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Step Up! 2012 is our year-long emphasis of five core practices that lead to a stronger faith and a more vibrant church. These pactices include: worship, connect, invite, serve and give.
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STEP
2012
the BEAM
August 12 - 18, 2012 A Weekly Newsletter of Brentwood United Methodist Church Growing Disciples of Christ Who Know Him, Love Him, and Serve Him
Readings for Aug 13 - 17: Matthew 13-17 www.bumc.net/ bumc345
Step Up to Worship God daily
the rhythm of life
The Rhythm of Life: Moving through the Challenges of Childhood, Adolescence, Adulthood and Senior Adulthood A Sermon Series Based on the Life of David – by Dr. Martin Thielen August 12...................Part 1: Childhood August 18/19..............Part 2: Adolescence August 25/26..............Part 3: Adulthood September 1/2...........Part 4: Senior Adulthood
Sunday, August 12 Moving through The Challenges of Childhood MILESTONES FOR CHILDREN – Infants – 6th Grade Our community of faith partners with parents in nurturing children along their spiritual journey by providing opportunities to mark the spiritual milestones that are experienced in the years between birth and age twelve. See page 2 for a list of these milestones and the events that celebrate them. See page 3 for details on Children’s Sunday School & other activities which will help your children move successfully through childhood’s challenges.
Step Up to Connect to a group for Christian growth and support BIBLE STUDY
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It’s Not Too Late to be Part of a Disciple Bible Study! Register soon - classes are forming now and begin week of August 19 Go to www.bumc.net/disciple for a list of classes, leaders, days & times, and registration. Questions? Contact Wini Grizzle, 377-6868 or geogriz@comcast.net. Join us for the Annual Church-wide Fall Picnic Next Sunday, August 19 at 4:30 pm! Pull out your favorite recipe and join us on the front lawn at 4:30 pm. If your last name begins with A-N, bring a side dish. If it begins with O-Z bring a dessert. We’ll have music, games and lot of great food and fellowship. Plus, we still need picnic helpers. Questions? Call Sandy Walker at 300-8856.
Step Up to INVITE and welcome others Current and Potential Andrew Ministers Gathering tonight (Sunday, August 12) at 6:00 pm in Haney Hall C - to follow up on the important information we discussed at our last meeting. A 15-minute CPR refresher course will follow. Anyone who is interested in becoming an Andrew Minister is encouraged to attend, too. Contact Judy Bumgarner at 373-3664 or jbumgarner@ bumc.net
Step Up to GIVE generously to God’s work Benefit Concert with James Wells and Friends Sunday, August 26, 3 pm in the Sanctuary Donations and a love offering will be collected, benefiting the upcoming Haiti Mission Trip, October 18-23.
American Red Cross Blood Drive Today, Sunday, August 12, 7:30 am to 12:30 pm. Two buses will be available! Our goal is 50 units of blood and ‘Double Red Cell Donations’ are accepted on the bus.
students 7th - 12th Grades
Sunday, August 12 Promotion Sunday Every student must first stop by their grade level check-in table. We will be highlighting the many programs and ministry opportunities for students this next school year! 9:45 am Sunday School 7th-8th – Jr. High Rm 9th-12th – Tabernacle Summer College & 2012 Graduates Sunday School Class - last one!Room A191 11 am Parents Meeting – Tabernacle – By simply attending & completing a Connect Card, you could win $50 off Merge or Breakthru Retreats! Tuesday, August 14 6:30 am Tuesday Breakfast Club with Lindsay-Brueggers 4-5 pm Middle School Hangtime with Neal at BUMC 6:15 pm Meet at BUMC to go to Odyssey Game Night Church Fall Picnic Sunday, August 19, 4:30-7:00 p.m. Sonshine Rehearsal at 4 pm Student Ministry Kickoff Sunday, August 26 with youth choir rehearsals, special concert with Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors, and Small Groups! Great night to invite a friend! Tutoring at 61st Avenue UMC resumes Wednesday, August 29 (for 7th-12th grade) Wednesday Night Bible Studies Kickoff September 5 6 to 7 pm - meet the youth staff in the Café to walk to dinner across the street. 7 to 8 pm - Middle School, High School Girls, High School Guys, and Youth Disciple Bible Study
