This Sunday, our Unexpected Friendships series continues as we follow Ruth into the fields of Bethlehem. At first glance, the meeting between Ruth and Boaz seems like an ordinary moment, but we'll discover how God often works through everyday acts of kindness, generosity, and welcome. Together, we'll reflect on what it means to trust God's quiet faithfulness, even when we can't yet see the bigger picture.

To accompany this series, we've created a guided prayer booklet inspired by the story of Ruth. As we worship through this series, we invite you to use it to pray for refugees, immigrants, and our neighbors, while asking God how we might faithfully partner with Refugee Hope Partners. The guide reminds us that, like Ruth, God welcomes the stranger and often works through those who are overlooked.

We hope you'll join us this Sunday as we worship together, grow in faith, and discover God's presence in the ordinary moments of life.

Sunday's Worship schedule:

• 8:30am – Traditional Worship (Sanctuary)
• 9:00am – LightHouse Worship (Casper Holroyd Hall)
• 11:00am – Traditional Worship (Sanctuary)

Traveling this weekend? Tune in to our livestream at 11:00am at hbumc.org/live.

Not able to join us last week? Watch the services below.

Our six-week SUMMER SEMINARY series of classes for all ages continues during the 10:00am hour in the Fellowship Hall. No sign-up or preparation needed, just come as you are ready to learn and connect with others! 

THIS WEEK - August 9

Mission and Ministry with Pastor Lindsey

Our final class next week - August 16

August 16 - Methodist Doctrine/Polity with Pastor David 

Jump back into community at Hayes Barton on August 30!

• 8:30am Service of Word & Table
• 9:00am LightHouse Worship
• 10:00am Special Programs for All Ages
• 11:00am Traditional Worship

Starting at 10am we'll have activities for all ages: 

Youth: Find out what the school year will bring and reconnect with new and old friends! Floor 3A - Joy Class Assembly. 

Parents of Youth: Learn how your teens will grow this year and how you can support their spiritual formation. Chapel, Floor 2. 

Children's Ministry Families (birth – 5th grade): Join us in Casper Holroyd Hall as we kick off the new year! You’ll get a sneak peek at what to expect in the nursery and in Sunday School, meet your teachers, hear about upcoming events, and take part in our annual tradition of Blessing of the Backpacks. We’ll also be presenting Bibles to our 2 year-olds, Kindergarteners, and 5th graders during this special time.

To register your child to receive their Bible, please click here.  

All other Adults: Join us in the Fellowship Hall to learn about ways to get involved at Hayes Barton this year, ask anything during a Q&A with the pastors and staff, and then get to know one another through fun small-group conversations.  

Each space will include refreshments, copies of our Get Plugged In booklet, and info on upcoming events. Email Pastor Lindsey with questions! 

You’re invited to join the pastors for conversation and coffee in the Parlor during the Sunday School hour on Sunday, August 23. Whether you’re new, or a longtime member looking to catch up with the pastors, you are welcome!

RSVP to sswandell@hbumc.org. Childcare available for ages 0-4.

A brand-new Holy Day has been added to the ecumenical lectionary calendar this year! September 1st is now officially the Feast Day of Creation and Hayes Barton is celebrating!

The Hayes Barton Creation Care Team invites you to join us on September 1st for a delicious feast in the Fellowship Hall from 5:30-6:30pm. This meal will be sourced locally and prepared by Chef Netta from the Spring Forest Farm and Faith Community in Hillsborough. At 6:30, immediately following dinner, we will move into the sanctuary for a family-friendly worship service.

Please join us in thanking God for creation and reflecting on the beauty and wonder found in nature as we celebrate the Feast Day of Creation!

As part of our ongoing Unexpected Friendships journey, the Immigration Team will be offering a four-week Wednesday night class this September as one of the church's Wednesday Night Bible Study options.

Beginning Wednesday, September 16, and continuing through October 7, the class will meet from 6:30–7:30 p.m. following Wednesday Night Dinner. Each session will be led by a member of the HBUMC Immigration Team and will explore a different aspect of immigration, including:

• The history of immigration in the United States
• The biblical call to welcome the stranger
• The perspective of a U.S. immigrant
• Current immigration policy and the challenges facing immigrants today

This class is designed to be non-partisan and discussion-oriented. Our goal is not to advocate for a particular political viewpoint, but to better understand the experiences of our immigrant neighbors, explore what Scripture has to say about welcoming the stranger, and engage thoughtfully with a complex topic through the lens of our faith.

Join us on Tuesday, September 15, from 4:15–6:00pm as we partner with Refugee Hope Partners to encourage elementary school students through after-school homework help. Whether you're helping with reading, math, or simply offering encouragement, you'll have the opportunity to build relationships and make a meaningful impact in a child's life. Sign up today!

Join the Climate Bears for Timbermill Wind Farm Tour on September 25th!

The Climate Bears (our youth creation care group) will join Interfaith Creation Care of the Triangle (ICCT) for a tour of the Timbermill Wind Farm in Chowan County on September 25th from 1:00-2:30pm.

