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l New Small Group for Parentsbegins Sunday, October 16, at 10 a.m.

Lead Your Family Like Jesus

Whenever you influence the thinking, behavior, or develop-ment of another person, you are leading. Nowhere, then, is your impact as a leader felt more dramatically than in your own family. Join us for this new six-week group study, featur-ing video teaching from Ken Blanchard (author of The One Minute Manager®), Phil Hodges, and Tricia Goyer. Together, we’ll explore what it means to be a servant leader in the home and unpack a practical, four-part framework that will bring joy, security, and satisfaction to you and your children, as you impact generations to come.

The group will meet in Room110 (the large room in the far corner of parish hall/kids’ area).

For more information or to sign up for the group, please contact Johnna Pollock at 270-668-3003 or

via e-mail: mary.johnna@hotmail.com

Worship Night In America:An Evening of Unity and Prayer for Our Country

Tuesday, October 25 7:00 p.m.Join us at Brandenburg United Methodist Church for this one-night event with tens of thousands of other Christians gathered in churches and theaters across the nation. Music and remarks by worship leaders Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman, Tasha Cobbs, Phil Wickham, Kim Walker-Smith, Matt Maher, and remarks by pastors Max Lucado and Louie Giglio. Tickets available at https://www.tugg.com/events/worship-night-in-america-an-evening-of-unity-and-prayer-for-our-country-8ajw

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OCTOBER 2 - YOUTH SERVE SUNDAY9:00 AM – The Blend ServiceUshers: Nate Holley, Ben Banks, Cale Wilson, Grayson BrownGreeters: Narthex – Caitlyn Calarco Parish Hall – Madi Hawkins Atrium – Whitley Wardrip, Lauren LaslieWelcome Center: John SwansonCommunion Servers: Tom & Mary Beth McQuary Nate Holley, Lauren Laslie

11:00 A.M. – Traditional ServiceTellers: Don Dodson, Michael SmithUshers: Ron Barger (Head Usher), Abby Nelson, Brooks Nelson, Charlie Saylor, John Michael SaylorGreeters: Narthex – Whitley Wardrip Parish Hall – Nate Holley Atrium – Lauren LaslieWelcome Center: Melissa WardCommunion Servers: Robyn Proctor, Martha Pile, Abby Nelson, John Michael Saylor

OCTOBER 9, 16, 23, 30

9:00 A.M. – The Blend ServiceUshers: Ed & Pat Cates, Jim & Pat CarlsonGreeters: Narthex – Kasi Schoenbaechler Parish Hall – Patti Klockow Atrium – Steve CannadyWelcome Center: John SwansonChildren’s Church: Val Goins Children’s MomentOctober 9: Lesley WilsonOctober 16: T. ParkerOctober 23: Val GoinsOctober 30: Jon Miller 11:00 A.M. – Traditional ServiceTellers: Don Dodson, Michael SmithUshers: Ron Barger (Head Usher), Sharon Martin, Bruno Ilario, Steve Ward, Jimmy WilsonGreeters: Narthex – Sharon Martin Parish Hall – Kay Thomas Atrium- 10:00 a.m. – Martha Pile 11:00 a.m. – Don MartinWelcome Center: Melissa Ward

SERVING OUR CHURCH IN OCTOBER SEPTEMBER EVANGELISM AND CONGREGATIONAL CARE

Evangelism Volunteers for first time guests Ilene Aebersold & Leona CannadyAssisted Living & Rehab Visitation Debby QuallsShut-in Food Preparation Week 1 – Karen Ilario Week 2 – Donna Funk Week 3 – Judy Stone Week 4 – Sheila Smith, Salli GillespieShut-in Food Delivery Week 1 – Karen Ilario Week 2 – Christine Ramsey, Sandra Stone Week 3 – Judy Stone Week 4 – Salli Gillespie

Monthly servers are listed in the bulletin the last Sunday of the month and the monthly Steeple Bell.

If you are unable to serve on the day you are scheduled, please make arrangements, when

possible, to switch days with another member.

October is Pastor Appreciation Month

Please take a moment to let Pastor Jeff and Denise

know what they mean to you.

