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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 altar flowers are given this week by

~ Peggy Black; Cheryl, Don, Haley and Scott Lee; Pam, Jeff, JJ., Jake, and Dylan Burnham in loving memory of Dan Black
~ Marcia Rousselle in loving memory of Mark Rousselle

THE WORK DAY OFFERING - TODAY
Please participate in the “Work Day Offering” collected once each year by the churches of the North Georgia Conference to provide a significant portion of the operating income of the United Methodist Children’s Home in Decatur. The theme for this year’s work day is “We are His hands, We are His feet.” It is called “Work Day” because people are asked to work a day for the kids or give one day’s salary. For more information about the Children’s Home, please visit www.umchildrenshome.org.

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. The next dates are September 28, October 26, and November 23.

CONNECTIONS CLASS
This class is specifically geared towards newcomers and new members. Today is the last 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. Reservations are not required but greatly appreciated. Contact Mary Mueller at 770.815.4980.

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)

MIDDLE SCHOOL RETREAT
Look Up Lodge
Traveler’s Rest, South Carolina
October 17-19 ($150)
Register online at BUMC web site.

UMYF (UNITED METHODIST YOUTH FELLOWSHIP) - TONIGHT
This group meets two Sundays each month from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. All youth are invited to bring friends for a unique message, fun, games, and snack supper. Students should bring $5 for supper.

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!
Mark Jones, Director of Youth Ministries
birminghamyouth@gmail.com
678.942.1614

THANKS TO THE 39 ADULTS AND YOUTH WHO HELPED WITH CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL LAST SUNDAY.

OPPORTUNITIES
Help with Sunday School childcare for two and three year-olds at 9:30 a.m. and three year-olds at 11:00 a.m. Contact Nancy Spence at nancy.spence@birminghamumc.org. or 678.942.1613.

REGISTER FOR SEPTEMBER PLAYTIME!
Who? Children 6 mos. - 4 years
When? Tuesdays
Time? 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Cost? $18/day payable a month in
advance
Contact: nancy.spence@birminghamumc.org

WOMEN’S MINISTRY BUMC WOMEN’S CIRCLE
This group will serve in the community, share and learn together through speakers and books, and enjoy each other as Sisters in Christ! The Circle meets the second Tuesday of each month (September – April) from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Childcare is available at BUMC. For more information please contact Stephanie Owens at 770.442.9671.
Tuesday, Oct. 14: Our speaker will be Karen Barber, author and writer for Guidepost magazine. She will be sharing with us on interactive prayer. Please plan to be with us in the Fellowship Hall from 10:00 a.m. until noon.
Nov. 11: Meet at Fostercares in Roswell at 10:00 a.m.
Dec. 9: Christmas Luncheon and ornament exchange

WOMEN’S WINTER RENEWAL RETREAT
SAVE THE DATES: FEBRUARY 6-8, 2009
Mark your calendars for this retreat at Amicalola Falls State Park Lodge in Dawsonville, Georgia. Our speaker will be Dianne Parker. Share in this time of wonderful fellowship, music, and prayer. To get more information go to www.birminghamumc.org or contact Kathy Christman @ busymx3@aol.com (678.366.1130) or Cathy White at cathywhite@earthlink.net (770.345.4494). Register online. Pay via PayPal (charge card, too) or place check with “Women’s Winter Retreat” in the memo section in Sunday offering plate or drop by office. Pay in installments if desired. Consider asking for this as a Christmas gift from your family. You do not want to miss this event!

ATTENTION WOMEN!
If you’ve ever been interested in trying a Beth Moore Bible study, this fall is the time to plug in! We offer the 10-week Beth Moore study “Believing in God” on two different days. The Thursday study will begin September 25 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. in the choir room and will be led by Teri Baldwin. Contact her at 678.366.8076 or teresabaldwin@bellsouth.net . The Saturday morning study will be September 27 at 9:00 and hope to finish at 10:30 also in the choir room. This study will be led by Kathy Armour. Contact her at 770.887.9904 or Kathysouth21@bellsouth.net. Childcare is not available. Another Beth Moore study is offered on Tuesday mornings from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. in the Choir Room. For more information contact Sherry Schoendorf at sherryschoendorf@comcast.net; Cathy Shea at shea101897@comcast.net; or Mary Kay Bechtel at cbech123@comcast.net.

