Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
April 9 - 15, 2017
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE www.redcrossblood.org Sunday, April 9, 7:30 am - 12:30 pm Check in at the tables in the Lobby before visiting the donation trucks in the parking lot. To donate: be at least 17 years old; weigh 110+ pounds; be in good health; have a photo ID or Red Cross donor card; have not been asked to refrain from donating by the Red Cross.
HOUSING INITIATIVE www.bumc.net/Housing We are raising $65,000 to fund 3 housing projects this year! Visit the table in the Narthex or contact Regina at rgirten@bumc.net to learn more. 1. $10,000 for 2 home repairs through Graceworks of Williamson County 2. $20,000 for a Women's and Children's Clinic in Honduras 3. $35,000 for Habitat for Humanity of Williamson-Maury County 3 GIVE either through our Text to Give (text BUMCHousing & dollar amount to
28950) or the Housing envelopes in the pew racks. 3 VOLUNTEER with Habitat for Humanity on April 22, May 6 & June 9
(women's build). Sign up at www.bumc.net/Housing.
HOLY WEEK www.bumc.net/Lent The Stations of the Cross
April 9, 5-8 pm; April 10-15, 8 am - 8 pm; April 16 (Easter), 8 am - 2 pm
Midday Prayer Gathering Tuesday, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm, Memorial Chapel
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, Family Life Center
Good Friday Service
Friday, April 14, 7 pm, Childcare for 3 and under
EASTER WORSHIP #EasterAtBUMC THE NEVER-ENDING STORY
Saturday, April 15 Traditional at 6 pm (Sanctuary) Sunday, April 16 Prayer Vigil at 6 am (Chapel) Sunrise at 6:30 am (Prayer Garden) Traditional at 8 am (Sanctuary) & 11 am (Sanctuary & Chapel) Contemporary at 9:30 am (Sanctuary & Chapel) Sunday School does not meet due to parking constraints and traffic volume. Special needs valet parking available at the 11 am service. Shuttle service available to and from the parking lot next to CVS, directly across from Chipotle, from 7:00 am - 12:30 pm. Welcome People of All Ages This Easter! Looking for a way to use your gifts of service and hospitality this Easter? Be a greeter, special needs valet, or parking lot attendant at any of our Brentwood services! Contact Rev. Shelby Slowey at sslowey@bumc.net to volunteer.
TRINITY CHURCH (Spring Hill Campus) www.TrinitySpringHill.org Sunday, April 16 Sunrise at 6:30 am (2788 Buckner Road) 9 & 10:30 am (Trinity Sanctuary)
THE VILLAGE CHURCH (Lenox Village/ Cane Ridge/Nolensville Campus) www.TheVillageNashville.com Sunday, April 16 8, 9:30 & 11 am
DAVIS SHARES ABOUT JORDAN TRIP Wednesday, April 19, 6-7 pm, Haney Hall Davis Chappell, David Ssebulime, and John Frame will share about their recent trip to Jordan with World Relief. Learn more about the displacement crisis in the Middle East and what our next steps as a church are both at home and abroad.
Weekly Announcements
ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT GROUP Tuesday, April 11, 7-8 pm, Room A389 Come learn and share about issues regarding the care of your loved ones, friends, and yourself. This group is open to all who are interested. Contact Sue Dowling at 615.373.3663 to learn more. BUMC FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Apply by Saturday, April 15 High school and college seniors, apply for a BUMC Foundation Scholarship. Each year, the BUMC Foundation awards at least 4 scholarships to students who have been active participants in the church. Visit www.bumc.net/BUMCscholarship to apply. 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. WOVEN WOMEN'S CONFERENCE Saturday, April 22, 9 am – 4 pm, BUMC BUMC is hosting its first women’s conference! Invite your friends to a day apart to refresh your energy, your friendships, and your faith. Registration is $30. Register at www.bumc.net/Woven. Contact Carol at cbumbalough@bumc.net to learn more. 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. 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 Sunny Day Club Volunteers Tuesdays, 11 am - 2 pm; Provide care to club members with memory loss and respite for family caregivers. Contact Katie Anderson at katienash@comcast.net or Julie Thomas at jbthomas222@gmail.com.
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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. 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 get involved. Visit www.bumc.net/OrganDonation to learn more. HARVEST HANDS ADVOCATES BREAKFAST Tuesday, April 25, 7:30 am Be a Harvest Hands advocate and learn how this ministry is changing lives in South Nashville. Contact Regina at rgirten@bumc.net to learn more. 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. 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. Contact Rev. Allison Gossett at agossett@bumc.net to learn more. HIGH SCHOOL MISSION TRIP PARENT MEETING Sunday, May 7, 11 am, Tabernacle Make sure to attend the parent meeting to find out important information about the trip, Gatlinburg, and Team Effort! If your child is not yet signed up, they can be placed on a waiting list in case students drop out. Contact Tatiana at tliston@bumc.net to learn more. MIDDLE SCHOOL MISSION TRIP PARENT MEETING Sunday, April 23, 11 am, Room A184 Make sure to attend the parent meeting to find out important information about the trip, Louisville, and YouthWorks! If your child is not yet signed up, they can be placed on a waiting list in case students drop out. 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 this weekend, April 9). Place this order form with payment in the offering plate. You may also order and pay online at www.bumc.net/Lent.