What BUMC Means To Me

I asked the question: What does BUMC mean to you? Here are some of the responses.
  1. A place to grow spiritual and in faith (the most common answer)
  2. A place to come to feed my soul.
  3. Though always changing and growing, BUMC represents consistency and stability.
  4. Help with prayer. Someone here is always willing to help with prayer.
  5. A place to learn and grow with people I would have never had the chance to meet anywhere else.
  6. Community of loving, spiritual friends with common beliefs and values
  7. Provides an extended family. A place of emotional and spiritual support.
  8. A place to worship and to have my children grow spiritually.
  9. This church has brought me closer to God, given me a sense of home. Growing up I did not feel comfortable at church. At BUMC I feel like I belong here.
  10. I have developed many friendships that would not have been possible without this church and Sunday school class.
  11. A place for family to share and grow in our faith with friends.
  12. A place for our children to learn more about our church and faith with other children – learning Christian fellowship early in life.
  13. A family who will be there during good and bad times
  14. Christian Friendship
  15. A strong youth choir got me involved at BUMC many years ago
  16. A loving and caring environment for my children to grow up
  17. A caring family
  18. A conduit to strengthening our relationship with God. It is through the fellowship and church programs that we come closer to God – individually, in marriage, with our children and in our community.
  19. A community/family of learning, fellowship, support and spiritual guidance.
  20. A place that gives me guidance and tools to raise spiritual children
  21. The main source for God’s word, friendship and guidance in my life
  22. Support, love, friendship
  23. A place to learn about God and the Bible
  24. A great wholesome and Christian place for my family (especially for my children to learn about God)
  25. A place for my family and me to learn about God and grow closer to Him.
  26. A way to be involved in a Spiritual Community
  27. An opportunity to server
  28. Helped me renew my relationship with God
  29. A place with many opportunities and ways for my family and me to worship God.
  30. A time for family and a place where you can leave your troubles and worries at the door. A positive environment.
  31. A place of support
  32. Keeps me on the correct path in life
  33. A place of love
  34. Fellowship, spiritual growth, a better understanding of God’s word and covenant. A glue that strengthens my family. Worship through wonderful music. A place to turn to when you are hurting. A place to celebrate life and joy.
  35. A haven or beacon that my family can center around for hope, optimism, support in time of need or to rest and regain spiritual faith to re-enter the community to build or seed values of Christianity through the world we touch.
  36. It is my family