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The Battle of Britain ragedthroughoutthesummerand fallof1940 as the German Luftwaffe airforcesoughtunsuccessfullytobombLondonand the restofEngland toits knees in surrender during theearlystagesofWorldWarII.Afteraparticularly devastating night-timeair-raid, the all-clear signal wasgiven, and local bobbies and res-cueunitsbegantomaketheirwaythrough billowing smoke and pilesofruintolookforsurvivors.Hearinganoise beneath a collapsed apart-mentbuilding,theypulledfromtherubble a bedraggled, middle-agedwoman,bruisedandscratchedbutalive.Dustingheroff, theyputheronastretcher,and,concernedaboutotherpossiblesurvivors,askedher,“Do you have a husband, mum?”“Aye,”shesaid,“Ido.He’sinAfrica,fighting Rommel.” Then under herbreath, she muttered, “The bloodycoward!” AtthecloseofWorldWarII,econ-omistJohnKennethGalbraithhad
theopportunitytodebriefAlbertSpeer,theonlyseniorNaziofficialtoacknowl-edge guilt and remorse over Germanatrocities.“HowdidyoucometorealizetheGermanswerelosingthewar?”Gal-braithasked.Speersmiledandreplied,“Because the glorious victories of theFatherlandweregrowingeverclosertoBerlin.” Whatisthecommonthreadrunningthrough both these stories? Yes, theybothrevolvearoundGermanforcesdur-ingWorldWarII.Yes,theybothusesar-casminahumorousway.Butthereisyetanotheridealinkingthemtogether:thereisnoplacewhereweareimmunefromtheenemy’sattack,andourhomesandfamiliesareoftenthemostvulner-ablebattleground.Afterall,whatister-rorismandwhydoesitwork?Terrorismisthetacticofanenemywhodoesnotfightfairly,whotriestoachievehisgoalsbyplacingindangerthethingsweholdmost sacred—our homes and families.InMatthew2,thequestionofwhoistherightfulkingleadstoinnocentbloodbe-ingspiltandhomesbeingdestroyedbyevil forces intent on defeating Christ.Thatbattlecontinues…
– Bro. Jim
Sunday Evenings at 6 p.m.
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ATTENDANCE and FINANCIAL REPORT as of SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
DATE Sunday Blend Traditional Emerge School (8:45 a.m.) (11 a.m.) (6 p.m.) TotalsSept.1 37 76 85 99 260Sept.8 66 98 95 159 352Sept.15 78 113 122 221 456Sept.22 84 82 138 170 390Sept.29 99 97 95 181 373
BUDGET FOR 2013: $569,910.00 OfferingreceivedYTD: $345,765.15Offeringneededtomeetbudget: $427,419.00Shortofmeetingbudget(YTD): $(81,653.85)
DESIGNATED OFFERINGS:BuildingFund 150.00Children’sHome 431.65CoffeeSales 44.00CommunionOffering 225.00FoodPantry 200.00FurnitureandFixtures 100.00Halftime 1,422.00ImagineMoreGYM 1,952.32LoveOffering 2,660.00MinisterialAssociation 135.00MusicMinistry 200.00PinkLink 500.00YouthFund 1,101.96
RickNelson,Treasurer
NOVEMBER COMMUNION OFFERING
MeadeCountyMinisterialAssociation
ThecommunionofferingforNovemberwillgoto theMeadeCountyMinisterialAssociation,anorganization of local churches coming togetherto support the less fortunate of our communitythroughtheClothesClosetandFoodPantry. YourdonationsoffoodandclothingaswellasyourofferingsonthiscommunionSundaywillgoalongwaytowardhelpingourneighborsinneed,especially as coldweather approaches and theholidaysarrive.
