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STEP
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.
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. 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 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.
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June 24 - 30, 2012 A Weekly Newsletter of Brentwood United Methodist Church Growing Disciples of Christ Who Know Him, Love Him, and Serve Him
Readings for June 25-29: I Corinthians 7-11 www.bumc.net/ bumc345
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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 Serve in the church and/or community Goodie Bags for Sonshine Choir Members Fill a goodie bag for one of our youth or adults going on Sonshine Choir tour and support them in prayer during the tour. Goodie bags to fill will be available in the breezeways on Sunday morning June 24th. Deadline for returning the filled bags is July 6th. Contact Rosanne Schenck at 324-7251 or rschenck@bumc.net.
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.