Weekly Announcements - February 24

February 23 & 24, 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.

heart KIDSALE CONSIGNMENT SALE

bumckidsale.net March 1, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

March 2, 8-11 a.m. (half-price) Our semi-annual consignment sale is next weekend! Shop for quality kids' clothing, toys, and more while benefitting our missions partners, such as Harvest Hands, Room In The Inn, and South Africa Outreach.

SONGS & HYMNS

HEART SONGS & HYMNS WORSHIP + BENEFIT NIGHT

March 10, 7 p.m., Sanctuary Sing your heart out at a night of worship! Show up early to bid on silent auction items such as handmade quilts, dinner with the Chappells, and more. Help us raise $30,000 for youth mission trips, youth choir tours, and Mending Hearts Inc. Visit the tables by Haney Hall or in the Youth Café to start your bidding.

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BUILDING BETTER MOMS

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Register at bumc.net/BBM ES E S L IV March 12, 6:30-8 p.m., Youth Café/Tabernacle CHANG Moms, we have a place for you to connect right where you’re at in life by learning, growing, and serving together. Register for childcare by March 4. Dinner is $15.

CLASSES BEGINNING DURING LENT

bumc.net/AdultStudies Are you looking for a way to grow your knowledge of Scripture and deepen your faith?

We have 4 classes beginning during Lent ranging from book studies to Bible study to Enneagram discussions. Find the class that fits you at bumc.net/AdultStudies.

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

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT BUMC? PRAYING OUR WAY FORWARD Join us in prayer for the United Methodist Church General Conference in St. Louis this week.

The Memorial Chapel will be open for prayer on Monday and Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

VIENNA BOYS CHOIR The Vienna Boys Choir concert is next week! If you reserved tickets but will no longer be able to attend, send an email to Gregg Bunn at gbunn@bumc.net to let us know. We will be able to offer those tickets to the concert waitlist.

REFUEL: HOW WE WORSHIP February 27, 6:20 p.m.

Family Life Center Do you ever wonder why we do what we do in worship? Dr. Shannon Garrett will discuss the pattern of corporate worship. RSVP for 5:30 dinner at bumc.net/Refuel.

Please enter through the lobby; the Chapel door will be locked.

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

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.

EMPLOYMENT AT BUMC Want to work at BUMC? Visit bumc.net/Employment to see our current job opportunities.

OFAM EASTER BASKETS The Orphan, Foster and Adoption Ministry is collecting Easter baskets for foster children in Williamson County! Beginning next week, you can pick up a shopping list to help OFAM donate 475 baskets. Your family can also pack or deliver the baskets on March 30. Sign up at bumc.net/Register.

COLLEGE SEARCH SEMINAR March 10, 11:15 a.m., Tabernacle Students and parents, how do you decide which college is the right fit? Learn how to find a school that meets your educational needs, financial constraints, and faith journey from an independent college counselor.

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

Grow your knowledge of the Old Testament in 12 Sundays! Led by Rev. Allison Gossett and David Pflaum. Sign up at bumc.net/ AdultStudies.

INTERNATIONAL MISSION TRIPS Why go on an international mission trip? You get to form friendships with brothers and sisters abroad and expand your perspective of what God is doing around the world! Visit bumc.net/MissionTrips to learn about upcoming trips.

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.

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.

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, contact Rev. Shebbie Shields at 615.324.7240 to connect.

GLORY SIGHTINGS We had 68 participants at our men's retreat last weekend at Beersheba Springs Assembly!

Send your own glory sightings to info@bumc.net.

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.

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