Duringalifededicatedtopreachingthegos-pel,theRev.BillyGrahamhasseenGodmoveacrossAmericainpowerfulways.However,hehas also seen a steady decline intomoral andspiritualruin.Asheapproacheshis95thbirth-day,Rev.Grahamfeelsanurgentneedtosharehismessageofhopeandsalvationwithasmanypeopleaspossible. In his 30-minute video, “The Cross,” Rev.Grahamsharesthegoodnewsofouronlytruehope:theGospeloftheLordJesusChrist. TheevangelismteamofBrandenburgUnitedMethodistChurch invites you to join themonWednesday, November 6, in the Family LifeCenter,toview“TheCross,”ashortvideopres-entationfromRev.Graham.Therewillbeatimefollowing the video presentation for questionsanddecisions. Additionally,“TheCross”willaironbroad-casttelevisionNovember7-10.Onceyouhaveexperiencedthismessage,pleaseconsiderinvit-ingfriendsandneighborstoyourhometohearforthemselvesRev.Graham’smessageofhopeandsalvation.
Local Listings for My Hope America:Station Date TimeUPTV Nov.7 7:30p.m.TBN Nov.7 8:00p.m.WBKI Nov.7 8:30p.m.FOXNews Nov.7 10:00p.m.WMYO Nov.10 12:00p.m.INSP Nov.10 4:00p.m.WDRB Nov.10 6:30p.m.
Formore informationaboutMyHopeAmericawithBillyGrahamorformorebroadcastlistings,visittheWebsite,myhopewithbillygraham.org.
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PleasecontactSandyHoranat270-998-1002toRSVPorifyouwouldliketoassistwiththisannualeventwhichhonorsourretiredandac-tivedutymilitarymembersandfriends. We would also like to honor our militarymembersthateveningwithadisplayofphoto-graphs (preferably inuniform).Electronicver-sionsofphotosmaybee-mailedtoSandyHo-ran at [email protected] bedroppedoffinthechurchoffice.
Veterans Appreciation dinner at Brandenburg UMC
Monday, November 11, at 6 p.m.
Veterans and their families are encouraged to attend.
Please join us Sunday, November 3, for All Saints Sunday.
The theme for all three services will be “Legacy” as we honor those who have
gone before and paved the way. Sunday morning worship services are
at 8:45 and 11:00 a.m.; Emerge is at 6:00 p.m.
Find Your Seat On The Bus!
SoupfestWednesday
November 205:30 p.m.
Please join us on Wednesday, November 20, for our Annual Soupfest at Brandenburg United Methodist Church. Please bring your favorite soup and/or dessert to share. During this time, we will celebrate the re-sults of our Stewardship Sunday.
NovemberatBrandenburgUnitedMethodistChurchisatimetolookaheadtothecomingyearintermsofourcommitmentsoftimeandtreasureasweprepareforStewardshipSunday,November17.
Thisyear’sthemeforservicecommitmentsisFind Your Seat on the Bus!Inthenearfuture,youwillreceiveabookletdescribingthemanyseatsonourBUMCBus.Pleasetakesometimetoreviewthisbook-letandthinkaboutwhereyoufitin.TheBUMCBusisrollingalong.Whichseatwillbeyours?
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Anybody up for a “Best Beard” contest to celebrate No-Shave November? Think I could talk Randall Bradley into buying a large Bliz-zard for the best beard? Hmmm….
ThethemeforthismonthatBUMCis“Leg-acy.”I’mexcitedaboutwhatGodwillrevealtousasafamilyoffaithoverthenextfewweeks.Howdowehonorthosewhohavegonebeforeandmentoredus?Howdoweleavealegacythroughourserviceorby“findingourseatonthebus?”Howdoweleavea legacythroughourgiving?Finally,howdowegivethanksforthe “harvest?” I hope you’ll attend a serviceeachweekaswefindanswerstotheseques-tionstogether! NovemberwillbearelativelyquietmonthforInvasionYouthwhich is not a bad thing.WeneedittorecoverfromaverybusyOctober.
