Come join us No-vember 8, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, for Market-fest@Bstreet, a wonderfully fabu-lous fest featuring local handcrafters, artists, and design-ers, and sponsored by the Music and Arts Ministry at BSUMC. The glo-

ries of a lovely fall day can be enjoyed inside and outside when you surround yourself with the sights and aromas of creative arti-sans. We extend a warm invitation to you to come and enjoy. There is plenty of parking, no admission charge, and friendly people waiting to greet you.

Marketfest@Bstreet is reminiscent of Eu-ropean holiday markets and state fairs, and brings to mind Grandmother’s special tal-ents. The large selection of handmade, cus-tom, one-of-a-kind items are the creations of busy hands that have found the time and have the “given” talents to create. All are for you to browse and enjoy.

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local charities. Then proceed to view each artisan’s craft. Vendors will offer high-end embroidery pieces, seasonal items, woodworking crafts, needlework, mixed media, visual art, jewelry, food, and much more.

Be entertained as you browse. There will be hands-on activities and entertain-ment for the children. The “Attic Trea-sures” and the “Children’s Corner” may turn up some real finds for you.

For lunch, enjoy offerings from four food trucks and the Boy Scout grills.

Come help us celebrate the gifts of cre-ativity that God has bestowed. You may receive an added bonus: the blessing of recognizing the God-given talents you have. See you there.

“Wednesdays and Sundays”Rev. Jerry E. Temple

When I first entered the ministry 35 years ago, Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings were still sacred. Many busi-nesses would close at noon on Wednesdays, and schools would not schedule any activities for that evening so as not to interfere with church services. About 20 years ago I noticed that a change was taking place. Wednesday evenings were no longer being treated as sacred. They were becoming like any other evening. Sporting events and other activities were now competing very heavily for that time slot. Today, our Wednes-day evenings are filled with so many things that it is becom-ing harder and harder for church families to work Wednesday night church into their busy schedules.

Now, nearing the end of my ministry, I am watching Sunday morning lose its sacredness. I read recently that Christian families today attend church about three Sundays out of every eight. Now that society offers more and more things to do on Sunday morning, people are attending church less and less. It seems that attending church on Sunday morning, for many Christians, is no longer a priority. We are letting lesser things take precedence over our need to worship God collectively.

If Sunday morning loses its sacredness it is not the world’s fault. It is our fault because we have let it happen. Many of these activities on Sunday mornings would not exist if so many Christian people were not attending or supporting them.

God basically asks for one day out of seven, where the world wants all seven. Exodus 20:8-10a, “Observe the Sabbath day to keep it holy. Work six days and do everything you need to do. But the seventh day is a Sabbath to God, your God.” I do think at some point God will have to get our attention about this very pressing matter.

GettinG Real With GivinGFor those of us who didn’t immediately turn or scroll to another article after seeing the words “giving;” thank you. Yes, it’s that “time” again. The time when the church asks for our money. It can be a real turn-off for some; how-ever, for others, this time of year is actually exciting and meaningful.

Exciting and meaningful? Come on. Get real!

Okay. Let’s get real. Here’s what we know:

1. It’s not our money. Everything we’ve been blessed with is God’s. (Thank you, Lord!)

2. We are expected to give God the first and best of what we value most. (Ouch!)

3. When we joined this church, we pledged to give of our time, talents, gifts and service. (Gifts = Treasures = $)

4. Giving to the church demonstrates faith and trust in God.5. Giving to the church strengthens our relationship with God.6. Giving to the church helps us (and the church) fulfill our mission: To Be

& To Make Disciples of Christ

So, (you’re asking), how much do we want to give? — The answer is that every man, woman, and child should give what they have decided in their heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. (2 Cor-inthians 9:7)

Does God need money? – No, but for our church to operate, support ministries, equip, and empower individuals and families To Be & To Make Disciples of Christ we need everyone to be steadfast in their giving.

