A Weekly Newsletter of Brentwood United Methodist Church
THE BEAM April 28 - May 4, 2013
LIVING like Jesus, bringing JOY to God
Worship Emphasis www.bumc.net/likejesus Like Jesus? Lessons on Living from the Sermon on the Mount We welcome Bishop Bill McAllily to worship today!
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Have You Table Talked Yet? Check the back of your worship bulletin for “Table Talk” – questions you can discuss with friends and family. Join in the conversation on Facebook (Brentwood United Methodist Church) and Twitter (#likeJesusBUMC). May 4/5 “When to De-Friend Someone”..... Matt. 5:17-48...... Rev. Travis Garner
Habitat for Humanity is Underway! We Still Need YOUR Help! Tarren and Jayden Seabolt’s home is coming along well but we could still use your help to complete it. Sign up to volunteer in the Narthex today. If you haven’t made a donation, please consider making an “extra mile” gift. Make your check payable to BUMC and write “Habitat” on the memo line.
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Rev. Laura Brantley to be Pastor of Congregational Care Our Staff–Parish Relations Committee is pleased to announce that Rev. Laura Brantley will be leading our Congregational Care ministry beginning May 20. Laura is graduating with her MDiv degree from Vanderbilt Divinity School in May. Prior to entering ministry, she worked as a consultant, researcher, and professor of industrial/organizational psychology. She earned a Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational psychology in 2000 from the University of South Florida. Laura is married to Bryant and they have a daughter Sarah.
Harvest Hands Advocates Fundraising Breakfast Tuesday, May 7, 7:30 - 9:00 am, Haney Hall All are invited to the annual Harvest Hands Advocates Fundraising Breakfast fundraiser. Space is limited. Please RSVP to Abby at abby@harvesthandscdc.com or 615-499-4963 aby April 30th to secure your seat.
Youth Summer Choir Tours and Mission Trips Songwriter’s Night Saturday, May 4, 7 pm (NOTE DATE CORRECTION) 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. 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.