General Announcements

ALTAR FLOWERS
There are no altar flowers from February 10 through March 23 in observance of Lent.

ACOLYTES
9:30 a.m. Carly Ramsey, Walker Weldon
11:00 a.m. Katy Bechtel, Bridget Grant, Lily Grant

BUMC MISSION CORNER
Murphy - Harpst Day Trip on February 16 - This is a great opportunity for families to be a part of a wonderful ministry. BUMC will present blankets to the children. Each blanket was made with loving hands and prayers. If you would like to participate, contact Carole Johnson, Chris Holcombe or Tal Cox.
Murphy - Harpst Day Trip on March 1 -
Sock hop birthday party for the children of Murphy-Harpst. Families are welcome (children 12 and up) to join in to provide a well-deserved party for these special children.
Mexico Mission Trip - SERV Ministries has scheduled its first Tent Project of 2008 for March 7-15 in Escobedo, near Monterrey, Mexico. The project will be held in conjunction with a local congregation, Lluvia Tardia. The pastor, Roberto Marino, and his church are very excited about the opportunity to minister to their community. The cost is expected to be around $600 to $700 each.
Kenya - SERV Ministries will postpone the April mission trip to Kenya to the summer. Dates will be confirmed as soon as possible. Minimum cost will be $3000. Passports and immunizations are required. To register, go to www.servintl.org.
Mexico Mission Trip - A BUMC-sponsored SERV trip to an orphanage near Monterrey, Mexico is scheduled for the week of July 25.
For questions or more information on missions, or if you have any local ministries you would like BUMC to support, please feel free to contact Tal Cox at 770.310.6345 or Chris Holcombe at 404.276.0399.

EYEGLASSES FOR GHANA
Thank you to everyone who donated eyeglasses for Ghana. BUMC sent five hundred pairs to Dr. Brian Fowler, who is there now. Dr. Fowler works with Unite for Sight to help the poor to see. There are 36,000,000 people in the world who are needlessly blind. Eighty percent of blindness is either treatable or preventable. Dr. Fowler is a nephew of Reverends John and Judy Wolfe.

MEN’S MINISTRY STUDY BREAKFAST - TOMORROW
All men are invited to join the next session in a six-month study of “Jesus’ Use of Power and Leadership” led by Dr. Boyd Whaley. Join us for a healthy breakfast from 7:00 to 8:30 a.m. tomorrow, February 11, in the Fellowship Hall. It’s recommended that you read through the entire chapter of Matthew before each session. Sessions will be on the second Monday morning of each month through June. Call Jeff Johnson at 404.312.9984 if you have questions.

YOUTH FELLOWSHIP
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL
NORMAL SUNDAY FORMAT

INFUSION
MIDDLE SCHOOL WORSHIP
9:30 AND 11:00 A.M.
Meets in Youth Room

THE VAULT
HIGH SCHOOL WORSHIP
11:00 A.M.
Meets in High School Chapel

WORD WEDNESDAY
Students discuss relevant topics related to their everyday lives in small group environments at the church or in church member homes. New students are welcomed anytime. Word Wednesday meets weekly during the school year.

Middle School: 6:30-7:45 p.m.
Home of Scott and Laura Mall
1965 Drummond Pond Rd. (770.569.1666
High School: 7:30-8:45 p.m.
Home of Vicky and Jack Wyche
225 Buckland Run (770.569.5488)

UMYF
Mark your calendar with the following UMYF dates (5:00 p.m.):February 10 and 24; March 9 and 30; April 6 (bowling) and 20; and May 4 (final UMYF on church land). All dates except April 6 and May 4 meet at the front chapel entrance. Bring $5 for a snack supper. Hosts for the suppers are needed. If you would like to help, please sign the sign-up form in the Youth Room, email, or call Mark Jones at 678.942.1614.

HIGH SCHOOL MISSION TRIP
Hinton Rural Life Center, N. Carolina
June 22 - 27
Cost: $450 which covers meals (except fast food there/back), travel expenses, tools/supplies for home repair, and lodging. HRLC is a mission project that serves the local Appalachian community near Hayesville, NC. Our other annual mission trip, CCC, actually spawned out of some of the mission format of Hinton. Non-refundable deposit of $225 due April 15; final $225 due May 15. For more information, please call or email Mark Jones, Youth Director.

BIGSTUF BEACH TRIP!
Middle and High School students
Panama City Beach, Florida, June 1-5
Cost: $399, which covers all travel expenses, food (except fast food there/back), lodging, and supplies. Non-refundable deposit of $200 due by April 15, final $199 due by May 15. Please call or email Mark Jones, Youth Director, for more information.

