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2012
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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Thank you to all of you who participated in making Operation Overboard VBS 2012 a huge success! The children learned a lot about diving deeper into their faith with God. The most amazing part was watching the children get involved in our mission project. This year we chose a huge goal of raising $5000 to build a well in Sierra Leone, Africa through Just Hope International. The children passionately got on board with the idea of providing this community with clean water. We heard stories of children doing lemonade stands and calling grandparents. And it paid off. We not only reached our goal, we went “overboard” by raising $7053. Truly amazing! Christmas in July Many kids don’t have supplies to start the new school year. You can help by choosing an angel from the tree in the narthex on July 15 or 22 and shop for their supply list. Bring supplies to the Chapel Narthex by July 29. Benefits Harvest Hands, Franktown Open Hearts, United Way of Williamson County, and other organizations helping children. Checks also accepted – made payable to BUMC – Christmas in July. Contact: Klaire Davis, kmdavis_27@yahoo.com. Find Out What You Need to Know! Do you lead a small group? Facilitate a study? Teach a class? Make plans to attend the 2012 Teacher Summit: “What Those Who Lead Need to Know,” Sunday, August 5, 5:00 -8:00 pm. The evening includes an inspiring large-group ession & meal, and break-out workshops for age-level leaders and teachers. Childcare is provided with registration. Let us know you’re coming! Register at www.bumc.net/register.
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July 15 -21, 2012 A Weekly Newsletter of Brentwood United Methodist Church Growing Disciples of Christ Who Know Him, Love Him, and Serve Him
Readings for July 16 - 20: II Corinthians 6 - 10 www.bumc.net/ bumc345
Step Up to Invite and welcome others Walking with God at Granny White Park Wednesdays, 6:00 pm, Granny White Park We will have a short devotion, prayer, and exercise together before walking the trail. You may want to bring a picnic with you and make it an evening for your family and friends. Everyone is invited to attend!
Step Up to Connect to a group for Christian growth and support info session july 22 classes begin mid-august
BIBLE STUDY
Come to An Information Session on Sunday, July 22 Find out more about Disciple Bible Study and why it’s changed so many people’s lives at an information session at 8:30 or 11 am on Sunday, July 22 in Room A291. You may also visit the table in the Narthex today or next Sunday.
Opportunities for College Students • This week: Sounds Baseball Game (15th), Trivia (17th) and a study opportunity (18th). See bumc.net/youngadult for a complete calendar and details. • July 25 – 6 to 7 pm -- We’ll be talking about how to Ignite your Exceptional Career (career ideas now that will serve you later) with Paul Frankenberg. Plan to be there!