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Ways to Step Up in March 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. See the list below for specific things you can do now to begin to Step Up, or check our website, bumc.net and click on “Step Up.”
Worship God daily (which includes prayer and scripture reading) and weekly. God Questions? Jesus’ Answers to 7 Big Questions A Sermon Series by Dr. Martin Thielen Saturdays, thru April 7 –– 6:00 pm Sundays, thru April 8 –– 8:30, 9:50, and 11:00 am Readings for the week of March 5: Acts 15-19 You may start the reading plan at any time. Pick up a reading plan at the guest services desk or go to www.bumc.net. Tuesday Morning Prayer Service Sanctuary, 6:30 -7:00 am; Quiet prayer, reflection and music. Come in your workout clothes, dressed to head to work, or just out of bed.
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Growing Disciples of Christ Who Know Him, Love Him, and Serve Him
March 3 - 10
A Weekly Newsletter of Brentwood United Methodist Church
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God Questions? Jesus’ Answers to 7 Big Questions Sundays, 11:00 am (Judith Bone); Wednesdays, 9:30 am (Eric Burton-Krieger); Wednesdays, 6:30 pm (Dr. Jeff Wilson) Final Words from the Cross Wednesdays, 6:30 – 7:30 pm, Led by Judith Bone Serving from the Heart: Discovering Your Gifts for Joyful Service Begins Monday, March 5, 6:30 pm, Led by Carol Bumbalough Coffee and Conversation with the Pastors Sunday, March 18, 4 pm, Room A291 If you’re thinking about becoming a member of BUMC, or you’re just interested in hearing more about our church, join Pastor Martin and other clergy Sunday, March 18 at 4:00 pm. Register online or contact Judy Bumgarner, 373-3664 or jbumgarner@bumc.net. Invite and welcome others 1. Invite a friend to Pastor Martin’s sermon series during Lent: God Questions? Jesus’ Answers to 7 Big Questions. 2. Invite someone to attend a class listed above.
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Serve in the church and/or community Volunteer for BUMC’s next Habitat for Humanity build which begins Saturday, April 14 - signups beging Sunday, March 11. An informational meeting will be held Thursday, March 8 at 7 pm in A291 where you can find out how you can get involved. Go to www.bumc.net/habitat for more info.
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Give generously to God’s work
We’re raising $70,000 for this year’s Habitat House. A special offering will be taken on Sunday, March 18. Come prepared with your checkbook and pen! SUNDAY IN WORSHIP – Gracie Schram Gracie is a 13-year-old singer, songwriter, and philanthropist. Inspired by a sermon series about AIDS orphans in Africa, she recorded her first CD, Showers from God, at age 10 with the goal of raising $1,000 for orphans. Gracie donates a portion of all music sales to her “Showers from God Fund” which has raised over $21,000. Meet Gracie in the breezeway after Sunday worship where she’ll have copies of her newest CD for purchase.