ANDIE’S POST
How Do You Solve a Problem Like Infection? (Sung like the nuns, of course)
For me, the strangest part of moving to a new place is the emergency contact dilemma. Filling out school forms, doctor forms, and employment forms that ask for two, three, or even four names of humans that you trust to know vital information about you is daunting in the best of circumstances. After all, isn't the true miracle of Jesus having so many close friends in his 30s? If you haven't heard through the online grapevine, my daughter Mae has been hospitalized since early Friday morning. She had her first ambulance ride, first of several IVs, and first real threat of surgery. We have several days of inpatient care ahead of us, and her medical team is taking the "try it and see method" to deal with an infection in her lung. And while I don't know what treatment looks like, I do know that we have many people here in Texas whose names fit in those emergency contact spaces. UBCers have fed my family, sent us DoorDash at the hospital, dropped our car, created care packages stocked with candy and fun, and cared for my kids with patience and love. I don't know how you solve a problem like infection, but I do know that community takes care of a lot of the other things that life will inevitably throw at you. When I stand in front of you Sunday mornings and tell you that I love you, please know that I mean it with every fiber of my being. UBC, I love you, and I felt your love for me and mine. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
THIS WEEK
Kids Volunteer Interest & Training Meeting- Sunday, August 18th, after church
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 Volunteers
We are in need of volunteers to bring dinner for youth group to enjoy together. Here is a link to sign up.
Kid’s Volunteers
It’s time to sign up for the fall rotation of kids volunteers! Never volunteered in a kids room? Fear not: there is a training on August 18th after church. Do it for the future! You can sign up here.
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 andie@ubcwaco.org for questions.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Youth Group Returns!- August 21st, 6pm
Youth Group will resume Wednesday night meetings on August 21st. We meet at UBC from 6-8pm and dinner is provided. If you are a person between 6th and 12th grade please join us! For more regular updates on youth group please email emily@ubcwaco.org to get on the youth email list.
Welcome Back Lunch - August 25th, after church
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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
8/18- TBD
8/25- Andie
CONTACT INFO
Pastoral Staff
Andie Pellicer, Lead Pastor
(andie@ubcwaco.org)
Toph Whisnant, Community Pastor (toph@ubcwaco.org) [on sabbatical]
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
Staff Support Team (staffsupport@ubcwaco.org)
Abbey Mackey
Jim Wren
Betsy Bracken
Finance Team (finance@ubcwaco.org)
Ethan Cohen
Jonathan Hill