This Sunday, we begin Unexpected Friendships, a new four-week sermon series exploring the book of Ruth. Through the story of Ruth and Naomi, we'll discover how God often brings hope, healing, and new beginnings through the ordinary people who choose to walk beside us. Together, we'll reflect on what it means to welcome the stranger, remain faithful through life's uncertainties, and recognize God's presence in unexpected places.

During the 10:00am hour, Summer Seminary continues with Sacred Spaces, led by Rev. Sally Bates. Discover the meaning behind our church's architecture, stained glass, and worship spaces, and how these sacred places help tell God's story. No sign-up is needed. Simply come ready to learn and connect.

We hope you'll join us this Sunday as we worship together and begin this meaningful new journey through the book of Ruth.

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.

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 2

Sacred Spaces with Rev. Sally Bates

August 9 - Mission and Ministry with Pastor Lindsey 

August 16 - Methodist Doctrine/Polity with Pastor David 

As summer draws to a close, make plans to Reconnect with your church family on Sunday, August 30. We'll have our normal Worship Service schedule and special programs for all ages during the 10:00am Sunday School hour.

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

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.

We are in need of Altar Flower Sponsors for August 9th and 23rd.

Please email Andrea if interested. 

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 Friday, August 7th. 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! 🗓️

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.

625 E Whitaker Mill Rd

Join us at High Park on Wednesdays at 6:00pm. 

RSVP by texting Robert White:

(919) 369-8129

Blessed are we who discover

we are loved and held

in arms that are strong enough

to hold that which we cannot.

Kate Bowler

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 

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 

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