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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 8 -14, 2012 A Weekly Newsletter of Brentwood United Methodist Church Growing Disciples of Christ Who Know Him, Love Him, and Serve Him
Readings for July 9 - 13: I Corinthians 17-21 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
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 8, 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.
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. Childcare available with advance registration. Let us know you’re coming. Register at www.bumc.net/register.
Step Up to Invite and welcome others UMW
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.
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 Curious About Disciple Bible Study? This 34-week intensive Bible study has changed hundreds of lives in our congregation. Visit our Info Table on July 15 & 22 or come to an information session on Sunday morning, July 22 at 8:30 or 11:00 am, Room A291. 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)