays in Louisiana.

9. “Ya all” is one word.

8. Louisiana people are wonderful.

7. Bel Air United Methodist women are the greatest cooks.

6. Wanna know what’s in Cajun food? Don’t ask. It’s all gooooood!

5. At no time did Leonard Rowe, Dave Heath, or Lou Sedlak ever consider divorce while working with our wives. Murder, yes! Divorce, no.

4. Don’t worry, caulk will cover it!

3. Ladies love to work with power tools.

2. There is a lot more work to be done.

And the number one thing I learned in Louisiana:

We need volunteers like you to join us!

The next Volunteers In Mission (VIM) Trip is June 15-21, 2008. For more information, contact Andy Hessenauer at 410-942-0766 or e-mail andyhess1@msn.com.

THE ASBURY GUILD

The Asbury Guild was formed in 1934 to provide many gifts of love which enrich the lives of the residents requiring assisted living and nursing care in the Asbury communities at Asbury Methodist Village in Gaithersburg and Asbury-Solomons Island. Guild members give of their time volunteering, working on special projects, managing the gift shops, and establishing on-going relationships with residents who may have no other family members with which to share their lives. The Guild hosts monthly birthday parties and holiday parties. Our Baltimore-Harford District supplies gifts for residents who have birthdays in September and October. We also supply many Christmas gifts each year.

Our annual Membership Drive will be held during the month of May. The Asbury Guild asks you to give $3 or more per year as membership dues. It is through these dues that many benefits have been received by Asbury and the residents. Since 1961, the Guild has raised almost $3 million to pay for the third floor of the Health Care Center, the Guild Chapel, automatic doors at two buildings, a 21-passenger bus, sponsored trips off campus, and gives $20,000 yearly to the Benevolent Fund.

Your representative for the Asbury Guild is Elaine Crowe, who is also President of the Baltimore-Harford District of the Guild. There are Asbury envelopes available in the pew racks and at the Welcome Center for you to use in giving your membership or other donations. Be sure to write your name and address on the envelope.

To find out more about Asbury, you can call the Marketing Office at 301-216-4100 or 1-800-327-2879 or visit their website at www.asbury.org.

Friendly’s

EXIT412 Student Ministries

of the Bel Air United Methodist Church

Every 3rd Thursday ● 5:00-9:00 PM

Bel Air Location - 353 S. Main Street

Come for a meal, or ice cream, or both!

Eat in or carry out! Floodgate Café &

Student Ministries earns 10% of all sales!

Cactus Willies

in Harford Mall

Every 2nd Monday ● All Day

Simply mention that you want to support

the Bel Air UMC Youth Ministry at the register,

and we receive 15% of the proceeds for Youth Missions.

UPCOMING MISSION DINNERS:

Wednesday, May 14 ● 5:00-7:00 PM

Turkey Dinner to benefit Russian Outreach Ministry

Wednesday, June 11 ● 5:00-7:00 PM

Roast Pork Dinner to benefit Youth Missions

TINY TOTS SCHOOL NEWS

from Joan Elloff, Director

Spring has sprung at Tiny Tots School. We are learning about how flowers and plants grow and the life cycle of the butterfly. Each day, we are thrilled to watch our own caterpillars as they grow and change. When we celebrate Farm Day at Tiny Tots, we will learn about many animals and dress in denim. Then we get to take a class trip to Wilson’s Farm! If you see a lot of blue Tiny Tots shirts, it must be School Spirit Day! In our self-esteem unit, we will be learning about emotions and our families with “Billy Bee.” In music appreciation, we will listen to country music and begin rock and roll. This month, we’re “traveling” to Nigeria in social studies, and we will complete our Alphabet Books, which we began in January. You should see how much progress we’ve made, and WOW, can we print beautifully! We are growing up so much and soon will be preparing for graduation.

Bel Air United Methodist Women

We are a community of women whose purpose is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons

through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through

participation in the global ministries of the church – especially those that support women, children, and youth.

The Bel Air United Methodist Women observed UMW Sunday on April 13, with our guest speaker, Rev. Winnie Blagmond of Ames UMC. What a wonderful celebration of women and ministry!

This spring, we are emphasizing ministry programs in our local communities through a series of “awareness programs.” On April 8, Kecia Bell-Smith shared her own amazing story and told us about the transformational and Christ-centered mission of Lydia’s House. On Tuesday, May 13, we’ll be learning more about Alpha’s Glory Crisis Pregnancy Center. Join us in the Lightner Library at 7:00 PM.

We’re also planning for a time of food and fellowship at our Summer Picnic on Wednesday, July 9 at The Homestead. All women of all ages are invited to come and tell about their “Apron Strings.” Look for more information later!

