Baker Memorial United Methodist Church
Building God's Kingdom
Building God's Kingdom
Our 2020 Confirmation Class
Name: Elijah
Grade: 8 Favorite Food - Enchiladas Favorite subject - Latin If I could ask God one question – Can you help us with the climate crisis? Special talents/hobbies and things I enjoy – Coin Collecting, Hiking, Drawing If I could change on thing in this world – I would change humans carbon emissions to prevent major global warming Best gift I ever have received – A whale watch in Maine If I had to move and could only take 3 thing – My phone, My old stuffed animal, and my coin collection What being a Christian means to me - Being Christian means being the hands and feet, helping people in any and every way possible it is not just sitting in a pew. 
Name: Madison
Grade: 8 Favorite Food - Fried calamari Favorite subject - Art and Gym If I could ask God one question - What is heaven like? Special talents/hobbies and things I enjoy - Painting and Martial Arts If I could change on thing in this world - No more discrimination Best gift I ever have received - A Hamster If I had to move and could only take 3 thing - My three pets What being a Christian means to me - Doing the physical work of God 
Name: Clara
Grade: 6 Favorite Food - Pierogis Favorite subject - Art and Gym If I could ask God one question - How long will I live? Special talents/hobbies and things I enjoy - Soccer and Baking If I could change on thing in this world - No more viruses Best gift I ever have received - I would rather give gifts than receive them If I had to move and could only take 3 thing - My family, my cats, and my bed What being a Christian means to me - In my eyes it means being loyal to God, making good decisions, and being kind to everyone. |
Name: Katy
Grade: 8 Favorite Food - My mom’s Bean Casserole Favorite subject - Social Studies If I could ask God one question - Why are some people so fortunate and others are in poverty and starving? Special talents/hobbies and things I enjoy - I LOVE gymnastics and Track If I could change on thing in this world - Everyone would be kinder to each other and everyone is treated with the same respect Best gift I ever have received - My dog, Yardley If I had to move and could only take 3 thing - My dogs, my niece Peyton, and my brother Alex (because he can help me with Latin) What being a Christian means to me - Loving God, striving to be accepting and kind to others and loving my neighbor as I would myself. 
Name: Erin
Grade: 7 Favorite Food – Chicken fingers Favorite subject - Science If I could ask God one question – What would you change about the world in 2020? Special talents/hobbies and things I enjoy – Swimming If I could change on thing in this world – I would get rid of world hunger, change money and food distribution so homeless get more. Best gift I ever have received – My dog Olive If I had to move and could only take 3 thing – My pillow, my dog, my blanket What being a Christian means to me – Believing in God, believing that God will always take care of us and be there if we need him. |
2020 CONFIRMANDS BELIEF STATEMENTS
Erin
I believe that God loves everyone no matter what. I believe that God will always forgive our sins. I believe Jesus spread the word about God. I believe people needed to know about God and Jesus knew that so He told us the stories.
I believe the Holy Spirit is another way to express God’s presence. I believe that people should know and believe in the Holy Spirit.
I believe the church is where we celebrate the Lord. I believe everyone needs to know about the Lord and celebrate him.
I believe the Bible is a way to spread God’s word with everyone. I believe everyone should read the Bible and know about it.
I believe love was shown by God and that everyone should share God’s love unconditionally.
Matthew 28:20 - “And remember, I am with you always to the end of the age.”
Clara
I believe that God is the only one and that He follows us wherever our journey takes us. I believe Jesus is God’s son and He saves us from our sin and he died for us. I believe the Holy Spirit is another way to express God’s spirit with us and the spirit keeps us safe.
I believe the church is a welcoming place for everyone. I believe the Bible is not just a book, I believe it is life. It shows us what people did for us. I believe heaven is a place where people go after the pass. Heaven is also where you meet God and the angels.
I believe love is something you feel for your family, loved ones, and friends. Love is also something you will live with forever because God first loved us. I believe sin is something that comes to you when you do something bad, but with our amazing God, we can ask for forgiveness and he will forgive us.
Matthew 22:37 - “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.”
Madison
I believe God has a complex plan for everything. I believe Jesus is the Messiah and that he is God’s son. I believe the Holy Spirit’s presence is always around us, guiding us.
I believe the Church is a safe, welcoming place and people. I believe the Bible was written by man. I believe heaven is a good, safe place.
I believe love is real and always present in Jesus, and I believe sin is easy to commit and simple to atone for when we ask for forgiveness.
John 15:16 - “You did not choose me, but I chose you.”
Kate
I believe that God created everyone and everything and we were made the way we are for a reason. I believe that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, sacrificed his life for us so we can live a better one. I believe even though we don’t know what it looks like, the Holy Spirit will help us spread God’s love.
I believe sin is real but God will always forgive us of ours. I believe that we can worship God as the church.
I believe the Bible is not just a book, but a guide for us to follow God’s plan. I believe God loves every single one of us and will never stop loving us.
Joshua 1:9 - “Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
Elijah
I believe that God is the creator of all the Universe, heaven and earth. I believe Jesus was the Son of God, in the flesh, and sacrificed himself upon the cross to save us from our own sins. He then rose again on the third day from the tomb.
I believe the Holy Spirit is always around us forever and ever and so long as we believe he will stay by our side keeping us safe and giving us bravery as we continue to walk our various paths in life.
I believe the church is the way for us to show our gratitude towards the Lord through praising him. I believe the Bible is the word of the Lord through many different people teachings and writings.
