A Weekly Newsletter of Brentwood United Methodist Church
THE BEAM August 11 - 17, 2013
LIVING like Jesus, bringing JOY to God
New Sermon Series Begins Today Luke: A Gospel for Everyone For 10 weeks this fall, senior pastor Dr. Davis Chappell will lead us through a powerful, personal portrait of Jesus as seen in the orderly account by physician-author, Luke. Come experience this gospel’s unique point of view where compassion is central, the worldly order is turned upside down, and prayer and the Holy Spirit’s power change people and circumstances. Invite a friend to join you! Today is Promotion Sunday! Sunday, August 11 All students (7th - 12th) and children (preschool - 6th grade) will move up to their new class based on their age or grade. If you did not receive an email with class room numbers, you can find out where to take your child by going to: • the white Nursery desk by Chapel (infants - 4th grade) • the gym (5th & 6th) • the Cafe (7th - 12th)
New study options!
11 am on Sundays Small Groups for adults and classes for children
Launch of 11 am Adult Small Groups and Children’s Sunday School Sunday, August 11 Adults 11am, Room B149 (Singles Space) Looking to dive deeper in your faith? Be part of a small group to connect to others and grow in your faith. Hear from group leaders and sign-up for a Sunday morning group as well as other days and times. Contact Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger at 324-8207 or eburtonkrieger@bumc.net, for more info or to co-lead a group. Children 11 am, 1st – 6th grade (gym), 4-5 yr olds & Kindergarten (downstairs, Children’s wing, C Building) Come see what it’s all about! Contact Beth Lentchner, 324-7247 or blentchner@bumc.net, for more info or to serve with children.
Church-wide Picnic is next week, August 18 We’re just one week away from fun, games, and lots of inflatables, plus great BBQ including sides from Stroud’s - August 18 from 4:307pm. Dr. Davis Chappell will deliver a brief vesper service at 6:30 with music from Christen Cole. Grab a blanket to spread on the grass or a couple of lawn chairs and we’ll see you there! Pastor’s Bible Study Begins Wednesday, September 11, 6 pm, Sanctuary Dr. Davis Chappell takes us deeper into the Gospel of Luke during this 6-week study. No registration required.
Sunday night activities begin for children, students and adults on August 25. Wednesday night activities begin for children, students and adults on September 11
Two Red Cross Bloodmobiles are here today fron 7:30 am - 12:30 pm Donor registration is in the main lobby. Requirements to donate: you must be at least 17-years-old; weigh at least 110 lbs.; be in good health; have not been asked by the Red Cross not to donate; and you must have a photo ID or your Red Cross donor card.
STUDENTS 7th - 12th Grades
Sunday, August 11 Promotion Sunday! 9:45 am 7th-8th Sunday School – Jr. High Room 9:45 am 9th-12th Sunday School – Tabernacle 4-7 pm Sonshine Cookout & Rehearsal at Susan Thornton’s House Regular Sunday evening activities resume on August 25 Monday, August 12 Manfest with Adam will resume on the first WCS Power Monday Tuesday, August 13 6:30 am Tuesday Breakfast Club with Beth at Bruegger’s Bagels across from BUMC Wednesday, August 14 Wednesday evening activities resume on September 11 Church Now is for rising 10th-12th grade to teach in Preschool, Elementary, Highway 56, or Middle School Sunday School. You can still sign up, contact Adam Jones at ajones@bumc.net Small Group Registration is available online. You ONLY need to register if (1) you would like to change groups or (2) if you were not in a group last year! Upcoming Dates Church-wide Picnic August 18 Sunday Evening Activities Begin August 25 Tutoring at 61st Ave. Wednesday, August 28 Wednesday Evening Activities Begin September 11 (new date)
Paid Staff Positions Available - job descriptions at www.bumc.net/employment 1) Student Ministry Small Group Director: You may download the application and send it along with your current resume to Deltina Storey at dstorey@bumc.net. 2) Nursery worker (must be at least 16 years old): cuddle with babies & explore with toddlers. Contact Meredith Spencer at mspencer@bumc.net or 324-7239. 3) Part-time Director of Children and Family Ministry, ages 0-11, Trinity Church (a campus of Brentwood United Methodist) in Spring Hill. Send resume to Deltina Storey at dstorey@bumc.net. Singles In Fellowship: Register at www.bumc.net/register Salsa Dance Class 2nd & 4th Fridays, 7– 8 pm, Youth Choir Room. Cost: $6 per class. No experience needed! Register online at bumc.net/SocialEvents. Transparenting Saturday, August 17, 10 am - 2 pm, Singles space, Cost $25. Class meets court ordered class requirement. Register at www.bumc.net/register. Parenting with Love and Logic Workshop Sundays, September 8 – October 6, 5 – 7 pm Learn techniques to create a respectful, healthy relationship with your children and to prepare them for the real world. Space is limited to 20 people. Cost: $40 per person, or $70 per couple to include one workbook. Additional workbooks are $15. Childcare is available by contacting Meredith Spencer at mspencer@bumc.net. Register at www.bumc.net/workshop. Contact Ellen at egarrett@bumc.net or 577-7261. JoySound Orchestra Sundays - B163 3:45-5:00. We begin August 25th, will take the Labor Day weekend off and resume Sunday Sept.8. We have found some wonderful new music, some worship dates identified on the calendar, and can’t wait to welcome returning players, brand new players, as well as anyone interested in visiting! GraceNotes Card Ministry - Writers Needed! Do you have a gift for writing and the desire to make a difference in the lives of others, but don’t have a lot of time? Then this is the ministry for you! Dedicated volunteers needed to prayerfully write cards twice a month to people who are in need of a little extra love and encouragement. Contact Rachael Melton at roystermelton@yahoo.com or Beth Frankenberg at bethfrankenberg@me.com. BUMC Foundation Scholarship Winners The Brentwood UMC Foundation is pleased to announce the following winners of its 2013-2014 scholarships: Andrew (AJ) Clarke, Casey Enright, Ryan Gilfillan, Ashley Magyar. The BUMC Foundation awards four renewable scholarships each year to active members of BUMC. Three of the scholarships go to graduating high school seniors and the fourth is available for graduate studies. The BUMC Foundation provides a permanent and ongoing source of funding to ensure the continued work of BUMC. For more information contact Lisa Gray at 324-8201.
