Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
April 2 - 8, 2017
COMMUNION OFFERING
COMMUNION OFFERING This month’s communion offering is for the Housing Initiative. We’re raising $65,000 for three projects this year: Habitat for Humanity, local housing repair through GraceWorks of Williamson County, and construction on the Hands of Christ Women and Children’s Hospital in Honduras. You can give during communion in the offering plates, with the Housing envelopes in the pew racks, or text BUMCCOM and a dollar amount to 28950 (ex. BUMCCOM 50). If this is your first time giving through text, you will receive a text back with information on how to register.
UMW SONGWRITERS’ NIGHT www.bumc.net/Songwriters UMW
Songwriter's Night
Friday, April 7, 7 pm, Tabernacle Join UMW for their 9th annual fundraising event benefitting Gilda’s Club Nashville! Tickets are $10 ahead of time, $15 at the door and include your choice of dessert. You can get your tickets at the tables in the Breezeways or from any UMW member. To learn more contact Pat Flemming at flemmingps@comcast.net.
WOVEN WOMEN'S CONFERENCE www.bumc.net/Woven Saturday, April 22, 9 am - 4 pm, BUMC BUMC is hosting its first women’s conference this spring! Invite your friends to a day apart to refresh your energy, your friendships, and your faith. Registration is $30. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Woven. Visit the table in the Narthex or contact Carol at cbumbalough@bumc.net to learn more.
LENT 2017 www.bumc.net/Lent THE STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Sunday, April 9 - Sunday, April 16, Haney Hall Walking the Stations of the Cross allows us to better understand Jesus’ journey to the cross and helps us understand his suffering. It takes 30 minutes to an hour to complete all 12 stations. The exhibit will open at 5 pm on Palm Sunday and close at 2 pm on Easter Sunday (last group begins at 1 pm).
Midday Prayer Gathering Tuesdays, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm, Memorial Chapel
Holy Week Worship Maundy Thursday Service of Worship & Communion Thursday, April 13, 7 pm, Childcare for 3 and under The Stations of the Cross for Children & Families Friday, April 14. 10 am - 6 pm, Childcare for 3 and under Good Friday Service Friday, April 14, 7 pm, Childcare for 3 and under
Easter Worship Saturday, April 15 Traditional at 6 pm, Sanctuary Sunday, April 16 Prayer Vigil at 6 am, Chapel Sunrise Service at 6:30 am, Prayer Garden Traditional at 8, Sanctuary & 11 am, Sanctuary & Chapel Contemporary at 9:30 am, Sanctuary & Chapel CALLED CHARGE CONFERENCE There is a Called Charge Conference on Sunday, April 2, at 2:45 pm in Room A391.