CAROLINA CROSS CONNECTION
High School Mission Trip, North Carolina
June 14-21
Cost: $450, which covers all meals (except fast food there/back), travel expenses (including hotel stay for night 1), tools/supplies for home repair, and lodging. Non-refundable deposit of $225 due by April 15; final $225 due by May 15. Please call or email Mark Jones, Youth Director, for more information.

THANKS TO THE 38 ADULTS WHO HELPED WITH CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL.

WORSHIP KIDS
TODAY 155 registered Worship Kids meet at 4:30 p.m. We have 6 more rehearsals until our Spring Musical. Listening CD’s will be available beginning today - so don’t miss the fun and excitement of singing praise to our Lord. Lots of new friends join us each week. It’s not too late to be part of Life School Musical!
Cherub Choir (2yr-3yr) 4:30-5:00 p.m.
*must be accompanied by adult
JV Worship Kids (4yr-K) 4:30-5:00 p.m.
Worship Kids (1st-6th) 4:30-5:15 p.m.

WORSHIP KIDS
We will have 6 more rehearsals before presenting the musical on March 30. Invite your friends and come be part of the brand new Life School Musical. Listen to the work and read the script at www.littlebigstuff.com.

Rehearsals
February 10 Rehearsal #5; February 17 NO REHEARSAL;
February 24 Rehearsal #6; March 2 Rehearsal #7; March 9
Rehearsal #8; March 16 Rehearsal #9;March 23 Easter-
NO REHEARSAL; March 29, Saturday 9 a.m.-12.noon
Dress Rehearsal #10.
March 30 6 p.m. LIFE SCHOOL MUSICAL

REGISTER TODAY FOR FEBRUARY PLAYTIME!
Who? Children 6 mos. - 4 years
When? Tuesday and Thursday
Time? 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Cost? $18/day payable a month in advance
Contact: nancy.spence@birminghamumc.org
678.942.1613

NEW SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS!
A new class is forming. Join us this Sunday at 11:00 a.m. in the Education Building in Room E221. For the first few weeks we will by studying from “Exploring The Way” in the “Companions in Christ” series. You can review a book in the church office. For more information, contact Judy Wolfe at 678.942.1604.

BETH MOORE BIBLE STUDY
Two studies and three class times are offered.
Believing God (10-week study): Tuesdays, beginning February 5 and ending April 15, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Contact Mary Kay Bechtel at cbech123@ comcast.net or Sherry Schoendorf at sherryschoendorf@comcast.net for more information.
Stepping Up - A Journey through the Psalms of Ascent (7-week study):
- Wednesdays beginning February 6 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Contact Cathy Shea at 770.674.3957 or shea101897@comcast.net.
- Saturday mornings beginning February 9 from 7:30 a.m to 9:00 a.m. Contact Teri Baldwin at 678.366.8076 or 770.313.4783 or teresabaldwin@bellsouth.net. If you are interested in an evening class, please contact any of the facilitators listed above. Childcare is offered on Tuesdays only; contact Nancy Spence at 678.942.1613 or nancy.spence@birminghamumc.org.

OPEN DOORS, OPEN HEARTS
This adult Sunday School class meets each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. studying different topics related to Biblical and spiritual growth. All are welcome to join us in the modular unit behind the chapel. Beginning January 13, 2008, Open Doors, Open Hearts Sunday School will begin a series based on Max Lucado's new book, "3:16." Please join us for this exciting series! Contact Jenifer Saunders with any questions at jandksaunders@comcast.net or 770.475.1622.

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL
The Faithfuls meet at 9:30 a.m. in the Bride’s Room for a weekly Bible study. All are welcomed. You may join at any time.

RECENTLY GRADUATED SANCTUARY GROUP
Join other “recent graduates” (18-25 year olds) at 11:00 a.m. for fellowship and spiritual formation in the Bride’s Room. Contact Tim Hardin at 678.481.1954 or jthmail@mac.com or Annie Pizzi at 770.926.8156 or apizzi1@yahoo.com for more
information.

SANCTUARY GROUP FOR SINGLES
We are trying to form a singles’ ministry. If you are interested in joining a group, contact Jackie Patton at 678.320.9680 or Tal Cox at 770.310.6345 or eyeguyga@aol.com. Also, please bring a covered dish and join us for dinner as we get together to talk about the singles’ ministry:

SINGLES’ DINNER
February 16 at 7:00 p.m. at Louise Clark’s home
R.S.V.P. at 770.442.0086

DISCIPLE BIBLE STUDIES
Disciple Bible study will change your life and is a great way to develop your relationship with the Bible. Disciple I meets on Mondays from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The session will continue through June 16. For questions or more information, please contact Boyd Whaley at 770.861.7317.

NEW CONNECTIONS CLASS
A new Connections class will begin next week. It will meet four times - on Feb. 17 and 24 and March 2 and 9 - at 11:00 a.m. in Room E221 in the Education Building. This class is a chance to connect with others, learn about the church, its leaders, and the uniqueness of Methodism. All new members are expected to attend these classes. Byron Foster will lead the class.