So, what does giving look like at BSUMC? – Well, we’re okay in that three out of four people give generously each year. Unfortunately, about a quarter of our members attend worship services, are active in Sunday school, and partici-pate in recreational church activities or the like, but do not make an account-able financial contribution. For some reason, none of the six reasons noted above are relevant. Or, maybe we haven’t done our job in encouraging them to be generous.

A day of encouragement: Faith & Family Sunday — On Sunday, November 2, at 10:00 AM our entire church family is invited to gather in Drake Hall to en-courage one another, talk about giving, and celebrate the sharing of God’s gifts. Just think of the possibilities if everyone in our church gave. Please en-courage your family and friends to come together as a church family. Every-one attending will receive a Faith & Family t-shirt.

Yes, it’s that time again. Thanks be to God!

Key dates to remember:Faith & Family Sunday - Sunday, November 2 at 10:00 AM in Drake HallCommitment Sunday - Sunday, November 9 during all four worship services

adult and Family ministRyDavid Stubbs, 371-6088, david.stubbs@bsumc.com

The Fellowship Club will meet on Tuesday, November 18, at 11:00 AM. Don’t miss the James Brothers, a gospel duo who sang at BSUMC a few weeks ago.

Do you know how God has gifted you? Find out by using the church’s Spiritual Gifts Survey (www.bsumc-spiritualgifts.com). After you take the survey to determine your gifts, go to the service ministry section to discover ways to use your gifts to serve God through your church. Service opportunities are available. Please participate!

Join your church friends for a Day Trip on Wednesday, November 5. We will take a historical trip to the Spartanburg area to visit old churches and the Wal-nut Grove Plantation. The group will depart from the church parking lot at 10:00 AM and will return in time for the midweek church dinner at 5:15 PM. The cost for transportation is $10. Contact Rory Henderson (864-371-6096, rory.henderson@bsumc.com) to add your name to the list of those attending.

Travel plans have been made to see Eng-land, Wales, Ireland and Scotland August 30 through September 13, 2015. This is a new date! Twenty-seven people have already signed up. Consider the great price of $2200 per person/double occupancy and register by paying a $250 deposit as soon as possible to enjoy this low price. Stop by the church office and get an itinerary.

For anyone living in the Easley, Powder-sville, and Piedmont area who attend BSUMC or are members are invited to join the “West Side Posse.” This group meets at 6:00 PM on the second Monday of the month. Our next meeting will be on Mon-day, November 10. Contact David Stubbs to add your name to the email list for future updates.

Next Chapters is a Sunday school class for singles and single parents who meet to study and discuss how the Bible speaks to them in their singleness and in their lives of parenting. Lyn Purkerson leads the class that meets in Room 206 at 10:00 AM each Sunday. The class is new and small, not to mention a great place for someone to connect.

A new young adult group has begun on Mondays at 7:00 PM in Room 206. This is a group for people in their twenties, as well as college students who would like to gather for Bible study and be part of a new group. Contact David Stubbs for more information.

Appetizers is an adult study held before the Wednesday night meal at 3:30 PM each week. During November the group will study the scriptures from Handel’s Messiah. Rev. Bob Hall will lead this fascinating class beginning on November 12.

Five Walk to Emmaus reunion groups meet monthly. A men’s group meets on Sunday mornings. A women’s group also meets on Sunday mornings. There are Tuesday and Wednesday night groups as well as a Sunday evening group. Come get involved. The group meeting the fourth Wednesday at 6:15 PM in Room 203 invites all past walk participants as well as anyone who would like to participate in a monthly accountability group. Contact David Stubbs for info about any of the groups. The Walk to Emmaus is a wonderful time of renewal. Looking ahead, the spring 2015 walks will be held March 5-7 (men) and March 12-15 (women).

