Buffalo United Methodist Church http://www.buffaloumc.org Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:33:04 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 Journey to Hope http://www.buffaloumc.org/journey-to-hope/ http://www.buffaloumc.org/journey-to-hope/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:41:25 +0000 laurieschroeder http://www.buffaloumc.org/?p=1324 We’re all on a journey of one kind or another. Sometimes we set goals and we’re able to move toward them with intention and planning. At other times, regardless of our “best laid plans” and GPS entries, life will put roadblocks, construction zones and flat tires in our way. Since we never know for sure what’s around the next bend in our lives, I invite you to come on a Journey to Hope. This is a trip where the route is less important than the destination, and you can take the trip whether you’re in a rough patch of life or smooth sailing. Hope is found in knowing God and letting Him navigate your way.
We invite you to come along with our congregation on a Journey to Hope this spring beginning with Ash Wednesday on February 22 right up to Easter Sunday, April 8. Every Wednesday night we’ll gather at 6 pm for supper, and then at 6:40 pm for worship and study which moves us toward hope. Special children’s classes for K-6th grade and youth gatherings will take place at the same time. If you could use more hope in your life, please come along with us. You can pack light!

]]> http://www.buffaloumc.org/journey-to-hope/feed/ 0 “Songs for the Heart” Concert http://www.buffaloumc.org/songs-from-the-heart-concert/ http://www.buffaloumc.org/songs-from-the-heart-concert/#comments Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:56:41 +0000 laurieschroeder http://www.buffaloumc.org/?p=1304 Come enjoy an evening of favorite love songs on Saturday, February 11, 7:00 pm at Buffalo United Methodist Church.  You’ll hear Heart and Soul by Hoagy Carmichael, Dream, Dream, Dream by the Everly Brothers, and That’s the Way Love Goes by Merle Haggard, and many more classics. 

The musicians are John Hagen from ‘The JARS’ joined with Dottie & Glenn Johnson from ‘Home Before Dark,’ and Kenny Wurm to form “Heart Strings.”  If you’ve ever been in love, your heart will be warmed singing along!

Delectable desserts ala Valentine’s Day will be served following the program, and a freewill offering will be received.  This concert is part of the monthly Saturday Awakenings programs at the church.

]]> http://www.buffaloumc.org/songs-from-the-heart-concert/feed/ 0 Chili Feed and Game Night http://www.buffaloumc.org/chili-feed-and-game-night/ http://www.buffaloumc.org/chili-feed-and-game-night/#comments Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:50:37 +0000 laurieschroeder http://www.buffaloumc.org/?p=1299 Mark your calendars for a night of food and fellowship at the Chili Cook Off/Game night on Sunday, January 29 from 4-7 pm!  This will be a kick-off for our church’s annual cribbage tournament, but for those who don’t play cribbage we’ll have other games available as well.  Here are ways to be involved:

  • Sign up for the cribbage tournament and plan to play your first round that night.
  • Bring favorite games to the fellowship hall and enjoy them with some new players.
  • Enter a pot of your favorite chili in the Chili Cook Off Contest for a $5 entry fee.
  • Come and eat, sampling the different chili recipes as well as other foods available for your meal.  A free-will offering will be received.
  • Vote on the best chili by placing quarters in the bucket next to your favorite.  The chili earning the most quarters will be declared the winner and All-Church-Chili-Champ.

 All proceeds from this event will go to support our summer youth mission trip to Kentucky.  All are welcome – please come!

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We invite you to join our congregation on a Journey to Hope this spring beginning with Ash Wednesday on February 22 right up to Easter Sunday, April 8.  Every Wednesday night we’ll gather at 6 pm for supper, and then at 6:40 pm for worship and study which moves us toward hope.  Special children’s classes for K-6th grade and youth gatherings will take place at the same time.   If you could use more hope in your life, please come along with us.  You can pack light!
]]> http://www.buffaloumc.org/three-simple-rules/feed/ 0 Christmas Day Dinner http://www.buffaloumc.org/christmas-day-dinner/ http://www.buffaloumc.org/christmas-day-dinner/#comments Sat, 10 Dec 2011 16:11:48 +0000 laurieschroeder http://www.buffaloumc.org/?p=1272 If you are spending Christmas away from friends and relatives, we invite you to come and join us for a free Christmas Day dinner.  Dinner is served at 1:00 pm, and we can provide rides if needed.  Just call 763-682-3538 and we will send someone to pick you up.  Following dinner we will share in some music and games for those who wish to stay.   This dinner is all about being with others on Christmas Day, so all are welcome!

