CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY CHOIR TO PERFORM AT BUNCOMBE STREET UNITED METHODIST

NEWS RELEASE – JANUARY 10, 2007

Client Contact:
Billy Fallaw, Director of Music & Arts
Buncombe Street United Methodist Church
864-232-7341
billy.fallaw@bsumc.com

Agency Contact:
Kevin Eaves – 864-232-7655, ext. 201
Shafer & Huguley Marketing Communications
kevin@shkmt.com

CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY CHOIR TO SING AT BUNCOMBE STREET UNITED METHODIST

GREENVILLE, SC – Buncombe Street United Methodist Church (BSUMC) is pleased to announce that the Claflin University Concert Choir will sing at the 11 a.m. worship service this Sunday, January 14 in Downtown Greenville at Buncombe Street United Methodist Church.

Under the direction of Mr. Isaiah McGee, the Claflin University Concert Choir will sing at the 11 a.m. worship service, and Dr. Henry Tisdale, President of Claflin University, will preach at the 8:45 a.m., 9 a.m., and 11 a.m services.

The University Concert Choir will perform a wide variety of anthems and spirituals. The choir recently performed for the Presidents of the United Negro College Fund and has been invited to perform in Beijing, China. The Claflin University Concert Choir performs for various campus concerts and tours extensively throughout the year.

Over the course of the last several years, the Concert Choir has performed across the United States and in November of 2004 presented a concert in Carnegie Hall. As a 50-voice mixed chorus, the University Concert Choir is one of the largest and most active ensembles on the Claflin University campus and is highly dedicated to performing the finest choral music of both classical and contemporary composers.

Located in downtown Greenville at the intersection of W. North Street and Academy Street, Buncombe Street United Methodist Church has served the Greenville community since 1834. The Church’s mission and responsibility is to nurture opportunities to live in God's grace and strive to become faithful disciples of Jesus Christ, serving communities within our congregation and those outside the physical walls of the church. The church’s mission is built on three defining beliefs of the United Methodist Church -- grace, faith and service.

The Mission of the Music and Arts Ministry at Buncombe Street United Methodist Church is to glorify God by enriching our community of faith through an inclusive, comprehensive, and dynamic visual and performing arts program.

For more information about BSUMC visit www.bsumc.com , and for more about information about Claflin University visit www.claflin.edu.

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GREENVILLE CHURCH TO PERFORM AT LINCOLN CENTER

NEWS RELEASE – DECEMBER 21, 2006
Client Contact:
Billy Fallaw,
Director of Music & Arts
Buncombe Street United Methodist Church
864-232-7341
billy.fallaw@bsumc.com

Agency Contact:
Kevin Eaves,
864-232-7655, ext. 201
Shafer & Huguley Marketing Communications
kevin@shkmt.com

GREENVILLE CHURCH TO PERFORM AT LINCOLN CENTER

GREENVILLE, SC – Buncombe Street United Methodist Church (BSUMC) announces the release of its 2007 Music and Arts Events calendar, highlighted by a choral performance at New York City’s prestigious Lincoln Center on Feb. 18, 2007.

Members of the BSUMC Chancel Choir will travel to New York City Feb. 15-18 for the 2007 Wesley Choral Festival, which will be held in Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center, the world’s largest performing arts center.

As part of a 375-member chorus, the BSUMC Chancel Choir will join choir members from across the nation for the festival performance, which features soloists and a full orchestra to commemorate the tercentenary of Charles Wesley’s birth.

Other events on the 2007 BSUMC Music & Arts Events calendar include:

• On February 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., the church will feature a comprehensive Art Show including visual and performing arts by BSUMC members and friends in the church Art Gallery.
• On Palm Sunday, April 1 at 6 p.m., BSUMC will present “The Passion of Our Lord,” a visual arts presentation depicting the Biblical account of Christ’s Passion by Pictable Ministries.
• On May 6 at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., the BSUMC Festival Brass will join the Chancel Choir for “A Great Day of Singing” in celebration of the great heritage and tradition of the Methodist song. This annual event features music and congregational singing both morning services.
• On May 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., BSUMC children ages 6-12 are invited to participate in the “Refrigerator Art Show” and display their original artwork in the church art gallery.
• On May 16, at 6 p.m., “Kings, Dreams, and Schemes: The Adventures of David” will tell the story of David through a musical presentation by all BSUMC children’s choirs in Sisk Hall.

Located in downtown Greenville at the intersection of W. North Street and Academy Street, Buncombe Street United Methodist Church has served the Greenville community since 1834.

The Church’s mission and responsibility is to nurture opportunities to live in God's grace and strive to become faithful disciples of Jesus Christ, serving communities within our congregation and those outside the physical walls of the church. The church’s mission is built on three defining beliefs of the United Methodist Church -- grace, faith and service.

The Mission of the Music and Arts Ministry at Buncombe Street United Methodist Church is to glorify God by enriching our community of faith through an inclusive, comprehensive, and dynamic visual and performing arts program.

For more information about BSUMC visit www.bsumc.com, and for more about the 2007 Wesley Choir Festival visit http://www.musiccelebrations.com/wesley_choral_festival.html.

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BUNCOMBE STREET UNITED METHODIST HIRES STUDENT MINISTRY LEAD PASTOR

NEWS RELEASE – DECEMBER 5, 2006

Client Contact:
John Fahrney
864-232-7341
john.fahrney@bsumc.com

Agency Contact:
Kevin Eaves
864-232-7655, ext. 201
Shafer & Huguley Marketing Communications
kevin@shkmt.com

BUNCOMBE STREET UNITED METHODIST HIRES STUDENT MINISTRY LEAD PASTOR

GREENVILLE, SC – Buncombe Street United Methodist Church announces the hiring of John Fahrney as Student Ministry Lead Pastor.

Fahrney has been involved in student ministries for over 19 years. Prior to beginning a career as a student ministry professional, Fahrney served for two years as Chaplain for the U.S. Navy. He is originally from Fresno, California.

At Buncombe Street UMC, Fahrney will oversee the church’s Junior High and High School ministries. He will lead the church’s highly successful Sunday evening student program and plans to establish a Sunday morning worship service exclusively for students.

Fahrney brings a vibrant vision for leading active student programs at Buncombe Street. His vision for the student ministry at Buncombe Street is involvement, content and continuity.

He plans to continue the educational foundations established by Rev. Gayle Quay within the Children’s Ministry and compliment those programs by expanding opportunities for personal, moral, social and spiritual growth among the Church’s students and their families.

“The journey from adolescence to adulthood is both exciting and challenging for the students, as well as their parents,” explained Fahrney. “With God’s help, we will continue to provide programs and activities that our Church’s students will be excited about.”

The Student Ministry at Buncombe Street is active in mission work. Last year, Buncombe Street students participated in several foreign mission trips including trips to both the Bahamas and Mexico. Other community projects include serving meals at Triune Mercy Center, Adopting a Grandparent, and participating in United Ministry’s Walk For The Homeless.

Fahrney is a graduate of Bethany Bible College in Fresno, California. He and his wife, Jamie, have a 14-year-old daughter named Korrine.

Located in downtown Greenville at the intersection of W. North Street and Academy Street, Buncombe Street United Methodist Church has served the Greenville community since 1834.

The Church’s mission and responsibility is to nurture opportunities to live in God's grace and strive to become a faithful disciple of Jesus Christ, serving communities within our congregation and those outside the physical walls of the church. The church’s mission is built on three defining beliefs of the United Methodist Church – grace, faith and service.

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