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.
Weekly Announcements
THE NASHVILLE FLUTE CHOIR
Sunday, April 2, 3 pm, Chapel Join us for a free concert featuring a variety of music, including the world premiere of “A Celtic Offering” by Catherine McMichael.
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
Sunday, April 9, 7:30 am – 12:30 pm Help us reach our goal of 40 units of blood for the American Red Cross. You can sign up the day of or begin the check-in process ahead of time at www.redcrossblood.org/RapidPass.
HARVEST HANDS SOCCER COACHES
Spring Season, April 10 – May 13 Harvest Hands is recruiting coaches for its PreK – 4th grade soccer teams! Weekly practices are 1 hour on Monday or Tuesday nights, and games are 1 hour on Saturday mornings. Contact Mitchell Singer at mitchell@harvesthandscdc.com to volunteer.
ADAM HAMILTON’S “CREED” STUDY
Wednesdays beginning April 19, 6-7 pm, Room A389 Join us for a 5-week series over “Creed,” an examination of the Apostle’s Creed and the importance of what we believe. Cost is $15 for the book. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Register. Contact Herschel at hfrench@bumc.net to learn more.
ORGAN TRANSPLANT MINISTRY INFO SESSION
Sunday, April 23, 9:30 am, Room B152A Join the Connections Sunday School class to learn about organ donation and how you can support the Organ Transplant Ministry. Contact Buddy Benedict at buddybenedict@gmail.com or visit www.bumc.net/ OrganDonation to learn more.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL REGISTRATION
June 26-29 Soar with us at Hero Central! Cost is $10/child until May 31. Sign up at www.bumc.net/VBS.
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UGANDA MISSION TRIP
June 28 – July 11 Join us on a medical and construction trip to the Raise the Roof Academy! We’ll lead VBS for the students, provide a community medical clinic, and work with local crews to build a new church. Cost is $1100 plus airfare. Sign up at www.bumc.net/MissionTrips.
HIGH SCHOOL MISSION TRIP
June 18 - 23, Gatlinburg 9th – 12th graders, join us in Gatlinburg to work with Habitat for Humanity and Team Effort! We’ll do construction in areas affected by the forest fires last fall. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Register. Contact Tatiana at tliston@bumc.net to learn more.
MIDDLE SCHOOL MISSION TRIP
SEEING THE FACE OF GOD
Wednesdays beginning April 26, 6:30 pm, BUMC Join us for a 5-week series to hear guest speakers share about the history of race and the United Methodist Church. We’re partnering with Dixon Memorial Church and TSU Wesley Fellowship to learn how we can be disciples of Jesus Christ in a racially-divided culture. Contact Rev. Allison Gossett at agossett@bumc.net to learn more.
EASTER LILY ORDER FORM
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Stations of the Cross for Children & Families Friday, April 14; 2-hour shift helping guide families through Stations of the Cross. Contact Megan at mteegarden@bumc.net. Easter Hospitality Looking for a way to use your gifts of service and hospitality this Easter? We’re recruiting parking lot attendants, greeters, special needs valets, and ushers at all of our Brentwood services! Contact Rev. Shelby Slowey at sslowey@bumc.net. Nursery Workers Sunday mornings at all 3 worship services. Safe Sanctuary training required. Contact Gwen at gsass@bumc.net Vacation Bible School June 26-29; 5th-12th grade volunteers and adult volunteers. Safe Sanctuary training required for adults 18+. www.bumc.net/VBS Created by God April 6-8 –OR– May 11-13; Safe Sanctuary training required. Contact Maggie at mjarrell@bumc.net.
July 9-14, Louisville, Kentucky Sign up your 7th & 8th grader for summer mission trip! We’re partnering with YouthWorks to serve children, youth and the elderly in urban Louisville. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Register. Contact Tatiana at tliston@bumc.net to learn more.
DAILY FIELD GUIDE
Sign up to receive the Daily Field Guide in your inbox or on your social media feed. The Field Guide is like a map for your journey with scriptures, meditations and prayers for you every day of the week. Sign up at www.bumc.net/FieldGuide. Contact Herschel at hfrench@bumc.net to learn more.
$15 each (deadline is April 9). Place this order form with payment in the offering plate. You may also order and pay online at www.bumc.net/Lent.