Volume 40, Issue 5

Be r ke le y U n i t e d Me t h o d i s t Ch u r c h
M a y 2 0 , 2 01 0
BERKELEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Non Profit Org.
2407 Berkeley Ave. U.S. Postage Paid
Austin, TX. 78745
(512)447-6633
Email: bumc78745@sbcglobal.net
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Austin, Texas THE BERKELEY BUZZ
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
Berkeley PARTING WORDS FROM PASTOR JEANNIE
United Methodist Church
Well, it is almost time to say goodbye to you wonderful people of Berkeley UMC. Thank you for
your kindness and support during my short two-years with you. I especially appreciate your
2407 Berkeley Ave.
prayers during my recent surgery and recovery. Whitey and I love and cherish our time with you.
Austin, TX 78745 Our prayers and thoughts will continue with you as we move into retirement. I look forward to
(512) 447-6633 my last three Sunday’s with you where I will expand on my “DREAMS” for Berkeley.
Fax: 851-8438
bumc78745@sbcglobal.net “I have a DREAM” for Berkeley United Methodist Church, to quote Martin Luther King, Jr.
www.berkeleyumc.org
Over two thousand years ago, Jesus Christ lived, suffered, died, and was resurrected in order
that you and I could have forgiveness for our sins and experience an intimate relationship with
Childcare Center: 443-3509 God that brings peace, hope, and love.

Ministers Yet, thousands of years later, the people of the world still suffer alone not knowing the saving
grace of Christ. All around us are folks who have never heard the stories of the Bible, folks who
Members of the Congregation
feel alone, frightened, depressed, and hopeless. Berkeley UMC sits in the middle of a commu-
nity populated by similar folk and we, the Body of Christ, are commanded by Christ “to go and
Pastor make disciples of all nations baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy
Rev. Jeannie Whitehurst Spirit and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember I am
with you always” (Matthew 25).
Youth Director
We do not do this task alone. God, through the power of the Holy Spirit teaches, guides, and
Paul Seeman
With grateful hearts gives us the words and actions in order to live the call to be the Body of Christ.

Director of Music Our baptism and membership in the Church of Jesus Christ requires us to walk with Christ and
Victoria Schwarz live the life of obedience to God’s commandments. Do not feel faint or grow weary, God will
O God, we come before you to praise you for your overwhelming kindness toward enable you and the collective congregation to fulfill the requirements of faithfulness.
us all. How loving and generous you are! How merciful and supportive day by day Pianist
I have a dream!
you are to us. Tyler Mabry
I have a dream that the people of Berkeley UMC will trust in the power of the Holy Spirit to guide
Administrative Assistant its ministry so that all will know Christ, that every child will feel accepted and loved, that every
What a beautiful and bountiful earth-home you have provided for us. Sometimes Tara Nash youth will know God as friend and companion, and every adult will know they can rely on God
the beauty and majesty of what we see before us is breathtaking. Dear Lord, we for anything.
need not understand the brilliance we see in your creation; we only need to know Childcare Director
I have a dream!
that you are mindful of us, that you care for us, that your love for us is unfa- Allison McGillicuddy

thomable and everlasting.
We gladly affirm that you are our loving Lord who has provided for all our needs.
For all your gracious and loving acts — and especially for our hope of salvation
through Christ our Lord — we express our profound and everlasting thankfulness.
Amen.
I have a dream that the people of Berkeley UMC will adopt the theology of abundance and
blessing and not let a fear of scarcity stop them from living out God’s purpose. For too long we
have been making decisions based on a fear of not having “enough.” What we have discovered
in the last two years is that God provides everything needed, we just have to articulate the
need, pray, and respond according to God’s leading.
I have a dream!
Serving God +++Sharing Christ+++Receiving Mercy
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MEET REV. JEANNE DEVINE! CHURCH LIFE

