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