Experience Worship Every Sunday!
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 altar flowers are given this week by Brad, Cheri, Alex, Maddie, and Max Schuster in memory of Cheri’s brother, Jimmy Shields.

ACOLYTES
9:30 a.m. Pierce Mustaki, Ivey Mustaki

ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL MEETING
NEXT SUNDAY, AUGUST 17, AT 4:30 P.M.
Please plan to attend this important first meeting with Dave Benson. He will share some of his vision for BUMC, and we will hear updates from many of our committees and learn about plans for fall classes and worship.

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. Your name tag will be placed on the information table for you to pick up. Orders generally take two weeks. There are a number of name tags that have not been collected.

TODAY IS RE-START SUNDAY!
Sunday School for children re-starts today.
Children in grades 1-5: Gather in the Fellowship Hall for sign-in and instructions.
Kindergarten and younger: Meet in classrooms on the lower level of the Education Building. Note: A few adult volunteers are still needed to complete our leadership teams for all our children. Please contact Nancy Spence at 678.942.1613 to help.

THIRD GRADE BIBLES
On Sunday, September 7, third graders will receive Bibles at the 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. services. Information will be mailed to current third graders.

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

YOUTH RE-START - TODAY
Start the Fall fresh at BUMC at 5:00 p.m..
Grades 6 - 12
Students should bring $5 for dinner. There will be a Parents Session from 5:00 to 5:45 p.m. in the Youth Room. Parents are welcomed to stay for supper and the entire event.

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

THANKS TO THE THIRTEEN ADULTS AND YOUTH WHO HELPED WITH
CHILDREN’S NURSERY LAST SUNDAY.

SUNDAY SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS EXPERIENCE THE JOY!
Join the children’s Sunday school teaching team for fall and experience the joy and satisfaction of sharing God’s love with BUMC’s youngest family members. Lesson plans and training are provided. You will enjoy the fellowship of other dedicated teachers as well as getting to know many of the parents of the children. Contact Nancy Spence at nancy.spence@birminghamumc.org or 678.942.1613 as soon as possible to learn more about this opportunity.

REGISTER TODAY FOR AUGUST 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

ATLANTA CHRISTIAN YOUTH THEATER (CYT)
NEW LOCATION - BUMC!
CYT Fall Classes begin August 19.
Register NOW at www.cytatlanta.com while space is available.

HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL
CYT Atlanta proudly announces its fall show, Disney’s High School Musical On Stage! Get ready for “the start of something new!” Prepare yourself for the chance to see your favorite movie brought to life. This show is everything you love about the movie with added fun. www.cytatlanta.com

WOMEN’S RENEWAL RETREAT
SAVE THE DATES: FEBRUARY 6-8, 2009
AMICALOLA FALLS
You do not want to miss this exciting annual getaway!

WELCOME, LADIES!
Sunday, September 7, at 3:00 p.m.
”Whoever welcomes you welcomes me and whoever welcomes me welcomes the One who sent me." Matthew 10:40
Come experience food, fun, and fellowship as we gather to welcome Dave and Teresa Benson and Julie and Ted Boone, each other and the One we serve. Meet our new ministers and their spouses as you learn about all the exciting events and opportunities planned.

BUMC WOMEN’S CIRCLE
For women of all ages, this group provides a chance to have fun, meet new friends, hear inspirational speakers, share reading ideas, and support one another in prayer. The Circle meets the second Tuesday of each month (September – April) from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. at BUMC. Childcare is available. For more information please contact Stephanie Owens at 770.442.9671.

OPEN DOORS, OPEN HEARTS
RESUMES NEXT SUNDAY, AUGUST 10, AT 9:30 A.M.
Rev. Lynne Smith will be leading a 6-week study of the gospel of John. We will be discussing the distinctive portrait of Jesus that is painted by the gospel writer and exploring how a faithful disciple responds to the gospel's message. Please join us for fun, fellowship, and great conversation. All are welcome. For questions, contact Jenifer Saunders at jandksaunders@comcast.net or 770.475.1622.

BETH MOORE BIBLE STUDIES
Beth Moore Bible Studies are offered this month. Morning and evening sessions will be formed as needed. Watch for more information in the Bulletin or contact Sherry Schoendorf at sherryschoendorf@comcast.net; Cathy Shea at shea101897@comcast.net; or Mary Kay Bechtel at cbech123@comcast.net

DISCIPLE BIBLE STUDY
“If you make my word your home, you will indeed be my disciples.” John 8:31 (NJB)

This fall, BUMC will be offering several Disciple Bible Study Classes. Disciple Bible Study is a covenant-based 34-week study that meets for 2.5 hours each week. Each session involves daily Scripture reading, a group video component, and group discussions. Classes are held either at the church or in members’ homes. This is a wonderful opportunity to be a part of an excellent Bible study, get involved in a small group, and to get to know others in the church.

