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.