Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
January 14 - 20, 2018
INCLEMENT WEATHER INFORMATION Find out about weather-related closures at www.bumc.net/Weather or subscribe to our Urgent Church Communications email at www.bumc.net/Newsletters.
LAUNCHING POINT www.bumc.net/LaunchingPoint
Sunday, January 14, 9:45 & 11 a.m., Memorial Chapel Learn more about who we are and how you can get involved in the life of the church. No registration necessary. Contact Rev. Shelby Sowey at sslowey@bumc.net to learn more.
REFUEL: OFAM EDUCATIONAL FORUM www.bumc.net/Refuel
Wednesday, January 17, 5:30 p.m., Family Life Center Connect with God and others over dinner before hearing from various speakers or before heading to choirs, classes, or Bible studies. Our first panel will be the Orphan, Foster & Adoption Ministry (OFAM) Educational Forum at 6:15 p.m. Sign up for dinner and childcare by January 16 at www.bumc.net/Refuel or call Paula Cryan at 615.373.3663. Upcoming Refuel Series: Rescue Your Resolutions How can we as Christians be healthy in mind, body, and spirit? January 24 "Body" with Stacy Jagger, LMFT, RPT (BUMC Counseling Center) January 31 "Mind" with Dr. Monicah Muhomba (Vanderbilt University) and Abby Buter (Abby Buter Coaching) February 7 "Spirit" with Dr. Davis Chappell, Rev. Toi King, Dr. Jeff Wilson, and Rev. Allison Gossett
MEMBERSHIP MATTERS www.bumc.net/Membership
Sunday, January 21, 12:15 p.m. Have you considered making BUMC your church home? Join us for lunch to learn more about our church, the United Methodist Church, and what it means to be a member. Contact Stephanie Smith at ssmith@bumc.net to learn more.
SOUTH AFRICA SPONSORSHIP www.bumc.net/SouthAfrica 2017 sponsors: contact Regina at rgirten@bumc.net to let us know if you plan to continue sponsoring in 2018 We are still in need of sponsors for children and teachers at our South African partner schools! Annual sponsorship is $500/child and $1000/ teacher. Contact Regina at rgirten@bumc.net to learn more.
FLASHPOINT: MEN'S RETREAT www.bumc.net/FlashPoint
February 16-18, Beersheba Springs Assembly Join us at our annual Point Men Retreat with guest speaker Rev. Derek Joyce, Executive Pastor of FUMC Shreveport. Spend time enjoying God's creation in the great outdoors as the Holy Spirit forms our identities in Christ. Cost is $150. Contact Herschel French at hfrench@bumc.net to learn more. Sign up at www.bumc.net/FlashPoint.
BUMC YEARLY CHARGE CONFERENCE Sunday, January 28, 12:15 p.m., Haney Hall