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Memorial Service for Jean Norris Brown

January 7, 2021 By

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In Loving Memory
Jean Norris Brown
December 4, 1934 —January 3, 2021

Order of Worship

Gathering
The Word of Grace
Prayer
Special Music

“Great Is Thy Faithfulness”
Solo

Scripture Readings
Words of Remembrance
Hymn

“Amazing Grace” vs.1,3,6

Amazing grace! How sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found; was blind, but now I see.

Through many dangers, toils, and snares, I have already come; ‘tis grace hath brought me safe thus far, and grace will lead me home.

When we’ve been there ten thousand years, bright shining as the sun, we’ve no less days to sing God’s praise than when we’d first begun.

Prayers of Commendation and Thanksgiving
The Lord’s Prayer

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.

Special Music

“It Is Well With My Soul”
Solo

Dismissal with Blessing

SERVING IN THE MEMORIAL SERVICE

CLERGY
Rev. Mike Holly

MUSIC
Art DeWeese
Jay Tumminello
Ann Holder

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Jesus – The Bible in 10 Words

November 25, 2020 By Leave a Comment
Table Talk with Mike and Angela Podcast

“Jesus- The Bible in 10 Words‘ – S01E12 of Table Talk with Mike and Angela

Welcome to the Table Talk with Mike and Angela podcast. We’re pastors Mike Holly and Angela Martin and we want to help you understand more about the Bible, faith, and living a faithful life.  In each episode of Table Talk, we sit down for a conversation about a wide range of topics. We often invite other staff members at Bluff Park UMC to join in.  Listen in and experience God in new ways and take those important next steps that help us all weave together a life of faith and service!

Episode 12: Jesus

During our first season, Mike and Angela team up to look at ten words from the first three chapters of Genesis and how they track through the entire Bible.  Guided by the book “The Bible in 10 Words” by author Deron Spoo, we look at the power of these ten different words and how they are woven throughout Scripture to help us understand what God has done and will continue to do in order to bring our world back into a right relationship with Him. In this episode, Mike and Angela discuss the word “Jesus” and how it shows up throughout Scripture.  We will talk about the ‘name above all names‘, logos, and Muhammad Ali on an airplane! 

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Memorial Service for Linda King 9-30-20

September 28, 2020 By 2 Comments

The Memorial Service for Linda King will be Live Streamed starting at 10:00am CST. Refresh the page at the worship start time to access the live stream. To refresh your web page in Windows Press Ctrl + F5 and on a Mac — Press ⌘ Command + Shift + R.

Order of Worship

Gathering
The Word of Grace
Prayer
Anthem
“Blessed Assurance”
Scripture Readings 
Words of Remembrance
Prayers of Commendation and Thanksgiving
Anthem
“Majesty and Glory of Your Name”
Dismissal with Blessing

Linda King
July 9, 1949 —September 23, 2020

Linda Green King, age 71, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 23, 2020. Linda is preceded in death by her parents, Bailey Kincey Green and Anna Norris Green, as well as her brother, Bailey Kincey Green, Jr. She is survived by Andy King, her husband of 48 years, her daughter Anna King Chatterton (Marcus), her son Reed King (Emily), her brother Norris Green (Cathy), her sister Leila Harris (Bill), and six grandchildren; Ian, Owen, Audrey, Ethan, Clara and Maggie, and several nieces and nephews. Linda was born in Selma, AL, and graduated from Parrish High School. She received her undergraduate and master’s degrees from the University of Montevallo. Linda had a passion for education. She taught third grade for over 20 years at East End Elementary in Selma, Warrior Elementary, and Bluff Park Elementary. She also taught preschool at Shades Crest Baptist Church for 16 years, and later returned to Bluff Park Elementary as a beloved substitute teacher. Her warm smile, infectious joy, and affinity for hugs has left a lasting impact on the hundreds of children she had the privilege of teaching. Linda was a member of Bluff Park UMC, and received special joy from singing in the church choir for many years. She was an avid volunteer and participant in Bible Study Fellowship for over a decade. Linda loved spending time with her family and friends, playing bridge, relaxing at Lake Martin, horseback riding, and playing golf.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to either Bluff Park Elementary School (569 Park Ave, Hoover, AL 35226) or Bluff Park UMC (733 Valley St, Hoover, AL 35226).

