ANNOUNCEMENTS AND OTHER HAPPENINGS!
Sunday, September 5, 2010
HAPPY BIRTHDAY this week to Myles Altimus, Joe Archie, Mike Archie, Gina Bachouros, Allen Bayuk, Harold Binhammer, John Brenner, Joan Crowe, Bonnie Dalrymple, Cheryl Farmer, Jill Hellman, Barbara Hichak, Loral Hoagland, Rachel Hoagland, Hope Jiles, Eric King, Sandra Lacey, Deanna Lane, Beth Maust, Doug Most, Olivia Murray, Peg Patch, Catherine Penterson, Garrett Schultz, Grayson Schultz, Jennie Shumaker, Savannah Sloane, Paige Thessen, Mary Anneke van Eerden, Lorraine Weatherford, Wendy Wemyss.
LET’S GIVE THE BROOKS FAMILY A BIG BRANDERMILL CHURCH WELCOME!
Join us for the first Wednesday night dinner of the season – September 15 at 6:30 PM. Menu: hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, baked beans, slaw, potato salad and cupcakes. Sign up on the attendance pad with “WND” and the number of adults (A) and children under 12 (C) or call the church office by 9/13 to ensure adequate amounts of food for everyone. We’ll feast in the Fellowship Hall. There is no charge for dinner on the 15th, but future Wednesday Night Dinners will remain $6/person, $2.50/child or $12 per family of 4 or more.
FEAST and FELLOWSHIP - Fall is right around the corner and sign-ups begin today for Feast and Fellowship 2010-2011. This is an opportunity for groups of 8 or 9 to gather for a meal four times during the year. Meals are commonly held in a group member's home with others in the group providing side dishes. It’s a great way to become better acquainted with other church members in a casual setting. See Rebecca Neas in the entryway today or call 744-8576 for more information.
THE CHURCH OFFICE will be closed Monday, September 5 for the Labor Day holiday.
STUDY AND PRAYER OPPORTUNITIES
SUNDAY SCHOOL classes for all ages will resume on Sunday, September 19 at 9:00 AM.
MEN'S BIBLE STUDY - join us for bible study and fellowship, Wednesday at 8 am in the library.
THE YADA YADA PRAYER GROUP will have its first meeting TODAY! immediately following the 10:30 service. Come join us as we being a new journey of faith this year and walk the path with Job.
DISCIPLE CLASS sign-ups continue today! Stop by the table to sign up or ask questions about the classes. Disciple I, taught by Martin Reid, and Disciple II, taught by Jane Jenkins, will be offered on Tuesday evenings at 7PM. The initial orientation meeting for Disciple I and II will be Tuesday, September 14 at 7PM. And Disciple III, taught by Wendy Jewell, will be offered on Sunday evenings at 7PM. The initial orientation meeting for Disciple III will be Sunday, September 12 at 7PM.
CALLING ALL CHRISTIAN BELIEVERS - Want to join in fellowship and learning on Thursday mornings from 10:00 am to noon? Participants will take turns leading the class using the Christian Believers curriculum (if there are 10 participants, you'd lead three classes over the course of the year, Sept- May). If you’re interested in taking this class or have any questions, please email Linda Reid at thanks2abba.lcr@gmail.com or Karen Harp at karenharp7154@gmail.com. Let us know by September 10 if you can join us, so we can start class on September 16.
YOUTH NEWS
CONSIGNMENT SALE – Yep it’s that time again and we need all of the youth to sign-up and work a shift or two. Each youth will earn $10 an hour which goes to help lower the cost for everyone’s mission trip for next year. See the Youth Bulletin Board and sign-up for a time to volunteer today.
PARENT MEETING – There will be a Parent Information Meeting about the upcoming year for Youth Group next Sunday, September 12 at 11:30AM in the Youth Room. Please try to have at least one parent at the meeting per family.
6TH GRADE ORIENTATION – There will be an Orientation to the Youth Group for all 6th graders next Sunday, September 12 at 7PM in the Youth Room. Hope to see all of our new Youth Group participants on that night!
TAILGATE PARTY – We will kick off our new season of Youth Group with a Tailgate Party on Sunday, September 19 at 6PM. This party is open to all youth and their families and each family is asked to bring one potluck item to share. Wear your favorite team colors and bring your tailgate games. Come for a time of food, fellowship, games and fun!
