Weekly Announcements - February 17

February 17 & 18, 2019

bumc.net ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE March 6, 6:30 p.m., Sanctuary Ash Wednesday is the start of the Lenten season, 40 days of reflection in preparation for Easter. You will have the opportunity to receive ashes on your forehead as an outward sign of saying you "repent, and believe in the Gospel." Childcare is available for 3 and under.

VIENNA BOYS CHOIR

Can't make it? Email gbunn@bumc.net to return your tickets The Vienna Boys Choir concert is quickly approaching! If you reserved tickets but will no longer be able to attend, return them on Eventbrite (under Tickets) or send an email to Dr. Gregg Bunn at gbunn@bumc.net to let us know. We will be able to offer those tickets to the concert waitlist.

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CHANG March 2, 8-11 a.m. (half-price) Our semi-annual consignment sale is coming up soon! Interested in consigning or volunteering? You can get early access to the sale! Contact kidsale@bumc.net to learn more.

REFUEL: DINNER AND DISCUSSION

RSVP for dinner at bumc.net/Refuel February 20, 5:30 p.m. (dinner) 6:20 p.m. (discussion) Family Life Center Do you ever wonder why we do what we do in worship? Dr. Doug and Blair Meeks will discuss the history of worship and sacramental theology.

Dinner is $12 ($6 for 12 and under), $35 max per family. Please enter through the lobby; the Chapel door will be locked.

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SONGS & HYMNS

HEART SONGS & HYMNS WORSHIP + BENEFIT NIGHT

March 10, 7 p.m., Sanctuary Sing your heart out at a night of worship benefitting our youth summer mission trips, youth choir tours, and Mending Hearts. Show up early to bid on auction items, such as handmade quilts and dinner with the Chappells.

Brentwood United Methodist Church • 309 Franklin Road, Brentwood, TN 37027 • 615.373.3663

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT BUMC? THANK YOU! FROM RESTOCK THE PANTRY Thank you to everyone who helped restock the GraceWorks pantry! You collected more than 6,000 pounds of groceries for GraceWorks Ministries to offer to our local neighbors in need of grocery shopping assistance.

SOUTH AFRICA SPONSORSHIP Education changes everything!

We are still seeking sponsors for 88 students and 13 teachers to reach our goal of 375 sponsored children and 40 sponsored teachers at our 3 partner schools. Visit bumc.net/SouthAfrica to learn more.

DAILY FIELD GUIDE The Field Guide is like a map for your journey with scriptures, meditations, and prayers for you every day of the week. Subscribe to Field Guide emails or read the daily devotional at bumc.net/FieldGuide.

HIGH SCHOOL BACKYARD MISSION TRIP June 17-21, Nashville Our summer high school mission trip is focusing its efforts close to home. We will partner with local organizations to prepare meals, repair homes, work with the homeless, and get to know local families. Cost is $75.

Sign up at bumc.net/Register.

CHILDREN'S CHOIRS Wednesdays, 6:15-7 p.m.

Our Children's Choirs are for PreK – 5th grade and include Angel Choir, Agape Choir, Asbury Choir, and Rhythm & Bells.

These groups perform in weekly worship services an average of 3-4 times per year. Register your child at bumc.net/Register.

ASBURY CHOIR FESTIVAL March 1 & 2, Louisville, KY Our 5th grade Asbury Choir is heading to Louisville to sing in their annual choir festival! Cost is $95/student. Sign up at bumc.net/Register.

JOIN THE WELCOME MINISTRY The Welcome Ministry wants you!

Help us create a warm and hospitable environment to welcome members and guests to worship with us. All you need is a smile! Contact Rev. Shelby Slowey at sslowey@bumc.net to learn more.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS June 24-27 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.

Visit bumc.net/VBS to learn more.

2019 SUMMER MISSION TRIPS Learn more: bumc.net/MissionTrips South Africa, May 22-30 Visit our 3 partner schools to meet the 415 students and teachers we sponsor each school year. Cost is $900 + airfare.

Uganda, June 26 – July 7 Visit the Raise the Roof Academy and help with construction, lead skills training workshops, and volunteer at a medical clinic. Cost is $1000 + airfare.

LIVING WELL THROUGH ANXIETY Begins March 13, 6:30-8 p.m.

Did you know that Anxiety has biological causes and is not the result of your inability to ‘let go' of trials that you face? Come as you are to explore emotional wellness.

Sign up for the 6-week group at bumc.net/Register.

DISCIPLE BIBLE STUDY FAST TRACK Begins March 10, 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Have you wanted to grow your knowledge of Scripture but felt overwhelmed by long-term class commitments? Disciple Fast Track covers the entire Old Testament in just 12 Sundays! Led by Rev. Allison Gossett and David Pflaum. Sign up at bumc.net/Register.

PARTNERS IN HOPE CANCER SUPPORT Partners in Hope is made up of a group of people with various cancer diagnoses who meet weekly for yoga and general wellness and support. If you've been diagnosed with cancer, you do not have to journey alone.

Contact Rev. Shebbie Shields at 615.324.7240 to connect.

GRIEF CARE Begins March 3, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Grief Care is a safe place to acknowledge and receive support for the significant loss you've experienced in life. Led by Rev. Dr. Jeff Wilson. Sign up for the 4-week group at bumc.net/Register.

Support & Care in Difficult Times If you are in need of pastoral care, contact any of our pastors or schedule an appointment by calling Melissa Liddle at 615.324.7256. You can make prayer requests online at bumc.net/Prayer.

Support Groups There are a wide range of support and encouragement groups for issues such as grief,

career transitions, addictions, dementia & Alzheimer’s, cancer support, divorce, and others. bumc.net/FindSupport Stephen Ministry A trained Stephen Minister meets with you confidentially to listen, care, pray, and

help you find healing & wholeness. Call 615.577.4881. bumc.net/StephenMinistry Give Support There are a wide range of ways to support others, such as Funeral Team, GraceNotes, Prayer

Shawl Ministry, and Intercessory Prayer Team/Email Prayer Team. bumc.net/CongregationalCare