THE BEAM
August 17 - 23, 2014
with
. . . means CONNECTED . . . TOGETHER . . . BELONGING
Sunday, August 17 “WITH” A Study of the Gospel of John What does it mean to be WITH God and for God to be WITH us? Join us as we discover how God is with us through Jesus in this 10-week exploration of the Gospel of John. This week: “Withness is Witness” Next week: “The First Sign: Water into Wine” Adult Small Group Launch Today at 9:30 or 11:00 am - downstairs below the Sanctuary. Follow the BLUE balloons!Having community is a key step to growing in your faith. To connect to a small group, visit bumc.net/smallgroups or contact Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger at eburtonkrieger@bumc.net. All Church Picnic Today from 5:00 - 7:00 pm on the Front Lawn We’ll have good eats from Stroud’s and Music City Ice Cream, Inflatables, Music, Games and more! Just bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket. See you there!
aug 24
Adult Sunday School Open House 9:30 and 11:00 am.
sept 7
Starting Point Class Begins Classes are scheduled for Sunday evenings, September 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th at 6 pm. Lunch and class will be held on October 5th immediately following the 11 am service. If you’re interested in learning how to become more active in the congregational life of BUMC, then we encourage you to register at bumc.net/startingpoint. Questions? Contact jbumgarner@bumc.net.
sept 10
Wednesday evening activities begin for children & youth
Sunday Evening Activities Begin for Children and Youth
emb dy becoming the mission we proclaim
Caring Ministry Weekly Highlight Each week on the back page we will have a Caring Ministry highlight. Flip over and find out more!
“Embody: Becoming the Mission We Proclaim” A Bible-based Pastor’s study Begins Wednesday, September 10, 6:30 – 7:30 pm, Sanctuary While it’s one thing to know the mission of the church and even to speak it, it’s quite another to live it out. This fall, join us for a 6-week study as we not only learn together, but as we are challenged to live together the mission of Jesus in our church, community, and world.