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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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September 9 - 15, 2012 A Weekly Newsletter of Brentwood United Methodist Church Growing Disciples of Christ Who Know Him, Love Him, and Serve Him
Readings for Sept 10 - 14: Hebrews 5 - 9 www.bumc.net/ bumc345
Step Up to Worship God daily It’s Coming Soon – Real Life Ahead: Fully Alive in Christ Church-wide emphasis begins September 22/23 Want more to life than just the daily grind? Find out how you can experience Real Life – a life fully alive in Christ. Over 8 weeks Dr. Martin Thielen will remind us of the practices that Jesus taught us to keep us on this journey -- and invite you to rediscover the Real Life that lies Ahead.
Step Up to connect to a group Two New Adult Groups Begin in September • Sunday, September 9: Sunday Evening Small Group for Parents of Highway 56 & Youth Information meeting, 5:30 pm, Buchanan House 102 (right side) • Sunday, September 16: The Connections Class kicks off with an Open House in Buchanan House 101. Come check them out! For adults of any age, married or single. The class features book & Bible studies, social events & service opportunities. Contact Pat Ralls, patralls@comcast.net, for more info. Medicare Choices – What options do I have? Wednesday, September 19, 10 am, Haney Hall Sponsored by Patient Advocate Ministry. The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period for 2013 is just around the corner! Glenn McReynolds with the Tennessee State Health Insurance Program will answer your questions about Medicare, how to choose plans, who qualifies for assistance and more. Seating is limited. Reserve your space by indicating the number of attendees at info@paministry.org or 480-0357.
Step Up to serve in the church and in the community 200 Flood Buckets picked up last Sunday! Thanks, BUMC! Return your filled buckets to the church breezeway by Sunday, September 16. If you missed your chance to pick one up last week, you may purchase a bucket at Home Depot and get a list of the contents at bumc.net. A flood relief team is in the works. Stay tuned for details. Elected Lay Leadership - Self-Referral Forms Due September 16 Do you feel like God may be calling you to a place of leadership at our church? If so, consider referring yourself as a potential candidate to serve as an elected leader at BUMC on one of our governance committees. Referral Packets and more information about 2013 elected leadership opportunities are available online at www.bumc.net/lead or at the Guest Services Desk in the Narthex. Contact Leslie Hotzfeld at 324-7235 or lhotzfeld@bumc.net.
Step Up to GIVE generously to God’s work “The Hands of Christ” Hospital Help us build a hospital in Honduras for women & children. See inside your bulletin today for more information. The Billy Jim Vaughn Scout Memorial is taking shape outside the Turner Discipleship Center. Donations are still needed and welcomed to finish the project. To make a gift, write your check payable to BUMC and write “Billy Jim Vaughn” on the memo line.