October 26 - November 1, 2014
THE BEAM
Commitment Weekend November 15/16
Week One – Gratitude It’s time to start using our Practicing Extravagant Generosity devotional guide that has been available in the Narthex over the last few weeks. If you didn’t pick up your copy, you may get one in the Narthex today. Daily readings are designed to help us prepare our hearts and minds for the upcoming emphasis on living generously.
Prayer for GRATITUDE Gracious God, Giver of all good things. I experience your generosity in nature around me, in life within me, in grace that saves me. Give me a generous heart, O God! Restore to me the wonder of living, the joy of serving, the blessing of giving, through Jesus Christ who gave His life for me. Amen. Prayer Vigil for “Taking the Next Step: Live Generously” Friday, November 14 and Saturday, November 15 Everyone is invited to participate in the prayer vigil as we enter into the last 24 hours before making our commitment for Taking the Next Step. If you are unable to come to the church, you may still participate in the vigil. Sign up in the narthex November 1-2, and November 8-9 or at www.bumc.net/GenerosityPrayer. A prayer vigil guide will be available as you enter the chapel or online for you to use through your time of prayer. We want to have every hour filled with many prayers as we prepare ourselves to take the next step in our discipleship journey. For Men Only Dinner with Guest Tim Corbin Thursday, October 30 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm Join us for dinner and guest speaker, Vanderbilt Commodores Baseball Coach Tim Corbin. $10 per person. Register at BUMC.net/ForMenOnly. For questions or information contact Mike Davis mdavis2191@outlook.com or 615-351-9722. The New BUMC Men’s Ministry, PointMen, will be launched at this quarterly dinner. Find out more, visit www.bumc.net/PointMen. Don’t Miss Home Team Tailgating on November 2 between 9 and 10 am It’s your last chance this season to enjoy hot coffee, refreshments and fellowship at our Home Team Tailgate. Come to the lawn area near the Boy Scout statue anytime between 9 and 10. We look forward to seeing you. Questions? Contact Mike Schenck - mschenck87@gmail.com
Starting Point Classes Begin Next Week, November 2 at 6 pm Classes are scheduled for 4 Sunday evenings, November 2 thru November 23, from 6-7 pm. On November 30, class members will meet at 12:15 pm for a Q&A lunch with Dr. Davis Chappell. If you’re interested in learning how to become more active in the congregational life of BUMC, then we encourage you to register at bumc.net/StartingPoint or contact jbumgarner@bumc.net Childcare available if requested upon registration. Sunday Nights through November 23 at 6:30 pm Are you experiencing loss, grief, illness, addiction or any of life’s hurts or struggles? Please join us for Entreat, a community of restoration and recovery that meets on Sunday evenings at 6:30 pm in the Chapel. Questions? Visit www.bumc.net/entreat.