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Despite theforecastof rain,weareaimingforarecordbreakingTrunkorTreatthisyear.Wearelead-ingintothetimeoftheyearwherewecanshineourlightsalittlebrighterforJesusaspeoplelooktothechurch forhope,help andanswersduring theholi-days. Wewill be participating inOperationChristmasChild, the Samaritan’s Purse project that spreadsGod’s love to children around the world. ShoeboxcollectionisthethirdweekinNovember;therewillbemoreinformationinyourbulletins.Itonlytakesa short trip to the store and$7 shipping to toucha
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WewillcontinuetomeeteachWednesdayat6:30p.m.andeachSundayat10a.m.(Sun-daymorning life group) and 7:30 p.m. (postEmerge lifegroup) in theYouthCenter.Theonly exceptions this month will be Sunday,November3(NolifegroupSundaynightafterEmerge)andWednesday,November27(NoWednesdayNightLife–Thanksgiving). Novemberisalsothemonththatwestartplanningandlookingaheadto2014!IalreadyknowthataNewYear’sLock-Inisonthecal-endaraswellasWinterJaminJanuary.StaytunedastheyouthcouncilandIstartlockingdowndates! Finally,November10willagainbeCele-brationSundayatBUMC!It’sthedaywesetaside to recognize and receive new mem-bersaswellasbaptisms. I’veheardfromafewofouryouthwhoareinterestedinoneorbothofthesedecisions,butneedtoknowex-actlywhowillbeparticipatingASAP.Pleasecontactme and letme knowwhatwe’ll becelebratingtogetheronNovember10. What will your legacy be? Tomorrow’smemoriesstartwithtodaysdecisions!
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child somewhere who would otherwise go withoutanyChristmas.Many of you knowmy family’s in-volvementinUgandaandadmirethatworkbut,hon-estly,wearenotallcutouttogototheothersideof
theworldspreadingGod’sword.However,mostofuscanfillashoeboxandimpactalifeveryeasily. Children’s Christmas musical practice is in fullswing. Please stay tuned for information fromMs.Mimiaboutrehearsalschedules.
Thanks, Ms. Val
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Aswe approach the holiday season, it’s timeto considerparticipating in aprogramdesignedtoprovideChristmasgifts to children inMeadeCountywhomayotherwisegowithout. BrandenburgUnitedMethodistChurchhaspar-ticipatedinthePrison Fellowship Angel Tree® pro-gramformanyyears.Thisuniqueprogramgivesourchurchcommunityanopportunitytodemon-strateChrist’s lovebyhelpingmeet thephysical,emotional and spiritualneedsofprisoners’ fami-lieswholiveinMeadeCounty.Churchvolunteerssharethegiftofsalvationbyconnectingparentsinprisonwiththeirchildren.
There is much joy that comes with sharingChrist’s love through the delivery of Christmasgiftstochildreninthenameoftheirprison-parent. On theSundaybeforeThanksgiving (Novem-ber24),wewillhaveAngelTreeAngelsavailable.Each Angel tag will include information aboutthechild(gender,age,clothingsizesandprefer-ences).Choose an angel, shop for the child andreturngifts to thechurchofficebythedeadline.Parents/caregiverswillcometoourchurchdur-ing an open house for the gifts, gift wrapping,fellowship, informationaboutourchurch,andafoodbasketfromKroger. Brandenburg UMC has consistently showncompassion and generosity to the children thePrison Fellowship Angel Tree® program serves.Thank you for expressing God’s love to thosewhomayotherwisenotknowHim.
Stephanie StoneAngel Tree Coordinator
OnSunday,December8,wewill present thebabieswhowereborntochurchfamiliesthrough-outtheyear2013agiftoftheirfirstChristmasor-nament.Thepresentationwillbedoneduringboththe8:45andthe11:00a.m.worshipservices. Pleasecontactthechurchofficewiththenameand birthdate of your baby. Suzy Harreld, teamleaderforourNewMotherMinistry,isthecontactperson.
