Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
October 1 - 7, 2017
COMMUNION OFFERING
COMMUNION OFFERING: BENEVOLENCE MINISTRY This month's communion offering is for the Benevolence Ministry. The Benevolence Ministry provides emergency, short-term financial assistance for those both within our congregation and in our community; it also acts as a bridge to connect recipients with long-term support. You can give during communion in the offering plates or text BUMCCOM and a dollar amount to 28950 (ex. BUMCCOM 50). If this is your first time giving through text, you will receive a text back with information on how to register.
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
Sunday, October 8, 2-4 p.m., BUMC Front Lawn Pets bless our lives daily; let's give them a day to be blessed! Join us for the service of blessing, 2:30 – 2:45 p.m., then stick around for family fun with photo booths, crafts, and pet-friendly and human-friendly treats.
A SPIRITUAL PATH THROUGH ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE
Monday, October 16, 11:30 a.m., Haney Hall Join us for lunch and a discussion with Carlen Maddux, author of "A Path Revealed," on how hope, love, and joy find us deep in a maze called Alzheimer's. Contact Dr. Jeff Wilson at jwilson@bumc.net to learn more. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Register.
BREATHING SPACE: WOMEN'S RETREAT
October 20-22, Beersheba Springs Assembly Ladies, it's the last weekend to sign up for our fall retreat! Cost is $150/person (shared room). Sign up at www.bumc.net/WomensRetreat.
REFUEL www.bumc.net/Refuel
Wednesday, October 4, 5:30 p.m., Family Life Center Connect with God at Refuel! Enjoy dinner with the family, then stay to hear Rev. Allison Gossett teach and Lee and Herschel French share their faith story while kids and youth go to programs or childcare. Sign language interpretation and Facebook Live broadcast are available. RSVP for dinner by 12 p.m. Tuesday by contacting Paula at 615.373.3663 or pcryan@bumc.net –OR– visit www.bumc.net/Register. $5 for 12 and under; $10 for 13 and older ($30 max/family). Childcare available with registration. Weekly dinner menu is online.
LIVE WELL: EMOTIONAL WELLNESS THROUGH ANXIETY
LIVE WELL
Wednesdays beginning October 4, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Do you suffer from anxiety? Have you been told to "let go and let God"? Anxiety has biological causes and is not the result of an inability to "let go." This 5-week study gives you the opportunity to explore emotional wellness while giving and receiving encouragement. Contact Rev. Shebbie Shields at sshields@bumc.net or 615.324.7240 to learn more. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Register.