Any interested student or adult can join. You’ll have a chance to marvel at God’s creation and see the wind at work! You’ll also learn more about the blessings that hosting a wind farm provides to a local community. 

Contact church member and ICCT Youth Engagement Director Carina Doyle to learn more about this event and sign up. 

Hayes Barton United Methodist Preschool is excited to share their HBUMP apparel options for the 2026-2027 school year. They're offering a new T-shirt design to celebrate 40 years of HBUMP and a classic navy hoodie that had a lot of requests! 

To order your HBUMP apparel, please complete this form. The last day to order is TODAY. Payments will be drafted the following week. 

Reach out to Liz Fulton if you have any questions!

Several youth sign-ups are available all summer so your family can

review, pray, and discern where to get involved!

Opportunities include:

• Crucifer & Acolyte sign ups are open for the summer as well as the 2026-2027 school year. This is open to all youth, including rising 6th graders
• Confirmation for rising 8th graders (Registration closes August 31!)
• Youth Leadership Team for rising 7th-12th graders (Registration closes August 31!)
• Fantasy Lake on August 16 for rising 6th-12th graders (Registration closes August 7!) We also need adult volunteers for this! Adults and youth alike should sign up through the registration link.



We hope you’ll take advantage of the time to prayerfully consider these opportunities - and that everyone joins us for Fantasy Lake before summer ends! 🌊☀️

Reconnect Sunday is quickly approaching! This exciting time marks the beginning of our Sunday School year together, and there will be special programs for all ages during the Sunday School hour.

As part of Reconnect Sunday, Bibles are gifted at certain milestones:

• when your child begins Sunday School as a preschooler,
• entering Kindergarten,
• and entering 5th grade.

This year, we are so excited to announce the opening of a new Sunday School class for 2 year olds! As a result, all children who will be 2 or 3 by August 31, 2026 will be eligible to receive their first Bible. If your child is 2 or 3 by this date, please make sure to register them for their preschool Bible! 

These bibles are for your child to use and bring with them to Sunday School. To help us prepare for this exciting Sunday, please click HERE to register your child for their Bible! If your child did not receive their most recent milestone Bible, please use this form as well. Please fill out your form by Sunday, August 16th!

SAVE THE DATE - AUGUST 23RD!

If you're planning to volunteer in the Children's or Youth Ministries in the upcoming year, you will need to join us for Volunteer training, August 23, at 2:00pm in the Fellowship Hall. (there will be NO makeup date)

🗓️ Mark your calendars now! 🗓️

Join Pastor Lindsey virtually on Wednesdays at noon during July and August for a guided Examen prayer gathering. The Examen is a simple contemplative prayer practice that helps us reflect on where we have noticed God’s presence and invitation in our daily lives.

No prep needed - there’s nothing to read, bring, or study ahead of time. Simply log in and be guided through a gentle time of prayer and reflection. Each gathering will last approximately 15-30 minutes, making it easy to participate even on a busy day. Whether you’ve been practicing the Examen for years or you’ve never heard of it before, you’re invited to join us! 



The virtual format makes it easy to participate from your lunch break, while traveling this summer, or wherever you may be. Attend as you’re able; you can join any week without needing to attend them all.

Join us at Dennys on Wednesdays at 6:00pm. 

RSVP by texting Robert White:

(919) 369-8129



3215 Wake Forest Rd

"......but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." Isaiah 40:31

Gracious God, you have made me a golden eagle to fly. In so many ways, however, I still live as a chicken, unaware of the heights and the richness to which you have called me. Fill me Holy Spirit. Set me free to be the unique person the Lord Jesus has created me to be. In Jesus' name, amen.

Peter Scazzero

PRAYER CONCERNS  

Zack Anstett 

Dorothy Ashworth 

Hayns Barringer 

Linda & Ron Berra 

Ann Bowers 

Bill Collins 

Dick Fowler 

Katherine Fox  

Jo Garrett 

Pat & Bud Gore 

Kelly Gorham 

Dorsey Hawkins 

Trish Holmes 

Dianne Hudson 

Jo Ann & Nevelle Jones 

Chuck Kavcsak 

Penny Link 

Steve Motter 

Chelle Porter 

Jim Riggins 

Sue Robertson 

Neil Rudolph 

Susanne Stephenson 

Theresa & Dick Stevens 

Victoria Sullivan 

Susan Ward 

Jennifer Wlodarski 

MARRIAGES 

Tara Dorsett & Nick Ross: 

August 8, 2026   

ONGOING PRAYER CONCERNS

Our Government Leaders 

Those Affected by Natural Disasters 

Our In-Crowd Members 

Peace in Palestine, Israel, Iran, Haiti, Sudan, and Ukraine

OUR CHURCH LEADERS

Pastors David, Sarah, Lindsey,

Matt, and Claire 

Our HBUMC Ministry Team 

District Superintendent David Joyner

Bishop Connie Shelton