January 13, 2019
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There will be a Charge Conference on January 27 at 12:15 p.m. in Haney Hall
REFUEL: DINNER AND DISCUSSION
bumc.net/Refuel January 23, 5:30 p.m. (dinner), 6:20 p.m. (discussion), Family Life Center Join Dr. Davis Chappell and Dr. Laura Brantley as they discuss the nature and role of Scripture for Christians. They will explore specific social issues, like human sexuality, in which the Church is divided in belief and practice. Dinner is $12 ($6 for 12 and under) from Bishop's Meat & Three. RSVP for dinner by January 22 at bumc.net/Refuel.
BUILDING BETTER MOMS
LAUNCHING POINT
Sign up at bumc.net/BBM January 15, 6:30-8 p.m., Tabernacle Moms, we have a place for you to connect right where you’re at in life. Join us at our inaugural night where moms like you can learn, grow, and serve. Speakers will be Reverends Allison Gossett, Toi King, Shelby Slowey, and Casey Orr.
bumc.net/LaunchingPoint This Sunday, 9:45 & 11 a.m., Parlor (below Narthex) Get a snapshot of who we are and what we believe at BUMC. Meet one of our pastors and learn how you can get more deeply connected in the life of BUMC. No registration necessary. Contact Rev. Shelby Slowey at sslowey@bumc.net to learn more.
RESTOCK THE PANTRY
Pick up a shopping list January 20 How can we serve our neighbors in need in 2019? We’ll be collecting nonperishable items to help restock the GraceWorks pantry in its mission to serve our neighbors in need in Williamson County. Pick up a shopping list in the Haney Hall Breezeway next weekend.
WORSHIP READINESS (MILESTONE #3) Sign up at bumc.net/WorshipReadiness January 26, 9:30-11:30 a.m. (seminar) January 27, 11:05 a.m. (presentation) Kindergarteners (5 & 6-year-olds) and their parents are invited to join us to learn how and why we worship! After the Saturday seminar, children will receive their worship bags on Sunday followed by a family lunch. Cost is $20 per family.
WHAT'S HAPPENING AT BUMC? 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 on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Sign up at bumc.net/FieldGuide.
BOUNDARIES CLASS Begins January 16, 6:30-8 p.m. What are boundaries? Why do I need them? When I say “no,” do others know I mean it? How can we recognize and respect set boundaries? Cost is $30 for the 6-week class. Sign up at bumc.net/Register.
JOYSOUND ORCHESTRA Sundays, 3:45-5 p.m., Room A185 Bring your instruments, and enjoy playing the music of the church. 6th grade through adults welcome; no audition necessary. Contact Patsy Wade at pwade@bumc.net to learn more.
CHARGE CONFERENCE READING OF NAMES Help us reconnect with BUMC members with whom we've lost contact. Identify any person you know at bumc.net/FindMembers so they're not removed from our membership roll. Contact membership@bumc.net by January 27 to identify someone.
THE ENNEAGRAM JOURNEY Begins January 24, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Embark on a journey to spiritual self-discovery. The Enneagram Journey is an opportunity to better understand yourself and the value in who God created you to be. Sign up at bumc.net/AdultStudies.
MLK WEEKEND NO SUNDAY NIGHT ACTIVITIES Sunday night activities will not meet next week, January 20, due to Martin Luther King Day (unless otherwise notified by instructors). BUMC will also be closed on January 21. In the event of an emergency, contact the pastor-oncall at 615.979.3086. Please leave a message, and a pastor will call you back.
PRAYERS FOR THE BEIRUT TRIP Please be in prayer as 9 members of our church travel to Beirut through January 22. The team will work alongside the Lebanese Society for Education and Social Development. They will engage local church leaders, refugee care ministry leaders, and seminary students from schools serving refugee children. WOMEN'S STUDY: PHILIPPIANS Begins January 15, 9-11 a.m. This study, led by Anne Frame, incorporates observations on overriding themes in the Letter to the Philippians to help you study the Word of God. Sign up at bumc.net/AdultStudies. DIVORCE RECOVERY Begins January 16, 6:30-8 p.m. Focus on issues that you might be dealing with as you travel through the roller coaster feelings of separation and divorce. Cost is $30 for the 6-week class. Sign up at bumc.net/Register.
FLASHPOINT MEN'S RETREAT February 15-17, Beersheba Springs Explore your faith in nature at FlashPoint. We'll talk about being uncommon as a man in today’s world by making sure your spiritual core is in shape and putting your faith into your everyday life. Cost is $175. Sign up at bumc.net/FlashPoint.
CARE FOR PARENTS Sometimes we struggle with how to take care of our struggling children. You are not alone, other parents are dealing with issues that they need help with, as well. Contact Rev. Shebbie Shields at 615.324.7240 for a confidential conversation.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Contact hr@bumc.net or bumc. net/Employment to learn more. • Director of Information Technology, full-time (40 hours) • Administrative Assistant to Children's Ministry (35 hours)
YOUTH CONFIRMATION Begins January 16, 7-8 p.m. Youth Confirmation is for 7th – 12th graders who have not yet been confirmed to learn the basic tenets of the Christian faith and Methodist tradition. Contact Rosanne at rschenck@bumc.net to learn more. BUMCSM NIGHT OF WORSHIP January 27, 5-8 p.m., Tabernacle 7th – 12th graders, invite your friends to a night of worship, led by Mason Caviness and band. Combined middle school and high school choirs will meet at 5 p.m. Snack supper will be available. Contact Rosanne Schenck at rschenck@bumc.net to learn more. STUDENT MINISTRY LOCAL OUTREACH January 14, 5:45-7:15 p.m. Our January local outreach project is with ShowerUp, a local non-profit that offers hot showers and personal care supplies to those experiencing homelessness. Dinner and transportation from the church provided. Sign up 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