A Weekly Newsletter of Brentwood United Methodist Church
THE BEAM April 14 - 20 , 2013
Worship Emphasis
Like Jesus?
Like Jesus? Lessons on Living from the Sermon on the Mount Our 12-week worship emphasis begins today with a look at Jesus’ most comprehensive teachings on how to live as his follower. Check the back of the worship bulletin for “Table Talk” questions to help you take what you hear today into your life this week. Join in the conversation on Facebook (Brentwood United Methodist Church) and Twitter (#likeJesusBUMC). www.bumc.net/likejesus April 20/21 “Changing Your Status”... Matthew 5:1-12..... Rev. Travis Garner Habitat for Humanity: Welcome Tarren & Jayden Seabolt Tarren Seabolt and her son Jayden are here with us today in worship. Please greet them after the service; they are anxious to meet you! • Construction has begun on our 15th Habitat home sponsored by BUMC! Walls and a roof are going up today as we speak. • Hundreds of volunteers needed for building, serving lunch, or taking pictures – see the display in the narthex today on your way out. • Please prayerfully consider making an ‘extra mile’ donation today in the special Habitat envelope distributed with your bulletin. Make checks payable to BUMC with “Habitat” in the memo.
Red Cross Blood Drive Two Red Cross bloodmobiles are here today from 7:30 am to 12:30 pm. Donor registration is in the main lobby. Requirements to donate: you must be at least 17-years-old; weigh at least 110 lbs.; be in good health; have not been asked by the Red Cross not to donate; and you must have a photo ID or your Red Cross donor card. Free Parenting Workshop
LIVING like Jesus, bringing JOY to God
Wednesday, April 17 at 6:30 – 8:30 pm in the Chapel “Raising Girls” led by Sissy Goff. This class journeys into the heart of girls to help adults understand their daughter’s different stages of development: what is normal, what is not, and how to relate effectively.
United Methodist Women’s Songwriters’ Night (benefits Bethlehem Centers) Friday, April 19, 7 pm, Café and Tabernacle Tickets - $10 in advance, $15 at the door; includes homemade desserts and drinks. Songwriters include Victoria Banks, Tim James, and Fred Wilhelm. Tickets available from UMW members, weekdays at the church reception desk, and today, April 14. Questions? Contact Pat at 516-7185. The Gift of Presence: What to do When You Don’t Know What to Do Thursday, April 25, 6:30 pm, Room A291 Led by Bishop Joe Pennel Want to help a family member or friend who’s going through a rough time, but you don’t know how? Bishop Pennel will share practical “how-to’s” based on his book The Gift of Presence. He will sign books (available for purchase) after his talk. Sponsored by BUMC Stephen Ministry. Starting Point: Want a better understanding of what God wants from you? Sunday nights, 6:00 - 7:00 pm, Buchanan House Rm 102, Begins May 5 Learn more about BUMC, how to find your place in our church and where to begin to Live like Jesus in this six-week class led by Dr. Jeff Wilson. If you are a new member or thinking about membership, this class is for you (but all are welcome.) Register at bumc.net/register or email jbumgarner@bumc.net.
STUDENTS 7th - 12th Grades
Sunday, April 14 9:45 am Sunday School 7th - 8th – Jr. High Room 9th – Tabernacle 10th - 12th – Room A191 10th - 12th – Church Now 7th - 9th Grade Schedule: 5:00 pm Snack Supper – Café 5:20 pm Worship & Small Groups – Tabernacle 6:45 pm Jubilation Choir – Jr. High Room 10th - 12th Grade Schedule: 5:00 pm Sonshine Choir – Jr. High Room 6:10 pm Snack Supper – Café 6:30 pm Worship & Small groups –Tabernacle Monday, April 15 6:45 am Manfest @ Dimple’s Deli with Adam 3:30 pm Meet at BUMC for Harvest Hands Tuesday, April 16 6:30 am Tuesday Breakfast Club with Lindsay at Brueggers’ Bagels 4-5 pm Middle School Hang time with Neal @ BUMC 6:15 pm Meet at BUMC for Game Night Ministry at Room in the Inn Wednesday, April 17 3:30 pm Meet at BUMC for 61st Ave. UMC’s after school program 6:00 pm Meet Youth Staff in the Café to walk to dinner 7:00 pm Bible Studies & Youth Confirmation Gracie Schram Concert Wednesday, April 24 7-8 pm in the Tabernacle, for 7th-8th grade and open to the community! Gracie is a 14-year-old singer, songwriter and philanthropist from Leawood, KS. Invite your friends as Gracie shares her story and music with us. Rock the Chains Friday, May 3. Tickets: $10 at the door. T-shirts $10. All money raised goes to IJM in the fight against modern day slavery! Youth AND Adult help needed, contact Olivia at evans@bumc.net. Nashville Mission Trip (7th-12th) June 17-20 (daytime), registration is available online. We ware working with Immerse Nashville and McKendree UMC serving in our own community. Lots of adults are needed!