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. Childcare is available. For more information contact Tamara Snyder at 770.475.0907 or Lucinda Johnson at 70.751.6159 or visit www.theamazingcollection.org.

MEN’S STUDY BREAKFAST
Mark your calendar for the next breakfast on October 13 in the Fellowship Hall, with our study led by Dr. Boyd Whaley. We’ll enjoy fellowship over coffee and a healthy breakfast beginning at 7:00 a.m. and finish at 8:30 sharp. Call Jeff Johnson at 404.312.9984 if you have questions. Remember to regularly check the Men’s Ministry web page at www.birminghamumc.org for additional breakfasts, bible studies, and other exciting events in the coming months.

MISSION CORNER
~ On October 10-19, a tent mission team will be going to Monterrey to work in partnership with the church at Pan de Vida in a new location outside of Monterrey. This will be a medical/dental evangelism team that will serve a community similar to Santa Rosa. If you are interested, register online at www.servintl.org.
~ 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.

DIVORCE/GRIEF COUNSELING
Wellspring Counseling Center at Birmingham UMC is now offering counseling groups: GriefShare, GriefCare for Kids, DivorceCare, DivorceCare for Kids, and DivorceCare for Teens on Thursday evenings in the Education Building. Please contact Derek Struchtemeyer at struchtemeyerd@bellsouth.net or 770.883.0247 to register or for more information.

40 DAYS OF TRANSFORMATION COMING IN OCTOBER
We are looking for small group leaders for the upcoming church-wide event, 40 Days of Transformation. This is a 40-day study focusing on “Treasures of the Transformed Life: Satisfying Your Soul’s Thirst for More.” If you are interested in finding out more about being a leader please contact: Stan Purvis at 770.740.9559 or jpurvis818@aol.com. More details for group participation to follow in upcoming weeks.

QUARTERLY STATEMENTS
If you made offerings to BUMC in 2008 and did not recently receive a giving statement, please contact the office to make sure we have your current contact information.

NASHVILLE SONGWRITERS TOUR COMING TO BUMC ON OCTOBER 3
Featuring songwriter/musicians James Casto, J. P. Williams, Sabrina, and Joe West, the Nashville Songwriters Tour truly showcases the broad spectrum of sounds from Music City. Keyboard player James Casto has performed to capacity crowds in Nashville, Atlanta, New York, and Chicago. The distinct vocals and original music of J.P. Williams have led him to shared billing with Bruce Hornsby, Charlie Daniels, Randy Travis, T. Graham Brown, Ricky Skaggs, and others. Sabrina has shared her unique music in intimate house concerts and world renowned clubs in the United States and abroad. Joe West is a “must see” in Nashville, Atlanta, Chicago, or anywhere he performs. For more information, visit their web site at www.nhwst.com. Tickets are $15 general admission or $100 for a table for 6. Purchase online at the BUMC web site by PayPal or order by phone at 678.942.1600 or visit the office.

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 Brian Ernst; Bryan Bloyd; Barbara Cecil; Caleb and Jared Burrage; McKenna Culpepper (baby); Lillian Arroyo; Marco Gonzales; Lorenza Diaz; Ron Potter; Patsy Payne; Scott B. and family; Art Perez; Laura Bluhm; The Shea Family; Kim Bunker; Ansley Colby; Derek Smith; Valerie; Mike and Kathy Colombo; Patricia Hubbard Long-Term Requests Jo Strader; Brian Ernst; Susan Johnson; Mike and Kathy Colombo; Patricia Hubbard; Janis Strickler (Denise Baird’s mother); Karen Ross; Patsy Snyder; Sharon Danville; Scott Anderson; Fletcher Cole; George Fuller; Ed Hetherington; Irma Stepian; Sid Anderson; Robert B. Sumner; Steve Close and family; Kenneth Cassada; Karen Ross; Louise Brown, Doug Tye; Makenna Culpepper; Benjamin Stear; Gary Keehn (Deb Stratton’s father); John Barton; Lisa Russo; Glen Carroll; Andrew Barnette serving in Iraq; Pat Cole in Iraq; Capt. Jonathan Judy serving in Afghanistan. Praise and Affirmation . . . In the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast.. Psalm 57:1 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.