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)

ALTAR FLOWERS
The altar flowers are given this week by Mike, Bridgette, Garrett, and Mara Jane Dempsey in memory of Mary Jane Ware.

ATTENTION ALL EMMAUS, TRES DIAS, AND CRUSILLO ALUMNI
Please join us today immediately following the 11:00 worship service for a “Mini Gathering" of the BUMC Emmaus Community. We will finish within an hour. This will be a time for fellowship, a light meal, and a restart of the Emmaus movement within our congregation. We will share some important information about upcoming walks and our focus for the coming year. We will also hear from Dr. Dave Benson and have time for comments and open discussion. Please bring a dish to share and a heart for sharing your Emmaus experience with others. We look forward to seeing you there.
De Colores, Perry and Carol Deutsch

DIVORCE/GRIEF COUNSELING
Wellspring Counseling Center at Birmingham UMC will be offering counseling groups this fall: GriefShare, GriefCare for Kids, DivorceCare, DivorceCare for Kids, and DivorceCare for Teens starting Thursday, September 4. Groups will be led by a licensed professional counselor and a masters prepared counselor. Please contact Derek Struchtemeyer at 770.883.0247 or e-mail struchtemeyerd@bellsouth.net to register or for more information.

ALPHA IS HERE!
Sunday Evenings, 4:45 - 7:15 p.m.
It’s not too late to begin your journey through the basics of the Christian faith. Come join us for a light meal, funny and thought-provoking video on “Who Is Jesus?” and a stimulating small group discussion. No question is seen as too simple. Childcare and a meal are provided for the kids. We’re looking forward to seeing you there!

YOUTH MINISTRY AND FELLOWSHIP NORMAL SUNDAY FORMAT

‘TWEEN 6TH GRADE CLASS
9:30 AND 11:00 A.M.
August - December 2008
At front house on church property. Look for sign.

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

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

WORD WEDNESDAY
These sessions meet weekly during the school year. Students discuss topics related to their everyday lives in small group environments. New students are welcomed at any time.
Middle School: 6:30 - 7:45 p.m.
Home of Mitch and Laura Bluhm
425 Gunston Hall Drive (770.569.8607)
High School: 7:45 - 9:00 p.m.
Home of Vicky and Jack Wyche
225 Buckland Run (770.569.5488)

Check out the YOUTH WEB SITE:
www.birminghamumc.org/youth
All registrations, calendar dates, and other important information about events are posted on our site. Youth and parents, check here for information on anything!

THANKS TO THE FIFTY-FOUR ADULTS WHO HELPED WITH CHILDREN’S
SUNDAY SCHOOL LAST SUNDAY.

SUNDAY SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS A FEW MORE NEEDED!
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. Teachers are needed for kindergarten and three year olds for 9:30 a.m. and pre-school for 11:00 a.m. Lesson plans and training are provided. Contact Nancy Spence at 678.942.1613 or nancy.spence@birminghamumc.org to learn more about this opportunity.

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. On September 12, third graders will have fun learning to use their Bibles after enjoying pizza together.


REGISTER 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
NEW LOCATION - BUMC!
CYT Fall Classes began August 19. Registrations are still accepted next week online at www.cytatlanta.com

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 MINISTRY
WOMEN’S COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 25 - 10 a.m. at BUMC

WELCOME, LADIES!
SUNDAY, SEPEMBER 7, AT 3:00 P.M.
”Whoever welcomes you welcomes me and whoever welcomes me welcomes the One who sent me."
Matthew 10:40

Experience food, fun, and fellowship as we gather to welcome Dave and Teresa Benson, 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 special events and opportunities planned just for you!

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.

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

BETH MOORE BIBLE STUDIES
Beth Moore Bible Studies are offered starting August 26 in the Choir Room from 10:00 a.m. to noon. For more information contact Sherry Schoendorf at sherryschoendorf@comcast.net; Cathy Shea at shea101897@comcast.net; or Mary Kay Bechtel at cbech123@comcast.net.

