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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.
Step Up to Worship God daily
the rhythm of life
Sunday, August 19 Moving through The Challenges of Adolescence How to Help Our Teenagers have a Faith that Sticks Recent research suggests that as many as 50% of teenagers walk away from their faith once they graduate from high school. This is not an acceptable statistic! The good news is that the way we do ministry as a church can increase the number of students who stick with their faith when they head to college. Everything we do as a student ministry is designed to help our students develop a faith that sticks with them beyond their time here. See the top of page 2 for more details on ways we are working to help our students grow as disciples of Christ.
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Readings for Aug 20-24: Matthew 18-22 www.bumc.net/ bumc345 Fall 2012
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August 19-25, 2012 A Weekly Newsletter of Brentwood United Methodist Church Growing Disciples of Christ Who Know Him, Love Him, and Serve Him
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 18/19..............Part 2: Adolescence August 25/26..............Part 3: Adulthood September 1/2...........Part 4: Senior Adulthood
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Get Connected @BUMC! Check inside the bulletin today for your “Get Connected” guide featuring ways to learn, grow & serve at BUMC this fall. Includes groups, classes, activities, choirs and more for children through adults. Adult Classes Begin Soon! From intensive, 34-week Disciple Bible Study to a 4-week “How to Read and Understand the Bible” – there’s a class for you. For details, check the insert in today’s bulletin or go to www.bumc.net/adultclasses. Contact Judith Bone, 324-7258, jbone@bumc.net. Join us for the Annual Church-wide Fall Picnic today at 4:30 pm! Grab your lawn chair! Pack the hamper! Herd up your kids! The Annual Church Picnic starts today at 4:30 p.m.! If your last name begins with A-N, you still have time to whip together a tasty side dish. If it begins with O-Z, whisk up your favorite, yummy dessert. See you later this afternoon for food, fellowship and lots of fun.
Step Up to GIVE generously to God’s work Benefit Concert with James Wells and Friends Sunday, August 26, 3 pm in the Sanctuary For the first time since his senior voice recital in college (20 years ago), James Wells is giving a concert at Brentwood UMC. You won’t want to miss this because it might be 20 more years before he gets up the courage again. It will be a great afternoon of worship music featuring all of your favorites that you have heard from James over the years. A love offering will be taken to benefit Restore Haiti. A BUMC Haiti Mission team is making its 3rd trip in October 2012.
students 7th - 12th Grades
Sunday, August 19 9:45 am Sunday School 7th-8th – Jr. High Rm 9th – Tabernacle 10th-12th – Room A191 11 am Safe Sanctuary Training led by Ellen Garrett (for any new adult volunteers or Church Now youth who still need training) – Room A291 4:00 pm Sonshine Choir Rehearsal–Yth Chr Rm 4:30-7 pm Church-wide Fall Picnic – Front Lawn Monday, August 20 6:45 am Manfest with Travis @ Dimples for High School guys 3:30 pm Weekly Service Opportunity: Meet at BUMC to carpool to Harvest Hands to help with the after school program (High School Only). Transportation provided. Tuesday, August 21 6:30 am Tuesday Breakfast Club with Lindsay-Brueggers 4-5 pm Middle School Hangtime w/ Neal at BUMC 6:15 pm Weekly Service Opportunity: Meet at BUMC to carpool to volunteer at Odyssey Game Night at Room in the Inn. Transportation provided. Student Ministry Kickoff Sunday, August 26 with youth choir rehearsals, special concert with Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors, and Small Groups! Contact Allison Fasig with any small group questions or concerns at afasig@bumc.net Wednesday Weekly Service Opportunity 61st Ave UMC Tutoring resumes Wed., August 29 (for 7th-12th grade) Wednesday Night Bible Studies Kickoff September 5. 6-7 pm meet the youth staff in the Café to walk across the street for dinner. 7-8 pm Middle School, High School Girls, High School Guys, & Youth Disciple Bible Study
How to Help Our Teenagers Have a Faith that Sticks (continued from Page One) For descriptions of our programs see the“Get Connected” insert. Below are ways in which our programs and curriculum seek to move students through a natural progression of discipleship to develop ‘sticky faith’ during their 6 years in our Student Ministry: Sunday Nights • Youth Choirs Provide a large community where the students can use their gifts and give back to the Church. • Small Groups Provide a smaller community where our students can belong, connect, keep each other accountable, challenge each other to grow in their faith, and be led by two caring adults. Sunday Morning Sunday School • 7th - 8th Build on the foundations of faith that were taught in Confirmation • 9th Explore the mission of God in the world to prepare them to use their gifts to serve. • 10th - 12th Provide a safe space to discuss tough topics and issues in the Topical Discussion Class • 10th - 12th Church Now: opportunities to use their gifts NOW in the larger Church • 12th (second semester) – Prepare them to go out into the world!
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. Paid Nursery Positions Available The nursery is looking for staff to work in the nursery this fall! We need people (must be at least 16) who love to snuggle with the babies and entertain the toddlers. Contact Meredith Spencer at mspencer@bumc.net or 324-7239. 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! 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 Mondays, 6:30 - 8:00 pm. Brentwood UMC hosts a 5-week series that will include discussions on Advance Directives, Dementia/Alzheimer’s, Medicare Enrollment and more. An additional series will be held at The People’s Church in Franklin on Tuesday evenings. Contact Sheryl, 615-351-8145, huffdavis@comcast.net. 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. • Boundaries Class Wednesdays, September 12 - November 14, 6:30 pm, B 153A • 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. •Yoga Tuesdays thru January 29, 6:00 pm, A149. No cost. Donations encouraged. • Game Night September 14, 6:30 pm, B149 - meets 2nd Friday of each month
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children Infants - 6th Grade
Church-wide Fall Picnic Highway 56 & Student Ministry Kick-off...... Sunday, August 19 Disciple Bible Study begins.............................. Week of August 19 Youth Choirs begin........................................... Sunday, August 26 Wednesday Night Activities begin................... Wednesday, September 5 Children’s Choirs begin.................................... Wednesday, September 5
Step Up to Serve
Sunday, August 19 Sunday School 9:45 am Preschool - 6th Grade Godly Play at 8:30 and 11:00 am worship services (preschool) 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. Vases and Volunteers Needed Vases are needed to share our altar flowers with home-centered members. Please bring your extra vases to the “Cubby” hallway between the Memorial Chapel and Room A291. A few more volunteers are also needed to deliver flowers. Contact Nancy Sullins, rsullins9@comcast.net. .
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 Thru 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 Thru 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 Parents: Sign Up to help with HWY 56 this year! Email Maggie at mjarrell@bumc.net to find out how! Sunday, August 19 Sunday School Meet in the GYM 9:45 am 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 11/12, 2012 2,505 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.