ANDIE’S POST
Welcome to Eastertide, my friends. The weeks following Easter Sunday tell the story of Jesus’ last days on earth. He appears to his friends, gives them direction for the next phase of their lives and ministry, and perhaps most importantly, restores them after they abandoned him at the cross. Defeated and drowning in shame, the disciples returned to their former life as commercial fishermen. Jesus comes to them on the shore, calls to them, and makes them breakfast. That is the way of Christ. When things seem bleak and we have resigned ourselves to our own failure, Jesus comes to us and provides a meal in the form of bread and of juice. When we can’t see our own goodness through the fear and shame we hold, Jesus appears to us. In the coming days, find some time to sit on the shore and rest in the reality that wherever Jesus goes, restoration follows. Delight in the unmitigated forgiveness and invitation of Christ. Seek out direction and purpose from the One who destined you for wholeness and for the healing of our world.
THIS WEEK
UBC Youth Group - Wednesday, 6pm
If you are a parent of one of our youth group kids, you can sign up for the youth mailing list by emailing emily@ubcwaco.org.
Pints with Toph - Wednesday, 6pm, Pinewood Public House
Backside - Friday, April 5th, 7pm
Join us for an open mic//open wall art event. If you are interested in sharing a poem, story, song, visual art piece, etc. please email jamie@ubcwaco.org.
GIVING
UBC survives on the generosity of our congregation. Your financial contributions allow us to continue to create a space that is welcoming to all, embraces beauty, and seeks to live life to the fullest.
You can give, as you’re able, on Sunday mornings or set up a single or recurring online gift here.
If you ever have trouble with giving online or have a question about how to give, feel free to email administrator@ubcwaco.org.
CHURCH NEEDS
Youth Group Dinner Sign Ups
Part of our youth’s weekly gathering is eating together, which is of course important for the growth of both community and teenagers. You can help foster this growth by signing up to bring food some time. You’ll find more info and a sign up sheet here.
Tech Booth Volunteers
We are looking for a few more folks to volunteer in the tech booth on slides, lights, and the livestream. Previous experience isn’t required—we can train you! Contact jamie@ubcwaco.org if you’re interested.
Kids Volunteers
We are so thankful for our UBC Kids Volunteers, and are always on the look out for more! If you are available to help on Sunday mornings or other times this semester please email kids@ubcwaco.org
Leadership Team, Finance Team, and HR Team
All of our teams will have people rotating off later this year and early next, and we are currently accepting nominations for people to serve on one of those three teams. If you know someone who would be a good fit, and would like to serve on LT, FT, or HR, please email your nomination to any team member or full-time staff member. If you have any questions, please contact toph@ubcwaco.org
A COUPLE OF KIDS THINGS
Kids Pastor Selection Team:
A big thank you to Mary Chandler, Kyle Howerton, Betsy Bracken, and Marcus Franklin for joining our Kids Pastor Selection Team! I will keep the congregation updated as we progress in the process, and am so excited to work with such an incredible group of people. -Andie
Camp! Camp! Camp!
There is a Kids Camp sign up sheet at kids check-in along with registration forms. Youth Retreat registration forms have been distributed and will also be available on Wednesday nights. Spots are limited, so if your child is interested in either, please get your forms submitted as soon as you can.
GROUPS
Micasas
Micasas are designed to build more intentional community within the larger community of UBC. They meet on either Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday night. If you would like to get plugged into a Micasa, sign-up in the foyer or contact toph@ubcwaco.org for questions.
Woven Book Club
The Woven book group will meet one last time on April 21 right after church. We'll be covering the final section of the book and overall thoughts. If you're interested in nurturing a faith our kids don't have to heal from but haven't been able to join us before now, this is a great chance to jump into the conversation. Please email Brooke@ubcwaco.org to RSVP.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Mr Rogers Sunday - April 28th
If you are graduating this year (HS, College, Grad School, PHD) we would love to honor you during the service on April 28th, and invite you to stay for lunch afterwards with the staff. You can email toph@ubcwaco.org to sign-up, or sign-up in the foyer over the next few weeks. If you have any questions, contact Toph.
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Find more details and our full calendar of events on our website. This calendar is updated frequently, so check back often!
PREACHING SCHEDULE
4/7- Andie
4/14- Andie
4/21- Kerri
4/28- Andie
WANT TO CHAT?
Share Your Feedback
Have feedback for us? Feel free to reach out to staff directly with any praises, curiosities, or concerns. You are also invited to submit feedback to the HR team and allow them to pass it along! You can do that with this form: https://forms.gle/1ovkBXSx1Lu3CR448
Pastoral Staff
Andie Pellicer, Lead Pastor
(andie@ubcwaco.org)
Toph Whisnant, Community Pastor (toph@ubcwaco.org)
Jameson Mcgregor, Worship & Arts Pastor (jamie@ubcwaco.org)
Leadership Team (leadershipteam@ubcwaco.org)
Ben Raley
Britt Duke
Andy Clark
Aleigh Ascherl
Marcus Franklin
Shelly Taylor
Katie Robinson
Margo Shanks
HR Team (hrteam@ubcwaco.org)
Kristen Howerton
Abbey Mackey
Jim Wren
Betsy Bracken
Finance Team (finance@ubcwaco.org)
Colton Towns
Ethan Cohen