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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 21 - 27, 2012 A Weekly Newsletter of Brentwood United Methodist Church Growing Disciples of Christ Who Know Him, Love Him, and Serve Him
Readings for Oct 22 - 26: I Timothy 1 - 5 www.bumc.net/ bumc345
Step Up to worship God daily and weekly Real Life Ahead: Fully Alive in Christ - This week’s focus is Community 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 In your bulletin today you’ll find a response card to use during the specified time in worship as well as an insert that lists ways you can find community at BUMC. Blessing of the Animals - Rescheduled for TODAY Today, October 21, 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 CONNECT to a group Stephen Ministry Information Session TODAY, October 21, 8:45 am or 12:10 pm, Parlor (below the Narthex) Do you have the gifts of compassion and a listening ear? Then Stephen Ministry may be a good fit for you. Stephen Ministers are trained lay people who offer one-on-one, confidential Christian care for those who are going through difficult times. A new class of Stephen Ministers is forming and will begin training in January. To learn more, attend the information session or contact Hal Bumbalough, at 417-4041 or halbumbalough@yahoo.com. Day School Fall Festival Friday, October 26, 4:30 - 7:30 pm, GYM (Dinner from 5 - 7 pm) Activities for preschoolers including pony rides, a petting zoo, inflatable jumpers, indoor games & more! Children dress in Halloween costumes. Tickets through the Day School, Day School parent, or at the door for $10. (All persons regardless of age must have a ticket). Call 373-2523 or email dayschool@bumc.net.
Step Up to INVITE and welcome others Support Election Day Communion - Pick Up a Yard Sign! Stop by the table in the narthex today and pick up a yard sign to help spread the word that BUMC invites everyone to Election Day Communion on November 6 at 7 am & 7 pm. Let your neighborhood know that our passions are best spent in the passion of Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith. Mark Your Calendar! Advent Worship & Concerts December 2 3:30, 5 & 7 pm ........... Youth Advent Concerts December 9 8:30 & 11:00 am......... Services of Music directed by James Wells 9:50 am...................... Service of Music led by Awakening Band 4:00 pm...................... Music City Bronze Handbells 7:00 pm...................... BUMC Chamber Concert December 12 6:30 pm...................... Lessons & Carols Children’s Choirs Concert December 16 7:00 pm...................... Festival of Carols Chancel Concert December 21 6:00 pm...................... The Longest Night: Service of Healing & Hope December 23 TBA............................. Warehouse Christmas December 24 2, 4, 6, 8, & 11 pm ..... Christmas Eve Services Christmas Festival of Carols - December 16 Rehearsals have begun!The music is glorious, the time commitment short, the fellowship fun, and the blessings using your voice to praise God abounding! Join us for rehearsals on Wednesday evenings, 7:15 - 8:15 pm in the adult choir room.