MILESTONES FOR CHILDREN (continued from Page One) Birth – 2 years Blessed for the Journey Events: newborn rosebud & cradle cross; baptism 3-yrs – Pre-K Discovering God’s Love Events: Preschool Bibles, Godly Play, Children’s Choirs (4&5 yr olds) K – 2nd Grade Worshipping Together Events: Worship Readiness, Sunday School Transition, Prayer Walk, Vacation Bible School, Children’s Choirs 3rd – 4th Grade Exploring God’s Word Events: Bible Blast, Bible Drill, Lent Event, VBS, Children’s Choirs 5th – 6th Grade Confirming Our Faith Events: Formal Confirmation, Serving in VBS, Alleluia Choir
Step Up to Connect Accounting Clerk Position Available in the Finance Office 30-plus hours weekly. Go to www.bumc.net/employment for position details. Submit resumes to Deltina Storey, dstorey@bumc.net. Are you a parent of a teenager AND attend the Awakening Service? We are trying to gather interest in starting an 11 am Sunday School class for teens to begin this fall. If this interests you and could serve your family, contact Suzanne DuVall at Suzduvall@hotmail.com. Heading off to College? Bring us with you! Barnabas Friends is BUMC’s ministry that keeps our college students connected while away at school. If you’re not a freshman but still want to sign up let us know! Email Heather@LillianNannyAgency.com or Call 615-300-7893. We’re also looking for volunteers so if you’d like to adopt a college student we would love to have you! PEP Club August Gathering Tuesday, August 14, 6:30 pm in Haney Hall. All persons 55+ are invited for a covered dish dinner with entertainment by BUMC’s Gospel Shop Quartet. Mission Study on Haiti, sponsored by the United Methodist Women Saturday, August 25, 8:30 am - 12:30 noon, Haney Hall, Led by Joyce Clark This year’s mission study’s focus is Haiti: its history’s influence by U.S. diplomacy and policy; our presence in Haiti before and after the 2010 earthquake; and their hope for the future. Coffee, juice, and a light breakfast will be served. Contact Shirley Paris at 791-4727 or s.paris@aol.com or Margery Mayer at 661-9984. COAP (Children of Aging Parents) Resumes September 10 Sessions will be held Monday nights at Brentwood UMC and Tuesday nights at The People’s Church in Franklin. Topics to be addressed include Five Wishes (Legal Documents), Medicare Enrollment, Dementia, and Needs of Caregivers. For more information or to suggest future topics contact Sheryl, 615-351-8145, huffdavis@comcast.net. Join us as we journey through aging with those we love. Singles in Fellowship Visit www.bumc.net/singles or contact Shebbie at 324-7240. • Divorce Recovery August 29-October 3, Wednesdays, 6-8 pm, Singles Area This course will offer support and encouragement for adjusting to change and life after divorce. Free childcare is available with advanced registration; please contact 615-324-7256 for more information. • Singles Bridge Classes To register for either class, mail check to BUMC Singles, 309 Franklin Road, Brentwood, TN 37027. Beginners Bridge Mondays, thru October 8, 6:30 to 8:30 pm, Room B152A. Come learn the basics of bridge. Cost for 10 lessons -- $87. Intermediate Bridge Fridays, September 7 - October 26, 6:30 to 8:30 pm, Room B152A. Covers advanced aspects of bridge and will be taught by Donna Young. Cost -- $72 materials for 8 classes. • Book Club August 14, 6:30 pm, Singles Space, The Pale Blue Eye by Louis Bayard
Save the Dates
children Infants - 6th Grade
Church-wide Fall Picnic Highway 56 & Student Ministry Kick-off.......... Sunday, August 19
Promotion Sunday
Disciple Bible Study begins.............................. Week of August 19
Sunday, August 12
Youth and Children’s Choirs begin................... Sunday, August 26
Sunday School 9:45 am Preschool - 6th Grade
Wednesday Night Activities begin................... Wednesday, September 5
Godly Play at 8:30 and 11:00 am worship services (preschool)
Step Up to Serve
Nursery 8am to 12pm for infants - 3 years.
