February 14 - 20, 2016 Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
Help Provide Easter Baskets for Children without Permanent Families Sundays, February 14 - 28: Collections Saturday, March 5: Packing of baskets Help our Orphan, Foster & Adoption Ministry to provide 400 Easter baskets for the many children in our local area without permanent families. Pick up a supply list in the Narthex and return supplies on February 28. On Saturday, March 5th, join us to pack the Easter baskets. Register to help with packing at www.bumc.net/HumanDev.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Sunday, February 14, 7:30 am - 12:30 pm Two Red Cross bloodmobiles are here from 7:30 am to 12:30 pm. Donor registration is in the main lobby. Requirements to donate: you must be at least 17-years-old; weigh at least 110 lbs.; be in good health; have not been asked by the Red Cross not to donate; and you must have a photo ID or your Red Cross donor card.
Launching Point Sunday, February 14, 9:45 & 11:00 am, Chapel Get a snap shot of who we are and what we value here at BUMC, plus learn the next step in becoming more connected to the congregational life of the church. Perfect for recent visitors or for those who are considering church membership. Ongoing sessions meet on the second Sunday of each month at 9:45 and again at 11 in the Chapel. No registration necessary.
Share the Spirit Auction & Worship Event Sunday, March 6 Dinner, Silent & Live Auction, Haney Hall, 5 pm Tickets are $25 each with limited seating. Childcare provided. Purchase tickets at www.bumc.net/ShareTheSpirit or stop by the Breezeway. Youth Choirs Worship Event, Sanctuary, 7 pm A love offering will be collected. Proceeds benefit youth choir tours and mission trips.
Wednesday Night Lent Experience The Lent Experience
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Wednesdays, March 2-16 • www.bumc.net/LentExp Lenten Meal 5:45-6:15 pm, catered by Newk’s - $8/person or $25/family Family Life Center. Register at bumc.net/register. Take the rush and worry out of dinner before joining the Lenten study! Lenten Study: Near the Cross 6:15-7:15 Study [3 weeks]; Led by Rev. Lane Davis Lent is a time that calls us to draw near to the cross of Jesus so that we might encounter transformation in our hearts and lives. This three-week study, based on Bishop Kenneth Carter’s study “Near the Cross,” is a reflection on the necessity of prayer during Lent. No registration - the class is open to all. Easter Worship (Brentwood Campus) Saturday, March 26...........6 pm (Sanctuary) Sunday, March 27 (There is no Sunday school on Easter Sunday) Prayer Vigil: 6am (Chapel) Sunrise: 6:30 am (Prayer Garden) Traditional: 8 am (Sanctuary), 11 am (Sanctuary and Chapel) Contemporary: 9:30 am (Sanctuary and Family Life Ctr)