Craft workshops are underway as we prepare for our 15th Gingerbread Factory Holiday Bazaar, which will be held on Saturday, November 8. For a schedule of workshops, contact Amy Adkins at 410-838-8186 or e-mail amyadkins@comcast.net.

And we’re telling everyone that “Green is Great in 2008!” Each week in the e-Spire, a UMW Going Green Message is given on how to make your life more environmentally friendly in the coming year. Our “Go Green” bulletin board (located just across from the side exit door from the Sanctuary) currently provides important information about Earth Day and Recycling. Did you know that UMW mission projects benefit from your recycling of used ink cartridges?

See below for another UMW Social Action Awareness article.

The Spiritual Parent

Mimi Doe

Honoring Mother Earth

The celebration of Earth Day can help our children understand their place in the circle of life.

“If a child is to keep alive his inborn sense of wonder, he needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with him the joy, excitement and mystery of the world we live in.” - Rachel Carson, naturalist and author

Trusting that all life is connected gives our children meaning in a complex and confusing world. It grounds them when they feel tossed and battered by external events. A marvelous and available way to educate children to the purposes of living things is to expose them to nature. Earth Day, celebrated on April 22, is a wonderful occasion to begin.

Children come to us with their senses already turned on. They explore a caterpillar by touching it gently against their cheek, trying to find its eyes, sniffing it to see if it has a smell. All we need to do is expose them to more of the great outdoors and encourage their exploration and “at-oneness” with living creatures. It all sound great, but it’s not that simple. As children’s days become full of plans, classes, school, and friendships, they slowly drift away from their rich relationship with nature. I was approached during the break of a recent talk I gave by a mother of three who yearned for her kids to maintain their connection with the natural world. She said, “I always took my kids to the playground, on hikes in the woods, or just outside to play with the dog. Now there is no time for them to be outdoors unless it’s in organized sports.”

Here are some ways to reinforce children’s connections to nature and the earth:

Create your own Earth Day ritual. You and your child might write a letter to Mother Earth, pledging to do one special activity to help her. If possible, use the back of a piece of abandoned birch bark or on recycled newsprint. Take a hike together and find a place in nature that feels powerful for you, then pause and write your letter there.

Establish an “I discovered” event that honors a new nature discovery made by your child. It can be spotting a bee hive, a bird’s nest, a special constellation, a flower growing in an odd spot, a wonderfully shaped tree branch, a snake skin that’s been shed. Create a drawing of the sighting, and display it proudly on your refrigerator until the next sighting. Then paste into a scrapbook.

Start an under-the-sink earthworm farm to compost kitchen waste. It’s not hard to do, and it creates great compost for plants. It’s also a wonderful science fair project and a way of seeing these creatures as helpful rather than yucky. A mother shared the following story about her 5-year-old daughter: “Jessie has always loved worms. She would bring used coffee grounds outside and dump them in the soil where ‘a worm family could use them.’ She even gave them names and would rescue them when she found them on sidewalks.”

Plant a tree to replenish the earth. I recently visited a huge weeping willow my brother had planted 30 years ago at our old home. I recalled every detail of that long-ago day and felt a strong connection with the graceful beauty of that tree. If tree planting isn’t feasible where you live, consider donating to a tree-planting organization. Plant-It 2000 is a nonprofit foundation dedicated to planting, maintaining, and protecting as many indigenous trees as possible worldwide. Find out more at www.Plantit2000.com.

Nature restores our sense of peace and allows us to feel life touching us – it soothes and nourishes our spirits and sometimes frightens us with its power. We make this gift available to our children as we teach them to become respectful of the earth, to walk with awareness, to recycle, and to leave no destructive record of their visit. The natural world is our perpetual, yet ever-changing link with the universe, God, nature, and child all share the same

space, connected in the powerful web of life. All parts of the web have importance and purpose. Celebrate Earth Day as an opportunity to become reacquainted with our glorious Mother Earth. You and your child will be blessed by the effort.

Parenting expert Mimi Doe is the author of 10 Principles for Spiritual Parenting – Nurturing Your Child’s Soul. Her on-line newsletter, “Spiritual Parenting Thought for the Week,” has thousands of subscribers around the world.

Three Steps to Membership

At Bel Air United Methodist Church, our commitment to you begins on the day of your first visit. We aspire to help you grow in discipleship, and to be there for you in the joys and sorrows of life. Membership is about your commitment. It is where you confirm your faith in Christ, and your partnership in the mission and ministry of our church. If you would like to become a member, the steps to membership are easy and can be completed in any order. We’ve outlined them below so you can decide what your next step will be.