Baby’s First ChristmasJohn
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Christmasisrightaroundthecorner,andwearepreparingforourChristmasCantata,whichwillbeheldSunday,December15,dur-ingthe11a.m.worshipservice. Ifyouwouldliketoparticipateinthecan-tata,wewouldlovetohaveyou.Thisisnocommitment for the long term,but itgivesanyonewho is interested anopportunity toexperiencethecomfortablechairsandcama-raderieweenjoyonSundaymorning! Ifinterestedinsinginginthechoir,pleaseseemeatchurchorcallmycellphoneat270-547-8483.
Cozy Comforts for Kosair KidsRyan Skaggs is coor-dinating a collection drive for new stuffed animals and kids’ blankets for Kosair Children’s Hospital. Collection box is in the Atrium.
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8:45 AM – The Blend ServiceUshers: DaveMitcham,MaryAnnPlemmons, JohnandCynthiaSwansonGreeters:Narthex-StephanieStone ParishHall-KasiSchoenbaechler Atrium–SteveCannnadyWelcome Center:ShirleyAebersoldCommunion Servers: PattiKlockow,JudyStone EdandPatCates
11:00 A.M. – Traditional ServiceTellers: KarenIlario,DonDodsonUshers: MikeSmith(HeadUsher),RonPile,AlLawrence,JeffCannady,DonDodsonGreeters:Narthex–ChristineWilson ParishHall–DaisySchneider Atrium–10:00a.m.-JoanWilson 11:00a.m.–BubWarrenWelcome Center: BrunoIlarioCommunion Servers: MikeSmith,JoanWilson, StevenandMelissaWardChildren’s Moment:NOV. 3 NoChildren’sMomentNOV. 10: ValGoinsNOV. 17: LesleyWilsonNOV. 24: BillAdams
6:00 P.M. – Emerge ServiceNOV. 3: Connect Team: SteveandRhondaLaslie, StephanieStoneNursery:CarolynMargleNOV. 10: Connect Team: BradleyFamily,ToriAikin, AlisonHowardNursery:KimRobinnsonNOV. 17: Connect Team: ChrisandSandyLove, ToriAikin,MelissaRobinsonNursery:StephanieJohnsonNOV. 24: Connect Team: BrianandErinKing, EdieHarper,ToriAikinNursery:JackiBrown
SERVING OUR CHURCH IN NOVEMBER
ThemonthlyserversarelistedinthebulletinthelastSundayofthemonthand
themonthlySteepleBell.
If you are unable to serve on the day you are scheduled, please make
arrangements, when possible, to switch days with
another member.
NOVEMBER EVANGELISM AND CONGREGATIONAL CARE
Evangelism Volunteers for first time guests AlecandJudyStoneMedco and Beehive Visitation KarenIlarioShut-in Food Preparation Week1–IsabelWilson,ShirleyAebersold Week2–SueMitcham,DorisMangin Week3–JessieMoore Week4-HolidayShut-in Food Delivery Week1–IsabelWilson,ShirleyAebersold Week2–ChristineRamsey,SandraStone Week3–JessieMoore Week4-Holiday
Dear Church Family,
Thankssomuchforallyourprayersandcon-cernforJudyandSarahoverthepastmonths.Yourwillingnesstohelpwiththedeliciousmealsalongwiththemanycardsofencouragementhasmeantsomuchtous.MaythelovinghandofGodblesseachofyou!
In Christian Love, Carl, Judy and Sarah Austin
Dear Brandenburg United Methodist Church Family,
Scottwasmostprecioustoourfamily.Thankyouforhonoringhismemorywithyourverymeaningfultribute.Themealwasmostdelicious,andweknowyouprepareditwithlove.Thankssomuchforthinkingofusatthisverydifficulttime. Wewillforeverbegratefulforthelovingmemoriesyouhavesharedwithus,andwe’lltreasurethemforalifetime.
