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Step Up! 2012 is our year-long emphasis of five core practices that lead to a stronger faith and a more vibrant church. These practices include: worship, connect, invite, serve and give. April 1 - 7, 2012 A Weekly Newsletter of Brentwood United Methodist Church Growing Disciples of Christ Who Know Him, Love Him, and Serve Him
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Readings for April 2-6: Romans 7 - 11 www.bumc.net/ bumc345
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Ways to Step Up in April Step Up! 2012 is our year-long emphasis of five core practices that lead to a stronger faith and a more vibrant church. These practices include: worship, connect, invite, serve and give. See the list below for specific things you can do now to begin to Step Up, or check our website, bumc.net and click on “Step Up.”
worship God Daily and Weekly PROJECT 3:45 Bookmarks – Read the New Testament in a year New Project 3:45 reading plan bookmarks available in the information racks or online at www.bumc.net/bumc345.
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Palm/Passion Worship Saturday, March 31, 6:00 pm Sunday, April 1, 8:30, 9:50 & 11:00 am, Sanctuary, Stations of the Cross Sunday, April 1: 5 -8 pm; Monday - Friday, April 2-6: 8 am - 8 pm Saturday, April 7: 8 am - noon; Haney Hall Maundy Thursday Worship Thursday, April 5, 7:00 pm, Sanctuary Good Friday Tenebrae Service Friday, April 6, 7:00 pm, Sanctuary Easter Worship Saturday, April 7, 6:00 pm, Sanctuary Sunday, April 8, 8:00, 9:30, & 11:00 am, Sanctuary & Chapel NO SUNDAY SCHOOL on Easter Trinity Campus: 10 am at Spring Hill High School * Childcare for 3 & under for all services
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connect to a group for Christian growth and support Find Out How to Serve by Taking “Serving From the Heart” Class Mondays, April 16 - May 14, 6:30 -8:30 pm, Led by Carol Bumbalough Get to know some other folks and find out how God has gifted and equipped you for joyful service. Register at www.bumc.net/register.
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Invite and welcome others Use the card in today’s worship bulletin to invite a friend to Holy Week worship and Easter weekend.
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Serve in the church and/or community Habitat can still use a few more good men and women. Sign up on-line at www.bumc.net/habitat. Our build begins Saturday, April 16. Be an usher or parking lot greeter for Maundy Thursday, Good Friday or Easter. Contact Rev. Jeff Wilson (jwilson@bumc.net) for greeters or Kelli Huston (khuston@bumc.net) for ushers. Serve in the new Patient Advocate Ministry. Health care professionals and those with health insurance expertise are especially needed. Contact Tammy Hakim, thakim@paministry.org. Help Children with Special Needs 2 female adult leaders needed to serve with our youth June 8-15 at Camp Barnabas (cabin mom, craft leader, cook, or horse wrangler) June 8-15. Contact Lindsay at lbrooks@bumc.net.
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Give generously to God’s work Thanks to your generosity, we’ve now raised $43,414.45 toward our $70,000 Habitat for Humanity goal. Please help us reach it! If you haven’t given yet, please give today.
students 7th - 12th Grades
Sunday, April 1 9:45 am 7th-8th Sunday School – Jr. Hi R 9:45 am 9th-12th (No Youth Disciple, Topical Discussion, Only Sunday School, or Children’s Teachers) No evening Youth activities 5:00 pm Stations of the Cross opens Monday, April 2 No Manfest w/Travis No Harvest Hands Tuesday, April 3 No Tuesday Breakfast Club No Hangtime w/Nellie No Odyssey Game Night Wednesday, April 4 No 61st Ave Tutoring No Bible Studies, Ministry Teams Sunday, April 8 8, 9:30, 11 Easter Services No Sunday School or Sunday Evening Activities Allison Fasig, our youth small groups coordinator, recently completed her master’s in counseling and has accepted a job with the Mercy Children’s Clinic. We will miss you, Allison! Camp Barnabas exists to provide life-changing opportunities to people with special needs in a Christian camp setting. We are going Term 2, June 8-15, and ministering to children with physical disabilities. Spots open: guys 9th-12th and girl Barnstormers (behind the scenes). We also desperately need two female adults leaders (serve as cabin mom, craft leader, cook, nurse, or horse wrangler). Register online or contact Lindsay at lbrooks@bumc.net. Rock the Chains Band audition registration forms are available online and due Wednesday, April 11. Auditions are Saturday, April 14. The event is on Friday, May 4. For more info, contact Elizabeth at ewaynick@bumc.net
BUMC Foundation Scholarship Applications Now Available Four $1,000 renewable scholarships available to BUMC high school or college seniors who are planning a career in a “caring or helping” profession. Applicable to tuition, fees, books, and supplies required for course load at any accredited, nonprofit college or university in the USA. Complete the online application, at https://aim.applyists.net/bumc (DO NOT put www in front of the address). Deadline: Wednesday May 2, 2012. Employment Opportunities Brentwood UMC is offering two part-time opportunities to qualified candidates: (1) Administrative Assistant to Single Adult Ministries (2) Coordinator of Facilities Administration. Job descriptions are available at www.bumc.net/employment. Please forward resumes to dstorey@bumc.net.