“Grace and peace to you." The apostle Paul started his letters that way and it seems PRAYERS—PRESENCE—GIFTS—SERVICE—NEW MEMBERS
good to do that in my first message to the people of God at Berkeley UMC in Austin.
I look forward to my first Sunday with you on June 13. I have already met with the Staff-
Parish Relations Committee, toured the church and learned something of your history. I want to
learn much more, and most of all, to get to know you and give you the opportunity to know me as Thank You:
JOYS
I come to serve as your pastor. From the McPhail Family—We wanted to express our sincerest gratitude
I currently serve as pastor of Trinity UMC in San Antonio. I have been there since 2004, to all of you who prayed for Mac and our family...and many thanks for all
when I returned to my home conference, Southwest Texas, after 17 years in the Kansas West of the wonderful meals that were provided by so many of you. Everything
Conference. I was ordained an elder in 1978 and served appointments in San Antonio, Lakehills
and Brownsville. In Kansas I served appointments in and around Wichita before Bishop Mutti
was wonderful. We all felt truly blessed. God bless all of you.
appointed me to serve as the Hutchinson District Superintendent. I enjoyed that ministry and From Sheryl Stack & Margaux Mann—Thank you from the bottom of our
learned a great deal from the more than 50 churches in that district. hearts for your generous outpouring of prayers, love, support and assis-
My older daughter, Naomi Yost, lives with her husband Chris and their children Ashley tance of all kinds ever since our terrible tragedy in February. Your pres-
(turning 5 in August) and Reece (now 2) in Round Rock. My younger daughter, Angela, currently ence in our lives, from day one, has been a main part of the foundation
lives with me. She looks forward to both volunteer and paid employment in the Austin area, upon which we have been able to stand and rebuild our lives. We would
which offers many services for persons with disabilities. (Due to her premature birth, Angela has spastic cerebral palsy. She is like to especially thank Pastor Jeannie and Whitey for all kinds of assis-
a brave, confident young woman.) tance, including opening up their home to us and really taking care of us
I am the oldest of four children. Our parents are deceased. My sister, brothers and their families live in our native Penn- in so many different ways. Special thanks too to Vikki and Tyler and the
sylvania. choir for adding so much to the benefit concert that was held on our ac-
I graduated from Yale College in 1972 with majors in history and anthropology, and from Yale Divinity School in 1976 count. What a special day that was in so many ways! Thanks also to
with a concentration in church history. I enjoy music, reading, theater and movies. Congregational Care for their gifts and service to us, and to so very many Newsletter articles and
That's just the beginning of getting acquainted. In the months ahead, I want to know you and to become known to you in members of this wonderful congregation for helping us do all kinds of contributions are AL-

