THE BEAM
August 17 - 23, 2014
with
. . . means CONNECTED . . . TOGETHER . . . BELONGING
Sunday, August 17 “WITH” A Study of the Gospel of John What does it mean to be WITH God and for God to be WITH us? Join us as we discover how God is with us through Jesus in this 10-week exploration of the Gospel of John. This week: “Withness is Witness” Next week: “The First Sign: Water into Wine” Adult Small Group Launch Today at 9:30 or 11:00 am - downstairs below the Sanctuary. Follow the BLUE balloons!Having community is a key step to growing in your faith. To connect to a small group, visit bumc.net/smallgroups or contact Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger at eburtonkrieger@bumc.net. All Church Picnic Today from 5:00 - 7:00 pm on the Front Lawn We’ll have good eats from Stroud’s and Music City Ice Cream, Inflatables, Music, Games and more! Just bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket. See you there!
aug 24
Adult Sunday School Open House 9:30 and 11:00 am.
sept 7
Starting Point Class Begins Classes are scheduled for Sunday evenings, September 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th at 6 pm. Lunch and class will be held on October 5th immediately following the 11 am service. If you’re interested in learning how to become more active in the congregational life of BUMC, then we encourage you to register at bumc.net/startingpoint. Questions? Contact jbumgarner@bumc.net.
sept 10
Wednesday evening activities begin for children & youth
Sunday Evening Activities Begin for Children and Youth
emb dy becoming the mission we proclaim
Caring Ministry Weekly Highlight Each week on the back page we will have a Caring Ministry highlight. Flip over and find out more!
“Embody: Becoming the Mission We Proclaim” A Bible-based Pastor’s study Begins Wednesday, September 10, 6:30 – 7:30 pm, Sanctuary While it’s one thing to know the mission of the church and even to speak it, it’s quite another to live it out. This fall, join us for a 6-week study as we not only learn together, but as we are challenged to live together the mission of Jesus in our church, community, and world.
STUDENTS 7th - 12th Grades
Sunday, August 17 9:30 am Sunday School 7th - 8th – Room A182 9th - 12th – Tabernacle 10th - 12th Church Now 4:00 pm Sonshine Choir Rehearsal B157 5:00-7:00 pm Church Picnic for the whole family! Inflatables, 9 Square, Kan Jam, and other fun activities for the youth along with getting your new, free BUMCSM t-shirt! Monday, August 18 3:30 p.m. Meet at BUMC to carpool to Harvest Hands Tuesday, August 19 6:15 p.m. Meet at BUMC to carpool to Game Night Ministry at Room in the Inn If you missed Promotion Sunday we’ll have youth check-in this morning before Sunday School and again at the Picnic tonight! Small Group Registration is available in Sunday School August 17, and at the Church Picnic, or contact Lee Lowry at llowry@bumc.net. 11:00 Youth Sunday School We are trying to see if there is any interest or need in an 11:00 youth Sunday School. Please let us know if you have a need and if you’re an adult interested in helping lead! Contact Rosanne Schenck at rschenck@ bumc.net. Coming Up this Fall! Harvest Hands resumes Monday, August 18, 3:30 - 6:20 pm Game Night at Room in the Inn Tuesday, August 19, 5:20 - 8:45 pm Sunday Night Youth Kickoff Sunday, August 24, first Sunday night series is “Awkward” Tutoring at 61st Ave. Resumes Wednesday, August 27, 3:30 - 5:45 pm Wednesday Night Kickoff Wednesday, September 10, 6 - 8 pm Fall Kid Sale Set Up Sunday, September 14, 3:30 pm High School Fall Retreat September 19-20 Kid Sale Tear Down Saturday, September 20, 2 pm Middle School Fall Retreat October 3-5
Youth Choir Schedule begins next Sunday, August 24 Draw the Circle Wide . . . Draw it Wider Still. There is room in the circle for you. All are welcome! Contact Julie at jmorgan@bumc.net or James at 615-587-0676. Sonshine (10th–12th) – 5:00pm (small groups to follow) Alleluia (5th-6th) – 6:00pm (following 56 Mileage) Jubilation (7th-9th) – 6:45pm (following small groups) Please welcome Stacy Jagger, MMFT to the BUMC Counseling Center! Stacy offers a private expressive arts and play therapy practice for children and families who have experienced trauma such as divorce, death, chronic illness, abuse, or domestic violence. Stacy also works with children suffering from anxiety, depression, ADHD, personality and adjustment disorders. Stacy is the founder of the mom/child connecting curriculum “Music with Mommie” that has been utilized in Nashville and surrounding areas since 2007. Visit sunnybrookcounseling.com or contact Stacy at 615-478-5257 or jaggerstacy@gmail.com. Single Adult Ministry Questions? Concerns? Call 324-7256 or email mmcinnis@bumc.net. Transparenting Class Saturday, August 16, 10 am - 2 pm, A legal necessity. This class fulfills the court ordered requirements for divorcing parents of minor children. Discounted Cost: $25 Marshmallow Roast for Single Parents August 20, 6:30-8:00 pm. Cost: $2. Complimentary childcare is available. Register at www.bumc.net/SinglesCalendar Single & Parenting Class Single and Parenting Wednesdays, August 27 - November 19, 6:30-8:00 pm. Cost: $20. Paid part-time position available: Adult Group Life Administrative Assistant, 20 hours / week. Please visit our website at www.bumc.net/employment for the job description and our application. Interested candidates should send resumes and applications to dstorey@bumc.net. Need Greeter Coordinator Organize new teams, recruit new volunteers, support current volunteers and coordinate overall Greeter Ministry. Long-term, ongoing volunteer position reporting to Evangelism and Hospitality Ministry. Up to 10 hrs per week during initial organization phase, but less than 5 hrs. per week once program is established. Contact Judy Bumgarner at jbumgarner@bumc.net or 373-3664. Red Cross Blood Drive Update Congratulations, BUMC, you gave a total of 53 units of blood at our last blood drive. Those units will go to 159 patients in our area. Our next drives will be on Sunday, October 12 and Sunday, December 7.