Step Up to Connect Single Adult Offerings: Visit www.bumc.net/singles for full details. Boundaries Class, Wednesdays, thru April 25, 6:30-8:00 pm, Singles Space, Cost: $21 Positive Parenting Preteens/Teens, Sunday, April 1, 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Cost: $10 Positive Parenting Young Children, Wednesday, April 4, 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Cost: $10 Book Club, Tuesday, April 10, 6:30 pm, Single Space, This month’s book: The Cookbook Collector by Allegra Goodman. Parent Learning Event: GROW! Kids (for parents of preschoolers - middle years) Sunday, April 15, 6:00 - 8:30 pm, Haney Hall, No cost. Presenters: David Thomas & Sissy Goff (speakers and counselors from Daystar Counseling Ministries). Sponsored by BUMC Day School & Children’s Ministry. Childcare available for $10 per child - email mspencer@bumc.net. Sissy and David will provide insight and encouragement for raising boys and girls. PEP Club (for persons 55+) Tuesday, April 10, 6:30 pm, Haney Hall All persons 55+ are invited for a covered dish supper followed by a program with Pat Sonnier, Whistler extraordinaire! Christianity in the Middle East Monday, April 16, 6:30-8:30 pm, GYM; Cost $5 - dessert and coffee included. David Brog, Jewish author and executive director of Christians United for Israel (CUFI), discusses the current situation in Israel. Childcare available with advance registration only at bumc.net/register. For more information, contact Mike Davis (mdavis2191@comcast.net). Sponsored by For Men Only but open to all. New Artist in Art Hall Dot Small, BUMC and Chancel Choir member, is having a show and sale of her original watercolor paintings in the ‘Art Hall’ of the Church thru April 17. For Men Only Quarterly Dinner with Kevin Mawae, former Tennessee Titan Thursday, April 19, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, $10 for adults / $5 for students. Haney Hall Fathers and sons (middle school and up) are encouraged to attend. Price includes dinner and program. Scholarships are available. Register online bumc.net/register. For questions contact Mike Davis (351-9722). Join JoySound Orchestra of BUMC Resumes Sunday, April 15, 4:00 - 4:45 pm, B163 Open to youth and adults. Bring your instruments and enjoy sharing your gifts and talents in music ministry. No audition required. Contact Patsy at pwade@bumc.net. Vacation Bible School 2012 June 25 - 28, 9 am to 12 pm Open to children ages 5 (by 9/30/12) through 4th grade (currently). Registration is now open (space is limited) at www.bumc.net/register. Volunteers needed for all areas - contact Holly Fisher, hfisher@bumc.net or 615-324-8213.
Step Up to Serve Habitat Quick Fact: Every Habitat Family saves up $2,000 in closing costs and volunteers over 400 hours of “sweat equity” just to qualify for the Habitat program. Each Habitat Family also attends budget classes, home maintenance classes, and is well-prepared for home ownership. Habitat Families are rarely homeless and never impoverished. The program seeks to serve families with stable jobs and income, who want to be homeowners, but fall just short of qualifying for a conventional mortgage. Prayers for Our Habitat Build Please pray for the O’Neal Family, our BUMC volunteers who will begin construction next weekend, and our congregation that we will rise up to meet the fundraising goal with extravagant generosity. Check www.bumc.net/habitat & BUMC Facebook for updates. Habitat Food Helpers Needed Can’t build but would like to help? Morning snacks and lunch are needed. Contact Josie McCamish (jozmc@comcast.net). Thank You for 100% South Africa Sponsorships! People from our congregation have sponsored 122 children at Thembelihle School in Howick, South Africa which is 100% of our goal. Hugh Queener, BUMC member and Thembelihle Board Member, is visiting Howick now to continue exploration of how we can provide systemic assistance to this community -- start-up businesses, education, etc. Great things are coming and thanks be to God for such blessings! Graceworks Food Pantry The food pantry is in urgent need of these specific items: Spaghetti sauce, Crackers, Boxed meals (such as Tuna or Hamburger Helper), Laundry detergent and Liquid dish detergent. Please, bring your donations to the collection bins in the Chapel Narthex or the bin located by the receptionist desk.