Wednesday evenings at BSUMC continue to be an excellent opportunity for church family fellowship and a time of learning. Come for dinner and stay for a class. The evening meal is not only delicious but it is inexpensive! Rev. Jerry Temple continues his class on important New Testament stories. Join in “Bible Stories You Need to Know” each Wednesday at 6:15 PM through November. Jennifer Fahrney continues leading a textiles group of people who needlework their way through several projects. IGNITE is a great young adult study that continues at 7:00 PM. For more information on Wednesday eve-ning offerings, visit the church website (bsumc.info/fall-2014-class-information).

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music & aRts ministRyRosemary Hughes, 371-6092, rosemary.hughes@bsumc.com

All Saints Sunday is November 2, marked by the naming of the honored deceased, the lighting of candles, and the striking of chimes. Commitment Sunday, November 9, will feature the Carillon Choir (handbells) during the traditional services; the bells, a violin soloist, and the piano will accompany the Chancel Choir on the anthem, “For the Beauty of the Earth.” The Joyful Noise Choir (2nd-5th graders) and the Inside Voices Choir (6th-12th graders) will join together and sing with the band at the beginning of the 8:45 AM and 11:07 AM services on November 16. In the Sanctuary that same Sunday, you will hear a cello soloist with the Chancel Choir. November 23, Christ the King Sunday, also shares space with hymns of thanksgiving and the bountiful harvest altar. Advent begins November 30, and we celebrate the “Hanging of the Greens,” adorning our worship spaces with the colors and symbols of the Advent season. We welcome you to worship!

united methodist Women ciRclesA man looked out through the window wide,when the purple night was in the bud.There were trees and flowers in the rain outsidebut he only saw the mud.Another man looked in the gloaming timeOut through the iron bars;He glanced beyond the mud and grimeAnd he only saw the stars.It isn’t so much what the world holds fair, For stars and mud there be;And it isn’t so much what’s really there,But what we look for, we see!

Eyes are funny things! One person can see a man dressed in rags, dirty from sleeping on the ground the night before, and can turn away in disgust. An-other can see the same man at the same time, and turn toward him in com-passion. The Nan Ivester Circle is studying the book Some Folks Feel the Rain, Others Just Get Wet by James W. Moore. To really feel that rain, you have to look beyond the obvious with your eyes, and start looking more deeply with your heart, just as our Lord, Jesus, did. Join us in UMW as we strive to do just that in our mission to help others.

The Nell Culpepper Circle will meet Sunday, November 9, at 5:00 PM in the Orders Parlor. They will be talking about “hot” topics through studying Bible verses. Contact Jennifer Sperry ( jsperry08@gmail.com).

The following circles will meet on Tuesday, November 11:

The Edith Edwards Circle will meet at 7:00 PM in Orders Parlor. They will study Living So That by Wendy Blight. Contact Diane Scott (dgscott18@gmail.com).

The Dot Moore Circle, which usually meets in the Orders Parlor, will be merging with the Nan Ivester Circle starting in November.

The Nan Ivester Circle will meet at 9:30 AM in the Tommy Thomason Sun-day school classroom. Beth Templeton will be the guest speaker, leading a discussion on “the second half of our lives.” Contact Margaret Clayton (mag-gyclay@aol.com) or Helen Meyer (hmeyer@abc-seniors.com).

The Ruth Diggs Circle will meet at 11:00 AM in Truluck with Brenda Austin continuing teaching the fall/winter meetings from Beth Templeton’s book, More Conversations on the Porch. A luncheon will be served for $5. Contact Carol Ferguson ( jameseferguson@bellsouth.net).

The Dean Mauney Circle will meet at 7:00 PM in Truluck. They will study When You’re A Christian, the Whole World is from Missouri by James W. Moore Contact Lib Longmeyer (834-4803) or Carolyn Davis (268-2937, cmadavis@att.net).