Ways to Connect Paid Positions Available BUMC has 2 part-time paid staff opportunities: • Children’s Ministry Administrative Assistant, 25 hours / week • Director of Preschool Sunday School, 15 hours / week. Go to www.bumc/employment for more information. To apply, complete the application on the website and send it with your current resume to dstorey@bumc.net. Embracing a Life of Meaning: Discovering What Matters Led by Judith Bone Tuesdays, thru May 14, 9:30-11:00 am, Room A391 Best-selling author Kathleen Norris provides a unique exploration of “what matters most,” including our beliefs, the Bible, community, faith and being made in God’s image. Register at www.bumc.net/register or call Paula Cryan, 373-3663. Singles In Fellowship: Register at www.bumc.net/register Yoga Tuesdays, 6:00-7:15 pm, Singles Area. All are welcome. Donations encouraged. Salsa Dance Class 2nd & 4th Fridays beginning in April, 7– 8 pm, Youth Choir Room. Cost: $6 per class. Summer Retreat to Lake Junaluska, June 7 – 9 Come and join the singles annual retreat in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina! Monte King will join us as our presenter, praise and worship will be led by Cheri Keaggy! For all information, including pricing and instructions on how to register, visit www.bumc.net/SocialEvents. Come and get away with us in the mountains! 2013 Third Sunday Concert Series: Bach to Basics Sunday, April 21, 4 pm, Chapel The Nexus Chamber Orchestra presents “Bach to Basics,” featuring Polly Brecht, harpsichordist. Ms. Brecht is organist at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Nashville. The concert features a wide variety of music from the Baroque period to modern day for harpsichord and string orchestra. Free and open to the public. BUMC Foundation Scholarship Applications Deadline May 2 Each year BUMC Foundation awards at least four $1,000 renewable scholarships to high school or college seniors who are participants in the life of BUMC and are planning a career in a “caring or helping” profession. For full details and application go to www.bumc.net/bumcscholarship. Youth Summer Choir Tours and Mission Trips Songwriter’s Night Friday, May 3, 7 pm Join us at Susan Thornton’s beautiful Brentwood hilltop log home, for a songwriters night, benefiting summer youth choir tours and mission trips. Tickets are $65 for a great meal, beverages, and amazing music provided by Tony Arata, Jimmy Wayne & Pat Alger. Contact Robin Steaban at rsteaban@comcast.net or 615-377-9446. Living Well Workshop: Attention Deficit Disorder in Relationships NEW DATE: Saturday, May 11, 9:00 am – 12 pm, Room A291 (sponsored by Congregational Care). For partners of individuals with ADD. Improve your relationship by learning about effects of the ADD brain on daily life and relationships. Both partners are encouraged to attend. Cost: $50 thru May 8, $60 thereafter. Special arrangements for those unable to afford the full cost. To register contact Terry Huff, LCSW, 615-627-4191. Volunteers Needed for Sunny Day Club The Sunny Day Club, a ministry for people in the early stages of memory loss, needs more volunteers -- especially men. Club members and trained volunteers meet together each Tuesday from 11 am to 2 pm to play games, exercise, sing, eat lunch, and enjoy community together. Background check and training film required prior to assisting. Contact Katie Anderson at katienash@comcast.net or 370-9467 or Rev. Erin Racine at eracine@bumc.net or 373-3663, ext. 244 to volunteer.
CHILDREN
Ways to SERVE
Infants - 6th Grade
For more info on all missions call Mike Dennison @324-7222 or Maya Knighten @324-8211. Grace Works Food Bag Collection On April 21st we will be collecting food bags for the Grace Works food pantry. Our goal this year is to collect 100 food bags and 50 basic needs bags. To make things easy, go across the street to Kroger, grab one of the $20 pre-packed and labeled bags, and pay at the register. Bring the bag(s) back to the church and they will be delivered to Grace Works to help the many in need of food in Williamson County.