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. emPower Soccer Coaches Needed We are looking for volunteers to coach soccer for our 2012 season. It is a twice a week commitment with practices being held Mondays or Tuesdays at 6 pm beginning April 9th and games held on Saturdays beginning April 21st. The season ends May 19th. Coaching experience is preferred, but not required. We will hold a coaches clinic. Please contact Jessica Mooney at jessica@ harvesthandscdc.com or 615-499-4963 if you’re interested. Educational Resources Needed. We are looking for donations of educational materials for parents to use with their students involved in our programs. Requested items include: preK-4th grade flashcards, preK-4th grade educational activity books, brain quest material, dictionaries, and English grammar books. If you are able to donate these items please contact Abby at abby@harvesthandscdc.com or 615-499-4963.
children Infants - 6th Grade Sunday, April 1 Sunday School 9:45 am Preschool - 6th Grade Pre-school Worship at all three worship services. Nursery 8am to 12pm for infants - 3 years. Vacation Bible School June 25 - 28, 9 am to 12 pm. Children ages 5 (by 9/30/12) through 4th grade (currently). Registration is open (space is limited). Volunteers needed for all areas. Contact Holly Fisher hfisher@bumc. net or 615-324-8213.
H.I.G.H.W.A.Y. 56 5th & 6th Grades Sunday, April 1 Sunday School Meet in the GYM 9:45 am Extra Mile April 11 & 18 6:15 - 7:30 pm MILEAGE No MILEAGE - we will resume in the fall. Alleluia Choir No Alleluia Choir - we will resume in the fall.
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United Methodist Church
309 Franklin Road Brentwood, Tn 37027 615-373-3663 www.bumc.net
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 Children and Adults Tuesday Morning 6:30 am Prayer (Sanctuary)
trinity church meets at Spring Hill High School Sundays 10:00 am Worship
worship Attendance March 24 & 25, 2012 Weekend Total 2,480 For information on giving visit the website at bumc.net/give.
Congregational care and caring ministries www.bumc.net/encouragement resources
Adoption Support & Orphan Ministry Contact: Charlene Leonard, 221-4041 Cancer Support: Partners in Hope Contact: Jeanetta Fargo, 435-3716 ejaefargo@comcast.net Domestic Abuse Contact: Caroline Beavers, 371-2550. Emergency Financial & Food Assistance Contact: Maya Broaden-knighten, 373-3663, ext. 211, mbknighten@bumc.net Encouragement Cards: GraceNotes Contact: Rachael Melton, roystermelton@yahoo.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 Short-term Meal Assistance: Fishes & Loaves Contact: Katy Pat Clark, 218-7934, katypclark@gmail.com Spiritual Counseling with Pastors Contact: Julie Donley, 324-7254, jdonley@bumc.net or Carla Barrios, 373-3663 x252, cbarrios@bumc.net 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.
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 7 pm, Sunday, BH201 Eating Disorders Anonymous Sundays, 4 pm, Buchanan House 102 Contact: Courtney Muse, 594-8552 ADHD Adult; Spouse Workshops Contact: Terry Huff, 627-4191 Alzheimer’s Contact: Barbara Jones, 373-1941 or Ruth Randolph, 385-2323 Career Transitions Each Monday, 6:30 pm - Haney Hall Contact: Hal Hassall, 972-5119 CODA (CoDependency) Contact: Herberta Grissom, 347-4900, herta2@comcast.net Divorce Recovery Contact: Shebbie Shields, 324-7240 Grief Support Contact: Alive Hospice, 963-4732. Loss (Widows, Divorced Women) Contact: Herberta Grissom, 347-4900, MS Self Help Contact: Sandie Mountz, 376-5395.
Brentwood United Methodist Church Counseling Center offers services to children, youth & families. Call 376-5910. It is home to experts in helping families and individuals resolve real life problems.