Disciple Bible Study Register now online or by calling Paula Cryan at 373-3663. Disciple Bible Study is a program of intensive, disciplined Bible study [30-45 min. daily] that meets for 2 hours over 32-34 weeks. Disciple I is the prerequisite for all other Disciple Bible Studies. Disciple I: Covers the entire Biblical story, from Genesis to Revelation. Wednesdays beginning Sept. 11, 9:30 am - noon led by Stephanie Richardson (childcare with registration). Wednesdays beginning Sept. 11, 6:30-8:30 pm led by Linda Schneider (childcare with registration). Disciple II: Genesis, Exodus, Luke and Acts. Tuesdays beginning Sept. 10, 6:30-8:30 pm led by Dr. Mark Houston and Jerry & Tanya Barlar. Wednesdays beginning Sept. 11, 9:30 am - noon led by Laura Hickman (childcare with registration). Disciple III: Remember Who You Are weaves several themes throughout the study of the Prophets and Paul – the call to remember; the call to repentance; the need for renewed vision; and the place of community. Wednesdays beginning September 11; 6:30-8:30 pm led by Bim Tudor Jesus in the Gospels: a comparative study of all four gospel narratives. Sundays beginning September 8, 5:30-7:30 pm led by Jim Costner [childcare available].
CHILDREN
Volunteer Opportunity
Infants - 6th Grade Sunday, August 11
Barnabas Friends Meeting Appreciation, Information and Vision Sunday, August 11, 12:30 pm in Room A291 Do you volunteer as a Barnabas Friend or have a Barnabas Friend? Do you want to find out what it’s all about? Barnabas Friends works to support our college students as they head out on their collegiate journey, and keep them connected with BUMC while they are away. Hosted by Heather Dubuque and Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger. Get there early before the cookies run out! Contact Heather at 300-7893 or Heather@LillianNannyAgency.com.
Missions & Outreach For more info on all missions call Mike Dennison @324-7222. Fall KidSale - September 17-21 Save the date for this fabulous consignment sale of kids’ clothing and gear which benefits missions and outreach at BUMC. Go to www.bumckidsale.net for details on how to get a participant number. New this year -- electronic tagging! Last Minute Toy Store Planning Meeting Tuesday, August 13, 6 pm, 61st Ave. UMC The Committee meets once a month August - December and works through the sale as available. Please contact Rev. Paul Slentz at 292-7184 or Mike Dennison at 324-7222. South Africa Partnership Highlighted in Worship August 17/18 Find out more about our partnership with Thembelihle School in South Africa on the weekend of August 17/18, when Dr. Carolyn Hancock, a representative of the school will speak in worship and show a video featuring students, teachers, and parents. You’ll also have an opportunity to sponsor a child, meet Dr. Hancock, and ask questions. Harvest Hands (www.harvesthandscdc.com) Elementary and Middle School After-school Program Volunteers Needed for 2013-2014 Program runs Monday-Thursday, 3:45-6 pm and Friday, 3:45-5 pm. We ask that volunteers make a once a week commitment. We are looking for individuals who care deeply for kids, want to help students learn more about Jesus and succeed in school. Contact Gabby at gabby@harvesthandscdc.com or 615-499-4963. Flag Football Coaches Needed We are looking for individuals to coach preK-4th grade flag football. It is a once a week, six week commitment from August 26th-October 5th. Practices are held on Mondays or Thursdays and games on Saturdays. Please contact Jessica Mooney at jessica@harvesthandscdc.com or 615-499-4963 if interested. Laptop Donations Needed If you have a gently used, good conditioned laptop you no longer use, we would love to take it off your hands! Mac laptops are preferred, but PCs are accepted. Contact Abby at abby@harvesthandscdc.com or 615-499-4963. Sign Up Now for Harvest Hands 1st Annual emPower Run 5K Run/Walk The first 100 registrants will receive a free pair of Swiftwick running socks. All proceeds benefit Harvest Hands. Race is October 12 and will take place in the Harvest Hands neighborhood. Overall male and female winner will receive a 1-year supply of Humphreys Street Coffee and WOW! Soap. Includes kids’ races on the field following the 5K as well as activities for the whole family. Sign up at empowerrun.racesonline.com.