Sunday, April 14 Sunday School 9:45 am - Preschool to 6th Grade Nursery 8am to 12pm for infants - 3 years.
Mexico Mission Trip September 13 – 22 For more information contact the Missions & Outreach Department 615.324.7222 .
Godly Play at 8:30, 9:50 and 11 am worship services (Older 3s thru Pre-K)
Second Saturdays at Graceworks April 13 & May 11 either 9 am – noon or 1 – 4 pm Go to www.bumc.net/register. Workdays are the 2nd Saturday of each month. Join us to tag and organize merchandise for the thrift store, clean building, move warehouse items, and more. Great family activity! Located at 104 Southeast Pkwy, Franklin by Columbia Dr. Target.
Vacation Bible School June 24 - 27 registration is now open. bumc.net/register
Birthing Kits or UMCOR’s Use in Haiti Needed: 200 new receiving blankets (size 30” x 30” or 32” x 32”, no fleece or thermal per UMCOR instructions). A collection bin will be in the church lobby April 7 - 21 with kit assembly on Sunday, May 5, 1-3 pm. Contact Jackie Shields, docshields@comcast.net. Haiti Mission Trip June 15 - 22, 2013 Be part of a 15-member team to travel to Jacmel, Haiti to assist in ongoing projects. First priority will be given to church members who have not been to Haiti previously with Restore Haiti. Parents and teenagers 15 and older welcome. Reservation requires a $200 non-refundable deposit (trip cost is $1,600). Contact: Dan Elkins 615-347-4821.
harvest hands (www.harvesthandscdc.com) Harvest Hands is a catalyst for Christ-centered, wholistic community development working alongside our neighbors to further healthy living, education, spiritual formation and economic development in South Nashville. Soccer Coaches & Referees Needed Our preK-4th grade soccer season has begun and we need a few more soccer coaches and individuals to ref games on Saturdays. Practices are Monday or Thursday nights from 6-7 pm at Dudley Park (305 Chestnut St., 37210). Games are held on Saturdays April 20 - May 18. Refs are needed for Saturdays only. Contact Jessica Mooney at jessica@harvesthandscdc.com or 615-499-4963. Harvest Hands Advocates Fundraising Breakfast You’re invited to the Harvest Hands Advocates Fundraising Breakfast. Our annual breakfast fundraiser will be held at BUMC in Haney Hall on Tuesday, May 7th, 7:30-9:00 am. Space is limited. Please RSVP to Abby at abby@harvesthandscdc.com or 615-499-4963 by April 23rd to secure your seat.
Wednesday, April 17. See front for details. We Need You!! Give our yearly Preschool and Elementary teachers a summer break by choosing a Summer Sunday: 9:45 am May 26 - August 4 or 11 am July 14 - August 4 Contact Beth (elementary) at blentchner@bumc.net or Holly (Preschool) at hfisher@bumc.net. All materials are provided and curriculum is easy to follow.