Beth Moore will come to Greenville July 10-11, 2015! For additional information, visit lifeway.com/livingproof and also check out the precon-ference leader’s event that will be held at BSUMC (lifeway.com/youlead). Because this event has reserved seating, Women at the Well is planning to purchase a block of seats. To be included in this group, email Sandy MacMillian (sandracmac@bellsouth.net) no later than November 15!

“hoW Was youR tRip?”Mike Osler

Since I’ve returned from my second trip to Rwanda in six months to visit children in the ZOE orphan empowerment program, I’ve had countless people ask, “How was your trip?” I have been truly humbled by the support, love, and prayers I have received from the BSUMC community. Perhaps it is because of that support, I feel somewhat obligated to answer, “Great!”

But “great” is only part of the story. Parts of my trip were awful. Terrible. Disturbing. Gut-wrenching. Shame on me for even once muttering the words “thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” I’m blasphemous for saying those words.

I was blind sided early in the trip seeing a child in the same village where our ZOE group meeting was held who was lying on his side in a field. He was deemed to have malaria. He was unlikely to receive appropriate medical care and was likely in heaven by the time my plane landed back in the states. He had no father to comfort him. No mother to hold him as he passed. Not even a bed to lie on for his final days.

The next day I learned of two children recently lost in villages where ZOE works. One was sick and his older sibling did not no-tify anyone who could help be-fore it was too late. The second was a young female orphan – raped and beaten to death dur-ing the night.

This is NOT “on earth as it is in heaven.” It felt more like hell on earth.

I listened to a ZOE child share his testimony. He overcame sim-ilar challenges that many orphans face – being hungry, dirty, dropping out of school, having no family or social structure. But he also overcame the crying of his 2 and 5 year-old siblings each night. They did not understand why they had to sleep outside because they had no parents, no food, no home.

On my first trip, I met a young ZOE graduate with a story so horrific it was unimaginable for any one person. After years of hunger, abuse, and what amounts to child slavery, she was raped and became pregnant, stigmatized by her community and chose to be an outcast rather than abort. She started off as a homeless single mom of an infant after nearly dying during the deliv-ery and then nearly dying again from an infection. This story was unimagina-ble the first time, but during this recent trip I met another young lady with a nearly identical story. After hearing of the pain again, I wondered how many more girls there are with this same story that we do not know about.

I can go on for a long time…there is Rukara, age 13, sole provider for his 10 and 2 year-old siblings. He had to drop out of school because he needed more time to search for food. There is Henriette, age 19, whose father is in prison for killing her mother, leaving her with seven siblings to raise. Two of her sib-lings left because the situation is so dire. Rukara and Henriette are ZOE chil-dren who have hope that they will make it despite their histories. There are more than 8,000 children currently in ZOE in Rwanda – but that leaves just under 700,000 orphans not in ZOE in a country of 12 million people. With estimates of 40 to 50 million orphans in Africa alone – not to mention mil-

The non-traditional worship theme “I AM” will continue into Novem-ber. In the series, we are focusing on the times Jesus said, “I am….” because those declarative statements were so significant. Jesus wanted to be sure people understood he was the son of God.

Many people misunderstood Jesus during his time. Some people mis-understood Jesus because he didn’t behave like any religious leader they had ever seen. He didn’t honor the rules they held sacred, he reached out to people that didn’t seem worthy, and he performed miracles that were unsettling to people. However, the author of the Gospel of John included these statements to make Jesus’ authority very clear.

Our lives go up and down dramatically, causing us to desperately need different things in order to thrive. As you read, hear, and discuss these texts, you will find that the comfort, guidance, discipline, etc. that you need in this particular point in your life will be found in these significant statements.

“I AM Important”Rev. Joe Cate

lions more in Central America and Asia – the scale of these horrific stories is staggering.

