March 16-17, 2019
bumc.net CELEBRATE EASTER AT BUMC! bumc.net/Easter Join us on Easter as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ and his victory over death! 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)
OFAM EASTER BASKETS bumc.net/Lent March 30, 10 a.m. (packing), 12 p.m. (delivery) Looking for a way to serve with the whole family? Help the Orphan, Foster and Adoption Ministry pack and deliver 475 Easter baskets for foster children in Davidson and Williamson Counties! Sign up at bumc.net/Lent under Serve.
RISE AGAINST HUNGER bumc.net/Rise This Lent, we're challenging you to join our church-wide fast! Help us donate and pack 100,000 meals on Saturday, April 13. Pick up a bookmark from the pew in front of you or visit bumc.net/Rise to learn more. This week's challenge: fast from excessive spending and donate the money you save to Rise Against Hunger.
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STATIONS OF THE CROSS FOR FAMILIES bumc.net/Lent April 19, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Family Life Center ES E S L IV CHANG Stations of the Cross allows us to better understand Jesus' journey to the cross and prepares our hearts for Easter. This experience illustrates the events leading up to Jesus' death and resurrection in a hands-on way that opens the conversation for families with children of all ages.
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HIGH SCHOOL BAHAMAS MISSION TRIP Join us in prayer for our 34 high schoolers and 7 chaperones serving with Bahamas Methodist Habitat this week for Spring Break. Bahamas Methodist Habitat is dedicated to disaster relief and home repair in The Bahamas, Haiti, and Turks & Caicos. We pray that their work is rooted in Christ's love and care!
Brentwood United Methodist Church • 309 Franklin Road, Brentwood, TN 37027 • 615.373.3663
WHAT'S HAPPENING AT BUMC? BUMC DISASTER RESPONSE We continue to remember and pray for our neighbors affected by the March 3 tornado that hit Alabama, Georgia, and Florida causing destruction and claiming 23 lives in Lee County, Alabama. You can respond in the following ways: PRAY: Join us in praying for the families of the deceased, those who lost property, and the first responders. CARE: If you have a loved one affected by the tornado and need pastoral care or prayers, contact Rev. David Ssebulime at dssebulime@bumc.net. GIVE: The Disaster Recovery Fund supports partners such as UMCOR and others who are providing critical care and rehabilitation for individuals and families affected by disasters. ONPOINT MEN'S BREAKFAST STUDY Thursdays, 6:30 a.m., Tabernacle Join the Point Men for Bible study over coffee and biscuits each week! GRIEF CARE Begins March 24, 11:15 a.m. This 3-week class is for anyone who has experienced loss of any kind in their lives. Sign up 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. ONPOINT PM Wednesdays, 6:15 p.m., Room A391 Connect with other dads at OnPoint PM, a new Wednesday night series to bring the men of our church together.
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UMW SONGWRITERS' NIGHT April 5, 7 p.m., Youth Café Hear from local songwriting legends at our 11th annual Songwriters' Night, hosted by Brentwood United Methodist Women and benefitting Harper Hill Global! Tickets will be available March 24 & 31. 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. 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. DIVORCE RECOVERY Begins March 27, 6:30 p.m. This 6-week 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.
FALL CONFIRMATION PREVIEW MEETING March 31, 12:10 p.m., Tabernacle Current 5th grade parents and students, get a glimpse of the discipleship journey you can look forward to at Fall Confirmation. Ask questions, get to know the BUMCSM staff, and connect with other families who will be with you on this journey. INTERNATIONAL MISSION TRIPS Why go on an international mission trip? You get to form friendships with our neighbors abroad and expand your perspective of what God is doing around the world! Visit bumc.net/MissionTrips to learn about upcoming trips. THANK YOU FROM HEART SONGS & HYMNS Thank you to everyone who bid on auction items, gave to the offering, and attended our worship night last Sunday. We had a multi-generational group of more than 200 musicians on stage, and we raised $27,500 of our $30,000 fundraising goal! You can continue to give at bumc.net/Give. LENT REFUEL SERIES March 27 & April 3 Join Rev. Casey Orr for a Lenten exploration of Henri Nouwen's "Reaching Out." Learn more at bumc.net/Refuel.
SAVE THE DATE: BREATHING SPACE 2019 October 4-6, Beersheba Springs Ladies, you should never feel so overextended that you don't have a moment to catch a breath. Spend a weekend away from the busyness of life to learn from Rev. Kaye Harvey and Dr. Laura Brantley at our annual women's retreat.
$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.