Children’s MomentOctober 2: Jeff CarterOctober 9: Lesley WilsonOctober 16: T. ParkerOctober 23: Val GoinsOctober 30: Jon MillerChildren’s Church - Val GoinsSunday School:Grades 1-3: Heather PappGrades 4-6: Kelly Nelson

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The BUMC Tribe Youth Ministry has been busy so far this fall! We have just wrapped up our MOVE series with our Fall Mystery Retreat at Camp Loucon September 24-25th. We began the weekend with a Fifth Quarter lock-in where the St. John Youth Ministry joined us for a time of fellowship and celebration. We left out at about 2:30 a.m. for a MYSTERY Scavenger Hunt that ended at Camp Loucon, where we spent a week-end concentrating on how Christ is moving in our individual lives and what that means for each of us as followers of Jesus. Speaking of MOVING, we were blessed to be able to SERVE our church on our very first SERVE SUNDAY! We look forward to serving the first Sunday of each month in the same capacity. On September 28, we walked up the hill to the assist-ed living home, All About Home. We served the residents by singing, visiting, and playing games with them. I am so excited about the heart of this group of young people.

BUMC TribeYouth Ministry at

Brandenburg United Methodist Church

Kelly Holley

When we return from Fall Break, we will be in-troducing a new series called Convicted Christian. Be on the lookout for some crime scenes around our church. We will be looking at the evidence that is required to convict each of us as GUILTY OF BEING A CHRISTIAN! Our youth have been inviting friends to attend with them on Wednesdays and Sundays, and I am happy to say we have increased our TRIBE by eight new regular attendees. God is GOOD and we are BLESSED with the hearts of these KID-DOS! Pray for us as we continue to MOVE.

In HIS name, Kelly

Upcoming Events for the month of October:October 2-9--Fall Break--NO YOUTH ACTIVITIES October 12--Convicted Christian Series begins on Wednesdays October 16--Dinner and Fellowship at Pastor Jeff’s house October 23--Youth Bonfire and Hayride at Scott and Heather Wilson’s house October 30--5 p.m.-7 p.m.--Trunk or Treat set-up and decorating--(all youth hands on deck to make this happen) October 31--Trunk or Treat--(all youth hands on deck to make this happen!)

Please bring your favorite chili and/or dessert to share

WednesdayOctober 265:45 p.m.

Trunk or TreatMonday, October 31

Candy (lots of candy) needed. Please leave donations in

collection box in the atrium.

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“Because children have abounding vital-ity, because they are in spirit fierce and free, therefore they want things repeated and un-changed. They always say, “Do it again”; and the grown-up person does it again until he is nearly dead. For grown-up people are not strong enough to exult in monotony. But per-haps God is strong enough to exult in mo-notony. It is possible that God says every morning, “Do it again” to the sun; and every evening, “Do it again” to the moon. It may not be automatic necessity that makes all daisies alike; it may be that God makes every daisy separately, but has never got tired of making them. It may be that He has the eternal appe-tite of infancy; for we have sinned and grown old, and our Father is younger than we.”

― G.K. Chesterton, Orthodoxy

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October is going to be full of family fun! October 23 is Family Day at Roberts’ Family Farm. We will meet at the pavilion from 2-4 for fun and fellowship. All ages wel-come. Please note, this is a family event and not a drop off. Please let me know if your child needs special arrangements because of schedule conflicts. We will provide pizza, the reward for our peanut butter collection for the food pantry. Please bring any snacks you would like to contribute. The bakery will be open for goodies and drinks. My hope is this is a chance for families to get to know one another a little better. Trunk or Treat, Monday, October 31: We need to collect candy! A donation box is set up in the atrium for candy. More infor-mation to come from our planning team. In Children’s Church we are going through some basic theological discussions right now. The big questions in simple terms. Who is God? What name do we call God? What is prayer? These kids are learning and thinking about God as more than a character in the Bible. It is wonderful to witness.

Ms. Val

Fifth Sunday Offering

Sunday, October 30, will be a Fifth Sunday. Our spe-cial offering on this day will go to the United Methodist Homes for Children and Youth. This offering is vital in supporting the ministry to abused, neglected and hurt-ing children and youth. It enables us to help give hope to these children for a brighter future. Please give generously and help our Methodist Homes offer these children a chance to live in God’s grace and abundant love.

Welcome, Baby Girl!

Congratulations to Katie and Jared Richardson on the birth of Rayleigh Olivia Richardson who was born September 11, 2016. Rayleigh weighed 6lbs 14oz and was 19 inches long. Kelli and Danny Kennedy are her grand-parents; Sue and Slug Applegate

are her great-grandparents.

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We are preparing for a service of remembrance on All Saints Sunday, November 6.

If you have lost a loved one in the past year and would like to have that individual remembered on this special day, please contact the church office with information and a photo of your loved one. Please also indicate the person(s) who will be representing that person in each worship service as all saints will be remembered during both services. Following is the list we have thus far. If your loved one is not listed, and you would like to have that person remembered, please let us know.