H.I.G.H.W.A.Y. 56 5th & 6th Grades Sunday, April 14 Sunday School 9:45 am in the GYM Mileage (5th) 5-6 pm in C304 Confirmation (6th) 5-7 pm in the GYM
who to contact Adult Studies/Small Grps Judith Bone, 324-7258 jbone@bumc.net Caring Ministry Kaye Harvey, 373-3663 kharvey@bumc.net Children’s Ministry Ellen Garrett, 577-7261 egarrett@bumc.net
Parenting Seminar presented by Day Star Counseling Ministries 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Mission & Outreach Mike Dennison, 324-7222, mdennison@bumc.net Single Adult Ministry Shebbie Shields, 324-7240 sshields@bumc.net Student Ministry Lindsay Brooks, 324-8212 Travis Garner, 324-7229 lbrooks@bumc.net tgarner@bumc.net
To Get Connected Jeff Wilson, 324-8208 jwilson@bumc.net Worship & Music Shannon Garrett, 577-7267 sgarrett@bumc.net Communications Carol Bumbalough, 324-7220 cbumbalough@bumc.net
Alleluia Choir (5th) 6-7 pm in the adult choir room Wednesday, April 17 Extra Mile 6:15 pm in C305 Confirmation Celebration Dinner Sunday, April 21, 5-7 pm
Brentwood
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
309 Franklin Road Brentwood, Tn 37027 615-373-3663 www.bumc.net
WORSHIP Saturday Evening 6:00 pm Casual Traditional Worship in the Chapel Sunday Morning 8:30 am Traditional/Blended Worship with Youth Choir 9:45 am Classes for Children, Students, and Adults 9:50 am Contemporary Worship with Worship Band 11:00 am Traditional Worship with Adult Chancel Choir 11:00 am Classes for Adults Wednesday Morning 6:45 am Prayer Service (Sanctuary)
TRINITY CHURCH 3011 Longford Drive Spring Hill, TN 37174 Sundays 10:00 am Worship
WORSHIP ATTENDANCE April 6 & 7, 2013 1,927
CONGREGATIONAL CARE AND CARING MINISTRIES www.bumc.net/encouragement RESOURCES
Adoption Support & Orphan Ministry Contact: Vanessa Bonner, 832-5343 Cancer Support: Partners in Hope Contact: Jeanetta Fargo, 435-3716 ejaefargo@comcast.net Domestic Abuse Contact: Caroline Beavers, 371-2550. Email Intercessory Prayer Team Contact: Bill Fleenor, bfleenor@comcast.net Emergency Financial & Food Assistance Contact: Maya Broaden-knighten, 373-3663, ext. 211, mbknighten@bumc.net Encouragement Cards: GraceNotes Contact: Beth Frankenberg, bethfrankenberg@me.com Financial Coaching (Trained Mentors) Contact: Rev. Kaye Harvey, kharvey@bumc.net Home-centered Visitation Contact: Rev. Erin Racine, eracine@bumc.net Home Health Product Assistance Contact: Scottish Rite, 259-3434 Home Repairs: Handy Man Ministry Contact: 373-3690, x398, handyman@bumc.net Infertility Support Contact: Gretchen Voyles, gvoyles98@hotmail.com Memory Loss Caregiver Respite: Sunny Day Club Contact: Katie Anderson, 370-9467 Patient Advocate Ministry Contact: Rev. Kaye Harvey, 373-3663 kharvey@bumc.net Short-term Meals: Fishes & Loaves Contact: Katie Winstead katie_winstead@yahoo.com Spiritual Counseling with Pastors Contact: Julie Donley, 324-7254, jdonley@bumc.net or Carla Barrios, 373-3663 x252, cbarrios@bumc.net Brentwood United Methodist Church Counseling Center for children, youth & families. www.bumc.net/counselingcenter It is home to experts in helping families and individuals resolve real life problems.
HOSPITAL VISITATION AT BUMC The Pastoral Staff of BUMC visits area hospitals on a regular and rotating basis. Hospitals do not inform the church when its members are admitted. Please let the church know if you (or a family member) are hospitalized by contacting Julie Donley, jdonley@bumc.net, 615-324-7254.
GROUPS AA Groups 1 pm, Monday-Sunday, BH 102 9 am, Monday (For Women Only), BH102 8:30 am, Tuesday & Thursday, BH102 7 pm, Tuesday & Thursday, BH201 7 pm, Friday (For Men Only), BH 101 11:30 am, Mon, Wed, Fri, BH102 ADHD Adult; Spouse Workshops Contact: Terry Huff, 627-4191 Al-Anon Tuesdays, 7 pm, Buchanan House 102 Alzheimer’s Contact: Barbara Jones, 373-1941 or Sue Dill, 970-8393 Career Transitions Each Monday, 6:30 pm - Haney Hall Contact: Hal Hassall, 972-5119 Divorce Recovery Contact: Shebbie Shields, 324-7240 Eating Disorders Anonymous Sundays, 4 pm, Buchanan House 102 Contact: Courtney Muse, 594-8552 Grief Support Contact: Alive Hospice, 963-4732. MS Self Help Contact: Sandie Mountz, 376-5395.
When Life Seems Dreary and Spring Seems Far Away . . . Spring may have arrived, but life can still seem cold and dreary for those who have suffered a loss or experienced a crisis. Our Stephen Ministers are trained to provide confidential emotional and spiritual support during tough times. Call Sheryl at 373-3690 ext.394 or Rev. Kaye Harvey at 373-3663.