In this episode, Associate Pastor Rev. Kathy Altman interviews BHUMC's Weekday Preschool leaders, which consists of 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.   Brook Hill Weekday Preschool – 1974-present and going strong ..read more

In this episode, Associate Pastor Rev. Kathy Altman interviews Building Bridges ministry team members Mark Claiborne and Sue Everhart, well as ministry founder Rev. Dawn Brooks-Tharps. This ministry addresses social inequities by having honest, important dialogue and allowing God's love to guide them as they deepen connections and appreciate differences.  Listen as they share the importance of breaking down walls and Building Bridges ..read more

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 ..read more

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.  ..read more

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 ..read more

In this episode, Associate Pastor Rev. Kathy Altman sits down with Joe and Maria Tarasuk, who are the co-founders of CrossRoads Freedom Center located in Ijamsville, Maryland. CrossRoads is a non-profit ministry dedicated to bringing recovery to men caught in the vicious cycle of addiction, hurt, and pain by providing them a safe place to build their recovery, gain work skills, and learn to live in community again.  BHUMC has partnered with CrossRoads several times over the years. Brook Hill’s Volunteers in Mission (VIM) have two work days scheduled in May 2023 to help with painting ..read more