The Window: November 11, 2021

The Pane: Join of Missions Partnership in Ecuador

UBC is committed to returning to Ecuador in July of 2022 for an 8-day mission immersion in partnership with Rescate Ministries. Located in the Cajabamba region of Ecuador, Marco Chacaguasay and his family serve the community by providing water filtration systems to remote villages, dental and hygiene clinics, construction of sustainable agricultural infrastructure, and educational programs.

So far, UBC, along with First Baptist Church of Clayton, North Carolina, has built a team of 36 that will install water filtration systems, host medical clinics, construct community centers, sponsor a camp for children, and much more.

As we partner with this wonderful ministry through our presence once per year, we also want to provide resources to support their ongoing work. We, therefore, invite you to be collaborative partners in several ways.

First, consider contributing to UBC Ecuador Christmas Project by choosing from the following gift options:

$25 for School Supplies

$50 towards Sustainable Construction Supplies

$100 towards a Water Filtration System

$200 towards Dental and Medical Supplies

$600 for a Water Filtration System

The Christmas Project collection will begin now through December 24th and is a missional opportunity to give in honor or memory of someone you love.

Second, consider purchasing the second frame of UBC stained glass ornament. The new ornaments are $30 and will be available on November 28th. The first pane was sold in 2019 and will also be available for $15. Stop by the office, Monday-Thursday, or pick one up on Sunday mornings in the Narthex.

Finally, we invite you to start praying for our UBC team, along with our partners in Ecuador. First, pray for the work already being done and the work in-store. Second, pray for the cohesion of the team as they prepare to serve. Finally, pray for the Spirit of God to guide the planning and implementation of the mission immersion.

Young Adults Night Out - November 12th

For information and to sign up, click on the image above.

Reading Friends Volunteer Training - November 14th

The training luncheon for Highland Elementary’s EveryBody Reads program has been rescheduled for Sunday, November 14th after the service.

To sign-up, click on the image above.

MISSIONS

Highland Thanksgiving Meal Project

For information on how to help, click on the image above.

UBC Stained-Glass Christmas Ornaments

For informant how to purchase your ornament, click the image above.

VOLUNTEERING

We Need Your Help as Our Church Grows

As out church continues to grow, we need your help. Consider volunteering for one of the above.

UBC Choir is Back- Everyone's Welcome

The choir is back! We are currently rehearsing Wednesday nights from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Music Suite. All are welcome. Previous experience not required. Safety precautions include masks and distancing. Join us!

Contact justin@ubc-br.org for more information.

RELATIONSHIPS

Thanksgiving Gathering

UBC will host an outdoor Thanksgiving Gathering on Sunday, November 21 at 4:30 pm. This will be an event centered around sharing good conversations, enjoying a hearty meal, and soaking in the richness of faith-centered relationships.

Click the image above for more information.

Free Live Nativity and Outdoor Movie on December 10th

UBC will host a free Live Nativity and Outdoor Movie on Friday, December 10. The Live Nativity will take place on the ballfield parking lot, 5:00-6:30 pm. The Outdoor Movie will premiere at 7:00 pm.

Patrons should bring blankets and lawn chairs. While the experience is free, paid concessions will be available.

To vote on which movie will be shown, click on the image above.

SPIRITUAL FORMATION

“The Little-Big Things” Sunday School & Spiritual Formation Question of the Week

Click on the image above for more information.

Thursday Prayer Group has Returned

Starting on October 21, the group will meet every Thursday at 12:30pm over Zoom. We will be reading The Return of the Prodigal Son by Henri J.M. Nouwen.

Zoom Information:

Zoom ID: 570-645-5793

Password: ubc

CHURCH OF THE NATIONS

Worship in the Chapel this Sunday, November 14th

Contact eric@ubc-br.org for more information.

KIDS

Spiritual Formation Series

Please bring your children to join us for our current Spiritual Formation Series, “God’s Story for You and Me.” The series is led by Rev. Tanya Parks and takes place in the Children’s Branch during Sunday school.

Outing to ZooLights

Children and families, join us for an outing to ZooLights!

Click on the image above to let us know you're coming!

YOUTH

Youth Fundraiser Sale Continues this Sunday, November 14

UBC's youth will be offering crafts, plants, and baked goods for sale on the Sundays above. All proceeds will go to support hurricane relief.

GENERAL UPDATES

UBC Hiring Special Event Facility Operators

As UBC establishes more space partnerships, we are hiring special event facility operators. Compensated at $15 per hour, facility operators will unlock buildings, turn on the air/ heating, help set up for the event, and clean up, and lock up the building at the conclusion of the event. Interested applicants must be 18 or older and a member of UBC. Please contact Halena, UBC’s Office Manager, at 225-766-9474.