G OT N EWS ?
a variety of settings, from cottage meetings to visiting you in the workplace to conversations around Berkeley. May God continue things—digging through the rubble of our house and yard, cleaning out
to bless this community of faith as you bid goodbye to my friend and colleague, Rev. Jeannie Whitehurst, and as I am welcomed the airport hangar and hauling things off to storage, giving generously to WAYS welcome…..as
to your midst. assist us in our time of need, providing us with clothing and other neces- well as suggestions for
sities, setting up before Joe’s memorial and helping serve during and content. You can email
There will be a reception welcoming Pastor Jeanne on Sunday, June 13th, in the cleaning up afterwards, and so much more. Thank you so very much!
In Christ,
courtyard following the first worship service. May God bless you abundantly. You are truly Jesus’ hands and feet in articles and sugges-
Jeanne Devine this part of the world. We are blessed to be a part of this faith commu- tions to the church or
nity! put them in the Admin.
SAGER BROWN—FEED MY SHEEP, PART II From Harry Stack, Joe’s brother—Thank you to the friends at Berkeley. I Assistant box in the
am overwhelmed thinking about your generosity. I would especially like
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to thank the pastor and members from the church who helped church Deadline:
Last month you read about UMCOR’s work it Haiti. Now shipped health, school and layette kits in February to the straighten up after the memorial. I am still touched by their contribution. office. Sunday, June 20
let’s see what else UMCOR is doing through the supply de- Republic of Georgia for distribution by the UMCOR office in It was helpful to me to be able to say thanks to people who came out to
pot at Sager Brown. that country. And two shipments containing health, school, the jam, although I feel badly that I didn’t get to talk to everyone. Please
layette and bedding kits are scheduled to be sent to Arme- know how much we appreciated your presence at Joe’s memorial.
Plug into the
“Other disasters continue to happen in other parts of our nia in April.
Congratulations: Berkeley web-
world, though they receive far less media attention. Ano- site for the most
nymity notwithstanding, these crises are devastating to the Through the generosity of our donors we receive thousands Barbara Huff on the birth of her great-niece, Lily Catherine Enger, May
individuals and families who are suffering bitter cold with of kits that allow us to collectively help thousands of peo-
current news
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nowhere to go, or who are displaced and living in tents be- ple. Sometimes people ask us to let them know when the and happen-
Brian & Letha Peters on the birth of their grandson, Kendel Ray, May 12
cause of political unrest, or who are trying to find their way kits they’ve assembled arrive at the specific place they’ve ings. Visit us at
Carson Green on his graduation
after having escaped from human traffickers, to name just designated. Given the volume, however, we can’t track indi- www.berkeleyumc.org
a few critical situations. vidual kits. So, whether or not your kit goes where you in-
tend it to go, be assured it goes where God intends it to go.
In the 21st chapter of the Gospel of John, Jesus tells Peter, AVERAGE ATTENDANCE: MEMORIAL FUND:
While preparing health kits for survivors in Haiti, the UM-
“Feed my sheep.” It takes all of us together to care for all of GIFTS AS OF APRIL 30:
COR Depots have continued to ship relief supplies to other APRIL 2010 YTD 2009 $1,648
God’s sheep everywhere.” MONTHLY INCOME: $21,344
parts of the world. In January, we shipped 9,360 blankets
WORSHIP 145 151 140 ENDOWMENT FUND:
to six locations along the Mexico/U.S. border for distribu-
tion through a United Methodist border ministry. We By Kathy Kraiza, Executive Director, UMCOR Relief Supplies SUNDAY SCHOOL 40 52 35 MONTHLY EXPENSE: $20,717 $49,935
P age 6
RISE UP
Rise up! Rise up!
White flames,
Searing light,
Set me on fire and consume me.
Tear me from the foundation
Of my being and devour me
Until I no longer exist.
I fall to my knees begging,
Make me die before I die.
Searing flames,
Golden light,
Pierce me through and through.
Dip Your fiery sword
Into the cup
Holding Your sweet red wine,
Then plunge it deep within me.
Mark me as your own
And make me die before I die.
Golden flames,
Swirling light,
Shimmering colors of dancing delight.
Stir me with your passion and strength.
Awake in me the wonders
Of heaven and dance
With me the rhythm of life,
You, the everlasting Lover of all.
Carry me away
And make me die before I die.
One Flame,
One Fire,
One Sun,
One Love,
Pour yourself into me and caress
The deep pool of want
Hidden deep within
Until Your violent sweetness
Drowns all that I am.
Make me die before I die.
© 2010 Karen Walters
V o l um e 4 0 , I s s ue 5 T H E B E R K EL E Y B U Z Z P age 3
Kasey Triggs UMW SCHOOL OF CHRISTIAN MISSION
SUBMITTED BY BERKELEY UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
Kate Noll Each year the United Methodist Women (UMW) present Schools of Christian Mission. These schools are "...opportunities to
study a spiritual growth topic, a geographic area and an issue impacting society. Participants grow in understanding of the
Margaux Mann mission of the church in the current world context. The studies give particular attention to the responsibilities of women in the
fulfillment of mission. This mission education program strengthens the leadership and membership of United Methodist
Marilyn Wasson Women" (www.new.gbgm-umc).
You are invited to attend the 2010 UMW Southwest Texas Conference (SWTC) School of Christian Mission, July 15-18, 2010,
at Mount Wesley, 610 Methodist Encampment Road, in Kerrville, Texas. You can attend one day or the entire event.
Congratulations! May you continue your faith jour-
ney with open hearts and minds and in the loving Adult Studies: Geographic Study: The Beauty and Courage of Sudan; Mission Study: Joy to the World: Mission in the Age of
Global Christianity; Spiritual Growth Study: For the Love of God: John's Letters. Youth Study: Embracing the World: Faith,
arms of the Holy Spirit. Hope, Love in Action; Children's Study: Hugging the World: Faith, Hope, Love in Action.
Adults and Youth (includes 8 meals) $165
HIGH SEAS EXPEDITION—EXPLORING Children, age 3 - 11 (includes 8 meals) $135
Nursery, ages 2 and under (includes 8 meals) $40
T H E M I G H T Y L OV E O F G O D One-Day on Fri or Sat (lunch & dinner) $69
One Night on Fri or Sat (lunch and dinner) $135
Off Campus (2 lunch & 3 dinner) $102
Get ready to set sail for VBS fun! BUMC and S. Aus- Add Breakfast if Off Campus $6
RV Parking (8 meals and hookups) $125
tin Church of the Nazarene are voyaging together Late Fee after June 25 $ 10
again this year in an action-packed week of Bible- Make checks payable to SWTC UMW
learning activities, crafts, catchy songs and teamwork- To register, contact UMW members Julia L., Susan C., Barbara H., Charlotte C., Myrna C., or Liz S. There will also be informa-
tion/registration located in the UMW office mail box. You can find registration at: www.gbgm-umc.org.
building games.
The UMW SWTC will collect Birthing Kits for its 2010 Hands on Mission Project. If you cannot attend, but still want to be in-
volved, you are invited to provide any or all of these items.
The High Seas Expedition is for kids from 3 years to
Birthing Kit
5th grade and will run June 21 through June 25 from Place these items inside a sealed one-gallon plastic bag.
1 hotel-size bar of soap (1 oz. and up)
6:30 p.m. to 9:00 1 pair of clean latex gloves
p.m. each day. Vol- 1 square yard of clear 4 mil plastic sheeting (available in paint departments)
3 pieces of clean string each 12” long (may use 100% cotton worsted weight yarn)
unteers are needed 1 clean single use razor blade (carefully wrap the blade in paper or plastic to protect it and keep it from causing injury)
2 flannelette receiving blankets, each 1 square yard (store bought receiving blankets are OK)
to help with plan-
ning as well as dur- The 2010 “Hands on Mission Project”, benefitting disaster victims worldwide through United Methodist Committee on Relief
(UMCOR) in Baldwin, Louisiana, request monetary donations of $1.00 per kit for shipping/delivery costs. Checks should be
ing the week of made payable to the Southwest Texas United Methodist Women.
VBS. To register,
call the church at
447-6633 or pick- BECKY HARRELL, MISSIONARY, VISITS BUMC
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up a form in the We were honored to have Becky Harrell as speaker at both services on May 16,
church foyer. where she told us about her work at the Latin American Biblical University in San
Jose, Costa Rica. The UBL is one of the largest seminaries in the world, spanning
two continents. Members had an opportunity to visit with Becky during the recep-
tion between church services. Sue Bordovsky modeled a Costa Rican folk cos-
tume for us.
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Come and Celebrate with Us!

