This Sunday, our Hope Has Wings series concludes with perhaps its strangest bird yet: the ostrich. It can't fly, it often looks foolish, and yet God delights in it. Maybe there's freedom in remembering that the world is bigger than us, and that we're loved not because we're impressive, but simply because we belong to God.

Also beginning this Sunday is Summer Seminary, a six-week series during the Sunday School hour in the Fellowship Hall. Each week, one of our pastors will offer an accessible introduction to a seminary-style topic, from studying Scripture and preparing sermons to sacred spaces, worship, and compassionate listening.

This week, join Pastor Lindsey for Worship 101. No sign-up or preparation needed, just come ready to learn and connect!

This 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.

Have you ever wondered what pastors actually study in seminary?

Starting Sunday, join us for Summer Seminary, a six-week series of standalone classes held during the Sunday School hour in the Fellowship Hall. Each week, a different pastor will offer an accessible, engaging introduction to a seminary-style topic, including how pastors study scripture and prepare sermons, the meaning behind our sacred spaces and stained glass windows, why we worship the way we do, and how to develop more compassionate listening and companionship skills. No sign-up or preparation needed, just come as you are ready to learn and connect with others! 

THIS WEEK - July 12 - Worship 101 with Pastor Lindsey 

July 19 - Exegesis: From Lectionary Scriptures to Sermon with Pastor Matt 

July 26 - Pastoral Care with Pastor Sarah 

August 2 - Sacred Spaces with Rev. Sally Bates 

August 9 - Mission and Ministry with Pastor Lindsey 

August 16 - Methodist Doctrine/Polity with Pastor David 

For youth ministry questions, please contact youth@hbumc.org.

For questions about Cross Connection, please contact Jason Trice

Join our United Methodist Men tomorrow morning (Saturday, July 11) for summer pancakes and sausage! All proceeds benefit local missions.

Drop by between 7:00 and 10:00am in the Fellowship Hall!

All are invited to open play on Thursday nights, 6:00-9:00pm in Holroyd Hall.

Contact Janice Waterman if you have questions: jfwaterm@gmail.com.

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.

Looking for some great summer reading and a chance to connect with others at Hayes Barton? Join us for one (or all!) of our Summer Book Club gatherings. Each one-and-done discussion will be led by a different pastor, meeting from 5:00–6:30pm at the church. Simply read, show up ready to share your thoughts, and enjoy a fun way to engage your mind and spirit this summer.

Theo of Golden

Wednesday, July 15

Remarkably Bright Creatures

Sunday, July 26

4380 Fayetteville Rd

Join us at Denny's in Garner on Wednesdays at 6:00pm. 

RSVP by texting Robert White:

(919) 369-8129

We’re looking for friendly volunteers to help greet callers and assist with light office tasks — especially during the lunch hour. It’s a wonderful way to serve our church community and support our staff!

Ever-present God, set your blessing on us as we begin each day together.

Confirm in us the truth by which we rightly live;

confront us with the truth from which we wrongly turn.

We ask not for what we want, but for what you know we need,

as we offer this day and ourselves for you and to you.

Amen

Iona Community

Prayer Requests

We believe God is present in the prayers we lift up for one another.

To add a name to the prayer concerns bookmark, published each week in the bulletin, please email prayer@hbumc.org. If your prayer concern is confidential, and you want only to share with the pastors, please indicate so in your email. We will keep names on the prayer bookmark for one month, unless otherwise requested.

Please hold these places and people in your hearts this week:

PRAYER CONCERNS  

Zack Anstett 

Dorothy Ashworth 

Hayns Barringer 

Linda & Ron Berra 

Ann Bowers 

Lauran Bray 

Bill Collins 

Dick Fowler 

Katherine Fox 

Jo Garrett 

Pat & Bud Gore 

Kelly Gorham 

Dorsey Hawkins 

Trish Holmes 

Jo Ann & Nevelle Jones 

Chuck Kavcsak 

Jenny Link 

Joel Long 

Steve Motter 

Chelle Porter 

Jim Riggins 

Sue Robertson 

Neil Rudolph 

Susanne Stephenson 

Theresa & Dick Stevens 

Victoria Sullivan 

Susan Ward 

Jennifer Wlodarski 

DEATHS 

Kermit Braswell: July 3

Rick Barbour: July 7

Donna Stouffer, 

mother of Seth Levkoff: June 17

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