Once we see these sights, hear the sto-ries, and think the thoughts, they cannot be unseen, unheard, or unthought of. This travesty actually hap-pened and continues to happen – right this minute. Perhaps before my trips I lived in igno-rant bliss and changed the channel to focus on “my own” issues in 21st cen-tury America. But as Katie Davis said in her book Kisses from Katie, “Now that I know, I am responsible.” The writers of the Bible were moved to include more than 1,400 verses about justice and helping orphans and widows. All those verses were God setting the stage to say if “on earth as it is in heaven” is to be real, it is up to us to take action.

Don’t get me wrong – my trip was full of amazing moments. Rwanda is an in-credibly beautiful country with mountain views that outclass the Blue Ridge. Rwandans are hard-working, humble people who are quick to drop their stern faces for a smile and greeting. They are using every square foot of the land God provided to grow food.

One ZOE orphan after another, after another, shared their stories. After three years in the ZOE program, they have graduated and overcome insur-mountable odds. They are self-sufficient. They have food. Their siblings are in school. They run small businesses. They have health insurance. They are each other’s family and therefore protected from abuse. The girls mentioned in this article both have homes now and beautiful three year-old daughters. Henriette is selling vegetables.

I saw orphans adopting other orphans. Orphans were giving us huge por-tions of their harvests as a gift even if they had no food for their own evening meal. Orphans were praying for us and our safe travels. I saw Jesus in their eyes. And I saw Jesus in the eyes of the committed ZOE staff – all native to Rwanda. I saw Jesus in the eyes of our team – so many of whom have opened

their hearts and checkbooks to ZOE. There is hope. There are 23,000 orphans in five African countries with hope thanks to ZOE. With pilot programs un-derway this year in Guatemala and India, ZOE is expanding rapidly. I can make a difference. You can make a difference.

So the truth is my trip was aw-ful, terrible, disturbing. But be-cause of the love and action of many, it was also great.

employee anniveRsaRiesJoin the church staff in recognizing the following employee anniversa-ries and thank them for their service:Gail Flowers, Receptionist, 12 years of serviceRosemary Hughes, Director of Music and Arts, 7 years of serviceJaime Hernandez, Custodian, 5 years of serviceBrian O’ Neill, Maintenance Assistant, 5 years of serviceStephanie Lofink, CDC Floater, 2 years of serviceDeborah Friddle, Assistant Church Bookkeeper, 1 year of serviceMonica Herring, CDC Substitute Teacher, 1 year of serviceRobert Smith, Maintenance Assistant, 1 year of service

childRen’s ministRiesRev. Gayle Quay, 373-6089, gayle.quay@bsumc.com; Cari Treece, 371-6104, cari.treece@bsumc.com

The Children’s Ministry Board recognizes perfect attendance for Sunday school during the school year. The students making this accomplishment are recognized by name on the hallway bulletin board located between the Sanctuary lobby and the church offices. Be sure to read the children’s names and congratulate them.

studyAlpha Class, Tuesdays at 6:30 PM (Truluck)Appetizers, Wednesdays at 3:30 PM (217)College/Young Adult Bible Study, Mondays at 7:00 PM (206)Combined Sunday School on Sunday, November 2, at 10:00 AM (Drake)Confirmation Mentor Night on Sunday, November 23, at 5:15 PM (Drake)Disciple I, Thursdays at 10:00 AM (205)Emmaus Reunion Group on Wednesday, November 19, at 6:15 PM (203)Family Project, Sundays at 5:30 PM (Truluck)Financial Peace on Sunday, November 2, at 5:15 PM (114)Ignite, Wednesdays at 7:00 PM (206)Minister’s Class, Wednesdays at 6:15 PM (Truluck)Monday Night Study, Mondays at 6:30 PM (217)Needlework Group, Wednesdays, at 6:15 PM (216)Reflections Reunion Group on Tuesday, November 4, at 7:00 PM (114)Sermon Scripture Study, Thursdays at 11:00 AM (Truluck)WELCOME Class on Sunday, November 16, at 10:00 AM (Orders Parlor)

