This weekend, we embark on a brand-new, five-week sermon series:

Hope Has Wings.

Jesus told us to "consider the birds," and when we do, we discover that they have much more to teach us than we might expect. From June 14 through July 12, we’ll dive into the biblical stories of sparrows, doves, pigeons, eagles, vultures, quail, and ostriches to uncover surprising lessons about God's grace, provision, presence, and the hope that carries us through every season of life.



We created this companion meditation and reflection booklet to guide you through this series; you can access the digital version by clicking the image to the left, or pick up a physical copy at the church this Sunday!

DON'T MISS!

Vacation Bible School is next week, and we need your help to transform our campus! Families are encouraged to serve together. See below for details.

As part of our ongoing work to live more fully into our mission and vision to become fully alive as followers of Jesus Christ, we invite you to complete our 2025–2026 Ministry Feedback Survey. Learn more below.

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 9:00 or 11:00am at hbumc.org/live. Couldn't join us last week? Watch the services below!

Help Us Get Ready for Vacation Bible School!

Vacation Bible School is next week, and we need your help!

Tomorrow - Saturday, June 13 | 10:00am

Meet at the Reid Street entrance as we decorate classroom doors, the Preschool entrance, and The Well. All decorating supplies will be ready to go, and it should only take about two hours of your time.

Sunday, June 14 | Following Lighthouse @ 10:00am

Join us in Casper Holroyd Hall as we prepare the gym for VBS. We'll work together as a church family to remove the floor covering, pickup chairs, and decorate the main stage.

Families are encouraged to serve together. Many hands make light work, and your help will make a big difference as we prepare to welcome children and families to VBS!



Please let Ashley Bailey, Chair of VBS Decor, know if you're able to volunteer.

As part of our ongoing work to live more fully into our mission and vision as a church, we invite you to complete our 2025–2026 Ministry Feedback Survey.

Our vision is to become fully alive as followers of Jesus Christ, and we seek to do this by choosing Christ, Community, and Compassion in all aspects of our life together. This survey is one way we can listen well, reflect honestly, and continue growing together as a congregation.

The survey includes questions about worship, adult spiritual formation, children’s and youth ministries, Wednesday night programming, outreach and fellowship, support, and accessibility. A separate survey related to our broader mission, vision, and values work will be shared later this fall.

Your feedback will help guide planning and priorities for the coming year, and we are grateful for your time and participation. Please complete the survey by June 19!

We're pleased to announce this year’s HBUMC Outreach and UMW Humble Heart Bazaar grant recipients. Outreach grants are funded through the general budget and Humble Hearts Bazaar grants are funded through the proceeds from the 2025 Bazaar. Thanks to the generous support of this congregation, $183,150 went out into our community this year to support a wide variety of needs including food security, affordable housing, early childhood education, job training, healthcare, refugee support, and women’s empowerment. 

We give thanks for our outstanding nonprofit partners and for the many ways that God is moving throughout our community. If you are interested in getting involved with one of the organizations listed below, please reach out to Jason Trice. 

Help Our VBS Kids Build a Diaper Mountain!

We're be collecting diapers for Diaper Train as part of our VBS theme: Snow Ball Mountain! Throughout the week, children will work together to build a “mountain” of diapers as we learn about serving others and meeting needs in our community.

As part of this experience, our 5th graders will take a field trip to Diaper Train to learn more about the organization and help sort diapers for families in need.

If you'd like to help our kids build their diaper mountain, drop off diapers in The Well by Thursday, June 18. Needed sizes: 4, 5, 6, and pull-ups.

Thank you for helping us turn a mountain of diapers into care for local families!

Before our Summer Seminary begins, join us Sundays for two meaningful conversations hosted by the Outreach Team during the 10:00am hour.

Hear from local partners serving our community and discover practical ways to make a difference.

June 21 – Supporting Students Through Mentoring

Representatives from Communities in Schools will share how caring adults can make a lasting impact in Wake County schools and the growing need for mentors and volunteers.



June 28 – Welcoming Our Refugee Neighbors

Learn from Refugee Hope Partners about the experiences of refugee families in our community and meaningful ways we can offer support, friendship, and welcome.

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.

Short Stories

Tuesday, June 30

(includes potluck)

Theo of Golden

Wednesday, July 15

Remarkably Bright Creatures

Sunday, July 26

Join our United Methodist Men tomorrow morning (Saturday, June 13) for summer pancakes and sausage! All proceeds benefit local missions. Drop by between 7:00 and 10:00am in the Fellowship Hall.

You're Invited

This summer, Benson Memorial UMC is tackling tough questions and real-world issues through the lens of faith, compassion, and community action through their Living Our Faith Lecture Series. All events are free and open to the public.

Topics include A History (and Future) of LGBTQ+ People in the UMC, Environmental Justice, and The Lumbee Fairness Act

June 24, July 8, July 22, and August 12, from 7:00 to 8:30pm.

1029 S Saunders St

Join us at Sunflower's on Wednesdays at 6:00pm.

RSVP by texting Robert White:

(919) 369-8129

As Claire welcomes her baby and takes maternity leave this summer, she is out until the end of August and unavailable to respond to messages. Thank you for graciously honoring her time away!

If you would like to share well wishes with Claire on the birth of her son, send them to youth@hbumc.org.

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

For summer trip questions:

• Appalachia Service Project: Lisa Coster
• Cross Connection: Jason Trice

Thank you again for your prayers, support, and understanding!

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!

We do not want to be beginners at prayer, but let us be convinced of the fact that we will never be anything but beginners, all our life!

- Thomas Merton

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 

Rick Clayton 

Bill Collins 

Jo Garrett 

Pat & Bud Gore 

Kelly Gorham 

Dorsey Hawkins 

Trish Holmes 

Jo Ann & Nevelle Jones 

Chuck Kavcsak 

Steve Motter 

Chelle Porter 

Jim Riggins 

Sue Robertson 

Steve Roper 

Neil Rudolph 

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, Matt, and Claire 

Our HBUMC Ministry Team 

District Superintendent Alan Felton

Bishop Connie Shelton