April 7 - 13, 2019
bumc.net COMMUNION OFFERING: RISE AGAINST HUNGER This month's Communion offering is for Rise Against Hunger, which provides nutritious meals for our neighbors experiencing hunger around the world. Help us collect $32,000 this weekend to pack and donate 100,000 meals on April 13. You can give during Communion in the offering plates, online at bumc.net/rise or text BUMCCOM and a dollar amount to 28950 (ex. BUMCCOM 50). If this is your first time giving through text, you will receive a text back with information on how to register.
EASTER AT BUMC bumc.net/Easter Saturday, April 20 6 p.m. Traditional (Sanctuary) Sunday, April 21 6 a.m. Prayer Vigil (Chapel) 6:30 a.m. Sunrise Service (Prayer Garden) 8 a.m. Traditional (Sanctuary) 9:30 a.m. Contemporary (Sanctuary + Chapel) 11 a.m. Traditional (Sanctuary + Chapel)
STATIONS OF THE CROSS bumc.net/Lent April 14-21, times vary (see website for details) The Stations of the Cross is a walking prayer devotional focused on the last hours of Christ's life. The 12 stations allow us to better understand Jesus' journey to the cross and prepare our hearts for Easter Sunday. It takes 30 minutes to an hour to complete all 12 stations. The last rotation will begin 45 minutes before closing time each day.
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bumc.net/Lent ES E S L IV CHANG April 19, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Family Life Center The Stations of the Cross for Families is a family-centered experience that explains the events of Holy Week in a way that's appropriate for children of all ages. It takes 30 minutes to an hour to complete all 12 stations. The last rotation will begin at 5:30 p.m.
HOLY WEEK WORSHIP SERVICES bumc.net/Lent Maundy Thursday Worship + Communion April 18, 7 p.m., Sanctuary Good Friday Tenebrae Service April 19, 7 p.m., Sanctuary
Brentwood United Methodist Church • 309 Franklin Road, Brentwood, TN 37027 • 615.373.3663
WHAT'S HAPPENING AT BUMC? BUILDING BETTER MOMS April 9, 6:30 p.m., Tabernacle Moms, we have a place for you to connect right where you are in life by learning, growing, and serving together. Dinner is $15. Sign up for dinner at bumc.net/BBM. ONPOINT WITH BISHOP MCALILLY April 11, 6:30 a.m., Tabernacle Join the Point Men for coffee, biscuits, and discussion with Bishop Bill McAlilly of the Nashville Episcopal Area. RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE April 14, 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. There will be one Red Cross Bloodmobile in the parking lot next week for you to donate blood. The Red Cross will be on campus one hour longer than usual due to having only one truck. Make your appointment at redcrossblood.org. DIVORCE RECOVERY Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. This group focuses the roller coaster feelings of separation and divorce. Stress, guilt, self-esteem, and more will be addressed in this healing group. Cost is $30. Sign up at bumc. net/Register. FATHER-DAUGHTER DANCE April 26, 6:30 p.m., Haney Hall Dance the night away at the Point Men Father-Daughter Dance. Cost is $35/family (K-6th grade). Sign up at bumc.net/Register. WOVEN WOMEN'S CONFERENCE May 4, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Imagine waking up every single day convinced that the 24 hours ahead of you are a precious gift to be used as a force for God's good. Join other women from BUMC and Franklin First UMC as we learn from Heather Dixon to appreciate the gift of life. Sign up at bumc.net/Woven.
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RISE AGAINST HUNGER MEAL PACKING EVENT April 13, 9-11 a.m. –OR– 1-3 p.m. We're packing 100,000 meals to help Rise Against Hunger end world hunger by 2030! Invite your friends and neighbors to serve alongside you as we pack nutritious meals that will be delivered all over the world. Sign up at bumc.net/Rise.
ALZHEIMER'S & DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP April 9, 7-8 p.m., Room A389 This is an open forum where all questions are important and people are able to share solutions and support for caregivers of those with memory loss. All are welcome. Contact Sue Dowling at 615.970.8393 to learn more.
BUMC FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Apply by Monday, April 15 Each year, the BUMC Foundation awards at least 5 $2,000 renewable scholarships to students who have been active in the life of our church. One will be awarded to a college senior who plans on graduate work, and at least 4 of the scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors. Apply at bumc.net/Scholarship.
EASTER WORSHIP WELCOMERS Help us provide a warm and welcoming atmosphere for Easter worshipers as we celebrate Christ's resurrection from the dead! Sign up at bumc.net/Easter.
HARVEST HANDS ADVOCATES BREAKFAST TABLE HOSTS April 30, 7:30 a.m., Haney Hall Do you love the mission of Harvest Hands? Host a table at the annual breakfast! Contact Heather at heather@harvesthandscdc.com or 615.499.4963 to learn more about inviting and hosting guests. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL June 24-27, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Blast off at VBS! We'll explore the many wonders of God's universe through out-of-this-world fun! For K – 4th grade (18-19 school year). Sign up at bumc.net/VBS.
THANK YOU FROM OFAM The OFAM team wants to say thank you to all who donated, packed, and delivered Easter baskets for children in the foster system in the Greater Nashville Area. With your help, we distributed 475 baskets to local agencies! THANK YOU FROM GIVE YE THEM TO EAT Earlier this month, 20 women in Mexico graduated as community health workers through our mission partner Give Ye Them To Eat, thanks to the generosity of our Sunday School classes, individual donors, and proceeds from Festival of Carols 2017. Thank you for your support!
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS June 24-27, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Have the adventure of a lifetime at VBS! We need adults of all ages and stages of life to help us lead an exciting week of fun and spiritual growth for our children. Sign up at bumc.net/VBS.
$15 each (deadline is April 14). Place this order form with payment in the offering plate. You may also order and pay online at www.bumc.net/Lent.