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The Church Office will be closed on Wednesday, July 4 in observance of the holiday. In case of emergency, please call the pastor-on-call at 615-969-3086.
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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July 1 -7, 2012 A Weekly Newsletter of Brentwood United Methodist Church Growing Disciples of Christ Who Know Him, Love Him, and Serve Him
Readings for July 2 - 6: I Corinthians 12-16 www.bumc.net/ bumc345
Step Up to Worship God Daily and Weekly Pray the Lord’s Prayer Daily At Noon This summer, wherever you are, whatever you’re doing, pause a moment at noon and pray the Lord’s prayer, knowing that your church family is praying along with you.
Step Up to Serve in the church and/or community Give a cup of water in the Master’s name.
–– Mark 9:41
City-Wide Water Bottle Blitz Saturday, July 7, 10 am, meet at BUMC *** Bring your own cooler and water. *** Join us as we swarm parks, street corners, outside shelters, and elsewhere throughout Nashville to give out water to thirsty souls and help those around us beat the heat while spreading the word of Christ. Register at www.bumc.net/register. Details on what to bring at www.bumc.net/waterblitz.
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!
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United Methodist Women Picnic Monday, July 9, 6:30 pm, Granny White Park All women of the church are welcome to this pot-luck event. Drinks, plates, silverware are furnished by UMW. Contact Pat Flemming, 516-7185 or Susan Mattson, 397-8533.
Step Up to Connect to a group for Christian growth and support **NEW** Opportunities for College Students • Summer Opportunities for conversation and fun – a new schedule for July is available at www.bumc.net/youngadults. Mark your calendar for a conversation around Burn Your Resume – on how the rules of job searching have changed, Wednesday. July 25, 6-7 pm. • College Sunday School for college students and 2012 graduates at 9:45 am, Room A191 (Green Room)
Step Up to GIVE This week (June 25 - 28) our campus was filled with 500+ children, youth and adults Going Overboard at VBS. As a way to give to others during these four days, our kids raised over $7,000 to help build a well in Sierra Leone, Africa through Just Hope International. Thank you VBS participants for making this a reality for the people of Sierra Leone. To God be the Glory!