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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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June 17 - 23, 2012 A Weekly Newsletter of Brentwood United Methodist Church Growing Disciples of Christ Who Know Him, Love Him, and Serve Him
Readings for June 18-22: I Corinthians 2-6 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 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. 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! 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 at 8:30 or 11:00 am, Room A291.
Step Up to Invite and welcome others Nexus Chamber Concert Sunday, June 17 - 4:00 pm - Chapel The Athena Trio, comprised of violinist Kristina Siemer, pianist Rachel DeVore Forgarty & cellist Lindsey Smith-Trosle, the Athena performs everything from original compositions, tangos, international music & popular/film music to different genres such as hip hop and brings them all into the piano trio format. 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 Goodie Bags for Sonshine Choir Members It has been a tradition of our church to support our Sonshine Choir while on tour by preparing a goodie bag for each choir member, youth staff member or chaperone and pledging to pray for them during tour. Goodie bags to fill will be available in the breezeways on Sunday mornings of June 17th and June 24th. Deadline for returning the filled bags is July 6th. Contact Rosanne Schenck at 324-7251 or rschenck@bumc.net.