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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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October 14 - 20, 2012 A Weekly Newsletter of Brentwood United Methodist Church Growing Disciples of Christ Who Know Him, Love Him, and Serve Him
Readings for Oct 15 - 19: I Thess. 4 II Thess. 3 www.bumc.net/ bumc345
Step Up to WORSHIP God daily and weekly Real Life Ahead: Fully Alive in Christ - This week’s focus is Worship Weekends through November 18 “I came so they can have real and eternal life, more and better life than they ever dreamed of.” John 10:10 – The Message Why We Come to Worship ‘Touching Hearts And Transforming Lives’ perfectly defines our worship experience. Our hearts are touched by the compassion and generosity of our fellow worshippers and we are transformed by the quality of the worship experience that challenges us to spiritual growth and motivation to be better Christians.” – John & Martha Martinez “I truly love to worship each Sunday morning & soak in every part of the service. It’s a joy to be in fellowship with so many wonderful people at BUMC. Worshipping & praising Him is my expression of prayerful gratitude for the gift of Christ’s unwavering steadfast love, representing truth & grace upon the cross.” – Karen Simpson “We try to love and worship God every day and to be His instrument in the world. One part of this is we come to Sunday worship to praise and glorify God with other believers. Our hope is that we leave (worship) more reflective of the One who has been worshipped.” – Bill & Shelley Prevost “We come to worship to be reminded of the sacrifice Christ made for us and to hear beautiful and inspiring music. We also love the fellowship of our family and the connection we get by uniting with our Sunday school family to lift each other up in prayer and celebrate our praises together.” – Jarod & Ali Peace Blessing of the Animals Today, October 14, 2 pm, front lawn of the church All creatures great and small (and their owners) are invited to attend this special celebration of God’s creation! Bring your pets for a special blessing. Please be sure that all pets are leashed or in a pet carrier.
Step Up to GIVE generously to God’s work Red Cross Blood Drive Today, October 14, 7:30 am to 12:30 pm. Two buses will be available! Our goal is 50 units of blood.
Contribute to the building of a hospital for mothers and their children in Honduras.
Women Helping Women! BUMC Women’s Dinner Benefiting Hands of Christ Hospital in Honduras Thursday, November 1 Doors open - 5 pm, dinner - 6 pm; Payment due October 19 Emcee: FOX New’s Stacy Case; Program Speaker: Melissa Wyatt; Special Music: Molly Wells. The 2012 Table Theme is LIGHT OF HOPE - prizes awarded for best-dressed tables. A table of 8 is $200. To buy a table or volunteer, contact Stephanie Alexander (macy1977@hotmail.com) or Rachael Melton (roystermelton@yahoo.com). *Childcare will be available for $10 per child or max $15 per family - contact Meredith Spencer at mspencer@bumc.net.