STEP up Step Up! 2012 is our year-long emphasis of five core practices that lead to a stronger faith and a more vibrant church. These practices include: worship, connect, invite, serve and give.
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March 18 - 24, 2012 A Weekly Newsletter of Brentwood United Methodist Church Growing Disciples of Christ Who Know Him, Love Him, and Serve Him
Readings for March 19-23: Acts 25 - Rom 1 www.bumc.net/ bumc345
Step Up to Worship God Questions? Jesus’ Answers to 7 Big Questions A Sermon Series by Dr. Martin Thielen, Weekends through April 8 PROJECT 3:45 Bookmarks – Read the New Testament in a year New Project 3:45 reading plan bookmarks will be available next weekend. Now’s a great time to begin if you haven’t already. One participant’s experience: “It has helped me continue a discipline in the Word. I particularly like the Bible App which allows for listening, especially while on the go.”
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Palm/Passion Worship Saturday, March 31, 6:00 pm; Sunday, April 1, 8:30, 9:50 & 11:00 am Stations of the Cross Daily, April 1 (5:00 pm) thru April 7 (noon) Maundy Thursday Worship Thursday, April 5, 7:00 pm Good Friday Tenebrae Service Friday, April 6, 7:00 pm Easter Worship Saturday, April 7, 6:00 pm Sunday, April 8, 8:00, 9:30, & 11:00 am No Sunday School See inside or visit www.bumc.net/lent for full details.
Step Up to Serve Meet Our Habitat Family - The O’Neals www.bumc.net/habitat Today we are joined in worship by John & Amanda O’Neal and their four children. The O’Neals will be calling our 14th annual BUMC Habitat Build home in just a few weeks! We are launching a critical $70,000 fundraising campaign with a special offering today in worship. Please prayerfully consider a separate gift for this important local ministry. Sign up to volunteer today in the Narthex. Habitat Quick Fact Families like the O’Neals purchase homes from Habitat and receive a 0% interest mortgage in exchange for over 400 hours of “sweat equity.” The $70,000 we at BUMC raise and over 2,500 volunteer hours we donate to this ministry make it possible for Habitat to build this home and sell it affordably to the O’Neals.
Step Up to Connect Coffee and Conversation with the Pastors Today, March 18, 4 pm, Room A291 This afternoon - Coffee and Conversation with the Pastors. If you’re a regular visitor, or even if today was the first time you worshiped with us, please join Pastor Martin and other clergy Sunday, March 18 at 4:00 p.m. in room A291. Enjoy a cup of coffee and learn about the five steps expected from every member – connecting, inviting, worshipping, giving and serving. Patient Advocacy Ministry Launches March 25 Sunday, March 25, 4:00 pm, Chapel Part of Nexxus Concert Series Steve Siler, songwriter and musician, will present “Dignity: Songs and Stories for Caregivers” during the concert. Patient Advocacy Ministry, led by Executive Director and Nurse Practioner Tammy Hakim, exists to help patients and families navigate the complex world of the medical system. There is no charge for this service. For details about Patient Advocacy Ministry, contact Tammy, thakim@paministry.org, 615-480-0357.