the BEAM A Weekly Newsletter of Brentwood United Methodist Church
August 21 - 27, 2011
www.bumc.net
Growing Disciples of Christ Who Know Him, Love Him, and Serve Him 11:00 am Classes for All Ages Have Begun! See inside for a complete list of opportunities for all ages. Fall All-Church Picnic - Sunday, August 21 In case of rain, check www.bumc.net. 4:30 – 7:00 pm on the Front Lawn of the Church Members with Last Name A-M: bring your favorite homemade side dish. Members with Last Name N-Z: bring your favorite homemade dessert. Burgers and Dogs provided by Strouds. Nexus Chamber Concert featuring Alex Maddox 6:00 pm. Alex joins Nexus Chamber for the first time in a collection of her songs with string orchestra. Student Ministry Concert 7:00 pm in the Tabernacle
Sermon Series: Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations This week, Martin helps us explore the practice of “Passionate Worship” -worship that connects people to God and to one another. Christ is encountered through singing, prayer, Scripture, preaching and Holy Communion. To learn more, check out the book “Five Practices” -- available in the Outpost -- just off the Narthex. Pick up your copy today. Are you a woman struggling with an Eating Disorder? Share your journey with our new Eating Disorders Anonymous support group based on the 12-steps. Sundays, 4 - 5 pm, starting August 21, Room 102, (Buchanan House). Contact Courtney Muse at courtney.e.muse@Vanderbilt.edu or 615594-8552. Listening Sessions Listening sessions are opportunities for Martin to learn more about us as a community and to hear our hopes and dreams for the church. August 24: Older Adults including Wesley Forum Class. 6:30-7:30 pm in the Chapel. Find a complete list at www.bumc.net. Mondays-Thursdays from 6:00-8:30 pm, September 6 – 22, 2011 As a member of this community of faith, ANSWER THE CALL by: • Signing up to be a Caller on the enclosed card and • Answering your phone September 6 – 22. To volunteer, or for more information, go to www.bumc.net/called. Elected Lay Leadership - Self-Referral Forms Due September 1 Do you feel like God may be calling you to a place of leadership at our church? Elected leader referral packets and more information about 2011 elected leadership opportunities are available online at www.bumc.net/lead or at the Guest Services Desk.