Did you know Brook Hill has a podcast? There is so much happening inside our church walls and out in the community!
Search for “Brook Hill United Methodist Church” wherever you listen to podcasts and subscribe. Stay tuned for more episodes about all your favorite ministries at Brook Hill and beyond.
Episode 8
In this episode, Associate Pastor Rev. Kathy Altman interviews BHUMC’s Weekday Preschool leaders, Director Bambi Blackwell, Committee Chair Beth White, Treasurer Carolyn Manning, and Lead Teacher Beth Moltere. A parent of a preschool student, Melissa Murphy, joins the conversation.
Brook Hill Weekday Preschool was founded in 1974 and is one of the longest-serving ministries at Brook Hill. This year marks 50 years for the preschool and 10 years for the 2-year-old program.
Episode 6
In this episode, Associate Pastor Rev. Kathy Altman interviews BHUMC’s Christian Education team, which consists of Director of Youth Ministry Kathleen Rogers, Director of Children’s Ministry Shelly Evans, and Nursery Supervisor Melissa Murphy, who work with our children and youth to share the good news of the Gospel.
Listen as they share the importance of Christian education, the challenges facing our young people, and the important role parents/guardians play in their children’s spiritual growth.
Episode 5
In this episode, Lead Pastor Dr. Rev. Dana Werts and Associate Pastor Rev. Kathy Altman explore Stephen Ministry. They talked with BHUMC’s Stephen Leaders, Stephen Ministers, and a care receiver to get an overall picture of Stephen Ministry here at Brook Hill.
Listen in to discover what Stephen Ministry is, why it is important, and how you can get involved and/or seek help in your time of need.
Episode 4
In this episode, Associate Pastor Rev. Kathy Altman highlights a Spotlight segment between BHUMC’s Lead Pastor Rev. Dr. Dana Werts and Teri Kwiatek. Teri is the Outreach Coordinator for the Frederick Rescue Mission and is connected to Downtown Christian Fellowship, a ministry sponsored by Brook Hill.
Frederick Rescue Mission opened in 1964 with humble offerings and a desire to make an impact on a community in need. What began with a thrift store and 10-bed shelter for homeless men has expanded to touch the lives of tens of thousands of people in our community over the years.
Downtown Christian Fellowship began in 2015 as a faith community that welcomes people from all races and backgrounds who can come together for fellowship, worship, Bible discussion, and encouragement.
Episode 3
In this episode, Associate Pastor Rev. Kathy Altman sits down with BHUMC’s B.A. List and Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) Chapter Support Lead Lou Stavely to discuss the amazing work to provide every child in need with a bed. SHP has a location in Ijamsville, Maryland, and began like many other charities, in a garage. It was Christmastime, a time of joy and happiness, a time of giving and love, but also a time of bitter, cold weather and snowstorms. A project that was started with the build of one bed for a single family developed into something a whole lot more. The wood left over from the first bunk inspired an idea, “Who else could benefit from this bunk?” BHUMC has partnered with SHP on previous bed builds and recently sponsored an event in May 2023.
Episode 2
In this episode, Associate Pastor Rev. Kathy Altman sits down with Joe and Maria Tarasuk, the two co-founders of CrossRoads Freedom Center located in Ijamsville, Maryland. CrossRoads is a non-profit ministry dedicated to helping men caught in the vicious cycle of addiction, hurt, and pain by providing them with a safe place to build their recovery, gain work skills, and learn to live in the community again. BHUMC has partnered with CrossRoads several times over the years to help with painting, gardening, and carpentry.
Episode 1
In this episode, Associate Pastor Rev. Kathy Altman sits down with Executive Director Taylor Jones and Outreach Coordinator Yvette Hess from Bikes for the World. Their mission is to make affordable, good-quality used bicycles available to low-income people in developing countries. These donated bikes provide better transport for work, education, and health care. Bikes for the World also generates additional skilled employment overseas in bike repair and maintenance and provides environmental and humanitarian service opportunities for volunteers in the Washington, D.C. area. Brook Hill partnered with Bikes for the World for the first time in 2023.