Church Staff Directory Adam Layne FisherNon-Traditional Worship Leader371-6101Alane KelleyExecutive Assistant to Senior & Associate Ministers371-6084Alison ListerCDC Director233-5050Boy Scout Troop 9Scout Hut371-6102Cari TreeceChildren’s Ministry Assistant371-6104Chris “Cash” AshleyAssociate Youth Minister371-6091Chris Malaska Church Administrator371-6085Crisis Ministry235-6011David StubbsAdult & Family Programs371-6088Gail Flowers Church Receptionist232-7341Gayle Quay Children’s Minister371-6089Grover Putnam Parish Minister371-6098Jerry Hill Minister of Missions and Outreach371-6090Jerry Temple Senior Minister232-7341Joe CateAssociate Minister371-6086John Fahrney Youth Minister371-6094Mike Baxter Facilities371-6093Nancy Gobble Finance371-6087Prayer Chain371-6099Rory HendersonMinistry Assistant371-6096Rosemary Hughes Director of Music and Arts371-6092Tom BuchananLeisure Ministry Coordinator373-6461Vance Jenkins Sanctuary Organist371-6092

WoRshipCommitment Sunday on Sunday, November 9Hanging of the Greens on Sunday, November 30Non-Traditional Worship, Sundays at 8:45 & 11:07 AM (Sisk)Nursing Center Worship on Sunday, November 9, at 3:00 PM (Laurel Baye)Traditional Worship, Sundays at 8:55 AM & 11:00 AM (Sanctuary)

RecReationBasketball Practice, Mondays at 5:30 PM, Wednesdays at 7:15 PM, & Sundays at 2:00 PM (Drake and Sisk)Basketball Games, Mondays, Tuesdays, & Thursdays at 5:30 PM, & Saturdays at 8:00 AM (Drake and Sisk)Joyous Joggers/Walkers, Tuesdays & Thursdays at 6:00 AMMen’s Basketball on Friday, November 21, at 6:00 PM (Drake)Well-Balanced for Seniors, Tuesdays & Thursdays at 9:30 AM & 1:15 PM (Drake)

musicCarillon Choir, Wednesdays at 5:30 PM (Choir Room)Celebration Choir for K5/1st, Wednesdays at 6:00 PM (201)Chancel Choir, Wednesdays at 7:15 PM (Choir Room)Joyful Noise Choir for 2nd-5th, Wednesdays at 6:35 PM (201)Music and Movement for 3s/4s, Wednesdays at 6:00 PM (Amphitheater)Play and Worship for 3s/4s, Wednesdays, at 6:35 PM (LL05)Youth Choir, Sundays at 4:40 PM (Choir Room)Youth Handbells, Sundays at 4:00 PM (Choir Room)

meetinGsArchives Committee on Wednesday, November 12, at 9:30 AM(Archives Room)Board of Trustees on Thursday, November 20, at 12:00 PM (114)Breakfast Club on Tuesday, November 25, at 12:00 PM (Library)CDC Board of Directors on Wednesday, November 19, at 8:00 AM (114)Charge Conference on Monday, November 17, at 7:00 PM (Truluck)Children’s Ministry Board on Sunday, November 16, at 11:00 AM (217)Emmanuel’s Hammer Board on Monday, November 24, at 12:00 PM (114)Evangelism Committee on Wednesday, November 12, at 5:30 PM (Drake)Finance Committee on Monday, November 17, at 6:00 PM (114)Mission Commission on Tuesdays, November 18, at 5:30 PM (114)MOPS on Monday, November 10, at 9:30 AM (217)Music and Arts Ministry Board on Wednesday, November 5, at 12:00 PM (114)Narcotics Anonymous, Tuesdays & Fridays at 8:00 PM (217)Older Adult Council on Tuesday, November 18, at 1:00 PM (Truluck)Order of St. Luke on Monday, November 3 & 17, at 11:30 AM (101)Organ Rehearsal, Tuesdays at 8:30 AM (Memorial Chapel)Program Staff on Tuesday, November 4, at 10:30 AM (114)Share and Care Support Group on Tuesday, November 18, at 10:00 AM (303)Sports, Recreation, and Leisure Committee on Wednesday, November 5, at 5:30 PM (114)Staff Parish Relations Committee on Monday, November 3, at 6:00 PM (114)Stewardship Committee on Tuesday, November 4, at 12:00 PM (114)

