Bream Memorial Presbyterian
Church
Organized 1883
Now is the time to make your summer plans for your child to enjoy a great
experience at the Presbytery's Camp Bluestone. Schedules and registration
are available on the table outside the chapel!
Bream offers a 'campership' of 50% of the camp fees--up to $100 for each camper.
Let us know when you register and let the Presbytery know that Bream will be
paying part of your fees.
Don't forget the Food Pantry. We have folks coming in each week in need of something to eat. Its suggested that you bring canned meats, potatoes, peanut butter, cereal, macaroni & cheese, spaghetti sauce and pasta, soups, dried beans, and cornbread mix. Please remember these folks as you shop during the week. Winter is a hard time for some of these people with utility bills and trying to buy a little Christmas for their families. Its a good way to spread joy and happiness with little effort.
Bream Memorial Presbyterian Church in Charleston is currently searching for a
part-time organist/accompanist. This is a salaried position with generous
compensation. The pipe organ was refurbished in 2006. The organist will
accompany the adult choir and must also have above average piano skills. Choir
rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings and there are two Sunday morning worship
services, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. For further information and/or to apply please
contact:
Dale Miller, Music Director
Bream Memorial Presbyterian Church
317 W. Washington Street
Charleston, WV 25302
304-766-8364
304-610-5852
Have you read a good book lately? One that has encouraged or inspired you in your Christian life? A book that has deepened your understanding of God? A book that has challenged you to grow in faith?
We are looking for a good book to recommend for Bream's summer reading. If you have read a book that has made a significant impact on your life, let us know. And watch out for some reading recommendations, coming before summer.
Your gift of $20 can help a Haitian villager purchase a pair of goats which can help support his family with milk and offspring.
Everyone is invited to special Sunday School classes, all ages, one Sunday each month of June, July and August.
The theme is CHRIST'S WORK - RECONCILING THE WORLD TO GOD
Dates: JUNE 22; JULY 20, and AUGUST 17
Time: 9:45 AM
Place: Bream Dining Room
A light breakfast will be served.
The annual picnic will be on June 15 at 4:00 pm at the Kanawha State Forest. Bring a dessert or picnic side dish to share.
SPIRITUALITY CENTERS, LABYRINTHS and LECTIO DIVINA
Through the summer on Sunday mornings there will be special offerings on
Sunday mornings between the two services - 9:45 - 10:50 am. In addition to
the monthly special events for all ages there will be opportunities to
experience for spiritual nurture that do not fit the traditional classroom Bible
study mode.
Once each month the Dining Room will be turned into a Spirituality Center.
Four or five stations will be set up to guide the participant into a time of
spiritual reflection and prayer. The Spirituality Center will be open
between the services and following the 11am service. The Spirituality
Center is a place to be with God. It is designed to help you put aside the
thoughts and daily distractions and help you enter into a time of quiet and
reflection. You may enter the Spirituality Center alone, or as a couple or
a family. There is no teacher or leader but instructions are given to
guide your time in Bible reading, prayer, listening, meditating and personal
expression. Though a Spirituality Center is a place of quiet it is
appropriate to all ages including children. Additional activities will be
offered in the John Parks room for children and for those who want to
share their thoughts and experiences with the Spirituality Center.
A labyrinth, which is an ancient aid to thoughtful meditation will be available
as part of the Spirituality Center. A labyrinth is a set path that is
designed to help us slow down, to reflect on our Christian journey and to ask
for God's guidance in the journey.
On other Sunday's there will be an opportunity to learn the practice of spiritual reading of Scripture or "lectio divina". In a simple 4 step process, Bible reading helps us to reflect on our own place in God's plan.
Don't miss out on Vacation Bible School!
When: Sunday July 27 - Thursday July 31
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
For Ages: 3 Years - 5th Grade
Theme: Paul's Race God's Grace
Youth needed to be part of the drama team.
VBS prep time for teachers, activity leaders and drama team: Sunday's June 15, July 6 and 27, 9:45 am - 10:45 am