SERVANT OPPORTUNITIES
FREEDOM HOUSE – TONIGHT! We meet at the church at 4:00 to prepare the meal (not to worry, we’re cooking hamburgers and hot dogs on the grill), leave for the shelter at 5:30, and return to the church around 8:30. If you are interested in participating or have any questions please call Jeff Branyon at 320-3616.
SAFE SANCTUARY TRAININGS –are underway for the fall. If you would like to work with children or youth, or plan to help with CARITAS,* you must be Safe Sanctuary certified. First time trainings are about an hour in length. Please bring your state photo ID and the addresses of 2 personal references. Certification renewals take about 20 minutes. Upcoming training dates:
Sept 8 – 9:00 AM
September 12 – 10AM
September 22 - 5:30PM & 7:00 PM
October 10 - 11:30 AM
October 17 - 11:30 AM
*During the fall CARITAS program, we will host families - October 30 – November 6.
COMMUNION TEAM MEMBERS NEEDED!! to help set up communion and clean up after the last service. This is a great opportunity for a family to share a volunteer activity that takes a minimum of time. Teams rotate months of service, so you don’t need to serve every month. Set up is done on Saturday and takes approximately an hour. Clean up is done after the last service, and it takes approximately 30 minutes to take all the elements from the sanctuary, wash the vessels and put them away. Training is provided. Contact Susan Eisenhower for more information: 763-4935.
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY (Knit Wits) will resume Thursday, September 16 at 2:00PM. Please join us to knit, crochet, or for fellowship. If you’d like to learn to knit or crochet we have plenty of teachers. For information call or email Carol Allen at 744-1221, cardinal14011@aol.com.
HELP THE PEOPLE OF PAKISTAN RECOVER FROM HISTORIC FLOODS - Heavy monsoon rains have caused severe damage in Pakistan. Both the United Methodist Church and the Presbyterian Church USA are providing resources needed to assist with immediate emergency needs. If you would like to support our denominational efforts related to this disaster, simply make your check payable to the Brandermill Church, with “Pakistan Disaster” noted on the memo line. Donations made through the Brandermill Church will be divided equally, with half flowing to the Pakistan relief efforts of the United Methodist Church (Advance #982450) , and half to the Presbyterian Church USA’s relief response in Pakistan (Designated Giving Account DR000038).
GILPIN COURT CLOTHING DRIVE - The response to our previous clothing drive was terrific! Now, as cooler weather and school approaches, we have the opportunity to once again support this largest low income neighborhood in Richmond. Please leave clothes you wish to donate in bags (marked Gilpin Court) behind the piano in the Fellowship Hall. We will collect clothes until September 8. If you have questions, please contact Don Reich at 639-4341.
CONSIGNMENT SALE - September 25 from 8 a.m. to 11a.m. at the church. Donate your gently used fall and winter childrens’ clothes, books, toys, videos, games, baby equipment and nursery items. Wire hangers are also needed. Please leave in the Fellowship Hall by September 20 and mark with “BCCS.” Proceeds from donated items benefit our Outreach Missions. Gift Certificates are available to buy in $5, $10 and $20 denominations. They make great gifts for expecting mothers, grandparents, daycare providers, children’s birthdays or baby showers. To buy gift certificates, contact Sharon Mann, meandthegirlies@gmail.com. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy fun and fellowship. Volunteers are needed between September 20-25. Please sign up on the web site: www.bccsale.com. Thank you again for all of your hard work and dedication to the BCCS. We couldn’t do it without you!
NURSERY VOLUNTEERS: It is a blessing to announce that we are in need of a third set of hands in the nursery on Sunday Mornings. Please stop by to sign up for a time to share your love with our littlest friends. We encourage anyone with a heart for children to join in this ministry. Please remember that you will need to be on our Safe Sanctuary list. Contact Cori Begg with questions: 639-4577, southernbeggs@verizon.net.
PARENT MEETING: All parents with children ages birth through 5th grade are encouraged to come to the parent meeting next week, September 12, at 10 AM in the Multi-Purpose Room. We’ll have information on Sunday school and fall programs. This will be followed by Safe Sanctuary training. Childcare will be available downstairs in the Sunday School rooms. Questions should be directed to Cori Begg: 639-4577, southernbeggs@verizon.net