who to contact Adult Studies/Small Grps Judith Bone, 324-7258 jbone@bumc.net Caring Ministry Laura Brantley, 373-3663 lbrantley@bumc.net Children’s Ministry Ellen Garrett, 577-7261 egarrett@bumc.net
Nursery 8am to 12pm for infants - 3 years. Sunday A.M. Opportunities 8:30 am Worship Godly Play 9:45 am Sunday school for Adults and Children 9:50 am Awakening Worship - Godly Play 11:00 am Worship Godly Play; Sunday school for Adults and Children Godly Play is Back! Older 3’s to prekindergarten; during all three Worship services. Children are introduced to Worship with their families and then are brought to room 318 when designated in the bulletin. Please pick up children promptly after the service Promotion Sunday Today - August 11 Today our children move to their new classroom according to their age or grade. Please note: Our new cut-off date for 3’s & Kindergarten will be August 15. If you have not yet received an email message regarding your child’s new Sunday School assignment, please check in at the White Desk in the Children’s Ministry area. Safe Sanctuary Training for Volunteers Aug 25, 11 am, Chapel H.I.G.H.W.A.Y. 56 5th & 6th Grades
Mission & Outreach Mike Dennison, 324-7222, mdennison@bumc.net Single Adult Ministry Shebbie Shields, 324-7240 sshields@bumc.net Student Ministry Lindsay Brooks, 324-8212 Travis Garner, 324-7229 lbrooks@bumc.net tgarner@bumc.net
To Get Connected Jeff Wilson, 324-8208 jwilson@bumc.net Worship & Music Shannon Garrett, 577-7267 sgarrett@bumc.net Communications Carol Bumbalough, 324-7220 cbumbalough@bumc.net
Sunday, August 11 Sunday School 9:45 am in the GYM HWY 56 Parent Meeting 11 am in the Chapel Mileage Begins Aug 25 Alleluia Choir Begins Aug 25 Extra Mile Begins Sept 11
Brentwood
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
CARING MINISTRIES
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RESOURCES
WORSHIP 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 Adults
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WORSHIP ATTENDANCE August 3/4, 2013 2,408
Adoption Support & Orphan Ministry Contact: Stephanie Walton, 891-2690 Cancer Support: Partners in Hope Contact: Jeanetta Fargo, 435-3716 ejaefargo@comcast.net Domestic Abuse Contact: Caroline Beavers, 371-2550. Email Intercessory Prayer Team Contact: Bill Fleenor, bfleenor@outlook.com Emergency Financial & Food Assistance Contact: Mike Dennison, 373-3663, ext. 222, mdennison@bumc.net Encouragement Cards: GraceNotes Contact: Beth Frankenberg, bethfrankenberg@me.com Financial Coaching (Trained Mentors) Contact: Rev. Laura Brantley, lbrantley@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 Patient Advocate Ministry Contact: Rev. Laura Brantley, lbrantley@bumc.net Short-term Meals: Fishes & Loaves Contact: Katie Winstead katie_winstead@yahoo.com Spiritual Counseling with Pastors Contact: Julie Donley, 324-7254, jdonley@bumc.net or Carla Barrios, 373-3663 x252, cbarrios@bumc.net Brentwood United Methodist Church Counseling Center for children, youth & families. www.bumc.net/counselingcenter It is home to experts in helping families and individuals resolve real life problems.
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 ADHD Adult; Spouse Workshops Contact: Terry Huff, 627-4191 Al-Anon Tuesdays, 7 pm, Buchanan House 102 Alzheimer’s Contact: Barbara Jones, 373-1941 or Sue Dill, 970-8393 Career Transitions Each Monday, 6:30 pm - Haney Hall Contact: Hal Hassall, 972-5119 Divorce Recovery Contact: Shebbie Shields, 324-7240 Eating Disorders Anonymous Sundays, 4 pm, Buchanan House 102 Contact: Courtney Muse, 594-8552 Grief Support Contact: Alive Hospice, 963-4732. MS Self Help Contact: Sandie Mountz, 376-5395.
A Great Way You Can Help a Hurting Friend…Tell them about Stephen Ministers! Our trained Stephen Ministers can provide them with the focused care, encouragement, and support they need to make it through the crisis. Call Sheryl at 373-3690 ext.394 or Rev. Laura Brantley at 373-3663.