Mark Thompson, Bill Adams’ brother-in-law Bonnie Mullins, Jennifer Saylor’s mother Rena Wheatley, Donna Reed’s mother Oliver Keene, Ed Keene’s father

Mailing Addresses NeededCollege Connection coordinator Elizabeth

Wilson is currently compiling the addresses of all current college students. Please send

contact information for your college student to Elizabeth via text at 270-668-8183

or via e-mail at dtw@bbtel.com.

Dear church family,

We are blown away by your love and generosity. Bill and I were honored to lead such a fabulous group of kids and plan to stay involved in their lives. God has bless our church with Kelly Foster Holley who is “moving” our youth closer to God. We deeply appreciate your support for us during the past year and know you will continue your support of Kelly’s ministry with BUMC Tribe.

Love, Bill and Joy

Zoe Ann McDonald, Bob & Rogene Wilson’s daughter Carolyn Miller, Melissa Wiltshire’s mother Jean Fraze, Mary Janes’ sister-in-law Jerry Holt, Jennifer Weatherholtz’s stepfather Maurine Chandler Donald Furnival, Roger Furnival’s brother Dorothy Wilson Dowden, Bev Morrison’s mother, Linda Dodson’s sister Mike Smith, Melissa Aikin’s father Paul Baker, Maggie Wilson’s brother JoAnn Kats, Becky Crump’s mother Bill Austin, Carl Austin’s brother Margarette Claycomb, Bryan Claycomb’s mother Rev. Donnie Crenshaw, former pastor of Brandenburg UMC Shauna West’s stepfather Virginia Miller, Betty Barger’s mother Gordon “Bucky” Board, Doug Reed’s uncle Tom Carden, Martha Pile’s brother, Joe Ramsey’s uncle Cynthia Swanson’s former father-in-law Christina Holesapple

Photographs are due by Sunday, October 23, in order for them to be included in

the PowerPoint presentation. An original may be brought in, or an electronic

version may be e-mailed to communications@bburgumc.org.

Church Office Hours:Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Friday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon

Regular Weekly Events:Sunday, October 2 - Youth Serve Sunday 9:00 a.m. The Blend Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship ServiceSunday, October 9, 16, 23, 30 9:00 a.m. The Blend Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Service 5:00 p.m. God’s Hands Interpretive Movement 6:00 p.m. The Tribe (BUMC Youth)Tuesday, October 4, 11, 18, 25 10:00 a.m. Sisters in ChristMonday, October 10, 17, 24 6:00 p.m. Cub ScoutsTuesday, October 4, 11, 18, 25 10:00 a.m. Sisters in Christ 6:30 p.m. Boy ScoutsWednesday, October 12, 19, 26 10:30 a.m. Ladies’ Bible Study 5:00 p.m. Young Mothers’ Group 5:45 p.m. Halftime Meal 6:30 p.m. Programs, Groups & Studies for all ages 7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir RehearsalThursday, October 6, 13, 20, 27 6:45 a.m. Brothers in Christ (BUMC Library) 6:00 p.m. Cub ScoutsSaturday, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 7:00 a.m. Brothers in Christ (Stone Law Office)

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Current Events:Wednesday, October 5 4:30 p.m. Evangelism CommitteeSaturday, October 8 2:00 p.m. Bishop Leonard Fairley’s Celebration of Assignment Christ Church UMC, LouisvilleSunday, October 9 5:00 p.m. SPRC Meeting 6:00 p.m. Church CouncilMonday, October 10 5:30 p.m. Mission Team MeetingThursday, October 13 5:30 p.m. Prayer Team Meeting 5:30 p.m. Love in Action DinnerWednesday, October 12 4:30 p.m. Family Life CommitteeThursday, October 13 5:30 p.m. Love In Action MealFriday, October 14 Church Office ClosedSaturday, October 15 Church-wide clean-up dayTuesday, October 18 8:30 a.m. VA OfficerSunday, October 23 2:00 p.m. BUMC Family Day at Roberts’ Family FarmMonday, October 24 6:30 p.m. Trustee MeetingTuesday, October 25 1:30 p.m. United Methodist WomenThursday, October 27 5:30 p.m. Love in Action Dinner 6:30 p.m. Charge ConferenceMonday, October 31 6:00 p.m. Trunk or Treat

Please Remember: When there is no school (either scheduled or canceled due to weather),

there will be no church activities, including Half-time activities and shut-in meal delivery.

HALFTIME MENU(subject to change)

October 5

No Halftime - Fall Break

October 12Lasagna, salad, rolls, cherry fluff

October 19

Parmesan chicken, peas, potato wedges, dessert

October 26Annual Chili Cookoff

Bring your favorite chili and/or dessert to share

COMMUNION OFFERING for OCTOBER

World Communion Sunday

World Communion Sunday is a churchwide special Sunday of the United Methodist Church. Your generous gifts on World Communion Sun-day support the following: • World Communion Scholarships, admin-istered by the General Board of Global Ministries

with at least one-half of the annual amount for ministries beyond the United States; and • Ethnic Scholarship and Ethnic In-Service Training programs related to the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry.