1. Attend a Discovery Luncheon. We invite you to join us for an informal lunch with our pastors. Whether you are a newcomer or a regular attender, Discovery is a unique opportunity to hear our pastors tell their story, and learn more about our church. The next Discovery Luncheon is Sunday, April 13, 12:30-2:00 PM. Sign up for Discovery by contacting Lisa Wong Wolf at 410-838-5181, ext. 17, or wolfl@baumc.com.

2. Get connected. Join a home fellowship group, an adult class, or an on-going ministry in our church that puts you in connection with other members. We believe the church is made of people, growing and serving together to reflect Christ’s love in the world. To learn more about ways to serve and grow with us, check out our website at www.baumc.com, or call the Church Office.

3. Come to our 2-session Membership Class. You’ll get an overview of what it means to be called United Methodist, and how you can continue to grow and serve at Bel Air UMC according to your unique, God-given design. You’ll also make some new friends! Our next Membership Class will be held in April, and we receive people into membership about twice a year. Please register in advance by completing the New Member Profile, or by contacting Lisa Wong Wolf.

Bel Air United Methodist Church

SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES

8:00 AM (Communion), 9:20 & 11:00 AM in Linwood Sanctuary

9:20 AM Ignite Youth Worship in McComas Hall

7:00 PM Evening Worship at Mt. Carmel Chapel

MORNING FELLOWSHIP in McComas Hall – 8:45-9:15 AM and 10:30-11:15 AM

SPIRE SCHEDULE:

Deadline

June 2008 Wednesday, May 28

SPIRE Editor - Alice Archer

SPIRE Mailing - Sandy and Palmer Paules

SPIRE Circulation - Bruce Allen, Margaret Browning, Audrey Tolston Coale,

Shirley Cooney, Elaine Crowe, Lloyd and Kathleen Fry, Sue and Bob Gillette,

Nellie Graybeal, Betty Hartsock, Jean Henderson, Garner Jones, Elsie Kaste,

LeRoy Knepper, Jane Knode, Irene Littleton, Shirley MacLean, Wayne and Jane

Mason, Jean Moore, Dorothy Panowitz, Nancy Paris, Shirley and John Renshaw,

Doris Scholl, Norma Smith, Ruth Smithson, Carole Vangrin, Marguerite Ward

BAUMC ON-LINE... The SPIRE is posted on our webpage at www.baumc.com.

The e-Spire, a weekly update of information, devotions, upcoming events and activities, and a printout of the previous week’s sermon, is distributed via e-mail (usually on Fridays). If you would like to receive the e-Spire, please send your e-mail address to info@baumc.com. If you do not have e-mail and would like to read the e-Spire, copies are available at the Welcome Center.

Here are the e-mail addresses for the church staff. Please use these addresses for information, announcements, prayer concerns, etc. Use e-mail for any questions you have or to sign up for any church activities.

Archer, Alice archera@baumc.com

Behrendt, Joni behrendtj@baumc.com

Caldwell, Cindy caldwellc@baumc.com

Firth, Cheryl firthc@baumc.com

Groseclose, Bill grosecloseb@baumc.com

Groseclose, Rev. Peggy groseclosep@baumc.com

Hidey, Rev. Barry hideyb@baumc.com

Hodges, Tom hodgest@baumc.com

Hollida, Rev. Doug hollidad@baumc.com

Jones, Judy jonesj@baumc.com

Pazdersky, Rev. Carol pazderskyc@baumc.com

Schepers, Jim schepersj@baumc.com

Wolf, Lisa Wong wolfl@baumc.com

Children’s Christian Center ccc@baumc.com

Tiny Tots School tinytots@baumc.com

Bishop – Rev. Dr. John R. Schol

District Superintendent - Rev. Dr. C. Anthony Hunt

Lead Minister - Rev. Barry Hidey

Senior Associate Minister - Rev. Peggy Groseclose

Associate Minister – Rev. Carol Pazdersky

Director of Worship & Arts – Rev. Doug Hollida

Director of Children & Family Ministries - Joni Behrendt

Director of Adult Discipleship - Cindy Caldwell

Director of Student Ministries – Tom Hodges

Church Administrator - Jim Schepers

Bookkeeper – Bill Groseclose

Pastoral Administrative Assistant – Judy Jones

Office/Facility Coordinator - Alice Archer

Congregational Care Coordinator - Cheryl Firth

Membership/Data Base Coordinator – Lisa Wong Wolf

Building Superintendent/Custodial Supervisor –

Don Sandefur

Custodians – Stephen Kenly, Thureen Drake,

Jeff Shimek

Chair, Administrative Council – Tony Vinciguerra

Secretary, Administrative Council – Jen Evans

President, Board of Trustees – Rick Schulte

Chair, Finance Committee – Tony Ciampaglio

Chair, Staff-Parish Relations – Jane Russell

Secretary, Lay Leadership Committee – Dina Willard

Lay Leader – Beverly Talbot