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, McKenzie Kester
11:00 a.m. Ivey Mustaki, Pierce Mustaki

MEMBERSHIP
If you would like to become a member of BUMC, please fill out a membership form at our website, pick up one in the office, or call Mary Mueller at 770.754.5075.

PRAYER VIGIL
We invite everyone at BUMC to join in the prayer vigil that takes place during Holy Week. We will start at 6:00 p.m. on Friday and continue through 6:30 a.m. on Easter Sunday - just as Christ invited His disciples to the Garden to "watch and pray" during His time of need. We are still to enter into that spiritually watchful and prayerful place during this special time in living out our faith along with Jesus, our greatest intercessor. There are two places to sign up - in the Narthex and next to the church office - and many spaces to fill. This is a wonderful time to grow in spiritual maturity and intimacy with our Heavenly Father who through His Son leads us to the life of abundance.

Matthew 26: 36-46
We see Jesus rely on prayer to sustain Him during the time of His greatest act of Mercy. How much more will prayer sustain you during your time of need? When are some times you have prayed and God has faithfully answered through His presence, wisdom, and encouragement to stay the path no matter how difficult? What was the result of your obedience?

DAVE RAMSEY
Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University is coming to BUMC this fall. But there's no need to wait. Take control of your financial future today! Read Dave Ramsey's "Total Money Makeover" or check out Dave's website, www.daveramsey.com. He shares practical wisdom on how to dump debt, boost savings, and take control of your life. For a preview of the freedom you can experience through taking control of your finances, listen to Dave Ramsey on AM640, 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. daily.

BUMC MISSION CORNER
Upcoming Local Mission Opportunities -
We are currently working with Murphy-Harpst to create a garden for the children. We need volunteers to bring landscape trailers (1-2) and tillers (3-4) to take up to the work site on Saturday, April 26.
SERV -
SERV is organizing a mission team to the Dominican Republic for May 4 to 9. The team will be responsible for a variety of tasks including basic medical care, Vacation Bible School, and some light construction. As always, the team will also have many opportunities to share the Gospel. To register, please visit www.servintl.org and follow the link to the Registration Page. For more details, contact Brenda at bsherer@servintl.org or 770.516.1108.
If you are interested in any of these 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.

NEW CHATS ROOM!
There is a room designated for informal fellowship, a place to get questions answered, connect over coffee, and sign up for small groups at 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. each Sunday. (between services). Church leaders will be there.
Where? Left side of Narthex
Why? To meet and greet you and chat!
Who? For everyone!
Connecting Here At The Sanctuary (CHATS)

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)

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.

UMYF (ALL YOUTH WELCOME)
Mark your calendar with the following
UMYF dates (5:00 p.m.):
March 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.

THANKS TO THE 37 ADULTS WHO HELPED WITH CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL.

WORSHIP KIDS

LIFE SCHOOL MUSICAL
Sunday March 30, 2008
Rehearsals
TODAY—4:00 - 5:30 p.m. ALL WORSHIP KIDS in Sanctuary
JV Worship Kids see Miss Cathy and Miss Cary for name tags
and sit in pews (cherubs are scheduled 4:30 - 5:00)
March 23 Easter-NO REHEARSAL
March 29, Saturday 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Dress Rehearsal #10.
March 30, 5:00 p.m. arrive for sound check
March 30, 6 p.m. LIFE SCHOOL MUSICAL

PARTY for ALL Worship Kids and Family
(Cherubs, JV Worship Kids and Worship Kids)

WANTED! WRAPPED EASTER CANDY
Please bring individually wrapped candy to fill Easter eggs to the Fellowship Hall. Thank you.

COMING TO BUMC THIS SUMMER!
Visit the BUMC website for more details.