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ATTENDANCE REPORTfor AUGUST 2016

Sunday WorshipDate School TotalAugust 7 99 260August 14 74 312August 14 Homecoming 127August 15 Homecoming 76August 21 60 205August 28 76 230

Over these next few weeks I will be preach-ing on Jesus’ mission for our church and our vision for the future. This is not a new en-deavor. Brandenburg UMC has from time to time done this very thing, often with great re-sults, but mission and vision must constantly be revisited. The mission of the church in general may not change much, but vision should be specific to a congregation and the current situation. Just what is mission and vision? Those words are thrown around in business, government, and church. Here are a few quotes and definitions I’ve found help-ful and want to share with you. Mission is about determining our biblical reason for existence and tells us where we should be focusing according to God’s word. Vision is about detecting our unique future focus and gives us a picture of where God is leading us. In the envisioning process, you travel from the present (mission) to the future (vision). You move from the universal and biblical (mission) to the unique and contextual (vi-sion). It also helps to see vision as a church’s DNA or fingerprint. No two are alike. That is why in the vision process we ask, “How does our unique congregation use its distinctive gift-mix to fulfill our special calling in our specific community?”

George Barna says, “Vision is specific, de-tailed, customized, distinctive and unique to a given church. It allows a leader to say no to opportunities, it provides direction, it em-powers people for service, and it facilitates productivity.” Vision helps a church deter-mine the difference between a good idea and a God idea. Vision allows a church to say no to some things, while saying yes to the right things that will grow the church and accom-plish the mission. A vision team was established just prior to my arriving. This team consists of Lee Klock-ow, Scott Wilson, Charlotte Shepard, Summer Brown, Jon Miller, Bill Adams, Jessie Trotter, and Steve Ward. I look forward to working with this team and the Administrative Coun-cil in discerning God’s best for your church. Please pray for these leaders, and pray for God’s vision for our church to be planted in each of our hearts.

Jeff Carter

Yes, it is that time again. We had such great par-ticipation in our shoebox drive last year that we want to challenge the church to donate 100 boxes this year. We will be distributing information dur-ing the month of October and collecting the boxes the first week of November. Please be watching and listening for further information. Please call or text Joy Adams (270) 945-7702 or Tori Aikin (270) 945-7006 with any questions. These shoeboxes will go to a child somewhere around the world who may have never received a gift in his/her life. It is a wonderful opportunity to share the love of Jesus with someone who may have never heard the Good News. Please consider putting together one or more boxes. Thanks.

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ORGANIZED 1829OCTOBER 2016 EDITIONPASTOR: Jeff Carter

SUNDAY SCHOOL: 10:00 A.M.SUNDAY WORSHIP: 9:00 and 11:00 A.M..

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONPERMIT #6

U.S. POSTAGE PAIDBRANDENBURG, KY 40108

PASTOR’S E-MAIL ADDRESS: pastor@bburgumc.orgSECRETARY’S E-MAIL ADDRESS: rose.zanone@bburgumc.org

WEBSITE: www.brandenburgumc.comCHURCH PHONE NUMBER: (270) 422-2810

CHURCH FAX NUMBER: 270-422-5771

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(12) Leah Cannady, Jinx Furlough (13) Jeff Fultz, Bob Tanguay (14) Chelsea Carreer, Brian Damron, Nancy Inman, Robert Skaggs (15) Joseph Crosier, Sumner Crosier, Elliot Pickering, William Scott (16) Emma Goins, Kathryn Shacklette (18) Judy Applegate, John Crosier, Heath Hardy, Mike Harreld, Cheryl Hunter, Brittany Jackey, Tessa McIntosh, Jerry Nelson, Clay Norris (19) Karla Burnfin, Pat Cates, Caroline Wilson (20) Candice Cruz, Jimmy Wilson (21) Kathy Godby, Grace Robinson, Megan Sager (22) Sharon Martin (23) Flo Joyner (26) Macy Alexander, Keane Barger, Kristi Bonney, Becky Crump, Jennifer Jackey, Danae Miles (27) William Hale, Matt McQuary (28) Harlow Vowels (29) Peyton Bradley, Alex Furnival, Matt Spencer (30) Patti Klockow (31) Ken Clendenin, Jody Goins, Zachary Kearton, Tom Miller, Jim Morrison, Andrew Ruetschle

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