Adult Studies Register for classes at www.bumc.net/register. Questions? Contact Judith Bone at jbone@bumc.net. Fall 2014 Disciple Bible Study Classes DISCIPLE is a program of intensive, disciplined Bible study for groups of 12-14 participants led by one or two facilitators. Groups meet weekly for 2.5 hours for 34 weeks. Visit www.bumc.net/disciple. MOM’S IN PRAYER AM Women with young children (pre-school & elementary age). Being Mary in a Martha World Begins September 10, Wednesdays 9:30 am - 12 pm. For more information contact Becky Schneider at beckyschneid@gmail. Ladies’ Bible Study: Children of the Day: 1 & 2 Thessalonians Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30 am, Beginning September 10 Walk the shores of Thessalonica with this verse-by-verse Bible study of 1st and 2nd Thessalonians. A Beth Moore Study. Led by Lou Anne Jacobs Ladies’ Bible Study: Making Sense of the Bible Begins Tuesday, September 9 [12 weeks], 9:30-11:00 am, Led by Judith Bone. Adam Hamilton invites us on a journey of discovery about the Bible. How and when was the Bible written? Who decided which books made it into the scriptures and why? How literally must we read it? And, is the Bible ever wrong?
CHILDREN
Missions & Outreach
Infants - 6th Grade
For more info on all missions call David Ssebulime at 342-8222 South Africa Sponsorship Dinner - Sunday, August 24 (RSVP by August 17) You’re invited to join us in celebration of BUMC’s educational sponsorship of 200 children at Thembelihle School and Brentwood Society Pre-School with our current sponsors. The dinner will be held on August 24th from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. and will include information about sponsoring children during the 2015 school year as well as interviews and video presentations about the ministries supported by BUMC including our support of Brentwood Society Church in the Tumbleweed community. Please RSVP by August 17th to Pat Ralls at patralls@comcast.net or Lynn Queener at lq1208@aol.com. Mark Your Calendars: Church-Wide Month of Service The month of September is our designated month for local impact. All families, individuals, small groups, and classes are encouraged to connect to a mission in our immediate neighborhood. September 6th, 13th, and 27th are days we will be serving alongside and building deeper relationships with GraceWorks, Harvest Hands, and 61st Ave. UMC. More information at about the church-wide month of service coming soon! All Go and Serve! Christmas in July Update This was the best year yet! 1,000 returning students in our area have the advantage of beginning their new school year equipped with all of the needed supplies thanks to the generosity of BUMC members who joined together to make sure it happened. With your support we distributed 700 filled backpacks and additional supplies to equip another 300 students. Thank you! Harvest Hands (www.harvesthandscdc.com) Elementary After-school Program Volunteers Needed We need volunteers for our 2014-2015 after-school program that runs Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 3:45-6:00 and Wednesday and Friday from 3:45-5:30. The program begins Monday, August 18th. We ask that volunteers make a once a week commitment and are looking for individuals who care deeply for kids, want to help students learn more about Jesus and succeed in school. If you’re interested in volunteering please contact Abby at abby@harvesthandscdc.com or 615-499-4963.