]]> http://www.buffaloumc.org/christmas-day-dinner/feed/ 0 The Magic of Winter http://www.buffaloumc.org/the-magic-of-winter-2/ http://www.buffaloumc.org/the-magic-of-winter-2/#comments Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:48:04 +0000 laurieschroeder http://www.buffaloumc.org/?p=1257 Embrace “The Magic of Winter”

The Buffalo United Methodist Church presents a special seasonal concert on Saturday, December 3 at 7 pm.  Performers Marienne Kreitlow and Jerry Ford weave together original and traditional music of the season with selected works of the great and timeless poets, including Robert Frost, Ogden Nash, Robert Burns, and William Shakespeare. Between them, they play numerous musical instruments – piano, psaltery, flute, Irish whistles, hand percussion – frosted by tight vocal harmonies. Ford’s voice will bring these classics to life, while Kreitlow’s music taps into the beauty, joy, and hilarity of weathering winter in Minnesota.

In addition to the wonderful music, the Buffalo Art Guild will have a winter art display that can be viewed just prior to the concert at 6:30 pm, or following the concert while enjoying refreshments.  Several local artists will participate.

A freewill offering will be received.  This concert is part of the monthly Saturday Awakenings programs at the church.

]]> http://www.buffaloumc.org/the-magic-of-winter-2/feed/ 0 Sunday School Classes http://www.buffaloumc.org/sunday-school-open-house-september-11/ http://www.buffaloumc.org/sunday-school-open-house-september-11/#comments Thu, 11 Aug 2011 15:29:54 +0000 laurieschroeder http://www.buffaloumc.org/?p=1174 Sunday School classes run each week from 9:20-10:20 am.  New families are always welcome!  If you’re interested, contact the church to find out how to register.  (Or download the registration form under the Sunday School page on this website.)

]]> http://www.buffaloumc.org/sunday-school-open-house-september-11/feed/ 0 Renewing & Rejoicing Matinee Sing-Along http://www.buffaloumc.org/the-jars-in-concert/ http://www.buffaloumc.org/the-jars-in-concert/#comments Thu, 11 Aug 2011 15:22:30 +0000 laurieschroeder http://www.buffaloumc.org/?p=1170 Break up the winter blahs with a fun afternoon singing your favorite folk and camp songs, along with favorite hymns on Saturday, January 28 at 3:00 pm.  This is an informal event with music leadership by John Hagen and Marienne Kreitlow, and will be sprinkled with conversation.  Refreshments will be served.

This event is part of our church’s Saturday Awakenings series.

]]> http://www.buffaloumc.org/the-jars-in-concert/feed/ 0 Prison Ministry Worship July 17 http://www.buffaloumc.org/new-life-concert/ http://www.buffaloumc.org/new-life-concert/#comments Wed, 11 May 2011 15:44:25 +0000 laurieschroeder http://www.buffaloumc.org/?p=1045

Aaron Burks

Aaron Burks

Come experience a wonderful morning of worship with Aaron Burks and other Innerchange Freedom Initiative graduates from Lino Lakes  on Sunday, July 17 at 8:15 & 9:45 am.  Aaron is a praise and gospel singer, who sings with the Twin Cities Community Gospel Choir and will direct the IFI reunion choir.  Some incredible stories  of the men’s journeys from incarceration to faith-filled lives will be shared. 

This will be an inspirational morning of music and hope, so please join us!  A potluck dinner takes place at 10:45 following the late service, and you will have a chance to visit with our guests.

]]> http://www.buffaloumc.org/new-life-concert/feed/ 0 Motorcycle Blessing May 15 http://www.buffaloumc.org/motorcycle-blessing-may-15/ http://www.buffaloumc.org/motorcycle-blessing-may-15/#comments Thu, 24 Mar 2011 18:49:11 +0000 laurieschroeder http://www.buffaloumc.org/?p=1009 Bring your “bike” to Buffalo United Methodist Church Sunday, May 15 by 10:00 am and we will bless it and you for a safe cycling season.  Kids are welcome to bring their bicycles and/or helmets, too.  Breakfast will be served from 9 am to 11 am, and you’re welcome to attend worship at either 8:15 am or 10:30 am if you would like.

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