I believe heaven is the place of good where the faithful go in the afterlife. It is the place where God and the angels reside.
I believe Love is what binds our souls as one together and keeps us close to God. I believe sins are the wicked acts we do in our everyday lives that are what we strive to stop, and when we realize what we’ve done and acknowledge it, we are forgiven.
Joshua 1:9 - “Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
Erin
I believe that God loves everyone no matter what. I believe that God will always forgive our sins. I believe Jesus spread the word about God. I believe people needed to know about God and Jesus knew that so He told us the stories.
I believe the Holy Spirit is another way to express God’s presence. I believe that people should know and believe in the Holy Spirit.
I believe the church is where we celebrate the Lord. I believe everyone needs to know about the Lord and celebrate him.
I believe the Bible is a way to spread God’s word with everyone. I believe everyone should read the Bible and know about it.
I believe love was shown by God and that everyone should share God’s love unconditionally.
Matthew 28:20 - “And remember, I am with you always to the end of the age.”
Clara
I believe that God is the only one and that He follows us wherever our journey takes us. I believe Jesus is God’s son and He saves us from our sin and he died for us. I believe the Holy Spirit is another way to express God’s spirit with us and the spirit keeps us safe.
I believe the church is a welcoming place for everyone. I believe the Bible is not just a book, I believe it is life. It shows us what people did for us. I believe heaven is a place where people go after the pass. Heaven is also where you meet God and the angels.
I believe love is something you feel for your family, loved ones, and friends. Love is also something you will live with forever because God first loved us. I believe sin is something that comes to you when you do something bad, but with our amazing God, we can ask for forgiveness and he will forgive us.
Matthew 22:37 - “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.”
Madison
I believe God has a complex plan for everything. I believe Jesus is the Messiah and that he is God’s son. I believe the Holy Spirit’s presence is always around us, guiding us.
I believe the Church is a safe, welcoming place and people. I believe the Bible was written by man. I believe heaven is a good, safe place.
I believe love is real and always present in Jesus, and I believe sin is easy to commit and simple to atone for when we ask for forgiveness.
John 15:16 - “You did not choose me, but I chose you.”
Kate
I believe that God created everyone and everything and we were made the way we are for a reason. I believe that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, sacrificed his life for us so we can live a better one. I believe even though we don’t know what it looks like, the Holy Spirit will help us spread God’s love.
I believe sin is real but God will always forgive us of ours. I believe that we can worship God as the church.
I believe the Bible is not just a book, but a guide for us to follow God’s plan. I believe God loves every single one of us and will never stop loving us.
Joshua 1:9 - “Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
Elijah
I believe that God is the creator of all the Universe, heaven and earth. I believe Jesus was the Son of God, in the flesh, and sacrificed himself upon the cross to save us from our own sins. He then rose again on the third day from the tomb.
I believe the Holy Spirit is always around us forever and ever and so long as we believe he will stay by our side keeping us safe and giving us bravery as we continue to walk our various paths in life.
I believe the church is the way for us to show our gratitude towards the Lord through praising him. I believe the Bible is the word of the Lord through many different people teachings and writings.
I believe heaven is the place of good where the faithful go in the afterlife. It is the place where God and the angels reside.
I believe Love is what binds our souls as one together and keeps us close to God. I believe sins are the wicked acts we do in our everyday lives that are what we strive to stop, and when we realize what we’ve done and acknowledge it, we are forgiven.
Joshua 1:9 - “Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
ALL Baker services, meetings, and activities are cancelled
until July 1, 2020
(this includes activities inside and outside the building)
ALL worship services will be streamed live via Facebook Live at Baker Memorial Youth and right here on our website.
until July 1, 2020
(this includes activities inside and outside the building)
ALL worship services will be streamed live via Facebook Live at Baker Memorial Youth and right here on our website.
Online giving is here!
We are using tithe.ly, a secure program recommended by our Conference. Giving online is so easy, just click the green "give" button and follow the instructions.
Thank you for loving Baker Church with your tithes, offerings, time, and talents.
We are using tithe.ly, a secure program recommended by our Conference. Giving online is so easy, just click the green "give" button and follow the instructions.
Thank you for loving Baker Church with your tithes, offerings, time, and talents.
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If you're feeling overwhelmed or need to reach out for a friendly phone call, just email Lisa (ldoutt@bakerchurch.org) or Becky (rev.rnaber@bakerchurch.org) with your phone number and they will get back to you as soon as possible. |
Feeling stressed, overwhelmed? Need help coping with Covid-19? Click on these links to check out some articles on the subject. And remember, you are loved. https://www.apa.org/news/apa/2020/04/grief-covid-19 https://hbr.org/2020/03/that-discomfort-youre-feeling-is-grief |
Meditation and Yoga as Christian Spiritual Practice
Breathe, stretch, reflect. Mind, body, and spirit come together in meditation and yoga as Christian spiritual practice.
1st and 3rd Thursdays every month
Upcoming dates: to be announced
10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Cost: Pay as you go--$5.00 per class. New participant? First class is free.
Bring a yoga mat.
Questions? Contact Connie Tsujimoto at 714-5486
Breathe, stretch, reflect. Mind, body, and spirit come together in meditation and yoga as Christian spiritual practice.
1st and 3rd Thursdays every month
Upcoming dates: to be announced
10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Cost: Pay as you go--$5.00 per class. New participant? First class is free.
Bring a yoga mat.
Questions? Contact Connie Tsujimoto at 714-5486