February 21 - 27, 2016 Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
Kidsale: BUMC Spring Consignment Sale Benefiting Missions February 23-27; deadline to consign: 9 am February 22 PUBLIC SALE DATES: Friday, February 26:.................10 am – 5 pm Saturday, February 27:..........8:30 am-11:30 am (HALF PRICE DAY) www.bumckidsale.net
Rock the Chains Saturday, February 27, 6 pm; $10 at the door Rock the Chains is an annual student-led “battle of the bands” competition which raises money and awareness in the fight against modern-day slavery. Stop by the table in the Narthex for info on Rock the Chains and restaurant spirit nights that benefit Rock the Chains. www.bumc.net/youth
Help Provide Easter Baskets for Children without Permanent Families Sundays through February 28: Collections Saturday, March 5: Packing of baskets Did you know that there are over 500 children in our local area without permanent families? We are partnering with Youth Villages, CASA of Davidson/Williamson Counties, Monroe Harding & Miriam’s Promise to provide over 400 Easter Baskets for these children. To learn more about this ministry and project visit www.bumc.net/HumanDev or stop by the tables in the breezeways. On Saturday, March 5, we hope you and your family will join us to pack the Easter baskets. Register to help with packing at www.bumc.net/register.
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
Wednesdays, March 2-16 • www.bumc.net/LentExp LENTEN MEAL 5:45-6:15 pm, $8/person or $25/family (3/2: Newk’s; 3/9: Moe’s; 3/16: Corky’s) Family Life Center. Register at bumc.net/register by Monday each week. 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 (Chapel) 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.