You are cordially invited to join the entire
Berkeley family in coming together to honor
Pastor Jeannie as she retires from active minis-
6/4 Katherine Triggs
try in the United Methodist Church. In tradi- 6/4 Jane Wade
tional Methodist fashion, we’ll have a wonder- 6/5 Betty Barnes
ful send-off by sharing a Potluck Luncheon af- 6/5 Doris Holdcroft
ter the 2nd worship service on Sunday, June 6th 6/5 Ed Wootton
6/8 Judy Funke
in the Fellowship Hall. 6/8 Stan Phillips
6/9 Vikki Schwarz
Please bring a main dish AND either a vegeta- 6/11 Suzanne McClanahan
6/13 Cameron Burns
ble, salad, or dessert. Drinks and paper goods
6/13 Emily Huff
will be provided. Let’s bless Pastor Jeannie 6/14 Dale Lyon
with a rousing ‘bon voyage’ as she embarks 6/15 Junell Treece
upon new places to see, old friends with 6/17 Don Campbell
6/17 Phyllis Coombes
whom to enjoy leisurely visits, Sunday worship
6/17 Elleen Kouri
services with family in different locations, and 6/18 Roz Hodson
other new adventures God is to unfold for 6/28 Steve Collins
Whitey and her. 6/30 Margaux Mann

6/8 Andrew & Kelli Hansen

Please join us all in this Celebration.
6/12 Jamie & David Justus

J U N E I NT E NT IO NAL PR AY E R C A L E NDA R
June 6—June 12 (2nd Sunday after Pentecost) : To listen to the Spirit as we go through
changes in our lives.

June 13—June 19 (3rd Sunday after Pentecost) : For children to have a safe and Godly
summer.

June 20—June 26 (4th Sunday after Pentecost/Father’s Day/VBS week): For our children
and youth to find the best in themselves as they follow the Spirit.

June 27—July 3 (5th Sunday after Pentecost): To be truly grateful for all of our blessings.