Mentors needed for K-5th Graders at 61st Avenue UMC Tutoring begins Tuesday, August 28 and is held Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 4:00 - 5:30 pm. Mentoring Orientations for potential new volunteers are on Tuesday, August 14, from 4:00 - 5:30 pm, Wednesday August 15, 10 - 11:30 am and Thursday, August 16, from 10 - 11:30 am. Contact Nita Haywood at nitahaywood@aol.com. Better Decisions Mentors: A Rewarding Experience for Women - Deadline August 15 Better Decisions, a nonprofit organization that teaches decision-making skills to inmates at the Tennessee Prison for Women, needs volunteers for the next “Better Decisions” class. Mandatory training weekend is September 8 & 9 (9-4 on Saturday, 1-5 on Sunday). Meet weekly with your inmate partner from September 16 thru November 4. Register online at www.betterdecisions.org. Deadline: AUGUST 15. For more information, please contact Executive Director Kathy Masulis at 832-8327 or betterdecisions@gmail.com.
harvest hands (www.harvesthandscdc.com) Harvest Hands is a catalyst for Christ-centered, wholistic community development working alongside our neighbors to further healthy living, education, spiritual formation and economic development in South Nashville Kindergarten - 4th Grade Volunteers August 13 - May 23: Once a week commitment, Monday-Thursday from 3:45-6:00 and Friday 3:45-5:00. Volunteers will help with homework, facilitate learning activities and build relationships with students. 5th - 12th Grade Volunteers August 13 - May 23: Once a week commitment, Monday-Thursday from 3:45-6:00 and Friday 3:45-5:00. Volunteers will assist in the daily implementation of the program, mentor students and help with homework. Individuals available with specific subject expertise to tutor also needed. Bus Driver Needed Our elementary program is in need of a bus driver to transport our students from school to our program Mon - Fri, 3:30 - 4:00 pm. A Commercial Drivers License is required. Contact Courtney at 499-4963 or courtney@harvesthandscdc.com. Flag Football Coaches Needed We are looking for individuals to coach our 2012 PreK-4th grade flag football league, September 8th-October 27th. Twice a week commitment with practices one weeknight and games on Saturdays. Coaching experience preferred, but not required. Coaches clinic will be held September 8th or 9th. Contact Jessica Mooney at jessica@harvesthandscdc.com or 615-499-4963.
Sunday School Teachers for ages 3 - 4th Grade Sunday School teachers for the fall in all age categories (ages 3 - 4th). Commitment is 20 Sundays (August 12 - May 19). Curriculum, training, and materials provided. Contact Mary Ann at mnelson@bumc.net. Children’s Choirs begin September 5
H.I.G.H.W.A.Y. 56 5th & 6th Grades Sunday, August 12 Sunday School Meet in the CHAPEL 9:45 am Fall Highway 56 Parents Meeting Today, Sunday August 12, 5pm, Gym OR Wednesday August 15 6pm, Gym MILEAGE 5-6 pm begins 8/26 Alleluia Choir 6-7 pm begins 8/26 Extra Mile 6:15 -7:30 pm begins 9/5
who to contact Adult Studies/Small Grps Judith Bone, 324-7258 jbone@bumc.net
Children’s Ministry Ellen Garrett, 577-7261 egarrett@bumc.net
Single Adult Ministry Shebbie Shields, 324-7240 sshields@bumc.net
To Get Connected Jeff Wilson, 324-8208 jwilson@bumc.net
Caring Ministry Kaye Harvey, 373-3663 kharvey@bumc.net
Mission & Outreach Mike Dennison, 324-7222, mdennison@bumc.net
Student Ministry Travis Garner, 324-7229 tgarner@bumc.net
Worship & Music Shannon Garrett, 577-7267 sgarrett@bumc.net
Brentwood
United Methodist Church
309 Franklin Road Brentwood, Tn 37027 615-373-3663 www.bumc.net
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 Tuesday Morning 6:30 am Prayer (Sanctuary)
trinity church meets at Spring Hill High School Sundays 10:00 am Worship
worship Attendance August 4/5, 2012 2,179 For information on giving visit the website at bumc.net/give.
Congregational care and caring ministries www.bumc.net/encouragement resources
Adoption Support & Orphan Ministry Contact: Vanessa Bonner, 832-5343 Cancer Support: Partners in Hope Contact: Jeanetta Fargo, 435-3716 ejaefargo@comcast.net Domestic Abuse Contact: Caroline Beavers, 371-2550. Emergency Financial & Food Assistance Contact: Maya Broaden-knighten, 373-3663, ext. 211, mbknighten@bumc.net Encouragement Cards: GraceNotes Contact: Rachael Melton, roystermelton@yahoo.com Financial Coaching (Trained Mentors) Contact: Rev. Kaye Harvey, kharvey@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: Tammy Hakim, 480-0357 thakim@paministry.org Short-term Meal Assistance: 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 offers services to 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, 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 Ruth Randolph, 385-2323 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. Kaye Harvey at 373-3663.