At a Glance
 
 
 

A Welcome from Pastor Rick
 
  Dear Neighbor,

The Barnitz United Methodist Church welcomes you in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to worship and ministry in His name.

The Barnitz congregation's mission is to encourage faithful discipleship of Jesus Christ. We actively reach out into the community and challenge one another to use our abilities for God's purposes.

For many years, the Barnitz congregation has worked with other congregations to enhance their community witness and mission work. Our long standing and current partner in ministry is the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. This partnership has enhanced our local mission work, provided comprehensive care for shut-ins and provided diverse opportunities for youth and children of the community.

We invite you to grow in faith, grow in service and grow in the love of Christ with us. All ministries and functions of Barnitz United Methodist Church are open to all people regardless of age, sex, national origin, need or circumstance. We welcome you to this part of the body of Christ called the Barnitz United Methodist Church.

In Christ's Love and Grace,

Pastor Rick Robinson
 
 
 

Worship
 
  Rev. Rick Robinson
23 Church Lane
Carlisle, PA 17013
Office: 717-486-0060     Home: 717-496-3979
Email: barnitz@pa.net
 
  "Son" Shine Praise & Worship Service
Marlin Herr, Worship Leader
812 Baltimore Pike
Gardners, PA 17324
717-486-7964
 
  Our Mission Statement
"Praising God through worship and service, we seek to honor Him through faithful Christ filled living"
 
  Worship Times
Son Shine Praise & Worship - 8:30 AM
Christian Education for ALL ages! - 9:30 AM
Traditional Service - 10:30 AM
(No Sunday School or Jr. Church)
 
  Worship Aids: Assisted hearing devices; handicapped parking close to sanctuary; handicapped accessable; large print hymnals, bibles and bulletins; upgraded sound system; cushioned chairs with arm supports; year-round climate controls.
 
 
 

Adults
 
 
  • Charge Women's Fellowship: The Charge Women consists of women from Barnitz and Mt. Zion UMC. CWF meets the second Wednesday of each month. Their charter is to service funeral meals; take frozen meals to those ill or in need; support the Children's Home for United Methodist Children in Mechanicsburg; make food baskets & gifts for needy families during Christmas; and support mision work & local church ministeries.

  • Sr. Choir: Practices Wednesday nights from 6:00 - 7:00 PM and presents special music @ the 10:30 AM Traditional Worship Service.

  • Chime's Choir:

  • Prayer Chain: Confidential sharing of needs for specific people to lift to God.

  • Sunday School Classes: 9:00 AM each Sunday.
  • Disciple Bible Studies: Include Christian Believer & Jesus in the Gospel studies.

  • Social Activities: Fellowship dinners, picnics, hymn sings.

  • Counseling: Pastoral & funding for professional counseling as needed.

  • Lay Speaking Ministry: Lay people assist in both worship services on a weekly basis & deliver the sermon when the pastor is absent.

  • Women of Barnitz:

  • Men of Barnitz (M.O.B.): Monthly felowship breakfasts, chicken BBQ's & fund raisers support missions & church ministeries.

  • Steppin Stones Ministry: To college student & college age military personnel of Barnitz & Mt. Zion UMC congregations. Cards, gifts packages, & emails are regularly sent.
 
 
 

Children
 
 
  • Children's Choir: Meets every Wednesday night from 7:00 - 7:30 PM

  • Vacation Bible School: For ages 3 through 6th grade. Jr & Sr. High Youth assist in this ministry.

  • Children's Bulletin: For 2 age groups are available each Sunday & both servcies.

  • Children's Sermon: Every Sunday during the 10:30 AM Traditional Worship Service.

  • Nursery: Available each week @ the 10:30 AM Service.

  • Junior Church: Every Sunday during worship.

  • Crying Room: Available during worship.

  • Sunday School: For all ages, year-round @ 9:00 AM.

  • Social Events & Parties: Christmas & Halloween parties, participation in the community Halloween parades, Easter egg hunt.

  • Tweeners: For ages 3 through 5th grade. This is a time of music, games, Bible lessons and crafts. Wednesday nights in the sanctuary. 7:30 - 8:30 PM.

  • We are a "Safe Sanctuaries'" Congregation: We thrive to educate & nurture our children. Safety is a very important issue. Each adult who works with children has had all the State Police background checks as well as Child Abuse checks.

  • Christian Summer Camps: Through the United Methodist Church, children can attend week-long camps (shorter camps for early elementry children) @ three sites run by the UMC. The closest camp is only seven miles away! The church pays half of the cost for evey child that wants to go to a camp.
 
 
 

Youth
 
  Youth Fellowship
Meets every Wednesday night from 7:15 - 8:45 PM @ Mt Zion United Methodist Church... High & Sr. High for Bible Lessons) refreshments, games & social time. In the summer, YF meets each Wednesday & just has fun fellowshipping by swimming, playing softball, hiking, cookouts and other fun summer activities.

Sunday School
Classes all year-round.

Missions
Our youth are involved in various Missions Events. Last year, YF participated in: Operation Christmas Child, car wash to benefit the neo-natal unit of the Harrisbufg Hospital, a mission trip to London, KY, 30 Hour Famine & "Soup or Bowl" to help feed the hungry.

Disciple Bible Study
Offered to Youth in 9th grade and older.

Confirmation Classes Prepares children to profess their Christian faith & enter into the membership of Barnitz UMC.

Connectional Opportunities
Through the United Methodist Church, teens may attend Youth rallies, retreats, summer camps (Barnitz pays one half of the cost of each camp for each camper), training, mission trips and leadership roles.
 
 
 

Senior Adults
 
  Large Print Liteature
  • Bulletins, hymnals, Bibles, devotionals are all available on a regular basis
Air Conditioned Sanctuary & Christian Education Wing

Sunday School Classes all year-round

Active Shut-In Visitation Program
  • Our shut-ins are visited by the Youth Fellowship and by our Shut-in / Nurture Committee
  • Gifts are given @ the holidays.
  • Holy Communion is taken to shut-ins by the Lay people of the church.
  • Bulletins & literature are sent weekly to shut-ins.
Handicapped parking & accessible.

Hearing assested devices are available @ the 10:30 AM Traditional Worship Service.
 
 
 

Christian Education
 
  Sunday School For All Ages
  • Meets year-round @ 9:30 AM
Junior Church
  • Children are encouraged to worship with their parents @ the 10:30 Traditional Worship Service
Bible Studies
  • Disciple Bible Study series from September through May
Devotionals
  • Upper Room & Our Daily Bread are available in regular and large print editions can be found on the table in the foyer free for all to enjoy.
 
 
 

Missions
 
  International through United Methodist Church
  • Hundreds of missionaries throughout the world
Work Camps
  • Week-long mission trips to London KY helping local families in need. Projects include: building new kitchens & fixing holes in floors.
Support Local Families In Need

Pastoral Counseling

Support United Methodist Home For Children

Support Hunger Relief, Local Food Bank, Project Share & the Prison Ministry of Pete Einstein.

Support Mission Central Warehouse For Disaster Supplies Distribution