WomenCool Cup of Water, Wednesdays, at 6:15 PM (Library)Women at the Well Bible Studies, Thursdays at 10:00 AM (203, 205, 217)Women at the Well Gathering, Thursdays at 9:00 AM (100)Women’s Small Group, Sundays at 7:45 AM (Library)

pRayeR & shaReGreenville City Prayer, Wednesdays at 12:00 PM (Triune Chapel)Intercessory Prayer, Wednesdays at 9:00 AM (Bryan Crenshaw Prayer Chapel)

eventsDistrict Lay Servant Orientation on Sunday, November 16, at 1:00 PMFCA Banquet on Thursday, November 13, at 4:00 PM (Sisk ande Drake)Fellowship Club on Tuesday, November 18, at 11:00 AM (Truluck)Living Healthy as Seniors on Monday, November 17, at 11:45 AM (Truluck)marketfest@Bstreet on Saturday, November 8, at 9:00 AM (Sisk & Drake)

Learn about future events

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calendar linkwww.BSUMC.com

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the chuRch oFFice Will be closed duRinGthanksGivinG on novembeR 27 and 28

SympathyTo Jann and Nick McLane and extended family on the death of Jann’s mother, Mary Ann Wold.To Ruth and John Neil and family on the death of Ruth’s father, Tom Vestal. To Karen and Pat Patton on the death of Pat’s father, Otis Patton from Rock Hill, SC.To Stacey, John, and Madeline Elizabeth Stewart on the death of Stacey’s father.Gifts & MemorialsIn memory of Jim Perrin by Thomas & Patricia Bartholomew.In memory of Tom Vestal for Youth Group by Carey & David Hudson & Family. A gift to Feeding Jesus in honor of Elise McCasland’s birthday by Penny & Larry Gall.A gift to Missions in honor of Haden Rawlinson’s birthday by Peny & Larry Gall.New MembersJamie Graves Wilson joined the church on Sunday, October 12. Allison and Jim Warren and Sara Warren joined the church on Sunday, October 19.

conGReGational caReRev. Grover Putnam, 371-6098, gputnam931@aol.com

Join us for the upcoming Senior Living Workshop series, “Living Healthy as Seniors,” on Monday, November 17. The presentation will be followed by a $5 lunch in the Truluck Dining Room. Lunch reservations are required one week prior to each workshop by email to Grover Putnam.

Jamie Graves Wilson

child development centeRCDC 3K Music, Wednesdays at 9:45 AM (Choir Room)CDC 4K Music, Wednesdays at 10:30 AM (Choir Room)CDC After-School Music, Fridays at 4:00 PM (Choir Room)CDC Chapel, Tuesdays at 10:30 AM (Memorial Chapel)

youthBoys Grade 5-8, Wednesdays at 6:00 PM (Game Room)Girls Grade 5-8, Wednesdays at 6:00 PM (Junior High Room)Grades 9-12, Wednesdays, at 6:00 PM (Board Room)

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childRenK5 and 1st Grade Bible Study, Wednesdays at 6:35 PM (209) 2nd, 3rd and 4th Grade Bible Study, Wednesdays at 6:00 PM (217)Sprouts, Sundays at 5:15 PM (301)

tRoop 9 chRistmas FundRaiseRBoy Scout Troop 9 will sell fresh-cut Christmas trees, wreaths, and garlands as a fundraiser for their annual scouting activities. Proceeds raised will be used to fund uniforms, scouting events, dues, and camping equipment. All Scouts will have order forms available in the main and office lobbies on Wednesday nights and Sunday mornings. Prepayment is required, and orders will be available for pick-up at the church on November 29 and December 7.

