Wednesdays are a special time at Bluff Park UMC – it’s family time (church family!) 300-400 people gather for supper and participate in a variety of classes, choirs, and activities. Our focus is on fun activities and theme nights that give us an opportunity to have some fun as a church family. It’s one of the best things we do. We meet from mid-August through May, taking a break for Thanksgiving and Christmas, and again for Ash Wednesday and for the school Spring Break.
THE MEETUP MEAL
We give tickets to individuals who purchase meals. We have a self-service food line with entree options for adults and kid friendly choices as well. For those who prefer there is a staffed serving line as well with the same meal options. The serving line also provides takeout meals as well.
Youth and Adults (ages 9 and up) will have the choice of weekly special entrees and salad bar, dessert, and a drink. The cost is $7.00.
Expanded Salad Bar with dessert and drink is available for $4.00. If children (6-12) or young children (0-5) get the salad bar only, their prices remain $2.00 and no charge.
Children (ages 6-8) will have the choice of either the Kid’s entree or the main entree. Both come with salad bar, dessert, and drink. The cost is $2.00.
Young Children (ages 0-5) will have the choice of either the Kid’s entree or the main entree. Either comes with salad bar, dessert, and drink. There is no cost for children under the age of 6.
Adults $ 7.00
Expanded Salad Bar $4
Children (6-12) $ 2.00
Children (under 6) Free
Family maximum $ 20.00 (Immediate family only – does not included extended family.)
**TAKEOUTS AVAILABLE
NURSERY/Preschool Children
Midweek Nursery Opens at 5:30pm. After dinner, infants, toddlers, and 3-4 year old preschool children are welcome in the nursery while parents attend other midweek studies and activities. Our Preschool children also participate in Bible Story time, choir, and recreation in the gym/playground.
CHOIRS
Preschool Choir (ages 3-4) 6:00-6:20
Elementary Choir (Kindergarten-5th Grade) 6:00-6:30
Men’s Chorus 6:00-6:30
Adult Choir 6:30-8:15
The nursery is open during the adult choir rehearsal. New singers are always welcome. No auditions – just come to rehearsal.
HANDBELLS
Rehearsal times on Wednesday night are:
Young Ringers (grades 3-6) 4:30-5:15
New ringers are always welcome!
OPEN GYM TIME
Youth: 5:30-6:30
Preschool: 6:30-7:00
Elementary: 7:15-7:30
Elementary Children’s Bible Story/Study Time
From 6:30-7:15, Elementary children are invited to attend age appropriate Bible Story/Study time in the Children’s Wing of the 1st Floor.
FOR YOUTH
On Wednesday nights we will meet with God like Moses did on Holy Ground here at Bluff Park UMC. Holy Ground is a time we take in the middle of the week to refresh our hearts for God and worship Him. The typical service will involve announcements, a game, worship, and a short message. Each message will focus on a different aspect of Christ and how He is relevant in our lives today. We will take part in the church-wide meal from 5:00-6:30, then head to the Youth Hall for Holy Ground from 6:30- 7:30. Holy Ground is focused on 6th-12th grades, but we welcome adults too.