Sunday, August 17 Nursery 8am to 12pm for infants - 3 years. Sunday Morning Opportunities Godly Play for Ages 3yrs (as of 8/15/14) to Pre-Kind. They will meet in Rm C318 (All Children must be Bathroom Trained) 8:15 am Worship and Godly Play 9:30 am Sunday school for Adults & Children 9:45 am Awakening Worship and Godly Play 11:05 am Worship, Sunday School for Adults & Children, and Godly Play Church-wide Picnic 5 pm on the front lawn Parents of 3 Year Olds If your child will be 3 by 8/15, please contact Lori at lstamper@bumc.net, if you would like for them to be added to a Sunday school roll for promotion. Volunteers If you would like to volunteer to work with the Children’s Ministry during the week contact Megan at mteegarden@bumc.net. Children’s Ministry/Chapel Connection Desk If you would like to volunteer at the Connection Desk in the CM/Chapel area please contact Beth at blentchner@bumc.net
people to contact BUMC 56 5th & 6th Grades
Adult Studies/Small Grps Judith Bone, 324-7258 jbone@bumc.net
Mission & Outreach David Ssebulime, 324-7222, dssebulime@bumc.net
To Get Connected Jeff Wilson, 324-8208 jwilson@bumc.net
Caring Ministry Laura Brantley, 373-3663 lbrantley@bumc.net
Single Adult Ministry Shebbie Shields, 324-7240 sshields@bumc.net
Worship & Music Shannon Garrett, 577-7267 sgarrett@bumc.net
Sunday School Check in at 9:30 in Room 205 on the way to the GYM
Children’s Ministry Ellen Garrett, 577-7261 egarrett@bumc.net
Student Ministry Lindsay Brooks, 324-8212 lbrooks@bumc.net
Communications Carol Bumbalough, 324-7220 cbumbalough@bumc.net
Church-wide Picnic 5 pm on the front lawn
Sunday, August 17
Brentwood
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
309 Franklin Road Brentwood, Tn 37027 615-373-3663 www.bumc.net
Emergency, after hours Pastor-On-Call: 615-969-3086
CARING MINISTRY HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK
WORSHIP Saturday Evening 6:00 pm Casual Traditional Worship in the Chapel Sunday Morning 8:15 am Traditional/Blended Worship with Youth Choir 9:30 am Classes for Children, Students, and Adults
CARING MINISTRIES is for all persons in our community. If you are in need of pastoral care, please contact Julie Donley at 615-324-7254.
9:45 am Contemporary Worship with Worship Band 11:05 am Traditional Worship with Adult Chancel Choir 11:00 am Classes for Children & Adults
TRINITY CHURCH 3011 Longford Drive Spring Hill, TN 37174 Sundays 9:00 am Traditional Worship 10:30 am Contemporary Worship
WORSHIP ATTENDANCE August 9/10 2,732
Adoption Support The Adoption Support and Orphan/Foster Care Committee has a three-part focus of supporting families who are exploring and navigating the adoption process, encouraging BUMC foster families (6 families now in training!), and facilitating orphan care opportunities for our congregation. Our vision for our congregation is to embrace caring for God’s most vulnerable children in some way by serving the least of these. Contact Stephanie Walton at 615-243-5531. Inclusivity Ministry This ministry seeks to ensure that BUMC is a place where all people have a home to follow Christ. The mission of this ministry is to provide care and support for those who are seeking to find and experience the love of Christ within a community of faith regardless of their sexual orientation, as well as provide resources for their family members and friends. Contact Rev. Erin Racine: 324-7244, eracine@bumc.net. Domestic Violence Ministry Domestic Violence is not just about hitting. It can take many forms through the use of power and control. Abuse can look like coercion and threats, intimidation, isolation, minimizing or denying a partner’s feelings, and blaming the victim for abusive behavior. If you or a loved one are afraid of a partner’s temper, afraid to disagree, or avoid others because of a partner’s jealousy, confidential assistance is available through BUMC, Bridges Domestic Violence Center of Williamson County, or the YWCA Crisis Line. Helpful Contacts: Rev. Erin Racine, Pastor of Caring Ministries at BUMC: 373-3663, ext. 244. Caroline Beavers, LPC-MHSP at BUMC Counseling Center: 371-2550; Bridges Domestic Violence Center: 599-5777; YWCA Crisis Line: 242-1199. For a complete list of Caring Ministries, go to www.bumc.net.
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, Monday - Friday BH102 Adult ADHD/ADD Support Group 1st & 3rd Mondays, 6:30 pm, A392 Contact: Terry Huff, 627-4191 Al-Anon Tuesdays, 7 pm, Buchanan House 102 Contact: Ken M., 579-4272 Career Transitions Each Monday, 6:30 pm - Haney Hall Contact: Hal Hassall, 972-5119 CoDA Each Thursday, 6:30 pm - BH 102 Contact: Tom B., 308-1041
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.
SPIRITUAL COUNSELING WITH PASTORS Contact: Julie Donley, 324-7254 jdonley@bumc.net or Carla Barrios, 324-7252 cbarrios@bumc.net
Sometimes it’s hard to ask for help…
If you are going through a difficult time, a Stephen Minister can bring God’s warm love back into your life through their one on one confidential care. Call Sheryl at 373-3690 ext.394 or Rev. Allison Fasig at 373-3663. Stephen Ministers are available each Sunday between worship services if you need someone to listen.