NOTE: final orders for the November 29 delivery are due no later than November 23. Orders for the December 6 delivery are due no later than November 30.

For more information, contact coordinator Tim Poole (tim.poole@hotmail.com, 864-430-1976) or visit the church website where an order form can be downloaded (bsumc.info/troop-9-christmas-trees).

attention, Women. save these dates!

The Annual Christmas Luncheon will be held on Thursday, December 11.

The Annual Women’s Retreat at Lake Junaluska will be held

February 20-22, 2015.

Russell, Sara, Allison and Jim Warren

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Worship ScheduleNon-Traditional Worship, Sundays at 8:45 AM & 11:07 AM (Sisk Hall)Traditional Worship, Sundays at 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM (Sanctuary) Healing Worship Service, First Wednesday at 6:00 PM (Bryan Crenshaw Prayer Chapel)

Rev. Jerry E. TempleSenior Minister

Rev. Joe CateAssociate Minister

Rev. Grover PutnamParish Minister

Church StaffRev. Gayle J. QuayChildren’s Minister

Rev. Jerry M. HillMinister of Missions and Outreach

David StubbsDirector of Education and Programs

Chris MalaskaDirector of Administration

Mike BaxterDirector of Facilities and Engineering

John FahrneyYouth Minister

Chris “Cash” AshleyAssociate Youth Minister

Cari TreeceChildren’s Ministry Assistant

Alane KelleyExecutive Assistant to Senior & Associate Ministers

Adam Layne FisherNon-Traditional Worship Leader

Nancy Gobble Finance

Rory HendersonEducation and Programs

Tom BuchananLeisure Ministry Coordinator

Gail FlowersChurch Receptionist

Vance JenkinsSanctuary Organist

Rosemary HughesDirector of Music and Arts

Child Development CenterAlison ListerDirector

November 2 All Saints Day — Matthew 5:1-12

November 9 Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost — Matthew 25:1-13

November 16 Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost — Matthew 25:14-30

November 23 Christ the King Sunday — Matthew 25:31-46

November 30 First Sunday of Advent — Mark 13:24-37

novembeR 2014 lectionaRy ReadinGs

November 5 — Apricot Beef Stir Fry with Rice, Vegetable Blend, Yeast Rolls, Buddy Chili Bean Soup, & Orange Cake. Hamburgers & Chips for

the Children. Servers: Grace Class

November 12 — Apple Ginger Pork Loin, Green Beans, Macaroni & Cheese, Biscuits, Tortilla Soup, & Pineapple Cake. Cheese Sandwiches

for the Children. Servers: Foundation Class

November 19 — Turkey with Dressing & Gravy, Sweet Potato Slices, Italian Green Beans, Cranberry Sauce, Yeast Rolls, & Pumpkin Pie.

Servers: Revelation Class

Dinner will not be served on November 26 due to Thanksgiving.

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To Be and To Make Disciples of Christ

Did you know that a few of BSUMC’s staff were incarcer-ated? While technically not true, three staff members did get “locked-up” for the Mus-cular Dystrophy Association (MDA). An anonymous church member had Joe Cate, Gayle Quay, and Cari Treece put in “jail” until they raised money for the association. Many of you were able to donate to

this cause and the three “jailbirds” raised $1,205! Do you have an interest in what the money raised would provide? The donations will send a child to a MDA camp with other children in their same situation which allows feelings of being “normal.” The funds also provide annual re-pairs of medical equipment, a clinic visit ($300 per visit), a support group session ($100 a session), a minute of research ($65 a minute for research), and a flu shot. Thank you for donating.

Daylight Saving Time will officially end at 2:00 AM on Sunday, November 2. Remember to set your clocks and “fall back” one hour!