Vacation Bible School – Beach Party
Surfing Through the Scriptures
June 23 – 27; Closing Celebration on June 29
Children 4 yrs. old by 9/1/08 through current 5th
graders
To volunteer, contact Carolyn Kester at cgkteacher@hotmail.com

2008 Day Camp – It’s All Good!
June 9 – 13; 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Current 1st – 5th graders
Co-sponsored by Camp Glisson and BUMC

CYT Camps (Christian Youth Theater)
June 2 – 6 Ages 10 – 14 West Side Story Highlights
July 14 – 18 Ages 6 – 11 Annie
July 21 – 25 Ages 6 – 11 Peter Pan
9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Chinese Culture Camp
Date to be announced

REGISTER TODAY FOR MARCH 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

BETH MOORE BIBLE STUDY
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):
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. Contact Jennifer Saunders with any questions at 770.475.1622 or jandksaunders@comcast.net

BUMC BASEBALL PLAYERS HELP KIDS IN NEED
Baseball players from one of BUMC’s 13-year
teams have started a charitable organization called H.O.N.U.S. Wagon. They are collecting equipment to be distributed by the Brian Jordan Foundation to kids in Atlanta and the Southeast. Next Saturday, March 22, they will be at Wills Park from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and at BUMC from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. They are looking for bats, gloves, helmets, bags, cleats, and other baseball equipment.

MEMORIAL GARDEN WORK DAY - RESCHEDULED FOR APRIL 26
Please mark your calendar for the rescheduled date of Saturday, April 26. With input from the Trustees, Building and Grounds Committee, Miles Murphy and Luca Gianturco (Scottsdale Farms), we will take the next steps in beautifying this lovely area near the south entrance of our Sanctuary campus. There will be several opportunities to help; call Jeff Johnson at 404-312-9984 to sign up.

NEW CONNECTIONS CLASSES
A new 4-week series of classes will be held on March 30, April 6, April 13, and April 20 at 11:00 a.m. in Room E221 in the Education Building. (Please note date changes.) This is a mandatory class for people getting ready to join or who have already joined and missed taking this class.

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. For more information, call Derek Struchtemeyer at 770.883.0247.

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

Baptism
We rejoice in the holy sacrament of baptism today with Kelly and Robert Brown in the baptism of their daughter, Brinley Alyse Brown

Welcome to the BUMC Family
Paul and Kelli Eldridge and their daughters, Emma and Erin Eldridge

Craig and Shellie Hollingsworth and their sons, Price and Brooks Hollingsworth

Steve and Wendy Kunkel and their children, Mitchell and Kinsey Kunkel

Roland and Susan Richbourg

Steven and Amy Riley and their daughter, Marissa Riley

John and Valerie Russell

Sympathy to
The family of Wayne Smith who passed away on March 10, 2008

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 Ray Austin; Amanda Richardson; Maddie Bloecher (Carol Browning’s granddaughter); Bill Lathem; Doris Wankat; Romas Shuping; Bob Shuping; Merle Hatch; Carol Stuen; Donna Shaffer; Karen Ross; Jan Cahoon; Wanda Grigg; Christi and Casey Sanders; Russ Miller (Wendy Grant’s uncle); Ruth Pyle (Anne Atkins’ mother); Jim Tyson; Melissa Durand; Bill and Tina Kelly and family; Crissy Tedesco and her mother, Elaine; Karen Wilkenloh; Christy and Casey Sunders and family; Zane Robinson; Donna Shaffer; Karen Ross; Jan Cahoon; Eunis Faye Williams; Addison Keaton, Jr.; Harry Gray; Carol Stuen; Jason Purvis; Dale Wartluft (Kristi Daniel’s father); Janice Smith; Marlene Marbot; Lisa Irish; the family of Lou Johnson; Lauren, Meghan and Katie Ray Croxton; Claudia Buchanan; Doris Wanket; Shannon Sanders; Deirdre and Rick Baker and family; Long-Term Requests: Lisa Irish and family; Robert B. Sumner; Jim and Jo Chavis; Amy Osborn, Gwen Leichty; Emory Colin Hughes; Courtney Doyle and family; Scott, Kelly, Neill, and Masey Christian; Rick, Deirdre, Patrick, and Zach Baker; Linda Sloan; family of Matthew Cady; Joyce; 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; Charles Oliver; 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 And when they had lifted up their eyes, they saw no man, save Jesus only. 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.