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Worship Services: 9:30 a.m. • 11:00 a.m.
Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. • 11:00 a.m. (All Ages)

General Announcements

ALTAR FLOWERS
The flowers on the altar are given today by King’s Ridge Christian School in Alpharetta in appreciation for the use of our Sanctuary for their 2008 Baccalaureate service on May 16.

The rose on the altar is for Graham Michael Morrow, born on April 28, to parents Shelli and Mike Morrow. The proud grandparents are Sherry and Steve Bruner.

ACOLYTES
9:30 a.m. Preston Burns, Christian Orr, Maggie Wildes
11:00 a.m. Mary James Hewitt, Annie Beth Hewitt

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – BEACH PARTY
Summer Fun for Kids! REGISTER NOW!
Sign children up today for an exciting week of fun and learning at VBS. With a Beach Party theme, we will be surfing through the scriptures June 23 - 27 with a closing celebration on June 29. Children four years old by September 1, 2008, through fifth graders may participate. Adult volunteer opportunities are still available. Contact Nancy Spence or Carolyn Kester to volunteer.

CAMP GLISSON
“It's All Good” is the theme for the Day Camp co-sponsored by Camp Glisson and BUMC right here on our own campus June 9 - 13 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.! First through fifth graders will not want to miss this week of fun including a day trip to Dahlonega and Camp Glisson's campus. Register here today or see the BUMC web site for more information.

TEA FOR JUDY WOLFE TODAY
Ladies, please join us for a tea honoring Judy Wolfe this afternoon at 3:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. There is no charge for this event. A love offering will be taken to defray costs. Reply to Barbara Kester at 678.493.7360.

NEW CONNECTIONS CLASS STARTS TODAY!
This class is for all members of BUMC who have missed taking the class and for those preparing to join. Discover opportunities for involvement and service during this 4-session class that will be held at 11:00 a.m. on May 18, May 25, June 1, and June 8. Byron Foster and Stan Purvis will lead the class in Room E221 in the Education Building.

NAME TAGS
Please wear your name tag every Sunday. This will be especially helpful to our new Pastors. You can order a name tag by using the envelopes in the Narthex.

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
Thanks to everyone who participated in this school year’s Middle School Word Wednesday. The last session was recently held. The sessions for the upcoming academic year will begin in August.

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, 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
SOLD OUT. Waiting list only.
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.

PARENTS OF SENIORS
Please call, fax, or email the church with the name of your graduating senior so that they will be included in a
list for the Bulletin.
Office: 678.942.1600
Fax: 678.942.1616
Email: bumc@earthlink.net

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

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

2008 Day Camp – It’s All Good!
June 9 – 13; 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Current 1st – 5th graders
Co-sponsored by Camp Glisson and BUMC
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Chinese Culture Camp
June 16-20

THANKS TO THE 42 ADULTS AND YOUTH WHO HELPED WITH CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL.

SUNDAY SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS
Please volunteer one or more Sundays in June to help with Children’s Sunday School. Many of our regular teachers will be on vacation. You will be blessed as you spend time with the delightful children at BUMC. Materials and lesson plans are provided. Sign up today or contact Nancy Spence for more information.
MISSING FROM THE KITCHEN
Several white round tablecloths are missing from the BUMC kitchen. If you borrowed them or took them to the laundry, please return them. Thank you.

OTHER VOLUNTEER HELP
Volunteers are needed to pick up pastries and
bread donated by the Birmingham Road Publix and deliver them to the North Fulton Community Charities Food Pantry located in Roswell. If you can help one or two Fridays a month, please contact Mary Mueller at 770.815.4980.

NEEDED
Empty Altoid boxes are needed for a project. Please give them to Nancy Spence.
REGISTER TODAY FOR MAY 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

BUMC SINGLES LUNCH - TODAY
Please join us after the 11:00 a.m. service today. We will meet in the cloister and go to I Love New York Pizza next to Publix.

BUMC MISSION CORNER MISSION OPPORTUNITY:
▪ SERV Mexico 07/25/08 - 08/02/08: This is a BUMC sponsored mission trip to Mexico to build bunk beds for an orphanage and teach Vacation Bible School at night. The cost of the trip will be around $600 (depending on transportation). If you are interested in this mission, 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.

DAVE RAMSEY FPU PREVIEW
What could the PEOPLE OF GOD do for the KINGDOM OF GOD if they were DEBT FREE? Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University is a life-changing program that teaches you how to make the right decisions with your money. Through this 13-week curriculum, you'll be empowered with the practical skills and confidence needed to achieve your financial goals and experience true financial peace! On average, families reduce their debt by $5,300 and save $2,700 in just 91 days. Make plans to join an FPU study, coming to BUMC this fall!

DISCIPLE TRAINING
If you are interested in Disciple Training, there are two options for one-day seminars at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church:
June 26: Disciple I: Christian Believer
June 27: Beyond Disciple I: Jesus in the Gospels.
If you would like to register for one of these seminars, please contact Elwynne Rotaru at 678.942.1601. For more information about the training, visit www.Disciple.Cokesbury.com or call 1.800.251.8591.

MEMORIAL GARDEN
Be sure to check out the updated presentation on the BUMC web site about the plans for the Sanctuary Memorial Garden. Point your browser to www.birminghamumc.org, then click on the “Memorial Garden at BUMC” link on the home page.

Thank You
Bruce and Susan Smitherman and their family thank you for all the prayers, loving support, and overwhelming response from over 200 people to Bruce’s critical need
for blood. Their hearts are overflowing with gratitude. His blood requirements are filled at present, however, if anyone would like to give blood in his honor, you may do so at any Red Cross facility.

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

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

Flowers
The arrangements on the altar are designed by Flowers From Us.

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 Bruce Smitherman and family (Bruce is in critical condition at Emory); Baby Graham Moore (Sherry and Steve Bruner’s infant grandson); Don Woolford; Hunter Mize; Stan Vitikas; Haley Hunter; Jaime Chandler; Sam and Kelly Brumbeloe, Auburn, Alabama; all the Graduates; family of Bridget Hammond; for orphans and all without mothers; Charles Day; Jim and Catherine Jones and family; Betty Lynch; Pedro Paulette; Andrew Barnette; Doris and Sam Ramsey; Joe and Cathy Shea and family; Mark and Christy Jones; Nancy Spence; Natalia; Marc King; Jack J. Shuping; Travis and Beth Blocker; Pat Cole; Steve Corrigal; Eileen McGuire; Maurizio Gianturco. Long-Term Requests: Flora Eberhard; Edward Taffee; Andrew Barnette serving in Iraq; Deanna, Connor, Logan and Sydnie; Haley Hunter, her family, Eddie and Tammy (parents) and Hannah and Ewing (siblings): Pat Cole in Iraq; Clayton Spruell (Jim Spruell’s father); Carol Stuen; Donna Shaffer; Karen Ross; Wanda Grigg; Cheryl and Blaine Franz and sons, Logan (13) and Levi (11); Tom Donovan; Lt. Col. Robert A. Baird; Cpt. Jonathan Judy serving in Afghanistan; Lisa Irish and family; Robert B. Sumner; Jim and Jo Chavis; Amy Osborn, 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. Praise & Affirmation “Evening and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud; and he shall hear my voice. Psalm 55:17 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.