STEP up
Welcome, Members of the Tennessee Annual Conference! The Tennessee Annual Conference will celebrate its 200th anniversary during this year’s conference held on our Brentwood campus Sunday through Wednesday of this week. We are honored to provide hospitality to the 1,000 clergy and lay delegates who will gather here to conduct the official business of the United Methodist Church in middle Tennessee.
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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2012
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June 10 - 16, 2012 A Weekly Newsletter of Brentwood United Methodist Church Growing Disciples of Christ Who Know Him, Love Him, and Serve Him
Readings for June 11 - 15: Colossians 1 I Corinthians 1 www.bumc.net/ bumc345
A special thanks to the 100+ BUMC volunteers who serve as greeters, shuttle drivers, snack bar workers, and other jobs throughout the building! Tuesday Morning Prayer Service will be held in the Chapel on June 12 due to Annual Conference. Join us for a quiet time of prayer, music and meditation - a great way to begin your day! The Williamsburg Road entrance will be open for the prayer service.
Step Up to Connect to a group for Christian growth and support New Opportunities for College Students • College Sunday School for college students and 2012 graduates at 9:45 a.m., Room A191 • Summer Groups – Wednesdays from 5:45-7 pm in the Buchanan House. (Optional worship opportunity after.) through August 1. If you’re home for the summer, come with your stories and questions and we’ll continue to explore how God is at work no matter what we face. Facilitated by Eric Burton-Krieger, eburtonkrieger@bumc.net. Register NOW for Summer Adult classes online at www.bumc.net/adultstudies In the Name of Jesus Tuesdays, June 5 - 26; 6:30 - 8:00 pm In the Sanctuary of Women Wednesdays, June 6 - July 18; 9:30 - 11:00 am Curious About Disciple Bible Study? This 34-week intensive Bible study has changed hundreds of lives in our congregation. Come to an information session on Sunday morning, July 22. Time & location to be announced.
Step Up to Invite and welcome others Chancel Choir Patriotic Concert Sunday, June 24- 7:00 pm, Sanctuary BUMC’s Chancel Choir presents a Salute to America. Join us for an inspirational evening of music dedicated to our country. All proceeds will benefit the Wounded Warrior Project.
Step Up to Serve in the church and/or community The Altar Guild needs volunteers to assist in preparing and decorating the church and sanctuary for worship. Call Kelli Huston in the Worship Office, 324-7227. Teams work on Friday mornings two months a year.
Step Up to Give generously to God’s work
Up Your Sleeve
Rock-N-Roll Up Your Sleeve Blood Drive Today, Sunday, June 10 - 7:30 am to 12:30 pm Two Red Cross blood mobiles are here today. Donor registration is in the main lobby. Requirements to donate: you must be at least 17-years-old; weigh at least 110 lbs.; be in good health; have not been asked by the Red Cross not to donate; and you must have a photo ID or your Red Cross donor card. All presenting donors will receive a Rock-n-Roll t-shirt and be eligible to win a Gibson guitar!