Two classes are forming:
Disciple I - Tuesday mornings: 10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Facilitator: Rev. Julie Boone (Childcare available)
Disciple II - Monday evenings: 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Facilitators: Dr. Boyd Whaley and Elizabeth
Anderson

Come . . . be and a part of this life-transforming ministry. Cost $40 per person.
For questions or registration, please contact: Rev. Julie Boone at 678.942.1604 or email julie.boone@birminghamumc.org

ALPHA IS COMING!
Do you have questions about God? about faith? Do you wonder if Jesus is really relevant to your life?  Join us for Alpha beginning August 17 . . . a 10-week journey through the basics of the Christian faith. More information is available at the Alpha table outside, online at www.alphana.org or call Kelli or Paul Eldridge at 678.393.0200.

CHILDCARE HELP NEEDED
Alpha is coming, and we are hoping to have three adults and three to six teen volunteers to help watch the Alpha guests’ children. Please call Kelli at 678.393.0200 if you are interested.

THE AMAZING COLLECTION
This is a video Bible study, taught book by book, beginning with Genesis, Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Church. Join us anytime as we study these sixty-six books. Childcare is available. For more information, contact Tamara Snyder at 770.475.0907 or email at tams@bellsouth.net

BUMC ANNUAL FAMILY CAMPOUT
Hold the dates for the Third Annual Family Campout on October 11 and 12. Come for the afternoon and evening or stay overnight on the beautiful Sanctuary Land. Don’t miss it! More information is coming soon.

HOW DO I JOIN BUMC?
Complete and submit a membership form available on the BUMC web site or contact the church office for a hard copy. All new members must be baptized prior to joining the church. If you have not been baptized, please contact the church office to schedule a baptism. You may be baptized on the day you join. Contact Mary Mueller at 770.815.4980 to schedule the date and time you wish to join. New members may join any Sunday, at either service. Membership Sundays are scheduled on the fourth Sunday of each month for those who wish to join in a group setting. Those dates are August 24, September 28, October 26, and November 23.

CONNECTIONS CLASS
This class is specifically geared towards newcomers and new members. It is a series of three one-hour classes held in Room E221 in the Education Building during the 11:00 a.m. worship service. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet the staff and learn about the ministries of BUMC and about getting connected. Classes will resume on September 7. Reservations are not required but greatly appreciated. Contact Mary Mueller at 770.815.4980.

DAVE RAMSEY FPU
COMING TO BUMC
Join us for a free preview on Monday, August 25, at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The 13-week class begins on Monday, September 15, at 6:30 p.m. and meets every Monday night through December 8. 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! The cost is $93.00 per household, payable in cash or a check made out to BUMC with Dave Ramsey FPU noted on the memo line. Your payment serves as your registration. For more information contact Lynne Smith at 404.277.9351.

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

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 Alfonso Sierra; Cecil Shine; Pedro Paulete; Bryce Holder; David Clark; John Maquire; Lee and Colleen Jackson; Jason and Eisha White; Scarlet Schlotmann (3); Ellen and George Fuller; Amy Osborne (Boyd Whaley’s sister); Phillip, Montye, Tad and Hank Fulbright; Stan, Debby, Adam, Joshua and Catherine Kania; Mike Beasley; Brian Ernst (17); Shirley Manning; Sandy Turner; Kenneth Cassada; Sydney Snyder; Patsy Snyder (Betsy Smith’s sister); Kelli Eldridge; Alpha Amy Osborne (Boyd Whaley’s sister) Long-Term Requests: Louise Brown, Doug Tye; Makenna Culpepper; Benjamin Stear; Gary Keehn (Deb Stratton’s father); John Barton; Lisa Russo; Glen Carroll; John Barton; Julian Hazlewood; Stan Vitikas; Ian, Rylan, Joe, and Cathy Shea; Cindy and Adam Hayes dealing with the death of their son, Justin Hayes; Don Woolford; Andrew Barnette serving in Iraq; Pat Cole in Iraq; Lt. Col. Robert A. Baird; Capt. Jonathan Judy serving in Afghanistan. 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.