MURPHY-HARPST NEEDS
The staff at Murphy-Harpst Children’s Center gives a “prom” for the high school seniors. The tentative date is May 9. They need money for gas for the limo driver, a digital photographer who does a package of photos for each senior, dinner and decoration supplies; and prom clothes. They also need a hair and makeup stylist. Since Milton’s prom is so early this year, please consider donating dresses, shoes, and jewelry for the Murphy-Harpst seniors. Contact Carole Johnson at 770.752.8534 or by email at ammcj@bellsouth.net.

BUMC SUPPORT GROUPS
GriefShare, Children’s Grief Support, DivorceCare, and DivorceCare for Kids will begin January 31 and meet on Thursdays for 13 weeks (except Spring Break and Maundy Thursday) at 7:00 p.m. Join anytime. Invite a hurting friend, relative, or neighbor. Call Derek Struchtemeyer at 770.883.0247 for more information.

DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUP FOR ADOLESCENTS
Thursdays, starting February 14
Middle school group: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
High school group: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Groups are facilitated by Derek Struchtemeyer, M.Ed., LPC through Wellspring Counseling at BUMC. To register call 770.883.0247

JOB OPPORTUNITY AT BUMC
Part-time Bookkeeper. For job description and details, please contact the office at 678.942.1600.

Sympathy
To the family of Judy Helms in the death of her beloved husband, Marcus A. Helms, on February 3, 2008

To the family of Gina and Stan Ryals in the death of Gina’s grandmother, Louise Edwards

To the family of Nancy and Bob Ekes in the death of her Nancy’s aunt, Jeanetta Foss, of Greenville, Ohio

To the family of Jeremy and Lucy Pence in the
passing of Jeremy’s grandfather, James McMullan,
on February 5, 2008

To the family of Michael Griffith in the death of Bob Griffith

Join the BUMC Worship Choir
Please join the BUMC Worship Choir program. We meet Wednesday evenings from 6:45 to 8:15 p.m. Childcare is available.

Inform BUMC
Please advise of changes in your home address, telephone number, or email address by contacting the office at 678.942.1600.

PRAYER LIST— Prayer requests will stay on the prayer list for two weeks. If you wish for something to stay on the list longer, you will need to notify Judie Purvis at Jpurvis818@aol.com

You can now communicate your Prayer Requests Online. Remember in Prayer John McNeill; Anne Hicks; Donna Shaffer; Harry Gray; Karen Ross; Jan Cahoon; Stephanie Allen; Jennifer Bullock; Jim McCauley; Jeremy and Lucy Pence and family; Richard Allstadt; Gregory Janssen; Morgan Hiatt; Alex Leonard; Nick Thompson suffering a severe head injury; Scott, Kelly, Neill, and Masey Christian; Stephanie Bruen. Long-Term Requests: Scott, Kelly, Neill, and Masey Christian; Rick, Deirdre, Patrick, and Zach Baker; Linda Sloan; Diane Nuyteren; family of Matthew Cady; Joyce; Wayne Smith and family dealing with Wayne’s illness; Scott Anderson; Kimberly and Joe Bakos; Jason Purvis; Bradley Riethmaier; Deane Stewart; Beth O’Linn; Karsen Zapata; Phyllis Naas; Dan Ayers; Wayne Smith and family; Scott Freeman and parents, Steve and Sallie; Mike Ross; Nellie, Jeff and Beth Cochran; Blake in Iraq; Jodi Goolsby; John Gibbs; Steve Close and the Close family; Blaine and Cheryl Franz and sons, Logan and Levi; Judy Wolfe for continued rest and recovery; Charles Oliver; Dan and Rena McNamara; Julie Murphy in Iraq; Chris Porter in Iraq; Charlene Rose and family; David Sims; “Baby Memphis” Lafferty and family; Philip Myers; Jarrett Wallace’s aunt; Tony Ray; Carolyn Dooly and children; Jeff Dolley; Emory Colin Hughes in Iraq; Beth O’Linn and family; Ted and Judy Stout Barner; Louise Clark and family; Wendy Grant and daughters; Edward Taffee and Flora Eberhart; Steve Micham; Lee Ann Horton and family; Larry Morton and family; Wendy Galvin and son, Stephen; Jack Crew’s father; Ann and Doug Bishop dealing with Ann’s cancer Praise & Affirmation Brian Portwine has returned home from Iraq! Praise God! Praise God for His awesome power and the presence of the Holy Spirit as was so evident at the Women’s Retreat last weekend. PRAYER LIST - Prayer requests will stay on the prayer list for two weeks. If you wish for something to stay on the list longer, you will need to notify Judie Purvis at Jpurvis818@aol.com or via the online form.