A Weekly Newsletter of Brentwood United Methodist Church
THE BEAM August 18 - 24, 2013
LIVING like Jesus, bringing JOY to God
Sermon Series, Weekends through October 13 Luke: A Gospel for Everyone This fall, our senior pastor Dr. Davis Chappell leads 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! Pastor’s Bible Study Begins Wednesday, September 11, 6:30 pm, Sanctuary Dr. Davis Chappell takes us deeper into the Gospel of Luke during this 6-week study. No registration required.
Welcome Dr. Carolyn Hancock from South Africa Dr. Carolyn Hancock, Deputy Chairperson of the School Governing Body (SGB), of Thembelihle, our partner school in Howick, South Africa, is visiting this weekend to share her experiences at the school and the great hope brings to so many children. As a member of the Thembelihle SGB, Carolyn has been instrumental in expanding the school’s infrastructure as well as improving the quality of education the children receive. Carolyn has a Ph.D. in Genetics from the University of KwaZulu-Natal where she lectured for 15 years. Currently, she directs the DNA Project, an organization which facilitates the expansion of the South African National Criminal Intelligence DNA Database.
New study options!
11 am on Sundays Small Groups for adults and classes for children
Second Chance to Sign-up for Adult Small Groups and 11 am Children’s Sunday School Adults 11am, down the staircase off of the Sanctuary Narthex On the fence? Come and learn about out small group ministry, get some coffee and discover a group for you! Group’s on Sunday’s at 11 AM and other days and times. Contact Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger at 324-8207 or eburtonkrieger@bumc.net, for more info.
Children 11 am, head to the Children’s Welcome Desk (Chapel Narthex,“C” building, main level) to be directed to an appropriate classroom. The rooms are: Room 110: 4 & 5 year olds, and PreK Room C107: Kindergarten Gym: 1st - 6th grade. Come to the Church-wide Picnic Today on the Front Lawn! Join us today for fun, games, and lots of inflatables, plus great BBQ including sides from Stroud’s from 4:30-7pm. 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!
Starting Point Begins September 8 If you’re interested in learning how to become more active in the congregational life of Brentwood United Methodist Church, then we encourage you to register for this six-week course which covers everything from beliefs to vision to membership. Our next session begins Sept. 8 at 6pm. Childcare is available. Register at bumc.net/startingpoint or contact jbumgarner@bumc.net. Sunday Night Activities for Highway 56 (5th & 6th Grades), youth, and adults begin August 25 Wednesday Night Activities for children, youth and adults begin September 11
STUDENTS 7th - 12th Grades
Sunday, August 18 9:45 am 7th-8th Sunday School – Jr. High Room 9:45 am 9th Grade Sunday School – Tabernacle 9:45 am 10th-12th Sunday School – Room A191 4:00 pm Sonshine Choir Rehearsal 4:30-7 pm Church-wide Fall Picnic (youth section includes inflatable’s, 9 square, corn hole – don’t forget about the staff dunking booth AND getting your free BUMC SM t-shirt!) Regular Sunday evening activities begin next Sunday, August 25 Monday, August 19 6:45 am Manfest with Adam at Dimple’s Deli 3:30 pm Meet to carpool to Harvest Hands Tuesday, August 20 6:30 am Tuesday Breakfast Club with Beth at Bruegger’s Bagels across from BUMC Church Now is for rising 10th12th grade to teach in Preschool, Elementary, Highway 56, or Middle School Sunday School. You can still sign up, contact Adam 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! Merge Retreat September 27-29 7th - 8th grades Register at www.bumc.net/register! Upcoming Dates Sunday Evening Activities Begin August 25 Tutoring at 61st Ave. Wednesday, August 28 Game Night at Room in the Inn September 3 Wednesday Evening Activities Begin September 11
Paid Staff Positions Available - job descriptions & applications available at bumc.net/employment Send resumes to Deltina Storey at dstorey@bumc.net. 1) Student Ministry Small Group Director, 2) Part-time Director of Children and Family Ministry, ages 0-11, Trinity Church (a campus of Brentwood United Methodist) in Spring Hill. 3) Custodian - afternoons and weekends, 25-36 hours per week. 4) Nursery worker (must be at least 16 years old). Contact Meredith Spencer at mspencer@bumc.net or 324-7239. 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. Yoga Tuesdays, 6 - 7:15 pm, Singles space, All are welcome. Donations encouraged. 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. 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. Ways to Serve in Worship Pew Replenishers Our team of volunteers who make sure the pews are always neat and restocked is looking for new members. Volunteer time commitment is about one hour a week. Contact Mary Ann McMinn at mamcminn@hotmail.com. Scripture Readers needed specifically at the 9:50 and 11:00 services. This is a great way to serve for those who have limited time and availability. If you are interested, contact Kelli Huston at khuston@bumc.net. (New readers are welcome!) Come Sing with “Crossing!” More voices are needed to grow this exciting new ensemble choir as we join the Sonshine, the Awakening Band, or Chancel Choir on occasion. Practices are Sundays. 5 pm, adult choir room, beginning September 7. Contact Tim at tghhickman@gmail.com. Childcare provided with reservation. JoySound Orchestra Special Gathering Party & Instrumental Rehearsal on Sunday, August 25, 3-5 pm, Singles Area - bring your instruments. Regular rehearsals begin Sunday September 8, 3:45 - 5:00 pm. We will play on occasion in worship this fall. Returning players, new players, visitors and families, interested instrumentalists of all ages and stages welcome!
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 (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 Sept. 8, 5:30-7:30 pm led by Jim Costner [childcare available].
CHILDREN
Missions & Outreach
Infants - 6th Grade
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! Autumn Haiti Service Trip - October 10-15 Flight reservation deposits are due now with the balance due the first of September. We need at least a team of 12 or the trip faces cancellation. Our team is now forming to continue our work with Restore Haiti and the Restoration Church of Jacmel. Dates for the trip are fall break for Williamson County. Estimated cost will be $1400. The fall trip typically covers medical, music and some construction. Be a part of a team that is making a difference in the lives of this Haitian community. For additional information contact Henry Steaban at hsteaban@comcast.net or Mike Dennison in the Missions and Outreach department, mdennison@bumc.net. Christmas in July Backpack and School Supplies Update: from Rick Hamilton, Franklin Special School District: “I just wanted to give you an update on the school supplies. The generosity of Trinity & BUMC enabled us to deliver school supplies to Marvin Wright and Spring Hill elementary, Spring Hill High School, Boys & Girls Club, as well as supply Hope House for the entire school year. Please share this with Trinity & BUMC; they have made a difference in the lives of many of Maury County’s most needy families.” 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
Sunday, August 18 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 Volunteers/Teachers Needed: 9:45: Male teacher needed for 4th grade boys’ class. 11:00: Two teachers needed for 1st thru 6th grade. Sunday School Materials Prep: Help prepare, copy, and set up supplies for Sunday School each week. Some prep-work, a weekly commitment [8/15th thru 5/29th] and a heart for assisting is all that is required. 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 18 Sunday School 9:45 am in the GYM Church PIcnic 4:30 - 7 pm (front lawn) Mileage Begins Aug 25 Alleluia Choir Begins Aug 25 Extra Mile Begins Sept 11
Brentwood
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
CARING MINISTRIES
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309 Franklin Road Brentwood, Tn 37027 615-373-3663 www.bumc.net
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
TRINITY CHURCH 3011 Longford Drive Spring Hill, TN 37174 Sundays 10:00 am Worship
WORSHIP ATTENDANCE August 10/11, 2013 2,801
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. Allison Fasig, afasig@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 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. Allison Fasig at 373-3663.