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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 Barbara Kester in honor of Kevin Kester’s birthday and in memory of Victor P. Kester.

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.

NAME TAGS - IMPORTANT!
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 at the information table in the Narthex.


THANK YOU, WOMEN!
Bless you - I have pinched myself all week to see if I wasn’t dreaming last Sunday! The tea was AWESOME! It was a 5-star event. I love, love, love my cross. I love my prayer blanket, tea pot, the poem and prayer, and my pennies. The “hat” style show was The Best. I felt like I had my eulogy prematurely. How I love all of you - Oh, my!
Judy

MEGA THANK YOU
Judy and I were shocked, surprised, overwhelmed, and mostly humbled by your gracious act of honoring us by dedicating the Cloister Area in our names. The words that were spoken and just being in that space with you left us speechless. The only word we could think of was “Koinonia,” the Greek word for intimate fellowship. That space speaks to the heart of what this churh is all about. We are so grateful to be a living part of the history of “The Sanctuary.” Thank you.
John and Judy

SECOND CONNECTIONS
CLASS TODAY!
It’s not too late to join us. This class is for all members of BUMC who have missed taking the class and for those preparing to join. All new members are expected to come. Discover opportunities for involvement and service during this 4-session class that will be held at 11:00 a.m. today, June 1, and June 8. Byron Foster and Stan Purvis will lead the class in Room E221 in the Education Building.

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)

WEDNESDAY WORKPLAY SUMMER PROJECTS ARE BACK!
JUNE 11 AND 25; JULY 9 AND 23
Each day is filled with a half-day mission project and lunch and swimming afterwards. Projects can be anything from yard work for a member of the community to sandwich preparation for a local shelter or a visit to a retirement home. Projects are open to Middle and High School students. Meet at the Church at 9:30 a.m. and return at 3:00 p.m. Sign up by contacting Mark Jones at 678.942.1614 or birminghamyouth@gmail.com.

ANNUAL SIX FLAGS TRIP!
FRIDAY, JULY 18
Students rising into seventh grade through graduating seniors are invited. Please arrive at the Church at 12:00 noon. We will return at 9:00 p.m. Students should eat lunch prior to arrival or plan to eat at the park. Also, bring money for dinner. The cost of tickets will be $35 which will cover van fuel, parking fees, and the ticket cost. Coke cans and other discounts cannot be honored. If a student has a season pass, the cost is $5. Registration will soon be available at www.birminghamumc.org/youth and will be accepted up to July 17. Flash passes are available for up to groups of six but must be purchased separately www.sixflags.com/overGeorgia prior to departure.

BIGSTUF BEACH TRIP!
Middle and High School students
Panama City Beach, Florida, June 1-5
Cost: $399 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.

CONFIRMATION T-SHIRTS
The new corrected t-shirts are now available in the office. The cost is $6.

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

Chinese Culture Camp
June 16-20

THANKS TO THE 32 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.

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 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!

YOU ARE NEEDED TO LEAD DISCIPLE CLASSES
We will train you. There are two options for one-day seminars to learn to teach 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.

CONGRATULATIONS, SENIORS!
We would like to acknowledge and congratulate our graduating seniors in 2008:

Patrick Baker
David Brinson Camp
Jeffrey Campbell
Katie Catledge
Foster Cox
Brett Hanley
Benjamin Cole Johnson
Benjamin Travis Johnson
Dustin Owens
Cesar Reyes
Sawyer O’Neill Riley
Zachary Robinson
Allison Telder
Anthony Tsirigos
Christopher Van Heest
Jenny Williams
James Andrew Zoll

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.

Membership Sunday
June 15
Please call Mary Mueller if you would like to join on our next Membership Sunday or go to our web site to complete and submit a membership form online.

New Member Reception
June 14
All persons who have joined this year who have  not attended a new member reception at the Wolfes’ home, please come on Saturday, June 14, at 7:00 p.m. Call the office for information or to reply to Judy Wolfe.

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 Jeff Leonard (Jessie and Eric’s father); Caroline Patterson (age 5) and her parents, Brett and Mary Patterson; Wendy Crawford; Bruce Smitherman and family ; Baby Graham Moore (Sherry and Steve Bruner’s infant grandson); 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. Long-Term Requests: Don Woolford; 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; 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. 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.