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Cary Moore Memorial Service Livestream

July 5, 2020 By

The Memorial Service for Cary Moore will be Live Streamed starting at 3:00pm CST. Refresh the page at the service start time to access the live stream. To refresh your web page in Windows Press Ctrl + F5 and on a Mac — Press ⌘ Command + Shift + R.

In Loving Memory
Cary Lawson Moore
June 12, 1927 —July 2, 2020

Memorial Service
Bluff Park United Methodist Church
Sunday, July 5, 2020
3:00 pm

Order of Worship

Prelude

“Praise to the Lord”

Gathering
Hymn

“Great Is Thy Faithfulness”

Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father,
There is no shadow of turning with Thee;
Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not
As Thou hast been Thou forever wilt be.

Refrain
Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness!
ning by morning new mercies I see;
All I have needed Thy hand hath provided—
Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!

Summer and winter, and springtime and harvest,
Sun, moon and stars in their courses above,
Join with all nature in manifold witness
To Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love. [Refrain]

Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth,
Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide;
Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow,
Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside! [Refrain]

Prayer
Scripture Reading
Words of Remembrance
Special Music

 “Amazing Grace”

Prayers of Commendation and Thanksgiving
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
Hymn

“My Hope Is Built”

My hope is built on nothing less
Than Jesus’ blood and righteousness
I dare not trust the sweetest frame
But wholly lean on Jesus’ name

Refrain
On Christ the solid Rock I stand
All other ground is sinking sand
All other ground is sinking sand

When darkness veils His lovely face
I rest on His unchanging grace
In every high and stormy gale
My anchor holds within the veil [Refrain]

When He shall come with trumpet sound
Oh, may I then in Him be found
Dressed in His righteousness alone
Faultless to stand before the throne [Refrain]

Dismissal with Blessing
Postlude

“Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee”

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Sermon – March 1, 2020

March 3, 2020 By Leave a Comment

“Faith: Our Daily Bread“, by Rev. Mike Holly

The Word:

Matthew 4:1-11

Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. He fasted forty days and forty nights, and afterwards he was famished. The tempter came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread.” But he answered, “It is written,

‘One does not live by bread alone,
but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”

Then the devil took him to the holy city and placed him on the pinnacle of the temple, saying to him, “If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down; for it is written,

‘He will command his angels concerning you,’
and ‘On their hands they will bear you up,
so that you will not dash your foot against a stone.’”

Jesus said to him, “Again it is written, ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’”

Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor; and he said to him, “All these I will give you, if you will fall down and worship me.” Jesus said to him, “Away with you, Satan! for it is written,

‘Worship the Lord your God,
and serve only him.’”

Then the devil left him, and suddenly angels came and waited on him.

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Sermon – February 10, 2019

February 10, 2019 By Leave a Comment

“Purified“, by Rev. Mike Holly

The Word

Isaiah 6:1-8

In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lofty; and the hem of his robe filled the temple. Seraphs were in attendance above him; each had six wings: with two they covered their faces, and with two they covered their feet, and with two they flew. And one called to another and said:

“Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts;
the whole earth is full of his glory.”

The pivots on the thresholds shook at the voices of those who called, and the house filled with smoke. And I said: “Woe is me! I am lost, for I am a man of unclean lips, and I live among a people of unclean lips; yet my eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts!”

Then one of the seraphs flew to me, holding a live coal that had been taken from the altar with a pair of tongs. The seraph touched my mouth with it and said: “Now that this has touched your lips, your guilt has departed and your sin is blotted out.” Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I; send me!”

