ITLOTC
(In The Life Of The Church)
Lent
Newsletter Business
Hi everybody! It’s Taylor here and I just wanted to take a quick moment to let you know that I am taking over the Newsletter for the time being. So if you have any thoughts, questions, concerns please let me know!
Also - not sure if you’re aware of this - but not everyone reads the Newsletter every week. I’m sure that comes as a giant surprise! But I’m trying to brainstorm ways to get more people to read it! So far all I have is peer pressure? So peer pressure someone into reading the Newsletter this week!
If you have any questions about the Newsletter (or anything else!) you can email me at here! See you back here next week!
- Taylor
Josh’s Farewell Potluck
Friends, don’t forget we are doing an old fashioned potluck after church this Sunday to celebrate the Carney’s! Josh has requested various version of meat and potatoes, but please someone bring a vegetable as well. We do have a warmer in the back for a few dishes, or feel free to bring a crockpot and plug it in. UBC will be providing the tableware and drinks, but we need you to bring the food. If you have any questions, please contact toph@ubcwaco.org!
UBC Tournament Challenge
It’s the most wonderful time of year again - March Madness! If you would like a chance to win lunch with the UBC staff member of your choice, join us and compete in the tournament challenge. You can play in the men’s or women’s bracket, or both. The group(s) have been created on ESPN’s tournament challenge (https://fantasy.espn.com/tournament-challenge-bracket/2022/en/group?groupID=4757593) The group name for either challenge is "#Champions4theLord 1701” and the password is “embracebeauty”. If you have any questions, contact toph@ubcwaco.org. You have till games tipoff to create your entry. Best of luck to everyone!
Jesus Said Love Outreach
UBC Family, we are collecting items for our community partner JSL, for their April outreach. You can learn more about JSL’s work here: https://jesussaidlove.com We are collecting items for 75 care packages to be distributed in the clubs in Waco/Temple/Killeen. These are the items we need: bandages, clear lip gloss or chapstick, gum, travel size deodorant, Advil packages, toothbrushes, and travel size toothpaste. There will be a place in the for you to place these items, contact toph@ubcwaco.org with any questions. The last day for collecting items will be March 27th.
UBC “This Is 40ish” Women’s Group
This group is for those who identify as female, who are out of college and the young professional world, who are closer to 40ish and older, and are looking for a place to connect with other UBC women. Also, as with most groups at UBC, age is relative, so if you are keenly interested please reach out to us. The next gathering will be March 25 at 7ish, at Jen Carron’s house. If you would like more information, please contact Noel Carlson (612-801-5831) for more information.
HR Team Opening
The HR team is looking for someone to serve on the team. This is a volunteer position with a 3 year term but with the option of serving a 2nd term. The purpose and qualifications are listed below. If you are interested in serving on the HR team or have any questions about the position, please email hrteam@ubcwaco.org.
The HR Team is an advisory group to the staff and Leadership Team, providing guidance, support, encouragement, and oversight in personnel matters. This 3‐7 person team of lay members meets at least quarterly to conduct annual reviews of staff, review personnel policies and procedures, oversee hiring of new staff, make plans for staff appreciation and development, and discuss grievances or conflicts that may arise.
HR/Staff Support Team members shall have been an active participant in the life of UBC for no less than one year, have received a bachelor’s degree (or roughly an equivalent amount of experience in personnel management, ministry, or other related field,) and have a demonstrable understanding of organizational management.
Third Wednesday
We will continue our 3rd Wednesday formational series on Wednesday, March 16th as we welcome Dr. Holly Oxhandler to discuss her new book, The Soul of the Helper. This discussion will take place from 6-8 P.M. @ UBC. Childcare will be provided.
Monday Mini-Golf Madness
Join us this coming Monday, March 21st for our first Mini-golf Madness. Meet at TopGolf at 5:30, and bring the family, or friends, or both. Mini-golf is free on Monday’s, so its a great time to hang out and get to know other UBC’ers, while not breaking the bank. If you have any questions, please contact toph@ubcwaco.org. See you on Monday!
Parishioner of the Week
Kathy Krey for being a hero, the head of Leadership Team, AND a 2021 Distinguished Staff Leadership Award Winner! We are so thankful for you and proud of you, Kathy!
Preaching Schedule
One of thing the leadership team asked Josh to do before he left was schedule preaching through May. Here’s a reminder of that lineup for y’all.
3-20 Josh (last Sunday)
3-27 Burt Burleson
4-3 Gideon Tsang
4-10 Gideon Tsang
4-17 Gideon Tsang (Easter)
4-24 Mr. Rodgers Sunday
5-1 Gideon Tsang
5-8 Jameson McGregor
5-15 Children’s Sunday
5-22 Ericka Graham
5-29 Ericka Graham