With Love, The Barksdale Family
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Regular Weekly Events:Sunday, Novmber 3, 10, 17, 24 8:45a.m. TheBlendWorshipService 10:00a.m. SundaySchoolLifeGroups 11:00a.m. TraditionalWorshipService 3:30p.m. MixedNutsLifeGroup 6:00p.m. EmergeWorshipService 7:30p.m. InvasionYouth InvasionJuniorYouth S.A.L.T.LifeGroupMonday, November 4, 11, 18, 25 10:00a.m. SistersinChrist(varioushomes) 6:00p.m. CubScouts(FLC)Tuesday, November 5, 12, 19, 26 10:00a.m. SistersinChrist 6:30p.m. BoyScouts(FLC) CubScouts(ParishHall)Wednesday, November 6, 13, 20 5:30p.m. Halftimedinner 6:30p.m. HalftimeLifeGroups 6:45p.m. BrothersinChrist(EdwardJonesBldg.) 7:30p.m. ChancelChoirRehearsalThursday, November 7, 14, 21 6:30a.m. BrothersinChrist 6:00p.m. CubScouts(FLC)Friday, November 1, 8, 15, 22 6:00p.m. GirlScouts(FLC)Saturday, November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 7:00a.m. BrothersinChrist (StoneLawOffice)
NOVEMBER CALENDAR
Please Remember: When there is no school (either scheduled or canceled due to weather), there will be no church activities, including Halftime activities and shut-in meal delivery.
Current Events:Saturday, November 2 10:00a.m. ServiceDogEducationEvent-FLCSunday, November 3 – All Saints Sunday 8:45and11a.m.ServiceofRemembranceMonday, November 4 12:00noon MinisterialAssociation Luncheon/Meeting 6:00p.m. MissionTeamMeeting 7:00p.m. LayLeadershipCommitteeThursday, November 7 6:30p.m. TrusteeMeeting 7:00p.m. LayLeadershipCommitteeSunday, November 10 – Celebration Sunday 12:00p.m. PrayerGathering 3:00p.m. DiscipleshipMeeting 3:30p.m. SPRCMeeting 4:30p.m. ChurchCouncilMonday, November 11 3:00p.m. FLCReserved 7:00p.m. LayLeadershipCommitteeThursday, November 14 2:00p.m. GriefSupportGroup 7:00p.m. LayLeadershipCommittee
Sunday, November 17 – Stewardship SundayMonday, November 18 6:30p.m. SanctuaryReserved 7:00p.m. LayLeadershipCommitteeTuesday, November 19 8:30a.m. VAOfficerWednesday, November 20 5:30p.m. AnnualSoupfestand StewardshipSundayCelebrationSunday, November 24 12:00p.m. PrayerGathering 3:00p.m. BUMCChargeConferenceat BethelUMCTuesday, November 26 1:30p.m. UnitedMethodistWomenThursday, November 28 - Thanksgiving Day OfficeClosedFriday, November 29 OfficeClosed
HALFTIMEMENUNovember 6
Roastbeefwithgravyandnoodles,bakedpears,rolls,dessert
November 13Chickennoodlesoup,biscuits,
fruitsalad,Clarkbars
November 20AnnualSoupfest
StewardshipSundayCelebration
November 27NoHalftime
Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3. Please remember to turn your clocks back one hour, and enjoy that extra hour of sleep before
coming to church.
THE STEEPLE BELLBrandenburg United Methodist Church215 BroadwayBrandenburg, KY 40108
ADDRESSSERVICEREQUESTED
ORGANIZED 1829NOVEMBER 2013 EDITIONMINISTER: Jim Robinson
SUNDAY SCHOOL: 10:00 A.M.SUNDAY WORSHIP: 8:45 A.M., 11:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M.
NON-PROFITORGANIZATIONPERMIT#6
U.S.POSTAGEPAIDBRANDENBURG,KY40108
CHURCH: (270) 422-2810PARSONAGE: (270) 422-2833
PASTOR’S E-MAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]’S E-MAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]
CHURCH WEBSITE: www.bburgumc.orgCHURCH FAX NUMBER: 270-422-5771
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