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Lent and Easter at Bluff Park – 2019

February 14, 2018 By

The Lent and Easter season is an important and cherished time in the life of the church. We prepare our hearts to meet our risen Savior at the empty tomb. Throughout the season of Lent we meet for weekly prayer services. Each Sunday our sermons are focused on taking a Leap of Faith. And we gather for special holiday worship services.

Worship Services

Holiday Events and Activities

These activities, events, and worship services are the cherished heart of our congregation’s celebration of the Resurrection. They are the source of our beloved holiday memories on the mountain. Please join us this year and build your own holiday memories here at Bluff Park United Methodist Church. We look forward to seeing you.

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Daily Scripture Readings: WE BELIEVE summer series 10

August 6, 2017 By Leave a Comment

SEEK GOD

Prayer for the Week:

In the darkness of night and the brightness of day, you, O Lord, are present to me. As I wrestle with situations which seem to drain me of my energy; and as I struggle to find out who you call me to be, you reach out to me with reassurance of empowerment and courage for the days ahead. Calm my spirit and prepare my heart and life to receive your awesome grace. It is in Jesus’ name that I pray. Amen.

Prayer Focus For This Week:  Pray for a Deeper Relationship With God

LOSE YOURSELF: Find Yourself in God’s Story

Sunday, August 6 – Matthew 9:1-8

Monday, August 7 – Luke 17:1-4

Tuesday, August 8 – Micah 7:18-20

Wednesday, August 9 – Matthew 6:5-15

Thursday, August 10 – Colossians 3:12-17

Friday, August 11 – Psalm 103

Saturday, August 12 – Romans 6:1-14

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Christmas at Bluff Park 2020

December 1, 2016 By 1 Comment

Advent2015SermonIconThe Advent and Christmas season is an important and cherished time in the life of the church. The Covid-19 pandemic has transformed our normal worship and activity schedule, but we are still preparing to celebrate the birth of the Christ Child throughout the season of Advent with live streamed and in-person worship services, a virtual Children’s Christmas Pageant, a drive-thru family Christmas event, and special holiday worship services.

During the Christmas season, we also make time for mission activities like the Festival of the Three Kings, special food pantry distributions, and the distribution of blankets to the homeless that were collected in November. We gather online and in-person on Christmas Eve for a moving candlelight worship service welcoming the Christ child.

Worship Services

  • Sunday Morning Traditional Worship and Live Stream @ 10:30am (registration required for in-person worship)
  • Sunday Worship at The Gathering and Live Stream @ 9:00am (registration required for in-person worship)
  • Lessons and Carols Traditional Worship and Livestream – Sunday, December 20th, at 10:30am (registration required for in-person worship)
  • Early Christmas Eve Traditional Worship December 23rd @ 6:00pm
  • Christmas Eve Traditional Candlelight Worship and Live Stream – December 24th @ 3:00pm and 6:00pm in the Sanctuary (registration required for in-person worship – Live Stream during 6:00pm service only) Registration is currently full for both traditional services. Contact the church office if you would like to be added to our waiting list in case of cancellations.
  • Christmas Eve Worship at The Gathering and Live Stream – December 24th @ 3:00pm in the Chapel (registration required for in-person worship.)

Holiday Events and Activities

  • Children’s Virtual Christmas Pageant – This video will be published Sunday, December 13th on YouTube and Facebook.

  • Drive Thru Christmas Event – December 13th from 4:00-5:00pm in the church parking lot. We will have a live nativity and Santa will even be there to wave at everyone and spread some Christmas Cheer! We will be giving the first 300 children a candy cane and a pack of hot cocoa. There will also be a special “North Pole Mailbox!” Kids can pass us their letters to Santa and he will take them back to the North Pole with him!

We are finding safe and creative ways to celebrate the Christmas season while protecting the health and well being of our neighbors. Please join us this year and build your own holiday memories here at Bluff Park United Methodist Church. We look forward to seeing you (and don’t forget your mask!)

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Summer 2018

August 2, 2016 By Leave a Comment

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