OPEN DOORS, OPEN HEARTS
Rev. Lynne Smith leads a 6-week study of the gospel of John on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. We will discuss the distinctive portrait of Jesus that is painted by the gospel writer and explore 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.

THE AMAZING COLLECTION
This is a Bible study designed for women that teaches the Bible sequentially book by book in an understandable, relevant and exciting way so people can learn for life from every book of God’s Word. Please join us on Tuesday, September 23, at 10:00 a.m. in the first grade Sunday School room as we begin our study of Genesis. This weekly Bible Study is open to all women of the church and community - anyone who might be interested in learning more about the amazing collection of books called the
Bible. Childcare is available. For more information please contact Tamara Snyder at 770.475.0907 or Lucinda Johnson at 770.751.6159. You can also visit their website at www.theamazingcollection.org to get more information.

WOMEN OF FAITH
“INFINITE GRACE” CONFERENCE
SEPTEMBER 26-27, PHILIPS ARENA, ATLANTA
If you are interested in attending, contact Karen
DiGirolamo at 678.644.0192 (karendigi@gmail.com) or Cathy Shea at 404.409.8881. We are looking for a group to go together - the more the merrier! For more information about this life-changing weekend, visit www.womenoffaith.com/conferences

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 weekly. 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 get to know others in the Church.
Three classes are forming:
Disciple I - Tuesday mornings: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Facilitator: Rev. Julie Boone (Childcare available)
Disciple II - Monday evenings: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Facilitators: Dr. Boyd Whaley and Elizabeth
Anderson
Disciple III - Wednesday mornings: 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. (Note: Day may change to Tuesday if anyone needs childcare.)
Facilitators: Charlotte Lamm and Anne Crew

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

BUMC MEN’S BREAKFAST
Please join us for the next Men’s Ministry Study Breakfast on September 8. We’ll enjoy fellowship over coffee and a healthy breakfast beginning at 7:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall then be led in study by Dr. Boyd Whaley. We’ll finish by 8:30 sharp. Call Jeff Johnson at 404.312. 9984 if you have questions. And don’t forget to regularly check the Men’s Ministry web page http://www.birminghamumc.org/ministries/men.htm for additional breakfasts and other exciting events in the coming months.

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 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 the Bride’s Room, just off the Sanctuary, 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 tomorrow, 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 $100.00 ($93.00 plus $7 shipping and handling) 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.

Baptism
We rejoice in the holy sacrament of baptism

~today with Roger and Stephanie Musgrove in the baptism of their daughter,
Jacqueline Givens Musgroveand
~on August 10, with Kevin and Elaina Smith in the baptism of their daughter,
Mckenzie Ella Smith, and Joel and Cher DeMeza in the baptism of their daughter, Ava Frances DeMeza.

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 Susan Johnson; Sam Worsham; Cathy Brock; Jean Ekes (Bob Ekes’ mother); Shelly Steele; Mark and Brenda Kresak and family; Connie Pence (Jeremy Pence’s mother); Dick Myrick (father of Ansley Thomas); Scarlett Schlotmann (3) and her parents, Joe and Mika; Barbara and Ed Hetherington; Sid Anderson (Tamara Snyder’s father); Robert B. Sumner (Lucinda Johnson’s father); Kathy Habeggar; Jennifer Burton; Jason Prasch; Irma Stepian; Ninetta Powell; Nina Shields; Benjamin Stear (15); Alfonso Sierra and his daughter; Rachel Huff; my students and all students across our nation as they begin a new year; Cecil Shine; Pedro Paulete Long-Term Requests Amy Osborne (Boyd Whaley’s sister); Fletcher Cole; George Fuller; Ed Hetherington; Irma Stepian; Sid Anderson; Robert B. Sumner; Steve Close and family; Kenneth Cassada; Karen Ross; Harry Gray; 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.