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Next week, August 12, is Promotion Sunday! Visit www.bumc.net/promotion for details or contact Mary Anne at 324-7241.
Step Up! 2012 is our year-long emphasis of five core practices that lead to a stronger faith and a more vibrant church. These pactices include: worship, connect, invite, serve and give.
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Step Up to Worship God daily New Sermon Series by Dr. Martin Thielen: “The Rhythm of Life: Moving through the Challenges of Childhood, Adolescence, Adulthood and Senior Adulthood” August 12 - September 2 at 8:30, 9:50, and 11:00 am
Step Up to Serve in the church and/or community Today, Sunday, August 5 - Find Out What You Need to Know! Do you lead a small group? Facilitate a study? Teach a class? Join us at the 2012 Teacher Summit: “What Those Who Lead Need to Know,” today in Haney Hall, 4:45 -8:00 pm. The evening includes an inspiring large-group session & meal, and break-out workshops for age-level leaders and teachers. Church-wide Fall Picnic is Just Two Weeks Away - August 19! Pull out your favorite recipe and join us on the front lawn at 4:30 pm. If your last name begins with A-N, bring a side dish. If it begins with O-Z bring a dessert. We’ll have music, games and lot of great food and fellowship. Plus, we still need picnic helpers. Look for the red-checked table in the Narthex today and sign up to volunteer! Questions? Call Sandy Walker at 300-8856.
Step Up to INVITE and welcome others Hospitality: It’s More than Just a Glass of Sweet Tea Are you looking for a new way to serve your church and to serve others by helping visitors and members find a connection at BUMC? We invite you to consider Andrew Ministry!
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August 5 - 11, 2012 A Weekly Newsletter of Brentwood United Methodist Church Growing Disciples of Christ Who Know Him, Love Him, and Serve Him
Readings for Aug 6 - 10: Matthew 8-12 www.bumc.net/ bumc345
We encourage all those interested to attend our next meeting on Sunday, August 12, 6 pm in Haney Hall C. Of course we hope to see all current Andrew Ministers there as well! A CPR refresher course will follow. Contact Judy Bumgarner at jbumgarner@bumc.net. Can you smile, shake hands and welcome people coming to worship? Then you have what it takes to be a greeter – and we need you! You’ll volunteer before just one service, just once a quarter. This is a perfect opportunity for those of you looking to share your gift of hospitality. Contact Judy Bumgarner for more information: 373-3664 or jbumgarner@bumc.net
Step Up to Connect to a group for Christian growth and support BIBLE STUDY
Register Now for Disciple Bible Study Classes Registration at www. bumc.net/register. Classes begin the week of August 19.
Step Up to GIVE generously to God’s work Benefit Concert with James Wells and Friends Sunday, August 26, 3 pm in the Sanctuary Donations and a love offering will be collected, benefiting the upcoming Honduras (September 1) and Haiti (October 18-23) mission trips. American Red Cross Blood Drive The next blood drive is Sunday, August 12, 7:30 am to 12:30 pm. Two buses will be available! Our goal is 50 units of blood and ‘Double Red Cell Donations’ are accepted on the bus. Contact Brenda Duncan, 373-5637.